Writer: Jin Soo-wan
Director: Kim Cheol-Kyu
Studio Dragon, 2017
Ajumma Reviews is back after a long while. Let me tell you what I think about Chicago Typewriter (CT)
CT is, I think, one of the better written Kdrama of that year/era. It does not have an electrifying cast that Goblin had nor does it have the alluring chemistry of BinJin in CLOY. But it succeeded in several aspects both as a genre of literature and media format. Here are three points that make CT one unforgettable drama that I will be recommending to friends and family.
1. The storytelling is layered and well scaffolded. It begins at present day America with an old typewriter, an object that is a powerful metaphor all throughout the series, affecting the life of a young writer and a fan girl of his. How this "haunted" object was used to reveal and unravel secrets of the past connecting to the lives of the lead characters in modern day Seoul is strategically done per episode.
2. Yoo Ah In’s irresistible charm is enough to carry the cast till the end.
3. I love the message of redemption, second chances and accountability. The only way to save yourself is by being accountable. This is a noble thing to do and very human.
P.S. The message that art and literature are not frivolous things to be pursued but essentials to living a full life and in shaping national identity are well rendered in cultural and historical contexts. I wish I could live in a mansion filled with books!
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