The screen time given to sml and his office team should have been redirected towards showing more scenes of ml spending the New Year with his family. I woud love that rather than whatever they're doing here. Don't care if sml ends up with his office colleague or not, just get his miserable face off the screen.
To fill up the remaining episodes, it seems we’ll have to sit through side plots like ZX and his office colleague, along with other subplots they decide to introduce. And if they continue following the novel, we’ll probably have to endure even more of Rong and her scheming. I just hope they don’t stray too far from the main leads, because that’s honestly all I care about. I’m especially invested in the office dynamics too, particularly fl friendship with her colleague because it’s refreshing and adds depth without feeling forced.
I’m also hoping Yin Jie and ml’s doctor friend eventually become a couple. There hasn’t been any hint so far, but I’m still optimistic...Who knows 😊 As for ZX and his office colleague, I really couldn’t care less. Their storyline feel like distractions that add little value and just added to take up screen time to fill up eps.
The preview...I can’t believe Hayeong put herself in a situation where this man feels comfortable speaking to her in such a disrespectful manner. It’s disappointing to see tbh. I wish she will end up with someone else but she likes him a lot
It feels more like she was targeted because she had no backbone and they needed a scapegoat, which is why they sent her to prison in the first place. Otherwise, how could the conviction be overturned so easily just because of Mo-Eun’s confession?
My real question is: did they even have any substantial evidence against Yunsu? What exactly justified sending her to prison?
In Nine Puzzle, even though the fingerprint was found at the scene, the suspect was still ruled out because the evidence didn’t fully align with the crime. So why is this situation different? Why was Yunsu treated as if circumstantial evidence was enough?
First of all, I understand why JH made the decision to end things with JP the moment she realized he was the guy YR deeply liked. It was heartbreaking for JH to give up the person she loved, but she clearly understood that if she continued dating JP after finding out the truth, she’d be carrying a heavy burden of guilt. For someone like her, being with JP while YR suffered would have been unbearable and she’s not the kind of person who can find happiness knowing YR is in pain.
As for YR, I believe she had no idea why JH ended things with JP. She probably assumed it was just a simple breakup, never realizing JH’s sacrifice. But what truly surprised me was how the writer decided to end things, making YR and JP end up together in the finale. With the few scenes with Daddy long legs, I initially thought she would end up with him while JP would be alone or find happiness elsewhere with the 3 being friends. The second half of the drama honestly felt like a completely different show. I understand the logic behind the seven-year time skip that things and people change but the execution was poorly handled. The development between YR and JP felt extremely rushed. We only got a few seconds of flashbacks showing how their relationship grew over the years, and that simply wasn’t enough. Viewers experienced that seven-year gap as just a few minutes of screen time, so it didn’t feel earned. The story would have been more convincing if the writer had shown us more of their emotional connection. Like how JP began to see YR differently, how they grew closer, and what made him fall for her after all that time. Without that, JP’s feelings came across as half-hearted. Especially with the fact that he loved JH deeply in the past.
When JP finally confessed to YR, it honestly felt like he was settling for her. There was no real passion or build-up, and the whole thing was awkward to watch. YR deserved better than being someone’s consolation prize. She’s such a pure, loyal, and loving character but she shouldn’t need multiple people to convince JP to realize he likes her. The fact that it took a radio confession and outside interference for JP to understand his feelings makes it even worse. If the writer wanted YR and JP to be the endgame from the beginning, they should have given their relationship more depth and progression to make it believable and emotionally satisfying.
Now, about JH’s comeback, it should have focused more on her career as Miss Korea and especially her relationship with YS. Their love story had so much potential and could’ve been one of the drama’s strongest subplots, yet it was barely explored. We only got a few scattered scenes between them and a simple hand gesture at the end. The whole “evil mom” plotline and JH’s lingering feelings for JP were unnecessary and dragged on, overshadowing the dreams, and self-growth that her character started with.
Even though the ending was technically “happy,” it still felt unsatisfying. The writer seemed to lose focus along the way, trying to wrap everything up quickly instead of giving each storyline the adequate closure it deserved. And honestly about YR, I don’t think I could ever date someone my best friend once loved and dated especially if I knew how deeply she felt for him. It would always feel uncomfortable and morally complicated. Maybe other people can separate those emotions, but for me, it would never feel right...
