Zeetokki

No one cares, honestly. He acted the role better, and they had great chemistry together. Even now, they’re still being praised for it. The criticism just feels forced and unnecessary, especially when the performance and on-screen chemistry clearly spoke for themselves. Stop being ridiculous and nitpicking on irrelevant details just to hate.

Honestly, I disliked ZX much more in the novel, and I feel the drama actually tried to soften his character and make him more likable.
In the drama, XG genuinely liked ZX, but she still maintained boundaries especially after realizing she had been mistaken about Rong and ZX being in a relationship. That showed maturity on her part. She didn’t blindly cling to him once she understood the situation; instead, she tried to respect herself and the reality of things.

After watching up to episode 32, it’s clear that ZX tried to apologize once he fully understood the situation and realized how deeply he must have hurt her. However, the core issue is that they never truly understood each other. ZX made several mistakes, particularly by failing to communicate clearly and leaving things ambiguous. That said, Rong also played a significant role in the misunderstandings by feeding ZX and his brother misinformation, which heavily influenced their perceptions and decisions.

XG completely shook ZX’s world, but he didn’t trust her enough at the time. That lack of trust is why he hesitated and kept pulling back. By the time he finally learned to trust her and believed he was worthy of being with her, she had already moved on. That explains why he said those things to her later on, but what he failed to understand is that his actions never reflected care or commitment. He treated her poorly, whether intentionally or not, and had no right to expect her to wait on the sidelines while he figured himself out.
Their timing was off, their communication was weak, and their values didn’t fully align. They simply didn’t fit. Even if they had ended up in a relationship, I honestly doubt it would have worked out in the long run. The foundation was already unstable. His inability to be honest, decisive, and emotionally present is ultimately why he lost her.

Bro, cry me a river.
She confessed to you and made it clear that she was in love with you, and you didn’t care at all. You stood by and watched Rong and her friends paint her as a homewrecker just for liking you, yet you did nothing. You didn’t defend her, didn’t set the record straight, and didn’t even clarify things when she thought you were dating Rong. You allowed the misunderstandings to grow and let her take all the blame while you stayed silent.

So honestly, I’m glad you got humiliated and she found someone far better than you. You had every chance to handle the situation properly, but you chose indifference, and now you’re facing the consequences.

I think if they were meant to be a couple, they would have done that already or at least made them interact. As of now, I’m not sure, and there was nothing like that in the novel either. But they would have been a wholesome couple honestly, it feels like a missed opportunity in the drama.

She is his childhood friend, and they grew up together, so he trusted her more. However, she constantly fed him and his brother lies and negativity about NXG, influencing his perception and creating misunderstandings. She planted doubts in his mind and painted NXG in a bad light, which affected his judgment and decisions. Regardless, he made those choices, so he is to blame for believing her.

“Why is the world unfair to me?”
You had your chance. She was head over heels for you, she liked you deeply and even confessed her feelings. You didn’t value it then.

Now that you’ve realized you’ve lost her, you’re suddenly acting out and playing the victim. That’s not the world being unfair, that’s the consequence of your own choices. You hesitated, you lacked courage, and you failed to step up when it mattered.

Opportunities don’t wait forever. When someone genuinely loves you and you take it for granted, you can’t blame fate when they move on. You were a coward to act, and now you’re facing the result of that.

I can't believe XG's dad ruined his happy family for these people.

We will get one ep per day until the 31st, after which they will resume releasing two eps per day.

She's already liking him

I have rewatched countless times

During the entrance exam for ZX’s brother and NXG’s cousin, I found the brother’s reaction to NXG strange. He was visibly uncomfortable around her and couldn’t even bring himself to mention Rong’s name in her presence. But after today's eps, it became clear to me that Rong has been feeding ZX’s brother lies and false narratives. I’m also certain she has been doing the same with his mom and their dorm friends. This is exactly how manipulative and malicious people operate, they spread misinformation and constantly frame themselves as the victim.

ZX may have feelings for NXG, but Rong deliberately ensures that his family and friends view NXG in a negative light. She portrays her as a homewrecker in a relationship that hasn’t even officially begun. The goal is to isolate NXG, and make her appear problematic before she ever gets the chance to explain herself or be seen for who she truly is. And most importantly, block her from being with ZX.

This is further reflected in the way one of their college friends questioned Rong, asking, “What if NXG steals ZX from her?” NXG is being judged and suspected for something she has not done, simply because Rong has framed her as a threat.

