Is this going to be the next new view of women? Tell me it isn’t so.
I watched the first episode. My reaction was immediate. Tried second episode. Didn’t get better. Third. Gave up. Why is the main female lead so out of control from the get-go. After all she just beat the crap out of a thief. So she must be a tough female hero. Wow. “Love her, right?” Not. The premise of this character is pretty warped. Is this how women want to see themselves? Of course I assume she will somehow find her “way”to “true love.” Right?The big question for me is this.
Why would ANY woman who cares about herself, and takes pride in herself, go out and have one night stands, and sex, with the kind of men she utterly utterly despises. How sad and pathetic is that? And WHY? Revenge? A turn on? Apparently not. What? Why? Getting even? How? Pathetic and ridiculous, really.
The lead script writer is a guy in his fifties. Think about that. Probably looking for a script that is “different, kookie and catchy.” If you think this is somehow a feminist “story” think again. Seriously. Not even close. The creation of a woman denigrating herself again and again, is about what, exactly? Changing the world of cheating men? Bizarre. lol.
You can tell me to lighten up a bit. You can tell me the movie is just a lot of fun. But the premise it begins with is a warped view of women in general and especially this “concocted” woman who, in the real world, should be hanging out a lot with a really good psychiatrist. Like I said, there is no doubt that a “happy” ending was created out of the mess, right? Right? Lol.
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Flawed But Watchable
Shaky first episodes, often clumsy scene sequencing early on, playing games with viewers in final episode, around a cringey even potentially sexist attitude toward strong, smart women, but they eventually got it right with good closure that calls out public shaming, doing it through affirmation of both strength and love. The cast is very good and work hard with the director for some enjoyable and sometimes charming moments. Recommended as a watchable but not superior drama—which is totally on the writer in this drama for not having a clear plan for the message being attempted. In an age of superior international movies and dramas, that cannot stand, and neither can the weak drama.Was this review helpful to you?
an enemies to lovers dream !!
The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable, and the progression of their relationship from enemies to lovers is both entertaining and heartwarming. Throughout the series, there are many humorous moments that will have you laughing out loud and rooting for the couple to overcome their differences. The female lead is a breath of fresh air, with a strong and independent personality that is a refreshing change from traditional female characters in romantic comedies. Overall, "Love to Hate You" is a must-watch for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance.Was this review helpful to you?
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The title implies my opinion for the show
A new KDrama of 2023, Love To Hate You is a show which feels like it will make some valuable contributions to address misogyny in the society, restricts itself to a romcom show which is nothing new in a Kdrama world.Undeniably, the series got to a fair start with girl vs boy stereotype, but rather being an interesting turn of events in their romance, it was just a dull realisation of each other's feelings that made me disappointed towards the characters as well the story writing of the show. Well atleast it gave a happy ending within 10 episodes without dragging more unnecessarily than it already was starting to become.
My Rating : 5.5/10
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He fell first and He fell the hardest (tip :ML confessed in ep 8)
Lately, I've been trying to get out of my k-drama slump and watch some lighthearted rom-com's , Business Proposal did the trick but I wanted more, If you are in the same position as me , you can watch this drama. It's relatively shorter (10 ep)compared to the other standard k-dramas(16 ep), so you can probably complete it in a day or two of binge watching . The drama tell the story of Yeo Mi Ran (FL) she's a lawyer, and is also good at mixed martial arts, she's pretty brave, selfless and speaks her heart. The ML is a famous actor and generally gets anxiety attacks near women. I personally think that the ML really knows how to set boundaries and to show the people who are trying to break(first love) it that he belongs to FL. Although the FL is quite experienced with men, but she didn't really have a heart-fluttering romance until the ML came along. Their romance is starts with a dating contract due to a scandal coverup. The ML's manager/best friend and FL's best friend start to have some feelings towards each other later in the series. Both the ML and Fl have been cautious and suspicious of the women/men approaching them in their lives. ML's reason being the ex(celebrity/actress) . The ex returns to act in a drama with him and she can't seem to grasp the idea of him getting over her and starting a relationship with FL(commoner/non-celebrity/not-so-pretty) and tries to act all coy and tries to start the usual drama like, "oh! he didn't tell you that we were each other's first love ,I guess I shouldn't have told". Anyway, It's looking good so far, hope to see a happy ending for both the main and side couples.Was this review helpful to you?
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Ruined by misguided feminism
To say that I was disgusted by this series is an understatement. I only started watching it because it was the only English dubbed kdrama I could watch on Netflix. Oh boy I think staring at a blank wall would have been so much better than watching this nonsensical show.What I didn’t like about the series.
First of we have our fl, who has a body count of 100+, she brags about how men to her are just for sex, she changes them as fast as she changes her clothes. But since she is the fl we should root for her right? After all she is such a cool fighter who feels justified in beating the shit out of any man who she deems guilty.
