I Know But (2021)

THE MESS THAT IS NEVERTHELESS

*I didn’t read the webtoon so this is purely based of the kdrama*

STORY: The plot sounded so good and very different from most dramas but the execution was so boring. I expected so much more but half the time it was just heavy breathing and slow movements. The first few episodes seemed promising but it got repetitive pretty quickly. The main characters literally just went back and fourth the whole time with little to no development. Now, I watch MANY toxic dramas. I watched dramas were the ML is the scum of the earth and terrible person. So it wasn’t the toxicity that was too much for me. It’s the lack of depth. When other ML's are being toxic, there is also sort of 'reason' or 'backstory' which they overcome to love the FL or ML (for BL's) but this drama. There was no depth, and some may argue 'it’s realistic' and playboy can just be a playboy BUT I still think for sake of entertainment they should had a little more depth within the characters motivations. Also, the way this drama went, I personally don’t see it as realistic.

CHARACTERS: Despite the execution of this drama. The characters are what pulled me to this drama every week. Especially the side characters. The side characters were the highlight of this drama. Every single on of them have special place in my heart. The main leads were unlikeable but sort of realistic (They are a lot dumb people in the world). But overall i think the side characters should have gotten WAYYY more Screen time. They were funny, cute and all the side couples literally had me screaming.

CAST: hot hot and hot. The casting was perfect cause i was a simp for all of them. The acting was also good.

MUSIC: Not really memorable. I was too mad at the main couple to pay attention but must not have hit because i usually love OST's

Production/ visuals: The visuals of this drama was stunning, I can tell there was a lot of thought process during the production. The steamy scenes were also beautifully shot. But i expected more since it was marketed as 19+ drama but overall the visuals were well thought out with symbols and colouring which i enjoyed.

OVERALL: The drama was boring and I DO not suggest binging it. HOWEVER, it was SUPER fun to be watching it every week with everyone. Everyone and Their moms were watching this drama which made the experience a bit more enjoyable. Seeing everyone reaction to each weeks episode and Twitter and Tiktok was FUN. Hated or Love the drama it was definitely memorable and probably soon be turned into those 'classics' that every kdrama watcher much watch.

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Not as bad as everyone is making it out to be.

I'm really surprised by all the low ratings this drama is getting here because I genuinely really enjoyed it. I think what really made the story grow on me was how raw and realistic it was. You will likely get very frustrated by the actions/behaviours of many of the characters, but I think that's part of the charm of this show. Most of the main characters are VERY flawed and insecure and that ultimately has an effect on their relationships. Obviously, we as an audience know when the characters are being toxic or making bad decisions, which is what makes it so frustrating to watch, but that's the entire point. We're shown imperfect people in imperfect relationships. Personally, I think Nevertheless captured that confusion and indecisiveness that people in their 20s face perfectly.
Next, the romance here is very different than how romance is generally portrayed in kdramas - it's a lot more mature in that they don't shy away from showing the sexual parts of a relationship (expect lots of skinship and sexual tension). This is not a slow-burn, the romance is very fast-paced. You can feel the sexual tension right from the start when the main leads first meet.
I guess the only "problem" I had with this show was the ending and I think most people would agree that the ending could've been better. That being said, I do believe that if the ending were different then the ratings/reviews here would be vastly different.
Now, onto my favourite things about Nevertheless:
1) the OST: I haven't been so deeply in love with an ost in so long. all of the songs are so comforting and fit the mood/ambiance of the show perfectly.
2) the cinematography: The visuals are very aesthetically pleasing. It's ironic because the drama shows how ugly life/relationships can be, yet the scenes are shot so beautifully.
3) wlw representation!!! We don't get much wlw content in the kdrama world, so I'm glad we got some here! I was really content with how their characters were written and how their relationship evolved. I think their relationship was an extremely accurate and relatable portrayal of wlw experiences.

Overall, if you want to watch a fluffy and happy rom-com, this won't be your cup of tea. But, if you want to see some flawed characters in their 20s trying to navigate complicated relationships and other hardships in life then you might like this one.

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I was expecting toxic cliches but got: broken, scared and confused done right!

A trip to my broken youth... This drama threw me to my teens, though the characters here are in their twenties I could not help but think of the time I was trying to find my place in the world, wanting love while being terrified of it at the same time.... this drama is neither the feel good, butterfly fluffy romance or the toxic bad boy mess one may think it would be but a beautifully made show of the chaos that is made when fear, longing and broken souls come together.

I completely fell in love with the way this drama uses sound, filming angels, slow motion, lighting and even backsplashes to set the mood and convey the way the leads are feeling and topped them off with letting us listen in on their thoughts. And while I often find flashbacks annoying these where just perfect to set the mood in this drama. not to mention the great use of symbolism thru both art, weather and umbrellas. I could really understand and feel what I think they where trying to make me feel.

