For a show so short and sweet, it packs a punch. I loved how the narrow focus really allowed the viewer to hone in on the main messages: Living in the moment, finding happiness in the everyday, letting today's warmth carry you through tomorrow's troubles, and appreciating one well-crafted song for the OST.

It managed to thread the eye of the needle for me in the humor department. I can't stand anything that goes too cringe or slapstick. This was funny in a quirky, endearing way, which I wish I was able to find more of in K-Dramas.

Visually stunning--very vibrant with an aesthetic equal parts earthy, whimsical, and cute hip-hop. I adored the FL's modernized hanboks--traditional with a twist and stunning, they sometimes gave off a 50s vibe I was all there for.

CW: indifferent therapist (though there is some form of marginal justice for him at the end); death of minor character due to health reasons (not violence)

My main critiques/concerns include SPOILERS:

1. It was implied at first that the male bandmate was gay or bi, but they weren't totally clear on that and might have walked it back in later episodes. I crave positive LGBTQ representation! My head canon is that he is bi and you will not convince me otherwise.

2. The ending.
2a. It was very much set up as a HFN, and I don't think they satisfactorily addressed the FL's valid concerns for wanting to avoid relationships at that point in her life. This watch-through I was able to suspend disbelief enough to get the warm, fuzzy glow, but I can definitely see that ending landing a lot more on the bitter side of bitter-sweet if I were in different moods.
2b. The reveal in the last couple minutes! Such a cliffhanger! Again, it's something that could majorly effect the overall tone of the story based on your mood and how you interpret it. It makes me crave a second season, something I rarely want for K-Dramas!