Interesting drama delivery!
It took me about 2 n half years to give it a try. (Did not check it out due to the negative reviews)Ohhhh but what a beautiful drama!
The chemistry between all the actors was beautiful. Ji Chang Wook's acting was brilliant! Some moments between the main leads were adorable!
Definetly had its meh moments just like in allllll dramas! A few here and there, not too many. The last episode screen time to the police's story was absolutely unnecessary!
A wonderful ride nevertheless!
Give it a try....
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Que raiva
Gente do céu, acho que esse foi o episódio Dorama que me deu raiva de algum personagem! Não foi o único, mas foi o primeiro! Posso ter sido unfluenciada por gostar do ator principal e não querer que ele sofra nunca...Apesar de ter me irritado, me identifiquei um pouco com a personagem feminina confusa que não quer ser ela mesma por um tempo, mas não o suficiente a ponto de simpatizar com a atitude dela que levou a tanta confusão.
Todo o elenco está de parabéns, conseguiram me prender do começo ao fim!
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A show that follows the lives and stories of modern couples, in a unique format.
‘Lovestruck in The City’ is another 2021 drama that realistically portrayed adults in the modern busy world. In a relatively unique format for Korean dramas where the characters are supposedly featured in a documentary, six adults who are connected to each other in various ways share the regular issues and struggles that they face in their relationships and daily lives.In the first episodes, many viewers will find it hard to adjust themselves with this drama. The transitions from the documentary interview parts and the story parts will get some confused for sure, but viewers wouldn’t find it too hard to get used to it eventually. While the drama wanted to execute the stories of all three couples and their stories, the drama ended up focusing a little too much on a single couple to the point that they seemed to have little to no charm despite of good chemistry, and the lack of focus on the other characters and their stories make it hard for viewers to emotionally connect to them or ‘care’ for their stories. Due to the very reason, I personally couldn’t find myself to be in love with the characters. Many will relate to the struggles of each character like I did at times, but relating to them doesn’t mean you will absolutely love them.
Now, about the acting, it’s the one thing that I really loved. The cast did an amazing job with each of their performances, and for a bit of a special mention, Ji Chang Wook was brilliant when it came to the emotional scenes. While his character personally lacked for me, his acting makes up for it. Kim Ji Won was good as always, but I’ve seen better performances from her.
The cinematography definitely needs to be appreciated. There are many beautiful sunset beach sceneries that I absolutely loved, and am sure others did too. Besides, the music was great too. It suited the mood of each scene perfectly, and I think the production quality of this drama takes the prize at most.
In the end, a 7.5/10. I’m often prickly with my ratings, so I suggest you check at least 3 episodes due to its new format to see if it suits your taste. I hope you found this ‘huge’ review to be useful :)
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Not the most memorable
I watched this because I am on a Ji Chang Wook binge. However this was not his best show in my opinion. I mean don’t get me wrong his acting skills are PHENOMINAL in anything he does. But I think what was so boring about this show was the writing. It was very slow paced. Also, ji chang wook KNOWS how to create chemistry with a fl…however the writing and story here was so bad that not even ji chang wooks perfect face and kissing skills could save this show.Was this review helpful to you?
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Half-done love stories that leaves you yearning for more
Lovestruck in the City is a promising concept with uneven execution. The docu-style format feels fresh, following six interconnected unique souls, navigating the complexities of love and life. While the show strives to be different, it leaves you wanting more. The narrative stumbles when it comes to giving equal weight to the characters. The main couple, Jaewon and Eunoh, get a satisfying arc while the others get sidelined.Rin-i and Kyungjun had so much potential! A seemingly solid and dynamic couple, then the series throws a fight scene at us and expects us to believe this is the end of a years-long relationship? It felt rushed, uncovering none of the complexities of a long-term relationship. We never get to see them grow, navigate real conflicts or even understand their motivations. It's a wasted opportunity. Instead, the series throws their story as well as the characters away, serving a rushed breakup on our platter.
Rin-i especially comes across as selfish. Did Rini ever truly care? They could’ve delved into Rini's motivations, the driving force behind her uncaring, immature, free-spirit nature. Kyungjun remains hopelessly in love, just like in the beginning. Was kyeongjun’s devotion genuine love or a desperate need for stability? We deserved to see them evolve, not just stay stagnant characters.
I love that Sunyoung bravely confronted her commitment issues. Geon, the ever-patient lover, finally acknowledges his doormat tendencies which was satisfying. Jaewon and Eunoh also get their well-deserved happily ever after.
