The series shows the importance of keeping a core group of friends who will give you guidance for the sake of your well-being. It also shows how important it is to keep a core group of people who believe in you.

The family dynamic presented in the series reminds me a bit of Reply 1988 while the golden trio reminds me of the kdrama 39.

I loved the characters' growth throughout the series and loved the main couple. Although their chemistry wasn't the best, they played their roles as best as they could.

Being from a "study first" family who couldn't help try to experience being in a relationship, I couldn't help but see myself in the main couple - many times I had to smack my forehead thinking "so this is how stupid it looked" but it was a thrilling ride.

I disagree with the comments saying the ML is mature - rather he was surrounded and guided by mature people - otherwise he was really just a clingy and whiny kid.