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Second Chance Love with a Side of Nerdom I'm Here for It!
This series looked cute from the trailers, but I ended up enjoying it so much more than I expected.
One of the things I loved most was that Baek Su Jeong, for better or worse, was always true to herself. She was a strong female character, competitive, hard-working, and didn't shy away from difficulties. I also really related to Ban Ju Yeon's fanboy tendencies and his struggle to balance professionalism with his love for various fandoms and rock culture. I appreciate the idea of holding on to the hobbies that bring us joy and thankfully, nerd culture is more widely accepted for most of us - though maybe not as much in chaebol circles!
The connection between Baek Su Jeong and Ban Ju Yeon was fun to watch. Even in their moments of conflict, you could still feel the bond they had, one that was already established from their early video game days. And I think the age gap story line was refreshing.
Also, I have never hated a grandma more in my life! If you’ve seen the show, you probably know exactly what I mean. While I’m glad things were reconciled in the end, I still can’t say I’m a fan LOL.
I might still be wearing rose covered glasses from finishing it, but overall, I looked forward to this drama every week. Between this and Study Group, I finally got over my K-drama slump. It’s definitely making my rewatch list!
One of the things I loved most was that Baek Su Jeong, for better or worse, was always true to herself. She was a strong female character, competitive, hard-working, and didn't shy away from difficulties. I also really related to Ban Ju Yeon's fanboy tendencies and his struggle to balance professionalism with his love for various fandoms and rock culture. I appreciate the idea of holding on to the hobbies that bring us joy and thankfully, nerd culture is more widely accepted for most of us - though maybe not as much in chaebol circles!
The connection between Baek Su Jeong and Ban Ju Yeon was fun to watch. Even in their moments of conflict, you could still feel the bond they had, one that was already established from their early video game days. And I think the age gap story line was refreshing.
Also, I have never hated a grandma more in my life! If you’ve seen the show, you probably know exactly what I mean. While I’m glad things were reconciled in the end, I still can’t say I’m a fan LOL.
I might still be wearing rose covered glasses from finishing it, but overall, I looked forward to this drama every week. Between this and Study Group, I finally got over my K-drama slump. It’s definitely making my rewatch list!
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