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The 2016 tvN drama 'Dear My Friends' is currently gaining renewed attention across online communities and blogs. This series, starring Go Hyun-jung and Jo In-sung alongside a stellar cast including Kim Hye-ja, Na Moon-hee, and Youn Yuh-jung, was dubbed 'Senior-vengers' and generated significant buzz during its original broadcast.
Penned by writer Noh Hee-kyung, 'Dear My Friends' profoundly delves into the lives, loves, and friendships of the older generation, while also portraying a younger generation romance between Park Wan (Go Hyun-jung) and Seo Yeon-ha (Jo In-sung) to bridge generational understanding. The narrative, particularly Park Wan's journey of understanding elders through writing their stories and Seo Yeon-ha's unwavering devotion to Wan after an accident, left a lasting emotional impact on viewers. The drama achieved a peak viewership of 8.1% and earned critical acclaim, winning Best TV Drama and Best Screenplay at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards.
Bloggers note that the drama transcends simple narratives of old age, offering a chance to reflect on their parents' youth and lives. They describe it as a 'life-changing work' that avoids sensationalism, instead presenting realistic stories of adults, leading to realizations such as 'my mother wasn't always just a mother,' and leaving a profound impression that endures over time.
