Oh Dear! How many recaps to participate on a Monday ; )
Thanks for the recap lovepark!

I am tentatively on board. I didn't love nor hate it. I do like the leads and they are written well. They have their flaws but are not awful people.

Both actors are bringing so much to the table. Their chemistry is good and their expressions are on point. Even their school scenes were hilarious. Watching PHS dropping to the floor completely shook was hilarious. And the way he was dragged out, omg, so funny!!

But, I am here for the other ParkxPark ship to sail. Yoon Park and PHS. Yoon Park is absolutely hilarious here! I love him already. I am so glad he gets his own loveline and hoping there is no triangle or quadrangle of any sorts.

Y’all. I was expecting to love this, but not this much this soon. I was expecting to have an involuntary reaction to how great/attractive/skillful/adorable PHS is, but not to have such a visceral reaction to Ha-neul’s (familiar) situation. I mean, her story is about burnout, so I should have known, but somehow I was unprepared to relate to her to this extent. Maybe this show will be healing for me too.

There are already 40 scenes that I want to watch over again, at least four characters that I want to kick cathartically in the shins, and one second lead couple whose ship I’m hoping sails quickly! I’m going to have so much trouble waiting until next week

So far, a wonderful show. I love the balance between the characters' present-day angst and the lighthearted moments in the flashbacks. Great acting and chemistry between the leads. I also appreciate the theme of young overachievers who grow up to be disillusioned and disappointed adults. This is the type of drama I have missed in the past few years. The only thing that gives me pause is the gangsters/ murder mystery lurking in the background.

I hope the show lingers on a friendship part of the leads' relationship. Those two need a friend and I doubt they are at a headspace for dating. Especially Haneul, the girl has been working herself to bones her whole life, taking time to breath and maybe go on a few blind dates would be good for her.

Interesting ... rating of 10.0 out of 10! 👏 👏 👏

I posited on the Premier Watch post that to be a robust drama, Dr. Slump might unfold as half "mystery-drama" (to answer the question of how/why Jeong-woo was set up to take that fall for what's pretty clearly a murder) and half "revenge-drama"( to watch Ha-neul flower into her own self and then also get back at all those who have been keeping her down), but my idea was roundly dismissed as both unlikely, but, more importantly, not what anyone here wanted to see!

And yet, even rom-coms have to have a plot that extends beyond "the main couple falls in love." Overcoming one recent, even if spectacular, hurdle for 15 hours doesn't seem very plausible (or interesting) to me, no matter how comely the leads. Also, if I might offer a direct criticism, the OTT music during the intro-and-outro voiceovers are too much.

So, what will the additional reveals be? What future hurdles will our OTP face? Is @mayhemf's desire for the bromance to end all bromances in the cards? Will there be additional childhood angst for our male lead to extend over a few episodes (yes, already telegraphed in a phone call)? What will the plot be?

I suppose we'll have to tune in to find out.

I hope we won't get too many scenes of their highschool days, I had my dose.

I want to see adults and a relationship between adults.

Otherwise, I was happy to see Park Shin-Hye back! If I prefer charismatic Park Hyung-Shik like in Happiness or OBY as the comedic one, I'm happy to have him back on my screen too!

These were two promising opening episodes, and I particularly liked the second episode. Just what I needed after the emotionally draining Captivating the King.

I love the bickering that is never mean or hurtful.

In a way, I can really empathise with Ha-neul, as I've been on the verge of an acute burn-out myself in recent months.

