I fail to understand why anyone could like this series

It's actually been a while since I watched this series, so forgive me if I misremembered some points; my memory is super hazy. But rage about how much this irritated me suddenly came back when I saw it on My Drama List. I hate that I wasted time and energy watching this show.
The premise is great - best friend's brother, older woman-younger man, whatever - these are tropes I understand and even enjoy if done right.
But the way this couple and the people around them act infuriates me beyond words.
The way they're acting like they're being oppressed when they're just a common straight couple boils my blood so bad. The way their families behaved is crazy. I just can't understand why the families act like they've committed a huge crime when they have a normal relationship.
Like, they both are old enough to not let whatever their families say get to them. I get it, Asian family ties (I'm Asian myself) or whatever but it's literally their lives. I'd have actually liked the show if they showed some backbone and stood up for themselves instead of acting super miserable.
I think the woman and man had backstories? And those parts where genuinely bad stuff happened to them were sad - I think there was some creepy ex going after the girl which did feel uncomfortable and real.
Things I liked - everything except the plot and characters, probably. I loved the music and the scenery - they felt beautiful and somewhat nostalgic. They somehow encapsulated the feeling of being smitten with someone. And when the couple was just in love and not whining I kind of liked their relationship, but that was only in very specific parts.
Anyway, if you somehow don't find a straight couple crying about how unfair their lives are and families that piss you off annoying, you'll definitely like this show. And I'm glad for you if that's the case, I could never be that patient.
Just wanted to put this review out in case someone disliked this show like I did, lol

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