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I think the story had potential but it wasn't enough….

Although I like Kim So Hyun herself as an actress, she is always the same in all the dramas I've seen with her. This time she did not impress me with her acting. There was coldness and uncertainty.

Meanwhile, ML really surprised me. This was the second drama I watched with him and I could barely believe it was the same actor who played in Netherless. The difference between the two roles is obvious.
I think he did a pretty good job delivering some of the lines.

The overall chemistry between FL and ML was terrible. It did not feel sincere and lacked realism. They became a couple too fast… BFF just decides she doesn't like ML anymore because ML likes FL… Um… No…

I won't even talk about the appearance of ML's mother, which was completely unnecessary. It was really possible to arrange the story differently if there was a need for a fight between FL and ML. Although it couldn't be called a fight either, just a stupid miscommunication.

To tell the truth, I liked the second lead couple more.

What I liked most about this drama was the music, it really deserves all the praise. As soon as I started watching the series, I loved the music from the first minutes.

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Potential Left Unused

I really enjoyed the first episode and had high expectations for this drama. However, after just a few episodes — when her best friend suddenly realized that he loved her, had always loved her, and couldn’t let her go — I already started questioning the writing.

I still watched the entire drama, but unfortunately it ended in strong disappointment. There was so much potential, yet the story was stretched almost entirely around the fake marriage trope and her working under the identity of a married woman.

The strongest character by far was Kong Ji Hyeok, and I truly wish the final episode hadn’t gone with the memory loss storyline. It would have been much more interesting to see the characters face real-life challenges, different social classes, and their consequences.

Ko Da Rim’s character also lacked strength in the final episode. I still don’t understand why she gave up so easily after he said he didn’t want to see her anymore.

The rest of the characters felt extremely unrealistic, so I won’t even go into detail.

I would have rated this drama an 8/10 based on the beginning, but after the final episode my score dropped to 4/10. I’m adding one extra point only because the first episodes were genuinely fun and kept me looking forward to each new release.

Final score: 5/10

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Captivating From Start to Finish

I’ll be completely honest — this is the best drama I’ve watched this year. Kim Yoo Jung is simply irreplaceable as an actress. I have no doubt that she will continue to show us even more of her talent in the future.

As for the story itself, I haven’t read the webtoon, though I’ve seen a few reviews, and I truly believe I’ll read it one day. But today, this review is about the drama.

From the very first episode, the series pulled me in completely, and I found myself eagerly waiting for each new week. That alone added an extra point to my final rating — as a viewer, it’s extremely important to me to look forward to the next episode and to keep thinking about the story throughout the week.

Even though some episodes were calmer, they were still so engaging that I barely noticed when they ended.

I truly believe that Kim Yoo Jung was made for this role, and it’s clear how much work and dedication she put into this character.

I’ve seen many discussions about the ending, and while I partly understand the criticism, after watching the finale several times I can confidently say that it carries a beautiful, poetic meaning. People like Ajin don’t disappear from life easily — they always find a way to turn situations to their own advantage.

This year, I struggled to get through most dramas, but this was the one I genuinely waited for every week — and it didn’t disappoint me even a little.

Final score: 10/10

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