Still Shining" tells the story of Yeon Tae Seo (Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju) - two people who loved each other from childhood but separated. 10 years later, they reunite and face each other with pain, maturity and new challenges as they gradually become a source of light guiding each other in life.
Receiving 11.68% of audience interest (according to Soompi), but the movie "Light of Ours" did not achieve a good opening score.
According to Nielsen Korea, the work achieved viewership ratings of 2.1% and 1.7% for the first 2 episodes - a fairly low number when airing in the "golden hour" of the weekend. However, Korean media still appreciates the youthful plot, youthful setting - color of the film and the harmonious acting of Jinyoung and Kim Min Ju.
In the first 2 episodes, the film focuses on the high school love story of Tae Seo and Eun Ah. True to the film's name, both are not just light but also catalysts to help each other become strong and overcome all difficulties.
With Tae Seo, the character appears as a taciturn, but steadfast guy. Ignoring the gazes of people, he always lives his own way and only focuses on the present. While the female lead Eun Ah is portrayed as a lovely, dynamic and bright girl. Thanks to that, her relationship with Tae Seo quickly strengthens.
On screen, Jinyoung's handsome appearance, but a bit reserved, and Kim Min Ju's beauty and gentleness are praised for being suitable for the role and beautiful couple. The meetings and conversations of the two characters also contribute to creating emotions for the film, increasing nostalgia for viewers in the youth film genre.
Jinyoung herself once described the relationship between Tae Seo and Eun Ah as a relationship defined by "light and distance", while her co-star compared it to an "old tree" - always deeply attached in each other's hearts - whether innocent or grown-up.
Previously, director Kim Yoon Jin - who was successful with the movie "Our Dear Summer" - also confidently said that this project will leave a special impression on viewers thanks to portraying the lasting love of the main couple throughout all 4 seasons.
