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I had the same questions but I found out that she didn't married him because or his origin (he is not the biological heir to the wealthy family). She knew that since as a child. She wants a perfect image and a perfect status despite who she is.

So many sided with them. I almost sided with them until there were victims who didn't want any of that. Some people even hate Jun Seo for exposing her and her struggles.

Same here! I ignored all the discussions about how this drama was bad because that is not how I feel. lol

Same here! The K-drama world really knows how to drop the best shows at the end of the year. Honestly, I hadn’t watched any new dramas at the start of this year.

The first one I dove into was Bon Appetit, Your Majesty. At that moment, I was like, “Yes! This is my top pick!” But then came Dear X, and I was totally convinced that this one stole the crown… until Dynamite Kiss dropped. Oh man, that drama? A solid 10/10 for me lol.

Lying is definitely wrong from a moral perspective. But what really hit me about Da-rim is how much she’s struggling, to the point of almost taking her own life because she couldn’t find a job. Most people her age, or even younger, already have stable jobs or families, and she doesn’t. The unfairness of that, especially in today’s biased and extremely competitive job market, really stood out to me.

Her struggle reflects a reality many of us face now: opportunities are scarce, and sometimes survival feels impossible. She kept thinking about how she would survive if she didn’t lie. Of course she knows lying is wrong, any child knows that, but as adults, sometimes survival forces impossible choices. She can’t just “lose” to the job market or sell her organs, that’s not even humanly acceptable. The government isn’t helping her, so what else could she do? How would anyone handle that if they were in her shoes?

And about her not telling Ji Hyeok, she didn’t really know him yet. Meeting someone briefly on Jeju Island doesn’t exactly inspire full trust. Anyone in their right mind wouldn’t trust a man they just met, even if there’s attraction. She almost slept with him because she was drawn to him, not because she trusted him, LMaoo.
To me, that’s what makes her so relatable. She’s making bad choices under impossible circumstances, and while that doesn’t excuse lying morally, it shows just how human and real her struggles are.

Like, seriously, people lie all the time to get a job. Lying about skills? Sure, that’s bad and can tank a company, but a job has nothing to do with marital status or whether you have a baby. Honestly, Ji Hyeok’s older sister just picked those candidates to make life harder for her brother, classic sibling sabotage. And come on, just because you don’t have a baby doesn’t mean you don’t know baby stuff. Some parents who actually have babies still struggle to change a diaper. Skill is skill, lol.

However, that job does seem professional, and it’s really the company’s fault for hiring people with zero experience & all moms! Despite all that, Da-rim works her butt off and shows her boss and her colleagues what she and her team are capable of. Honestly, without her, those moms with zero experience wouldn’t stand a chance, lol.😂

I know right! The hate for Darim feels so forced 😔. Like let’s focus on her talent and hard work instead of spreading negativity. Haters really need to chill 😌👏

Lying is definitely wrong from a moral perspective. But what really hit me about Da-rim is how much she’s struggling, to the point of almost taking her own life because she couldn’t find a job. Most people her age, or even younger, already have stable jobs or families, and she doesn’t. The unfairness of that, especially in today’s biased and extremely competitive job market, really stood out to me.

Her struggle reflects a reality many of us face now: opportunities are scarce, and sometimes survival feels impossible. She kept thinking about how she would survive if she didn’t lie. Of course she knows lying is wrong, any child knows that, but as adults, sometimes survival forces impossible choices. She can’t just “lose” to the job market or sell her organs, that’s not even humanly acceptable. The government isn’t helping her, so what else could she do? How would anyone handle that if they were in her shoes?

And about her not telling Ji Hyeok, she didn’t really know him yet. Meeting someone briefly on Jeju Island doesn’t exactly inspire full trust. Anyone in their right mind wouldn’t trust a man they just met, even if there’s attraction. She almost slept with him because she was drawn to him, not because she trusted him, LMaoo.
To me, that’s what makes her so relatable. She’s making bad choices under impossible circumstances, and while that doesn’t excuse lying morally, it shows just how human and real her struggles are.

Ji Hyeok definitely falls first and harder but just because Da-rim takes longer to respond doesn’t mean she doesn’t care. Her life has always been about getting by, taking care of her mom, and handling her responsibilities, so it makes sense that she doesn’t have the headspace to think about love the way he does. She’s never experienced being loved like he loves her, so she literally doesn’t know what to do with it yet.

That’s actually what makes their relationship so interesting to me. He can throw himself into love without holding back, while she has to slowly learn, through her own struggles, that she deserves it. Watching her grow and catch up emotionally is part of her journey, not a weakness. And when she finally reaches that point, it makes their connection feel real and earned, instead of just happening overnight.

It definitely was one lie (lying about her marital status), but that lie turned into a bigger lie, something she needs to act it out. But at the same time, we have to look at Da Rim too. She didn’t keep lying because she wanted to hurt anyone; she was scared of losing her job, insecure, and kept digging herself deeper. She is not even sure if someone as rich as ML is into her. This whole situation is not right, but it explains why she froze every time she had the chance to confess.

You could be right. She might think he’s only mad about the lie, not because he actually likes her. And knowing her insecurities, I can totally see her rejecting him at first due to different class.
But I really hope the drama doesn’t drag it out with the usual clichés either. I want FL to consider his feelings because I know she likes him too and acted different when she knew he was going to be engaged. 😭 I don't want any of them to get hurt. Im Not Choosing any sides I just want the misunderstanding to be clear like please, not another 10-episode emotional marathon lol.

Ofcourse. And I know that is not going to be easy. I'm sure it's going to take a lot of effort for FL to calm him down but who knows what will happen next.

Ah, gotcha! That makes sense, K-drama comedy can definitely be hit or miss depending on your taste. I feel the same way sometimes; a few romcoms really click, but most don’t. As for me, I really enjoy this drama and waiting patiently for what's going to happen next. :)

I’m not saying there’s nothing wrong with lying; what she did was wrong, and she needs to be honest. Whether ML chooses to be mad at her or not is entirely up to him; that’s not for me to decide. I’m not excusing her actions or saying there shouldn’t be consequences. I’m just thinking that ML could address the situation constructively; he can help her face the results of her actions while also supporting her to move forward in a better way.

I love the osts and my favorite is Face to Face as well . Your comment needs to be booked mark so I can go back and look at all the osts.

Sameeee

I agreeeee

I replayed his scenes everytime Oh my ...😍

I totally understand you if romcoms aren't your thing, but honestly your take on the FL is one of the most accurate I've ever read. People forget how much trauma, rejection, and pressure she’s been carrying. With everything she’s been through, being dismissed by her own family, working hard for years with no payoff, being left in debt, almost losing her mom, it makes complete sense that she wouldn’t suddenly be confident or assume a wealthy, kind man is romantically interested in her.

That’s actually part of what makes the story interesting: she’s not reacting out of malice; she’s reacting out of insecurity and survival. And the drama does start exploring those layers more as it goes on. If anything, watching how she slowly grows and learns to trust herself is one of the best parts.

So if you ever feel like giving it another shot, it might surprise you. The character development becomes clearer once you see how all those struggles shape her choices.

yep.The ML really is torn between his feelings and what he knows is the right thing, and Da-Rim’s one small lie snowballing into bigger consequences makes the whole situation even more intense. I would appreciate it if she would be honest about it with ML and ML help her find a job elsewhere with good pay. I mean, he is capable of that.

I would invest in watching another season of this. It is as good as the penthouse kdrama.