Rose already gave Fai some advice, but honestly… I think Lom needs to give her some advice too. 😭😂
Lom has EXPERIENCE with girls, okay?! He has been around plenty of girls, so Fai better sit down and take notes. 💀😂 Maybe he can teach her a thing or two about how to understand women.
Especially after seeing Fai looking so lost and thoughtful near the end of the episode… maybe the man could actually help her figure out what she’s feeling and make things a little clearer for her. 😭
Fai, call Lom. You clearly need another consultation. 😂
This episode was SO GOOD 😭🔥 The development between Fai and Kaphrao was everything I wanted to see. Their whole day together was honestly adorable, from the water park, the little cake moments, taking pictures together, and especially their conversation about their parents. You can really feel their relationship slowly changing.
And Fai… 😭😂 The jealousy, the way he kept following Kaphrao and Nod around, trying to make Kaphrao jealous and then getting absolutely NOTHING from her… I was dying. He really needs to work harder if he wants his girl to notice him. 😂
I also loved how Fai is slowly becoming more honest about his feelings. That final moment when Kaphrao asked him for a smile and they smiled at each other was so simple but SO cute. 🥹❤️
The photo they took at the same place where Kaphrao had taken a photo with her father was also such a beautiful detail. You can tell that the day meant something to both of them.
And now the preview… 😭 The fact that Kaphrao is left alone in the dark even though she’s afraid of it, and Fai finds her unconscious?! I NEED the next episode NOW. And knowing his aunt was involved… yeah, Fai is definitely going to be angry. 😭
This is easily my favorite episode so far. We finally got to see real character development between Fai and Kaphrao , especially from Fai’s side.I loved how Fai pretended the storm was still there just so they could stay on the island one more day. 😭 That alone shows how much her feelings have grown. The scenes after the celebration were amazing. Drunk Fai asking, “Why do you hate me?”, their accidental first kiss, and then the next morning when both of them pretended to still be asleep just to enjoy being close to each other a little longer… Those moments were absolutely adorable. I also loved the childhood reveal. Kaphrao finally realizes that Fai was the one who helped her when they were kids. Her smile, followed by Fai immediately looking away because she got shy… such a beautiful scene.On the other hand… Fai’s aunt is still incredibly annoying. Every single episode she finds a new way to make things harder.
The preview made me even more excited! Seeing Fai ask Rose and Din for advice on how to win Kaphrao’s heart shows how much she’s changing. And with Nod entering the picture, it looks like Fai will finally have to fight for the girl she loves.
I absolutely loved this episode, and I can’t wait for Episode 5!
Honestly, this was a really good episode. Even though the conflict with Ran’s mother has lasted for several episodes, the show balances it well with lighter moments between Ran and Neen. Their little trip, their sweet interactions, and the funny scenes give the audience a chance to breathe and keep the pacing enjoyable.
However… Ran’s mother has completely crossed every line. Every episode I think she can’t get any worse, and somehow she still manages to surprise me. Between the manipulation, the lies, trying to make Neen look like the villain, and now publicly humiliating her own daughter on national TV… she’s completely out of control.
I also want to give credit to Neen. Despite having such a toxic mother-in-law, she continues to support Ran and fight for their relationship instead of giving up. Honestly, many people would have already filed for divorce in that situation.
I really hope the next episodes finally move the story forward, because Ran and Neen deserve some peace after everything they’ve been through.
At the same time, I can’t help wondering what comes next if the conflict with Ran’s mother is finally resolved. It’s been the main storyline for so long that I’m curious to see where the writers will take the story afterward. I just hope they have another strong direction planned so the series can keep its momentum.
I started watching GLs last year, and have almost watched 15 series. And tbh, this one seems the most mature out…
I respect that you enjoy In Love Forever, but I don’t agree with your reasoning.
Realism alone doesn’t automatically make a story better. A realistic story can still have repetitive pacing, just as a more fictional or idealized story can be incredibly well written.
