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YQQ character
Seem like no one focus on Yu Qian Qian character.. YQQ is a transmigator yall!First: she paint a chubby panda painting, definitely not a historical.. 2nd: She perform CPR also definitely not historical. 3rd: She said don't eat to much candy beware of cavities also definitely not historical. 4rd: She said to FCY that she came from far far away, probably unable to return home..KXR during interview also confirm that her character actually an transmigator fell into river and met qimin and she perform CPR
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good writing and acting
I wasn't expecting much, yet it is probably one of the best of the first quarter of 2026. The writing was surprisingly good,maybe a bit hurried up at the end, the mediocre director seemed inpatient; by the way, it seems that the majority if K-directors never went stars gazing; they should be send by their school on a field trip by night :-). Anyway, the acting was excellent by all actors. It was nice to get some views not only of Seoul, but also from Gangwon and other provinces.
I rarely get the feeling to start watching a series again when it finishes, but this one did it!
100% worth watching!
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Most boring drama of the year!
Ok I just finished it! Also a 6/10 for me… tbh the beginning of the drama was really good and the middle was still solid. Like when she comes to Seoul and then runs into him and we see how she is trying to start a life for herself there etc. I really liked that. Because it really is not easy to start a new life somewhere new. It was all good until the ex started meddling with the old guesthouse etc… thats when it got annoying. I wish we could have seen her starting a new life in seoul together with Tae-Seo… I didn’t understand why all the going back and forth both emotionally and physically (from Seoul to small town) was neccessary…And then when she did end up deciding to open her guest house again, why did she again, end up moving back to Hawaii???? I dont get it! She risked her relationship with Tae-Seo to open that guesthouse just to leave again??? In the end, neither Tae-Seo nor the guesthouse were important to her…I didn’t get the point of this drama. The plot was like what exactly?
There were some cute and sad moments, and the cinematography was great as well as the OST.
But i found almost all the characters annoying and unrelatable… except for the second female lead A-Sol, she was cute!
Even Tae-Seo’s brother was lowkey annoying, how he guilt-tripped him whether he was in Seoul or not… idk! His behaviour really icked me out…
And then we don’t even have to talk about the second male lead!!!! Omg ||what a pedophile!!! He was literally crushing on her when she was still in high school!!! And then he even dated Eun-A’s roommate???? Who would probably be the same age as her!!!! Thats sooo disgusting!!!! For me someone who has more power at work shouldn’t date a trainee or a freshly employed person… that’s borderline power harassment…
I also didn’t like it how Eun-A was jealous of A-sol when she drove the brothers to the village and back and how she told Tae-Seo not to have dinner with her to pay her back. But she herself literally had wine with her ex-boyfriend at 3 am!!!! Like wtf gurl????
And at the end, when the grandma woke up, and she kept remembering the wrong memories, and she kept on running into Eun-A even when her recent memories came back like… WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THAT??? Can someone please explain??? Because I really did not understand why that was neccessary!!!! Why did we need all that grandma memories section???? How did it all connect together? I am sooo confused…whoever wrote this drama must have been drunk or sth…
All in all, the drama had a great, promising start. It seemed like a cute coming-of-age story with beautiful cinematography and a second-chance romance… but it ended up being the most boring drama of the year so far…
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Follow your Joy!
“Follow your joy!”The workplace’s headline truly reflects the flow of the story. Dreaming of becoming a Cinderella may seem outdated or even childish, but this drama manages to turn that idea into something genuinely fun.
The intro animation and narration are playful and full of character. It’s not over the top, but still manages to be hilarious with so many genuinely funny moments—the kind of fresh humor that actually makes you laugh.
The chemistry between the characters is also very strong, whether it’s between coworkers, siblings, or the main couple—everything just feels right. Honestly, the male and female leads would be perfect to see together again in another romcom.
This drama is perfect to watch when you’re feeling bored and just need something light and entertaining, with simple conflicts and a joyful tone. Lmao.
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There’s the fight between a messy start and a charming conclusion
The character introduction in the first EP felt too abrupt. My initial reaction was, “Am I watching the right starting point?” However, I appreciated how the story gradually established its foundation, especially with the reveal that Xiao Bai is a secret agent assigned to investigate his roommate, Da Hei.As the story progressed, I found myself becoming more invested in what would happen to them, right after they began pretending to be a couple. Their chemistry was undeniable, but still needs some flourishing. Andy Ko’s soft, gentle presence is captivating, while Nelson Ji’s emotional performances, particularly the way he delivers dramatic scenes with tearful intensity, are truly fascinating. Although the drama leans heavily on cliché moments, they don’t significantly drag down the overall quality. It’s fairly average in storytelling, but the performances elevate it.
