i loved the first few episodes but by ep 9 i started to feel a bit off. the plot is really interesting but it feels kinda heavy for me, so it’s not really a “feel good” cdrama.
don’t get me wrong, i still really love it and i’m not dropping it just yet but it’s more of the kind you take slowly, like 1 episode per day and not something you can binge-watch all day because it feels emotionally draining. nonetheless, they look so cute together!!
such a healthy bond between the ML and the FL. i love how they’re always able to learn from each other and support each other in the best way. after all the unluckiness the FL experienced with the 2nd ML, she’s really the luckiest now with the ML. he understands her, listens to her, and takes care of her, but not to the point of babying her too much. he still lets her stand on her own and grow as a person. i just love them so much, and they remind me so much of the best thing couple.
i also liked how they portrayed “moving on”, because as someone who experienced the same thing, it’s really important to free yourself and allow yourself to be loved again, but at the same time still hesitate since you really did care for the other person. i love how she’s handling her emotions in such a wise way.
they’re just so good for each other it hurts. i can’t wait for ep 16 hahaha i just want to binge-watch it all day!!
went into this drama with low expectations because of the reviews but i ended up enjoying it way more than i thought. i’d give it a solid 9/10 ⭐️ the plot can be a bit repetitive since they solve almost everything with food but somehow it still works (??) i loved learning about the dishes, the ingredients and the delicacies, especially how they showcased both chinese and korean cuisines during the competition, you can really feel the contrast between the two cultures.
and the leads??? they look so good together 😭 lee chaemin in a historical drama is just chef’s kiss!! he seriously looks like a manhwa character. his acting got me too tbh i cried when he cried. yoona also did much better here compared to king the land.
overall, this drama was really enjoyable. the pacing was nice, the story made sense, and it was executed well. if you’re into food + historical vibes + romance, you should definitely give this a chance :)
loving this drama already! i loved Young Woo’s performance in The Trauma Code and it’s great to see his range with such a completely different character.
i really hope they keep the FL and second ML’s friendship platonic. it’s such a refreshing dynamic. looking forward to episode 3 and everything ahead!
i just started episode 1 and it looks promising. i’m still getting used to the FL’s personality, it feels a bit overly quirky and slightly childish to me, especially considering the characters have only met once or twice at that point.
styling-wise, i also think they could’ve done her more justice. she’s definitely pretty, but next to Wang Anyu here, she kind of fades into the background, i honestly didn’t realize she was the female lead at first.
still i’ll give it more time and see how things play out !!
The setting for this drama is exactly what I want for my retirement.I have a very Hectic work life in the city…
totally agree!! the simplicity of the story is what made it so impactful for me. nothing felt overdone, it was just people quietly moving through life and finding peace in ordinary moments. the setting added to that too, it felt like the kind of place you’d go just to pause and breathe for a while.
i also really appreciated how they portrayed grief !! not as a dramatic twist, but as a natural part of life. it made everything feel more grounded and human.
i wasn’t expecting much but from the very first episode, i found myself crying with the female lead. her pain felt real, not overacted or exaggerated, just raw and honest. the way they portrayed grief really stayed with me. it didn’t try to glamorize it, just showed it for what it is.
i’m in my early 20s, and lately i’ve been feeling like time is slipping away from me. i always feel like i should be doing more, that i should already have things figured out. i worry a lot, about what’s next, about what i haven’t done yet and it makes it hard to just be in the present.
i moved to the city for school, and since i’m a pre-med student, going home isn’t something i get to do often. my days are usually packed, early morning classes, skipped breakfasts, long nights spent studying. i’m constantly busy, but deep down, i feel like i’m just going in circles. that line from Dou about feeling like the hand of a clock, always moving forward but with no real direction really hit home.
this drama made me pause for the first time in a while. it reminded me that i don’t need to have everything figured out right now. i’m still young. i have time. there’s no need to rush through life like every day is a deadline. we never really know what tomorrow brings, and maybe that’s okay. maybe it’s enough to just live one day at a time.
what i loved most about this drama is how real it felt. it didn’t just focus on the leads, it gave space to the other characters and their own stories. everyone was going through something, and the show gave each of them a chance to heal. it felt less like watching a scripted show and more like witnessing the lives of people i could actually know. people like us, who are lost, tired, and just trying to make it through each day.
if you’re in your 20s, or even 30s or 40s, and you’ve been feeling tired or unsure about where life is going, i really recommend this drama. it serves as reminder that it’s okay to slow down. that you don’t have to keep moving just for the sake of moving.
