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Love in the Big City – A Journey of Growth and Acceptance

While Love in the Big City revolves around both leads, my attention was drawn more toward the female lead (FL) and her personal journey. She is an optimistic, easy-going person who falls in love easily but also gets hurt multiple times throughout the movie. Her biggest flaw is her poor taste in men—she tends to attract and fall for the wrong people. Yet, step by step, she learns and improves, becoming more honest with herself and her emotions.

In her first relationship, she liked a man simply because he liked her, showing how easily flattered and naïve she was. She isn’t calculative, which makes her an easy target for men who take advantage of her innocent nature. However, the film beautifully portrays how love isn’t about adjusting to others but about being accepted for who you truly are.

By her third attempt at love, she starts dating a co-worker who genuinely understands and accepts her. Unlike her second boyfriend, the lawyer, who was possessive and obsessive, her new partner trusted her and her friendship with the male lead (ML). The lawyer’s reaction, while aggressive and wrong, was somewhat understandable—he discovered his girlfriend was living with another man and was only later told that ML was gay. His trust issues were expected, though his violent behavior was inexcusable.

Her first boyfriend, however, was truly awful—someone who used her due to the image she had in college. The film highlights how both leads struggle to fit into societal norms—ML hiding his sexuality and FL being judged for her free-spirited, carefree attitude. Their unconventional living arrangement only fuels the judgment they face.

What makes Love in the Big City brilliant is its realistic portrayal of relationships, personal growth, and societal expectations. KIM GO EUN delivers an exceptional performance, bringing depth and authenticity to her character. She makes FL’s journey of self-discovery and emotional maturity incredibly compelling to watch.

A must-watch for those who appreciate character-driven storytelling and heartfelt performances!

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JANG UK love any woman who live with him for few days, PLAYBOY Story

Jang Uk live with Naksu and fall in love with her,
Naksu died
Jang Uk start living with Boyeon and also fall in love with her too
SO Jang Uk love any woman who live with him other then maid kim,
in end boyeon become Naksu and Jang uk still love naksu while he was in love with boyeon untill 8th episode
Naksu was fine with Jang Uk marrying boyeon kissing boyeon and what not
even jang uk moved on from Naksu in ep 4 and in 9th he is in love with with God knows whom
Do writer even understand love ? You love any person who live with you ?
Naksu sword, naksu was badass but for our poor male lead naksu has to become weak so that useless jang uk can be used
Jung so min acting level is way above this female lead of season 2, it was fun watching Jung So Min play Mu deok/Naksu
while this female lead was just a crying baby, most powerful pasta, most powerful assistent
Dear Hongs why even bother casting a female lead, oh yea for kissing that was only reason season 2 has a female lead for jang uk to spite......

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Same Contract marriage same illegitimate Son

Nothing new can be found in the story other then people
both leads doing great job
while Side character love line is stealing the show
ML and FL are good to look at but got bored after looking at DE aged shin min ah
CEO and Ja Yeon
i am watching just for them

CEO was doing just fine but his LOSER father has to create some problem by bring his illegitimate son who he claim is deserve to be CEO without even knowing just because he is his sperm out of marriage ?
is it some sort of superpower with all wedlock kids to be talented even in things they never did
ML has been a part time worker now he is a intern
but shitty chairman think he is capable of being a CEO just because he is born out of wedlock from a road side adulteress woman ?

and what was his WIFE reaction cutting plants ? is she adult or a 5 year old child ?
kick that old shit out of windows
from what i got, it seem company is from her fathers side so
how is that whole company shares are given to son in law ?
do she did not hold any stake in her own company and CEO can be kicked as his father wish ?
they are showing a big building but it is a small family own shop ?
if mother hold majority stake in that company then she can kick her husband and his wedlock kid out
why she is being a Idiot ?
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That old bastard has been threatening his son like that and now he will put a kid he had on street at the top of there family business and they are just throwing some plants ?
JUST because wedlock kid is ML its all right

ATLEAST WIFE SHOULD CUT his BALLs
In real life situation CEO would have beaten the shit out of his fathers ass and would have kicked him from windows of real

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i like all flawed sister and other character this drama showcases

All three sister are very different from each other which doesn't mean one is right or other is wrong
all have there pro and cons

