this looks interesting, given the lack of enemies to lovers in recent kdramas. im seeing some skepticism around the ml. haven't really noticed him in dramas, kinda forgettable, but his looks suit the role ngl.
why is the sfl getting a more compelling character arc than both main leads combined? whether it’s the acting or the personality, she stands out far more. The fl(not iu) on the other hand, is quite unlikable so far. I’m sorry but I’m not a fan of stalking being brushed off as quirky behavior. I mean, how eccentric do you have to be to think everyone should act according to your preferences? as for the ml, he is just bland. Idk what direction they are taking this in, but holy, you couldn't have had a more boring ml for a "romcom". The show had two full eps to establish his personality, yet there’s barely anything there. A "cold" character doesn’t have to mean being expressionless half the time. the lack of screen time and dialogues isn’t helping him either. I’ve seen some of woo seok’s previous work, ik he can act, but boy is he failing to deliver in this drama. That said i actually prefer the sml’s dynamic with the fl. Maybe because she feels more likable when she’s around him. Apart from that, is the comedy in the room with us? Hello? It's all crickets, nevermind. Overall, the drama could have benefited from a stronger screenwriter. There are far too many clichés here. And despite all the flashy production, you still end up with a mess of a drama. Still, I have some hope left, mainly because the sfl's arc shows genuine potential and it's keeping me hooked. And don’t come at me with pitchforks, ik it’s only been two eps, but that’s exactly why opening episodes matter in a drama. If it can’t attract the audience early on, then it’s the drama that needs improving.
Imho, the first ep was mid. An eye candy experience, if you must. If you strip away the lead actors and replace them with others of the same acting calibre, this wouldn’t be getting as glazed lol. I’m choosing not to judge the acting yet since there’s only been one episode. But the drama is already so full of cliches that it’s honestly disappointing. So far it leans toward the same generic tropes we’ve seen in kdramas. I’m not against that. I’m just wondering if it will work for this drama specifically. I don’t want to sound like a forced critic, but the hype around this drama is so real that you can’t help but expect something new and extraordinary. So far it’s far from that. The production is appealing, but that’s as far as it goes. And yes, im talking about just the first ep. I’m hoping it proves me wrong as the story progresses.
idk exactly what it is about this drama, but it fills me with such melancholic optimism that I can’t ignore it whenever it appears on my page. the poster pretty much encapsulates that feeling.
i think this drama had a really solid start and that kinda increased my expectations. and unfortuantely for me that didn't work out very well because im bored now. is the main couple's dynamic different? yes. is it interestingly different? NO. everything is so...eh. like i get it you guys are a healthy couple and everything is fine. but why am i watching you? you aren't giving me anything to look forward to. in hindsight the secondary couple is quite lovely AND interesting. but i don't watch a drama for a secondary couple. but i really nice drama apart from that.
I honestly couldn't understand when and why he liked her....the emotional depth just wasn't there ( him crying…
i believe it's the scale of the show that might have convinced him to join this. and i bet he was paid just the same or even higher for choosing to do this. no wonder he caved in.
That said i actually prefer the sml’s dynamic with the fl. Maybe because she feels more likable when she’s around him. Apart from that, is the comedy in the room with us? Hello? It's all crickets, nevermind. Overall, the drama could have benefited from a stronger screenwriter. There are far too many clichés here. And despite all the flashy production, you still end up with a mess of a drama.
Still, I have some hope left, mainly because the sfl's arc shows genuine potential and it's keeping me hooked.
And don’t come at me with pitchforks, ik it’s only been two eps, but that’s exactly why opening episodes matter in a drama. If it can’t attract the audience early on, then it’s the drama that needs improving.
I’m choosing not to judge the acting yet since there’s only been one episode. But the drama is already so full of cliches that it’s honestly disappointing. So far it leans toward the same generic tropes we’ve seen in kdramas. I’m not against that. I’m just wondering if it will work for this drama specifically.
I don’t want to sound like a forced critic, but the hype around this drama is so real that you can’t help but expect something new and extraordinary. So far it’s far from that. The production is appealing, but that’s as far as it goes.
And yes, im talking about just the first ep. I’m hoping it proves me wrong as the story progresses.
Lwk generous rating.