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Episode 35 doesn’t rely on big twists, but instead leans into quiet transitions and emotional closure. We see the SFL make a subtle exit after losing the bid — not fired, but seemingly having an epiphany that it’s time to leave and find a place where she can truly grow. It’s a gentle, respectful conclusion to her arc.There’s still a brief presence from the schemers, though thankfully not too much, as the FL’s father finally decides to cut his losses. That choice alone suggests there’s likely more trouble ahead, even if it’s temporarily out of view.The episode ends on a much warmer note with talk of renaming, tender moments, and promises of a happy future together. The ML sums it up perfectly — it isn’t a sacrifice if he gets to see the FL every day. Mischievous as ever, his love is unmistakably deep and clearly reserved for her alone.It feels like the story is deliberately clearing the board, letting unresolved ambitions and lingering schemes fade out so the final chapter can focus on choice, commitment, and what comes after “happily together.”
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Episode 34 delivers a genuinely satisfying payoff, especially when it comes to the FL and ML’s career arcs. Just when everyone assumes the biggest players will dominate the bidding, they completely overlook the smaller company with the most thoughtful and innovative approach. Watching the FL help secure the tender — outplaying those who dismissed the company outright — was incredibly rewarding. The bullies finally get a taste of comeuppance, though I wouldn’t mind another dose still to come.On the family front, the FL’s father is still recovering and, thankfully, hasn’t allowed the schemers back into his life. That said, there’s now a clear distance between him and the FL that didn’t exist before. And of course, when the bid is won, his first instinct is to claim it’s because she “takes after him.” The ego really is something else.On a much sweeter note, the ML quietly steals the episode by expressing his desire for a future with the FL in his own understated way. A surprise visit to look at a house says far more than a grand speech ever could. It’s romance done softly — confident, intentional, and full of promise.It feels like the professional win is deliberately mirroring the emotional endgame — proving that substance, patience, and integrity ultimately outlast ego and manipulation.
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Episode 33 hits hard. After the FL’s father faints and is rushed to the hospital, we learn he has a tumour — and the irony is impossible to miss. If the ML hadn’t been injured, he would have been the one performing the surgery. Karma really does have a way of circling back.What’s even more painful is how quickly the FL’s father turns on her when the police are called, immediately assuming she’s to blame. But this episode finally gives us the moment we’ve been waiting for. The FL delivers a devastating verbal smackdown, laying everything bare and questioning whether he ever truly loved her if he could so easily believe the worst of her. That confrontation is witnessed by her mother, grandmother, and the ML — all of them silently reassessing the man in front of them with visible disappointment.Left alone at the end, the FL’s father is finally forced to sit with the consequences of his choices. And it’s clear that the FL is done. She won’t take it lying down anymore, especially if anyone dares to say a word against the ML. Her growth is undeniable, and so is her resolve.It feels like this episode is deliberately leaving the father at a crossroads — redemption is possible, but only if he truly changes, and it’s just as likely that the family will choose distance over forgiveness.
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Episode 25 makes it official — the ML and FL are now openly dating, and they share the news with the people who truly matter. It’s an episode filled with warmth and sweetness, and after everything they’ve been through, it feels well earned.Alongside the romance, the episode also shifts focus to the photovoltaic (PV) industry and the challenges it faces. What stood out to me is how clearly the FL’s passion shines through during the lecture. Her interest isn’t rooted in her father’s shares or influence — she genuinely understands the potential of the industry and believes in what it could become.This episode really highlights her intelligence and ability to grasp the bigger picture. If anything, it feels like she’s taken after her mother rather than her father — thoughtful, capable, and forward-looking. It’s a satisfying reminder that her growth extends beyond romance into purpose and ambition.This episode makes me think the FL’s future path will mirror her mother’s more than her father’s, especially when it comes to ethics, vision, and leadership.
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Episode 26 had me fully in my feelings. Watching the FL swoop in to defend the ML at his grandfather’s birthday banquet was such a powerful moment — especially with certain people in the background looking far too smug, convinced they’ve already secured the position of heir. I’m very much waiting for the grandfather’s plans and inevitable plot twist to unfold.What makes this episode especially lovely is how warmly the FL’s friends and family welcome the ML. There’s an immediate sense of belonging, and it contrasts beautifully with the cold ambition on display elsewhere. We also see the ML’s quiet, thoughtful support of the FL as she faces challenges with her project. He doesn’t dictate or control; instead, he uses humour to gently open her eyes to other possibilities, giving her space to form her own opinions. She’s truly blooming under his influence.My only real frustration is how often the FL is reduced to being “someone’s daughter,” as if she has no substance of her own. If this is how her mother was treated, it’s no wonder that marriage ended the way it did. This episode makes it clear that the FL deserves — and is finally claiming — recognition on her own terms.It feels like the banquet scene is setting up a reversal of expectations, where integrity and chosen partnerships will matter more to the grandfather than bloodline or loud ambition.