The drama started with genuine friendships, and meaningful character arcs, but it lost direction in the second half. With better pacing, more thoughtful writing, and consistent storytelling, it could’ve easily been one of the best in its genre. Instead, it ended up feeling rushed, uneven, and emotionally incomplete. Anyway, I honestly think the current rating is unfairly low. If You and Everything Else could get an 8.5 rating, then this drama definitely deserves an 8.0. Despite its flaws, it still had some moments that genuinely touched the heart. It just needed better execution.
It’s giving “You and Everything Else” all over again…
JH is living a suffocating life; she’s living the way her mother wants her to that she’s completely lost sight of who she really is. Deep down, she just wants to breathe freely, be herself again, and rediscover her happiness. She’s lost her spark, and JP’s words encouraging her to remember the girl she used to be reignited something deep. That, of course, made her want him again, even knowing that YR likes him, because she never truly stopped loving him.
She said she was jealous of YR for having loved ones around her, but she forgot that YR brought her into her family and treated her like part of it too. YR didn’t have it easy either; she gave up on her dream and works in a salon. Even her mother often prioritized her brother over her.
Honestly, I don’t want to put the blame on JP either since he didn’t know YR liked him. But he’s not being honest about his growing affection for YR. He should’ve been clear about his feelings instead of allowing mixed signals to blur the line between closure and connection. Now, it seems he’s on the verge of losing YR to JH, and maybe that’s exactly what he needs — to face the consequences of his confusion because he literally had 7 yrs.
YR, on the other hand, deserves someone who chooses her wholeheartedly and who doesn’t make her feel like a backup plan or a second choice. I’ve always disliked the idea of her being with JH because of how he constantly teased her and called her ugly, but he seems sincere and consistent of his feelings for her. YR deserves more than someone who only realizes her worth after losing her.
As for YR’s love for JP, such long-lasting affection isn’t easy to let go of. She’s been in love with him for so long, and they’ve been part of each other’s lives for 7 yrs . Moving on from that isn’t simple; it’s like trying to unlearn a habit that’s become part of who you are. So I just don't know how this will end. Is it JH or still JP at the end?
In the end, this entire situation feels like a loop of missed chances, blurred emotions, unrequited love and emotional immaturity. JH needs to heal and learn to love herself before chasing what once made her happy. And I hate the writer!
At this point, I still don’t understand the whole point of the story. It feels like we’re back to square one. It’s now clear that the love triangle has always been the main focus of the story, while the friendship was just a supporting element. Honestly, I don’t even care who ends up with whom anymore; I just hope the ending is worth it and gives proper closure.
From the preview-- I hate the fact that, at this stage, YR seems to still have feelings for JP. Now that everyone is pushing JP, if he’s only friends with YR, he might feel pressured to make a move—only for JH to suddenly show up. Given how deeply he loved JH, and considering she was probably his first love, I’m certain he would still want to be with her. Honestly, he might just be clinging to YR because she reminds him of JH or wants to keep track to know her whereabout.
We could have had meaningful moments showing JH and YR's bond, growth, and support for one another, but instead, everything seems to revolve around this love triangle.
Who do you all think will end up together ? So far, there hasn’t been any clear sign that Jae Pil might develop feelings for Yeong Rye. As much as I want them to be together, I can’t deny the chemistry he shares with Jong Hui.
Personally, I’m not a fan of the idea that he shows interest in Jong Hui, tries to date her, and then later backtracks to falling for Yeong Rye (Considering the teaser).
That said, I’d really hate for Yeong Rye to be stuck in a one-sided crush. It would be refreshing to see her move forward and be with someone else, maybe Sang Cheol, who already seems to like her.
Many people may not understand Sangyeon because they have never been in her shoes. I’m not defending her actions because she undeniably wronged Eunjung but I can relate to her perspective. Moving on from pain, loss, and trauma is never easy, especially when it involves the death of a loved one. After her family went bankrupt and fell apart, Sangyeon was left to cope not only with grief but also with the collapse of the life she once knew.
In the midst of that hardship, Sanghak became her source of comfort and strength. His presence gave her reassurance, and over time those feelings grew into love. Yet, to her devastation, he ended up with Eunjung, her friend. This hurt even more because Sangyeon had always carried a quiet resentment toward Eunjung. It often seemed as though everyone she cared about admired Eunjung more. Her brother, her mother, and even others around them were drawn to Eunjung’s warmth. By contrast, Sangyeon felt overlooked and unloved.
