If you are looking for a light and enjoyable 98-episode drama, Don’t Hesitate is probably not the best choice. It’s a little hard to explain why without digging too deep into the plot, but you’ll likely notice it from the very first episode.
Frustrating, like many others in the same genre, this drama feels like everything is happening while, at the same time, nothing really moves forward. The main character is naïve to the point of being unbearable, constantly standing up to the wrong people while remaining weak where it matters most. If you dislike passive leads, this drama will be hard to watch.
Unless you’re a fan of one of the actors, there isn’t much to enjoy. The synopsis sounds promising, but unfortunately, that’s about all you get across 98 long episodes.
Synopsis of Don’t Hesitate Korean drama
Jang Soo Hyun is a cheerful kitchen assistant who has been dating Choi Min Young for eight years. He is preparing for his bar exam to become a judge, and when he proposes, Soo Hyun is overjoyed. Unfortunately, Min Young’s mother strongly disapproves of her because she comes from a poor background.
When his mother forbids him to marry Soo Hyun, Min Young drinks heavily and damages his liver. He eventually requires a transplant. In desperation, his mother turns to Soo Hyun, who naïvely agrees to become a donor.
As she goes under anesthesia, her best friend confesses she is pregnant with Min Young’s child. Soo Hyun falls into a coma and only wakes up three years later, with no memory of what happened, while everyone else has already moved on with their lives.
Starring in Don’t hesitate Korean drama
- Lee Tae Im (For the Emperor, Entourage, My Heart Twinkle Twinkle) is Jang Soo Hyun.
- Lee Sang Woo (Happy Home, All About My Mom, A Word From Warm Heart) is Han Tae Woo.
- Kim Young Jae (A Melody To Remember, The Whistleblower, The Target) is Choi Min Young.
- Bae Min Hee (Helpless, The Great Seer, He who can’t marry) is Oh Sun Ah.
- Kim Hye Ok (Sunny, Father, I’ll Take Care of You, Start Again) is Cha Young Ran.
- Lee Hye Sook (Take off, Open City, Beautiful Gong Shim) is Lee Jung Soo.
Conclusion
Don’t Hesitate starts with an intriguing premise but quickly becomes chaotic and unrealistic. On the positive side, the OST is memorable and the performances are solid, even if the story itself spirals out of control.
Personally, I wouldn’t revisit it. Still, if you enjoy melodramas filled with exaggerated twists and have the patience for 98 episodes, you might find it worth the ride.
Sadly, I couldn’t find a trailer for this drama, which often happens with older titles.
Images: BBS KDrama
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