“Snowdrop” is a black comedy-melodrama-romance Korean series, starring Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.
It premiered on December 18th through JTBC with the highest nationwide viewership rating so far of 3.8% on its 2nd episode. It also gained much attention from international audience through the streaming platform, Disney+ as well as generated buzz on Twitter with trending hashtags and topics.
It garnered an average score of 8.6/10 through IMDb with 1,800 votes and a rating of 8.4/10 from 1,435 users on My Drama List. Google reviews show a 4.5/5 rating with 2,753 votes.
Here’s a compilation of positive remarks from the viewers about the chemistry and performance of Jung Hae-in and Jisoo:
“The drama is full of gems! The cast is amazing and the acting is expected very good. The aesthetics of the settings and the visuals, and everything, I love it!” – Cheshire Cat
“The starcast is one of the finest one in kdrama history. The main leads are so accurate in terms of portraying their roles and the chemistry is fantastic between them. It’s hard to believe that this is jisoo’s first role as a leading actress, she is so good in playing her role as youngro. The sweet, naive and silly young ro melts my heart everytime she comes on screen. Kim jisoo is nailing it. Jung Hae in has always been one of my favourite actors his role portrayal is always aptly defined and executed, One of the finest actors in the industry indeed.” – Chocochips And jams
“The female lead is stunning. She has an innocent cute look but attractive and interesting at the same time. I really love her eyes. They’re so clear and big. Those eyes show her character really well. I now understand why the director said Jisoo is the perfect role for Youngro. The male lead is handsome. He’s perfect for the character.” – smtmperera
“Jung hae in element of mystery is too amazing. It keeps you hooked about who is he and what is his purpose. Actress Jisoo debut. She might not be the best actress but for a rookie actress she sure packs a punch.” – secretshaw
“Jisoo really exceeded everyone’s expectations. i am shocked at how good she is in acting, no doubt, she’s from blackpink after all. she suits her character and she’s so natural and pure. all of the casts are good too like hye-yoon, jisoo’s doormates, hae-in, yoo in-na, seungjo, yoojin and more.” – Mangiral, Rumar M.
“EVERY SINGLE ACTOR in this drama has outperformed themselves. Amazing performances by everyone from leads to supporting. Special shoutout out to Jisoo who aced her debut lead role of Young Ro.” – geminiahad
“Jisoo’s acting is pretty good for a rookie and I actually love her vocal tone.” – eL C
“Jung Hae In and Jisoo are luminous. She acts surprisingly well. Charming and lovely.” – phd_travel
“Everyone is acting like pro. JISOO is definitely perfect role for Young ro. I can’t imagine someone else in that place as she fits perfectly. Her acting is very impressive. I love her. And Jung Haein is handsome as heaven.” – P. Aparajitha
“As a new actress, Jisoo is really shining there.” – Macamtema
“Let me talk about the chemistry between the two leads, I really wanted to scream my lungs out after just seeing Hae In and Jisoo making eye contact. But when I saw them hug (spoiler alert) bro I COULDN’T BREATH OMG DHUSHEHE THEY LOOK SO GOOD TOGETHER. I’m still not over their little scenes!!!” – Shakiraaa Wafaa
“Jisoo’s acting is great beyond my expectations, she gives me a new self of her.” – bttdlltk
“I’ve been watching a lot of Jung Hae-in’s drama and movies and I know he act very well. It’s so refreshing to see Jisoo acting. But I feel like she’s not acting at all. She’s just being herself and I love seeing how natural she is in the screen.” – Denevie Cativo
“Haein and Jisoo’s chemistry is very charismatic.” – q-60888
“I’ve no words for Jisoo’s acting. She nailed it. Her acting is too good. She has shown her great acting skills. Jisoo is not only the best K Pop Idol, she is also the best actress & she has proved it. The chemistry of the couple is on another level. I loved them so much.” – Haris Alvi
“I do think the female leads acting is a little over the top which seems to be the case for many debut drama actors. However, this doesn’t stop her from embodying the character and as a viewer I am convinced by her portrayal of the character. The male lead acts really well as expected. The other actors are also great in executing their roles. The casting was done right.” – sbwtdpng
“The chemistry between the leads is just amazing and the acting is brilliant too . In the beginning I only started because of Jung Hae In but i like the story , one need to be patient while watching it and I am sure it will only get better but Jisoo did a great job.” – Shruti Goel
