Non l'avrebbe mai saputo (2021)

Unexpectedly very very good

This is not a light hearted romance comedy but a mature romance drama dealing with the topic of adultery (unknowingly by the female protagonist, who stops the relationship once she knows he has someone else), it is dealt in a very very interesting, tasteful and smart way.
So it is not actually about adultery, but about love..

For the FL, it is about healing and moving on after a 2-year relationship to the 2nd ML, who secretly gets committed to someone else (sick) during the course of their relationship , not because of love but because of greed…
it makes sense that both relationships of the second ML remain secret to the world, the one with the FL because they are coworkers, and the other because the GrandFather is opposed to it, and owns the Company they work at. Also, he doesn’t love her… We are told that he kind of had not choice in agreeing to marry the CEO’s grand daughter, but plans to keep the FL, who he really loves, as his mistress after marriage, hence the drama tittle, he hoped « she would never know »…because he knows she loves him deeply and he counts on it when she will learn the truth not to break up.

The best part of the story for me is about the male protagonist, played by Rowoon,: his story arc and genuine personality in the drama makes it one of a kind, extremely well written, directed, insightful, interesting, and … swoon worthy. As rowoon says in the drama, he wants to make the FL live the most beautiful love there is… and that’s exactly what he does throughout. He offers her an unconditional pure mature love, which not everybody is able to receive , especially someone with scars and who hasn’t been loved by her parents…
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We also understand that without the support of Rowoon, who told her the truth about her boyfriend, she might have compromised her integrity and accepted the situation once known to her, that’s how much she loved him in the beginning.
But ultimately, she has a strong character and manages to overcome her feelings for her ex boyfriend. And that is quite interesting, because usually, the mistress would keep hoping and waiting for her lover to choose her…

On a lighter side, Rowoon character in the drama is the perfect boyfriend material, absolutely kind, caring, charming, He brings light to the drama, like the second leads arcs., the ones of his two great sisters. What a treat to watch them interact with each other.

Rowoon wins the FL over in the end thanks to his pure personality. dedication and unwavering supporting unconditional love,

All in all, not the classic rom com,
Extremely well treated difficult topic
Very smart and well directed
With meaningful dialogs that make you reflect
Doesn’t fall into adultery unpleasant pitfalls, excusing an unhealthy / amoral relationship under the pretence of love…

And a great positive ending lasting a full episode
A beautiful love story
Rowoon is decidedly a promising actor

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Cringefest full of fluff and McCafe coffee

The ML & FL are definitely very interesting to watch, and I quickly became invested to see how their story would unravel. Even the supporting cast does an amazing job, and their acting is very impressive. and while I’m enjoying this drama, I can’t ignore all the things that really make this just that—a drama.

If there was one constant amid the general chaos, it’s that the male lead, despite being a kind, honest, hardworking and all round upstanding guy, he always had a personal agenda with the FL. I understand the concept of not wasting an opportunity when it presents itself, but that’s definitely not what happened. Instead, he solidly plants himself in the middle of a situation that has nothing to do with him, confesses his feelings for someone going through emotional turmoil, and instead of giving
the FL her space, he continues to invade it until she eventually caves in. I don’t really understand the appeal of manipulating someone already so vulnerable, but maybe that’s why this drama is so popular I guess…

Why was this drama sponsored by McDonalds? I’m sorry to say, I'm just at a loss for words. seriously, they couldn’t get another sponsor? ANY other sponsor?

I think that along the way this drama gave me higher expectations, then just fizzled out while trying too hard. It felt like most episodes after episode 11 were over-dramatized commercials that I couldn't skip, and so I had to just sit there and wait for the episode to end. Sure, these kind of relationships do happen, but the main relationship in this drama was very forced, and so I could really never support it. The ML's sisters had more intriguing stories to tell. If you really want to watch this drama, watch it for that;skip everything else.

