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Heart, Laughter, & Happy Ever After
When society deems them mere sidekicks in life due to their lack of connections & not having esteemed backgrounds, will these four besties have the courage to instead take the roles of the main characters in their own lives?
If you’re looking for a rom-com where the “com” is actually funny, then this is a definite must watch. These characters are hilarious, especially the main duo. Their interactions & comedic moments had me full out laughing several times. Their banter & witty comebacks are just so well done! And kudos to both actors because they have amazing presence & stellar command of their facial expressions which adds a TON of humor to this drama.
I loved the ML. He wasn’t perfect & he made some really ill-advised decisions regarding his ex-girlfriend in the past (who is totes delulu, btw), but he’s such a green flag guy. He’s loyal to his friends, super protective of the FL, & wants to make the people he loves proud. Does he screw up? Oh yes, but so do the rest of us. He’s very puppy like until it comes to someone hurting the FL - then he transforms into an alpha wolf who will take anyone down. And while he was okay letting the FL boss him around at times, when it came to serious matters, he totally stepped up & took the lead. Which is definitely my kind of ML so I was totally invested in his story.
The FL was a bit harder for me to like. She’s a very bossy & I’m-always-right type of person which aren’t attractive qualities to me. I didn’t want her to be a simpering ninny, don’t get me wrong. That’s not attractive either. I just think you can be a tough girl without being arrogant. Now, having said that, she did have her good qualities too. She was also very loyal to & protective of her friends, like the ML. While she may pick on them, she never allowed others to do so. She’s a hard-worker, clueless in love, & quite quirky. And though she’s used to being the “boss” of their four member squad, when the ML would take over in important moments, she always willing followed his lead. (And please note: anything I didn’t like about her, is all about the character, NOT the actress. This review is in no way meant to throw shade on Kim JiWon - she’s incredibly talented.)
The other two besties add a lot to the story with their lifelong love that suddenly hits a rough patch. They both show great character growth as they experience life after their relationship ends. Navigating what that looks like is tough, especially since the ML wants the FL back, but she’s determined to no longer be taken for granted. I think this is a good message lots of couples need to be reminded of - it’s easy to take our partners & the many things they do for us for granted the longer we’re together, simply because things become routine & expected. We have to be intentional in continuing to appreciate what our significant other does for us, as well as making the effort to make sure they know how grateful we are for their presence in our lives.
I enjoyed the bond the four managed to maintain since childhood. The ways they know each other so well & how that allows them to be comfortable & authentic with one another is a precious thing. Friendships like theirs are hard to come by. They’re funny & heartwarming with all their crazy antics & cute memories they share.
Then, obviously, we have the Leads & their journey as they go from best friends to lovers. This was not a smooth path for them as they both had insecurities from past failed relationships, as well as fears of ruining their friendship by confessing. Neither of them want to lose the bond they share so they take quite a bit to work up the courage to take a chance & hope the other feels the same. And, y’all - the confession scene is so totallyyyyy worth the wait! When the ML finally puts his delulu ex in her place & chases after the FL? Swoon. But THEN! That kiss!!! SWOOOOON!! 🔥🫠
I LOVED them together. They’re adorably awkward as they figure out their new dynamic as lovers. They fumble a bit, but they totally make up for it with all their affectionate scenes & yummy kisses. The bond of their friendship really shines through as they become more, allowing them to connect as boyfriend/girlfriend on a level that takes other couples a long time to achieve. Be prepared to laugh, swoon, & feel all the feels as this duo loves without holding anything back.
And now that I’ve shared the good points, I simply must share the portion of the drama that significantly lowered my enjoyment & rating.
**Warning: Mini Rant & MILD SPOILERS Incoming**
If I was given the chance to change only one thing about this drama, I’d choose to nix the point where the FL gives the ML the ultimatum to either quit the fighting or she’d break up with him. Yes, it’s natural for her to be so concerned with his well-being that she wants him to quit. However, her making him choose between his dream & her was selfish, IMO. I get that it hurt her so much to see him hurt (I’d be devastated if that had happened to my guy!) But it’s not like his dreams were a big surprise to her - hello, they’d been besties their whole lives. So for her to suddenly make him choose, even though I know it was because she was scared he’d be permanently injured, was a horrible move. Then for her to actually follow through on breaking up with him, even knowing he wasn’t able to go back to being just friends with her? I just hated the whole thing. I think this could have been done in a healthier way & still been realistic. Not everybody splits when things get tough. WHY must we normalize breaking up when things are no longer smooth & easy?!
