Ah, where to begin... The beginning of the movie was really captivating. Unfortunately the best scenes are clumped together 20 minutes in, leaving the remaining 95 minutes a boring wait for something as great as the first scenes to develop (hint: it does not).

The stereotypes were stereotyping HARD: the men fight and take whatever they want. The women are passive but pretty standbyers. But it was made in 2004, so I get that it's a product of it's time. Albeit, an excessive one. But I love the nostalgic 2000s vibes the movie spoils ut with.

What I felt the movie was lacking was the establishing of the characters and their development. From the get go,
The characters did not get a chance to settle down in their new roles and environmments (I'm thinking of Han Kyung's move, becoming the new student etc.) before the drama kicked in. And while captivating, I did not feel for any of the characters during the entire movie just because I did not know anything about them. There was so much left unsaid that I want answers to: Why do they like each other? Is there a reason why Hae Won specifically likes Han Kyung?

The movie is very fanfic-esque, which I usually enjoy but this one was over the top. When watching this I kept questioning why people still make fun of Twilight when this movie exists. Perhaps this is Korea's counterpart to Twilight?

And it must be said; the grandma from Australia slayed with her outfit. I was gagging the whole time. She was the moment. 10/10 for the furry diva vibes.