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Cinderella at 2 AM Ep 1-2 Review: Moon Sang Min’s sincerity hard carries show, Shin Hyun Been challenges rom-com role
In the first week of its airing, Cinderella at 2 AM, starring Moon Sang Min and Shin Hyun Been in the lead roles, piqued our interest. Check out the review below.
Name: Cinderella at 2 AM
Premiere Date: 24 August, 2024
Cast: Shin Hyun Been, Moon Sang Min, Yoon Bak, Park So Jin
Creator: Park Jun Hwa
Director: Seo Min Jung, Bae Hee Young
Writer: Oh Eun Ji
No. of episodes: 10
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Workplace romance
Language: Korean
Where to watch: Coupang Play, Channel A, Viki, Viu
Cinderella at 2 AM synopsis
The manager of the brand marketing team, Ha Yoon Seo, played by Shin Hyun Been, is dating the maknae of her team, Seo Joo Won, played by Moon Sang Min. The two have been going strong for a year and a half when she learns that he is but the youngest heir to the company.
So when the chaebol’s mother, aka the very own chairwoman of the credit card company that she works for, asks her to break up with her son and offers a handsome amount in return, Ha Yoon Seo breaks the stereotypes and accepts it, promising to let go of Seo Joo Won in 2 months. Her only problem is the man himself committedly pursues her once again, ruining her break-up plan.
Watch Cinderella at 2 AM teaser
Cinderella at 2 AM First Week Review
The show starts out with a cliche plot and continues to be very much a ball in the tried and tested alley. The difference? Cinderella at 2 AM does not try to disguise its similarities with the well-known K-drama tropes but instead takes it in stride to build on the classic tale of Cinderella with a matching fitting-shoe artwork to go at the start of the show. It plays into the idea of the beloved fairytale princess returning to her house at 2 am after a whirlwind romance with the prince and facing the reality that awaits her.
While not much about Ha Yoon Seo’s past has been revealed so far, it is preluded that family-related trauma awaits the viewers in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, the show itself banks on a light storyline with high-quality screenplay, adding to the charms of the leads.
Acting performances in Cinderella at 2 AM episode 1 and 2
So far, Moon Sang Min has been the highlight with his sincere actions, allowing us to accept his intentions and charming behavior towards his girlfriend. On the other hand, Shin Hyun Been’s expressions are the winner in her case. Their chemistry brings a fun twist to the classic tale.
On the other hand, Yoon Bak brings a refreshing elder brother energy as Seo Si Won by supporting Moon Sang Min’s character. His own life presents a peculiar situation with an arranged marriage to Park So Jin’s Lee Mi Jin. More twists and fun is awaited for the new pairing.
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