Gong Min Jung role was what impressed me the most....
Jang Ma Ri
A shameless corrupt reporter which you can't prove corrupt because she believes in her own lies very honestly.
That story was my version of the truth, you have your own version of the truth and I have my Own,
Your truth was pitted against mine, and mine ended up winning today, I love that scene ( ep 11) when our Lead protagonist left speechless by a side character because, not always you win everywhere, some people will out match you, no matter what

Oh In Joo( Kim Go Eun )
she shows hidden desires of every Average working person, they all want to become rich and live a comfortable life but are not able to, when get opportunity most of them will act just like Oh In Joo did. but viewer wanted to call her greedy, are you one who will give up 2Million USD when you found it, NO if you say yes, your Lier.

Oh In Kyung ( Nam Ji Hyun )
she has her own principle and think they are above other but she is no better then anyone else when it come to her own family her younger sister she will abandoned her own principle and will do anything to protect what she love most just like all others, but she like to blame others for there selfishness while she give her self a privilege
she believe herself of something that is one and only pure journalist but she isn't , she is same as all others.

Oh In Hye
Most of people disliked her but i don't dislike her neither i like her fondly, she is there to make people see that not all rich are bad and all poor are victim which she said
that is just poor mentality to blame rich people for all there problems,
she was not great as sister, she doesn't care about those sister who she never choose, but she was loyal to her only friend she choose herself, she was rude to her sister but there was love even in her, which she was not able to show toward her sisters but was able to love her only friend,

i hated Oh In Kyung and Ha Jong Ho couple it was really wrong of them to make those two ending up together and leave
Oh In joo and choi do Il just at flirting, at least a kiss to conform there feelings toward each other

Choi Do Il ( Wi Ha Joon )
Good this man was so nice here and the unspoken chemistry between him and In Jo was amazing to watch
sub-- flirting between those two between that tens situation was a reliving wind
at airport i was waiting for them to KISS but no director did not have budget to include kissing scene.......

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From Promising Start to Recycled Melodrama

Melo Movie started strong with a fresh concept and impressive first episodes, making it seem like we were in for something unique. But as the story progressed, it fell into the same predictable, frustrating tropes that ruin so many melodramas.

The biggest issue? The male lead disappears for five years after kissing the female lead because his older brother had an accident. Five years? That’s not justifiable. He wasn’t in a coma, he wasn’t isolated—he was working, meeting friends, living his life, but somehow, he couldn’t send a single message to the woman he supposedly loved? Either he consciously abandoned her or the writers expect us to believe he was waiting “in the shadows.” Both explanations are absurd. Why couldn’t he just tell her the truth? It’s lazy writing.

Meanwhile, the female lead, now a successful movie director, is still single after all this time. Why? Because the plot demands it. Any realistic woman would have moved on, had admirers, and possibly a serious relationship. But because she’s the “cutest Korean actress,” the script forces her to stay emotionally stuck on the male lead. The show tells us five years have passed, but nothing in the story actually reflects that.

And let’s talk about how this drama glorifies harassment. The female lead has made it clear that she does not want the male lead back in her life. Yet, he keeps pushing, showing up everywhere, and the story treats it as "romantic." No means NO—but apparently not in this show, because the male lead is "good-looking." Are we supposed to believe that if a man is handsome like Choi Woo Shik, he’s allowed to ignore a woman’s boundaries? That’s a terrible message.

Another major issue is how the male lead is treated like some superior being. The director he works for remembers him too well, as if he were the biggest star in Korea. Everyone is overly happy to see him, reacting as if he’s more special than Gong Yoo or Hyun Bin in the film industry. And the ridiculous coincidences? His older brother just happens to buy a house across from the female lead? The script is full of lazy, forced plot devices designed to push the leads back together.

Worst of all, this feels like a recycled version of "Our Beloved Summer." Choi Woo Shik is playing the same type of male lead again—first with Kim Da Mi, now with Park Bo Young. Netflix seems to be making the same drama over and over, just swapping out female leads.
If you’re watching Melo Movie, you might as well check out Our Beloved Summer, since it’s the same drama with a different female lead.

Overall, Melo Movie had an impressive start, but it quickly turned into a frustrating, unrealistic mess. If you’re tired of melodramas that glorify the male lead’s bad behavior while forcing the female lead to wait around for him, this one isn’t worth your time.

