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It is the stereotypical rom com drama with the wealthy chaebol heir as the male lead who meets a wacky, unconventional female lead. They can't stand each other at first, but he needs her for his physical health so they enter into a contract for a 3-month period. Trying to keep this arrangement a secret from all, leads to all sorts of awkward situations, and of course throughout it all, they fall in love.

So why did I binge this 10-episode rom com? What made it so untypical amongst all of the typical Kdrama memes and cringey moments. A couple of things that really made it good.

1. The chemistry, especially the comedy, of the lead duo was outstanding. Both actors were made for slapstick, comic writing and they excelled at it. I stated in the headline that frizzy hair plays a third main lead. The FL's hair was such a frizzy mess, and added to the comedic element woven throughout the story. I laughed so many times at the absurdness of her hair.
2. The writing was outstanding. It was a rom com Kdrama that also poked fun of rom com Kdramas which was seen in funny moments throughout the show. Here is one example.
* Choi Minho popping up as the love interest when Bo Bae was writing and imagining the scene. Hilarious and so perfect to put him as the romantic lead!! And then, when he begins to lean in to kiss the FL, she stops, stating "Ugh, the slow motion kiss scene." How many times have I said that to the screen? It was a Kdrama making fun of Kdrama cliches, and I find this very entertaining and clever.
3. The cast was really good. I feel like they got the right actors in the right parts. Is Cha Woo Min destined to always play the third wheel? I just finished watching him in My Bias, My Boss. I enjoyed both of his performances.
4. The soundtrack was really good, but what really stood out was the laughtrack sounds. Whether is was a waah-waah sound, or a Zoinks moment, it made the scene even funnier. This drama really brought the funny, and it was enjoyable to watch and laugh along with it.