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Not captivating enough for me

Dont bother commenting on my review this is just my opinion which we are all entitiled to. As my title says it just is not captivating me enough. I dont feel any connection to any of the characters,nor care if anyone dies at this point. I love bailu and also like the ML from other shows ive seen him in but he takes a back seat to her in this show and his persona is just to calm and gentle. He plays a better character on the double. His character is just too boring and shes just the character weve seen over and over,the self righteous girl who always puts other before herself and would die to protect others etc. Nothing about the storyline is original. Im also watching the how dare you drama and i am really loving that one because even though that (falling into the story) trope has been done before,chang lei's character is a masterpiece and there is humor,seriousness,romance,scheming etc its kind of an all in one and its really fresh and captivating. This will just be one of those dramas i dont remember if i watched or not 2 years from now. So i just dropped it because i kinda feel like im wasting my time with it and i dont get that excited feeling when i press play,ive just been watching when the other shows im watching are all caught up and i have nothing else to watch. If you love it good for you,this is just my opinion.

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A Drama Where A Fierce General And A Cursed Prince Fall Hard, Fast, and Forever

It’s an entertaining, well-rounded watch, especially for viewers who love romance-driven stories with devoted puppy male leads, strong female leads who fight for love, and a plot that prioritizes romance while weaving in action, humor, and light war politics.

GYX, who I have only seen in soft roles, plays an army general here. The character she plays is both formidable and vulnerable, a woman who leads armies yet still longs and loves deeply. I like that she doesn't feel overly masculinized and her action scenes are incredible.
YZX plays a dual role with nuance. Early on, his character is pure devotion - a poisoned, masked prince whose world revolves entirely around the FL. Yes, he starts out as a devoted puppy, but it works because the story leans into that intensity. Once his memories return, his performance gains layers : internal conflict and heartbreak as he tries - and fails - to cut off his feelings
he chemistry is palpable and scorching between these two beautiful people. They look great together, and the romance is unapologetically front and center. The kisses are beautifully shot and intense.
This drama is romance heavy - War and political intrigue exist mainly as a backdrop rather than the main focus. As a romance junkie, I loved this choice. The stakes are high, but they never overshadow the emotional core.
Production Quality is high for a vertical drama. Costumes are rich and detailed, sets and scenery are stunning, fight choreography is well done and so is the OST.
Does it lack some narrative depth? Yes. The war and political elements are underdeveloped, and the ‘Gu-worm magic’ instant attraction limits the emotional complexity the romance could have explored. That said, for a vertical drama, I was ok with it being a bit surface level - and more importantly, it remained consistently engaging and entertaining throughout.

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The dirty bum, bum, bum, bum, bum

A whole family of dirty fucking bums. I don't even know how to feel about this show. I can't even lie, it was so bad. This is a skippable show, I can't lie to y'all. There was way too much happening, but also nothing, so watch if you want. I would give it an 8 (8.4) out of 10. I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't, and then do an episode overview.

Offroad was sick of his submissive, cute roles and said I want to be evil, but not normal evil, just downright diabolically evil. And you know what, I was obsessed with it, and I think that he did a great job. Too great of a job, I fear. Everyone did a great job with acting because I was so fucking pissed the entire time, lmao. OFF LOOKED GOOD IN THIS. I might just be into evil-looking guys, but my lord, he looked good (also, he has a fatty). Daou and Offroads' chemistry was nice in this. I love the power bottom dynamic; that was very fun. Especially good acting in Chet's character. GREAT JOB, he got into that shit, oh my lord. Park (HOW DID IT FEEL TO HAVE THAT DICK REACH YOUR DANG STOMACH WITH ALL THAT MEAT RIDDING) and Chet almost made me bawl, I can't lie. I am going to need a special episode or something. We do like a joint special with the heart killers, idc if we are in different companies, make it happen. That's about it, yay Off and Daou.

