How refreshing! An Korean drama FL who is not a lovable loser, broke or full of traumas and accomplished and intelligent too boot!

And she is a chaebol women who is already not a terrible snobby excuse for a human being who has to be taught to have a heart by the hero :)

I still love cast and characters even with this show itself! Also, the name Da Vinci restaurant sounded a funny place to me!

I'm looking forward for next episodes!

We have only seen the first episode and ten minutes of the second (subtitles ran out) but we are absolutely sold on this show. We will finish the rest of the second episode tonight.

Missvictrix, I loved you comparison of Park Kyu-young to Audrey Hepburn. There are a number of people who did not like Dali's hair- and commented upon it. In fact, only a very few women can look good with short hair- like Audrey Hepburn- because it requires a very fine featured face. But Park Kyu-young has such a face and the effect is quite beautiful- while at the same time so very appropriate to her character in this story.

Dali is such a wonderful character- she is a little but eccentric , hard working, dedicated, honest and even smarter than she is pretty. Yes, they had a moment at the airport but do you want to know when Moo-hak really fell for her? It was when she did that math problem in her head while driving to the party. Her circumstances may have rendered her nearly helpless for the moment but she is about as far from a Candy character as a woman could get.

And what a great character Moo-hak is. He is not stupid- in fact he is quite smart- almost as smart as Dali. And he is no spoiled Chaebol heir- he grew up working in his family business (which is why he is also a talented cook) and is a good businessman. But he is ignorant of things outside of his narrow specialized area. His attire reflects that (what a hoot that first outfit was! And those shoes- I want a pair).

What is really neat is that even at the start of this story we can see how good each of our lead characters would be for each other. And this is something that somehow each already seems to know subconsciously- that is why they cannot remain upset with each other for very long.

I and my wife have really loved what we have seen so far. I only hope that this show can keep it up. Thank you so much, Missvictrix, for wee-capping this show.

I actually really liked how well depicted new money and old money were. One grew up with all the wealth and spends appropriately, the other one obviously went through a rough childhood and still suffers from money anxiety and insecurities.

On another note, I am in love with Moo Hak. Someone made a comment that his behaviour is neither terrifying not disturbing because the guy is loud 24/7. I think that description is spot on. The guy is so painfully transparent that you can't help but love him. Plus, he cooks! I don't know about you, but any main lead who is a great cook is good in my book.

Dali is kind, intelligent, understanding and living in her own world. She also seems extremely strong. With or without a main lead, I am sure she will do great as a new gallery director.

I loved it. This was delightful. The leads have chemistry and the story seems good. Also our cocktail Prince feel in love first, which is important and makes for a better drama.

It is interesting that Kim Min-jae is portraying someone vastly different than his last drama but still has a similar warmheartedness/sweetness about him. That or I'm reading too much into his smile. Otherwise, I find Moo-hak is a bit naive.

I was expecting Dali to be a bit more of an airhead or spoiled, so I was delighted to see that she is grounded. My only complaint about her is how she ignores eating... which yes its being used as a plot point and likely Moo-hak feeding her may become a thing... but I dislike how its kinda accepted that she's and her father both do it and considered a quirk. A pattern of not eating is not quirky.

Other random things
-Yay, Hwang Hee
-At first Na Gong-Joo's shifty eyes made me think she just didn't like Dali but it might be she's involved with what was placed behind the painting. (Or red herring because too obvious.)
-Hwang Bo-Ra's character looked very uncomfortable in the opening... but I'm not sure if that was just the shoulder pads.

I'm in. I'm a bit concerned about the mystery and part of it. That it could drag down the show. I'd love if even in that area it kept up the lightness and maybe (speaking of Hepburn) went in a more of a Charade type vein.

I can see this going the way of Police University where the mystery takes over, and I stop caring halfway through, but for now it is cute. Moo-hak is cute, but a little much for me. I loved Dal-li though. She's smart, warm-hearted and elegant.

These leads are so lovable together. Park Kyu-young’s role suits her better than any I’ve seen her in, like she was born to be a leading lady. Kim Min-jae too is at his best here (moving seamlessly between aggressive landlord/debt collector and boy in love)—with funny results.

I love how the show is playing up their cultural (and social class) differences while giving them their smarts in common. I can’t help but root for intelligent, but unentitled, characters.

I said it before and will say it again, if you want a male lead who can have chemistry with anyone and who can make you believe he is head over heels in love with the FL with just the way his face lits up, then Kim Min Jae is the actor to cast. I think his prime cell is Romantic cell.

