Dannie00

To me, the biggest problem with this was not the FL's acting but the writing of the FL. It was really flat.
I know SSK isn't that good but if the writing had been better then the show would have been much better. They set her up as a smart character and made us question how on earth she was smart, since her actions were not smart at all. If you're so smart then you should know that to betray someone you are actively, completely in love with, then you must have a strong reason so that your brain can make sense of it and you can attempt to hurt someone you love. But the reasons the writer gave us were so shallow; a misunderstanding that was not even realistic.

Although it was nothing special, SSK's acting was not unbearable. At certain points, it was even pretty good. The writing was the worst part. I still liked it quite a lot but that might be because my expectations were low in the first place and I reallllly wanted to watch JJS. He was so in love with her (and she him imo, even if she was so foolish). It was really fun to watch that.
It's not amazing, but it's nice to watch casually. I still can't forget my favourite scene in this gosh- The scene where he finds out that she's a girl. I live for that scene lol. It was gorgeous. Both of them did so good in that scene (JJS carried it but it was still great). If you want to watch it just keep your expectations low and you'll be fine.

About the "I'm all about the money" on the part of the FL- imo, she only says that. That's what I see in her attitude when she says that- like it's BS but she wants to believe it too.
It's only part BS; the money is a great perk and she knows that.
She doesn't actually think it's all about the money. She just says that because it's a way to help her not criticise the job and to be satisfied with it. She enjoys teaching, but is in a position that is not exactly teaching in the traditional sense, but is also sort of teaching and pays much, much better. I think she just accepted it as a path that was not bad to follow, but is not satisfied with it completely because she can't teach the way she would like, but says that to cover up that she feels that way about it.
Didn't say anything about ML because I didn't see where he changed his stance.

EP 5
I loved this episode so much. The drama is wilddd omg. I screamed from excitement at the end. I'm worried that the episode raised my bar too high for the next ones.
I knew he would try to convince her not to take it, not just for personal reasons (which he definitely has) but because he genuinely wants to learn from her. On the other hand, I'm so curious about what is making her hesitate. She told her lawyer friend to watch over her and not ask more questions because she's not ready to face herself yet. Some of it is about career growth I think, but I wonder if she's also worried/thinking about Jun Ho? I feel like she is, but is not sure what she's thinking? AAAA it was so fun this episode.

And then the way she smiled at the director at the end? It was so sly that I had to laugh. It was like a "ha I have you now!" smile. Honestly, I was surprised about the reason they reduced her class. I understand the business side but since I'm watching it from her pov, I can freely empathise with her. That must've hurt like hell since every student in a teacher's class is there because of their sweat and blood.

I feel like the preview is for the next 2 episodes instead of the next one? I'm not expecting him to try to kiss her in the next episode at all. That would be scandalous (because I feel like she will freak out lol) so I'm not going to raise my hopes and just expect it in episode 7. Oh, and it looks like they're going to have an argument? I'm sat.
That offer from the Witch is crazy though. How do you pass up on that? Life is hard. If I were in her shoes the anxiety about if I would be making the right decision or not would drive me crazy.
Also, I really love the music on this. I know some people hate it but seriously, I cannot relate. Once I hear it my heart gets so sentimental and mushy. How can I not love that?

Tbh if you don't like this episode, I think it will be hard to like the rest of the show, although it looks like the romance will start soon, I think most of it will be like this.

It's not a perfect story. There are some rough edges here and there but on average, it's a solid 8. The character used to be an idol and was very hurt by the past. Her character and actions matched what a person in her position would possibly be like. The direction was good quality and the acting was also pretty great. Toxic character or not- if a person can be like this then a story can surely be made. Let's say the character really is toxic; the director is not saying it's okay to be toxic- he's telling you a story about this toxic character.
If you like mellow shows and enjoy character study then this will at least, not be a waste of time. It was interesting to meet that kind of character, and so well portrayed too. Respectfully she was a bit mad. Her desperation, frustration, sadness and confusion came through quite well. Not in an in-your-face way, but in slow moments of realisation. This is my favourite kind of drama to watch.

