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Yeah, this show is definitely lacking logic by far. Guy blamed her for damaging his tablet when she did the least damage of everyone in the scenario. The writers couldn't even find a way to get her to actually damage his tablet. And there's all the other stuff too.
This is definitely only for eye candy & nothing else.

Nah, don't worry about it. While in the minority, there are those of us who don't really think Sang Yan is a well written character. His entire character revolves around Wan Yifan & being the perfect guardian for her. There's not much else. So I totally understand.

PS Other dramas have Perfect Guys too, but at the very least they seem to have a life & certain hardships outside of their love for the FL. So yeah.

So came back to see the finale & yeah, it's barely serviceable overall. While the soldiers have finally started being more competent the story just isn't all that funny or engaging. Some of the characters are still just as frustrating & the story just doesn't reach a fun enough climax. It's very tame, despite it's absurdity as a zom-com. I don't think it's worth the time unless you're big fan of either zombies or the actors. However, if you're still curious watch the 1st 2 ep & if your sense of disbelief starts knocking then you should just call it quits. The show didn't seem to have improved all that much from what I missed.

Unfortunately, similar experience & I say it's better to skip it. I actually watched the 2 Leads go onto a show & Jinyoung said something that foreshadowed the show's shortcomings. He said that he & his co-star Roh Jungui don't have a lot of scenes together. Then as I watched the 1st 2 ep I instantly knew something was wrong too. Nevertheless, I continued bcuz of the actors & to see if the show actually had any surprises. Unfortunately, no & I really need to just drop series when I see the signs instead of sticking around. Thankfully I skipped it often.

That's fine. I finished this, but think Hidden Love is the better of the 2 too.

While admirable, realistically there’s only so much a person can do. At best those of us who do think before we leap can only say simple things like “wait for all the evidence before you drive another innocent into a corner.” Thus why I’m saying you shouldn’t try to defend him or even try to use logic to refute others.

That's my point though, why are you defending someone who could be potentially a creep? You should know this always happens. People witch-hunt before all evidence is out. Trying to defend is pointless, especially if you hypothetically agree that it's creepy.

I'm on neither side too. But looking at what you wrote, you're adamantly trying to defend him for no proper reason. Reality is you can't stop this storm of hate, yet you're drawing attention to yourself w/ arguments that, while factual, makes you look like you're supporting him.

Hypothetical or not, you admit that IF (happy?) he did do it then it would be creepy. Right?

I'm sorry man, but dating someone at 15 years of age IS against the law. WTH you on about? Also, you admit he's creepy. So do yourself a favor & stop defending him.

I heavily agree on his character. He's not written well, as his entire being centers around Wan Yifan. He may have a job, friends & family, but none of that seems to really matter to him. The only time we see even a fraction of care for any of the aforementioned is when he went to a wedding & when he went to pick up his sister when she left. It makes feel unrealistic & as if he has no real life. And before anyone says it's fiction, I know, but even fiction needs some realism.

Again, beg to differ. How he acts towards her did stall their relationship so you can’t say it didn’t affect it. Also, Sang Yan is heavily in love w/ Yifan so a lot of his “douchie” actions/words don’t work. You say he’s trying to protect himself, but he’s the one who constantly trying to get closer to her. You also say he holds a little grudge against her, but I doubt the guy who occasionally secretly visited her during her college years would ever hold any negative feelings towards her. And yes he shouldn’t wear his feelings on his sleeve, but his actions say otherwise. Which is the problem, bcuz his words don’t match his actions.

As for He Suye, Sang Yan should act somewhat like him rather what we got. Yes, both are different characters. No doubt. However, their major similarities are their care & tenderness for their love interest. Sang Yan is rougher, but as you & others have pointed out, he cares for her. So it’s weird to tease her, but then be thoughtful. He should be thoughtful from the start like He Suye. Throughout high school he speaks w/ her like a bestie. Yet presently, he constantly hides behind his facade. I just don’t buy he would be a fake “douche” upon reuniting. And before you say people change, Sang Yan didn’t though as we know it’s fake. If anything I would’ve liked it if he did change. That would make more sense, but he didn’t & it’s mainly fake.

