Thanks @mistyisles for this recap that captured the (for me) surprising appeal of these episodes. While the trauma exhibited by the ML borders on the irrational (driving a Maserati while wearing a black mask and black hoodie? Totally inconspicuous, especially when you switch the blue Maserati out for a black one! I almost lost him on my screen after that!)
However l love the musician composer angle, especially the jazz club appearance. And the matter of fact super powered female lead is very attractive as a character as well.
I like it that while there is no possibility the ML is guilty, enough signs point to him that the honest detective will be suspicious. Probably, given the fact that he is a policeman, he will be some sort of secondary love interest.
Anyway, a good start!

This was indeed unexpectedly zippy and fun. I like the pacing and the premise, the setup and our leads, esp. Sol-hee. I know folks are going to be upset she violated ML's privacy (and rightly so), but given her overall goodness, I'm going to let it pass as a momentary weakness for now. Next episodes, pls.

If I wasn't so exhausted by just spamming on the Heartbeat recaps, I'd say more. But I have a feeling fellow Beanies are going to be all over this one. Looking forward to the takes.

Thanks @mistyisles for the weecap. I am so happy this is not a dark drama as darkness has prevented me watching quite a few dramas this year. I am hopeful I can watch this to the end as it is quite entertaining. Let’s hope we don’t get any more boundaries crossed by the female lead as it did seem unnecessary for her to take advantage after all she had done to protect him prior to this event.

I think the male leads former girlfriend was self harming to convince him to stay with her and it went wrong. I am interested to see why he didn’t seek help at the time and if she actually died why her body wasn’t found. I really hope the final conclusion leads to the body or the sister being alive but in a mental state where she could not disclose her identity but the full story being told without any doubts. The brother could then get closure and therapy as he is currently over the edge to be literally banging his head due to his sheer frustration.

I like the main characters so far. I can’t believe they only way to show their level of wealth is to have them all drive Maserati cars as they are quite rare cars in most countries. I wonder whether the people in the market to buy a Maserati are likely to watch K dramas. At least when Mini, Audi or Hyundai show their top spec cars the range also has some affordable versions.

Even better, it turns out they’re next-door neighbors here.

Because of course. You couldn't get more kdrama without putting them on a rooftop.

Do-ha is mistaken for a local rapist because of his all-black outfit and late-night walks

Tip of the day: when you visit kdramaland, don't wear black. Especially not black hoodies. And not with black baseball caps.

Anybody else notice the nightclub seemed to be called "Oasis". It's presumably less shady that the Shady Oasis club in Heartbeat.

Show was my favorite this week. Details in What We're Watching.

I only watched Ep 1 and decided this drama isn't for me because I liked only Kim So Hyun's part of the drama and did not care for the ML and the music industry characters surrounding him. Thanks for the recap @mistyisles

Thanks for the recap! I'm narratively okay with Sol-hee removing his mask (it's fine for characters to have flaws and it's interesting that we've already seen some mention that Sol-hee can't hear her own lies) but I wish they hadn't given it the romantic-cliffhanger treatment. The drama's just spent two episodes treating people trying to remove his mask as a violation. The sudden switch to romance coding just weirded me out. And with this much fuss over a face mask, I might have to assume this is a world where covid never happened lol

But that's all a minor complaint in my books. This ended up being lighter and funnier than I expected and I'm very much enjoying it. The soccer match bit was delightful— it was cute and funny and I also liked that it showed that Do-ha is more than his anxiety and trauma. I'm looking forward to seeing the leads cross paths more often

It was very chaotic with the plot goind in all directions with the music world, her fantastic powers and a police investigation.

The ML's behavior makes things way more obvious than discret.

The FL needs to change her driver. He's a danger on the roads and he damaged a very expensive car just to take a picture... I wonder why she will do with her gold. She lives in an apartment.

I hope we will see more of Ji-Hoon in the next episodes!

