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This show is emotional at times and has some traits that would deter some viewers.
SPOILERS WILL BE IN THIS REVIEW/RANTEx’s will be revealed in this review/rant so please don’t read unless you have watched the latest episodes.
First point: Me as a viewer started this series for Keem Tae I because honestly although he’s quiet from other peoples perspectives, he is attentive and kind to everyone no matter who it is. A thing I would point out is that at first he would seem cold and a little hateful, you get to see that he is in fact the kind hearted “Hard on the outside, kind on the inside” type. I’ve stayed as a fan of him since episode 2 and I am rooting for him to find his happiness.
Second Point: Most of the people from the first episode take you on an emotional roller coaster with how they get swayed around so easily, mostly the girls. You get to see tears because of jealousy towards their ex’s being happy with dates and sometimes it’s disappointing and or hateful to say the least because sometimes you will notice that at times these couples are hypocritical. So it’s at times a emotional roller coaster. To give info on who I’m referring to the most: Na Yeon, Ji Yeon, Gyu Min, Heedo.
Third Point: There is the whole Yi Hyun being kicked thing, although I hated what happened it doesn’t impact that much of the show since it was the 3rd episode in and her ex leaving with her also didn’t change much of it. I was just disappointed by the fact that it happened to Keem Tae I date and that he had to go through a little sad phase. The people saying all those online comments that they watched for yihyun and that views would drop are simply disappointed too but them saying such things don’t seem right because like another review said, her being kicked meant she broke a big rule (she apparently had a boyfriend outside of the show and no one knew) this big rule that she broke could hurt many people by the end of the series. So all in all, her leaving is good and didn’t affect the show much.
Referring to: Seon Min Gi, Choi Yi Hyun
Fourth point: let’s see we all have some people we hate in a show and that is no different to me. I have hate towards a person on this show and I tend to skip their dates with others because if you watch the show, you will see that someone is trying so hard to get his affection and he is just cold towards them. I hate this the most because of all the tears shed by the person trying to get his affection. Latest episode (ep16) just made me hate him more, with how he threatened the person with his hate. This person could be kind and nice irl but he isn’t the person I would like no matter what. Especially since such a cheerful person keeps crying tears over him. I hope his ex gets happiness somewhere else because he is one cold guy, he shows no affection to his ex but then gets jealous and says that he doesn't feel good when he see’s his ex getting attention and love from another guy. Anyway thats my rant about what I hate about the show.
Referring to: Gyu Min and Hae Eun.
Fifth point: everything is just dating other people and getting jealous about your ex. There is a couple that I see, could just get back together but they both have their pride and tend to argue a lot. The guy could at-least get rid of his pride but I guess that’s just how he is as a person, the girl is also prideful and she could do the same but I feel the relationship would change for the better when the guy changes first because he’s the biggest obstacle in them getting back together. The girl already confessed that she still had strong feelings for him but he chooses to be stubborn and prideful.
Referring to: Hee Dooand Na Yeon
Sixth Point: Jisoo and Won Bin could go either way, they could get back together and work things out or be happy with other people. I prefer the getting back together for them because although they have issues but it isn’t that big so they just need to overcome their insecurities and be happy. But again I also see them leaving for others and being happy anyway.
Referring to: Won Bin and Ji Soo
Seventh Point: I’m a fan of Keem Tae I because of the points I’ve stated above and wish happiness upon him no matter where it may be, Ji Yeon is in a 50/50 situation for me because I do like her cheerful side and her concern for Tae I but she’s also going on dates with others and get swayed differently, I do wish her happiness too. Keem Tae I is the type to do things quietly for someone when he isn’t comfortable enough to be friends with them. He cooked Korean home cooked food for Hee Doo because he heard that Hee Doo wished to eat some, he bought Ji Soo food just because he heard she was craving it. He really is the “helps people quietly” type when he doesn’t talk much, he is attentive and kind, he comforts and helps almost everyone and it disappointed me when he didn’t get any “real” dates until ep 13-14, I say “real” because he had one with Na Yeon but it seemed she didn’t like it since he talked about himself and she didn’t like listening to it which hurt me when I heard about that because he did try to be open up but it seemed the person didn’t like that. The new people that came recently are great addition because it adds happiness to Tae I and Hae Eun lives.
Referring to: Keem Tae I, Lee Ji Yeon ( NaYeon, Hae Eun, Na Eon)
I would rewatch parts of this and not the whole thing. I would skip parts that aren’t that great to me.
That is the end of my Rant/Review, more Rant less Review. Sorry for any spelling mistakes or grammar mistakes. I paid no attention to the paragraphs as I typed this out.
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Fluctuating quality…
It’s honestly hard to judge this show. I liked some parts, I was bored with others.Starting with contestants - on one hand I appreciate how distinctive everyone’s personality and style was. It was easy to remember everyone from their first introduction and not get people mixed up. Because many of them were so drastically different, the interactions were that much more fun and interesting to watch.
