Almost Perfect
Call It Love is easily one of the best melodramas I’ve seen in a while. It’s one of those where I desperately needed a happy ending because the lead couple went through so much pain and heartache along the way.
The story itself isn’t something you’ve never seen before, but it’s told with a creative touch and gives us the POVs of all the main characters in a way that makes everyone feel relatable. There were so many heart-fluttering and endearing moments.
To be honest, in the first couple of episodes, I was worried it might not live up to my expectations. It felt a little too slow-paced, even for someone like me who loves slowburns. But then it started picking up, and I could see how they were gradually caring more and more for each other, how they were falling in love without even realizing it. And oh gosh, I enjoyed those quiet moments sooo much! The first time they held hands, even if it was just for show, for Dongjin's ex to see, it was so heartwarming I was screaming and kicking my feet.
The ML was frustrating at times with how nice he was, letting everyone walk all over him. But then the FL came into his life, started protecting him, and quietly cared for him in every possible way. She could be snappy and inconsistent, but she defended him in subtle ways that he thankfully noticed. Even her blunt words somehow gave him comfort, and watching him slowly change and find happiness because of her was beautiful.
The visuals and scenery were gorgeous, the OST was perfect, and the heartbreak felt so raw it came right through the screen. I was scared we wouldn’t get a happy ending, but we did. Still, it felt a little incomplete. I wish we had seen more of their happiness instead of cutting it short.
If I had to nitpick, the drama could’ve been trimmed down to 12 episodes instead of 16, as there were moments where it dragged. The ending also felt slightly rushed. But overall, I loved it. Their chemistry was amazing, the emotional beats landed perfectly, and it was one of those dramas that stays with you for a while after the credits roll.
The story itself isn’t something you’ve never seen before, but it’s told with a creative touch and gives us the POVs of all the main characters in a way that makes everyone feel relatable. There were so many heart-fluttering and endearing moments.
To be honest, in the first couple of episodes, I was worried it might not live up to my expectations. It felt a little too slow-paced, even for someone like me who loves slowburns. But then it started picking up, and I could see how they were gradually caring more and more for each other, how they were falling in love without even realizing it. And oh gosh, I enjoyed those quiet moments sooo much! The first time they held hands, even if it was just for show, for Dongjin's ex to see, it was so heartwarming I was screaming and kicking my feet.
The ML was frustrating at times with how nice he was, letting everyone walk all over him. But then the FL came into his life, started protecting him, and quietly cared for him in every possible way. She could be snappy and inconsistent, but she defended him in subtle ways that he thankfully noticed. Even her blunt words somehow gave him comfort, and watching him slowly change and find happiness because of her was beautiful.
The visuals and scenery were gorgeous, the OST was perfect, and the heartbreak felt so raw it came right through the screen. I was scared we wouldn’t get a happy ending, but we did. Still, it felt a little incomplete. I wish we had seen more of their happiness instead of cutting it short.
If I had to nitpick, the drama could’ve been trimmed down to 12 episodes instead of 16, as there were moments where it dragged. The ending also felt slightly rushed. But overall, I loved it. Their chemistry was amazing, the emotional beats landed perfectly, and it was one of those dramas that stays with you for a while after the credits roll.
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