Exactly! The male lead’s character feels completely untrustworthy and irresponsible, yet the drama still wants us to believe he’s a romantic hero. He takes life too lightly, never showing any real emotional depth or responsibility, yet somehow, he’s able to support his older brother’s medical treatments, rehab for years, and even afford a new house—all while working as a ghostwriter?

That’s completely unrealistic. South Korea’s film and publishing industries are highly competitive, and an "unrecognized" ghostwriter making enough money to cover massive hospital bills, rehab costs, and buy property is pure fantasy. The drama acts like money just falls from the sky for him, despite showing no signs of struggle.

And beyond the financial aspect, his personality doesn’t fit someone capable of a serious relationship. He vanishes for five years without a word, shows no deep emotional regret, and acts as if he can just walk back into the female lead’s life whenever he wants. His entire behavior screams carefree and irresponsible, making it impossible to root for him in any real romance.

At this point, the drama isn’t just unrealistic, it’s straight-up insulting to the audience’s intelligence.

EP 3 Critics
The male lead clearly expected the female lead to remain single, lonely, and emotionally stuck on him for five years, which is both selfish and insulting. When he sees her simply meeting an old friend (who, of course, is the typical second male lead with no real chance), he looks disappointed—as if he was hoping she had no one in her life.

This attitude suggests that, deep down, he doesn’t think she’s worthy of other men’s attention. It’s as if he believes she should have been waiting for him all these years, instead of living her life. That kind of thinking is possessive, arrogant, and completely unrealistic—especially when he was the one who disappeared!

It reinforces the drama’s problematic writing, where the male lead is always favored, while the female lead exists just to prove her devotion. It would have been much more realistic and empowering if she had moved on, found love, or at least had multiple men actually interested in her—because why wouldn’t a successful, beautiful director have admirers? But no, she’s forced to stay single just to serve the male lead’s fantasy.

It’s another reason why this drama fails at realistic romance.

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loving this drama but SML

older FL version goes into past and destroyed Younger FL's first Love
Your FL doesn't love ML or even notice him, Her first Love was always SML which was forced to breakup by older FL
which i find disturbing
adding SML even after they grown up, is dragging a love triangle which doesn't even have any hope for SML
Younger FL feelings were dismissed and neglected by her older self and forced her love on younger version

I have no problem with ML and Fl being together , i got this is light hearted but Love triangle make no sense
there is no need after she broke up with him peacefully
why dragging SML ? because there is no other story then love and a kidnapper is promoted to killer

reduced my ratings from 9.5 to 6.5 after watching ep 12 and 13
this was a good drama and it should have ended withing 10 to max 12 episodes, but for more money they will drama four Hour they don't even have any story for that, they don't even have 2nd lead couple neither they want to give screen time to her brother and besties love story,
ML and FL are good to look at but they are being forced together that is showing on there face
all chemistry vanishes after they finally had a proper kiss, that all there love was One kiss and after that there chemistry just leave the planet..
and drama try to become some confusing time traveling epic but its just a mess, when writers don't have any story they are just filling 4 hour to get some commercials
it stared very well then like every other Kdrama it went downhill from mid of the show....
common thing between most of Kdramas

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i watched it because of Cute ML

Drama is low budget trash
FL is taking advantage of her senior position and innocence of ML to
play in both sides
from the point she shot her own team( even on vest) she become a traitor and a traitor no matter what deserve death penalty
she should be executed for her action and ML should be charge with treason for being a accomplice in her treason.

no matter what she prove at end, her action are selfish and self centered
there is no concern about her team mates,
her life should be treated same way, she treat other human life's,
why there is exception because superstar got seduced ?

ML is a fool, that is controlled by his lust and doing everything or anything to get that girl,
even if it means to share her with other man,
how come a Kpop star is shown as this much low self esteem,

at first i like it as it has strong FL and cute ML, new for Kdramas but then there is other 2ml,where FL Behaves like a weakling

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GARBAGE

Cinderella Game had potential with its intriguing plot and a cast that, for the most part, delivered solid performances. However, the male lead (ML) is completely ruining the whole drama. His acting is so lifeless and emotionless that it feels like he wasn’t even paid a single won for the work. Every line sounds like he’s reading straight from the script without any attempt to connect with the character or the emotions of the scene.