My issue with In Love Forever isn’t that it’s realistic. I actually like the themes it explores. My issue is that the story has been revolving around the same conflict for most of the series. We’re already at Episode 6 out of 12, and Ran’s mother is still the main conflict. That’s why many viewers find the pacing predictable, and I think that’s a fair criticism.
A realistic series isn’t automatically better than other GLs. Many of the more popular GLs aren’t loved just because they’re “unrealistic.” They’re loved because they often have stronger pacing, better character development, more varied conflicts, or simply more engaging storytelling.
The part I disagree with the most is when you say that “GL fans don’t know how to recognize a good story.” People simply have different tastes. Someone can prefer a lighter, more dramatic, or more realistic GL, and none of those preferences make their opinion less valid.
Personally, I do enjoy In Love Forever, but I also understand why it hasn’t reached the popularity of some other GLs. This type of family conflict has already been explored in many stories. What many fans were hoping for was for the series to move beyond that conflict and explore its characters and other storylines more deeply.
I honestly feel like the biggest problem in this series isn’t even Ran or Neen anymore… it’s Ran’s mother.
At this point, this is no longer about being overprotective—it’s emotional manipulation. She creates fake conflicts, plays the victim, pretends to faint, refuses to take any responsibility, and keeps treating Neen as if she’s the problem when Neen has done absolutely nothing wrong.
What frustrates me even more is that nobody truly stands up to her. Ran’s father knows the truth, yet he never really confronts her. I’m also surprised that Neen family hasn’t stepped in more, especially when it’s obvious that almost every problem in Ran and Neen relationship comes from Ran’s mother.
I genuinely feel bad for Neen. Being constantly criticized, blamed, and emotionally attacked can leave deep psychological scars. No one deserves to go through that.
At this point, I honestly feel like the only thing that might finally open Ran’s eyes is losing Neen. Maybe that’s the only way she’ll finally realize that her mother’s behavior has become the biggest source of all their problems.
To me, Ran still sees her mother as the hero of her childhood. But that hero died the day Ran married Neen. From that moment on, she became Ran’s biggest enemy and the main source of all the problems they are facing today.
At first, Fai still acts like a child and keeps abusing her authority just to annoy Kampon. But as the episode goes on, it’s clear that her actions don’t truly reflect how she feels.
She keeps pretending she doesn’t care about Kampon, yet she secretly does so many things for her: replacing her bicycle, hiding the truth from her aunt, and worrying when Kampon is working late in the rain.
I also loved the scene where Kampon treated Fai’s injury. The way Fai looked at Kampon was completely different. You can tell she’s feeling much more than she’s willing to admit.
And now that Nod is entering the story, I honestly can’t wait to see Fai get jealous. 😂 I think that’s finally going to force her to face her real feelings.
Episode 3 already looks amazing, especially with Rose putting Fai in her place. 🤣I seriously can’t wait for next Saturday!
I really hope this story doesn’t spend all 12 episodes focusing only on Ran’s mother trying to destroy Ran and Neen relationship. At first it was interesting, but now it’s becoming frustrating because she keeps manipulating everyone without taking any responsibility for her actions.
From Episode 6’s preview, it already feels like Ran and Neen are heading toward a separation before eventually finding their way back to each other. I understand why the writers might choose that direction, but I honestly hoped this conflict would be resolved earlier so the story could explore new challenges instead of repeating the same one.
I haven’t read the original novel, so I’m genuinely curious. Does the story really revolve around this conflict for most of the plot, or are there other major storylines later on? I honestly don’t know, and that’s something I’m really curious to find out.
I’ve also read comments from people who have read the novel, and many say Ran and Neen are much more developed there. If that’s true, I really hope the next episodes give us more depth about them, because they deserve it.
I’m still enjoying the series and I’m excited to see where it goes, but I really hope the story starts moving forward instead of staying stuck on the same conflict.
