Not super deep or dramatic, but that’s exactly what makes it so easy to enjoy!
I rewatched this recently ( May 3, 2025) and came back to edit my review... Sometimes you just want something light, flirty, and fun... this one totally delivers.
So the setup is classic K-drama gold: a famous actress (Yoon Yoo-jung) and a well-known doctor (Cha Woo-hyun) fake a relationship to shut down rumors… but surprise! Feelings start creeping in. Yes, it’s a fake dating trope and yes, it’s delightful.
What makes this one work is the chemistry between the leads. Yoo-jung is glamorous but not stuck-up, and you actually see her vulnerable side. Woo-hyun is charming, emotionally guarded, but not in a cold way, more like someone who’s just not used to letting people in. Watching them slowly break down each other’s walls is honestly the best part.
It’s not super fast-paced or full of crazy twists, it leans into the softer, more heart-eyes moments. Lots of little gestures, misread feelings, and that slow build-up of “oh no wait... I actually like you.” 🥲
My only dislikes:
I would have enjoyed this more if the leads would have had more chemistry together in the skin-ship department. The ML felt stiff and unsure whether to have skin-ship with the FL throughout the whole drama. On a scale of 1 to 10, the chemistry was a 6 for me.
Also, I feel like the whole revenge plot from the SFL droned on for far too long and this drama could have easily been summed up much sooner.
However, the FL was always lovely as I remembered from her acting days in Princess Hours & Coffee Prince. She did an excellent job at portraying her role! The side characters did a great job too and I particularly liked her brother. He was just adorable!
If you’re in the mood for something easygoing, romantic, and sweet without being too cheesy, Love Alert is a great pick. It’s the kind of drama you can relax with, root for the couple, and maybe even rewatch just for the comfort of it.
Overall, this is a solid 8 and I would say give it a watch!
So the setup is classic K-drama gold: a famous actress (Yoon Yoo-jung) and a well-known doctor (Cha Woo-hyun) fake a relationship to shut down rumors… but surprise! Feelings start creeping in. Yes, it’s a fake dating trope and yes, it’s delightful.
What makes this one work is the chemistry between the leads. Yoo-jung is glamorous but not stuck-up, and you actually see her vulnerable side. Woo-hyun is charming, emotionally guarded, but not in a cold way, more like someone who’s just not used to letting people in. Watching them slowly break down each other’s walls is honestly the best part.
It’s not super fast-paced or full of crazy twists, it leans into the softer, more heart-eyes moments. Lots of little gestures, misread feelings, and that slow build-up of “oh no wait... I actually like you.” 🥲
My only dislikes:
I would have enjoyed this more if the leads would have had more chemistry together in the skin-ship department. The ML felt stiff and unsure whether to have skin-ship with the FL throughout the whole drama. On a scale of 1 to 10, the chemistry was a 6 for me.
Also, I feel like the whole revenge plot from the SFL droned on for far too long and this drama could have easily been summed up much sooner.
However, the FL was always lovely as I remembered from her acting days in Princess Hours & Coffee Prince. She did an excellent job at portraying her role! The side characters did a great job too and I particularly liked her brother. He was just adorable!
If you’re in the mood for something easygoing, romantic, and sweet without being too cheesy, Love Alert is a great pick. It’s the kind of drama you can relax with, root for the couple, and maybe even rewatch just for the comfort of it.
Overall, this is a solid 8 and I would say give it a watch!
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