Giving ultimatums is not love, it’s manipulation. Her demand was unfair, despite that it was coming from a place of genuine worry for him. It would be acceptable if he was just getting into fights with random people out of anger or a need to prove his manhood, but that’s not the case here - he fights professionally. It’s his job, his dream. Asking him to quit was like asking an author to stop writing; a ballerina to stop dancing; a soldier to stop protecting; an artist to stop creating; a musician to stop playing; an athlete to stop competing; a first-responder to stop rescuing; a journalist to stop reporting; a doctor to stop treating; an actor to stop performing, etc. He got into the ring because it was his passion. This wasn’t news to her. He was a top athlete in his youth who dreamt of being a national athlete one day,
After all the blood, sweat, & tears he’d poured into making his dream a reality it was really sucky for her to tell him to quit. It honestly made me angry. He deserved better than to have the person he loved the most make such a demand of him. He was determined not to let the fear of getting injured & permanently losing his hearing hold him back from pursuing his dream. She should’ve stood by his side & supported him as he prepared for the biggest fight of his career rather than trying to cut his wings due to her fears. I don’t hate her or think she’s an evil person, but I truly cannot relate to her in this instance.
Okay, rant over. I’ll move on. I don’t want my incredibly high level of annoyance at that one plot point to make you think I hated the whole story or discourage you from watching the drama! It truly is a good show with a very talented cast who have wonderful onscreen chemistry. The bonds of friendship, the struggles of being who you want to be versus who society deems you to be, the workplace dynamics, the many different familial issues - it all comes together to tell a good story.
And the love of the Leads. They truly are so cute together & incredibly funny. They have a bond that’s so deep that, even when it’s “broke off”, it’s never actually broken. The love & care they have for one another is the kind that could never die. So while their separation was heartbreaking to witness, their reconciliation was so sweet.
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-⬇️ S P O I L E R S 🚫 B E L O W ⬇️-
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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.10💋
- Together : ep.10 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp : ep.15 💔
- BackTogether : ep.16 ❤️🩹
If you’re looking for a rom-com where the “com” is actually funny, then this is a definite must watch. These characters are hilarious, especially the main duo. Their interactions & comedic moments had me full out laughing several times. Their banter & witty comebacks are just so well done! And kudos to both actors because they have amazing presence & stellar command of their facial expressions which adds a TON of humor to this drama.
I loved the ML. He wasn’t perfect & he made some really ill-advised decisions regarding his ex-girlfriend in the past (who is totes delulu, btw), but he’s such a green flag guy. He’s loyal to his friends, super protective of the FL, & wants to make the people he loves proud. Does he screw up? Oh yes, but so do the rest of us. He’s very puppy like until it comes to someone hurting the FL - then he transforms into an alpha wolf who will take anyone down. And while he was okay letting the FL boss him around at times, when it came to serious matters, he totally stepped up & took the lead. Which is definitely my kind of ML so I was totally invested in his story.
The FL was a bit harder for me to like. She’s a very bossy & I’m-always-right type of person which aren’t attractive qualities to me. I didn’t want her to be a simpering ninny, don’t get me wrong. That’s not attractive either. I just think you can be a tough girl without being arrogant. Now, having said that, she did have her good qualities too. She was also very loyal to & protective of her friends, like the ML. While she may pick on them, she never allowed others to do so. She’s a hard-worker, clueless in love, & quite quirky. And though she’s used to being the “boss” of their four member squad, when the ML would take over in important moments, she always willing followed his lead. (And please note: anything I didn’t like about her, is all about the character, NOT the actress. This review is in no way meant to throw shade on Kim JiWon - she’s incredibly talented.)
The other two besties add a lot to the story with their lifelong love that suddenly hits a rough patch. They both show great character growth as they experience life after their relationship ends. Navigating what that looks like is tough, especially since the ML wants the FL back, but she’s determined to no longer be taken for granted. I think this is a good message lots of couples need to be reminded of - it’s easy to take our partners & the many things they do for us for granted the longer we’re together, simply because things become routine & expected. We have to be intentional in continuing to appreciate what our significant other does for us, as well as making the effort to make sure they know how grateful we are for their presence in our lives.