After the confession and major revelations, the series treats us to several intimate kissing scenes that were confidently delivered. Watching them share these moments felt natural and entertaining, just like how a new couple might behave. Their on-screen intimacy was convincing and enjoyable.
One of my favorite aspects of this BL was unexpectedly falling for Mike Lin. This is my first time watching him, and his role as the older brother is incredibly charming. From his first appearance, with glowing skin, a charismatic aura, and clean visuals, he completely stole my attention. Every time he appears on screen, he brings a calm and comforting presence.
Pairing him with Matthew Han was an excellent casting decision. It’s just a shame that they were introduced halfway through the series and only given a few romantic moments toward the finale. Still, those brief scenes were enough to make me want more, perhaps even a spin-off centered on them. They’re undeniably a visually striking pair, made even better by the fact that they can truly act. They deserve more recognition.
I initially thought the second couple would be No Sir and Dou Ke Yi. To be fair, they share some history, and I could definitely see their potential as a pairing as well. Another standout moment was the cameo appearance of Thomas Chang as a gangster boss, such a strong presence. Justin Chang is another handsome man on the list. This drama is packed with good-looking actors, and it amused me that most of their stage names are in English.
Overall, the drama offers a similar vibe to the enemy-to-lovers trope, along with the added challenge of winning over a disapproving grandfather. While it was enjoyable, I believe it could have been executed even better. Still, I loved the cast. That’s definitely one of its strongest points.
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Hope is the light that still shines
I think this drama is getting a lot more hate than it needs to be cause of how it turned out, but like the title, it's really about that sliver of sun shining through the darkest of times. I think while we are young, we build these memories that we look back our whole life thinking about how happy we were, and how we changed and I think this drama encapsulates this feeling a lot, especially with the feeling of love. Sadly, life is often a series of miscommunication and obviously it's not as enjoyable knowing the full behind the scenes while the characters don't, that's sometimes what life is and I think that's one of the more enjoyable parts of this drama. The chemistry between Jinyoung and Minju was something that really shown through the drama, and I think Jinyoung's acting was super articulate, I could feel the despair and happiness radiating around him whenever he felt something, and as an emotional person, made me relate heavily to his circumstances and feelings. This is a drama purely based on the feeling on latching on to that last slip of hope, and sometimes you just got to see where that little shining piece of hope can lead you in life.Was this review helpful to you?
Questionable watch
Lost interest. FL was not convincing however I disliked her petulance and the messages around the cultural differences.I think the FL was not a good choice for the role.
The character who was in a toxic realtionship and allowed herself to be an enabler was an interesting portrayal; her acting was convincing. That part of the narrative was very good at addressing alcoholism and its ramifications in a family.
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Cute and Quick
For a low production quality, this is one of the better ones.It's nothing exceptional, but nobody expected that from a mini series.
Cast is cute together and shows emotions in a realistic manner. Of course the pacing is a lil off and jumps from one situation to the other, that's the fault of the length per ep tho.
They just had to put some angst in it as well at the very end, kinda unnessecary it would have also worked without!!
Sometimes I just wanna see more fluff but maybe that's just me.
So this is a watch while doing smt else, you're not gonna miss stuff and can just enjoy for funsies.
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felt let down by the plot
The female character should have developed more. All of her choices seemed to fall flat and too late. Even her sister seemed to have more character development.I should have known from the title, but her choices completely baffled me and left me wanting a new character to appear as an alternative.
I did rate it highly as the rest of the story is wonderful. The characters develop well and follow expected paths except maybe the queen. I would rematch it but I would be rewriting the lead female in my head the whole time.
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Compelling Plot, Questionable People: A Frustrating Watch
I have a bit of a love – hate relationship with this drama, and I’m still not entirely sure which side wins.I actually came into it because of Takeuchi Ryoma. After watching him in 10Dance, where he was genuinely magnetic and emotionally precise, I started digging into his other work. So when I saw he was leading a detective mystery with a long-buried case at its core, I was immediately on board — and, to be fair, it did keep me coming back week after week.
