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Even after a few days of letting that ending marinate a little, the impact is still there and that's how you know how well this drama was written. NgM really knows how to pick a tight script. I liked how there really were no cliche's in this drama (aside from the usual jealous side-character archetypes). I know that the premise is cliche somewhat but it somehow became something entirely brand new. It wasn't all about loving someone till their dying breath or experiencing everything before you die even, it was about simply living. We get so caught up in "what's next" and "what ifs" that we forget to live in the present and I feel like this drama's purpose was to push forth simply living your life and living however you want to. JYB's acting was also very well done in how she portrayed a terminally ill person in such a new way. She brought LDE to life genuinely, I'm impressed with how real she was. There was awkwardness, hesitancy, forced joyfulness, foolishness and so much more that really pulls the character off the page and into reality. I also noticed how she slowly became sicker throughout the drama. Like very subtle hints and changes in demeanor that make you believe that yes this person is suffering with a smile.

I wish this drama would get more reception because of how good it is. But like most masterpieces it'll just be hidden in plain sight I guess...

oh for sure...I also like that they didn't include something like that because had it been written by a western writer, we here seem to really equate love with physical intimacy when that's not the case. To me their gazes, gestures, and actions mean a lot more which is why the ending hits a lot harder for me. I honestly don't mind and am rather glad that they didn't add more physical intimacy because for one it wouldn't have added to the plot and it would've been exploitative in a sense too. Plus she's sick and dying so it wouldn't be appropriate to have her bed ridden one scene and then the next scene have something wild happening. Definitely is an interesting discussion tho because I find that many people choose to dislike certain dramas if the leads don't kiss or don't outwardly end up in a relationship, because often those character relationships are written the best.

tbh I think them just being together in a relationship is enough implication lol and love scenes and stuff are usually unnecessary for the plot...but just bc you didn't see it, don't mean it didn't happen haha

I mean probably lol... they don't often show much of that in dramas especially not this kind of drama with it being so heavy. It's not very directly implied but they do share a bed, and the FL's friend teases her about them sharing a bed and the FL is like caught off guard like "how do know that" ...so maybe that itself is the implication? I honestly do think so

he portrayed grief in such a visceral and realistic way and how it just overcomes you out of nowhere sometimes. One minute you can be laughing and the next completely consumed by anguish and longing.

they took the oldest cliche plot ever and turned it into something new … I only have high praise for this drama. The director and writer are true artists and the actors all portrayed their roles so beautifully

They should’ve gotten married bruh…

Idk why but getting married would've been like a nice touch to the story

stop that made me cry!!!
When it switched from his imagination to reality and the empty seat

That’s beautiful direction and writing

now the investor got me pissed. tell me you know nothing about making movies without telling me....you can't just swap out a director especially one whose also the writer...like what an absurd proposal ...you swap the man whose making the movie it's a completely different movie then ....lmao I know it's a plot device but let me be pissed rn

the college friend too...jealousy is normal but to act like that is so pathetic I'll never understand it ...as for seoyoung she's written like a real person tbh ... she's jealous but she's still rational...still kinda absurd in how she's acting it's also pathetic ...but she's better than others.

I also like how this drama is lowkey unpredictable ...like a lot of what happens isn't the usual of dramas I think ...like they got caught immediately lol and they have people supporting who have their backs too because lets be honest since when is loving someone a crime or a "scandal". Also the fact that Jeha and Daeum told the crew everything was insane but I really like that they don't drag anything out.

I also like how honest they are with each other and the fact that Daeum didn't get angry when Jeha told her that he used her. She's rational and mature like what a breath of fresh air. We see stupid emotionally stunted characters so often in Kdrama's.

I'm kind of torn though...they seem to the hinting at an open ending and sometimes an open ending is better than a tragic one ...but idk I feel like seeing Jeha lose control of his emotions would be interesting to see because he's a very tightly wound character...but also do I really want to see something that tragic....not really

@Jay I agree, I think jeha is set on his decision which is also why he didn't make it lightly in the first place. He was going around asking people lol to make sure what he was feeling was truly love. But also he has limited time with her, it wouldn't make sense for him to want to shorten it and he's also adamant on protecting her above himself and anyone else.

