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Why does it need to compare to My Royal Nemesis? They didn't even air at the same time. People can watch and enjoy both. It's not a hard concept. If you found it boring, move on and enjoy My Royal Nemesis.

Som-yi says her favorite idol is Jin-u of the "Lion Boys" (in English). In Kpop Demon Hunters the male idol group is called Saja Boys, and Saja translates to Lion (their logo is also a lion's head). The ML actor voices Jinu in KDH.

The first 2 episodes are indeed pretty mediocre. It got better from there.

I wouldn't claim it's known "only to the leads". Some of the audience evidently had trouble understanding it, but many others didn't. That's why this drama is so divisive. Many love it, and many think it's awful. You're free to feel however you do!

This "trope" is handled differently here, because it's not a legitimate breakup. Neither of them believe this is the end of their relationship. Rather, they're speaking in a way that is understood to both of them, like when Ho Jin claims they will eventually "break up" in episode 10 to assuage her sense of anxiety and a belief that she could never be happy. When he says that, he doesn't really believe they will break up. He's lowering the stakes so she doesn't run away again. A similar thing is happening here. It's an agreement they both understand, with neither believing the relationship is over or that this is realistically a break.

You mentioned "their communication often obscured by some unspoken meaning I wasnt a part of". It takes Ho Jin 9 full episodes to really understand Mu Hee and communicate in a way that works for them. That's sort of the theme of this drama: learning to interpret someone's words and emotions, and then translating your own in a way they will also understand.

Episodes 1 and 2 of this weren't particularly impressive frankly, but 3 and 4 were better and have pulled me back in.

We are being SPOILEEDDD with heart fluttering romance this week aaaaaah!!!

I found this fun all the way through, and thought it had a pretty unique, novel, and topical premise (given the modern explosion of AI). If you enjoy romcoms, you'll likely enjoy this. It's sweet, funny, and entertaining. If you hate fluff and want something deeper or more serious, this is not for you.

That last scene shows really well how they've come to understand each other's words and intentions. If the conversation had happened earlier in the series, it would've resulted in a very different outcome.

Don’t let a random comment on the internet shape your opinion before you even get to form one. It’s worth at least trying, and then you can drop it later if you don’t vibe with it.

It's not even particularly heavy tbh. I read so many comments claiming it shifted into being dark and that the 2nd half is totally different than the first, but having completed it now the vibe stays pretty consistent. Even the psychological aspect is handled with an air of softness, as it is used as a window into helping the ML understand the FL and to uplift and support the FL's growth. While Do Ra Mi seems creepy at first, she's quite likable.

I would still consider this primarily a light hearted rom com.

She wasn't 15 in Goblin. The main story takes place primarily in the years where her age ends with 9. We see her at 9, 19, and 29 (Korean age).

I know it may be hard to believe since you're so absorbed in your own thoughts that you have to comment every few minutes and even reply to yourself... but some people ENJOY old style dramas! If anything, many of us have been longing for more of these.

I don't think you understood why he was hurt by that revelation to begin with.

Yes, this drama is tropey and cliche. We know that, and the writers know that. The whole point was to play into the cliche and make it funny. It's not trying to be realistic or thought provoking. It's not trying to be unique or teach you something. Its goal was comedic absurdity, cute romance, and entertainment, and I think it did all 3 of those things very well.

Disney+ stealing yet another anticipated drama and locking it behind their archaic geoblocked service. A tragedy...

It's old and cliche, but it's so entertaining and has kept me totally invested right from the beginning of episode 1. Not once was I bored watching this drama.

Much of the last volume's focus goes back to the parents if that's what you care about.

Much of the final episode is an emotional roller coaster and cry fest for various reasons, but the ultimate resolution leaves you feeling happy for everyone and the lives they've lived.

This was truly a masterpiece. It's a story that will live on in my heart forever.