A must watch for slow burn, mature romance drama lovers. The actors portrayed their characters very well and their chemistry was so natural and off the charts. You can see the journey of two people becoming friends, trusting each other and gradually falling in love.
Unlike most cdramas, I also managed not to skip the scenes of the SFL. It was a stark contrast to the main leads in showing the struggles of a married couple. I found the SFL's decision (without any spoilers), refreshing! She chose herself first. The romance with the 2ML was also not pushed down your throat but was subtly hinted towards the end.
The only part that was a bit trope-y and unnecessary was the association between the fathers of the main leads. I've seen this repeat so many times and it really wasn't needed here. There were countless other conflicts between the couple they could have introduced instead of a lazy plot device, but it didn't last very long (thankfully) and I still enjoyed the drama
i feel so bad for 2fl husband... at ep 18 😔 he was doing everything for his project...
This is my opinion only, but while the kiss was not his intention, he hid things from his wife, spent time alone with another woman and conveniently used the other woman for his project too. You can see it when the 2fl finds out how much he hid from her and lied to her. Because he was absent minded and occupied elsewhere he even forgot their wedding anniversary and rather than confess, he gave her a souvenir as a gift. Once the trust is gone in a relationship, nothing much can salvage it.
Gave this a chance and have no regrets I did. Yes, it was full of tropes/cliches but that's what I expected from a romcom Kdrama. It reminded me of pre-2018 kdramas which was when I first fell in love with them.
The chemistry between the leads was great, and it did a great job exploring themes of motherhood, single parenthood, independence, mental health and overall family dynamics. I mostly fast forwarded the scenes of the SML and SFL as I wasn't interested in their story.
I rate this drama an 8/10. If you're a fan of rom coms, and don't mind cliches then this drama is for you.
I enjoyed this drama. MZ was outstanding and his lack of morals and desire for power really carried the show. There were so many life lessons embedded in this drama. Romance was not the central theme but somehow it wasn't missed too much. The power dynamics and push and pull between MZ and LAR was so interesting to watch. Who's going to outdo the other? Who wins this round? What price do they have to pay?
In comparison, MC was a puppy. He reminded me of fluffy SMLs who never get the FL but in the reincarnation the FL finally understands how much he loved her. His love was selfless and enduring, opposite of MZ. And it was that dichotomy of love that kept this drama interesting until the end. Given the plot and final destination of the characters, the ending was sensible. Open but hopeful.
Waiting for this with bated breath. Been a long time fan of Wallace and after discovering Zhu Zhu in Why is He Still Single, I'm now a huge fan of her. She's so cute and can act well. She deserves more lead roles.
Wow, what a masterful yet simple tale of two very different people slowly understanding and coming to love one another.
What I loved and enjoyed were the small details that showed the leads were perfect for each other from the start. From the FL being the only person who wished him 'happy birthday' to ML realising he always envisioned a home for two and unbeknownst to him, he designed his house that way. The FL is also someone who at first doesn't think much of the ML, but slowly comes to realise how much the ML feels and cares for others even if he is poor at expressing himself and often annoys others. She is the first one he let into his house, his heart and it was like that from the moment they watched fireworks together.
The ending made me cry and reminded me there is someone for everyone no matter how eccentric, silly, difficult, unlovable or unpopular you think you are. You just haven't found your person yet so don't settle for anything less.
I tried really hard to finish it. Almost got up to episode 20 but couldn't stomach it anymore. The FL's acting was great but there was something missing from the ML's performance. Too wooden? Lack of chemistry or character development of the ML? Maybe part of me was pissed off the FL kept persistently asking him out and he kept rejecting her (he had reasons) but noblesse oblige was never my favourite trope. I just felt the ML took FL for granted when she was pursuing him knowing she won't leave him. And that just didn't sit right with me. The ML also looked too much like Xu Kai with the same hairstyle and it was distracting
The drama had potential but somewhere it just didn't click for me. Glad others enjoyed it.