For the acting, I thing Minhyun is lacking charisma on screen. The singer was Yunayaaaa in the past :p

I didn’t love it as much as the others. I enjoyed parts of it.
I truly hated all the privacy violations. The lady in the bar removing his sunglasses, the senior music composer trying to remove his glass or take his picture and then our FL taking off his mask. Even the cutie body guard had to stalk the car.
I am hoping things settle down in the next two episodes.
Min-Hyun is better here but he still feels so dull. Yep he is pretty, but I expect some acting from him if I want to continue.
On the other hand, I want more of Park Kyung-hye. She is a hoot!!

I enjoyed these 2 episodes. For WHYYYYY though is Seo Ji Hoon playing second fiddle again. The sunglasses and mask are in fact more conspicuous than inconspicuous, so weird plot point. However I really enjoy the fact that they have soccer in common, most kdramas don't offer commonality as a part of a foundation for a relationship, so I love that for them. It is actually better that they like opposing teams.

Also I assume the ex-girlfriend isn't dead because they haven't found the body. I bet she just ran away somewhere. Also I bet he thinks he killed her because he failed her somehow(rolls eyes). lol

I look forward to the rest of the drama though and more shenanigans.

Well, to me Minhyun feels like he actually is a very quiet person, so I understand that some find him dull, but that’s what I like about him, quiet personality but still chose to be an idol, he does have certain vulnerability about him, which appeals to my motherly instincts or something, lol, I just clicked on the drama, had no idea what it was and then baaam, I see Minhyun, I was surprised and started watching, in general, I am not as obsessed with So Hyun as everyone seems to be, so I am actually the only one watching for Minhyun

This was such a great recap. I've been waiting for this drama since Kim so-hyun has been gone for far too long and the opening scenes were absolutely fabulous and utterly hilarious. Both episodes were superbly paced and introduced us to an eclectic community of characters we will both love and hate in various ways. Its so colorful and fun right off the bat and just plain fun. Every character caught my interest for different reasons and I'm here for the whole journey.

I especially loved Sol-hee not for the boss lady vibe she has going as she takes down every scheming liar (which is going to be an uphill task honestly) but for the quiet vulnerabilities under her tough demeanor (talking to the fish, waiting for a selca from her dad). Do-ha on the other hand seems quite, shy and withdrawn but I see an eccentric genius who's clumsy, loves music and performing for other people (and all the hiding behind masks/glasses must be heartbreaking for someone who enjoys being on stage). The two are both similar and different in many ways but their common love of football (albeit different teams but hey there's always the National Team to cheer for) and self-imposed solitude makes for an interesting story telling. One character I felt did not get enough time these episodes was Kang-min who I would like to see more of and how his and Sol-hee's relationship fell apart. The J-entertainment CEO is a hoot and hoping he'll stay the good guy till the end. Shaon intrigued me despite the obvious clingy second lead plot and I'm looking forward to her and the cute bodyguard having their own interactions next episode (talk about a successful fan).

The best scene for me was the one between Sol-hee and her mother. Wish we get more of that because the actresses had amazing chemistry. I could watch an entire spin-off with them bickering.

Overall, finally a drama to pull me out of my Kdrama slump even though I would watch anything and everything with Kim so-hyun but this was still an incredibly fun watch and I can't wait to see the romance blossom in full. The chemistry between Hwang min-hyun and Kim so-hyun already has me completely hooked.

Ah, thanks for the amazing recap @mistyisles . I thought I'd binge it later after it got completed, but I'm already hooked by the storyline. I don't think I can resist it anymore after your comment on the visuals. Hope that we're in for a good ride.

I like this so far. I am, however, a bit nervous because this writer also wrote Let Me Be Your Knight, a drama that I LOVED but let me down horribly in terms of the ending. I have never been more bitterly disappointed by a drama in my life. However, I am trying to be cautiously optimistic. Speaking of, this writer seems to love songwriters and sleep disorders.

I really like how this drama is showcasing the compatibility of the leads before they've even properly met. The soccer rivalry is especially adorable.

I really liked the first ep. nothing much to say about it personally but I had lots of fun. But here is what I sent my friends watching the second episode:

ep. 2: The opening animations are so cute. I like how she knocks on his world and they leave together, it's sweet. metaphor and all that. English teachers would be proud.

