Not for everyone, but definitely worth a watch.
The series feels cinematic—more like a movie than a typical TV drama—and its unusual concept makes it refreshingly unique. Set in the 2000s, the context fits the story well; if you’re Asian, you might find the plot even easier to follow. There are a few small flaws, but they never derail the overall experience.
The mystery of the sister’s death might be easy to guess early on, but that’s not the point. The show is about how her death affects the people around her: how the female lead learns the truth in stages, how she copes and grows, and how each character arrives at their own form of acceptance (even the “villains” at the end have their own acceptance moments). The male lead also has a meaningful arc about understanding and acceptance, just a bit more typical.
Acting is solid if not spectacular for the leads, while the parents deliver standout performances. Side stories add depth and are well-written. The setting creates a suitably gloomy atmosphere without feeling oppressively dark. Each episode includes quiet romantic beats between the leads—there isn’t much overt chemistry , which fits for high schoolers not to get too much sexual looks in their eyes like other series.
Overall: a dark but calm watch that won’t leave you emotionally drained. If you want a quick breakdown: 3 parts detective/mystery, 5 parts psychology, and 2 parts romance.
The mystery of the sister’s death might be easy to guess early on, but that’s not the point. The show is about how her death affects the people around her: how the female lead learns the truth in stages, how she copes and grows, and how each character arrives at their own form of acceptance (even the “villains” at the end have their own acceptance moments). The male lead also has a meaningful arc about understanding and acceptance, just a bit more typical.
Acting is solid if not spectacular for the leads, while the parents deliver standout performances. Side stories add depth and are well-written. The setting creates a suitably gloomy atmosphere without feeling oppressively dark. Each episode includes quiet romantic beats between the leads—there isn’t much overt chemistry , which fits for high schoolers not to get too much sexual looks in their eyes like other series.
Overall: a dark but calm watch that won’t leave you emotionally drained. If you want a quick breakdown: 3 parts detective/mystery, 5 parts psychology, and 2 parts romance.
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