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An Endearing Romcom with Intriguing Characters
This show was so endearing, not just the storyline but also the characters!“Love Next Door” quickly became my weekend fixation, the “Friends to Lover’s” trope doesn’t offer anything new. It has been overused so much, that you might wonder if this show is worth your time. Answering this question- Yes, it is. The enormous casting offers different plotlines, starting from our protagonists who have been next door neighbors and childhood friends forever. At times, it is the near ones that we take for granted. It is the same with Bae Seok Ryu, who has never considered the possibility of falling in love with her “FRIEND” Choi Seung Hyo. Jung Hae In & Jung So Min have the kind of indescribable chemistry which you get to see rarely; they embodied the nuances of their noisy, preposterous selves. The show is a light romcom which lays emphasis not just on the main leads but the strong friendship between their mother’s group. Friendship is the theme throughout; it could be our main protagonists and their own or the “Lavender” group who have been friends for almost 40 years.
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WHAT A LOVELY STORY!
Long time I have been waiting for this drama because I miss Jung Hae In in romantic vibes and here it is! I’m not so into Jung So Min but in this drama she succeed to make me fall for her instead of Jung Hae In. Their chemistry was superb and awsome!Who dare to comment that they are no chemistry? Their friendship really touched my heart. I also wish I had a bestfriend/childhood friend like them!
All actors are good. From ML, FL, second ML second FL, all the parents, all are awesome. Thank you to the director for choosing the right actor.
So if you looking for a good romantic drama, you can watch this. I hope to see Jung Hae In more in romantic drama. Thank you for bring him back in love vibes. Enjoy watching!
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boring series, main couple with no chemistry!
Lots of marketing for little delivery!Lots of marketing for little delivery! Before this series premiered, they did huge marketing! I started watching, but it didn't captivate me enough for me to continue, the main couple is simply boring, without any chemistry, I even thought they were two children, what boring characters! Only the secondary couple that stood out in the series, their performance was incredible, but I stopped watching because overall the series didn't captivate me, I had a lot of expectations for this series, but it's a really bad series!
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cute
very cute, the cancer plotline made the quality decrease slightly imo but i understand that with 16 episodes something's gotta happen lmaothere were other things that i didn't love as well, mainly the mom. it takes her daughter having cancer for her to realize that she's treated her like crap yall who does the worst mother award go to
also missed oportunity to have a single parent storyline with the secondary couple but this is still a kdrama so what did i expect
the main couple were very very cute but she annoyed tf out of me on the latter half, it just felt like he was doing everything and she didn't care
but yeah the best character was the ml's mom, she was so cute and pretty and stylish and her husband and her were adorable and i just loved her sm
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Could have been better
This drama had so much potential and the story was going on good until the 5th or 6th episode. The ending was quite satisfactory, the cast was the best. I understand it had a simple concept so there wasn't much to the story so they included some completely unnecessary plots. The second lead romance was the best, much better than male leads. Also I guess they forgot to show the third lead i.e Seokryu's brother's romance.The Ml, had already realised that he liked her in 5th ep ig, but to extend the storyline, he had to realise it again in the next episode only to ignore her in next few.
I understand the slump part, somehow the stomach cancer part was unnecessary, but still made sense.
The ending was little bit rushed, neither they showed their wedding, not the second leads meeting again and I mentioned the third leads.
FL's mother was a really annoying character but the character development was okay.
The storyline was predictable and very simple. It would have been a comforting drama but left traumatising, the only thing I probably liked was the cast, definitely not the storyline. Their chemistry was great. The romance was okay. It could have been so much better, I had alot of expectations from this but I was quite disappointed.
Also I felt like this drama was really similar to Doctor Slump, byt Dr. Slump was better
Kudos to the staff and actors who worked hard on and off screen ❤
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Snooze fest
I dont see any chemistry between the leads. Like, i expected a lot for the friends to lovers trope, but its meh. Not sure if its cos of the writing. Possibly the bland acting of jung somin and jung hae in. He should stick to serious roles.Supporting roles are not memorable too. Basically the plot is not good to begin with.
Dont believe when people hype dramas lmao.
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Its hard to watch because its too real.