The premise is strong: a crime from roughly twenty years ago, four interconnected characters (three men and one woman), and that slow drip of revelations that makes you want to piece everything together. Structurally, it works. There’s tension, there’s intrigue, and even when I began to guess where it was heading, I still wanted to see how it would all unfold.
Performance-wise, Takeuchi delivers. His Tobina Junichi is emotionally open, slightly fragile, and easy to root for. You can actually feel the weight he carries, which anchors the whole series. I also really liked the character of Nara, the senior detective, in spite of her strange antics. Honestly, I kept hoping the show would lean into a mentor–trainee dynamic between her and Tobina, maybe even flirt with a subtle workplace bond or unspoken admiration. The chemistry — or at least the potential for it — was there, but the script never quite capitalised on it, which feels like a missed opportunity.
Where things start to wobble is the character writing — especially outside the central detective pair. Keisuke comes off as thoroughly two-faced, and his personal storyline is more off-putting than compelling. Naoto is… fine, I suppose, but a bit too muted to leave a real impression.
And then there’s Makiko. She’s clearly positioned as a sympathetic figure — a struggling single mother with a painful past — but something doesn’t land. Instead of empathy, I mostly felt irritation. Her actions often come across as manipulative or inconsistent, reflecting poor judgement both as a woman and as a parent, and the narrative never really earns the intense loyalty she inspires in others. We’re told she’s worth protecting, but we’re not shown why. That gap is hard to ignore.
The same goes for several relationship dynamics in the story — they feel underdeveloped or, at times, slightly contrived. Even smaller character beats, like Tobina’s girlfriend (the same manipulator, just a quiet one) or Makiko’s son (a real brat), don’t quite ring true. No sympathy for them either.
And the ending… without spoilers, it left a rather unpleasant aftertaste. Not in a thought-provoking way, but more in a “that didn’t quite pay off” sense. After all that buildup, I was expecting something sharper, more coherent.
That said, I wouldn’t dismiss the drama altogether. It’s well-produced, emotionally engaging in parts, and the central mystery is solid enough to keep you hooked. If you’re here for the investigative thread and a character-driven performance from Takeuchi, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Just don’t be surprised if the character dynamics — and especially the romantic undertones — end up getting on your nerves.
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Lead actors - good job! Cultural zingers!
The lead actors did a good job. FL in portraying and impatient uninformed and entitled character. ML portrayed as patient, caring, tolerant, naively confused and slightly amused by the FL’s tantrums. It was amusing when the ML explains that she is from abroad hence … impolite. A zinger about western behavior?The narrative was trite. I fast forwarded the ghoulish parts after grasping the plot direction. Also fast forwarded the hysterical over acting coach parts. It got very philosophical at the end which pleased me. The ending turned out to be predictable and last scene toooo staged!
This series about male athletes and a male soccer team must have given the casting director a field day. Would this story be of interest if the soccer team had been women? I would enjoy that turn around.
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A heartwarming time travel masterpiece I never knew I needed.
MY REVIEW: ⭐️ 8.9/10Plot: ★★★★★
Acting: ★★★★⯪
Music: ★★★★⯪
Production: ★★★★★
Rewatch Value: ★★★★★
I started this because my friend recommended it, and then I saw so many positive reviews that it instantly made me curious about the story. It felt really relatable at first, until her son from the future showed up. It reminded me of a C-drama with a similar premise, but here the son is still a kid, which I really liked because it made everything feel cuter and got me even more interested in how the story would unfold.
After finishing it, I can say this drama is actually so different, it’s an absolute masterpiece! Even though I’m usually not a fan of second-chance romance and time travel, this one is an exception because it’s just that amazing. The script is really well-written and neat, the cast is perfect, and the color tone is beautiful.
I genuinely loved every part of this drama, and the last episode? Mind-blowing. It completely went beyond my expectations, but somehow still made everything make sense and they pulled it off perfectly.
I also love how all the characters are so genuinely supportive. They feel like one big family you can truly depend on. This drama left me feeling warm and happy after finishing it.
⚠️ spoiler ⚠️
That detail where Mirai and Yoshi have to live apart for years so Sota won’t know who his father is, just so he can go back to the past as he’s supposed to, without risking a paradox actually broke my heart a little.
But the way Yoshi still quietly stays part of their lives is just so wholesome and bittersweet. He’s the one taking photos of Mirai and their son, coming at night to be their little “Santa Claus” and leave gifts for Sota, and sending all those texts, photos, and videos of their son growing up… it’s such a small detail, but it adds so much depth and emotion to the story. I really love this kind of storytelling.
