A new funeral director has magical hands that will bring her clients back to life long enough to ask one final favor before they leave their loved ones.  If she can grant 21 wishes, she will fulfill her task and her hands will lose their magical ability.  When a young man who runs an errand company with his uncle accidentally finds out about her secret ability, she enlists his help in granting wishes.  Along the way, they will each find healing for their own personal loss and purpose for their futures.  

Lee Jun Young as Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee was a successful doctor before his little brother, Jun Ho, was killed in a tragic traffic accident.  After that, he decides to help his uncle run his errand business.  The stress-free environment of doing small daily jobs gives him time to heal and process his loss.  But when he meets Dong Joo and learns about what she is doing for people, he jumps in to help her.  And slowly he begins to remember how healing it can be to help others heal.  And as his feelings for Dong Joo grow, he begins to allow himself to be happy again and starts to dream of a future.

Kim Tae Hee begins this drama as someone who has lost the ability to feel anything at all.  His days go on with no emotion or desire.  But meeting Dong Joo changes all that.  Now he has to let go of his guilt and allow himself to live a full life, as his brother would have wanted him to.  I recently said that I was concerned Lee Jun Young was being boxed into playing the same idol character in all his dramas.  So I was thrilled to see him tackle a more complex, mature role.  While his acting is still developing, I can see his improvement and I hope he will continue to grow and challenge himself.  

Lee Kyu Han as Vincent

Vincent is Dong Joo's uncle.  He is a priest who was raised by Dong Joo's father, who is his brother-in-law.  He is the only one who knows about Dong Joo's "homework" at the Funeral Home.  He keeps her secret and offers his support whenever Dong Joo needs it, whether that entails a strong shoulder to lean on or just a strong can of soju.

 ♥ SamSam

The uncles in this drama brought just the right amount of cute comic relief.  I never felt like it was too slapstick, but the scenes with them were always fun; especially when it was both of them together.  I also liked their relationships with Dong Joo and Tae Hee.  It felt like they truly wanted the best for them, which was a refreshing apporoach.  These two actors are both so talented and their partnership in this drama was very enjoyable.  

♥ Baek Dal Shik

Bael Dal Shik is an amazing character.  His relationship with Dong Joo was so natural and healthy.  He always listened to what she wanted and never pushed her against her will.  His patient approach to parenting was inspiring.  It was so sad that he had to be Dong Joo's last case.  It really served no purpose, except to throw in a little last minute heartbreak.  But I certainly wouldn't have been so upset if he wasn't such a great character to begin with.  

Fire Story Tie-In

This drama had a really interesting tie-in between Dong Joo's job at the Funeral Hall and the fire she and Tae Hee were both involved in when they were young (Or, in Dong Joo's case, in the womb).  But the writers didn't do enough to introduce the back story into the series as it went along.  Then they just threw it in as a rushed story at the end.  If it had been better paced and there had been a few more clues along the way, it would have made the story so much more meaningful.  

Wishes

There was a strange unevenness to the people that Dong Joo helped.  While some had very interesting stories and I felt like we got to know the characters well, others had very few scenes and short backstories.  It seemed like the writers just didn't have enough material to tell all the stories that they chose.  Maybe showing fewer characters with more complete stories would have made the series stronger.  We didn't even see some of the characters walk down the path, as they moved on to the afterlife.  Some consistancy in the way these wishes were told would have made more sense.  

The last couple episodes of this drama were a let down for me.  What started as such a nice, interesting story, turned into a tragic tale where the whole purpose is buried in a rush to finish.   Hae Ahn is exposed as the villain who broke several crimes to keep the truth of Jun Ho's death hidden.  I really hate that they ruined this character, who was always so sweet and sincere.  Nothing is achieved by finding out that he is the brother of the actual killer, who has already died.  Dong Joo's dad ends up being her last wisher, which is also sad and pointless.  But once she spends her final moments with him, she is freed of her magical power.  And in a sudden voice over, we later learn that all of the people Dong Joo helped were in a fire with her mom, while her mom was still pregnant with Dong Joo.  Thanks to their help, Dong Joo's mom made it out long enough to give birth to Dong Joo before her death.  And young Tae Hee was also there, which explains the burn on his wrist.  That's a lot to take in for the final 10 minutes, but there it is.  Chung Ha comes to say goodbye to Tae Hee before moving to the US.  Vincent gets an investor to help expand the company.  Dong Joo quits the work at the funeral hall, but finds she can't stay away.  In the end, Dong Joo continues her job, but takes on a different role, while a new "student" gets her old special ability.  And Tae Hee goes back to being a doctor.  And their relationship is going strong! 

