Not Your Usual Fairytale
Honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy Exclusive Fairytale as much as I did. At first glance, it seems like your typical childhood-friends-to-lovers story, but it surprised me by taking a slightly different route. Instead of the usual slow and mutual development, the female lead actually rejects the male lead’s feelings for quite a while—not in an annoying or overdone way, but in a way that feels true to her character. It reminded me a bit of "Family by Choice," which had a somewhat similar dynamic, though Exclusive Fairytale leans more into the fluffy side.
I haven’t watched "Go Ahead" yet, so I can’t compare it to that, but this drama still stood out to me among the youth romances I’ve seen. I’d normally rate around 8.5 or less, but this one stayed with me more—probably because it plays with the usual tropes in a fresh way while still being fun and emotionally satisfying.
Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy these kinds of stories but want something with a slightly different rhythm.
I haven’t watched "Go Ahead" yet, so I can’t compare it to that, but this drama still stood out to me among the youth romances I’ve seen. I’d normally rate around 8.5 or less, but this one stayed with me more—probably because it plays with the usual tropes in a fresh way while still being fun and emotionally satisfying.
Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy these kinds of stories but want something with a slightly different rhythm.
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