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Comedy, Romance and a Social Commentary. Just perfect.
Things I adored
1 The ML
2 The FL
3 The relationship between the ML and the 2ML. This what you doo when you want to give viewers something to love. You start at point 1 and you go up to 10 in a natural way that doesn't seem like you planted things just to advance your agenda. I hated the 2ML at first and I was waiting with eager the day the ML would fight back so I could see his fall. Then, I started see who they were, have a glimpse on their past and their friendship and my heart started to mellow.
These boys were both victims to fate, to stupid decisions they had nothing to do with, to life. Still, I didn't expect to love their bromance so much. I was equally happy for their relationship as I were for the romance. I truly wish there was a follow up. The relationship was so well done, you couldn't help but want them to be friends again. At some point we could see they started trust each other again and that was so heartwarming. Not to mention the so many funny moments between them.
The actors did a fantastic job, the best I've seen in a series that has a that kind of relationship. I praise again the screenwriter and the director for the attention to detail and the way they managed to convey all the feelings. My favorite part of the series along with the main couple's romance.
4 The 2ML. Were do I start? First of all I don't have 2ML syndrome. Never. I don't remember any 2ML to be my favorite, I'm always with the ML. Same here, I never wavered between the two. That said, he's my favorite ever 2ML. Not because of the FL alone, but because of the character and the way he evolved. I understand everything he went through. The dark phase about the suicide and the blame on the ML, the feelings about the FL and the realization that he would never be the one. The struggle to get over it and to fond another way to be happy. I fell for him every step on the way. If you ask me which character, amongst the hundreds I've watched, I'd love to be happy it'd be him.
He was someone I wanted to smack at first because I knew he was unfair to the ML but bit by bit he became that perfect friend who you ant to hug and make the pain go away. He cared and protected the FL every chance he had. He stayed with her when she needed him, he pushed her toward her happiness. Yes, the scene in the staircases was heartbreaking. When he said: he'll leave and you have to run if you want to catch him before he leaves, my heart bled for him. When he was thinking about his moments with the FL same thing. He was caring and honest and smart and funny. He would be the perfect ML. Just not here.
I loved the way he went against the bullies, against the "friend". He was there even when she knew nothing about it. He dealt with even the confession in the best way. If the writer writes one day a story about him finding love I'd be the happiest. The actor did a great job and I want to praise him. He made me fall in love with a character I hated at first.
5 The main couple. I know I talked already about them, but I have to make a new entry about their relationship because after watching hundreds of dramas I rank it on the top 3 without any doubt. They were perfect for each other. The way they were together was perfection. Even when they were at odds in the first episodes it was a delight to watch them interact. I will be honest, I wasn't mesmerized by the kisses. I was e4xpecting much better but they weren't terrible as many I've seen in other dramas. They just weren't up to par with the quality of the drama.
That is my only complain, but everything else was perfect. The small details, they way they were looking at each other, smiling, holding hands, being jealous, teasing, everything worked for me. Their chemistry was unparalleled. I wish they'd do another drama together. I think my heart fluttered the most because they were the same age and everything felt natural and rewarding. That he knew about her was great, it made me feel that she had someone on her corner. When he protected her at school my heart exploded. This is how you create swooning moments that stay with you. The best couple along with a few others like the You're My Lover Friend or The Love You Give Me or the Love is Sweet. I loved the couple in hidden Love, but there was always the age issue and it wasn't as perfect. here it was perfect from start to finish. Yes, definitely my favorite.
6 The relationships. I loved each relationship in this drama. I mentioned most of them in other entries, but there are still some I need to highlight. The relationship between the three friends, the ML, the 2ML and their friend who died. It was so heartwarming to see, I loved every scene they were together. The relationship between the main couple of course, between the sisters, between the two ML, between the the 2ML and hi sister, and here I want to mention his mom as well. She was there for a few scenes but they were so well done and so real. The friendships at school and the relationship of he parents of the FL with the Ml and the teacher. The relationship between the owner of the comic book store and the FL and the ML. As I said all were done in such a good way I couldn't help loving them. Even the less prominent characters had their shining moments.
7 The humor. I didn't expect to laugh so much, but although there was a heavy topic touched the interactions between the characters were so funny sometimes that it lightened the whole heavy feeling that weighed on you seeing what was happening. There were so many moments, but randomly: the wedding, the dumplings preparation from the two ML, the friends of the ML and the 2Ml teasing them, the teacher and his difficulty to deal with his fierce girlfriend. They even managed to make cute and funny the drunk scene with the ML. I hate drinking and the culture of it, but he was so cute and the dialogue so funny.