Holy fuck. The same thing happened OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR 10 FUCKING EPISODES. Right when you thought they were going to change stuff up, the plot folds back in on itself, and they continue to fuck around in your face. The plot is interesting, but they need to spice it up more. Family betrayal over and over again, and it got so fucking boring even with all of the action. Peem was just straight evil for the love of the game. He had no reason to do it, but he kept fucking being so evil, and it was so funny, but also made the plot fold in on itself. The title should have been something along the lines of family, BECAUSE THAT IS ALL WE FUCKING DID, THE ENTIRE SHOW. And it was boring, it was so boring. Missed opportunity for so many romances between the guard dogs. DAMN DOGS ALL OF THEM. I think if the plot had been continuous and not a run around, then this show would have been better. It was fun, and I liked the idea, but it was just so poorly executed that it made this unbearable. Also, the whole thing with Risa. YOUR DAD DOESN'T HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE A GIRL, YOUR DAD HATES YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE INCOMPETENT AS A MOTHER FUCKER. Everything that she had to do, she failed at. I mean, they are all not mentally fit for this shit, but she especially isn't because she is so focused on taking her brothers down that she can't do her job. They all are like this, but at least Chet and Peem can do their jobs and fuck around; she can't. She pissed me off. Still so mad at Park and Chet. The ending was mediocre, and I don't know how to feel at all. WE KILL THE ENTIRE CAST, CHET, RISA, HER BODY GUARD, ALL OF HER OTHER GUARDS, PARK, (and Peem technically), and there is no one left. WHY DID WE DO THAT? Just bad fucking writing. Also, our couple had a max of 3 minutes in a bullshit happy ending about Peem saying he didn't want to live this life anymore. WHY DIDN'T WE DO THAT LIKE 3 EPISODES AGO? HUH? DUMB ASS. SOMEONE TAKE JEANS AWAY FROM DAOU AND OFFROAD, PLEASE. Y'all look so weird in the slim thick baddie jeans. WHY DO DAOU AND OFFROAD ALWAYS GET TERRIBLE PLOTS? THAI DIDDY LMAO. He just randomly pulled up. The whole plot with the lover before Than was awful, and I don't know why they did that. Also, the poor character writing made this harder to enjoy as well. THE GUN SHOTS, OH MY LORDDD. GET OUT OF MY FACE. Also, a few continuity errors in this, too, mainly at the end, how was he bleeding if he HAD THE VEST ON? ARE YALL DUMB? LARD, THIS WHOLE SHOW IS LARD. Yeah, so the whole thing is trash besides acting and chemistry.

Episode overview time. "I hope this is good because they have such good chemistry and get such bad shows." They got another bad show, I fear. "The brother lowkey looks like Jimmy if he actually looked his age and didn't drink the fountain of youth, and the sisters fine as fuck lmao." "Diddy ass party. Off has chem with EVERYONE." "Meat rider. Chet's bodyguard is a fucking meat rider, and I know you’re in love with him, but hop off of his dick, dude, my fucking God." " I don’t trust this sister anymore. I don’t know, she’s giving me terrible vibes right now, and I don’t trust anybody, but like the music that’s playing in the background when she says specific things makes me not trust her." "HOW TO SPELL YOU ARE CAPITAL FUCKED PEEM. BROS A WHORE MY LORD. Why do you need a sugar daddy? You are rolling in it." "Will Than actually get with Peem or will he fuck every other guy in the show before that happens?" lmaooo. "Hey, I have never been held accountable in my life, have no idea how to regulate his emotions, and I am EVIL FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME." "There is so much happening, but this show is oddly boring. Like the same shit keeps happening over and over lmao. Chet knows he's evil, and he has his reasons. BRO IS DOING IT FOR THE LOVE OF THE FUCKING GAME. JUST BC HE CAN. Off was sick of playing submissive little bitch roles lmao. I am actually obsessed with his poorly written character, lmao. JUST EVIL BC HE CAN." "Also, the same thing keeps happening over and over again. How many times can we repeat this shit, oh my lord? BE frrrr, how did he even get fucking shot oh my god. If we took Risa out of the picture, I think Chet and what's his face would hate each other a lot less." "DONT LET HER TURN YALL AGAINST EACH OTHER. WHATS THE MORAL OF THIS STORY, DONT BE A DIRTY BUM? A whole family of dirty bums. Also, the sister is so incompetent, that's why yo daddy hates you." "Oh my god, Chet and Park are actually gonna make me fucking cry. YALL SOME DAMN DOGS. park what the hell? JUST CAUGHT HELLA BODIES. THE ENTIRE SHOW JUST DIED.. I DONT KNOW WHAT I AM SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ANY OF THIS. Yay, our main couple, I guess."

