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I love episode 2 and how chaotic it is. I was laughing the entire time since the actor is just great with slapstick. I didn't even know that Kikuchi is this good since he usually plays the cool supporting characters.

I agree with the Dylan Wang comment.

This also reminds me of Lee Min Ho. He's definitely more popular, but I've never understood the raves about him. Quite frankly, I kind of see him as a bland actor. Yes, I would say, Yang Yang is actually better at times.

I don't think he's bad actor, but he does have his limitations. For example, with romantic scenes, he acts quite realistically. However, with highly emotional scenes that involve sadness, pain, and crying, not so much. And the hospital scene in episode 33 is a good example of that.

I do want specifics about what makes you think he is a bad actor. Which scenes or examples exactly? 'Cause I've been following Yang Yang since You Are My Glory and Who Rules the World, so I'm definitely curious about why a lot of people don't like him.

This is quite good, but also as expected of Sugino Yusuke, he just brings the character to life. Reminds me a lot of Ikuta Toma's drama that is also set in the countryside.

No worries. Happy to answer. Some of her characters are loosely based on real people. Mengmeng's husband is somebody who you should pay attention to along with the next male character. They will have bigger roles later on. I'm jealous that you are just starting since I just finished the drama a couple hours ago. I think it only took me 3 days since it was that good. Very nuance.

After the end of episode 28: So where's my Song Yan? I'm pretty sure I already placed an order as soon as I saw him wearing uniform, but they still haven't delivered him at my doorstep.

Seriously, the last time I was this obsessed was before Wallace Huo got married lol.

This is such a delight! As a lover of fictional books, I love the short stories here. I'm so going to help increase the ratings since this deserves better for the overall quality. This is like a perfect summer gift since it's just chef's kiss!

Maybe since this drama is more melo and serious. But the romance part gave me a whiplash of Yutu. It's like the exact same character at that moment.

You are My Glory?

You missed a lot of the sibling dynamics then. The brother's acting is gold!

Thanks!

I was ready to either add this to my dropped list or abuse the fastforward button when I thought this drama was going to be the usual popular Cdrama romcom -- flluffy, cliche, shallow, and worse, mysoginist.

I was so glad to be wrong. This drama was just full of layers, so as the episodes progressed, it kept delving deeper into the different aspects of life. It started out with friendship, then moved to family relationship, and finally, lifetime companionship.

What I appreciated the most in this drama were the scenes where the female lead kept saying that she would protect both herself and the male lead. How often do we see this type of perspective where the younger one, the female one is the person who declares and does the protecting in a relationship? Of course, I wouldn't forget to mention that both ended up protecting each other and their admirable (despite, maybe, unrealistic) relationship.

The first episode was good. It was simple and a summer romance. I like the two leads, and it kinda made me reminiscence on my trip in Japan.

Can someone reply if it eventually gets better? I stopped halfway through the 1st episode since I didn't find it gripping even though I like the leads.

Yeah, gives you a headache. This one is a lot calmer, so I'll stay here lol.

Yes, but the biggest problem is there is no plot. I really love the lead actor, and that's the only reason why I watch it (and also I'm on vacation) lol.

Yes, ability is always part of it, but a female perspective will always be different. I didn't mean it to be derogatory nor discriminating when I mentioned it was soft and comforting. I studied media and journalism actually, so I'm very aware of how few female producers and directors are in the world. And that's the other reason why media is the way it is -- filled with damsel in distress/stupid or femme fatale/sexy female leads.

A good example of how this perspective is so different in this drama from the majority is the female lead is mentally and physically strong. The male lead is the one dependening on her and not the other way around even if he is the rich one.

This drama is so soft and comforting. I bet the director is a woman. (Checks). I was right!

Despite the plot imperfections, this type of drama is so welcomed right now in the slew of other romance dramas airing. It has the slice-of-life feeling, and is definitely less chaotic and grandiose which is the complete opposite of its competitor drama that is garnering much more ratings right now. Yes, I'm sure I'm gonna get hanged by the mob if I name the drama lol.

Sounds about right. I was in Seoul a few days ago, and that's how some of them treated people from other Asian countries -- inferior. If you're from a Western country, though, you'll get the "wow" response lol.

Been like that for years. Just look at the chart for top dramas here. Mindless trophy dramas always win (especially idol Cdramas). Asian dramas in general, just like everything else, is all about the money of course.

I have to say though, that I'm kinda disappointed with Lee Jun Ho's choice this time. He had been choosing more challenging roles before this drama (Good Manager, The Red Sleeve, Just Between Lovers, Wok of Love, Confession, etc.). It's a bit of a let down, especially this came right after the successful, Red Sleeve. Oh well, it's topping the charts, so maybe that's what everybody who's part of the drama cares about.