Cassian

So I'm on ep 7. While I completely understand the ML's frustration and feelings of betrayal, I cannot help but think that he is being a little unfair. Even though the FL's intention was good, she still ended up hurting him, and she essentially concealed a big truth from him, and for that it is so fair for him to feel deceived. However, the FL did so much for him. She stood by his side solemnly and unwaveringly, and believed him. Whether that's because she's a fan of him or not, that still matters. I feel like he didn't even hear her out. Going to that interview with the prosecutor, and not notifying her wasn't okay. She has poured so much time and energy into his case, and he should at least respect that. He was lowkey ordering her around in the early episodes, but she still got through with it in order to help him. Her admiration for him didn't prevent her from doing her job. It is also clear, that she took this case because she genuinely feels that something isn't right. She made sure repeatedly times to see if he was being dishonest, or not. So she probably wouldn't proceed with defending him, if she thought that he is actually the killer. Just for that, he should go easy on her. Her connection to him isn't just from a fan side, it's from a personal side. And I feel like she put that aside in order to stay true to her job. Maybe it's just me who has this opinion.

Our FL is SOOOO COOOL. Her name is also super pretty. I haven't heard that surname before, it's so nice!

One episode in, and I'm already heartbroken about the life of idols. I am aware that this is a piece of fiction, however I am so pretty sure that it depicts the real aspects of idol life as well. The whole saesang thing was so terrifying. Fans just trespassing and entering your home is genuinely crazy. Also the way fans feel entitled to know everything is very much real and beyond frustrating. That one fan was so scary!! It saddens me that the ML is actively saying he needs help in various ways, and that he wants live a simple life, and how he's basically just ignored and belittled. I cannot help but think that many idols face this, and how it's possibly connected to why we lose many idols😭 Btw I already HATE the CEO.

Thank you!

Guys, is his name "La-Ik" or "Ra-Ik" because here it's the first example, while it's the second on Netflix.

THE OUTFITS OMG. So modest and so so so so so so beautiful. The FL's dresses are just magical😭

I have the exact same questions😭

Only 1 ep in, and holy cinematography guys. I wonder how high the budget for this one was.

Exactly.

It wasn't just the infidelity that lead her to make that decision. She said a beautiful line that really sums up her reasoning, and it was "our past was too beautiful for me to accept any impurities". He was dishonest to her and cheated on her. He lied to her multiple times, and his connection to that female client. He knew it was wrong. And once that trust is ruined, it hard to ever gain it again. She was nothing but a supporter for him, and he didn't appreciate that enough. A lot of people choose to get divorced because their partner cheated.

I agree!!!! It was so nice. They treated us well, that's for sure😭

Sure, but that does not excuse nor justify his actions at all. Just because he didn't know does make him any better. He was just as bad as his dad. He ruthlessly hurt the ML, and was just set on destroying him. It was pure hatred and jealousy that ran through his body. Yes, he had daddy issues and was basically abused by his father, but that doesn't mean you can bully others just because you had a hard upbringing/life. I guess my empathy maybe runs short.

He was just doing too much. The FL didn't even consider him as an option. She never expressed any interest for him. The whole "if I can't have, no one else can" is so overdone. He didn't respect her boundaries, and somehow thought that if he exposes the ML the FL would leave him or essentially get with the SML. He was disrespectful and only did damage.

Yup! His character development is impressive to say the least.

Agreed. The chemistry was off the charts!!!

I definitely agree! I am just very grateful that all of it was resolved pretty quickly and effectively. However, I still stand by my opinion. Some of her actions were just uncalled for. I think the expectation for him to talk about years pent up of trauma is unrealistic. His plan was not to deceive her, as he clearly wanted to tell her everything when the time was right. But with the way the truth was revealed, he just looked like a liar who was just dishonest to her. And therefore I can also understand her reaction. In ep 25, he tells her that it is none of her business (what he plans on doing with his stepfather), and she proceeds to say that this concerns her as much as it concerns him which I disagree with. She literally broke up with him in the previous episode, and now you want to meddle in with his plans, and demand to be let in? Her dad was hurt because of the accident, yes. That's something you cannot take away from her, but his dad literally died and was deemed a killer. And the ML had to live with so many unanswered questions for most of his life. He was so alone for a long time, so to expect him to just open up and tell her everything is too high of an expectation. His own mom didn't even support him, and wasn't there for him fully. I think that a clear misunderstand happened between them. She was very much affected by what happened to her dad, since her life took a drastic turn as soon as he got injured. She was basically left with most of the responsibility in her household and couldn't even pursue her dream. And I think that she mostly focused on her pain. Him not telling her everything hurt her a lot. They had promised each other to face everything together, so I see her point of view. I really do. I can also imagine that being secretive is also triggering to her, since she probably has trust issues after what her ex-fiancee did to her. I am just trying to be fair to both parties. I critiqued him for being bad at communicating his feelings, when she was pursuing him and how he just distanced himself from her. That was not okay even when we look at his past. But I can also say, that Hu Xiu's words and actions weren't okay when the truth surrounding his dad surfaced. She was unfair, and that's that. But again, it all got solved nicely. She was essentially the reason why he could expose his stepfather. She helped him along the way, and stayed by his side. So all is good!

I have finally completed watching it! I just want to complement Hu Xiu for a moment. It is so rare to see a FL be very steadfast and clear in her intentions. She is so straightforward and so good at expressing her feelings and emotions. There wasn't one moment, where she wasn't honest. She was also the first (many times) to initiate skinship, which isn't something we see a lot. That was so refreshing to see. The romantic scenes were just beyond good. Every single scene was special. I loved how cheeky she was, and how she just carried herself unapologetically. So carefree and jolly. Lu Yu Xiao, you did amazing my love😭🫰🏼 I loved the ML's sense of style as well. He always looked so dapper. He embraced his character, and also executed the role perfectly. It was nice to see Pei Zhen own up to his mistakes, and apologise to Zhi Yu - rightfully so! Great romance, great acting and beautiful music!

If Pei Zhen has 0 haters, then it's because I'm dead y'all. A big fat and massive middle finger up to him:)

I wouldn't say her intention was to blame him - but she kinda did it through her actions and words. Sometimes we can hurt people even though it isn't our intention. That's a human's nature I guess. But needless to say, she is also under a lot of pressure. Especially from her parents.

Thoughts about ep 24.
I am truly trying to be very understanding of Hu Xiu. Of course she's gonna be mad at him for witholding a lot of things from her, and not telling her about his past and whatnot. Especially when it concerns her family. However when she said, "I shouldn't have fallen for you", that really hurt. You haven't even figured out what happened properly, and you are already switching on him? It kinda seems like he is also taking the blame of the accident which is not fair to him at all. The whole scene where she made him go with her to her parents apartment was also weird. I got the impression, that she wanted him to feel guilty about the story of her dad and his friend (or she wanted to show him what the accident did to her family). I understand that she wants to be a filial daughter, and that she is in a very difficult position, but it does not excuse how fast she turned on him. She didn't even try to talk to him, or ask questions regarding the accident. He was also incredibly impacted by what happened, and it is clear that it has scarred him. I imagine that the one person who got hurt the most was probably him. Like he was just a child when he lost his dad. Losing him was one thing, but hearing that his dad caused the death of people is a whole other thing. You are hurting, but he's also hurting:( But again, I feel with her and get her. I just wish that she at least tried to understand him as well. I’m not gonna lie, she kinda disappointed me in this ep:(