I’m not one to shy away from a stereotypical and cheesy romance drama… if it’s done tastefully. A contractual relationship involving a cold capable ML and a clumsy bubbly FL is certainly nothing new. Us webtoon readers and cdrama watchers are well acquainted with this sort of plot by now. But even without an original and exciting script, Perfect and Casual (2020) does everything it needs to do right to pass the test.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the ML is NOT a complete jerk for once. With an exception for some moments in the first two episodes, he is overall a very caring and considerate person. This is probably why they were able to jam-pack this drama full of sickly sweet and fluffy romance between the two leads. Which I’m all for! The chemistry was just right for a first love/youthful romance. And I also appreciate that the age difference (probably something like 28 vs 21 years old) didn’t make me think twice at all. In fact, if anything the FL felt like the more romantically experienced/ emotionally mature one in the relationship; in the best way possible. And speaking of the FL, she was perfectly likable and adorable as well… especially so when she was showcased with her two good friends. They made a great trio.

There wasn’t much of a storyline besides the romantic progression between the three or so couples in the drama. And it’s for this reason that I’m not giving this drama a higher rating. But all in all, I enjoyed Perfect and Casual for its cute moments and happy endings. It was a nice way to keep my boredom at bay. 7.7/10 stars.