Simple, interesting but quite boring
Love Next Door is a story of a woman who lives the perfect life abroad, being employed by one of the best companies in the world and engaged to an international lawyer. She suddenly returns to Korea. Her mom's friend's son, who is one of her childhood best friends, is a top architect in Korea.To be honest I was waiting to watch this drama when I heard about the cast of this drama I got excited. Also the story of the drama was rom-com and I like watching rom-com dramas.
When its first episode released my expectations went way up and with the hype of this drama I was getting more excited with the release of the second episode and I didn't like the second episode, the upcoming episodes also got boring and I was thinking that slowly the drama will get better but it didn't.
I honestly expected more from this drama, I found it quite boring, I didn't see the chemistry between the protagonists, the secondary couple has more chemistry than them, I expected a lot more from this drama. While watching the drama I thought about quitting this drama but there were only 2 episodes pending so I thought let's see what happens in the last two episodes.
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“Not perfect in pacing, but perfect in emotions.”
Our Generation is a warm and emotional coming-of-age drama that takes us through the lives of Cherry (Lin Qi Le) and Jiang Qiao Xi — from their childhood innocence to the struggles of growing up and falling in love.The early episodes showing their childhood are especially touching, making you feel like you’re growing up with them. The drama captures the sweetness of first love, the comfort of friendship, and the bittersweet pain of separation.
What makes it special is its nostalgic, slice-of-life tone — it doesn’t rely on big twists, but instead on small, heartfelt moments that feel real. The acting of the child and young leads leaves a lasting impact, and the atmosphere is warm and relatable.
On the downside, the romantic chemistry between the leads feels a little weak, and the pacing sometimes suffers because the story was cut down to 24 episodes. Some moments feel rushed, especially in the later part of the show.
👉 Final Verdict: Our Generation is not a perfect drama, but it’s a heartfelt one. If you enjoy stories about youth, friendship, and first love with a nostalgic touch, this is a beautiful watch that stays with you.
✨ Our Generation isn’t about dramatic twists or grand romance — it’s about the quiet, simple moments that shape who we are. It reminds us of childhood laughter, bittersweet first love, and the friendships that guide us through growing up.
While the pacing feels a bit rushed and the romance chemistry isn’t always strong, the drama shines with its warmth, nostalgia, and emotional depth.
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