Right in middle of the enjoyment spectrum
This drama starts off on slightly the wrong shoe size (ha!) but eventually finds its footing. It grows on you over time.
I found the first part of the drama to be overly dramatic, slow-paced, and somewhat far-fetched, which is probably why I couldn't connect with it as quickly as I thought I would. There were many parts of the story that were teased but never fully explored, which became frustrating by the time I reached episodes 8 or 9 – it felt like too long of a tease.
That said, one aspect I really enjoyed was the portrayal of how terrible fans can be to their idols. Once again, we see a realistic approach to parasocial relationships between fans and idols, and I always appreciate that depiction in media!
While I had issues with the beginning, the second part of the drama makes up for it. The action really develops once cracks begin to form in the characters' carefully built facades, allowing the plot holes from earlier to unravel. The romance is also a sweet addition. Hoo Joon and Geun Young develop a charming love story while initially ‘hating’ each other, and I was entertained by every interaction between them. I did find the sudden development of his interest in her a bit off-putting, but I was too invested by that point to care. I also wished Geun Young had grown as a character a bit more – she seemed to be holding back even after everything she had been through, which was somewhat irritating.
On the other hand, the story between Oh In Hyung and JJ was not straightforward or sweet. I appreciated that they resolved their issues in the end, but we can't overlook how JJ treated her before their accident. He controlled her phone, friendships, career, and even her home. He was physically abusive as well. This is not a healthy relationship, and Oh In Hyung deserved so much better!
Overall, this drama is entertaining. It may not be the best thing you’ve ever seen, but it’s certainly not the worst either – it sits right in the middle of the enjoyment spectrum.
I found the first part of the drama to be overly dramatic, slow-paced, and somewhat far-fetched, which is probably why I couldn't connect with it as quickly as I thought I would. There were many parts of the story that were teased but never fully explored, which became frustrating by the time I reached episodes 8 or 9 – it felt like too long of a tease.
That said, one aspect I really enjoyed was the portrayal of how terrible fans can be to their idols. Once again, we see a realistic approach to parasocial relationships between fans and idols, and I always appreciate that depiction in media!
While I had issues with the beginning, the second part of the drama makes up for it. The action really develops once cracks begin to form in the characters' carefully built facades, allowing the plot holes from earlier to unravel. The romance is also a sweet addition. Hoo Joon and Geun Young develop a charming love story while initially ‘hating’ each other, and I was entertained by every interaction between them. I did find the sudden development of his interest in her a bit off-putting, but I was too invested by that point to care. I also wished Geun Young had grown as a character a bit more – she seemed to be holding back even after everything she had been through, which was somewhat irritating.
On the other hand, the story between Oh In Hyung and JJ was not straightforward or sweet. I appreciated that they resolved their issues in the end, but we can't overlook how JJ treated her before their accident. He controlled her phone, friendships, career, and even her home. He was physically abusive as well. This is not a healthy relationship, and Oh In Hyung deserved so much better!
Overall, this drama is entertaining. It may not be the best thing you’ve ever seen, but it’s certainly not the worst either – it sits right in the middle of the enjoyment spectrum.
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