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Hahaha I love it - shown her teeth, I can totally imagine Veronica doing that. I understand your ratings too - I guess all of us have different ways to do it, and you can never really make it very strict. Like its not a mathematical formula - its very subjective.

On another note have you seen the Veronica Park drama - The Secret Life of my Secretary?

the moment this drama was announced, I was interested because it had my favorites - SHS & LJH. Then the trailer and synopsis was shared and I was like it feels a bit like "Inventing Anna" - another Netflix show that I had enjoyed back in 2022.

I am still watching "Art of Sarah" - while it is not the same, it definitely has some similar vibes.

Have you finished it - or watching?

Professor-nim,

Oh, if you do watch it, do share how it was for you. Thanks for reading the review, and yes - reviews like dramas can mean different to different people. I have actually tried to bucket the ratings on how I see/rate them in my bio. In case you'd like to take a look: https://kisskh.at/profile/omo-omo-omo

Mainly 7-8 is a Great/Good Plot with minor flaws. Do share if you watch it, how it was for you.

Best,
Veronica Park, CinePark 회장님 (hoijang-nim) 😅🙈✨

I am on Ep 3, and so far really good. Plus am a big fan of the main actors - ML and FL both, yet bias aside, story is really intriguing. It is so far giving me "Inventing Anna" (2022 - Netflix) vibes but with a murder mystery

Yo! Professor-nim, I mean 7-8 not much of a difference at times.
Dramas cannot be that objectively evaluated.

How was it for you?

It seems to become his thing, first EDEN 2 and now here. Very deliberate tbh.
I have shared more in my post: https://kisskh.at/785894-single-s-inferno-season-5#comment-25104072

I am in love with I-geon, basis the looks of course. I saw him here the first time, and then as the show was airing, I went and saw his drama "The Trunk" (he was so freaking hot), and then another dating show he appeared in "Eden Season 2"

His journey was so obviously scripted in both the dating shows. Like these shows are scripted, but even in that, his journey was so much more scripted, if it makes sense. In both, he was going in an obvious direction (towards a woman), but in the end he does something so random and ends up not choosing that woman, or making a situation that the woman does not choose him. Like why? Was his handsome-ness too OP, so they had to give him such a character? 🤣

Anyways - I thoroughly enjoyed watching him and Su-been onscreen. No wonder this is my favorite season, cause never before I had such strong favorites among the male contestants. DAYUMMMM!

If you are also a fan of handsome JO I-GEON, do check out my profile / bio (scroll to the bottom) and also check out these pictures I have uploaded: ❤️❤️❤️

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Watching this in 2026 | Context: I started this mainly because of Jo I-geon. I first saw him in Single’s Inferno S5, and since he has such a limited filmography, I figured why not watch more of him even if it's another dating show. Now, onto my thoughts about the cast. Yes, I know it’s all scripted, but let’s be real, we still get emotionally invested and form opinions anyway.

1. Seohyeon
She’s so bubbly and instantly makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Honestly, I’d love to be her friend IRL. I’ll admit, I judged her a bit harshly when she first appeared, especially because of that see-through swimsuit, but over time I realized she’s basically one of the bros. Very easy-going and genuine.

2. Jo I-geon
Just like in Single’s Inferno, he gives off that cunning, bad boy vibe, but he actually isn’t one. He’s surprisingly gentlemanly. And this isn’t just bias because I like him. I genuinely appreciated how he handled turning down Chaehee (thrice) and Lana, even though she was his initial first choice. He managed the whole Soomin, him, Lana situation with a lot of grace. Also, yes, he is freaking handsome. But his last D-Day decision was so weird, and scripted to the core, but that is why he's No 2 here and Seohyeon is the best!

3. Chaehee
Oh lord. I felt bad for her at first, and then I straight-up didn’t. Like, girl, take the hint. The man was clearly uncomfortable. How much clearer could he have been? I really wish she had shown more self-respect, especially not going into his room on the last night. That was painful to watch.

