sweet love story stuck in a love triangle
I thoroughly enjoyed the main character's love story. I wish there were fewer love triangles and more of just their story. The ending saved this drama because otherwise it would be a 6 because of how bored I got with all the subplots and the back and forth of the relationships.LIKES
-How forward he was, and how even in episode 4, ChatGPT was right, he's already very devoted. You can tell he's getting over his love for the other and getting increasingly curious about our girl.
- I was waiting for the abrupt ending with no real payoff or slow couple's resolution. But they did it. They slowly resolved everything with no questions left, and it went all the way through episodes 15 to 16. fully satisfying.
- There was no "let's fly thousands of miles away for a year and then meet again and look at each other longingly and then end" ending, which I despise. We got to go through it with them and see them come back together Stronger and more stable.
- Kissing scenes were drawn out and rewarding because we've waited so long for them to be together.
- I loved his devotion to her. Though he made mistakes, we, the audience, never question where his loyalty lies.
- loved their moments where he pursued her wholeheartedly, it was amazing came from a 6 to an 8 or at least a 7.5
- The conflict breakup made sense and wasn't just for a dumb reason, and she gave tons of chances before then.
DISLIKES
-I was a little bored until episode 4
-The pace felt as if they wanted a slow burn, they should have gone slower, and if they wanted the opposite, or just a standard love story, they should have gone faster. They were stuck in a weird in-between slow and fast.
-Already the subplots overshadow the main love story and I'm only on episode 4
-all the angst and back and forth
-The fact that they felt like strangers even after they started dating.
overall safe, cute and surprisingly deep love story that had to go through a lot to be realized.
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business drama disguised as romance? still love it.
Nice Healing drama with romance, mystery and business. lots of business.This was a fresh concept, and the balance between his life, her life and that of everyone involved was so well done. so much so that I just couldn't stop watching. for the first half anyway.
what I liked:
-how consistent he was with his love and how boldly and shamelessly he did so.
-they respectfully helped her move on from her ex, and it was so nice to see.
-their chemistry. it was on and off towards the end, but the begining, oh my.
-her father in law. his character was just such a treat. he was kind understanding and just amazing
-her kindness. the fact that she found good in him and pulled it out.
-no useless subplots about other useless characters
-added suspense plot to a romantic drama is always a plus for me personally
-the OST, specifically 꿈은 아니길 by 이영운 was amazing and it sucked I couldnt find it on Spotify.
dislikes:
- the breakup came before the relationship even started
-writers seemed to have been fishing for excuses to keep them apart for as long as possible, so their relationship officially started wayyy later on in the show. it started feeling like a business drama instead of romance the posters and everything promised.
- would have liked to see them together and happy longer in the end. even though it was relaxed and showed them for a couple minutes, I would have not been mad if they had more time together
-wish the resolution of the health issues in the end had been explained. feels like we just skipped that part
overall a really nice little healing romance and mystery drama with tons of business in the middle. I would recommend it just because of how well the writers balance everything at the begining and kept us coming back for more.
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she fell first he fell the hardest and stayed that way ?
Childish infatuation turned into beautiful everlasting love with stupid mess in the middle, is how I would explain the main characters' love story in this.They made me think I was going to get second lead syndrome and masterfully fixed with how deeply in love the main lead became and how much he changed. you couldn't help but root for them.
things I liked:
-the deep love and just slowly watching him fall for her just go full speed with no break.
-how he just turns so sweet with her.
-theyre chemistry was just amazing and I loved watch them get closer.
-how naive she was and how insult just roll right off her back and she was so forgiving and understanding. I never once hated her or thought of her as a bleeppp word.
-full circle ending the couples living happily ever after is always a huge plus in my book.
What I disliked:
-episode 15 onto 19 just trash
-how wishy washy they were with the skinship and getting close to each other after finally being able to "get the girl". he was hot and cold. he had his reasons but I felt they could have executed it better.
-all the subplots that didn't sign up to watch with the ajummas
OST was a mess. the hilarious oh no no no sound killed me every time. the fashion was on point.
At first I thought this is a drama that is well written, and well done because I never thought it was going to go the direction in which it went. a well balanced medium heaviness drama that was going to find humor even in things like loss, grieving and cancer. they had struck a really great balance, in a fun respectful way... until they got to episode 15 when I feel like the drama went under new management and the person had no idea what they were doing.
overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the first half with the friends and watching him slowly come to the realization that he cares for her and then the friend getting in the middle. until episode 15 like what were they thinking with this turn of events that turned something great into a complete joke, it went from a possible 8 or 9 to 5 for me. Afterwards they sure made up for it but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Also with all the extra characters no one cared about so the rating couldnt go over a 7 for me.
