I think you made some great observations. I find this show really interesting, the participants seem so real,…
I guess you can take it that way for YooSik. And Min Kyung, I already explained how I see things from her side in the last 3 paragraphs, but I agree with you; love makes people blind, and blind is dumb. So it's not about being contradictory; it's understandable. It makes her human, and which human isn't contradictory?
And yes, the participants seem so real that I am this invested. Sometimes I wish I was there with the production team.
The thing is, I understand why they’re not having fulfilling conversations. When you’re with someone you like and it’s only the beginning, it’s hard to be open about communication or to ask where the other person stands. You feel like asking might mean you owe them reassurance, or that whatever they say will force you to react. There’s pressure in that, and I get it.
What upsets me, though, is how Yoo Sik becomes so dismissive by the end of episode 19. Hyeon Ji made it clear that she wanted to talk, and his response was basically, “Go to sleep; you’ll be more tired tomorrow because you have two exes you need to date.” Also, that's after hearing that she needs more conversation; shouldn't he at least say something like, “Here’s where I’m at. I’m open to answering your questions if you have any and clarifying things for each other, except for a final decision, because honestly, who knows at this point?” That kind of openness would have mattered.
I also don’t understand why Min Kyung keeps getting upset every time she hears that Yoo Sik and Hyeon Ji are talking or going on dates. Given how Yoo Sik has been acting all this time, isn’t that expected? Still, I truly sympathize with Min Kyung, especially after episode 19. I understand her perspective. At one point, I even thought she might go back to him just because she didn’t find a better option, but when you really look at it, what she’s asking for is simply more time—and that’s completely reasonable.
Now let’s talk about my favorite couple: Baekhyun and Hyunji. I honestly understand both of their points of view and feelings.
Hyunjae—Baekhyun is the one who broke up with her, and because of that, she wants him to take the initiative. He’s the one who ended things; she didn’t. She still loves him deeply, and I think she genuinely wants to get back together, but for that to happen, he has to be the one who takes the first step and clearly expresses himself.
At the same time, Baekhyun didn’t break up with her because he didn’t love her. He truly did (we can see Baekhyun the lover boy and his sweet side when he's with Hyeon Ji). She can sway him very easily, and that’s exactly why, when he starts thinking rationally, he decides to break things off. That decision comes from his logic, not his lack of feelings. In a way, he wants her to sway him again—to be emotional, to make him emotional, and to pull him back. I don’t think he wants to be rational at all, and that’s the core of the issue.
If he were to go back to her on his own, without any push or emotional pull, it would hurt his ego. Not just his ego, but something deeper: it would force him to confront what he’s been doing all along. Why did he put both of them through that breakup? He was the cause of it, and in his mind, it happened for a valid reason. She can see that too. Their problems are out in the open now—everyone can see them at this point.
Still, I’m rooting for this couple. Their love feels real and obvious, and it genuinely hurts to watch them struggle like this. I really wish they’d end up together.
What worries me about Baekhyun is what he said in episode 19 during his conversation with Yun Young. He said that, rationally, he wants to be with her more than getting back to his ex, and indeed he would go through with it if his emotions don’t win. I don’t think he’s playing her at all—I think he’s being honest. But his pull toward Hyunji feels more innate than learned. That’s where his heart is. Any other relationship he might have won’t feel the same, and they’ll never quite measure up. That could hurt the other person, but ultimately, it’s his decision. If he chooses someone else, that’s on him.
I don’t even want to start talking about Seung Young. I just don’t find anything to like about him. I don’t see the charm—so I’ll skip him. And honestly, I really, really hope Hyeonji doesn’t end up with him. I don’t think he’s good for her.
Yes, making an effort is important, and she even acknowledged that. But the real question is: would he always make that effort? When it comes to real life and long-term commitments, you want to feel comfortable with your partner. That sense of coziness comes from being yourself. And if him being himself isn’t gentle—from Hyeonji’s point of view—then that’s going to create problems. In that sense, I don’t think they would work. It’s not that he’s unkind; he is kind, just in his own way. But they’re simply not a good match. They don’t fit together.
Now, moving on to another couple: Jihyeon and Wonkyu. I actually understand both of them, but let’s be honest—Wonkyu is being playful. That’s how it comes across to me. He doesn’t seem truly committed to Jihyeon, and she’s very sensitive. His playfulness ends up making him look like he’s not serious about her, which naturally creates doubts on her side. And he’s likely going to keep behaving the same way.
I can understand him, but I still don’t think they’re a good fit. Maybe Wonkyu would work much better with someone else. I like him on his own, and it’s clear that he loves his ex deeply, but he’s not good for Jihyeon.
As for Jihyeon, I’d actually like to see her with Jaehyeong. I don’t know that much about his personality yet, but seeing how emotional he is about Yuyeon tells me a lot. I think he deserves to start something new with Jihyeon. They’re both sensitive, gentle people, and they’d understand each other. That kind of dynamic could work, at least for now. I don’t know if it would turn into something more serious, but at this point, it makes sense.
