Thanks for the recap! This might just be my new drama crack. Not gonna lie, I was a little iffy on whether I felt the sexual assault fit in with the show, but after this episode and how it was dealt with I no longer feel that way. Ji-ho standing up for herself so calmly but firmly was so powerful. The scene after she left the restaurant and told herself she did well had me crying. I like how this drama can flow from more heavy plot points to comedy without feeling disconnected, and without the heavier plot points feeling trivialized.

On a different note, I can definitely see that this is the writer of FBRS (though I have to say FBRS was far wackier) through the situational comedy and the subverted tropes - there’s so many misunderstandings that could be dramatic and instead are hilarious, and tons of areas where the plot goes the opposite of what you expect (for example, Ji-ho overhearing Se-hee’s conversation with his mother, and instead of getting angry Se-hee commends her for staying hidden and is unconcerned about what she overheard). This drama is genuinely funny in so many small, normal ways (and some larger, more obvious ways) without feeling like it’s trying too hard.

Also was Se-hee disappointed when Ji-ho said she didn’t like him? Hmm...

My heart went out to Ji-ho when she finally decided to quit being a drama writer. It hurts to see her gave her dream up the moment she realized she would lose herself in the process of achieving it. I understand why she did that, but it just felt unfair for her that she had to stop pursuing her dream not because of her lack of talent, but because she refused to be easily taken advantage of by her colleagues and sunbae. I'm sure though, that she will get back up again and find another way to become the kind of drama writer she wanted to be.

On to another topic, Sang-gu is actually a much better man than I gave him credit for. He won my nice guy point when he smoothly ushered Su-ji's coworker out after realizing he made her uncomfortable with his inappropriate behaviour. And he won another point when he casually struck up a conversation with Su-ji without making any negative comment about her smoking habit. It shouldn't make her any less professional or any less woman, and her colleagues' jab about it made my blood boil. It would be interesting to see Sang-gu and Su-ji connecting on a much deeper level when they first met in a one-night stand.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry at how ridiculous the proposal sounded. 😂 "Do you like me?" "No." Bam, marriage. So far this show is tickling me with its dry humour, and I like that. It also brings to light a lot of gender problems in the workplace, which I'm sure is not prevalent only in Korea.

On Ji-ho: I was bristling in anger for her when the writer took her for drinks! Part of me was wondering why the writer was so nice to her, making coffee and all (I must be too cynical, but hey, I was right), and I felt so bad for her because she was genuinely thankful to the writer for being nice to her. I don't think it was right for them to trivialize the matter, and brush it off as something small and laughable, just for the sake of "teamwork". It shows that they didn't respect her as a writer, or even as a colleague. The PD should have had the decency to at least apologize personally.

In that sense, I can see why Ji-ho made the decision to marry Se-hee. It's been an emotional roller coaster for her. She's been overlooked and taken for granted for majority of her life - at home, and at the workplace. Having someone say he "needs" her must have felt very gratifying. (Plus, he's unconsciously sweet! Helping someone pick up her fallen fruits, telling her about the passcode knowing she didn't have a place to sleep, etc...)

On Su-ji: Eww, her colleagues. Her company seems generally male-dominated, and that particular colleague of hers is obnoxious from start to end. Making comments about her body, getting touchy, and even insinuating that rumours might form? I think the worst was the phrase "it's ok, it's her." Just because a girl is tough and firm and doesn't take nonsense, does not give anyone the right to make crude jokes/sexist remarks with the excuse that "because it's her, it's ok." Thank goodness Su-ji is a tough cookie!

This show is quickly becoming one of my favourites. Am I the only one sad that there's so little scenes of Nam Sehee in episode 3??

I think what's drawing Se-hee to Ji-ho the most is that she has yet to consider him abnormal. I feel like he's being worn down by everyone around him wanting him to be "normal" (his boss and his mom especially) when he feels "normal" just the way he is. Ji-ho has always understood where he's coming from and sees through to the nice and sweet guy he is no matter that he has a different way of showing it.

"I need you, not marriage." [said in the most platonic way]

I can't even. My heart. it's sooooo good. This drama is so lovely. It's funny in the most subtle way, the shocked looks, the hilarious sound effects, the relatable real life situations, the female friendships, the way Ji Ho and her reaction to life makes me cry, the chemistry of the leads (and how they wear matching clothes for the last two scenes).

