Eye Love You

someone will love you for who you are, quirks and all

I don't know if I've watched any other collaborations between countries aside from this one. If I have, it's not coming to mind, so I will assume this is my first one. I liked it. The story was enjoyable, the leads were cute together, and this series made me really hungry. I liked seeing the sharing of culture and language. Also, I am a huge otter fan, too...very relatable.

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● SHORT REVIEW
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[ --LIKES-- ]

✔ I enjoyed the chemistry and cuteness of the main couple.

✔ The second male lead was also very likable. Genuinely good guy. Adorable how easily he gets drunk.

✔ The dynamic between Mahiro the chef and Gaku the researcher guy was fun and cute to watch as they developed.

✔ I enjoyed the cinematography of the bubbles and the rooftop scenes.


[ --DISLIKES-- ]

✖ For a researcher, I felt like the professor's concern for Tae Oh lacked any real scientific foundation. Maybe it's the illogical part of a parent's fear kicking in, but wanting to break up a couple based on just a children's book and one person's experience is extreme for me.

✖ Not enough otters.


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● IN-DEPTH REVIEW
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[ --STORY/PLOT-- ]

There was a lot of things in this series that I enjoyed and found really cute, otters aside. Our female lead gets hangry whenever she is hungry, which I found cute. It was also cute when our male lead was internally deciding if she was angry with him or not when snapped at him due to being hungry. Our male lead's thoughts and behavior was very cute in general. Very golden retriever energy. I enjoyed the pair's chemistry. From him sharing his food suggestions to their interactions, it was all very cute. The second male lead who got drunk super easily was also cute and funny. I loved the dynamic between the baker and the researcher guy.

Story-wise, my only real criticism is that plot with the storybook. While I understand that parents worry about their kids and that Tae Oh is like a son to the professor, the professor trying to break up the couple due to a storybook is very unlikely/unrealistic behavior. Idk, I guess I just feel like he's a researcher and would want more scientific evidence than one person's experience.

Other than that, I think everything else was either fine or cute. I saw a lot of criticism about the female lead's character but I didn't think she was frustrating at all. Yes, she is hesitant, shy, awkward, indecisive but it didn't really annoy me. A lot of the time, I understood her concerns. Plus, when you have an ability like hers to read mines upon eye contact, it can be scary. It's already scary enough to put your heart out there without the ability, reading thoughts makes it harder. And much more when suddenly, you can't read someone's thoughts because he's thinking in another language. Personally, female lead was very cute and considerate.

[ --ACTING/CAST-- ]

So the over-the-top anime dramatic acting style in romcom is actually pretty common in Japanese series, but it's also present in other countries' romcoms too. Some people like it and some people don't. I don't mind it, but maybe because I am use to seeing it. I don't look at that and think it's bad acting. That's usually a director's choice, usually for dramatics or comedy. So with that said, I very much enjoy the lead actors. They were both very cute. Both also very pretty people. I also enjoyed their chemistry and interactions. The supporting actors also did a good job.


[ --MUSIC/OST-- ]

Not sure if there were other songs, but the only song that I remember is "Omoinotake", which I liked. There really wasn't any scene where I felt any of the music was out of place or anything like that so the only thing I can really say is that there is at least one song that stood out to me, which I just mentioned. Is it something I would add to my own playlist though, not really.

[ --REWATCH VALUE-- ]

I wouldn't rewatch the entire series but I would probably watch like the few beginning episodes again for their cute interactions.

[ --FINAL THOUGHTS-- ]

I hope to see more collaborative works in the future and there may be some already out there I need to check out. I came in not really knowing what to expect and while it didn't blow me away, I still enjoyed the journey. I would say to give this a try. You may like it, you may not. I fall into the group that liked it. Overall, very cute, very funny, very sincere.

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● NOTE
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I'll always conclude my review by saying that ratings and reviews is not really a indicator of whether you may enjoy something. We all have different criteria and standards. Don't let a bad rating, review, or comment discourage you from watching something. My advice will always be to give something a chance if the premise interests you, and only use the ratings/reviews to determine priority if you have a list, or if you're deciding if you want to continue it due to time limitations.

