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Ok, I know that this drama came out a while ago, but I forgot to put it on my favorites list the other day. TT.TT If I have to choose a favorite kdrama, this one would definitely be it. I love how this drama takes serious issues a bit on the lighter side. Like in episodes 5 and 6 with Shi Won's father being in the hospital. They were very moving episodes and just about as serious as this drama gets.

It starts in episode 5, Shi Won's father has to go to the hospital due to cancer. The episode then turns more serious and starts going the ongoing issue of cancer and how it affects our lives, in the end creating a very meaningful episode. The episode ends in a more playful and joyful manner, when it is discovered that Shi Won's surgery went well and that he is alright.

In episode 6, it goes over how even the smallest things can have such a large impact on people. In the hospital room Shi Won's father is staying at, a bunch of ajummas are watching a drama. They all seem to be really into it and watch every time it comes on TV. However, the main character is discovered to have cancer, which makes all the ajummas super depressed. So, Shi Won's mom calls the author a ton of times ranting about the show and how the main character has cancer. Later on, Shi Won's mother talks about how the ajummas receive hope and joy that they need from this show and that the cancer scene made them all really upset, especially since they are in a hospital and they need to escape from the cruel reality, which makes this episode really meaningful. However to counter the seriousness of this section of the show, this episode shows the kids school lives.

This is about as depressing as the show gets, and even though these episodes go over such serious topics, they still give us joy and happiness with the jokes and fun scenes that are included. That's basically why I like this drama so much it is able to be light, comedic, and happy, but still bring up serious issues and topics that are very meaningful. And can I just say how cute everyone is in this drama.

Seeing all the interactions between all the characters, really hit me hard. The lovable characters make you hope that they all find their happy endings. Seeing Shi Won fall in love with adorkable Yoonjae really makes my day. Also seeing the bromance, between Yoonjae, Joonhee, Sungjae, and Hakchan makes me really happy and gives me all these warm fluffies. And JOONHEE, how cute! His crush on Yoonjae is sooo adorable and I love how the drama kind of tricks you in the beginning to think that he likes Shi Won. I love that they added a gay character in the drama to really add another topic that should be discussed, equalities of LGBTQ+. Shi Won's relationship with her parents reminds me of my own, which brings another endearing aspect of the show.

I also love how the drama relates to kpop in 90's. It shows viewers how kpop was back in 90's and kind of makes you think of how it relates and differs from kpop now. No matter what time period though, kpop fans can still relate to Shi Won in her obsession with H.O.T. Posters all over her walls, emotional connections to simple things like a shirt or a raincoat, sending gifts to idols, joining fan clubs, attending concerts and fan meets, etc. Her love for H.O.T. relates to kpop fans around the world, which is definitely another aspect of the show that you can't help but to love.

Anyway, I really just love this drama and I kind of feel really horrible for forgetting to add it in my list of favorite dramas. So yeah...

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