I'm so surprised by the rating. I saw a comment saying it was shit and was so surprised because my rating was so high. I came and saw a 7.8. That is actually sooo surprising. Exactly what you've said is what I think- a story that achieved everything it set out to

If you tried watching my Liberation notes while it was airing then I'd recommend you binge it instead

I had fun with this episode, and the way the next episode will go was unexpected. I like where it's going now. I knew the kid was going to tell his other classmates that because I also think he was lowkey pissed that they sent him there, just for him to show up and be taken such good care of. It surprised him lol.
SYJ still treats JH like a kid and I was surprised but not too surprised. It was believable because she was stressed and is used to being in control of things; since he basically begged her to work with him on this he knew it would be difficult to argue with her on this one. But as we see at the end he was right at least on a one-to-one student basis. SYJ loves to teach and loves her subject but can't teach it the way she did with JH because it's not possible to spend that same amount of time on a whole class of students. Even though she's considered smart she hasn't tried to change her teaching methods in years and it seems that change scares her too. She isn't a perfect genius. Jun Ho is less afraid of change and has better ideas at this time and that is okay.
And she's never going to be "nice". She just isn't that character. If/ When they do start the relationship I think she'll try to be less harsh but it will never completely go away. Not everyone is like that.
Also, Teacher NAM is scary omg. Not sure where we'll go with that one now. I think it's a show that most people will prefer to binge. But it's just so my style. If you're expecting them to be cute together or just waiting for that then it'll be difficult to enjoy this show. You have to be able to enjoy just plain life itself unfolding.
They don't have that kind of chemistry but I see it in split moments. But they are not really supposed to have that at the moment, are they? I don't even know if they will have that sort of chemistry. But they obviously work very well together. I can see that they're close though. Even their coworkers can see that. He can physically hold her and shake her out of her shock and that's not a problem, I think even the way she talks to him shows that- when she's being harsh and when she's not lol. Before they went in for free lecture she said "Let's do this" lol. Me and ML can see through her. She was turning to him for encouragement. She was scared scared. The romance will come. They obviously admire each other but she first has to stop seeing him as her student. So until then. But she won't take the new job offer I don't think because the poster looks like her current office.

I feel like her feet was supposed to show that she's not afraid to get down and dirty. Like go to the roots and fight-that sort of thing

I totally agree

What was wrong with how she treated him on his first day at work?

I didn’t find her rude at all. She was straight to the point imo. I’ve had tutors before and they’re really just like teachers. If one of them saw me making a decision they think is rash then they’ll try to stop me as an older more experienced person, of course because I’m someone they care about. I think a student teacher relationship goes beyond an acquaintance no matter how long ago I last saw them. Of course, if he fails it’s his own responsibility but if you think you have a chance to dissuade someone from a decision you think is the wrong one then you’ll give advice on this and try to be as persuasive as you can. Being a hagwon teacher is no walk in the park but it’s also looked down on. Like his parents said, in their society, a hagwon teaching job and a corporate job at a big corporation are on two different classes entirely so I wouldn’t say it was not her business at all. He was saying he’ll come and live her life- a life that she thinks can be avoided.

The feelings of the characters really come through so I can feel everything right with them; anger, surprise, embarrassment, excitement. Promoting them as student and teacher has to be the worst idea😭 At the restaurant, she wanted to scare him a bit and I think it worked so he’ll put his best foot forward. But I’m missing some context. When the director asked her why she was acting like a teacher to Jin Ho, what did he mean?
Aha I almost forgot to mention the table slamming scene …what on earth

What is the earliest time ep2 will be out?

I feel like he understood the mistake he made but his pride is too big to let it go. Korea has a strong hierarchy and respect system and teachers in regular schools and teachers in hagwon's don't see eye to eye. They look down on each other. So to him, it's like: how dare she, a simple parasite of the educational system, have the audacity to come and challenge him (a "real" teacher) like that, to his face- and in front of all these people? But he's very silly. She asked him if it was really okay to sit there when she first came in and he said why not, and now he's mad. So annoying. But she really needs to watch her back because.. that guy.. he looks like he can kill😭

I did not find the first half boring at all! I guess it may seem that way if you are unfamiliar with Korea's cutthroat education system. It is war. That was to set us up for whatever fight she will have with that really scary teacher and it will be messy. I am already afraid.
This pacing is really the director's style. It isn't fast-paced crazy-crazy-crazy. It's like smaller impactful moments. The chemistry is already chemistrying and there's some tension in the air. I think the lead's characters are going to be very annoying a lot of times but they've set it up so it makes sense that both of them are slightly crazy.
Although she was his teacher she has like zero control over him lol. She's already losing the battle in front of my eyes. Like what was that last line he said? damn.
But she's a really successful person. I think this relationship will nearly if not totally ruin her career or at least give her nightmares. If the student's moms find out... I don't even want to imagine.. I'm scared to see such a successful person dragged through the mud tbh. It's filmed beautifully too. But I don't know how I can wait for each episode...the pain of waiting...

I thought I read "Cha Eun Woo" gets engaged and was about to scream 😂

This is fun and funny😂

lol it isn’t a rumor. HSH confirmed it herself

I want to watch this show so bad but soo busyyy. I’ll just binge it when it’s over

Exactly 😂 like is everyone going to be in it? So excited