~ July 2021 ~

Hello everyone, and welcome to the 10th top Kmusic of this blog! I can't believe I've been doing this for almost a year, and the reason why time passed by so fast is because I love doing it. Don't get me wrong, I don't like this whole ranking concept. However, it is the best opportunity I found to share with you songs and artists that I really enjoy listening to. There has been so many new groups and songs coming out in the industry for the past few years and we simply cannot keep up with all of them. 

July is a special month because it is the month I was born in. I am not a cancer, but a Leo, so this should give you an idea of the exact day :) It is also the month in which we had quite a few good surprises in terms of comebacks. Although this ranking is shorter than previous ones, the top 3 is made of pure gems. 

The usual disclaimer before we start: All the pictures included in this article are screenshots taken by me from official music videos if there is copyright infringement, I apologize in advance and will remove any problematic picture upon the owner's request. 

You'll also find the link to the YouTube playlist with all the songs in it by order at the end of the article as usual.

#13 Jeon Soyeon - Beam Beam (solo debut) - July 5 

I think Seoyeon is one of the most confident Idol I've ever seen in my life. She has that badass attitude, a tiny bit arrogant but not too much. This is what makes her a strong artist. I maybe was expecting the song to be more complex than that, but it's still a good song. Watch the official MV for "Beam Beam" right here.

#12 Jackson Wang, Internet Money - Drive you home (solo comeback) - July 29

Oh Jackson… why did you have to make another sad song? :( Okay this song is so sad, and this is why I cannot listen to it all the time otherwise I'd always be sad because I'm a very moody person. However, if you're sad, listen to that song and let all your tears leave your body. Watch the official MV for "Drive you home" right here.

#11 SF9 - Tear Drop (comeback) - July 5

This song is the perfect mix between their previous songs "Now or Never" and "Good Guy". I believe that was intentional, and I'm not mad at it. And what's best about it is the chorus. That "woohoho" thing done in a very sensual way… that's very SF9. Watch the official MV for "Tear Drop" right here.

#10 Day6 (even of day) - Right through me (unit comeback) - July 5

This song is very interesting musically-wise. It is not a song I would've expected Day6 to make but I really liked it. The melody in the chorus is very catchy and what makes the strength of this song. Watch the official MV for "Right through me" right here.

#9 Rain, Monsta X, Ateez, Brave girls - Summer taste (Pepsi ad) - July 14

So, putting aside that this song is a whole ad for Pepsi, the song and the MV are fire. I'm sure you'd bounce to that beat if you listened to that song. It's also a great song to put at a party. Watch the official MV for "Summer Taste" right here. 

#8 DPR Live - Yellow Cab (comeback) - July 2

I absolutely love atypical songs, and "Yellow cab" is one of them. This song is a feel good song. You know, the type of song you'd want to listen at full volume in your car? Yes, that type of song. Watch the official MV for "Yellow Cab" right here.

#7 Kim Woojin - Sill Dream (pre-debut release) - July 8

I never took sides whenever it came to Kpop industry dramas because I believe I am in no place to judge these people. Woojin was no exception. I never resented him, because I was in no place to do so. Now it just seems to me that he's happier as a solo artist, and I will support him because I really like the artist he is and the artist he aspires to be. I believe this song and MV can be described in only one word: Renaissance. I am looking forward to Woojin's solo debut with anticipation although I'm aware that's not the case for everyone. I would just like to ask you and all the community not to spread hate if you hold a grunge against him to prevent any further harm to this artist who deserve a second chance. Watch the official MV for "Still Dream" right here.

#6 Akmu (with I.U) - Nakka (comeback) - July 26

"When you have everything, you will never know what it is that the person next to you loves about you". That's what "Nakka" is about. I loved the lyrics of this song, more than the song itself, although it is still a pretty good song. Watch the official MV For "Nakka" right here.

#5 BTS - Permission to dance (special release) - July 9

Just like Butter and Dynamite, Permission to dance is an upbeat song destined to bring joy into our lives. Just like with Butter and Dynamite, a pretty nice dance challenge came out of the choreography. And just like Butter and Dynamite, the song is catchy. It's a good song, with positive lyrics. Watch the official MV for "Permission to dance" right here.