I don't know. The idea behind this is fun, but it was just very poorly executed. Watch it if you want. Okay bye!

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This is Not Primarily a BL !

And I don't mean that in some frustrated, "I didn't get enough yearning" take, no, I mean that, most BL is centered around the two leads on whatever path that looks like, with their love or want or yearn for each other being one of the main objectives, sometimes the only objective. However, that is not the case for GBYFD. This is a horror/mystery with a little romance thrown in because, why not?

Let's Dive In.

GBYFD has one of the strongest openings I’ve seen in a while. The first few episodes are undeniably the highlight of the series. Visually, it’s striking, the gore is genuinely gory, the horror elements feel unsettling and immersive, and the pacing flows with a steady, confident rhythm. From the very beginning, it knows what tone it wants. As an added bonus, we’re given two couples, which keeps the emotional investment high. Personally, Michael and TopTen were my favorites. I loved their exes-to-lovers dynamic and the workplace tension layered into their relationship. Michael’s red hair? A win. Their chemistry? Even better. I was fully on board with them.

Pavel as Singha is brilliant. Pavel in tight shirts and an arm tattoo is perfection. Pooh definitely shown that he has leveled up in his acting. as the ghost-seeing son of a spiritually corrupted father, Thup is scared, He's almost extremely repressed from the world outside of his spiritual views, and needed Singha as his guide, or new moral compass. They're slow-burn until they're not, and it ends up being too underwhelming once they've established themselves.

The story is great, but obviously, not very logical. Lots of things happen that shouldn't, but this is fictional and their whole investigation is based on ghosts and spirits, so I'll try to take it with a grain of salt. The real issue is pacing. What starts off gripping gradually becomes repetitive, especially toward the middle and end. The mystery loses some of its edge. Honestly, this could have been tightened into ten episodes for a stronger overall impact. It’s also worth noting again: this is not primarily a BL. The romances are not the focal point, and that’s reflected in the toned-down intimacy, especially when compared to something like Pit Babe. If you go in expecting romance to drive the narrative, you may be disappointed. If you go in for horror and mystery with romantic subplots, it works much better.

Rating:

Story: 8/10 - Interesting. It get's a little a boring toward the middle/end, but it still isn't enough to completely rid me of its content.

Acting: 8.5/10 - It's good. I like it. Pooh brings on a better performance.

Music: 6/10 - Didn't pay attention to it.

Recommendation Value: 6/10 - If you like horror and mystery, yes. If not, this can be a skip. None of the romances are just so good that you have to watch, but it's still a nice story.

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Just when I thought romcoms weren't romcoming anymore

Okay I'm going to get straight to the point: I love this drama. It's exactly what I look for in romcoms, funny, chaotic, absolutely unserious, and with great chemistry between the leads. It has the right level of drama and the resolutions were quick and well done, with no unnecessary plots. Of course it's not perfect and I know this kind of drama isn't for everyone, especially because of all the absurd situations it has but you should take it for what it is: a drama that's just there to make you happy and have a good time, nothing else. I truly enjoyed every episode until the end and this drama set the bar high for me in terms of romcoms. But as I always say, that's just my opinion and I definitely think you should give it a chance.

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I Loved This Until I Didn't

Burnout Syndrome follows the same, formulaic sequence that all GMMTV series have: I love it (episode 1-5), okay, something is dipping (6-8) what am I watching for (9-10). Burnout Syndrome felt like this series that could be GMMTV's anomaly, and yet, it unfortunately was not. Some of the best performances I have seen out of all of these established actors, so it sucks that the story cannot say the same thing.

Let's Dive In.

Let's get one thing straight; this is the best work I've seen out of Off and Gun. I was worried with Off's portrayal as the lonely and stoic Koh, but we see the very intricate details he placed into his character, and by the end, we see a dramatic disposition turned truly beautiful from him. Gun is Gun. Gun could literally never do anything bad. His performance as Jira is heartbreaking and poignant and I loved it dearly. Dew as a new comer (for me) surprised the hell out of me. I did not think I was going to go into this loving him and his character as much as I did. I was expecting him to be treated as a throw-off second love interest, and instead, they might've told his story the best.