Honestly, this was a really strong first episode. 👏
The story already has a solid foundation, and we finally understand where the conflict between Fai and Kamphrao comes from. It doesn’t excuse what Fai did as a child, but it also shows that many of her fears and misunderstandings were planted in her mind by her aunt, who made her believe that Kamphrao would steal her father and her place in the family, even though that was never true.
The only character who’s already getting on my nerves is the aunt. 😤Every time she opens her mouth, she fills Fai’s head with even more toxic ideas and unnecessary suspicions. It’s clear that she’s one of the main reasons this conflict has lasted for so many years.
I also really like Kamphrao. Despite everything she’s been through, she remains calm, mature, and refuses to let anyone walk all over her.
The ending made me even more excited for Episode 2. I can’t wait to see how Fai and Kamphrao’s relationship develops now that they’ll be working together.
Enemies with Benefits was simply pure happiness from start to finish. ❤️
Every week I looked forward to a new episode, and the series never disappointed me. Jane and JingJing had incredible chemistry, the romantic moments were heartwarming, the comedy was genuinely fun, and every episode left me excited for the next one.
This is easily one of my favorite GLs of the year.
Thank you to the entire cast and crew for such a wonderful series. And now… I can’t wait for the special episodes! 🥹❤️
Now that The Air has officially ended and I’ve had time to reflect on the finale, I can finally share my complete thoughts.
The final episode was excellent. For me, it was a beautiful conclusion that delivered the emotions I had been waiting for. Episodes 7 and 8 were definitely the ones that made me feel the most tension, emotional weight, and high stakes. It finally felt like everything the story had been building toward was paying off, and that’s exactly what I wanted to see.
My favorite part of The Air was, without a doubt, Blue and Lom’s relationship. Their development felt natural, emotional, and filled with memorable moments. The scene where Lom says she would sacrifice her life for Blue, and Blue immediately tells her never to say that again, is probably one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. I also loved the moment when Blue tells Lom that if she gave her permission, she could kiss her. That entire conversation perfectly captured the growth of their relationship.
To me, The Air had incredible potential. The premise was excellent: a princess, a bodyguard, an attempted takeover of the throne, and a forbidden romance. On paper, it had everything needed to become an outstanding romantic thriller.
However, I also feel that some of its ideas weren’t explored as much as they could have been. I genuinely think the story needed more time. In my opinion, 10 episodes would have allowed the writers to develop several characters and storylines much better.
The best example is Grace. Veronica did an amazing job portraying her, and Grace truly felt like a dangerous antagonist. That’s exactly why I wish she had stayed in the story longer. Her arc ended a little too quickly, even though there was still so much potential left to explore.
I also wish we had learned more about Hellen past. She was a fascinating character, and I believe showing more of her story would have made several emotional moments even stronger.
Despite those criticisms, I genuinely enjoyed this series. The cast did a fantastic job, Freen and Becky once again delivered wonderful performances, and the entire production team deserves a lot of praise.
For now, I’m giving The Air a 9/10. If I had the option, I would probably rate it 8.8/10, but since I can’t, I’ll happily go with a 9.
Now I’m looking forward to The Fire. Once all four elements have been released, I’ll rank them again and maybe even adjust my scores. But one thing is certain: The Air will remain a series that I truly enjoyed and won’t forget anytime soon.
She has so much unnecessary hate toward Neen, but the funniest part is how easily Neen baits her every single time. 🤣
Neen only has to say one little thing, and she instantly loses her composure, gets angry, and ends up exposing herself. She falls for it every single time. 😭
It’s honestly one of the funniest running gags in the series for me.
I totally agree with you, I had expected more from FreenBecky, especially after The loyal pin which totally blowed…
I actually agree with you. I think my expectations for Freen and Becky were simply very high, especially after The Loyal Pin. It’s been about two years since we last saw them together in a series, so I was really expecting something special.
Personally, the elements I was looking forward to the most were Air and Fire. So far, Earth has been my favorite, although I also really enjoyed Water.
I don’t think Air is a bad series at all. I’m still enjoying it, and there are still two episodes left to wrap everything up.
