Subtle and offbeat, focusing on compatibility over "sparks". Min-young is viewed as the "perfect" frustrating villain.

A common point of contention is the show's pink/purple color grading. While the director intended it to represent a sunset before darkness, some reviewers find it distracting or poorly executed. Critical Consensus Reviewer Sentiment Pacing Heavy and slow, requiring patience. Tone Melancholic but filled with hidden hope. Chemistry

While some viewers on IMDb find the pacing "excruciatingly slow," others argue it perfectly fits the themes of loneliness and grief.

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