While there is no shortage of heroic male leads in our favorite dramas, Love to Hate You gives the audience a refresher with Yeo Mi-ran, a young lawyer who hates losing to men. Her strong disposition and comical relationship with A-list actor, Nam Kang-ho, makes for an entertaining series viewers will be sure to enjoy.
This drama is slightly shorter with only 10 episodes to carry the storyline, but for the number given, the show does an excellent job defining its characters and their stories. The pacing of the series felt good and it was easy to keep up with the events as they unfolded.
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A good laugh with sweet mature romance
This drama was super fun. I loved every moment watching it and it was only 10 episodes so it didn't even take me long. To be fair I was watching it whenever I had a free chance lol. The first episode hooked me in with mi ran being a girl boss. It was interesting to see both mi ran and kang ho change throughout the series and I loved seeing them fall in love. The show got funnier as it went on and the ending was so cute. There were i guess plot twists at the very end which lowkey had me stressed. I also love how we got a fake dating, enemies to lovers, and one-bed trope, my favs. It was a very mature romance and I love how they cleared up any misunderstandings. I also loved not having so much stress over second leads. Overall an amazing drama, so funny and so cute.Was this review helpful to you?
A true melodrama after a long time!
After looking my pending list and seeing this drama in that list, made me realize I had put it away for an long considering the hype when it came out so I gave it a watch right away without a second thought.The cast was new to me except for Go Wonhee whom I love. The story is female centric yet a lovable ML, his friend, the law firm people and the celebrities that cameo-d. Although the story progresses a bit late for the leads yet the wait time is justified for them as well as the 2nd leads plus the story is entertaining for we get to see a new side of the FL. Mind you, she is not an usual kdrama romcom character. So the story is engrossing. Considering it a Melo, some parts are cliche, part of the story you feel you know this plot coming already, but that can be ignored as the acting and the chemistry is top-notch. I would definitely recommend it.
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Enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed it! So much that I kept thinking about it yesterday all night long, which is kind of really impressive for me! But then again it isn’t a 10 stars for me, even though I enjoyed it so much. Because there were some scenes which were really cringey, but I kind of think I’m sometimes a sucker for that, when I really vibe with the characters so yeah...I also figured out for myself that I really like the fake dating trope!!! And overall I think they had a pretty good chemistry! That's why I would consider that as a comfort drama for me, because I think I could rewatch this so often and I would still like it!
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A realistic romance that reflects modern real life values.
I ended up really enjoying this, which surprised me because the synopsis and trailer made it look like it would be pretty cringey. I also hadn't really seen many good reviews. But I ended up enjoying every episode and definitely tearing up unexpectedly a few times.This is a real romance, with a spotlight on the gendered double standards in dating.
Although the characters and setting aren't "everyday", the romance is definitely more realistic than most, and the show really throws aside the facade of "no s*x before marriage" that a lot of Korean romances put up.
Instead of hours and hours of tension waiting for the romantic leads to finally kiss, the tension and drama comes from external forces.
I'm not sure what it was, but something about the male romantic lead suddenly felt off in the later episodes and that feeling never quite went away. Perhaps it was that his character development stalled at one point and they never continued improving him?
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a more mature rom com
this drama is genuinely very very good. the charaters were perfectly written. the story is genuinely very realistic.The female lead is a badass, upfront and shameless character who won't let herself get walked over. she despises misogyny and has only truly been in relationships where men had more conservative and traditional views. her views were more open and so she would go back and forth.
the male lead, he is a man whose whole thought process towards love and women were shaped because of previous manipulation he had undergone. But, as the story progresses, he opens up and genuinely begins to like and love the female lead for who she genuinely is.
the show is sort of like a battle of the sexes type show with both leads being strong and upfront characters who genuinely won't let anyone walk over them. But it is executed I'd say pretty perfectly.
If you are thinking about starting this, do it. You genuinely won't regret it.
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Rom-Com to start your 2023
Feb 14, 2023Waw, a show I binged during Valentine’s Day. It was good, sweet, and concise. Love to Hate You is definitely a show I will rewatch to replenish my dopamine. It's just to cute, fluffy, and also really hot. I guess since the casts are aged up more, I love the dynamics that they have. Especially between our leads, I feel like they are very healthy in terms of their relationships. Sure there are some misunderstandings here and there. But it is not to great extent where it makes me despise the show.
Overall, I like how the 10 episode format. Because of this there are stupid plot being thrown in the middle to make up for the running time.
I'll miss the cast so much and thank you binge studios for bringing this show into light. LOVED BINGING IT!!
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yeah you should definitely watch it
I saw a clip of this drama on TikTok and decided to give it a chance since it was complete.And I kid you not I binged watch the entire thing in a single sitting.
it was good, very good for a rom-com.
I had a lot of issues with the fl at the beginning because of her character and how she'd just assume the worst and try to justify it but that means she did a good job portraying her character...
The ml, well the man had me cackling half the time with how he would shut down those girlies with delusions of grandeur....don't get me started on how he put the ex in place...loved it!!!!
Is this drama for everyone ...probably not since some of ya'll have a stick up somewhere, and believe only what you like should be...weak fl...macho ml... lots of chasing and games before sealing the deal....as for me...I loved the whole new perspective...it was a drama I didn't know I needed.
Do I have a thing for long-haired men now???....yes...yes, I do...who doesn't????
