DorianGrey101

It was okay, but felt a bit repetitive and maybe too long when it was obvious what was going on. The story felt unbelievable in some parts. And the villain wasn't that scary either. Who was the blind woman, and what happened to her?

Really, he couldn't take a bath? (haha) I guess things were complicated back then.
But it was funny and heartwarming watching ML be a great dad to his girls. And when his daughter asked what the use of education was when she could learn needlework. "Education gives you the power to think, and even if the world changes, you will always have the power to think."

So they couldn't find a real old woman. Really, South Korea wastes actresses, and once you become a mom or grandma, you're done. Lee Jung Eun

Hard to call it sweet, but an interesting look at growing up and becoming a man. The boy didn't want to become like his dad. The symbolism, the village life, and the festivals all give the film a nice vibe. My only problem was why the mistress had to apologize for the affair, but the husband hardly apologized for his behaviour.

I’m not preaching moral superiority, I’m just reacting to how the dynamic is written. Fiction can be enjoyable and still spark conversations about behavior that would be problematic in real life. Discussions don’t ruin the fun—they’re part of it.

I’m honestly shocked that you think pointing out harmful behavior or stereotypes is “superiority.” Critique isn’t moral bragging, it’s just awareness.

For example, KBS had to issue an apology and delete a video of a scene in Would You Marry Me because many Korean women found it offensive, even though it was a fictional drama. The issue of selca misuse is a real concern, so viewers didn’t just “ignore it because it’s fiction.”

Dramas spark real conversations and help shape real behaviors. It might be pure entertainment for you, but for people who are media-trained, it’s clear that trends, norms, and stereotypes are often reinforced through what we consume.

Calling people “boring” because they notice misogyny is… interesting.
Comedy and romance don’t need harassment, cheap body shots, or lazy tropes to be fun. They’re entertainment, not excuses.

Enjoying something doesn’t mean switching off your brain — and criticizing parts of it doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the rest.

If you think standards make the world “boring,” maybe you’re mistaking critique for ideology and laziness for silliness.
I like fun. I just don’t need sexism pretending to be it.

Thank you so much, I see that you read alot of Manga. I'm still on the fence when it comes to these teacher/student relationships. My biggest problem is when it's it between FL we see it as love but when it's between a ML we see it as abuse.

This was a hard one for me, I must confess.

Thankfully we’re all different, and I like exercising my right to give constructive criticism.
Good writing isn’t about episode count or budget — plenty of short rom-coms with tiny budgets manage tight pacing and smart editing.

The issue isn’t the genre; it’s wasting time on filler scenes that exist only to show off the lead’s body instead of developing the story.
Just like novels don’t get unlimited pages, shows shouldn’t rely on clichés.

Even romance has evolved — sexual harassment isn’t sexy, and lazy tropes don’t get a free pass just because “it’s supposed to be fun.” Showing off Jang Ki Young's abs instead of building a story is lazy, and romance has evolved past tropes where sexual harassment is treated as sexy instead of uncomfortable.


Saying “it’s just entertainment” doesn’t erase criticism. Viewers can enjoy something and still expect better.
Standards change, audiences change, and entertainment should keep up.

Telling people to “just drop it” isn’t a discussion, it’s a
Saying “it’s just entertainment” doesn’t erase criticism. Viewers can enjoy something and still expect better.

The ML in this drama is very convincing as a chaebol heir and balances the serious and humorous parts of the character well.

Oh really, didn't know that. WYMM is the last kdrama I finished in the same genre (comedy/romance) so it's easy to make that make that connection.

Facebook has also been pushing Ads/Reels for this drama, so even though I didn't want to watch it at first I decided to check it out because Facebook ads sometimes recommends some good dramas. That's how IQIYI dramas find me, through Facebook Ads😂🤣. Works though since, I'm here.

The FLs also kind of look similar and they're going for the same innocent, cute look.

Disgusted fits perfectly. I paid money and time for this mess.
If I’m suffering, I’m suffering loudly 😌🔥

It's more disgust for myself 🤢. I can do better than this but then I don't and will probably watch the whole predictable thing (hahaha).

Woah, calm down Ragnar 😅
It’s not that deep — I’m just roasting the show and myself while still watching it like a hostage.
Let me hate-watch in peace 😂

My comment also says."...disgusted in myself" meaning this is a personal self-reflection of my own choices and it has nothing to do with the drama. Surely, I can make fun of my own choices without being policed? 🤔

Jung Hyuk daddy .

At least it's better than "Would You Marry Me," it has some genuinely funny moments. The ML and FL don't seem too awkward. I also think Ep2 paints the ML in a better light with his mum he doesn't seem too spoiled when protecting his mum.

I'm still not sure about FL though, not a fan of Mary Sue goody two shoes FL characters without agency and individuality.

I agree with you, I don;t know why they always let these characters with bad traits that would be considered abuse in professional settings be seen as romantic. It;s this type of mixed messaging that makes me stop watching kdramas sometimes.

I don't agree, good writing equals being perceptive of how the scenarios will land when the audience is watching. As someone who reads and has read a lot of romance novels I can say these type of considerations are what separates a good story from bad story even in an overused trope and genre.

“It’s just a rom-com” isn’t really an excuse for bad characterization or dynamics that don’t land. Even light stories benefit from thoughtful writing.

There's a reason why some stories are masterpieces in the same old romance genre.

Romance readers and drama fans can tell when a cliché is executed well versus when it’s sloppy or illogical. Noticing bad writing isn’t “overanalyzing,” it’s responding to how the story lands.

I'm with you there. You should see my face when I;m watching this drama. I'm disappointed and disgusted with myself for watching this.

I don't see the problem with that. After surviving cancer I don't think there's a part of him that she doesn't know. Including his family, so it's not like they were exactly hiding the fact that they're more than friends.

She probably killed herself to fix them, she's a psycho and wants his guilt and for him to suffer. It's a set-up, God knows what other evidence she collected or created in her videos and novel.