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Unable to digest there love making in ep 6
it was okay to watch kind of show if you remove there intercourse from ep6 because it was insensitive timingFL just got to know about her mothers death and after 30sec they are kissing , I can understand that can be consolation
they did not stop there but undress each other and had intercourse that scene alone looked gross then romantic because of the news of her mothers death
they did not have that kind of chemistry till that point for that...
There should be only 8 ep then this drama would have look right
other then that it is watchable for once
Story doesn't have any logic in it, our ML is a loan shark lawyer who put FL in jail right after they meet but we later found out he was sponsoring her education, so he know her before hand and play tricks motherless girl for his own enjoyment,
she is some kind of toy for him
he insult, humiliate her , but it is all comedy because man is doing to woman and that man should be consider handsome but to me he look starving.
then he forcefully make her work for him,
everything is easy for male lead, he is rich, he is well educated, he is even monkey king
which make this drama boring and unrememberable.
rewatch value 3/10 because if you don't mind wrong timing love making then you can rewatch it or skip that seen and pretend it never happened, because even after that scene our leads just remain same as usual there relationship did not progress after all that so why it was there ?
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Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Part 2
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Disappointed compared original
Unification of koreas unnecessary,Professor was not smart but other characters were shown dumb,
FL was dumb for being an elite officer,
she let ML get away not once but multiple times and at end she isn't Arrasted already, she is allowed to leave country during inquiry
there were enough evidence that she was dating leader of Terrorist group and let him get away many times, but she is free to run away because she doesn't have money in her account, suddenly police forget that she was dating him and she was getting paid in different way then money,
In normal case she would be frame for everything and her husband would have gotten custody of there daughter by claiming that this woman is a terrorist.
but No FL is having a normal life even after helping a robbery, and even allow to leave country during her investigation to meet the Criminal and her husband is not doing Anything against her..
2nd big problem of drama,
US ambassador don't do anything then one dailogue with Assamblymam,
Ep 4 of part 2 shows that it was public that Assamblymam Kim order killing of Anna kim but US ambassador doesn't even show up in drama again do not do anything
korean assambyman try to kill US ambassador's Daughter
we all know that US has full control over South korea and also have a military standing there and US ambassador and US government did nothing when they hear that korean assambyman is trying to kill one of there citizen moreover daughter of a high level diplomat
after ep 4 US army would have taken control over that and as we all know US Marine Corps Navy seals is far more better force then So called Korean SOU flower boys
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Ha ji won was only reason i watched it.
Disappointed in Ha ji won for taking a role of a Incestuous woman falling in love with her married cousinshe fall for him before knowing he wasn't married and wasn't her cousin
so it make it gross
and how come he look like her granny's ex husband was unexplained.
and this drama even normalised Incest and no one call her out on that but they were like once sibling now lovers Nothing wrong about that
if that is case Se jun was better then male lead đ
male lead wife never call her sister in law out for her actions
ha ji won's ex did not mock her for in love with her own married cousin
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Twelve: Don Leeâs Panda Boxing Disasterâ
I went into Twelve with decent expectationsâespecially with Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) in the castâbut what I got was utter disappointment. The drama introduces angels who are supposed to be millions of years old, yet theyâre written and treated like children. Their so-called leader, Teasan (played by Don Lee), comes across less like a wise, timeless being and more like a man-child stuck in a repetitive tantrum cycle. His main âpowerâ seems to be clumsy boxing sequences that look more like a panda swaying without music than a battle-hardened immortal.What bothered me most is the lack of trust or maturity within the angelic team. If theyâve existed for millions of years, youâd expect wisdom, teamwork, and perspective. Instead, Teasan runs a one-man show, constantly undermining his own team as if nothing has been learned over the eons. This isnât leadershipâitâs babysitting. Worse, Teasan is portrayed like a greedy loan shark, hoarding cash and acting more like a villainous moneylender than a celestial being. Heroes storing wads of money like mob bosses? What kind of âangelâ is that supposed to be?
The writing really fumbles with morality. Teasan even kills a boy he raised himselfâhow is that heroic in any way? The supposed âhero sideâ feels more like a gang of bullies than protectors of humanity.