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Episode 22 is emotionally devastating as the truth finally comes to light. The ML’s wounds from the car accident are torn wide open when he learns that the person who called him out back then was the FL’s father’s goddaughter — and that she allowed everyone to believe she was “the daughter.” It’s a cruel revelation, and one that reframes so much of his pain.Earlier in the episode, we see the FL’s father attempting to split her up from the ML, but it’s clear he doesn’t truly know his own daughter. She doesn’t believe the lies, though she knows there’s more to the story, and that quiet certainty makes all the difference.What stands out most is the FL’s unwavering trust in the ML. She believes in his character without hesitation, even as the truth shakes everything around them. For the ML, however, it’s a heavy emotional blow — love at first sight, years of unresolved fallout, and a life-altering accident all colliding at once. It’s a lot for one person to carry, and the episode lets that weight sit.It also feels increasingly clear that jealousy played a key role in allowing the lie to persist, and that the truth around the accident — including its timing — may still be intentionally blurred, with consequences yet to fully surface.
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Episode 21 genuinely surprised me — for the first time, I found myself feeling a little sorry for the SML. My usual reaction of pure annoyance gave way to something closer to sadness. That said, it’s hard not to see him as his own worst enemy. He had more than enough time to make his feelings clear to the FL, and yet he never found the courage to speak when it mattered.It also feels like there’s still something unresolved around his lack of response to her message and what he knew about the SFL at the time. There’s clearly more to that situation, but regardless, this outcome is rooted in his inability to be honest. Timing really is everything.Meanwhile, a new layer of intrigue is added with the ML’s grandfather and the question of who will become his successor. The plotting and scheming have begun, raising the stakes beyond just romance. What makes this episode especially heartbreaking is seeing the ML’s insecurity resurface — his uncertainty about how the FL feels triggers echoes of the vulnerability he experienced after the car crash.Thankfully, we also see him start to question what really happened back then, and I can’t wait to see where that leads.It feels like the questions surrounding the car accident and the grandfather’s succession plans are about to collide, forcing the ML to confront both his past and his place in the family.
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Episode 4 is another gut punch, leaning hard into the reminder that idols are, first and foremost, human — with very real feelings and very real consequences. It explores both sides of the idol–fan dynamic, including its darker edges, and it doesn’t shy away from how damaging that closeness can become.Maeng Se-na’s quiet longing stood out to me here. Her wish to return to a time when she could admire Ra-ik from afar — instead of being so close yet completely untouchable — was heartbreaking. We also get more insight into her relationship with Park Chung Jae. It’s still unclear whether his feelings are romantic, but there’s no denying the depth of their connection.The suspect board shifts again. We might be one suspect down… or maybe not. The ex-girlfriend points the finger at Choi Jae Hui, who was present at the dorm yet claims he was at the hospital. At the same time, the shady dealings involving the CEO and the ex-girlfriend’s father are becoming harder to ignore. Someone powerful is clearly pulling strings — it’s just not yet clear who.There’s also a lighter moment with Ra-ik’s jealousy over what he believes is happening between Maeng Se-na and Kwak Byeong Gyun, which adds a touch of humanity amidst the tension. But any sense of relief is short-lived, as the episode closes with a tampered car — a chilling reminder that someone wants one, or possibly both of them, dead.At this point, it feels less like a crime of passion and more like a calculated move by someone with enough power to make people disappear quietly.
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Episode 20 is genuinely heartbreaking. An accident on the slopes combined with missed messages sends emotions spiralling, and the FL’s devastation when she believes it’s the ML who’s been injured makes one thing painfully clear — she truly cares for him.What hit me hardest was the ML’s response. A doctor at heart, he can’t stop himself from trying to help, even when he’s physically unable to perform surgery. This episode felt like a cruel reminder of everything he lost in that car crash, and for the first time, the weight of that loss really lands. I felt for him here more than in any episode before.The SML briefly appears, and the moment he sees the FL, his resting scowl returns — which honestly feels like his default expression around her at this point. Meanwhile, the FL turns into an angry bear with the ML, and while he’s firmly in the doghouse, he doesn’t seem to mind. At least now he knows she likes him — even if it hurts.This episode makes me think the accident isn’t just about fear, but about forcing both of them to face feelings and losses they’ve been avoiding.
