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Unintentional Love Story korean drama review
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Unintentional Love Story
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by Beatrice
Jun 25, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5
This review may contain spoilers

Seaside town romance

The development of Wonyoung and Taejoon's romance is pretty well done. Wonyoung being his bright and hardworking genuine self and melting Taejoon's hardened exterior bit by bit and Taejoon's attentive caring nature melting Wonyoung's heart is enjoyable to see. As is Taejoon and Dong Hee's friendship, the way they drag each other by the collars like puppies is so funny, especially when Dong Hee does it to the serious Taejoon.

Wonyoung not revealing the truth sooner was a coward move, but his fear at least is not unsubstantiated, and the fall out angst is dealt with in a satisfying way, giving Taejoon a chance to close and heal the festering wounds of the trauma that was inflicted on him from his ex, and with Wonyoung doing his best his way to make up for it. The foundation that was set up was strong enough that I can still root for their relationship.

Some of the kissing are stilted, but I blame the director. It's not an exclusive bl issue, but an issue in asian dramas in general where the actors are told not to move and it makes no sense. There's a kissing scene later that shows the actors can do normal screen kisses just fine and are committed to portraying gay characters in an intimate relationship.

Dong Hee gives me major Thai drama actor in terms of styling and storyline. The flashback that shows Ho Tae's mom showing the abused Dong Hee the warmth, kindness, and acceptance to his sexuality explains so much why treasures her so much and can't reciprocate Ho Tae's romantic intentions. He's getting a spin-off, good for him.

All in all a pleasant watch.
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