On Sung Dong-ilâs Character
If thereâs one character who defined wasted potential in Twelve, itâs Sung Dong-ilâs. Why cast such an amazing, seasoned actor only to reduce him to a garbage-talking sideshow? His entire role feels like fillerâjust eating up screen time with endless rambling and zero contribution. Itâs âsunset actingâ at its worst, where an old veteran is thrown in not to shine but to babble.
And letâs talk about that ridiculous âmagic stick.â It literally looks like a dual-sided toy youâd expect from a shady shop, not a divine weapon. He waves it around like itâs bedtime routine, and then what? A few seconds of half-baked magic that fizzles out in under two minutes. All the other angels lose their powers, yet this guy keeps his gimmicky stick of doom? Who thought this was good writing?
Instead of being a powerful immortal, Sung Dong-ilâs character ends up as comic relief that isnât funny, a magician whose tricks flop instantly, and a total waste of one of Koreaâs most reliable actors.
On the flip side, Park Hyung-sik, cast as the villain, is the only shining element of the show. By episode 5, he feels like the true protagonistâa betrayed underdog whose girlfriend was stolen by Teasan (yes, the same âheroâ played by Don Lee). To make it worse, the girlfriendâs memories are wiped, forcing her into a relationship with this old, selfish man Teasan (Ma Dong Seok)
That tragic setup makes Park Hyung-sikâs character infinitely more sympathetic than the so-called heroes, who come across more like the real villains.
In the end, Twelve feels like a wasted premise. Instead of exploring the depth of beings whoâve lived for millions of years, we got immature writing, an unlikable hero team, and a lead actor wasted on a role that reduced him to a caricature.
Final Rating: 1/10 (and thatâs being generous)
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An Uneven Power Dynamic with a Frustrating ML
My Dearest Nemesis attempts to present a compelling workplace romance, but its portrayal of the male lead (ML) significantly undermines the narrative. The ML, a textbook "nepo kid," has been handed a CEO position despite lacking the skills to run a street vending stall, let alone manage a company. While this setup could provide room for growth, the ML's immaturity remains frustratingly stagnant.Despite being an adult in age, the ML behaves like a teenager at bestâobsessed with childish antics, toys, and lacking any sense of responsibility. This makes his dynamic with the female lead (FL) incredibly lopsided. While their physical age gap is only a few years, the FL is a capable and responsible adult, highlighting just how emotionally stunted the ML is. Their relationship doesn't resemble a typical May-December romance; instead, it feels like a mature woman constantly trying to guide an overgrown child.
To make matters worse, the ML awkwardly reveals that his first kiss happened when he was already old enough to have children. He declares this like a badge of inexperience, essentially admitting to the FL that he's a virgin and doubting his own ability to be a good partner. This moment, intended to be vulnerable, instead comes across as painfully childish and embarrassing, further emphasizing his lack of maturity.
On top of his immaturity, the ML behaves like a cowardly little kid who seems as though he might piss his pants if his grandmother scolded him. He constantly avoids confrontation, shirks responsibility, and relies on others to fix his problems, making him an exhausting presence rather than a compelling lead.
Episode 7 further highlights the ML's troubling behavior when he follows the FL to a private meeting with her brother, father, and her brother's girlfriend. This act crosses boundaries on multiple levelsâboth as her boss and as someone pursuing her romantically. His actions were intrusive, disrespecting her privacy and personal space. It underscores his entitled "nepo kid" attitude, showing complete disregard for basic manners, boundaries, and even legal norms concerning stalking. Instead of demonstrating care or affection, his behavior felt childish and borderline criminal.
By the end of Episode 7, the ML's love confession feels less like a heartfelt declaration and more like a desperate plea for sympathy. Rather than expressing genuine love, he leans heavily on his sad backstory, turning the moment into a pity party rather than a meaningful confession. Even more disappointing is the FL's responseâagreeing to a secret relationship in which the ML refuses to proudly acknowledge her because he's afraid of his grandmother's reaction. This lack of courage and respect makes one question if the ML is truly capable of having an adult relationship just because he's physically grown. The FL accepting this disrespect out of sympathy feels absurd, diminishing her otherwise strong character.