But the humor was also in the exaggeration like when the 2Ml talked about himself, or the scene the father saw them kissing at the ML?s house, or the hospital scenes between the ML and the 2ML. Another one with the ghost story as well as the hiding of the FL at the hospital. I'm sure I forget a lot, but all on all it was a fun drama and as I said I didn't expect that.
8 The details. What made me adore this drama are the details. The screenwriter and the director don't leave anything that they don't put care in. from their past to the connection to the future, the first snow story, the scenes they chose to show how their love for the FL grew or how the FL felt, everything is quasi perfect. My heart felt everything every time. The way they ended together in bed, the way every episode ends, the way the relationships are repaired or break. Everything is meticulously done. I loved that they didn't kiss while he was drunk and they made love after a few hours had gone by.
9 The ending. I think I read that some found the ending rushed or didn't like it. I thought it was perfect. We had time to tie all loose ends and we had enough time with the main couple to be happy for them and with them. The wedding, the friendships all was there. Most of all we had the chance to see the 2MLwith the FL and with the ML and feel that everything will go well. Was it also heartbreaking for the 2ML? Of course, but it couldn't finish any other way. I loved the comic book store scenes, it was the perfect way to end it for the main couple. I also loved that we saw them, well, saw is a big word, but we imagined them making love. To me it would be unfinished if they wouldn't act this way after so many years in love. So to me it was the perfect ending. I would rank it on the top 3 of all the endings I've watched and I watched a lot.
Things I loved
1 The premise. I thought it'd be difficult to make it work, but I was so wrong. They did a fabulous job. Everyone played so well their part that it was believable and got me laugh, cry, yell. I felt everything they wanted to convey in each and every scene and to be honest I don't remember any other series that made me feel so different emotions and so deep. Kudos to the writer, the screenwriter, the director and the cast. I wish I could start over.
2 The sister. At first, she got on my nerves but little by little I loved her. The actress is beautiful and she truly embodied the character. I won't deny that some scenes irritated me, especially those that had to do with drinking, but at the end of the day, she was a good person. A good sister, a smart and dynamic career woman and she had principles. There's nothing really that could make me dislike her. I loved that she was different from all Kheroines, but also different from her sister. It was interesting to see the dynamic.
3 The brother. Another character who irritated me at first and whom I loved in the end. That's something the screenwriter needs to be praised. That all the characters show growth. He was funny and touching and it was sweet to watch him interact with the 2ML's sister. I also loved his relationship with the FL. He got me in tears a few times when she was suffering and he was there for her any way he could.
4 The school days. It was interesting and well done. We had time to watch them evolve and to watch many different relationships. From bromances to female friendships and from teacher student relationships to romantic relationships, every bit helped paint a canvas that was interesting and vibrant. I loved every interaction happening at school even when it was heartbreaking because that's what gave the series its value.
5 The sister of the 2ML. Although she didn't have many scenes, she was great in these. I loved how naturally she came to interact with the FL and of course her relationship with her brother. I also loved how she was with the FL's brother and how they left things, it was cute and logical at the same time and I loved that they didn't force any romance. We can leave it to our imagination.
6 The wedding of the sister of the FL. Oh, my god, it was over the top but so funny. I can't believe the things that happened. So ridiculous and at the same time so well done and fitted to the tone of the series and the character of the bride. I laughed hard and I wish we had seen the MC also dance instead of just watching the chaos. Still, it was a great way to reward the viewer. The bride was also very beautiful and the kiss scene the cherry on the top.
7 That they didn't follow the novel to the letter. I never read the novel but it seems that the FL dates the 2ML when the ML is abroad. Thank goodness they didn't go there. I would have hated that. They gave us enough interactions to make us feel for the 2ML without crossing a line. I know in real life things could go otherwise, but I'm not watching dramas with romance to experience real life. Give me realistic scenes for everything except romance. I want the romance to be ideal and make my heart flutter. That's all. I loved the 2ML but if they had kissed or dated I'd be devastated, so thank you to those who decided against it.
Things I liked
1 The mother of the FL. I won't lie For at least half the episodes I wanted to smack her. I get the problems with her husband but what does this to have to do with the children and especially the FL? I was so sorry for her to have such an abrasive mother. But then they did also a great job and redeemed her. I thought of my parents and that even though they loved us with all their heart and did their best, they couldn't avoid mistakes. Five children each with their character and it wasn't always easy to make it work. So, I was happy to see her happy. Because at the end of the day this is what the issue was. She wanted her children happy so she can rest. She also had some funny scenes. That said, she irritated me so many times that U can't say I loved her. So liked it is.
