whoever is kind of apprehensive about watching this drama, just trust me and watch it.

it has ...
1. no unnecessary misunderstandings or drama (especially between the leads)
2. the second male lead is genuinely such a nice guy and doesn't really get in the way. super respectful of the female lead and her wishes (men need to take notes!!)
3. cutest friendship group / bromance of all time within the team. so glad none of the team members have a crush on her (i would hate that so much) but instead they're all so supportive of each other like brothers. provides the comedic relief and makes me want to be in some part of team just to have a bond like theirs
4. insane chemistry between the two leads!! she does NOT kiss like cardboard (like so many other cdramas) and i feel like its like a "normal" amount of kissing in an actual relationship. like sometimes dramas have like one or two kisses the whole show ...
5. the second lead couple is top tier! the tropes are completely different (like long, on-and-off relationship but not toxic) and he's literally also a perfect man (alongside the ml) and the bff is so gorgeous
6. great balance between gameplay and working hard and the romance aspect

AND my favorite part is:
it shows the internet's toxicity and how it impacts public figures, and it does it in such a realistic manner that i feel it really helps me understand how actors and idols feel. like as an army (but casual listener of other kpop groups) and being in the kpop world, the no-dating, threatening idols things is such a daily occurence and i think it's portrayed really nicely in this drama. how much the internet can twist things, the lengths 'fans' would go for their partner to not date, etc. and its consequences

all in all, top tier, best drama of all time! 100/10 recommend