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This drama is nice and comfortable. It's definitely a binge watch, but I don't get why it has such a high rating here.

Its biggest drawback is the fact that not a lot happens in it in general. She comes back from the USA, and gets together with her mother's friend's son- as you could have expected. A few themes like illness, friendship, mental health, family, etc are also there.

The drama also suffers on the aspect of emotion. It has never made me cry or laugh, nor did I feel a lot of emotion for any of the characters. At some point I felt a connection to Seokryu's depression and with all her issues, but as soon as she arrives home it's as if she's magically healed mentally. (healed by love?) The side couple was super stiff and uncomfortable to me, and their dynamics as well as the dynamics between their families felt very forced.

I counted what I didn't like, but I definitely overall do think this drama is good. The main couple was pretty nice, their chemistry was also nice, it is binge-worthy and the actors in general are great. Whoever was putting up outfits for Seunghyo's mom- you are amazing, I see you!

So, is it good? Yes. Overrated? Also very much YES.

I have to say: among romantic kdramas this could very well be the best one. The male lead is not a kdrama-standard one-dimensional strict CEO who never laughs and wears strictly shades of black: this guy is a CEO but he has a personality, he laughs loudly when he's nervous (it's annoying but it becomes endearing by the end of the series), his clothes are colorful, he speaks like a child at times and behaves like one too. The girl is a shy doormat type, but her character development is nothing short of incredible by the end of the series. She finds a career she likes and courage to express what she wants publicly (very publicly, in fact).

They are both flawed humans who become better because of each other's love. There's hilarious comical moments, but then there's extra emotional moments too (Ailee's "Goodbye my Love" soundtrack is all I'll say on that topic). Don't let the dated fashion or minor plot holes turn you away from this: this series was meant to make you laugh, cry and smile as you slowly fall in love with the characters and their story.

This is so good. So far in my experience, one of the few titles that deserves a perfect 10.

The show is about high school volleyball. "Pfft, high school volleyball? Sounds boring", I bet you're saying this right now- well you are wrong.

Want an inspiration for anything? Look at Hinata's persistence and constant improvement despite being a short guy who just really wants to keep playing volleyball. Want to understand how to deal with people? Look at stern grump Kageyama who becomes a team player who listens and communicates with his team. The list goes on as the situations change and our little high school team adapts to their opponents on the court.

Filled with life lessons, moments where you absolutely lose it with laughing, or when tears start just flicking out your eyes (yes, that broken heart episode in season 4 just had me gone). So many times, the team faces opponents that are so strong and barriers that seem unbreakable, but they keep persisting nevertheless. It kept me thinking that this is the attitude everyone should adapt into their lives for just anything they do.

And remember: Don't look down. Volleyball is the sport where you have to look up ;)