Critics from Shay on Medium praise the leads for their "skillful performances" of introverted characters, noting that much of their relationship is conveyed through subtle facial movements rather than dialogue.
Subtle and offbeat, focusing on compatibility over "sparks". Min-young is viewed as the "perfect" frustrating villain. Call It Love 2023 Episode 5
After a drunken accident where Dong-jin cuts his hand, Woo-joo follows him to ensure his safety, marking a clear moment where her empathy for him begins to outweigh her original desire for revenge. Critics from Shay on Medium praise the leads
A common point of contention is the show's pink/purple color grading. While the director intended it to represent a sunset before darkness, some reviewers find it distracting or poorly executed. Critical Consensus Reviewer Sentiment Pacing Heavy and slow, requiring patience. Tone Melancholic but filled with hidden hope. Chemistry After a drunken accident where Dong-jin cuts his
Woo-joo finally makes a move against the antagonist Min-young, the ex-girlfriend who cheated on Dong-jin. This "boss move" is seen by viewers as a satisfying defense of Dong-jin's emotional well-being.
Reviewers highlight the "shadow animation" used to illustrate Dong-jin’s dreams, which poignantly shows how his once-happy life "broke" and threw him into his current harsh reality.