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I just finished the last episode and I have a few things to say

This is a romantic comedy drama meant to be light and fun, and it did start off that way. The story was interesting, the acting was ok, and everything seemed to be going well. But after a few episodes, it felt like the writers lost track of some plot points, which caused the show to slowly lose its appeal.

Random events started happening at strange moments. For example: in most dramas, before the main couple gets together, there are usually scenes that help build up their relationship or help the characters understand their feelings—such as jealousy scenes that lead to confessions or dramatic tension. These scenes create buildup and make sense in the progression of the story.

But in this drama, those moments came after the couple was already dating, which made them feel completely meaningless—just random filler. There was a jealousy scene between the main couple after they were already in a relationship. What was the point of that? There's no tension if we already know they're together and love each other. It just felt like a waste of time, and made them act like they were back at square one, unsure about their feelings.

Now about the female lead—honestly, I didn’t dislike her, but there were so many unnecessary scenes where she involved herself in things in an exaggerated and unrealistic way, reacting extremely to situations that weren't even that serious, which ended up creating more unnecessary drama. It also made me question things like: “Is she the only employee in this drama?” She was always the one dealing with everything. Like—shouldn’t there be a specific employee for that situation?

(The same goes for the male lead. Even though he holds a high position and is the hotel owner, he was literally present at every event, which made it seem like the hotel only had two kinds of employees: the maids and the ML.)

Another important point: who was the actual villain of the story? There were two characters who the writers seemed unsure whether to make good or bad. The first was the one who bad-mouthed the FL and got fired. Then she managed to come back in the most ridiculous way. If she was meant to stay in the story, why was she fired in the first place?

In theory, she should have been thankful to the FL, who unintentionally caused her to get fired but then helped her get rehired. Instead, she held a grudge and tried to take her down just because she believed the FL only succeeded by pointing out a problem anyone could’ve noticed. She even tried to manipulate the FL. And then, suddenly, they became friends again? Like… what?

Then we had the second female lead, who was from a “rival” hotel and wanted to marry the ML. At first, she seemed like she’d be a problem, potentially trying to sabotage the FL. But no—she ended up doing nothing at all. Her character was basically irrelevant except for the one scene where her parents pushed for her to marry the ML. Even that didn’t make sense, since throughout the show, she barely showed any real interest in him—just some casual lines like “Is he missing me now?” or “He’s playing hard to get,” which felt more like a joke than a serious rival.

And the ending… I honestly didn’t like it. I wouldn’t say it was bad or good—just weird. There was a random time skip where the FL goes off to study at a university for a year. Okay, no problem with that. But she comes back completely changed, like she had years of professional experience. Can you really get that from a one-year university course?

Also, she came back after a whole year without seeing her boyfriend. While the ML was really excited and emotional about the reunion, she acted like she didn’t even know him—just to surprise him later. Was that really necessary?

Final thoughts:
The story started off strong but lost direction midway. It didn’t completely stray from the main plot, but things got messy with too many random and pointless scenes. The ending didn’t help, and honestly, it wouldn’t have made much difference if I skipped it. Some characters added nothing to the story. The middle part was full of filler moments, and in the end, there was barely any real development in the main couple’s relationship.

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Sharing My Thoughts on This Drama

This is my first review, and I wanted to share my experience with this drama. It contains some spoilers, but I’ll try to avoid them as much as possible.

The acting is undoubtedly one of the highlights. The cast did an amazing job, the CGI was well-executed, and the story started off with great promise. Special mention goes to Li Mo and the Guard, who, in my opinion, were the best characters in the series.

The initial premise was also captivating: the protagonists (ML and FL) lost their parents to murder during their childhood and reunite 10 years later. While the ML seeks revenge, the FL lives a peaceful life, unaware of the truth because she has lost her memory. This setup was intriguing and well-developed—at least in the beginning.

However, as the episodes progressed, the storyline started to lose its way. Many nonsensical events unfolded, especially toward the end, where the plot completely fell apart and became a chaotic mess. The narrative boiled down to an endless pursuit of the criminal mastermind, only to reveal that they were taking orders from someone else, who in turn was following instructions from yet another person. This made the story feel repetitive and overly complicated.

Another issue was the character Hua Li. She was rescued during a pivotal criminal case and then pretended to be the ML’s childhood friend. This narrative choice felt questionable—why couldn’t this part of the story have been given to a different character? It would have made more sense. The way Hua Li was introduced felt forced, especially since her encounter with the main characters was supposedly pre-planned by someone. Given the circumstances, such planning seemed impossible. Furthermore, Hua Li’s critical role in the finale only added to the confusion. Dividing her role between two characters might have been a more logical decision.

The final episodes were a complete disaster. The story veered off track entirely, and it felt like I was watching a different drama. I was deeply engaged during the first half, but I continued watching the second half only to finish it. The disappointment was significant.

Despite its strengths—such as the acting, the OST, the CGI, and the promising start—the script ultimately failed to maintain its quality until the end. This undermined the overall experience.

Unfortunately, I don’t recommend this drama. Normally, I’m not overly critical of storylines, acting, or CGI; I simply enjoy watching and appreciating. But in this case, the disappointment was so great that I felt compelled to share my thoughts.

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