Alright, I could still be suffering from Welcome to Sam dal-ri trauma, BUT while I found the high school scenes surprisingly enjoyable, their behavior as adults when together, was so immature that it seemed like they were still in high school. Couldn't they have portrayed the lingering high school hostility in a more adult way? Like not have the ML chase after the FL shouting about their high school issues when he is under indictment for murder?
And speaking of that, if this is a criminal case, as I think it is, why did they introduce evidence AT THE TRIAL rather than have police confront him with it when he was at the station. Wouldn't he be arrested and released on bail? And why did the guilty anesthesiologist escape having to give any testimony? Plus, why did he hire that guilty guy? Because he had a paper resume?
I have less to object to with the FL's circumstance, but just a couple of observations. While her submissiveness to physical abuse and harassment from her male supervisor was perhaps excusable because of her depression, even in South Korea, I would think in 2024 a doctor (not an office worker, secretary or nurse) could and WOULD bring a case to the hospital HR for workplace harassment. In fact, I had a suggestion for her--why not secretly record his abuse and then release it on the Internet? Then we know all of Korea would send hundreds of reporters after him!
And then, about the way the last two kdramas I've watched (Daily Dose of Sunshine) treat clinical depression, something which I am sadly familiar with--The reason this illness is humiliating and frustrating is not that it is caused by a set of bad things happening. That is normal, understandable depression, as in "I'm depressed that I'm being harrassed and overworked." In clinical depression I'm familiar with, speaking for a friend, you feel yourself in a black pit of despair and readily start crying, and don't want to get out of bed, etc. and there is NOT any immediate apparent trigger. Things pile up beyond reason. You cannot explain why you feel so awful, and even sympathetic friends and loved ones cannot understand why you feel the way you do. Anyway, that's just what I've heard, but I find it interesting that these two kdramas have suggested that depression is always rationally caused.

One final thing, after the immature behavior of the two leads in these episodes, I'm actually grateful that there once again is a murderer lurking in the background of this "rom-com." I'm sure he will be part of the gangland plot to murder the woman who died on the operating table, but he also provided a grounding in violent reality that these episodes needed! (maybe not, but I'm grasping at straws here, hoping the show improves.)

I enjoyed it, there was some few issues, but the chemistry is great and the set up is finished. Fingers crossed the murder issue doesn't hamper the drama.

That surgery scene was BRUTAL. If I ever wanted plastic surgery, that would have changed my mind. Eep. Also, fun fact: plastic surgery does NOT improve self-esteem, esp with body dysmorphia.

As a mental health professional I am not impressed with the mental health provider treating the FL. First, her depression was CLEARLY an adjustment reaction and I think he overpathologized her (adjustment is appropriate if it doesn't exceed 6 months duration after the stressor has resolved). Rather than just throwing meds at her, he should be asking what precipitated her low mood and, especially her panic attack. I also find it hard to believe that the FL wouldn't know anything about panic attacks, as a trained medical professional.

I also found it hilarious (not ha ha hilarious) that the mom was like "depression? You aren't depressed!" and then the second she found out about the meds was like "Why didn't she tell me!?" Hrm, I wonder. Also, I was so mad at the brother for tattling on her. The FL has SO much pressure placed on her, and zero on her brother. It's so unfair.

Honestly, with how hard the FL was studying it's amazing she lasted as long as she did. I assume burnout is probably why her exam scores dropped. Also, are they supposed to be poor? It sounds like financial stress is a big driver, but her family, like, owns a building, right?

I have some issues with the ML's legal case, too. Shouldn't he have known that the patient was on warfarin prior to the surgery? Did she not disclose it? If it is murder, as they suggest based on the evidence of the med bottle, what could his motive possibly have been? Don't you need to establish a motive?

Also, does S. Korea not have malpractice insurance?

One of my favorite things was when they were drunk and Jung-Woo starts geeking out on how a panskull fracture is highly unlikely due to the beautifully designed skull. His excuse for going on his tirade is that she started talking in medicolingo and it just got him started. Deep down inside I think they both love medicine... but the toil it has taken on their lives to this point is crushing them. Part of the story will need to be how they discover their passion again. Medicine is such a hard field to go into, it takes so long to get there (all those years of studying and schooling) that it's the epitome of delayed gratification. Burnout is a real problem in medicine right now.

I really liked these first episodes! Thanks for the fun recap, @lovepark !