2 The father of the FL. Difficult to have an opinion about him. Honestly he must be one of the characters I don't know how to rate. He loved his children and he was a decent person. Then again, he caused so many issues to his family, it's a miracle he could stay. I loved his interactions with the FL and his other children and the funny beats with the ML when he stayed at his house. He was a decent person and that counts. I wish we could see some success for him but well, this stayed realistic.
3 The relationship of the sister of the FL and the teacher. It wasn't perfect, but it had its moments and it was sweet how lost he was when he met her. I loved that he accepted her and didn't try to change her. Honestly, if I write so many things even for things and characters that could go without their entry is because even the details like these were to my liking. I love that both were ready to work on their differences and there were many instances that this happened. Some were touching some funny, but so good to see.
4 The friendship between the the FL and Su Jin. That's a tough one. I could put in things I loved and also in things I hated so let's go with the middle. I wasn't happy how their relationship evolved. I was fuming and I wanted the FL never to speak to that "friend". The thing is though, it wasn't her character so to remain true to who she was, she had to forgive her. I don't. I can't forget the pain the FL went through because of her jealousy and all the excuses of the world like the abusive father won't make me me forget or forgive.
That said, I was also happy to see her apologize and turn a new leaf. It was touching to see them reunite, the three friends, but I can't help thinking that I would do the same as the FL and that leaves me with a bitter taste. Because my heart would guide me and for this kind of tings I'd wish my head would take the lead. You can't break someone's heart and hope things will remain intact. Complicated relationship and so well done.
Things I disliked
1 The father of the ML. I was happy for him to get closer to his father, but to be honest to me it felt more like the character of the father was there to serve for the breakup and the suicide story. Did I mind? No, not really. It was well done and not so on the nose so it was good. It just wasn't rewarding that in the end he paid, but the ML also paid. Why would he have to upend his life for a father who was never the father he deserved?
Things I hated
1 The bullying. That was hard. It's such a hard topic for me I had trouble watching some scenes. But it was also good to remember what students all over the world go though. I wish the teachers had more to say about it and I wish the stupid students who perpetrated that paid one way or another. They got off unscathed other than the scolding and threatening from the 2ML. He was great, but it wasn't enough for me. These girls never learned a lesson and seeing they continued to harass the transferring student even later in the drama was frustrating to say the least. I wanted to kick their behind so badly. So sensitive topic, dealt quite well, but not deep enough.
1 The ML
2 The FL
3 The relationship between the ML and the 2ML. This what you doo when you want to give viewers something to love. You start at point 1 and you go up to 10 in a natural way that doesn't seem like you planted things just to advance your agenda. I hated the 2ML at first and I was waiting with eager the day the ML would fight back so I could see his fall. Then, I started see who they were, have a glimpse on their past and their friendship and my heart started to mellow.
These boys were both victims to fate, to stupid decisions they had nothing to do with, to life. Still, I didn't expect to love their bromance so much. I was equally happy for their relationship as I were for the romance. I truly wish there was a follow up. The relationship was so well done, you couldn't help but want them to be friends again. At some point we could see they started trust each other again and that was so heartwarming. Not to mention the so many funny moments between them.
The actors did a fantastic job, the best I've seen in a series that has a that kind of relationship. I praise again the screenwriter and the director for the attention to detail and the way they managed to convey all the feelings. My favorite part of the series along with the main couple's romance.
4 The 2ML. Were do I start? First of all I don't have 2ML syndrome. Never. I don't remember any 2ML to be my favorite, I'm always with the ML. Same here, I never wavered between the two. That said, he's my favorite ever 2ML. Not because of the FL alone, but because of the character and the way he evolved. I understand everything he went through. The dark phase about the suicide and the blame on the ML, the feelings about the FL and the realization that he would never be the one. The struggle to get over it and to fond another way to be happy. I fell for him every step on the way. If you ask me which character, amongst the hundreds I've watched, I'd love to be happy it'd be him.
He was someone I wanted to smack at first because I knew he was unfair to the ML but bit by bit he became that perfect friend who you ant to hug and make the pain go away. He cared and protected the FL every chance he had. He stayed with her when she needed him, he pushed her toward her happiness. Yes, the scene in the staircases was heartbreaking. When he said: he'll leave and you have to run if you want to catch him before he leaves, my heart bled for him. When he was thinking about his moments with the FL same thing. He was caring and honest and smart and funny. He would be the perfect ML. Just not here.
I loved the way he went against the bullies, against the "friend". He was there even when she knew nothing about it. He dealt with even the confession in the best way. If the writer writes one day a story about him finding love I'd be the happiest. The actor did a great job and I want to praise him. He made me fall in love with a character I hated at first.
