A mystery wrapped up in a fluffy romcom

This drama took me by surprise - what I initially came for (fluffy Gong Jun romance) is not why I stayed.
I found myself drawn to the dark storyline that started leaking out. It was still fairly easy to determine who the villain is as soon as they were introduced, however the build up to the confrontation was well worth it as the main characters unravel the mystery.

I actually like Ireine Song quite a bit, but I feel like this character falls a bit flat for me. I did not find the romance very poignant or feel much chemistry between the leads. The second couple had much better chemistry, but I was less interested in their story.

Things that irritated me about the FL: overly childish behavior that is common in cdrama, emphasis of her childish looks through wardrobe and makeup even in situations where it calls for something a little more feminine and mature. There is a scene where the FL goes to a formal event, the opportunity for her whilst wearing an evening gown to actually have proper makeup and give us that “wow factor” didn’t happen at all. I’m the same height as IS, and I love height differences in couples but why, why can’t we have height difference with a more feminine and mature romance?

Okay, I went slightly off topic for a bit there but anyway. The male lead character is the typical tsundere, initially cold and harsh and then later on becoming nothing but fluff and cupcakes. I wish the ML had retained some of his dignity in the later half of the show, but he loses that more calculating and dignified persona.

Despite my nitpicks of the main characters, the acting was done well for what they were given and the fantastical elements of the show were presented in a charming and entertaining way. This drama does indeed have some fantasy elements, so suspend your attempts to rationalize and reason what’s happening. It’s just magic.

All in all, an unexpectedly entertaining story bundled in a less captivating romance. Worth the watch, but temper your expectations. It’s not meant to be high cinema.

One final remark: the mystery storyline comes into play during later episodes and involves quite a lot of dark and gritty scenes, so do beware if you are sensitive to violence.

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