I really like Soo young as a character. She is basically the only one though. I don't like any of the romances because they are all forced. In one way or another, even if end game is Sang Soo, it is still forced. I hope no one ends up together and Soo Young moves onto a bank where she is valued and then finds happiness. She deserves better.

I was interested in a slice of life romance of sorts, but this one is just too frustrating and boring. I can get on board with some frustration if I feel like the payout will be satisfactory, but all these couples - and esp the main one - do NOTHING for me. everything is so dry that the frustrating parts (basically the whole thing) become unbearable. I will keep reading the recaps but I'm dropping this one.

I like this show and find it compelling, even though the central romance doesn't work for me at all.

YYS is a very good actor, but I fear he was miscast in this part. Or maybe it's that his character appears to have the kind of emotional/romantic/identity angst more typical of a 25 year old, and therefore, should be played by a younger actor. Whatever the issue, I don't yet feel that Soo-young and Sang Soo belong together. The flashbacks helped me understand better why Sang Soo initially fell for her (beyond the fact that she's beautiful), but I'm not feeling a pull between them at all.

The show does a good job of slowly peeling away the layers of the characters and their professional and personal lives, and that's what keeps me watching.

Thanks for the weecap @dramaddictally. It's strange that I don't like either of the main couples in this show and yet feel the need to see more. If we see some decent personal growth from both couples and they are still all single at the end it wouldn't be a bad conclusion, as at the moment I don't see that any of them are suited for the other.
We did get some light relief in the middle when the branch manager's mistress and wife both showed up at the same time. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy...

I normally get bored easily but I am somehow drawn into this drama. I think it’s because I find it very realistic or perhaps I could relate to it - the hesitancy of getting into a relationship no matter how much you like the person is something I can totally understand 🥺 and mis-timings, although is a dated drama trope, happens all the time in real life.

I don't know if I continue this because I just want ogling Yoo Yeon-seok or suddenly the story becomes more interesting. I think the idea is love is about timing ha ha
I really like the FL not because she is likeable but because she is not likeable and so insecure.
And this is not about some chaebol's 1st world problems or Candy type FL who is happy and optimistic no matter what happen whom I can't relate. So I'm kind of like it.

I probably wouldn't keep up with this drama if it weren't for Moon Ga Young (and Yoo Yeon Seok) being the leads. All of these relationship hesitations, miscommunications, & assumptions are feel realistic (albeit at a slower pace than real life? Idk). I still like Soo Young and I'm interested in her story. I'm glad she stood up for herself and contacted the proper department to report her despicable boss instead of complying with his demands or putting him on blast.
He needs to be punished and lose his job though. -_-

I wasn't exactly thrilled during Soo Young's and Sang Soo's close encounters because one or both of them think the other person is not available. They're not crossing the line (which is the right thing to do). Their scene in the storage room was good. I could see Moon Ga Young's subtle acting.

Soo Young and Jong Hyun broke up fast. I thought it would take another episode or so. Their relationship was really uneven where he was the one giving too much and she wasn't giving back enough. I think something may have happened with his father so he has to go back home.

Now it's going to be Soo Young's turn to watch the new couple. I really hope there won't be any cheating involved even though that could spice things up. I'd rather see different methods in bringing some excitement/action to this drama.

Am I awful for still wanting the main couple to end up together? Because I do, I want them to work through their issues and clear the misunderstandings in their personal lives, so that they can move forward together. Mi Kyung and Sang Soo don't work for me, they're a better fit than Soo Young and Jong Hyun, but the relationship is so surface-level. She's pursuing him with such enthusiasm and he's along for the ride, all the while stealing glances at Soo Young and making my heart flutter.

It's funny because I am usually the first one to leave a dragging drama, but there is just something about this cast that works for me. This is my guilty pleasure. Like lightening in a bottle they have the right amount of angst and tension with the possibility for more. The only person I am not crazy about is Jong Hyun; I'm just not a fan and find him to be very bland. I appreciate the role he serves as a foil to Sang Soo who guards his heart carefully and thinks ten times over before making a decision. Meanwhile, Jong Hyun just goes for it, which makes him similar to Mi Kyung since they both put themselves out there with little care to consequences.

Consequences which include letting Soo Young down, even though he promised to support her; nothing in life is guaranteed and those proclamations have fallen flat in the face of reality. I think something happened at home and he needs to return to the farm, giving up his dreams in the city for the time being. Still, it shows how easily her hopes have been dashed yet again. She was beginning to rely on him and he was quick to make promises that he now cannot keep. Ideally they wouldn't have dated at all, but I appreciate the exploration of this relationship. It proved that Soo Young doesn't need someone to save her but she needs to work on herself, figuring out her issues before giving her heart to anyone.

Sang Soon and Soo Young are so alike in their hesitation to misstep that I worry for them. I don't know if they can move past this stage in their relationship to just see each other as broken and flawed people, accepting each other's baggage with love. With that said, I love their chemistry and since I'm not a huge fan of either actor, it often takes me by surprise. Add that to "Dice Game" playing in the background and I'm not sure I know what to do with myself. I jest, but they do make a good pair.