Bro what is going on with the walls in his new unit bro... Why is there an outline of a person on it?? did someone get raptured in this apartment....

this ajumma offered PPL to a wild woodland creature... also, nothing to do with the drama, but do elk have such sharp teeth IRL??? bro out here looking a four-footed vampire

They really left him to be mauled by a mutant elk then. huh.

idk if it's supposed to be, but I found it funny when that patron ripped off his sunglasses... And he turned back with a second pair of sunglasses. imagine if they make that a running gag, where ppl keep ripping off his sunglasses/mask, but it turns out he has an infinite number of them in his designer jackets...

Ok hear me out... Manager Hyung kinda cute. he looked like a self-satisfied cat holding the bags of almonds lmao

Also her dancing when her team won was also adorable. someone gif that.
I love how they blurred the match and the Liverpool logos but Manchester United logos are fine.

NOOOOO
HOW SHE COULD PULL OFF HIS MASK... He didn't consent... feels like a huge invasion of privacy somehow

I KNEW IT... The cop guy is gonna be her crush or ex or something. Love triangle time. I also knew the SFL would get paired with the driver... when she should be dating me instead.

I gotta wait another week for new episodes T-T

Thanks for the weecap, @mistyisles!

I'd say this show brought back so many good feelings I had when I watch older Kdramas. There is something about his one that struck a cord with me. The cameos were fun to watch, and we saw a lot of familiar faces whose characters we loved in other older dramas (e.g., FL's mother is Nurse Oh in Romantic Doctor, one man talking to the eco of the agency the ML is signed to is one of the managers in Romantic Doctor, the tarot reader whom FL works with is a funny character from Touch Your Heart). The opening sequence was intriguing to say the very least; even I who isn't into any thriller was completely hooked by how cool the FL was with the gang members. This show brings a bit of Sh**ting Stars feels to me, and I'm thrilled to see how it fares.

And yes to the colors used in the show! The FL wears lovely clothes (and the styling is chef's kiss) and the ML basic-color ones. Even with basic clothes and a face mask or sunglasses on, the ML stood out so much because of his good look and celebrity aura.

Excited for next week's eps!

I was interested in this drama, but didn't have high expectations or ideas about the tone. It managed to be quite fun and funny. Colorful scenes, varied characters. And the premiere gave an adequate intro of the characters & story. Loved the funny cameos!

There were small, sometimes subtle moments and one-liners that cracked me up like the lady carrying her beer while out with everyone to chase after the neighborhood rapist. And Park Kyung Hye's framed photo on the wall. She acted the part of the mysterious tarot shopkeeper well. Glad to see her here.

The soccer sequence was fun. It was nice to see Do Ha showing other emotions like excitement! His personality is quiet and reserved. Thankfully, he's not giving cold, haughty producer vibes.

The only misstep was Sol Hee taking off his mask, violating his privacy. I thought she wouldn't do it even after chiding herself. I guess the curiosity got her. I hope they address this issue in the next episode and she shows some remorse.

Off-topic, random note: I like NU'EST and their songs a lot, but I was surprised at Min Hyun's deep voice. I admit I can't recognize his singing voice yet, but he doesn't sound that deep in their songs. XD

& the bodyguard is cute!

It really feels like we're off to the races with these two episodes - they were a lot of fun, with more complex characters and plot set-up than I expected. I need a series-within-the-series of Do-ha's secret agent adventures, because that imagined fight sequence with him as an NIS agent was brilliant.

The mother/daughter scene was well-played in isolation but it kind of triggered me as it looks like Jin Kyung reprising her role as the FL’s scamming parasitical mother with expensive tastes from Love in Contract and I found that character exhausting. I hope she can bring something different to this fast so I don't have to FF all her scenes. And like everyone else, I didn't like Sol-hee removing Do-ha's mask, but it might be OK if if they play it as a reason for him to hold back on trusting her as much as he initially seemed inclined to do.

Monday, come faster!

I don't understand the "lie of omission" and how that confuses her ability. No lie detector would pick up on something not said. So because he didn't say "I'm cheating with a servant", that counts as confusing her powers?

All I can see is the invasions of privacy so I don't think this is a show for me. I don't find it cute that the singer lied her way into his house and led paparazzi to his place. Yeah, she didn't *know* she was being followed but she didn't need to go there in the first place. And then the "he likes me; he just doesn't know it" made me 🙄😒.

