It is the raw surreal relatability that pulls
No spoiler! Where do I begin? Is it the raw relatability that pulls? Yes for me. It takes you on a journey. A journey you wish to go on but perhaps are unable to. A journey you can only feel, a story that can wring out those anonymous tears and smiles from within you, only if you are infact a Yoon Seon a/ Lee Eun-O yourself. I don't know what else to say. What can I say about the performance? Ji Chang Wook, Kim Ji Won and the entire cast lived their roles magically, beautifully. Surreal camera work, beautiful music, beautiful story telling. Tip : Don't listen to people saying ..ugh its boring. Just jump in, and decide for yourself.Was this review helpful to you?
Realistic, beautiful, heartwarming and full of romance
This drama was beautiful and so full of love from the very start to the very end. I absolutely loved it. Very relatable and realistic, it depicts how love isn’t easy and it’s full of twist and turns and bumps but eventually love finds a way. The format of the drama is a little different as it’s supposed to depict an interview between people but overtime it became less confusing and very enjoyable to watch. I love love love Ji Chang work and to see him acting in this drama was so refreshing. His chemistry with Kim Ji Won is off the charts, they legit look like an actual couple, some scenes it doesn’t even look like they’re acting. All the characters portrayed they’re roles very naturally, and each character’s personalities developed and shined brightly.Storyline and plot were so well written that it killed me waiting several days to find out what happens next. This drama will make you smile, laugh cry and give you butterflies. All the romantic scenes were so fluffy and it made my heart really warm. It keeps you tingling and yearning for more every episode and the drama delivers. You will feel all sorts of emotions watching this but trust me it’s worth it.
The OST is incredible, I’m just waiting for it to be on Spotify. Each song was perfect for each scene and it made the show even better. I truly loved it and enjoyed it and it made me wish I had a significant other to experience what love really feels like. It is well crafted and well acted out. Watch it. Don’t even hesitate, just watch it. So worth it and not to mention Ji Chang Wook is super handsome here, the drama showed his maturity well.
All in all, it’s great, I’d definitely put this on my list to rewatch. And here’s hoping for a second season because I don’t want to see what the future holds for these couples
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Loved it all the way until the last episode
I loved everything about this drama. Some of the music was a little comical but it grew on me. I’m not a huge fan of JCW or KJW but this the the best JCW drama I’ve watched so far and definitely the only one where I actually kind of like KJW’s character. I couldn’t stand her in everything else I’ve watched her in. This drama had me all in my feelings and was pretty strong until the end. The last episode was a big wtf. I feel like it was rushed and I was left hanging. Would’ve loved to see some development of Dong-sik’s story. I feel so cheated. Maybe we’ll get a season two. Who knows?Was this review helpful to you?
Ehh.
First things first, for me, the first two episodes of Lovestruck in the City were so slow I think I would have preferred to watch paint dry. I was heavily considering to drop it after watching the first two episodes - but decided to give the next episode a chance before I did. Thankfully from the third episode onwards - improvement! While I still was never really truly brought into the universe of Lovestruck in the City there were good parts - most notably the acting and chemistry of the cast.I don't think there should be a second season, but it's possible. I might check it out but it won't be a high priority for me. Also, I think people who watch romance dramas on a regular basis compared to someone like me will enjoy this more, so check it out!
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Simple, different and quite good.
The first episode felt really weird to me. Breaking of the fourth wall is not something every show is capable of pulling off. I never really understood what was the reason for these "interviews" or "interactive lives" and how it actually worked... I guess they could've just talked directly to the audience instead, cause if not, then logically, i don't quite understand in what terms does the camera crew follow these characters xD like are they stalking them 24/7? You know? Doesn't really make sense.But if i don't put too much weight on how that would actually work, and view it more like them talking to the audience, it get's easier to follow along. And after the 1st episode, i can comfortably saythat i liked this kdrama a lot. Not one of my favorites, because we didn't had enough time with all the characters (due to all these interviews). So instead we got a lighter way to convey these stories.