As mentioned, the quick resolution to conflict was both surprising and satisfying. I especially liked how Haneul’s mom came around so quickly, and accepted her daughter’s condition in a very emotionally touching way. Who would have thought that we would not have another stenciled „worst parent“? Truth be told, Haneul‘s family is still showing the usual invasive traits (searching her room, wanting to know everything that’s going on in her life) - but it’s a start. (And seemed realistic enough!)
Another thing that had me do a double take: Haneul became aware of her mental health problems, and immediately sought professional help!?! 😲 🤯 Maybe finally I’ll be able to watch what is often labeled a „healing“ drama after all, and one that does not consider „just fall in love with the right partner and all will be fine“ a valid way out. Woah. Looking forward to this.
Of course, the main couple dynamic is still a major plot point, it’s a romance after all. And that’s fine, as long as both leads get individual resolutions for their personal struggles.

Jungwoo‘s storyline hasn’t yet touched me as much, but I figure the Murder Mystery surrounding the death of his patient will play a role, too. Just please don’t make his frenemy the evil genius behind all this! I’m rather guessing it all goes back to his patient’s family’s background…

I can deal well with the „childishness“ of the leads whenever they interact with each other. Since they are professionals and „grown up“ in their everyday life (seeking help, confronting an abusive superior, getting their act together to pay off debts), it’s not putting me off like it was in Samdalri. The flashbacks are fun, albeit OTT, but it’s a kdrama after all 😉 Whatever could go wrong with that plethora of flower petals? I’m IN.

I liked the quieter reflective bits of this much more than the comedy antics/mystery surgery death. The conversation with her mother was really well done.

I was struck that she still has a single bed when she's in her 30's (when her little brother was goung through her medication to share with her family - ugh). I know it's common to live at home in Korea when you're still single but girl, buy yourself a double bed and your life will improve significantly!

It has potential but hopefully we don't have to spend the last 8 episodes focusing solely on a Macau gambling ring. When someone was creeping up on PHS's apartment - presumably to try to kill him? - I resigned myself to the fact that we're going to have to go there at some point though.

How about instead we get everyone working together in Yoon Park's failing surgery and slowly feeling better/more fulfilled. That's what I want to see.

Oh the irony that the FLeads therapist is the crazy, stalker dad from Castaway Diva. I just can't shake the creepy feeling when I see him and want to shout -"run away" at the tv.
The ML's story feels a bit similar to the FL from Welcome to Samdal-ri. They are both bright, intelligent professionals but have not stood their ground when being accused.I know it's part of the plot line but it is hard to believe they let their whole world collapse.
It's a joy to watch PHS again, he is a master of physical comedy.
I'm not sure if I'm sold yet on the show but will keep watching.

Thanks for the weecap @lovepark

I really want to be able to enjoy the fun and explore series issues without having to fast forward through too much dark elements. The intro of rivals and the malpractice case, the incompetent senior who abuses power and has been promoted way beyond his competence levels but no one addressed the consequences of this was plenty enough for darkness to be present without gang issues and dodgy men in inconspicuous black outfits lurking outside the roof top room.
Both the leads seem likely to face challenges ascertaining genuine friendships and close family relationships.

The portrayal of the heavy use of alcohol while taking psych meds was not cool as I am pretty sure they are not supposed to be taken together. I am hoping they were emphasising she has not started using the medication yet and was resorting to alternative ways to self medicate.

I am looking forward to watching week two and hope they can keep the ratio tipped in favour of healing rom com with a very small serving of mystery.

The episodes didn’t blow up my skirt but I enjoyed them and look forward to more. The mutual respect and understanding between the leads were the most endearing parts and I hope the story takes time to develop their friendship.

First thing first - Moms chasing after grown-up sons and 'hitting' them is verrrrry Asian and middle-eastern thing. It's changing, but hop on to Insta or TikTok and you will see reels after reels of comedy on this. My favorite is this:
https://www.tiktok.com/@youtikker/video/7175394107408502062

With that out of the way, considering I have already written a quarter thesis on this, let me start with what other things I loved:

The background of success they gave Jung Woo : A full brownie to the writer. Influencers rule. And he is the epitome of what an influencer could be. Tons of money, multiple clinics, a brilliant surgeon with a face made for digital consumption etc, etc.....and all of it on loans of course. But there is a certain naivety because it all comes quite effortlessly. So when it crashes, it goes out with a bang. He has only seen success. His idea of failure was getting second place to a girl in school; he has never forgotten that. So this guy believes in the goodness of people and takes things for granted (like he automatically assumes the seat and the wine were for him; I love Yoon Bak in this; it's just awesome) and does not see things for what they are. He does not even follow his intuition - he gets this thoughtful look when he is told they got their own interpreter - my guess is her medical history was reported wrong. It's this naivety that leads him to hire a person out of empathy (he must be going through a hard time because, after all, who comes in person with a resume in this day and age? And hence he was persuaded ) - I think that's a red herring, but we will see. And the way he reacts to his tutor - I didn't do it Hyung (reminded me of his What Happens To My Family cute angst) still shows this naive guy is completely at a loss what the eff happened......The bottom line is that it was believable. And I think it's this inner child that keeps him hopeful and going even when every damn person he has loved and believed in has left him on a drowning ship.
The lead pair chemistry rocked off the chart right from the word go. I love how they resort to petty fights over their scores years later. Anyone who has experienced the rat race of rankings in a class will know the burn of losing even by 1 point to your rival is a memory you take to the grave. But it also happens to be their safe space, where they can act out without being judged. They resort to a time when things were simpler, their goals were achievable, and the adults didn't ruin it.
Nam Ha Neul : Her story will resonate with millions. Her depression must have set in years earlier, and the final abuse triggered it. Having gone through something similar recently, I can't even begin to tell how much her 'so I can't even be sick' was like a gut punch.
I know plenty, and I mean plenty, of Doctors who ignored signs of their own bodies despite being the experts and paid the price. I know of a renowned cardiac surgeon who dropped dead...

A highlight for me was actually the teenage flashbacks. I work with teenagers and I felt that the rivalry between them was a) completely believable and b) extremely well done. Considering PSH and PHS are in their early 30s, they've captured the zeitgeist of bickering teens really well. The first screenshot of @lovepark's recap was the best moment for me - the expression on PHS's face as he wrote the exaggerated one-quarter on the board was so on point. I have seen this enacted in many classrooms by mike-dropping teens. Second best moment, when PSH fell, reached out to take his hand, leapfrogged over him and ran off to win their competition. I really like that both of them are 100% competitive and ready to stoop low to win. They just remind me of so many kids!

I love PHS in comedy. I genuinely find him hilarious - the moment when he fainted, the side-to-side swaying on the scooter and more. But he also delivers in the serious moments - I felt his pain at the reunion when he truly saw that no-one was in his corner. Looking forward to next week!

I woke up early, so my eloquence is not at its best, sorry(((

It was quite good actually. I'm talking about adult healing melo parts - those got me, esp Haneul's situation. Her burnout, denial and eventual break down felt real and raw, PSH should do more serious melos and angsty non-cute roles. Bickering teen-like romcom... not so much. This is not working for me, so I wish it won't last very long and leads will become supportive friends to lovers soon. It just vibes much better - the quiet understanding both found for each other at the time when people they expected it from failed them was really touching. I wonder if production team just desperately wanted to bank of HEIRS sentimental feelings with this one and that's why we're having this high school brouhaha forced down our throats... but imo there was no need, present time story works fine regardless.

There are rough patches ofc - Jungwoo's obvious frame case has plot holes wider than some prized cheese does - like how the hell anesthesiologist escaped unscathed? He should've been the one to administer that wrong drug whether by mistake or deliberately, no? I get that ML would've been held responsible anyway since it was his surgery AND clinic, but it's really off that he was THE ONLY scapegoat. Ah well, at least he has brains to smell something sus and look into situation... Probably why he's being followed by someone. Ouch, creepy! Putting my hopes onto Haneul's leg kick game to protect the boy.

Also while on the surface his situation may look less relatable among the two, I think we should focus more not on the accusations against him or his career loss, but the fact that when he was at his lowest almost everyone he cared for dgaf at best or kicked him while down at worst. That seemed to gut him - me for sure - the hardest. That call from his mom, damn... As much as I disliked Haneul's helicopter mom's behavior initially, in the end she proved herself far more caring than his own. Lil' bro needs to get disciplined for rummaging through her things like that tho. And kicked outside to find a job or something while at it...