For me, the issue isn’t Freen and Becky. Their chemistry is still as strong as ever. I think the writing and some directing choices could have made better use of their partnership and created even more tension, emotion, and impact in certain scenes. I hope the final two episodes deliver a conclusion that lives up to their potential.
Why would it be the last project ? They have cranium and I hope others to come do you have any information regarding…
You’re right, there’s no confirmation that this will be their last project together. It’s more of a concern from me as a fan because we simply don’t know what the future holds for them.
As for Cranium, I really hope the project will happen one day, even though the rights are still with Idol Factory. For now, I’d rather wait for official news instead of making assumptions.
I truly hope Freen and Becky will have many more projects together in the future.
I still feel like this season is a huge missed opportunity considering how much potential it had, especially if this ends up being Freen and Becky’s last project together.
I still have some hope for the final two episodes because there is still time to improve certain things. However, I truly believe Episodes 4 and 5 could have been used more effectively to further develop Grace’s story, Hela’s story, and other important parts of the plot instead of pushing so much content toward the ending.
Episode 6 was better in my opinion, but some details still frustrated me. For example, the boat scene where the princess tries to save Lom could have been much more impactful with stronger execution. It may seem like a small detail, but those small details are often what make scenes truly memorable.
It is also unfortunate that some of the action sequences were not explored more. A few additional hand-to-hand combat scenes could have made the tension feel stronger and shown more of the physical impact that these events had on the characters.
That is probably my biggest frustration with this series: there are so many great ideas, an incredible chemistry between Freen and Becky, and a very interesting world, yet many moments feel like they are not being used to their full potential.
I genuinely hope the final two episodes deliver a satisfying conclusion because despite my criticisms, I still believe this story can end on a very strong note.
really loved this series, its characters, its time-loop concept, and especially Han-gyeol’s development. But I am extremely frustrated by the ending.
My problem is not just that the ending is open-ended. My problem is that Han-gyeol’s character arc feels unfinished.
Throughout the entire series, we watch him make mistakes, regret his choices, struggle to be honest about his feelings, and fail to move forward. We watch him realize what he lost and how important Yeji truly was to him. The entire story seemed to be building toward one thing: the moment when he would finally change.
And just when that moment arrives, the story ends.
Yes, I am frustrated that Han-gyeol and Yeji do not officially end up together. After all that development, all those loops, all those regrets, I wanted to see Han-gyeol finally accept his feelings and build a real relationship with her.
The final scene tells us that in the 33rd loop, he will love Yeji from the very beginning. But that’s exactly what I wanted to see.
I wanted to see Han-gyeol become the one who takes the first step. I wanted to watch him pursue her. I wanted to see him put in the effort to win her heart instead of waiting for her to come to him like in the previous loops. I wanted to see the complete opposite of everything we had seen before.
We are finally shown a Han-gyeol who is ready to change, but we never actually get to see that change happen.
What frustrates me even more is that we never get the reward for all that development. We never see Han-gyeol escape the loop. We never see his life after high school. We don’t even know what kind of future he wants for himself.
Kim Ji-won received a complete conclusion. We understand her dream, her growth, her freedom, and her future. We get to see her reach her goal. But for Han-gyeol, the main character, the story stops right before the finish line.
I wanted to see the entire final loop. I wanted to see Han-gyeol and Yeji fall in love under completely different circumstances. I wanted to see their dates, their relationship, their arguments, their reconciliation, and their love grow naturally.
I also wanted to see what happens after high school. I wanted to watch them enter university, discover their goals, build their futures, and pursue their dreams. I wanted to see how their relationship evolves over time.
And honestly, I would have loved to see them years later, after university, after finally escaping the loop for good. To see them as adults, successful and happy. To see them reunite with Kim Ji-won and the other characters and show where everyone ended up in life.
To me, that would have been the true ending of the story.
That’s why this ending frustrates me so much. Because I loved this series. Because I cared about these characters. Because I wanted to see Han-gyeol succeed.