Also, this should serve as a lesson to all the 'fans' who think they can dictate their favs lives...as stupid as they looked acting it...you did too...get a life!...or a partner...though that might be a tad bit difficult....fighting!!!
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Very funny Rom Com!
This drama was very funny and I loved the 2 leads as well as the 2nd ML and ex boyfriend. The ML was very handsome and had a great voice and he acted well. I haven't seen him before so will try to watch his other work. Seeing Kim Tans mom [From The Heirs] singing/rapping and dancing to CL has got to be one of my top 5 best surprises in a kdrama! She was also great. The drama is just light and funny and a great one to watch after a heavy drama! I thought the 2nd FL was too insecure for someone so attractive. that part was not very believable but the rest of the drama was well acted and written.Was this review helpful to you?
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The story every woman wishes
This drama covers a lot about the ever-existing topic of heroic female figures and the trust issues and negative associations between males/females (stereotypical scenarios).The female lead's personality and talent are something I look up to. I hope to be as brave and strong as she is. So talented - too good to be true. You can say it's a bit over-exaggerated. tbf, they did make a point about how nobody is perfect. that's the reality - someone might seem perfect on the outside at first, but it's just that they are aware of their charms and know how to use them to their advantage (confidence).
The idea and topic of having the female lead be the hero was also shown within the drama too. Such a cute and heartwarming drama (shed so many tears). Looking at the screenwriter's previous works, they definitely know how to relay that message. Love a lot of their stories - GOOD JOB! can't wait to see more of their stories come to life in future dramas.
the supporting character's love story is also cute. I keep finding myself cheering on for them. Their relationship buds more like a typical drama - which helps keep those viewers staying.
Highly recommend watching it! It might now be everyone's fav, but it's worth it. It's also a super short drama (10 episodes) - doesn't take long to binge watch haha.
the missing 0.5 star is more cause I think there is some room for improvement. Kind of like the story, nothing is perfect. I did however give the drama 10/10 on my list, as it just helps me keep track of dramas i love and respect in my personal list.
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Feel good to watch... # FL#
I Feel that after a long time i watched a drama within 2 days for 2 Reasons.* It has only 10 Episodes and
* I didn't even know when i completed the Drama.
Of course I feel there is a short falls in drama., Like FL Family situation can be explained more clearly...No Introduction of any ML Family...,as ML is a Celebrity they can create more scenes based on that....FL's character molding is somewhat lacking.
Especially when i watch Rom Com's i select mostly based on appearances or acting of ML and FL Even supporting cast .Here it is completely i select based on FL Acting.
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Anything boys can do - girls can do a hundred times better!
For all that we talk about 'strong female leads' , both in K-dramas and in Society, it's acceptable for women to be physically and mentally astute, express their emotions and be outspoken in their opinions; until that opinion is even the slightest bit promiscuous. Finally, we have an example of a woman who has had her fair share of 'one night stands' and would fit the male description of a 'player'. Yet - unlike the world - the drama does not deplore her behaviour or villanise her for doing something usually considered acceptable solely in the case of a man; rather, it points out the hypocrisy and presents us the blueprint of a modern woman who is not afraid or ashamed of her sexuality.At first, Kang-ho seems like the anti-christ to this kind of personality. He is biased and prejudice towards women - but he is also hurt. Mi-rae, then - who gives as much significance to men's feelings as she does to their opinions - seems like a terrible match for him; yet somehow they are one of the most perfect pairings I have seen in a drama, with a chemistry that could only work in their (very niche) situation. It is no exaggeration to say that the sparks fly, and though the show itself is confined to just 10 episodes, we are given a perfect balance of buildup and payoff - so that when the romance comes, we are not taken aback by it, nor do we feel cheated or starved for amorous scenes. Admittedly, the end will have you wishing the drama was longer, but I actually think it's a perfect length, because a drawn-out plot wouldn't really have added anything but confusion (although I do feel the backstory of the two leads could have been fleshed out more, particularly with regards to their past relationships and their parents). I also would have enjoyed Mi-rae going to court a few times, though I suppose a proper legal battle may have been too far out for a drama of this kind.
The above is the reason, I rated the story so harshly - although I understood why the characters were the way that they were, the plot could feel episodic at times, and it left me wondering whether time spent on 'fun' scenes (particularly in the last episode) would not have been better spent expanding on something that had only been presented to us in summary or reminiscence.
However, the simplicity is mostly a credit. Often, Rom-com dramas feel that there is an intrinsic 'evil' and 'genericness' within their genre that they have to compensate for by adding dark backstories, serious illness, most recently a incredulously fashioned murder mystery (see 'crash course in romance'), when in reality, all it does is distract from the enjoyability of the show. The majority of the watchers aren't interesting in a half-baked sub-genre which has only been interwoven for the sake of being more than just a 'rom com'. They're watching the show deliberately for the romantic comedy, and a comprehensible sub-genre or side-plot is fine - such as the way LTHY tackles social norms, misogyny and 21st century dating culture - but at it's core, the viewers largely expect the drama to be as it's main genre describes: comedic and romantic.
Overall, I would say that this is the perfect Drama to watch this year. It's enjoyable, not too long, and by the end you don't feel as though there are any loose ends or unsatisfactory outcomes. LTHY is not perfect by any means, but it is a magnum opus of modern day korean rom-coms, and if I had to sum it up - think 'older, sassier, braver version of Business Proposal, which transforms cliche into cinematic'.
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