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The reason why I dress up
I watched this without knowing the English title. It was only after finishing the series that I did some research. When I realized the title, I couldn't help but chuckle and think, What a cute and fitting name!
As an influencer, FL has to present the best parts of her life. But her struggles—whether it's crushing on her boss or navigating feelings for her new roommate—remain unseen. When you dress up, you want people to see the best version of you: chasing dreams, finding romance, and embracing life's beauty. But everyone has bad days, and people only see what’s on camera. Once the camera is off, behind the scenes, the pain and burden an influencer carries remain hidden from the world.
What I liked:
The cast: I've always had a crush on the boss! Seeing him in a different role—playing a cool-headed character instead of the usual hot-tempered, good-looking type—was a nice change. I've also followed a lot of Yokohama Ryusei’s previous works, many of which were memorable. I was excited to see him play a carefree guy who lives life by his own rules, and surprisingly, I ended up loving his character.
The OST: I searched the entire internet trying to find it—even asked Siri! 😊 The instrumental piece Your Story was my favorite, and it always played at just the right moment.
The chemistry between the characters: Whether it was between the main leads or the supporting cast, I loved how every character had depth. This is what I appreciate about J-dramas—they make sure both the lead and supporting roles have meaningful stories. The FL is uptight, always showing her best self, while the ML is the opposite—marching to the beat of his own drum. Despite their differences, food (and ahem, alcohol) brings them closer together.
Haruto & Ayaka’s relationship: I didn’t expect Haruto to have feelings for Ayaka, especially with the way his conversation with the ML about the FL played out. For the longest time, it seemed one-sided, so I was thrilled when Ayaka realized her feelings and went for it!
The dog!! OMG, the dog looked so much like mine—I couldn’t stop watching. So cute!
The meaningful dialogue: There were so many great lines, but my favorite was from the sakura picnic when Saotome Kouko mentioned the different stages of life. In your 20s, you chase your dreams. In your 30s, you think about marriage and starting a family. In your 50s, you start worrying about your parents’ health. Each stage hit me right in the heart! This is why I love J-dramas—their charm lies in these thoughtful moments.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the slice of life genre. This is a cute, heartwarming series that beautifully portrays relationships and the struggles we all face, no matter our age.
As an influencer, FL has to present the best parts of her life. But her struggles—whether it's crushing on her boss or navigating feelings for her new roommate—remain unseen. When you dress up, you want people to see the best version of you: chasing dreams, finding romance, and embracing life's beauty. But everyone has bad days, and people only see what’s on camera. Once the camera is off, behind the scenes, the pain and burden an influencer carries remain hidden from the world.
What I liked:
The cast: I've always had a crush on the boss! Seeing him in a different role—playing a cool-headed character instead of the usual hot-tempered, good-looking type—was a nice change. I've also followed a lot of Yokohama Ryusei’s previous works, many of which were memorable. I was excited to see him play a carefree guy who lives life by his own rules, and surprisingly, I ended up loving his character.
The OST: I searched the entire internet trying to find it—even asked Siri! 😊 The instrumental piece Your Story was my favorite, and it always played at just the right moment.
The chemistry between the characters: Whether it was between the main leads or the supporting cast, I loved how every character had depth. This is what I appreciate about J-dramas—they make sure both the lead and supporting roles have meaningful stories. The FL is uptight, always showing her best self, while the ML is the opposite—marching to the beat of his own drum. Despite their differences, food (and ahem, alcohol) brings them closer together.
Haruto & Ayaka’s relationship: I didn’t expect Haruto to have feelings for Ayaka, especially with the way his conversation with the ML about the FL played out. For the longest time, it seemed one-sided, so I was thrilled when Ayaka realized her feelings and went for it!
The dog!! OMG, the dog looked so much like mine—I couldn’t stop watching. So cute!
The meaningful dialogue: There were so many great lines, but my favorite was from the sakura picnic when Saotome Kouko mentioned the different stages of life. In your 20s, you chase your dreams. In your 30s, you think about marriage and starting a family. In your 50s, you start worrying about your parents’ health. Each stage hit me right in the heart! This is why I love J-dramas—their charm lies in these thoughtful moments.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the slice of life genre. This is a cute, heartwarming series that beautifully portrays relationships and the struggles we all face, no matter our age.
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