Boring and Dissapointed
I am So very much dissapointed. And the story was excruciatingly Boring. I couldn't even force myself to finish the whole series of 2 seasons. And WHY two seasons?! It is too long and oh my word the plot holes! It would have been better if the series was just a handful of episodes that was well thought out. It is the first time in my life since starting to watch KDramas, that I didn't like ANY of the characters in a Series. The three main leads were stiff, uninteresting and emotionless for the most part. I just couldn't get invested or interested in their characters. The female main lead was painful and frustrating to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Don’t expect any kind of happy ending
Plot is already indicated so I’ll skip that.What I like is the portrayal of the actors. Can say that any one of them, even the support role artists did a great job with their role.
I like that the series touched (a tiny bit) about LGBTQ
I like the locations chosen to shoot this series.
The plot didn’t grab my interest.
The never ending hurdles that the female lead went through is about 75% of the series. My experience is that when viewers see too much problems and hurdles, it starts being boring instead of feeling empathy. Writers should have considered this. I fast forwarded most cuz I got tired of it.
The only thing supposedly that’s positive in her life is her boyfriend that then she ruined herself.
Another man could have been a good source of support for her and the story didn’t even give it a descent chance.
Personally, writers can be blamed for the negative reception for this series that could have had a good rating.
I watched this first season and the ending left me frustrated. There’s many things that were not even explained. There’s a season 2 that I haven’t seen that could possibly explain most of the things left unexplained in season 1.
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The idea could have been nice, but it was ruined in more and more ways
Before watching a drama, I usually do some research and try to figure out if I will enjoy the story or if it is worth my time. This is to say that the story (8 episodes in Love Alarm and 8 episodes in Love Alarm 2) wasn't that bad, however imaginative, but it was ruined by some script choices and above all by an ending that made little sense and was not very pleasant. The kind of ending that leaves you thinking "the they did it on purpose to show that they are different and don't do things like everyone else"Was this review helpful to you?
first kdrama
love alarm was my very first kdrama and as a new kdrama watcher, it was entertaining. the storyline seemed interesting when i saw the trailer, so that's why i watched it. there are far better kdrama's out there though and most of the ep's are a bit boring to watch. to be honest: the characters were not really sparkling with personality, but somehow i kept watching. i think it was because i didn't know what i had to expect for a kdrama. my conclusion is that it was fine, but it's definitely a kdrama for beginners.Was this review helpful to you?
For me, it is hard to see this drama in a serious light because I find myself struggling seeing the two main leads with their acting. They are both so awkward on the screen. I did finished the drama but I root more on Hye Yeong. I don't know if he is the second male lead or not since the season was not yet released.
The storyline is a bit too 'teenager' for my taste but I'm looking forward to the next season and see if I could relate since they would venture after the schooling part.
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OST FTW
It's weird how overall empty this season felt given that it spanned eight hours. Like, nothing much happened. She met a guy, started dating him, they broke up, she kinda got together with the other guy.However, I was engrossed and thoroughly invested throughout. None of the episodes felt boring and long, which is often the case when stories don't have much going on. But I was hooked.
I especially loved all the autumnal colors. Gold and red leaves everywhere. Aesthetically gorgeous. And the music matched the tone of the show very well, too. Very mellow, chill songs.
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Interesting premise, could have been better
First of all: I did binge watch this just 10-12 days ago I think, and initially kind of liked it. Now, however, as I wanted to write the review, it turns out it wasn't really that memorable.The premise for the story is interesting (the app), but the script is sometimes superficial, sometimes melodramatic, sometimes predictable, sometimes trying to be mysterious ...
