AsianDramas

Uncontrollably Fond starts off with an intriguing premise and strong performances but quickly settles into the familiar patterns of old-school predictable melodrama. The drama leans heavily on slow-motion scenes, repeated emotional beats, and an overuse of OST (ost was good tho).
While the story explores themes of loss, regret, and complicated family dynamics, the character writing often makes it hard to stay invested. The male lead’s tendency to hide his feelings behind cold, sometimes cruel behavior becomes frustrating over time, rather than compelling. On the other hand, the female lead’s constant screaming and increasingly screechy tone can feel grating, making it difficult to fully empathize with her despite her hardships.
Jun Young's mother throwing tantrum, ignoring him just cuz he chose different career etc.. so many things were problematic. The pacing is another major drawback, with many scenes feeling dragged out or repetitive. Familiar tropes like miscommunication, emotional withholding, and forced separation add to the frustration instead of building meaningful character growth. Even so, the central plot has enough pull to keep you watching, if only to see how it ends.
The finale offers some emotional moments and a sense of closure, though the journey to get there feels uneven and often exhausting.