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I found this drama to be quite engaging to the least and perhaps the fact that it was not a typical romantic drama of a very strong writong but it was still enjoyable to watch. I loved how characters played their roles in such an organic fashion that it felt so real, they were growing altogether as every episode went by. I got to experience a collaboration of beauty, romance, photography, calligraphy,relationships and finally reality-life itself and that will be my takeway from this drama, just how beautifully everything was intertwined together and separately at the same time. I am so happy I chose to watch this drama, will cherish this one for quite some time :-)

A very realistic love story - with lots of nice messages peppered through the show The chemistry and story lines of the main leads and the side characters are all very warm and fulfilling. Plus, all the different love stories are very unique! Even though I pined for the second lead - the write has given proper closure to his character as well. In real life you do get anxious and hold back often - and that aspect so beautifully portrayed. That's why you should give this show a chance - it'll warm up to you!

MTF pulls up a chair alongside a band of boozers & toast the twenties. Wu-Yeon, Yeong-Hui & Jin-Ju were fused 🔗by combat in the HS arena. Now it's 10 years post graduation, when everybody thinks they have it figured out, but virtually no one does. They're learning to navigate adult jobs, situations and relationships. The 3 girls have a lifetime bond from their early HS years, so when Yeong-Hui paired up with her BF, his friends came along as chasers to round out a 6-pack: 1 couple + 4 drinking buddies.

Wu-Yeon/Wu has a most-of-life crush on Su, who has declared them to be in friendzone🛑... more than twice, or thrice (or double on ice) for a full decade. Su drops into town & mixes her up, only to exit without leaving a gratuity. That forever leaves Wu forlorn & in need of liquid relief, which leads to slurpee vms on Su's phone. She's a serial drunk-dialer, & her friends are so hungover it. Su might be their friend, but he drags the party down.

This brings us to now. Su is back in town, and once again sends signals to Wu that appear encouraging (is it finally happy hour?), only to flip the table on her once more. Again. As soon as Wu moves on to someone else, Su suddenly declares💔feelings for.... Guess who.

Yeong-Hui/Hu is 1/2 of the couple mixed within the group. She and her BF struggle to face life's hardships and muddled family pressures, while trying to stay strong together. The only true struggle is that Yeong-Hui refuses to accept that the man she loves can truly accept her: She's too poor and her family is always in trouble: She will only drag him down.

Jin-Ju struggles with loneliness. Her life, without love, is a drag.

Like Su's tepid but oddly encouraging actions, the director and writer always give the viewer enough reason to order another round. When it seems slow, MTF is still oddly relaxing (I'll have another one like that, please). When the characters cause viewers to froth and gag over frustrating, micro-brewed behavior, a basis for the behavior will be tapped (usually related to pain), or the director's craft will show thru. At other times it almost seems that director, Choi Sung Bum (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty-7.5) wants the audience to get frustrated with these likable barflies. He wouldn't do that though, would he? It looks like a hearty "sure-nuff !" from the outside looking in, even with beer goggles. MrisChoi is creative with floaters and shots at the audience, daring us to lose our patience in the same way we do when we can't catch the bartender's eye on a busy night. We definitely want to shake and not stir some of these loiterers, particularly Hu, Wu and Su. It's a mercy that we can't reach into the TV and crack a bottle over their heads, smh.

Their stories dial-in to several themes, including:

☂ Scars from thoughtlessness

☂ Pain's effects on emotional health, incl toxic Parent-child relationships & self-inflicted wounds

☂ Surviving 1sided💘 - They all go through it

☂ Struggles in 💘 can emanate from faulty suppositions

☂ The sinking loneliness of selfishness vs the buoyancy of generous & committed 💘

MTF also offers paths to resolution: Love is opening, giving & accepting. Maturity is learning to be unselfish, even when it hurts. Especially then.

For a few episodes, it was difficult to tell if it was worth the wait for last call. There were a generous pours of quality exchanges, metaphors, quotes, ironies, basically the usual for the better Kdramas. The ones they do well are outstanding, if not superbly divine. 75% into the show, I had only been looking at it thru narrowed eyes in low light, waiting for the moment a glass would shatter and MTF would be easily swept away & forgotten. However, by ep15, I felt like a regular with the gang at the pour-it-all-out-house. Unexpectedly, real tears started flowing. Inner conflict overflowed next over the proper rating: 7? Am I looking at this thru the bottom of the glass? An absolutely stunning conversation put the answer into focus - MTF has buoyancy. It is refreshing, and it dazzles when it catches the light.