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Episode 19 leans fully into the theme of family, and it’s one of the most emotionally grounding episodes so far. The ML’s difficult background continues to unfold, and the FL slowly begins to understand just how much he’s been carrying. These revelations add depth to his character and strengthen their connection.The interactions between the ML and the FL’s cousin are particularly adorable — playful, but clearly intentional. The cousin’s protectiveness comes from a genuine place; he wants to make sure the FL doesn’t get hurt, and it’s reassuring to see that care extended to the ML as well.We also gain a clearer understanding of both the ML’s and FL’s parents and their dynamics, which helps contextualise so many past decisions. What stands out most is how far the FL has grown under the ML’s guidance and support. Unlike her father, he actively encourages her development and believes in her potential.Thankfully, the SML only makes a brief appearance — just enough to remind us how easily he ruins the mood. As I’ve said before, if he didn’t have the courage to act when she was single and pining for him, he certainly won’t find it now that someone else is choosing her. The episode closes with more smiles and endearing moments for the FL, and honestly, that says everything.It also feels like there’s still more to uncover about the ML’s past — not big revelations, but emotional details that explain why he supports quietly and values chosen family so deeply.
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Episode 1 had me hooked straight away — intrigue from the get-go. And let’s be real, Neo never lets us down with the visuals. That face alone already has my attention.The FL and ML haven’t really met yet, but even that brief look between them felt deliberate. Both are surrounded by people plotting against them, and neither of them is naive. They’re smart, cunning, and clearly very analytical in how they move.The FL is aiming for the head of the clan while her sisters play sweetness and light in front of their grandmother — all while being openly devious and deadly behind the scenes. Meanwhile, the ML is climbing the official ranks and upsetting some very important people along the way. There’s clearly more than meets the eye with him. Strong first episode, sharp set-up, and I’m very ready for what comes next.
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Episode 17 takes us to the mountains for a snowy family trip, which naturally leads to an unexpected meeting between the FL and the SML — neither of them aware of the quiet plotting happening around them. Thankfully, while the FL is understandably a little hurt by his appearance, she isn’t deeply shaken by it, which shows just how much she’s grown.The standout here is the adorable cousin, who is fiercely protective of the FL, especially when he clocks that the SML is being a bit of a jerk. And honestly, the double standards are hard to ignore — the SML surrounds himself with women, yet seems shocked that the FL might no longer have feelings for him. It’s frustrating, and no, it has nothing to do with money — suggesting that would be a complete disservice to the FL and her character.Every time the SML appears, my patience wears thinner, but at least this episode makes it clear that the FL is no longer defined by his presence. Snowy setting aside, her emotional distance speaks volumes.
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Episode 16 is full of food for thought and lingering questions. We learn that the FL’s father once took the other woman’s daughter to a banquet, and I can’t help but wonder — could that have been her? And could she somehow be connected to the car accident that changed the ML’s life? It feels like too deliberate a detail to ignore.Let’s be honest, both the daughter and her mother seem determined to cling to the FL’s father now that he’s wealthy, and none of it feels sincere. Meanwhile, the FL’s father continues to be painfully clueless, repeatedly making decisions that hurt his own family without seeming to realise the damage he’s causing.This episode plants the seeds for some long-overdue consequences, and I can’t wait for his eventual comeuppance. If these threads are tied together properly, this could add a much darker and more meaningful layer to the story.
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Episode 13 drops us fully into the awkward phase between the FL and ML, and honestly… it’s kind of endearing. Post-confession, she’s avoiding him like the plague, and the ML is painfully aware of it — to the point where he’s actively helping her avoid him. Bless him.The standout moment is the FL’s internal monologue, where she admits she wishes she’d met him first, believing she wouldn’t have become the person she was before meeting him. That line hit harder than expected, and it definitely feels like a hint that maybe… she did meet him before. Or at least, it planted a seed that I’m very curious to see explored.Now that she’s aware of all the quiet ways he’s been looking out for her, we’ve entered the light flirting phase — subtle, tentative, but full of promise. It’s not loud or dramatic, but it feels like an important emotional shift.
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Episode 12 really felt like the payoff we’ve been waiting for. Finally, the SML and SFL face the consequences of their actions — with the SFL constantly stirring the pot and spreading lies, and the SML blindly believing everything without question. At this point, it’s clear he doesn’t truly love the FL, because if he did, he wouldn’t have done what he did.What made this episode especially satisfying was the FL’s growth. She’s finally reached the point where she no longer sees the SML through rose-tinted glasses and wants a clean break from him — and honestly, good for her. That clarity has been a long time coming.And then there’s our ML. While the FL is at her lowest, crying her eyes out, he confesses. The timing might not be perfect, and he gets rejected, but it clearly shakes something loose for her. It feels like an important emotional turning point, and I’m very curious to see where this leads next.
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