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Look Yoon Jae isnt some typical ideal ML straight outta typical drama. Those kinds of high moral standards you are talking about only work on fictional characters written to be perfect. He is flawed, yes but that doesnt make him a bad person, a playboy or some kind of villain.
Is he passive? Definitely. But does that automatically make him toxic or undeserving of Ji Eun?? No. It just means he needs character growth, which is literally the whole point of his arc. Not everyone is outspoken and assertive. Some people are passive, they struggle to push others away, and they take time to learn how to set boundaries. That doesnt mean they dont deserve love or understanding. At the end of the day, does he have feelings for Min Joo?? No. Does he still love Ji Eun?? Yes. Thats the bottom line.

When i pointed out that he still loves Ji Eun even after her transformation into a man, it was simply to show that he is not as shallow or cruel as people are making him out to be. He’s confused, yes but that doesnt erase his feelings or commitment.

"Ji Eun is literally having to deal with an identity crisis and the possibility of her career being stopped indefinitely, and this guy is playing around with other girls and moping about his girlfriend looking like a dude sometimes."
Seriously?? So now we are just painting him as an outright terrible person?? That seems less like a fair critique and more like plain bias. Its like you have already decided to hate him and are just looking for faults to support that view. Maybe thats how it looks to you, but it doesnt to me.

"Saying 'I like you' isn't enough, he should be there for her emotionally, giving her stability in this crisis, not making her feel worse."
Are we watching the same show?? Because since episode one, he is been trying to be there for her. Was he confused?? Yes. Is he still processing everything?? Also yes. But he is shown more care and concern than i expected and it feels like you are conveniently ignoring all of that just because he failed to set boundaries with Min Joo. That one flaw doesnt cancel out everything else.

"At this point I don't know if I should feel scared or bad for Min Joo. Maybe both?"
Wait, so now we are sympathizing with Min Joo, the girl who is clearly pushing herself onto someone in a relationship, ignoring every boundary he does try to set?? Yoon Jae tells her he has a girlfriend, and she blatantly ignores it, yet somehow you see her as more of a victim than him?? Thats honestly wild. Its not even about liking or disliking Yoon Jae anymore, its about completely dismissing the accountability of a character like Min Joo just because you dont like the guy she is chasing.
Honestly, I have been seeing you comments from day 1 and its clear you have had a strong dislike for Yoon Jae since episode one, even before Min Joo even entered the picture. And thats fine. You are entitled to your opinion. But I would rather not continue this discussion any further because its clear we are never going to see eye to eye.
You have your view, i have mine. Lets just leave it at that. I would appreciate it if you ignore my comments moving forward and i will do the same. Its nothing personal, i just dont see the point in going in circles when we are clearly watching and interpreting the show through totally different lenses.

Its unfair to judge him based on a 2 second preview clip of him. So far, he hasnt shown even the slightest interest in Minju, if anything, she is the one pushing herself onto him. Personally i dont think he has any feelings for her. Its possible he was imagining Jieun again, just like he did at the cafe. But lets wait and see.

I kind of understand everyone's frustration with Yoon Jae but honestly, he isnt a bad character. He definitely has flaws, he is passive and a people pleaser who struggles to set boundaries. But in reality, he truly loves Ji Eun. If his love wasnt real, he would have broken up with her a long time ago, right after she turned into a man.

People need to look at him from a neutral perspective. No matter how you see it, he is a straight person. He never expected his girlfriend to turn into a man and honestly, most people would have ended the relationship right away if their partner suddenly became a gender they are not attracted to. The fact that Yoon Jae is still waiting for Ji Hoon to turn back into Ji Eun shows how much he loves her.

And lets be real, that love beyond gender talk sounds idealistic. No matter how much you love or care about someone, its extremely difficult, almost impossible for most people to truly accept their partner changing into a gender they are not attracted to. Gender plays a huge role in whom we love. Whether someone is straight or gay, they likely wouldnt be able to maintain a romantic relationship if their partner turned into a gender they are not drawn to. Its basic human nature.

Secondly, yes he definitely needs to set firmer boundaries with Minjoo. But again, he is a passive guy, not one of those typical kdrama MLs who seem perfect in every way. I hope he starts establishing those boundaries going forward. In today’s episode, he clearly told Minjoo that he has a girlfriend and was trying to express that they need some distance. But that Minjoo bitch blatantly ignored everything he said and instead showed Ji Hoon’s online picture. If anything, i hate her character not Yoon Jae’s.

This show is such a chaotic mess and i love it. I have no idea what kind of love polygon is brewing between Jieun (Jihun), Yoonjae, Yuri, Minjoo and Minhyuk but im shipping everyone with everyone except that bitch Minjoo. I was shipping Jihun and Yuri until Minhyuk took an interest in Yuri, and now i ship Minhyuk and Yuri instead lol.

Also that second love triangle between Jihye, the long haired guy and the cafe owner is pretty entertaining too. In that triangle, i ship the long haired guy with both the cafe owner and Jihye lol.

I never wanted redemption arc for that dumb bas*ard character, he needs torturous death.

for the last episode (E8), i want the entire episode dedicated to the brutal killing of Sehui and that bas*ard Jeonghyun. I want a full hour of slow torture, slicing their skin bit by bit, part by part. Especially that Jeonghyun 😑😑.

The first half of the pilot episode was kinda annoying, with Ji An's boss being mean to her and Hyori living a difficult life as a medical student. But i liked the second half much more in comparison. The final scene especially moved me, Ji An's friend consoling her and crying alongside her, while Hyori was also having a breakdown by the beachside in the early morning before sunrise. That scene wasnt just beautiful, it was emotionally powerful.

