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Love between Lines Episode 27
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Episode 27 is quieter, but emotionally heavy in the best way. In the aftermath of everything, the ML goes to his father’s grave to pay respects — and his mother appears too, for the first time since his father’s death. That moment alone says so much. She’s returning to America to sort everything out and is finally moving toward divorce, and for once she actually seems… steady. Like she’s choosing reality instead of denial.With the truth out in the open, the ML can finally visit the FL’s parents properly as her boyfriend. And you can tell marriage and the future are on his mind. But then the FL misspeaks and says she isn’t thinking about marriage “at any time,” and the ML is genuinely hurt. From his perspective, he sees a future with her — and what she said makes him feel like he isn’t in her plans.Thankfully, after some genuinely hilarious moments, the FL gets the ML out of his room and clears it up. She doesn’t mean she can’t see marriage — she means he’s already part of her life. He isn’t something she needs to plan for because he’s already there. Before him, her life was run according to a plan. With him, she can dream, breathe, and be herself. And honestly? That explanation is so her, and so them.The RL also returns and messages the ML asking to meet. We get glimpses of them as children — and it’s a reminder that the RL wasn’t always like this. There was a sweetness there once, and he genuinely treated the ML kindly. In the present, he finally apologises for everything he’s done. He mentions they’re renaming the company because it doesn’t feel right under the circumstances, and he admits he always wanted to be better than the ML. He saw the ML as a rival… while the ML never really did. And then he says goodbye.I can’t help but feel for the RL. His childhood doesn’t look like a good one, especially with a father like that — and honestly, the ML’s mother doesn’t seem clued up enough to have noticed any abuse even if it was right in front of her. He’s not evil — just damaged and desperate in the ways that make people do selfish things. I really hope he gets a better future.This episode feels like the start of healing — not because everything is fixed, but because people are finally telling the truth and choosing their next step on purpose.
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Episode 7 feels like a full emotional breakup. There’s a lot of crying, a lot of hurt, and several moments that completely shift the trajectory of the story. Ra-ik’s disappointment in Maeng Se-na isn’t about her lying — it’s about the fact that she made him believe. Given his past, it’s painfully clear why trust doesn’t come easily to him.For Maeng Se-na, letting go of being a fan isn’t just about honesty — it means letting go of happy memories, comfort, and a part of herself that helped her survive darker times. With her history, that loss feels especially heavy.Park Chung Jae chooses this exact moment to confess his feelings, and while we see that their connection goes back a long way, the timing couldn’t be worse. In the aftermath, Se-na throws herself into work, becoming almost obsessively busy. One quiet but telling moment is her making a phone call to request a meeting with someone — it’s left intentionally vague, but personally, it read to me like she might be reaching out for professional support. Given everything she’s been through, that would make a lot of sense.Ra-ik insists he won’t see her again… and yet he ends up standing outside her law firm, then following her home as she drowns her sorrows. His resolve clearly isn’t as firm as he wants it to be, which only makes everything more heartbreaking.On the murder front, I’m still none the wiser. Choi Jae Hui disappears, clearly knowing more than he’s letting on, and the CEO’s urgency to find him before anyone else is deeply unsettling. When Choi Jae Hui is later found unconscious after his car goes off a cliff, the news reports it as a suicide attempt — but I don’t buy it. I lean more toward the CEO protecting a hidden secret, possibly one that requires silencing more than one band member. The manager and CEO remain far too shady for comfort, and I’m fully expecting another plot twist.Lastly, Kwak Byeong Gyun continues to frustrate me. Earlier episodes hinted at flirtation toward Maeng Se-na, but after being scolded, he suddenly presents himself as an incompetent prosecutor — disturbingly similar to his father. Learning that his father once framed Se-na’s father only adds to the sense that history is repeating itself. I can only hope that this time, justice is finally served.At this point, it feels like the truth isn’t just being hidden — it’s being actively buried by people with enough power to rewrite narratives and erase inconvenient lives.
