I am confused

I have this urge to say something because I only read positive reviews but there are things that just don´t sit right with me. First of all I acknowledge that the series is adapted from the manga "Taikan Yohou". So I can´t say anything about the manga itself but only about the episodes I watched so far. In my point of view it is not just about little miscommunication and misunderstanding. I mean what is with the stalking in episode 6 for example? I can´t explain it well but it is just a feeling. A lot of things just feel so wrong to me.
Yeah they are hot. And yeah it seems to be consensual and they actually have feelings for eachother. But I have a weird feeling while watching this series. Can anybody relate?

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I just can´t let go

I can´t get this series out of my head after finishing it a few days ago!

Short version: I started the series for the plot that was given but stayed for seeing the romantic development between Yeom Mi Jung and Mr. Gu.

Longer version: It is not something I am proud of to say but I had no interest in the other characters and relationships that were portrayed. Maybe because I was overwhelmed with the quantity of main roles therefore struggles and I am more interested in "minimalistic" heavy plots? It is something I could have expected after reading the plot summary, still I was surprised about the depressive atmosphere I felt watching the three siblings struggling.
The relationship between Mr. Gu and Yeom Mi Jung was so interesting for me and it was a lot to take in. In the first few episodes I was so confused and could not grasp what was going on between them especially with him. I was scared of him at first! :D
The acting and the charisma of Yeom Mi Jung/Kim Ji Won and Mr. Gu/Yon Suk Ku and the (non-)verbal dialogs were phenomenal. I could relate to Mi Jungs thoughts a lot and felt seen and heard a few times. I would LOVE a series with the two actors again, maybe even with those characters. Definitely gonna watch all upcoming series by the screenwriter Park Hae Youn!
PS: Maybe I need to give the series a second try but for now I state by this rating.

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crying and laughing guaranteed - 10 out of 10 (well.. almost :D)

My initial thoughts: I finished it a few hours ago and I am still smiling because of it. I loved it - the story, the characters, the acting. I had to laugh and to cry a few times. It is a roller coaster of emotions for sure. I can absolutely recommend it! At the beginning I wasn´t convinced but after the first episode I was HOOKED and it payed off!

Because I am watching a series that is airing right now ("Doctors slump") I kinda got onto the train of K-Dramas that are about the topics like mental illness, enemies to lovers and trauma. And I love love love how these topics were potrayed. I felt the feelings the protagonists felt. I could relate to a lot of it! The actor and the actress were phenomenal in portraying those characters! The only reason why I am rating this 8.5 and not a 9.5 (I don´t think I will ever rate something a 10 :D ) is the lack of chemistry between the protagonists. This might be just me but sometimes I have caught myself thinking "ahhhh I don´t know if I can believe them having sexual tension right now" You know what I mean? Maybe I am alone with this but the kissing scenes were not super convincing to me :D
But to end this review on a positive note: I feel the urge to thank netflix for recommending this series: THANK YOU! You made my week!

PS: Nevermind. I rate it a 9 cause I freakin love it!

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This series has a special place in my heart!

When I first watched it I was just binging all episodes and loved it. It was an emotional rollercoaster.
I loved the atmosphere, the chemistry between the protagonists and the acting.

I would like to say something I have to get off my chest:
I don´t think I have a problem with the non-kissing part. I rather have a problem with the storyline that leads to the relationship they have in the last 2 episodes. I read some comments about the possibility with them being asexual. If that is the case I wish they would have potrayed this kind of sexual orientation (or more so non-sexual orientation) different. Without them communicating their needs and talk about their feelings their behaviour come off weird and unnatural. At least that is what I felt especially in Episode 7.
For that reason I was really disappointed in the ending. It had so much potential. I just needed to see how they realise and confess their feelings for each other. That could have been perfectly done in episode 6. Episode 7 was not necessary at all. As a result the non-kissing thing would have never been such a big topic because without more time jumps the ending would have been them confessing their feelings for eachother for the first time. There is no need for a kiss in this early stage of their romantic relationship. (In case they are not asexual).

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