Dynamite Kiss

Cliche but pleasant

The chemistry between the two actors is really strong, and the series is very funny. I like the sister, even though her husband is really useless… to the point where the mother ends up having a heart attack.

Dynamite Kiss is definitely a drama I really enjoyed watching this year. Yes, it includes all the classic rom-com clichés: fake dating, the second lead who realizes he’s in love too late, daddy issues, a female lead who sacrifices herself for her family — and the same goes for the male lead. But despite all of that, the series is still very entertaining.

Ji Hyeok and Da Rim are so lovable, sometimes annoying, but overall really adorable to watch. They have great chemistry and look amazing together.

However, the jealous sister who turns out to be the illegitimate child feels completely unnecessary. It doesn’t add anything to the story, and it’s not even a little bit fun.

I absolutely love the romance between Ji Hyeok and Da Rim they’re just too cute.

Episode 12 really ruined that special spark the series had. The writing was painful and made no sense, especially with characters we don’t even care about.

Still, after watching the final episodes and seeing the reactions on social media, the series remains enjoyable overall. Even though it uses every possible romance cliché, it’s still a pleasant watch.

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How should I describe this

This show is just another regurgitated puke of chiche. Even though, I like chiches, this one, I just can't.
This is one of those shows made for viewing on second screen as you do your main work. But even for that, you are better off just watching political debates on second screen than watch this.
How, this show has this much rating (7.8 as of writing this) one might wonder. Well, here's a golden rule, "if a show was made by some OTT platform, released just now and shoved in you feed every time you open OTT app, then just subtract 50% total rating from that show's ratings and you get the actual rating. As OTT's rather make cheap bad show and make returns based on marketing and fabricated ratings that invest time and money in making good show.

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JAIL TIME FOR THE WRITERS.

I'm seeing an upward trend of writers seemingly giving up mid story. It had so much potential to be the best romcom of the year but the writers had to ruin it with their lazy storyline. It started off with a bang- the first two episodes gave me hope for what was to come, and i admit, it had me hooked, but as the story progressed i felt bombarded with all existing tropes and cliches that made the story laughable.

If i were the writer, these are some of the things i'd do differently:
- Darim and Seonu (sml) will strictly be FRIENDS and nothing more. He reluctantly agrees to being her husband but feels very uncomfortable to act as so as he is very smitten by the SFL. He doesn't gain any romantic feelings for Darim AT ALL. Although, they have a platonic relationship, he is very protective of his friend- fueling further jealousy in Jihyeok. Seonu and Darim are a comedic duo.
- ML would find out the Darim's secret early on, although he is upset about the lies, he is able to move on.
- They start a secret relationship, where we get to see their electric chemistry from the initial episodes. They work hard to hide their relationship with great difficulty, whilst faking being with their intended other.
-sml and sfl are also in a relationship, and have to hide their relationship and when everyone discovers this, hell ensues.
-after Darims debt is paid off, she remembers that she has a sister! the leads work hard to find her, and have the family reconnect.
- with all the misunderstandings cleared, we see the leads living a happy domestic life until the accident (no need for filler episodes)
- jihyeoks accident happens a few episodes earlier, where darim sadly fails to help him regain his memories of them together and they separate.
-the last two episodes have the leads cross paths over the year, where jihyeok slowly but surely falls in love with darim all over again. His old memories don't return but they build new and deeper ones.

I think it was an easy fun watch. Cinematography was good and visually appealing. Acting was ok, but the leads chemistry made up for it. Despite its faults, i was very invested and i would still highly recommend it.

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Difficult to rate

Things I adored

1 The 2FL. Such a great character, so grounded and enthusiastic at the same time.

2 The small boy. What a cute boy and what a great actor. His character was my favorite and I adored his relationship with the 2 FL.

Things I loved

1 The beginning. It had so much potential to be funny and interesting

2 The mothers. The ML and FL mothers were absolutely great. I loved their friendship, and how they were there for each other. I also loved the 2FL mother although I wish she could ditch her stupid husband.

