I literally just finished this drama and right away I must say it went beyond my expectations and has become a new favourite!

I had this sitting on my to watch list for a bit only really being aware of it due to the children's books being merch for the series. However I did not expect myself to become attached and enthralled it's actors, the music, plot, animation, etc. It's truly the whole package with this one!

The opening of the first episode in itself captivated me with the story like opening and the 3D looking stop animation. It gave a strong impression and made me want to see where this story would go! There was a hint of darkness to the cute animation was like a premonition to what would later unfold in this drama.

One thing I'd love to highlight is the comedy in this one and the funny edits. You'll know what I mean when you watch it! The funny edits were more prominent in the earlier episodes, but I think it fit when things were more relaxed compared to the later half of the series.

The story covered many of my favourite themes and tropes in a fascinating and refreshing way. The main leads knowing each other from childhood but not realizing it (or acknowledging it right away); the characters having their own traumas and helping each other/facing them; an ongoing mystery/ issue that gets resolved; found family, etc. I could honestly go on and on.

The characters themselves were entertaining and loveable (or slowly grew on me). Ko Moon-young was especially refreshing! Maybe I haven't watched enough kdramas yet, but I feel like I haven't seen a female lead as blunt and direct as her. The book signing scene will forever be a favourite for me!
The fact that she has a kind of low voice that can get kind of monotone util she unleashes some rage/ curses felt unique. Plus she's very forward, asking Gang-tae if he wanted to sleep with her and announcing that she's horny.
LIKE YESSSS! GIVE ME MOREEEE!
The kiss scenes are worth it and felt satisfying especially after I watched other dramas with little pecks lol

The Moon brothers were brilliant in themselves and it was great seeing them grow and interact with Moon-young.
I'd love to add that I found myself adoring the patients at OK Psychiatric Hospital and their stories.

Another element I did not realize would be so special was the fairy tale stories/ children's . The style of the books themselves were nice to look at and I enjoyed when the characters would read them/ show them to the viewer. The messages in the female lead's books really felt healing in their own way and kind of make you contemplate stuff, which is something I love in kdramas (like Just between lovers, go watch it lol). The final story book she creates with her really tied their experiences together and gave a happy little bow to the ending (which was satisfying so do not fear).

The only reason I took some points off from rewatchability is because of the identity of the female lead's mother. Once you know it, it kinds of ruins the fluffy feelings in some of the earlier episodes, but I guess you can just observe them again with that new found knowledge in mind. Seriously did anyone else see Mrs. Park as Ko Moo-young's mother???? I was caught off guard and fell for the patient possibly being her.

Anyway I just like the good feels, healing, comedy, and life advice this drama gave me over the course of 16 episodes.
It's one I have to show my mother for sure!

Now I'm not sure what I'll watch after this, it feels like too good of a series to watch another from. Know that I enjoyed this as someone who's watched Chocolate and Just Between Lovers, if you liked the themes of trauma in those, I think you'll enjoy this one too!