Overall I highly recommend it, no, actually, you have to watch it!
💌 I was honestly a bit traumatized by the whole FMC & MMC in theater trope because of Ochoyan, so I’m really glad this one gave us a happy ending and such supportive friends.
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Not the TYPICAL lovey dovey couple.
Not every couple is the same. 💑🏻💑Some are like old married couple from the start, some are bickering couples, some toxic couples, some are the on&off couple, some r ALWAYS in their honeymoon era couple... and some are just best-friend couples..
Just like some idols keep their dating life private or those who rarely show intimacy on the red carpet but already announced they're together/married, and some who can't keep their hands off each other even on camera.
IF you love a lot of fan service and many PDA type of couples on screen, this is not the show/tea for you.
I really like this story, because i feel its very relatable to me if i were in a relationship. I DO LOVE lovey dovey shows TOO that make u go all butterflies everywhere BUT i also sometimes like to watch a show like this, depicting the minority couples who don't always have intimacy ALL the time. (but i believe they do have it in the 'story', hints of them in the background but not shown on screen, condom banquet thats a obvious hint, they didn't even deny or anything they just blushed at the gift. they defi know they gonna use it.) & please the head pads and cheek kiss were cute too !! its more like a innocent-first-love kind of story that possibly all ages can watch (since theres not really big intimacy scenes)
Im also writing this cause i see many of the reviews were all pretty bad, and i felt that some justice is needed for the show. i mean not everyone may agree or like the show like some of us but i think the show is really cute. espicially when they start showing the background story of Sarawat. tbh i suspected he had a secret crush right on the first episode, he rejected everyone, ignored everyone, cold to every single one shown in episode 1, but the moment he saw our ML Tine, he did a flirty joke out of nowhere😳, out of character like he habours a secret crush or someone he sees his interested at first glance but didn't know what to say like a 13yr old boy who isn't actually thinking straight. 🤦♀️and that was the moment it got me hooked trying to find out if does he have a crush on him or not !? curiosity kills this cat here ✋ i was actually going to google it like i do with a lot of drama i always pause halfway and search for answers i can't wait but i was absorbed in their cute moments everytime that i totally just watched it all the way and was not tempted to search about it. thats how this show is attractive to me. I really like how the story is paced as well, whenever they had a obstacle and discover what the other had done for the other, it was touching to see the other tried finding the other to reconcile. I have to say tho the supporting roles are important in this story because they are all green flag cupids aiding the main CP !! 😂😂💘💘
but i have to say its probably not everybody's type of show like as seen in the comments many people suggest they don't seem like a couple but i have to say not every couple is the same.. sometimes just right that 2 awkward people is together and they don't really show affection everytime, it could just be the little things in their life that shows their love for each other. Just like some friends love to go out to parties together and some friends like to sit and read books quietly together but love each other's company.
tbh this show also makes me feel SUPER AWWWs cause i feel it so fairytale like-too... its NOT EASY to find the PERFECT ONE for you. Many of us less-intimate people actually have a hard time in relationship, i think greyA or Asexual people can relate well to this because the other one wii always say its okay but most likely as time goes long they eventually forgets about their promise or wants you to change for them, or didn't get pass the talking stage cause of intimacy preferences.
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The series title is misleading
Overall, a nice story about amnesia, loyal love, being chased by a crazy fan, a secret that should be forgotten. Thanks to the Thai production, there are bold scenes of NC for a Korean film. The actors are very handsome, they had amazing chemistry with each other. The series is mainly focused on the feelings between the partners. Apart from a few unforgivable mistakes in the script (the killer can send threatening letters and make phone calls from prison), I liked the series.Was this review helpful to you?
Some awful and forced acting
Things I disliked1 Everything actually. Every single character was irritating. I didn't see any of them as someone I would root for.
2 The FL. Wooden and unnatural acting from the FL. No chemistry at all with the ML. I didn't find the romance convincing at all and it was irritating to say the least. If you can't fid two actors with chemistry and talent or you don't know how to direct romance then don't promise romance.
3 The ML. No charisma whatsoever. It seems he's popular, but I don't know why. It's the first time I see him on anything and I find he tries too hard. He's not handsome enough or talented enough to pull it off, so to me this was a disaster.
4 The whole mystery that ended on a cliffhanger. Stupid and nonsensical. Like anyone cares.
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