I also love the way that Se Hee brought her back her script and poster, as if he was bringing her back her dream, that she doesn’t really have to leave and let go of what she loves doing.

I'm in love! I'm in love. I NEED MORE! Can't wait for the next episode.

I am in love with this drama, in love with Ji Ho, and in love with Se Hee. 2 episodes in a row now, Ji Ho has broken my heart with how lost and adrift she felt. She lost her home 3 times - first to her brother, second to how society frowns on a single man and a single woman being housemates, and third to colleague who assaulted her. And those last 10 mimnutes - from when Se Hee said he needed her and not marriage to the very end with her denying that she liked him when you know she has fallen for him - so. many. emotions. While I find marriage of convenience hijinx addictive and amusing, I was really sad about the reasons why Ji Ho is choosing this route. At age 30, she has realized that hard work isn't enough, that her dream of being a writer was over because of some horrible, exploitative people in the industry, and that she would have to go crawling back home to her patriarchal houshold and admit defeat. She had originally hoped to marry for love and affection, but have to choose between that and a roof over her head.

At one point during this episode and during Ji Ho's brief return, she asked Se Hee if he had done the recycling this week and, I swear, he swooned a little inside. So what if Se Hee is a little weird, he is so thoughtful. As long as you respect his boundaries, which he is so very upfront about, he can be a very good friend. What's weird is all those guys who are sexually inappropriate to Su Ji at work. Su Ji is a total badass, and it's upsetting to see her at her bosses' beck and call.

Thank you for the recap, @murasakimi!

I watched the show at first because I needed to cure my drama slump (caused by Age of Youth 2. Damn you, show! I still love you though) so I initially didn't have high expectations while watching this drama. I was a bit cautious about the casts of this drama, because how am I supposed to move on with Lee Joon and Jung So-min after Father is Strange just ended and Choi A-ra and Kim Min-Seok after Age of Youth 2? Boy, I was so wrong!

I'm a sucker for cohabitation dramas ever since I watched Full House as a kid, but seeing the drama surprise us with a "marriage contract" catnip, I knew I was in for something great! Plus, seeing the leads take on their roles as funny and relatable characters made me love the show more!

The thing I adore the most about this show is the friendship between Ji-ho, Su-ji, and Ho-rang! Loved how these girls are always there for each other, regardless of what happened! Can Dramaland just stick with the sisterhood concept forever?

After watching all the recent episodes of this drama, all I can say is that I'm hooked and my drama slump is finally over! Hooray!

A gentle and positive energy, well said and it's not just the vibe between the two leads, but for me it's the feel of the drama as a whole.

What really struck me was that we generally took HOME for granted.
Until ep 3 what Ji ho is going through- suddenly look around my room and thk of my current house and feel blessed. And i know the sense of peace and comfort that Ji ho desires.
When all her frens go back to their own place, she really felt it. She didnt have a place to call her own. A space of her own. Somwhere she can go back wallow if its a long day, clean if she had a writer's block, sleep comfortably without fearing for her safety. Somwhere where she belongs. And she found all that at Se Hee's place. Which make a usually preposterous idea of marriage contract believable and in someways relatable too.

And i love Se Hee's kindness- his gestures were never calculative- but always rational. And generally calm. its cute to see his frightened face when Jiho pops up aft his mum left. It's not evyday we see that much emotion in him.

What i also appreciate was even though See Hee is an odd person, and we know Ji ho will change his mind set.. but the him now- Ji Ho appreciates. and they both have mutual respect. I keep thinking theirs will be a future union of being a better version of their current self for each other

It's ironic how lee min ki passed on 'tomorrow with you' only to be 'married' in this show. I really love where the main two are headed and it's honestly going to be such an unpredictable ride that's for sure

Can I just say how accurately @murasakimi described my feelings about this show from curiosity to obsession?

"Something happened between the first and second episode of this show that can only be described as pure magic. I went into this show with high expectations, then was forced to lower my expectations after the first episode, only to be promptly surprised by the emotional potency and fun of the second—so in other words, well played, Show. But as much as I liked the second episode, it’s this third episode that has upgraded this show to a full-blown obsession, and my heart is so full."

Best description ever.

I cried my eyes out watching the previous episode because I felt for her. I cried my eyes out again feeling proud because it wasn't easy for JH to stand up for herself. She's one of the best written female character so far. In the first episode, I felt like I was watching JSM from Father Is Strange but by the end of last episode, and even more so in this episode, I can see her embody her character so well that I've forgotten her past roles.