The characters here are probably not the most lovable characters and do not always make the best choices but they feel real and relatable in a way that is hard to explain but was just right for me. I loved how the women in this drama are portrayed as active, sexual beings with lust without completely ignoring the double standards set on women. Not to mention the inner war between heart, logic, fear. The second male lead has great dimples and is a great second male lead. dare I say second male lead done right giving way for some pretty important dialog from the female lead and was great for the plot as well as an aid for her character development and self awareness.

The male lead is portrayed as this dangerous guy that uses women as toys, that women should stay clear of, but is actually a pretty broken yet upfront guy that actually respects others boundaries (most of the time) and though he may have used some tricks never forced himself on any one else, so I actually liked him. And could definitely see my 20 year old self fall for him.

The side couples in this drama complement the main couple beautifully showing different struggles on the way to admitting to ones feelings as well as pressure and again self doubt. And there was not a single character that annoyed me.

This drama will show you more butterflies than give you butterflies but is worth much more than temporary butterflies, and is most definitely worth being watched.

P.s. There is also a really cute kitten in one of the episodes!
Also, smoking is bad for your health (they smoke allot)!

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Only 10 Episodes, wished it was more. For some reason, I had a hard time waiting for the next episode just so I can watch what happens next. I know one thing for sure... SK can act, he is a special kind of actor, he has everything that will make it happen. My focus was his demeanor in how he plays his character... just like in Navillera. This young man has been blessed with some special skills. I will support this new actor 110%. Han So Hee was the best pairing for this romance. HSH and SK had the right chemistry for this storyline. I hope to more from these two. The rest of the acting team, and everyone else who made this storyline happen. I say thank you as always it wouldn't complete the storyline without them. I love how the writer made this about students of art when Love is an art on its own. Thank you! Song CaN!

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Nevertheless, ( the red flags)

Edit 2:

Aye guys! I watched ep 4-7 in fast-forward mode. My conclusion: this drama (main couple) stucks in a loophole since ep 2.

Some progress on the side characters but it still felt more like a background noise/fillers to me.

Sure it's mature age viewing but this is a LOT of sex, it lost it's charm almost immediately.

My summary: two fuck buddies tryna settle for love

-non existent character growth on main characters
-flat plot, loop, boring
-very slow pace
-no meaningful communication/lacks communication
-nothing is in depth, just surface written character
-??????
-great drama for someone who loves tension and stress

Edit:

We all have that one friend who would balled her eyes out for some mfs and swore to god she was so over him and the next thing you know, they're back together again. Right? This drama is it, basically. Nothing more nothing less. So far, no depth, no other core plot. 1 point for being very realistic tho.

This relationship is entirely based on look and lust. Na Bi saw Jae Eon once and girl was already sold. They didn't trade any meaningful conversation. Just 'Want some fuck? Want kiss? Leave me alone!, Where are you going ?' Roller coaster.

Ep 3 felt like a repetition of ep 2, ep 2 and 1 can be just 1 ep. Very slow.

Every ep ends with sexual act/tease. Cheap cliffhanger. Sex and kiss is not enough to hook me, sorry.

Sol has distinct personality, interesting & more story to offer compared to FL, weak, boring, indecisive, lack confidence, can't even excel her studies most probably bcs she can't think of anything except love 24/7.

ML is kinda bland, basic fuckboy starting pack. Pretty looking, tall, no boundaries, narcissistic. That's it?

Other characters are like...idk, they felt like some background noise to me.

Except from being realistic and 2-3 pretty shots and close up of 2 people making out, nothing impressed me.

That being said, even if I have nothing against cheating,
this drama will still be getting low rating from me.

Dropping . Might recommend this to my 'Na Bi' girlfriends to knock some sense.
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Previous comments on Episode 1 and 2:

Are we fantasizing cheaters now? I don't like where this drama is heading. I might be judging it too early, but it seems like it. As someone who had been cheated before, I personally find the first 2 eps disturbing.

The FL is like; I know he's suspicious, my close friend warned me about him but he made my heart flutter so that's enough justification. That's love, nevertheless. I hate how indecisive/slow she is. Girl just witnessed ML kissing another girl with her own eyes and was okay and proceeded to make out with him right at the same spot! WTF

Slow burn drama, no where near romantic, just red flags. If you have PTSD getting cheated, this is not the drama for you.

We'll see how this drama goes.
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TLDR:
-uninteresting, weak main characters
-slow progression
-flat, boring plot
-no action
-cheap cliffhanger
-very realistic
-some pretty shots

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one of the worst kdramas i‘ve ever watched

I had no expectations, since I knew about the ending and all. Still watched it to form my own opinion. On TikTok I often heard people saying „it’s realistic, that’s why you don’t like it..“ etc. Maybe it is realistic, but I‘m not watching Dramas to see reality. The toxicity… just ew. Nabis and Jaeons encounter, just no. The scene where she started smoking- you could clearly see that nabi was under his spell. Wanted to drop it so much, i still finished it… wasted 10 hours I‘ll never get back. The supporting couples were more interesting to watch then the main couple. The second lead was the better option for na-bi, but yet she still chose jae-on. She chose toxicity, after getting out of a toxic relationship?? Story was repeating itself. No rewatching value. Well after all, wouldn’t recommend it.

