Reviewers on Reddit and Kdramalove highlight the show's gripping plot and the "chilling" performance of Soo Ae as a protagonist who becomes increasingly villainous as her greed grows. Quick Facts
: The episode hints at Da-hae's traumatic past involving an abusive stepfather, a pivotal factor that drives her ruthless ambition to reach the top of society.
: Ha Ryu, deeply in love and devoted to Da-hae, begins working grueling jobs—including at a horse riding stable—to fund her college tuition and support her dreams.
The premiere sets up a heartbreaking and dramatic foundation for the rest of the series:
: After seven years apart, childhood friends Joo Da-hae (Soo Ae) and Ha Ryu (Kwon Sang-woo) are reunited. They both grew up together in an orphanage and share a deep, albeit tragic, history.