3 The mothers' team and how supportive they were with each other. Heartwarming, but also funny and inspiring.

4 The ML. I thought at first I wouldn't like him at all because the actor wasn't appealing to me. But, rare enough to mention it, I warmed on him and I thought his character was great. He did act silly sometimes, but all in all he was decent and funny and never did anything I could blame him. Not even when he thought she was married. He didn't deny his feelings but he didn't do anything to ruin her marriage. I loved how he was with his team and

5 The relationship of the ML with his mother. I loved how he fought about her.

6 Small scenes like when they prepare food, or they are in bed. There were many scenes sprinkled all over I loved.

Things I liked

1 The ending. I know many didn't like the ending, and the amnesia plot. I get it. Personally, I dislike the amnesia plot that lasts, but here it was short and it didn't bother me. I thought it was funny to be honest. I'm all for tropes, so no problem there. The only thing that bothered me is that we didn't have enough time with them being a couple.

2 The FL. I didn't love her. I'm not sure what the problem is. At first I didn't like any of the leads but I more than warmed to the ML while I still found the FL lacking. It's not only bout looks, although yes, I don't think she's attractive. it's more how she played the role. Except from some scenes where she moved me, she was weird. Like when they kissed one time and I thought she was awful. She froze in a weird pose and had a lost look. So uncomfortable. Also, she's un ugly crier and yes, these are details, but they all contributed to think that the 2FL should be the lead.
The series would be wonderful if the 2FL was the FL. better acting chops, much more attractive and also more luminous. Anyway, I didn't dislike her, but I don't think I'll watch another drama with her. As it happens, I've seen another one where she was part of the main cast and I found her a bad actress there as well.

Things I disliked

1 Not enough time with them as a couple. It felt rushed and I don't think it needed more episodes. I need it needed better directing.

2 The FL sister. Yes in the end she tried to redeem herself, but what the heck? How can you be so irresponsible and bring others to your mess?

Things I hated

1 The ML father. Not an ounce of sympathy from me. Such an awful father and person. I would love to see him go to jail.

2 The "sister" of the ML. Not only I thought she was a bad actress but every time I looked at her I had goose bumps because she looked like a mummy to me for some reason. Of course I hated her character and didn't like at all how she ended. I would love for her to pay for her awful actions.

3 The 2FL brother. Well, what else to say about him that he was a poor excuse of a human being. 'm happy he got what he deserved.

4 The 2ML. I can't stretch enough how much I disliked the actor, the character and the hole plot around him. I wasn't happy at all that he ended with the 2FL. She deserves someone who values her and someone who knows how to deal with adults. He may have been a great father but he was a crappy friend and romantic interest. I'm not sure I liked him a single second and I know it's harsh but he rubbed me the wrong way from the start.

5 The whole triangle. What the heck? That was angst for the sake of angst. He could pretend be married to her without having feelings for her. I could have liked him then and the romance between him and the 2FL could have been more interesting, sweet and something to rule for. He was the worst part of the drama. Oh, and an awful actor to top that. I never felt anything watching him. Not even when he was with the kid apart one or two scenes. The FL played the parts with the kid a million times better.

It wasn't a bad drama and it had some funny, inspiring heartwarming moments. It could be better, though. Still, better than many for me and I watched all the episodes which is rare enough to mention.

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Good and Bad, Highs and Lows

It's very tropey and contrived.

It's not a bad drama, but nothing blends well together, the characterisation for the leads isn't right, and instead of bringing something new or sticking to one story, it tries to do multiple things in one show. There's nothing that feels real or natural in terms of the romance either, and their relationship was rushed (no building friendship or romance), so it didnt feel like it was really going anywhere and I ended up disconnecting from the pairing. I also didn't like that the family issues weren't really dealt with.

What I did like... the lead's mum's relationship, ML's mother's awakening and healing, the mother team and the FL's place in it and relationships within that, and the FL's growth and the positive changes in her life.

I rated as high as I did because of what I did really like, and because there were some VERY good scenes, and some shows don't even have that, even some of the better shows that are consistent.

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A fun show if you don't take it too serious!