There's a spill of latent (submerged) emotions in MTF's examination of the 3 women and the challenges they stare down from across the table in their quest for: Love, financial independence, and the most elusive honesty-to-self. MTF opens their circle and invites the viewer in. Like with any relationship, the show leaves room to allow the viewers to drop in and raise a glass, even though we must hold back the urge to smash a soju bottle over some noggins.

This is more of a drama than a romance, and it is a worthy one. The cast is smooth and fluid; not a sour in the bunch. Ong Seong-Wu exhibits a truly great performance as Su. Be prepared for the slower cadence with anything that helps bring relaxation, and watch them blend, stir, and shake their lives.

QUOTES🗣

Words are like boomerangs. They come back at you. (Aigoo. HEAR, youngins!)

Emotions are determined by the person on the receiving end. (Isn't perspective & timing everything?)

I'm afraid you will use the wounds you received as a shield & grow up a warped adult.

Back views are the saddest

〰🖍 IMHO

🎬7.5 🎭7.5 🖋〰 8 (This is the writer's first credited work, so we've been promised future brilliance) 💓7 🦋5 🤔8 🌞5 🎨7 🔚8

Age 15+

Re-📺? ✅ yes

I've also done a spoiler review.

Yes when i was start to watching this drama i feel that this is romantic drama but watch 3-5 ep. I know vibes of the is not good (feels like iteawon class) mentality unhealthy. But it is not that bad or good. I mean the way girl lead do things is not good to watch ( but off course in real fife this happens) like 1 accident 2nd lead opportunity shoulders for cry then main lead comes back to his sentence yaaaahhhhh!!!! Ep8-15 my heart feels like it breaks and it fell so bad to me, these episodes need more content and story telling. Finally I enjoy this drama 6.5/10 bing watch. Lastly one thing they lack so much is in there friendship means seriously drama name is abour friend and friendship is not that good.

I've watched this entire series through to the end because I'm learning Korean, and it was definitely helpful in at least teaching me the phrases of "I like(d) you" and "I love(d) you" which are repeated throughout the show ad nauseum.

The show isn't all bad. I enjoyed the photography and the calligraphy depicted in the show. The side story of the young woman born poor with the boyfriend who would do anything for her is empathetic at least. There were some genuine touching moments in that regard. There were some nice comedic moments as well, but they were too seldom.

So, what isn't there to like about this series? It romanticizes toxic relationships/infatuations to the point where the viewer has to question why anyone would put themselves through 10 years of self-loathing wondering why the other person doesn't like them back.

I honestly could not root for the main couple let alone a love triangle that forces the male lead to confess his feelings due to jealousy. Even to the end, you can see how toxic the main relationship is, and it is disheartening.

I know there is still some taboo in Korea to discuss psychological and/or emotional problems. Perhaps, if they focused more on their personal growth apart, I would have found the series more engaging. For those who want to just cheer on an ill-fated Kdrama relationship, you can take a stab at this show. Thanks for reading.

I actually like this drama quite a lot. I was hesitant for the amount of negative reviews the drama had and It took me time to just go for it and watch it.

I do agree with the fact that the story is a bit repetitive and gets a bit tiring because it makes you feel it's predictable, but I still believe it is worth watching it.

The characters are written in a realistic way and the chemistry and sweet moments are very enjoyable to watch.

It also shows parts of Korea, neighborhoods and areas trough very beautiful pictures and the poetry of the texts, writes and calligraphy made by the main female lead. I thought the show was very creative.

I recommend this show to be watched , you won't regret it.

We start with Wooyeon, a girl who is hung up on a guy she had a crush on in High School, who rejected her and flew to US. The guy who rejected her keep hovering around her all the time acting like her boyfriend and giving her hopes all the time. It actually felt like he is playing with her feelings.

They only have a start in their "whatever relationship" when the second lead comes along. Who is the best guy anybody would ask for!

When it looks like Wooyeong is finally ready to move on, Lee Soo (her highschool crush) confesses his feelings as if to say he doesn't want her to be happy with someone who is actually better than him.

He always makes her cry and belittle her but the stupid female lead keep choosing him.

The thing is, these main leads have no chemistry at all between them and they both feel so cardboard when it comes to acting. Neither is good at portraying emotions. They just say their lines.

I honestly felt bad to the second lead as it felt as if he was carrying the drama on his shoulder. He deserves much better than this monstrosity.

Such a waste of time. And annoyed at the pathetic female lead.

There were cringy moments and some bad advice, but overall I was surprised with how good this was, especially compared with a lot of what has been made in the last 5 or 7 years or so. It ends well, even if some characters do some dumb stuff to teach what not to do. The wisest couple is actually the one that gets the least amount of time, but at least they are there as a foil. Not much of a drama without the crazy lol. In general, everything seems to have had a reason, both the good and the bad. It made me think and the feelings it envokes run the gambit so I was never bored even if i was kinda annoyed at a character at certain times. I feel safe saying this was very well done.