I don't get why writers and directors don't get that we come to watch the MAIN character's lives and see them fall in love and go through troubles. not to watch a bunch of irellavent filler foil characters' lives. NO ONE CARES. like seriously. so stop putting effort into other characters stories over the main ones.
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Amnesia four times is insane
a book on not to trusting people disguised as a love story, badly written and executed without enough substance to even fill 16 episodes but they made 20.what I liked:
the ML actor is just so good at what he does.
the little seconds when they genuinely loved each other and no one was stabbing anyone in the back.
all the actors killed it
what I HATED:
I hated how dirty he was and how he was basically a gigolo, how cold he was at the begining and it lasted way to long. They keep breaking up and coming back together like they have nothing to show and just keep teasing us. They still didn't make up their minds to be together even by episode 9. They show a resolution only to take it away in the next 30mins. He still loved the horrible woman after all she did to him. It was over the top with music and slowly showing scenes to waste time. They broke up and got back together like 3 times already by episode 9. Oh and the little 11 months hiatus in the middle like whyyyyy.The love story was too weak for how cringy the camera angels and music and all the melodrama extra stuff got thank God they toned it down after episode 10. I loved how unconditional her love for him was, in the begining. Nothing fazes her and she was so smart.
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Waste of time if you like romance
The netflix clip gave the impression that this was a wholesome, boy meets girl drama which is what i signed up for and by episode 8 i realised i made a huge mustake. And after 11 i couldnt take it anymore. When does the person being broken up with ever gets a say!!? In this drama it wasnt done until she said so. It's a slow drag to depression and im not here for it. It was a lame open ending which i hate, after making us wait for so long, make up your mind to make it good or bad, not subpar!Was this review helpful to you?
Memorable. Completely psychotic. Somehow perfect.
If you like intense, high-budget fantasy romances with insane chemistry, unpredictable storytelling, and a love that feels a little unhinged (in the best way), then you will probably love this drama. I went into this one very hesitant because fantasy can easily cross into territory I don’t enjoy, but surprisingly, this drama pulled me in and never let go. It was beautiful, funny, emotionally heavy, and completely captivating. This is one of those dramas where you finish it and it still lives in your head long after.That said, this is also the only drama where I will ever accept an afterlife happy ending — and that alone says a lot.
LIKES
-Stunning production, costuming, and cinematography — everything looked expensive and intentional
-BOTH main leads killed thier rolls. They did so well.
-Chemistry between the leads; their love felt intense, obsessive, and deeply emotional
-Completely unpredictable plot — I never knew what was coming next
-Surprisingly funny; the comedy landed without undercutting the emotions
-The love story was wild, dramatic, and unforgettable
-Emotional moments hit HARD (some scenes still live in my head)
-Explored pain, depression, and healing in a way that felt meaningful
-One line alone — “There is only one God” — genuinely mattered to me
-The only drama where an afterlife ending felt earned and fitting
DISLIKES
-Casual and inaccurate handling of spiritual themes (angels, hell, afterlife hierarchy). A few moments leaned into blasphemous or misleading ideas that I didn’t love.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I shocked myself by how much I loved this drama. It’s bold, chaotic, emotional, and strangely beautiful. While I still have reservations about certain themes, the love story, performances, and execution were so strong that I couldn’t deny how powerful it was. This drama made me laugh, cry, think, and feel — and that’s rare.
I’m giving this a 9.5/10 (honestly a 9.9 in my heart). If they had ended up alive together, it would have been a perfect 10. Still, this was almost flawless in execution and left me completely satisfied.
Highly memorable. Completely psychotic. Somehow perfect.
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True love / How to love someone
Should've been called How to Love or Love 101. I’m honestly in love. From episode one all the way through the end, this drama felt like a beautiful sunny day. Cute, funny, healing, comforting — the kind of drama that leaves you smiling without even realizing it and you could just watch it over and over again.LIKES
-From episode 1 to episode 7, I absolutely adored this drama. It felt warm, light, joyful, and healing — like sitting in the sun.
-The chemistry between the leads is immaculate and explosive. When he looks at her, I scream.
-Episode 10’s kiss was jaw-dropping, toe-curling, and unforgettable.
-Episodes 11 through 15 are pure bliss. THIS is how you write a sweet, lovely comfort drama.
