Ahjummai

Lu Yuxiao isn't Nanyi???

Recent cdramas do have a lot of kisses and I am glad it's no longer the wall kisses of old. The more intimate scenes I've seen lately have older talents or on vertical shorts. But all of them a romance-centric.
I really don't know why they are attacking this drama. The synopsis is very clear on the focus of this drama. And AiMi is at that crucial age for child actresses where there's a concern about being type-cast for teenager roles and can't transition. Especially since she has shown that she has the acting skills. I'd like to see her shine. (Not a fan, I just always notice her when she's a support character)

First and foremost, for a time-traveling story, I want it to be logical. And this one kept to its rules. They change the past and go back to the present with a new timeline and the effect on others and themselves are fleshed out. Nothing comes out of left field on that regard.
Secondly, I like that since they are adults going back in time, they maintain their way of thinking. They don't suddenly act like clueless teenagers after going back. Both main characters are smart and level-headed without being cold and aloof or unemotional. I also like how the FL doesn't fall first and questions ML's confession as probably just comrade-in-arms kind of emotional attachment. The way they fall in love is well explained as something that evolves not a sudden impulsive emotion.
Thirdly, while there is the romance aspect, it's not the main plot. It's like a result of the plot being them going back in time to fix their current life.
Lastly, the main villain isn't a surprise like a cinematic plot-twist from nowhere. But the good part is that figuring out who the villain is doesn't mean knowing why and how. And that's what the writer shows through the main characters' discovery.

I'm a sucker for time travel shows, so this one is right up my alley.

It's a possibility, but I also hope it won't get cut.
I'm just getting quite frustrated with the hate. They don't even use their heads.

It felt more organic in the novel since
(1) the cat-guy wasn't un-looped. So in the novel, it was just the two of them going thru this life-and-death struggle so the bond was more established
(2) they had more loops with a couple of times spent outside the bus to "de-stress" together so it helped create a more "romantic" time together

Maybe they had to work with the limited number of episodes, so it wasn't as fleshed out in the drama.

READ: As the two navigate tangled timelines, hidden truths, and growing emotional burdens, they realize that changing destiny may be far more complicated—and dangerous—than they ever imagined

There's only 24 episodes! Why are people so worried about AiMi being a minor casted in this drama? Why worry about the romance bit when there's only 24 episodes to sort through the "tangled timelines"

AND it might even be shortened after censorship! Stop complaining! Heavens!

This is not a romance-centric drama. Have you read the synopsis? They go back in time to fix their past and, in the novel, it's a really complicated kind of fixing. Tho they fall in love along the way, it's not the main thing. Also, they go back to their teenage years. She's more fit to the drama than the ML tbvh. Stop attacking her for being casted!

C'mon release it! Release my Ni Ni!!!! I miss Ni Ni on a drama.

Ni Ni is in it. I'm seated

You can read the novel unless you don't want spoilers. It was well written.

Re-sharing link to the novel: https://webnovel.leonparenzo.com/story/inverse-time-investigation-team-mobius/
It's a bit different, but some things are the same.
The drama covers Book 1. The cliffhanger ending of the drama does allow them to move to the Book 2 plot.

Reset is more straightforward. There's one problem that hardly changes and the leads eventually figure it out after many loops. In that regard, it's easier to digest and get immersed in.
Mobius is complicated since every loop changes that even the main lead is at a loss. This causes certain parts to be confusing to the viewers as well having to deal with too many red herrings.
While both have time loops, it's like two beef dishes—both beef but different in look and taste.

The drama made the novel so much better. The novel was already intriguing but the drama just enhanced it further.
If you haven't read it yet and like reading books too, check out the novel. Especially the extras for their children's side stories hahaha it's fun too.

but... why all caps when this isn't a romance-centric drama?

I wonder if they'll try out China's remedy of using AI-replacement.

It has completed filming though. Your suggestion would mean rewriting and re-filming the entire thing.

Before making judgements on this drama, at least read the novel. It'll give you some merit to your complaints. Of course, the drama will change a couple of things (from the description above it seems the time travel trigger is different and "safer"). But it will give you a sense of what to expect.

In terms of intimacy, in the novel there's hardly any. There is, but it's something that the screenwriters can definitely not include without affecting the story itself.

The real focus is to rewrite their past to have everyone in their family safe and happy. And this is something Lin Yi and AiMi can do. The soul swapping and time travel actually allows them to portray different characters in one drama. It's a good opportunity for them. So don't be too judgemental before this drama even airs.

Complete English translation of the novel: https://webnovel.leonparenzo.com/story/a-chan/

In Korean Folktales, gumiho are prominent. So it's not unusual for Koreans to use them in dramas. https://mydramalist.com/list/1Nk5R2lL
But that said, there are few gumiho kdramas out there. It feels like there are more zombie kdramas than gumiho kdramas.

You should watch her on SKY Castle. It's a great drama and her character has a very different personality than in Lovely Runner or Extraordinary You