What’s truly mind-boggling is how he was even allowed to act this horribly when everyone around him is giving their best. It genuinely feels like he’s on some alien planet, completely disconnected from the rest of the cast and the story. Emotional moments that should hit hard end up feeling awkward and empty because of his wooden performance. The director’s decision to cast him is baffling and drags down what could have been an engaging show.

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Love or Obsession? Unpacking the Complexities of "Drama When Phone Rings"

"Drama When Phone Rings" delves into the haunting dynamics of a marriage where love—if it can even be called that—lurks in silence for years, only to surface under extreme and desperate circumstances. The drama portrays a husband who claims to have loved his wife all along but failed to express it for three years, leaving viewers to question whether his so-called love is genuine or merely an unhealthy obsession.

True love involves action, care, and a willingness to nurture a relationship. The husband’s three years of indifference show none of these qualities. Despite his alleged feelings, he made no effort to communicate, to make his wife feel valued, or to work on their marriage. This lack of effort and engagement suggests that his "love" might not be as pure as it seems. Genuine love inspires vulnerability and a desire to connect, but his behavior implies emotional apathy—or worse, a controlling mindset where he doesn’t feel the need to prove or share his affection.

When his wife pretends to be a kidnapper, it is a desperate act of seeking validation in a marriage that has emotionally starved her. His sudden change of heart and willingness to show affection only after this dramatic plea feels reactive and superficial. It raises an unsettling question: is this really love, or is it his obsession with possession, control, or the idea of his wife, rather than her as a person?

Obsession often masquerades as love, but it is fundamentally self-centered. It is more about holding onto someone than genuinely caring for their happiness or well-being. The husband’s years of emotional neglect, coupled with his delayed response only when provoked, make it hard to see his feelings as anything more than a possessive obsession. His actions don’t stem from a realization of her worth but from the fear of losing her—a response driven by his ego rather than true affection.

The wife’s decision to stay or accept his newfound love is equally complicated. Should she trust that his feelings are real, or should she recognize that his "love" is contingent on her begging for it? The drama challenges viewers to grapple with these dilemmas, ultimately leaving a sour aftertaste. It underscores the painful reality of relationships built on unbalanced emotional investments and the danger of confusing obsession with love.

In the end, "Drama When Phone Rings" serves as a cautionary tale about the need for communication, emotional honesty, and mutual effort in love. It leaves viewers questioning the husband’s motives, the wife’s choice, and whether a relationship like this is even worth saving.

While "Drama When Phone Rings" initially presents the husband’s actions as self-centered and emotionally neglectful, the later episodes reveal a more nuanced and heartfelt progression in his character. As the layers of their complex marriage unfold, it becomes evident that the husband’s previous indifference was not due to a lack of love but rather his own inability to express it. His genuine feelings, though buried under years of silence, begin to surface as the couple confronts their emotional wounds. His decision to respond with patience, kindness, and understanding, especially when learning about his wife’s desperate actions, marks a significant turning point in the story. Instead of reacting with anger or resentment, he chooses empathy, offering forgiveness and demonstrating the true depth of his love.

Similarly, the wife’s journey is just as transformative. Initially, she sought validation in desperate, misguided ways, but as she sees her husband’s true efforts and love, she begins to open herself up in ways that weren’t possible before. Her willingness to accept his vulnerabilities, even when she uncovers his own secret, highlights the growth of their relationship. The drama beautifully portrays how both characters, once emotionally distant and guarded, find strength in their mutual support and understanding. They both accept each other’s flaws, fostering an environment where trust and emotional honesty can finally flourish.

The couple’s shared vulnerability becomes the cornerstone of their evolving relationship. While the drama started with an unsettling question of obsession versus love, it ultimately leads to a more hopeful message: love can be redefined, even after years of neglect, if both partners are willing to face their fears, be vulnerable, and rebuild their emotional connection. The husband’s and wife’s journey toward mutual support and acceptance not only heals their individual wounds but also lays the foundation for a more balanced, loving partnership.

"Drama When Phone Rings" ultimately celebrates the power of communication, emotional growth, and mutual care, showing that love can be rediscovered, even in the most challenging circumstances. Both characters, in accepting each other’s secrets and supporting one another’s growth, prove that a strong, loving relationship is built on the willingness to understand, forgive, and evolve together.