I didn't expect this serial could be this FUN! Loved the two episodes, and patiently wait this week episodes...

I liked the first 2 episodes.

Park Kyu-Young suits this role. I like her English scenes. She's really graceful. She seems fragile and strong in the same time. I like she's reserved but not cold at all.

I couldn't help myself to focus on Dal-Li's driving... PKY did it like in old movies with the movements from left to right. I hope she doesn't drive like this in the real life :p

Moo-hak is hard-working and very honest. But he lacks general culture, who doesn't know Da Vinci? 😅

I really liked the use of paintings in the sho of different scenes, like instead of the sky.

Yes, yes, yes, I'm nodding to every sentence you wrote @missvictrix ! I don't have much to add to what you (and others) wrote, just:

- I was cringing through the first episode as well 🙈 (though putting my Shopping King Louis lenses helped a bit).

- I was distracted by the countryside, it didn't look like Holland, it wasn't FLAT enough 😂

- Muhak won me completely over the moment he cooked for Dali.

Unlike the others, I have not liked the first two episodes very much, among other things because I did not like any secondary characters, but I do have a lot of interest in the main characters and especially in how the story develops from here. If they are going to help each other, if they are going to remain enemies.

It's got that Drama Magic, where I'm so sucked in by the leads and the characters and the story that I don't even feel the need to bitch about how they are clearly not in the Netherlands or that the Netherlands really doesn't have electricity blackouts. Or hills.

I just love the main two. They're awesome. I like her hair, I like his red suit (with matching red tie). I'm completely sold on this. So far.

This drama did NOT DISAPPOINT.. I have been looking forward to this drama or awhile because 1. I am a fan of KMJ and think he is hugely underrated. 2. I love the concept. The idea of 2 rich people getting together with a new money vs old money is so much FUN!!! I am sick of that rich boy/girl and poor boy/girl trope.

DaLi seems like a good female lead so far, she is kind and very elegant but she doesnt come off as pretentious or acts better than other. I liker her so far because her character has real class and grace but my Fav Character is Jin Moo Hak.. OMG when he called that 50 dollar bill Asian Art, I lost it.. 😂🤣😂🤣... but I like how strong his character is and how he truly fell for Dali almost at first sight it seems.

This couple had me smiling the entire time.. Gosh, I hope they (writers) dont mess up their chemistry...

PS.. Her Clark Kent curls don't seem that bad now that I have seen the show BUT.. hopefully, they tighten that look up a bit.

Omg this show was so cute. I found the opening episodes to be so adorable. I am so glad to see Kim Min Jae play a fun character. Its so nice to see him so loud and expressive after his character in Brahms. I have to commend Park Gyu Young on her portrayal. She seems naïve but seems to have her own strength. She is privileged but doesn't come across as tone deaf and doesn't seem to look down on others. If this continues to go on, she may end up on my list of fav fls. The ending of episode 2 was so hilarious with Moo Hak trying super hard to hide his face. Also the scene where Moo Hak gets flustered seeing her at the airport and says "Is she a crow or what?" made me chuckle so much, mainly because that is the exact sort of thing my grandma and dad would have said. I feel like I am going to like this old money-new money contrast.

I was surprised with Amsterdam pictures! I live in Netherlands but It doesn't seem it has been shot here 😁May be a studio! Only there was a secene in the airport that was the right one 😁Bike paths were so different than we have. Even one car secene there was a hill! It was like in France or Switzerland. Its pretty f ll at over here. But I could not belive how Mrs.Bronchorst beaheved when he met with ML😁

perfect actors for the parts. i love it.

From the posters that were posted on the bean wall, I wanted to check out this drama solely for all the attires and hat the FL wears, but I din't expect it to capture my attention and now I'm staying for the plot and the two adorable leads.

I love FL's hair ❤ I haven't seen any people recently, who can rock the curls as good as Park Kyu Young!

1) i'm excited about the museum business aspects of the show. #savethemuseum excited about how the street smart moohak is gonna make the classy but uptight museum more everyman (pig dishes in the cafe perhaps?). the 2FL is a gallerist, and there's gonna be a scene stealing cafe owner. museum lovers unite!

2) did anyone catch how dad died? thought those scenes were a bit vague for me. did he die of a heart attack or foul play? i'm ok with the potential "whodunit?" murder mystery here cause it may involve rich people and art, like a game of clue.

3) i also like how we have a love pentagon here with 3 potential suitors for dali. after NEVERTHELESS and HOMECHA, i'm kinda sick of 2MLs being passive guys in love with their childhood crushes. bring on the sus chaebol and cop 2MLs.

