Dy Victor

Like everything in life, I have my limits between what is acceptable and what is unacceptable or embarrassing.
The fact that he prepared himself mentally and surrounded himself with genuine intentions to win her back didn’t seem bad or intimidating to me. He had made a mistake (that lie is what separated them), so it was up to him to try to get closer again.
My discomfort starts when he would have to intrude on a romantic relationship she chose. That is my limit, because then he stops being intelligent (his previous strategies seemed smart to me) and becomes irrational, even disrespectful.
I had understood that this story would be about healing, rebuilding something that was broken, and the protagonists’ growth. But turning him into a “third wheel” in her relationship won’t heal anything. On the contrary, it will break them even more.
How is he supposed to feel watching the person he says he loves and wants to win back walking hand in hand with someone else, going out together, exchanging affection? (That is painful.) And making him still want to be in the middle of all that is strange, even if they try to present it in a humorous way.
I like the story, and I hope the writer uses good judgment in handling this. Honestly, I hope that next week I’ll be jumping with joy because of the episodes. But right now, I feel more fear than hope.

Indeed, but his feelings for her were already there. You can’t really say he fell in love at the exact moment she said the legal case was suspended (or over).
At the very least, it’s strange for the lawyer to immediately start dating the opposing party in the case he’s involved in.
But expecting the writer to think through these nuances might be asking too much.
It would have made more sense if, upon realizing he was attracted to her, he had talked to Doha and stepped away from the case. Anyway, I didn’t like how this part unfolded. But maybe that was just me being overly legalistic.

You summed up exactly how I feel. But I’m going to keep watching. Now I’m curious to see how they’re going to resolve this. They’ll need a really good twist for me to reconnect with the main romance again.

I hope Doha has the good sense to fire the lawyer and sue him. That was a serious ethical violation. At the very least, the lawyer should have stepped away from the case the moment he realized he had feelings for the female lead. I know Doha doesn’t really care about the legal side of things and that his focus is on winning Hakyung over, but keeping her boyfriend as his lawyer is just outright foolish.

My feelings about episode 6 were a mix of frustration and second-hand embarrassment. I had been genuinely excited about the plot—especially since episode 4, when Hakyung’s character finally started to be explored in depth and we could understand the reasons behind her coldness, distrust, and childish behavior around Doha.

However, in episode 6 the writer introduced something that, in my view, was completely unnecessary and even toxic: Doha suddenly declares that he loves Hakyung’s rudeness. (He loves it? Really?)

This narrative choice seems intended to suggest that he will put up with all her bitterness, as well as the verbal—and sometimes even physical—aggressions she directs at him. We’ve seen from the moment he arrived in that town that he constantly says he needs to prepare himself mentally and physically to face her (or “fight” with her), that she “hasn’t changed at all,” and that she continues to act in a childish way. And honestly, he’s not wrong.

But then I ask myself: what exactly made this man fall in love with this woman? What redeeming qualities does the female lead have? Apparently, according to him, it’s her rudeness—he claims that’s what made him fall for her.

It’s highly unlikely that the audience will share his taste. Most people don’t fall in love with behavior that is abrasive or emotionally harmful. And viewers certainly won’t start liking Hakyung simply because he claims to tolerate or even “love” the most irrational aspects of her personality.

I genuinely believe that people—and characters—are made of both strengths and flaws. I love complex characters written with dimension and realism. But I am still waiting to see the good in Hakyung. So far, we’ve only witnessed her most irritating traits, carried from childhood into adulthood.

Doha keeps trying, keeps pushing, keeps trying to get close to her. That's his choice; nobody forced him into this situation. And in a way, I can root for him, because I know he loves her. But the moment she officially entered a relationship with the lawyer, his attempts to approach her became, by definition, inappropriate and uncomfortable. Inserting himself between the couple, wanting to be wherever they are, or acting jealous will not come across as determination—it will make him appear desperate, even borderline intrusive.

And that crosses a line. It’s not romantic persistence; it’s intimidation.

I initially thought the lawyer would simply be written as a second love interest—another man trying to win her heart. But if she already has a boyfriend, that doesn’t create a love triangle; it ends the race. He’s already the one she chose.

I’ll keep watching the show, and I hope episode 7 resolves some of these narrative problems. But judging by the preview, I’m honestly concerned…

Unfortunately, we live in a time when people no longer have the patience to watch the plot unfold and grow. They want everything handed to them in the very first episode. Even the small thread of suspense was disliked, and no one has the patience to find out what made Hakyung so distrustful and sad.

It’s nice to swim against the current of the obvious. I’m loving the story too. I’ll keep following it here.

Doyoung only appears through flashbacks; there aren’t many scenes of him speaking or showing his personality. So expecting major differences or deep development isn’t very realistic.

Apparently, the series didn’t want to focus on that, but rather on the healing and redemption of those who were left behind after Doyoung’s death, Hakyung’s mother’s death, and her father’s abandonment.

The other elements are merely catalysts to help us understand Doha and Hakyung.

I don’t think this is a drama to watch in a rush, expecting quick results. The story is told little by little, delicately revealing each character’s perspective and what led them to make certain decisions.

I may be wrong, but my impression is that the “new romantic interests” will serve to push the characters toward reflection and growth. If you pay attention, Doha’s friend asked Hakyung a very direct question and revealed new nuances about Doha.

