A huge no from me. I fast-forwarded through most of it because I couldn’t stand how shameless Gi Seop was. He didn’t deserve Jin U at all. In my opinion, Gi Seop was a hot mess, and I couldn’t understand why anyone would find him attractive. The characters just weren’t believable, which made it difficult for me to understand how someone so despicable could be liked by anyone. On the other hand, I felt sorry for the second leads and the struggles they had to go through, which was more genuine. They definitely deserved to be together.
I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed this! It had plenty of fluffy moments, tears, and heartwarming scenes. The male lead’s fanboying was absolutely adorable, and I was genuinely shocked by the twist.
Worth the watch, even if it’s a bit confusing at times. Be sure to watch all the way through to the very end of the final episode, the ending is worth it. The chemistry between the MLs is cute, and it’s satisfying to see karma come full circle as those who suffered finally get the reward they deserve.
This was such a painful watch. If they had added just one more episode, I think I would have been much more satisfied with the ending. I really connected with the characters and could genuinely feel how deeply they cared for one another and gave their all when it came to love. However, there were simply too many lies, whether intentional or the result of misunderstandings for me to fully enjoy the drama. If you don’t mind angst, frustration, and emotional turmoil, I’d say it’s still worth watching. But knowing what I know now, I personally would have preferred to skip it.
The twist in this drama kept things interesting until the end. The leads had great chemistry, which made their relationship enjoyable to watch. Since it was a short drama, I had a good time with it overall, though I definitely wanted more. If it had been a longer series, I would have felt deprived with the pacing and character development.
The idol character, however, was really annoying and felt unnecessary. I don’t think they added much to the story, and the drama would have been better.
Dang it, I really should have read more of the comments first! I’m still hoping for a Season 2!!!
That said, it’s absolutely worth watching. The male leads played their roles so well, and their chemistry was off the charts. The slow-burn romance gradually builds, making you want it to ignite, but reality keeps pulling them back, and that emotional tension is what makes the story so compelling.
If there’s no Season 2, I really hope to see these two actors reunited in another drama because they were amazing together.
I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this drama. It beautifully captures what it was like to be young and the insecurities so many of us experienced, making it easy to relate to the characters. The leads were so lucky to get a second chance to clear up the misunderstandings from their past. This drama even made me cry. it was all worth it since the ending was so heartfelt and satisfying.
OMG… is that really how it ended?! 😭 Where is the rest of it? There are still so many unanswered questions. I haven’t been this invested in 2 MLs in a long time. They both had such difficult childhoods, but instead of letting that define them, they stayed true to who they were and fought for what they believed in. The plot was well-developed, the pacing kept building the tension perfectly, and the chemistry between the 2 MLs was absolutely 🥵.
I was genuinely shocked when the final episode ended. It felt so abrupt—I was just sitting there wondering, “That’s it?!” I seriously can’t wait for Season 2.
I really liked this drama in the beginning. It was cute and relatable. But I was disappointed with how it unfolded. It started off strong, then became filled with so much sadness and hardship that it was difficult to enjoy. It took a very long time to reach the happy ending. Knowing what I know now, I’m not sure I would have chosen to watch it. While I appreciate that it ended on a positive note, the journey felt emotionally exhausting and weighed down by too much sorrow.
From the very beginning, I was captivated by this story. I wasn’t particularly interested in ink making before watching this drama, but it completely fascinated me with its detailed portrayal of the process and the rich traditions behind it.
The actors were phenomenal in their roles. The villains were so convincing that I genuinely hated them, while the lead characters made me cry over their suffering and the hardships they endured on their journey toward redemption.
I already knew this wasn’t a romance-focused drama, so I kept my expectations realistic in that regard. Although I was disappointed by the shocking revelation near the end that created even more separation between the leads, I understood its purpose within the story. I also wished the male lead had been present more during the final episodes, but his absence made sense given the consequences he was facing.
Despite not being a romance-centered drama, I was pleasantly surprised by how much romance was included. While I found the ending a bit too open-ended, I still thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience.
I highly recommend this drama to anyone interested in learning about traditional ink making, watching a family rebuild their lives after losing everything, and seeing villains ultimately receive the consequences they deserve.
I enjoyed this drama for what it was. Don’t overthink and came to watch my BL actors. I wa surprised this was more comedic than dark. Watching the MLs from earlier on, it did seem like something was missing. I was more interested in his servants (as they are called, more like bros). I would love to see a spinoff where we get a closer look at the servants, especially my fav JuniorMark 😝.
Title is so misleading if you don’t read the synopsis. I ended up crying way more than I expected. Each story is thoughtfully crafted, and with every episode you grow more attached to the characters. I binged it all in one go because I just couldn’t stop watching, and I’m honestly surprised this wasn’t on my radar sooner. The bromance is definitely there, but it feels natural and fits perfectly with the story rather than overshadowing it.
I genuinely enjoyed this series and getting to know the characters. Of course, my favorites are PerthSanta, and well done to JuniorMark as well. I really felt their struggles and how they overcame them.
What did I watch? It started off interesting, then got repetitive, little weird near the end and finally HE. This definitely could have been better, at least the leads had chem and wished there was more.
I would have liked it much better without the extra/hurtful drama near the end. I see what the story is trying to convey where we choose our own destiny and it is not predetermined. Watch until the credits for the last episode. I guess the writer wanted to make everyone know what it is like and to see if the leads would make the same choice. At least HE.
The idol character, however, was really annoying and felt unnecessary. I don’t think they added much to the story, and the drama would have been better.
That said, it’s absolutely worth watching. The male leads played their roles so well, and their chemistry was off the charts. The slow-burn romance gradually builds, making you want it to ignite, but reality keeps pulling them back, and that emotional tension is what makes the story so compelling.
If there’s no Season 2, I really hope to see these two actors reunited in another drama because they were amazing together.
The leads absolutely nailed their roles, and the dynamic and tension between them kept me invested the entire time. I can’t wait for the next episode!
OMG… is that really how it ended?! 😭 Where is the rest of it? There are still so many unanswered questions. I haven’t been this invested in 2 MLs in a long time. They both had such difficult childhoods, but instead of letting that define them, they stayed true to who they were and fought for what they believed in. The plot was well-developed, the pacing kept building the tension perfectly, and the chemistry between the 2 MLs was absolutely 🥵.
I was genuinely shocked when the final episode ended. It felt so abrupt—I was just sitting there wondering, “That’s it?!” I seriously can’t wait for Season 2.
The actors were phenomenal in their roles. The villains were so convincing that I genuinely hated them, while the lead characters made me cry over their suffering and the hardships they endured on their journey toward redemption.
I already knew this wasn’t a romance-focused drama, so I kept my expectations realistic in that regard. Although I was disappointed by the shocking revelation near the end that created even more separation between the leads, I understood its purpose within the story. I also wished the male lead had been present more during the final episodes, but his absence made sense given the consequences he was facing.
Despite not being a romance-centered drama, I was pleasantly surprised by how much romance was included. While I found the ending a bit too open-ended, I still thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience.
I highly recommend this drama to anyone interested in learning about traditional ink making, watching a family rebuild their lives after losing everything, and seeing villains ultimately receive the consequences they deserve.
predetermined. Watch until the credits for the last episode. I guess the writer wanted to make everyone know what it is like and to see if the leads would make the same choice. At least HE.