Loved: I loved that the leads remain friends for the majority of the dorama - once they started living together it would have been very easy (and not at all unusual) for the writers to throw them headlong into a co-habitation romance. 9 End 2 Outs is easily the most realistic exploration of the friendship vs lover dynamic I have seen in a dorama. The soundtrack is also enjoyable and complements the onscreen action well.

Didn't Love: Although adorable in his own way, I felt the story improved when Jung Joo was absent, ditto Ji Sun. The story did drag a little at times, but nothing like most K-Doramas - in fact I think I actually enjoyed the second half more than the first! Hyung Tae's unconscious two-timing seemed a little strange - surely he would know which woman he actually loved (the dorama kind of skips over this). Also, I still don't understand why Korean parents can control who their children marry once they're of age - and surely 30 is considered of age in any country!

9 End 2 Outs is about true friendship and deciding which is more important: friendship or love. A very realistic (as far as doramas go) exploration of the topic, not just between the leads but some supporting characters as well. Not really a comedy although there is definitely comedy in it. A nice relaxed dorama to watch at your own pace.

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