From her perspective, her selfish thoughts were: “At least Eunjung is already happy and loved. She has a caring mother, friends, and a more stable life compared to mine, which has been filled with pain and loss. The one person who gave me strength when I had nothing left should have been mine. At least I deserved that much.” That mindset fueled the hurtful words she spoke to Eunjung.
What Sangyeon failed to see, however, was that Eunjung carried her own burdens too. She grew up without a father, watched her mother struggle to make ends meet by cleaning houses and delivering milk, and lived in a basement home she was ashamed of. She also endured the loss of Sangyeon’s brother who was her first love and someone she truly admired while witnessing Sangyeon’s family fall apart. Eunjung’s pain was different but no less heavy, and in her bitterness Sangyeon overlooked that.
This doesn’t excuse Sangyeon’s actions, but it does help explain them. Her grief and resentment distorted her view, making her see Eunjung only through comparison and jealousy, without realizing that Eunjung also struggled
Don't care if sml ends up with his office colleague or not, just get his miserable face off the screen.
I just hope they don’t stray too far from the main leads, because that’s honestly all I care about. I’m especially invested in the office dynamics too, particularly fl friendship with her colleague because it’s refreshing and adds depth without feeling forced.
I’m also hoping Yin Jie and ml’s doctor friend eventually become a couple. There hasn’t been any hint so far, but I’m still optimistic...Who knows 😊
As for ZX and his office colleague, I really couldn’t care less. Their storyline feel like distractions that add little value and just added to take up screen time to fill up eps.
I wish she will end up with someone else but she likes him a lot
My real question is: did they even have any substantial evidence against Yunsu? What exactly justified sending her to prison?
In Nine Puzzle, even though the fingerprint was found at the scene, the suspect was still ruled out because the evidence didn’t fully align with the crime. So why is this situation different? Why was Yunsu treated as if circumstantial evidence was enough?
As for YR, I believe she had no idea why JH ended things with JP. She probably assumed it was just a simple breakup, never realizing JH’s sacrifice. But what truly surprised me was how the writer decided to end things, making YR and JP end up together in the finale.
With the few scenes with Daddy long legs, I initially thought she would end up with him while JP would be alone or find happiness elsewhere with the 3 being friends. The second half of the drama honestly felt like a completely different show. I understand the logic behind the seven-year time skip that things and people change but the execution was poorly handled. The development between YR and JP felt extremely rushed.
We only got a few seconds of flashbacks showing how their relationship grew over the years, and that simply wasn’t enough. Viewers experienced that seven-year gap as just a few minutes of screen time, so it didn’t feel earned. The story would have been more convincing if the writer had shown us more of their emotional connection. Like how JP began to see YR differently, how they grew closer, and what made him fall for her after all that time. Without that, JP’s feelings came across as half-hearted. Especially with the fact that he loved JH deeply in the past.
When JP finally confessed to YR, it honestly felt like he was settling for her. There was no real passion or build-up, and the whole thing was awkward to watch. YR deserved better than being someone’s consolation prize. She’s such a pure, loyal, and loving character but she shouldn’t need multiple people to convince JP to realize he likes her. The fact that it took a radio confession and outside interference for JP to understand his feelings makes it even worse. If the writer wanted YR and JP to be the endgame from the beginning, they should have given their relationship more depth and progression to make it believable and emotionally satisfying.
Now, about JH’s comeback, it should have focused more on her career as Miss Korea and especially her relationship with YS. Their love story had so much potential and could’ve been one of the drama’s strongest subplots, yet it was barely explored. We only got a few scattered scenes between them and a simple hand gesture at the end. The whole “evil mom” plotline and JH’s lingering feelings for JP were unnecessary and dragged on, overshadowing the dreams, and self-growth that her character started with.
Even though the ending was technically “happy,” it still felt unsatisfying. The writer seemed to lose focus along the way, trying to wrap everything up quickly instead of giving each storyline the adequate closure it deserved.
And honestly about YR, I don’t think I could ever date someone my best friend once loved and dated especially if I knew how deeply she felt for him. It would always feel uncomfortable and morally complicated. Maybe other people can separate those emotions, but for me, it would never feel right...
The drama started with genuine friendships, and meaningful character arcs, but it lost direction in the second half. With better pacing, more thoughtful writing, and consistent storytelling, it could’ve easily been one of the best in its genre. Instead, it ended up feeling rushed, uneven, and emotionally incomplete.