I mostly like performances though. Sometimes forced comedy aside, emotions are there and they hit all the right notes, even in terms of chemistry - so far ofc - which I was the most worried about. Characterization isn't all that great yet, but little details are good - that Jungwoo is a big softie under his petty golden boy shell and that was precisely what people around him abused so much without him even noticing until too late, that Haneul DOES value her life and health after all and how she's quite perceptive when it's not about her own problems... Drunken medical nerd talk was hilarious. Also if it wasn't a kdrama, their comforting drink night would've so end up with more than just hug lol I'm casually optimistic now, pls don't let me down, show!

Enjoyable first 2 episodes. The main leads are fun when together. I wish the show would conveniently forget about the really unnecessary kdrama trope of the murder mystery/serial killer suspense, or write away with it real quick so the show can focus on the strength of the show, the main leads.

Also, the actor that played the abusive dad from Castaway Diva is in here. I fast forwarded his scenes. His face brings back memories of that terrible show.

I liked Ep.1 but Ep.2 was even better. The leads are comfortable with each other and that in itself brings out their chemistry. PHS is handsome and winning and there is no doubt about it, but surprisingly I like PHS too. I like her take on the character and her acting shows her long experience in this field which I had never felt in her previous dramas.

I don't mind small missteps in the plot like Ha-Neul not getting a diagnosis to the point of her collapse on a busy road or Jung Woo hiring someone without thorough background check because the consequences to these actions and subsequent reflection on these decisions seem sensible. I am only worried about the 16 episode count, but for now I am going to ignore this skepticism.

@lovepark I agree there is a glimmer of hope that this will be a rom-com with healing bits because of their decision to quickly patch up the fight between mom and daughter. Thanks for the recaps.

I’m not a devoted PHS fan like a number of you Beanies. However, my favourite role of his so far is in “Happiness” as he was heavier, didn’t wear as much make up and was not prettified (as much). I am a scaredy cat so that drama was hard to watch at times but I really liked the partnership between the leads. Han Hyojoo was so good by herself and with PHS.

So after careful research i.e. googled as much as I could. It seems that medical malpractice insurance is not a thing in Korea. However suing for medical malpractice is a thing and the victim can sue for $30 billion wons but the government actually pays out 70% and the institution or person pays the rest. Since YJW was in his own private practice he will be responsible for the $9 billion if found guilty although he already owes all that money just from the closure of his practices, paying out his employees, the debts of his friends etc.

If anyone wants to learn more https://time.com/6253849/south-korea-surgeons-shortage-malpractice/

Defeated sure is an apt description of his current state.

I can't watch because I lack of time, and maybe not enough hooked by first two episodes, or not my kind of drama. But still, I had some very good times, depending of the scenes. The directing is awesome.

I loved it. It felt very familiar both as a classic K-drama and just true to life. You always think everybody else's life is rosy except your own until you realize everyone is just as miserable in their own way.

I love both our leads especially Ha-neul. Her incompetent professor, who can't even put in a line, made me rage. I was so proud of her when she fought back. This incident was perfect timing because she had to quit for her mental health anyway, but with all the rumors going around the hospital, I really hope the other doctors who were in the OR speak up to say it wasn't Ha-neul.

I really admire Jung-woo's happy-go-lucky personality even after everything he's been through. Any other person in his situation would develop depression. Despite the fact that it was Jung-woo's fault for not vetting his shady anesthesiologist, I hope that he gets revenge.

Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye have palpable romantic chemistry. Was Jung-woo's voice-over "The girl I liked back then" real or a fake out since his next line was "The girl I hated back then"? Mom's text had me bawling, and Ha-neul's uncle is such a lovable teddy bear. I know that Ha-neul will probably end up working as Jung-woo's anesthesiologist, but I wish that she would go to another hospital because I think she suits a big hospital more than a small clinic.

