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Male lead’s late-game choices felt frustrating
Love Is for Suckers had a promising setup—a friends-to-lovers storyline with grown-up stakes, emotional hesitation, and the chaos of a reality dating show in the background. At first, it felt like it was going to do something a little more grounded and mature than your typical rom-com.
But by episode 12, the emotional logic started to break down.
I couldn’t get behind the male lead’s choices—especially how quickly he went back to the FL after multiple rejections, as if nothing had happened. She’d pushed him away more than once, and still he circled back without any real processing or growth. Meanwhile, the second female lead was everything the FL wasn’t: clear, emotionally steady, sincere. She honestly deserved a better ending—and better writing.
That said, the real reason I kept watching was for the supporting cast, especially Park Ji Wan, who brought so much heart and honesty to her role. Her story had emotional weight and felt more grounded than the main couple’s plotline. I found myself more invested in her arc than the leads by the final stretch.
The drama had charm, good visuals, and some great commentary on how love plays out differently in public and private—but the payoff didn’t land for me.
Pros:
✔ Strong premise with early emotional promise
✔ Park Ji Wan and the supporting cast were fantastic
✔ Relatable moments about emotional timing and missed chances
✔ Refreshing use of a dating show backdrop
Cons:
✘ Male lead’s late-game choices felt frustrating
✘ FL rejected him repeatedly but still got the easy ending
✘ Second FL deserved more closure and respect
✘ Emotionally flat final arc
Would I rewatch?
No—but I’d rewatch clips of the supporting characters, especially Park Ji Wan’s scenes.
But by episode 12, the emotional logic started to break down.
I couldn’t get behind the male lead’s choices—especially how quickly he went back to the FL after multiple rejections, as if nothing had happened. She’d pushed him away more than once, and still he circled back without any real processing or growth. Meanwhile, the second female lead was everything the FL wasn’t: clear, emotionally steady, sincere. She honestly deserved a better ending—and better writing.
That said, the real reason I kept watching was for the supporting cast, especially Park Ji Wan, who brought so much heart and honesty to her role. Her story had emotional weight and felt more grounded than the main couple’s plotline. I found myself more invested in her arc than the leads by the final stretch.
The drama had charm, good visuals, and some great commentary on how love plays out differently in public and private—but the payoff didn’t land for me.
Pros:
✔ Strong premise with early emotional promise
✔ Park Ji Wan and the supporting cast were fantastic
✔ Relatable moments about emotional timing and missed chances
✔ Refreshing use of a dating show backdrop
Cons:
✘ Male lead’s late-game choices felt frustrating
✘ FL rejected him repeatedly but still got the easy ending
✘ Second FL deserved more closure and respect
✘ Emotionally flat final arc
Would I rewatch?
No—but I’d rewatch clips of the supporting characters, especially Park Ji Wan’s scenes.
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