I think I'd like this! If only I could watch it. Thanks for the recap, at least I can know what happens

I had the same reaction. Was jussst about to drop it, when the staircase push pulled me back and Ep. 2 reeled me in fully. The leads are great together and some of their lines are unexpectedly delightful. I liked when she reiterated that she only wanted the job to get married and he said something along the lines of "anybody else would read the room and LIE" lol.

I did not expect to like this as much as i did, the slightly mean spirited dark humour, the sarcastic narration and the over the top physical comedy are well balanced and mostly funny.

The self awareness and the one liners had me sold though.

"My diet is made up of junk food, palm oils, GMO's, sugar and high fructose corn syrup, thats why my organs are incredibly strong......alcohol does nothing to me"

I liked the first two episodes. This show is cute, self-aware, and sometimes genuinely funny. I found myself arguing with the plot here and there but realized quickly there's no point in doing so. The plot isn't here to impress you with its complexity, cleverness, or consistency. I just have to accept from the start that the central premise of a young woman wanting to get married to support herself now that her father is dead is as flimsy and insubstantial as cotton candy. But it exists to get the leads in each other's spheres which is all that matters at this point.

The chemistry between the leads so far isn't on the level of, say, "Lovely Runner," but they play off each other well and seem to be having fun with the material. I'd also say that the animation and voiceovers may annoy some viewers, but I like both so far.

I already liked the first episode enough, but I really loved the second episode. It's stupid, ridiculous, and also absolutely hilarious. This obviously isn't going for some kind of deep storyline, and while I prefer a good story, when both the romance and the comedy manage to win me over, which is a rare thing, you certainly won't hear me complaining.

Thank you for the recap.

It was definitely an interesting take on fairytales. I love both uri Cinderella wannabe and Prince Cha-min who is not yet charming. But he has potential. As Jae-rim astutely points out, it takes a lunatic to deal with a lunatic. I'm happy to tag along with them on this ride.

I kept on thinking the stepmother and stepsisters will turn out to be cruel money grubbers who would usurp Jae-rim's inheritance and turn her out and then she would have to go and share a palace apartment with the ML. No such luck as yet. The mother and stepsisters seem nice enough. But I'm watching them warily.

The father's meet cute with the stepmother and his "advisory" scenes with Jae-rim are all fairytale style. I'm not sure yet if such scenes will continue and if I will like them but it worked for now. Especially the pumpkin one. And Jae-rim's reaction to seeing the pumpkin cake at Chungdam Heaven.

I though the father's letter was a secret code for telling her where he's hidden her inheritance but again no such luck. But I do think his "advise" of relying upon others has a deeper meaning and perhaps inspiring her to achieve success on her own terms. I hope this is true.

I didn't understand the logic of the stepmother being pregnant. It was so weird and came out of left field. I wonder if there is any significance of this or her belly dancing to the plot.

Jae-rim and her drinking buddy best friend make a good team. I would like to see them hanging out not drinking together.

Cha-min does seem like a wonderful boss who increases the employees' salaries when the business is facing losses. That "game" which outed Jae-rim's Cinderella dream was also fun.

What is the deal with Cha-min's umbrella. Although must say he wielded it as well as a red haired Gumiho we all know and love. Is there any possibility for another brother for Lee Yeon.

I like how strong and assertive Jae-rim was and so does Cha-min. I bet he fell for her the moment she pushed him down the stairs and then smoothly held him. Uri Sun-Jae ya would be very proud of her reflexes.  After all he only had to hold a slim Sol but she held onto a *ahem* bigger boulder!? What ... if Cha-min can see girls as stones can't Jae-rim see boys as boulders.

I loved Cha-min's *imagination* Jae-rim. All twinkley and cute and smart-ass. His reaction when Jae-rim accepting his job offer said its their "first day" together was priceless. We got to admire his wardrobe as he fretted over what to wear when he met her. He ended by choosing something he thought she would hate and I LOVED that she called him out on that the moment she laid eyes on him. 😂 Chastity Belt indeed.

Again not a fan of toilet humor but again it served as an *important* plot point but please no more. I'm sure she would have also offered him a bandaid when he hurt himself as a kid.

Their park interactions...

My absolute favorite absurdity from these episodes is that when she goes into the public restroom, it’s bright daylight, but when she comes out…it’s night!! 🌊😂🚽😅

…but Prince Charmin (🧻 ho-ho) had waited for her that whooole time. ♥️

Stay just the way you are, show!!!

I really like this weird little show.

I didn't specially like these 2 episodes. I had to wait for the end of the second episode for the charecters felt like actual people and not parodies.

Given the most recent events I can't trust romcom right now, but so far this seems like a cute and simple show.

1. I wonder how long will it take for our FL to realize she's part of her family.

It seems like her parents did love each other on another level, and they didn't have a comfortable relationship with each other's children, but just because they didn't become the "dad" and "mom" of the three kids, they probably felt more like "my mom's/dad's partner". But it doesn't mean they didn't care about the kids.

Her stepmom seems lovely, and her second older sister treats her like that because she's effectively her older sister. She's giving me Reply Bo Ra's vibes. 😂 Aka. My second older sister vibes.

