Ivy

I know that sounds trite or cliche but it really is about Heesu's journey. If you're only watching for Heesu/Seung Won and view their relationship as a reward for sitting through the rest of the story this will be a frustrating watch for you.

But if you are willing to strap in for a slow journey of growth and self acceptance, this is for you.

I love how lived in this world feels. All the characters get some development, everything feels real. His sisters are a joy and the sibling relationship is chaotic and fun. The main theme of the drama is "do what you want", ie: stop holding yourself back. And viewing that with a queer lens the meaning becomes almost heartbreaking because so often we can't do what we want.

Heesu is desperate, at first, to keep his crush secret, and again to maintain the status quo of quietly remaining by Chan Young's side. To the point where Heesu doesn't even know who he is outside of that. But in that desperation he forges a friendship with Seung Won.

One of things I really like is how quickly Heesu moves from Chan Young to Seung Won. It doesn't feel rushed to me. It feels very indicative of teenage emotion. His feelings for Chan Young fade before he's realized it and when he's finally forced to move on it doesn't hurt as much as he thought. And now, with clarity, he can see Seung Won. The sparks beginning to fly in episode 8 are delightful to watch and I can't wait for the conclusion.