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True, but I think the son is the only one with purely good intentions. He seems to really not want to see his mom in pain or sick or take on too much at once. But I think the daughter has more factors involved like not wanting her family to break up, and now with the other girl around she probably wants to one-up her by having her parents be together. Not that she also isn't trying to keep her mom from getting hurt, but I think it's just a bit less about selflessness and more about self preservation.... She's just so dependent on her mom and expects so much from her, whereas the son is older and more self reliant and able to separate self-preservation from his mother's wellbeing. He grew on me a lot clearly lol. he just seems like a sweetheart (although he still has more growing and maturing to do to counteract anything his dad passed down to him lol).

Her son is the sweetest. But man, her entire family makes me irritated and I can't wait to see proper karma come for her horrible husband.

I hate waiting for episodes to drop lol!

I watched this back in march and I haven't been the same since. I swear, I can't get into dramas like I could before watching this. I went on like a hiatus of two months because of it hahah! I wouldn't trade watching it, but gosh it just *does* something to you. Nothing will ever match this masterpiece and I have to come to the sad realization I will never be able to watch this in the same way as watching it for the first time (yes, I've already rewatched it like twice now). I completely understand the obsession over it and if you haven't watched it yet and you're wondering if you should, DO IT. It's worth the pain of never feeling the same joy you once did lmao.

Seriously, this is a true masterpiece. I don't understand how, but from the emotions, adorable scenes, incredible characters, and amazing twisty plotline, it somehow all adds up to unreal heights. Goddammit I love this drama. *cry*

I agree! But I also loved the contrast in FLs responses to his “you’re not like other girls”. She NEVER belittled other women (except maybe for the dance but even than I don’t think she meant to diss any women), and she stood up for all women in general. She didn’t act like her way was the best way, she acknowledged that she was just doing her. But you could tell by how she interacted with ML’s ex and even her friend that she had no “I’m not like other girls” or “pick me” intentions. As much as I disliked that those specific misogynistic comments from ML were never acknowledged or corrected, I did like seeing that contrast in views.

I looked it up and it is based off a manga!!! Thank the heavens. Worth the watch then!

wait wait wait, is this not based off a manga?? This feels like one of those live-action movies based on a manga (the kind of movie you have to read the manga beforehand because of how much context and scenes are missing from it). Oh no. It's not?? This was a pretty terrible movie then, honestly. There were like no good transitions between the scenes or context, and the romance was so badly done. Don't get me wrong, the plot had really great potential and if it had those missing scenes, it would have been really fantastic! But idk about you, but I couldn't fall in love with the main couple because we really didn't see them fall in love. One minute they were at most friends with some chemistry, the next they were apparently in love with each other. Like excuse me, I'm missing a lot of cute scenes here *cry* there just wasn't really any warm and fuzzy butterfly feelings for the romance. (and don't get me started on the student/teacher relationship... um, ew).

Anyways, now I'm disappointed because it looked like it would have been a really great manga or anime :(

This was like... unnecessarily hot for high-school based movie (to ease anyone's conscience, ML was like 22 when he did this role). Jeez. I have a fever. I know it's super problematic (hellooo consent?!) but ML was giving me heat flashes regardless (that bath scene?! And what about the thunderstorm scene?! OMG. Seriously they gotta stoppppp).

That being said: there has never been a better time to start a poly lifestyle than with these two MLs. Seriously, we got some BL going between them, too. Hands up if you agree that all three should all just be in a relationship together *raises hand enthusiastically*

'scuse me while I go take a big drink of cold water. Good lordt.

I'm confused, someone spoil: who does she end up with?? The transfer or the pretty boy?? I need to know so I don't get my hopes up lmao

Ohh okk. I wish they had put it in the drama to be clear, but I'm glad I know now. Thanks :)

I definitely want to, so thanks for the extra push! I hope I get brave enough soon. It was definitely a hard hit. Such a brutally unexpected death too, my goshhhhhhhh. I am literally tearing up just thinking of his smile. OH LORD. 😭

That all makes sense! And honestly my questions would be cleared up automatically if this is the real end. It's the liminal wait between that makes there be any questions lol. I liked the ending too, if it is in fact the real ending.

I really like LBFAD! I agree with your assessment of it. It was really good and the special effects (that I can remember) didn't take me out of the story at all.

This is going to sound really rude but I genuinely do not mean to be, I just honestly am unsure and would like to know. Are the special effects supposed to look like so... bad and unrealistic? I've watched a few dramas such as this now and I've noticed they all have that in common. Is it a budget thing or is it part of the charm? No hate or anything, I do really enjoy the rest of it. I just find it can make it hard to take the plot seriously when I'm giggling at the monsters trying to eat the leads.

The joker card at the end means they are being fooled (like the whole meteorite story is just a trick and the hospital etc. is fake), right? Means that there is a joker they need to fight? Seems not to be an open ending but rather the indication that there will be a season 3.

This season (especially the last episode) really played with your mind. Gah. I wanna know what happened and what the fireworks actually were (if they weren't a meteorite). The car crash killing his two friends seemed way too real, as well. I really hope there's a season 3 to clear this all up.

You're welcome. I hope it works for you!

I put it on in the background while I was doing other things on the same screen (glancing ever so often at it)and then around episode 17 I was more hooked. I still fast forward through the couples and plots I don't care for, but I'm now on ep 40 after 2 days lol. If you really want to watch it and haven't yet, that's what I would suggest. :)

I do agree with the showing of healthy relationships!

There's a few off the top of my head that I'd recommend (Forever Love, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Accidentally In Love). I find they really stand out from the usual dramas. They have really healthy and secure relationships, although there *is* still some cliche drama in the surrounding cast and plots. But I still think they did a good job in showing what it's like to grow into a couple the right way like this one did... and there's a sense of security while you watch them. Also, while totally different, the main leads relationship in Sell Your Haunted House is the most healthy relationship I think I have ever seen... they way they grow to completely respect and think of one another is honestly so super beautiful. But it's not really romantic in the normal way--think more like friends who love each other, or even a blooming asexual relationship. Anyways, just thought I would try to give you some more healthier dramas since you said there should be more :)

I finished it! I stuck through and watched the remaining episodes and I'm actually really glad I did. Instead of leaving it off with a begrudging and negative feeling, I feel completely satisfied and even happy about watching this drama. The ending really made it worthwhile, so if you're like me and stuck on episode 10 give or take, imo it's worth sticking around to see the rest. There were so many sweet moments that I'm so glad I got to see (especially the last three episodes).

I'm giving it a 8/10, I can't overlook what I felt above, but it really was still a good drama that portrayed such sweet and healthy relationships. I loved that about the drama, how very healthy all the relationships were. (Although, I do love the dramatics of a toxic relationship hehe, maybe that's why I felt bored.)

I have nothing against this drama, but I keep putting it on hold. I'm trying to watch it again and I just am so bored (on episode 11 now). Like, the FL is adorable and fun to watch and the ML is cute in his own way as well, but man... I feel like I'm getting my teeth pulled trying to finish it. I don't know why. Maybe I'm just not invested enough in the leads as a couple. They just feel a bit boring together--which isn't to say they don't have chemistry (they certainly do during their skin contact scenes). Something fundamental (idk what) is just missing between them and I can feel the lacking of it while watching them.

After writing all this out, I think I might just keep it on hold forever lol

How big is the age gap? Is ML a minor? I don't wanna start it if it's an inappropriate age gap lol