PLEASE END WELL!! (EASY WATCH)
This show had me skeptical at first, due to the way it was described in the synopsis. I wasn't too keen on the marriage or the FL's goals. However, the first episode was a pleasant surprise ! The concept of a fake marriage/relationship felt overdone, but even so, the writing and editing made it fresh regardless. ML's natural charisma held my attention far beyond expectation. I had seen him in other works before, but his performance here was completely different. He was a lot more coy and shy, but still had an ego. My favourite types of dramas are ones with a FL that genuinely have character, and this one surely does. From the moment she is introduced we understand her motives and her goals. Her personality, while slightly flat, can still be very intruiging. ML's backstory is super interesting and even though it's serious, it doesn't bring the mood down too far before picking back up with lightheartedness. The comedy in this show had me really laughing, which felt like a breath of fresh air recently with the other dramas airing right now. The side characters stories were very cute as well, and I liked the inclusion of FL's 'sisters' to give her more people to interact with. Writer Sister's story is very fun and despite what I've seen online, I think her acting here was cute! She was silly and dumb and I think that contrast with such explicit writing is very well executed. This show is a comfortable watch so far, as it just leaves me smiling throughout the series. It may change in the coming episodes, but overall I am enjoying the watch so far, and hope it ends well !!Was this review helpful to you?
in love with the protagonist couple!
best romantic comedy I've ever watched, wonderful cast, incredible story, incredible characters, too bad it will only have 12 episodes, there could be much more!best romantic comedy I've ever watched, wonderful cast, incredible story, incredible characters, it's a shame it will only have 12 episodes, there could be a lot more!
best romantic comedy I've ever watched, wonderful cast, incredible story, incredible characters, it's a shame it will only have 12 episodes, there could be a lot more!
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Entertaining but Forgettable....
This was an entertaining watch, one of those dramas I watched today but will most probably forget tomorrow or the day after... as I had to take a break in my binge (a few days) and it took me a while to remember what the plot was once I started watching the last two episodes.While I do not like the female lead. By not like I mean I generally try to avoid her dramas, this was one of her better works, still not very likeable but indeed bearable.
Pretty much every single one of the side characters stories out shine the leads, by chemistry, story line, acting... You name it the other characters carry this show and are what makes it an entertaining watch worthy of that next episode button.
Male lead was fun in the beginning giving me my beloved cliches bit grew dull towards the end all in all an ok way to pass time...
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' No Gain, No Love '' is a romantic comedy utilizing the fake marriage trope.The drama has a strong female lead to get it through the most boring and tricky parts and she indeed was shinning through, with her openness towards her sexuality and her honesty towards her practical way of viewing love and relationships. Her story, along with the second female leads, and their tragic circumstances, were really what should have been further developed.
Alas, the drama chose a more romantic view of things, focusing on the love story and even using that overused cheesy trope in the final episode. Unfortunately, the romance wasn't strong enough to outshine the family drama, thus, the drama felt lackluster. Also, the third friend's story was undercooked and rushed to have an ending in the final episode. On the other hand, the side couple was adorable and kept things interesting when the main one was too boring.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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true romantic comedy
a true romantic comedy, I haven't seen something as cool as this series in a long time, episodes 1 to 10 were spectacular, with two episodes left to finish, the writers included many more scenes of the secondary couple (I also liked the secondary couple ) but adding more scenes of the secondary couple and giving crumbs of the main couple in the last episode was perverse and disrespectful, both to the main couple and to the viewers! I started watching this series because of the main couple, because they have a lot of chemistry and good acting, even TVN was silent on the final chapters of this series, they didn't even post videos of the final chapters of this series on social media, they didn't. , in other words, they seemed like they were completely belittling the series, I was outraged by the last chapter! I only gave high marks here because of the actors, who deserve respect! because the writers don't deserve it!Was this review helpful to you?
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Addicted
Out of tons of romcoms I've watched, I will confess here that this series made me anticipate the upcoming episodes weekly. FL and ML's chemistry is unexpectedly "the bomb". The second FL and ML does have sparks and look good together. The pacing and how the story unfolds had this slow grind with a delightful and funny vibes. I also like the realistic povs and how the characters tend to resolve their unique perspectives, personalities and conflicts. Actor-wise, I expect nothing less from the veteran FL, she's truly awesome 🤩 plus her versatility that she pairs up really well with all her MLs. On the other hand, ML just continues to grow and shine as ever. I'm holding my breath next week and can't wait for more. I am a bit disappointed that this series just had 12 episodes but this doesn't affect my review rating because overall, it's all worth it for me. I'm never bored watching this series, I just want mooooore!Was this review helpful to you?