As for the lawyer, he will likely make Doha think of new strategies to win Hakyung over and get closer to her again. It may not be everyone’s favorite plot device, but if it’s well developed, it can work.

I may be mistaken, of course, but that was the feeling I got from watching the five episodes. Doha’s friend, for example, pushed Hakyung to a deeper level of reflection…

It was interesting to notice that Doha seems to have talked about Hakyung all the time to his American friend. Yet he never talked about that friend to Hakyung… This shows that even while they were apart, Doha’s mind was always on Hakyung — she was his main subject — while the other woman was never truly part of the picture.

Hakyung is so immersed in her own pain that she didn’t even notice this.

But what I like most about these two secondary characters is that they weren’t created to be villains. The protagonists don’t need to stop choosing them because they’re bad people, but because their true love lies elsewhere. I really like this premise, and I hope they keep it.

This drama really isn’t for everyone, and I understand why some people might struggle to grasp it. Things are revealed slowly, and you need to savor it patiently.

Today’s episode felt like poetry — the nuances hidden between the lines… I loved it.

The story wasn’t made to be linear, so it will cause a certain level of confusion — and maybe even discomfort. The events are presented and justified little by little. If you’re impatient or want quick and straightforward answers, this drama won’t give them to you. Other than that, so far there are no villains or morally unacceptable characters. On the contrary, the characters have both strengths and flaws — in a way, they all make mistakes.

Sometimes you’ll find yourself on Hakyung’s side, and other times you’ll want to support Doha… I think that’s interesting; it shows that not everything needs to be black and white.

It was a satisfying episode. In the end, I was finally able to connect more with Hakyung’s feelings. It’s perfectly understandable to become extremely defensive and distrustful when everyone you love eventually leaves and abandons you in a house full of memories. She was actually stronger than expected. Leaving that house seems completely reasonable now.

I agree with you. Doha is still a mystery. We know he likes her and wants what’s best for her, but there are still hidden nuances… The new secret that was introduced made my hair stand on end.

Their other romantic interests seem to exist so that Hakyung and Doha can reconnect with their own feelings. I like the idea that they aren’t villains and are, apparently, interesting people — it feels healthy and refreshing.

I was excited about today’s chapter. I hope tomorrow keeps the same pace.

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Episode 4 will clarify most of the reasons behind her anger and pain toward the male lead.
Give it a chance, at least to understand the causes of her hostile attitude. I think after that, you’ll be able to decide more clearly whether it’s worth continuing or not.

It was intentional on the part of the script and direction that we couldn’t tell them apart. Until the end of episode 2, the other twin hadn’t even appeared yet. It was part of the plot that we didn’t know who she confessed to, who she kissed, who she liked…
You may not like the format of the story or the script, but don’t blame the actor for doing what he was asked to do.
The twins’ flashbacks are very quick and subtle, so it’s hard to notice the nuances of their personalities and tell them apart. In the few scenes we’ve seen, you can tell that Doyoung is calm, speaks more slowly, doesn’t tease Hakyung, and is more passionate about astronomy…
Doha is more lively, constantly teases and argues with Hakyung, optimistic and brave…

They decided to take a rather risky approach in the initial setup of the story. This style of storytelling doesn’t quite fit the romance genre — it would be more suitable for a thriller. In a romance, however, it’s an unnecessary risk.

In romantic stories, the main premise is that the audience needs to connect with the main couple as quickly as possible and root for their relationship. This format, however, made viewers spend more time trying to untangle the initial confusion than understanding the characters’ personalities, traumas, and emotions.

I really like the story — it’s fascinating to see how each of them deals with pain, how it impacts their lives, and how their story will be rebuilt. I hope the next episodes focus on the two of them and that the writer and director stop playing unnecessary hide-and-seek games.

Some people are questioning Doha’s decision to insist on reconnecting with Hakyung. They think he doesn’t have the right to do so, and so on.
But if people were really paying attention to the plot, all of this is explained.

First, right in episode 1, we were told that Doha always did everything Hakyung asked of him. He never refused her anything. And more than that — he always let her win. Notice that she was the one who led their relationship over the years.

When he made the choice that ultimately caused the downfall of their relationship (pretending to be his dead brother), she began to resent him and pushed him away. He accepted it — because that’s how it had always been — and now he also carries guilt for it.

For two years, he lived with that situation, even while missing the people and things he loved. But when he realized that she was suffering too — that keeping him away hadn’t healed her — he made a decision that, in my view, was the right one: he chose to face the pain and wounds of the past. To do that, he can’t let her have the last word or “win” this time. Now, he needs to prepare the ground for things to finally work out, because he’s all in — it’s do or die for him.

That’s why I find myself really rooting for him — for him to rebuild the trust and bond that were broken. And, ultimately, to reopen the door to that first love left in the past.

This is the kind of drama that can’t be watched without paying attention to the details — especially with twins as part of the plot.
Many people are confused about this part of the story, but I blame that confusion on the editing choices. A romance that was supposed to be about rebuilding a relationship didn’t need all that suspense and mystery, hiding the background of the story for three or four episodes. The choice of such an introduction was risky and may be the reason for the drop in ratings.

Yes! Episode 4 will clear everything up. Keep going.

Episode 4 was perfect. It was beautiful. Lee Jaewook and Choi SungEun are stunning in their performances.