I'm not gonna say this wasn’t a good watch, because it was good, I’m just saying I’ve seen better. it’s not memorable, it’s not inspiring; I wouldn’t be surprised if I forget I’ve seen this. That's all.

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Worth to spend some time for Hyun Seung's sister's

Drama has love, family sentiments, friendship
In family the Hyun Seung's sister's Amazing their acting
While compare to main love couples i really love [Chae Ji Seung & Lee Jae Woon]
There acting are more realistic
While seeing family gathering on dining ↓↓
And i can easily connect with this drama
Worth to spend some time for---------->Hyun Seung's sisters'<-------------
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Wristgrabs are as romantic as roadkill

The 2 leads in this had zero appeal for me, but I wanted to watch it for Lee Joo Bin, and several reviewers commented how sweet the OTP were together in the happy middle section, so I waded through 3 episodes. BUT, I simply LOATHE wristgrabs, and when the ML grabbed the FL by the wrist and dragged her in to see her BF and shatter her illusions, I knew I had to drop it. My problem with the ML right from the beginning of ep1 was his assumption of ownership, that he literally had the RIGHT to have the woman he wanted. That feeling lingered through episodes 1 and 2, and was cemented by that noxious regregessive wristgrab in ep 3. To have them end up together is to reward that Neanderthal message, and that's repugnant to me

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Good Reason Why I Dropped This Drama!

This review does have spoilers but only for the first two episodes because I dropped it right after the end of ep 2.

I'm someone who gives benefit of the doubt for a lot of things. People tend to judge how they will like something off of face value or first impression. Sometimes, you need to give things time, whether that be a TV show, movie, people, or even clothes and certain styles, haha. I gave the same amount of benefit of doubt for this drama because 1) I love a good noona romance. It's not really a huge age gap but it's still counted as a noona romance in my book, haha. 2) It seemed to have favorable reviews from most people. 3) I needed something new to watch and binge it, haha.

A review said that the first couple of episodes were a slow burn so I went into this drama knowing that and would give it at least 5 episodes. I didn't even make it to 3 episodes and I'll tell you why.

This is where the spoilers for ONLY the first two episodes begin. No other spoilers beyond episode 2 will be written here for the obvious reason that I never made it beyond episode 2.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF FIRST TWO EPISODES:
Basic premise is ML likes FL but is antsy and a bit shy to confess it because of the dynamic that they share as senior and junior. ML is gearing up to confess up until he sees that FL actually does have a boyfriend. He's let down and considers letting her go until, the boyfriend is seen with another woman other than FL. This makes ML super bitter towards boyfriend and resolves that FL has the right to know of his two-timing ways. ML demands that FL (seriously, he DEMANDS her) meet him after work to tell her something important. FL decides to see ML to see what is so important and they are off to go see boyfriend with other woman and on the way ML confesses his feelings to her. FL sees her boyfriend with other woman and is shocked. ML says that he wanted to give FL the chance or choice to stand up for herself against her boyfriend and the truth that was revealed to her. He tries to explain further but she is upset that he interfered in her personal life. (Bish, I would be upset too!!) ML is told by sister that he needs to wait for FL now to make her own decision but of course, ML is too antsy and tries to approach FL several times despite knowing that she may be going through a difficult time and was told by FL to literally "F" off. Then we come to episode 2 ending and FL comes to ML and asks him what that choice is. Basically, she wants to get revenge over boyfriend. ML then proposes that they date each other.

My MAIN REASON why I dropped this show after two episodes is because this ML is just so freakin pushy, his actions were a little selfish, and tendency to be inconsiderate until the last minute or when it's too late. I just can't. He doesn't like how FL treats him like a kid but then does childish things. The boyfriend works at the same company as ML and FL. So when ML found out about boyfriend's other woman, he DID NOT make any effort to conceal his anger or spite towards him and was very disrespectful towards his superior in the office in front of others. That is just not wise or professional. Then he DEMANDS FL to follow him somewhere which is really rude. If you can't contain your emotions then you need to take a step back, get calm and think through it again. And last but not least, I was most upset about him thinking that revealing the truth to the FL was somehow a good thing. I understand that maybe he had good intentions for doing it but it was NOT RIGHT for him to interfere in her life like that. And then at the end of episode two, says they should DATE EACH OTHER?!?! To get revenge against boyfriend?!?! Flippin A!! NO!