I’m just on ep 7 and the pretending of this couple is sooo entertaining to watch 🤣 they both have hidden…
Likewise, the binge watch has begun. They both think they're using each other but already catching feelings and falling for each other without knowing. Can't wait for both of them to find out about their real identities and for the badass FL to emerge.
Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. The plot was not something out of the ordinary, but the main leads, their characters, chemistry and surprise elements in the plot, made this a stand out.
I think the use of the Soul Manor really elevated the drama. Those moments were so intimate and affectionate when SJ started to let her in, and trust her. For her, he refused to die even though his life had been of endless pain, torment and suffering.
LTY's character as a FL was not entirely weak. She avoids drama and wants to live a carefree life but then we slowly witness her transformation into someone forced to step up, grow stronger, shoulder responsibilties and protect SJ in her own way. She's not a weakling and she's not invincible either, which I liked. Too often, FLs are either damsels in distress or unrealistically flawless. This drama struck the right balance.
The world building was convincing. Favourite arcs were the first and the last. Wish we could have seen more of them in the modern world but I suppose that wasn't entirely surprising.
The side characters though were not very interesting and sometimes the villains felt two dimensional. Regardless, there was more than enough in the plot with the main leads who overshadowed everything.
Unlike most cdramas, I also managed not to skip the scenes of the SFL. It was a stark contrast to the main leads in showing the struggles of a married couple. I found the SFL's decision (without any spoilers), refreshing! She chose herself first. The romance with the 2ML was also not pushed down your throat but was subtly hinted towards the end.
The only part that was a bit trope-y and unnecessary was the association between the fathers of the main leads. I've seen this repeat so many times and it really wasn't needed here. There were countless other conflicts between the couple they could have introduced instead of a lazy plot device, but it didn't last very long (thankfully) and I still enjoyed the drama
The chemistry between the leads was great, and it did a great job exploring themes of motherhood, single parenthood, independence, mental health and overall family dynamics. I mostly fast forwarded the scenes of the SML and SFL as I wasn't interested in their story.
I rate this drama an 8/10. If you're a fan of rom coms, and don't mind cliches then this drama is for you.
In comparison, MC was a puppy. He reminded me of fluffy SMLs who never get the FL but in the reincarnation the FL finally understands how much he loved her. His love was selfless and enduring, opposite of MZ. And it was that dichotomy of love that kept this drama interesting until the end. Given the plot and final destination of the characters, the ending was sensible. Open but hopeful.
What I loved and enjoyed were the small details that showed the leads were perfect for each other from the start. From the FL being the only person who wished him 'happy birthday' to ML realising he always envisioned a home for two and unbeknownst to him, he designed his house that way. The FL is also someone who at first doesn't think much of the ML, but slowly comes to realise how much the ML feels and cares for others even if he is poor at expressing himself and often annoys others. She is the first one he let into his house, his heart and it was like that from the moment they watched fireworks together.
The ending made me cry and reminded me there is someone for everyone no matter how eccentric, silly, difficult, unlovable or unpopular you think you are. You just haven't found your person yet so don't settle for anything less.
The drama had potential but somewhere it just didn't click for me. Glad others enjoyed it.
I think the use of the Soul Manor really elevated the drama. Those moments were so intimate and affectionate when SJ started to let her in, and trust her. For her, he refused to die even though his life had been of endless pain, torment and suffering.
LTY's character as a FL was not entirely weak. She avoids drama and wants to live a carefree life but then we slowly witness her transformation into someone forced to step up, grow stronger, shoulder responsibilties and protect SJ in her own way. She's not a weakling and she's not invincible either, which I liked. Too often, FLs are either damsels in distress or unrealistically flawless. This drama struck the right balance.
The world building was convincing. Favourite arcs were the first and the last. Wish we could have seen more of them in the modern world but I suppose that wasn't entirely surprising.
The side characters though were not very interesting and sometimes the villains felt two dimensional. Regardless, there was more than enough in the plot with the main leads who overshadowed everything.