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Well then… After all the debates, opinion battles, and philosophical reflections about what exactly Well ..so after all the debates, opinion battles, and philosophical reflections about what exactly we expect from this story and what level of nuance we demand—or absolutely refuse to accept—let’s put our noble sense of fair play back on the table

But we must admit: today the creators still tried to sprinkle a few tiny fan-service moments, like secretly dusting powdered sugar over a dramatic salad.

I think you idealize the plot. At what moment did she ever realize the gravity of her lies, when at the end she shows up with a bright, shining smile?

Frankly, from a narrative point of view, seems to suffer from a rather obvious imbalance between the chosen tone (a light romantic comedy) and the real gravity of the issues the screenwriter claims to depict.

If the intention was to show a young woman crushed by social, economic, and family pressure, ready to compromise herself just to survive, then the current form — forced laughter, “cute” scenes, superficial reactions — completely trivializes this moral dilemma.
It’s no longer social critique, it’s no longer drama: it becomes a narrative gimmick.

And that’s the problem:
we are shown a heroine willing to lie, manipulate, even “sell her soul,” but at the same time we’re pushed to find her adorable, touching, almost innocent, even though her actions belong more to a tragic anti-heroine.

This discrepancy creates discomfort:
we no longer know whether to laugh, sympathize, judge her, or try to understand her.

In my opinion, the screenwriter herself has not yet decided what she wants this character to represent. And as long as she hasn’t made that choice, the viewer is lost: we see a heroine whose actions are serious, but treated as simple rom-com antics.

This trivializes:
poverty, lies, personal sacrifice, and even psychological distress.

Maybe episode 9 will give a clearer direction,
but for now, the series doesn’t carry the moral weight of its own story.
P.S dmthe ML is perfect

sad cliche

He had his own reasons and constraints for continuing this job. As you could see at the beginning, he had his own business, but he left it for this job

how a lie, seemingly insignificant at first, sets in motion a mechanism of destruction far deeper than one could have expected.
Even the tiniest lie immediately creates a gap between two realities: the reality of the one who lies, and the reality of the one who believes they are living in truth. This gap, initially invisible, becomes a crack along which the very connection between people begins to crumble.

Even a small lie carries within it the logic of its own growth. It demands protection, extension, reinforcement. To survive, it requires more lies, like a creature that feeds on its own shadows. The liar soon loses control over what they have created: they become the keeper of their fiction, a prisoner of their own concealed truth.

For the other person, the one who receives the lie unknowingly, the destruction is even more insidious.
They think they are walking on solid ground, while it has already been undermined.
It is not only factual truth that escapes them, but the very possibility of trust.

Thus, a lie that seems insignificant at first can trigger a mechanism of destruction far deeper than one could have imagined.

thks !!!!!

love but ...Hepburn and Tracy ... Come on… we’re not going to push the cart all the way there, are we? ;))))))))

The reason for asking her to resign was so that he could move on and avoid committing regrettable and morally wrong actions (because he knew that in a context of reproach, he certainly could not control his impulses). At that moment, it’s true that the hero also had his flaws and a redemption arc to work on, but the reason is still justifiable: he wants to protect the girl’s family, for him adultery is a serious matter, whereas the girl says, “So what? We had fun!” Who is morally at fault in this context?

Your entire argument would hold if we removed the first two episodes and the initial context. But without them, everything becomes inaccurate and one-sided regarding ML’s judgments. I won’t go into detailed analysis in the comments here, as I plan to do a full review after the series ends.

The only point I want to make now is that, instead of getting down on her knees and begging her boss, the girl had several options: she could have filed a complaint about the harassment, or submitted her resignation, which might have made her boss realize his mistakes at that moment.

It would be more productive to focus on the writing of the girl’s character—if you’re looking for flaws. Morally, her words and actions are highly questionable, yet the series shows her as kind and endearing in the first two episodes, which makes the audience quickly grow attached to her.

That's great what you're watching! sorry, I have no judgment about who watches what, and there's no need for any justification. I completely understand what you meant. I just wanted to say that nothing stops us from enjoying the same work on different levels. That doesn't mean we don't recognize the lighthearted and entertaining nature of this content and i enjoy this like you ;)

It’s crazy how everywhere you look, people say, “Turn off your brain and just enjoy.” At this point, I wonder if I even need mine… 😅 I don’t have anything against your well-meaning advice, honestly—I’m just generalizing a bit because we see this phrase at least ten times in every field.

As for what satire really is:
For me, good satire is more than just laughing; it combines humor with critical intelligence. And beware, it’s not something you can improvise:
1️.Relevant target
2️ Controlled exaggeration: push realism to the extreme, but just enough to stay believable
3️ Double reading: you can laugh like crazy… but behind the laughter, it stings a little, makes you think, scratches the brain (the one that hasn’t been turned off yet).

So why choose? Why turn off your brain when you can enjoy yourself with a brain that’s switched on and fully connected?

I think the sister is going to post something to make it public. FL She’ll claim, supposedly to protect her, that it’s actually her ex-husband and that they’re divorced. Then the respective mothers will reveal that the girl is actually single. The comedy of errors begins… and then the clichés will start: the fiancé, FL’s jealousy, the father, the mother…

Regarding FL: how far can she manipulate the truth without compromising her own integrity, and how much suffering is she willing to impose on ML to protect her job and finances?

“I won’t tolerate infidelity,” while he himself continues to love… Seriously, guy, what’s your plan with this fiancée? (Well, besides saving your mother.) It seems like this question was left for later, so his intentions and motivations can be properly explored (hopefully!). Although sometimes the dialogues are so awkward—one line, and bam, the character is already under moral scrutiny.

Ep6. What do you think about ML, who tells his fiancée,

One absolutely must applaud the dazzling performance of the lead actor: with his charisma and subtle mastery of expressing emotions, he manages to overshadow the relentless parade of clichés in the script and executes them brilliantly. Without uttering a single word, you grasp the full depth of his inner states. He effortlessly shifts from the wealthy, narcissistic guy of the early episodes, to a tender and kind man, and then to a stern figure who respects his convictions, torn between morality and principles, love and tenderness. And always, true to himself, his famous glossy black card never leaves him, like a stylish little revolver. Between the adorable son for his mother, the suspiciously dominant fiancé in one instinct, and the submissive lover in another… he showcases his talents with delightful panache. In short, the director has opened his treasure chest, and it’s ‘OKAY’ ;)

It would be better to give him a separate spinoff and fully explore his story—both past and present. He’s a very interesting character who could break free from stereotypes (it’s a shame his love triangle ruins it all).

Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts

SFL acts so badly—sorry, but even though I don’t understand Korean, the moment she speaks I’m like: please, girl, stop. That emotionless pronunciation is taking me out! sorryyyyyy