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First Love.
Forever Love.
**happy sigh**

This is such an easy drama to watch. The atmosphere & slow pacing make it so calming; a show to enjoy while snuggled under a blanket with a warm drink. It’s mostly angst/drama free so I wasn’t left feeling emotionally drained. It’s just a beautiful & believable portrayal of two lovers who know the pain of losing one another &, now reunited, refuse to ever let go again.

I enjoyed the layout of this story, the way we were experiencing their history in their memories, meaning the breakup has already happened. That format just flowed really well for me watching this story. Sometimes I don’t like that set up, but I enjoyed it for this particular couple.

So our Leads met while in high school, intentionally on his part. She’d caught his eye so he worked things to his favor & made it possible for them to meet. She quickly came to return his feelings of infatuation & the two began dating. They were separated when he left for the necessary training for his future career, but both vowed to never break up. Unfortunately, they were forced to endure some painful stuff while apart & that coupled with the FL’s immaturity eventually lead to them breaking that vow. It was a split that neither actually wanted, but they let their stubborn pride keep them from reconciling.

When we meet them, it’s 10yrs later & their worlds are once again colliding. Their reunion isn’t a happy occasion as they’re both unsure of how the other feels about them now, but us viewers can plainly see the love & longing in each of their eyes. After a decade apart, the chemistry flares anew between this bomb tech/SWAT Team Leader & the woman he’s never stopped loving. And I was so there for it!

I’ll tell you right now that one of my favorite things about this drama is the lack of push and pull (I, for one, am NOT a fan of that sort of angst & drama between a couple.) **‼️🚨MILD SPOILER ALERT🚨‼️** Their intentions are stated within the first 10eps. Once the ML deals with a messed up family situation ((uhhh - hello!? You can’t accept an engagement for your son to someone he doesn’t even like without his knowledge or permission just to cover your debts!! What the heck is wrong with people??!!??)) that his ridiculous father gets him involved in, the ML wastes no time in claiming back the woman who’s always been his. They’re both all in to be together again, which means we get them as a beautifully devoted couple for a full 20eps! {PSA to all drama writers - more of this, please!! 🙏}

They don’t breakup, have childish misunderstandings, or pull a dumb “for your own good” disappearing act. They’re a solid unit & absolutely nothing will tear them apart again. *happy sigh* Their drama is all in the flashback scenes - them in the present have both matured & learned from their mistakes. Mistakes they both acknowledge & openly discuss, which is very well-done, imo. They don’t pretend as if it never happened, nor do they hold a grudge or any resentment towards one another for their part in their past relationship failing. They both know they messed up, they choose to forgive each other’s mistakes, & now they’re fully moving on without making each other carry any weight of blame or regrets. I really liked the depth of character growth & maturity shown by this part of the story & how they are together.

Speaking of how they are together - this couple is absolutely precious. They have great chemistry, both as friends & as lovers. 🔥🫠 Their affection seemed so natural that I easily got absorbed by & lost in their scenes. They had a whole conversation with just a single glance or a simple touch. They said so much without ever saying a single word. They were head-over-heels in love & they made sure to express how much they cherished their bond. Neither one ever had reason to question or doubt the other’s feelings since they were both very intentional in demonstrating the depths of their love & affection. I was happily invested in this duo & I don’t regret a single moment I spent with them.

I highly recommend this drama to lovers of romance without any big plot twists, angsty tension, or delulu characters. It’s a cast of [mostly] genuinely good people just living their lives & doing their part to make the world better. The close bonds of friendships add to the story, heightening the pleasure of witnessing the Leads’ love for one another. 🩵💜

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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.4(past), ep.11(present) 💋
- Together : ep.11(present) 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp : Nope(present) 💍