I liked all storylines honestly. Every couple has it's own and i like the adult feel a lot! i've been feeling sick and tired of innocent YA romances lately, so dramas that are about people reaching their 30s sounds a lot cooler to me now. Many say how the FL is too cold and weird, but i understood her feelings completely. After you lose yourself to a point of not even knowing who you are anymore, it's not easy to accept love from someone else, no matter how bad you actually want it and need it. As for the ML, we all have different ways of falling in love, so for him, he fell hard into it and couldn't give up on it for anything. So in some degree i also understand why he behaved like he did.
I would like love to always be cute and simple, but in the middle of having to pay your bills, family drama and personal crisis, dating can be smt really triggering. I liked these stories a lot. Unfortunately, it was too short to fully explore everyone's feelings, cause i actually wanted it to go even deeper than this. And that's why this is a 7 for me. If this kdrama didn't had this 4th wall thing, perhaps they would have more room to explain a few more things in a different way, but i appreciate the creativity.
From what i can tell a S02 will be in place! Even if the main focus will change, i think all these characters will keep popping into the screen from time to time, so i am hopeful for different outcomes later on for some of these characters.
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A good 1 time watch
I thought this was a pretty good drama. It was tough to acclimatize to the way of filming, with characters sort of breaking the 4th dimension and talking to viewers. However, I think it was cute. I never understood the idea behind what they were filming for, and why they didn't know who was involved etc.. but that's fine. I enjoyed the various messages people had surrounding their idea on dating, romance, and love. It was interesting to watch a seemingly unstable relationship become stable, and stable one quickly deteriorate. I enjoyed all the characters. I thought they were all fun to watch, and I loved the friendship between them. That was heartwarming.I'll admit it was a very slow start. It took me about 5 episodes to really get into it. I struggled a bit with the last 3 episodes as well. There didn't seem to be a lot of closure surrounding the secondary characters which sucked. Based on the way things ended with Gyung Joon and Rin Yi I felt like there would be a season 2 of sorts? Otherwise that was a very odd ending. There was a lot of their relationship we didn't get to explore. The Minho + Celebrity arc was random as heck for me. I'm a Shawol and all so I'm not complaining, but it was weird.
I did enjoy the style in which they slowly depicted Eun Oh's story. I had a hard time understanding in the beginning what her deal was. It just didn't really make sense why she decided to leave. But as you get to understand the circumstances that lead her to that beach, you really begin to get a feel for what she was going through and thinking at the time. Everything kind of clicks together. I thought that was both heartbreaking and relatable. Who hasn't wanted to just run away after going through all that?
Ji Chang WooK did a fantastic job on his character. I didn't enjoy him in Backstreet Rookie or Melting me Softly, but this was a good role for him. He was charming, witty, and VERY funny. His breakdowns were really well done. I was impressed. There were scenes that definitely made me swoon!
I also thought the PPL was HILARIOUS. The 3 ppl wearing PPL shirts in the pizza shop in the background made me chuckle. Well done.
Finally, BIG ups on the music. Beautiful is all that comes to mind. It went really well with the sort of everyday life scenes, the sort of romantic tension scenes, and the weather ones. I am definitely listening to some of those in the coming days.
I'm not sure I have much else to say. I wouldn't say there's a lot of depth here per-se, but overall I still really enjoyed it.
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Rookie
I personally enjoyed the drama I just wished they gave more depth to Rin. I wish we go to know more about her past to understand her relationship.Rin boyfriend also deserved more depth. They did not explain what was in the letter which was annoying.
The main leads relationship was very refreshing. We really got to see in my opinion at least a healthy way to deal with an ex. Though it took them forever the did communicate their feelings and were able to resolve and rekindle their relationship.
Sun young on the other hand didn’t have any character development which I wish she did because her relationship with Gun would’ve been so much better.
Overall show was very realistic, people are flawed and people don’t communicate in relationships properly and we get to see that.
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A Must Watch Drama!
