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When Love Isn't Enough
One thing that never sat right with me was how Babi kept pursuing Yumi before and even after she had been in a relationship. When Yumi rejected him, he handled it immaturely instead of respecting her decision and moving on.
In the end, even though Yumi's Love Cell tried to resist, her entire village slowly surrendered to Babi. The way he found his place in Yumi's heart wasn't my favorite, and I honestly think it could have been handled much better.
Despite that, I can't deny that the beginning of their relationship was incredibly sweet. Watching Yumi slowly open her heart again after everything she went through with Woong was heartwarming. Babi seemed like the perfect boyfriend: caring, attentive, supportive, and someone who encouraged Yumi to pursue her dream of becoming a writer.
Seeing Woong again completely caught me off guard. I had missed him so much. Watching him replay his memories with Yumi and imagine fixing all the mistakes he made in their relationship was heartbreaking. It reminded me why I fell in love with them as a couple in Season 1.
And then seeing him quietly buy every single one of Yumi's books... that scene genuinely broke me.
For most of the season, Babi appears to be the perfect boyfriend. However, everything changes when Da Eun makes her feelings for him obvious. Although Babi never physically cheats, his feelings begin to waver, and that's when the relationship starts falling apart.
To me, emotional attraction while you're in a committed relationship is already crossing a line. You don't have to kiss someone for trust to be broken. The moment your heart starts looking at someone else differently, something has already changed.
Another moment that really stood out to me was when Yumi asked Babi when he first started liking her. He answered that he wasn't sure, but inside the Cells Village, we see a scroll being burned, heavily implying that his feelings for Yumi may have started while he was still dating someone else. That small detail completely changed the way I viewed his character.
Dae Yong was definitely a little creepy at times, but he was also incredibly funny and surprisingly lovable. He ended up becoming one of my favorite side characters.
Fun fact: In the original webtoon, Babi and the intern eventually get married.
I don't think Babi was a bad boyfriend. He truly supported Yumi, believed in her talent, and helped her rediscover her passion for writing. His biggest mistake wasn't physical infidelity—it was allowing his feelings to drift toward someone else, breaking the trust that held their relationship together.
What I loved most about this season is that it isn't really about choosing who was the "better boyfriend." It's about showing that love and trust aren't the same thing. You can still love someone deeply, but once your trust has been broken, those feelings may never be enough to save the relationship.
That's why Yumi's reaction near the end is so meaningful. When Da Eun calls Babi, she doesn't feel jealous, anxious, or afraid anymore. She simply feels at peace. In that moment, it's clear she has already let him go emotionally, even before the relationship officially ends.
As for Woong, I'll always have a soft spot for him. I honestly wish Yumi had given him a second chance. He wasn't perfect, but he learned from his mistakes, reflected on them, and genuinely wanted to become a better person. Whether they would have worked out or not, I think he deserved that opportunity.
In the end, even though Yumi's Love Cell tried to resist, her entire village slowly surrendered to Babi. The way he found his place in Yumi's heart wasn't my favorite, and I honestly think it could have been handled much better.
Despite that, I can't deny that the beginning of their relationship was incredibly sweet. Watching Yumi slowly open her heart again after everything she went through with Woong was heartwarming. Babi seemed like the perfect boyfriend: caring, attentive, supportive, and someone who encouraged Yumi to pursue her dream of becoming a writer.
Seeing Woong again completely caught me off guard. I had missed him so much. Watching him replay his memories with Yumi and imagine fixing all the mistakes he made in their relationship was heartbreaking. It reminded me why I fell in love with them as a couple in Season 1.
And then seeing him quietly buy every single one of Yumi's books... that scene genuinely broke me.
For most of the season, Babi appears to be the perfect boyfriend. However, everything changes when Da Eun makes her feelings for him obvious. Although Babi never physically cheats, his feelings begin to waver, and that's when the relationship starts falling apart.
To me, emotional attraction while you're in a committed relationship is already crossing a line. You don't have to kiss someone for trust to be broken. The moment your heart starts looking at someone else differently, something has already changed.
Another moment that really stood out to me was when Yumi asked Babi when he first started liking her. He answered that he wasn't sure, but inside the Cells Village, we see a scroll being burned, heavily implying that his feelings for Yumi may have started while he was still dating someone else. That small detail completely changed the way I viewed his character.
Dae Yong was definitely a little creepy at times, but he was also incredibly funny and surprisingly lovable. He ended up becoming one of my favorite side characters.
Fun fact: In the original webtoon, Babi and the intern eventually get married.
I don't think Babi was a bad boyfriend. He truly supported Yumi, believed in her talent, and helped her rediscover her passion for writing. His biggest mistake wasn't physical infidelity—it was allowing his feelings to drift toward someone else, breaking the trust that held their relationship together.
What I loved most about this season is that it isn't really about choosing who was the "better boyfriend." It's about showing that love and trust aren't the same thing. You can still love someone deeply, but once your trust has been broken, those feelings may never be enough to save the relationship.
That's why Yumi's reaction near the end is so meaningful. When Da Eun calls Babi, she doesn't feel jealous, anxious, or afraid anymore. She simply feels at peace. In that moment, it's clear she has already let him go emotionally, even before the relationship officially ends.
As for Woong, I'll always have a soft spot for him. I honestly wish Yumi had given him a second chance. He wasn't perfect, but he learned from his mistakes, reflected on them, and genuinely wanted to become a better person. Whether they would have worked out or not, I think he deserved that opportunity.
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