Jiju

Dropped. I genuinely can't look at Jong-suk's face without being distracted by the nose job and all the plastic surgery. It's hard to focus on his performance when his appearance keeps pulling me out of the story. Seyoung's acting isn't helping either; it feels pretty underwhelming and lacks the depth the character deserves.

As someone who actually read the webtoon, this adaptation is a huge disappointment. It's not just about changing a few details or taking creative liberties with the source material. The problem is that none of the cast seems to embody the characters they're supposed to portray. They don't capture their personalities, mannerisms, or the dynamics that made the original story enjoyable in the first place.

And don't even get me started on the chemistry. There's barely any spark between the leads, which makes it even harder to invest in their relationship. A good adaptation doesn't have to follow every single panel of the webtoon, but it should at least understand what made the original characters and their relationships compelling.

Unfortunately, this one misses the mark on almost every level for me. The casting doesn't work, the performances aren't convincing enough, and the chemistry is practically nonexistent. I wanted to enjoy it, especially because I was familiar with the source material, but there's simply nothing here that's making me want to continue watching. Some adaptations are better left untouched.