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A Wild Card in the C-Drama Deck
This drama is unconventional — not your pastel-filtered “la vie en rose” story, not even close. And that’s exactly why it stands out. Special shout-out to fellow viewers who said go in blind; they were absolutely right. The less you know, the more you’ll savor the ride.
At its core, the show tackles concepts that linger in your mind long after the credits roll. The characters are compelling, especially the female lead — she is the living embodiment of “taking matters into your own hands.” Her performance is great; I rooted for her every single step. Honestly, Episodes 1–10 could work as a standalone drama — tightly written, intriguing, and brimming with energy. Add in the main leads’ backstory and some memorable supporting characters, and you’ve got plenty to keep you hooked.
But let’s be clear: if you’re here for a sweeping romantic saga, this may not be your fix. Yes, the leads’ romantic feelings drive an important part of the story, but romance isn’t really the point (and as someone who proudly lives for romance plots, I’ll admit it was one of the weakest aspects for me).
Of course, it’s not flawless. Plot holes? They’re everywhere. It often feels like the writers asked themselves: “How many twists?” — “Yes.” And when it came to logic? — “Sorry, out of stock.” Add in shaky subtitles that tripped me up a few times, and you might find yourself constant;y muttering, “What in the carnation fluffy mushroom begonia dream is going on???”
Yet, despite all that, the originality wins. I genuinely can’t say I’ve ever seen a plot like this before. It’s messy, bold, and intriguing in ways I didn’t expect. If you’re in the mood for something different — unconventional, imperfect, but wholly worth the ride — this drama is one to check out.
At its core, the show tackles concepts that linger in your mind long after the credits roll. The characters are compelling, especially the female lead — she is the living embodiment of “taking matters into your own hands.” Her performance is great; I rooted for her every single step. Honestly, Episodes 1–10 could work as a standalone drama — tightly written, intriguing, and brimming with energy. Add in the main leads’ backstory and some memorable supporting characters, and you’ve got plenty to keep you hooked.
But let’s be clear: if you’re here for a sweeping romantic saga, this may not be your fix. Yes, the leads’ romantic feelings drive an important part of the story, but romance isn’t really the point (and as someone who proudly lives for romance plots, I’ll admit it was one of the weakest aspects for me).
Of course, it’s not flawless. Plot holes? They’re everywhere. It often feels like the writers asked themselves: “How many twists?” — “Yes.” And when it came to logic? — “Sorry, out of stock.” Add in shaky subtitles that tripped me up a few times, and you might find yourself constant;y muttering, “What in the carnation fluffy mushroom begonia dream is going on???”
Yet, despite all that, the originality wins. I genuinely can’t say I’ve ever seen a plot like this before. It’s messy, bold, and intriguing in ways I didn’t expect. If you’re in the mood for something different — unconventional, imperfect, but wholly worth the ride — this drama is one to check out.
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