Can This Love Be Translated?

I enjoyed the cinematography and switches between Korean and Japanese ever since “what comes after love” I hoped for more Korean and Japanese kdramas. I like how the jobs are different in this K drama like she’s an actress and he’s an interpreter. We never really see like different types of jobs in K drama. We always get the same CEO and employee type of relationship here we get to see more in depth of being an interpretor. Muhee waking up famous makes up for the six month coma that director caused.

You can tell Muhee and Mr joo we’re both attracted to one another after the first meet. It’s just that I feel like Mr joo avoids his feelings he clearly like munhee but yet acts as if it’s because he’s just there to interpret. As the show goes on there isn’t much romance between the two main leads. Because Mr joo is so avoidant he lost his chance to confess to his crush before. He’s such a coward Ngl. Muhee is also avoidant as well but in a different way. As soon as Mr joo and her are on good terms she self sabotages and causes even more misunderstandings.

The second lead

Hiro is such an asshole especially in episode 4 . Like I get it u helped her from falling when she fainted and u expect a thank you . Sometimes when someone almost faints it’s not like have a memory cuz what they see is fuzzy kinda. He could now after having a translator bring it up instead of still acting all entitled. He so arrogant. I still root for Mr joo he helped her find hiro. Cuz hiro being a petty person was gonna keep letting go of balloon while moving in a bicycle making her run everywhere. Just because she doesn’t remember him catching her cuz she fainted like? So childish and inconsiderate. I feel like hiros contacts being lost was a lie after he said “this is the worse” to muheee leaf heart. He so mean for what?

Mr joo should tell muhee what hiro actually said but then again she’d probably freak out and ruin the filming. The filming is already ruined because of hiro so he could just tell muhee.

The translation

If muhee is having a hard time understanding hiro, why doesn’t she just use the translator that she’s been using since episode one. Like did the plot just drop that?

The split personality

The split personality doesn’t quite fit in with this show Ngl. It’s very minor and should fit in romance with Mr joo instead.

Jisun and Mr joo

Why doesn’t mr joo clarify he’s not into jisun anymore yet he still acts like he is when muhee is around. After the back n forth with Mr joo’s brother I ended up skipping her scenes. She was quick to get with yongu as well. Didn’t care for their relationship at all. It’s crazy how three guys wanted her when she’s like literally basic. She barely had any personality.

Mr joo and his mom

Mr joo reconnecting with his is just filler episodes honestly if I were him i wouldn’t reconnect with her she went no contact with him for 13 years and is now getting married it took someone who didn’t know that she was Mr joo mom for them to talk. could’ve just not shown the mom instead build more plot around hiro and the other characters.


Second lead vs First lead

The difference between hiro and Mr joo is that hiro isn’t a coward in love. He’s willing to tell the girl he likes in front of reality tv. On their other hand mr joo is avoidant to his feelings and doesn’t confess.

Even if hiro and muhee speak the same language he still won’t win her over. If was live at first sight in a way between muhee and Mr joo.

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It takes time to learn how to translate love

I binged this drama over two days because I saw the hype and I refused to get spoiled, and I'm glad I did so. Interestingly, I would say this show can't really be spoiled, after all. There's a story being told, and though I do think it works best if you go in without expectations, it doesn't really matter because there are no stakes. There are things that this drama did really well, but others that it dropped the ball on. Overall, I would say it was underwhelming but enjoyable.

THE GOOD

- Let's start by naming the stand-out of this whole show--the acting. Every actor on screen delivered, and none more than our leads, especially our Cha Mun Hee. I've marked this review for spoilers but I'll be vague regardless. If you've seen the show, you know why whoever played this character would need to have range--and boy did Go Youn-Jung deliver! She really brought the FL to life (over and over again....like a zombie...haha). I was blown away by her performance, and really appreciated seeing the quality reflected back by everyone whom she shared a screen with.

- Next--the characters. Every single character was fleshed out and characterised thoughtfully, even for throwaway moments in the background. It truly added so much to the world that we were being invited into. I would've happily gone down any number of side roads to learn more about the side characters, which I can safely say is a first.