#4 Seventeen - Anyone (b-side release) - July 23

"Anyone" is my favourite b-side of Seventeen's latest album "Your Choice". I love the bikers/racers concept they went for in the music video. I also love the way the MV was shoot. And the song itself is really good, I love the way they sing "Anyone" in the pre-chorus. Watch the official MV for "Anyone" right here.

Before we move on to the top three, here are some songs that are worth mentioning: 

• AleXa (with BM of KARD) - Xtra (comeback) - July 1 - Official MV
• Dongkiz - Crazy Night (comeback) - July 1 - Official MV
• Taeyeon - Weekend (comeback) - July 6 - Official MV
• Boyhood ft. Kisum - Rain (comeback) - July 11 - Official MV
• Akmu (with Crush) - Stupid love song (comeback) - July 27 - Official MV
• Akmu (with Zion.T) - Bench (comeback) - August 1 - Official MV

 

#3 Kingdom - Karma (comeback) - July 7

They really went for the historical and mystical concept huh? I have to say that this is the most original concept I've ever seen in my four years of Kpop. I like this song a lot more than their debut, although Excalibur was relatively impressive (you can read the full commentary I made right here). I absolutely love the MV, it is GORGEOUS. The lighting, the costumes, the choreography, the sets, everything is gathered to create this mystical, almost magical atmosphere. And the lyrics follow too. I think I'll keep an eye on them from now on. Watch the official MV for "Karma" right here.

#2 Akmu (with Lee Sun Hee) - 전쟁터 (Hey kid, Close your eyes) - July 21

"Is blood and bullets all it takes for a war? The sad reality is that our childhood is built above piles of bones with nothing but the remains of war, and all we're taught is how to conquer with guns and blades in our hands. Just like how the most important things in life are realized after it's lost, just like how we're marching forward without knowing the screams hidden behind the ringing sounds... What is chasing you to rush forward? Where is it that you're heading? Oh, many of us are aware of what actually matters, but this war-like life continues with no end." That is what was written on Akmu's official YouTube channel under the official MV for "전쟁터 (Hey kid, Close your eyes)". I'll let each and every one of you make their own opinion by listening to that song, because I have no words to describe how I felt listening to it. Watch the official MV for "전쟁터 (Hey kid, Close your eyes)" right here.

#1 D.O (from EXO) - Rose (solo debut) - July 26

D.O is another member of EXO who have made his solo debut. I won't even mention how much I missed him because I would spend years expressing my love for this man. But his voice is just so angelic that I could listen to this song a thousand times without skipping it even once. It's also such a good song to listen to, and is also available all in english. Watch the official MV for "Rose" right here.

Lastly, here's the link to the YouTube playlist that includes all the songs of this ranking in reverse order (first song is last place, last song is first place): Top Kmusic July 2021. 

Take care and I'll see you all soon!

Love, Swan

 

Sources: YouTube. 

~ June 2021 ~

Hello everyone and welcome to the monthly Kmusic ranking, where I rank all my favourite releases of the month. It took me so long to do this one because we got a lot of new songs during the month of June, more specifically a lot of SUMMER songs. So it was a bit hard for me to put them in a certain order. 

Before we start, the usual disclaimer: All the pictures included in this article are screenshots taken by me from official music videos if there is copyright infringement, I apologize in advance and will remove any problematic picture upon the owner's request. 

Without any further due, let's start!

#21 Ghost9 - Up all night - June 3

This song is definitely a summer song, very upbeat and joyful. The MV is really bright and colorful. This is very different from their previous release that was more powerful and electronic-sound heavy.  Watch the official MV for "Up all night" right here.

#20 EXO - Don't fight the feeling - June 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If we put aside the very bad CGI with Lay that looks completely added-in into the MV, the song is pretty nice. They wanted to do something for their anniversary without putting too much money into it (although SM has the money but the boys wouldn't promote due to Baekhyun and Chanyeol enlisting so there wouldn't be a return on investment). It still feels like something's missing because they're not complete, and I cannot wait for this day to come when we'll have a comeback with ALL THE MEMBERS BEING ON SET (and not CG-ied). Watch the official MV for "Don't fight the feeling" right here.

#19 Kun & Xiaojun (from WayV) - Back to you - June 16 [CHINESE]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love a good song with smooth and clear vocals. It's a very simplistic song (and MV), but when it comes to a vocal-centric song I like to have it associated with simple aesthetics. Also, I didn't know Xiaojun had such beautiful vocals. Watch the official MV for "Back to you" right here.

