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On Paper It’s Good, But in Execution…
This drama relies on two elements that I really enjoy: an introverted and traumatized ML — a type of character I personally identify with — and a FL who knows exactly who she loves, without unnecessary love triangles. For me, when someone is torn between two people, it usually means they don’t truly love either; love is love, not a matter of “choice.”
The problem lies in the execution of Cha Heon’s character. Writing an introspective lead is tricky, because he can’t be overly social, but he also can’t come across as rude or unlikeable. And this is where the drama fails — and fails badly.
Cha Heon becomes irritating for three main reasons:
1. He doesn’t work within his own premise of being “introspective.”
2. The actor was inexperienced and failed to deliver emotional depth.
3. The FL and secondary characters completely overshadow him, making him feel almost nonexistent in the story.
While the secondary couple is engaging and compelling, Cha Heon ends up poorly written and turns into a bland protagonist. A well-crafted introverted, traumatized character should express love through subtle gestures — protecting and caring for the FL in the background. However, even when the drama attempts this, it feels artificial. Instead of showing genuine emotion toward Shin Sol-i, Heon comes across as if he’s being forced into kindness.
In the end, what could have been a captivating introspective ML became a flat, underdeveloped character who failed to carry the emotional weight the role required.
The problem lies in the execution of Cha Heon’s character. Writing an introspective lead is tricky, because he can’t be overly social, but he also can’t come across as rude or unlikeable. And this is where the drama fails — and fails badly.
Cha Heon becomes irritating for three main reasons:
1. He doesn’t work within his own premise of being “introspective.”
2. The actor was inexperienced and failed to deliver emotional depth.
3. The FL and secondary characters completely overshadow him, making him feel almost nonexistent in the story.
While the secondary couple is engaging and compelling, Cha Heon ends up poorly written and turns into a bland protagonist. A well-crafted introverted, traumatized character should express love through subtle gestures — protecting and caring for the FL in the background. However, even when the drama attempts this, it feels artificial. Instead of showing genuine emotion toward Shin Sol-i, Heon comes across as if he’s being forced into kindness.
In the end, what could have been a captivating introspective ML became a flat, underdeveloped character who failed to carry the emotional weight the role required.
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