I really like both leads, but they never got a real chance to shine. Even with 12 episodes, this should have been a movie — the plot isn't strong enough to fill the runtime.
The core idea is good. As a K-pop fan, I loved that the drama showed a fangirl's feelings as admiration, not romantic love. But the writers played it safe with every cliché — the idol who noticed her for years, the ex returning, the spy subplot, going abroad and coming back. It's 2026. Where's the creativity?
I had high hopes for Kang Hoon after Dear Hyeri, but the script doesn't give him enough to work with. The FL is a pleasant surprise — she gives off a Park Bo Young vibe. I hope they both get better rom-com scripts next time.
The chemistry works, especially from episode 5 onward, and both actors carry the show. But the back half wastes its best idea — the idol-fan connection — and reduces Lee Chan to a love-triangle tool. The conflicts are predictable, and the warmth of the finale comes from the actors, not the writing.
Verdict: Fine for a brain-off watch if you're here for the leads. But don't expect anything fresh or original.
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