The scene with them breaking the diet together was ON POINT.

2. The ML is such a weirdo. He even takes photos with that freaking umbrella. 🤣🤣🤣
But it's been a while that I've seen a chaebol act like an ignorant brat, so I'm having fun. Maybe since SWL (Idk if QoT counts)? Chaebols in kdramaland usually are the most considerate and thoughtful people on earth but with anger issues/rude. This guy seems to live in his freaking bubble, just like Louie did. I prefer this, tbh.

3. Why was people thinking the FL was weird for wanting to be Cinderella? A study says that the word most used by women in their 17-30's in my country is "sugar daddy". Another study says being poor is turning people insane.

Well, all I just said is BS but I don't think I'm that far away from reality. These days when you see someone get a rich partner you don't shame them, you say "good for them, I wanna be them". 😂

The FL and her friend are so freaking relatable it's hilarious.

Anyway, I'm enjoying this so far, even tho episode two felt more like a filler. But I've seen worse this week alone, so I'm fine with that.

I loved it. It's already convinced me that if you can't have good CGI, you should go ALL IN on the bad CGI. And I can't wait to see more of the umbrella. So far its role seems to be "it's a Kdrama and I am right here," but I expect some character development and action scenes for it and its shiny little lion head.

The plot efficiency is impressive, with the playground workout with the neighborhood seniors (who are secretly Olympians - granny strolling by waving with giant barbells in one hand 🤣) telescoping every underdog movie hero getting-in-shape sequence ever into 60 perfectly played seconds. And the payoff being the FL's ability to do a staircase catch without breaking a sweat was gold.

The chastity belt is not the craziest thing about that outfit. What is that suit jacket that dwindles into a shirt and disappears down his pants? Growing awareness of his own ridiculousness is one of my favorite things in a chaebol ML and LJY is serving the ridiculous part well.

Oh yeah, the dramatic aria during the bladder crisis scene is "Lascia ch'io pianga" ("Let me pee weep"). The narrator reminds me a bit of Lady Whistledown from Bridgerton. Can't wait for next week. Please stay goofy, show.

When I watched the two episodes back to back. I was surprised that the two hours just flew by so fast. I like Pyo Ye Jin and Lee Jun Young here enough to want to know more about their characters and their story. There are a lot of CGI that adds to the fairytale feel of the story. I liked this more than I expected. I liked that they end up showing their real selves to each other and as Dramadictally said they are not trying too hard to impress the other. But it works somehow.

Totally unserious and freaking hilarious. Love it!

This was so much fun. It was a fun hot mess.

I saw someone mention this in the comments of another post and then this recap made me go check it out and I knew what I went in expecting, but this was somehow stupider but simultaneously also way funnier than anything I imagined.

Somehow the ott nature of the storytelling made everything so much better, the choral dramatic music, slow motion tornado, the weird but intriguing leads, the step family trope turned on its head. If the rest of the drama manages to keep this kind of zany nonsense hilarity energy, I'd be really happy.

Also, I love when kdramas invert gendered romantic cliches, so that suave waist grab save she did on the staircase she did and his flustered feelings about it was a great moment.

Finally, idk why but the ml's face kept making me think of Lee Kyu Hyung. They could totally play very convincing siblings in some drama.

I was able to watch this thanks to Paramount plus, who emailed me today, "Dear Mr. Hacja--your opinion is important to us. We heard you are unable to watch this show. Here is your free access code."

No, that was not true. I was able to access this thanks to the beneficiance of a fellow DB commentator, how wrote "Hacja, thanks for your wonderfully insightful comments. Here is the access code to my Paramount + Asian account. Please be sure to make your usual smart comments to the recap section." (Of course, this last is a joke. Do you know anyone who subscribes to Paramount + ? Of course not!)

No, let me finally tell the truth. I watched this thanks to the expertise of a resident DB commentator, who said "Hacja. I know you are an honest man. Here is the honest way to watch this show, without any unauthorized access."

So thanks to her expertise and sincere advice, I have this to say as a comment: I really enjoyed the whole need to urinate scenario. It was funny.

P.S. I did like these two episodes. The humor was very hit and miss, but overall, it was very clever. Anyone, thanks again to the really smart anonymous DB commentator who allowed me to contribute my brilliant insights to this discussion.

I wasn't impressed by the first episode, and I almost got off...and then in the second one, I sat back down. Now I am seated.

If this delivers what it is promising, it could be another Lovely Runner. 2024 is turning out to be a romcom year it seems. I have not watched something that has almost every character borderline dopey and eccentric.

Though I don't understand what's with being in k-drama 20s and fearing starvation because Dad died....

If I had not watched Parasyte The Grey and Happiness, I would have thought no one ever worked in grocery stores in Korea...😂

Such ridiculousness and deliberately so--brava and bravo. What a great reset for Pro Ye Jin and Lee Jun Young after the dreary Moon in the Day and Impossible Heir. They and we all deserve some fun after those shows.

It's weird. But by the time the FL did the push-save I was sold. I was like why have both the episodes finished so fast but it's cause it's just 40 minutes. whew.