5 The main couple. I know I talked already about them, but I have to make a new entry about their relationship because after watching hundreds of dramas I rank it on the top 3 without any doubt. They were perfect for each other. The way they were together was perfection. Even when they were at odds in the first episodes it was a delight to watch them interact. I will be honest, I wasn't mesmerized by the kisses. I was e4xpecting much better but they weren't terrible as many I've seen in other dramas. They just weren't up to par with the quality of the drama.
That is my only complain, but everything else was perfect. The small details, they way they were looking at each other, smiling, holding hands, being jealous, teasing, everything worked for me. Their chemistry was unparalleled. I wish they'd do another drama together. I think my heart fluttered the most because they were the same age and everything felt natural and rewarding. That he knew about her was great, it made me feel that she had someone on her corner. When he protected her at school my heart exploded. This is how you create swooning moments that stay with you. The best couple along with a few others like the You're My Lover Friend or The Love You Give Me or the Love is Sweet. I loved the couple in hidden Love, but there was always the age issue and it wasn't as perfect. here it was perfect from start to finish. Yes, definitely my favorite.
6 The relationships. I loved each relationship in this drama. I mentioned most of them in other entries, but there are still some I need to highlight. The relationship between the three friends, the ML, the 2ML and their friend who died. It was so heartwarming to see, I loved every scene they were together. The relationship between the main couple of course, between the sisters, between the two ML, between the the 2ML and hi sister, and here I want to mention his mom as well. She was there for a few scenes but they were so well done and so real. The friendships at school and the relationship of he parents of the FL with the Ml and the teacher. The relationship between the owner of the comic book store and the FL and the ML. As I said all were done in such a good way I couldn't help loving them. Even the less prominent characters had their shining moments.
7 The humor. I didn't expect to laugh so much, but although there was a heavy topic touched the interactions between the characters were so funny sometimes that it lightened the whole heavy feeling that weighed on you seeing what was happening. There were so many moments, but randomly: the wedding, the dumplings preparation from the two ML, the friends of the ML and the 2Ml teasing them, the teacher and his difficulty to deal with his fierce girlfriend. They even managed to make cute and funny the drunk scene with the ML. I hate drinking and the culture of it, but he was so cute and the dialogue so funny.
But the humor was also in the exaggeration like when the 2Ml talked about himself, or the scene the father saw them kissing at the ML?s house, or the hospital scenes between the ML and the 2ML. Another one with the ghost story as well as the hiding of the FL at the hospital. I'm sure I forget a lot, but all on all it was a fun drama and as I said I didn't expect that.
8 The details. What made me adore this drama are the details. The screenwriter and the director don't leave anything that they don't put care in. from their past to the connection to the future, the first snow story, the scenes they chose to show how their love for the FL grew or how the FL felt, everything is quasi perfect. My heart felt everything every time. The way they ended together in bed, the way every episode ends, the way the relationships are repaired or break. Everything is meticulously done. I loved that they didn't kiss while he was drunk and they made love after a few hours had gone by.
9 The ending. I think I read that some found the ending rushed or didn't like it. I thought it was perfect. We had time to tie all loose ends and we had enough time with the main couple to be happy for them and with them. The wedding, the friendships all was there. Most of all we had the chance to see the 2MLwith the FL and with the ML and feel that everything will go well. Was it also heartbreaking for the 2ML? Of course, but it couldn't finish any other way. I loved the comic book store scenes, it was the perfect way to end it for the main couple. I also loved that we saw them, well, saw is a big word, but we imagined them making love. To me it would be unfinished if they wouldn't act this way after so many years in love. So to me it was the perfect ending. I would rank it on the top 3 of all the endings I've watched and I watched a lot.
Things I loved
1 The premise. I thought it'd be difficult to make it work, but I was so wrong. They did a fabulous job. Everyone played so well their part that it was believable and got me laugh, cry, yell. I felt everything they wanted to convey in each and every scene and to be honest I don't remember any other series that made me feel so different emotions and so deep. Kudos to the writer, the screenwriter, the director and the cast. I wish I could start over.
2 The sister. At first, she got on my nerves but little by little I loved her. The actress is beautiful and she truly embodied the character. I won't deny that some scenes irritated me, especially those that had to do with drinking, but at the end of the day, she was a good person. A good sister, a smart and dynamic career woman and she had principles. There's nothing really that could make me dislike her. I loved that she was different from all Kheroines, but also different from her sister. It was interesting to see the dynamic.