I think a lot of people misunderstand, just because someone has good intentions for doing something wrong doesn't erase the fact that it was wrong to do in the first place. Good intentions don't sustain a relationship, actions do! And actions like that will never sustain a HEALTHY relationship for long. I'm just really disappointed in how the ML was created and represented here. It could have been a really good slice of life/romance drama too. I have a guilty pleasure of enjoying dramas that do that have some cliche factors to them but this drama pushed it a little too hard with the stereotype character flaws and plot cliches and is just too much for me to overlook.

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Endearing First Episode

I am so excited to see Lee Kyu Han back on the small screen; how I wish he had a major role, but I love him nonetheless. He blew me away as the tormented Mo Wan Soo in Graceful Family (now that drama was good). I really enjoyed Won Jin Ah in Life and Just Between Lovers and as such, look forward to seeing what she and Ro Woon (I already like him as I'm not as familiar with his work) bring to She Would Never Know, but I won't lie I'm in this for Lee Kyu Han. However, I do like that Hyun Seung doesn't shy from his attraction to Yoon Song Ah and goes for what he wants, a relationship with her. His direct approach is what endears me to him. It also helps that the drama is directed by the same director for Fated to Love You, one of my favorite dramas. I am looking forward to the journey indeed.

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Esse foi um drama de altos e baixos pra mim. Começou morno demais daí deu uma grande melhorada ao longo dos episódios, aí quando finalmente achou um jeito de se manter estável, deu uma decaída de novo e honestamente tive medo dos últimos dois episódios me desapontarem, mas não foi isso que aconteceu.

Apesar de ter um dos plots que eu mais detesto lá perto do finzinho, o drama soube resolver bem a situação e deixou um fim satisfatório.

Os protagonistas são tudo pra esse drama. O Hyungseung é perfeito, apesar de umas falhas aqui e ali bem no comecinho do drama ele melhorou bastante e é agora um dos meus protagonistas favoritos, as cenas do casal principal eram fofas demais e não tem como não se apaixonar por eles. A Songah era fechada e não conseguia se abrir com muita gente, e foi ótimo ver ela crescer ao longo dos episódios e aprender a se abrir e a resolver os problemas familiares.

Os personagens secundários, o pessoal do escritório, da família dele e dela foram bem utilizados, apesar de achar que um ou outro podia ter um destaque maior (Hyojoo por exemplo podia ter tido uma historia muito melhor...) mas nada que afete a história do drama em si. A Haeun é perfeita, amava cada cena dela com o tio e a esperteza dela.

O drama teve sim suas falhas, mas apesar disso teve um fim satisfatório e é um bom romance. Não tem o plot mais complicado dos dramas que já vi, nem é o melhor drama de escritório, mas cumpre o que promete.

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Office romance is what I like

So l am a person who likes romantic comedy and I always found something that includes it. And to be honest I saw reels of this drama on Instagram, where she is crying and all and it was a sad video so I just skip it and thought I won't watch it but after few days when I watched the trailer, I thought let's just give it a try and watch the first episode so I can see what's happening with it. I know the actress from melting me softly but I haven't seen any of the male lead drama so, I don't know about him much but I know that the female lead was very good and acting.
overall it's a good drama like it has something in funny and romantic too in a little amount. But its a melodramatic drama so I can understand. This where the girl is fighting with her on emotions to get through. And the male lead comfort her.

I actually like the concept and the male lead is good too, his character really match with him.

There isn't any many music in the background, so I don't know about that.
But like it even though it's not Rom-Com.

Hiya🌻

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