Love next door - Warm moments but Spark never lit
Love Next Door started out as a heartwarming, comfort-watch rom-com, but the execution left me feeling a little underwhelmed. The family scenes, especially with the parents, were completely overboard—what was meant to be comedic often turned excessive and distracting. The romance, unfortunately, fell flat. Efforts felt almost entirely one-sided from the male lead, while the female lead seemed more like she was wandering through the relationship out of sympathy rather than genuine passion. This was disappointing because Jung So-min is such a capable actress—I loved her in Alchemy of Souls—so this must have been more about the writing and direction than her talent. Surprisingly, the second lead couple stole the spotlight for me. They felt fresh, unpredictable, and far more engaging than the main romance. The story itself dragged unnecessarily—16 episodes was simply too long for the plot it had to offer. Overall, Love Next Door had the potential to be a warm, charming drama, but predictable storytelling, uneven character dynamics, and a romance that never truly sparked made it a let-down.
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