If you are on social media now, I think you will understand the story I'm about to share today. Hahaha!
I am completely in love with Early Spring. ❤️
Honestly, I didn't expect to feel this way about a C-drama/K-drama again. The last time I felt this emotionally invested in a drama was in 2020, when I watched Crash Landing on You.
Yes, 2020!
It's been six years!
And believe it or not, I still keep my Netflix subscription because I wanted to watch Crash Landing on You again and again. Only God knows how many times I've watched it. Hahahaha!
Since then, I've watched many C-dramas. Some were good, some were sweet, some were entertaining.
But I never really got that same feeling again. Until Early Spring.
How I Found Early Spring
Actually, I found this drama through TikTok, it was everywhere on my FYP and I kept seeing clips and thinking, "What is this drama?"
Then I saw the male lead, arghhhh...
Handsome man, good dressing, nice hair. I'm interested. I checked Netflix and there it was. But I didn't want to watch it yet because the drama was still ongoing. I know myself. If I start a drama and it's really good, I cannot stop watching. So I decided to wait until all the episodes were out.
I even tried to ignore all the Early Spring videos on TikTok.
Finally, the day came.
All the episodes were available. I told myself, "Okay, let's just watch one episode and see if it's really that good."
And then…
Dangggg.
I was hooked.
One episode became another, and suddenly I couldn't stop myself.
Why Do I Love It?
I think one of the biggest reasons is the female character. I love seeing a woman who knows what she wants, has her own career and isn't portrayed as weak. But she isn't perfect either. She makes mistakes. She has her own struggles. She is still figuring things out.
And somehow, I could see a little bit of myself in her, especially when I think about my younger days in my career.
The only difference?
I didn't have a handsome boss. Hahahaha!
And of course I love the male character. I have a weakness for dramas with a strong woman and a man who is handsome, good dressing and nice hair! He doesn't have to be perfect, but I like seeing a man who respects the woman, supports her and makes an effort. Give me that combination and I will happily invest my time.
And Of Course… The Romance ❤️
I really enjoyed the chemistry between them. The little looks. The conversations.The small moments.
The way their relationship slowly developed.
You know when you're watching a drama and suddenly you catch yourself smiling at the screen?
That was me.
But no, I'm not watching this drama wishing I had a romance like theirs because I already have my husband at home and I already has the romance that I always wanted in my life. Syukur! eheee
I can enjoy a fictional love story without wanting it in real life. Maybe what I actually miss is that feeling from when I was younger.
That zaman-zaman bercinta feeling.
The excitement.
The butterflies.
Having something to look forward to.
And as a woman in my 30s, especially as a working woman, I think sometimes we need a little bit of that spark in life too. Not necessarily romance. Just something that makes us happy and gives us something to look forward to.
For me, right now, it's a C-drama.
And Then There Are The Work Outfits!
Honestly, I cannot talk about Early Spring without talking about the workwear. I LOVE the outfits.
The blouses.
The trousers.
The blazers.
The handbags.
And especially the hairstyles!
As a working woman, watching her go to work looking so polished made me want to dress up a little more too. I kept thinking,
"Hmm… maybe I should try this style for work."
So yes, I love the romance.
I love the chemistry.
But if you ask me what I want to bring from Early Spring into my real life?
The work outfits.
The C-drama romance can stay on Netflix.
I'll take the wardrobe.
A Little Thing About Love
There was also something my mum used to tell me before I got married. She always told me to find a man who loves me more than I love him. At that time, I didn't really understand it. But as I grew older, I started to understand what she meant. When someone really loves you, they will make an effort to be with you. But after marriage, I think it's different. You cannot expect only one person to love more.
Both need to love. Both need to make an effort.
Real marriage isn't like a C-drama. There are bills, work, tired days, responsibilities and ordinary moments. But sometimes, those ordinary moments are actually what make real love beautiful.
And yes, I'll take my real-life husband over a C-drama romance. But I'll happily watch the C-drama romance from my sofa. Hahaha!
Why I Love Early Spring
I think Early Spring came into my life at the right time. It gave me something fun to look forward to after work.
It made me laugh.
It made me excited.
It made me admire beautiful work outfits.
It made me remember my younger, more romantic self. And it reminded me that even when we are busy with work and family, we can still have little things that make us happy.
The last time I felt this way was in 2020 with Crash Landing on You.
And now, six years later…
Hello again, C-drama butterflies.❤️
I missed you. So yes, I'm officially in love with Early Spring. And if you see me suddenly dressing a little nicer for work…
Blame the C-drama.
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