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Different & compelling
I have rewatched this 9 years after first watching.
My first watch initially I thought FL was not as attentive that's because I'd already made my narrative and saw what I wanted to see. Two flawed people with personalities that don't conform to the general - which I loved. Was a good story. But at times I didn't like the FL angle of approach.
However 2026 rewatch and I now see it completely different and this is one of my favourites, maybe due to my own maturity in the world around us. You need to take on board how they both see the world and where they fit into it, how love defines people, the weirdness, the anxious and the craziness in the couples involved. Also knowing Korean traditions especially patriarchy & filial piety. Culture difference within the generations is very evident here.
FL at times is timid but also bold - her friends elaborate on this so we get a sense of who she is.
ML is strong & direct but there also a reason to being shaped like this alongside his own quirkyness he is a loveable character and who is older than FL by 8 years - his College friend & CEO of the company also knows him inside out and acts like his therapist & inner voice at times.
They both have a brief encounter but you do pick up on that FL is drawn to the ML, she tells us why they both have a love for Arsenal Football team from English Premier league (Soccer). He also engages in conversation easily. So she makes a bold move, which floors him.
They part ways.
FL is an assistant writer for day time TV, she is a Korean literature major from a well established Korean College, from a working class background who been brought up with manners but also allowed to spread her wings, FL mother expresses this. FL has a niche way of learning from her surroundings and predicaments, she is tough. Her favourite movie is The Graduate which she references a lot. She is philosophical, so it shows within her literature choices and dreams of Love, true love.
ML is risk analyst for a new Dating app, he comes across as Robotic from a traditional Korean background Academic parents. ML has penchant for sarcasm and comedic. He lives by his Rota, what works for him & his cat, who is a key component to him & the story.
ML has a room to rent and FL needs a room this is where their paths cross again and the story unfolds. Their journey of self exploration, a marriage contract, friendship and their friends own love dramas. There is a few questionable scenarios ( Bok Ram) story & there is an ex involved.
Journey of forgiveness and opening up to each other and what Love means to the individual, journey of self discovery through the 880 generation. Being a professional woman. Focusing on realistic hurdles such as societal pressure, work-life balance, and the fear of failure.
Each Episode is My First.. So think angle pretty much tells us what to expect...
Plus the ML dream scene when he thinks he is dreaming of FL is game changer.
💗
My first watch initially I thought FL was not as attentive that's because I'd already made my narrative and saw what I wanted to see. Two flawed people with personalities that don't conform to the general - which I loved. Was a good story. But at times I didn't like the FL angle of approach.
However 2026 rewatch and I now see it completely different and this is one of my favourites, maybe due to my own maturity in the world around us. You need to take on board how they both see the world and where they fit into it, how love defines people, the weirdness, the anxious and the craziness in the couples involved. Also knowing Korean traditions especially patriarchy & filial piety. Culture difference within the generations is very evident here.
FL at times is timid but also bold - her friends elaborate on this so we get a sense of who she is.
ML is strong & direct but there also a reason to being shaped like this alongside his own quirkyness he is a loveable character and who is older than FL by 8 years - his College friend & CEO of the company also knows him inside out and acts like his therapist & inner voice at times.
They both have a brief encounter but you do pick up on that FL is drawn to the ML, she tells us why they both have a love for Arsenal Football team from English Premier league (Soccer). He also engages in conversation easily. So she makes a bold move, which floors him.
They part ways.
FL is an assistant writer for day time TV, she is a Korean literature major from a well established Korean College, from a working class background who been brought up with manners but also allowed to spread her wings, FL mother expresses this. FL has a niche way of learning from her surroundings and predicaments, she is tough. Her favourite movie is The Graduate which she references a lot. She is philosophical, so it shows within her literature choices and dreams of Love, true love.
ML is risk analyst for a new Dating app, he comes across as Robotic from a traditional Korean background Academic parents. ML has penchant for sarcasm and comedic. He lives by his Rota, what works for him & his cat, who is a key component to him & the story.
ML has a room to rent and FL needs a room this is where their paths cross again and the story unfolds. Their journey of self exploration, a marriage contract, friendship and their friends own love dramas. There is a few questionable scenarios ( Bok Ram) story & there is an ex involved.
Journey of forgiveness and opening up to each other and what Love means to the individual, journey of self discovery through the 880 generation. Being a professional woman. Focusing on realistic hurdles such as societal pressure, work-life balance, and the fear of failure.
Each Episode is My First.. So think angle pretty much tells us what to expect...
Plus the ML dream scene when he thinks he is dreaming of FL is game changer.
💗
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