I was very excited about The Sound of Magic because it was a musical and also it would be my first Ji Chang Wook drama.

Under it's magnificent exterior Sound of Magic actually tells a grim story of teenagers succumbing to societal standards of conformity, killing all and any personal desires.

The show could've been a masterpiece but a lot of it felt abrupt and rushed. Right from the beginning there was lack of context setting, so I had no understanding on any of the characters. I couldn't predict how the characters would react, or even fully empathise with their woes. It almost felt like this show was designed for regular 16 episodes but someone told the makers to manage it in 6. As if, someone clipped the wings of this show before it could truly fly.

But it wasn't all bad. The show has some great moments, as the characters dwell into what it is being an adult and the futility of it. The show also weaved symbolism well, the flower, butterfly, asphalt and band aid being my favourite.

I won't suggest skipping this one, but I wished it could've been better. Maybe spending more time craving the characters especially because it's such a dark topic.