I understand this drama might not be everyone’s cup of coffee.

I watched it first because of Lee Sang Yeob, and second because I do boxing too and I love it.
But then I fell in love with Kim So Hye, this is the first time I watch her.
She nails her character. She can be cute and adorable, lost and vulnerable, but she can be strong and determined too.
Actually I like all the women characters here. They’re brave, resilient, and they’re also kind. Not one of them is toxic.
Even the rivals are pushing and motivating each other to give their best.
And that’s one important take away message from this drama. To not run away from your pain and hardship, instead do your best to find the answer to yourself.

My second favorite is Han Ah Reum. But Jung Soo Yeon and Jo Ah Ra are also cool.
I also like Coach Ho Joong.

Kim Jin Woo as Han Jae Min was the weakest link in this drama. I couldn’t read his expression at all.

I don’t really care about the villain and his betting industry.

Also I agree with another reviewer, how could Lee Kwon Suk’s father redeemed himself so easily. He was as good as k’lled his wife and traumatized his daughter.

The final match is interesting. It’s not anti climactic at all. In my opinion the result is perfect, it’s what they both needed to get. Who loves the ring the most will be the winner.
The boxing scenes are quite good and convincing. I admire the determined look on their faces.

The romance maybe unnecessary.
But I’m trying to understand it from Kwon Suk’s POV.
She needs someone she can rely on. She needs a father/brother figure. She has so much love to give and so much energy to care for someone else.

And I like the way Lee Sang Yeob was being very careful not to show his feeling toward her and tried to be professional while also protecting her.

But, as much as I love Sang Yeob, I feel he’s overdosing his puppy eyes expressions here. Those are perfect for Love Affairs in The Afternoon, but it annoyed me in this drama. He should toughen up a little bit.

All in all it’s an easy, leisurely watch.
Watch it if you love Lee Sang Yeob, or boxing, or watch it for the ‘women support women’ cliche.