What could have been a eezy breezy cute romantic story is slaughtered by the female lead.

The last 2 episodes are frustrating. She decides to stay back last minute, she decides to break up and she is shown as a victim !!

A typical story that it's predicable. Some people say annoying female lead and manipulative male lead but that storyline is realistic.. and still enjoyable to watch.

I love how they showing us beautiful shoot of neighborhood and such. The creativity they put in the beginning of each episode like a slight cartoon of a shepherd boy and wolf (i don't remember in which episode, if I'm not wrong monologue by male lead), or the scene or the monologue that describe the story per episode, or the Hangul calligraphy in tittle per episode anddd their outfits also, it's pretty.

The friendship among OneulBam gang! I like how they try to convey that a long friendship exist. I like how the girls help each others, how they gather and talking what's new or just chit chat.

And yesss the ost, I feel like wind blows my hair with the smile on face; peace when I listen to serendipity by ha sung woon

** I personally can't forget the hill scenery and sea scenery where male&female lead ride motorcycles together to promote female's business (?)

Terrible drama!! The female leads have serious character issues, She was playing with others emotion ! And Male leads have Psychological disorder, What a lunatic !! Disgusting.

After 6 episodes there isn't enough development in the plot. Just one missed meeting after all this time. She likes him he says he doesn't like her but then gets jealous when someone else does and still wants to be friends. He isn't happy that his divorced parents are getting along. Not a likeable character. The lead actors have been better in other series Ong in At 18 and Shin in Meow The Secret Boy. Plus the supporting characters are dull. If it doesn't speed up I will give up.

I couldn't finish this one. I only got to episode 10 but decided it was too frustrating. The script writer seems to think that back and forth will they/ won't they is what will keep us interested but instead it's what put me off. The pinging back and forth for me was very immature and childish. At some point I wished all the love interests would just disappear and never see each other again. I hated the main characters. They're like high schoolers stuck in grown up bodies. 90% of the problems in this series could be solved with proper communication. The main characters are selfish and all seem to base their lives and self worth on recognition from the other people. The main guy's parents deserved better. He's just a spoilt child who whines about everything.

16 episodes and the story did not take us anywhere. So boring no story evolving the characters are awful. It's really a waste of time to watch and I can not believe they spent money to make this. Worthless.

The male lead is the definition of toxic. I stopped watching after 6 episodes. It's clear based on the majority of these reviews I was correct in not finishing this show. He makes no sense. He's kind to her, she admits her feelings, he rejects her feelings. Repeat. Boring. When they introduced the 2nd male lead I had a glimmer of hope. But the writers kept it toxic. Why in the world would anyone choose somebody that can't accept their emotions? Waste of time.

Would not recommend.

Very unlogical that a woman who was declined and treated very badly for 10 years still has the same feeling for a guy who is a jerk, childish, has a big ego, and always thinks about himself, which is in general, people would change their feeling when treated badly shortly. Then the woman rejected a perfect guy who is very understanding, a good listener, very patient, better looking, richer, and more successful. I think many people would say the woman is so stupid. The main actor always shows the same acting in his every movie. More interesting are the stories of the main actress's friends here.

Waste of time, boring such a non sense love story. Wasted my time and internet for downloading this.

Stop making these boring webseries.

Poor acting of actress and actors. They acted like they acting for free.

It's exactly as bad as the synopsis made it sound and its execution was 10 folds worse. I feel sorry for older cast such as Ahn Nae Sang and Kim Hee Jung to have this drama in their resume. The entire drama was disastrous enough but the leading cast was the worst part of it. The actors/actresses themselves and their respective characters were failing and stumbling every step of the way with no chance of recovery. It's exactly as bad as the synopsis made it sound and its execution was 10 folds worse. I feel sorry for older cast such as Ahn Nae Sang and Kim Hee Jung to have this drama in their resume. The entire drama was disastrous enough but the leading cast was the worst part of it. The actors/actresses themselves and their respective characters were failing and stumbling every step of the way with no chance of recovery.

At the last moment than i am thinking that she would just choose ceo but its really frustrating moment I am really happy than 14 ep she just Break up and i thought that she really feel love with mr ceo but waste of time and I thought if another girl is present than she trying to come closer mr ceo i think than she understand his love with the help of jealousy... At the end i think ep 10 than i. Love the story very much i think if writer Stop write or close tha happy ending with mr.ceo and her than story really loving for every people . And i am sure about that review really good.