The writers should’ve written him as someone who protects her, but isn’t roundabout it. Someone who keeps his distance so that she can be the one to consciously make the move to progress their relationship. After all, she’s the one who cut ties & it should be her initiating their reconciliation.

It is a plot device. He himself is choosing to fake act like a douche. As you said, you can't fake feelings, yet here he is faking his feelings, or lack of feelings for her. But that makes no sense, considering his incredible love/protectiveness for her. Clearly unnecessary.

Yes he never took advantage of her, but he could've done other things like locking his room. Doing this would at least give Yifan some sense of assurance that he's listening to what she wants. She literally says lock your room if you have to. The guy instead says things like he's scared. His actions in the 1st 14 ep are problematic, bcuz they don't match who he really is.

Both stories may be different, but there are similarities, but the main point I bring it up is bcuz He Suye's character is what I would expect from someone like Sang Yan. Or at least an inkling of him. Instead Sang Yan is a polarizing character in the 1st 14 ep.

Must've missed those scenes, but still doesn't change that he shouldn't have let her sleep w/ him in his bed. I know he's supportive & I know he'll never take advantage of her, but his actions when she knows it & when she doesn't are problematic, bcuz they don't match. He says one thing & does the other. He teases her, but their new relationship wasn't even that stable yet, especially considering how dismissive he is of her at times. His character in the 1st 14 or so ep doesn't work.
PS The comparison is actually not a comparison, but rather a suggestion (at least my thought of what matches his character &) of how he should've been written.

Nah, Sang Yan's just not written well IMO. The writers want the douche-ness for no reason other than it's a popular cliché trope. It doesn't really match his character at all & makes his character for the 1st 14 or so ep really polarizing. I know he's faking his disinterest in her, despite being nothing, but interested. It still doesn't change that it's rather annoying & out of character for someone so in love.

He "draws" a line, but he's constantly the one that crosses it. Yifan subconsciously crosses so she has no control. So it's up to him to do something about it. But instead he fake acts like he's the one in danger & all that. He also lets things play out instead of actually doing something progressive like leading her back into her room. He lets her sleep w/ him. And when he does talk to her, he's roundabout, dismissive, sarcastic or even trying to make himself a victim. I know he's a good guy who will never harm her, but like you, I do agree his character comes off problematic. He simply should've been written as a softer character rather than this.

PS I just recently watched Best Thing & the ML He Suye is exactly what Sang Yan should be. He's extremely soft, kind & supportive, but can tease the FL often. The FL was heartbroken & suffered from insomnia, but he knew where to draw the line & never oversteps. She even kissed him drunk once & when he confessed the next time she was sober she didn't want to proceed w/ the relationship bcuz she had her reasons. Still he was there to support. Sorry, even I'm venting now. LOL!
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Some people get caught in the actors & emotions they lose track of these things.

This drama was heavily & I mean heavily carried by the Actors & the emotions. That's why I agree that Sang Yan is very 1-D. His entire personality revolves around protecting/loving Yifan. As such he comes off as having no life outside of her.

He really did get a pass bcuz he's the Male Lead & good looking. I also thought it was too much. Really should've shown some maturity on his side & have him leave her alone until their reunion later as adults.

You mean “action, romance, comedy, mystery, spy, high school series.” Romance was always a part of it.
It’s okay to not like the romance, but you should’ve said that from the start. Your original post said “so unnecessary” instead of “didn’t need + if it was better written.” Very different meanings. Now you’re more detailed w/ your point & are saying the romance is lacking & could be better which is a fair point.

Ok, my bad. I stand corrected so let me rephrase your opinion: "This romcom's romance is unnecessary." Either way you spin it your opinion doesn't really stand well.

And even if they didn't, they should still know & understand what the show will be about after the 1st 2 episodes. If someone can't figure out the genre & premise of a show after the 1st 2 ep then something's wrong.