#18 EPEX - Lock Down - June 8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be honest, I really didn't like that song at first. The shouting chorus is something I really have trouble liking in the industry, and it seems like it's becoming a thing. But this song turned out to be a grower, especially after I checked out the lyrics. This song is pretty deep when you pay attention to what they're talking about, and I love it. And yes, the chorus ended up being stuck in my head. I really look forward to witness this group growing up, because for now they are still really young (and cute). They are really promising. Watch the official MV for "Lock Down" right here.

#17 WEi - Bye Bye Bye - June 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That CHORUS! That's what I call a catchy chorus. The melody gets stuck in your head so easily so that you find yourself singing "Bye bye bye" all day long. I like the MV, it's a very chill and groovy song. However, aside from the chorus, the song hasn't that special thing, which is why I couldn't rank this song higher.  Watch the official MV for "Bye Bye Bye" right here.

#16 Seventeen - Ready to love - June 18

 

 

 

 

 

 

This song reminds me a bit of the "don't wanna cry" era. It's been a while since we've had this type of music from seventeen: a good mix between light-summery vibes and dance track. The distribution is maybe one of the fairest I've seen in their entire discography. I just wished the vocal line had more time to shine with their amazing vocals. Watch the official MV for "Ready to love" right here.

#15 JustB - Damage - June 30 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nostalgia has hit me once again. Although this group is unique in its own way, I cannot help but think that this could've been a B.A.P song. I'm happy that they got to work with Yongguk who's an amazing artist and producer. I am also very happy for the ex I-Land members (especially Geonu) who got a second chance. This song hits hard, and the storyline seems to be very dark and deep (not that I understood every part of it). I absolutely love the choreography of this song, the move where their tights align perfectly is going to be iconic.  Watch the official MV for "Damage" right here.

#14 Woosung - Lazy - June 24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After all the problems The Rose experienced with their agency, and with two members now being in the military, Woosung is going forward in his solo career and he released his 2nd solo song called "Lazy" (featuring his adorable dog, I don't know what breed that is but he's too cute, just like his master). Watch the official MV for "Lazy" right here.

#13 BamBam - Ribbon - June 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I didn't know what to expect from BamBam honestly, and I think this style suits him. It reminds me a bit of Zico's style, and it really fits bambam's image. The MV is really beautiful to watch, it's very colorful and joyful. The choreography is also very interesting (very bouncy in my personal humble opinion). I maybe was expecting a little bit more vocally-wise, but for a solo debut that's already pretty good. Watch the official MV for "Ribbon" right here.

#12 TXT - Magic - June 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really like the song, and the choreography even more. However I wished it was a bit longer and a bit more creative. From the second chorus onwards the song is very repetitive, and it's not even 3 minutes long. But I have to praise their english pronunciation. Watch the official MV for "Magic" right here.

#11 Ha Sung Woon - Sneakers - June 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just find the concept genius. Who would've thought to make a song about shoes? Ha sung woon. The song is fresh, the colors in the MV are fresh, and the choreograpohy is pure fun (although you'd need a lot of energy, damn he jumps a lot). Watch the official MV for "Sneakers" right here.

#10 Monsta X - Gambler - June 1

 

 

 

 

 

This is the first Monsta X release I've really liked in a while. I think the last release I really appreciated from them was Shoot Out. After that it felt like they were going for something new, and I'm not saying it was bad but it was not really my cup of tea. Now gambler is a total bop, and oh my god that guitar during the pre-chorus. And Jooheon's high notes? Excuse me sir? Watch the official MV for "Gambler" right here.

#9 A.C.E - Higher - June 22 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think that when it comes to having stunning and majestic music videos, A.C.E are one of the best in this category. Altough this song is relatively softer than what they usually do, it's still powerful through their "elegant" moves in the choreo and the absolutely gorgeous props and outfits they use. Also, that guy with the long blonde and blue hair, I need to know his name. Watch the official MV for "Higher" right here.

#8 Lucy - I got u - June 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucy is a kband that debuted not long ago, but whom I am already a fan of. I hope that with time they will get more recognition, because they really have everything: Their MVs are of surprisingly good quality, the main vocal has such a unique voice, and the violin isn't an instrument frequently played within other groups.  Watch the official MV for "I got u" right here.

