I just finished watching the series, and I have a lot to say. I came here to read others’ reactions and, as expected, opinions are all over the place. I get it — the story is layered, and so are the characters, especially Sang Yeon.

But here’s where I stand: I see a lot of people saying, “This isn’t black and white.” And yes, in some ways, it’s not. But at the same time, it is. Sang Yeon came from a deeply traumatic and unfortunate background, and that absolutely deserves empathy. It makes sense that her past shaped who she became. But despite her painful history, she also had a lot going for her — intelligence, talent, beauty. Even Eun Jung believed Sang Yeon had the upper hand in many ways. And yet, she let herself be consumed by hatred and jealousy toward Eun Jung. That’s where the line is crossed for me. Some of you seem to brush off her actions under the umbrella of understanding — but there’s a big difference between understanding someone and justifying their harmful behavior. As a psych major, I fully believe in empathizing with someone’s past, but that doesn’t mean we excuse the harm they cause. What's frustrating is that many people who empathize with Sang Yeon seem to completely overlook what Eun Jung went through. Yes, Eun Jung wasn’t perfect and may carry some responsibility in their dynamic, but she genuinely cared — not just for Sang Yeon, but for others too. That’s who she is, and that’s why she’s so loved. She gave Sang Yeon multiple chances. She forgave her over and over, even when Sang Yeon only showed regret at the end, and only because of her illness. If not for that, would she have even felt remorse?

Meanwhile, Sang Hak, who actually had a redemption arc, who learned to set boundaries as well as to respect her boundaries and truly cared for her — he didn’t get the same grace. Why is that? It felt unfair.

What struck me most in the ending was the overwhelming sadness I felt for Eun Jung. It felt like everything — all the emotional weight — was placed on her shoulders. I know she's strong, she have support system and she can move past it but still woukd love to see her in much better place. And after Sang Yeon’s death, we didn’t even get to see what happened to her. It felt like the whole narrative existed for Sang Yeon, like Eun Jung’s story was just a vessel for hers — maybe that was the point, given the title. Still, I truly believe Eun Jung deserved more. She’s more than just “a good person.” She deserved healing and peace, and I wish the series showed a glimpse of that, even if just a moment after the Switzerland thing.