‘Our Unwritten Seoul’ becomes a breakout hit among young viewers

In the tvN's drama “Our Unwritten Seoul,” the character Mi-ji (played by Park Bo-young) clings to a simple mantra as she steps back into the world after years of isolation: “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is far away, and today is still unknown.” The line has resonated deeply with young Koreans grappling with uncertainty, past wounds, and fears about the future. Once a promising high school athlete, Mi-ji retreats from the world after a career-ending injury, spending three years in isolation. Haunted by past trauma and fearful of the future, she slowly reenters society, drawing strength from her grandmother’s words. Though life remains difficult, Mi-ji begins each morning by reciting the phrase and stepping out the door. Since premiering last month, the drama has seen its viewership more than double, from 3.6 percent to 7.4 percent as of June 15, earning a passionate fanbase and being hailed by many as a “drama of a lifetime.” A twin-switch story that goes beyond the cliche The series centers on twin sisters Mi-rae and Mi-ji (both portrayed by Park) who switch lives and slowly uWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times