At the same time, because everyone was rather far on the unique side, they truly did not feel like your everyday people, but rather high profile influencers (which some of them were, and most had some entertainment connections). The thing that is enjoyable for me in dating shows is the fact these are normal people and not celebrities… But here, the line felt blurred.
That end result was rather predictable. I was not shocked or surprised by anyone’s choices. Did it bother me? No. I know some people did not like the predictability of the show, but I honestly don’t know what they expected. These are real people, they won’t change their mind just to deliver a plot twist. It would make no sense to randomly pick someone else, and not the person you spent most time with and had some type of chemistry with.
About the hosts - while I loved the 4 main ones and Bambam fitted into that picture perfectly, I am kind of disappointed how little screen time test rest had. I questioned what was the point of even having them there, when they barely shared their opinion and just reacted to what the main panelists were saying.
For the length of the episodes - 2-3 hours long ones never felt like too much. Granted, I did skip scenes and interactions between people I did not care about, so that might be the reason why the length did not bother me much. Even with that, I still believe it’s better to show more than less with dating shows like that. The level of enjoyment depends on how much the viewers will feel like they know these people and connect to them emotionally. If you skip all the build up, and only show the highlights, it will all feel scripted and unnatural.
Overall, it was fun. I thought kdramas made me have high standards in men, but then Jung Hyun Gyu happened and he is just a walking perfection.
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If you love getting immersed and "feeling the feelings", you MUST watch this!
Can't think of a show that made me cry so much, laugh so hard and cheer so loudly! It's better than most dramas I've watched. Some Korean dating shows can feel a bit cold/ superficial, but this one is different.. The storytelling, the cast, the production, the twists + turns, the attention to the little details... It's a rollercoaster of (raw) emotions, and you can't help but fall in love with the participants and root for them! And the icing on the cake is that some of the final couples are still together. Wish it was available on Netflix so more people could find out about this gem!Was this review helpful to you?
EXchange 2
anyone know this program official web ? i have many recomendation to producer,if anyone agree with me & know where to sent it just copy my comment & fix my english also coz my english not good,also u can put youre opinion also , thanks,firstly everyone must coming same time at same day,look wht happen when 2 ex come late to the house when everyone start have some interest to other,its hard for them to join that group,dont make suprise to entertaint us,2,also this second time 1 ex couple come late about at last week of the show like hyungu & naeon,if u still wantnto do thats,do it more earlier,mybe 2.5 half week,3,i think 4 or 5 ex not releven,6 ex is better & give more time,3 week is to short,a month mybe better,i know the cost or whatever is,30episode is fun right?minimal 3hours & better if 5hours,lets make this show one & only show have many episode & long duration time,i think its better,thats it,if can ,i more happy.👍🏼Was this review helpful to you?
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This made me feel things deeply.
This show will make you pause and re-evaluate the kind of person you've become after your heartbreaks.Disclaimer: I'm a sucker for breakup stories so this is one big reason why I loved the show. I found myself often pausing in between episodes to bring my thoughts back to my own break up experiences. I cried, laughed, and cheered for characters here too. Overall, I was moved (to a very unexpected extent) and I can't help but love how genius this show is.
If you have any unsettled feelings for your past loves, or you're curious to take on a journey with the versions of yourself in your past relationships, this one's for you. Through this show, I was unexpectedly attached to the development of the stories. I was pissed at Nayeon, pitied Won bin, and rooted for Hae Eun, while getting butterflies from Hee Doo and Ji Yeon's love line, and eventually appreciating Gyu Min. Never have I ever been this involved and invested in a show.
Though I wasn't so happy about a lot of things, I still love this show ultimately for its success in making me feel a wide variety of emotions. It's really a journey going through all 20 episodes of this.
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A dating show that doesn’t feel like a dating show
What in the kdrama is this but also feels so organic and refreshing? I haven’t watched many dating shows because they doesn’t usually give, but Transit Love 2 is such a good surprise. From the very first episode, the cast holds your attention and you begin to get curious about them. Their interviews are fun to watch and one thing I love is how interesting their dates are. There’s awkwardness sometimes, of course, but it feels very natural. There were few cast members I ended up cheering for and I’m glad that they found their happy endings. For some others we get to see how they change, and no all words in their interviews show in their actions. So honestly it’s up to the viewer to analyse the subtle behaviours despite the editing to frame the story.Few things to take away from? Noona love can be cute af without being overbearing, and introverts selectively enjoy doing things with people they like and those don’t will probably never get to see their personalities, it’s easier to be a toxic partner and still be a good friend, toxic traits in relationships are not noticeable when you’re the one in it,
I tried watching the first season after this and it didn’t quite hit the same, I don’t know how the next season will top this. Added an extra star for the final few episodes and the story execution. How massively difficult it must have been to wrap it all up!
