Soo Young truly outdid herself. She aced that role, and her acting was honestly superb. I did not see that coming at all. I was so pleasantly surprised with her acting. Her character was honestly why I watched the drama till the last episode. She was just a great person, in and out, and she conveyed that in such a simple way. She never did too much - she was true to herself and her principles. I also loved how she maintained her hobby, and how she was a fan of them even though she was with the ML. It was so cute to see her be just as obsessed as she was before she met La-Ik. She was a devoted and dedicated fangirl for sure!
As much as I dislike the prosecutor, it was nice to see him own up to his mistakes and take accountability. I feel like the FL got that closure that she needed. I kinda missed an apology from Jae-Hee. I feel like he owned La-Ik that.
As for the plot, I will say it was a little weak and had some holes. I would have appreciated to see more of the investigation and more of the backstory behind the FL's past. Considering the fact that most of the plot is about her taking his case, I don't feel like we got nearly as much intel as we should have. It felt rushed. I would have loved to see more of the process of her investigating, but everything kinda happened really quickly and fast-paced in my opinion. The SFL being the culprit wasn't anything special either tbh. There was no shock factor to be frank. I wouldn't go as far to say that the plot was messy, but it was most definitely lacking substance. It all felt very shallow and vague.
As for the ML, I loved how realistic his character was. We saw all of this flaws, and it was done in very natural way. He just felt like a very real person. Most times the male leads are green flags, and too good to be true, so it was a breath of fresh air to see a ML who seemed human. Like all of his emotions that were all over the place, and his actions that were reckless really added the "mundane" element about his role. That was done greatly.
The last episode showed how his fans were trying to protect his privacy, and I felt like the members in the group kinda appealed to the viewers, that the privacy of idols should be respected and protected - and that it is possible to achieve. It felt like somewhat of a message to fans. Maybe more like encouragement - that you know, idols are just as humans as the rest of the world.
I would have loved to see more scenes of our couple. But considering it's only 12 episodes, it makes sense that it would be hard to fit everything in.
You're not wrong. I'm liking it but it is kind of slow and lackluster. I was expecting more so I'm a little bit…
I agree! It is not bad at all, just a little boring to me. I felt like the first episodes were really good, and then it kinda just got a little dull? There is some element missing, and I just can't put my finger on it. But great acting though:)
So I'm on ep 7. While I completely understand the ML's frustration and feelings of betrayal, I cannot help but think that he is being a little unfair. Even though the FL's intention was good, she still ended up hurting him, and she essentially concealed a big truth from him, and for that it is so fair for him to feel deceived. However, the FL did so much for him. She stood by his side solemnly and unwaveringly, and believed him. Whether that's because she's a fan of him or not, that still matters. I feel like he didn't even hear her out. Going to that interview with the prosecutor, and not notifying her wasn't okay. She has poured so much time and energy into his case, and he should at least respect that. He was lowkey ordering her around in the early episodes, but she still got through with it in order to help him. Her admiration for him didn't prevent her from doing her job. It is also clear, that she took this case because she genuinely feels that something isn't right. She made sure repeatedly times to see if he was being dishonest, or not. So she probably wouldn't proceed with defending him, if she thought that he is actually the killer. Just for that, he should go easy on her. Her connection to him isn't just from a fan side, it's from a personal side. And I feel like she put that aside in order to stay true to her job. Maybe it's just me who has this opinion.
One episode in, and I'm already heartbroken about the life of idols. I am aware that this is a piece of fiction, however I am so pretty sure that it depicts the real aspects of idol life as well. The whole saesang thing was so terrifying. Fans just trespassing and entering your home is genuinely crazy. Also the way fans feel entitled to know everything is very much real and beyond frustrating. That one fan was so scary!! It saddens me that the ML is actively saying he needs help in various ways, and that he wants live a simple life, and how he's basically just ignored and belittled. I cannot help but think that many idols face this, and how it's possibly connected to why we lose many idols😠Btw I already HATE the CEO.
is it just me or k don’t like how they just played the FL friend like that was so unnecessary to make her husband…
It wasn't just the infidelity that lead her to make that decision. She said a beautiful line that really sums up her reasoning, and it was "our past was too beautiful for me to accept any impurities". He was dishonest to her and cheated on her. He lied to her multiple times, and his connection to that female client. He knew it was wrong. And once that trust is ruined, it hard to ever gain it again. She was nothing but a supporter for him, and he didn't appreciate that enough. A lot of people choose to get divorced because their partner cheated.