Im excited to see the mother daughter journey unfold in the countryside village and how they adapt to life there. It seems like its going to be a heartfelt journey filled with various emotions.

The drama uses the common trope of a life threatening illness but somehow it works and doesnt feel forced.

Fa isnt dead, and it never really seemed like he was in love with her. Even with Anya, he didnt appear to have any feelings for her, at least, thats what E2 suggests.

The last scene suggests so but cant say for sure until E3 airs.

Its available in our region. Btw there are some illegal websites also where you can watch ep for free.

E2 was even better than the first, the world they have built is so dark and captivating. Im completely hooked on the four girls auditioning, they are so damn fascinating, almost like modern day witches who would use any kind of dark magic to succeed. And that final scene gave me serious goosebumps. The direction and cinematography are top notch. The whole thing feels like a beautifully crafted horror art film.

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E1 wasnt bad actually. The concept is interesting and the storyline quite engaging. However, the biggest drawback is the casting of the ML. Regardless of the controversies surrounding him, he feels completely out of place. He comes across as dull and uninterested in the role, which makes it hard to connect with his character, who to begin with, isnt very compelling. I really wish they had chosen a different actor. Also i really hope there is no romantic angle between the leads, not only do they lack chemistry but the age gap is painfully obvious and makes the pairing feel awkward.

My little wishful thinking is that the show ends with Yoo Junghoo playing the grown up son of Jieun and Yoonjae, who looks exactly like Jihun and they even name him Jihun. Thats how the age old family curse, which has been passed down through the maternal line, finally gets broken, since it mostly affects daughters.

As for Jihye, she is part of the family too, but since she never turned into a man, im guessing the curse didnt pass down to her so her descendants are probably safe lol.

She reminds me of those obnoxious vamps from soap operas who go out of their way to steal the ML from the FL.

I just love this show, its the perfect dose of fluff and warmth that instantly melts away stress. Ji Hun is such cutie and i ship him with everyone from Yoon Jae to Min Hyuk to even Yuri. He is so adorably clueless about how flustered Yuri gets around him and that just makes their scenes even funnier.

The only character i genuinely cant stand right now is the SFL, Kang Min Ju. She is incredibly annoying, boldly declaring herself as Yoon Jae’s girlfriend in front of his parents then saying she’s going to snatch him away from Ji Eun?? Thats just plain ridiculous.

But aside from her, im completely in love with this show. Its such a wholesome, feel good escape and i cant get enough of it.

Saying things like “I really don’t understand how people are saying this K-drama is one of the best currently airing” comes across as belittling other people's opinions about dramas or even them as individuals. You need to understand that different people enjoy different types of dramas. Its not necessary for everyone to like what you like or for you to like what they enjoy. It's okay if you dont like it but whats with the condescending tone?? It honestly feels like a superiority complex.

From what i have seen, most of the people praising this drama arent biased or blindly hyping it because of the leads. In fact, most of them are regular kdrama viewers. For you, it might not be better than Crushology but for them, it is or even the best currently airing. Its as simple as that.

Now coming to your second point:
“To be honest, it just feels like a Netflix production. There’s absolutely no Hallyu vibe here that reminds us of the classic K-dramas—those sweet and gentle ones where the male and female leads are shy and only kiss with cute, innocent pecks. But here? Like I said, it feels like a Netflix-style K-drama. We’re only three episodes in and they’ve already kissed multiple times, full-on. I don’t get how people enjoy this kind of thing in Asian dramas. Most of us started watching K-dramas because we loved seeing the couples kiss only after 10 episodes, with all the shyness and tension—unlike American shows.”

Just because there are kisses early on doesnt mean it suddenly becomes a Netflix style production. If anything, this drama feels more like the typical 2016-2018 web dramas, simple, fast paced, light romance. And yes, people enjoyed those web dramas back then and are enjoying this one now too. Also, keep in mind, the main couple in this drama is already in a relationship from the start. The shows you are referring to belong to completely different genres and narrative styles, where romance develops slowly and only kicks in around episodes 8-10. Thats why the kiss scenes are delayed. But here, you expect the same slow burn progression even though the couple is already together?? That makes no sense.

And finally, you said:
“Anyway, that’s just how I feel. I’m from the older generation of K-drama fans, and I’ll always prefer that kind of romantic pacing.”

You being from the older generation of kdrama fans doesnt give you or anyone the right to judge or look down on others for what they enjoy. If you dont like the drama, thats fine. Share your opinion about the show itself, not about the people watching it. This constant tone of superiority is the real issue here.

With E3 & 4, this drama thrilled like no other thriller. Definitely the thriller of the year. Action, thrill, suspense and cruelty were all notched even higher in these episodes. Both eps were exciting af. The world building is done so damn well.

Here i rate kdramas based on MDL standards. On this platform, anything below an 8, especially for kdramas, is garbage (most of the time). So my ratings reflect that mindset. An 8.5 means it was a mixed experience, while a 9 would indicate something truly impressive.
If i were using IMDB’s scale, i would have rated it around 6.5 to 7.

As the saying goes, When in Rome, do as the Romans do, so i adjust my rating style to fit the standards of each platform.

They spent far too much time on the gangster subplot, which was filled with unnecessary filler scenes. That time could have been better used to explore other cases. The gangster arc could have easily been wrapped up in a single episode, anything more felt excessive and made the track dull to sit through.

I get the message they were trying to convey about not allowing main bullying victim to become a killer. But in contrast, there was another victim who went on a mass shooting and ended up killing many students, including innocent ones. Honestly, if they had just let him take out the main bully, it would have felt far more satisfying and impactful.