This show is basically a stereotypical C-Drama, featuring all the usual characters, cliches and plot devices that genre entails, BUT with with significantly less baggage and a lot more PDA. So if you go for classic Asian RomComs, but often wish they'd hurry up and get to the "good stuff" or that the kisses would last more than 2 seconds, you're in luck with this film!
As may be expected of a recent production, this show is technically sound and the acting is better than decent, delivered by a beautiful cast of young/fresh faces. And although there wasn't much that stood out about it, it was still entertaining enough (though it certainly helped that it was limited to a comparatively short 24 episodes). Also of note is that when the conflict and angst inevitably made an appearance, it seemed totally understandable, rather than contrived/unnecessary.
In short, if you want something "fresh" or "unique," this probably won't be your cup of tea. But if you are in the mood for some classic C-Drama fluff with an old school fairytale ending, which doesn't skimp on romantic payoff, this one is worth your consideration. Highly Recommended!
ROMANCE RATING: * * * 9.5/10. The romance in this film starts slow, but once it gets rolling (at about the halfway mark), the physical contact steadily increases in both frequency and substance. With 10+ kiss scenes as well as 3+ bedroom scenes, even the most demanding romance addicts won't go thirsty.
I did deduct half a star because while there was plenty of hands-on romance in terms of quantity, I still felt it lacked something in terms of quality (most of the kisses seemed rather tentative to me). However, that is a minor complaint and basically boils down to personal preference.