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These episodes are stuffed full of plot developments. I appreciate that. It's all so deliciously messy, with constant little twists and turns.

Sandee is one fierce mofo. I love it whenever he shows up in a scene. He sure knows how to stir the pot.

I liked how it showed how real bystanders would react to a fight breaking out in an otherwise placid place.

Too often in dramas, characters are yelling at each other or getting rough in public while all the actor-extras just keep going about their business, eating or studying or whatever.

She's definitely the flat tire of this drama. I differ from you in that I felt that way starting with her very first scene.

The story didn't move forward at all. Episode 6 just spun its wheels in the beach sand and went nowhere.

Only four episodes to go and Luke and Calix are still in a standoff. I hope we won't have to wait until the final episode to see that change. The preview for Episode 7 shows Calix pushing Luke against a wall and getting up close but I'm betting that's just a tease.

Don't shoot me for saying this, but to me it has an ITSAY vibe that I really like. I already get the sense that a lot of work and care went into this series.

Excellent first episode!

The writing truly is exquisite - a great example of a "rom com" that gives equal time to comedy and romance. And not a moment is wasted on useless filler. Every scene drives the story. Just wonderful!

I totally agree about the kiss. It seemed to come from nowhere.

It's like we're missing entire episodes, including the all-important one where they fell in love. All of a sudden they're holding hands and kissing. It's confusing.

If Yeong Woo is going to wake up in Ki Jin's bed can we please see what happened to get him there?

I've seen better story development in 5-minute music videos.

Your obsession with Wai is not irrational. A guy can't look that hot and not be lusted after. He was in my sights from Episode 1.

You should check him out in "A River Runs Through It"!

I think it's just a cameo appearance since the director is the same.

Da On appears in Episode 1. The same actor plays a character in "Best Mistake" so they have a little fun with that.

I don't expect any of these guys to show up again though.

Your point about Wayu having zero agency is spot-on. That's exactly the problem. It explains why I read all the comments on here about how great Wayu is and how beautiful his relationship with Thanu is and I just can't relate.

I'm glad he's not crying all the time like last season. Maybe that counts as character growth. :)

So radiant and so perfect in "Gangnam Beauty".

Still one of my all-time faves.

I love your assessment of the series.

I agree ... Sab is an unsung hero. I hope he gets a man of his own. That confrontation with Sandee sets up a potential "enemies to lovers" storyline that would be so sweet, but I'm thinking it won't happen. But Sab deserves someone of his own.

So far, this season has utilized Mark and Kit in a way that I really like .. I just hope they don't muck it up later.

They are an active presence in each episode, and it's all done without a stupid jealousy plot or a crazy misunderstanding -- which just about any other series would resort to. The fluff factor is pitched just right. I hope the later episodes won't spoil this with silly dramatics.

I'm all about evil Sandee. I hope it turns out that his plot involves he himself being attracted to someone and it's not just about him trying to interfere in others' relationships.

This made my day.

Great write-up! I think you should turn it into an official review so that it won't get lost in the comment section someday.

So, Ahra is suddenly a nice person, shrugging off all of the bullying she did in Season 2. Forgiveness in Kdramas comes way too easily.

Preach!! OMG you nailed it.