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a good watch with mixed emotions

The Japanese version had always been on my watchlist, but I never got around to it. When I came across the Korean version, I decided to give it a try (and now I’m planning to watch the Japanese one next).

Without spoiling anything, the movie starts off gently, and I couldn’t help but smile while watching the early scenes. The friendship between the characters was beautifully portrayed, it was so warm and heartwarming. Their bond felt natural and genuine, which made those moments really enjoyable to watch.

I went in expecting to end up crying, but emotionally it didn’t hit me as strongly as I had anticipated. The pacing felt a bit uneven at times, which may have affected the emotional buildup.

Overall, though, it was a good watch.

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A Simple Rom-Com (In the Best Way)

I couldn’t stop smiling throughout my binge-watch. I was looking for a goofy, lighthearted drama, and this was exactly what I needed. It was cheesy, funny, overdramatic, and a little silly but in a way that made it so enjoyable.

There wasn’t an overcomplicated plot, which I appreciated. When things got messy, the characters actually communicated and resolved issues quickly instead of dragging them out. It felt refreshing. I ended up binging it all in one go and genuinely had a great time.

The emotional moments made me tear up, and the lighter scenes kept me smiling. Overall, the writing and acting were great, and it delivered exactly what I was looking for

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Romanticized Toxicity Isn’t Romance

the only good thing for me was the acting, the actors were great they did a great job. the only reason I felt emotional during the end was because of how the acting was delivered and not because of the characters themselves.

I couldn’t root for the male lead at all,I was just annoyed the entire time. I understand that characters are meant to be flawed, but there’s a difference between flawed and unbearable. The show also didn’t do a good job showing the emotional aftermath of the decisions that harmed people. Actions had consequences, but we barely sat with them. Everything felt brushed over.

And don’t even get me started on the kidnapping plot. She had every right to completely crash out, yet he’s the one comforting her, when he’s the reason all of this is happening. Him saying he’ll “get punished when he dies” doesn’t make it okay. Being terminally ill does not excuse toxic behavior. It wasn’t sweet. It wasn’t romantic.

He comes back into her life while he’s dying, doesn’t tell her the truth, gets her attached to him again, and she eventually forgives him because all she wants is love and a family. But he’s still dying, so what does that mean? He traumatizes her all over again and makes her watch him die. That’s not devotion. That’s selfishness masked as love.

Yes, he has trauma. Yes, he’s been through a lot. But trauma explains behavior it doesn’t excuse it. The show seemed to romanticize everything instead of critically examining it.

The female lead wasn’t innocent either. Her increasing acceptance of his behavior made it even harder to watch. The only character who made any sense was the second male lead questioning why he was dragging her around when he could literally drop dead at any moment.

With how toxic the dynamic was, If you changed the tone and tweaked the writing slightly, this could have easily been a thriller with the male lead as the villain.

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soft......then devastating

This version truly does the story justice.

I really loved how it was filmed. the setting, the colors, the camera tones, and the lighting were all beautifully done. Everything felt intentional and visually stunning, which added so much depth to the overall experience.

Emotionally, it completely pulled me in. One moment I was smiling, and the next I found myself tearing up. The way the plot unfolded felt immersive and sincere, allowing the emotions to build naturally. It didn’t feel forced , it just flowed in a way that made everything hit harder.

I genuinely loved it.

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the good bad drama

I went into this drama expecting great things, especially since it was highly praised and had strong reviews. Maybe my expectations were simply too high, but for me, the performances were the show’s saving grace. Ra Mi-ran delivered exactly what I expected from her, and the rest of the cast also did a solid job.

That said, the pacing was an issue. The village scenes were engaging at the beginning, but midway through the show they started to feel mundane and drawn out, only picking up again in the final episodes.

The mother’s arc, in particular, frustrated me. She’s given a second chance to “redeem” herself, yet she continues to abuse her son (forcing her ideologies onto him and once again deciding his career and life for him). I understand that change is difficult, and in that sense, her lack of growth is realistic. I actually appreciated that realism. What I didn’t appreciate was how the writing glossed over her behavior, as if the audience shouldn’t resent her simply because her son doesn’t. The drama frames her as a good mother all along, ignoring the fact that providing and sacrificing for a child doesn’t erase emotional abuse.

The characters are complex, and both the mother and son reacting the way they do is realistic but the narrative’s refusal to fully acknowledge the harm she caused felt uncomfortable.

On a more positive note, the endings for the childhood friends and the ex-fiancée were handled nicely. Still, as a whole, I couldn’t fully get into the show. The ending turned out exactly as I expected, and the supposed plot twists didn’t really feel like twists at all.

Overall, it was an okay one-time watch, but not a drama I’d revisit.

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the acting was great

I was waiting for the series the moment I saw it coming soon on Netflix and just got around to watch it. I'm a bit disappointed. I guess it might just be personal preference but honestly if it wasn't for the acting I would have rated it lower. the actors were incredible and the plot was promising but for some reason I couldn't get into it. I normally don't mind if a series is slow paced but for some reason I couldn't get absorbed by it.

conclusion: the acting was incredible., the plot had so much potential but the slow-paced script felt like they were just dragging out theories to fill up 12 episodes,

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