Unfortunately I foresee a storm ahead. Their timing is off, when one is in a relationship, the other is single and vice versa. Judging by the very steamy promo and foreshadowing from the book discussed this episode, I sadly do think that cheating will be involved. Ideally he would be honest with himself and just leave Mi Kyung instead of giving 1% of himself to the relationship, but this isn’t how I think it will play out.

My fear is that such an affair would confirm Soo Young's sense of unworthiness, proving in her mind that he really just wants a fling or to...

I was relieved the show resolved Soo young's recent issue at work fairly quickly, and that those clueless, gossiping colleagues rose to the challenge and showed more depth of insight when asked to report anonymously, as I felt this show was starting to give me traumatic flashbacks to Pretty Noona (minus the FL's horrible family in that show).

I was initially frustrated when Soo-young only overheard part of what Sang soo said ("she made a choice") and then walked away, having thus misunderstood his actual view. However, it then occurred to me that's actually probably quite realistic, i.e. misunderstandings or only partial understanding of others is the norm and we normally just move on and live with ambiguity, as in real life "plotlines" and conflicts are not all neatly resolved by the writer for the viewers' satisfaction.

I really like this kind of story. It's very slow but you can see how the thoughts and feelings of each characters are evolving.

Both leads shouldn't date other people because they're clearly not ready for a relationship.

Soo-Young did it to escape and Sang-Soo because Mi-Kyung is in bulldozer mode and it looks easier to say yes than no.

Normally I find office romance boring unless they are executed well so I was a bit reluctant to start this drama but the way the drama discussed the four leads in-depth piqued my curiosity. I mean it portrayed the four of them as many-layered characters who each have insecurities and problems on their own even Mi-gyeong although I can't stand her pushiness.
However, the romance part feels flat for me I don't see a reason why Soo-young and Sang-soo are attracted to each other as if it was forced for the sake of the plot. Sang-soo's gaze isn't that of a smitten person and Soo-young seems aggressive towards him and not just on the defensive fearing he might break her heart. How on earth are those two people in love?
Although I am glad they didn't drag it on, I loved Soo-young with Jung-hyun more and that made me angrier when he chose to break up over being honest with her about his problems.
Although too slow, the drama leans towards the realistic side and that is totally okay by me but can we get more character development please? as I keep fast-forwarding, and ultimately 75 min per episode is a total stretch.

I agree with so many of the comments here. I actually gave up on this show, then returned because there’s just not much capturing my attention lately. But…I’m forced to say I think I’m done for good.
The romantic and social interactions seem so labored and forced to me. These are grown-ups acting and reacting like middle school kids. There are serious miscasting issues too with YYS coming across as just too old to be in these situations. The pace seems incredibly slow and there’s little joy in any of the scenes. It’s just misunderstanding after misunderstanding, (or just too much bad timing) to the point where each scenario feels too unrealistic to me.
I’ll be checking in here to see if the show gets the jolt of energy it so desperately needs or if something worth anything happens.
It’s funny. Usually this type of romantic drama works for me but there are just too many things off about it.
After 6 episodes I should be waiting for the episodes with some anticipation and that’s just not the case.
I hope everyone else gets what they need from the show!

Are we watching the same drama? Jong Hyun did take the test. In fact we saw him taking the test??

I only started this drama last Saturday and I'm already here one week later. Contrary to most of the comments I don't find the drama boring at all, but after all I'm a lover of slow path dramas in which nothing seem to really happen.

I like Soo Young as a character. As Dramaddictally said, I can totally relate to what is happening to her in the office. Back in my 20s the world was different and women were supposed to smile and be kind, and where they were efficient and asked for their reward, you would probably get "you should smile more" or "you have such a character, you should get softer". So I totally get her and her frustration, being the most competent person in the office and yet not receiving a promotion or being popular among her co-workers.

Regarding her relation with Jong Hyeon, I find it relatable as well. She knows he is a good person, that likes her in a way she can accept and he's growing on her. Not everybody wants a rollercoaster feeling in a relationship, and Soo Young wants to be loved by who she is, and I firmly believe Jong Hyeon sees it. I was smiling in their library scene, and that first kiss was so sweet... Soo Young was really happy.

And even if she has feelings for Sang Soo... how many times has he let her down? Sure, I can also understand his reasons, but after all he is the nice guy who expects Sang Soo to love him just because and when she is not open about her feelings, he attacks her (perfect casting, YYS!!!). I was furious when he said "She made that choice" when she had told him just the day before "It's fun you think I had a choice". Once again he was just dismissing what Soo Young was saying, because he knows better.

As for MiGyeong, yes she is a little ray of sunshine... but... maybe too much. I can only agree with her friend at the wedding: it's so easy for her to act like she does because she has her rich family background. I of course take that she's worked hard to get her position, but... do I have to believe that she could lead the life she lives without dad's money? Please... So maybe without all that money she wouldn't be that joyful person and as generous as she is. Her infatuation with Sang Soo feels more like "I want to have this and I want it now" thing that really love. Also, am I the only one who thinks Gyeong Pil was her crush in college and that he was dismissed the moment she got him?