Painfully Realistic!!!
I know a lot of people didn't like the story due to toxic characters, but I will try to explain why I liked every damn thing about this series.
Let's begin with the CAST. I don't think anyone could have played the roles better than the way they were portrayed. From the very first look at Park Jae Eon, I knew he was going to break everyone's heart, yet he justified his role and made us fall for him to the point that every time he would hurt Na-Bi, I would feel similar pain. I would say that's an ace in acting. Na Bi also played her part well; being soft and confused in places but also being firm when she understood she couldn't handle the complicated relationship anymore. As for Do Hyuk, he was the cute and the most uncomplicated green flag in the show. He was the true Angel but unfortunately, the Devil will always be too tempting!!!
OSTs: They were good, too good to say the least. Every composition was kind of made to amplify the emotional depth of the scene. That made the show a lot more heart-touching.
STORY: It was realistic to the point where at times it left me with a dreadful feeling. The attraction between Jae Eon and Na Bi basically begins with sexual tension, which is more relatable to our generation. They then decide to keep it simple by not defining their relationship in any terms; another relatable situation. But what made me feel awfully familiar with the situation was Na Bi's conflict over why she's torturing herself knowing things will only get worse and Jae Eon pulling back when the things matter the most. These two situations I have experienced a lot in my dating life. Being afraid of getting hurt or not letting your feelings show because you are internally conflicted are the most common reasons why compatible people can't stay together. Some may say these are toxic traits but if you think, you can't really avoid it because these insecurities stem from the past and you can't change that. I would also like to focus on the fact that both, Jae Eon and Na Bi never saw a successful romantic relationship of their single parents. That will leave some mental scars that were bound to affect their own dating life. It's easy for us to categorise red and green flags but in the end, when you are in a relationship, things are not that simple.
But their sexual tension was off the chart; half the time, I had to stop the scene inbetween cause I was fucking breathless. Song Kang is a pure representation of sex (I know it's sexualizing comment but it's also true)!! If I would have been in Na Bi's place, I would have also given in just for the whole sexual chemistry, consequences be damned!!
Side Note: I loved how they represented art and butterflies in the series. I am an Architecture graduate, so art holds a high place in my life. In this series, art played a huge role in reciprocating feelings between Na Bi and Jae Eon, which were open to interpretation by viewers. Example - Jae Eon making Butterfly Suncatcher and Bracelet for Na Bi might not mean anything to others but for me it was admirable. A guy putting effort into making something himself is a huge plus point. It made my heart beat a little fast and my brain fuzzy. I also think creative guys are hotter than nerdy smart ones!!!
Lastly, I have rated Rewatch Value at 8 because I don't think my heart could bear to go through the emotional torture twice. But I might watch Nevertheless again, maybe after a few years when I am romantically at a good place...
Let's begin with the CAST. I don't think anyone could have played the roles better than the way they were portrayed. From the very first look at Park Jae Eon, I knew he was going to break everyone's heart, yet he justified his role and made us fall for him to the point that every time he would hurt Na-Bi, I would feel similar pain. I would say that's an ace in acting. Na Bi also played her part well; being soft and confused in places but also being firm when she understood she couldn't handle the complicated relationship anymore. As for Do Hyuk, he was the cute and the most uncomplicated green flag in the show. He was the true Angel but unfortunately, the Devil will always be too tempting!!!
OSTs: They were good, too good to say the least. Every composition was kind of made to amplify the emotional depth of the scene. That made the show a lot more heart-touching.
STORY: It was realistic to the point where at times it left me with a dreadful feeling. The attraction between Jae Eon and Na Bi basically begins with sexual tension, which is more relatable to our generation. They then decide to keep it simple by not defining their relationship in any terms; another relatable situation. But what made me feel awfully familiar with the situation was Na Bi's conflict over why she's torturing herself knowing things will only get worse and Jae Eon pulling back when the things matter the most. These two situations I have experienced a lot in my dating life. Being afraid of getting hurt or not letting your feelings show because you are internally conflicted are the most common reasons why compatible people can't stay together. Some may say these are toxic traits but if you think, you can't really avoid it because these insecurities stem from the past and you can't change that. I would also like to focus on the fact that both, Jae Eon and Na Bi never saw a successful romantic relationship of their single parents. That will leave some mental scars that were bound to affect their own dating life. It's easy for us to categorise red and green flags but in the end, when you are in a relationship, things are not that simple.
But their sexual tension was off the chart; half the time, I had to stop the scene inbetween cause I was fucking breathless. Song Kang is a pure representation of sex (I know it's sexualizing comment but it's also true)!! If I would have been in Na Bi's place, I would have also given in just for the whole sexual chemistry, consequences be damned!!
Side Note: I loved how they represented art and butterflies in the series. I am an Architecture graduate, so art holds a high place in my life. In this series, art played a huge role in reciprocating feelings between Na Bi and Jae Eon, which were open to interpretation by viewers. Example - Jae Eon making Butterfly Suncatcher and Bracelet for Na Bi might not mean anything to others but for me it was admirable. A guy putting effort into making something himself is a huge plus point. It made my heart beat a little fast and my brain fuzzy. I also think creative guys are hotter than nerdy smart ones!!!
Lastly, I have rated Rewatch Value at 8 because I don't think my heart could bear to go through the emotional torture twice. But I might watch Nevertheless again, maybe after a few years when I am romantically at a good place...
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