Love Scout
Un drama que me llamo la atención porque nos presentaron los personajes un poco diferentes, nos presentan al secretario un padre soltero que cuida de su hija y por el otro lado a la ceo una mujer que solo vive enfocada en su trabajo y casi no disfruta de la vida.La verdad la historia va bastante lenta pero habian pequeño segmentos que te sacaban alguna sonrisa, nos presentan la vida de oficina donde los trabajadores son entregados en lo que hacen, la competencia les juega sucio pero unidos logran salir adelante.
Todo iba bien, pero para mi ya en los últimos 4 capítulos aflojaron la historia ya que presentaron temas que desde mi perspectiva necesitaban desarrollarlas en mas tiempo,pero lo hicieron muy rápido quitándole la gracia.
También queria ver mas atrevimiento y mas desarrollo de la relación de los personajes principales pero no fue asi, otra vez medio lo mostraron porque ya iba a acabar el drama y las parejas secundarias casi no las desarrollaron cuando hubiera sido genial poder verlo.
Esperaba un final diferente por la forma en que, en un principio todo se iba desarrollando pero al final acabó en lo mismo, entonces esto hizo bajar mi calificación al drama.
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great drama, but was centered around work TOO much
ji-yun and eunho’s relationship was so cute to watch, and i love byeol so much!! she was adorable and my favorite character.if this drama wasn’t so centered around work and gave us more scenes with jiyun, eunho, and byeol as a family, i would’ve loved it so much more. i swear everyone in this drama is a workaholic. 😭
they should’ve given us more conflicts in the show that were related to the main couple/ their families rather than their company.
but overall it was a decent show!!
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A mature love story thats a slow burn
This drama offers a take on mature romance, focusing on subtle emotions and connections rather than dramatic twists. The story unfolds at a slow pace, showing understanding and shared moments.The leads have chemistry, with interactions that feel realistic rather than overly romanticized. Their growing connection is built on small gestures. His daughter adds warmth to the story, bringing in lighthearted moments, though her role doesn’t take up too much space in the narrative.
Unfortunately, many parts of the drama couldn’t fully grab my attention. While the mature and realistic storytelling is a strength, a tighter pace would have made the drama much more engaging and I would of preferred if there was a little more romance and deep felt conversations between the leads.
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my perfect secretary sums It up
he was just perfect for her. If you want a medium to light hearted drama that doesn't drag the unassery breakups and where the couple is healthy and their love is pure this is for you. it doesn't have as much laughs as I would have thought but it was a cute little watch.what I liked:
his pure heart
not dragging the conflicts
the love of family
the sweet spring feels
the fresh balanced take on female CEO and male secretary
the fashion
the OST
the cinematography was no joke
what I didn't like:
the love could have been deeper
they didn't linger on the sweet moments long enough. it felt more like teasing.
that they didn't become a power work couple like I thought but I got it.
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Charming
The writer found a good balance between all the planes of the story, it is not exaggerated yet captivating,it has some sugar, yet not too much, the characters are designed not too precise yet not too fuzzy. There are of course
a few forced points a few foreseeable problems and solutions. Only the last episode gave me the impression of fill in,
probably the writer was out of ideas. Acting is of course great, the music is ok, but the very best in my opinion are the
numerous and various views of beautiful spots in Seoul. If you visited Seoul, you'll love this drama for showing many
beautiful places as they really are. I wish, more creators make the effort to film outside, in real places, using the beautiful scenery they may find!
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fluffy and light romance while keeping me in hooked. definitely worth checking out and would be a nice rewatch whenever i feel stressed out
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❤️ reverse gender role, headhunting cases & acting
I tend to watch more Chinese dramas than Korean dramas but I was in the mood for kdrama after enjoying'When the Phone Rings'. I watched this series at the recommendation of my dad.
What I liked:
1. Gender roles - I like the reverse gender roles portrayed in this drama. I watched the different lifestyles with FL being CEO while ML being her secretary
2. Parenting - ML is also a single dad. Love watching Eunho moments with his daughter Byeol. Heartwarming!
3. Acting - Overall solid performances by the cast including the child actress and actor.
4. Headhunting - I enjoyed watching headhunters in action. My favourite episode is the luxury good appraiser - what an insight!
5. Product placement - I actually enjoy watching scenes featuring sponsors, Subway & Kopiko. In fact I even bought Kopiko at local supermarket.
6. Guest star - I am a fan of Go Won Hee so I was delighted to see her in this drama. Her episode was touching.
7. Styling - Love the styling for FL, ML & Junghoon.
Lee Jun Hyuk was very handsome. He reminded me of Superman Christipher Reeves.
