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Just Another Romcom, But That’s the Fun!
So, what do we have here? A rom-com with all the clichés: childhood connection, mistaken identity, workplace romance, and of course, a rich CEO with emotional baggage. But hey, that’s the charm, right? Predictable? Absolutely. Enjoyable? Surprisingly, yes!
▫️The Setup
Sujeong and Juyeon first meet as teenagers in an online game, falling for each other without ever seeing each other’s faces. Classic. But young Juyeon (15) makes the questionable decision of lying about his age, pretending to be in his 20s to impress 19-year-old Sujeong. The truth comes out when they meet in real life, and Sujeong—rightfully feeling betrayed—rejects him HARD. Fast forward 15 years, and fate (or drama logic) brings them back together as boss and employee.
▫️Don’t Expect Much Gaming
The drama gives us a few game scenes in the first episode, but if you're hoping for a deep dive into gaming culture, don’t bother. It’s mostly just a cute setup for their history and not a major plot element.
▫️The Leads: Messy, Flawed, and… Relatable?
ML (Juyeon): Your classic rich CEO with a secret soft side—this time, he’s an otaku/gamer/band fan who hides his interests behind a super professional image. Honestly, I loved his hidden room full of collectibles. I want one too! TT But of course, because this is a K-drama, his love for these “childish” things is linked to childhood trauma—his parents’ death, his guilt, and his horrible grandma (we’ll get to her). While that explains why he clung to these interests, I kinda wish he was just a normal 30-year-old geek without trauma being the excuse. Let people like what they like!
FL (Sujeong): Strong, independent, and known as the "Boss Killer" because she takes down any incompetent higher-up. Loved that about her. She had to be the strong one in her family after losing her mom, basically raising her younger brother while dealing with her dad. No wonder she was disappointed when the guy she leaned on turned out to be a lying teenager back then.
Their chemistry? Not the most heart-fluttering, but it worked. They weren’t just romantic partners but also the only ones who truly understood each other, and that was nice to see.
▫️The Side Characters
The Family: Surprisingly wholesome. The dad wasn’t perfect but tried, and the younger brother was great. Their dynamic felt real.
The Second Couple: Hit or miss. Sometimes interesting, sometimes forgettable. I liked the second female lead (SFL) a lot—straightforward and confident. The second male lead (SML) was… there. Didn’t love him, didn’t hate him.
The Grandma: Straight-up evil with zero depth. I couldn’t even bother to hate her properly. Skipped her scenes, no regrets.
Chief Kwon: Glad ML had at least one sane person in his life.
Coworkers were the usual gossiping Coworkers in Kdramas. I adored Nana alot.
▫️The Comedy & Romance
Not laugh-out-loud hilarious, but it had its moments. The romance wasn’t the most swoon-worthy, but it was solid. They leaned on each other, and that was enough to make it work.
▫️Final Verdict?
Not groundbreaking, but not bad either. Just another rom-com that does what it’s supposed to do—entertain. It is OK while you're watching but completely forgettable, I don't have any problem moving onto another title right after this.If you’re in the mood for something fun, light, and full of familiar tropes, this one’s a decent pick.
▫️The Setup
Sujeong and Juyeon first meet as teenagers in an online game, falling for each other without ever seeing each other’s faces. Classic. But young Juyeon (15) makes the questionable decision of lying about his age, pretending to be in his 20s to impress 19-year-old Sujeong. The truth comes out when they meet in real life, and Sujeong—rightfully feeling betrayed—rejects him HARD. Fast forward 15 years, and fate (or drama logic) brings them back together as boss and employee.
▫️Don’t Expect Much Gaming
The drama gives us a few game scenes in the first episode, but if you're hoping for a deep dive into gaming culture, don’t bother. It’s mostly just a cute setup for their history and not a major plot element.
▫️The Leads: Messy, Flawed, and… Relatable?
ML (Juyeon): Your classic rich CEO with a secret soft side—this time, he’s an otaku/gamer/band fan who hides his interests behind a super professional image. Honestly, I loved his hidden room full of collectibles. I want one too! TT But of course, because this is a K-drama, his love for these “childish” things is linked to childhood trauma—his parents’ death, his guilt, and his horrible grandma (we’ll get to her). While that explains why he clung to these interests, I kinda wish he was just a normal 30-year-old geek without trauma being the excuse. Let people like what they like!
FL (Sujeong): Strong, independent, and known as the "Boss Killer" because she takes down any incompetent higher-up. Loved that about her. She had to be the strong one in her family after losing her mom, basically raising her younger brother while dealing with her dad. No wonder she was disappointed when the guy she leaned on turned out to be a lying teenager back then.
Their chemistry? Not the most heart-fluttering, but it worked. They weren’t just romantic partners but also the only ones who truly understood each other, and that was nice to see.
▫️The Side Characters
The Family: Surprisingly wholesome. The dad wasn’t perfect but tried, and the younger brother was great. Their dynamic felt real.
The Second Couple: Hit or miss. Sometimes interesting, sometimes forgettable. I liked the second female lead (SFL) a lot—straightforward and confident. The second male lead (SML) was… there. Didn’t love him, didn’t hate him.
The Grandma: Straight-up evil with zero depth. I couldn’t even bother to hate her properly. Skipped her scenes, no regrets.
Chief Kwon: Glad ML had at least one sane person in his life.
Coworkers were the usual gossiping Coworkers in Kdramas. I adored Nana alot.
▫️The Comedy & Romance
Not laugh-out-loud hilarious, but it had its moments. The romance wasn’t the most swoon-worthy, but it was solid. They leaned on each other, and that was enough to make it work.
▫️Final Verdict?
Not groundbreaking, but not bad either. Just another rom-com that does what it’s supposed to do—entertain. It is OK while you're watching but completely forgettable, I don't have any problem moving onto another title right after this.If you’re in the mood for something fun, light, and full of familiar tropes, this one’s a decent pick.
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