rationalbeings

Yup and the reports that so many people in the company + ceo gaslit him for years telling him he was a "minus artists" (meaning not profitable)- like LSG is literally one of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry and if he's being told he's not profitable and therefore not owed money, other smaller artists must be selling their blood to pay back these companies.

100% I think the government is culpable too. They are the ones who pushed to export the hallyu wave but did nothing to ensure that the people involved are protected by law. Kentertainment is one of the SK's biggest exports but the government does nothing to protect the aritsts - just uses their scandals of dating to distract the public from political scandals of corruption.

Seriously like her apology needs the world's smallest violin to accompany it. And the fact that other managers in the company gaslit him is so gross and evidence of how deep the abuse was in her company. I feel bad for the other artists in her company but she needs to be kicked off. Unfortunately nothing will happen - just like nothing happened to YG despite the biggest scandal (burning sun).

So over these entertainment companies abusing their artists. Just because you help launch them does not mean they owe you their souls. Korea needs much much much stronger labour laws. It's almost a monthly thing to hear about an entertainment company in SK doing this to their artists. Esp since the government itself has invested so much in exporting the hallyu wave they should ensure it comes with stricter labour laws. Slave contracts may not be a thing in the way they were but they still very much exist and have destroyed the lives of so many talents (B1A4 etc).

Companies should be frightened of any investigations in to back pays- that's how strict these laws should be.

Same- I felt he was soft from basically the 3rd episode. The change was way too fast. In contrast the other Thug Oppa had a better character arc in his own storyline of moving from a miserable person because of his past to a better human.

A heartwarming series that will have your eyes tearing up in every other episode. JCW brings all the feels with Dong Il (a veteran so that's no surprise). Although the romance was good and they had great chemistry it is veryyyy minimal in this drama. Sometimes they felt more like friends rather than a couple. There were times my mind couldn't help but compare it to Dr Romantic since there are similarities in the set up although very different executions.

There were times I felt frustrated with the writing though, I thought there was just too much horror and misery in ML's past- I felt they could have toned it down and achieved the same effect. It took too much away from building the interpersonal relationships that is key to a show like this. Towards the end I felt that two different plots were trying to clash together in one story and it didn't sit right with me. I thought Mr Kang was almost not present in the second half- which isn't great for a drama that is so dependent on the mentor-mentee relationship. I also thought the direction was a bit off. There were times the end of episodes didn't give the punch that it should have.

Despite my complaints - this is still a good watch - esp if you are a fan of JCW.

I can totally see how someone else said this could have a second season with different leads/characters. But I'm not sure how high the ratings were for this?

This was ok. I think the pacing was really off for the drama. A lot happens in the last 5-6 eps, with there being a lot of filler eps before that. It's like the writer just figured out the plot as filming. FL's acting was very stilted esp in crying scenes- ML was much better.

An ok watch if you want something quick- but don't have high expectations.

Cute but everyone's acting needs improving. I liked the second cp's story it was a cute development. I wish the leads had more screen time together, but the FL was probably the strongest cast member in this drama. Seen the ML in previous minor roles in bigger dramas. He still needs more training in acting but isn't bad.

Being super short series this didn't have much character development or in-depth exploration so there were things that felt disjointed.

Overall cute and quick watch.

Recs for short series I enjoyed. (FYI a lot of short series end on cliff hangers because they hope for a second season but are still worth the watch!) :

- A Familiar Stranger (100% rec this one)
- The Killer is also Romantic
- Destined to Meet You
- The Dreamlike Seal
- Seal of Love
- The Queen of Attack
- My Fairy Doctor
- My Bossy Wife
- Stick to the Script (this is more slapstick comedy)
- Secretary Bai wants to Resign Everyday
- Affairs of a Drama Queen

I hope this helps!

Right? Why do you need the extra episodes? Doesn't it cost production more money? Like this drama had entire episodes without the main leads present and things that added nothing to the plot.
What was the point apart from wasting the viewers time?

Does anyone else feel like the ML resembles Hyun Bin?

Interesting story line and the actors were pretty good but I have to say it was super awkward without the bgm on youtube. It kinda ruined a lot of moments. I wonder why they can't just use licensed music then they won't have to remove the bgm...

Apart from that the leads, although good, didn't have a lot chemistry together. So that was a bit meh.

This is an ok drama for a quick watch.

For me from ep 23 I was like there's way too much filler but I agree it should have ended earlier. And they could have easily given a more satisfying ending than what we ended up with (both versions of the ending)

IKR! I was shocked when I looked at his age on his MDL profile after I had the same thought as you.

Cute adorable drama with minimal conflict. I liked that when they reconcile the FL was just as protective and loving towards him as he was to her. That's something that can be missing in some dramas- where in everyday life moments the FL is not as loving as the ML. But in this it was clearly shown, and that they start to work through obstacles together, not just her being a damsel in distress.

I do hate how they edited most of the kiss scenes with the blur effect? Whose great idea was that? And the subs are messy but better than your avg mango tv subs so bearable.

Other than that both the leads acted well, they had a lot of chemistry. I recommend this if you are looking for a stress free fluffy piece.

Yeah but it seems the ML is only 20? Still a student so probably why he is more reserved on camera.

This drama is adorbs. It does the time loop really well without making the viewers bored and the banter/chemistry between the leads is cute. It's a charming quick little fluff drama (albeit with stiff kiss scenes) that is totally worth the watch if you are looking for a sweet pick me up that makes sense!

Agreed, though I remember not liking it that much but its definitely better than this drama! Also I completely forgot GKP was in that lol.

It's an open ending at most.

good catch!