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A Good Time, Just Not the Same Spark
Season 2 is not quite as strong as Season 1. The tone shifts noticeably from playful, silly fun to a more serious slice of life vibe. For the most part, the show succeeds in what it is trying to do, but the change can feel a bit jarring. This season also shifts the perspective from So-Hee to Ji-Yeon, which I actually liked because it gives the story a fresh emotional angle.
The first few episodes were a miss for me. With the girls living in the mountains, the show temporarily loses the unique charm that made Season 1 so lovable. Once they return to the city, that charm slowly but steadily comes back.
Character development is at the center of this season. If Season 1 celebrated the joy and warmth of female friendships, Season 2 explores the more complicated, bitter, and uncomfortable sides of those relationships. I am personally not a fan when friendship centered shows separate the main characters in the last episode for growth or to neatly conclude the story. It always feels like they are checking a box rather than serving the story.
The romance also falls a bit flat this time. Ahn So Hee and the PD have a dynamic that feels like a repetition of the same beats, and Ji Goo’s romance, which took an entire season to build, ends up feeling rushed.
Even with these issues, I still genuinely enjoyed Season 2. The chemistry between the girls remains fun and natural, and it is hard not to feel like you are part of their friend group. I especially appreciated their fallout because it feels honest and real. Friendships are not perfect, and the show is willing to acknowledge jealousy, anger, and unresolved feelings. What matters is that they choose to stay in each other’s lives anyway.
I also loved the yoga institute storyline. The unstable relationships, the conflicts, and the eventual resolution are handled with care and nuance. The episode focusing on the girls and their mothers is a standout. It is heartfelt, grounded, and painfully true. Even with all the tension, there is an imperfect but unshakeable love that binds them.
Overall, Season 2 is a great watch, just not as good as Season 1. It does not reach the same highs, but it still offers emotional depth, relatable moments, and the same lovable trio that made the show special.
The first few episodes were a miss for me. With the girls living in the mountains, the show temporarily loses the unique charm that made Season 1 so lovable. Once they return to the city, that charm slowly but steadily comes back.
Character development is at the center of this season. If Season 1 celebrated the joy and warmth of female friendships, Season 2 explores the more complicated, bitter, and uncomfortable sides of those relationships. I am personally not a fan when friendship centered shows separate the main characters in the last episode for growth or to neatly conclude the story. It always feels like they are checking a box rather than serving the story.
The romance also falls a bit flat this time. Ahn So Hee and the PD have a dynamic that feels like a repetition of the same beats, and Ji Goo’s romance, which took an entire season to build, ends up feeling rushed.
Even with these issues, I still genuinely enjoyed Season 2. The chemistry between the girls remains fun and natural, and it is hard not to feel like you are part of their friend group. I especially appreciated their fallout because it feels honest and real. Friendships are not perfect, and the show is willing to acknowledge jealousy, anger, and unresolved feelings. What matters is that they choose to stay in each other’s lives anyway.
I also loved the yoga institute storyline. The unstable relationships, the conflicts, and the eventual resolution are handled with care and nuance. The episode focusing on the girls and their mothers is a standout. It is heartfelt, grounded, and painfully true. Even with all the tension, there is an imperfect but unshakeable love that binds them.
Overall, Season 2 is a great watch, just not as good as Season 1. It does not reach the same highs, but it still offers emotional depth, relatable moments, and the same lovable trio that made the show special.
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