And I don't trust blackmailers in stories (or in general but I digress) so all I could think was that producer guy will still release the recording anyway because he's jerk (to put it nicely)

I think I'll just read the weecap of the final week to find out what happened with the ex girlfriend.

Who's with me, having this stuck in their head!!??!?

🎵🎼 S-PO-I-L-E-R...S-PO-I-L-E-R 🎼🎵

I keep trying to spell the word out completely while singing with reckless abandon, but, no, that doesn't scan right.

I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. 
The FL is good and has that certain something but the ML seemed a bit flat and boring. I don't know if this is the actor or the character and his plot line so far.
I will watch the next two episodes to see. 
Wearing a black hoodie/mask and wandering around the neighbourhood looking shifty is becoming repetitive. Something very similar was last seen a few months ago in Crash Course for Romance, Sun-Jae's (Min-gi from 19th Life) brother was a recluse in his room from the pressure of studying. He would go out wandering the neighbourhood dressed the same and we were made to think he was bad but all he did was feed the stray cats. No doubt this will be the same bait and switch.

It was a good start. Nicely paced, fun, and with great visuals. I was intrigued by the similarities of the leads. Both running from something, fraught mother relations, and a lonely existence with few personal connections. I´m wishing the show goes in the direction where the "lie gong" will not work with ML, forcing Sol-hee to navigate a relationship in a brand new (for her) dynamic.

I knew I would like this show the minute I saw one of the trailers. I’ve been missing shows like this for a while, so I hope it stays consistent until the end. *fingers crossed*

For me, episode 1 felt like they tried to include a lot of stuff to attract viewers so it was a bit rocky, but the 2nd episode was just lovely. The colors remind me of the rom coms I’ve come to love before, and the gags don’t feel forced and still makes sense in the context of the story. I also like the different relationship dynamics that they have shown so far. Specifically, I’m really looking forward to seeing more interaction between the ML and the jazz bar drummer. I hope they also dig into how ML and Syaon started in the industry. From the photograph they’ve shown I feel like this has an interesting story.

I expect the FML would have to make up a lot for that invasion of privacy. The ML is not confrontational (he’s been turning the other cheek a lot) so I don’t think we’ll see him get angry, but he’ll definitely avoid FML so I hope she realizes her mistake.

I too enjoyed the first two episodes.

Good cast.

Love the catch phrase... “If I say it’s so, it is”. It is so... good that I'm hoping I'll get a chance to use it.

Curious about what took place on the beach with the ex-girlfriend.

And we found In-hae's (of Heartbeat) father. He is playing drums at the Oasis Jazz Club. I'm just saying.

Nicely done! Very good first episodes. I had no interest and drama got me very much into the story in the first minutes, as any decent drama should do.

I'm surprised everybody was shocked she pulled his mask and think she is good. She seemed amoral, which would be incredibly interesting if explored, but drama wants to pretend she is kind and the character believes it too.

Many lies can be a kindness or even a necessity. What happens when she exposes that kind of lie?

Cheater boyfriend had his right of privacy and so had the pregnant girl. The FL doesn't seem to worry about the consequence of her actions.

This sort of introverted ML probably needed a better actor but maybe this guy can have more range in later eps.

I like the secondary characters and the shopkeepers.

I didn't watch the trailer and only know a bit of summary about a girl who knows if someone lies and a songwriter, really, a bit strange combination, then I saw @mistyisles recap starts with "It’s here! It’s fun, it’s mysterious, it’s oh so pretty" and I jump to 1st eps and I love it!
I even love it more than King The Land 1st eps, with Junho in it!!! XD

and I agree .. the visual is just beautiful ... all of it.

I loved first (six) episodes. The story is interesting.

There are some of used tropes (Sha-on's character is something I feel like I have seen in a few shows). But Jazz ahjussi is cool!

For the supposedly talented ML the spoiler song was such a let down. I barely notice OST for any Korean serial but this I noticed for how uninspired it sounded. (And the female vocals were not so powerful that the ML made an exception for her because only she can sing his songs, it was pretty ordinary)

Adding a comment here, to show that I have watched these episodes