The problem? This series ends with zero morals. Jira throughout this series rejects and criticizes Koh's utilization of AI. Even after his art is used like some lab rat for Koh's new technology, he still ends up with him. What. the. fuck. So what is the moral of the story? Deal with it? Deal with what's going on? Oh well?

If BL Thailand didn't have some stringent rules of pairings and couples, Jira and Pheem would've ended up together, no questions asked. While Pheem has his own list of problems, he's agitated with how much he cares for Jira, and is even more upset with himself that he let himself get so attached. He tries his best at helping Jira, and nothing works, less because of Jira, and more because Koh is the walking, living, breathing devil.

This worked so well because it felt so different than another other series, cinematography-wise, pacing, the story, the way intimacy through nudity and art is shown. And then they completely fumbled the ball in the end, which is just such a let down.

If I was rating the first half of this, I would've told you 10s across the board. I cannot believe that I didn't end up loving this like I was so sure that I would.

Rating:

Story: 7.5/10 - Excellent story, a new, intimate story we haven't seen out of GMMTV yet, but they completely ruined it by the end. The audio was also some of the worst that I've heard it be in a while.

Acting: 9/10 - Every one does beautiful, even Emi, even AJ.

Music: 6/10 - Didn't pay much attention to it.

Recommendation Value: 7/10 - I think the first half of this deserves every audience it can get. The second half, I have no words.

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Beautiful world building, lost me near the end

I got hooked in by the murder mystery game and how magical the production was in that world. Getting into the narrative of the show I thought the characters weren't as goofy as in other dramas where I'm constantly cringing and begging for a serious moment. It was very well paced and I felt like we were really given time to settle in with the dynamics between all of the characters. And they made me actually care about the architecture industry for a bit, it takes some dedication to take the professional context of a romance drama that seriously and I appreciated it.

I didn't particularly dislike Pei Zhen for most of it. The story made it easy to empathize with him, and he really just wanted something to brighten up his life. I liked him as a foil to Xiao Zhi Yu. He definitely wasn't right for Hu Xiu though, and behaved immaturely toward her and Xiao Zhi Yu.

I wish the murder mystery game had been more important to the plot, like if it was a genuine hobby the main characters were committed to and they immersed themselves in that world fully as a pastime, because I liked how they expressed themselves when they were in game and I wish I could've seen more play running tandem with the drama. Also I play role playing games with friends so I'm a bit biased.

I really just dropped it because I didn't like how Hu Xiu treated Xiao Zhi Yu when her parents got to her first about his past. In general I really can't imagine blaming the son for the alleged actions of his (dead) father. Especially like, if she knows who his father is now she knows how his father died and that Xiao Zhi Yu was young when it happened, hello, don't you love that man and want to comfort him over that major trauma? Plus he's had to keep it secret his whole life to make a living and y'all are just now getting close. I skipped ahead a few episodes to see what they made of all that just to see her crying about him keeping secrets again. That's when I knew I'd lost interest.

That being said, the first half or so of the season was so engaging I will watch it again just to experience that. And I still would recommend it, because it was so much fun for a while I was certain I would finish it, and I've never been certain of that with a drama before.

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spring fever, prognosis: good

A fake tattoo sleeve, a rescued dog, and two people using arguments as foreplay. Spring Fever was intentionally cheerfully chaotic and somehow that made it work harder than most shows trying to be respectable.

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I spent the last few weeks trying to figure out how this show was so unhinged and yet somehow felt grounded. I think it was because it refused to apologize for being a little trashy. It leaned straight into its makjang impulses with just enough self-awareness that the ridiculous moments landed like punchlines instead of narrative crimes. I kept laughing and then immediately getting emotionally pulled back in, which should not have worked but did. That fake tattoo sleeve on Ahn Bo-hyun was one of the most aggressively specific pieces of character building I had seen in years.

