Worth watching, but it’s not the masterpiece it’s made out to be
I understand why people rave about this show, but I find it slightly overrated. While it was entertaining, it wasn’t jaw-droppingly amazing.
I enjoyed the time travel plot, the romance, and the portrayal of the idol-fan parasocial relationship. The intrigue surrounding Im Sol’s accident and Ryu Seon Jae’s death, as well as the dynamics between the characters, kept me engaged. I appreciated how we received snippets of the overall plot as the story developed, which helped maintain my interest throughout, and the romance between Im Sol and Ryu Seon Jae was sweet and well-written; it felt awkward and gradual, capturing all the elements of teenage love. Even though he fell for her first, her feelings were deeper, making it even more beautiful.
Now, for what I didn’t like: the last arc. The plot was fantastic up until episode 12, but after that, it dragged unnecessarily due to Im Sol making a life-altering decision that changed everything. We fell into the familiar hurt-them-to-save-them trope. Why?! It didn’t enhance the story at all; in fact, it stretched a plotline that had already run its course, adding nothing but my frustration as we revisited the initial storyline where Im Sol loved Ryu Seon Jae from a distance, only to eventually return to him in the end. This repetitive cycle was not only annoying but also unnecessary.
As for Tae Seong, I felt his character suffered from the second male lead curse. He experienced heartbreak knowing he would never measure up to the main lead, yet he remained an essential part of the plot.
So, while I enjoyed the series, I felt underwhelmed by the overall experience. It has an impressive production value, a beautiful soundtrack and intro, good chemistry between the actors, and an interesting plot. However, it didn’t move me the way I had anticipated.
I enjoyed the time travel plot, the romance, and the portrayal of the idol-fan parasocial relationship. The intrigue surrounding Im Sol’s accident and Ryu Seon Jae’s death, as well as the dynamics between the characters, kept me engaged. I appreciated how we received snippets of the overall plot as the story developed, which helped maintain my interest throughout, and the romance between Im Sol and Ryu Seon Jae was sweet and well-written; it felt awkward and gradual, capturing all the elements of teenage love. Even though he fell for her first, her feelings were deeper, making it even more beautiful.
Now, for what I didn’t like: the last arc. The plot was fantastic up until episode 12, but after that, it dragged unnecessarily due to Im Sol making a life-altering decision that changed everything. We fell into the familiar hurt-them-to-save-them trope. Why?! It didn’t enhance the story at all; in fact, it stretched a plotline that had already run its course, adding nothing but my frustration as we revisited the initial storyline where Im Sol loved Ryu Seon Jae from a distance, only to eventually return to him in the end. This repetitive cycle was not only annoying but also unnecessary.
As for Tae Seong, I felt his character suffered from the second male lead curse. He experienced heartbreak knowing he would never measure up to the main lead, yet he remained an essential part of the plot.
So, while I enjoyed the series, I felt underwhelmed by the overall experience. It has an impressive production value, a beautiful soundtrack and intro, good chemistry between the actors, and an interesting plot. However, it didn’t move me the way I had anticipated.
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