In so many ways, this show captures my favorite drama experiences: leads who were not really on my radar who just kill it, check. Tender scenes we have seen many times before yet are so well done they are terrifically moving, check. Supporting cast and characters so good they could be the focus of a second show, check. Tweaks to common tropes which give just the needed amount of freshness, check. (I love how Jae-Woon is such an appealing character when he so easily could have been another spoiled, chaebol baddie.)

I started this show on a lark because I was not watching something else at the time and I am sooo glad I did. Also, Wang Bit Na, wow! Admittedly, she may be the most underwritten character and has too many scenes just looking adorably perplexed, but not having seen her in anything before...all I can say is, what a beauty!

I love how well our main leads are coming together.

I actually like what we saw with Jae-shins's character. When I saw his father get himself killed that was great karma and yet I also went "Uh Oh" because the need to deal with his rapacious father was the keel to his existence. Without a keel a ship cannot keep course and that is why Jae-shin went MIA. Being rejected by his mom hurt terribly and yet it seems to have also released Jae-shin from the last shackle on his existence. Jae-shin may not have Song-ah but what he does now have is freedom. So, yes he confronted Hyo-joo and that relationship ended. Of course having hurt her he then had to resign from the company and part ways with Jae-woon as well.

Jae-shin lived such a harsh and desperate existence that he is unusually attuned to reality. He has discovered the importance of integrity and taken charge of his life- which means starting from the bottom- but he accepts that as the natural consequence of his actions and he takes responsibility for that. How does Hyo-joo respond to Jae-shin now that he has changed? I do not believe that we have seen the end of Jae-shin or of Hyo-joo in this drama.

I feel so sorry for Yeon-seung- and for her husband too. I do not know how this can be resolved. I am a bit miffed at our gay chef for not having moved on but I also understand that it might be a lot harder than it sounds.

Our secondary romance is just precious and so is Ha-eun- who is not like either of her parents but, instead, is a younger female version of her handsome uncle but maybe smarter.

I really love when Hyun Seung and Song Ah dated with ha eun, she surely being mature beyond her age :))
but too bad her parents in crisis right now and I wonder how the writer wrap their stories in the end, but I think Yoon Seung's husband really love his family now so maybe he will cut ties with the chef.

4 more episodes left, our main OTP is still going strong! No signs they will face big problems or breakup-before-ending trope. Hyun seung just love his sunbaes too much.

*I'll give applause to Rowoon who act as Hyun Seung so well! His chemistry with Song Ah, his noonas and niece, plus his officemates are so good. Not just Hyun Seung is almost perfect character but Rowoon makes him so alive.

This drama is what I was expecting from Record of Youth. I like how the scenes are not random scenes following one another with blanks between that the viewers have to fill themselves. For example, for the camping trip, they didn't stop at the kiss, we got the night, the return and why they returned so soon. As a viewer, it makes me feel I'm following normal people.

In these 2 episodes, there were so many cute/lovely/sexy scenes! Thank to the every characters. I liked the Klar team who supported Hyun-Seung with his product, Song-A with the rumors and their couple. The family scenes with Yeon-Seung who didn't insist to know more about Ji-Seung's boyfriend but she was very happy for her and brought food. Every scene with Ha-Eun was super cute! Poor little boy who will have to grow up to 1m90 to have a chance to marry her 😂 Set the bar high makes perfect sens in this case!

Hyun-Seung-Song-A couple gave us a lot of butterflies in the tummy! Hyun-Seung always was impatient but we could see he's trying, and I really like his honesty and how direct is he. It's funny how Song-A could hide 2 years of dating with Jae-Shin but didn't last very long with Hyun-Seung. She's taking initiatives in their couple too. This time, she didn't phone, she went to his appartment and the end of the episode killed me :p

It was sad to see Jae-Shin like this but very necessary for him to start over. I hope he will still see that he has a best friend. Hyo-Joo was pretty delusional, when she asked if he wanted to stop, she looked surprised by his answer when I was happy :p The fact that Jae-Shin apologized to Song-A was nice but he should have done it way before.

So the weird vibes I got from the last episode wasn't weird at all. Chef and husband really did have something going on. But I'm finding it strange that the thing they had was in high school which would have been at least 10 years ago? And husband still can't look chef in the eye despite them hanging out together and being so called best friends? (Sorry, for the life of me I still can't remember their names).

Please give us more cute scenes and no penultimate episode breakup or time jump please!! I'm loving Rowoon's every facial expression and mannerism. And KLAR team...you rock!

