Tomorrow's Cantabile/Nae-il's Cantabile (2014)
Grade:
B+
16 Episodes
Note: Do
not watch this show if you hate classical music. It doesn't have to
be your favorite, but if it bothers you even slightly, you will not
enjoy this drama.
University student Cha Yoo-jin wants
nothing more than to become like his idol Viera, a famous European
conductor. However, a childhood trauma prevents the musical prodigy
from boarding a ship or plane, so he cannot study abroad. One day he
crosses paths with Seol Nae-il, a childlike piano major afraid of
growing up, and she soon develops a crush on the standoffish Yoo-jin.
Meanwhile, Yoo-jin's bad attitude leads him to taking piano lessons
with Nae-il's professor, and he tells Yoo-jin he doesn't have to come
to lessons and will receive an A in the class only if Yoo-jin plays a
duet with Nae-il. It is while they practice together that Yoo-jin
learns to truly listen and understand just how talented Nae-il is.
Will this discovery help Yoo-jin on his path toward becoming a
renowned conductor? Will Nae-il develop her talents and keep pace
with Yoo-jin or give up the piano forever?
*I
liked the lighthearted feel to the whole show – nothing gets too
serious, the pace is consistent, and there are quite a few humorous
moments in the first several episodes. There is NO KISSING, however,
which is always a little disappointing. The characters and their back
stories were fairly interesting, although some of the characters were
just a little too odd for my taste (Nae-il and Franz). Still, it's a
nice, uncomplicated little show with a great feel of camaraderie from
the characters coming together to achieve something. I might watch it
again.*
