Two years ago, on April 9, 2022, the Korean TV industry gifted us with a gem named “My Liberation Notes”. This K-drama, starring Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku, Lee Min Ki, and Lee El, has been a masterclass in the slice-of-life genre. Today, as we celebrate its second anniversary, let’s delve into why this drama has been a beacon of unfiltered human emotions and life’s simple truths.

My Liberation Notes portrays life through simple plot

“My Liberation Notes” is not your typical K-drama. It doesn’t rely on over-dramatized plots or high-stakes conflicts. Instead, it presents the daily life of three siblings, each working in the city and returning to their parents’ village home on weekends. Here, they assist in the family’s furniture shop and small farm. The eldest sister, portrayed by Lee El, is in her 40s, while the youngest, played by Kim Ji Won, is in her 30s. Their brother, played by Lee Min Ki, falls somewhere in between. Adding to the mix is a mysterious worker, played by Son Suk Ku, whose story unfolds slowly and carefully throughout the series.

Characters’ lives become as real as possible in My Liberation Notes

The beauty of “My Liberation Notes” lies in its realistic portrayal of life. It doesn’t shy away from showing the characters’ awkward moments or the mundane realities of office life. It captures the essence of real families – the disagreements, the fights, the arguments, and the complaints. But it also shows how families come together, despite all the differences.

The drama also explores the exhausting life of office workers, grappling with an unhealthy work culture and under-appreciation. When romance blooms between Kim Ji Won and Son Suk Ku’s characters, the focus is on their shared pain and love, rather than an idealized romance.

The performances by Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku, Lee Min Ki, and Lee El bring a sense of authenticity to the slice-of-life plot. Their portrayal of unfiltered human emotions makes the viewers feel a part of their world.

My Liberation Notes delivers important lessons on inner healing

“My Liberation Notes” also delivers important lessons on inner healing. It encourages viewers to acknowledge their intense emotions, rather than burying them. The drama beautifully conveys that all emotions are valid. It delivers a soothing and relaxing feeling, encouraging viewers to introspect and understand their own feelings.

Takeaways from My Liberation Notes

In the end, “My Liberation Notes” teaches us the liberating feeling of being true to ourselves without hiding our emotions. It reminds us that life is full of trials and errors, and while navigating through it, we should embrace our weak moments and grow a principle that we can firmly believe in.

So, as we celebrate the second anniversary of its release, it’s definitely worth a rewatch. Lose yourself for some time in the world of “My Liberation Notes”, find the meaning of life, enjoy the on-screen chemistry between Kim Ji Won and Son Suk Ku, and immerse yourself in a really good OST. After all, “My Liberation Notes” is not just a drama, it’s a journey of life’s unfiltered reality.