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Oh, this was disappointing. It started out well with some laugh out loud moments in Episode 1 and then it just fell flat. However, I kept at it because I thought for sure that things would change, but alas, they didn’t. ML was an entitled jerk at the beginning and then three years later, he’s now a General Manager with a strong work ethic. What? How did that happen? FL is a bumbling dietician in training but finally manages to become a trained dietician, against all odds. When they accidentally are reunited because FL is now working as the dietitian/nutritionist at company run by ML, FL acts timid and lacks confidence while ML bullies and manipulates her constantly! You’d think they’d both grow out of these major character flaws but no! We, the viewers are subjected to seeing this behavior for endless episodes. Somehow, they’re both still attracted to one another despite these issues and finally begin to realize and act upon their feelings for one another. Even so, it took about 13 ½ of the 14 episodes before each of them actually shows the maturity they should have started developing in Episode 5. I really wish the FL wasn’t such a milque-toast and that ML wasn’t such a bully so often. The other issue that baffled me was how they had a connection. Granted, they slept together three years ago and there were fireworks but besides that, all they seem to have in common is his malnutrition and her ability to provide nutritious food. You don’t get the sense that they have much else in common. She literally is Miss Frumpy and he’s Mr. Model. Side note—he is SO good-looking! It would have been nice to see her dress nicely and it really didn’t seem that she would be his ideal woman at all. I didn’t like the other woman who thought she was his girlfriend as she was conniving and superficial but I don’t know which one was worse. Clearly the FL at least was honest and had integrity. Of course, she was hiding a lot—herself, her family, her past, etc. All that added to my frustration. I mean, be your own person! The best character in the whole series, in my opinion, was FL’s friend—the author/Book and Beer owner who was kind, forgiving and loyal and cute too! He seemed much more the type for FL frankly. Anyway, I skipped Episodes 10-12 but finished it simply because I couldn’t give up since I was so deep in but it wasn’t a favorite. This is the first one that I really didn’t enjoy that much and still feel frustrated by so many aspects because it really had a lot of potential. I think the actors did well with what they were given but ultimately it was the plot, and the writing, which lacked depth in character development, that let this series down. Was this review helpful to you?
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So cheesy, that the toxic tropes didn't bother me as much as usual.
I actually enjoyed this drama. I laughed, I smiled, I smirked, and it didn't require me to think too much. What you see, is what you get! This is the type of drama that you want to watch before or after watching a long historical/period drama or thriller. This drama is full of tropes, but it was done so well, that even the toxic tropes didn't bother me too much, like the male lead pulling the female lead character hands to direct her, or yelling at the female lead because he likes her but just too arrogant to say so, etc.I will say that Sung Hoon overacted in most of his scenes. I don't know if he wanted his character to be overly dramatic or if it was his acting but I def. think it was his acting. He's such a great actor; I've seen other dramas of his, but for some reason in this drama he did way tooooooooo much.
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I really wanted to like this drama :/
When I first read the synopsis, I was so excited to begin watching! It was so refreshing to finally see a drama that didn't shy away from sexual topics, but unfortunately this one fell flat.The first few episodes are pretty good, the pacing is great and the plot isn't half bad. However, even then there were some issues, especially with plotholes and cliche use. I ignored these and pushed on, because I loved how this drama wasn't prude in it's romance AT ALL while also not being explicit. However, after the plot had established itself, the whole thing fell flat. This drama felt like it had no clear progression for me, it felt like it was going in circles at times. It depended heavily on cliched plot devices to progress it and it was too riddled with misunderstandings for my taste.
One thing I did enjoy was the skinship, it was refreshing to see the FL genuinely enjoy herself and I like that they included light makeouts, not just pecks. Other than that, the acting was okay, but the FL's naive personality began to grate on me as I continued watching. The ML's break in his serious facade was charming at times.
The OST was okay, not too bad but not memorable. The theme song is cute. At times, the music mixing seemed to be a little amateurish
I would not rewatch this drama considering I could not finish it.
Overall, unless you really like your kdrama cliches, misunderstandings & lies, I would not recommend. There is a reason why people dislike kdrama cliches and this drama showed me why.
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watch it just for the gorgeous ML !