- Speaking of the characters and how they were directed on the screen--the cinematography and direction of this show was phenomenal. It was beautiful and scoping, and artistic in a way I really appreciated. Small touches, like FL's flashbacks and the dollhouse, changes in lighting, parallels and symbolism in the visuals--they really added a lot of depth to the narrative. One of my favourite examples is when FL is crying and Do Ra Mi is dancing in a thunderstorm. The contrast!

- The story and genre were refreshingly original. I've already talked about the characters, so I'm going to skip them here, but the story itself and the way several plot points unfolded were so deeply satisfying. The drama starts with classic set-ups--a first love ML can't forget, unrequited FL pining, childhood trauma, secrets--and ends after resolving each one without falling into the pitfalls of kdramaland--love triangles, ignored yearning, amnesia, emotional reunions. It was such a pleasant surprise to constantly underestimate how characters would react and the story would unfold. Every attempt at manipulation failed because the main leads kept no secrets from each other, for example. Or the delightful one-sided love line with Hiro, who is in reality a complete opposite to his Prince Charming persona. Oh, and my favourite call-out: "I heard all that. What is wrong with you?"

- This is a continuation of the last point, with a focus on genre. I wouldn't call this show a rom-com. I know that's what it's tagged as, and it has both romance and comedy aplenty. But there's more to it than that. It's not slice-of-life. It's not thriller. It's not a melo. But somehow, it's all of those at once regardless. There is something very comforting about this show. It plods on at a steady pace, making progress without you realising it and suddenly you're on episode 6 and you wonder, what could possibly take 12 episodes??? And yet you keep watching, and it keeps you hanging on. Romance is definitely the main story, but it's not the only story, and I think that made it stand out even more.

- I really need to shout-out the character of 'Do Ra Mi' on its own. First, the zombie dancing killer from the movie FL shoots--oof! I wish that were a real movie! The scenes we got were fantastic and FL killed it! And then the Do Ra Mi that emerges later....she was such a contrast to Cha Mul Hee and it was so much fun watching her on screen. Definitely a highlight of this show.

THE IFFY
Most of my gripes with this show stem from the writing: it wasn't super neat, and although the characters and their relationships were refreshing, certain plot points and situations weren't developed cleanly enough. It's one of the biggest reasons this drama isn't rated higher.

- The pacing was a little choppy at times, especially with the time skips and flashbacks. They were positioned oddly sometimes, making the timeline a little difficult to follow. And certain situations could have been resolved easily with a translation app (aka, all of the scenes with Hiro and FL), but because it wasn't convenient for the plot, the characters never used it. That was a little frustrating in terms of the writing.

- Similarly, some of the dialogues were clearly set up to have an impact, but I couldn't tell what the build up was so the scene fell flat. I don't know if this was a translation issue or a writing issue, to be honest. The translations on Netflix currently suck, which is horribly ironic.

- The biggest issue for me was the back-and-forth that happened between the ML and FL. I couldn't follow their reasons for staying away from each other. It felt a little contrived, especially when Do Ra Mi was introduced. That also contributed to the confusion because she would speak FOR the FL at times to progress the plot, and we wouldn't really see how FL felt about it all. For example, at one point she says FL is too embarrassed to speak to ML...okay...but what exactly happened? There was so much stuff happening between event X and Y that it was difficult to follow. It also felt like ML and FL had several emotional 'breakups' only to get back together. That normally would have rage-baited me, but it was tolerable here because there was still progress, you know? But it definitely made the overall writing weaker. I think the writers could have developed it better (as we do see Do Ra Mi make excuses for that behaviour at times).

- One thing I would have loved would have been increased anchoring of the story with quotes and references, like in 'Because This is My First Life'. The set-up was there, with ML being widely read and living in a house full of books, as well as his professor friend. Not to mention the many languages featured on screen! It would've added some great emotional depth to the story, as well as backbone for the ML and FL's arc.

- One last point: Do Ra Mi drugged ML. No one speaks of it again, even after they learn the actual circumstances of how FL's parents 'died' and how her aunt and uncle were afraid she was just like her mum. That should've been resolved because drugging...that's crazy.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I really enjoyed this show for what it was. If you're in the mood for a binge-worthy romance that is satisfyingly sweet, that has great side characters, and beautiful cinematography and costuming, definitely give this one a go. Give it a miss if you're looking for a story that has realistic depictions of mental health and emotional arcs of love and reconciliation. While I liked that they were a part of the story, neither of those things were anything more than a plot device. The introduction of the dissociative identity was interesting and made sense for the story, but it would have been less gimmicky had it been rooted in FL's trauma in a more realistic way. REGARDLESS.

