i honestly feel like the show started out as funny and enjoyable but dramatically declined after a couple episodes. the (main) characters were interesting and actually had some individuality to them. gum-hui, for example, was such a fun and unpredictable character and gave the show the “quirkiness” that it desperately needed.
after a few episodes, it just got so mediocre, stoic, and cliche…i couldn’t get the hype over it. i think i’ve watched atleast 5 other dramas with the same exact office setting and hot-rich-ceo dude x poor-girl-trope.
we got the typical hospital episode, beach episode, field day, uncomfortably fancy restaurant date, and most importantly, the dramatic girl slip and mid-air catch with one hand. it’s actually impressive how these script writers fail to change up the storyline even after like 20 years of the same plot. and honestly, i was much more interested in the second lead bc they actually had some chemistry.
overall, i don’t think it’s the worst drama ever but definitely not the best and most unique. i honestly expected much more seeing the high ratings and continuous hype around it. maybe they’re newer k-drama fans who are just getting around romcoms? for us oldies, it’s nothing too special. just a typical romcom kdrama to watch whenever you’re bored. that’s my take!