#7 Onewe - Rain to be - June 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The aura of this song felt very different from the start as soon as I heard that guitar at the beginning. And then the very recognizable vocals of  Yonghoon and Dongmyeong kicked in, which gave me chills. The catchiest part is the "Nanana" which I believe is called the hook if we're speaking about the structure of the song, and then you have that guitar going a "bit" crazy right before the last chorus. I just wondered how the hell they filmed the MV while being completely soaked in water. I hope no one got sick or none of the instrument broke (instruments are precious people). Watch the official MV for "Rain to be" right here

#6 NCT dream - Hello future - June 28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I found this song silly at first. It reminded me a bit of "Chewing Gum". However, the more I listened to it the more it grew on me, to become one of my most listened-to song of the month. The choreography of the chorus is memorable, the chorus is catchy, the melody is fun, and the MV is fun too! The perfect summer song to listen and sing-along to in your car (even though no one will understand a single word you'll say unless you perfectly know Korean). Watch the official MV for "Hello future" right here.

#5 Mamamoo - Where are we now - June 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

I still don't know how to feel about Wheein leaving RBW but "still promoting with Mamamoo". I just hope she continues her career. And I hope mamamoo doesn't disband, because these girls are so powerful together. This song moved me to the core, and really gave me chills. Watch the official MV for "Where are we now" right here.

#4 Stray Kids - Mixtape: OH - June 25

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think this song is my favorite mixtape song from them. First of all, I'm really happy that Hyunjin's back. Second of all, let's praise our maknae for improving so much during the last couple of months (feels like I'm a proud mom, his vocals were amazing there). I also want to praise lee know and seungmin for having such clear and full-of-emotion vocals. Watch the official MV for "Mixtape: OH" right here.

Before we move on to the top three, here are some honourable mentions:

• BM - Broken Me - June 10 - Official MV
• Lightsum - Vanilla - June 10 - Official MV
• Yugyeom ft. gray - All your fault - June 17 - Official MV
• BDC - Moonlight - June 30 - Official MV
• Loona - PTT (paint the town) - June 28 - Official MV

#3 Up10tion - Spin off - June 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

The GROOVE of that song is incredible! I absolutely love how the instrumentals stop during the last chorus, when they sing the first line and there's only the vocals piercing through your ears. Fantastic. I also didn't know they had such great vocals, they definitely caught my attention, especially the guy who sings the first part of the pre-chorus. Watch the official MV for "Spin off" right here.

#2 B.I - 해변 (illa illa) - June 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When listening to this song I thought something: Music is for B.I what a canvas is for a painter. It's a mean to help him expressing himself, it's also a mean to let his creativity be and to let the artist who's inside of him be. I'm glad he got up again and didn't give up, because we know that what he went through was hard. This man is made to compose music and to write lyrics. Watch the official MV for "해변 (illa illa)" right here.

#1 N.Flying - Moonshot - June 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

I previously made an article about N.Flying that you can check out right here in which I said that Moonshot was the song that got me into them. This song is amazing in every point of view: The message it holds, the MV, the instruments, and the VOCALS. I'm a sucker for powerful vocals if you didn't know it, so this song is right up my alley. I loved it as soon as I heard it, and now it's always on repeat. Watch to official MV for "Moonshot" right here.

Lastly, click here to access the YouTube playlist with all the songs on it. The songs are in reverse order, from last place to first place. 

Take care and I'll see you all soon!

Love, Swan

 

Sources: YouTube.

~ NAVILLERA ~

~ 19/20 ~

Korean Title: 나빌레라

English Title: Navillera (like a butterfly)

Country: South Korea

Director: Han Dong Hwa

Screenwriter: Lee Eun Mi

Genres: Friendship, Life, Drama, Family, Dance. 