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Episode 3 is very much a “how it all began” episode, and honestly, it was a full-on blubber fest. We see baby Ra-ik and how he enters the industry — and let’s be real, the whole situation is deeply unsettling. A CEO essentially buying a child from his mother? That’s beyond shady and immediately sets the tone.As the episode unfolds, we learn how Ra-ik meets Kang Woo-seong, making the present-day accusations even more heartbreaking. Everyone around Ra-ik seems ready to believe he’s guilty, and the fact that Maeng Se-na is the only one truly backing him hurts almost as much as the crime itself.There is clearly far more to this story than what we’re being shown. The mysterious ex-girlfriend keeps appearing, and while she’s undeniably suspicious, it feels too obvious for her to be the killer — especially the idea that she may have killed Kang Woo-seong thinking it was Ra-ik. There are simply too many possible suspects at this stage: the prosecutor’s boss with his “this case is wrapped in a bow for you” attitude, the stalker ex who likely plays a role in Ra-ik’s heavy medication, the bandmates who are quick to throw him under the bus, the violent manager, and of course, the ever-shady CEO.It’s far too early to call it — and that’s exactly what makes this episode so compelling.At this point, it feels like the drama is intentionally overwhelming us with suspects, which makes me think the real truth will come from something much quieter and more personal.
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Unveil: Jadewind Episode 1
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Episode 1 of Unveil: Jadewind comes charging out of the gate like a horse race—no slow burn, no careful peeling back of layers. From the opening moments, we’re thrown straight into Li Pei Yi’s past. She’s the sole survivor of a massacre after her father supposedly went mad and killed everyone. That explanation never sat right with her—she knows her father’s character too well—so it’s clear there’s something far more sinister at play.Because of this unresolved trauma, Li Pei Yi throws herself into her work, building a reputation for solving crimes. She’s driven, emotionally guarded, and very much a lone wolf. The central whodunnit kicks off with a political marriage alliance: Princess Huai Si, a low-ranking princess, is set to marry, but during the Lantern Festival she’s murdered. Li Pei Yi is devastated—she was close to the princess—and becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her death.Her investigation brings her into contact with Xiao Huai Jin, an imperial astronomer. The stars have already delivered their warning, and the prophecy has come to fruition. Charged by the emperor to uncover the truth, he’s bound by silence and unable to reveal what he knows, adding an intriguing layer of tension and mystery to his role.Both Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue present strong visuals—cold, distant, and restrained. At this stage, the drama doesn’t appear to be leaning into romance, instead focusing squarely on its murder mystery and political intrigue.While the episode didn’t completely hook me from the very first minute, it is interesting. The groundwork has been laid well, the mystery has potential, and Episode 1 does enough to make me curious about what’s really hidden behind the stars—and the past.
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Episode 12 feels like a quiet exhale — a fitting and gentle way to close out the drama. We see the Gold Boys on tour, learning how to move forward as a group without Kang Woo-seong. Thanks to his habit of recording everything, they’re able to transform his legacy into music, and it’s genuinely moving to watch them continue together. There’s a sense of freedom and happiness that wasn’t there before.Se-na is an absolute delight in this episode, fully embracing her fangirl side. The moments where she playfully pushes Ra-ik away while battling to get her hands on his merchandise are both hilarious and endearing — especially when he casually offers to get her some and she immediately refuses. It’s funny, soft, and oddly intimate all at once.Their romance feels deeply bonded now, grounded in communication and mutual understanding, and it really shines here. While Ra-ik is on tour, Se-na works on securing a retrial for her father to prove his innocence. I do wish we’d seen more of this storyline, as it’s resolved very quickly, but it still reinforces how far she’s come and what she continues to fight for.Everything is neatly tied up by the end. The ex-girlfriend is arrested and charged, but ultimately placed in a mental institution due to her instability — a resolution that feels more tragic than triumphant. As for the prosecutor, his arc comes full circle. He’s made a name for himself, but chooses to step away from ambition to move somewhere regional and closer to his mother, who’s in a nursing home. It’s a surprisingly tender choice, and a reminder that success doesn’t always mean climbing higher.🌱 Final thought: Idol I ends not by shouting its message, but by letting its characters finally breathe — and that quiet freedom is what makes the ending work.
