Reflection of you was a drama that I did not expect much from because it seemed very slow-paced, but something about the drama kept me hooked from the first episode. At first, I was curious as to the weird energy I felt between Gu Hae Won and Jung Hee, I must commend the mysterious element in the story that made the audience want to solve the puzzle, how it all made sense when Woo Jae was introduced and the role, he played in twisting the relationship between the two women. It was indeed an intense story of revenge, obsession, and infidelity. I loved the acting of all the cast especially the female leads, they really brought life into their characters making the unraveling of the story more exciting. The somber music and melancholic atmosphere were intriguing aspects of this drama. I also loved the chemistry between Jung Hee and Woo Jae despite the age gap, I literally felt goosebumps from their interactions.
The story seemed to center on the consequences of infidelity and the consequences it can bring, this is shown in Jung Hee's struggle to escape her past mistake and how it keeps haunting her no matter how hard she tries. It was also weird, from the story's point of view, I expected to pity Gu Hae Won since she was technically the victim having been cheated and betrayed by her husband and best friend, but I found myself understanding and supporting Jung Hee and her decisions. I could not understand Gu Hae won who wanted to not only hurt herself but everyone around her, I was weirdly relieved that she did not get her happy end either especially after she deliberately lied to Jung Hee's husband as to what had happened.
The person I pitied most was Jung Hee's husband who only loved her and wanted to protect his family at all costs, I felt he did not deserve the pain he experienced at the end and should have been told the truth. Though I found it odd that all the characters were punished in the end, butthere was no mention of how he had attempted to kill woo jae, it seemed to be buried.
But in summary, it was an enjoyable but heartbreaking experience, I perversely wanted it to go on, but it had to end. I may not have liked the ending, but I understand that a complex story such as this would not have a happy ending.