Dy Victor

It's not a general opinion. On the contrary, I'm sure that most people are loving it and understand that it's precisely his micro-expressions and the way he conveys pain, anguish, and joy through his eyes that make his performance truly unique.
However, there are people who prefer "poker-faced" actors, whose expressions make it hard to tell what their characters are feeling or thinking. Or those who seem to focus only on looking as handsome and cute as possible in every scene.

It would be interesting if she could have a few more years to live, even while receiving palliative care for her illness. Since it's a stage 4 cancer, that would be a realistic possibility and more in line with real life.
As for a cure, that would be much less likely, although it would probably make the audience happier.
I'll trust the writer's vision. I want this story to make me reflect and feel every emotion deeply.

The drama is subtly exploring the emotional stages people often go through when facing an impending loss.
At first, Hari was in denial. She even admitted it herself, saying she preferred not to think too much about her grandmother's illness. She was avoiding reality.
Now she's in the anger stage, feeling frustrated and resentful about the likely loss. Next comes bargaining, then depression, and finally acceptance.
I hope the drama also touches on palliative care and end-of-life care in this context.
Living and dying are both part of life's natural cycle.

The drama offers two enjoyable couples' stories to follow. In both cases, the women have strong and determined personalities. And the men do not represent the stereotype of being perfect, strong, and unshakable. They are ordinary people with both strengths and vulnerabilities.

Actually, the choice belongs to the patient. Of course, the family can try to persuade her otherwise, but the decision is ultimately the grandmother's. After all, she is the one who will endure the hardships, pain, and suffering of a long and prolonged treatment that, in 99% of cases, proves futile in advanced-stage cancer with metastasis. If she chooses not to undergo any experimental treatment and instead wishes to spend her final days with dignity and at home, that is a fair and perfectly acceptable decision.

Your perspective is so clear and mature. The second male lead never made any indirect comments or gave any indication that he liked Hari. The only reason we know what we know is because of his lingering gazes toward her and the conversation he had with Hari's grandmother about his feelings.
Thank you for bringing such a thoughtful and level-headed perspective to the discussion.

Yeah! I find that so weird.
I know there are people from different cultures and with different values here. But the story takes place in modern times, so I just don't understand why some people see something inappropriate in a single woman, who was completely free at that point in the story, simply being friendly.
Even the hug, given the context of pain and suffering, seemed perfectly normal to me. Anyway, I respect people who feel uncomfortable with it. Maybe, for some, hugs should only be shared with a romantic partner. I don't know...
Besides, Hari has been in a relationship before, and in one of the earlier episodes she even distanced herself from a guy when she thought he might be flirting with her. So we've already seen that she knows how to tell the difference between being friendly and showing romantic interest, and she knows how to set boundaries when needed.

Let me think... there's you and those three gossiping nurses at the hospital... 😂
Just kidding.
Some people might not be fans of Hari's spontaneous, fun, and outgoing nature, and that's perfectly fine. You can't please everyone. But I think, generally speaking, most people really like her.

What is wrong with receiving a hug and being comforted while suffering over the possibility of losing a loved one?
What is wrong with comforting someone and being comforted? I don't know what culture you come from, but the tendency to see something sensual in that says far more about you than about the act itself.
Up to that point, Hari was a single woman (that is, free to make her own choices) who was suffering because she feared losing her grandmother. The other person comforted her and even gave her hope by mentioning an experimental treatment. There is nothing wrong with that situation.

There are still very few ratings. The 1-star ratings from haters need to be diluted by ratings from genuine viewers and fans of the show. So the drama needs to grow further and attract more real ratings. For now, that IMDb score is not truly representative.

The hospital scene where Dr. Do confronts Hari’s ex-boyfriend was so satisfying. Jaewook embodies a dominant and confident man so well. He has a natural aura for that.
There, in a big hospital and a big city, Do Ju Ui is in his natural habitat. He’s no longer the doctor who was frightened by the harsh and traumatizing environment of a small island.
I loved the contrast.
And to top it all off, seeing Hari stand up to the nurses without backing down was incredible.
I love my couple!
I’m so excited for the dating era. ❤️

He was simply delivering a package to the home of a woman who had also been kind to him. He wasn't deliberately hanging around her house like a psychopath or a stalker.
And the "jealousy" scenes were very subtle. They were only meant to show the awakening of his feelings, that he cares about her and about what she thinks. It's simply a narrative device used to begin the storyline and establish his attraction to her.

I think you'll continue to find both of those things in this series. So maybe you should watch a few more episodes before giving up.

I read in an interview with the director that the screenwriter made some adaptations to the characterization of Do Ju-ui, so he isn't 100% faithful to the webtoon. From what I understood, in order to adapt him properly for a romantic series, they had to soften some of Dr. Do's colder traits and add more quirky, comedic characteristics to fit the show's comedic tone.
I liked that approach. He feels more like a real person than the perfect heroes often found in romance dramas, who are filled with idealized qualities.
Ju-ui is an urban, nerdy guy who has animal phobias and developed an anxiety disorder associated with a traumatic experience. He isn't an extremely complex character, but he isn't one-dimensional either.

That's true

I hope the audience embraces his work with the love and attention it deserves. He worked tirelessly before his enlistment to leave behind a strong body of work for his fans and supporters.

Jaewook truly deserves all the love, respect, and appreciation in return.

Wow, that dialogue completely got me. It was better than any apology could have been.
The unspoken meaning behind it—the acceptance, the trust he showed in her despite everything people say about her past—was just beautiful.
I literally sighed and kicked my pillows while watching that scene.
It was so, so good.

The story is based on a highly acclaimed webtoon, and both the writer and director are respected professionals with solid track records. So I'm genuinely curious—what exactly are you basing these accusations of AI usage on?

If you're looking for a lighthearted and heartfelt series with interesting medical stories and a young, visually appealing couple with great chemistry, it's definitely worth watching.

The setting is beautiful, the plot is straightforward and fast-paced, and events are resolved sequentially, without relying on too many mysteries or loose ends.

It's the kind of drama you can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy.

I also don't understand at what point he was supposed to be pathetic.

He remained a competent doctor throughout. He regretted allowing himself to be influenced by rumors and slander about a woman who had always treated him kindly and helped him. He confronted his greatest fear—being on a boat during a storm. Even though he isn't a pediatrician, he successfully intubated a patient with a difficult airway who was on the verge of death.

And finally, exhausted from all the tension and stress, he suffered a severe panic and anxiety attack. In the middle of that mental and emotional turmoil, he began reliving the traumatic events that had haunted him and ended up falling into the sea.

There is nothing pathetic about any of that. Things like this can happen in real life.

Panic attacks can occur anywhere and can put the sufferer's physical safety at risk.