Oh
My Ghostess (2015)
Grade:
B
16 Episodes
Na Bong-sun is an aspiring cook working
for the famous and egotistical chef Kang Sun-woo, but she is about to
be fired because of her timid nature and numerous errors. A ghost with a grudge happens
upon Bong-sun and gets stuck while possessing the shy and quiet
assistant cook. The ghost, Shin Soon-ae, then realizes she has the
opportunity to resolve her virgin status through Bong-sun with Kang
Sun-woo because he is a “man of vitality” that can withstand a
ghost's cold touch. Will Soon-ae be able to resolve her grudge
before the third anniversary of her death, or will she become an evil
spirit, doomed to roam and never ascend to heaven? Or is there some
other reason revolving around her death that keeps her in the mortal
world?
*This
is a slow and relatively somber series, and while it does have some
humorous moments and supernatural elements, it is mostly what I would
consider a “reality” based show. The documentary-style
cinematography is distracting (slightly shaky camera and certain
angles that go with the style). The mystery behind Soon-ae's death is
interesting, a bit of a thrill to help keep the drama rolling since
the relationship between Sun-woo and Bong-sun is resolved a few
episodes from the end, but the characters are not my favorite.
Sun-woo is cocky in a way that falls short of charming, and
Bong-sun's apologetic nature is annoying at times. Still, if you have
the patience, it's not a bad drama. I might watch it again.*
