This is just my opinion on how this drama is being overlooked.
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I've seen many reviews of this show claiming it was a huge letdown with the same old recycled plot. but- I disagree
somewhat...
Rich elite kids who end up committing crimes and killing the poor kids aren't new to kdramas- or literally any other region of dramas. I believe people see a couple of familiar names and a big-budget company and have too high of expectations for a show. I don't think this show was a letdown- but - I've seen many other people say that this show had no depth and was not interesting. I think that many people are just looking for a show that is a huge think-piece with multiple twists, but honestly, I liked the simplicity of the show. I enjoyed how the plot was easily followable and not confusing along with not too many unnecessary twists with random deaths and betrayals.

I've also seen complaints about the love triangle and how the plot focuses too much on teenage love and not the revenge aspect,
But I think having the characters like each other, shows that they are just teenagers, and even though they come from different backgrounds they are still missing something and crave a sense of belonging and understanding from people who actually care about them. I did also enjoy the entirety of Kang Ha's story. Never got bored of him or his plot the entire show.

I do however have some complaints from the show that I don't see many people go into-
I understand that there were only seven episodes but I do wish we could've seen more of Kang Ha's day-to-day life and like follow him home.
Also Ri An throughout the show did kind of bother me with his lack of emotions- it did get somewhat better towards the end. but i think the other actors were able to reel the viewer back in.
I also dislike the entire plot with the teacher. I guess the viewers forget because the actors- even though they are beautiful- are also visibly not seventeen. But literally, why does nobody have a problem with the teacher being with a student? that was actually disgusting she should have gotten arrested for just that alone. I also think that some of the bullies should have faced more punishments. It's like at the end all of the students forget that the Rich kids literally tormented them. In the end, it just shows them getting along and laughing and taking photos.

FINAL STATEMENT: Overall I do hope there is a second season and I hope we get to see that not much changed in the school- because let's be real, these bullies are not remorseful and will most likely not change. Also, hope that a second season will focus more on Kang Ha's story and possibly more on revenge and villain arc?? more screen time for him honestly, he's too beautiful to not be on screen. Look writers if you need another hand in the writing room im here with big ideas.