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Episode 11 delivers the payoff — the net is closing in and the dots finally start connecting. Choi Jae Hui wakes up after his accident, and the very first person he asks about is Ra-ik’s ex-girlfriend. That alone is our first major clue that something about her has been off this entire time.Then the evidence starts stacking up fast: an earring appears at the scene (and of course it happens to be hers), there’s security footage placing her in the garden, and the final nail in the coffin is that Kang Woo-seong had a habit of recording everything — including his own murder. That reveal hit hard. And yes… it confirms that the phone we saw earlier was the missing phone after all.I also have to give credit where it’s due: the prosecutor actually does a full 180 here. Instead of blindly chasing career points and repeating his father’s mistakes, he pivots toward the truth. Growth! We love to see it.The ex-girlfriend is arrested and charged, and her face-to-face with Ra-ik is honestly chilling. She blames him — if he hadn’t left, if he hadn’t smiled — but the reality is she’s missing a few marbles and has been living in her own warped version of events. The difference now is that Ra-ik doesn’t absorb that guilt the way he might have before. In a healthier relationship, with real communication and care, he’s finally able to recognise what love actually looks like… and what it doesn’t.
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Episode 10 is I LIKE YOU!… and honestly, I like all of you right now. Se-na is walking around on a cloud after Ra-ik admits he likes her, but she’s still not fully sure what her own feelings are — mostly because she’s spent so long shutting herself off from caring (or at least pretending she has).Then the real ugliness hits. A reporter drops an article that puts Se-na directly in the crosshairs of angry fans — and let’s call it what it is: toxic fans. She’s left surrounded by a hostile mob, and even some of her colleagues act like it’s her job to “handle” being targeted. The lack of protection and empathy is infuriating.Ra-ik stepping in is the moment that changes everything. When a fan throws a lightstick at Se-na, he immediately protects her, and it triggers her right back into the trauma of her younger years. Instead of letting her drown in it, he takes her away so she can breathe, and reminds her she doesn’t have to face it alone. In that pocket of peace, she finally admits she’s been running from her past — and now, strengthened by Ra-ik’s presence, she’s ready to stop running and start fighting.And then our snarky prosecutor chooses that exact moment to be a complete menace and indict Ra-ik. But he messed with the wrong lawyer. Se-na is not backing down, and the “like father, like son” energy is not a compliment. Watching her flip into battle mode was deeply satisfying.As the evidence gets revisited, the ex-girlfriend once again feels increasingly suspicious. She’s giving off unpredictable, unstable vibes, and having a rich father who clearly knows how to cover things up only makes her look more dangerous — whether she’s the killer or just part of something bigger.This episode makes me think the “killer” might not be one person acting alone, but a protected mess of power, privilege, and people willing to erase problems before they become scandals.
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Episode 9 gives us a big reveal, sweet moments, and somehow leaves me even more confused about who the murderer is. We finally learn what the CEO has been hiding, and it confirms what we’ve been sensing all along — the company was prepared to use Ra-ik as a cash cow while keeping expectations low for the other members. Ra-ik was clearly burning out, while the rest of the band were excited to actually make music again. The imbalance is glaring.We also get more clarity on Kang Woo-seong’s choices. In trying to protect everyone, he makes a desperate decision that ultimately blows up in his face. He verbally agrees to sign with another company, and it looks like he was blackmailed by them. With the CEO finding out, that instantly widens the suspect circle, because it’s the kind of information that threatens control, profit, and reputation.When Ra-ik confronts the CEO, the CEO claims he was “protecting” Ra-ik — and Ra-ik basically calls bullshit. Honestly? Good. It’s satisfying to see Ra-ik slowly start taking control of his own life instead of being managed like a product.The ex-girlfriend appears again, and I’m sorry, she is definitely not okay. At this point, I’m leaning toward her being involved — she feels unstable, especially when she doesn’t get her way. Whether that makes her the murderer or just another dangerous piece on the board, I’m not sure… but she’s giving major warning signs.On the softer side, we get a lot of sweet moments between Ra-ik and Se-na as they spend the day like ordinary passersby, enjoying simple things. These scenes are warm, grounding, and make it clear Ra-ik is slowly falling for her. It feels like a rare pocket of peace — which only makes it feel like the calm before the storm.Because Kwak Byeong Gyun isn’t letting this go. Not because he wants justice or to be a great prosecutor, but because his pride can’t handle being benched. If he continues down this path, it really does feel like he’s about to follow in his father’s footsteps — and that’s a terrifying thought.The more Ra-ik gains control, the more it feels like someone is going to escalate to take it from him — and the people driven by pride and power are starting to look the most dangerous.