CUTE ROMANCE, EXCELLENT ACTING, BEAUTIFUL SHOTS.

(I will admit, some part of me watched this show because I was searching for Park Chung-Seob from When Life Gives you Tangerines...)

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Great cast but inconsistent character

Overall, I enjoyed Can This Love Be Translated?. Visually, the drama was stunning, with beautiful cinematography that elevated even quieter moments, and the music fit the tone of the story well. The cast also delivered strong performances across the board — there were no weak links acting-wise, and that definitely helped keep me engaged.

That said, while the premise was interesting, I had a few issues with how the story was written, particularly when it came to the male lead.

My biggest problem was how inconsistent and jarring his character felt. Throughout much of the drama, he is harsh, emotionally distant, and highly critical of the female lead. He repeatedly pushes her away, judges her reactions, and refuses to work through her insecurities with her — even though those insecurities make complete sense given that he was in love with another woman for years. Rather than offering reassurance or communication, he coldly criticizes her and repeatedly says he wants nothing to do with her.

What made this especially confusing was how abruptly his attitude changed once he learned about her serious mental illness — something that would understandably overwhelm or frighten many people. Instead of struggling with this revelation, he accepts it almost instantly and suddenly becomes someone who knows her deepest secrets and helps her cope. The shift felt unearned. Even then, he often still seemed reluctant rather than emotionally invested.

Because of this, I was never fully convinced of his love for her. This wasn’t an issue with the actor’s performance, but with how the character was written. The emotional progression simply didn’t feel natural, and it made the romance less believable than it should have been.

I also didn’t care for the final plot twist. It added nothing meaningful to the story and felt unnecessary — almost like a last-minute attempt to end the drama on a dramatic note rather than a satisfying one.

Despite these issues, the drama was still enjoyable overall thanks to its strong visuals, music, and performances. While it didn’t fully deliver emotionally for me, it had enough strengths to make it worth watching — even if some of the writing choices ultimately held it back.

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The Death of Romantic Comedy's

This is a perfect example of how Romantic Comedy's are dying. Im not going into this show, who started from a good premise to a Romantic Comedy and was butched of his purpose with plot twist's and cliff-hanger. In the same way a dessert shouldnt be good for you health, but full of sugar and bad for your health and good for your soul, a romantic comedy should be heart warming, should make you believe and conforting, not this that make the viewer full of anxiety with more sad and "painfull" moments than good and happy moments. If you want to make a drama, a suspense, a thriller full of those plot twist's, that's fine, i like those too. But when i choose a show described as a romantic comedy iam for sure dont want this.
Anyway, looks like more and more we see this happening. Looks like Romantic Comedy's are dying.

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A Very Mixed Bag

Kim Seonho's performance in particular was subpar, often one-note and flat, though he had a few nice moments with the FL. The acting of the leads makes up a huge part of my enjoyment of romance dramas so I was never as invested as I would have liked.

The writing likewise managed to create some nice moments but mostly it didn't really capitalize on the "interpreter in the middle of dates" reality tv setting. The scenery was very picturesque and clearly a lot of money was thrown in the production but what for?

I was initially skeptical about the inclusion of Do Rami but it turned out alright, even if the writing flip-flopped in quality when it came to that plotline too.

Watchable but also forgettable.

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I have been waiting for this drama for almost a year and after its initial delay it final come. It did not disappoint.

I've always been one to believe that people are best understood through their own personal language. How they love, what makes them sad, what makes them happy. That is what is at the core of this drama. Cha Mu-hee is a complex and lovable main character who struggles with excepting love. She belives that all kindness will eventually run out and that she will be left alone. So she runs away, locks herself up in her mind and allows her past to control her. Until she runs into Joo Ho-jin, a translator who can speak many languages but fails to understand Cha Mu-Hee's. Together these two embark on one of the most compelling, relatable and touching journey's of slef discovery and love that I have ever seen.

