Based off a novel and yes, there is romance. Lin Fan got married in the end for real. I just skimmed through the mtl of the novel so I can't really say for sure if the harem is unbearable but it's there. Not sure if the manuha will stay loyal to the novel but if it does, then there will be romance.
"Live to the end as my best friend...And die as the most evil villain."
Head in hands.
Plot can be confusing at the start but damn. Once it starts to touch on the topics of morality and past of Ling Chen and Ye Zimu and their relationship, that's when it gets good. Never was a fan of action manhwas but this one has so many emotion and depth to it and didn't feel like brainless fights just for the sake of it.
Okay seriously. Hansoo and the uncle felt like characters that are put there just to make the ending how it is. They both had no real depth that made me care for them. The story centers around small master and big master more. The ending seems predetermined from the very beginning and the story seemed to just need hansoo and that uncle to push it to happen. It doesn't really expand on their character much all it's giving me is daddy issue girl and idiot shitty husband. The story is tragic but I understand why it has to be that way although it really doesn't make me feel better, I cried too much on the ending than necessary.
Has more tension than an actual romance story. More chemistry than an actual story. I don't look or hold my friends in that way my dude.
The plot? It's just mc learning music while this other guy is feeling him up. You go, I guess. Whatever floats your boat.