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Cerita tokoh pendukung terlalu mendominasi.

Episode kali ini menurutku adalah resolusi dari semua konflik karakter pendukung, hanya sedikit tentang ryu dan arm ; cerita mereka berdua memang bergerak di sini namun tidak terlalu signifikan, malah lebih ke pendahuluan orientasi. Episode kali ini benar-benar menekankan pada tokoh-tokoh pendukung, baik secara cerita masa lalu mereka maupun cerita masa kini, semuanya terkemas dengan rapi, namun karena aku sendiri tidak terlalu tertarik pada kisah mereka, aku tidak memberikan rating yang bagus - sebab saya menonton series ini benar-benar terpaku pada hubungan ryu dan arm, walaupun saya menikmati cerita tokoh lain, apabila sebagai selingan saya sangat menyukainya, namun jika full satu episode seperti ini, rasanya menjadi lebih berat. Dari segi latar sangat variatif, warnanya cool. Romansa dan vibes di episode kali ini sangat bagus, life meaningnya dapat banget, beberapa hal mungkin terdengar seperti tidak penting, banyak dialog yang menurutku tidak krusial, episode kali ini berusaha memberikan nuansa simpatik yang kuat. Saya tidak sabar menonton episode terakhirnya.

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so what i am gathering from the preview is…

so what i am gathering from the preview is that this the same (main) couple but every ep the story is different - of how they meet & fall in-love. maybe the description was clear about this fact & it just went over my head lol... either way this was cute (minus the abusive ex-bf). *************************************************************************************************************liked the concept of rainy days actually turning the world grey & the only person u see in color, is ur soul mate (wouldn't wanna experience it as not that interested in love) but the idea & execution were sweet.******************************************************************************************************************************************************btw loved finally seeing in a BL, a A-sexual person gets some representation - Heng

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An underrated masterpiece

Not many people liked the first episode, but it was a different case for me. I feel that it perfectly encapsulates Gyosan's story before he time-travelled and the kind of person he is—someone who strives to break existing rules to make the world a fairer place. It's evident that he was able to be outspoken with his opinions because of his noble birth. When the other characters, like the children, acted comfortably around him, it was they who were scolded instead. I believe this small detail highlights the power imbalance between those of noble lineage and the commoners very effectively.Yi-cheom's character was also a great addition. The actor did a remarkable job portraying the role of a cold-hearted noble who doesn’t believe in equality and values pre-existing traditions over integration. I also appreciate how the creators of the show depict the nature of the relationship between Yi-cheom and Mae-chang, the graceful entertainer.The first episode piqued my interest, and I can’t help but rewatch it, especially that one scene where Yi-cheom confronts Mae-chang after discovering that she was the one who warned Gyosan about his plan.Mae-chang was such a refreshing character to see, and I hope we get to witness more of her development in the future. She is already portrayed as a remarkably strong woman. Her willingness to do good despite the unfair treatment towards gisaengs like her in Joseon is a brilliant plot point.Since Eun-sil's character is just being introduced, it's too early to make a full judgment. However, from the brief screentime, we can tell that her character is another formidable woman who doesn’t tolerate injustice. Her decision to stand up for the harassment her female coworker faced from someone of a higher social standing was truly uplifting.This drama has been such a lighthearted watch. The shot of Eun-sil returning home from the company dinner was beautifully framed, and I couldn’t help but replay it.I have high hopes since the first episode was executed so well.Each rewatch just gets better.

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Vapid, shallow and annoying

It's not the first time I discovered that a show can be both boring and irritating - these two qualities are not mutually exclusive (as one might think). Here it's mainly the story (or the excuse for it) responsible for the boring part: it's BL fluff with no substance, no actual problems that need solving, no relatability either - it's escapism in its purest yet dullest form. I'd say the story and performances are equally responsible for how superficial it all feels. A good performance can elevate a weaker story and/or an underwritten character - here we have only bad performances: plastic, fake and inept. What annoyed me were the clumsy and dumb attempts at comedy; without them this episode would just be a boring piece of BL about nothing - with them it got even worse than the original series.

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