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Peach Trap (Korean Series)

By Golu
This is a nice little cute and endearing series that just puts a smile on your face. There is nothing earth shattering about it and it simply shows that sometimes it takes a little competition to realize what was right in front of you the entire time. Story is simple about this young cute-sy guy who has not one or two but three suitors and how he needs to figure out who (if any of these) will he go for. 8 episodes each of about 24 minutes, this series could hav been shorter but its ok.

Young Yoo Doha is sad after he gets fired from his workplace, but to his surprise his ex-team leader wants to keep in touch with him. But in the very first episode we are told that its not just the old boss thats after his attention but we have also have a charmingly bold cafe barista owner and finally his his gentle but steadfast best friend. Unaware of all the attention he is getting, one night after drinking with his friend, on the way back he sees the other two guys as well and passes out. Next morning all he remembers is that he kissed someone but cannot remember who it was. The three suitors are all busy in wooing him but after a few days, he remembers that it was his best friend whom he kissed and that makes things awkward between them. You Doha starts to distance himself from his best friend unsure of what really is going on but as the other two guys try to use this opportunity to flirt and woo the boy, he eventually realizes that his true feelings lie with his best friend.

Honestly, it is very evident after the first two episodes itself on who is the couple here. Clear focus was on the friend compared to the other two characters, especially the cafe owner. He is just a random good looking dude who slips his number to Yoo Doha in cafe and expects to win him over. At least the ex boss tries to coach him about future jobs etc, but its the best friend who is truly there for me in good or bad, in health or sickness and this is what eventually our hero also realizes. Sadly, Doha's relationship with n either of them grows too much. The story also lacks time to develop the characters meaningfully. Everyone's personalities are too thin, which makes you wish the series would drop the extra suitors and focus on the leads. But thankfully the god looking leads, all 4 of them, keep the series charming and something to look forward to. It’s fluff without angst, comfort without complication. The humor is subtle and the series is short enough not to overstay its welcome. If you’re looking for easy viewing with attractive leads and drama that never gets too heavy, this might be for you. An uncomplicated love story between two people who were always circling each other, waiting for the right moment to look up and finally see what had been there all along. (6/10)
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