🎬 Just One More Episode Presents:
A Love So Beautiful (아름다웠던 우리에게)
📅 Country: South Korea • 2020–2021
Format: Standard Series
Episodes: 24
Aired: Dec 28, 2020 – Feb 20, 2021
Aired On: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Original Network: Daum Kakao TV
Duration: 20 min.
📺 Where to Watch:
Netflix – Subscription
Kakao TV – Purchase
✨ Synopsis
Cha Heon is a brilliant, handsome student at Chun Ji High School who radiates cold-stone vibes but secretly struggles to express his feelings. Enter Sin Sol I, a cheerful and determined 17-year-old who refuses to hide her affection for him. Complicating matters is Woo Dae Seong, a talented swimmer and transfer student who quietly supports Sol I while falling for her himself. Adapted from the web novel A Love So Beautiful (致我们单纯的小美好) by Zhao Qian Qian (赵乾乾), the story is a tender exploration of young love, first crushes, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with growing up.👥 Cast
💫 Kim Yo Han — Cha Heon
“Cold on the outside, secretly soft; his inability to express emotion is simultaneously frustrating and endearing.”
🔥 So Ju Yeon — Sin Sol I
“Relentlessly cheerful, fearless in love, and a total heart-stealer with her smile.”
💫 Yeo Hoe Hyun — Woo Dae Seong
“The quiet hero you didn’t know you needed; charming, supportive, and destined to break your heart a little.”
💎 Jo Hye Joo — Kang Ha Yeong [Classmate]
💎 Jung Jae Oh — Jung Jin Hwan [Classmate]
💎 Kim Dong Kyu — Wang Se Hyeong [Classmate]
💎 Choi Bo Min — Na Mi Nyeo [Classmate]
💎 Park Ji Won — O Hui Ji [Classmate]
💎 Yoo Ji Yeon — Lee Su Jin [Classmate]
💎 Ji Hwa Seop — Lee Ju Hwan [School nurse]
💎 Seong Hye Min — Moon Suk Hui [Teacher]
💎 Kim Sung Gon — Teacher Cho
💎 Jo Ryeon — Lee Chan Hui [Sol I’s mother]
💎 Yoon Seo Hyun — Sin Gi Heon [Sol I’s father]
💎 Ki Eun Yoo — Cha Geon [Cha Heon’s brother]
💎 Yang Yoo Jin — Seo Ji Su [Cha Heon’s colleague]
💎 Kim Yi On — Yu Jin
💎 Hwang Dae Woong — Nam Dong Gi
💎 Jung Chung Min — [Dae Seong’s coach]
💎 Jo Seung Yeon — [Cha Heon’s mother]
💎 Kim A Yul — Kim Ju Yeon
💬 Ratings
🎭 Story: 💖 — 7/10 — “Charming and light, but still a bit predictable.”
💫 Acting/Cast: 🌟 — 7/10 — “Solid performances; chemistry works better than the Chinese version.”
🎧 Music: 🎵 — 5/10 — “Passable soundtrack, nothing that stands out.”
🔁 Rewatch Value: 💖 — 5/10 — “Fun once or twice, but not a full binge.”
🏆 Overall: 💖 — 6/10 — “Cute and watchable, but forgettable in the long run.”
📝 Review (WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Emotional Damage)
From the first episode, Sol I’s relentless optimism and bright energy instantly set the mood. You can’t help but root for her, even as Cha Heon refuses to show a shred of emotion. It’s the kind of high school romance that makes you grin helplessly at every bold confession, accidental touch, or misread glance. Watching her navigate school life, friendships, and tiny victories feels like peeking into a diary where every small emotional moment counts.
The male lead’s stoic “cold” persona is frustrating at times, but it makes the few moments he softens or smiles feel like real gold. Woo Dae Seong, the second male lead, is quietly perfect; the subtle heartbreak of seeing him care without fanfare will sneakily ruin your emotional stability in the best way possible.
There’s no over-the-top melodrama here—just innocent crushes, minor misunderstandings, and that bittersweet ache of young love. The pacing is gentle, making it easy to binge without feeling overwhelmed, and the short 20-minute episodes mean it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Even the standard tropes—the cold male lead, the cheerful heroine, and the quietly supportive second lead—feel charming because of the cast’s natural performances and Sol I’s infectious energy.
💭 Final Mood: 🌸💌
Purely cute, innocent, and powered entirely by Sol I’s smile. Cha Heon may be cold, but this drama warms your heart just enough to forgive it. Perfect for a cozy, nostalgic binge.
📌 Other Adaptations:
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Chinese: Watched, review coming soon.
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Thai: On my Plan to Watch list — fingers crossed for equally adorable chaos.
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