IT'S AMAZING
I will just say one thing... Watch it... You will enjoy for sure... Don't try to be oversmart and don't think...oooo it's so cringe.... and all... just after a long day.... tk some good foods and cold drink... and watch it.... You will feel good.....It's a really good story.... A bit overdramatic.... It will give u feeling like u are watching dramas from 2016.... funny romcom dramatic... that's it
Take care all... 🤭
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Beautiful ❤️
OMGGG IT WAS SOOO GOOOD T___T Im gonna cry..... Already crying but whatever.... Beautiful thing. I wish to see more of them.. I dont think that they (the main couple) had enough screen time, I NEEED MOREEEE but love it nonetheless.. Beautiful... BESTT SIDE COUPLE . Definitely loved them, but it made me sad, that Cha Hui Seongs story wasnt shown much, of course it was good nonetheless. Also the way that they described their relationship as poly didnt sit right with me, since it looked more like an open relationship. The series definitely shouldve had more than 12 eps, since it was so GOOOODD AND BEATIFULLL T___T. Cant wait to watch the extras !!!Was this review helpful to you?
The Bromance
The best relationship in this show was Gyuhyun and Hajun, and Gyuhyun and Jiuk. I would have loved a spin off entirely about these three. I gotta say Gyuhyun was my favorite to watch during the whole show, Lee Sangyi is very charming to watch on screen, even when he’s being an idiot. The main romance was okay, they dragged on the conflicts between them a bit much, and I hate that the conclusion at the end was literally in the last 10 minutes of the show. Like wow you couldn’t have given them a whole episode of happiness? The side couple was also very cute, but again I think it’s because of how charming Sangyi is, you can’t help but root for him.Was this review helpful to you?
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2nd
I’m currently rewatching this drama, and it still holds up beautifully. The storyline is solid, and the actors deliver performances that never disappoint.
Shin Min-A’s portrayal of the female lead is especially charming—she’s cute, daring, and refreshingly honest. I genuinely enjoy her acting and the way she expresses emotions so naturally.
Overall, the drama is a perfect mix of meaningful life lessons, comedy, and romance, making it a truly enjoyable watch.
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Started Good but Fell Short
Really wanted to like this after the first episodes but the last two episodes completely ruined it.Actually love the trope of this show, the fake marriage to love but the FL is so narcissistic and egotistical, the ML was changing his life completely for her and she was just mean and selfish, not only to him but to everyone around her as well like the way she reacted to her boss liking her sister was insane to me, she instantly made it about herself and prohibited their relationship?? that’s insane like who does she think she is to dictate what her sister can and can’t do, not only to her but her other sister as well - when she told her about her open relationship and she basically told her she’s wrong about that, focusing about what other people will think, I really didn’t like this FL.
I understand her hurt from feeling like her mother didn’t love her as much as she did all the children she adopted, but the way she dismissed their feelings for her mother was cruel. The ML was grieving as well but she didn’t even asked him once about how he was feeling and took that moment to break up with him…he was always there for her but she rarely reciprocated that, she constantly pushed him away and just wanted him to come back time and time again after hurting him. I don’t think the break up was necessary for him to look for his mother, they could’ve stayed together and she could’ve supported him while he faced going to the woman that caused him all the hurt but no she broke things off and made him do that alone…?
The last two episodes were just all over the place, they cramped every romcom kdrama cliche they could think of in those episodes. Felt so rushed with so many unnecessary stuff, they told more in the last two episodes that in all the others.
Cute, funny, romantic story completely ruined in the last two episodes.
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Great! until halfway through.
This show had so much promise while airing! I really liked the first half and was genuinely invested in everything going on.Once we pass a certain point this shows gets dumb. It's nonsensical twists and people causing drama for no reason and of course theres a murderer fresh outta prison lurking around for the last 4th for no reason...
But I loved that this a rom-com for adults that handled most of its romances well. Plus its hilarious. Eps 1-4 are almost perfect.
BUT I HATE all the cameos in this show. Its so distracting and unnecessary. I don't need to see characters from your other shows from like 5 years ago or the actor from a sh**tier drama that came out earlier this year.
You could dedicate that time to the characters from THIS story.
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