Let me start off and say that this drama was amazing. It gives you a different perspective of love. The drama focuses on 6 different people. Each of them has a different pov of love and different opinion. And each of them has their own story to tell. I recommended this drama if you're looking for a fast-paced, short and amazing chemistry story. This drama gives you 3 different stories of couples in the city and all of the stories actually blend in nicely. The friendship, the stories, the interviews and lastly the chemistry are some of the things that make this a nicely written kdrama. I cannot stress this enough, the chemistry between Ji Chang Wook and Kim Ji Won is incomparable. They blend in quite nicely together and they looked like a real couple. They make you feel single on another level. This drama truly is like no other, it is unique. It is totally different from your normal kdrama, the style and the vibes are so good and I really enjoy the individuals pov of each character, it goes in-depth and they explain their actions and they're feeling which is why I'm able to understand and feel on what they're feeling.Was this review helpful to you?
A must see K-Drama
A hip and refreshing KDrama, very different from your typical rich boy meets poor girl and saves the day.It set around a group of friends, each with their own story and love affairs. It took me a little while to get used to the concept of the characters talking directly to the camera, but by episode 3 or 4, it draws you in and you start to feel the connection with the characters.
It really show cast what an incredible and diverse actor Ji Chang Wook is; taking you on an emotional roller coaster throughout the series. I haven't always been a fan of Kim Ji Won after watching her in Fight for my Way, however after seeing her in both Descendants of the Sun and Lovestruck in the City, she did suit the role perfectly and her chemistry with Ji Chang Wook was undeniable.
It is not often you see the supporting roles shine on KDrama but Lovestruck in the City did give us a glimpse of a second couple dealing with their own relationship difficulties. I loved the chemistry between Kim Min Seok and So Ju Yeon.
It is a MUST see, however if I do have one criticism is the series should had ended at episode 16.
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friendship is a blessing just as wonderful besides romance.
LOVESTRUCK IN THE CITY is a story compilation of people whose lives interlinked one another. Our two leads meet in the beach and got lovestruck at first sight. After few weeks of sweet roses and butterfly moments together, they parted ways after made promise to reconnect in Seoul, where miscommunications, conflict and consequences starts to unfold…The unique aspect of this drama is it’s presented in documentary-style interviews in present-day Seoul, done in a refreshing way so I think most will enjoy. Five characters with varied personalities are being interviewed on love, sex, and relationships. It is fun because whenever a question was asked, someone will give their opinion and the next person is like replying with a completely opposite opinion.
Through these present-day interviews, the story segues to our two leads‘ past through the very BEAUTIFUL beach scenes. These flashbacks showed how they met, became friends and lovers. More than the plot, I was enchanted by the overall shot of these dreamy and romantic scenes! The chemistry between the leads is electric, fun and free-spirited through and through. Also the OSTs are wonderful! Every time a song played I noticed how much I was vibing with it.
I think the relationship between the two leads was nice, both then and now as they go through various complexities, it is realistic. I like how they switched the perspectives from our male lead's to our female lead, as it really fleshed out her identity crisis. The drama also emphasize that friendship is a blessing just as wonderful besides romance.
My con is the ending cameo, so spoiler warning! Why would they spend the conclusion focusing on a supporting character love interest with a brand-new character? It would not be a problem if told not in the finale I feel satisfied with ep 16 ending, where it fits the actual ending of the show
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I love this drama!
Recommended drama for u.I really love this drama. the storyline is light but unpredictable. I know, the concept of a documentary drama is still relatively new, but believe me, this drama is so much fun.
Moreover, all the players in this drama portray characters very well. hope there is a season 2 with the same players.
Thank you the players, the director, and all the crew who have been on duty. it's so sad that this drama has to end. I love you all, please stay healthy.
I will really miss all of you!
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Take my advice and watch it.
It makes me so upset how people haven't talked about this. Ji-Chang Wook has really bought back my heart after his last drama which wasn't good as I had hoped. I love this so much and look forward to the new episodes. It's realistic and elegant while keeping a fun atmosphere. I really hope people will take the chance to watch it, it has by heart pumping every episode. People should be talking about it and the episodes are just long enough to keep you wanting and craving for more. I really hope that once I'm done with this drama I can forget it as fast as possible so I can watch it all over again!Was this review helpful to you?
