Jang Seon Kyeol is the CEO of a well-established cleaning business and one of the reasons for his success lies within his persona: Seon Kyeol suffers from mysophobia, an over-exaggerated fear of dirt and germs that doesn't allow him to live a normal life as he excessively washes his hands multiple times a day, avoids crowded places because he could get sick and maniacally cleans every surface of his house.
Gil O Sol is a kind girl, struggling to find her place in the adult world and, after quitting being an athlete, she balances herself in between part-time jobs while trying to figure out what she wants. Thanks to her goofy personality she always manages to find the bright side of every situation.
Due to a series of demented circumstances, O Sol ends up working as a Cleaning Fairy, as the employees of Seon Kyeol are named...which is actually paradoxical, given O Sol disheveled persona.
Her lack of self-hygiene will be the cause of many misunderstandings and discussions with Seon Kyeol. but they'll eventually find a way to work together, ending up mutually protecting each other.
the Cleaning Fairies squad
My Opinion👍👎
I wanted to watch this drama because of Yoon Gyun-Sang (portraying Jang Seon Kyeol) since I really liked his acting in 'Class of Lies'.
Starting with a joke, I think my timing has been completely off since one of the main topics is cleaning and fear of germs and we're currently experiencing the Covid-19 era, but still...
On the same level, I totally appreciated the thematics about mental health and the youngster's difficulties in finding a job and the demolition of all the stereotypes about working in the cleaning business; yes, here it's a bit romanticized, but the fundamentals are the same: being in a clean and neat environment can positively effect on someone's mood and psyche so it's not something to make fun of.
At first, I didn't like Seon Kyeol at all! He's egocentric, unfair, and unpleasant and his accusations directed to O Sol based solely on his feelings were so beyond the line, I would have probably resing on the spot. Thank God he changes as the story keeps on.
Being this a k-drama, we need the second lead to make his way into the mains' lives and to spice things up: this was successfully achieved by O Sol's jobless neighbor Choi, who would have been the safest and healthier choice for O Sol, SPOILER but we all know he'll have his heart broken, and ours will fill along!
Another thing I couldn't get myself to like was the comic scenes: way too extra, to the point of trespassing on insane, but that's something I don't like in general, it's not related only to this drama.
Final thoughts: I would definitely recommend it to rom-com lovers and I liked the fact that all the characters were portrayed in a realistic yet optimistic way.
Being from a different country and culture it was difficult for me to relate to a few of their decisions or actions, but the overall story is enjoyable and you'll probably end up binge watch it!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to clean something!
Rating: 4/5
Ph: hancinema.net
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