O Amante (2015)

The Lover is a controversial drama about living together despite not being married. In South Korea its very looked down upon and often seen as dirty. This drama exaggerate the stereotypes of couples living together in a funny sexual way but also try to show other sides of the couples story on a more serious note.

As many knows they also try to tackle gay relationships from theirs and those around them point of view.
Since the drama is only 12 episodes and try to handle so many issues it will mostly just be fast deep in a few issues and then a new one will begin. no couple is a like. And for a K-Drama I think the characters personality was very thought through since there was no sudden changes or writers changing the personalty depending on the situation, which I'm used to in Korean dramas.

I loved the acting everyone seemed so natural in their role, especially the older couple.
Sure the exaggeration could be a bit much at times, I still love this drama and would like to rewatch it with a glass of Soju.

Hope the review was some what helpful and that you'll start watching The Lover.

Leia Mais

This is not your typical k drama with a fairy tale romance. This is about 4 couples living in different apartments in the same building. There is one common thing among these couples :they aren't married, but living together. The day to day to activities of these couples are described in this drama.

I liked it because of the ordinary story. Yes it is the story of ordinary people and that makes this extraordinary. Day to day life of ordinary people portrayed realistically is what made me like this drama.

The actors have used more or less their real names which gives a realistic touch to the story. The BL touch of Joon jae and Takuya made it more interesting for me. Honestly, I watched this drama for Joon Jae and Takuya. Takuya and Joon jae deserved more screen time. If you haven't watched it already, give it a try!

Leia Mais

A Funny Slice-of-Life Series

I truly love this series and it has a special place in my drama heart!

I'd be lying if I said I didn't come for the bl. But I stayed for the absolutely hilarious and sweet moments between them and the other couples, too. Many moments are either absolutely hilarious or heartwarming. Another perfect aspect of this series was the beautiful and hilarious soundtrack. The names of the songs and the songs themselves perfectly fit the vibes of their scenes (pay attention to their titles, you won't regret it). It has such a wonderfully nostalgic playlist of Korean songs, so even if nothing else, stay for the soundtrack!!

One of the few cons about this series is that the 4th couple (aka the young fiances) drag the show down. They have barely any moments together, and the few that they do have are boring at best. I also really wish less time was focused on the main couple and more time was focused on the gay couple.

If you want a lighthearted, hilarious, nostalgic, slice-of-life type of drama, then I thoroughly recommend this series!!

Leia Mais

Queer story. From 2015. WITH A HAPPY ENDING

Let me start out by letting you know, I only watched Takuya and Joon Jae's storyline. But this makes it one of the most groundbreaking dramas of its time, and by extension, history. Takuya and Joon Jae's story is beautiful and realistic. It shows what someone in their situation would be feeling without getting too grim, but not reaching the surreality of BL (homophobia doesn't exist). I loved it. The acting was fantastic, and the actors didn't have the holdups that actors seem to today acting in BL. I'm not sure I'd even qualify this as BL. Maybe the forebearer of Korean BL simply by virtue of having a story where two men fall in love, but BL has the purpose of making the audience feel happy and to enjoy a relationship that is outside the standard rigidity of modern-day society. This was just a story among other stories where people explore their sexualities and preferences. And I love it. Oh, and also let me repeat THEY HAVE A HAPPY ENDING!!! Like what? This makes me almost proud of Korea (if I didn't know what the current homophobia people in Korea face today. Actually, that makes this show even more incredible. How did they get this past the Christian hardliners!? And everyone else? Why isn't this lauded on every site and list devoted to BL and queer media?! UGH, the travesty! But it exists! And people have watched it! ANd I have watched it, so all is good now in the world)

Leia Mais

This show was honestly so fun to watch and it was great seeing the lives and different perspectives of each couple and in one way or another there was always something or someone you could relate to when watching this drama which made it even more enjoyable. It was fun to follow the daily lives of each person and to watch how they developed over the series.

This show points out some major problems in South Korean society and I really like and also respect this show for being supportive of all different life choices and sharing positive messages to those who are watching.

In my opinion the only problem about this show was there were multiple scenes in which the jokes often go too far to the point where they are not entirely funny and just come across as rude which did make the show fairly awkward at times but other than that I can say that I immensely enjoyed this show and what it had to offer hence why it is and will most likely remain as one of my all time favourites.

I would definitely rewatch this show as it hugely entertaining whilst also having some really beautiful and thoughtful moments throughout the series. The show only has 12 episodes so there are no filler episodes throughout and it also quick and easy to watch.

Leia Mais

I love how this drama is trying to break perceptions by showing couples regarded 'odd' in the korean society. We have a long term couple who doesn't want to get married but they happily cohabit together, another with an age gap of 12 years where the female is much older, a confusing same-sex friendship, and a couple who got engaged too early and is unclear about a lot things.
Shines lights on subjects that aren't generally covered in fairy tales or romcom films. Love isn't always easy, or pretty. You either make it work, or you leave. I'd recommend watching just because it's so unusual.

Leia Mais

I honestly loved this drama. Having started it because I had been told the BL couple was lovely, but ended up loving it for all the couples.

I found the story easy to follow, the acting on point and overall hilarious most of the time.
Each episode is 24 hours split on the four couples, showing struggles, insecurities and how they cope in their every day life.
It's a show you just have to start watching, as it's difficult to convince during a review, it's worth anyone's time to start this and go through the roller coaster of emotions it brings.

My only complaint would be that the BL couple should have had more screentime during each episode, as their story progresses a bit slowly.

Leia Mais

(HEART)

I have to admit I started watching it because of T & LJJ. But I ended up falling in love with every single character on the show. The storylines are all interesting because they're all dealing with different things. I thought I would be bored while waiting for the boys' scenes but I was wrong. It totally surpassed my expectations. That made me love this drama even more. The actors are amazing, their chemistry is so natural and real, it was like I was watching people in real life! The concept is soooo original and interesting because they all live in the same building and interact with each other but their struggles are different. I want to rewatch this drama as soon as I have time.
If you're like me (someone who adores bl dramas) then you'll enjoy this one, even the straight couples.
This is my strongest recommendation for a drama!

Leia Mais

Can you say raunchy, the first 3 minutes just blows your mind i mean in korean standards. The first couple are so freaking funny and touchy feely. Before i get any further, i just have to mention that i dont care im shipping takuya and joon jae. What the heck was that bromance. They dint have to do anything but the tension and chemistry made you wish they could do something. The other couple is noona and the boy, they were just something cray and entertaining to watch. The last couple was plain weird i mean how did they handle each other. The girl is super crazy just coz she dont want to show him her real self.
the music fit perfectly with each situation or episode.
p.s the car saga in the parking lot was super hilarious

Leia Mais