He played this guy like a human golden retriever who accidentally grew to the size of a bear. He was essentially Kenpachi Zaraki from Bleach. He was a guy who looked like he ate glass for breakfast and radiated pure intimidation, but he was never seen without the small child he was effectively raising. He was a force of nature who did not realize his own strength until he was trying to do something delicate, like being a dad or navigating a community that had already written him off as a thug. He was intense and could be terrifyingly loud, but he always lowered his head and apologized when he realized he had overstepped. He loved hard and cared about his people with a sincerity that hit with real weight. Even when the show pivoted to reveal his CEO reality, that core of the misunderstood guardian remained the most compelling part of his character.

Lee Joo-bin was the perfect counterweight to all of that chaos. She controlled her space so completely that she felt like the only adult in the room without ever needing to announce it. Her quiet was chosen and calculated. Every pause felt intentional, like she was ten steps ahead and waiting to see who embarrassed themselves first. I loved that she navigated her identity shifts without letting the male lead steamroll her just because he was louder. When she engaged with him, it felt like a conscious indulgence. Watching her hold her perimeter while he kept trying to invade it was deeply satisfying. She looked at him like he was a strange species she had not decided whether to study yet, and that slow drift from irritation to curiosity did real work.

The high school plotlines were hardwired into the premise since she was the teacher and he was effectively the guardian. Surprisingly, they mostly worked. The interactions between the kids were actually good; they felt like real teenagers under pressure instead of props designed to move the romance along. The tonal shift from slapstick lead antics to heavy-handed education commentary was jarring, but it grounded the show in a way that made the stakes feel earned.

I usually live for nonstop bickering, but I appreciated how selective the sniping was here. When they went at each other, it landed harder because it was not constant. It was that sharp, healthy kind of arguing where insults functioned as a love language. The chemistry worked because they were pushing each other instead of just staring while a sad soundtrack did all the work. It felt like a genuine spark built on mutual friction.

The dog was the ultimate pivot for their relationship. It was a clever plot device that forced them to interact in a way that felt entirely earned. They saved it together and adopted it together, which effectively turned the pet into their shared child. Even though they did not live together, the dog acted as the permanent link between their two very different worlds. It was the one space in their lives that was not about image control or old baggage. It gave them a shared emotional language that felt sincere because they were both equally invested in this third life they brought into their circle.

The finale was notably low-key, and while I wished we got a little more of the chaos from how things started, I really cannot complain too much. In a genre that usually ruins itself with a messy final hour, this felt like a solid win. It did not try to over-engineer a grand ending; it just let the leads exist in the space they created. This drama was a messy but compelling balance between chaos and control. It had its moments of drag, but when it locked onto its central dynamic, it felt alive in a way that is hard to fake.

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terribly bad yet compelling viewing!

This has to be the cheesiest mafia romance in all of history, and yet I never once thought of dropping it. In fact, I couldn’t get it into my eyes fast enough to see what trashy plots the show would throw at us next lol.

Though smol, Kamol was the most endearing gangster and I would have absolutely fallen under his aura. Plus, he had pet tigers! (I still can’t decide if they were animatronics) Though the show had many cringy characters (I’m looking at you, Danil) I think it was Kim who was my least favorite. I get the push-pull aspect of the plot, but being combative went on for far too many episodes for my tastes. Kamol should have put him in chains much more.

Speaking of. I would have liked the show to expand on the BDSM aspect of the plot.

But you could not have flabbered my gasters more when that random bodyguard threesome was airlifted into the scene out of nowhere. I was cackling like a witch. Nothing surprises me with NCs, but had I been wearing plastic pearls, I would have been clutching them.

If you want an unserious show to waste some hours on, I’d rec this one. Sometimes you need to eat a plate of something bad for you just for the fun of it.

As always, my review is for the plot only and the vibes it gave me - I thoroughly enjoyed the acting from everyone, especially Yoon.

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This is how you do a romcom!

Finally a proper romcom! No ridiculous random breakups right before the final episode, no useless love triangle, no secret childhood connection revealed right before the end, no random serial killer plot added for no reason, no random amnesia and just overall no things that really annoy me in other supposed romcoms lol.