While the series ends up being an imperfect exploration of modern love, it truly shines in its intimate moments. Their portrayal of physical affection is natural, free from unnecessary theatrics and awkward movements. Intimate scenes which are well shot can truly elevate a drama. Thankfully, the director didn’t shy away from utilising Ji Changwook and Kim Jiwon’s passionate chemistry. The slow burn is perfectly paced because of the short length of the series. It never drags and is surprisingly engaging.
All in all, it's a fun series with a dynamic approach you can watch on your free time.
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Frustrating at times, beautiful at times.
It was such a frustrating watch for me.I did love the format, and the other two couples made this a worthwhile watch. I felt that all the problems of the lead couple were downright nonsensical, but they did make sense towards the end to an extent. I just wish instead of dragging it that long, they sped things up. It was SO SO frustrating to watch. And the back-and-forth between the main leads made no sense whatsoever to me.
If it hadn't beed for the amazing chemistry, it would have been a 3 star for me. The romance aspect, the mature way in which they showcased relationships was a huge plus for me. And the cinematography is top notch. Loved that!
Made me cry at times, it was kinda relatable sometimes.
Overall, a good one time watch, if you have some patience.
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Lovestruck in the City Is So Good
I have to say that this show is seriously good.At first, I thought it was a mockumentary (my favourite genre) but the first episode almost made me skip it - I didn't understand where it was going,
I was not expecting to enjoy it or watch it to the end, but I have already watched it twice now. The casting was on-point and the chemistry between the actors/charactors is exactly what I look for when watching a show. Very enjoyable.
The kissing scenes were natural and fresh - they did not gross me out, and the comedy was ALWAYS funny.
Usually directors and screenwriters never really get the shout-outs they deserve. In this show director Park Shin-woo and screenwriters Jung Hyun jung and Jung Da-yeon did fantastically well. I will literally watch everything they are involved in from now on.
This show is a 10/10 for me, I loved it.
More Please!!
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " Lovestruck in the city " has interesting cinematography and a slice of life story, with a realistic spin on the love stories.The drama presents the story through the form of a documentary, where the characters are being interviewed about their love lives and their views on love. This format was original and interesting, but it did get tiring after a while. Fortunately, they lessen up the interview time after the first half.
The highlight of the drama is also the love stories that it presented, even though the main one got most of the screening time. It was cleverly presented, with smooth twists that kept the mystery of what happened for a while. The first part of it, where the audience gets to see the beginning of the main relationship, was probably the best part, with a youthful and summery vibe.
Also, the performances were really good from everyone in the cast. The soundtrack was spot on as well.
However, this drama needs to have a second season, as the last episode left a lot of things unfinished and, in fact, opened up new storylines.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Lovestruck in the City is a very fresh and unique k-drama. It was such a refreshing universe to enter and it is the perfect break from one’s regular life. The show was incredibly well-written and I smiled so much when watching it.It was really cool seeing the protagonists going from talking to each other through the interviews to actually seeing each other IRL. The duration of each episode was also perfect and I really felt like I was captured and stuck when I was watching Lovestruck in the City. I really lost track of time and barely checked the time, which is a very great compliment.
Lee Eun O was so flipping cute and just felt so fresh and amazing! Oh Sun Yeong also really grew on me, the more you got to know about her, the more you realized the actual depth her character had.
I also need to mention that the OST was so good (I was very surprised by how many songs we got though) and that the flashbacks were amazing and probably my favorite parts of the show! They were so fresh, especially the beach scenes with Park Jae Won and Lee Eun O!
Could have been better: While Lee Eun O is my favorite character, she did annoy me a lot, especially when avoiding Park Jae Won.
I would have wanted to see more of when Park Jae Won and Lee Eun O got back together, it felt a bit out of place but I’m of course happy that they did.
While the ending was cute, it felt sudden and a bit out of rushed compared to the pace of the rest of the series.
Rin I and Kyeong Joon breaking up came as such a shocker, I got a bit disappointed but I suppose all characters can’t get a happy ending.
Disclaimer: It was difficult to give the correct rating and ranking considering how unique and different from other series Lovestruck in the City was, but I tried my best and this is how it turned out.
Best episode: Episode 9
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Not interesting
This is one of those dramas that pops out at you due to its starcast. I like both the leads and have enjoyed them in other dramas but there isn't much positive to say about this one unfortunately :(I watched first 3 episodes and they are all too bland for my taste. The drama has documentary format where it interviews the 6 central characters and shows their romantic relationship through past experiences while they talk about those times. If that's your thing then you can give it a try.
However my problem is that this isn't interesting enough and even the screenplay is very boring.
If you want to watch a nice dreamy romance (such as CLOY) look away. This is not it!
No idea what the writer-director were trying to achieve with this drama but it's definitely not my cup of tea.
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