Being an introvert in a world that emphasizes rushed culture, toxic positivity, and constant energy and patience can be difficult. And when you, the introverted person, is hurt, it can be hard to move on and pretend to be a part of the race of life. That person’s healing often happens very slowly. Now, what would happen if you brought two such people together in a remote town in modern-day South Korea? Summer strike in brief.

The Korean drama starring Kim Seol-hyun and Im Si-wan – and co-written by Hong Moon-pyo and Lee Yoon-jung – is a sweet, thoughtful series about the characters of Lee Yeo-reum (Seoul-jung). Hyun) and Ahn Dae-beom (Si-wan) connect after going through some heartbreaking and traumatic events.

When Yeo-reum loses her mother and her relationship within short periods of each other, she decides to leave her tiring, soul-shattering job and move to another place, ultimately finding her One gets relief from pain. There, she meets Si-wan, Ahn Dae-beom’s character. Dae-beom has severe anxiety issues and is possibly suffering from a case of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Against this backdrop, we have another young love story of two school-going teenagers who are looking for companionship but don’t really know how to ask for it.

The chemistry and dynamic of the lead characters is endearing and heartwarming. First, the hesitation and then the realization that they love each other and want their relationship to develop is explored organically and in a fresh fashion. There are no flowery declarations of love, just some happiness that both of them find within each other through art, writing, and exploring race.

Apart from its romantic angle, Summer Strike also effectively succeeds in showing that when life becomes overwhelming and too hard to deal with alone, it is okay to lean back and ask for support. Going on strike from work, leaving behind what was familiar and broken, and seeking a new path, no matter what that might look like in the future.

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The beautiful, tranquil locations of Korea’s countryside complement the peace that the K-drama characters have been searching for for a long time, and (spoiler alert) they finally find it. The lovable dog, the well-intentioned but somewhat unfriendly local shopkeeper, the cold neighbor who takes the time to warm to a new resident – ​​every element of Summer Strike comes together to sing a harmonious tune.

However, what Summer Strike shows even more powerfully is its depiction of grief. How it can appear in one’s regular life, can suddenly come unannounced and attack when you are trying to develop yourself. As you know, how it comes in strong, dangerous waves, trying to destroy your world. But then life goes on, and people somehow get back together, sometimes by asking the right questions, and sometimes as a result of moving in without expectations.

There’s also a murder mystery angle to it that feels a little odd, given that the overall outpouring of Summer Strike is a moving picture of grace and peace. This could have been minimized or avoided altogether, but the makers somehow make it work. Well, not everything can be perfect, and this comes very close.

Summer Strike is available to stream on Netflix.