Go Youn-jung and Kim Seon-ho are match made in heaven for these roles. It is so good to see Seon-ho thrive in this role and I could not help but cheer him on every episode. Youn-jung is stunning and steals every scene that she is in with her bubbly demenor and contagious smile.

Everything, from the locations this drama explores, to the music and cinematography was just for lack of better words, gorgeous. And in the the end I was left feeling both sad and happy. I wish that it wasn't over but i'm so glad that 2026 started off with this one.

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Everyone Speaks A Language Of It's Own

everyone one speaks a language of it own
and to understand that language we have to work hard to learn it, without sulking back and the one to doesn't gives up masters the language .It was a beautiful drama loved the cinematography .what i think kept me going definitely was FL ,I was expecting more from ML ,his character felt boring and was constantly making his distance from FL . So many people hate
FL lead saying she has no dignity but if you watch the whole drama you will understand why , she just super lonely and I get that , whereas the ML lead was so reude towards her for no reason ( that's just my pov)

I really liked the SML , he reminds me of seojun from true beauty ( especially in the part when he told FL to go to ML, I got deja vu) I really feel bad for him .He deserves better .

The delusional disorder was a nice plot ,it was interesting and made me watch the drama.To round it all off it was a above average drama it was 8.5 for me ,it was interesting and made me watch more the acting was top notch ( especially fl ,she played double role loved that).
definitely recommend you to watch

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Worth a View BUT..........

I'm not finished just yet but I've been a fan of this actress for awhile now. (I am now) The roles she takes on haven't really deviated from drama to drama and I see this as a reflection of that. I think this is her niche, her forte, but the door is open for to take on anything. Residents Playbook, Law School, AOS2, and a top5 favorite of all time in Moving. Solid resume and then some.

Having said that, I've got some mixed feelings about this drama but I'ma and hope to finish in a couple days. Lot of stuff just to watch today alone but want to wait for wife since we started this one together. Kdramas are just one of our things. Hope to finish soon. 1/16

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Entertaining. Films and dramas with MP (Multiple Personalities) usually generate amusement and horror, laughter and shock, love and hate. Reason being mps are always hiding and protecting something within. Rom coms like this are good watches. Usually involve healing factors and nice happy endings. Is that what happens here? Watch and find out~
Solid cast. Some CGI. High quality visuals from locations all around EU. Unusual story but passable. Netflix always go all out for works they take on, create, build, or are a part of because there's a guaranteed viewer base of millions~
I'm a decent fan of this actress. I love the way she emits emotions through facial expressions w/o speaking~
While I was ok with the story, I found the performances of both leads to be lacking. Chemistry is a word I don't like to use because it's said 24/7........but it was lukewarm at best. And it was only apparent when FL was in her alternate personality. ML looked and felt stiff and unyielding the entire drama from his looks to his speech. All one dimensional even when we knew there were times he was supposed to be showing and conveying something else. You can't have that when your the face of the drama. So in a sense, acting was what harmed this drama despite the cast and everything else being top notch. It turns this into an expensive but mediocre drama~

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Overall, Fun watch in its entirety.

The cast did a really good job portraying the characters especially the main leads, KSH doing amazing work as always, and I'm more surprised by GYJ, I think she is a better actress now than before, I dont exactly know how to express it, she was already good in her other shows but I guess I liked her more in this drama. They both have amazing chemistry on screen, Honestly it felt bad cause they didn't have much screen time as a official couple.

The story is alright nothing too crazy, it's a romcom in a sense, that somehow got suspenseful in some part of the later episodes, I don't know about others but I thoroughly enjoyed that part it adds a bit more flare to the growing cliche of a romcom story.

Here comes the part where I think they did not do well, the pacing is kind of a mess, some things dragged way too much, this resulted to an ending that was not satisfying at all. Contrary to some other peoples opinion I think it would've been better with a couple more episode cause there was a lot of things that happened in the late episodes that it felt rushed that I think they needed more time to resolve it.

I'm sad that the ending was not satisfactory especially since the cast did really well, the characters got me genuinely wanting them to be happy, the ending is indeed happy for them, but was it a good ending to the series? I think not.

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