Fight For My Way Review: When Ordinary People Chase Extraordinary Dreams

Title: Fight For My Way 

Episodes: 16

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama 

Main Cast: Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Song Ha-yoon, Ahn Jae-hong

Streaming Platform: Viki, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Image Credit: Amazon Prime Video

What happens when passion meets reality, and dreams seem out of reach? Fight For My Way follows four friends as they navigate work, love, and life in the most relatable, down-to-earth way. With humor, heartfelt moments, and real struggles, this K-drama proves that sometimes, the fight for your dreams is the most inspiring journey of all.

“Fight For My Way” is a South Korean television series aired on KBS2 from May 22, 2017, to July 11, 2017. Written by Lim Sang-choon and directed by Lee Na-jeong, this romantic comedy series is available to watch on Viki and other streaming platforms.

Plot Summary 

Ko Dong-man works as a contract employee and struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming a famous MMA(Mixed Martial Arts) fighter. He used to be a taekwondo player, but had to give up on it due to a tragic incident in the past. His childhood friend Choi Ae-ra works as a receptionist in a department store, but aspires to become an announcer. 

Their two more friends- Kim Joo-man, a permanent employee at a home shopping network, and Baek Seol-hee, a customer service employee, have been in a relationship for six years. But their love starts to crumble due to Joo-man's unusual closeness with his new colleague Jang Ye-jin. 

All four of these live in the same neighborhood, whose landlady is Hwang Bok-hee, a mysterious woman with a past connection with one of these four. After being cheated by her boyfriend previously, Ae-ra starts seeing Dong-man's classmate, who has become a doctor, but she later discovers that he is already engaged, making her unlucky in both career and love. 

Kim Tak-su, a famous fighter, challenges Dong-man to a fight, and Dong-man accepts it, which makes Ae-ra worry about him. Hwang Jang-ho, Dong-man's coach and good friend, brings special trainer John Carlos to train Dong-man. 

Dong-man's ex-girlfriend Park Hye-ran, a famous anchor and divorcee, tries to win Dong-man back, but he doesn't take an interest in her. Meanwhile, Ae-ra struggles to achieve the position of announcer due to her low qualifications. 

As both of them strive forward to achieve their dreams, Dong-man and Ae-ra develop feelings for each other and eventually fall in love. 

My Thoughts 

The story is about four friends who are stuck in their mundane lives and struggle to achieve their dreams. The cinematography of the show is bright and energetic, capturing the ambitious youth and their dreams. It closely captured the struggles of a daily grinding job, the will to achieve your goals, and the impact of relationship conflicts on it. 

The acting performance of the whole cast is outstanding; they perfectly portrayed their characters while making them memorable. The immature yet ambitious roles of Dong-man and Ae-ra played by Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won are praiseworthy. 

The on-screen chemistry between the couples Dong-man and Ae-ra, as well as Joo-man and Seol-hee, is SO adorable. I loved the sassy character of Ae-ra, who will not tolerate anyone looking down on Dong-man. 

My favorite scene is when Ae-ra is acting cute in front of Dong-man, and after warning her several times, he finally puts her in a headlock, jokingly, which was extremely hilarious! Trust me, Dong-man's annoyance and Ae-ra's childishness are worth watching. 

The plot of the series is different from typical stories; it is more focused on young adults in their twenties who are facing a midlife crisis. It presented the struggles of four friends who dream of being successful in their careers while seeking support from their partners, making it relatable to many viewers. 

The show skillfully blended a variety of genres, including comedy, romance, and slice-of-life drama. All the episodes of this series are entertaining, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. The series perfectly showcased a mix of lighthearted comedy and romance with a satisfying ending.

Fight For My Way is a breath of fresh air among K-dramas filled with relatable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and touching life lessons. If you’ve ever felt stuck in life but still dared to dream, this series will inspire you to keep fighting for what you love. A must-watch for anyone who believes in second chances.

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Do you like watching lighthearted rom-com dramas? Read my review of My Dearest Nemesis.

My Rating: 8/10