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Off-Putting message/Sweet love story
If you like fluffy but mature office romance, noona romance, enemies-to-lovers vibes, a very devoted male lead (he fell first and fell harder), and a drama that’s beautifully edited and easy to binge, then you’ll probably enjoy this one.
I honestly didn’t expect to like this drama as much as I did — and that surprised me. Despite my frustrations, I had a really good time watching it. The pacing overall was fun, the chemistry was there, the production was clean and modern, and I love a good office romance, so this already had a lot going for it.
That said… this drama also annoyed me a lot in some very specific ways.
LIKES
The male lead’s devotion. He was loyal, steady, emotionally available, and clearly all-in. I love that kind of ML.
The noona romance was done well. The age gap didn’t feel weird, and the chemistry worked.
The second couple absolutely stole the show for me. Their chemistry was amazing, their buildup felt natural, and the proposal was genuinely one of the sweetest moments in the drama.
The drama was funny, well-edited, and visually pleasing. Fashion, music, and setting were all on point.
I loved the office romance + light thriller combo. You know I like a little twist.
It was genuinely bingeable. I thought I had way more episodes left because I was having so much fun watching.
DISLIKES
The Western ideologies were extremely distracting and frustrating.
Abortion being pushed as the “solution,” polyamory being casually introduced, and the overall anti-family messaging really pulled me out of the story.
The hate-comment lawsuit plot was ridiculous. The way it was handled felt extreme and unrealistic.
The breakup was awful.
Breaking up with him at his foster mother’s funeral — after everything he had already endured — was unnecessary and cruel. It felt like drama for the sake of drama.
They dragged the breakup way too long and then rushed the reunion. I hate that trope.
Some content was not appropriate for the rating.
Sex toys, moaning/panting scenes, and explicit novel excerpts do not belong in something repeatedly labeled 13+. That honestly shocked me.
You can clearly feel the Amazon / Western influence, and not in a good way. It made the drama feel more Americanized than Korean, which I really dislike.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Despite everything that frustrated me, I still enjoyed this drama a lot. The romance, chemistry, acting, and overall vibe were strong enough to carry it. I especially stayed for the devoted male lead and the second couple, who were honestly perfect.
I’m giving this an 8/10 because while I loved the romance and had a great time watching, the messaging and unnecessary breakup knocked off at least two points for me.
Would I rewatch it? Yes, but probably selectively.
Would I recommend it? Yes — with a disclaimer.
I honestly didn’t expect to like this drama as much as I did — and that surprised me. Despite my frustrations, I had a really good time watching it. The pacing overall was fun, the chemistry was there, the production was clean and modern, and I love a good office romance, so this already had a lot going for it.
That said… this drama also annoyed me a lot in some very specific ways.
LIKES
The male lead’s devotion. He was loyal, steady, emotionally available, and clearly all-in. I love that kind of ML.
The noona romance was done well. The age gap didn’t feel weird, and the chemistry worked.
The second couple absolutely stole the show for me. Their chemistry was amazing, their buildup felt natural, and the proposal was genuinely one of the sweetest moments in the drama.
The drama was funny, well-edited, and visually pleasing. Fashion, music, and setting were all on point.
I loved the office romance + light thriller combo. You know I like a little twist.
It was genuinely bingeable. I thought I had way more episodes left because I was having so much fun watching.
DISLIKES
The Western ideologies were extremely distracting and frustrating.
Abortion being pushed as the “solution,” polyamory being casually introduced, and the overall anti-family messaging really pulled me out of the story.
The hate-comment lawsuit plot was ridiculous. The way it was handled felt extreme and unrealistic.
The breakup was awful.
Breaking up with him at his foster mother’s funeral — after everything he had already endured — was unnecessary and cruel. It felt like drama for the sake of drama.
They dragged the breakup way too long and then rushed the reunion. I hate that trope.
Some content was not appropriate for the rating.
Sex toys, moaning/panting scenes, and explicit novel excerpts do not belong in something repeatedly labeled 13+. That honestly shocked me.
You can clearly feel the Amazon / Western influence, and not in a good way. It made the drama feel more Americanized than Korean, which I really dislike.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Despite everything that frustrated me, I still enjoyed this drama a lot. The romance, chemistry, acting, and overall vibe were strong enough to carry it. I especially stayed for the devoted male lead and the second couple, who were honestly perfect.
I’m giving this an 8/10 because while I loved the romance and had a great time watching, the messaging and unnecessary breakup knocked off at least two points for me.
Would I rewatch it? Yes, but probably selectively.
Would I recommend it? Yes — with a disclaimer.
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