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I was also surprised.
Not only in UK, but many other Western European countries which is the toughest market for Kdramas.

Reading through comments it looks like I am in small minority that thinks the Mom-Daughter is actually the best thing in the series so far.
Sure the leads are both great together, but at this point it is mostly banter which is enjoyable and all good fun, but lacks substance or lasting effect. (It does establish that they are at ease with each other though.)
On the other hand, the Mom line has weight and substance. It discuss a real issue, and apart from the physical beating which I know is for laugh, is my favourite so far, and their interactions (especially the confronation) are probably the best scenes.
Idk, maybe because I am older than the overwhelming majority here.

Apart from the physical beating played for laughs , I actually think the Mom's reaction was very realistic. And their confronation scene in E2 was one of the best things so far, particularly the line "..can't you accept me even if I was a failure?" (or something to that effect).
I wish the Mom's softening took longer though. I thought it was too fast.

While the series might have some similarties with others (it is expected tbh. Nothing is 100% original), I think it is doing it better than these 2 mentioned above. I find its balance good so far. I hope it will eventually tone down the exaggerated comedy, and become more serious but still lighthearted.

It was a cute scene indeed lol.
I don't think it was needed for him to trip and fall, but it is Ok. I still had a chuckle when she went "...I have black belt" :)

YES!
Great characters with great stories.
I have watched it 2 times in its entierity, and watch other bits and pieces every now and then.
The tunnel (E1) & the poem (E11/12 ?)scenes are SO good!
I also learnt some stuff about cats as bonus lol.

You should check "Because This is My First Life". A really underrated series in my opinion.
It tackles serious, modern issues but not in a dark way. There is plenty of humour as well.

Well, there seems to be universal agreement that it is a cliche.
The difference is that some didn't like it, and some like it.
And, just as some loving it after 1 or 2 episodes, some can also dislike it after 1 or 2 episodes.
For the record..I am actually enjoying it a lot and having good time, but I also realise it is mostly fluff.

By the end of it I felt it was an average drama.
I think the main couple story was mostly good. I also liked the emotional scenes involving the mom.
But, I REALLY disliked the humour. I didn't vibe with it at all. Too silly and cring for my taste.
I also didn't care about the second couple.
On top of that there were some illogical thngs. Even Time Travel has to make sense.
Luckily it was only 12 episodes.
5.5/10

FYI..Doctor Slump is my lowest rated drama, and I regret finishing it.
I dropped Sam Dal ri after 5 or 6 episodes.
Yet, I am enjoying this very much. It is not a masterpiece or deep, but it is very entertaining with some good indirect social commentary. It also had some really good scenes in E2.
My point is I strongly disagree with the opinion that this is like Doctor Slump.
Series in almost all genres all over the world have similarties with each other. That on its own is not a problem.
The execution, approach, writing, acting and directing all are very important factors as well.

Is this still watchable in 2024?
Please don't spoil.
Thanks.

Hahaha.....you should have marked this as a spoiler lol.
On a serious note, I also really hope that we get some variation. I think the ML was in love her, but she left for USA will be there. But, I hope they can spare us the triangle thingy. Maybe if they can make the conflict through work or something.

Finished Ep. 05.
It is a very familiar premise that has been done a lot before, but I am enjoying it.
Not as high as 8.6 (at least for now), but it is a good iteration of going back in time. As a middle aged person myself, I can relate a lot eventhough I have very different circumstances.
But, some scenes (I don't want to spoil) made me tear up because it hit close to home.

What bringing this down for me are the two friends of the ML, and about 95% of their "comedy". I just don't find them funny at all.
Unfortunately, I just don't enjoy "Heo Jung Min". I had similar issues with him in "Another Miss Oh". I find his kind of humour very cringe.

Btw.. I can't believe that Go Bo Gyeol is only 4 years younger than So Ho Jun. She looks SO young.

Thanks.

It is a decent series. It has decent romance with good leads.
The office workers were nice as well.
Everything else is below par.

Also, this series has the worst ever PP. I have never seen such an excessive and intrusive PP.
There are so many brands here, but the biggest culprit is KLAR.
I have a feeling that KLAR paid most of the productions cost, because the series was one long promotional video for this company. The advertsment even included multiple subplots.

Unlike the majority, I actually liked the beginning more. I also would have liked the age difference to be bigger. The characters are only 1 year apart.
Anyway, it is a good "palate cleanser" series. There is enough to keep you engaged until the end.
6/10.

Not as good as "In The Mood For Love" imo, but still a very good one.
I think the story of Bai Ling was amazing, and Zhang ZiYi was just phenomenal. Her entire range from happy to sad was a joy to watch. She and Tony Leung had fantastic chemistry. I LOVED their scenes together. I wish the movie was just about them.

Is this more or less the Japanese version of "Hot Stove League" ?

I don't believe it was condoning cheating.
The series is just not being judgmental. It is showing us what led our characters to make these decisions. We can make our call instead of being told.
I also don't fund the FL particularly a lovable character, but I wouldn't call her bad.
I rather disgree with you about the writer. On contrary, I was surprised that she/he didn't make her more lovable.

After 6 episodes.
This is really a unique Kdrama. Continue to be depressing, but it has some passages of real beauty and poetic writing (it reminds me from time to time of the thout provoking and beautiful writing of Park Hae Young).
I am neverthless enjoying it very much. I like the realistic vibes of it. I like to seea more realistic portrayal of a depressed person.
The main actress is doing a fanatstic job.

My Mister.

After 3 episodes.
The series is a bit depressing, but also engaging. The acting, especially by the FL, is really good.
The series is giving me vibes of .....(I am going to mention a series in the spoiler), especially to what happened towrds the end of E03.