A single-life helper offers her services to those who need a significant other for events such as weddings, reunions, or nagging parents.  After years of running her business, she has finally earned the money needed to pay off her debt.  Her hope is to retire and make a fresh start in a new place.    But one special client has been married to her for the last 5 years, and he isn't ready to let her go.  To complicate matters, an old acquaintance shows up, and he also needs her help for one last job before she closes up shop.  As matters of the heart come into play, the lines between business and personal become very hard to distinguish.

Go Kyung Pyo as Jung Ji Ho

For the past 5 years, Jung Ji Ho has been "married" to Sang Eun.  As his wife, she works 3 days a week, coming over and eating dinner with him in his apartment.  As someone who doesn't relate well to other people, this is the perfect situation for him. But when Sang Eun announces that she will be retiring and ending their contract, he is devastated at the thought of losing her.  Now he will try to convince her to turn their professional relationship into something more personal.  But a new client shows up to offer him some competition and showing his feelings has never been Ji Ho's strong suit.   

Jung Ji Ho is a successful judge who keeps to himself.  His ex-wife left him to find her own success and riches, but also because he always felt so emotionally distant.  At the thought of losing Sang Eun, he decides to really put some effort into learning to be more social, not just with her, but with all the people in his life. I love Go Kyung Pyo, and I felt like he brought this sweetly awkward character to life in a way lesser actors would never have been able to.  His character's growth was rewarding to watch and I really loved him in this role. 

Kang Hyung Suk as Woo Gwang Nam

Woo Gwang Nam was one of Sang Eun's first clients.  Now he is her best friend, roommate, and confidante.  After losing his job as a martial arts teacher, he becomes a body guard for Hae Jin.  Both his fake marriage to Sang Eun and his losing his job were because he is gay.  Now he is determined to be open and honest about who he is and not act as if his sexual orientation is something to be ashamed of.  

 ♥ Ji Ho

Ji Ho's character was the most interesting in this drama, by far.  I loved to watch the way his character developed from someone who couldn't even carry on a conversation with his co-workers to one who attended team dinners and hosted dinner parties.  At the same time, they kept his growth realistic.  He still has a tendency to be a bit awkward in social situations and often misses social cues.  But he has come a long way from where he began, and with Sang Eun at his side, we can expect that he will continue to improve and learn.  

 ♥ Interesting Job

Sang Eun took the most painful experience of her life and turned it into a creative and rewarding job.  The company that she created is unique and interesting.  I enjoyed the brief glimpses into the way she used the business to help her clients in remarkable ways, and I could have used even more scenes like that.  I think we could have seen more depth and character growth from Sang Eun if we had seen more of her interactions with her clients.  

Lead Chemistry

I think I am not alone in assuming that with two talented leads like this drama had, and Park Min Young's reputation for making great romantic dramas, that the chemistry in this show would have been amazing.  Unfortunately, the result was much less inspiring.  Maybe it can be blamed on the fact that so many of their scenes took places sitting across from each other at the dinner table.  There were moments where a spark glimmered but much of it felt flat and very matter of fact.  

 Gwang Nam

While I loved Gwang Nam's character, his growth and ending were a bit disappointing for me.  With such great charm and potential, I would like to see his character find love for himself and break free from his demanding family's clutches.  Instead, he is encouraged to become a celebrity so that his family won't have to feel ashamed of him anymore.  Gwang Nam deserves to be loved and accepted for who he is, and becoming famous seems like a step in the wrong direction for this gentle soul.   

Luckily, "Love in Contract" sets aside it's melodrama alter-ego for a nice happily ever after.  Sang Eun shows up at the board meeting for Kangjin Group and exposes Hae Jin's brother for the creep he is.  After the obligatory pre-ending break-up, Sang Eun proposes to Ji Ho with a big romantic gesture, and Ji Ho responds in kind with his own intimate proposal.  After a few days of hectic planning and endless errands, the couple find out neither one of them is interested in the big wedding they have been working on.  They decide to have a small gathering of their friends and loved ones and leave it at that.  Hae Jin goes back to acting with the blessing of his mother.  And there may be romance on the horizon for him and Ji Eun.  And Gwang Nam decides to become a singer with Jung Hwan as his manager.  The final scene shows Ji Ho and Sang Eun waking up after their wedding party.  They eat ramen at the dinner table, side by side this time instead of distantly facing each other.  Sang Eun realizes that it's Sunday, which is her favorite day, and declares this one to be perfect.  And hopefully this is the first of many for the happily married couple.  

