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MRN: Fun Banter, Forgettable Romance
By late June 2026, I can comfortably say that this drama is a decent rom-com. Compared to most rom-coms released this year so far, it fares better than many of its peers. Is it the best rom-com out there? Absolutely not. But it's not bad by any means either.
What worked best for me in this drama wasn't the romance—it was the comedy. The banter between the characters was easily the highlight of the show. Whether it was Segye-Seori, Segye and Mr. So, Seori and Gwang Nam, Seori and Jihyo, or even Segye and his grandfather, the interactions felt lively and entertaining. Those relationships carried much of the show's charm and often left a stronger impression on me than the romantic storyline itself.
Story-wise, the drama is full of clichés and doesn't really bring anything new to the table. I had my fair share of issues with the writing, especially towards the final stretch of episodes, and there were several moments where the story felt predictable and convenient. That said, compared to many recent rom-coms that struggle to make even familiar material entertaining, this drama does a decent job. The story itself isn't particularly strong, but the performances, comedy, and character interactions help elevate material that could have easily fallen flat.
As for the central couple, I enjoyed Seori and Segye's interactions and found their banter genuinely fun to watch. However, I never became fully invested in them as a romantic pair. Their relationship felt more like a mutually beneficial partnership than a passionate romance. I believed in them as companions, but not entirely as lovers.
Lim Ji-yeon was genuinely hilarious as Dam Shin in Seori's body. Dam Shin's interpretation of the situations around her and her reactions to everything happening were some of the funniest parts of the drama. She was particularly strong in the comedic scenes and the few darker, more authoritative moments she had throughout the series (something that is her forte as an actress). However, once the character entered romantic territory, it often felt like she was acting rather than naturally living through the emotions of the character, and because of that, I gradually lost some connection with Seori. Also, "cute" doesn't suit LJY at all; whenever the drama asked her to act cute, it came across as more cringe than charming.
Heo Nam-jun also did a pretty good job as Cha Segye. His comic timing and delivery were solid throughout the series and matched the tone of the drama well. Much like Lim Ji-yeon, he was at his best during the drama's lighter and more comedic moments. While I wasn't completely sold on some of the more vulnerable emotional scenes, he still managed to make Segye a consistently likable presence throughout the show. And just like Lim Ji-yeon, he isn't someone who naturally pulls off cute acting either.
The main villain deserves a mention as well. Jang Seung-jo was excellent, as expected. He's one of those actors who rarely disappoints and brought a strong presence whenever he appeared on screen.
Overall, this was a enjoyable watch. In a time when we're constantly getting flashy, overhyped, big-budget dramas that often end up feeling hollow, this one felt surprisingly refreshing. It may not be a drama that stays with me for years or one that I'll think about long after finishing it, but for the time I spent watching it, it was entertaining.
What worked best for me in this drama wasn't the romance—it was the comedy. The banter between the characters was easily the highlight of the show. Whether it was Segye-Seori, Segye and Mr. So, Seori and Gwang Nam, Seori and Jihyo, or even Segye and his grandfather, the interactions felt lively and entertaining. Those relationships carried much of the show's charm and often left a stronger impression on me than the romantic storyline itself.
Story-wise, the drama is full of clichés and doesn't really bring anything new to the table. I had my fair share of issues with the writing, especially towards the final stretch of episodes, and there were several moments where the story felt predictable and convenient. That said, compared to many recent rom-coms that struggle to make even familiar material entertaining, this drama does a decent job. The story itself isn't particularly strong, but the performances, comedy, and character interactions help elevate material that could have easily fallen flat.
As for the central couple, I enjoyed Seori and Segye's interactions and found their banter genuinely fun to watch. However, I never became fully invested in them as a romantic pair. Their relationship felt more like a mutually beneficial partnership than a passionate romance. I believed in them as companions, but not entirely as lovers.
Lim Ji-yeon was genuinely hilarious as Dam Shin in Seori's body. Dam Shin's interpretation of the situations around her and her reactions to everything happening were some of the funniest parts of the drama. She was particularly strong in the comedic scenes and the few darker, more authoritative moments she had throughout the series (something that is her forte as an actress). However, once the character entered romantic territory, it often felt like she was acting rather than naturally living through the emotions of the character, and because of that, I gradually lost some connection with Seori. Also, "cute" doesn't suit LJY at all; whenever the drama asked her to act cute, it came across as more cringe than charming.
Heo Nam-jun also did a pretty good job as Cha Segye. His comic timing and delivery were solid throughout the series and matched the tone of the drama well. Much like Lim Ji-yeon, he was at his best during the drama's lighter and more comedic moments. While I wasn't completely sold on some of the more vulnerable emotional scenes, he still managed to make Segye a consistently likable presence throughout the show. And just like Lim Ji-yeon, he isn't someone who naturally pulls off cute acting either.
The main villain deserves a mention as well. Jang Seung-jo was excellent, as expected. He's one of those actors who rarely disappoints and brought a strong presence whenever he appeared on screen.
Overall, this was a enjoyable watch. In a time when we're constantly getting flashy, overhyped, big-budget dramas that often end up feeling hollow, this one felt surprisingly refreshing. It may not be a drama that stays with me for years or one that I'll think about long after finishing it, but for the time I spent watching it, it was entertaining.
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