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Can This Love Be Translated? Episode 5
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Episode 5 starts in a happy bubble. The FL continues to crush on the ML, and the more she learns about him, the more she likes him. She’s glowing. And honestly? It feels like the ML is thawing too. Their moments together are quietly sweet in a way that sneaks up on you.After the ML gets locked out, she keeps him company for the night, only for him to discover (when she falls asleep) that she had her room key the whole time. Bless her. When she wakes up, he asks if she wants to go to the market with him, and she’s instantly over the moon.She’s also a little superstitious and decides she’s collecting luck so she can see the Northern Lights. She’s found five clovers and only needs two more, which turns into this adorable little mission. The ML runs a quick errand and somehow gets lost, and it’s both funny and endearing. She teases him and promises she’ll come find him, and she’s literally running around happy as a lark……until the bubble bursts. The ML’s crush appears, and the mood flips instantly. Something clearly happened because she was meant to marry the ML’s brother, but that didn’t happen. And just like that, the ML gets dragged right back into his unresolved feelings for her.The FL spirals and ends up rejected again — and you can feel the embarrassment hit hard because this is the second time. The glow is gone. All that’s left is sadness.The co-star (SML) is still trying to understand the FL, even with the language barrier. I can’t tell if he likes her or not yet, but he’s definitely less of a jerk in this episode, which is something.We end on a strangely comforting note: the ML returns after a fender bender, and the FL thinks it’s her fault because she was cursing him out. But they still manage to see the Northern Lights together — because while waiting for the tow truck, he finds the 7th clover. A little bit of magic after a whole lot of emotional damage.
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Can This Love Be Translated? Episode 4
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Episode 4 had me stressed on the FL’s behalf, because she’s trying so hard not to blow this gig when she doesn’t even know how long her career will last — that’s the brutal reality of the business. And then we get the co-star… and honestly, he’s a giant jerk.He rescued her on the red carpet and clearly felt something, so the complete 360 into being openly unhappy about being paired with her is giving me whiplash. From the moment he stepped on the plane, his mood was obvious, and the producer choosing not to warn the FL only made it worse — because their first proper meeting turns into him being unnecessarily mean to her.What’s especially infuriating is how everyone keeps mixing the FL up with her character, like she’s not a real person with real feelings. When the FL finally learns the truth behind what’s going on, she’s devastated in her own quiet way. Her inner voice is screaming “throw a rock at his head,” but in reality she doesn’t have that luxury — she has to swallow it and keep going.The silver lining is that the ML’s protective instincts kick in hard. He’s watching, he’s clocking everything, and it’s obvious he cares. Which just leaves the big question hanging: if he cares this much, what exactly is holding him back?Side note: the first country they visit is Canada, and it looks absolutely stunning.
