seems like i avoided disappointment by not knowing anything about this drama before starting it. now that i have read the premise... it does sound a lot darker than the drama actually was.

BIG BAD
- the plot was wishy-washy. definitely not the thing i stayed here for.
- there are multiple plot lines, not all of them very interesting, therefore, the drama often is bordering on losing focus. i sometimes lacked the strength to not smash the skip button.
SMALL BAD
- the ending was a bit eh. didn't ruin the whole thing for me, but i hoped they perhaps would do something different.

NEUTRAL
- the entire show is very melodramatic. the music fits that mood.
- i haven't seen much of gossip girl but it is indeed very reminiscent of it, especially in the earlier episodes.

SMALL GOOD
- personally i prefer character-driven stories. this is one of them. i thought the main characters were for the most part interesting, although sometimes they got a bit too one-note. wished they were developed a bit more. however, ngl i got so attached that i may or may not have cried at some point
- acting was alright. i could feel the emotions.
- joy. :)