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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in 2020, it’s that Park Joo Hyun knows how to pick projects...so I’m excited.

I didn't connect with this dramas first week of episodes, but I continued watching because of how uniquely its shot and the chemistry our leads had in the trailer. I'm so glad I stuck with it, because episode 3 hit all the right notes. The story became a little more interesting, the leads had some scenes where their chemistry really sparked and the cinematic way it's shot continued to enhance the viewing experience. Im really starting to get sucked in and enjoy it, I'm so glad I stuck with it.

From where their names are listed it seems like Bae In Hyuk and Lee Jong Won will both have big roles in this drama! They're 2 extremely talented younger actors who really deserve their big break so I hope this will be it.

Finally a Seo Ji Hoon drama where he gets to smile again! He's had to be so miserable in his past couple dramas, it's so refreshing to see him play a happier character. But he also needs to stop plays second male leads. I want him to be a clear cut, top credited ML in his next drama...but he's my bias so I would want that.

Really liked how helpful Rain was as a mentor in episode 3. He was harsh, but he needed to be and from the preview it looks like what he said really got through to the grounders. I hope he can continue to be this hands on with the non-ILANDERs so they can improve. I do love ZICO but at this point (from what we've seen) his approach to mentoring has been a little too nice and laid back. He's so brilliant and has had such an interesting, sometimes difficult, journey through the industry, he must be full of determination and insight, I'd love to see him apply that a little more to the contestants. I definitely already have my dream 12, too bad it seems like only about half of them will make the final group.

Chan Hyuk and Eun Hee might actually be happening!!! I was so sure they'd friend zoned each other and that the whole time he had feelings for Eun Joo instead of her but I'm so so happy that I was wrong and that my ship might FINALLY get romantic!!!

I held off on watching this drama because I was watching 9 currently airing dramas when it first came out. And then I got worried about starting it because of the unbelievably high praise it seemed to be getting from everyone. I finally finished the majority of those other dramas and managed to avoid all spoilers for this one and now I have just watched the first episode and it affected me more than the final episodes of most dramas I watch affect me. I'm actually going to watch it again right now and I just finished it seconds ago. That first episode is a complete piece of art. It was a perfect example of why I'm so passionate about film and tv. It's the best first episode of a drama I think I've ever seen. It's actually shaken me how brilliant it is. This post probably isn't making sense because I really can't put into words how much I appreciate and love everything this episode did. I can't wait to see where this goes.Also I'm so glad Park Hye Shin Hye didn't accept the offer to do this drama, I don't mind her as an actress BUT Seo Ye Jin just completely encompasses Ko Mun Yeong...I'm already in love with her and so intrigued by her character!(I know this post makes me sound like a crazy person but I actually can't deal with how perfect this is...anyway I'm going to go and rewatch the first episode right now!)

That slap in episode 8 was...BRILLIANT!!!

I know! His recent roles have been so broody or miserable. Actually seeing his character smile more than frown is going to be a crazy experience!

I loved episode 4 even more. This drama is improving each episode in my opinion! It may sound strange but I actually love how they've written Dae Hyun and Yeon Joos relationship. After 2 years they aren't a perfect relationship but they clearly do care for and love each other. And whilst due to some of her actions she's not my favourite character I can't hate her. Because of her upbringing she doesn't understand the troubles that real people have to go through and I think that's where we are going to see her relationship with Dae Hyun really crumble. Especially when he's constantly with Saet Byul who is so similar to him. Each episode I find more and more similarities between the two characters and it's just making me more excited to see him fall in love. Their scene at the end of episode 4 was brilliant. They were adorably arguing and then laughing together and their chemistry felt so natural. I'm all in for them and this drama!

I know I’m probably the only one, but I’m so so excited to see Hong Seung Hee getting the attention she deserves with a main role in a full length drama! The webseries she starred in, ‘Kiss In Yeonnamdong’ is my all time favourite. She’s so likeable, a great little actress and looks a bit like IU which means of course she’s gorgeous!

I love that even though Saet Byul has had a crush on Dae Hyun for 3 years, are leads are shaping up to be an extreme slowburn. Dae Hyun has zero interest in Saet Byul and is completely obsessed and in love with his girlfriend! Also I'm really intrigued by Dae Hyuns relationship with his girlfriend, she was surprisingly honest with him and she clearly has some genuine feelings for him considering how jealous she got. So I'm interested to see where that story goes, but I also can't wait for Dae Hyun to start to see how similar he and Saet Byul are and for him to slowly start reciprocating her feelings!

Now Lee Se Jin is actually going to being in a BL from the team who made Where Your Eyes Linger called Mr Heart!!!

When Pil Hyun said both of his friends were only handsome because of their height, I strongly disagreed, because the one with the longer hair was so cute...and now that actors getting his own series!!! Thank you!!!

For me the first 2 episodes put it at a pretty solid 8 for the time being. It’ll be interesting to see what the rating ends up being. Because a lot of people probably rated it a lot higher than they usually would to combat the 1.0 rating it originally seemed to have.
(I love your profile gif that drama is giving me all the feels)

From 1.0 - 5.0 - 6.5 - 8.2 - finally the score is starting to reflect the quality of this drama

Moon Ga Young is a brilliant actress. I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed that she is officially confirmed soon!

I smiled throughout episode 2. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. The a pulp Fiction dance was a lovely way to finish off the episode.
I can't wait for next weeks episodes!

Khaotung...finally! This boy has deserved a lead role for too long now! He's not even been given a love interest before!

Apparently I'm crazy...cause I really like it. It's stupid and I had fun watching it.
(Honestly the "reggae" friend makes me uncomfortable)
BUT I can tell I will laugh and enjoy watching the other aspects of this drama as it continues.