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Can This Love Be Translated? Episode 3
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Episode 3 feels like a breaking point for the FL. After nearly taking a tumble on the red carpet, her strange episodes become more frequent and more intense, and you can feel how scared she is that she’s losing control.At a complete loss, she bumps into the ML and pours her heart out, convinced she’s going crazy. The ML takes her to a doctor and becomes her interpreter, which means the FL has to explain everything she’s going through — every fear, every symptom, every humiliating detail — through him just to be understood. The doctor prescribes medication and tells her to see a doctor again when she returns home.It’s hard not to feel for her. She’s embarrassed, exposed, and emotionally raw, and with her heart and soul basically on display in front of the ML, she blurts out that she never wants to see him again.Of course, that doesn’t happen. She ends up on the same gig as the ML, and the pressure only intensifies. Stressed and trying to push forward, her world feels like it’s slowly falling apart. When one of her breakdowns is witnessed by the crew, it becomes painfully clear she might lose this opportunity — because the industry loves a “perfect image” until someone’s humanity becomes inconvenient.The ML has his own reasons for wanting to leave, and we learn more about what’s been weighing on him: the upcoming wedding is his big brother’s — the father’s illegitimate son — and that family situation is clearly complicated. It adds a whole new layer to the ML’s guarded behaviour and the emotional walls he keeps putting up.What makes the ML frustratingly interesting is that he knows the FL’s darkest secrets and seems to want to understand her, yet he keeps insisting they should keep their distance. He’s a walking contradiction — and I loved that the FL actually calls him out on it.
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Can This Love Be Translated? Episode 2
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After waking from her coma, the FL is suddenly an instant celebrity — and she’s clearly struggling to process it. The movie became a hit while she was sleeping, and she can’t quite believe this is her life now: loved by millions, watched by everyone, and expected to just cope.While she was asleep, her innocent photo of the ML on the island draws attention to him too. His friends immediately assume he’s dating the FL, but in reality he went to the island because of his feelings for a mysterious woman.Cue the teasing, and the ML quickly makes sure he becomes the FL’s interpreter for an international interview. On the surface it’s professional, but in reality he’s trying to get her to delete that photo before the mysterious woman finds out he was on the island for her birthday. The misunderstandings during the interview are genuinely funny, even if his motives are very “panic first, explain later.”We also learn more about the ML’s backstory. The mysterious woman is someone he met while travelling, and just like the FL, he caught butterflies and started to fall — only to realise she was dating one of his close friends. He’s clearly still stuck there emotionally, and honestly, he’s a bit of a coward with his feelings.What I love about the FL is her honesty, especially with the ML. She admits she has feelings for him and wants to pursue them, but he shuts her down because he can’t let go of the mysterious woman. And yet… he visited her while she was in a coma to make sure she was okay. Moments like that make both us and the FL feel like he does have feelings for her — he’s just not able to recognise them or say them out loud.Another intriguing thread is the FL seeing her character appear in front of her at the most awkward moments. It feels like her mind is trying to tell her something, but it’s still unclear what the message is.This episode balances humour, heartache, and slow-building tension really well — even if I want to shake the ML a little.
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Love between Lines Episode 16
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Episode 16 is messy in the best (and worst) way, because it’s all about distance and the lies people think they can hide. The ML starts creating space from the FL, beginning with moving out before the lease even ends. The FL assumes it’s because she tried to kiss him and he blocked her, and he leaves her hanging until his best friend turns up to help move his things.What I loved is that the FL is no longer a pushover. She draws a line. Calmly, respectfully, but firmly. She returns the early termination rent money and gives him the same emotional distance he’s been serving her — basically matching his energy, and honestly… good for her.We then switch to the best friend and husband’s storyline, and the cheating suspicion is no longer just “a feeling.” He comes home late, his behaviour is off, and things don’t add up. She checks his phone, and we learn he’s been meeting his junior for a while. On the surface it’s framed as networking — she can help him land a project (and she does) — but it also feels like it feeds his ego. A younger woman chasing him, shared IT interests, attention… it’s giving insecurity dressed up as ambition.The junior clearly knows he’s married, and that doesn’t stop her from swooping in for a kiss — a kiss the best friend actually witnesses. My stomach dropped for her. She’s strong, but she shouldn’t have to be strong like this.Meanwhile, office gossip claims the Rival Lead (RL) has a thing for the FL. The FL calls it out perfectly: he’s using her to take digs at the ML. But… there are moments where it looks like genuine interest slips through, which makes the dynamic even more uncomfortable. They come to an agreement since they have to work closely on the project — he won’t use her as a tool in his infighting with the ML.And while all of this is happening, the ML is starting to go green with envy. He wanted distance… but watching her exist in someone else’s orbit is clearly bothering him.This episode feels like the point where “distance” stops being a tactic and becomes a test — because the ML can’t keep pushing the FL away and still expect her to stay untouched by everything around her.