The ML's fear of his controlling grandmother further emphasizes his lack of growth. Instead of standing up to her, he remains passive despite her unfairly blaming him for his parents' death. While his tragic backstory could have provided depth, it instead becomes an excuse for his stunted development. Rather than offering him comfort and support, his grandmother cruelly projected her grief onto him, instilling trauma that seemingly froze him in a childlike state.
The frustrating part is that this dynamic isn't played for meaningful character growth or thoughtful commentary on privilege and responsibility. Instead, the ML's behavior is often excused or overlooked, making it difficult to root for the couple or take the relationship seriously. The FL's professionalism and maturity deserve a far stronger counterpart, yet she is left cleaning up the ML's messes more than connecting with him as an equal.
While My Dearest Nemesis may offer moments of charm, its flawed portrayal of the ML's arrested development drags the story down, ultimately making it a frustrating watch for those seeking a balanced and engaging romance.
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CASTING
Han Hye Joo has a mother of a teenager is hard to believe, because she can still play student(happiness)she look lot younger then her real age.....
After watching until EP9
no flaw at all, ever character is treated well and properly developing
After 13th episode...
Doing great with all stories, properly give Importance to every main character and there stories.
but after 7th episode we are in total blackout from present day story could have shown past lives and current side by side in every episode,
but they total focused on Past from ep 8 to 13 like they forget present
hope to see present day story from 14th episode now ...
after watching ep 15
7-14 past this was long and boring because we already know where all this character are so it was not exciting to see past for 7 hour in a 20 hour show it was 1/3 of whole show,
Now after 15 ep there is no story in this other then two school kids liking each other because of there youth and curiosity for opposite gender
this drama is good and i like it but there is no main story, Only thing that make this drama liked by many was starting of the show with kim bong seok and huisoo
this two character, there chemistry and genuine care for each other is what make people like it,
(The First Love)
showing past wasn't that wrong but 2 episode per character was two much
kim doo shik character only appeared in two episode of the drama and few scene in other episode with little screen time , but he was mentioned among Main lead actors. because he is Zo In Sung, he is supporting cast if you compare screen time with Ryu Seung Ryong or Han Hyo Joo
or it might be MDL mistake that they show Go Youn Jung , Lee Jung Ha and Kim Do Hoon at last of main lead list i mean they should be shown on top not bottom
I try to put main lead on top of list and Zo In Sung in supporting cast, hope it work
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As You Stood By (2025): A Masterpiece of Social Realism
Rating: 10/10 (A True Gem)As You Stood By is not just a thriller; it is a profoundly moving and essential piece of storytelling that confronts the difficult realities often silenced within modern, yet deeply patriarchal, Korean society. This drama fearlessly places the toxic marriage and the epidemic of domestic violence against women at its core, offering a raw, unflinching look at victimhood, complicity, and the desperate search for liberation. This is a rare gem, deserving of every accolade for its bold thematic approach and flawless execution.
Exceptional Performance and Realism
What elevates this series is the absolute conviction of its cast. The entire ensemble delivers performances that are 100 times better than expected, making their characters feel intensely real and multi-layered.
Lee Moo Saeng is phenomenal as the CEO. His portrayal is a compelling subversion of the typical drama antagonistâhe is a "thug CEO" who is actively working and managing his business, lending a palpable sense of reality and gravitas to his presence. His character is noted for feeling distinctly authentic, serving as a powerful force in the narrative.
Jeon So Nee is incredible, portraying a character and performance that feels deeply grounded and real, commanding the audience's empathy and attention as she navigates her complicated role in the unfolding chaos.
Lee Yoo Mi and Jang Seung Jo deserve special recognition for their intense portrayal of the abusive marriage dynamics. Their chemistry, though toxic, powerfully conveys the devastating psychological and physical toll of domestic violence on the victim and the victim's ultimate desperation.
Overall, I really liked this short 8-episode drama. It doesnât waste a single second on nonsense â everything feels purposeful, sharp, and emotionally grounded. The pacing was great, and even the ending, while not the ideal âhappy escape,â made sense. Given how much chaos unfolded, it was impossible for the leads to get away with everything once more people started finding out about the murder. Still, a part of me wished they could have.