Episodes: 12

Aired: Mar 22, 2021 - Apr 27, 2021

Original network: TvN, Netflix

Duration: 65 minutes per episode

Content rating: 15+

Where to watch it: Netflix (depending on the country), Dramacool (lots of ads)

Official trailer from Netflix Asia official YouTube channel: 

Main Cast:

• Song Kang as Lee Chae-Rok
• Park In Hwan as Shim Deok Chul
• Na Moon Hee as Choi Hæ Nam (Deok Chul's wife)
• Heong Seung Hee as Shim Eun Ho (Deok Chul's granddaughter) 

Support Cast:

• Kim Tae Hoon as Ki Seung Joo (Chae Rok's ballet teacher)
• Yoon Ji Hye as Eun So Ri (Seung Joo's ex-wife/ballet teacher)
• Jung Hae Kyun as Shim Seong San (Deok Chul and Hae Nam's eldest son)
• Kim Soo Jin as Shim Seong Suk (Deok Chul and Hae Nam's daughter)
• Jo Bok Rae as Shim Seong Gwan (Deok Chul and Hae Nam's youngest son)
• Jo Sung Ha as Lee Moo Young (Chae Rok's father) 
• Kim Kwon as Yang Ho Beom (Chae Rok's ex-friend)

Brief Summary:

Navillera, an adaptation of a webtoon of the same name, is a Korean drama that tells the story of Chae Rok, a young man whose dream was to become a ballerino but whose motivation has been fading away because of the struggles he's been encountering in his life, and Deok Chul, an old man who's turning 70 years old and who has never done once what he really wanted to because he's always put his family before himself. One day, Deok Chul stumbles upon Chae Rok who was practicing a ballet routine, and decides that he wants to do ballet and perform on stage at least once in his life before it's too late. Because he thinks it will make Chae Rok grow up and find his motivation back, Ki Seung Joo asks Chae Rok to teach ballet to Deok Chul. This marks the start of an adorable and unique relationship between a stubborn young man and a determined old man. 

Diving deeper into the characters:

Lee Chae Rok

Played by rising actor Song Kang, Chae Rok is a young man in his 20s who decided to become a ballerino after he watched a play. His father had pushed him to play football for 13 years but Chae Rok never liked football that much. However, as an important competition is coming up, Chae Rok's going through a "slump". His body is overworked, and the poor boy lives alone having no one to care for him. His mother died, and his father is in prison. And on top of the countless hours of practicing, Chae Rok is working part time at a restaurant where he'll later make the encounter of Deok Chul's granddaughter: Eun Ho. One day, there's this old man (Deok Chul) that comes into the practicing studio and starts watching Chae Rok which made him feel very uncomfortable. The man seemed pretty determined, and Chae Rok's professor (Seung Joo) desperately needed him to make more efforts as the competition approached. This is when he tells Chae Rok that he had to become this old man's teacher. 

I have to admit, the reaction of Chae Rok was literally priceless. And I think anyone else would react like he did: A man in his 70s wants to start learning ballet, who would take that seriously? But as the story goes on, you'll see that Deok Chul had his own reasons: START OF SPOIL as he was getting older, he knew he didn't have much time left especially since he knew he had Alzheimer, and so he really had nothing to loose. END OF SPOIL I think this is the best role of Song Kang in my opinion. I tried watching Sweet Home but there was too much blood for me to handle, and I found his role in Love Alarm not "good enough" to highlight all his skills. When I found out that he didn't use a stunt double (someone else to do all the ballet routines since we know he's not a professional dancer), I was shocked. I cannot imagine the number of hours he must have spent on learning all these routines (I almost asked myself at one point if he really got all those injuries because these routines were really scary).

What I love the most in Chae Rok's character is that he's pretty realistic. I think he represents well the harsh reality of the ballet world: countless hours of working out, overworking your body, harsh competition, and a lot of pressure of making a mistake that will ruin your entire career. His reactions to some situations were also pretty accurate: START OF SPOIL when you hear that someone you know is ill, and that you are close to their family members, you want to tell them, but you also want to protect them and it's not really up to you to tell them the truth. He finally found the courage to tell Deok Chul's youngest son that his father had Alzheimer, and I think that's what people should do even though it's really hard. END OF SPOIL He also never lost his temper despite the numerous times Ho Beom tried to provoke him and was very mature at some points. So yes, his character was pretty realistic to me.

