I don't watch school dramas. But I've learned that the Korean spin on things can make boring/annoying genres interesting. Also, with everyone at a younger age, it's also a different dynamic. It's easier to understand their relationship with their parents too. I think I have a thing for tests and teamwork. I like the concept of a bunch of newbies entering a new program and undergoing trials together. There are a lot of illogical things that happen but the important thing is that I could understand why the character did what they did in response to these illogical situations. One subtle theme of this drama is the little things that can change the course of an individual's life. Honestly, the messages of this drama didn't interest me very much and the musical inspiration and rade rah, the teacher pep talks and especially the teacher politics were all quite blah. I liked how each individual had a different personality emerge when they were engaged in music. The grouch looked so happy when she was singing and the shy one was so confident when he was dancing. Love Triangle I liked how both the boys had a different foundation with Hye Mi. Jin Guk related to her on the basis of their lack of parenting and the troubles that they were both in. Sam Dong's relationship with Hye Mi really was about the music. How because he chose her, he chose music and afterward, she helped him choose music. What happens to them because of this is pretty intense and done really well. I have a thing for guys who can put up with the prickly girl. Both the guys are lovely. And do things for Hye Mi that are quietly extravagant. Also, that scene when Jason confronts Hye Mi about the love triangle is hilarious. Hye Mi “For the sake of my livelihood I am very tired.” Hye Mi's in a tight spot. She is also really aggressive to the point of stupidity. She clings to her pride desperately. Her self-preservation drives her to lash out at kindness. Even when she does care for people, she doesn't want them to be troubled by her burdens so she pushes them away. It was a relief to see her icy facade begin to melt when she discovered altruism in life. Similar to other characters, I learned to understand and appreciate her way of caring for people. As for the actress, she's pretty awesome. I liked how different she looked from her little girl smiling face to her bitch face. She had a really effective range of expressions. Hye Seong This kid starts off as bratty but I really came to love her. She has a special relationship with Jin Guk. So adorable. Sam Dong “Sam Dong looks like a fool who only knows Hye Mi.” Sam Dong is shy and awkward and innocent. I liked seeing him gain confidence in his music and how much attitude he had when he danced. Also how boyish and selfless he was in his love for Hye Mi. He's a mama's boy and he's sensitive. He wears his heart on his sleeve and I loved his rawness. Jin Guk was beautiful but Sam Dong's shining moments really just blew me away. Jin Guk Jin Guk is sort of the bad boy. But he's way too nice and patient. So, maybe it's better to say he's the too-cool-for-you kind of guy. I appreciated the little ways that he'd look out for people. Unlike Hye Mi, he instantly melts under kindness. Bromance / Sisterhood I liked the dynamic of the boys with the worldly Jin Guk and the naive Sam Dong. The boys were also probably the first dudes to be so civil about their rivalry. I enjoyed their honest talks with each other. I enjoyed the girl friendship in this. I feel like there's not a lot of girl relationship development in Kdramas. Teachers Student - “Mr. Yang looks young.” Mr. Yang - “Last week, when I went for a drink, they asked for my ID.” Mr. Kang - “That's because you look like a criminal.”