“As a rookie actress Jisoo’s acting is also Commendable. Congratulations on her acting career! Other actors are Perfect as usual.” – tvshowsfilmsnbed
“The casts are great. They have chosen great people fitted to their roles. Since I really love Jisoo, I was amazed at her acting skills. Well, for a rookie like her she doesn’t look like a rookie at all and I thought she has already starred in a lot of dramas. Her expressions were on point and was able to deliver it well as a 20 year old Young ro. I also got mixed emotions when jisoo and hae in met. I was smiling and blushing. Well, I think Hae In is a perfect male lead for Jisoo in this one.” – Embracing Goodwill
“Jisoo’s acting is on point. I am really proud of Jisoo…I didn’t think that it’s a drama because it’s looks so natural..Jisoo acted very well.” – alisharahman-77078
“I loved the drama, especially Kim Jisoo’s acting. Although it was her first main lead yet she did a great job.” – rimidas-42448
“Its been one episode and Jisoo and Hae In’s chemistry is blowing up. Not to mention that the rest of the cast is amazing because ive even watched them in other dramas.” – Peachie Weachie
“In my opinion, the snowdrop perfomance is very good. Regardless of the cast, i feel like this drama is in the same class as other successful drama like CLOY, VAGABOND, ETC” – vinmuth
“The old dating style is nostalgic. The first episode gave off a bubbly feeling and the setting is also fresh from the usual kdrama that we have. The the dorm life and love the cast too. Hae In is soooo dreamy. And Jisoo is a cute character.” – Farah Diyanah
“I’m so impressed and shocked by jisoo acting her expressions are so natural even if she is a rookie actress.” – sumad-49476
“The leads are so innocent and cute and the sutble acting with great chemistry emotes feelings even without dialogues. Its a class drama, the love for siblings, the childhood memories,the longing,I can go on and on. Please see this as an art and how it evolves.” – Malathi Kannan
“The whole vibe of the drama is very Disney-like too. Youngro is like our very own Belle (caring, smart and beautiful) and how she’s friends with literally every person in the dorm. The makeup and the clothes were so on point too. P.S the lead actor is sooo good looking. Both of the leads look really good together!! 5 STARS FROM ME. I’m super proud of Jisoo unnie for accomplishing her actress dream.” – Maham Ameen
“Jisoo is a leading stunning character. She is very cute and attractive with the same vibe.” – Sneha Hossain
“I heard that this story was inspired by the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from nkorea prison camp… It must be a real-life story of a spy who fell in love with the woman who saved his life. The first episode takes you back to the date where their story began highlight bonus is that jung hae in’s song at the end like a dessert.” – Chandrika Sornapudi
“I love the male protagonist and of course Jisoo she is a goddess. their love chemistry is like a desert for me. I can watch them non-stop. I wish they gain worldwide popularity just like squid game. I hope they do many romantic dramas together.” – Anjli Rout
“Jisoo’s acting skills are so good and I didn’t expect the drama to be this funny the chemistry between hae in and jisoo is crazy…I love it.” – yana Ajjamada
“Snowdrop is a masterpiece!!! it’s only been 2 episodes and it’s so intense!!! it’s jisoos first ever drama but it doesn’t feel like it is, because her acting skills is so goooooood! it’s like she’s been doing acting for years!” – Nathalie Ablaya
“Jisoo’s acting is MARVELOUS. The chemistry with Hae In is so passionate. The storyline is funny and thrilling. The opening song is magical.” – Patrick Shane
“PERFECT is the most accurate word to describe Snowdrop! It’s full of visuals, amazing actors, great cinematography and ofc HaeSoo couple’s chemistry is superb. I love them so much! I’m looking forward to watch and enjoy the upcoming episodes.” – Mariella Agustin
Synopsis: Adapted from the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from a political prison camp in North Korea, Snowdrop is set against the backdrop of the 1987 Democracy Movement in South Korea.
Genre: Black comedy, Romance, Melodrama, Period
No. of episodes: 16
Starring: Jung Hae-in, Jisoo, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-yoon, Jung Yoo-jin
Written by: Yoo Hyun-mi
Directed by: Jo Hyun-tak
Date: December 18, 2021 to February 6, 2022
Network: JTBC, Disney+
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