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I never thought I'd actually end up liking this, so not into k-pop or school dramas. But there's something about the classic story, the pains and ambitions and struggles of the want-to-be-stars - who actually became huge stars in real life - that still holds. I have to say I skipped all the school politics scenes. But OK Taecyeon has truckloads of charisma already and one of the main reasons this drama can still grab so much as to watch it till the end. Suzy was very young here (17?) and she has progressed enormously as an actor (she kills it in Start-Up). The street dance acrobatic scenes, though short, are a huge bonus (if we don't care that they were extremely dangerous).

I can't believe how fresh this drama is still in 2021. Very liberal and entertaining. Highly recommended.

This drama is a beautiful underrated pearl. Have watched it twice. Sure, it will make you cry, but there's an overarching optimism there as well. Best parts of many of the wonderful experienced actors. ML was frustratingly cold, but that fit the overall plot and his part very well. Ending was a bit disappointing.

Excellent psychological drama. Three main leads all excel in their roles. Very underrated imo