dollydiabolique

I loved this drama. Maybe it's something that you need to be able to relate to to really enjoy, based on some negative reviews. It's a really well done story about two people with different backgrounds that have shaped how they see the world and themselves, and their relationships, evolving as they find each other. This is such an intricately told story, with light relief from an incredible supporting cast. It really does an honest job of portraying relationships and falling in love, and the conflicts that can raise. I didn't find anything about it boring, and it didn't have the usual tropes. The male lead is misunderstood, not least by himself, and his story for me was the best. And the actor was just brilliant, the way he could fill a scene with just his eyes. The chemistry between the lead actors was outstanding too. If you want a typical rom-com, this isn't for you. I think this would appeal to thinking person. You need to appreciate there is more than what's on the face of it. The title really is perfect. If you've ever been in a complicated relationship, where you knew it wasn't perfect, but always felt 'nevertheless', you'll appreciate this.

One of the best K-dramas I have watched; well-written, acted, produced and directed. Ignore any prejudices about the last episode, the whole series is wonderful to watch. Before I watched this series, I saw it featured on a lot of 'my favourite/top 5 K-dramas' lists, with the caveat that the last episode was not satisfying, etc. I felt compelled to write a review, as this is totally unfounded. This series excels in portraying the realities of being a young adult, that audiences anywhere can empathise with. Love in your early-20s is accurately and honestly reflected, as is growing into a relationship with your parents as an adult, and the foundations of friendships that last forever and what they mean to you. Rarely do I watch TV that moves me to tears, but this one did that in more than one episode, in regards to Na Hee Do and her Mum's relationship, and with Ko Yurim, and Baek Yi-jin. The supporting character arcs are all great viewing too, it really is worth your time.

I haven't watched something that is so well done across the board in a really long time. There isn't a single thing that lets it down.

The acting is exceptional, a really brilliant cast, without any weak characters. The story is truly engaging, brilliant, and the storytelling is impeccable. The cinematography is beautiful. The directing is a masterclass. The wardrobes and sets are gorgeous. The use of light and dark to tell the story, it's so clever. The editing is amazing, just infallible production.

There is no filler, no drawn out episodes that go nowhere, there isn't a single moment of wasted time in the series. This is such a joy to have these days. It's almost annoying that it is so watchable as I wish I could have savoured it for longer.

I'd love to see a second series of this, but at the same time, it wouldn't be a shame to leave it where it was left, in its perfect state.