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Frustratingly good: watch at your own risk
Overall, the show caused me a lot of pain however, I really find it weird to gather a great amount of satisfaction from watching it. It reminded me of my ex a lot so I had to take breaks from watching this show. But I still get curious and excited that is why I continued watching it until the end.I watched the show out of curiosity because I got intrigued with the concept. But I found myself crying after watching a short clip from the show without me knowing the full context.
Although I already knew the pairs of ex-couples who joined the show when I started watching this, I still find it exciting when they are gradually revealing them.
I also got addicted with the OSTs of the show. The bg music they used in every scene captures the emotions very well.
The staff did a great job on making the show exciting, and most importantly, on handling the sensitive stuff featured on the show. I find the hosts very witty, and funny, especially Bambam.
But yes, it could actually affect your mental health when you're hung up with your past relationship(s). Watching this show made me question my capacity to love and to be loved by other people. I remembered the host Yongjin jokingly saying that he's having trust issues because of the show, and I admit that it's true. But on the other hand, it kinda helped me at some point to reflect on my actions during my past relationship and to try make things right when the time comes I fall in love again. Therefore, you'll really have to watch it at your own risk.
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Best dating show I ever watched!
The first season was amazing. And just when I thought nothing could beat season 1, season 2 came and swept me in my feels!In order for the show to be so good, the cast has to have good chemistry, with the willingness to share their vulnerable feelings with us. Not only do they do that, but the production crew does an amazing job in capturing these feelings . Everyone has their own personalities, their own reasons for acting in certain ways, and it's fascinating to see how everyone grew in a month living together: new friendships, new relationships, wrapping up old chapters to start a new one in their lives. I am so thankful for them for sharing.
I felt like everything about this show was oddly perfect? It's very coincidental how the puzzle pieces just slid into place. The ones who didn't expect to be in relationships surprisingly have one with the cast members who came in later on. There were a lot more interviews this season I felt, so it was really interesting to see everyone's POVs. I find the cast in this season fun, yet also super mature! They are super understanding of one another's feelings despite the fact that those feelings were probably hurting them. They recognize and acknowledge the same flaws people in the comments be pointing out. And although there was an unexpected mishap with the beginning cast, the newer members who came in blended in so well with everyone! Everything just felt so smooth!
As much as I love the new romances formed, I love the friendships between the cast just as much. I LOVED their getting ready in the morning moments, especially during their Jeju trip, where the girls are gossiping and supporting one another in their room. It's so heartwarming to see the guys rooting for Haeun on the side.
The EXchange team is amazing! They really outdid themselves with this casting and the way things turned out. I will definitely be having a hole in my heart without the feeling of waiting for a new ep on Fridays anymore. I will miss this cast, and I hope the couples are continuing to flourish!
Also, the music has been consistently bomb, since the first season. The music team be working hard in finding these fitting songs to get me in my feels. Also, that theme song? That's probably going into my top most listened songs this year.
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One of the most captivating and genuine Korean dating show I've ever watched
I'm an avid fan of EXchange Love, and I very much enjoyed Season 1 and I didn't think anything could top it but Season 2 topped the first season by tenfold for me.After Yihyun left the show, I lost interest because she was my favorite person initially but I eventually came back around and picked it up again and followed along as it premiered weekly. I have to gave major props for the PD for casting this season's couple. I loved seeing the variety in couples and learning about the history and there was just so much more depth to this season. I liked that they added more things for them such as opening the ex room or the chatting room where they couldn't hear each other's real voices. And kicking off the season by allowing the exes to chat with each other was a really good change as well.
I think that there was a good balance of couples with more intense stories and couples with more friendly and laid back stories (ex: Taei and Jiyeon). My absolute favorite was the addition of Na Eon and Hyunggu, I almost wished they came in earlier because they are both so captivating. I loved their relationship history as well and they added so much more light to the cast.
Overall, I was extremely invested this season and it was so fun to watch certain friendships and relationships bloom. The ending was a bit predictable for some but I'm very much happy with who Haeun ended up with. I could just empathize with her pain so much and her being able to come out of that and move forward with someone new was so refreshing.
Great cast, great stories, great filming and such scenic locations too. Also adding BamBam as a permanent member of the panel was also so fun to watch! It warms my heart to see how close the cast still are today and see all the beautiful friendships that came out from this show. I don't think I've ever been so invested in a dating show's cast until this one (the one prior would probably be Heart Signal 2) but the way this show portrayed the cast's stories in this season was absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be rewatching at some point!