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Love between Lines Episode 15
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Episode 15 is all about tough decisions, and you can feel the walls closing in on the ML. The Rival Lead (RL) blocks his supply route, forcing the ML into a corner where collaboration becomes the only viable option for the project they’ve just won. And you can tell the ML doesn’t make this choice lightly — he’s weighing consequences, timing, and the bigger picture.Unfortunately for the FL, she spends the episode running around trying to prevent exactly that outcome, even finding a supplier so the ML won’t be forced into a compromise. Plot twist though: at the celebration banquet, the ML publicly announces the collaboration with the RL’s company anyway. The FL is disappointed and doesn’t fully understand the decision, but she can sense there’s a reason he isn’t saying out loud yet.The RL continues with his smug behaviour… until the FL beautifully puts him in his place. A genuinely satisfying moment.When New Year arrives, the FL wants to invite the ML to stay and be part of their celebration, but before she can, he starts distancing himself. He’s stuck at a fork in the road: one path leads to clearing his father’s name, the other leads to a bright future with the FL. He’s spent so long trying to prove his father’s innocence that letting go feels almost impossible.The dinner scene where they exchange well-wishes is quietly heartbreaking. All the ML wants for the FL is a trouble-free future — and he doesn’t believe that’s something he can give her. Worse, he doesn’t believe he deserves happiness. We’re in for a rocky ride from here.Side note: the best friend’s husband is still flashing red flags. He misses their anniversary and doesn’t tell her he’s quit. He also makes a comment implying she doesn’t ask questions about his work, and her response is telling — she avoids asking too much because she doesn’t want to stress him out. She can feel something isn’t right, not because he quit (she’s told him before she wouldn’t be upset), but because he shuts her out and tells her after the fact.Honestly, it’s giving insecurity. He talks about wanting the “big house, big coffee shop, big dog” life, but the best friend doesn’t seem desperate for any of that — she’s happy as they are. Her career is doing well while he’s still trying to get his start-up off the ground. It’s clear this is building toward more drama.The RL is applying pressure on the outside, but the ML’s real battle is internal — he’s convinced love has to come second to justice, and that belief is about to cost him.
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Love between Lines Episode 14
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Episode 14 really leans into the “intertwined past” theme, and I’ve never wanted to bop someone as much as the Rival Lead (RL). His smugness is honestly exhausting, and he clearly enjoys planting seeds and walking away like he’s done something clever.It becomes even more obvious that the ML and his mother aren’t close. It’s the anniversary of the ML’s father’s death, and she refuses to go — largely because she firmly believes he committed suicide to escape the building issue. But I can’t help feeling there’s more to it. Personally, I’m not convinced it was suicide, and if I’m putting my two cents anywhere, my suspicion lands on the stepfather. After all, once the ML’s father died, the business became his — and that alone is motive enough to silence someone.The RL also plants a nasty little doubt in the ML’s mind: would the FL stick around if she knew his real name? It’s a subtle jab, but it hits because it taps into the ML’s deepest insecurity — that he has to be chosen even when he’s fully seen.We also get a glimpse of the FL and her relatives paying respects to an uncle who passed away at the building site, which strongly suggests there’s more to the story — and that the father’s death is somehow connected to the FL’s family as well. The web is tightening, but I won’t lie, the timeline still confuses me a bit — especially around the father’s injury and the FL giving up studying abroad for three years. I’m not sure whether it was an existing issue or something new, and it still feels slightly unclear.What is clear is the relationship between the FL and ML. They’re getting closer and closer, and the feelings are starting to feel impossible to hide.The more the past resurfaces, the more it feels like the ML and FL aren’t just falling in love — they’re walking straight into a truth that ties their families together.
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