Simple, Self-Aware, and Entertaining
It sat in my watchlist for a month because I was convinced I’d hate it - too tropey, too cheesy, and ultimately boring. Turns out, I was only half right. It is tropey and cheesy. But boring? Not quite. Surprisingly, no.
Story
Our leads are competitive editors in a production house. It’s evident to us that the ML has a crush on FL, but she is oblivious. She subscribes to an AI immersive experience, where she can date - albeit virtually - these fictional characters. Eventually, actual reality clashes with the virtual one. She realizes that she needs a real connections to be happy. The leads get together.
Presentation
There’s nothing particularly deep or layered here, but the show doesn’t pretend otherwise. The virtual dating concept is playful - and uncomfortably plausible. What works is the consistency in tone. From the very first episode, the show commits to being bright, self-aware, and lightly sarcastic about its own tropes. It neither glorifies nor critiques AI in any meaningful way, which feels like a deliberate choice. This isn’t social commentary. It’s escapism, and it stays firmly in that lane without turning preachy.
Characters & Actors
Seo Mi-Rae, the female lead, is a practical young woman who claims to dislike anything cheesy. Ironically, in the VR world, she revels in being the center of attention and indulges in exactly that kind of over-the-top cheesiness through her virtual dates. This contradiction is genuinely amusing, and much of that credit goes to Jisoo. However, there are moments - especially when the male lead pursues her - where her exaggerated expressions feel a bit off.
Park Kyeong-Nam, played by Seo In-guk, is the more grounded counterpart. His dynamic with Mi-Rae creates some genuinely fun early moments, but the character suffers from a lack of depth. We get almost no insight into his personal life or motivations, which makes it harder to fully invest in him. Despite that, Seo In-guk manages to inject enough charm to keep the character engaging, arguably more than the script deserves.
The supporting cast sticks closely to familiar romcom templates and serves its purpose without standing out. The standout addition, however, is the lineup of cameo appearances as virtual boyfriends. Their exaggerated perfection and over-the-top charm are knowingly ridiculous, and that’s exactly why they work.
Overall
This is a romcom that understands its limits and plays to them. After a string of shows with uneven storytelling, its consistency feels refreshing. It won’t become a favorite, and it’s not something I’d go out of my way to recommend, but it’s an easy, enjoyable watch if you’re in the mood for something light. As long as you are not actively opposed to the genre, there’s enough here to keep you entertained.
Story
Our leads are competitive editors in a production house. It’s evident to us that the ML has a crush on FL, but she is oblivious. She subscribes to an AI immersive experience, where she can date - albeit virtually - these fictional characters. Eventually, actual reality clashes with the virtual one. She realizes that she needs a real connections to be happy. The leads get together.
Presentation
There’s nothing particularly deep or layered here, but the show doesn’t pretend otherwise. The virtual dating concept is playful - and uncomfortably plausible. What works is the consistency in tone. From the very first episode, the show commits to being bright, self-aware, and lightly sarcastic about its own tropes. It neither glorifies nor critiques AI in any meaningful way, which feels like a deliberate choice. This isn’t social commentary. It’s escapism, and it stays firmly in that lane without turning preachy.
Characters & Actors
Seo Mi-Rae, the female lead, is a practical young woman who claims to dislike anything cheesy. Ironically, in the VR world, she revels in being the center of attention and indulges in exactly that kind of over-the-top cheesiness through her virtual dates. This contradiction is genuinely amusing, and much of that credit goes to Jisoo. However, there are moments - especially when the male lead pursues her - where her exaggerated expressions feel a bit off.
Park Kyeong-Nam, played by Seo In-guk, is the more grounded counterpart. His dynamic with Mi-Rae creates some genuinely fun early moments, but the character suffers from a lack of depth. We get almost no insight into his personal life or motivations, which makes it harder to fully invest in him. Despite that, Seo In-guk manages to inject enough charm to keep the character engaging, arguably more than the script deserves.
The supporting cast sticks closely to familiar romcom templates and serves its purpose without standing out. The standout addition, however, is the lineup of cameo appearances as virtual boyfriends. Their exaggerated perfection and over-the-top charm are knowingly ridiculous, and that’s exactly why they work.
Overall
This is a romcom that understands its limits and plays to them. After a string of shows with uneven storytelling, its consistency feels refreshing. It won’t become a favorite, and it’s not something I’d go out of my way to recommend, but it’s an easy, enjoyable watch if you’re in the mood for something light. As long as you are not actively opposed to the genre, there’s enough here to keep you entertained.
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