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Jung Lee Won, a university student majoring in acting, has a rivalry with Kim Ji Oh, a directing major. Despite their constant bickering, they often have to work together. Unbeknownst to Jung, his younger sister is writing a web novel where he and Kim Ji Oh are lovers. When he discovers her secret, he vows that if he secretly likes Kim Ji Oh, the novel’s storyline should come true. As they spend more time together, Jung begins to question if his feelings for his enemy are becoming something more. (Source: MyDramaList) Edit Translation

  • English
  • Українська
  • Русский
  • Español
  • Country: South Korea
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 8
  • Aired: Aug 24, 2023 - Sep 14, 2023
  • Aired On: Thursday
  • Duration: 30 min.
  • Score: 7.3 (scored by 8,637 users)
  • Ranked: #7404
  • Popularity: #1085
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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RoseQ
48 people found this review helpful
Sep 14, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 12
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

When a remake does what the original couldn’t

The Korean remake was much better than the Thai original, at least in my opinion. While there are many differences between the plots, I found this one much more interesting and enjoyable to watch. The original dragged on forever, there were too many couples and no logical continuous story. Korean remake of the series had a much better structure and story development, it also only focused on the main two couples which gave the two relationships time to develop. I also found the two couples in this drama much more interesting.

I think the visuals and the aesthetics are very nice. I really enjoyed the locations as well. I liked the change from engineering students to something a bit more artistic, I think it fit the whole overall vibe of the drama better. I do believe it has a lot to do with the cultural differences between the two countries, but I don’t know enough about that to actually say anything. I still think it was a smart move.

I think the pacing was not the best in certain parts, and scene cuts and changes were not the best at times. But I didn’t find that too bothersome.

Kim Ji Oh & Jung Lee Won: I absolutely loved them! I might be in the minority, but I actually really liked their bickering. I find it cute and funny, it’s not obnoxious or feeling awkward. Kim Ji Oh was obviously the first to realize he is enamored with the other boy. Jung Lee Won was just as in love but was living in denial. I mean, who would want to admit that their sibling was right about something? No one. Jung Lee Won’s reactions whenever something happened that was similar to what his sister wrote were everything! I think the two actors had great chemistry. I loved seeing the two on screen together, either being cute and adorable or bickering and annoying each other.

Ko Yoo Kyeom & Woo Sun Woo: I found the two cute. It was very obvious that Ko Yoo Kyeom was struggling with his feelings. He wasn’t sure how to act around Woo Sun Woo, but he knew he wanted him close. Ko Yoo Kyeom remembered a lot of little details about him. And don’t get me started on him wanting him for his project. Woo Sun Woo didn’t seem to struggle that much, but he still felt very guilty about possibly taking his friend’s boyfriend. I liked the slow progress between the two of them. The chemistry between the two actors was really good too. The longing glances and soft looks. How sweet!

I liked the side characters too. We didn’t really see that much of them, but what we did, fit well within the whole plot. Woo Sun Woo’s relationship with his sister was so adorable! I was really enjoying their interactions. Very typical siblings stuff, I assure you. The friend group was fun too, even the acting teacher!

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Ongoing 8/8
aaron
19 people found this review helpful
Sep 8, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 7.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

huge amounts of silly fun

genuinely didn't expect a lot because the views on this show seem to be so mixed but i went in blind and i have to say, as of ep 6, i am having a GREAT time watching it.

the show doesn't take itself too seriously and neither should you. the acting is solid, the chemistry/ cast is great!!!! and the writing is funny as hell. the plot is secondary to the fun shenanigans but i like it that way sometimes - not everything has to be life-changing and philosophical. the dialogue does have its sincere and pondering moments (well done, too!) but the show really does to weigh more on the entertainment than the emotional scale.

definitely give it a shot if you've got the time!

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Details

  • Drama: Why R U?
  • Country: South Korea
  • Episodes: 8
  • Aired: Aug 24, 2023 - Sep 14, 2023
  • Aired On: Thursday
  • Duration: 30 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Statistics

  • Score: 7.3 (scored by 8,637 users)
  • Ranked: #7404
  • Popularity: #1085
  • Watchers: 16,878

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