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I emphatize with Hae Eun
I must admit I’ve skipped a couple of scenes, except Hae Eun’s parts.. I came across this comment on Reddit and thought I’d share it here since it’s exactly how I felt and what I wanted to share from a viewers pov…Haeeun was the star of the show because she was open and honest with her feelings, and a lot of the scenes were so cinematic people thought they were directed lol. Like, this scene where she watches Nayeon and Gyumin excitedly leave for their date and tries to hold her tears back while she does her makeup in front of the mirror. It gives heartbroken heroine. And she's said since that she didn't even know there was a camera in that mirror because there are tons of things she did in front of there (like changing) that she wouldn't have done if she'd known.
And then the scene where she is talking to Jisoo (who was going on a date with Gyumin) and she's pretending that he sends her lots of texts when everyone (including the viewers) knows she's lying. It's admittedly pathetic, and Jisoo even laughs, but it captured a lot of hearts because you can feel her desperation and her honesty - she wasn't there to make lots of money or be popular with the audience, she was just in love with her ex, which is the whole premise of the show.
There's also the scene in the second half of this video where she comes out of the house after lying to Jisoo about the texts and she just cries and cries, and her legs give out from under her from all that crying. A lot of people have experienced that - when you're just so heartbroken that your body has no strength to contain all those emotions. And she wasn't doing that for the cameras, she was doing that in the dark, on the pavement. It's pathetic, but it's relatable. Not all of us can be super cool badasses when we come into contact with an ex, and not many of us have been in love with someone for as long as she has.
You're allowed to not like her, but you could not script a better storyline for a show if you tried. It's gorgeous and heartbreaking and pathetic and desperate. And she made amends with her ex, her ex cried over his heartbreak too (that scene in the car is so heartbreaking as well), and she got a man who loved her despite all that heartbreak and history. That's why she's the star of the show, not necessarily because she had the best personality or the healthiest relationship.
(my addition to this comment)
Despite her struggles and pain, she was never calculative nor manipulative, she was genuinely a kind person, who went through so much…
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Yi-hyun's Fans are Immature
I've watched season 1 and personally, so far I do think this season is way better as it doesn't make me feel bad every few seconds. But my point of writing this review is not to talk about the show as a whole but about fans reaction to Yi-Hyun's departure. Lots of people are saying things like "Watch the ratings drop", "I only watched the show for YH" ect but believe me your girl is not the main character you think she is. The show was a big success during season 1 so it doesn't make sense the viewership ratings would drop because some girl couldn’t stick with the rules. It's pretty obvious the reason she was dropped was cause a production crew would not kick her out due to a small matter. What did she get dropped out for? She has a boyfriend already and only appeared on the show to get recognition. It's a fact for sure as that's the only big and only reason someone would get dropped out from a show like this. If the PDs kept her she would only hurt the other members and the staff's hard work. A lot of the fans need to stop acting so butthurt about the fact she left. It was her fault she lied.Was this review helpful to you?
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Complicated relationships
I don’t understand some people like Ji Yeon. Okay she is cute, energetic and good person most of the time buttttt…She says she loves him (Tae I) but at the same time she says bad things to him. Especially in the moments where his self-esteem is the lowest. Sometimes she even tried to praise herself by asking questions in repeat by forcing him to answer. I don’t know what she want. If she wants to go back with him she should say that but she also doesn’t want to got back with him. She is just being selfing in those moments. I really hated the moment when she said to him that “I feel like if I be with you I will be ruined but can’t help my self”. It looks like a good word but it doesn’t. It only means that you are a bad person, you don’t deserve me but I bare you. The most important thing about is that she sad that right after she went to see him for the first time. Also it’s not good to say to your ex that I’m only one who can give you love, and the only one who cares about you, no one can love you like I do. It’s just toooo selfish!!!!! Like girlll you’ve been on dates with Hee Do and you were happy! How come you can say that to him when he is struggling the most and how come you can make him miserable and worthless juts like thatt????!!!!!!! My boy also deserves to be loved and be in love with someone else than you!!!! You need to praise him and support him!! He doesn’t need your pitty. Besides Ji Yeon there is one other person which is Hae Eun. Everyone is saying that they love her and they watched the show because of her. I don’t agree with them. She is also some other selfish person. I can understand that she loves him but she is making Gyu Min uncomfy. She is also giving her self hard times. It’s really obvious that he moved on and doesn’t cares for her but she keeps writing to him, asking for him to explain to her even thought he doesn’t need to. She is getting angry and sad for thing that he doesn’t have to. All of the phases she is being selfish and wanting him to act like they are in a relationship. Maybe most of the people might not agree with me but I think if someone is doing the things that Gyu Min is doing it’s best for you and him to let go. It’s not good for your mental health and physical health. It was not good to see that she was crying over something finished, being sad about it all the time, and bringing him to book. Also it was not good to see Gyu Min getting swayed even a little when Hae Eun did not send him text for the first time. Dude if you are saying that I have zero feelings for her why are you saying thattttt???!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
