Steamy Scene in “Good Partner” Sparks Outrage: Are Writers Disregarding Women?

Despite receiving a lot of positive feedback and ratings surpassing 10% after 5 episodes, “Good Partner”continues to face mixed reactions from viewers. While some praise the film, others have criticized the acting of supporting actor Pyo Ji Hoon and the relationship between the main couple Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun) and Jeon Eun Ho (Pyo Ji Hoon).

Despite only joining the company three months prior to Yu Ri, Eun Ho quickly became her colleague and friend in the drama. Eun Ho, having witnessed many colleagues leave due to their harsh superior, made a strong effort to convince Yu Ri to stay at the company and continue working alongside him. As their relationship deepened in the fourth episode, Yu Ri opened up to Eun Ho, confiding in him about her decision to remain single and not get married due to her father’s infidelity. The two bonded over their shared family stories and perspectives on marriage while enjoying drinks together.

After their night of heavy drinking, the couple decides to continue the party at a hotel. The next morning, Yu Ri wakes up to the realization that she and her colleague had a one-night stand. Horrified by her actions while under the influence, Yu Ri quickly gets dressed and leaves the hotel, determined to maintain a professional relationship with Eun Ho at work.

Despite the couple’s seemingly adorable colleague dynamic, their relationship has faced numerous criticisms from viewers. This is largely due to the fact that “Good Partner”was originally marketed as a film centered around women’s relationships and the challenges they face following a divorce.

Furthermore, as previously stated, Yu Ri’s parents’ failed marriage has left her deeply traumatized and she has no desire to enter into matrimony. The hasty development of this workplace romance gives the impression that the writer is disregarding the character’s feelings and personal beliefs. Moreover, the romantic relationship between the two is deemed irrelevant as Yu Ri’s current focus should be on healing herself and providing support to her colleague, Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Nara), who is also struggling with feelings of betrayal.

Comments from viewers:

After that episode, I couldn’t continue watching the show. It was driving me crazy.
It lacks flavor and is out of date.
A male colleague takes a female colleague who is drunk to a hotel? She should report him for sexual assault!
The relationship between these two characters is consistently repetitive throughout the entire show.
There is a lack of chemistry between Nam Ji Hyun and Pyo Ji Hoon.
This behavior could be seen as mocking and belittling towards women who express their opposition to marriage.
Is the writer showing disregard for the feelings of both women and Yu Ri?