Dynamite Kiss!🎇

Overall 8/10
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Dynamite Kiss was definitely an enjoyable show to watch. The last two episodes were overloaded with kdrama cliches, I almost lost my mind, but despite that super fun. We start with an intense wedding crash and debt collectors, and a memorable trip to Jeju. Darim wants to avoid seeming pathetic in front of an ex and meets Ji-hyeok. Urgent news sends her back in a rush, and in desperation, she lies to get a job. Was it worth lying? You'll have to watch and see! Adorable SFL and Kim Jun steal the show for me, just hoping SML wakes up and sees what he is missing! (There are some plot holes that I found annoying which is why it stayed at a consistent 8/10 for me as we reached the end.)
After the show ends, we get a fun bonus credit scene where the actors are shown, and I really loved that small but fun section to fully wrap up and part with the show! Thanks for the fun Dynamite Kiss!!

NOTE: If you were looking for something serious this is NOT the drama for you! It's a fun drama and it doesn't make all that much sense but it's fun-loving and enjoyable if you watch it without taking it seriously! Just have fun!)

TW// ABUSE; SELF-HARM; KIDNAPPING

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great first few episodes, downhill ever after

- great acting, let down by a terrible script (plot and character development) in the second half of the series.
- i was unsure whether to watch this because i didn’t want another disappointingly mediocre drama after King the Land, but I was surprised by how strong the first episode was. sadly, every subsequent episode gets weaker. it becomes like king the land where the scriptwriter uses a string of cliches-for-plot at the cost of character development and tension
- FL: in what world would a crop top and a mini skirt be suitable attire for the workplace? the styling was so off.
- the cast of mums are boring af. there’s so little character development that when they do have a plot line or dialogue, they end up being complete caricatures even though the premise - that mothers should have a career path too - is interesting
- the 2ML has a haircut that looks like the 1980s black american aunty haircut. get a haircut, my guy
- 2FL was fun & refreshing as a character - not jealous, not overly attached, confident & self assured, but also slightly obnoxious in pushing herself on to the 2ML & meddling
- ML’s mum was kind of interesting, but my interest fizzled out
- the swimming pool scene: why the hell is it presented as romantic that the ML dived in to save the FL, when the ML dropping her hard work into the pool is why she was there in the first place given he already knew she can’t swim?! get out of here.

it’s a better version of king the land (which was shite) for the first half at least and then it’s as shite as it for the second half.

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Great start with lovely chemistry but a weak ending

This drama starts in a very fun and engaging way and quickly pulls you in. The chemistry between the main leads is strong and their interactions are sweet and enjoyable to watch. The acting is good and the cast does a solid job overall. There are many cute and emotional moments that make the drama entertaining. However the story does not stay consistent till the end. Some parts feel stretched and certain choices in the story feel unnecessary. The pacing becomes uneven in the later episodes and the ending feels rushed. Even so the drama is still enjoyable for its romance and lead performances. It had the potential to be much better but remains a decent watch for rom com fans.

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Disappointing more damp squib than Dynamite Kiss

I just finished this yesterday and boy was it a struggle. I had never seen either FL or ML in anything before - I found the ML's acting quite good and believable.. The FL may be a good actress but the character /direction wasn't great: hard for me to believe a 30 year old still sitting civil service exams for 5 years in any country... Found her quite self-centred in the first episode and after the 'dynamite kiss' (which really wasn't passionate at all even by K-drama standards) felt that the ML was totally more into her than she was ever into him (ready to sell that blue dress at the end for example). So difficult to believe in the romance.. Felt really sorry for the SFL who got a rough deal and the SML really wasn't playing fair.. Loved the Mother's working group and most of the cast were pretty good actors but the storyline which was completely chock-a-block with all the k-drama cliches let them down. Really didn't like the 'group dance' at the end and actually felt that the FL and ML dancing together showed how little chemistry there was between them.. Relative newbie to k-dramas and j-dramas but perhaps I've been spoilt by the FL/ML leads chemistry in 'My Demon' and 'Destined with you'. The poor working class heroine and the son of chaebol scenario was more wittily handled in "Business Proposal" which also had fewer episodes.

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