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Once the golden boy of Chungmuro, director Ha Yeon Woo's star has faded. Desperate for a comeback, he tracks down Sung Woo Jae, a reclusive web novelist and his former college friend who vanished years ago without explanation. Woo Jae is anything but welcoming; he's cold, dismissive, and clearly nursing old wounds. Undeterred, Yeon Woo camps out on his front lawn, hoping to convince him to adapt his novel into a film. What follows is a slow, atmospheric dance of push-and-pull, where flashbacks reveal a friendship that might have been something more—until a mysterious misunderstanding tore them apart. With gorgeous cinematography and a quiet, character-driven focus, this eight-episode series explores second chances, buried emotions, and the painful art of saying what you really mean.

Kim Jin Yeol

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Kim Hwa Joon

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Kang Joon Gyu

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Han Jung Wan

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Cha Shi Hyuk

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Romance

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Gay Romance

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E01

Individual Circumstances Episode 1

Season 1 · Jan 19, 2023

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E02

Individual Circumstances Episode 2

Season 1 · Jan 19, 2023

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E03

Individual Circumstances Episode 3

Season 1 · Jan 26, 2023

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E04

Individual Circumstances Episode 4

Season 1 · Jan 26, 2023

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E05

Individual Circumstances Episode 5

Season 1 · Feb 02, 2023

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E06

Individual Circumstances Episode 6

Season 1 · Feb 02, 2023

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E07

Individual Circumstances Episode 7

Season 1 · Feb 09, 2023

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E08

Individual Circumstances Episode 8

Season 1 · Feb 09, 2023

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cynical_plot_watcher

August 2024

5/10

I wanted to like this more than I did. The premise is fine, but the execution is maddening—Woo Jae is a jerk for 6 episodes, and the big explanation for why he ghosted Yeon Woo was laughably weak. The plot relies on a misunderstanding that could have been cleared up in one conversation. And don't get me started on the random cop scene that made no sense. The short runtime helped me finish it, but it's ultimately forgettable.

aesthetic_lens

March 2025

8/10

I'm a sucker for a drama that lets the camera do the talking, and this one delivers. The color grading, the scenic shots of the countryside, the way the characters are framed in silence—it's visually stunning for a low-budget KBL. Kim Hwa Joon's expressive eyes carry half the story. Yes, the kisses are bad, but the romantic tension before that is palpable. If you value mood over plot, give it a chance.

romance_or_bust

January 2025

6/10

I came for the second-chance romance and left frustrated. Yeon Woo is adorable and deserves better, but Woo Jae is so cold and broody that I never bought their connection. The kisses are literally just lip-presses—no passion at all. I've seen better chemistry in a high school play. The last two episodes finally give some heart, but it's too little, too late. A disappointing watch for a romance lover.

soundtrack_sam

November 2024

7/10

Honestly, the OST is the unsung hero of this series. The melancholic piano tracks perfectly match the lonely atmosphere, and there's a guitar piece that I've had on repeat for weeks. The music carries the emotional weight that the actors sometimes fail to deliver. I wish the plot had given the music more room to shine. Not a bad binge if you're into moody soundscapes.

consent_first

July 2024

4/10

I have serious issues with how the director's persistent stalking is romanticized. Camping on someone's front lawn after they repeatedly tell you to leave? Guessing their house code and computer password? That's not cute, it's a violation of boundaries. The show never really addresses this—it just expects us to root for the pursuer. For a drama that tries to explore miscommunication, it completely ignores consent issues. Big miss for me.