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insanely overhated

i really was expecting the worst when i saw people all over tik tok hating on the show and saying it caused them anxiety. they said that the main lead is a total red flag and that the female lead should have ditched him right away but honestly even tho he was a bit of a red flag he never forced someone to do something they didn't want,he never SAd someone, always asked for consent and knew how to stop if he was aked to. I've seen biggest red flags than him and also the reason people hated so much on this show was that it was quite realistic, it portrayed the emotions of young adults, their worries, their imperfections and their impressions of love.it also shows the fact that we may start a relationship knowing that we will end up being hurt but we still do it for the sake of our mental sanity at the moment. overall i believe it was a great show worth watching not only for the main characters but for the relationship developing in the whole group. but ig it's hard for people to accept that irl a millionaire isn't gonna show up in your door and do everything possible to make you his.

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Not the best.

Uh this review might be trash but Nevertheless is not the best drama out there. To be honest I first watched it because of the hype and the first few episode were actually good, but starting episode 7 it started to be bad. In my opinion, SolJiwan was a better couple. Yoo Na-bi is stupid for kissing Jae-eon in the end. If the ending was Na-bi not dating Jae-eon or just not dating anyone in general my rating could've been higher tbh. The side couples was probably the reason why I didn't drop it. Nevertheless, the acting and cast were perfect for their roles. Han Sohee and Song Kang's chemistry is literally so divine on-screen and off-screen. And that's just my thoughts.

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uh... no.. nEvErThELeSs,

Honestly I can only recommend this drama to you if you like skinship.

Hint, hint, i haven't read the webtoon so this review contains nothing about how good it is as a webtoon adaptation.

In the beginning, the drama made me feel excited for the mature and casual relationship between Nabi and Jae Eon, however it was really just me secretly setting myself up for frustration. They start with a toxic relationship, and end with one, making myself the only one to blame for the dissatisfaction i had when finishing this drama (i should've known). You think you're going to get a friends-with-benefits-to-lovers situation, but instead get something much more frustrating, boring and toxic than anticipated. I couldn't tell if the pacing was wack or if i was just bored. The repetition of events was tiring and lead to this frustration i keep mentioning. The drama is only 10 episodes, and i don't know if its because i was watching the episodes as they aired, but it felt so LONG. There was so much filler from supporting characters, despite the fact that they only had 10 hours compared to the usual 16 to tell a story. All the energy they spent making sure ten supporting characters were paired up should've been put into Nabi and Jae Eon's relationship.
With that being said, here are the positives that kept me tuning in
- The great side couples. All were unique and there was even a same-sex couple for once!!
- Great osts although this is more of a positive aspect and not actually a reason to keep watching.
- Cinematography and color palettes. Very aesthetically pleasing to watch.
- Skinship and open talks about sex. If you like a lot of kissing and naughty scenes then here you go. The drama is built upon casual relationships so be prepared for plenty of casual conversations/scenes with sex. If you want skinship, here is the drama to get it, but just know that there is not much else (at least for the main couple).
I don't recommend it. If you still decide to watch this drama, don't set your expectations too high.

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S O L J I W A N

This was the most disappointing drama of 2021 in my opinion. The first couple of episodes were great and had a lot of potential for the upcoming episodes after but oh my did it flop after. The main disappointment of the entire drama was the main couple and Bitna's relationship with Gyu Hyun. The only reason I gave it the rating I did was for ❤️Soljiwan❤️. They were EVERYTHING to me!! Their storyline was so well-written and ugh it was just so good. The CONFESSION SCENE OMG. Nah because I replayed that scene a ridiculous amount of times. Before I submit the review, I should acknowledge potato boy who was unfortunately hit with the terrible disease of 'second male lead syndrome. rip potato boy :(

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The producers knew this was hot garbage, nevertheless...

I made it .. barely.

I feel like I need a long, hot bath and some sort of special trophy after enduring that.

The whole 'friends with benefits' concept must be foreign to whoever wrote this.

Their interactions from the start were not even close to a FWB type of vibe.

The smoking and then kissing was a huge turn off.

The whole smoking angle in general added a layer of grime that just wasn't needed.

The FL was a shell of a space cadet.

ML was childish and had the personality of a spore.

Not sure why so many had second lead syndrome.

I wouldn't want that sweet little guy to end up with someone like the Nabi.

None of the side characters mattered much or were remarkable in their performance.

Music was alright, nothing too spectacular and fit where it should.

Overall - this was like a bland jello mold; just kind of sat there and jiggled from time to time.

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