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Can This Love Be Translated? korean drama review
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Can This Love Be Translated?
57 people found this review helpful
by maryony
20 days ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This review may contain spoilers

Dark, Quirky, and Surprisingly Heartfelt

This was an excellent drama!

–What I liked:
–The plot itself completely captivated me. I saw many criticisms about the darker elements, but for me they were perfectly done. It follows the same line as It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (light horror mixed with comedy) and Holo, My Love (childhood trauma).
–Unlike many people, I really loved the way the psychological theme was handled. I admit I felt a bit apprehensive as the episodes progressed about how they would connect the hallucinations to the story, and I was afraid it might not make sense in the end. However, everything unfolded in a very thoughtful and well-constructed way.
–I absolutely love Do Ra Mi as the protagonist’s alter ego. Her personality is just wow! I honestly hope they release a doll of her—I would buy it without hesitation. I agree with some comments saying that Netflix should further explore this character or even create a similar series. She gives me strong Wednesday vibes, which I love.
–The soundtrack is beautiful. That little zombie dance also has a lot of potential!

–What I didn’t like as much:
–The male lead carries an unnecessary emotional burden in the first half, and his personality made me dislike him. In the end, everything gets resolved.
–Some scenes felt disconnected, confusing, or unnecessary.
–I don’t like it when the leads break up at the end and then get back together; it feels unnecessary to me.
–I feel that a few fun scenes after the credits were missing.

I truly hope that people with good judgment evaluate this series fairly and help raise its rating to what it truly deserves.
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