Right person, wrong universe
This show means SO much to me. And it's so angsty omg. After watching episode 8, I really have no clue on how this show I'll end. Pi-o and Jeongyo dynamic just really caught my eye. I absolutely loved their backstory in highschool. So here's just my thoughts about Kang pi-o and choi jeongyo
First of all , I really feel so bad for Pi-o. He suffered so much under his family's pressure, practiced endlessly and won competitions, only to get zero praise from his grandfather. Seeing how easily Jeongyo gets that validation... "unfairness" was the exact word haunting him. How could his grandfather choose someone else over his own grandson,especially when that someone was his friend? Jeongyo was the only person who made him genuinely smile, tended his wounds, and made the piano fun. Pi-o really cared for him and loved having someone so lively around, but the universe just wouldnt let them be. He was practically forced to hate Jeongyo because no matter how hard Pi-o tries, he couldnt get what Jeongyo gets effortlessly. It hurts even more when he genuinely loves music so much.
At the same time, I really empathize with Jeongyo. He just admired Pi-o, saw how hard he worked, and wanted to get closer as friends. But the more he learns, the more guilty he feels. "Guilt" was definitely the word haunting Jeongyo. He hated taking what Pi-o desires most, but he’s forced to play the piano to survive and pay off debt—peforming infront in Kang Pi-o's family house. It’s so ironic that playing to surivie might literally bring him closer to death (that preview of him getting shot??? 😭). Really hopes he survives that. [He did!!]
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They’re stuck in such an unfair universe. They were each other’s comfort and joy, but also each other’s heartbreaks. They understand each other better than anyone, which makes it hurts even worse.
Also this show got me crying A LOT. I really hate this show for putting me through this, but their dynamic of looking out for each other while carrying the guilty feelings of the reasons each other's biggest problem, is just so special and heartwarming (or heartbreaking😭) to watch. Pi-o and Jeongyo really grew more stronger by each other, from overcoming stage fright and finding joy in music, they have healed each other a lot.
Now after Pi-o meeting Jeongyo in the 2026 time line, I'm curious on how Pi-o will handle it.
First of all , I really feel so bad for Pi-o. He suffered so much under his family's pressure, practiced endlessly and won competitions, only to get zero praise from his grandfather. Seeing how easily Jeongyo gets that validation... "unfairness" was the exact word haunting him. How could his grandfather choose someone else over his own grandson,especially when that someone was his friend? Jeongyo was the only person who made him genuinely smile, tended his wounds, and made the piano fun. Pi-o really cared for him and loved having someone so lively around, but the universe just wouldnt let them be. He was practically forced to hate Jeongyo because no matter how hard Pi-o tries, he couldnt get what Jeongyo gets effortlessly. It hurts even more when he genuinely loves music so much.
At the same time, I really empathize with Jeongyo. He just admired Pi-o, saw how hard he worked, and wanted to get closer as friends. But the more he learns, the more guilty he feels. "Guilt" was definitely the word haunting Jeongyo. He hated taking what Pi-o desires most, but he’s forced to play the piano to survive and pay off debt—peforming infront in Kang Pi-o's family house. It’s so ironic that playing to surivie might literally bring him closer to death (that preview of him getting shot??? 😭). Really hopes he survives that. [He did!!]
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They’re stuck in such an unfair universe. They were each other’s comfort and joy, but also each other’s heartbreaks. They understand each other better than anyone, which makes it hurts even worse.
Also this show got me crying A LOT. I really hate this show for putting me through this, but their dynamic of looking out for each other while carrying the guilty feelings of the reasons each other's biggest problem, is just so special and heartwarming (or heartbreaking😭) to watch. Pi-o and Jeongyo really grew more stronger by each other, from overcoming stage fright and finding joy in music, they have healed each other a lot.
Now after Pi-o meeting Jeongyo in the 2026 time line, I'm curious on how Pi-o will handle it.
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