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So much spitting blood.

It's best to put links like this in a Spoiler.

Although I always prefer to watch dramas legally, occassionally I will resort to one of the "unofficial" streaming sites if I can't find a drama on any streaming service that is available to me.

My theory is the MDL score is low because the title contained the word "affair" and the drama had a suggestive marketing poster. There are a significant number of MDL users who have conservative views about extramarital affairs and age gap romance, and I suspect that some of these MDL "morality warriors" decided to "punish" the drama by scoring it 1/10 without even watching it.
This drama is a well written, beautifully filmed and brilliantly acted drama. By no reasonbable assessment is it worth a score of only 7.7. As someone commented earlier, if this drama was titled "The Piano" and had a different marketing poster, it would probably have an MDL score above 8.5 right now.
My advice to everyone is read the synopsis, and if it interests you, just start watching. Don't let the MDL score cause you to miss this gem of a drama.

An enjoyable and relaxing slice of life drama with some slow burn romance. The acting was excellent across the cast and I especially enjoyed Yang Kyung Won (who I think might be the best actor in Korea) and Kim Sun Young's performances. Their quirky chemistry was a joy to watch.
Some might find the plot pacing a little slow at times, but I think the pacing was appropriate for this type of drama. Not a masterpiece, but still an enjoyable watch, especially if you like slower, relaxing slice of life / emotional healing dramas.
My score 8/10.

I appreciate your comment, but I feel there is an important component of this discussion that you have not considered. The issue is not that the writer has a character doing something that would be unacceptable or even illegal in real life, but whether the writer frames that action as acceptable. Generally, unacceptable actions in real life are portrayed as negative in mainstream dramas. An unjustified killing of an innocent bystander by a villian is framed as "unacceptable", while an extra-judicial killing of a villian by a hero is framed as "acceptable" (even if there might be legal consequences for such a killing), because "justice" has been served. Good has defeated evil.
A similar principle applies to how dramas portray sexual activity. If non-consensual sexual activity is portrayed in a drama, that behaviour will be framed as acceptable or unacceptable, often by the immediate response of the victim. For example, the victim may attempt to fight off the perpetrator or slap him after the act, as happened in this drama.
I'm fine with how these scenes were written precisely because they were framed as negative behaviours, as evidenced by Bai Qian's responses. My initial comment was critical of Ye Hau's behaviour, not of the inclusion of that behaviour in the drama. When non-consensual sexual behaviour is normalised, or even romanticized in a drama, then I will criticise the writers' decisions, but that isn't the case here.

Why do so many KDramas portray bosses at work as obnoxious, sociopathic dickheads?

I really enjoyed this drama. Although there was nothing about it that was particularly innovative, it was well made and entertaining. It had a good mix of serious dramatic scenes and more light hearted and comedic moments. I thought the battle choreography was especially well done, even though I sometimes laughed at the 'ninja' skills our heroes displayed.
I want to give a shout out to Hou Chang Rong's performance as our main antagonist Xu Jing Fu. He's a veteran actor who's clearly mastered his art.
My advice to prospective viewers is to not let some of the negative comments here dissuade you from watching this drama. Some of them are (in my opinion) quite petty. If the plot summary interests you, then start watching it and see if its for you. In my opinion it is definitely worthy of its current MDL score of 8.6.
My sscore: 9/10.

Clearly you haven't watched B-Friend

So, if someone disagrees with you, that MUST mean its because they're feelings were hurt, right? By the way, you appear to disagree with me, so ... of we're being logically consistent here ... it must be because your feelings were hurt. No need to take it so personally.

I really enjoyed this drama. The cases were interesting and varied with some imporant topics being addressed. I though that the pacing of the episodes was spot on and the acting was excellent. I also want to give a shout out to Kang Ha Kyung who had a guest role in the last two episodes. I thought his performance was scarily good (literally).
I enjoyed the second couple and would have liked them to have some more screen time - especially more of Jeon Hye Bin's character.
I thought the evolving relationship between Yun Seok Hun and Kang Hyo Min was done appropriately, and I'm happy with where they ended up at the final episode. Perhaps if we get a second season, we'll see where their relationship goes.
I could make some minor criticisms (e.g. product placements were not subtle), but the bottom line for me is "was the drama entertaining?". My answer to that question is a resounding "YES".
My score 9/10.

Because every other KDrama ever made makes perfect sense and is 100% logical ... right?

Also, you shouldn't spam your question over and over like that , especially when you could have just checked the Tags and seen the "Love Triangle" tag is there.

I disagree with your characterisation of their relationship - they were both at fault. Also, there are PLENTY of KDramas in which men are portrayed very negatively.

There was another guy interested in her, and he did pursue her, but he never really had a chance. So I guess the answer is "yes", but you'd be making a mistake avoiding this drama just because of this. It is a really good drama.

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Some complaints in no particular order:
* One of my biggest hates in dramas in unearned redemption. Aiwarin was a hypocrite and terrible person who did terrible things, but then is instantly forgiven by Mewika because "her father made her do it". No he didn't. She could have said "no" and refused, but she didn't. But the corporate espionage wasn't her only "crime". Her continual sexual harrassment of Mewika (including forcing herself on her) in the early episodes made it very difficult for me to feel anything but distain for her.
* Aiwarin's father was an even more terrible person than his daughter, but he just said "sorry" and cried a bit in the final episode and suddenly he's the father of the year in his daughter's eyes. Very, very unearned redemption for this piece of shit.
* It was very unclear when (or even if) their feelings were genuine. They would say that they love each other, then do something that demonstrated that they didn't. I guess they were attracted to each other, and I'm sure they enjoyed the sex, but what they displayed towards each other was not anything I recognize as "love". They were in effect fuck buddies, rather than actual romantic partners.
* So many dramas have unnecessary and stupid breakups based on noble idiocy or easily avoided misunderstandings. Not this drama though. Their "breakup" (if I can even call it that) was absolutely justified and definitely was the right decision for them both. Personally, I think the drama would have been better to leave the ending like that, or at least leave it open ended. But of course, they had to get back together again in the final minutes of the final episode to ensure everyone gets the obligatory happy ending.
* I just didn't buy the second couple at all. They just suddenly love each other because ... I have no clue why. And don't even get me started with Jam blocking G's exit from the toilet with her threat to cry "rape". That was just silly. And G's later apology to Jam for daring to push her when escaping from the toilet was even sillier.

This drama left me disappointed. It was a messy, confusing story, and I could never emotionally engage with the characters or cheer for their "romance". I thought the background music / sound effects were often ridiculously cheesey and always too loud. Some further complaints are in my rant in the spoiler ...

The time-slip genre has been done before many times, and there is nothing particularly original about this version, however this drama is simply done well. It is well written and well acted, and the story is quite "believable" which isn't always the case with this type of drama. Also, the last episode wrapped the story up nicely. It is definitely worth a watch.
My score: 8.5/10.

I respect your opinion and your freedom to choose whether to particpate in any medical treatment of any kind, and to hold the beliefs you want. I will always support your right to think and act according to your beliefs. I would just ask for the same courtesy in return. I'm not convinced any gods exist, so the religious opinions of others aren't of any interest to me, and those religious certainly should not be used to prevent me from accessing medical procedures that I wish to access.