The first five episodes of the show were excellent, with great K-Drama vibes and captivating scenes set in Korea. However, the subsequent episodes became confusing. It felt abrupt and unrealistic for Kitty to suddenly develop feelings for Yuri while being drunk and seemingly forgetting about her longtime connection with Dae. Despite the inclusion of LGBTQ+ stories, it seemed like the show was trying to force a narrative by making Kitty bisexual. Considering the movies and books, this portrayal seems unlikely and rushed, lacking proper explanation.
On a positive note, Q is my favorite character due to his humor and cuteness, and I enjoyed the friendship dynamic between Kitty and Q. After Dae and Kitty's relationship was resolved, it would have been satisfying to see them genuinely enjoy each other's company without any further complications. Dae's character had potential, but he was used as a mere pawn for a significant portion of the season, which made his ending scene more upsetting for me.
The plot twists throughout the show were enjoyable, but they might have been too frequent, giving the impression that the story progressed too quickly. Perhaps longer episodes could have allowed for better plot development and cohesion. I did enjoy the story of Alex finding his parents though. The scene with Yuri’s mom holding her hand and Alex’s was adorable.
And when you think about it, we barely learned anything about her mom except that she went to KISS and hid her friends pregnancy. The idea of capturing her mom's essence through the places she visited in school was mentioned by Kitty in almost every episode, but it was only portrayed in a single scene.
Overall, the show has a great cast that have amazing chemistry and storyline, but certain aspects lack coherence and can leave viewers puzzled.