-I love the female lead — innocent, naïve, super feminine, sunny, bright, and adorable. I want to be her.
-He’s cold and distant but deeply kind-hearted, and the way he loves her is beautiful.
-I loved the fake-dating setup and that they cleared the gay misunderstanding early without it ever stopping him from liking her.
-Their communication is so refreshing — they talk, apologize, and resolve things in real time.
-I loved the premise of him becoming her new obsession and her no longer fangirling over someone else.
-The female lead loves him selflessly and goes out of her way to help him heal.
-Their banter is hilarious and natural.
-The parents were kind, welcoming, and supportive — no unnecessary trauma. (until I got towards the end like what?)
-The OST fashion, cars, and overall production were stunning.
-I usually hate long, pointless breakups — and this drama spared me. I kept waiting for it and it never came.
-I will absolutely rewatch this. It’s been three years since I last saw it, and I love it even more now.
DISLIKES
-I hated that the dumb fake breakup caused by the jealous second female lead’s lies lasted TWO whole episodes. They’re usually great at communicating, but during that stretch, they acted irrationally and out of character.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I don’t know why I didn’t get this drama before, but now I do — and I’m obsessed. Maybe I didn’t understand Korean dramas the way I do now, but watching this again completely changed everything for me.
This is one of the best examples of a loving, communicative, emotionally safe relationship in a K-drama. It’s comforting, romantic, funny, and healing.
Rating: 10/10.
I genuinely love this drama.
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would you give me butterflies
Don't listen to bad reviews! If you love light, romantic, comforting dramas that feel warm, funny, and safe — the kind you’d rewatch when you just want to feel good — then WATCH THIS NOW!This felt like rain on a sunny day. Beautiful, romantic, fluffy, calming, and surprisingly satisfying. I was honestly shocked at how much I loved it, especially after seeing how low some of the ratings were. This should be sitting comfortably in the low 8s at minimum.
This drama felt like it was made for me.
LIKES
— The fashion, cast, and production are top-notch. There’s a nostalgic, comforting quality to the visuals that made the whole drama feel cozy and familiar.
— I fully expected the male lead to be boyish and the female lead to be a doormat — and I was wrong on both counts. He’s not childish at all, and she stands up for herself consistently.
— The pacing feels right. New characters are introduced naturally, nothing feels random, and the story flows smoothly.
— It genuinely feels like Marry My Husband meets Because This Is My First Life, which is basically my dream combo.
— Their chemistry is great, and I loved how fast things progressed without feeling rushed.
— I love how the male lead takes charge in a way that feels protective and intentional, not controlling.
— The first love side story was surprisingly sweet and meaningful.
— The first kiss was stunning, earned, and deeply reassuring — both for the viewers and for her as a character. It was manly of him to not let her push him away.
— The female lead’s mom is one of the best K-drama moms I’ve seen in a while — loving, understanding, forgiving, and emotionally healthy. A great role model.
— Episode 8, their night walk / first date? Absolutely beautiful. I was crying.
— This drama fixes its problems as it goes. Every time I thought, “please don’t drag this,” they resolved it quickly.
— The villains actually paid — fully. No soft landings, no “they still live okay” nonsense. One of them literally gets executed, which was shocking but satisfying.
— The second male lead’s character development surprised me in the best way. I ended up really liking him, and I’d honestly watch a spinoff of his story.
— The hate for this drama is completely unwarranted. This felt like one of the most complete light romance dramas I’ve seen in a long time.
— It doesn’t overcomplicate itself, but it gives you everything you need.
— Fake marriage, office romance, forced proximity, revenge, suspense, devotion — it’s literally everything I love rolled into one.
DISLIKES
— Around episode 6, I got genuinely annoyed when the cheating ex came back and she started letting him get away with things he absolutely did not deserve.
— (And even this? They fixed it. Quickly.)
FINAL THOUGHTS
I almost didn’t watch this because of the ratings, and that would have been a huge mistake. This is one of my top comfort, fluffy romance dramas, and I will absolutely rewatch it.
It’s warm. It’s romantic. It’s satisfying. It doesn’t waste your time. And it actually lets bad people face real consequences.
Rating: 10/10 for me.
If you love light romance with substance, clear devotion, and emotional payoff, don’t let the reviews scare you off like they almost scared me.
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so romantic: the "Player" and his girl
If you like dramas where the chemistry hits early, the longing is intense, and the romance doesn’t waste your time, you will absolutely love this.This drama honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. By episode five, I was already screaming, swooning, and borderline obsessed. The pace is fast, the payoff comes early, and the emotional connection between the leads is explosive in a way that feels rare, even now.