I didn’t need the story to tell me that he was finally going to love Yeji.
I needed to see it.
And that’s why it feels like this story is missing an entire final arc.
Since the beginning, we’ve been surviving on looks, smiles, tension, and a few sweet moments, but we still haven’t really eaten. Meanwhile, the other couples have already had their moments.
We’re not asking for much: just a little happiness for Belle and Earn before the end. 🙏
It’s not because you don’t enjoy a series that it’s automatically bad, just like enjoying a series doesn’t automatically make it good.
I actually agree that The Air could have done more with the action and the sense of danger. Personally, I would have liked the antagonists to feel more threatening and for the tension to be stronger in some episodes.
That being said, I think it’s still too early to say they completely “missed the mark.” We’re only at episode 5 and there are still 3 episodes left. The writers still have time to increase the stakes and pay off some of the things they’ve been building.
If, by the end of the series, those elements are still missing, then sure, it would be fair to say they didn’t fully use the story’s potential. But personally, I’d rather judge the whole story once it’s finished instead of deciding that after only five episodes.
Lom has EXPERIENCE with girls, okay?! He has been around plenty of girls, so Fai better sit down and take notes. 💀😂 Maybe he can teach her a thing or two about how to understand women.
Especially after seeing Fai looking so lost and thoughtful near the end of the episode… maybe the man could actually help her figure out what she’s feeling and make things a little clearer for her. 😭
Fai, call Lom. You clearly need another consultation. 😂
And Fai… 😭😂 The jealousy, the way he kept following Kaphrao and Nod around, trying to make Kaphrao jealous and then getting absolutely NOTHING from her… I was dying. He really needs to work harder if he wants his girl to notice him. 😂
I also loved how Fai is slowly becoming more honest about his feelings. That final moment when Kaphrao asked him for a smile and they smiled at each other was so simple but SO cute. 🥹❤️
The photo they took at the same place where Kaphrao had taken a photo with her father was also such a beautiful detail. You can tell that the day meant something to both of them.
And now the preview… 😭 The fact that Kaphrao is left alone in the dark even though she’s afraid of it, and Fai finds her unconscious?! I NEED the next episode NOW. And knowing his aunt was involved… yeah, Fai is definitely going to be angry. 😭
This is easily my favorite episode so far. We finally got to see real character development between Fai and Kaphrao , especially from Fai’s side.I loved how Fai pretended the storm was still there just so they could stay on the island one more day. 😭 That alone shows how much her feelings have grown.
The scenes after the celebration were amazing. Drunk Fai asking, “Why do you hate me?”, their accidental first kiss, and then the next morning when both of them pretended to still be asleep just to enjoy being close to each other a little longer… Those moments were absolutely adorable.
I also loved the childhood reveal. Kaphrao finally realizes that Fai was the one who helped her when they were kids. Her smile, followed by Fai immediately looking away because she got shy… such a beautiful scene.On the other hand… Fai’s aunt is still incredibly annoying. Every single episode she finds a new way to make things harder.
The preview made me even more excited! Seeing Fai ask Rose and Din for advice on how to win Kaphrao’s heart shows how much she’s changing. And with Nod entering the picture, it looks like Fai will finally have to fight for the girl she loves.
I absolutely loved this episode, and I can’t wait for Episode 5!
However… Ran’s mother has completely crossed every line. Every episode I think she can’t get any worse, and somehow she still manages to surprise me. Between the manipulation, the lies, trying to make Neen look like the villain, and now publicly humiliating her own daughter on national TV… she’s completely out of control.
I also want to give credit to Neen. Despite having such a toxic mother-in-law, she continues to support Ran and fight for their relationship instead of giving up. Honestly, many people would have already filed for divorce in that situation.
I really hope the next episodes finally move the story forward, because Ran and Neen deserve some peace after everything they’ve been through.
At the same time, I can’t help wondering what comes next if the conflict with Ran’s mother is finally resolved. It’s been the main storyline for so long that I’m curious to see where the writers will take the story afterward. I just hope they have another strong direction planned so the series can keep its momentum.
