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Engaging watch
First impressions: funny AF! Yeon-su's complete innocence and her reactions to sex, sex toys, and her assumption that the male lead is gay had me laughing. But beneath the comedy, the show tackles some really serious issues.
The family dynamics were infuriating. The way conservative families control their children, especially daughters, and treat their choices as shameful is something I find deeply disturbing. Being a woman and seeing women mistreated across cultures is exhausting. I loved that Yeon-su's journey wasn't just about losing her physical virginity, but about unlearning prejudices, becoming more open-minded, and finding her own voice.
The male lead deserves appreciation for his monologue about his company and how sex toys serve people from different backgrounds for different reasons. It was thoughtful and refreshing.
The brother's storyline, however, genuinely pissed me off. His girlfriend wanted an abortion, and he kept pushing her to reconsider through emotional appeals. It's her body, her choice. I really hoped the show wouldn't romanticise a woman sacrificing her future.
The chemistry between the leads was hot, especially as Yeon-su took a brave step to explore intimacy without love or commitment, while the supposedly love-averse male lead slowly caught feelings.
And just when I thought I had seen it all, the show wrapped up beautifully. The father's backstory was handled well, and the ending felt satisfying.
Honestly, I didn't realise the show had ended because I was so engrossed. Every episode made me feel something... laughter, anger, frustration, or emotion. An engaging, entertaining watch with a beautiful ending.
P.S. — 10 episodes felt just perfect. Not too long, not too short. The topic was refreshing and handled so lightly that it felt accessible to everyone.
P.P.S. — Lately, 12-episode dramas have been struggling to give couples enough time. The buildup takes forever, they date for two episodes, hit a rough patch, reconcile, and the drama ends. But this one got the romance right. The love was built beautifully, without unnecessary miscommunication or toxicity. Honestly, this made it more special.
The family dynamics were infuriating. The way conservative families control their children, especially daughters, and treat their choices as shameful is something I find deeply disturbing. Being a woman and seeing women mistreated across cultures is exhausting. I loved that Yeon-su's journey wasn't just about losing her physical virginity, but about unlearning prejudices, becoming more open-minded, and finding her own voice.
The male lead deserves appreciation for his monologue about his company and how sex toys serve people from different backgrounds for different reasons. It was thoughtful and refreshing.
The brother's storyline, however, genuinely pissed me off. His girlfriend wanted an abortion, and he kept pushing her to reconsider through emotional appeals. It's her body, her choice. I really hoped the show wouldn't romanticise a woman sacrificing her future.
The chemistry between the leads was hot, especially as Yeon-su took a brave step to explore intimacy without love or commitment, while the supposedly love-averse male lead slowly caught feelings.
And just when I thought I had seen it all, the show wrapped up beautifully. The father's backstory was handled well, and the ending felt satisfying.
Honestly, I didn't realise the show had ended because I was so engrossed. Every episode made me feel something... laughter, anger, frustration, or emotion. An engaging, entertaining watch with a beautiful ending.
P.S. — 10 episodes felt just perfect. Not too long, not too short. The topic was refreshing and handled so lightly that it felt accessible to everyone.
P.P.S. — Lately, 12-episode dramas have been struggling to give couples enough time. The buildup takes forever, they date for two episodes, hit a rough patch, reconcile, and the drama ends. But this one got the romance right. The love was built beautifully, without unnecessary miscommunication or toxicity. Honestly, this made it more special.
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