The premise of this drama is so interesting, and while it has a few twists and turns to keep you into it, overall it squandered its potential. I thought I was going to see the main character dating 12 guys in the year, but she didn't at all - even though I liked the reasons they ended up giving for her not to do so. However, that was done ham-handedly, in a way that ended up being a little slut shaming. Even with the character of Tanya (who was honestly better than the main character), it still felt a bit like it would have been a bad thing for Mi Roo to date that many men in general, rather than it just being a bad thing/thing she didn't want personally.

The most fun twist to the drama is that it played out more like a traditional romcom than a kdrama; if you were describing this to me as a movie, I'd assume she'd be doing all this to get over her ex/still be in love with him, but find love where she wasn't looking elsewhere along the way. With a kdrama, I assumed she'd end up back with her ex, because he's billed as the top lead. So it was a big surprise when she didn't, and honestly the only more I could ask about that is that they'd established a bit more romantic foundation for them throughout (though at least he was introduced early on).

Mi Roo was a super crazy and annoying character at first, one I agreed with her boyfriend for breaking up with and her boss for firing. But she has really great character development throughout the drama. In the hands of a stronger actress,I think Mi Roo could have been a fascinating, multilayered character. The writing for her development from super immature (especially for 29 years old) to a thoughtful grown adult was all there, but I didn't feel the development, even if I saw it.

All in all, I would really only recommend this drama for the novelty of it doing something a bit different with the romance, but go in with very low expectations.

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