Sold Out on Logic
The biggest struggle I had with this drama is that the writing fails to create a believable or likable premise for both the story and its characters. While I can usually suspend disbelief for rom-coms, the setting here just defies logic in a way that’s hard to overlook.
For anyone who’s worked in a big corporation or any industry, it’s impossible to believe that one person could make every decision on their own. Yet, the female lead somehow manages to be the spokesperson, seller, R&D, QA, procurement, customer service, and delivery person all at once—completely unrealistic. And who wears 4-inch strappy heel sandals to the countryside? Not only are they impractical, but they’re also out of place and far from trendy.
The leads are all frustratingly self-centered and self-destructive, acting as though the rules don’t apply to them. Even the male lead, despite his good intentions, justifies questionable actions as 'helping' the female lead or the villagers. The female lead takes it up a notch—she’s ten times more frustrating and, honestly, hard to root for. As for the supporting male lead, he feels flat and one-dimensional, with motivations that don’t add up.
Between the unrelatable characters, the illogical setting, and the lack of charm or emotional connection, it’s hard to find anything to enjoy or stay invested in.
For anyone who’s worked in a big corporation or any industry, it’s impossible to believe that one person could make every decision on their own. Yet, the female lead somehow manages to be the spokesperson, seller, R&D, QA, procurement, customer service, and delivery person all at once—completely unrealistic. And who wears 4-inch strappy heel sandals to the countryside? Not only are they impractical, but they’re also out of place and far from trendy.
The leads are all frustratingly self-centered and self-destructive, acting as though the rules don’t apply to them. Even the male lead, despite his good intentions, justifies questionable actions as 'helping' the female lead or the villagers. The female lead takes it up a notch—she’s ten times more frustrating and, honestly, hard to root for. As for the supporting male lead, he feels flat and one-dimensional, with motivations that don’t add up.
Between the unrelatable characters, the illogical setting, and the lack of charm or emotional connection, it’s hard to find anything to enjoy or stay invested in.
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