What did bother me a little was the misleading synopsis. It says âJin So Baek, the powerful CEO of Jingang Firm, becomes aware of their intentions and offers his support, becoming a strong ally in their dangerous mission.â Thatâs not quite true â he only becomes their partner around episode 6. Before that, the main crime, including the murder, was committed by the two female leads.
Jin So Baekâs character was fantastic, though. Strong, calm, and complex. But one decision confused me â when he got Jang Gangâs other phone in episode 6, the one with evidence against the female leads, he should have taken it. Leaving it behind only helped Jang Gang find the grave later, which felt like a small plot slip.
Another thing that stood out was how far Jin So Baek went to help these two women. He risked everything â even doing things that could easily make him an accomplice. I get why â there was definitely a subtle romantic connection with the first female lead and a deep emotional bond with the second, tied to his loss of a child. But the drama never said it outright. There were no words, no confession, not even a kiss. Her eyes often gave away those hidden feelings, but I wish the show had given us some closure on that front â a hint that they might have become something more.
The ending, showing all three of them in Vietnam, felt more open-ended than satisfying in that regard.
Still, As You Stood By is an amazing drama. It delivers a powerful message about the lasting impact of domestic violence, and every actor performed flawlessly â a true 100/100 in acting and emotion.
Final Verdict
As You Stood By is a work of art that demands to be seen. It succeeds where many dramas falter, providing a story that is not only thrilling but genuinely meaningful. It is a cinematic triumph that handles its heavy subject matter with incredible sensitivity and impact. A true gem that words struggle to describe, this drama easily earns a perfect 10/10 rating.
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GOLD digger of 2024 DEASANG goes to KIM SA RA (Lee JI Ah)
2/10 after watching her cry in episode 3her kids father is kang ki young who she never told and raise him as someone else child
she not only deceived real father but also her husband into believing that was his kid
At first Episode i blame husband for everything being a weak jerk
but after knowing why she married her husband i did not blame only husband(only for there marriage and divorce)
surely i blame him for murder of his ex-mistress and mother in law
FL never truly love her husband so expecting him to love her was Wrong, she was a gold digger who left her poor boyfriend for rich Man,
9 year ago right before her marriage she spend a night with ML(kang Ki Young) which mean she was two timing her ex-husband, thus i doubt paternity of her Son.
he might be kang ki young's child for more happy ending....
she that's why she is suffering.
i have doubts that our FL and ML had an affair just before her marriage...
Husband is awful person but Fl isn't that innocent either, i think they belong together and
Kang Ki young deserve better......
9/10 is very good acting story is good
specially assistant of FL, had watched her in alchemy of soul
(( GOLD DIGGER are now new Image of Stong Female in Korean Dramas ))
rating get lower after watching ep3, this woman cried after finding out about her child,
she is acting like she miss her son, but she regret even concaving that child.....
she was two timing, sleeping with both of them and then she got Pregent and married her husband for money without even knowing who is her child's father
there is nothing here that can redeem her,
she is also reason for her husbands affair because he wasn't loved in that marriage, and she should be blamed for her mothers death.
i understand her husband is evil but she is one who made him evil..... so she should be blamed more.
if she hasn't cheated this two man then nothing would have happen
dropping this shit....... kang ki young dude after attorney woo please think before taking roles, just because it is ML doesn't mean its good.
until ep 6 everything is just easy for our leads they did not need to do a thing
everything turn out in there Favour at end so this is just boring
Dear Director if you made this drama just to fulfill your personal fantasies, Don't release it for Public.
and ML and FL look like villains, this i one of kind drama which shows the side of villains and try to get sympathy for them
A gold digger and her DOG who help her dig deeper.
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The drama presents a compelling setup: the glamorous anchor Xu Yan and the urban elite Shen Hao Ming appear to be a perfect couple, admired by all, yet their marriage is built on fragile facades. Xu Yan, who marries through her carefully crafted image and his influence, eventually breaks free after conflict, while Shen Hao Ming undergoes his own realization of love and begins his journey to win her back. As they gradually shed their pretenses, the story delivers a message about rediscovery, love, and growth.Overall, the drama is engaging and paced well, with the main coupleâs dynamic keeping viewers invested. However, not all characters are written with the same finesse. Xu Yanâs sister, Qiao Lin, stands out for all the wrong reasons. Her actions are troubling and make her character deeply unlikeable.
