Started because Ateez, stayed because Idk why lol

To begin, I am an actor myself so this review will be from the viewpoint of someone who has experience.

The Bad:

I started watching this because Yunho, San and Seonghwa and Jongho from Ateez were in it. They’re all great! My main issue is with Female Lead and Male Lead + bad writing.

The FL/ML have no chemistry onscreen whatsoever. It’s not a believable romance between them and it’s really distracting. The members of Tea Party don’t quite have chemistry either, feels forced and they look awkward beside eachother. Shaxx is okay I guess— Jongho and Yuri being the comedic relief is nice.

But damn, FL/ML just don’t do it for me. The actress who plays FL always looks so tense in her neck area, like shes holding her breath through her scenes. Maybe she’s a rookie or something but idk, she doesn’t bring anything special to the role.

ML always has an angry look on his face, even when dealing with things involving FL (beginning of Ep 10) They are so painfully obvious about their relationship being over, like HOW DID NO ONE NOTICE THAT HE WAS SCOWLING THE ENTIRE TIME SHE PERFORMED WITH YUJIN?! Unbelievable lol

Overall the leads aren’t very likeable or believable in their romance. Second leads (The other two “couples” aren’t believable either) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ bad writing.

Also FL stylist must be nuts or hate her because her hair and outfits are horrendous.

Overall, Idk why I keep watching this. Mostly to support Ateez and because I have no better shows to watch besides Nevertheless.

The Good:

It’s a nice look into idol life, things we may never get to authentically see from the outside even though it’s obviously more toned down for TV.

La Ri Ma is a breath of fresh air.

Jongho and Yuri are cute as the young comedic Shaxx members.

ML is handsome and I can see potential in his acting

Um… that’s all LOL

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This review is mostly about the actors/characters

Alright so this review might not interest/resonate with other people but it’s just my opinion.

I’ve been watching this drama since it dropped on Netflix. I was SO excited because Lee Jae Wook has been an absolute fav since I watched him in Search WWW and Extraordinary You. So far, I LOVE HIM IN THIS. He is not the issue here.

My issue is with Go Ara and the character choices she’s making (from an actors viewpoint). None of her scenes feel genuine. A little too “planned”. The quirks are over the top and distracting. From the way she eats in an overly animated way to how she interacts with other characters. Nothing feels grounded and it really kills me when she’s in scenes with Lee Jae Wook because his work feels very natural.

Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy her at times when she’s not over-acting... but I almost gave this drama up a few times because it was becoming unbearable.

It’s like she’s playing this character and adding absolutely no depth. Ahh it’s frustrating because in some moments I can clearly see her talent. Maybe it’s the writing? Idk.

Anyway— that’s all! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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