Totally agree with your take. The main lead really does look like an old uncle, and the chemistry feels completely off—it gives more of a creepy, sugar-daddy dynamic than a romance. Zhao Lusi’s character here feels less like a genuine FL and more like a manipulative gold digger, playing into that pedo-adjacent vibe since she still carries a very school-girl, childlike aura even when styled as an “adult.” Instead of maturity, it comes across as someone seducing an elder for money and status, which makes the whole relationship not just unbelievable but downright uncomfortable to watch.
On top of the already awkward FL–ML pairing, Qiao Lin’s arc makes the drama even harder to stomach. The way she breaks off her marriage with Lin Tao is disturbing—just blocking him, running away, and keeping the bride money her family already spent, without even a shred of communication or closure. That’s not just irresponsible, it’s downright cruel.
And then within days, she’s swooning over her old college crush, as if her engagement to Lin Tao never mattered. Where are the emotions? Where’s the regret? She was about to take lifelong vows with this man, yet her behavior shows zero attachment, zero empathy, and zero respect. It honestly gives off a fickle, cheater-like vibe—like marriage was just a casual arrangement to her, something she could discard without a second thought the moment a new guy appeared.
Between Zhao Lusi’s childish gold-digger vibes and Qiao Lin’s disturbingly hollow behavior, the drama feels more like a showcase of toxic, unlikable characters than a love story.
It’s true that “friends caught in a love triangle” isn’t new. But the way A Hundred Memories treats it…
I agree with you, but I also have some reservations. As we approach the ending of episode 6, it feels like Kim Da Mi has somehow “claimed the guy” after telling her friend to run away. This creates a sense of betrayal and misunderstanding that could strain their friendship, even if the show’s overall tone emphasizes solidarity.
What I really don’t like is how, in many dramas, the male lead acts as the catalyst for these conflicts but is rarely held accountable for the emotional damage he causes to the friendship. It would be more realistic and compelling if the story explored that impact rather than just moving the romance forward.
When we talk about love triangles, we usually picture rivalry, jealousy, or even betrayal between two friends. That’s the cliché. But A Hundred Memories dares to flip the formula. Ko Yeong Rye is in love with Jae Pil, but Jae Pil is drawn to Seo Jong Hee. The twist? Yeong Rye and Jong Hee aren’t rivals—they’re best friends. That choice changes everything.
Isn't this repeated and repeated again again in soulmate series of movies and dramas, Kim da mi's last movie and many other sequal of same story
South Korea is only country where criminals have support from Law (defamation law protect criminals more it has been used to Silance anyone against them) And has public that is more interested in forgive and defending criminals then calling them out Particular if it's a woman, Weird pseudo Faminist society
It's total garbage. Angels look more like villains I started rooting for PHS to get his girl back from fat ass villain Ma Dong Seak and his old pervert friend
Thanks for the honest review 🙌 It saved me from wasting time on this spineless ML drama. Early warnings like yours are super helpful. And don’t mind those self-righteous folks crying about “you can’t review if you dropped it” — your experience matters just as much. They act like higher ratings will put food on their table 😂.
how can you leave a review for a show you didnt even finish….. bad etiquette
Anyone who watched and dropped a show has every right to leave a review. That’s part of their experience, and it can be just as useful for others to know why someone didn’t finish. Reviews aren’t only for people who stuck it out until the end. You don’t get to decide what others can or can’t do—so maybe keep your “etiquette” to yourself.
On top of the already awkward FL–ML pairing, Qiao Lin’s arc makes the drama even harder to stomach. The way she breaks off her marriage with Lin Tao is disturbing—just blocking him, running away, and keeping the bride money her family already spent, without even a shred of communication or closure. That’s not just irresponsible, it’s downright cruel.
And then within days, she’s swooning over her old college crush, as if her engagement to Lin Tao never mattered. Where are the emotions? Where’s the regret? She was about to take lifelong vows with this man, yet her behavior shows zero attachment, zero empathy, and zero respect. It honestly gives off a fickle, cheater-like vibe—like marriage was just a casual arrangement to her, something she could discard without a second thought the moment a new guy appeared.
Between Zhao Lusi’s childish gold-digger vibes and Qiao Lin’s disturbingly hollow behavior, the drama feels more like a showcase of toxic, unlikable characters than a love story.
What I really don’t like is how, in many dramas, the male lead acts as the catalyst for these conflicts but is rarely held accountable for the emotional damage he causes to the friendship. It would be more realistic and compelling if the story explored that impact rather than just moving the romance forward.
Isn't this repeated and repeated again again in soulmate series of movies and dramas,
Kim da mi's last movie and many other sequal of same story
original drama that started this love triangle concept of two girl besties falling for same guy
And has public that is more interested in forgive and defending criminals then calling them out
Particular if it's a woman,
Weird pseudo Faminist society
Ma dong seok...
I started rooting for PHS to get his girl back from fat ass villain Ma Dong Seak and his old pervert friend
Unworthy guy instead of waiting for getting kicked out.