❤️ LIKES
-The chemistry is unreal. When they look at each other, it genuinely feels like I’m interrupting something intimate. Their yearning, eye contact, and physical closeness are electric.
-The romance starts early. Kisses by episode five?? YES. And not just one. So many kissing scenes — honestly enough to rival Something About 1%.
-I love how quickly things resolve. Conflicts don’t drag forever, which keeps the emotional momentum strong.
-The way the drama handles a character entering a new world is so well thought out. Nothing just magically happens — everything is explained:
>His clothes don’t just appear; he steals them.
>He learns belts, buttons, and customs naturally.
>No plot holes, no lazy writing.
-The back-and-forth between the two worlds makes sense and actually builds tension instead of confusion.
-I love how loyal and devoted the Joseon-era characters are. That unwavering loyalty hurts in the best way.
-The storytelling style is so cool — sometimes it shows you something and later expands on it from a new angle, making moments hit even harder.
-This is 100% rewatchable for me.
I love that by episode 12–13, it teases the idea of them possibly getting time to just exist together in happiness — even briefly.
💔 DISLIKES
I hated that she hid him from people in her life instead of fully claiming him.
The amnesia arc dragged for about two episodes — I understand why it was done, but emotionally it was painful because I just wanted them back together.
Her manager friend was selfish and frustrating.
Even though the back-and-forth makes sense story-wise, it’s still emotionally rough.
Watching all of his people die in Joseon was heartbreaking 😢
⭐ Final Thoughts
This drama does what so many romances fail to do: it respects the viewer’s emotions. It doesn’t tease endlessly, it doesn’t withhold chemistry, and it doesn’t treat romance like an afterthought.
By episode five, I was already all in — swooning, screaming, and emotionally invested. The longing, devotion, and payoff are handled beautifully, and when they’re together, they’re together.
Rating: 10/10
One of those rare dramas that feels fast, full, emotionally satisfying, and deeply romantic.
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cute then deep then cute Romcom
I must say I am starting to not believe in reviews anymore. Because I held off oo watching this because of reviews that I heard on tiktok and I regret it because I finished this within one night. It was literally so good. I couldn't stop watching It. Totally Loved it. It was such a great new concept I've never seen before in k dramas (the video game scenes). At the beginning, it felt like a reverse of Her Private Life, in the best way.LIKES
-I really like that this time she was the one running towards him.
-I love that we got so much couple time like
-gaming concept and how we got to grow a bit with them
-the acting is awesome and the cast is nice
-used the breeakups and conflicts as learning curves and used it to grow together.
-tons of couple time, happiness, and appropriate intimicy.
-their devotion to one another
DISLIKE
-the second couple went straight into it. It was gross, transactional and weird. i thought hey were going to develop nicely and fall in love. considering how nice they became later, that whole casual thing was not necessary
-everytime It tries to get deep, they make it funny with the comedic timing and music to lighten the mood When it's something fairly serious.
-the reason for the first breakup I found to be very unreasonable and made no sense. Like yes I understood When she was young but they're whole adults now. like girl, you can lean on him.
-I'm going to give it a 9.5 because the nice clean conservative culture i watch kdramas for is actively rotting with that first issue with the main leads.
The OST was great and so was the fresh fashion and the cars. Overall, like it was just a complete and perfect drama like I don't know what people are talking about. It's so good. Literally watch if you love remains. This is up your alley.
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action pact drama not romance
ChatGPT recommended this when I asked for romance and deep love and some action, which is what confused me because I was waiting for the love part and once we got there finally it felt like an afterthought.I think I came here with the wrong expectations, as my rating is low, as it reflects my frustration with the lack of plot development with the two love interests.
Otherwise, this drama was engaging, fun, and full of twists. You never know what's going to happen or who's going to stab whom in the back. I had a hard time because they humanized the villains a bit too much for me to fully hate them but I think that's how it should be. So I'll give it a pass on that.
The resolution was well done, villains mostly got what they deserved and I just really enjoyed it overall and it left a smile in my face. The OST was fun and the fashion and cars were immaculate.
