I actually like that it doesn't have much background music, makes it feel more realistic and focus more on how the story goes. I don't think it's for everyone though since it's a bit slow paced. I didn't feel bored watching it but it's not the type of movie that leaves a big impression.

Production is budgeted and it's understandable, it didn't need much cost anyway. I just wish that they omitted the game realm scenes if they're aiming for low budget. It makes the movie look like it's made by amateurs, like those movie made by students for school festivals wherein the staffs are also the actors & they need to rent out costumes. The scene about the giant saving Mi Rae is out of place too like it's a realistic movie and never was fantasy.

Overall for the acting I think it's the story and how it was directed that makes the actors look awkward and lacking. The acting was so-so for me. Even Hwan Hee and Da Bin who are both young but experienced actors didn't show pretty much of their acting skills here. Suho's acting here is okay. Some may argue that he didn't but he did pretty decent compared to that one drama of his. Some can't separate him from being an idol so I think it affects how they see him act. He's a great theatrical actor than a movie actor though.

The only thing that makes me give this a good rating is because I like the aspect wherein opposite gender with an age gap can have a platonic relationship. Also, doing a bucketlist and talking about funeral picture as if it's a casual thing to say is a bit dark but I like how they're preparing to end their lives but ended up saving each other. The movie is not memorable as a whole but I'll remember it as one of those that has a satisfying ending.

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The drama was aired at the right time. With all the korean dramas having heavy plot released lately, this one is like a breathe of fresh air.
It's cliche but not cringey.
Even if it's predictable and the story isn't new, it's still fun to watch.

Love the actors for bringing the characters to life especially Se Jeong and In Ah, their positive energy is contagious. Hyo Seop and Min Gue are so good looking. Their characters may be annoying if they were real people but the way deliver makes them loveable.
Also love how Tae Moo easily accepted his feelings for Ha Ri

The type of drama you would rewatch whenever the others you're watching is getting too dark and heavy

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The drama was an inspiring youth drama... not until it gets to ep15&16
I'm not into happy endings since it's usually predictable but this one didn't gave me that satisfactory of a good ending. Probably the most disappointing ending I ever watched yet.
The story is realistic which is good but it hits you that change is constant and it's inevitable; that no matter how happy you are right now, you can't stay as is forever.
The writer is good at building up viewer's attachment to the characters only to put us into slump in the end.
The story revolves around what Hee Do wrote on her diary so it ended when she found her last diary, that I understand, but it's so unsatisfying since it leaves a lot of questions; not just his husband's identity but also what happened to the others in the future. No matter how adult Hee Do looks happy and satisfied with her current life, the ending still felt sad and depressing at some point.
The type of drama that's so good but also painful to rewatch until the end
Despite my rant, ep1-14 is actually good so I'm giving it a high rating.

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The story, at least for me, was interesting up until they revealed Big Mouse. Wanting to know who Big Mouse is, was the driving force for me to eagerly wanna watch the next episode. Still interesting to watch until the end though.
I think the ending, although disappointing, is fair enough to wrap up the story. The whole disappointing feel for the viewers may be because they didn't get the justice by law despite Chang Ho wanting to bring Do Ha down without getting his hands dirty and Mi Ho's effort felt like it all went down the drain.
Best girl didn't even witness Do Ha's fall (like literally). I can understand that both Mi Ho and Do Ha's ending was inevitable though; without it Chang Ho wouldn't continue being Big Mouse.

About character development,
Chang Ho's felt like rushed? I mean he's an incapable lawyer so I assume that he's not that brainy but suddenly he can pull off being Big Mouse. Is it survival instinct?
Ju Hee's last minute development was already foreseen. Seeing that she's not totally evil, it's easy to read that she'll end up betraying Do Ha.
Yoon Gab is a bit questionable. I get that he's loyal to No Park but he seems like he wanted to be no.1 after his death instead of a newbie coming out of nowhere and suddenly claiming the throne which is fair because he's been a long time member and is in top3. I thought he'll end up questioning why Chang Ho continued being Big Mouse. Last ep was rushed though so conflict like this would prolong the story. Let's just say that he saw that Chang Ho is capable hence his approval.
I was waiting for Prosecutor Joong Rak to betray Ji Hoon and stick to whom he thinks got the power but surprisingly, he remains loyal to Ji Hoon.
Gong Ji Hoon is the main surprise for me here, he's a deranged, rich guy and I thought he is the worst character here. Never thought the twist his character will have. Who would have thought him and Do Ha would swap sides. He is the true winner here coz he didn't lose anything.
Jerry, on the other hand, got the character development but went from interesting character to unnoticeable side character when he became Big Mouse' lackey.

Still many questions left like that pyschopath, serial murderer. Kwang Yeon deserves his truth to be known, for me, his death is more tragic than Mi Ho's. He didn't get to save his mom despite being branded a psychopath until his last breath.
Hye Jin was forgotten, her husband deserves death penalty.
Did I miss it or they didn't clear Chang Ho's name about the 5 billion won bribe?
Didn't they question Do Ha's sudden death?
Even if Do Ha's dead, they should have revealed his true identity which is the reason why he killed the chairman. Old man doesn't deserve justice but I need Do Ha's true colors known to the public. Even the chairman's butler needs to be put on jail for conspiring with Do Ha.
Although many are saying that they wanted Season 2, that would be a bit of a stretch and might ruin the story.

Overall, the last episode was underwhelming but the whole series was a fun ride!

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No need for spoiler since the story is as simple as stated in the plot.
It's the type of movie that I might forget but also the reason why I'd want to rewatch it.
I actually watched it before and I felt like I had deja vu. Looking at my watchlist, I confirmed that it was already marked as watched. Regardless, the beauty of not remembering the details fully makes the movie had me the feel to it. Great movie dedicated for struggling youth.

Also, great casting. As expected from Jin Goo and Min Ki. Even the supporting roles are well casted. If this is a series, pretty sure that there will be more side stories about the people in the ward and how they ended up there which I like since it's like listening to other people's real life stories

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