Two women with the ability to see the future, have spent their  lives locked away to be used as a tool by a powerful hotel mogul and his family.  One day, Lee Seul Bi escapes their prison and runs away.  When she finds Go Myung Sung just outside her door, she is immediately drawn to him and clings to him for safety.  The two spend a day together before Seul Bi is captures and sent back home.  From that moment, Myung Sung is plagued with bad luck and is forced to create a new identity.  But Seul Bi has never forgotten him, and when she runs away again, 2 years after their first meeting, she goes looking for him.  And despite his hesitations, Myung Sung, who now goes by Gong Soo Kwang, doesn't have the heart to turn her away.  Seul Bi's greatest wish is to just live a normal life and Myung Sung agrees to help her.  But those who have relied on her powers to succeed in business won't let go easily.  

Na In Woo as Go Myung Sung/ Gong Soo Kwang

Go Myung Sung just recieved a highly coveted position as an intern working for Geumhwa Hotel.  But while celebrating with his best friends, he runs into Seul Bi and helps her run away.  When they find Seul Bi and bring her back, Myung Sung is with her, and from that moment his life begins to fall apart.  He loses his internship, his mother is killed, and he barely escapes his own death with the help of a kind "stranger".  He creates a new identity and tries to put his life back together while running the fish shop his mother had owned.  So 2 years later, when Seul Bi shows up again, Myung Sung is less than thrilled.  But no matter how much he tries, he can't ignore his feelings for her or his desire to help her.  

Go Myung Sung is intelligent and hard working.  Even when he is treated like a harbinger of bad luck, he smiles and continues to treat those around him with kindness and generosity.  Myung Sung never realizes that Seul Bi's mother is the woman who came to stay with his mother when he was just a young boy, even though that event sealed his destiny with Seul Bi.  Na In Woo played this character well enough, but unfortunately the role was rather flat, with nothing very unique or interesting about it.  I think more time interacting with Seul Bi might have given his character the depth he seemed to be missing.  

Yoon Ji Hye as Mi Soo

Mi Soo is Seul Bi's mother.  She fell in love with Seon Sam Joong when she was young, but like Seul Bi, she has always wanted to live a normal life with the man she loves.  Even though she doesn't think she will ever be able to have that, she hopes Seul Bi will find happiness with Myung Sung.  

 ♥ Jo Jang Kyung

I liked Jo Jang Kyung as the second female lead.  She was honest and straightforward about her feelings for Min Joon, but she never treated Seul Bi as competition.  And when her parents threaten to break off the engagement,  she leaves home.  Because for her it was never about a business arrangement.  She never sulks, and sets out to win Min Joon's heart with positivity and sincerity.  

♥ Wang Yoon Ho

I always love a gangster with a heart of gold.  It was great how once Seul Bi helped Yoon Ho with his son, he was absolutely devoted to her.  He never wavered, even when his own life was at stake.  His bond with both Seul Bi and Myung Sung was sweet, and having him on their side really gave them the edge they needed.  And I was thankful that they didn't try to use him for comic relief, which they like to do with gangster types.   

Secondary Characters

This drama was packed with so many characters, and yet I didn't feel like any of them had a decent storyline of their own.  Even Min Joon, who is supposed to be part of the main cast had very little substance apart from pining for Seul Bi.  It felt like this drama tried to create too many characters with all the marketplace people, instead of focusing on a couple more detailed secondary stories.  I especially think they should have shown more of Min Joon and Jang Kyung's story.  They had a nice chemistry, but we didn't get to see their relationship develop at all.    

Curse Story

The whole curse story from this drama seemed randomly constructed and made up as they went along.  We never really hear how Seul Bi's aunt managed to break her pendant and live an ordinary life.  How come Min Joon's grandfather lived with the curse for years, but when his father took it from him, he ended up on his deathbed almost immediately?  Why did the curse skip Min Joon anyway?  And why did his cousin end up with it in the end?  It all felt slapped together with no cohesiveness.  