Qiao Lin breaks off her engagement with Lin Tao not out of personal conviction or emotional struggle, but merely because of her boyfriendâs parents. It feels as if her own relationship meant nothing to herâshe drops a marriage like it was a casual commitment. Instead of showing remorse or reflection, she runs to her younger sister Xu Yan as if she had happy news to share. Thereâs a disturbing lack of empathy towards Lin Tao, the man she was supposed to marry.
Lin Taoâs anger and accusations of her being a âcheaterâ donât feel exaggerated; in fact, they appear justified. Qiao Lin accepted the bride price, allowed her parents to send it, then ran away to another city while blocking her fiancĂ©. This comes across less like heartbreak and more like a calculated escapeâalmost resembling a marriage scam.
Adding to the discomfort, the direction makes Qiao Lin swoon over her college crush within days of leaving Lin Tao. The portrayal makes her appear flighty, superficial, and careless about human emotions. Instead of building sympathy, her arc generates disgust.
The character Yu Yi Min doesnât help matters either. His appearance seems malnourished, and the way the show frames his scenes with Lin Taoâemphasizing his height as if that alone makes him superiorâis not only unnecessary but disturbing. It almost gives the impression of an underhanded reference to masculinity and sexual innuendo, as though being taller automatically justifies âstealingâ someone elseâs fiancĂ©e. Such direction choices feel cheap, distasteful, and insulting to viewersâ intelligence.
In contrast to Xu Yan and Shen Hao Mingâs layered journey, Qiao Lin and Yu Yi Minâs subplot drags the drama down, distracting from the emotional core. Instead of adding depth, it leaves audiences questioning whether the writers truly intended for Qiao Lin to be so unsympathetic.
Final Verdict:
The drama is worth watching for Xu Yan and Shen Hao Mingâs emotional arc and the overarching themes of love and rediscovery. However, poorly handled side charactersâespecially Qiao Linâintroduce a sense of frustration and disgust that undermines the showâs otherwise strong storytelling.
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First Episode you made FL dislikableshe not only leave him, but also moved on from him dating random cheaters while he is still waiting, its just UNFAIR.
it not just leaving her boyfriend but looking down on him.
she would have never return to him if she wasn't catching abusing her own people
because she look down on others which make her most dislikable
Ji Chang Wook will portray very humble kind man while FL will be shown as someone who should not be with at all.
we all know that in the end girl who try to commit suicide will tell the world how Great this FL is and how she is wrong for getting bullied and look down upon by GREAT FL and then our Fl will get all her fame back like there is no other photographer in Korea to fulfil her left space.
JI CHANG WOOK why are you taking this kind of dumb roles, do you like playing Dumb roles because it takes no effort and will make easy Money ?
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Collection of all evil people
there are just two human in this whole drama,others are worst then animals
FL is evil,
pure evil who try everything to torture already depressed ML
SML is a attempted murderer who is free to murder his brother Again because Korean Laws SUCK criminals Cock every day
in Korea drug use is sentenced 1 year
rape is sentenced 7 days
attempted murder is FREE of any punishment
and if you succeed in murder you will be awarded Medal of honor by President
more severe your crime more lighter punishment you get
at end of it all YOO te O was framed for everything and all other were innocent
how does just one person conducted whole experiment
what FL did after her subjects death is to put same on ML
and request was made by his brother who was rumored to be attempted murder of his own brother
SML and FL try to kill ML at least two time and failed
and they did not face any punishment because its KOREA CRIME Heaven
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At first glance, this drama feels pleasantâa healing, sweet love story. But beneath the charm, it leans more toward fake fantasy than grounded storytelling.The central romance strains believability: a man with autism, who isnât rich, powerful, or exceptionally handsome, so easily finds a beautiful young woman who not only agrees to date him but also goes out of her way to do so much for him. He doesnât openly express love, romance, or affection, yet she still falls for him unconditionally.