I tried to hate him, but I couldn't if you think about it he was a victim to his father's schemes too, he didn't…
Sure, but that does not excuse nor justify his actions at all. Just because he didn't know does make him any better. He was just as bad as his dad. He ruthlessly hurt the ML, and was just set on destroying him. It was pure hatred and jealousy that ran through his body. Yes, he had daddy issues and was basically abused by his father, but that doesn't mean you can bully others just because you had a hard upbringing/life. I guess my empathy maybe runs short.
One of those shows where I can't empathize with second lead syndrome at all (not that I ever did elsewhere, to…
He was just doing too much. The FL didn't even consider him as an option. She never expressed any interest for him. The whole "if I can't have, no one else can" is so overdone. He didn't respect her boundaries, and somehow thought that if he exposes the ML the FL would leave him or essentially get with the SML. He was disrespectful and only did damage.
i feel the same way with you. i originally didn't think much for this one, but reading this comment made me realize.…
I definitely agree! I am just very grateful that all of it was resolved pretty quickly and effectively. However, I still stand by my opinion. Some of her actions were just uncalled for. I think the expectation for him to talk about years pent up of trauma is unrealistic. His plan was not to deceive her, as he clearly wanted to tell her everything when the time was right. But with the way the truth was revealed, he just looked like a liar who was just dishonest to her. And therefore I can also understand her reaction. In ep 25, he tells her that it is none of her business (what he plans on doing with his stepfather), and she proceeds to say that this concerns her as much as it concerns him which I disagree with. She literally broke up with him in the previous episode, and now you want to meddle in with his plans, and demand to be let in? Her dad was hurt because of the accident, yes. That's something you cannot take away from her, but his dad literally died and was deemed a killer. And the ML had to live with so many unanswered questions for most of his life. He was so alone for a long time, so to expect him to just open up and tell her everything is too high of an expectation. His own mom didn't even support him, and wasn't there for him fully. I think that a clear misunderstand happened between them. She was very much affected by what happened to her dad, since her life took a drastic turn as soon as he got injured. She was basically left with most of the responsibility in her household and couldn't even pursue her dream. And I think that she mostly focused on her pain. Him not telling her everything hurt her a lot. They had promised each other to face everything together, so I see her point of view. I really do. I can also imagine that being secretive is also triggering to her, since she probably has trust issues after what her ex-fiancee did to her. I am just trying to be fair to both parties. I critiqued him for being bad at communicating his feelings, when she was pursuing him and how he just distanced himself from her. That was not okay even when we look at his past. But I can also say, that Hu Xiu's words and actions weren't okay when the truth surrounding his dad surfaced. She was unfair, and that's that. But again, it all got solved nicely. She was essentially the reason why he could expose his stepfather. She helped him along the way, and stayed by his side. So all is good!
Soo Young truly outdid herself. She aced that role, and her acting was honestly superb. I did not see that coming at all. I was so pleasantly surprised with her acting. Her character was honestly why I watched the drama till the last episode. She was just a great person, in and out, and she conveyed that in such a simple way. She never did too much - she was true to herself and her principles. I also loved how she maintained her hobby, and how she was a fan of them even though she was with the ML. It was so cute to see her be just as obsessed as she was before she met La-Ik. She was a devoted and dedicated fangirl for sure!
As much as I dislike the prosecutor, it was nice to see him own up to his mistakes and take accountability. I feel like the FL got that closure that she needed. I kinda missed an apology from Jae-Hee. I feel like he owned La-Ik that.
As for the plot, I will say it was a little weak and had some holes. I would have appreciated to see more of the investigation and more of the backstory behind the FL's past. Considering the fact that most of the plot is about her taking his case, I don't feel like we got nearly as much intel as we should have. It felt rushed. I would have loved to see more of the process of her investigating, but everything kinda happened really quickly and fast-paced in my opinion. The SFL being the culprit wasn't anything special either tbh. There was no shock factor to be frank. I wouldn't go as far to say that the plot was messy, but it was most definitely lacking substance. It all felt very shallow and vague.
As for the ML, I loved how realistic his character was. We saw all of this flaws, and it was done in very natural way. He just felt like a very real person. Most times the male leads are green flags, and too good to be true, so it was a breath of fresh air to see a ML who seemed human. Like all of his emotions that were all over the place, and his actions that were reckless really added the "mundane" element about his role. That was done greatly.
The last episode showed how his fans were trying to protect his privacy, and I felt like the members in the group kinda appealed to the viewers, that the privacy of idols should be respected and protected - and that it is possible to achieve. It felt like somewhat of a message to fans. Maybe more like encouragement - that you know, idols are just as humans as the rest of the world.
I would have loved to see more scenes of our couple. But considering it's only 12 episodes, it makes sense that it would be hard to fit everything in.
So I give it a stable and nice 7.5:)
Side note: Chung Jae IS FINE AS HELL.