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too many subplots, not enough time.
i was really excited for harmony secret since lmsy is one of my fave couples, and i loved the idea of having a strong supporting couple too. unfortunately, the show tried to do way too much in too little time, and it ended up dragging the whole thing down. even the main plot (the auction) started feeling confusing by the end. even as a big lmsy fan, im surprised to see everyone giving this series a 10…
the pacing was the biggest issue — they crammed in so many subplots that almost all of them fell short. it needed either more episodes or a tighter focus on just the main storyline. lmsy did an amazing job with what they had though. their chemistry is always off the charts and they still remain some of the best girl kissers out there lol. lillybelle were also really good, and i’d love to see them lead a series soon, but their development felt rushed. their reconciliation in the finale especially didn’t feel natural, and their relationship leaned way too heavily on mae & ai’s instead of standing on its own.
production-wise, no complaints. the visuals, ost, styling, and cinematography were flawless as always. everything looked amazing. but the finale? completely disappointing. the father’s sudden change of heart, the villain and everything he did, the bidding auction, the awkward “love scene,” the unnecessary second breakup ten minutes before the ending, and ai feeling like a totally different character — it was all rushed and unbearable at times.
my least favorite part was how many subplots went nowhere (mae’s father faking being sick, ai’s mother hiding, ai’s father threatening yam, ai’s initial assertiveness in pursuing mae). so much setup, zero payoff.
overall, harmony secret had great acting and flawless production but was let down by poor pacing, wasted subplots, and a finale that felt messy and rushed.
the pacing was the biggest issue — they crammed in so many subplots that almost all of them fell short. it needed either more episodes or a tighter focus on just the main storyline. lmsy did an amazing job with what they had though. their chemistry is always off the charts and they still remain some of the best girl kissers out there lol. lillybelle were also really good, and i’d love to see them lead a series soon, but their development felt rushed. their reconciliation in the finale especially didn’t feel natural, and their relationship leaned way too heavily on mae & ai’s instead of standing on its own.
production-wise, no complaints. the visuals, ost, styling, and cinematography were flawless as always. everything looked amazing. but the finale? completely disappointing. the father’s sudden change of heart, the villain and everything he did, the bidding auction, the awkward “love scene,” the unnecessary second breakup ten minutes before the ending, and ai feeling like a totally different character — it was all rushed and unbearable at times.
my least favorite part was how many subplots went nowhere (mae’s father faking being sick, ai’s mother hiding, ai’s father threatening yam, ai’s initial assertiveness in pursuing mae). so much setup, zero payoff.
overall, harmony secret had great acting and flawless production but was let down by poor pacing, wasted subplots, and a finale that felt messy and rushed.
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