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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 series ends on a joyous note with Ha-na realizing she is pregnant, a revelation that leaves Won absolutely thrilled. Closing Other Chapters 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

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. The Time We Were Not in Love Episode

Rather than a grand, sterile ceremony, Oh Ha-na (Ha Ji-won) and Choi Won (Lee Jin-wook) opted for a wedding that perfectly symbolized their relationship.