Realism alone doesn’t automatically make a story better. A realistic story can still have repetitive pacing, just as a more fictional or idealized story can be incredibly well written.
My issue with In Love Forever isn’t that it’s realistic. I actually like the themes it explores. My issue is that the story has been revolving around the same conflict for most of the series. We’re already at Episode 6 out of 12, and Ran’s mother is still the main conflict. That’s why many viewers find the pacing predictable, and I think that’s a fair criticism.
A realistic series isn’t automatically better than other GLs. Many of the more popular GLs aren’t loved just because they’re “unrealistic.” They’re loved because they often have stronger pacing, better character development, more varied conflicts, or simply more engaging storytelling.
The part I disagree with the most is when you say that “GL fans don’t know how to recognize a good story.” People simply have different tastes. Someone can prefer a lighter, more dramatic, or more realistic GL, and none of those preferences make their opinion less valid.
Personally, I do enjoy In Love Forever, but I also understand why it hasn’t reached the popularity of some other GLs. This type of family conflict has already been explored in many stories. What many fans were hoping for was for the series to move beyond that conflict and explore its characters and other storylines more deeply.
At this point, this is no longer about being overprotective—it’s emotional manipulation. She creates fake conflicts, plays the victim, pretends to faint, refuses to take any responsibility, and keeps treating Neen as if she’s the problem when Neen has done absolutely nothing wrong.
What frustrates me even more is that nobody truly stands up to her. Ran’s father knows the truth, yet he never really confronts her. I’m also surprised that Neen family hasn’t stepped in more, especially when it’s obvious that almost every problem in Ran and Neen relationship comes from Ran’s mother.
I genuinely feel bad for Neen. Being constantly criticized, blamed, and emotionally attacked can leave deep psychological scars. No one deserves to go through that.
At this point, I honestly feel like the only thing that might finally open Ran’s eyes is losing Neen. Maybe that’s the only way she’ll finally realize that her mother’s behavior has become the biggest source of all their problems.
To me, Ran still sees her mother as the hero of her childhood. But that hero died the day Ran married Neen. From that moment on, she became Ran’s biggest enemy and the main source of all the problems they are facing today.
At first, Fai still acts like a child and keeps abusing her authority just to annoy Kampon. But as the episode goes on, it’s clear that her actions don’t truly reflect how she feels.
She keeps pretending she doesn’t care about Kampon, yet she secretly does so many things for her: replacing her bicycle, hiding the truth from her aunt, and worrying when Kampon is working late in the rain.
I also loved the scene where Kampon treated Fai’s injury. The way Fai looked at Kampon was completely different. You can tell she’s feeling much more than she’s willing to admit.
And now that Nod is entering the story, I honestly can’t wait to see Fai get jealous. 😂 I think that’s finally going to force her to face her real feelings.
Episode 3 already looks amazing, especially with Rose putting Fai in her place. 🤣I seriously can’t wait for next Saturday!
From Episode 6’s preview, it already feels like Ran and Neen are heading toward a separation before eventually finding their way back to each other. I understand why the writers might choose that direction, but I honestly hoped this conflict would be resolved earlier so the story could explore new challenges instead of repeating the same one.
I haven’t read the original novel, so I’m genuinely curious. Does the story really revolve around this conflict for most of the plot, or are there other major storylines later on? I honestly don’t know, and that’s something I’m really curious to find out.
I’ve also read comments from people who have read the novel, and many say Ran and Neen are much more developed there. If that’s true, I really hope the next episodes give us more depth about them, because they deserve it.
I’m still enjoying the series and I’m excited to see where it goes, but I really hope the story starts moving forward instead of staying stuck on the same conflict.
The story already has a solid foundation, and we finally understand where the conflict between Fai and Kamphrao comes from. It doesn’t excuse what Fai did as a child, but it also shows that many of her fears and misunderstandings were planted in her mind by her aunt, who made her believe that Kamphrao would steal her father and her place in the family, even though that was never true.
