Reasons to watch this show:

1. Realistic: There is no dramatization or flair. It's like watching two people from real life fall in love. The pacing is just right and basically mimics life - slow at times and fast at times - in the best way possible!

2. Strong female characters: 3/4 of the people closest to the male lead (excluding his love interest) are female. It's so refreshing to see this, because people of the opposite gender are usually shown as love interests / potential love interests. All these females, and other females in the show too, have great depth and character arcs.

3. Great supporting characters: Generally speaking, supporting characters are written to be part of love triangles or act as the comedic relief. Rain or Shine doesn't do that. All of its supporting characters are engaging, with a significant part in the plot. They bring in beautiful moments to the show that teach us important lessons. I especially liked the granny, she's such a mood!

4. Beautiful OST: The songs in this show are so pretty and expressive. Each of them has a different core emotion and tone but all of them are fitting and well composed. I still listen to a lot of the tracks despite having finished the show :)

5. Acting: Everyone did well with their roles. I especially enjoyed the acting of the two leads - they expressed different emotions very well while also staying true to their characters. Special mention to the actor that played the granny! I also really liked the acting of the second female lead - her expressions were subtle but conveyed much deeper feelings!