My Notes / Opinions
This is not a romance drama but it does have a tiny bit of romance in there, that’s why I said yes to the question. The story is dark, heavy, and focused almost entirely on revenge, trauma, and payoff. Any romantic elements are subtle, restrained, and secondary to the main plot. For most of the series, the FL is completely driven by her plan, with no emotional space for romance.
The male lead clearly develops feelings for the FL and supports her unconditionally, but their connection is more about understanding, solidarity, and shared resolve than romance. Small moments hint at something deeper, but nothing is acted on until the very end.
Only in the final episode does the relationship cross into explicit romance, with a first kiss and mutual confessions. While this confirms that romance does exist, it feels like a quiet resolution rather than a core narrative arc. Overall, this is a revenge drama first and foremost, with romance functioning as a minimal, end stage emotional closure rather than a driving force.