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While some critics found the series' middle acts a bit slow or repetitive, many felt the ending redeemed the experience. The chemistry between Ha Ji-won and Lee Jin-wook remained the show's strongest pillar. It wasn't just a story about falling in love; it was about the "magic" that happens when you finally realize that the person you've been waiting for has been standing right next to you for 17 years. The Time We Were Not in Love Episode 16 (Final) Recap

The door is firmly shut on the past as Ha-na and Seo Hoo share a respectful, final touch-base, agreeing to be comfortable with each other's success from a distance. The Time We Were Not In LoveEps16

After 16 episodes of "will-they-won't-they" tension, The Time We Were Not in Love finally signed off with a deeply satisfying ending that brought 17 years of friendship full circle. For fans who stuck through the middle-episode frustrations, Episode 16—titled "The Time We Were in Love"—offered a "victory lap" filled with sweetness and long-awaited closure. A Wedding That Reflected Their History While some critics found the series' middle acts

They chose the simple road in front of their houses as the wedding aisle. The Time We Were Not in Love Episode

The finale didn't just end at the altar; it gave us a peek into their actual married life after an eight-month time jump.