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I thought this was really interesting! I was confused for a while in the middle, but the final episode pulled it all together. The drama highlights the concept of fragmented selves and the ways the mind will do whatever is necessary to make meaning out of seemingly meaningless and disparate things. Ikeda Elaiza is an absolute revelation here, and Yoshizawa Ryo is great, as usual.

I normally loathe these kinds of movies, but this was so funny in parts I was crying-laughing. Incredible acting all the way around.

Do you have more info about a release?!

I liked this movie - a lot, actually. Yoshizawa Ryo is my new favorite J-actor. I didn't read the manga, so I have no idea what they changed or left out, but this is a rom-com where there's not too much angst and there are some moments that show nice character development, especially on Yori's part.

It reminds me a bit of the older American movie Stand By Me, written by Stephen King, only with older characters.

I'm not seeing what you're seeing at all. I see two people at the beginning of a relationship, dancing around each other, trying to figure out what's what (especially because one of the couple just had a MAJOR heartache - in their last relationship) and now slowly we're seeing how they're more and more sweet, considerate, and loving towards each other. No, it's not an instant fiery hot burning passionate chemistry, like in so many other dramas, but thank goodness that's not the only kind of chemistry that exists...because that usually burns out, and unrealistic to expect long-term. Instead, this is a slow burn that could lead to a lifetime of being together. More importantly, it's what the FL needs right now and the ML is being responsive to her needs.

Agreed!! I'm loving them together.

I didn't even notice there was a credit section, so thank you!! LOL! I'll look there from now on...

Where did you find the gifs of that precious corgi at the beginning of the article??

And I'll be interested what you think if you ever watch My Unfortunate Boyfriend.

Thanks for checking! And thanks for the background info - I'll keep my eyes open for this one.

Obviously the writers were making a point to make this ML like most FLs are and vice versa....

I haven't seen that (or even heard of it!) Is it still streaming anywhere?
Noh Min Woo's character in My Unfortunate Boyfriend is one that I just don't see very often in dramas. He was kind, and sweet, a great listener, compassionate, and very smart. He exhibited none of the normal ML tropes, especially in other dramas that year. He was, at first, kind of silly, and clumsy, a bit naive or bumbling even, and got taken advantage of (especially by the FL) but there was much more to him and his character the longer the drama went on. So while the drama definitely had some writing issues (and GAH, I hated the FL so much at times), I did like the drama as a whole and his character in particular.

Yes!! Your comment should be a review!

I did - the whole thing! :-)

The kiss is from My Unfortunate Boyfriend, where the ML might be the sweetest, most gentle male lead I've ever seen in a K-drama....(but I couldn't stand the FL!!!)

I'm hardly an obsessed k-pop fan and I still disagree.

I first saw Kyung Soo in a supporting role in I Remember You and he was flat out brilliant in that. He's definitely not a "random idol guy." And frankly, neither are some other folks, (who just happened to have been singers first and then actors), like one of my absolute favorite k-actors, Lee Jun Ho. And IU is on an acting plane that's higher than some non-singer actors.

Have you actually seen the Taiwanese movie Secret? Because it's an incredible piece of filmmaking.

I'm loving this drama so much so far! (Many of the comments here...not so much.) I love the main couple together a lot, (and more all the time), but I might even like the ML's sister and the Director's relationship arc just as much?! They're so precious, and there is a huge storm on the horizon for them, I fear....I'm also quite interested in what's going to happen with the chef and the other sister.

I'm also so tired of seeing comments criticizing the FL's acting - she's an amazing actor. Just because she's not screaming hysterically and overacting in every scene and is more restrained doesn't mean she can't act. There are layers upon layers of meaning and backstory behind her restraint and those will continue to be revealed as the drama continues.
The FL has had a lot of hurt in her life and doesn't show affection or emotion easily, and I can totally understand why.
I think some of you on here are addicted to a form of emoting that's actually overacting...