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That Thing That I Didn't Expect Got Me
This drama almost had me in a chokehold—almost. The plot? Surprisingly fresh. It's not the usual rinse-and-repeat kind of story we see in recent cdramas, and I appreciated that. It was unique enough to keep me curious. The cast? Super underrated. Seriously, where’s their hype? They acted like pros, and that’s a win in itself.
But then came that moment… the one that made me stop and think: “Do I really want to continue this?” See, I know the romance wasn’t even the main focus here, just something on the side—but the age gap between the leads hit me like a plot twist I wasn’t ready for. The FL looked like a 16-year-old fresh out of high school, while the ML had full-on dad energy. (It’s giving “drop-off and PTA meeting” vibes, not romance 😭.) Real-life 11-year age gap, and my discomfort just kept growing—especially during that kiss scene. I physically winced. They should've become best friends
What’s worse? The drama’s set in 2024, but the color grading dragged me straight back to 2007. Like, I checked my screen settings twice. Is this a flashback? Is this vintage? No—it’s just the filter.
That said, the story itself is super grounded. The fights felt realistic, the pacing was chill, and if it had leaned even more into slice-of-life without romance hints, I think I could’ve finished it without hesitation.
If the age gap stuff doesn’t bother you, go for it! It’s a solid drama with great acting. Personally though, I tapped out with a respectful bow and a tiny grimace.
But then came that moment… the one that made me stop and think: “Do I really want to continue this?” See, I know the romance wasn’t even the main focus here, just something on the side—but the age gap between the leads hit me like a plot twist I wasn’t ready for. The FL looked like a 16-year-old fresh out of high school, while the ML had full-on dad energy. (It’s giving “drop-off and PTA meeting” vibes, not romance 😭.) Real-life 11-year age gap, and my discomfort just kept growing—especially during that kiss scene. I physically winced. They should've become best friends
What’s worse? The drama’s set in 2024, but the color grading dragged me straight back to 2007. Like, I checked my screen settings twice. Is this a flashback? Is this vintage? No—it’s just the filter.
That said, the story itself is super grounded. The fights felt realistic, the pacing was chill, and if it had leaned even more into slice-of-life without romance hints, I think I could’ve finished it without hesitation.
If the age gap stuff doesn’t bother you, go for it! It’s a solid drama with great acting. Personally though, I tapped out with a respectful bow and a tiny grimace.
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