Haha ur right…I love sad endings lowkey but I wish they had more than four months left together…I doubt there’ll be a crazy plot twist that allows her to live. We’re probably going to get a “in heaven” sequence

I saw the director said that the point of the drama is having courage to love and that the rest of the drama isn’t about dying it’s about living. It better deliver I have high hopes now. Even if she dies, as long as we have a good arc for them and there’s a sense of closure I think it’ll be okay. I love tragic endings they just sit with you the longest

righttt he can act....I think he just hasn't picked up the best scripts for a while though but his recent movie was pretty solid.

you know what a real plot twist would be ....imagine Daeum isn't actually sick and it's all munchausen by proxy....I'm trying to find a plausible cop out so we can have a happy ending

Rightttt...I was waiting for the pull away, glasses off, and back like business proposal lowkey

idk why but I interpreted it a little bit differently when she started getting really happy. I almost took it as she was struggling a lot but she seems like someone who knows how to laugh and smile through the pain (we've seen her do it multiple times). Like the way she delivered it felt slightly forced in how she kept going "im so so happy". It was like her reaffirming herself to be grateful and happy to mask her feelings of maybe inadequacy, emotional pain, and physical pain. idk if my interpretation even makes sense lol but it reminded me of how we sometimes act to double down on certain emotions. I love how they wrote her character tho ....she's not a classic terminally ill patient who's either cynical and hates life or the overly chummy who is unrealistically happy archetype... she has genuine human qualities. Like she is bright but she's not unrealistic because we see her struggle and pushing herself to be positive.

ok so this episode really gave what it needed to give.

I wanna first say that CSY I get it, but I don't. I understand feeling contempt and jealousy and even nasty towards someone or something that's natural but her actions and what she chooses to say to Daeum really irk me. She's only nice on the outside then is she not and that's so sad for Daeum because here is your idol slowly starting to treat you terribly. And I know people are going to say "but CSY didn't do anything terrible"...that's kind of the point. These kinds of people they don't do anything outwardly nasty it's just small jabs and passive aggressiveness that they send to make you feel bad about yourself. All the stuff in the car it's genuinely like CSY doesn't want to understand Daeum ...is it selfish of Daeum to be in a movie while in her state ofc it is but it's also a last chance and you can't deny that if you were in that position you wouldn't jump at the opportunity.

I really liked that we saw Jeha being vulnerable, there's a noticeable shift in his demeanor too. He started making this movie for his own reasons as to expose his father in his own way but now it's no longer that. He's making this movie for Daeum now. In a way Daeum filled the void that Jeha had for a long time and I think thats why he's okay even with the circumstances as he was telling CSY. He was trying to find purpose in his life with the movie before and Daeum inadvertently gave him that.

Also the way he's in love with Daeum omg...I mean we see him notice her instantly after that convenience store and there's a spark off the bat but he falls in love with how her mind works and there's really nothing deeper than that to me. That's loving someone for their soul. I understand that their love can be easily misunderstood too if it gets out because of rumors and whatever but I really hope they can ignore it just because she doesn't have much time left and what do the others know? Just because you live your life in the public eye doesn't mean the public gets to assume and dictate what you do...especially without the whole story ...I really hope we dont get that plot

Confession scene...MASTERPIECE...even their first kiss was absolute cinema...and this was equally so...the director is an artist

you know to be fair, although the ratings are on the lower end for a weekend drama, taking into account the drama content and demographic who are likely watching ...and the fact that it's on streaming platforms ....it's pretty stable...I'm not surprised tho bc all of us watching it are enthralled by this drama

hmm I didn't really get that but everyone perceives differently. in my opinion she's doing exceptionally well. It feels like a real person rather than a character for me.

AHH we got that kiss