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"Jinxed at First" has one of the weirdest endings I have ever seen in a kdrama.  First we see Seul Bi's mom take the curse from Sam Joong and die.  Sam Joong is left alone in the countryside somewhere.  From Mi Soo, the curse is passed to Dong Shik, who has joined his father in prison for trying to kill Seul Bi and Myung Sung.  Min Joon and Jang Kyung are doing well together and preparing a wedding date.  Seul Bi saves Myung Sung's life, but then disappears.  Myung Sung and all Seul Bi's friends spend their time searching for her.  They finally find her in some small town, but she has no memory of her previous life or any of her friends.  It takes some time, but Myung Sung finally convinces her that they knew each other and she should come home to try to regain her memories.  But Myung Sung realizes that Seul Bi has a lot of painful memories that may be best left forgotten.  So he suggests that they just marry now and start life over. And she agrees.  So they get married and have a baby, and their life seems full of joy.  5 years later, Seul Bi takes their son to the church Myung Sung likes to visit.  When Myung Sung arrives, their son tells him Seul Bi has been showing him the rocks that say "I love you".  Myung  Sung looks at Seul Bi with a question in his eyes, and she smiles and nods her head gently.  It would seem that her memory has finally returned.  And with that, it appears that the couple will live happily ever after.  It's a strange start to a marriage, and a weird way to end a love story, but all is well that ends well, I guess.

Yumi is an aspiring writer who works at Daehan Noodles.  After suffering from a painful breakup, she has given up on love.  But inside of Yumi's body reside a whole town of cells that represent each of her feelings and interests.  And their dream of seeing Yumi fall in love and get married will override all of her best intentions.  But the road to love is complicated and unpredictable, and Yumi will find herself having to make some very difficult decisions about who she loves and what she wants in life.  

Ahn Bo Hyun as Ku Woong

Ku Woong is a video game programmer who has started his own struggling company.  His friend, Chae Woo Ki, works with Yu Mi at Daehan Noodles, and sets the two up on a blind date.  While Yumi isn't too sure about the awkward nerd, Woong immediately falls for her.  And eventually he charms his way into her heart in the guise of a cute frog.  But as Woong's company struggles financially, he becomes more and more distant with Yu Mi because he doesn't want her to see his failure.  There is also tension in their relationship because one of Woong's business partners has feelings for him and is constantly trying to drive a wedge between the couple.  In the end, both of these elements lead to their break up.  When Yu Mi finally sees Woong again later, he has become a successful CEO of a new company.  He still has feelings for her, but Yu Mi is never interested in getting back together.  

Lee Yoo Bi as Ruby

Ruby works with Yu Mi in the Accounting Department at Daehan Noodles.  She is immature and irritatingly cute.  At first, Yu Mi is frustrated by Ruby's competitive nature and endless flirting.  But as she gets to know her, she develops a soft spot for her silly antics.  Later in the series, Ruby meets and falls in love with Yu Mi's web novel illustrator, Control Z.  

 ♥ Control Z

It was such a delight to see P.O in this drama.  First of all, because by the time I watched this, he was already away in the military.  But also because Control Z was a really fun character.  He was funny and unexpected in all the right ways.  And the fact that he ended up dating Ruby, of all people, was great.  I loved how in the beginning he seemed kind of heartless and rude, but as you get to know his character, you learn to appreciate his simple, straightforward personality.  

♥ Cell Concept

I  have to hand it to the webtoon writers for coming up with such an interesting concept.  The cells as their own characters, with stories and personalities to go with them, were very intersting.  Yes, there were points where I really just wanted to get back to the Yu Mi story, but that doesn't take away from the unique and engaging concept this drama is formed around.  

Yu Mi

I know that this is Yu Mi's story and we are supposed to want a happy ending for her above all, but there were times I really didn't like her character very much.  I found myself feeling like both Woong and Babi deserved better.  Certainly her character has plenty of development throughout the series, and by the end it is easy to see that she has matured, so maybe if they did a third season I would have the opportunity to like her a bit more.  But for now, I can say I found some of her actions and attitudes frustrating and selfish.   

Ending

Okay, so I'm not even talking about the idea that a rom-com ends without her choosing either love interest, which I find ridiculous.  But why would the producers plan only 2 seasons of a webtoon that has 3 seasons, and doesn't have any real closure for Yu Mi until the final season?  It makes no sense to me.  Due to it's popularity, I certainly expect a third season will happen, but that doesn't take away the fact that they chose to only plan 2 seasons in the beginning.  