And I love love love her girlfriends. I'm glad they each are given an almost equal screen time to highlight their struggles. Although they are 3 different individuals, I can somehow relate to each of their struggle. So happy to see such great characters being played by great actresses.

So 3 episodes in, I have nothing to complain so far. Well, maybe a little more screen time for the cat wouldn't hurt. That face is just irresistible. And speaking of face, watching Se Hee makes my face hurt as if I was frowning. The whole time I wanted to reach my hands out and force a smile out of him. Hopefully we'll get to see him smile widely soon.

Gentle and positive energy of the leads indeed. I love that they are becoming friends first, before the romance takes over.

I love the overall positive vibes in this drama even when Ji Ho nearly broke down when she quitted her job, she still said to herself that she did a good job. I love Ji Ho's friendship with her two bestfriends. They're like 3 completely different people, but they seem not to judge each other and stay being true friends to each other. I hope their frienship stays strong until the end of drama. As for our fav OTP, I can't wait for both of them meeting their parents to talk about their marriage. 😆

Okay, so this episode was FANTASTIC for so many reasons, and I’m still in awe.

1)WHEN SHE SAID BE QUIET BEFORE I PUT YOU IN JAIL!!! I have never been so proud of a Kdrama heroine than I am now. it was honestly one of my favourite scenes in the entire episode. Ji-Ho is so relatable in her awkwardness, but she’s so honest and truthful in the way she speaks her mind and refuses to be silenced!!! Prior to this, I haven’t come across timid kdrama heroines that spoke up for themselves when it mattered (like their timidness prevailed over their entire personality). But for Ji-Hoo, even while she’s sort of timid in an endearing way, she advocates for herself, and she’s brave when she needs to be!!

2)This moment was low-key and moved on pretty fast, but i loved how So-Hee said that Ji-Ho will succeed no matter what she does. He has such a matter-a-fact way of speaking, and it’s oddly comforting and refreshing. Even that neocortex story from episode one is an example of this. So-Hee is so robotic it’s laughable, but I love the way he comforts and relates to Ji-Ho. They fit together so well my heart hurts :(

Generally speaking, I love that this show is so suited for the current climate of 2017. It subtly addresses the realities of constructs like gender/violence as well as the institution of marriage. AND THAT SEXUAL ASSAULT SCENE WAS LABELED FOR WHAT IT WAS!!

Because this life is my first, you’re doing amazing sweetie.

The timing of this episode couldn't be better regarding sexual harassment and assault in the workplace since it has become a current discussion point after the horrible revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have come to light (it's truly sickening). These behaviors and actions should never be tolerated or accepted. I am so glad Ji-ho felt she could stand up for herself even in the face of bullying and coercion from her coworkers to "make nice". She shouldn't have to. Sadly, not everyone is able to speak up.

I felt so bad for Soo-ji too, having to deal with harassment like that on what seems like a continued basis. There really seems to be a culture that has allowed behavior like this to continue to grow and it is not just in Hollywood.

I always want to love Jung So-Min's work; she is often luminescent when unfettered. I am so happy to see her in a drama that I can root for without reservation and without dreading ignition of the ick-factor.

I feel as if one of the themes of the show is pervasive nature of misogyny and patriarchy in the world of the drama. The twin curses are dealt with not as something that causes revolution but a default in society (i.e. water is wet).

1) The harassment Woo Soo-Ji puts up with at work is soul bruising.

2) The assault on JiOh and the head writer's complicity in trying to sweep in under the rug for the good of business can break spirit. JiOh finds that the people she has liked, respected and been loyal to for five years have no sense of respect or loyalty to her. sad.

3) Nam Se-Hee's mom saying her husband will divorce her if Se-Hee doesn't marry, and Se-Hee not dismissing the threat as nonsense.

4) JiOh's mom seeing the destructive nature of her husband's bias towards his son and not being able to redress it. The best she can do is offer the little savings she has accrued through years of marriage and offer it to JiOH.

5) JiOh's father rage over the possibility of his 30 year old daughter being pregnant, yet rewards his son and coos at his daughter--WHO GOT PREGNANT BEFORE MARRYING HIS SON.

6) I'm so glad that the series hasn't activated the trope of women being destructively competitive with each other, but instead show them as each other's source of support.