I just wished we had more interactions with Chae Rok and his father. I think the story behind why his father got sent to prison is a bit weird... START OF SPOIL it's only towards the end that we learn that he had beaten some students, but is that really the case? If yes, well that felt random, not explained enough for me, and it felt like they just wanted to rush the thing. END OF SPOIL 

Shim Deok Chul

Shim Deok Chul is a 70 year old man who is realising that he's getting older and older and who is realising that he hasn't much time left. The series starts with one of his friend's funeral, and him and his other friends realising that they're getting old. START OF SPOIL We will later discover that Deok Chul has Alzheimer and that he wants to learn ballet quick before he forgets everything. END OF SPOIL Deok Chul distributed mail when he was younger, and got two sons and a daughter with his wife Choi Hae Nam. The family members don't get all along, especially the two brothers with the youngest being a bit lost in his life (and still squatting mom and dad's home). But when Deok Chul announces that he wants to learn ballet, the news divided even more the family. His youngest son supported him, as well as his granddaughter, but his eldest son found it ridiculous and a waste of time, as well as his wife who was worried for his health. However, Deok Chul doesn't give up and takes ballet classes with Chae Rok. He also became Chae Rok's manager to the demand of his teacher.  

This man is the perfect example to tell to all the retired people out there that even though you stop working, you still have time until you die, and that you should use this precious time to achieve what you couldn't achieve until now. And whatever your goal is, don't be ashamed of it. There's nothing ridiculous in a man wanting to learn ballet. Don't be ashamed of your own dreams and don't be afraid of being yourself in front of your family. Your family loves you and will end up supporting you if they truly love you. 

Choi Hae Nam

Hae Nam is Deok Chul's wife and a mother of three grown-up children. She now spends her time taking care of the house and cooking. She knew that something weird was happening with her husband, but when she discovers the truth she cannot believe it. She thought that her husband was going through an existential crisis and that he will eventually give up, but she was mostly scared about her husband's health. I think any other wife would've reacted the same way, because at this age our body is not as strong as it once was, and any injury that might seem small can in fact be fatal. START OF SPOIL She also had a shock when she learned that her husband had Alzheimer, but I think she then took great care of him. The sensation of not being recognised by your own husband/wife is surely horrible, and I don't wish this to anyone, not even my worst enemy, but she was very brave and took the situation in her hands. This was very touching, and very brave because some people just balance in denial or decide to leave their partner. END OF SPOIL

Shim Eun Ho

Eun Ho is Deok Chul's granddaughter, the daughter of his eldest son. She starts working as a part-timer in the restaurant where Chae Rok worked, and this is how they met. Their first encounter was to say the least electric, and the first interaction could've been better. But when Chae Rok learns that she's Deok Chul's granddaughter, they start seeing each other more often and eventually become close. She was one of the few in Deok Chul's family to accept that he wanted to do ballet on the get-go alongside her mother. However, Eun Ho is facing a major problem in her life: She doesn't really know what she wants to do in her professional life. Plus, her father isn't making things easier for her. And I think a lot of people can relate to this situation, so the drama sends a really helpful message to all the young generation that's currently looking for a job: You might not get it right from the first try but it's ok, keep going, and you'll eventually find what you like to do. And it's the same thing for the major you want to enter when you go to college. 

I would've just loved to see more about her relationship with her father and her relationship with Chae Rok. I'm sure they would've developed feelings but I would've loved seeing it on the screen (at least they end up having a really good chemistry on screen towards the end). 

I also wanted to give a special mention to the actor who played Shim Seong Gwan (Deok Chul's youngest son), because his acting as well as his character moved me. 

Ending & Final Opinion

Kdramas usually mess up the ending as they want to rush the story and put as much information as they can in the last episode, or on the contrary they have nothing important to say and the last episode serves nothing, but the ending of Navillera was the cherry on the cake. START OF SPOIL I cried watching the stage of Chae Rok and Deok Chul. The emotion was at its maximum and the drama could've ended on that scene I wouldn't have complained. END OF SPOIL For once the ending is not rushed and every character has its final point to his or her individual story, and that's what I call a great ending. 

I ended up grading this drama 19/20, because it was almost perfect. The story is touching, moving, emotional and original, the characters are well-developed (except for some parts that I mentioned regarding the ties between some of the characters), and the ballet routines are superb. I don't know why I didn't grade it 20/20, but I think that's because I'm not going to ever put a perfect score to any of the dramas I have watched. It's a personal thing, don't try to understand it ^^' So, should you watch this drama? My obvious answer would be: GO FOR IT! 

That's it for the review of the Kdrama "Navillera". As you might already know, I'm a very curious person, so don't be afraid of leaving your opinion on the drama in the comment section down below or via message on my social media! Thank you and I'll see you for the next one <3

Love, Swan

 

Sources: Mydramalist, Wikipedia, YouTube, Soompi.