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COMPLETE romance ? ? with no open endings
I literally cannot think of one thing that I didn't like about the drama. I love the complete ending and how there was no dumb open ending. I love how there was no unnecessary breakups. I love how they gave everybody in the crew their own story but it didn't overshadow the main characters and they only gave them a little bit so it's not like a full episode. I loved the overall message of hope and beauty and how it taught you not to only look for CEOs as your man. It was down-to-earth, it felt real and relatable. It felt like you were in the small town in South Korea. It was so cute.I just really liked the way the writers went about this. I gave it and I 9.5 Because I feel like it's still not perfectly complete with the whole package exactly like I wanted. But it's still so good. I really love this and recommended it 10 out of 10.
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One word.... COMPLETE
This drama is so well written. Anybody who says differently is not watching the same drama I was watching. Because this was one of the most complete Korean dramas I've ever watched. They delve into each part of the story so beautifully and it was a redemptive hopeful story. It made me cry so much. I laughed and it just gives you hope for life. It's such a beautiful story of love, lost, forgiveness and everything in between.The only part that felt overdone was hoe many episodes that was given to robin towards the end but it's understavle and respectfully done. I love how they ended it. I love everything about it. I will recommend this to everybody who loves a bit of thriller and romance put together. But I love that the Romans part was the main theme. I love how they dealt with issues of illness, and how they just went about solving everything. Maybe it's because I have not been watching good quality dramas lately in 2024 everything feels badly written with horribly damaging underlying message to our society, but this was such a breath of fresh air.
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Wasted potential
The beginning was genuinely strong. I was surprised by how engaging it was, and for a moment, I thought this might turn into an easy 8/10 for me. The setup was interesting, the dynamic had promise, and I could see where a really solid romance could have formed.Then the middle happened — and it was a mess.
The story became scattered, melodramatic, and completely lost its focus. Too many unnecessary plot points, too many exes hovering around when they had no business being there, and way too much time spent on people who absolutely did not deserve grace or forgiveness. It felt exhausting instead of emotional.
What bothered me the most was how bad characters never truly paid for what they did. The female lead’s “friend” stole her boyfriend, tried to marry him, lived with him for years, and somehow… everything just gets brushed off. I hate that. I needed consequences. Real ones. The kind where bad choices actually come back to haunt people.
I also really disliked how the drama handled the gay misunderstanding storyline. It felt forced, preachy, and oddly Westernized in a way that didn’t feel natural or well-integrated. Instead of adding depth, it distracted from the romance and made large portions of the drama feel like something else entirely.
When the leads finally got together, they had good chemistry — but it barely lasted. It felt rushed, awkwardly handled, and then immediately sabotaged. By the time episode 16 rolled around, everything was resolved so fast it gave me whiplash. I barely had time to process what was happening before it was over.
That said, I will give credit where it’s due:
For a 2010 drama, this was ambitious.
Compared to something like Boys Over Flowers, this was far more watchable.
It was interesting, even when it was frustrating.
But watching this in 2025? It just doesn’t hold up.
This could’ve been an 8 if they stayed true to the beginning. It dropped to a 7 in the middle. And by the end, it firmly landed at a 6/10 for me.
I don’t regret watching it — but I wouldn’t rewatch it, and I wouldn’t recommend it unless someone is specifically curious about older K-dramas.
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Beautifully Cringey love story I can't stop watching
If you want those people that like micro dramas or something about 1% you're going to love this. This is a huge step up from the vertical mini dramas. Also This drama surprised me in the best way. It reminded me a lot of 1% of Something in that it wasn’t trying to be deep, prestigious, or anything it wasn’t. It knew exactly what kind of drama it was — a slightly cringey, forced-cohabitation romance — and it leaned into it fully.What I loved most is how focused it was. The story is about the couple, period. Side characters exist only to move their relationship forward, not to distract from it. No unnecessary subplots, no random people taking up screen time. Just the couple, their dynamic, and their progression.
It’s funny, giddy, and very rewatchable. The kind of drama you can finish in a day, put on in the background, or recommend to someone who wants something light and cute without emotional exhaustion. It honestly felt more watchable than Boys Over Flowers — better chemistry, better outfits, and way less unbearable energy.
The female lead can be over-the-top for her age, but it works here. It’s exaggerated in a way that’s funny, not grating. And the male lead? Yes, he’s dominant and obsessive — but in this drama’s world, it never crossed into creepy. It stayed firmly in “dramatic, devoted, and ridiculous in a fun way.”
If I had to nitpick, I wish the transition from “not together” to “together” had been given a bit more weight. The moment happened quickly and could’ve been more defined. But once they were together, the drama didn’t fumble it — we actually got plenty of couple time.
Overall, this was honest, complete, and exactly what it set out to be.
Rating: 9-9.5/10
For this type of drama, it honestly does almost everything right
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