RubyRose

Solid drama!

I've rewatched this series at least 4 times now. I really like the slice of life aspect, seeing some parts of the book and publishing industry was interesting. The acting and chemistry are above average. I appreciate the maturity in some of the themes. Very relatable in some ways even though they are not parallel to my own experience.

Only gripe about this show is Park Gyu-Young. Her acting was over the top ridiculous, really irritated me.

Comfort watch

Drama feels like a hot cocoa and a blanket on a snowy day. Just pure comfort. Kim Hye Yoon's acting was superb. The leads' chemistry felt real and natural. I love the OST... couldn't believe at first that Byeon Woo Seok sang almost half of the OST. There was no moment of boredom. This series felt like a journey. The ending was satisfying.

Story built on weak scaffold, lacking in chemistry.

I went in with extremely high expectations because of the hype. I really like IU because she always delivers. I would say that the production seemed grand but there were some questionable details that were somehow missed like IU's fake nails 😫 Byeon Woo Seok was just okay, a little on the stoic and wooden side... I felt like Byeon Woo Seok had better chemistry with Gong Seung-Yeon. IU's acting here felt force. She shines in melodramas, imo.