I'm hopeful that Doctor Slump will bring me out of my slump. Thanks a bunch for recapping, @lovepark!

years ago on the subject of Pinocchio (cant remember if it was in a recap or their podcast-thing) Javabeans/ Girlfriday said that Park Shin Hye really shines when paired across from a beta hero/character - meaning softer, more vulnerable and willing to grow with their woman. I think this is another really good example of that. I'm so in for this ride!

I'm not hate it but not love it either. I'll see until eps 4 or 6 to decide whether I'll love it or not even though maybe I'll continue watch it because it's park couple XD

PHS lost so much weight and the childish side of him reminds me of him in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

I don't want to be a party pooper but I didn't like the premiere week. Though I can't pinpoint it, something felt messing. I wanted to get the high school days over with once and for all, then I thought perhaps having flashbacks in parallel with the present might be a better idea. Also, it is too dark. I know Ha-neul was going through a slump but why is it healing dramas dive too dark without a guarantee of delivering healing at the end?

I really want to watch this but having to wait for weekly episodes gonna kill me. So I may well wait for a couple more weeks and then binge.

There are some good elements, but I wasn't exactly hooked by the story. I'm not sure why. I think I'm noticing the actors more than seeing them as their characters. (Kinda feeling the same about PMY in MMH too).

I shouldn't have watched the long trailer because a lot of it was in EP 1 or so. All setup.

Will continue to see if the next episodes are surprising and/or entertaining enough to hold my attention.

I bawl at the end of episode 2,
The writer...wow, I dont know what to say, but I feel my self in Haneul. I work at the medical field to, and there are problems (not all of them is bullying though), and I was depressed during my time, and..oh wow, what I did just like haneul: "it's nothing, I'll be okay after rest" "apparently dying is a better choice" and when I ought to admit that I'm in depression, is just like what I feel and what I did.
But what makes me stunned is Haneul's mother reaction: "i raised you the best I can do, you can not be depressed", it hurt me even after now, because that's exactly what my mom said to me. That pain pangs my heart.
And the ending scene makes me bawling: "I want a healthy daughter", how did they research it for being this REAL! I swear, this what my mom said and I bawl my eyes out that time, and this time too

I'm so inline for haneul, and jung woo, hopefully it all end well

OK, I'll hold my hands up and ask ... just what is a 'healing' show? I see this 'healing' aspect to k-dramas mentioned time after time in comments on various threads but have never asked. I have to admit the idea of any show being somehow 'healing' brings out the cynic in me and I want to either laugh or puke.

It sounds so trite and manipulative, but I'll guess that the writers throw umpteen bad things at the characters and then place them in situations where eventually they see the silver lining in every cloud, or something? The long road back is filled with hope and love, and it all ends happy ever after? 😬

I know I am being facetious here, but the very notion is so soapy and awful that I hope any sentiment hits accurately rather than sentimentally, because if there's one thing I can't stand it's cheap sentiment rather than genuine emotion.

It may just be me, or I may have guessed the meaning of a 'healing' drama wrong - after all, they are both doctors!

@lovepark I giggle every time you recap a show with Park leads

The show looks promising so far. I enjoyed the first two episodes.

I especially was glad for the simple explanation of depression and the step by step walkthrough of how to get help, what it looks like when you go in for a diagnosis (the self assessment, the explanation of both mental and physical symptoms), etc. Depression is so very common, and there is medical relief for it, yet it is still a taboo topic in many places. It really shouldn't be. It's just medical care, the same as if you broke your leg and had to go to a doctor for it, just like they say in the drama.

Are abusive superiors the norm in SK? Every drama in a business setting seems to have these A-holes assaulting, insulting, and outright abusing their subordinates, and their authority. Like it is expected of them, and they have been trained to act out this way.

Thanks for the recap! This feels like a classic or traditional rom-com and I hope it doesn't crash and burn. I don't like that it has to be another double-genre plot--romance & murder-mystery--but the premise of enemies to friends to lovers is always entertaining.

I was delightful to spot Yoon Sang-Hyeon from "Under the Queen's Umbrella," where he played to sex-obsessed, kind-hearted Grand Prince. It will be fun to see how his role as the unemployed brother unfolds--perhaps there is a job for him in either solving the mystery of the plastic surgery death and/or working at a newly established clinic when the Park leads finally unite.

