When a Man's in Love

남자가 사랑할 때 ‧ Drama ‧ 2013
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marija28
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Mar 3, 2018
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 3.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
Honestly this is the worst drama I have ever seen and one of the first I ever watched .I don't really think I'll find one as bad as this .This was the most infuriating thing ever.In the beginning of the show the story was pretty interesting and I really enjoyed Han Tae Sang storyline and it seemed to be a classic melodrama type of thing .And I was right .The only reason I kept watching it was because of Song Seung Heon's acting and I sincerely hope that there aren't people in real life as annoying and stale as Seo Mi Do's character .I don't recommend watching this drama,unless you want a not-even-mediocre thing to watch.

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XiaoRyuu83
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Feb 1, 2021
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

open ended

when i saw a clip of this drama its seems kinda intriguing. the plot and characters were good. it is a bit realistic and some of it really happens. but as the story goes it is a bit dragging. some parts are too long to watch and some should have had a good explanation :) but the acting is good and the story has its own wave.

ended great with an open ended quote so it still a good story but i was thinking if it has a sequel or it has another story again. then again it still anybodys' opinion on how each charaacter went through up until the end...
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XS33
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Jul 10, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.0

An Okay Drama..

LIKE

How Yong Kap treated Sung Joo - I like them better than the others

DISLIKE

Mi Do's entire character in this drama - omg she is like just so bad

Jae Hee is also another terrible jerk

MUSIC - personal fav

First Button - Jung Dong Ha

REWATCH VALUE

It doesn't matter if I re-watch or not
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alexk345
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 26, 2014
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This is best KDRAMA i have seen. Mainly because of one sided love and getting rejected. I loved it.

Very well directed fast paced drama.

its not happy drama. No death no disease. But great romance drama.

I think most people who do not like this drama who basically do not like lead actress i think.
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Yixings Pet
1 people found this review helpful
Dec 7, 2014
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 2.0
The appeal to me was song seon hun. He gets a 10 no matter what. Unfortunately what killed this drama v was the main female lead. She was madiocre at best. The fact that she has no real emotion or facial expression didn't do it for me. Overall, good story.
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Tantai_jin
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Apr 16, 2025
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5
When A Man Falls In Love is the best drama I've watched. Each scene, each utterance, and each turn of events combine to create a drama that is both tear-jerking and one that will remain with you long after watching. Most audiences may find it hard to complete, as the show leaves you angry and heartbroken, especially if you see the suffering and sacrifices of the male lead at the hands of the decisions of the female lead, which are questionable. For all its divisive factors, I strongly feel that this show is a masterpiece and would give it 9.5 out of 10.

The brilliance of the drama is the way it surpasses common romance clichés. Rather than offering a simplistic, feel-good romance, it lays bare the raw intricacies of the human heart. Song Seung-heon's performance as Han Tae-sang is nothing short of phenomenal—he turns a reformed gangster into a man redeemed by love.

His inner conflict, marked by his turbulent past and the intensity of his emotions, is portrayed with such candor that it's impossible not to sympathize with his plight and determination.

Similarly, Shin Se-kyung's performance as Seo Mi-do is a mirror to Tae-sang's lost innocence. Her torn personality and volatile temper not only cause some tension but also elicit deep questions regarding trust, betrayal, and the price of vulnerability. While her character is not something that can be described to be relatable to all, her presence is worth it in forcing Tae-sang to face the wounds of his past—and, ultimately, to mature.

Apart from the performances, the technical aspects of the drama are first-rate. From its moody photography—picking up on both the grime of urban existence and the verdant loveliness of locales like Guam—to a haunting soundtrack that echoes the emotional highs and lows of the narrative, no detail is spared. The director's bold vision and the writer's insistence on not succumbing to traditional melodrama make for viewing fare that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally provocative. Briefly, When a Man Falls in Love is more than a romance. It is a dramatic exploration of how personal history, sacrifice, and pain converge to shape a man's capacity to love without condition. The drama challenges you to take another look at what it means to truly care for someone— even when the caring involves hurting and making difficult choices.

For those willing to have their hearts opened to its uncompromising depiction of love, this drama will leave its mark on memory long after the last scene fades. Overall, every aspect of the series—from the compelling characters and philosophical storyline to the stunning technical production—earns its place as a modern classic. It's a drama that risks being different, and for that boldness, I award it an outstanding 9.5 out of 10.

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RuthieGassner
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Nov 11, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

החלטות שלוקחים בחיים..

הרבה ביקורות לדעתי החמירו עם הסדרה. סדרה טובה, משחק מעניין, הוא הראשי - מעבר לציפיות, וגם היא שהרבה לא פירגנו לה כאן, אמנם שיחקה בצילו אבל עצם העובדה שכעסו עליה הרבה מבקרים אומר שהיא שיחקה לא רע בכלל. מוסיקה טובה, סיפור מעניין , החלטות שעושים, דרך קבלתן וכמה נותנים לחיים לנווט אותך, זה חלק ממוסר ההשכל שמופיעים כאן.
הסוף דוקא נחמד , מחמם את הלב והצירופים והשילובים ודמויות המפתח מתחברות בסוף לסיפור אחר.
נהנהתי מאוד.

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