Noel

Yes, I totally agree with you! I like what you said about the characters basically following in line with your typical K-drama cliches, but at the same time, there is a uniqueness that they bring to the drama. I was also surprised by how well Jung Ruk took Yeon Soo's mess up. Usually, the ML blows up and treats the FL like complete crap. So I was glad that he reacted in a mature and reasonable manner. I like him a lot for it actually.

Yes! Couldn't agree with you more.

Initial Thoughts:

I thought the first ep was cute and really enjoyable. The FL is a bit ditzy & naive but it's kind of endearing? At least to me it is. She genuinely wants to learn how to succeed at her new job and puts forth effort into everything she does. Plus, she isn't ill-natured and uptight like a lot of K-drama "Top Stars" usually are. She just has a innocent sweetness to her and I guess that's why I'm having a hard time disliking her for it. The ML is your typical brooding, lonely dude that just really needs a hug. But the difference here is that Dong Wook plays him. So he's 1000% better than all the rest in my book. Also, he has a lot more patience than a lot of other ML's...so brownie points for him!

The side characters are pretty cute and quirky and so far, I cannot find any fault with them. Most of the time, there will be one side character that just rubs me the wrong way, but that's yet to happen. I quite like all of them. But I've only seen ep 1 though, so that could change.

Overall thoughts: is this award winning material? No. But I didn't go into this drama expecting such. Going into it, I just wanted a sweet, fun, and airy show that would make up for all the pain Goblin put me through. To me, this is basically a sequel to Sunny and the Grim Reaper's story. One where we get to see more than 1 ep of them being happy. So far, I'm getting exactly what I wanted. And I couldn't be happier. With all that being said, I can't wait for ep 2 and the eps to come. I'm ready for all the cheese and sugary goodness that's sure to follow!

If you're talking about the scene where the ML goes to the night market and see's FL at one of the stalls, I can understand why you are confused, lol. The directors didn't think that scene through. Anyway, the girl in his flashbacks and the girl at the market are not the same girl. The girl he's thinking of is his younger sister and the FL just reminds him of her. That's all. He's never seen or met the female lead until that moment at the market.

I would say it focuses more on the characters and politics more than anything else. Of course there is romance in it, but it takes more of a back seat to the intense political warfare and character arcs.

S H O O K
I AM SHOOK

WHAT kind of preview is that????? You gonna leave us hanging for a week with that 30 second clip hanging over our heads???? Huh?? You really gonna do us like that?? My poor heart can't handle all these feels. Ep 7 CANNOT come fast enough

I couldn't agree with you more!

I would say it depends on the viewer. If you go into this drama expecting something original and groundbreaking, you'll be disappointed. But if you don't take it too seriously and just take it for what it is; a lighthearted and fun romance drama, I think you'd enjoy it. To me, this is a great pick-me-up drama that I love to come home to after a long and tiring Monday.

THAT kiss

*CLUTCHES CHEST*
This drama has taken over my life and I should've waited for it to finish airing so I could binge watch it to my hearts content. Two episodes a week is NOT a enough. Next Mon & Tues can't come fast enough!

I just can't get over how increidble this drama is! The overall plot, acting, dynamics between characters, music, cinematography, and dialogue is top-tier. I also love how there are little nuggets of humor throughout but it's done in a subtle way that doesn't overpower the overall darker/serious theme of the drama. Everything is perfectly balanced and it makes watching this drama even more enjoyable. I absolutely cannot wait to see more of this riveting story unfold!

OMFG...MY WIG HAS BEEN SNATCHED
Ep 1 was absolutely phenomenal! The last time I was this blown away by just one episode was Goblin. I'm just so impressed with everything. Especially the acting. WOW. I didn't even realize it was an 1 hr & 21 min ep bc I was so engrossed in the story. Time just flew by! Finally, a sageuk that has my FULL and undivided attention. I'm so excited for tomorrow's ep, I can barely stand it.

Just so much YES for this drama!

WATCH THIS DRAMA

you won't regret it.

Same! I really love and enjoy this drama as well. I don't see why it gets so much criticism. It's such a fun, lighthearted drama! I look forward to it every week which is why I was so disappointed when it didn't air.

It's so good! It reminds me of 'A Love So Beautiful' and 'Reply 1997' It has a good blend of both--in my opinion. If you're a fan of either dramas, I'm sure you'd enjoy this drama as well.

To say I'm excited about this would be an understatement. As a HUGE Goblin fan, this is a dream come true. To see Dong Wook and In Na on-screen together again is a gift from the K-drama Gods. Bless the casting director. Whoever you are, you have my eternal gratitude. You are the real MVP. You are the voice of the people.

This is the funniest, most amazing J-movie I've ever seen! Everyone needs to watch it!!!

Decided to put this drama on-hold. I can't seem to get past episode 4. As much as I love Seo Kang Joon, I just can't find it within me right now to sit in front of my screen for an hour to watch a show that I'm not feeling.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
WHAT WAS EVEN THE POINT OF THIS MOVIE IF THE MAIN CHARACTERS THAT GAVE ME ALL THE FEELS DIDN'T END UP TOGETHER.