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Major drop from OG

THIS time cop is male lead
i did not feel anything for second male lead in Strong woman do bong soon because he was IDIOT
Now I still don't feel anything for our COP because in this he is plain , there is no chemistry between leads at all, from OG where Park hyung shik admit to even fall in love with FL for real, this drama was so flat


Female lead is good with her acting skills and she is doing her best but story isn't doing anything to help her at all...
first time watching her and i am impressed by her acting
I was hoping for improving from wonderful DO BONG SOON but the degreaded wonderfully
Still 5/10 for cute FL

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Man can do everything but woman cant

man can sleep with as many woman they want
but if woman even talk to other man she deserve to die by burning alive that is Logic of this Korean Drama
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two brother found there lost younger brother and one stole the woman he liked and one killed him
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FULL time waste with nothing

this is worst story because there is no story at all
in whole story a woman forced a man into marriage after he clearly told her he did not love her or will marry her
she sleep with him knowing he did not love her then forced him into marriage
Man was playboy and was Bad person but at least he was Honest with her
what he did to her was her own fault...she let him have her for free, because she was so easy with no pride or self respect for herself
she just forced that man into a loveless marriage
And it took them this much time to just show this BS

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disgusting ML and FL

Most disgusting thing about this drama is Romance forced into it with even a song that sound disgusting
whole drama is center around crime revenge and all kind of illegal activities but in between it we have a good boi romance who is dating his ex girlfriend friend and so good that even goodness shy away from him
Kang ho is most irritating human shown in this drama, even criminals are better then him,
and our rape victim FL is now proud of herself that she is sleeping with same man that her best friend sleep with,
not one but two man they share together
Kang ho is most useless character in whole story we did not know why he is there what is he doing in that story
ep 13 intercourse scene was disgusting with that music in between all that she is having disgusting sex with a disgusting looking pimp

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Afantasy drama shown as a historical sh!t

our male lead started as kind hearted man but become a blood thirsty murder
female lead started as assassin but end up becoming a depended idiot parasite for male lead to shine
there was a scene in ep 15 where male lead threated kill second lead just because he has moved and had a girlfriend.
i started watching this drama with hope to have a kind male and cold female but it was just BS
Ji soo was removed from drama because of his scandal and they find most worst actor in Korea to replace him
everyone know acting other then male lead or writer wanted him do be worst human ever
he is angry for no reason he want kill people who are on his side for no reason
he just a blood thirsty Gigolo or male concubine for princess
most amazing part he is immortal he can soul shift just like Alchemy of soul they must have learn those things from this Gigolo

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A Shallow Take on "Healthy Love

"Pump Up Your Healthy Love" tries to sell itself as a quirky gym romcom but instead delivers a parade of body shaming, toxic gym culture, and cringe-worthy humor that feels decades out of touch. The title promises something uplifting, but what you get is a relentless barrage of fat-shaming jokes and a lead male character who confuses arrogance and obsession with actual health.

Male Lead: Protein Powder and Zero Personality

The male lead, a washed-up bodybuilder-turned-gym-owner, is less a symbol of health and more a walking advertisement for protein powder and unresolved mental issues. He insults anyone who walks into his failing gym, justifying his cruelty as "motivation," but comes off as a third-rate trainer whose only skill is making people feel bad about their bodies. His so-called "health" is all muscle and no mind—his obsessive behavior screams for psychiatric help, not romantic admiration.

Female Lead: Not Overweight, Just a Punchline

The female lead is supposedly struggling with weight, but the actress is clearly fit and healthy—making the entire premise even more absurd and offensive. The show forces her into humiliating situations and treats her insecurities as a joke, while the male lead repeatedly body-shames her for cheap laughs. This isn't empowerment; it's lazy writing and tired stereotypes.

Comedy or Cruelty?

The drama relies on "shock humor" and mean-spirited gags that quickly become exhausting. Instead of offering any real commentary on health or self-acceptance, it doubles down on outdated ideas about body image, making it a tough watch for anyone sensitive to these issues. The gym scenes are over-the-top, and the chemistry between the leads is non-existent, buried under layers of awkwardness and mockery.

Final Verdict

"Pump Up Your Healthy Love" is a tone-deaf, shallow, and at times downright offensive drama that confuses cruelty for comedy. Unless you enjoy watching unlikeable characters insult each other in a gym no one would join, skip this mess and find a show that actually understands what healthy love—and healthy living—means

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