In real life, an average-looking man with autism would rarely attract such effortless devotion, especially without status, wealth, or some compelling reason for the womanâs interest. Chinese societyâs reality is very differentâwe often see marriage programs where even 40-year-old brides demand millionaires. Against that backdrop, a stunning 28-year-old woman, model-level attractive, chasing an autistic man âjust because,â feels less like reality and more like a wish-fulfillment fantasy for introverted men.
It might have worked better if the show had given the female lead a believable reason to enter this relationship firstâpractical, emotional, or circumstantialâand then allowed love to grow naturally. Without that, her instant attraction feels fake and leaves viewers constantly asking âWhy is this happening?â
For comparison:
In older Korean dramas with autistic or socially challenged male leads, the story usually shows hesitation, resistance, or at least a struggle before romance.
Good Doctor (Korean version) portrayed an autistic genius doctor; even with his brilliance and closeness to the heroine, she initially hesitated to see him as a partner.
Another drama with an autistic chaebol still depicted the female lead as though marrying him was a burden, despite his wealth.
By contrast, The Wonderful World skips realism and dives straight into dreamlandâa fantasy where any introverted or autistic man can imagine being loved unconditionally by a perfect woman, without needing to bridge the gap between reality and romance.
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what an mess 1st episode was
First DYING king was jerk,everyone started as do not trust YUNG for no reason
Yung spear his brother in first ep was his biggest mistake
then he hear his step mother teach traitorous thoughts to young prince, He should have beheaded both mother and son right at that moment
at the end romantic music is playing when a adult male meet a teenager girl, WHAT director was thinking that his pedophilic vibes will add fun to the show ?
we all can understand this is a history written by the killer who kill his own Brother of throne and then made stories about him being a tranny
Yeok was a traitor and killer
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they were killing innocent children for fun and it doesn't even matter
Episode 6 :- Ugly detective killed a little girl who calls him uncle and said he is like her familyand he feel good about and thought if he find a thief it will be fine that he killed a innocent child
and then Ugly detective goes and says everything is back so why in episode 7 to the father of girl he killed, everything is back
EunJi is dead but its okay because FL is back and he only need KIM HYE SOO for this show to run
In earlier episodes he left Driver alone so that driver can kill another woman in future
This Ugly detective is killing people and at the end of so it was all ok if he himself save himself by killing many innocent people in this. but Ugly detective solved the case himself by looking into eyes of a young Killer.
episode 11 Our Lee Je joon told Ugly detective that he will let 9 more woman die so that he can catch the culprit
because getting Credit for that is most important and 9 more innocent need to die for it.
and we have a Pretty Kim Hye Soo who has been obsessed with the ugliness of that past detective that she fail to see young Lee Je Joon
This drama doesn't deserve rating higher then 5/10 but still give it 6/10 just for Casting Kim Hye Soo
Lee je joon hate cops but he become cop himself is most Logical thing in this show, become the person you hate
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I like this Drama until ep 8 was going to watch till end
This was nice drama until ep8after that just like every other drama writer started taking free drugs
FL has turn into a dirt in ep10,
ML deserve better person in his life, Physical attraction is not anything
character is too,
this only Drama where i want ML to be more Cold then what they calling cold, but he is very warm hearted person
while FL is selfish Idiot
In this same story if Genders are reversed that ML would be a playboy jerk scambag,
but since its FL she is allowed to lead two man
and creepy IDOL do all idols born mannerless ?
picking someone else phone and Answering it without permission but , Fl would be super fine with it,
having friend like Creepy SML is a clear sign your girlfriend is going to cheat sooner or later
so its better to distance before she become your girlfriend
it was 10/10 until ep 10 aired i was hoping they would clear thing up, but FL just admitted her character being lose at end
FL first try to kiss ML without his consent
then she spend a night with another man(searching for cat)
but that man pick her phone without her permission and talk shit to ML
that's it ML doesn't need to go after that mess of person, he is better of alone can surely find a better girl.......
Hope FL die from old Age with her creepy Idol.
FL deserve some jail time for identity theft and JOB fraud
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