Episode Title: Life is Riding a Bicycle
Wan's already in conflict with her boss when she receives a life-changing call. She rushes to the hospital only to learn that it's too late, her father has passed. After his funeral, her boss reopens their issue and, completely finished, she puts the final nail in the coffin of their conflict. With her corporate job out of the way, she can turn her attending to her father's crumbling business.
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- Aired: June 25, 2025
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I thought the dialogue between Wan and her boss was okay; it was written nicely and carefully, but it falls short in explicitly addressing workplace abuse and misogyny. There’s something awkward about Milk’s acting. She sounded monotonous in what was supposed to be a tense situation, as she confronted her boss and stood up for herself. It also happened when Wan shared her grief with Maewnam. You could see the sadness in her face, but I couldn’t hear the pain in her voice. There’s a dissonance between her tone and expression. It’s not a dealbreaker, but I wish she had gone all out because everything about this drama so far has been good.
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Pretty average so far. Not very exciting, and the acting leaves a lot to be desired. 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
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I initially never forgot about Whale Star xoxo because of the premise: a WLW romance between a grocery store owner and a girl who strives to help her━ but with secrets of her own, and after watching the trailer, I am so glad that it turned out to be more than that!We finally have a WLW version of themes tackled by hit contemporary kdramas with mf romance pairings about work-life balance, the importance of slowing down in this fast-paced capitalistic society and healing; but Whale Star xoxo's pilot stands out through the short yet memorable mention of systematic misogyny that working mothers face. There's a lot to love about this pilot (as evident by multiple scenes saved under Moments in my Netflix account).I loved Wan's fiestiness and how her grief and work struggles make her a multi-faceted heroine. This series really begins with Wan coming back to her hometown to continue running her deceased father's store. Her arc of healing, restarting her (work) life and having a healthier perspective on work is what I'm looking forward to!I LOVED Wan and Maewnam's chemistry and what some modern romance pairings fail to achieve: compatibility. They're both workaholics who are grappling with the difficult circumstances surrounding their parents. I can't wait to see how they'll heal together and provide comfort for each other! 🥺💗The second lead couple played by June-Mewnich are adorable too. I was genuinely smiling and feeling butterflies while watching them! 🥺💗Overall, with a charismatic cast, chemistry between the two lead couples and relevant and relatable themes Whale Star xoxo starts with promise and I'm itching to see the story unfold. See you all next Wednesday! 🐳☂️
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I missed seeing MILKLOVE, so I was looking forward to watching this.
I know I watched it pretty late (it released a few hours ago), but i'm already looking forward for the next ep!
This was so good! Milk's acting got me aswell, I even cried with her when she had her breakdown.
I know I watched it pretty late (it released a few hours ago), but i'm already looking forward for the next ep!
This was so good! Milk's acting got me aswell, I even cried with her when she had her breakdown.
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