But ZX is a coward and brought this upon himself so I don't feel bad for him. The girl who really likes you and supported you with her savings when your mom was sick but you couldn't even be clear with her or hear her own perspective instead of blindly believing your childhood friend's lies. He's also a loser who would rather blame everyone else but himself. A total red flag.

Whether someone is poor or rich, people grow up differently and develop different behaviors, mindsets, and perspectives on life. Wealth or lack of it does not automatically define a person’s character. Some rich children grow up surrounded by love and emotional support, while others grow up under extreme pressure, self-criticism, or even emotional neglect. In the same way, some people who grow up in poverty are raised with deep love and strong values despite their circumstances, while others are weighed down by hardship to the point that it shapes them negatively.

So it isn’t simply about being poor or rich. Upbringing definitely matters, but personal growth also plays a huge role. Parents cannot teach you everything. There is an adage that says 'even after your parents teach you, you must still teach yourself'. At some point, people are responsible for their own choices, emotional maturity, and how they treat others.

This brings me to ZX and Rong. I don’t like ZX, but I do understand his situation to some extent. Still, understanding someone’s background does not excuse poor behavior. There were better ways he could have handled things. If he had been honest and clear with NXG about his feelings, if he had shown courage and taken responsibility for his emotions, he would not have lost her. Instead, his indecision, fear, and lack of clarity pushed her away. Ultimately, I believe they were never meant to be, because NXG deserves better than someone who is too cowardly to stand up for what he wants.

As for Rong, there is no justification for her actions. Regardless of her own circumstances or feelings, the way she treated NXG was wrong. Her behavior showed a lack of empathy, kindness, and basic decency. Personal struggles are not an excuse to hurt others, and being cruel or manipulative cannot be defended under any circumstance.

Actually, it can happen. The same thing happened to my sis, and you wouldn’t believe that it took her yrs to get over a guy she never even dated. It really shows how deep emotions can run, even without an official relationship.
I guess people are just different, some form strong emotional attachments, especially when it comes to their first love. That initial connection often leaves a lasting impression, making it much harder for them to move on, even when nothing concrete ever happened.

Even NXG told her to stop, yet she kept trying to fish for information from the guy. I initially liked her because she and the bride seemed the most sincere among her college friends. But now I realize they’re all equally annoying in their own ways. They don’t know when to stop or how to respect boundaries, especially when it was obvious she was uncomfortable pressing him about his medical career.

He thinks she will keep waiting for him, even though he never gave her any assurance that he liked her or stood up for her against his so-called childhood friend who has feelings for him. He neither defended her nor set boundaries, yet still expected her loyalty and patience.

I’m glad she met someone like ml someone on her level, who understands her, respects her, and is capable of loving her genuinely without feeling inferior or threatened by who she is. With ml, she won’t have to shrink herself, second-guess her worth, or compete for basic respect.

He’s such a loser. I wonder how he expected her to know he was talking about her when he never made anything clear? He never reassured NXG or clearly expressed that he was interested in her. Instead, he allowed Rong to make everyone believe there was something going on between them, and he did nothing to correct it or set boundaries.

Love her in Reset too

She believes she has a higher chance of ending up with ZX than NXG does and knowing she liked him a lot, she believes she will always have something NXG couldn't get. Because of that assumption, she feels entitled to talk down to NXG and treat her with disrespect. Also to keep her in check to stay away from ZX.
Girls like her, classic pick-me types often think they can belittle any woman they see as competition in their bid to “win” a man. Instead of holding the man accountable or respecting other women, they choose to tear others down to elevate themselves.

And it wouldn’t stop with NXG. She would treat any other girl who gets close or show any interest in him the same way if that coward doesn’t make his feelings clear and set firm boundaries with her. His indecisiveness only fuels her behavior, giving her the false confidence to overstep and disrespect others. Until he speaks up, this pattern will keep repeating.

They did lol
I guess we predicted it right 😆

I honestly don’t understand the situation between sml and Rong. I get that they’ve been friends since childhood, but it really feels like sml used to like her and she knows it (or I might be wrong). At some point, his feelings seem to have shifted towards NXG, yet he still can’t set clear boundaries with Rong or be honest about where he stands.

What’s frustrating is that he refuses to clearly tell Rong that he likes NXG, which only keeps everything messy and making the girl keep having negative narratives about NXG trying to take the guy from her. I don't want him with NXG but I need to talk about how his behavior comes across as cowardly and irritating.