Zoraya

The postcard he sends to Pio is handwritten. At least he is able to write. And the author says that, eventually, he will regain his mobility.

For me, too. But I think that after a week of wasting my time on social media looking for content related to the series—plus watching it for a fourth time and writing a long review—I’m finally getting over it. I’m going to try not to touch this drama again until at least December, though I do plan to watch it once more with my mom during Christmas week.

She wasn’t a romantic interest for Pio—let’s face it. In the end, she also moves forward, focuses on her work—which now carries more responsibilities—and remains a good friend.

While writing the review, an idea occurred to me, so I’m sharing a part of it here to get your thoughts on it:
- Regarding Grandfather Kang Seung Un -
In the end, I think all that misunderstanding, drama, attempted revenge, and torment both boys went through ultimately led to something that would never have happened under different circumstances.
Choi Jeong Yo brought all those people (the grandfather, Mrs. Yun Seon, Ji Hye, Jae In, his mother, and the others) into his grand scheme. And he placed Pio and Nemesis right at its center.

It was only then that the grandfather finally saw Pio and gave him the attention he deserved. He was finally able to see what was inside him: his efforts, his suffering. Just a few months earlier, in March 2026, this would have been unthinkable (see episode 6).

And so, grandfather and grandson were finally able to reach a sense of peace and acceptance that Pio had been searching for and desperately needed.
Although that man was a terrible father and grandfather, and was never properly held accountable for the harm he had caused, at least he left this world at peace with his grandson. And ultimately, I think that was what Pio's heart and mind needed most.

I know that the emotions provoked by this chapter and the next are chaotic. My own heart was racing while watching the first half of episode 11. But the experience is worth it; I think this is one of the things that makes this series so special—the way it draws you in emotionally.
My recommendation: if you can, don’t skip ahead. Watch it when you’re able and in the right frame of mind, but watch it in its entirety—because the heart of this whole story lies in the details.

This isn’t a philosophical interpretation; it’s simply the reality. One of the functions of her character is to serve as a foil, highlighting the lack of interest both boys have in her—and in females in general. Jeong Yo avoided her as much as he possibly could, only interacting with her when it was strictly necessary or unavoidable. As for Pio, she was simply a reliable person who happened to be there—and, in fact, the only reliable person throughout the years that followed.
However, the dynamics involving her—both in relation to her and between the two men themselves (at least for an observer who has truly immersed themselves in the story)—only serve to further underscore the feelings they have for one another, despite how complicated everything already was at the time. As happens, for example, in episode 8, when they go to the trio's presentation at the gallery. Or in episode 10.

But for certain viewers who deny love, and the obvious attraction between Pio and Jeong Yo, I suppose her presence is a comfort, and something to hold onto. Consequently, they end up questioning why he didn’t stay with her or marry her (leading them to claim that the script contains plot holes, flaws, and so on). Yet, the reason he didn’t is perfectly obvious: he had absolutely no motive to do so.

Nah, just in denial 😂.

The "romance" between Pio and Jae In is not unnecessary; it serves to highlight several points:
First, the only opportunity she ever had came from taking advantage of his most vulnerable moment—otherwise, he wouldn't have paid her any mind at all.
Second, her presence during that desperate time saved him. Afterward, he likely just went along with it out of a sense of responsibility (though he made no effort to act like a boyfriend, nor did he show even the slightest interest in her).
And that leads to the third point: it serves to highlight the contrast with the person who truly occupied his thoughts and emotions—the one who truly motivated his actions, and the one he ultimately chose to be with.

I believe that they love each other. Looking back at the beginning, I think Choi fell in love first—intensely and quickly—while Pio’s feelings were more subdued, though they grew stronger after he lost him.
However, that love was never entirely clear to him, as it was intertwined with a host of other complex emotions: loss, guilt, longing, and a melancholy for the happy times they once shared.
It isn’t until the very end—once he is finally free of all those burdens—that nothing remains but longing and love. I believe that is the moment he is finally able to recognize this, and to truly understand just how significant he is to the other person.
Up until their reunion in the church, their relationship remains platonic, as neither had taken the step to make it something more explicit. But with that reunion—at least in my view—it becomes clear that, sooner or later, that will happen. They love each other just as deeply as they love music, and, as Choi said, they simply cannot live any other way.
But every viewer is different. Many people don’t pick up on that story within the story—or else they refuse to see it. There were some older ladys on Facebook who claimed that the characters loved each other like siblings, and that those of us who saw something else were just "dirty-minded"... So...

The most intense thing they do is kiss just once in a questionable context, and eat hamburgers as part of a contract with the show’s sponsors.

Same here. It's an addiction

I love that theory; it makes sense, too. After all... who killed André? The way everything unfolded at that moment—preventing Pio from making contact with him again—was awfully convenient.
Essentially, I think there are a few possibilities:
1. He got involved in the criminal underworld to gain connections and money.
2. He actually earned his wealth through his musical talent and the support of sponsors.
3. A combination of the two.
That’s why I believe this story deserves a second season. It has so much potential and material to explore—from the two protagonists reconnecting and the new bond they might forge (and, hopefully, this time they’ll improve their communication skills and get to know each other better!) to the parts of the story that were left unaddressed, such as the mystery surrounding Choi Jeong Yo’s life.