4. Kangrae
This dude truly went from boy to man. Some of his dialogues this season were actually killer. To me, he will always be the baby-faced lifeguard though.

5. Soomin
Why do I feel like I have seen him somewhere before? Was he in Culinary Class Wars in one of the seasons? If anyone knows, please confirm because this is driving me crazy - cause it's like I think I have seen him, but cannot recollect. Especially after the reveal of the French Restaurant ownership, I think he was in Culinary Class Wars, where else will I notice chefs?

6. Lana
She’s absolutely stunning and insanely accomplished. So many hobbies. It honestly felt like I was seeing myself in her, minus the looks obviously. I loved how outspoken she was. That said, the ending where she said her heart was opening up to Soomin felt a bit strategic. Almost like she had a small doubt that I-geon might choose someone else, so she wanted a backup. But honestly, these shows are never that clear.

7. Seoah
She confused me, to be honest. At times it felt like she was leading both men on. That said, the subtitles where I am watching might be bad, so maybe I missed some context. But she's really very pretty and damn, so flexible.

8. Dohyun
Meh. But I will give him this. His strength was impressive, and his job reveal genuinely surprised me. But other than that not memorable, and at times too weird. The whole non-consensual kiss was another weird fact.

CHOI MINA TRIO!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you so much. I will check it out.

Watched this drama for Cho I Geon. I am currently watching Single's Inferno Season 5 where he is one of the participants, and found him incredibly good looking. The preview they gave there for him was a fencing scene, and I had to come here. His role was support but in no way minor - interesting drama plot for sure, and personally for me Yun Ji-o was the main attraction, even for the limited storyline. I mean Ep 2 - was like ♨️🔥♨️🔥

True True!!

I loved that scene, like I answered to @yoon's comment - I have seen only some clips etc and the last episode of that drama cause of LJY and I remember the scene you're referring to. It was so beautiful!

I feel the same. So I was really interested to watch the drama "The Queen who Crowns" but I was short on time, cause life 🥲 and so I only saw some clips etc and the last episode cause LJY was in it. And even in that limited time - I thought okay, she's really good - like one of those amazing theatre actors and actresses, who get really absorbed in their craft.

Now am not sure if it was the role/character - but since you mentioned that she's underrated I feel she's great throughout. Excited to see this drama then!

Ohhhh - it is absolutely possible. And variety shows are infamous for being edited in a way, that shows a different context altogether. When I hear this I feel a bit sad - that someone's being portrayed this way just for the show. But then I remember 2 things:
1. They would have already discussed this and then signed the contract, with probably more pay for this angle?
2. There is no smoke without fire, so maybe she's not so different from what is being shown.

Not just this planet - given Earth is part of Solar System, and ultimately the space beyond - she wants to "get to know" everyone. Literally everyone - aliens too!

Jokes aside - I think the concept for her was already predefined - am sure she must not be such a person IRL. I hope not, cause people around her would then think of her as very insufferable. I think it must have been decided for her to be this way for the show - and any attention from audience, good or bad, works in her favor of gaining popularity - which am sure is the biggest reason everyone is on a reality show. Finding Love - Meh, that's just a dream layer for us as audience.

IKR! Like even I would be done with it even someone behaved in such a fickle and hypocritic manner - no matter how good a friend they were initially.

Kim Jung Hyun - should always be the talk of the town, for all the right reasons. He's such a talented actor! ✨✨✨

Finally finished watch Ep 7 and yes saw it too. I guess cause their beds were next to each other, or they were sitting on adjacent beds and just got talking. We are not seeing a lot of footage of their entire day, so maybe they got closer already.

Absolutely - I want Min-gee to interact with others. She is a great girl, I feel - and not just on-screen. Not shady, just not something I'd like to see...especially when I see Mingee putting in so much trust and effort. But I just saw Ep 7 and am glad he respected Min-gee and her feelings and chose her for the fried chicken meal / game win. Just hope this continues - but yes, I would have loved if Min-gee interacted with others....