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Overrated and Messy Writting!
If I had to describe this drama in five points, it would be:
1. Messy plot and writing
2. Good visuals and color grading
3. A very good OST
4. An almost impossible plot to understand
5. “What is this story even trying to be?”
Can This Love Be Translated? is a drama that looks good on the surface, but quickly becomes confusing and unfocused.
However, the main problem lies in the writing and story structure. The plot feels extremely messy and scattered. It is unclear what the drama actually wants to focus on. Is it about romance? Family trauma? Personal healing? The show keeps shifting directions without developing any of them properly.
The subplot about the parents’ past feels unnecessarily heavy and, honestly, not very important to the core story. Instead of adding depth, it makes the narrative more crowded and harder to follow.
The male lead’s feelings are also confusing. It is never clear who he truly likes — Dorami or Cha Muhee. This weakens the emotional impact of the romance, because the audience is not given a consistent emotional line to follow.
Overall, the drama lacks a clear “issue pattern.” There is no strong central conflict that is developed step by step. Because of this, many scenes feel disconnected, and it becomes difficult for viewers to understand what the story is building toward.
Despite its strong visuals and excellent OST, Can This Love Be Translated? feels overrated. The messy writing and unfocused plot make it more confusing than engaging.
1. Messy plot and writing
2. Good visuals and color grading
3. A very good OST
4. An almost impossible plot to understand
5. “What is this story even trying to be?”
Can This Love Be Translated? is a drama that looks good on the surface, but quickly becomes confusing and unfocused.
However, the main problem lies in the writing and story structure. The plot feels extremely messy and scattered. It is unclear what the drama actually wants to focus on. Is it about romance? Family trauma? Personal healing? The show keeps shifting directions without developing any of them properly.
The subplot about the parents’ past feels unnecessarily heavy and, honestly, not very important to the core story. Instead of adding depth, it makes the narrative more crowded and harder to follow.
The male lead’s feelings are also confusing. It is never clear who he truly likes — Dorami or Cha Muhee. This weakens the emotional impact of the romance, because the audience is not given a consistent emotional line to follow.
Overall, the drama lacks a clear “issue pattern.” There is no strong central conflict that is developed step by step. Because of this, many scenes feel disconnected, and it becomes difficult for viewers to understand what the story is building toward.
Despite its strong visuals and excellent OST, Can This Love Be Translated? feels overrated. The messy writing and unfocused plot make it more confusing than engaging.
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