♥ Thanks for reading my review! Feel free to comment or hit me up if you want to discuss anything ♥

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The story was beautiful cause of Tae Oh

If they manipulated Tae Oh's character even a little bit it wouldn't be this beautiful.
To be honest when I started the episode I just clicked it cause I saw a Korean actor in a Jdrama so it made me curious but then it didn't took me even 10 minutes I mean the way Tae Oh's character met Yuri I instantly got the vibe like "it is" and I'm sure I'm gonna love it and yeah I was right, cause the further it went, the more interesting it was becaming. The cutest series I have seen in the last few months, really glad about the ending, If I have to make a complain or say something negative about this drama would be
"why they didn't give us some more sweet moments, of Tae Oh and Yuri together"

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"they shouldn't date" plot

they started saying they shouldn't date at like ep 3 or smth like this and it frustrated me bc they didn't say anything and tried to kept you without knowing the goddamn true until ep 9, almost 10

i haven't actually finished the drama lmao i have one episode left but i do wanna say that i don't like when they say shit like "we can't be together", "it's wrong", "i love you, so i'm leaving you" and then go cry about breaking up with them ??? i know it's a drama but i think there's no need to do that?? idk, above all if they would act like it nothing happened getting back to eo💀

anyways, anything else about this drama was quite okay, i could say even the plot (the fact that she can read people's minds) and jonghyeop did a great job, he was so cute towards the fl <3

BUT I DO HAVE A COMPLAIN bc motomiya, at least until ep 9, never talked properly about knowing taeo knows and she just suddenly decided to break up with him. taeo only knew she knew because he asked her through his mind. they never talked about it and they have should

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Very Light-Hearted Cross-Culture Drama

I was very intrigued by the concept of cross-culture of my two most favourite type of dramas, korean and japanese, that was also mixed in with whimsical fantasy plot.

Though I must say that the fantasy part wasn't explored much and the story behind the power of why and how the FL got it. (Of course it was because of the incident, but the "why" part is not shown) So if you were looking for some heavy fantasy plot, this drama wouldn't be a good choice to watch.

But, the romance did not disappoint! The overload of cuteness and cheesy lines and sweet moments between the main couple made me want to watch it and never end haha!
Of course, for me or for anyone who giggles for cute and cheesy and emotional scenes of main couples would love this.
It's not too heavy emotionally but if you enjoy light-hearted and cute shy japanese and bold korean couples, this is for you.

I really liked the cross-culture concept mixed with the can-read-minds-but-can't-understand-the-language fantasy. I feel like it enhanced the sweetness and emotion of the romance plot and how the couple deals with what felt like a "dangerous" or "bad omen" for them.

Of course, that is very very cliché but I liked it.

I would love to see more cross-culture jdramas especially for japanese and korean dramas like this one.
I loved that the FL didn't know what the ML was thinking in korean and that we also didn't get to understand what he thought so that we can at least understand how she felt (Though of course I do understand a lil bit of korean HEHEH).
It is SUCH a cute concept and i wished they had made it a little bit more high-stakes so that it would increase the emotional tension between the main couple. But at this point I don't really care cuz they are just so cute!!

The ending wasn't the best and it felt a bit awkward that the way we find out that the mind-reading power wasn't even that threatening.
That part made me a little disappointed because it didn't make sense that Min Ha Na didn't even know why her boyfriend died.. I mean shouldn't she have found out about that already since she was his girlfriend? So yeah that was a tiny bit weird for me.

Regardless, I very much enjoyed the romance between the main couple. The meet-cute, tension, blushes, love confessions were all lovely and very well done by the actors.
Sweet to watch if you love light-hearted dramas with not a lot of heavy plot but still entertaining and fun.

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It was a weird one, but I enjoyed it.

I don’t have much experience with j-dramas, so it might have some impact on my review. As many of you, I started to watch this one because of ML - Chae Jong Hyeop

This guy is always a BIG GREEN FLAG in every drama I watch, and this one is no different.

What is probably the main disadvantage that people will see in this drama?
Absolutely stupid FL! And yes, She is. I think I haven’t seen more stupid one before, ever. BUT! The whole concept of this show is a bit like movies class B for me… So bad that it’s funny! You can especially see that with the second couple plot. It’s bizarre… but, it’s the best part of the show!
So if you like something that’s weird and cringy funny - watch it. If you’re looking for a serious romantic comedy - that’s not for you.

