Kate

Yep, episode 2 still good.
When FL talks to the viewers? Still annoying. I honestly think this is the only aspect of the show I dislike.

I adore Yoon Park's character and I love his dynamics with Ro Um. Hope they will become buddies. They have such a strong best friends potential.

They did a better job with the transition between fun con and serious drama tones.
Like how they are slowly building up the story and the context of everything that is happening.

Curious how they will deal with FL antisocial tendencies. I'm fine with what ML said at the end of the episode, but I'm worried how they will manage to execute it in a realistic manner.

same. probably the only thing I did not like about episode 1 and 2. It seems just too out of place. The one it soo light con comedy compared to all the other scenes.

I mostly drop dramas that fast if i don't like the style of directing and that you know real fast.
Also dramas have unique "vibes" and sometimes i don't vibe with the vibe 🤣

not me literally dropping dramas 8 minutes in episode 1 🤣🤣🤡

It's been a long time since I've been this interested and engaged while watching Korean mainstream drama!
Why is this so good!
Also this cast has literally all of my favorites I am crying.

All that said... I am no sure how I feel about the 2nd half. The tone shifted so drastically. Like... I still love it, but it's completely disconnected from everything that was shown in the first half of the ep 😅

One thing I for sure disliked - breaking the 3rd wall... damn that was just... unnecessary.
One thing I liked a lot - I have no idea what are the motivations of the two leads. No clue. going into it would even reading synopsis might have been one of the reasons lol But I also think they are doing a good job with going against my expectations of what I thought the characters would do based on their set up.

Yoon Park is the cutest shit ever.

The song at the end of the ep? BOP!

Episode 4

Not gonna lie, this episode made me angry, especially "How can you be that selfish?" line. It made me feel pissed off, but in a good way - that was a deliberate choice of topic and presentation to evoke these emotions. XXI century, 2023, and yet the pressure women face to have kids for the benefit of others is still there.

That said, the episode tackles a broader topic of glorification of your own generation and vilification of the other generations. Disregarding someone else's struggles, while exaggerating the issues you had to face in the past. As if pain and hardships can be truly objectively evaluated and compared.

The ending at first made me feel a bit uncomfortable, but after thinking about it - it was the correct direction. At the end of the day: do we want to fight who is the biggest asshole with the strongest opinion, or do we want to put aside our differences and focus on helping each other. Someone has to make the first positive step. Instead of thinking: why it has to be me?, we should consider: why can't it be me?

I kind of get where it came from, but the presentations of it was a mess 😅

Episode 3 is such an fucking 10/10 episode I cannot.

The presentation of the building curiosity after someone catches your attention, and then you start seeing and meeting them in random places. The accidental meetings made my heart flutter, maybe because the presentation is truly realistic - nothing exaggerated. When both of the characters start to be more and more aware of the fact they keep crossing paths, it's hard not to get curious where is will lead. I could not stop smiling even for a second. I loved everything about this episode. Probably my favorite piece of media (directing wise) I have seem this year. Perfection till the literally last scene.

"But now, even expressing like seems overwhelming"

The polar bear is of course the sweetest guy ever, kind, loving, caring... And has luscious lips ,dripping of gloss and with the sweet, sweet taste of soju...< this whole line is gold 🤣🤣

Been working 17 days with no day off + uni classes + additional work for my old boss 🥲 i understand your exhaustion

it is what it is 🤣
that said, I did think Lee Jun was cuter hahaha

i smell time jump to collage 😅🤣

obviously with his home situation he did not exactly have an environment that taught him how to deal with and express emotions in a good manner. What is good is the fact he is able to see that and he apologizes.
Also, as for the last scene in episode 4 I think his reaction was quite valid...

[episode 2] Great follow up after episode one, that invites you to take a look at your life, past goals, dreams and paths you chosen. Episode 2 opens the door for both self-reflection, but also made me wonder what is the role of an educator, how much the adults should dictate the paths of the youth based on their own understanding of the world, and who should take the responsibility for the failed dreams.

Should we keep going even if we see no success?
What is success?
Should we even strive for success, or is just doing what we love enough?

All that in the short under 30 minutes episode. Great acting from Han Ye Ri as a struggling artist Yeon Joo was a cherry on top.

[episode 1] Probably one of the best first episodes I have seen in 2023. Perfect introduction to the character. Even though the motivation for travelling is "vague" it clearly has a direction that the viewers can pick up on.

Following her on the trip let me take a moment to just relax and enjoy the views and the scenery. The straightforward and honest personality of Park Ha Kyung adds to the charm. I also appreciate how real the characters are - normal people in normal circumstances, taking a break from the busy and overstimulated world.

Joo Won was just so entertaining to watch 🤣

Realistically speaking, Yoo Jae obviously has some "repressed" romantic feelings for Han Joon that he is not aware of. The possessiveness is strong in here. Hope they will handle the realization well, also some boundaries setting - which Han Joon is already doing, so good for him.

I also kind of understand Park Jin Hwan and his take on one sided love and how he "likes it". It is a way of protecting himself, also a thing that people who struggle with losing control would do (me, I'm that person). If the feelings become mutual, you cannot just make your own choices, things things through alone etc., because your decisions will affect the other person. But if you have one sided crush, the other person is not affected by your feelings, so it's safer to some extend.

Anyway, I'm excited.

It's a nice start. I actually enjoyed the first 2 episodes a lot.

I love some one sided soft love angst. Overall, soft angst is one of my favorite thing in any romance ever - give me it with mutual pinning, when both sides are unaware of the other person's feelings and I will die happy.

Like the scene in the academy when Yoo Jae and Chae Ypung are chatting, and the two poor guys getting jealous and sad about their crushes. I love content like that...

I already like Han Joon, Yoo Jae is going to piss me off but in a good way. Jin Hwan needs to be protected.

you know you can like and compliment a show without name calling others, right?

I am still amazed by episode 7. That was truly some of the worst plot progression and storytelling I have seen in my life 🤡