So the problem with this new K-drama from Amazon Prime is that the first episode is terrible, absolutely awful, but as soon as you start watching the second episode, you’ll get hooked.
Prime Video’s biggest and most expensive K-drama of the year, Spring Fever, has started. To get straight to the point, there will be 12 episodes. Only two have been released so far. It will be available weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays.
You can watch it with your family for now; I didn’t notice anything inappropriate in it. I didn’t hear any swearing, didn’t see any kissing scenes, and didn’t notice any nudity.
Let’s Spill the Tea: What’s the story?
The story revolves around Yoon Bom, a teacher who has had the same recurring dream for years. She leaves everything behind and settles in a small town called Sinsu, where she starts working as a teacher. She tries to keep a low profile so that people won’t notice her.
Everything goes smoothly until the hero, Seon Jae-gyu, enters the picture. Rumors about him have spread throughout the town, like that he’s a villain, a debt collector, a gangster, and much more.
He comes to the school to fight for his nephew because the school refuses to give him an award.
Everyone’s perspective is one-sided, but the heroine’s perspective on the hero is different. She observes him closely and gradually realizes that his gang doesn’t actually do debt collection, and that the hero has a deep affection for his nephew.
But the real turning point comes during a parents’ teacher meeting. Yoon Bom is very nervous, but here, a different and interesting side of the hero is revealed. He reminds her that they’ve met before, but the heroine doesn’t remember him at all.
And from here, the story takes a completely different turn.
Meanwhile, another storyline unfolds where a lawyer files a case against the hero because the hero and this lawyer have a dark secret from the past.
Why Watch? (Review & Verdict)
By the end of the episode, as an audience member, one question will definitely pop into your mind: what does the hero actually do? What is his profession? And what is his past? To find the answers to all these questions, you should start watching this drama.
This drama has a very slow and mysterious start, where there’s a rom-com element, but it’s more of a puzzle game.
This kind of mass storytelling reminded me of another recent watch where power doesn’t come for free. In Cashero, the hero gains abilities that look insane on screen, but every time he uses them, there’s a cost attached — the stronger the power, the heavier the price. If you’re curious how that concept works without spoiling anything, I’ve broken it down in my Cashero review.
Many things are deliberately hidden, such as Bom’s past, Seon Jae-gyu’s profession, and how they met in the past.
All these things feel a bit overloaded and confusing, but the performances of the two leads balance it out considerably.
The heroine is emotionally strong, completely broken, yet somehow still resilient. The hero is strong and mysterious, but despite that, you can still see a soft side to him. His eyes convey that the story is just about to begin.
So, I would say this drama won’t impress you immediately, but it will always keep you curious. It’s a story that unfolds slowly, so you’ll have to watch it patiently.
Final Verdict
Overall, I would say that if you like slow-burn romance, small-town secrets, or dramas with mysterious main leads, then add this drama to your watchlist.
So, have you started watching this drama? What are your opinions about it? Let me know in the comments!