Also what was that with the ml and 2nd ml being all in each other faces, kissing and all that? I ain’t homophobic or anything but it kind felt like they were just forcing it seeing both men were clearly not gay. Maybe one of them was but I never got that far to find out. I just felt like since we know the main couple will be m/f spare us the queer baiting please.
The message I got from this show is that all men are bad, cheaters, worthless, and women are justified treating them like crap and judging them without any clear evidence of them actually having done anything wrong. I’m sorry I’m all for equality and lifting everyone up but not at the expense of trashing the other gender. I don’t like shows that preach such a message that it’s okay for women to do the things and be what they hate men for.
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Light rom com
After watching several dreary and boring dramas on Netflix, Love to Hate You is such a refreshing strange.First time to see both leads, (can't remember them fro Arthdal) and love their chemistry. It is always nice to see a kdrama with mature actors. They bring in a totally different vibe.
Kim Ji Hoon is now one of my fav actors. He's proving his versatility by tackling different roles since I first saw him in Flower of Evil. He is also one of the characters I like in Money Heist. I wish he would be given a lead role in a rom com soon.
I wish this drama was longer (around 12 episodes), but the pacing is fast enough that the viewer doesn't get bored at all.
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Three episodes in and I give up
It's so confusing. The story is all over the place. They are taking the longest road to bring out the story l. The actors are barely convincing. I have never seen a drama where I'm detached from ALL the main characters. ALL OF THEM. The ML is emotionless, the FL is a clown. Also can they stop with the wierd audio sounds like sheep and dogs barking, they add nothing to the story. Those people giving high reviews, which show are you watching? The story is not convincing, the jokes are sooo forced. I keep falling asleep every time I start watching. This one has refused me.
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Much better than Business Proposal.
The show is so much fun. There is so much laughter and the acting is pretty good too. It definitely helps when your male leads both of them are so hot. The female lead is a total badass and so refreshing from other heroines. She is more real because of who she is ,what she believes in and is honest.We need more Women like this.
The law firm is a joke like an old men's exclusive members only but very good acting by all.
Some cliches but the OST is fab and the sea scenes, the Chemistry, the desire and resultant tiredness all real and alive.
Lived the drama and 10 episodes was perfect.
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Almost Perfect
I love a badass female lead--and a well-executed trope! A bit over the top? Completely ridiculous? Likeable characters? Count me in!There is a lot to like here, and I rarely felt bored with slow scenes (the 10 episode format helps)... Alternatively, the pacing was a bit quick and I would have loved a couple extra episodes to see them flesh out their relationship better. However, I do love some level-headed romance, fun characters, and humour, so this has earned a top spot for me.
However, I am holding off watching the last episode and a half, because I don't want a lackluster ending to change my opinion of the show! Currently sitting at 9.5 out of 10 eps.
The chemistry between the characters was on point--which is something lacking between a lot of shows that seem to choose leads for their star power rather than their chemistry together.
My only critique plot-wise is that it's a little too perfectly symmetric and symbolic with the leads, their issues, their closure with their ex's... And the ending was a little cliche--I hate a forced cliche. I would LOVE to see a drama where the it doesn't follow the established formula, and I admit I was a little disappointed to find out the main leads weren't gay.
Can we have some romcoms where it's not so formulaic where the ML and FL will hook up, and SML and SFL are forced together, and something happens and they break up, kiss, make up/or make peace and split? Anyway, that's not a critique of this specific show, but of dramas in general.
Speaking of which, the second female lead is a bit too immature and annoying to take seriously. The male leads are great, and overall it feels like a good contrast to many romcoms out there...
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F4- Funny, Fluffy, Fulfilling and Fabulous
I started this drama thinking I would drop this before I reach the mid, but to my surprise I LOVED IT to that extent I didn't wanted it to finish this quickly. It's been a while since I watched something this wholesome.So before judging the series by someone's review/comment, check this out yourself. ML-FL and SML-SFL's chemistry were lovely. Combining romance, comedy with speed and diversity in script, in a 10 ep rom-com isn't a joke. The story will keep your eyes pasted on the screen throughout the episodes and by the time an episode finishes you'll click the next episode like a speed of a tornado. I mean THEY REALLY DID A GREAT JOB! This series is great mood changer if you're looking for something funny and fulfilling. You don't believe me, just go run your fingers fast and start binge watching this right NOW!
OMG no one's gonna talk about KIM OK BIN?! SHE'S SPONTANEOUSLY CHARMING! She's like a fighter goddess. She's literally the perfect match for the character Miran. I became a fan of her.
NGL KIM JI HOON and YOO TEO made my heart flutter like crazy ❤️
I'll re-watch this for their fabulous chemistry again and again
9/10
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