This was just a breath of fresh air. I loved Ahn Bo-hyun in this, I had no idea he could be this funny and ridiculous. It worked perfectly for this drama. I really liked the 2 leads and enjoyed their chemistry. I feel like most characters were likeable here. Even the ones I was supposed to dislike, I liked disliking them if that makes sense.

Also, Bomshik has to be the cutest dog I have ever seen in a kdrama! That scene at the vet during the rain was also possibly the hottest scene in a kdrama. A shirtless hot guy holding the cutest puppy. Yeah, it's hard to top that.

So yeah, overall this is a super enjoyable romcom and I will miss it. This is definitely going on my rewatch list for when I am in the mood for something relaxing and cute.

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Not everything has to be deep to be good but this one lacked depth and was ok

When i 1st watched ep 1 it reminded me of PPW from fish upon the sky i was like it's a good drama why the hate? But as i watched more episodes i kinda get what people are saying. The story on its own is not bad. Its okay, it's a story with a cliché red flag ML and dub-con. I feel people who like green flag leads should just skip this drama.

Well that's not the main issue here. The drama does tell us the story but it doesn't give us the details. Like when did Nu fall for Sun at what point? Sun's redemption arc etc. I feel the should have increased the number of episodes added more depth to the characters. Showing the leads go from hating each other to secret crush to 1 night stand to betrayal to love. That would have made the drama much better.

Overall it's an okay drama. Could be better. You can skip it doesn't make a difference

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Already One of 2026's Best!

This was such a fun watch from start to finish! Lighthearted with a lot of heart.

Ahn Bo Hyun and Lee Joo Bin shine in every scene, together or otherwise. Ahn Bo Hyun especially carries the show bringing his role as Jae Gyu to life in every moment. Jae Gyu is thoroughly lovable, a big softie, and surprisingly emotionally mature. Lee Joo Bin as Yoon Bom is thoroughly engaging too, her dialogues are delivered to perfection and she has a natural talent for humor.

This show has one of the healthiest couple dynamics ever. Not only do they share such natural chemistry with each other from episode 1, the banter is genuinely funny, and both partners are equally involved in the relationship, stepping up for each other whenever necessary, and knowing when to allow the other to deal with the situation themselves without playing savior every time. The FL especially is written very well, it's nkt very often that a kdrama makes the FL sincere in their feelings and proactive in their actions and love for the ML, leaving all the heavy lifting and performing care and affection for the ML, but this show gets it right on both ends. They resolve misunderstandings as quickly as they emerge and trust and respect each other every step of the way. No noble idiocy and sacrifices with these two and thank god for that!

The supporting cast makes Jae Gyu and Bom's world feel more lived in without taking up unnecessary space. The younger couple can get frustrating at moments but it would do the audience a lot of good to remind themselves that these are only highschool kids after all. Their arc is very well done for the way they began so I woukd urge everyone to give them a chance. Choi Ijun, the teachers, twins, Jae Gyu's factory mates, all elevate the story and give it more life.

Cha Seo Won who played Choi Ijun especially is definitely someone to look out for! He made Ijun so lovable from the start. And it's interesting how the story seemed to start with a typical love triangle involving the FL only for it to end up feeling like both the FL and Ijun were fighting for the ML's attention lmao...bonus points for making such an unproblematic second male lead!

At its core, Spring Fever, to me at least, seems like a story that urges everyone to truly examine what it means to be yourself, exercise boundaries even if it means making difficult choices without justifying the collateral damage that will inevitably follow. The story makes some bold choices such as showing a mother who admits to abandoning their child but not allowing it to hang over her head all her life and move on the way she decided would be best for all parties involved. A character who has to make a tough choice to save one life while having to let go off another. These are plot points that could've easily turned melodramatic and eventually twisted into perfectly moral choices in the end but the show lets these uncomfortable truths sit without justifying any of it. This is the heart of this show, and what I hope viewers do not forget to understand amidst all the lighthearted moments.

The screenplay and direction both compliment each other. Every episode wraps up in itself while core plot points unfold naturally one by one.

I am already dreading inevitably comparing wthis show with every other romcom I will be watching this year but alas! I'm so grateful to the makers, cast and crew for giving me this wonderful gift of a show to begin my new year with.

Highly highly recommend!
Especially for fans of small town romances like Hometown Cha Cha Cha.

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