Regarding Wonkyu and Jiyeon—yes, they went on dates and all—but from the very beginning, it felt like they were just playing. Acting fun, acting light… and I kept thinking, what are they even doing? Feelings don’t grow like that, not in such a short time and in that way. Maybe outside of the show, if they were naturally drawn to each other, it would make sense. But inside this setup, with their exes right there in front of them, it just feels forced.
For Jiyeon, what I really want right now is for her to get back with Woojin. I know he hurt her, but he’s clearly trying to make up for it. He’s correcting his mistakes, and you can see how much he loves her. He’s gentle, considerate, understanding, and incredibly respectful. He’s trying so hard, and honestly, I have a soft spot for him now. At first, I questioned him a lot, but seeing his resolve and how much effort he’s putting in, he’s really doing well.
So… that pretty much wraps it up for me.
It’s a tough situation. I understand him from both sides. But at this point… you know who I’m rooting for, right? We saw earlier, I think in the X-room, a calendar showing when they meet, and they go weeks, even months, without seeing each other. That’s honestly too much. So I fully understand her frustration, especially after she learned that Yoo Sik had thought about a future with her. From her point of view, if they’re barely meeting, the relationship feels like it’s fading, and the person she’s been with isn’t planning to marry her—then what is she staying for? What is she even doing in that relationship anymore? And there I was like, "Well, yes, Minkyoung has right; it's only a 7-and-a-half-year relationship, it's not a 9-year relationship." They were still in a relationship, like I was at first. Like, why is she saying that? They stayed for 9; why is she reducing it? But then I can see where she's coming from, absolutely.
I don’t want to be overly harsh on Yoo Sik, but I will be a little. If I were him, and my ex—who broke up with me—wanted to get back together, and I realized that I was actually the one at fault, I’d be the happiest person alive. If you truly loved her, wouldn’t you want to fix things immediately, work on yourself, and do better? Especially when she isn’t asking him to change who he is. She appreciates him, thinks highly of him, and only wants a bit of effort. And honestly, that effort isn’t much. They’re not just busy or missing a week here and there—they’re not meeting for months. That’s crazy. Not even once every week or two, which feels like the bare minimum for people who are supposed to be lovers.
At the same time, I do think he loves her in his own way. Why else would he sit there patiently, listen to her, and try not to say things that would hurt her? That might be how he expresses love. But maybe he’s also afraid of hurting her by making her expect more, so he chooses silence instead. The problem is, that silence isn’t helping. It’s hurting her even more, and we can see that now.
Sometimes I honestly wonder if, through his silence, he’s trying to communicate that he’s no longer interested. That’s how it comes across at times, and it’s really painful to watch.
And yes, the participants seem so real that I am this invested. Sometimes I wish I was there with the production team.
What upsets me, though, is how Yoo Sik becomes so dismissive by the end of episode 19. Hyeon Ji made it clear that she wanted to talk, and his response was basically, “Go to sleep; you’ll be more tired tomorrow because you have two exes you need to date.” Also, that's after hearing that she needs more conversation; shouldn't he at least say something like, “Here’s where I’m at. I’m open to answering your questions if you have any and clarifying things for each other, except for a final decision, because honestly, who knows at this point?” That kind of openness would have mattered.
I also don’t understand why Min Kyung keeps getting upset every time she hears that Yoo Sik and Hyeon Ji are talking or going on dates. Given how Yoo Sik has been acting all this time, isn’t that expected? Still, I truly sympathize with Min Kyung, especially after episode 19. I understand her perspective. At one point, I even thought she might go back to him just because she didn’t find a better option, but when you really look at it, what she’s asking for is simply more time—and that’s completely reasonable.
Now let’s talk about my favorite couple: Baekhyun and Hyunji. I honestly understand both of their points of view and feelings.
Hyunjae—Baekhyun is the one who broke up with her, and because of that, she wants him to take the initiative. He’s the one who ended things; she didn’t. She still loves him deeply, and I think she genuinely wants to get back together, but for that to happen, he has to be the one who takes the first step and clearly expresses himself.
At the same time, Baekhyun didn’t break up with her because he didn’t love her. He truly did (we can see Baekhyun the lover boy and his sweet side when he's with Hyeon Ji). She can sway him very easily, and that’s exactly why, when he starts thinking rationally, he decides to break things off. That decision comes from his logic, not his lack of feelings. In a way, he wants her to sway him again—to be emotional, to make him emotional, and to pull him back. I don’t think he wants to be rational at all, and that’s the core of the issue.
If he were to go back to her on his own, without any push or emotional pull, it would hurt his ego. Not just his ego, but something deeper: it would force him to confront what he’s been doing all along. Why did he put both of them through that breakup? He was the cause of it, and in his mind, it happened for a valid reason. She can see that too. Their problems are out in the open now—everyone can see them at this point.