3 The brother. Another character who irritated me at first and whom I loved in the end. That's something the screenwriter needs to be praised. That all the characters show growth. He was funny and touching and it was sweet to watch him interact with the 2ML's sister. I also loved his relationship with the FL. He got me in tears a few times when she was suffering and he was there for her any way he could.
4 The school days. It was interesting and well done. We had time to watch them evolve and to watch many different relationships. From bromances to female friendships and from teacher student relationships to romantic relationships, every bit helped paint a canvas that was interesting and vibrant. I loved every interaction happening at school even when it was heartbreaking because that's what gave the series its value.
5 The sister of the 2ML. Although she didn't have many scenes, she was great in these. I loved how naturally she came to interact with the FL and of course her relationship with her brother. I also loved how she was with the FL's brother and how they left things, it was cute and logical at the same time and I loved that they didn't force any romance. We can leave it to our imagination.
6 The wedding of the sister of the FL. Oh, my god, it was over the top but so funny. I can't believe the things that happened. So ridiculous and at the same time so well done and fitted to the tone of the series and the character of the bride. I laughed hard and I wish we had seen the MC also dance instead of just watching the chaos. Still, it was a great way to reward the viewer. The bride was also very beautiful and the kiss scene the cherry on the top.
7 That they didn't follow the novel to the letter. I never read the novel but it seems that the FL dates the 2ML when the ML is abroad. Thank goodness they didn't go there. I would have hated that. They gave us enough interactions to make us feel for the 2ML without crossing a line. I know in real life things could go otherwise, but I'm not watching dramas with romance to experience real life. Give me realistic scenes for everything except romance. I want the romance to be ideal and make my heart flutter. That's all. I loved the 2ML but if they had kissed or dated I'd be devastated, so thank you to those who decided against it.
Things I liked
1 The mother of the FL. I won't lie For at least half the episodes I wanted to smack her. I get the problems with her husband but what does this to have to do with the children and especially the FL? I was so sorry for her to have such an abrasive mother. But then they did also a great job and redeemed her. I thought of my parents and that even though they loved us with all their heart and did their best, they couldn't avoid mistakes. Five children each with their character and it wasn't always easy to make it work. So, I was happy to see her happy. Because at the end of the day this is what the issue was. She wanted her children happy so she can rest. She also had some funny scenes. That said, she irritated me so many times that U can't say I loved her. So liked it is.
2 The father of the FL. Difficult to have an opinion about him. Honestly he must be one of the characters I don't know how to rate. He loved his children and he was a decent person. Then again, he caused so many issues to his family, it's a miracle he could stay. I loved his interactions with the FL and his other children and the funny beats with the ML when he stayed at his house. He was a decent person and that counts. I wish we could see some success for him but well, this stayed realistic.
3 The relationship of the sister of the FL and the teacher. It wasn't perfect, but it had its moments and it was sweet how lost he was when he met her. I loved that he accepted her and didn't try to change her. Honestly, if I write so many things even for things and characters that could go without their entry is because even the details like these were to my liking. I love that both were ready to work on their differences and there were many instances that this happened. Some were touching some funny, but so good to see.
4 The friendship between the the FL and Su Jin. That's a tough one. I could put in things I loved and also in things I hated so let's go with the middle. I wasn't happy how their relationship evolved. I was fuming and I wanted the FL never to speak to that "friend". The thing is though, it wasn't her character so to remain true to who she was, she had to forgive her. I don't. I can't forget the pain the FL went through because of her jealousy and all the excuses of the world like the abusive father won't make me me forget or forgive.
That said, I was also happy to see her apologize and turn a new leaf. It was touching to see them reunite, the three friends, but I can't help thinking that I would do the same as the FL and that leaves me with a bitter taste. Because my heart would guide me and for this kind of tings I'd wish my head would take the lead. You can't break someone's heart and hope things will remain intact. Complicated relationship and so well done.
Things I disliked
1 The father of the ML. I was happy for him to get closer to his father, but to be honest to me it felt more like the character of the father was there to serve for the breakup and the suicide story. Did I mind? No, not really. It was well done and not so on the nose so it was good. It just wasn't rewarding that in the end he paid, but the ML also paid. Why would he have to upend his life for a father who was never the father he deserved?
Things I hated
1 The bullying. That was hard. It's such a hard topic for me I had trouble watching some scenes. But it was also good to remember what students all over the world go though. I wish the teachers had more to say about it and I wish the stupid students who perpetrated that paid one way or another. They got off unscathed other than the scolding and threatening from the 2ML. He was great, but it wasn't enough for me. These girls never learned a lesson and seeing they continued to harass the transferring student even later in the drama was frustrating to say the least. I wanted to kick their behind so badly. So sensitive topic, dealt quite well, but not deep enough.
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