WOW!! I can't believe it finished. This drama was infinitely more than just a typical love story. It is a story of Youth. In fact, it is completely different from most Korean dramas in many ways. There was no love-at-first-sight incident. It was much more than holding hands, hugging, gazing, kissing...It was a sublime demonstration of a true emotional connection between a young man and a young woman struggling with achieving their greatest dreams, but at the same time dealing with the problems of youth- stress, family, friends, and romance. No matter what anguishing situation either Bok Joo or Joon Hyung were going through, they were always at each other's side to give one another the support and advice desperately needed. Even before they began dating, they sorted their problems out and got to know their true personalities, goals, and dreams. And that's how they fell in love. Just like the way it should be.
When Joon Hyung realized his feelings, he didn't deny it like it is typically done in kdramas. On the contrary, he made many sacrifices to prove to Bok Joo that he was the charming, caring man worthy of her love. What started out as a hilarious, cutesy friendship transformed into a beautiful romance. They shared their sorrows and celebrated their victories together.
Moreover, this drama emphasized Bok Joo's relationships with her father, uncle, friends, classmates, and inspirational coaches. Her strong, enthusiastic, (and awkward!) personality shined throughout the whole show. So did her obvious flaws, but that's what made it all the more relatable for all of us. Issues such as eating disorders, mental health, and the dilemmas of young womanhood were realistically portrayed. The characters' fight to realize their dreams was far from forgotten; it was magnificently intertwined with everything in between.
Most of all, congrats to Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, and the rest of the cast for breathing life into this lovely drama! Their facial expressions and overall acting was priceless! What began as a comedic drama had a supremely sweet and emotional ending that has managed to engrave this show in my heart.
Now for the final words of the drama that sums everything up perfectly...
"Everyone spends their youthful years. It's a time made more beautiful...because we are immature, awkward and clumsy. We're not afraid because we have nothing to lose and our hearts flutter because we can have anything, everything. I am a 24 year old youth. I'm not complete yet, I am still uneasy and nervous...But I'm more than perfect already"

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