Classic romcom for korean drama fever

It's been a long time since I had a fever like this. It's really a disorder at one point, i was so hyper fixated tell me how to move on from this drama.

Initially I just needed a distraction from watching QOT, and therefore I needed a lighthearted show. God was I blown away from all the surprises? The pilot eps were the birth of a masterpiece. I was hooked in the first 10 minutes when Sol and Sunjae exchanged heart wrenching yet hopeful dialogue when he tried to console Sol over the radio. The scene made me bawled so hard it crushed my heart so bad thinking about my beloved idol who passed a few years ago. I kept watching and could relate to the anguish Sol felt when Sunjae made that decision. I stayed thinking I loved the melancholic pieces it offered. (I think i signed up for romcom but okay). But the epilogue on ep 2 - I then knew the drama will be the death of me.

Throughout the journey there were never boring moments with solsunjae. The plot, subplots, fillers all are thoroughly planned, carefully written, beautifully crafted. It stayed to its fantasy romcom core yet you will cry and laugh and root for all the characters. There were never dull scenes, all the scripts and scenes are full of layers of emotions and foreshadowing. Turns and turmoils with sorrow and comedy. Amazing pace with each and every episode. Being a kdrama fan we couldn't help ourselves with theories and interpretations, but the writer was always one step ahead. The writing is so classic kdrama coded but with a quirk twists. It was very refreshing and intriguing. Ultimately the writer understood romcom - she mastered balance between fluffiness and angst while keeping the plot running and ends it well with beautiful closure.

Another credit to the production. Despite no PPLs, it still managed to get 2nd gen idols for cameos, on top of producing an idol group Eclipse, with a list of amazing songs mini album worthy, and heartwrenching OSTs.

Tbh i never bat my eyes on Byeon WooSeok, but Sunjae is the breakthrough character for him. I am so thankful and amazed by the director insight that trusted him with Sunjae. He made Sunjae so colorful. Given it was his first main lead, his determination and sincerity is so well projected as Sunjae, and imo that's the factor that draws people into. His dedication to portray a swimmer, then an idol turned actor, he must have put enormous time and effort - all this sincere hard work turned out so well for Sunjae it's amazing. I hope he continues to become a dependable actor in SK.

I am a fan of Kim HyeYoon since Sky Castle and i had no doubt on her. As someone who closely follows her works, dare i say Imsol might be the most taxing character she ever played. If Sunjae is the epitome of romcom, Imsol is the melo part of the drama. Her guilt, worry, determination, sorrow, pain are very well executed even i as a viewer had a hard time with lingering sorrow, i can't imagine how hard it must be for her. I know she received so many awards but her efforts as Imsol must be recognized professionally. I am such a fan of her work i hope she will get more diverse genre later.

It is such a amazing journey with lovely runner. The saying cure to monday blues is true. I have never hated weekend and waited for monday as enthusiastic as i had in the past two months. Watched it ended is like parting ways with a good friend. I am so grateful I stumbled upon this drama. I wish I could erase it from my memories and watch it again to enjoy the ride all over again. Definitely it will be on my annual rewatch list.

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