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Girl what is this-
I've actually watched both of the seasons but I thought why don't I post it on the first season cuz mhm...SPOILERS
PS; somethings i talk about are like in the series so if you're somoene who just wants spoiler this isn't the perfect place since i talk criss cross (from plot to plot).
they're so many times i've just been sitting there and trying to figure out why? Just why? Almost everything they do is just questionable!! Like okay not everything goes as you want but let me tell you something, this girl Kim Jojo is so frustrating!! She never said the actual truth why that she put on the shield after just eavesdropping on ONE CONVO!! I find her way too sensitive and everytime that she has a chance to say the truth or tell Sun-Oh WHY the fck she 'lost' feelings! Both of them, no, ALL of them have had zero changes in behaviour! Jojo doesn't care or is too ShYy or whatever it is to tell the damn truth to Sun-Oh so that he can get over his first love?? And the fact she just goes to his bestfriend like the AUDACITYYYY.
Okay fine they presented justice for second leads, but what's the point of second leads if they turn out to be first leads after all? I'm not mad at the fact that okay, maybe she actually felt something for Hye-yeong ( the bestfriend of sun-oh) because she didnt use her love alarm thingy to show the 10m radius thing but still. Also that new gf of Sun-oh got me BOILING i'm not done with Jojo, but both of them are pathetic in there own way. You can see it's clearly one sided love especially at the end with their hugging scene wiht Sun-oh tryna force a smile. But ALL of this wouldnt have happened if Jojo didn't put the shield on. And I refuse to believe that she bought a new phone and still it didnt undo the shield, its like the creator REALLY didn't want her to undo it. ( i mean i guess my guy). Even him the creator self couldnt undo it. What shitty programming.
Let's not even talk about the cousin of Jojo, maybe idioticness runs somewhere in the family because Gul-mi is just the worse vers. of Jojo. The fact that even at the end she didnt feel anything for the poor guy. And cherised the fact that it was made for HER. Girly only looks at looks and not at heart. I do like the actress for her duality.
Also small point before i end cuz i'm getting an HEAD-ACHE.
The timing of the end plot doesnt really work out. Unless he 1st episode was close to senior year. But then still. Dude, how long you been crushing on the girl and haven't talked to ANY relatives of your main crush?? You that slow?? How did NO person at all ever question "are we sure this maker of Love Alarm isn't anyone else?" As sure as I know Reporters are nosy and dramatic asf sometimes. Also with that talent and money didn't any of his parents know? was it a Brother brother thing?
ALSOO at a certai point, you can see at the ned of the episode that the creator of Love ALarm literally jump of the balcony...i thought he was dead? Like the what ifs are so big!
Anyway time to stop maybe i'm talking nonsense now.
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hated it
the second season was probably worse but lets talk about the first. the plot was forgettable with irritable and uninteresting characters (i didnt have an ounce of care for any of the MCs) and although i can see some kind of potential with the concept, it just ended up being messy. honestly, im not sure how i brought myself to finish this show. With such a cast and idea, i expected better; ended up wasting my time on 8 mediocre at best episodes especially the first one, it was so messy and then the other ml came into the picture and i just didnt care. whats worse, they decided to change the main love interest in season 2? huh? anyway, wouldnt recommend and im pretty shocked this kdrama has received more than 7 stars but there we go ?♀️Was this review helpful to you?
Idea of the story perfect but didn't attract my attention
And i am a korean drama lover watched over 120 tv drama till now☺️
Sorry ????
I am disappointed ????reviews said it will be better in more episode but even that didn't make me feel interesting again
Sorry ????
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i liked the story it was a new idea and brillant . i even downloaded love alarm because this serie. i was so obsessed and watched the whole serie in a day but unfortunatelly the last 3 episodes were so bad to the point that i though to change the rate to lower.anyhow, i think the second saison she will find a wy to delete the shielder and go back to her ex.thus,overall drama is good.this is the first time that i write a review and i did it because i like the drama regarless of the bad ending or what i could call "the catastrofy scenario". Was this review helpful to you?
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Couldn’t stop watching cause the acting and chemistry were perfect. Music was nice. The story was interesting but I don’t understand why she had to breakup with him instead of sharing her fears and working thru them. Also why was her past a problem for her present? The end left me frustrated. Sun oh and Jojo were just going to live a life with someone else even if their hearts weren’t into it? Oh and didn’t the developer commit suicide? I am so confused! Hahaha! I just get too invested! I wish there was a second season with a more conclusive ending. Was this review helpful to you?