Hi @saya

My heart broke when she said: you've done well. Because look at what happened. She was told off for not accepting the apology, she lost her job, and the guy who assaulted her walked away without any bad consequences. But still she felt she'd done well, because at least she didn't cry.

If only this wasn't so true to what happened in real life. With the discussions around sexual assault so high at the moment after the Weinstein story broke, I love how this show depict what this looks like in real life. In fact, I was only a little surprised that the attacker told people about it. I thought he was going to totally deny it or claim it was consentual because look how flirty they had always been.

Clearly if this was reality, I would not advice her to go from a sexual assault to proposing marriage to a guy whose idea of marriage is someone who pays him rent, cleans the house and empties the cat's litter-tray. But as this isn't RL, I cheer them on all the way, because Ji-ho is going to need someone clinically rational like Se-hee to get her through this.

I'm totally convinced they're going to do that drama without her, but at least she now has the scripts to prove that she'd written it first. She has a roof over her head and someone by her side to take the emotional sting out the situation and plot rationally how to get revenge on those b*****rds. (yes, I know that's another show).

If Ji-Ho has walked away from her job, how is she going to pay rent?
What if Se-hee figures that out and recalculates?

It's a very odd show and at times, awkward too! But it is unexpectedly hilarious, and the chemistry between the two is evident even with their weirdness; the script is so well-written I can only anticipate every week. Mondays have never been this exciting. I love it!!! 💖

I am absolutely, head over heels, in love.

I began this show just the other day, after reading the recaps for the first two episodes. I was surprised by how strongly I was drawn to the show over those two episodes – then yesterday I realized it was Tuesday and a new episode was up!

Where to begin? I love the respect between the two leads, how safe they feel with each other, and how each person looks out for the other naturally, just because they are who they are. They are both kind, considerate, and respectful people. Se-hee just seems weird because he doesn't buy into the superficial trappings of what makes a "normal" life, but he's a good person – more than most, because he's not blinded by what society says is acceptable – and his values and priorities are solid. And Ji-ho is great. She makes me root for her so hard. I think I teared up when she called the sexual assault what it was. I've never seen a woman act that way in a Korean drama before, and I wish I could see it more in real life.

I love how Se-hee appreciates things about Ji-ho that don't even matter to anyone else. Murasakimi took the words right out of my mouth – they are so gentle together, and the energy is always positive between them. There's no jumping to conclusions, no drawn-out misunderstandings, just the safe and happy feeling of two souls coming home to each other.

I can't wait for the episodes to come.

Last week someone said that Jung So-Min looks like Suzy. I can totally see that, at least from some camera angles.

Well it looks like I found my new drama crack. Literally this is the only show right now that I'm really excited for.

This is a great example of building a drama out of characters and making the story come out naturally. So far, every character is given a perspective and even some moral perspective. It gives a realistic feel to their arguments.

In the restaurant scene, for example, no one claimed that what YS did was right or appropriate. But they differed on how they thought it should be resolved. And the differences were coming from their own perspective.

Of them all, I believe Soo Ji has the most tragic and difficult path. It appears that, she has defined herself around professional/material success and it seems that she is willing to sacrifice her selfhood in the process.

Ho Rang is someone who appears to define herself around a checklist of "normality". It is also externally defined - boyfriend, job, marriage, house, kids. In a sense, still defined around "objects" rather than self. I've met many real people who are very much materialistic in that sense.

Why I am enjoying this drama is where the story of JH and SH goes forward. JH is the warrior, taking on the world but finds herself needing a safe harbor to rest and recover. SH is the hermit, interacting with the world but only on his terms and spends his efforts to build himself the perfect retreat.

Thanks for the recap.
I'm in love with this episode. It was a roller coster of emotions but I' m so so proud for JH for standing firm and not bend to Writer Hwang and the directors. At first I was happy because I thought WH actually a good sunbae despite pushing her makjang cliches on JH's plots. But she blindsided her and when they started making all those comments, I have a feeling they try to force her accepting YS apology. And it is true!! 😡😡😡😡 Her standing up and being firm, JH is my hero. This is the type of character that we should see more often.
On our OTP, I loled when SH was so startled by JH presence. It was so out of his calm, robotic manner that he present everytime we see him. To see he need some time to calm himself is so funny. It is so obvious that JH is already fell for SH during 'because it was you' scene. Not that I can fault her though. I totally will feel for SH during that moment 😍😍😍
And I love their friendship. They are such different people but together, they are a good team.