I really appreciate this drama as an overachiever who experienced a burnt-out and suddenly filed a resignation letter the next day. This drama is so deep where in its hard to watch because its almost identical, I even had the same occupation as the female lead. Of course the money & benefits where there but when you suddenly face something beyond your weight it takes a toll at you and bury you with its weight.So for all of those peeps who experience the same thing seek help and learn some hobbies, enjoy and appreciate life for we will all rise again.
But honestly the coincidence is just, too uncanny lmao.
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The best romcom drama of the year
Okay so i have watched all 3 epidode of it. And its one of the best 2024 kdrama I've seen. The whole cast is amazing. Everyone’s acting is top notch. I am a person who gets easily bored when watching dramas. But this one is really so damn good. It keeps you on hook. Both the actor JUNG HAEIN AND JUNG SOMIN ARE REALLY GREAT ACTORS. Their acting doesnt look like acting it feels tooooooo real to be acting. The 1st episode was both chaotic and comforting. Bae seok ryu and choi seung hyo really fights alot this was so funny to watch. Bae seok ryu coming from US. and their first meeting everything was perfect. It wasnt cliché it was realistic i like that. Then when bae seok ryu mother got to know that seok ryu has resigned and break off the engagement with her fiancée (the reason tell in ep2) it was chaotic at first because her mother started to hit(not hard ofc) bit poor seunghyo got hit instead. That was funny as hell and in ep 2 it was both emotional and comforting. I literally cried with bae seok ryu and her mother. I understand both of them. They both are right on their places. I like the fact that no matter how much both bae seok ryu and choi seunghyo likes to call each other enemies but whenever one of them is in problem they would leave everything just to help each other. In ep 3 okay this was whole damn emotional ride for me i cried laugh and again cried. It was tooo overwhelming for me it took me time come out of my mind. Because of this episode The line that would describe them is *no matter how much we fight at the end of the day when she/he is in problem ill be the first to be there* they literally goes like this. They themselves don't that but they are each others comfort zone. They feel at home when they are with each other and thats exactly this ep was. . I dont wanna give spoilers 😭❤️🥹 everyone plesse give this drama lot of love and please watch if you haven't watched it. You all are really missing out alottttttt so go on and watch it and give review HEREEEEThanks 🩷🥹
~•Nini•~
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Slow burners, and friendship lovers, this will definitely appeal to you!
I've watched all 3 episodes and all I have to say is that the show has been amazing so far. The show highlights friendship immensely and has undertones of romance within the ML and FL's actions! I love friendship in K-dramas, especially the "childhood friends" trope when done right. This show captures the trope beautifully, displaying it's highs and lows naturally. Not to mention, it is very refreshing to experience the pacing of the show. As a slow burner, I love the pacing of the show, as it allows me to adjust to the characters first, as well as that it's healthy and the show isn't overwhelming you with a majority of topics right off the bat. The show moves at a pace that is very comfortable, and easy-going. I also have to say that this show is quite realistic and aligns with the struggles that most face today, ranging from undecided dreams to stagnant positions in life. Overall, it is fresh and truly a spectacular show from what I've watched so far. I can't wait for the next upcoming episodes!Was this review helpful to you?
Such a sweet drama with a meaning message and EPIC love stories
Firstly, this drama was spectacularly brilliant. The most prominent takeaway for me was about how there's no age limit to dreaming. It was very touching about how despite what age the characters were they still followed their dreams and like it's never too late to start dreaming and chasing those dreams, it was such a beautiful message. I started watching it for the silly banter between the leads and their childhood frenemies/rivals to lovers arc that was genuinely wholesome and so sweet but I was soon also enthralled by the other sweet couples that were just so perfect. Like all of their stories was truly wonderful. The single dad romance, the misunderstanding but finding each other again/second chance romance, the growing old together romance. Honestly just so lovely all around. The journey of the friendships and the growth in relationships was just app nice to watch. I absolutely loved it. The actors looked stunning in every frame and they cast and crew have certainly done a brilliant job here. Hats off to that. The music was melodic and sweet to hear. Overall, this is a drama about how it's never too late to start living and loving and just enjoying life with EPIC romance stories that are absolutely beautiful ✨♋😭👩🏻🍳💖🧑🏻💼🏢🗺️✨🎤📰🧑🏻💼👨👩👧👩🏻⚕️🚑⚕️✨Was this review helpful to you?