Anyway, I honestly think the current rating is unfairly low. If You and Everything Else could get an 8.5 rating, then this drama definitely deserves an 8.0. Despite its flaws, it still had some moments that genuinely touched the heart. It just needed better execution.
JH is living a suffocating life; she’s living the way her mother wants her to that she’s completely lost sight of who she really is. Deep down, she just wants to breathe freely, be herself again, and rediscover her happiness. She’s lost her spark, and JP’s words encouraging her to remember the girl she used to be reignited something deep. That, of course, made her want him again, even knowing that YR likes him, because she never truly stopped loving him.
She said she was jealous of YR for having loved ones around her, but she forgot that YR brought her into her family and treated her like part of it too. YR didn’t have it easy either; she gave up on her dream and works in a salon. Even her mother often prioritized her brother over her.
Honestly, I don’t want to put the blame on JP either since he didn’t know YR liked him. But he’s not being honest about his growing affection for YR. He should’ve been clear about his feelings instead of allowing mixed signals to blur the line between closure and connection.
Now, it seems he’s on the verge of losing YR to JH, and maybe that’s exactly what he needs — to face the consequences of his confusion because he literally had 7 yrs.
YR, on the other hand, deserves someone who chooses her wholeheartedly and who doesn’t make her feel like a backup plan or a second choice. I’ve always disliked the idea of her being with JH because of how he constantly teased her and called her ugly, but he seems sincere and consistent of his feelings for her. YR deserves more than someone who only realizes her worth after losing her.
As for YR’s love for JP, such long-lasting affection isn’t easy to let go of. She’s been in love with him for so long, and they’ve been part of each other’s lives for 7 yrs . Moving on from that isn’t simple; it’s like trying to unlearn a habit that’s become part of who you are.
So I just don't know how this will end. Is it JH or still JP at the end?
In the end, this entire situation feels like a loop of missed chances, blurred emotions, unrequited love and emotional immaturity.
JH needs to heal and learn to love herself before chasing what once made her happy. And I hate the writer!
Now that everyone is pushing JP, if he’s only friends with YR, he might feel pressured to make a move—only for JH to suddenly show up. Given how deeply he loved JH, and considering she was probably his first love, I’m certain he would still want to be with her. Honestly, he might just be clinging to YR because she reminds him of JH or wants to keep track to know her whereabout.
We could have had meaningful moments showing JH and YR's bond, growth, and support for one another, but instead, everything seems to revolve around this love triangle.
So far, there hasn’t been any clear sign that Jae Pil might develop feelings for Yeong Rye. As much as I want them to be together, I can’t deny the chemistry he shares with Jong Hui.
Personally, I’m not a fan of the idea that he shows interest in Jong Hui, tries to date her, and then later backtracks to falling for Yeong Rye
(Considering the teaser).
That said, I’d really hate for Yeong Rye to be stuck in a one-sided crush. It would be refreshing to see her move forward and be with someone else, maybe Sang Cheol, who already seems to like her.
In the midst of that hardship, Sanghak became her source of comfort and strength. His presence gave her reassurance, and over time those feelings grew into love. Yet, to her devastation, he ended up with Eunjung, her friend. This hurt even more because Sangyeon had always carried a quiet resentment toward Eunjung. It often seemed as though everyone she cared about admired Eunjung more. Her brother, her mother, and even others around them were drawn to Eunjung’s warmth. By contrast, Sangyeon felt overlooked and unloved.
From her perspective, her selfish thoughts were: “At least Eunjung is already happy and loved. She has a caring mother, friends, and a more stable life compared to mine, which has been filled with pain and loss. The one person who gave me strength when I had nothing left should have been mine. At least I deserved that much.” That mindset fueled the hurtful words she spoke to Eunjung.
What Sangyeon failed to see, however, was that Eunjung carried her own burdens too. She grew up without a father, watched her mother struggle to make ends meet by cleaning houses and delivering milk, and lived in a basement home she was ashamed of. She also endured the loss of Sangyeon’s brother who was her first love and someone she truly admired while witnessing Sangyeon’s family fall apart. Eunjung’s pain was different but no less heavy, and in her bitterness Sangyeon overlooked that.
This doesn’t excuse Sangyeon’s actions, but it does help explain them. Her grief and resentment distorted her view, making her see Eunjung only through comparison and jealousy, without realizing that Eunjung also struggled