Jae-shin is getting his life back and under his control. He is free of his father and he got closure for his relationship with mother. (Kim Mi-Kyung was fantastic as always.) He is free from his toxic relationship with Hyo-joo and her family. He is apologized to Song-ah. He has truly made clean break from past and ready to move forward.
I really feel bad for Yeon-seung. She really is great person. I do not get her husband or the chef. Why they are hanging together after such history? Why not make a clean break from such awkward relationship?
On the other hand, I liked how cute the main couple is. Hopefully we will not have mandatory 14th episode break up and we will have truly satisfying ending.

I really did not expect Jae-Shin to apologize to her. But so glad he did. It doesn’t make me forgive him but Atleast Song Ah can move on with her life without too much regret about those two years she dated him.

I was worried for Hyo-Soo’s reaction. or what she would do next.
Her visiting the office was initially scary but I am glad every thing came to the open (I really like and Song Ah bravely faced the consequences of it. And I love team KLAR!!

I also like the way ceo/brother respectfully spoke to Song Ah about this misunderstanding. He didn’t throw his authority over her. His character for a rich chaebol is quite refreshing. And I felt for him when he realized Jae Shin never thought of him as a friend. I hope he gets married to this wonder family of siblings because he could use some love.

Yes, can’t wait for the double date!!!
And bring on more couple cuteness. No break ups please.

This week, I'll sit at the table alone.
On the one hand--the hand that appreciates character growth--I like the Lee Jae Shin didnt turn into a mustache twirling villain during these eps. But on the other hand I found these eps (specifically ep 12) SO BORING! I enjoyed the mom cameo but--learning his mom was alive/around last week and visiting her this week only for her to confirm that abandoning him was the right decision? Was boring!
Hyo-Joo who seemed to put off an aura of being in control and being a bad beep? Was a total let down! She literally frantically ran from room to room screaming Lee Jae Shins name like she was going to find him hiding in a closet. After confronting Song-Ah she basically holed up in his apartment and cried. This tigress has no teeth, claws, or weight.
As for Jae Woo. I did feel badly for him. All of this time he thought Lee Jae Shin was his best friend only to learn that LJs really dis only think of him as the master he sold himself to all of those years ago. There were times where the friendship didnt seem on equal footing but you could tell that was basic chaebolness coming out--Jae Woo liked and respected Jae Shin.
The chef and the sisters husband. I dont know what I think there. We know that the restaurant is fairly new. Maybe the chef is a blast from the past who recently came back into the picture hoping to stir up some trouble and get back together with his former fling/ex and the husband told his wife that they are or used to be "best friends" to explain how well the chef knows him? I dont know whats going on here but I hope the wife isnt too badly hurt in the end. Shes a sweet woman.
As for our couple. They are stinking cute. And like everyone else, I love that Song-Ah had successfullly hidden a 2 year relationship with LJS but could barely make it 2 days with HS. HS wears his entire heart on his sleeve. Amd those two just light up when they are around each other!
Like I said. I found these eps auper boring this week! But after reading all of yalls comments and the weecap I think Ill give it another chance.

I'm definitely very sad that this drama is ending in two weeks, but it's been an enjoyable ride. I love Rowoon and Won Jin-ah's chemistry and how the show unashamedly admits to using corny lines. Honestly, I was very touched at how Yeon-Seung's husband always looks at her when she talks. However, he appears indifferent now and he should determine what makes him happy before talking with Yeon-Seung. Hyo-joo's simply been psychotic throughout the whole show, so I have no doubt she'll make another big splash before the end.

I just wanted to share the cuteness of the young actress! Her scenes are so funny and it's nice to see her having fun on the set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ZGf-dqo3E

I was hesitant to watch this at first, especially after the first two episodes and the comments of the other beanies. But I am so glad I moved past that and stayed for the ride. The romance is killing me! Song-Ah and Hyeun-Seung are killing me! The kisses, the hand holding, the laughs, the jokes, it all feels so natural, organic and real!! I also appreciate the stories of secondary characters. I love dramas that are able to pull off interesting stories from characters other than the OTP. I think the writing is absolutely great. Jae Shin redemption arc was good and I actually ended up feeling so bad for him after his mother's rejection. I love the refreshing Jae Woon. I love the noona's arc with her husband and the chef. I had one question that got finally answered this week about hyo-joo and jae-woon' s parents. So the chairman disowned them!! Wow! What a great parent and grandparent this man is. I am curious to know why and I wonder whether Jae Woon and Hyo Joo will ever be able to break free from him...