Probably an unpopular Beanie opinion: Not hating Melting Me Softly

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a perfect show. The first two episodes felt like a recap of a first season that doesn’t exist with the way it was cutting through scenes. There are sometimes weird tonal shifts and some emotional pockets that deserved to be sat in a little more. Story feels sparse with its lack of fish-out-of-water hijinks/emotions for the most part…and yet, I am thoroughly engaged and enjoying myself. In a way I haven’t felt for a drama in a long time. Like, I am genuinely invested. I’m sure I have the advantage of going in knowing audience reactions and adjusting my expectations but in sitting down to watch, I didn’t really expect to like anything lol. But I do! It’s def. more of an absurd situation rom-com mystery than a romantic dramedy about two people trying to adjust after missing 20 years of life, but I like the characters, the humor is not too over the top, and the relationships are believable. I like Dong Chan + Mi Ran bonding over just literally trying to stay alive. I like Ha Young’s many moral/emotional dilemmas and trying to figure out what she really wants. I’m interested in what seems to be an evil twin although I have no idea why he’s evil lol. I dunno. It’s silly and fun and pretty sweet. 🤷🏾‍♀️

I’m not finished yet, though. But I’m def. gonna see it ’til the end.

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    I’ve seen plenty of positive comments on Viki, so you’re definitely not alone in this view.

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      Ah, I haven’t checked. I was really just talking DB. I can understand the negative reaction but I also see the positive too. Like the big picture is whatever but the little things are nice.

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