I'm a little late to the party - but yay because that means I've got so many insightful comments from Beanies to read through now here that'll no doubt make me go 'ahh 💡', 'oooh 😮' and 'interesting! 🧐'

Firstly, how delightfully effervescent PHS is ✨ He's got charm for days, and his screen presence is something magical sometimes! Although I say it for every actor I'm in love with (which is like more than half the industry at this point), I truly mean when I say that PHS could read the phonebook or watch paint dry and I'd 1000% sit and watch him do that because I'm positive he'd find a way to make it seem entertaining and fun.

With the story, I really like this blooming relationship between Han-eul and Jeong-woo - in the purest sense of the word, because while I'll welcome the development of a romance angle down the line, I really like how they're just two people starting to connect right now, very naturally at that. I also appreciate one of the main themes here being that of being in a slump, beyond just it being a casual colloquial term, and while I'm not expecting some profoundly realistic and in-depth exploration of mental illness (given the tone and vibe of the drama), it's a very apt welcome theme considering the prevalence of work-related burnout and depression around the globe these days.

I've not give much thought at all to the small whodunnit here with the death of the rich lady from Macau because my focus is wholly on Ha-neul and Jeong-woo's individual arcs in the "present" - that's what made me press play on episode three after all. Onwards and upwards show, I hope you stay charming till the end!

I think Ha Neul's whole Depression diagnosis and burnout could be summarised by the phrase '' If you don't schedule time for maintenance (self-care), your equipment ( your mind/body ) will schedule it for you whether you like it or not ''

Wow, what an opening to a drama Three minutes That’s all it takes for our leads’ worlds to come crashing down, but before we see them at their lowest, everyone thinks something major has to happen for someone's life to collapse or for them to hit rock bottom but sometimes it something simple, that causes someone life to come crashing down completely and also Jeong Woo on defeat. Really words to remember.

I loved Ha Neul's description of being in a slump ‘’ When you feel lonely and exhausted and feel like someone is trying to ruin your life on purpose ‘’ ‘’ that was pretty powerful stuff and what made the show stand out for me.

The Roof Top meet was hilarious and the washing hitting Jeong Woo on the face was so random, this is what makes the show great they know how to mix the sadness with the comedy.

The best parts of the show are Ha Neuls and Jeong Woo's bickering even though they haven’t seen each other in years they bicker like no time passed at all and I love how Jeong Woo's bickering brings some joy to Ha Neul's horrible day. I like the little mantras Ha Neuls tells herself to get through the day ‘’ Everyone is a bit unhappy in life it’s not just me ‘’.

I adored how Ha Neul stood up for herself and she came to the realisation that the job was not worth sacrificing her health. I felt really bad for Jeong Woo when his close friends turned on him and badmouthed him behind his back especially when he sold his house, and car assets and made sure that their penalties were paid first and they were taking most of the money from his Youtube channel, it was really sad to see how alone he was and how everyone had turned their backs on him and how he hit rock bottom.

I liked the scenes when Jeong Woo puts his jacket on Ha Neul and Jeong Woo acting like a couple of shy kids even though they are both grown adults.

I enjoyed the bar scene when Ha Neul tells Jeong Woo that she believes he is innocent and how he was brought to tears because she was the first person in his life to truly believe and tell him that he is innocent. I loved when Ha Neul said ‘’ that she is the type of person who saves their favourite food and eats it last ‘’ and she did it with her happiness as well ‘’ I bet Food will taste better when I become a professor, trips abroad would be more fun when I become a professor, riding in First Class would make it more fun ‘’ and kept postponing it off till she reaches certain goals in her life and kept working like a dog and all she got for it was depression. the whole speech was truly relatable I felt like Ha Nuel was speaking on my behalf and that is the reason I empathise with Ha Neul as a person.

The petty drunken competition in the bar and the whole scene on the staircase, the part where the head flicking became a cry fest was as funny as it was adorable and that crying hug was the best part of the episode it was beyond cute 2 growth adults hugging each other and crying kids.