Zhang Wan Yi has yet to disappoint me, and he shines as Yu Qi. This was my first time seeing Jing Tian, and she was phenomenal as Jiang Si. This romance was simply adorable, lacking any unnecessary breakups or ridiculous misunderstandings, and you could genuinely feel the connection between the leads. I loved how her character was determined to create a better life for her family this time. She used her cleverness and knowledge from her past life to outsmart her enemies, always voicing her opinions and standing her ground against everyone, with no exceptions. The supporting cast and the secondary couples were good, along with a great OST, and the ending was truly satisfying. 8.5/10
Idc what mood I was in, but I dropped this at ep 20 a while back, I am really happy I picked this drama up again. It was all top-notch, from the performances of the cast to the sizzling chemistry and romance between the leads, plus the fantastic OST. Dylan and Esther should definitely team up for another drama, as their chemistry was incredible.
As sad as I am to have to wait for Wooseok, I am glad the drama moved to 2026 because I need to simmer in the greatness that is When Life Gives You Tangerines before I move onto this.
Whenever the kids said something crazy to Gwan Sik or Ae Sun, my heart broke because my leads went through hell and high water to make sure the kids could have a better life.