Not a RomCom but so much deeper than that
This TV series was marketed as a romcom and I went in expecting that. I was presently surprised by the second half and the deeper story line. To begin with the cinematography was out of this world and definitely the top selling point. I’ve watched so many of Go Youn Jung’s dramas and she is a phenomenal actress. She plays her role(s) with so much conviction and manages to captivate the audience. I always liked Kim Seonho as an actor and this role was no exception. He has amazing chemistry with Go Youn Jung and their entire journey was an adventure. This is my first time seeing Sota Fukushi on my screen and can’t wait to watch more of his work. The 3 characters balance out so well and I was invested to see their growth through the series.Now coming to the story. I like the sweet, funny start. The playful banter between Cha Muhee and Joo Hojin which turns into a slow burn romance and a deeper connection. It was interesting to see this translator who clearly is proficient in multiple languages fumble and learn to communicate with his love interest. It was fun to see Cha Muhee and Hiro’s relationship develop too. They have a rocky start which turns into understanding and this relationship underscores how two individuals don’t speak the same language but can still grow to understand each other. The side characters and stories were sweet, funny and balanced out the main story line well. The OST is so good and compliments the entire tv show, captivating the audience.
Overall, this was a good show and a great start to the year. I binge watched the episodes and sad it’s over. I was left wanting more.
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I had no expectations
The me before this drama had no expectations. Wasn't even looking forward to it. Next thing i know is my falling in love with it.No boring episode. Kept me glued. I didn't even fast forward it, i kind of did at his first love scenes. Didn't care to watch her fall in love with the manager. Regardless. If didn't take a lot of the series and I'm glad i pushed through and stayed watching it.
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1Fun
I really enjoyed this drama mostly for the female lead and second male lead but also for the scenery and patches of side stories.While there were several turns that had me doubting the plot, and risked major moments of second hand embarrassment. I believe they kept an okay balance and had me pressing that next episode button over and over again... secretly wishing I could take a day off just to binge...
I loved the female lead, every part of her, every personality of hers, her acting, her being an actress, her smile. Everything, While I have seen her in dramas before, this is the performance that puts her on my crush-list, and will have me deliberately checking out more of her work.
Its not a perfect story, and it has some points that feel under-explored, and kind of iffy. The last episode is a mess a true victim of lazy writing, feels a bit like oh we have 30 threads to tie up in just one episode, lets add another thread or two instead of offering proper closure.
But other then that its a fun watch.
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lowkey confused by the genre, but I highkey couldn't stop watching
I’m honestly vibing with this drama so much. What I love is how steady the pace is, there aren't any crazy emotional rollercoasters or plot twists that feel forced or disappointing. It just stays in its lane. I started off giving it a 8/10, but after a few episodes, it’s definitely a 8.5/10. It gets more interesting as it goes without ever getting boring, though I wouldn’t say it’s a total 'mind-blowing' masterpiece. It’s just super entertaining, I mean, I literally binged all 12 episodes in just two days.The only reason I’m not giving it a perfect 10 is the genre. It’s kinda hard to pin down, you know? It’s got romance, a splash of comedy, some darker moments, and a psychological edge. It’s such a rare combo for a K-drama that it leaves me a bit confused, but not necessarily in a bad way.
My Breakdown:
Storyline: 8/10 (Solid and consistent)
Cinematography: 10/10 (Absolutely stunning)
Acting/Visuals/Cast: 10/10 (Chef’s kiss)
Script: 7/10 (Decent, but could be tighter)"
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Not a light romcom!
I went into this expecting a light romcom about language, but it ended up being much more about emotional translation, how people avoid processing their feelings and instead keep adapting themselves for others.It had cute moments, but emotionally it felt heavier and more introspective than expected. The mental health aspect and emotional misunderstandings carried more weight than the romance at times. Visually, the drama was beautiful and calm, which really fit the tone.
The plot and romcom writing were pretty generic and had noticeable holes, but the emotional moments helped balance that out. Some of the most meaningful scenes weren’t even romantic, especially the conversations where emotions were acknowledged rather than fixed.
I also really liked the second couple. even though their storyline needed better development. What started as something casual turned into a clear, intentional choice, and that certainty meant a lot to me.
Not perfect, and probably would’ve been stronger ending at episode 10, but still an unexpectedly thoughtful watch.
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Go for it If you want to watch something Cute & Heart Warming !!!!!!!!!!
I Really liked this show so much.Firstly, i'll say dont try to judge the Whole show by the description Written on MDL or anywhere, In My Opinion Just Give it a go .
Moreover, the casting was good and it was very fun to watch them and female lead's reaction were so Kawaii and Innocent Sometimes.
Additionally, I Noticed that there were no strong emotions like Too much anger , Jealousy or plotting anything like that just lightweight I'd say.
Following this I'd say watch if you want something light, comedy and with no overly complex story telling or misunderstandings. JUST WATCH,,,,,,WILL NOT NEED TO USE ANY ENERGY TO UNDERSTAND OR FIGURE OUT ANYTHING ...
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Good first half, unnecessarily stretched in the second one
There is a reason i got really interested in this drama from the very beginning, which is the ML character.
I generally love SeonHo as an actor but his character here, Ju Hojin clicked with me like no other, literally everything he did and said made sense to me, there isn't one single word he said or action he did that i questioned and having the same job got me more attached to him, on the other hand, the FL got me scratching my head a few times with her emotional behaviour without thinking at all, and i was like how did you put those two together! How will they work, moreover I couldn't see much chemistry between the leads, she fitted better with other actors but i had nothing against the pair.