While I’m not a fan of WIFTY, I’ve never left any negative comments on the page. Surprisingly, this drama…
totally agree! they did touch on the girl's relationship with her mom and showed why she always tries to act strong especially since it’s just her and her dad now. and for the guy, the adoption part was explored a bit, but i really wish they went deeper into his healing. there was so much emotional weight there that could’ve been unpacked more.
still, such a beautiful drama! definitely one of those shows that stays with you ❤️🩹
already wrote this on my review but as much as i loved WIFTY (my top 1 cdrama), BPIL hit me on an entirely different level.
it was imperfect in the most human way and maybe that's exactly why i loved it even more. it wasn't trying to be flawless, it was messy & complicated. it showed love in its most vulnerable form.
a lot of people were saying the female lead ruined the drama by not allowing kissing scenes but tbh that didn't bother me at all (not one bit), because the chemistry was still so alive. the tension. the yearning. the way they looked at each other like the world had stopped moving. the flirting. the way their eyes said everything their lips never had to. THAT did it for me. especially Wang Anyu's eyes, the way he stares like he's holding back lifetimes of pain and love all at once... tore me up fr.
don’t get me wrong, i still really love it and i’m not dropping it just yet but it’s more of the kind you take slowly, like 1 episode per day and not something you can binge-watch all day because it feels emotionally draining. nonetheless, they look so cute together!!
i also liked how they portrayed “moving on”, because as someone who experienced the same thing, it’s really important to free yourself and allow yourself to be loved again, but at the same time still hesitate since you really did care for the other person. i love how she’s handling her emotions in such a wise way.
they’re just so good for each other it hurts. i can’t wait for ep 16 hahaha i just want to binge-watch it all day!!
and the leads??? they look so good together 😭 lee chaemin in a historical drama is just chef’s kiss!! he seriously looks like a manhwa character. his acting got me too tbh i cried when he cried. yoona also did much better here compared to king the land.
overall, this drama was really enjoyable. the pacing was nice, the story made sense, and it was executed well. if you’re into food + historical vibes + romance, you should definitely give this a chance :)
i really hope they keep the FL and second ML’s friendship platonic. it’s such a refreshing dynamic. looking forward to episode 3 and everything ahead!
styling-wise, i also think they could’ve done her more justice. she’s definitely pretty, but next to Wang Anyu here, she kind of fades into the background, i honestly didn’t realize she was the female lead at first.
still i’ll give it more time and see how things play out !!
i also really appreciated how they portrayed grief !! not as a dramatic twist, but as a natural part of life. it made everything feel more grounded and human.
i’m in my early 20s, and lately i’ve been feeling like time is slipping away from me. i always feel like i should be doing more, that i should already have things figured out. i worry a lot, about what’s next, about what i haven’t done yet and it makes it hard to just be in the present.
i moved to the city for school, and since i’m a pre-med student, going home isn’t something i get to do often. my days are usually packed, early morning classes, skipped breakfasts, long nights spent studying. i’m constantly busy, but deep down, i feel like i’m just going in circles. that line from Dou about feeling like the hand of a clock, always moving forward but with no real direction really hit home.
this drama made me pause for the first time in a while. it reminded me that i don’t need to have everything figured out right now. i’m still young. i have time. there’s no need to rush through life like every day is a deadline. we never really know what tomorrow brings, and maybe that’s okay. maybe it’s enough to just live one day at a time.
what i loved most about this drama is how real it felt. it didn’t just focus on the leads, it gave space to the other characters and their own stories. everyone was going through something, and the show gave each of them a chance to heal. it felt less like watching a scripted show and more like witnessing the lives of people i could actually know. people like us, who are lost, tired, and just trying to make it through each day.
if you’re in your 20s, or even 30s or 40s, and you’ve been feeling tired or unsure about where life is going, i really recommend this drama. it serves as reminder that it’s okay to slow down. that you don’t have to keep moving just for the sake of moving.
still, such a beautiful drama! definitely one of those shows that stays with you ❤️🩹
it was imperfect in the most human way and maybe that's exactly why i loved it even more. it wasn't trying to be flawless, it was messy & complicated. it showed love in its most vulnerable form.
a lot of people were saying the female lead ruined the drama by not allowing kissing scenes but tbh that didn't bother me at all (not one bit), because the chemistry was still so alive. the tension. the yearning. the way they looked at each other like the world had stopped moving. the flirting. the way their eyes said everything their lips never had to. THAT did it for me. especially Wang Anyu's eyes, the way he stares like he's holding back lifetimes of pain and love all at once... tore me up fr.
GIVE THIS DRAMA A CHANCE PLEASE 🙏🏻