Erika Song

This is just my guess, but they acknowledged their feelings at 23 & 19. At 23 in Korean age, Yijin throughout the days when they separated, he slowly learned that he developed deep feelings for Heedo, also, remember the first scene in episode 6 with his mom saying that he should find a love that lets each other grow, so I'm guessing that it is. At 19, Heedo got a crush on Yijin but she hasn't learned the depth of her feelings yet and just 3 seconds before she turned 20 (korean age), she owned up to her feelings therefore leading her to kiss Yijin as she meet another year of growth; with the end world theory being one of the factors why she got the courage to confessed it to him through a kiss. But, major reasons probably are (1) maturity that led her to kiss Yijin and (2) her own realizations of her feelings.

In the updated tvN description, by 24 & 20 they will be both wounded so I'm guessing that they couldn't just pursue romantic relationship when they already had the time to do so. Also, as much as I love them, it will be good if Baek Yijin won't pursue it right away at the early stage of Heedo's life or atleast while she's not graduate highschool. Yijin is a responsible man so he might "also" think that romantic relationship can be a hindrance to Heedo's dreams and studies at the moment, so I'm guessing he will weight things first and while he's at that, a rift will already caused them to be hurt before they finally commit to a romantic relationship therefore leading them to meet again and fully fall in love at 25 & 21. But anyway, these are my interpretations, the writing has always been unpredictable so something big will probably will happen at episode 13 or 14.

This is absolutely not only the kiss will get from there, there's no way that this is the only one.^^

I love what they have so much! They are so MVPs for episode 12!

My favorite parts for episode 12
- Yeji's arc on quitting fencing
- Seungwan's bravery and her upright principles-
- Seungwan's scene with Jiwoong and Jiwoong confronting Seungwan that her only fault what she has a friend like him
- Seungwan and her mother
- Yeji and Seungwan's new start and climbing the school gate T-T
- Heedo and Yurim getting a cake and silly arguing about the candles (But, Heedo was right tho, 1 candle is just right!! LOL)
- Yijin's intense conversation with Heedo's ex-boyfriend ---> which I believed addressed the concerns regarding Heedo's age and being a minor in law and their blossoming romance; this scene proved how Yijin has nothing but pure intensions for Heedo (I rewatched this many times just to further understand every single thing he said xD)

For the kiss scene, I still got mixed emotions to it but I love how delicate, raw and beautifully shot it was, even the acting was so delicate. I hope to see more of Yijin's emotions in the next episode but I think it was beautiful too that he only stayed still that's why we've got that delicate scene.

I agree with you and the writing and directing choices towards the kiss is more delicate, raw and beautiful.

I agree with the scene of Yijin with Heedo's ex-sweetie pie! That was so intense and you can see his purest intentions for Heedo. I love that.

MVP mother-daughter relationship; healthy example of parental guidance T-T

I love that scene as well!

She's a very principled person and I want her to lead a fulfilling life!

I love her so much, she's definitely a best girl!

I don't think he will kiss her back because, while I do know that he loves her, I think he wants to protect her more at this time and he probably doesn't want to lead her astray especially not now (from what I understand with his conversation with Heedo's ex-boyfriend who Yijin believes has ill-intentions to Heedo). But, this drama has always been unpredictable so we'll definitely see what changes will occur at their relationship only at the next episode!

I wrote some commentary for everything I felt and thought about episode 12 here: https://underdevelopedbutterfly.tumblr.com/post/679266090584522752/my-thoughts-and-everything-else-i-felt-for

Today's episode is where my emotions took different rides and the acting at the last scene, that was delicate and beautiful. But, what stood out to me, most especially is the story arcs of Yeji and Seungwan, they are my both MVPs! I love you, girls!

I do think he already realized his feelings for Heedo and it was confirmed when he was confronted by Heedo's ex boyfriend? Though, I am with you I don't think he will kiss her back yet.

I'm so touched that her mother understand her so much!! T-T

Guys, we this is a very detail as they reach the 2420 timeline, so we need to put this on a spoiler xD

I actually love the sensibility of this part. To be honest, I was quite shocked with her decision not to continue fencing thought it's kind of expected because I was also cheering for her, but I understood her decision and I'm so proud of her for quitting and for her new beginning! Also to Seungwan.

"Heedo’s dad may have cheated on her mom..." I don't think this it, their riffed was caused by Jaekyung's job as an anchor and that she didn't apologize to her friend (coach).

"Now I’m curious about what will happen with Seung Wan because I think it’s hinted that she has some sort of unresolved feelings for Ji Woong but he is with Yurim now so it seems like it would be a bit rushed to try and get them together now." I don't think she has feelings for Jiwoong in a romantic manner, but of course, you can interpret this differently.

Anyway, that head bump is sooo soft! I actually kind of expected that and I'm so not surprise when that happened lol, but was just made me super duper soft because it was so sweet and very pure.

He's so funny in Be Melodramatic!

I actually just want everyone to calm down with the timeline 🤣 🤣 and actually, I also want to address to stop with the Yijin dying theory because reading every single theory about that is distressing all of us and I just know it won't happen (well, hopefully) 🤣

I typed my new comment before I see your edit, but as long as we are on the same page that their relationship transcends romance then I guess we can all just consider this as an insightful conversation, but I still do hope my points are considered.