Our Blues
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Our Blues

"Rooting for you through sour, sweet, and bitter life."

8.4
Yr 2022
Rt 67m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Romance is sweet and bitter — and life riddled with ups and downs — in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju island.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

Our Blues received widespread acclaim from critics, with multiple reviewers hailing it as one of the best K-dramas and character-driven series in recent years. Set against the scenic backdrop of Jeju Island, the anthology-style drama won praise for its emotional resonance and charm, capturing audiences with its authentic portrayal of a tight-knit coastal community.

Reviewers frequently commended the show's balance of heartfelt warmth and heartbreaking realism. Critics noted how effectively the series tackled heavy, difficult topics—such as poverty, strained relationships, and personal hardship—while still offering a message of hope and emotional comfort to viewers going through tough times.

Additional praise was directed toward the star-studded ensemble cast, evocative original soundtrack, and beautiful cinematography. While some critics noted that sprawling anthology formats can occasionally overshoot, the general consensus remains that the drama is far more than the sum of its parts.

“one of the best K-dramas in recent years”

“A charming drama that is more than the sum of its parts, even after taking into account its star-studded cast, and gorgeous Jeju Island.”

“stands out as one of the best character-driven kdramas I’ve seen in 2022- thus far, not only that but the writing was heartfelt and heartbreaking at the same time.”

“completely and unexpectedly captured my heart”

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Why fans love it

Jeju Island serves as more than a backdrop in this 2022 drama. Instead of focusing on a single narrative thread, the show functions as an anthology where the beach and local markets tie together a shifting cast of characters. By grounding deep emotional stakes in the mundane rhythms of island labor, the series shifts between the anxieties of a teenager and the complex regrets of middle age without ever becoming melodramatic.

The writing treats depression and romantic complication with a grounded, bittersweet sensibility that avoids easy resolutions. Lee Byung-hun is among a large ensemble that effectively balances the heavy subject matter with moments of genuine, quiet warmth. It succeeds as a slice of life portrait because it remains patient with its small-town inhabitants. The result is a study of human connection that feels patient rather than hurried, capturing the quiet shifts in perspective that occur when people settle into a life by the sea.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 36
Longest run 20 eps
Show 67 more
Goh Doo-shim as Hyeon Chun-hui 20 episodes Park Ji-hwan as Jeong In-gwon 20 episodes Choi Young-jun as Bang Ho-sik 20 episodes Bae Hyeon-seong as Jung Hyeon 20 episodes Roh Yoon-seo as Bang Yeong-ju 20 episodes Jeong Eun-hye as Lee Yeong-hui 20 episodes Kim Kwang-kyu as Kim Myeong-bo 20 episodes Nam Kyu-hee as Yang Seong-seon 20 episodes Gi So-you as Son Eun-gi 20 episodes Jung Sung-il as Kim Tae-hun 20 episodes Park Ji-a as Park Hye-ja 20 episodes Yoon Byung-hee as Captain Bae 20 episodes Shim Dal-gi as Jung Eun-hui (young) 20 episodes Kim Jae-won as Choi Han-su (young) 20 episodes Kang Lee-seok as Bang Ho-sik (young) 20 episodes Park Sang-won as Jeong In-gwon (young) 20 episodes Yeon Si-woo as Ko Mi-ran (young) 20 episodes Baek Seung-do as Park Gi-jun 20 episodes Cho Hye-jeong as Yang Dal-i 20 episodes Lee So-byeol as Yang Byeol-i 20 episodes Kim Ha-eon as Kim Yeol 20 episodes Cheon Dong-been as Lee Chan-hwi 20 episodes Jeong Ye-nok as Choi Seon-mi 20 episodes Kim Jeong-hwan as Son Man-su 20 episodes Min Ji-a as Oh Hae-seon 20 episodes Jo Ah-ra as In-jeong 20 episodes Yu Jin as Choi Bo-ram 20 episodes Han Jeong-hyeon as Choi Han-suk 20 episodes Choi Seung-kyung as Kim Jong-cheol 1 episode Gu Yun-hoe as Doctor 1 episode Kim Young-hee as Market shopper 1 episode Kim In-gwon as Mr. Kim 1 episode Hyun Bong-sik as SS Bank customer 1 episode Im Jae-geun as Han-suk's husband 1 episode Lee Jae-woo as Car accident driver 1 episode Lim Hyo-jin as Market union president 1 episode Jeong Ki-seon as Fish auction bidder 3 episodes Min Sang-cheol as Fish auction bidder 3 episodes Heo Seon-haeng as Mr. Oh 1 episode Lee Seung-hee as Hairdresser 1 episode Kim Ah-song as Min Seon-a (young) 2 episodes Ryu Hae-jun as Lee Dong-seok (young) 3 episodes Park Soon-cheon as Convenience store owner 3 episodes Kim Tae-yu as Nurse 1 episode Min Dae-sik as Doctor 1 episode Park Mi-ri as Pureung High School P.E. teacher 1 episode Baek Gil-seong as Kang Jun-seok 1 episode Choi Moon-kyoung as OB-GYN 1 episode Shin Na-ra as Abang Sundae diner 1 episode Seol Chang-hee as Abang Sundae diner 1 episode Kwon Ki-ju as Bus driver 1 episode Park Seong-yeon as Family court investigator 1 episode Gu Bon-jin as Pureung High School teacher 1 episode Jo Young-mi as Pureung High School teacher 1 episode An Tae-rin as Bang Yeong-ju (young) 1 episode Oh Ki-hwan as Detective 1 episode Shin Hee-gook as Police officer 1 episode Ko Na-young as Abang Sundae employee 4 episodes Cha Sang-mi as Abang Sundae employee 5 episodes Jin Sung-min as Detective 1 episode Goo Jae-yeon as In-gwon's mother 1 episode Kim Geon-ho as Motel owner 2 episodes Kim Min as Park Jae-gu 1 episode Kim Ji-seong as Kang Ok-dong (young) 3 episodes Lee Taek-geun as Mi-ran's friend 2 episodes Kim Yeon-woong as Lee Dong-seok (child) 2 episodes Choi Byung-mo as Kim Jong-u 2 episodes
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Keywords

depression beach island anthology slice of life divorced woman jeju island bittersweet heartfelt melodrama teenager romantic
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Details

First Aired
April 09, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
67 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
83