That SOB the main writer, producer, and director. Thay are all trash and I absolutely can not use any justification for people like them.
Anyways besides that Ji-Ho is a major girl crush. She's shy and not outspoken, but I love the fact that she doesn't let anyone walk over her. Let the marriage contract hijinks begin.

The Monday-Tuesday dramas are just GOLD. While I'm also live-watching the other dramas, I think this one takes the top spot for me - the pacing is perfect and I love how genuine it is. I feel like the characters are my friends and I'm part of their circle, because I can identify with some of their adulting struggles.

I also enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions - from feeling sad with Ji-ho as she accepts that she might have picked the wrong career path / life choices to cheering on her as she realizes that there might be one more person she can lean on in her time of need.

Thank you for your recap and comments, @murasakimi!

I'm enjoying the zany weirdness of BECAUSE THIS LIFE IS OUR FIRST, and concur that the show is populated with a delightful cast of characters as multidimensional as Se-hee's star graph.

The music is terrific, too.

I remember to have said this before but this drama is a good nature drama and I still can't shake off the J-drama vibes, idk if it the story or the sounds, it just so apparent that I need to remind myself that it's Korean.

It also funny that the reason they get married also applies for people that want to get married because of love.
It because 2 is better than one, people married because they need each other, they appreciate each other, they know each other needs, they understand and accept each other, they cheer for each other goal, they can stand each other habits, they knew they can count on the other person for their life, they are respectful, nice and they can see that living with the other person is a blessing.

We just called all this reason as love because people usually have that before marriage and it's a simple explanation for other people to see why we want to give our best for the other person rather than explaining what our contribution to each other's life.

It because they are that person, the one makes us happy and we also make them happy. The one that moved our heart and makes us consider all of that to be possible.

Overall I love how they communicate and they are friends without all sort of weird misunderstanding on a bad assumption, like thinking each other as a pervert or that kind of plot.

The plot is playing out beautifully & while all of hi ho's struggle felt real & I hoped she'll make it past all the obstacles in the end but that incident with yong seok....wow. I can't even. I hate him so much. Someone slap his face with a shoe please, better if Ji ho does it herself. Ugh. Trash guy.

Wow, such a fast recap, @murasakimi! I guess you've fallen for this gem too! I wanted to comment right when it came out, but my niece wouldn't let me, lol.

This is one of the few shows that not only manages to make me fall in love just 3 episodes in, but also makes me trust in it. I actually had to check the episode number while watching because I already felt like I'd known the characters for longer than a week.

I love how the show acknowledged all the aftermath of Ji-ho's attack last episode, beginning with her trying and failing to retrieve her bag in the morning and then the confrontation with her colleagues later on, which was such a horrible, yet powerful moment to witness. I was so proud of her, even as I could hardly stand what they were putting her through. They essentially made it impossible for her to continue working in this industry with them and it breaks my heart that, after all the hard work she put in, they'd put her in this position.

I love the girls in this show so much! Their relationships are so lovely and real to me, especially in the most recent ep. I love how much development for each of them we get. And how they each find different ways of supporting each other!

Could even say that I'd like more of the boys or would like to see them all meeting at some point soon. I'd like to see more of Se-hee in his everyday life too, though we do still get some of that each ep. Lol, basically I want more of him and Bomi, since I find their interactions together hilarious.

That proposal tho...this must be the first time that I felt my heart flutter for the couple and it was when they were confirming they don't like each other, lol. It's like, I felt the pull between them before, but now I feel the beginning of something that they aren't even aware of yet in that final scene! It's just starting to build up very gradually and I love it.

This and Go Back Couple have me desperate for the next episodes all week long!

Such a wonderful show. There are a lot of shows out right now and I've started to watch about 5 of them. While you were sleeping I always watch and now this show. The others I wait and then watch both episodes together. By the way, great, insightful recap. Reading it brought out some of the subtleties of the show. It's really hard to see Won Seuk and Ho Rang continue to not quite get on the same page. I wonder if he has a problem with commitment, or maybe doesn't realize he's waited nearly too long to pop the question.

This show is pure magic! I love, Love, Love this show! It can only get better from here on.