There isn't a whole lot to say about this ending.  Yu Mi's two work friends both find love.  Ruby is still dating Control Z and in a surprise twist, we see Yi Da marry Ahn Dae Young, Yu Mi's editor at Julie Literature.  Yu Mi's writing career has taken off with her webnovel and sequel.  While both Woong and Babi are still in love with her, Yu Mi isn't interested in dating either of them.  Woong is still making efforts to see her and Yu Mi agrees to get together for a meal later, but there is obviously no romance on her side.  Babi has transfered to the Singapore branch where he can lick his wounds in private and try to forget about her.  And the final scene shows Yu Mi getting a text from a new supervisor at Julie Literature who she met the night before but doesn't remember.  Since we see Love finally make it back to the cell's village, it seems like this new guy will be Yu Mi's next boyfriend, although that is left open to interpretation.  At the time of writing, the production team has refused to commit to a third season until they can recover from the first two but they haven't ruled it out all together.  I expect it will happen eventually.

On Jeju Island, a community of locals strive to survive in their small seaside town.  Whether they are approaching the final years of their lives or just embarking on the journey into adulthood, each of them works hard to support themselves while still finding time to offer love and friendship to friends and neighbors.  Through this intricate web of relationships, we learn about their life stories, the scars they bear, and the love they seek.  

Kim Woo Bin  as Park Jung Joon

Park Jung Joon is a fishing boat captain who lives in a bus by the sea.  He is in charge of taking the women divers out for work and he also help Eun Hee sell fish in the market when he isn't out at sea.  He is charming and responsible and all the older residents in town treat him like a son.  He falls in love with Lee Young Ok, who is an outsider in their community.  They begin dating, but she insists that they keep their relationship light and that she doesn't believe in marriage.  But Jung Joon is willing to be patient and try to change her mind.  He also develops a special friendship with Young Ok's twin sister, Young Hee that helps to put some of Young Ok's fears to rest.  

♥ "Picture" of Depression

Seon Ah's battle with depression was realistic and insightful.  I loved the visual effects they used to show the darkness that she felt.  It was important that they emphasized the idea that neither her desire to be well or her deep love for her son were enough to instantly cure her illness.  Shin Min Ah's ability to show deep, raw emotions brought this role to life 

♥ Young Hee

I appreciated the normalcy  they brought to Young Hee's character.  She wasn't defined by her limitations, and she wasn't  just a prop for Young Ok's story.  She was her own person with her own ordinary struggles and dreams.  I was so curious about what her art would look like, and I was so happy that it was neither something childish and clumsy nor something picture perfect.  Instead it showed a fair representation of Young Hee's feelings and perspectives on those around her, just as a true artist should.  

More Ki Joon and So Byul

Baek Seung Do is adorable and I loved the character of Ki Joon.  His crush on So Byul was so fun.  I really would have liked to see more of their romance.  So Byul's playing hard to get was fun, but who could resist Ki Joon indefinitely?  It was obvious that he was wearing her down and I would have like to see at least a couple scenes of them as a couple.

Eun Hee and Ho Shik

It was pretty obvious that although Han Soo had fond memories of Eun Hee, he never really entertained the idea of leaving his family for her.  And because of that I didn't ship them much.  But it was also obvious that Ho Shik still had strong feelings for her.  And she even admitted that he made her heart flutter.  Now that they are both financial stable adults, I wish Eun Hee would have given him another chance.  I think they could have had a very sweet relationship if she had just shown a bit of interest.  I kept hoping they would finally get there, but unfortunately it never happened.  

"Our Blues" ends the way many slice of life dramas do;  lots of happy endings with a few bittersweet moments and some dangling loose ends.  So let's just run down our leads. Lee Dong Seok has time to say goodbye to Ok Dong before her heartbreaking death.  Seon Ah is working through her issues.  She is allowed to see Yeol for visits.  She has finally admitted that she has feelings for Dong Seok and he is spending time with her and Yeol on Jeju.  Young Ok has finally been accepted by the other divers.  Her relationship with her sister has become stronger and more consistent.  She no longer sees her as a burden to her own happiness.  And this freedom has allowed her to get more serious about her relationship with Jung Joon.  He still has a way to go before he will actually propose, but they seem to be on the road to happiness together.  And Eun Hee and Mi Ran have patched up their friendship.  Young Joo has the baby, and Ho Shik and In Kwon have made their peace as co-grandfathers.  Everyone including Han Soo, is on hand to help the crew compete for Sports Day with lots of fun and laughs.