What I disliked:
1. Rivalry - It's wonderful to see 2 powerful CEOs being competitive with each other. The antagonist is sinister with her ways, which is great because it highlights the value of integrity. However I dislike how the conflict between 2 of them was resolved after so much build up.
2. Ending - The last episode had dull moments. Junghoon & Sohyeon's scenes were not exciting as I felt that there wasn't much build up between them in earlier episodes.
Favourite scene
When FL told ML that she liked him
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It’s not your typical romance-heavy show. I’d say it’s about 60% business & 40% romance.
The story dives into the world of headhunting (firms that find suitable candidates for companies) — something I didn’t even know existed! I enjoyed learning abt that side of things.
The show felt very female-focused as it was about the fl growth, both personally & professionally
The male lead, a single dad, was written maturely, with no over-the-top “mushy” moments, just realistic, grounded interactions. Their romance was handled in a way that truly fits people in their 30s, navigating office relationships.
The side characters were likable and even when the show leaned into classic K-drama tropes (evil chaebol CEO, revenge plots, childhood trauma, the second lead, etc.), it all made sense in context and never felt overdone. The writer didn’t complicate things unnecessarily.
Once the main couple got together, they stayed together — no breakups, no misunderstandings. Just a healthy, respectful relationship between two mature people. The ml is a total green flag, and the fl treats him with genuine respect — their relationship felt mature & equal.
No angst, no dragging — just a smooth, well-written drama. I'm glad I watched it because I dropped the first time around.
The writer’s definitely on my radar now.
9/10 for healing my trust issues with modern K-dramas.
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The ost of the show was so especially the opening soundtrack.
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A treasure hunt of awkward moments and cute smiles! 8/10, fun ride!
"My Rating: 8/10 – A heartfelt drama with a powerful message about looking beyond first impressions. I loved how it challenged judgments and celebrated growth, and the emotional payoff was worth it. That said, it is a slow burn—the pacing dragged at times, especially early on, which might test patience. Still, the character depth and relatable themes stuck with me."Was this review helpful to you?
Slow Burn Romance with Cute Interactions
I may have to stop saying I don't like romance dramas, because I enjoyed this. It had appealing leads, pretty shots, a pleasant soundtrack, and remarkably few ridiculous misunderstandings. The child actors were stellar, too, adding sweetness to a story about human loneliness and healing from trauma.I gave an extra half star for intelligent, mature adults acting like intelligent, mature adults. So refreshing!
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Gentle and Heartwarming
This drama came to my attention through recommendations in my Role Reversal Club. And while I saw the role reversal - the ML is definitely the homemaker, the caregiver and the FL is the dynamic, workaholic CEO with a hard shell around her heart, it was also so much more. Sometimes the RR dramas have over the top FLs who are aggressive in their pursuit of the ML however that was not the case here. This seemed to be a mutual case of pursuing gently and with intention. I returned to Kdramas with this show after almost 6 months of watch Cdramas, mainly because even though I prefer Kdramas, nothing released was capturing my attention and I am so glad I decided to watch it.I like that the leads are more mature, in their 30s/40s and have lived a life. They are not impetuous, but stable and yet there is room for growth. The OST is beautiful and the head hunting industry is explained well and woven throughout the show, so at no time are we focusing on just private lives where the work is just a backdrop. It is through their work that they meet so it makes sense that work continues to be a binding force bringing these two people together and allowing them to see each other as human and also in their work persona, at the same time giving them opportunities to discover the things that makes the other person attractive to them. The image that came to mind throughout the show was the FL like a parched earth who was soaking up the gentle rain of support and affection from the ML to gradually return to life.
They are both wounded people, however they have chosen to deal with their hurts very differently. Eun Ho has devoted himself to raising his daughter and providing a loving stable home for her while Ji Yun has closed herself off from humanity and placed her heart in a bunker not even a tank could tear down, choosing to focus instead on her work to the exclusion of everything else. These are both typical trauma responses (people pleasing and hyper independence), however having a daughter who needs him has given Eun ho a reason to retain his warm, sunny personality. The support cast was great, the office employees had their own distinct personalities, and the cut-throat business of talent scouting is a thrilling aspect of the show. There are some comic moments, some heartbreaking ones and some that leave you cleansed. The romance was done really well, as well as the supportive relationship they are creating. The gradual changes in all the characters, not just the leads felt natural and organic.
I have knocked off 1 point for the whole previous connection and shared traumatic incident. I find it is used way too often and I do not like the lazy writing to tie up the characters together. Why can’t they just be people hurt in the past because of various
reasons and find each other as adults??
Overall this gentle yet blossoming of couplehood was very healing to watch and I will definitely be going back to watch it again some time.
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