momo

This drama is very honest about what it is and is not trying to aspire for anything else. So if you enjoy it from the first episode, you'll probably enjoy the rest, but if it's not your vibe then I'd just drop it, it doesn't really evolve.

That being said, I enjoyed the heck out of it. Of course I think it could be improved (grandma's ending wasn't deserved, last two eps felt rushed, and tbh, I am really not a fan of MGY's acting overall) but it didn't make me lose my interest for one second! I really loved the humor and think that it's way above kdrama average (no cringy side characters, thank Lord...), CHW really shines and gives his all, making his character super likeable but relatable at the same time, FL's family is super cute as well (her father is just a sweetheart! Not talked about enough!). I usually prefer my adult kdrama romance to be more on the sizzling side, but here it's cute and it works and I'm okay with it. And it really resonates with me how the ML maybe enjoys his hobbies in secret, but is not ashamed of them at all. I struggled my whole life with the fact that none of my friends enjoy what I like and that I'm maybe too invested in imaginary characters and plots, so it's really refreshing to see that you can just be yourself in this regard and it's not anything to be ashamed about.

Overall, a real surprise for me this season. It just works. Recommend it if you liked Her Private Life (for the fangirl/fanboy plot) and Shitting Stars (the same director, and similar feel of a competent, but safe kromcom).

Like the sea scene - no way in hell they went there for such a short shot 😭

I think the music here is not talked about enough, I really loved it! Not often that a kdrama OST stays in my head

This was definitely meant to be 16 ep drama, the last 2 eps were rushed and cut so much 😭

I'm already imagining the hate comments if they show a sex scene that involves anything more than just a kiss on the bed and cuddling afterwards...

All of the melos and romcoms you mentioned were distributed by Disney, not Disney originals.

Ikr? Has Disney produced (not distributed) any k-romcom or even a melo? I honestly don't think so...

They had quite a good run last year tho!

But who are we to say that they can't love those "basic" dramas and have to love your so-called "conventionally good" dramas? It's all their opinion. I loved My Dearest Nemesis this season, but UHS really tired me out, which is weird cause initially I was sure it would be the other way around. Everybody has different standards for different shows and that's why we have comment section, to share our different opinions. Ratings are and will be bullshit anyway.

Where is the hate tho? I only see constructive criticism if I scroll down.

Lighthearted dramas can be good but can be bad. Why can't people give their opinion if they think it's bad. Are we supposed to just like everything that it thrown at us? Lol

I see that MBC went all in for romcoms/melos this year... I can't say that I'm excited, neither Motel California nor Undercover High School did it for me this year

I can't, what a sophisticated scheme to frame someone for corruption - put an envelope with cash in their office in NIS 🤣 yeah, that would be my first choice after receiving corrupted money, sure

I'd say if you like first two episodes, you will like the whole drama, but if not, don't bother. I think it's a very well done drama for what it is. The leads are consistent, have a character arc and grow throughout the show. I also love the comedy.
But some people are tired with the cliches and don't feel the chemistry - so it really depends.
For me, I love MDN, but I think Undercover High School is really mid in its humor, story and characters. But some people might say sth completely different 😅 so you will not know unless you try yourself

At this point the team should be disbanded, haven't seen someone as incompetent as them for a long time. It's unfortunately a bad case of somebody deciding that a kdrama needs comic relief.... I mean I can get behind funny characters but they have no plot other than being fools.

GPA rigging is the most stupid idea ever. Anyone can check their test after the scores (at least in my country) and figure out that something is wrong. Also students talk to each other about their results after the test for comparison reasons. I think test leaking to the rich students would make more sense (but yeah, Ye Na couldn't be as easily kept in the dark).

zan_ka didn't claim that it's the main focus, just that it's dull. Side plots could be interesting too if done well

It won't get better further on. NIS agents are used mainly for the comic relief here

Sigh, been waiting for a good drama of his since search www... (not a fan of AoS, tho he was fine there)

Nah I personally don't think that PBG would ever need to make a comeback in a supporting role to get bigger ones... I think he took it cause it's such a high-profile drama, besides a lot of people tuned in only for him.