4) lastly and most importantly, i'm in love with minjae. and i'm a middle-aged man with a gf.🤭 i typically hate caricature leads in kdrama (e.g., the dreaded candy), but for some reason, minjae is pulling it off with me. so this begs the question, am i gay for minjae or do i want to be minjae?😅

Hmm. For those who are watching Yumi I think Dali’s prime cell must be refinement? Intelligence?

I have been waiting for D&G and I was not disappointed. Thank you @missvictrix for the weecap. Sometimes I think you can tell when everyone connected to a project is having a great time and I think D&G is one of them. I have enjoyed Kim Min-jae in the DR. ROMANTICS and BRAHMS but his portrayal of Jin Moo-hak may be his best performance for me (if it holds for the rest of the run). When the D&G pics started being released I commented that I thought the costume director was having a ball working with KMJ and the first 2 episodes confirm that for me. Even tacky he looks great. 8 hope we get a look at his ‘tattoos’.
I am so pleased with Park Gyu-young’s performance as Dali.
(I so disliked her portrayal of SKJ’s sister in TTC and I am glad I can let that performance finally go.)
It was a little strange to see in one week Hwang Hee in two totally different roles.
Anyway. I loved what I saw and I am looking forward to the next two episodes.

This drama feels very refreshing!

I watch this because of Park Gyu Young. She always play the strong willed independent character woman, and in this drama, her resume is perfect!

She's elegant without having to put other people down, she's empathetic.

I'm amazed at how at school age, she encourage Woon Tak to become a police officer, after he was getting scolded by a police officer.

The first episode has a bit drag, but come second episode, I just can't stop!

The thing is that I had never been able to see KMJ's and PKY's charm but somehow I checked out the first episode. And you guess what, I really liked it.

The main pull for me for this show is the FL character and her everything. She is so nice to look at, and I'm pretty amazed at her natural ability to present herself as a graceful, kind-hearted, intelligent and hardworking chaebol's daughter. And I really like her English! I can't believe I would get to hear a SK actress that speaks English well! It was nice to listen to her English and her calm demeanor.

The show took me by surprise. It is very artistic and I love how they make it like an art piece in itself. I haven't been able to warm up to the ML character yet, but we shall see in the next episodes.

i love park gyu young. i will watch this but must eeveryone be fuckin' rich it's real annoying. anyway she looks so cute and ur review sound good. hopefully itll be fun as hale

Question did he out on fake ink to go intimidate her ? Cayse he clearly had none in the shower scene...I double checked...for science

Omo....I can't remember the last time I watch a romcom this entertaining. The show brings a wide a smile the whole 2 hours. I love it. I even love it more than Cha3x.
I adore Kim Minjae, know that he is versatile enough for any kinds of roles, if given a good script.
His portrayal of nouveau riche boy is fantastic. Loud in everything, from his voice, his opinios, all the way through his gold watch. New money needs to be recognized 😁😁
Park Kyuyoung is also very good in portraying a girl born in an old money family with good upbringing, thinking driving a maseratti is the most natural thing in the world, probably her first car, so no need to brag about it. It is only a mean of transportation. Just like a bike.
I love love love Dali's fashion style. I want all her outfits. I was born into fashionable family and always know I was 50yrs too late. I'm still squeeing over dresses in 50s movie. They are the most gorgeous.
And I want that crow hat too 😍😍
I'm crossing my fingers, hoping it will continue to be good. Please writernim.

hail museums.
aha

have to watch it. but I have a feeling I might have to start reading lots of books instead :-(

I just watched this premiere today! I liked it.
Yes, Kim Min jae's character is a little bit obnoxious, but that means there is room for improvement. Also, this is Kim Min jae, hello!!🙋 I love him. I can't help it.

Gosh this was so delightful.

I might watch a romcom for the first time in forever.

Admittedly that party scene was so cringey I had to close my eyes and wait for it to go away. But they'd already sold me on the two leads so I did wait.

Everybody's already said everything about the female lead and how refreshing it is to have one that is so smart and competent.

But I love how the male lead is obsessed with money but also kind of disdainful of it. I love how he reduces everything to bowls of gamjatang as though to him it's the one thing that has real value. He's so delightfully gauche.

A fun little show! Found it to see more of Kim Min Jae's smiles. I love how his character's colorful suits match his personality! I recognized the actress playing Dali but couldn't place from where. Finally looked her up - she was in one of my favorites, Romance is a Bonus Book! Good on her for a role very different from this past one, and for winning a lead role.