I enjoyed the bond the four managed to maintain since childhood. The ways they know each other so well & how that allows them to be comfortable & authentic with one another is a precious thing. Friendships like theirs are hard to come by. They’re funny & heartwarming with all their crazy antics & cute memories they share.
Then, obviously, we have the Leads & their journey as they go from best friends to lovers. This was not a smooth path for them as they both had insecurities from past failed relationships, as well as fears of ruining their friendship by confessing. Neither of them want to lose the bond they share so they take quite a bit to work up the courage to take a chance & hope the other feels the same. And, y’all - the confession scene is so totallyyyyy worth the wait! When the ML finally puts his delulu ex in her place & chases after the FL? Swoon. But THEN! That kiss!!! SWOOOOON!! 🔥🫠
I LOVED them together. They’re adorably awkward as they figure out their new dynamic as lovers. They fumble a bit, but they totally make up for it with all their affectionate scenes & yummy kisses. The bond of their friendship really shines through as they become more, allowing them to connect as boyfriend/girlfriend on a level that takes other couples a long time to achieve. Be prepared to laugh, swoon, & feel all the feels as this duo loves without holding anything back.
And now that I’ve shared the good points, I simply must share the portion of the drama that significantly lowered my enjoyment & rating.
**Warning: Mini Rant & MILD SPOILERS Incoming**
If I was given the chance to change only one thing about this drama, I’d choose to nix the point where the FL gives the ML the ultimatum to either quit the fighting or she’d break up with him. Yes, it’s natural for her to be so concerned with his well-being that she wants him to quit. However, her making him choose between his dream & her was selfish, IMO. I get that it hurt her so much to see him hurt (I’d be devastated if that had happened to my guy!) But it’s not like his dreams were a big surprise to her - hello, they’d been besties their whole lives. So for her to suddenly make him choose, even though I know it was because she was scared he’d be permanently injured, was a horrible move. Then for her to actually follow through on breaking up with him, even knowing he wasn’t able to go back to being just friends with her? I just hated the whole thing. I think this could have been done in a healthier way & still been realistic. Not everybody splits when things get tough. WHY must we normalize breaking up when things are no longer smooth & easy?!
Giving ultimatums is not love, it’s manipulation. Her demand was unfair, despite that it was coming from a place of genuine worry for him. It would be acceptable if he was just getting into fights with random people out of anger or a need to prove his manhood, but that’s not the case here - he fights professionally. It’s his job, his dream. Asking him to quit was like asking an author to stop writing; a ballerina to stop dancing; a soldier to stop protecting; an artist to stop creating; a musician to stop playing; an athlete to stop competing; a first-responder to stop rescuing; a journalist to stop reporting; a doctor to stop treating; an actor to stop performing, etc. He got into the ring because it was his passion. This wasn’t news to her. He was a top athlete in his youth who dreamt of being a national athlete one day,
After all the blood, sweat, & tears he’d poured into making his dream a reality it was really sucky for her to tell him to quit. It honestly made me angry. He deserved better than to have the person he loved the most make such a demand of him. He was determined not to let the fear of getting injured & permanently losing his hearing hold him back from pursuing his dream. She should’ve stood by his side & supported him as he prepared for the biggest fight of his career rather than trying to cut his wings due to her fears. I don’t hate her or think she’s an evil person, but I truly cannot relate to her in this instance.
Okay, rant over. I’ll move on. I don’t want my incredibly high level of annoyance at that one plot point to make you think I hated the whole story or discourage you from watching the drama! It truly is a good show with a very talented cast who have wonderful onscreen chemistry. The bonds of friendship, the struggles of being who you want to be versus who society deems you to be, the workplace dynamics, the many different familial issues - it all comes together to tell a good story.
And the love of the Leads. They truly are so cute together & incredibly funny. They have a bond that’s so deep that, even when it’s “broke off”, it’s never actually broken. The love & care they have for one another is the kind that could never die. So while their separation was heartbreaking to witness, their reconciliation was so sweet.
_________\\__________//________
-⬇️ S P O I L E R S 🚫 B E L O W ⬇️-
.
…
….
……
The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.10💋
- Together : ep.10 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
- BreakUp : ep.15 💔
- BackTogether : ep.16 ❤️🩹
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