Jung So Min is adorable in all her dramas. Lee Min Ki’s eyes are one of the sexiest pairs of eyes in the world 😊.

What I love so much is how Ji Ho and Se hee are so respectful to each other. He treats her so kindly, so politely and respectfully, it makes a hardened viewer like me swoon. Lol. And their conversations are golden. I think he’s halfway in love with her but doesn’t realize it yet.

I am sooooo excited to watch episodes 3 and 4 this week. I have seen the clippings and the reading this review makes me so happy. This show also ended my KDrama slump (my last one was SWDBS) and I can so relate with the characters. If only marriage can be like this. Haha.

I just love this characters. I like that despite Ji Ho appearing shy she can stand up for herself ( her shut up before I put you in jail line was so satisfying) and that Se Hee despite being robotic is actually quite toughtful and nice. And yay for the great portrayal of female frendship in this show.

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I'm sorry, but words cannot describe what I felt on this episode.
*Bows down*

This episode really sealed the deal for me - I love this show. Between this and Go Back Spouses, I am in kdrama heaven.

I LOVE that the main characters aren't bickering, and in fact just really like living together. They also just "get" how the other is feeling, so they don't have silly and contrived misunderstandings. All of this is a great base for a successful romantic relationship. Lee Min Ki and Jung So Min are doing a fantastic job, and I love the other characters as well - especially Soo Ji!

I agree murasakimi, something happens between 2nd and 3rd ep, like I was planning to watch this show cuz of Lee Min Ki, I saw him in SUFBB and in a movie Monster, I watched Monster right before the premier of This Life is our first and I was like " OMG, I have to check the show definitely". I was kinda surprised that Se-Hee was a bit similar to Monster character ( not in his maniac killing craze, but in being robotic and emotionless), but first ep I was more like forcing myslef to watch and i think i read recaps before I started watching the episode, second episode I still skipped some parts, but the ending was so cute and all, that I could not wait for ep 3, and after ep 3 I just could not wait for ep 4 and like whole ep 4 i was sqealing and laughing and all fuzzy and happy, show just gets better and better and i am in love with Lee Min Ki or Se-Hee, I do not care,lol, those moments when he says something sweet, which actually is not meant to be sweet and his eyes when he says those words, like when he said " I did it because it is you, I do not want marriage, I want you", hope it stays good till the end and hope it will get ratings it deserves, TvN fighting!!!!!!! Btw, Lee Min Seok in bed scenes is so funny, like I can't believe that cute puppy even knows what sex is, lol

Haha, love this feeling of waking up to a recap with already 100+ comments! It's been a long time.

I would totally marry Sehee, even if I wasn't in love with him (which I am a little bit already). He's probably a 4.9 out of 5 on my ideal roommate scale, and let's face it, after a few years of marriage, this is what's going to keep you together or tear you apart. Those lovey-dovey feeling start to fade and you're left saying, I'm gonna kill him if he leaves his socks on the floor ONE MORE TIME. As in, Go Back Couple.

I think this is the first drama I've seen that directly addresses sexist behavior (to put it nicely) in Korean society. Between the horrible father favoring the son, the sexual assault a la Weinstein, and the Su-ji's colleagues ..
I was so happy to hear Ji-ho threatening to report the assault to the police!
I love the romance and the marriage contract shenanigans, but the feminist vibe is the best part of the show.

So many great and insightful replies that I don't have much new to add.

I didn't expect this show to be so funny AND thoughtful. There have been so many lines that have moved me and made me think about my own life and experiences. One particular instance in this episode was when Se-hee brought up the cost of marriage and having kids in today's society. That's something I can totally relate to, and I may start asking the same question when someone asks me when I'm going to get married/have kids?

Ahhh, so many comments! I’m finally caught up to this episode. I wasn’t sure about this drama after watching the premiere, but now I’m hooked. The writing did it for me. I expected this show to be a little quirky, but the depth and thoughtfulness was a pleasant surprise. I’m not feeling a romance between the leads right now which is okay. The fact that they respect each other and have open conversations is what I like.

Ji Ho poignantly reminded me a bit of myself except I’m not as brave as her. I love that she stood up for herself during the restaurant scene despite putting her career in jeopardy.

Su Ji is soooo intriguing. I like her tough and confident character. I want to see more of her story.

Knock em dead So-hee, I believe in you.

Weird textual transpositon of gender here if I am not mistaken. Dramabeans please review.