Also, half way through watching, i decided to check Hojin Mbti and guess what! We are one and the same ... That made sense to me tbh, and that made me more immersed deep in the show, i was literally him, trying to figure out how he will fall in love with amd stay with Muhui? It sounded impossible in my mind, there is no way these two will get together, i have to admit that the psychological issues with the FL made her character more appealing or acceptable to me, because if she didn't have that, I'd definitely just hooe for a tragic end or something, being with someone like her is literally a nightmare.
That being said, the way the continued the story really pissed me off, by the time Gurami appeared, everything went downhill! Nothing made sense, story got so random, conversations became shallow and characters didn't make any sense, why didn't Hojin tell Muhui everything? That didn't make sense, why didn't they go see a psychiatrist?? How bad is her childhood trauma that got her believing that she can't ever be loved and at the same time it can easily be cured without any medications or sessions with experts or any sort of help at all!!
The ML that i admire the most behaved in a very weird way, why couldn't he simply confess, and how come he easily believed Gurami yet he acted as if everything is fine and nothing wrong, how couldn't he tell her manager, didn't he think for a second about how dangerous that is!! And they wanted to swipe everything under the rug and make "happiness" be the cure... And let's say for the sake or argument that her being happy will solve everything, he loves her and she loves him, how come being together doesn't solve the problem, and him staying away will fix her! I mean the idea that "oh no one loves me so I'll just stay away from him till i forget everything then I'll be fine and happy again" is so stupid!! I know it's actually gurami's ideal solution but even so, if she wants her to be happy she should push them to be together that's the logical thing to do.
The mixture of F and T is so so confusing, and it annoys me very much, the idea of being driven by very strong emotions vs being a total thinker wasn't consistent throughout the show, specially when the show drags a lot for 12 episodes of basically nothing, it could be ended in like 6-8 episodes max and everyone would be more than satisfied tbh, also it's a Netflix show so i do not understand sticking to the official episodes number, and I'll not even talk about the poor SML who just got abused for 2 kisses, the guy didn't understand wth was going on and what happened yo him lol he was just there anf half of his scenes were unnecessary.
Will i recommend it? Probably, it's not all bad, but i wouldn't really rewatch it ever, so low expectations and less brain cells and you'll enjoy it ~~
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Can This Love Be Translated? Review - ZyKuu
"Love is a language that requires two interpreters" - The story is very unique and has no errors. As the series progressed, I found myself becoming fascinated by how the plot continuously thickened and the twists were revealing itself throughout. I found the relation between translator and actress to be very distinct. Although there was one plot twist that was unnecessary and diminished the total value of the script. The main leads Cha Mu-hee and Joo Ho-jin were absolutely phenomenal in their roles. Mu-hee illustrated the image of Do Ra-mi majestically and her ability to switch between both egos was otherworldly. She displayed her versatility as an actress at a high level and she deserves flowers for this performance. Ho-jin acting skills are remarkable and apart from nailing his role, he possessed the ability to speak multiple languages fluently. That in itself is should attest to the amount of work he had to put into this role. The romance between Mu-hee and Ho-jin was chefs kiss. Their relationship formed from an innocent gesture as a stranger which grew into a requited one sided love that eventually translated into a relationship. Hiro was my favourite cast member as I grew to love his character in the show. In addition, I found him to be the funniest through his acting ability and facial expressions. His dynamic with other members were also very unique and entertaining. Nanami, Kim Yong-u and Shin Ji-sun were the other key cast members that stood out for me in particular. The OST is absolutely amazing as there is so much variety from this project. This project was shot across three countries and it was executed beautifully. The sceneries and environments captured on screen were breathtaking and really inspire you to travel as well. This drama is everything and it is beautiful in every single way!Was this review helpful to you?
Pleasant surprise 10/10
I went into this with mixed feelings. I knew the Hong Sisters' writings can sometimes be a hit and missed but boy when they do deliver there is not doubt it would be a huge winner. This is one of them. I was a bit dubious about the drama after the first four episodes, thinking is this all about pretty people in pretty places with no other substance? However the story started to become significantly more interesting after that powered by superfluous acting skills from the leads. I was utterly mesmerized and entertained. Great watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Expect to hold your breath and be patient
The story starts fast, then slows, and slows, and slows as we learn who these people are, what's happened to them, and what they want from each other and for themselves. I was so touched by these characters and their growth - I feel as though I've read a wonderful novel, and am happy that I can go back and reread it when I'm ready.The leads are also beautiful in ways that set each other off.
Netflix should have let this be the sixteen episodes it was born to be. We needed more time with parts of the story that didn't get to fully unfold.
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Can This Love Be Translated?
Can This Love Be Translated? parte de una premisa sencilla, pero emocionalmente engañosa. Parece un romance que va a seguir el camino seguro, donde todo se acomoda con el amor, pero poco a poco te muestra que no siempre es así. La relación entre los protagonistas se construye desde la conexión emocional y las palabras no dichas, haciendo que el vínculo se sienta real. El drama te eleva, te hace confiar, y luego te deja caer sin aviso. No romantiza el amor, lo confronta, y por eso deja un vacío que permanece incluso después de terminarlo.
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