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The drama started off really fun, and I absolutely loved the concept of "you don't always need a blood bond to become a family." That message was heartwarming and had me excited for the rest of the show.

But once the romance subplot kicked in, things started to feel a little... off. I get that San Ha and Ju Won aren't actually siblings—San Ha lived with his dad, and although they shared a sibling bond, he never really lived in Ju Won’s house as her brother. Still, I found it strange how the show started with Ju Won calling him "Oppa" in every sentence, and everyone around them referring to her as San Ha’s sister.

All her life, she saw him as nothing but her brother—and then suddenly, after his confession, she develops romantic feelings for him? That transition didn’t sit right with me. From San Ha’s side, I totally get it. He never gave off a strong "big brother" vibe, so his feelings made more sense. But from Ju Won’s perspective, it felt rushed and unnatural.

Honestly, I think I would’ve liked it better if the romance angle was left out altogether—or, if they were going to go that route, then they should’ve set it up from the beginning instead of leaning so hard into the whole “we’re one true family” message.

That said, I still enjoyed the series overall, and the ending was pretty satisfying in my opinion.

As for the acting... I wouldn’t say I was blown away. I adore Hwang In Youp and only watched this because of him—he’s incredibly talented—but his performance felt a bit underwhelming here, and that goes for the rest of the cast too.

All in all, it’s a drama with a great message at its core, but the execution—especially in the romance plot—might not be for everyone. Still, if you're open-minded and enjoy unconventional family stories, it’s worth a try!