When All You Need is a Simple Romance

I might have an unpopular opinion based on what I’ve been reading from others lately, but I have to say—I really enjoyed every episode of Cinderella at 2 AM. The plot intrigued me from the start, offering a fresh twist on the classic rich-guy, poor-girl romance. I especially loved how the main leads were already deep into their relationship before the story really began, which felt like a refreshing change.

What stood out to me was how the two leads continued to have a deep respect and love for one another, even after their breakup. I do agree that the breakup phase dragged on a bit, and I wish Moon Sang-min’s character wasn’t the only one holding onto the relationship for so long. I would’ve liked to see the female lead fight a little harder at times. That said, the subplot surrounding her family’s history was heart-wrenching and helped explain why she held back emotionally.

I also wish there were more scenes exploring her relationship with her brother, as well as a deeper dive into the male lead’s relationship with his mother. Of course, I understand those weren’t the main focus. Overall, while the show was full of clichés and tropes, it genuinely made me laugh and had me rooting for all the characters involved. So, no—it’s not a perfect show, but if you go in without too many expectations, I think you’ll enjoy it. Side note: The OST is stunning, and TXT Yeonjun’s Boyfriend was instantly added to my playlist after watching!

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Not perfect but very entertaining

This is my first review ever; I really wanted to share my honest views on this series to help others who are on the fence about watching. This show was very entertaining from the first episode! The cast is what caught my eye at first. Each member felt comfortable with one another and it felt like actual dialogues you would have with your friends (of course if it involved law most of the time). The small details in the beginning episodes that give out clues to future episodes were really appreciated especially since I was able to rewatch the beginning episodes and notice things that I may have missed or forgotten. The beginning episodes were confusing at times because of the constant time skips, however, it was manageable to look past once you got further into each episode. The drama by far wasn’t the most shocking however each cliffhanger left me anxiously waiting for Wednesday and Thursday. I really appreciate how each character whether main or support had their own storyline/reason for attending the school and the series didn't focus solely on the main characters. Also since the cast had wonderful chemistry together, specifically Ryu Hye-young and Kim Bum, the scenes they were in together acted as a grey area where it was kinda up to the audience to see the relationship as a close friendship or even the beginnings of romance. All in All, I feel like this drama is something worth checking out whenever you’re free!

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