Yeah, the reason is they started watching because of the hype but it’s not actually the kind of drama they like. The same thing happened with Lovely Runner.
This was really good. Yes, the separation in the finale didn't make the MOST sense but overall the series was incredibly solid. Those complaining must just want to feel special.
I think it's too bad the pace of this series was so slow because I ultimately loved what it ended up saying about love, life, and family. It had one of the most feminist endings I've ever seen in a KDrama while STILL being romantic.
Celibate?? Lol she just doesn't' want to get married. Sorry, but that doesn't mean celibate. This is one of the most feminist endings to a KDrama I've ever seen. Both women prioritizing themselves rather then their significant others or adult family members.
The second half was much better than the first half but wow those first four episodes were rough. I wish they had spent way more time developing the side characters - especially Bong Suk - and far less time with the whole kidnapping / gangsters thing.
Feel like I watched a different show than everyone else. I thought this was awful. Absolutely no consistency in the world-building (how many SURPRISE THEY'RE SUPERNATURAL! moments did we really need??), the romance felt like a demon just wanted a pretty boy for a pet, the coincidence of the bad guys being who they were was ridiculous, and both ML and FL were completely one note. I don't feel like I got to know either one of them and I certainly don't feel like they got to know each other. I can't quite wrap my head around everyone thinking this was actually good...
looks poignant but it seemed only focused on the time he's with his bff girl
It is just the first part of the book but they expand both her as a character and his first serious romantic relationship. And there are a few other elements from later in the book they bring forward. I thought it was really well done.
Personally, I think this could have benefitted from a professional screenwriter. Narrative storytelling is a different craft entirely and this felt like they were simply filming the book rather than adapting that book for the screen. I found the movie to be a far more successful and poignant adaptation. I hope more people have access to it in the future.
I thought this was hella fun. Super twisty, dark, and poignant. And to everyone criticizing the FL - she's literally a child with zero power who can't trust anyone. What exactly did you expect her to do in any of these situations?
This was exceptionally redundant and devoid of conflict. One conversation with the ML's mom and the entire issue was solved. Not to mention the insufferable voice over that spelled out every single emotion the FL was having. And there was SO much time spent with the ridiculous coworkers who really didn't need to be there in the first place. I wish that time had been spent developing the friendship between FL and her sister-in-law.
I have loved Shin Hyun Bin in everything I've seen her in. She played my favorite character on Hospital Playlist and she was sooo fun as the villain in Reflection of You. BUT her soft-spoken delivery here is driving me crazy. It feels like an affectation. I guess she's a great actress because I've never seen her do anything like this before but I am suffering.