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messy but addicting
Okay, I don’t usually write reviews, but...I stumbled onto this show totally by accident. After reading some of the reviews, I was honestly just curious. I thought, “It can’t be that bad... right?”
Well... I’m almost embarrassed to admit this — but I actually liked it. I binged the whole thing and got way too emotionally invested. The plot? A mess. The characters? Questionable. But still… I couldn’t stop watching.
This show is a hot, dramatic, emotionally exhausting mess — and yet, I couldn’t stop watching. It gives 2000s K-drama energy in all the best and worst ways: emotional stares, love triangles, random plot twists, and absolutely no healthy communication.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
I tend to focus on the negatives, so here you go:
The Best Friend – Aya
At first, she gave evil best friend energy — especially with the whole Sheen situation. She didn’t really do anything wrong, but something about her vibe was off. I never felt like she was a genuine best friend. She kind of faded out during the college storyline too, which made her feel more like a background character than the close friend she was supposed to be.
The Step-Mom Plot
Yeah… no. I’m still confused. Whatever THAT was, it didn’t work and made the whole thing feel unnecessarily awkward and uncomfortable. Could’ve cut that plot entirely.
The Whole Tripp/Shaira Plot
I liked the show before the college arc. But when Tripp and Shaira showed up? That’s when it got super messy. Suddenly we had Tripp and Alys, Shaira and Drake, and it turned into a game of who’s gonna cheat first?
And then they casually drop the fact that Tripp basically stole Shaira from Drake — and they never follow up on it? Hello?? That’s a whole subplot just begging to be explored. Instead, they tease it for five seconds and move on.
If you pay attention to that small hint, the entire show shifts — because it explains why Drake was so against Alys “exploring a friendship” with Tripp. Tripp had clearly always been jealous. And honestly? I never believed he genuinely liked Alys. It felt like a whole long-con to get back at Drake
The Female Lead – Alys
Let me be real: Alys frustrated me a lot.
One of the worst moments? Her debut scene — where she wears the necklace Tripp gave her while she’s literally supposed to walk out with Drake. Like… WHAT?? That was straight-up disrespectful.
Then when Drake doesn’t show up, she doesn’t ask Sheen, her best friend, or even consider any other option — she immediately runs to Tripp, who conveniently has a suit ready. Girl. Be for real.
She kept acting like the victim, but let’s be honest — Drake had every reason to be upset.
Don’t get me wrong — they were both the problem. They just didn’t f***ing communicate. Ever.
Underrated Take: Drake Deserves Better
Okay, hear me out — Drake gets way too much hate. I’m no expert at reading people, but I honestly think he was more emotionally intelligent than Alys. He literally explains to her that he struggles with communication, and that he’s trying. And guess what? You can actually see the effort. He wasn’t perfect, but he was trying — and that’s more than can be said for some others in this show.
Final Thoughts
You’ll be annoyed. You’ll be screaming at your screen. You’ll question everyone’s choices.
And somehow? You’ll keep watching. And I'll probably watch it again, its a guilty pleasure.
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Disappointing Drama with Missed Potential
Overall, the drama isn’t THAT awful; it’s watchable, but there are several issues that stood out to me.First, the format is a real problem. With 80 episodes that are only about 2 minutes long each, it felt like the creators didn’t know how to properly edit the scenes together and just decided to go with this format. The pacing sometimes is too fast, and some scenes feel abruptly cut, which makes it hard to stay engaged.
Second, I struggled to feel any genuine connection between the main characters. They hint at a mutual interest, but they dont show us how they fell in love. It’s as if they just decide to like each other with no emotional build-up or depth.
Third, I cannot understand why r*pe scenes are still being included in 2024. I thought we had moved past that. T
An even has trauma afterward and is afraid of Jin touching him, but the show barely addresses it. There’s one scene that acknowledges the trauma, but then it’s completely ignored for the rest of the series. What makes it worse is that Jin wasn’t even toxic up until that point; he had the potential to become a great character. Honestly, I found An to be more toxic than Jin. An had zero communication skills and refused to talk to Jin, even though Jin repeatedly encouraged him to open up.
Also dont get me started on the side characters, like the Aunt and Uncle.
The story had potential and so did the character BUT they ruined it.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this drama, nor would I watch it again. There are just too many issues for me to overlook.
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A Dragged-Out Disappointment
Honestly, I started watching this drama without knowing its production year, but it quickly felt like something from 2010. The production quality and acting had a distinct 2010s vibe. Overall, the drama was poorly written and reminiscent of a telenovela. I barely managed to finish it, skipping through most parts of the episodes due to its dragged-out pacing. There was no chemistry between the main leads, which was surprising given the storyline centered around a child and marriage. Their interactions were limited to hand-holding and hugging, making them seem more like friends than romantic partners. Ultimately, this drama was a huge disappointment, especially considering the potential of its storyline.Was this review helpful to you?