The only character who’s already getting on my nerves is the aunt. 😤Every time she opens her mouth, she fills Fai’s head with even more toxic ideas and unnecessary suspicions. It’s clear that she’s one of the main reasons this conflict has lasted for so many years.
I also really like Kamphrao. Despite everything she’s been through, she remains calm, mature, and refuses to let anyone walk all over her.
The ending made me even more excited for Episode 2. I can’t wait to see how Fai and Kamphrao’s relationship develops now that they’ll be working together.
Enemies with Benefits was simply pure happiness from start to finish. ❤️
Every week I looked forward to a new episode, and the series never disappointed me. Jane and JingJing had incredible chemistry, the romantic moments were heartwarming, the comedy was genuinely fun, and every episode left me excited for the next one.
This is easily one of my favorite GLs of the year.
Thank you to the entire cast and crew for such a wonderful series. And now… I can’t wait for the special episodes! 🥹❤️
The final episode was excellent. For me, it was a beautiful conclusion that delivered the emotions I had been waiting for. Episodes 7 and 8 were definitely the ones that made me feel the most tension, emotional weight, and high stakes. It finally felt like everything the story had been building toward was paying off, and that’s exactly what I wanted to see.
My favorite part of The Air was, without a doubt, Blue and Lom’s relationship. Their development felt natural, emotional, and filled with memorable moments. The scene where Lom says she would sacrifice her life for Blue, and Blue immediately tells her never to say that again, is probably one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. I also loved the moment when Blue tells Lom that if she gave her permission, she could kiss her. That entire conversation perfectly captured the growth of their relationship.
To me, The Air had incredible potential. The premise was excellent: a princess, a bodyguard, an attempted takeover of the throne, and a forbidden romance. On paper, it had everything needed to become an outstanding romantic thriller.
However, I also feel that some of its ideas weren’t explored as much as they could have been. I genuinely think the story needed more time. In my opinion, 10 episodes would have allowed the writers to develop several characters and storylines much better.
The best example is Grace. Veronica did an amazing job portraying her, and Grace truly felt like a dangerous antagonist. That’s exactly why I wish she had stayed in the story longer. Her arc ended a little too quickly, even though there was still so much potential left to explore.
I also wish we had learned more about Hellen past. She was a fascinating character, and I believe showing more of her story would have made several emotional moments even stronger.
Despite those criticisms, I genuinely enjoyed this series. The cast did a fantastic job, Freen and Becky once again delivered wonderful performances, and the entire production team deserves a lot of praise.
For now, I’m giving The Air a 9/10. If I had the option, I would probably rate it 8.8/10, but since I can’t, I’ll happily go with a 9.
Now I’m looking forward to The Fire. Once all four elements have been released, I’ll rank them again and maybe even adjust my scores. But one thing is certain: The Air will remain a series that I truly enjoyed and won’t forget anytime soon.
She has so much unnecessary hate toward Neen, but the funniest part is how easily Neen baits her every single time. 🤣
Neen only has to say one little thing, and she instantly loses her composure, gets angry, and ends up exposing herself. She falls for it every single time. 😭
It’s honestly one of the funniest running gags in the series for me.
Personally, the elements I was looking forward to the most were Air and Fire. So far, Earth has been my favorite, although I also really enjoyed Water.
I don’t think Air is a bad series at all. I’m still enjoying it, and there are still two episodes left to wrap everything up.
For me, the issue isn’t Freen and Becky. Their chemistry is still as strong as ever. I think the writing and some directing choices could have made better use of their partnership and created even more tension, emotion, and impact in certain scenes. I hope the final two episodes deliver a conclusion that lives up to their potential.
As for Cranium, I really hope the project will happen one day, even though the rights are still with Idol Factory. For now, I’d rather wait for official news instead of making assumptions.
I truly hope Freen and Becky will have many more projects together in the future.