That’s why, it’s not easy to rate this drama: for me it was a real fun, but I know it was not a very good drama… So it really depends on what you like and looking for.

For the fans of Chae Jong Hyeop - you should be satisfied :) He’s a charm as always. And most of the stupid FL behaviours are somehow explained so you can actually enjoy the bond between them

So yes, not for all, but can be a real fun for some of us :)

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Charming Lead Can't Save This Mess

So, I just finished watching "Eye Love You," and I have to say, it's been quite a rollercoaster of emotions and impressions. I went into it thinking it might be just another run-of-the-mill romance drama, but it turned out to be a mix of cute moments, intriguing concepts, and, well, a fair share of frustrations.

First things first, the premise. How often do you come across a drama where the lead can hear people's thoughts just by looking into their eyes? I was hooked right from the start! Motomiya Yuri, our heroine, has this unique ability thanks to a mysterious accident. Cool, right? Well, it’s both a blessing and a curse for her. Imagine constantly hearing everyone’s deepest, darkest secrets. Yikes! No wonder she’s become a bit of a recluse.

Enter Yoon Tae Oh, the adorable Korean exchange student who, unlike anyone else, thinks in Korean. Finally, some peace of mind for Yuri! Tae Oh is like a ray of sunshine – cheerful, innocent, and utterly charming. Chae Jong Hyeop nails this role. His quirky yet lovable character steals every scene, making the whole watching experience so much better.

The chemistry between Yuri and Tae Oh? It’s a bit of a mixed bag. While Tae Oh's constant optimism and straightforwardness are endearing, Yuri's character feels somewhat passive and, dare I say, a tad annoying at times. She’s supposed to be a company boss but acts more like a timid teenager, which is frustrating.

Now, let’s talk plot. The first few episodes had me genuinely intrigued. The mind-reading concept was fresh and handled pretty well initially. But then, things started to go downhill. The whole subplot involving a children's picture book and its connection to Yuri’s power felt unnecessarily dragged out. I mean, come on, do we really need to give so much weight to a storybook? It felt like a missed opportunity to delve deeper into the origins of her powers in a more engaging way.

One thing that really bugged me was how pushy Tae Oh could be at times. Not in a creepy way, but just enough to give off some weird vibes. And don’t even get me started on Yuri’s indecisiveness. The constant on-off game between them was maddening. At some point, I just wanted to shake her and scream, “Make up your mind already!”

But, credit where credit’s due, the drama does have its redeeming qualities. The subplot involving Yuri’s chocolatier friend was a delightful distraction. Their romance was light and fun, probably because it wasn’t weighed down by all the supernatural baggage.

The acting overall was decent, but there were definitely moments where I couldn't tell if the awkwardness was intentional or just bad acting. Some of the secondary characters had potential but were sadly underdeveloped. I get that he was supposed to be comic relief, but it often felt forced and exaggerated.

In the end, "Eye Love You" is an okay show that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s not a must-watch, but it’s not a total waste of time either. If you’re in the mood for some sugary, feel-good moments and can overlook the plot holes and frustrating main character, give it a go. It’s a decent dose of fluff with a quirky twist, and sometimes, that’s all you need for a cozy night in.

So, would I recommend it? Let’s just say, I wouldn’t push you to watch it, but I wouldn’t push you away either. Give it a try if the premise intrigues you, but keep your expectations in check. And if nothing else, enjoy Chae Jong Hyeop’s delightful performance – he’s definitely the MVP here!

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An okay show to watch over the week/end if you like the leads

Overall its an ok show that doesnt overstay its welcome. Wouldnt push anyone to watch it, but if you are interested in it, i wouldnt push you away from it.

The story is a bit basic with inclusion of mind reading. Which was handled in an okay way until the female lead gave way too much weight to one picture book and its story about her power. Some parts regarding the power dragged a bit and some were nice. I would rather have them focused on eating food than the power, honestly the power could have been more of a background thing and it would probably work better for me.
The male lead is a bit too pushy at points for my tastes, but not to a point of being creepy, though it gives weird vibes. The female lead is supposed to be a company boss (even though its a small company), but she seems rather meek even with her employees/partners.
The sideplot of the chocolatiere friend's romance was IMO more fun to watch. Maybe because it wasnt the focus, so it didnt have so much baggage with it.