Still, I’m rooting for this couple. Their love feels real and obvious, and it genuinely hurts to watch them struggle like this. I really wish they’d end up together.
What worries me about Baekhyun is what he said in episode 19 during his conversation with Yun Young. He said that, rationally, he wants to be with her more than getting back to his ex, and indeed he would go through with it if his emotions don’t win. I don’t think he’s playing her at all—I think he’s being honest. But his pull toward Hyunji feels more innate than learned. That’s where his heart is. Any other relationship he might have won’t feel the same, and they’ll never quite measure up. That could hurt the other person, but ultimately, it’s his decision. If he chooses someone else, that’s on him.
I don’t even want to start talking about Seung Young. I just don’t find anything to like about him. I don’t see the charm—so I’ll skip him. And honestly, I really, really hope Hyeonji doesn’t end up with him. I don’t think he’s good for her.
Yes, making an effort is important, and she even acknowledged that. But the real question is: would he always make that effort? When it comes to real life and long-term commitments, you want to feel comfortable with your partner. That sense of coziness comes from being yourself. And if him being himself isn’t gentle—from Hyeonji’s point of view—then that’s going to create problems. In that sense, I don’t think they would work. It’s not that he’s unkind; he is kind, just in his own way. But they’re simply not a good match. They don’t fit together.
Now, moving on to another couple: Jihyeon and Wonkyu. I actually understand both of them, but let’s be honest—Wonkyu is being playful. That’s how it comes across to me. He doesn’t seem truly committed to Jihyeon, and she’s very sensitive. His playfulness ends up making him look like he’s not serious about her, which naturally creates doubts on her side. And he’s likely going to keep behaving the same way.
I can understand him, but I still don’t think they’re a good fit. Maybe Wonkyu would work much better with someone else. I like him on his own, and it’s clear that he loves his ex deeply, but he’s not good for Jihyeon.
As for Jihyeon, I’d actually like to see her with Jaehyeong. I don’t know that much about his personality yet, but seeing how emotional he is about Yuyeon tells me a lot. I think he deserves to start something new with Jihyeon. They’re both sensitive, gentle people, and they’d understand each other. That kind of dynamic could work, at least for now. I don’t know if it would turn into something more serious, but at this point, it makes sense.
Regarding Wonkyu and Jiyeon—yes, they went on dates and all—but from the very beginning, it felt like they were just playing. Acting fun, acting light… and I kept thinking, what are they even doing? Feelings don’t grow like that, not in such a short time and in that way. Maybe outside of the show, if they were naturally drawn to each other, it would make sense. But inside this setup, with their exes right there in front of them, it just feels forced.
For Jiyeon, what I really want right now is for her to get back with Woojin. I know he hurt her, but he’s clearly trying to make up for it. He’s correcting his mistakes, and you can see how much he loves her. He’s gentle, considerate, understanding, and incredibly respectful. He’s trying so hard, and honestly, I have a soft spot for him now. At first, I questioned him a lot, but seeing his resolve and how much effort he’s putting in, he’s really doing well.
So… that pretty much wraps it up for me.
It’s a tough situation. I understand him from both sides. But at this point… you know who I’m rooting for, right?
We saw earlier, I think in the X-room, a calendar showing when they meet, and they go weeks, even months, without seeing each other. That’s honestly too much. So I fully understand her frustration, especially after she learned that Yoo Sik had thought about a future with her. From her point of view, if they’re barely meeting, the relationship feels like it’s fading, and the person she’s been with isn’t planning to marry her—then what is she staying for? What is she even doing in that relationship anymore? And there I was like, "Well, yes, Minkyoung has right; it's only a 7-and-a-half-year relationship, it's not a 9-year relationship." They were still in a relationship, like I was at first. Like, why is she saying that? They stayed for 9; why is she reducing it? But then I can see where she's coming from, absolutely.
I don’t want to be overly harsh on Yoo Sik, but I will be a little. If I were him, and my ex—who broke up with me—wanted to get back together, and I realized that I was actually the one at fault, I’d be the happiest person alive. If you truly loved her, wouldn’t you want to fix things immediately, work on yourself, and do better? Especially when she isn’t asking him to change who he is. She appreciates him, thinks highly of him, and only wants a bit of effort. And honestly, that effort isn’t much. They’re not just busy or missing a week here and there—they’re not meeting for months. That’s crazy. Not even once every week or two, which feels like the bare minimum for people who are supposed to be lovers.
At the same time, I do think he loves her in his own way. Why else would he sit there patiently, listen to her, and try not to say things that would hurt her? That might be how he expresses love. But maybe he’s also afraid of hurting her by making her expect more, so he chooses silence instead. The problem is, that silence isn’t helping. It’s hurting her even more, and we can see that now.
Sometimes I honestly wonder if, through his silence, he’s trying to communicate that he’s no longer interested. That’s how it comes across at times, and it’s really painful to watch.