Such a cliché rom-com that i wouldn't know where to start... The plot is hardly there, the FL has a weak scene presence, even the tropes lack quality of execution. BUT... all the credit goes to the ML who definitely saves this show being gifted with all the necessary qualities and something extra: handsome, fit, classy, funny, versatile and unique! The sense of fashion is great - nice job from whoever did this. Also the secondary cast is excellent, starting with the male secretary, who teamed with the ML in "Noble, My Love" (still the ML grew up a lot in terms of personality since that), the eccentric former porn-star mother of the FL, the kitchen beauty and grumpy manager, the tiny child and even the black not-so-stray cat. Nice scenery too.I'm impressed with the acting talent of the ML, still as a side note i wonder... his features are all natural? He looks like a manga hero. I like him whatever the answer. <3
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Like many dramas based on a web-stories the story is quite shallow, and the plot isn’t rich.
However, the sweetness of the romance makes up for it more than most dramas. It is a matter of the mood and the preference, to be honest. I could have given it a much lower rating if I was looking for a drama with a convoluted, realistic plot. The chemistry is good, and the drama is really light, I keep wanting to watch the next episode without feeling overwhelmed. And as sweet and light as the drama is as much as it keeps me thinking about it. The music is lovely as well.
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Something different
Things I liked:1 That they had a one night stand. I'm a romantic at heart but I'0m fed up with heroines who behave kike children. You can be romantic, loyal, funny, smart and have a physical relationship with someone. Even one night stands. That doesn't make you less worthy of being a romantic comedy heroine.
2 The actress is very beautiful and I thought she was perfect for a romantic comedy. I'm not sure I was a hundred percent convinced about her acting skills, but I liked her anyway.
3 The main actor. He's not my favorite (Hi, Ji Chang Wook) but after having watched 12 series and more, I find that he's good in his role and I liked him enough to search for other series he played.
4 The game he played with her was amusing although sometimes I wanted to smack him.
5 The character of the secretary. Fun, quirky, adorable and I'm happy he had his happy ending.
6 The relationship of the hero with her little brother of the heroine. There were some great scenes in an episode that I loved. The ML was great in his role.
Things I disliked:
1 I didn't care about the mother. I see this actress everywhere and sometimes I like her sometimes I hate her. Here she was between the two. The whole conflict with her daughter was weak in my opinion. I'm sure there was something else they could find to create that particular point.
2 The relationship of the heroine with her little brother. It felt like the actress couldn't convey the right feelings or the character was written as cold which is even worse.
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Fluffly lovely romance
LIKEThe quote where "one plus one equals to two" and what followed it - left me thinking
How the story teached everyone not to judge
DISLIKE
I love everything
MUSIC
Same - Song Ji Eun (ft. Sung Hoon)
REWATCH VALUE
Yes as I enjoyed every bit of this drama
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I'm going to give this show a 10 on my review just because I can ;-)
For me, this show is a solid 8.5 stars.I loved it back when I watched it and enjoyed a rewatch even afterwards a few months back.
HOWEVER, I'm going to give this show a 10 on my review just because I can and because I don't think the show deserves the hate & low rating it's getting. Makes me think there is a "reason" people are trashing and they're only saying the show sucks to justify whatever their agenda is. I (of course) could be reading too much into it as well. Either way... this show is good enough not to be dog-piled on.
Enjoy a light, not-to-serious romcom now and then with~
A sexy, rich ML?
A fun, interesting FL?
Fabulous side characters & gorgeous/fun 2nd ML?
Slightly complicated family dynamics?
Decent chemistry between leads? + hot kisses/scenes?
LOL worthy moments littered throughout the show?
Something to watch while you turn off your brain from over thinking and over analyzing and to just ENJOY A FREAKING FEEL-GOOD SHOW FOR ONCE???
This is the show for you. :)
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Enjoyable romcom
This was an enjoyable romantic and humouristic series that I binged.Even though it was kind of light-hearted, it did touch upon a more serious theme as well.
The casting was good - I like both the ML and the FL. They had good chemistry, but I felt he was the one carrying it the most.
He gave me butterflies in some scenes, and I felt sad with them in some others.
Some typical scenes could have been avoided.
The sound was quite bad in some episodes (I watched it on Viki), but I'm not letting that affect my rating.
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