I still have some hope for the final two episodes because there is still time to improve certain things. However, I truly believe Episodes 4 and 5 could have been used more effectively to further develop Grace’s story, Hela’s story, and other important parts of the plot instead of pushing so much content toward the ending.
Episode 6 was better in my opinion, but some details still frustrated me. For example, the boat scene where the princess tries to save Lom could have been much more impactful with stronger execution. It may seem like a small detail, but those small details are often what make scenes truly memorable.
It is also unfortunate that some of the action sequences were not explored more. A few additional hand-to-hand combat scenes could have made the tension feel stronger and shown more of the physical impact that these events had on the characters.
That is probably my biggest frustration with this series: there are so many great ideas, an incredible chemistry between Freen and Becky, and a very interesting world, yet many moments feel like they are not being used to their full potential.
I genuinely hope the final two episodes deliver a satisfying conclusion because despite my criticisms, I still believe this story can end on a very strong note.
My problem is not just that the ending is open-ended. My problem is that Han-gyeol’s character arc feels unfinished.
Throughout the entire series, we watch him make mistakes, regret his choices, struggle to be honest about his feelings, and fail to move forward. We watch him realize what he lost and how important Yeji truly was to him. The entire story seemed to be building toward one thing: the moment when he would finally change.
And just when that moment arrives, the story ends.
Yes, I am frustrated that Han-gyeol and Yeji do not officially end up together. After all that development, all those loops, all those regrets, I wanted to see Han-gyeol finally accept his feelings and build a real relationship with her.
The final scene tells us that in the 33rd loop, he will love Yeji from the very beginning. But that’s exactly what I wanted to see.
I wanted to see Han-gyeol become the one who takes the first step. I wanted to watch him pursue her. I wanted to see him put in the effort to win her heart instead of waiting for her to come to him like in the previous loops. I wanted to see the complete opposite of everything we had seen before.
We are finally shown a Han-gyeol who is ready to change, but we never actually get to see that change happen.
What frustrates me even more is that we never get the reward for all that development. We never see Han-gyeol escape the loop. We never see his life after high school. We don’t even know what kind of future he wants for himself.
Kim Ji-won received a complete conclusion. We understand her dream, her growth, her freedom, and her future. We get to see her reach her goal. But for Han-gyeol, the main character, the story stops right before the finish line.
I wanted to see the entire final loop. I wanted to see Han-gyeol and Yeji fall in love under completely different circumstances. I wanted to see their dates, their relationship, their arguments, their reconciliation, and their love grow naturally.
I also wanted to see what happens after high school. I wanted to watch them enter university, discover their goals, build their futures, and pursue their dreams. I wanted to see how their relationship evolves over time.
And honestly, I would have loved to see them years later, after university, after finally escaping the loop for good. To see them as adults, successful and happy. To see them reunite with Kim Ji-won and the other characters and show where everyone ended up in life.
To me, that would have been the true ending of the story.
That’s why this ending frustrates me so much. Because I loved this series. Because I cared about these characters. Because I wanted to see Han-gyeol succeed.
I didn’t need the story to tell me that he was finally going to love Yeji.
I needed to see it.
And that’s why it feels like this story is missing an entire final arc.
Since the beginning, we’ve been surviving on looks, smiles, tension, and a few sweet moments, but we still haven’t really eaten. Meanwhile, the other couples have already had their moments.
We’re not asking for much: just a little happiness for Belle and Earn before the end. 🙏
Please let us eat. 🍽️😂
I actually agree that The Air could have done more with the action and the sense of danger. Personally, I would have liked the antagonists to feel more threatening and for the tension to be stronger in some episodes.
That being said, I think it’s still too early to say they completely “missed the mark.” We’re only at episode 5 and there are still 3 episodes left. The writers still have time to increase the stakes and pay off some of the things they’ve been building.
If, by the end of the series, those elements are still missing, then sure, it would be fair to say they didn’t fully use the story’s potential. But personally, I’d rather judge the whole story once it’s finished instead of deciding that after only five episodes.