Acting was decent overall. My main issues would come from the behaviour of the two leads, which i dont know if it was intentional or the acting so i wont be too critical there.

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its rare that i review but this one needs it

ok so , im incredibly biased as we all are so take it as you will , and after 50+ dramas , its the first time i have the second lead syndrome as im normally very accepting of the plot as it is , i judge a lot but also im very understanding so yeah

the concept was great , plot was nice , acting was quirky as expected from a jdrama , but the male main lead character ? oh boy , never seen someone so full of himself , not in a CEO from secretary kim way , which is on purpose so its understandable , but this one , this one was in a way that fooled everyone in the viki comments but me , every single action and sentence of the male ml was egocentric , entitled , full of himself , pushy , presumptuous and not humble at all (i could continue) he literally only thinks of himself in a way that pretends to care about the female main lead , it started in a way that i could deal with it , but as the story continues i couldn't just let it go , first of all , they could display how her power leads her to avoid love in a better way , meaning that in the first episodes we see his altitudes not as being pushy but her as being ignorant , which is true to a certain point but after awhile you can't stop but notice shes truly just new to this concept of what love is after the power , then he shows up in a way that makes both think is love but is truly just him doing everything to make her like him , he has no concept of respect or patience , the type that asks if he can wipe her asshole on the first date you know , he can't put himself in her shoes for one single second , which is even more stupid when you realize at the end he knew all along about her secret , he knows that his own friend is devastated even after 20 years as to what happen to herself , but he doesnt care and tries to do the same to the fml , hes worse than a 15yo who just found out about love , which in contrast to how the 2ml shows what love really is light years ahead , the 2ml actually demonstrates us what ethics are , a real man that respects other people feelings , to a point where the main couple wouldn't even be together if were not for him , and then the writers couldn't even ship him with the other woman at the end ? how fcking disappointing , i actually pretended they got together at the end just to keep this at 7+ stars , otherwise it would just be a waste , specially after the writers decided to ruin the plot by making the death not being due to the reason we all though , that's scene could have been about them showing interest in each other , but no , pathetic , also they could have made the second couple a bit more mature so that not everything about this show is childish , in fact that should have been the childish couple while the main couple should be more mature , but whatever , also also i liked the concept of interchanging japanese with korean , it led to funny moments and references , also also also , they put zero effort on the way she got the power , it was as plot convenient as it gets , in fact it didn't even make logical sense how did her father saved her while getting paraplegic , like wtf , how does that even happen ?

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Cute premise, uncomfortable execution

Contains slight spoilers. The premise sounded genuinely adorable, and at first it kind of was. The first couple episodes focus a lot on food and how the FL gets super hangry but always calms down after eating. FL and ML meet after he, a food delivery guy, leaves a note for her about where to get good bibimbap. ML is the ultimate golden retriever who seems like he's just genuinely really excited to share Korean food with someone and it's honestly kind of sweet. Sadly, though, it doesn't last. After the first couple episodes they never mention FL's hangry-ness again, so it just feels like a waste of time when the characters we spent time getting to know don't feel like they stuck around. The story becomes less about food and more about FL stressing over things that really don't warrant stressing over. It's kind of frustrating to watch this FL flounder and flip-flop over the most minor things when she has the most perfect man in the world throwing himself at her over and over again. There comes a point where ML makes a comment to her that he didn't want to be led on anymore, and I honestly found myself rooting for him in that moment. Of course he caved the second FL said she was interested in him, so it didn't feel earned at all. None of this even considers the uncomfortably fetishistic portrayal of the ML. Again, the first few episodes kept it under control, where he had insane golden retriever vibes but still seemed human enough- if a bit overly childish. Very quickly ML devolves into a near brainless NPC that thinks nothing but "gwiyeowo" and "yeppeo" over and over and over and OVER AGAIN. I understand wanting to keep the korean simple so that the viewer could get a general sense of what he was thinking, but it was so unnatural. ML feels more like a pet or a satirical caricature than a human man and it just isn't fun to watch. The whole time I was watching I kept thinking that whatever they were paying that guy, it wasn't nearly enough.

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