Everytime I think I'm not going to like the way an episode goes (whether it's the falling into certain tropes or the inept nature of both leads) I find myself loving it by the end anyway. There's just enough heart-tugging cheese to get it over the line, and the tropes I think they're falling into are actually being played with very well. It's all delivered with a knowing wink but also a genuine acknowledgement that there's a reason the cheesy stuff works—seriously, I like commentary but I watch dramas to escape and just feel—and its this balance that gives the show its charm.
I'm seriously waiting for each new one. With the ending for episode 4 and seeing the preview for episode 5 (oh my gosh, ~you-know-who~ isn't playing the ~usual-other-character-trope-in-rom-coms~ what a nice change of pace) I think the middle of the show could be a real game changer now that all the set-up is out of the way.
She's in a lot of dramas but usually only in supporting roles. To be honest, I don't think a main role will ever be for her, but her small parts really elevate the work she's in. I feel like a lot of her dramas would feel different without her veteran skills. I'll keep supporting her!
This drama is a lot more interesting than I thought it would be. I agree with the Juhan Shuttai comparison—they have very similar vibes, especially since Kono gets close to the authors of the work she's proofreading.
I'm seriously waiting for each new one. With the ending for episode 4 and seeing the preview for episode 5 (oh my gosh, ~you-know-who~ isn't playing the ~usual-other-character-trope-in-rom-coms~ what a nice change of pace) I think the middle of the show could be a real game changer now that all the set-up is out of the way.