Alarme do Amor (2019)

wasted potential

when i watched i did it within a day since it was kinda addictive but the overall story was cliché as hell and the characters the worse except for hyeyeong imo.

two best friends fell for the same girl but why? she was the poor girl but what was so special about her? we didn't get know anything about her personality, like her personality was her past. the protagonist was boring as hell to me and you never really root for her bc she is just.. yea boring lmao.
and ofc these two best friends kinda fought for her (i wonder why?! she isn't rlly worth it) and its so sad bc they were best friends and in the ending it's just over. idk how season 2 will be tho.

the concept was actually interesting with the love alarm and IF hyeyeong and jojo will get together and it should've started differently and jojo's whole character shouldn't be so plain th. and sun-oh is the worse. idk why many people hype him up bc he is just straightup selfish and betrayed his friend and BROO when sun-oh and jojo kissed in episode 1 i was like what?! you know damn well that your best friend likes her AND that she got a boyfriend- same way w jojo. it's just messed up and none of the characters are good except for hyeyeong and his mom. + the editing was good and the cinematogtaphy btw lol and the actors weren't bad.

the app with love alarm had so much potential and you could've written something more interesting with it. i kinda liked the webtoon better too so i'm only criticising the drama.

Leia Mais

WROST KDRAMA

This drama was a waste of time. The second season was a joke. The female lead was the most confused character. All the love relationships were toxic and others forced. This drama has really bad definition and vision of relationship and friendship. Would never recommend it. This is the worst kdrama I’ve ever seen. I repeat “THE WORST KDRAMA” ... The second season was boring and so bad written. What was the point for a sequel if is to destroy the all drama. Should have just saved this money and make another with a better story. This drama is just overrated. Really wasted my time. Shame on the writer

Leia Mais

I think this drama really opened up eyes to how the world would be if something like this actually came to real life. If an app like this we’re to come out if would destroy friendships and would cause bullying all because of who liked who. I think the drama showed really well how the world would act, how many feelings would be hurt. I’m sure everyone has probably had this fantasy before, like what if there was an app that let us tell who we like that we like them anonymously, but it shows the reality of how this app isn’t as blissful as it sounds. The heart wants what it wants and sometimes it’s not returned and it was really shown in the drama. Episode 3 especially hurt watching that boy get beat up because he was attracted to another man, and then the boy who beat him also liked men it just really made me sad, but also how people were getting assaulted because of not recognizing peoples feelings through the app, which happens in real life already and brings a reality to how harmful the app is, it shows how yes they’re attracted to you, but doesn’t guarantee happiness or safety. Now based on characters Sun Oh really bothered me, yes he’s attractive, but he was possessive and creepy in my mind, but he also went after the girl that his best friend liked, I thought it was kinda an asshole move, he’s gone for 2 years then comes back and steals the girl. Like yes their relationship was cute, but I thought he was really overdoing it, there were times however when I was like “damn I wished someone was like that towards me,”. I felt very bad for Sun Oh though as Jojo broke his heart basically and lied to him that she no longer loved him. I thought it was very messed up on Jojo’s ends because you can tell he really loved her and it really hurt to see him like that. I’m excited for a season 2 though and see how it plays out, I hope she doesn’t end up playing both of them and tbh I’m on Sun Oh’s side. I hope there’s more character development and for season 2 I hope it starts with where it ended.

Leia Mais

An interesting concept that fails to translate into an experience worth watching

I really wanted to like this drama. The concept surrounding the love alarm was intriguing, and there were so many cool things that they could've done with it. Unfortunately, very little is explored with this.

In addition to the love alarm theme not being used to its full potential, I disliked the acting/writing. The main character just seems to exist, it was difficult to tell how she was feeling, and she doesn't speak often. Not to mention the unbelievable scenarios that happened throughout the drama, starting with following a complete stranger to a secluded area and being kissed by him.

They touch on homosexuality for about two minutes, and it had me thinking that they would continue this plot-line into something more substantial for the show; however, it just... disappeared. I thought that was quite unfortunate. Overall, this drama has an interesting concept but failed to execute it in an entertaining and engaging way.

Leia Mais

Netflix is doing it again with a series that ends in the middle after only 8 episodes and no resolution to the story. By the time they realise that the show is well received and decide to make the second half of the series too long has passed and I just don’t care about the characters anymore. Very annoying! I might stick to Vicky or at least skip the shows that start off with a 8 episodes run. Not a happy customer, Netflix
???? xxxxxxxxxxxxxNetflix is doing it again with a series that ends in the middle after only 8 episodes and no resolution to the story. By the time they realise that the show is well received and decide to make the second half of the series too long has passed and I just don’t care about the characters anymore. Very annoying! I might stick to Vicky or at least skip the shows that start off with a 8 episodes run. Not a happy customer, Netflix ????

Leia Mais

I was really interested when I saw its trailer for the first time, but then didn't watch the series as soon as it came out. But once I started I binge watched all episodes in one day, staying up until 6 am just to finish them! And now I'm already rewatching it because this drama is beautiful in every aspect in my opinion. It has this kind of duality, it has many fluff romance scenerios, yet it's very dramatic and twisted sometimes.

I don't understand why do people really hate Sun-oh's character though. I liked him, and I'm rooting for him and Jojo. I don't think he is a bad guy because he fell for Jojo, he didn't want to fall for her in the first place but couldn't stop himself because she was different than the others girls. But their love was beautiful and very charming, you could see that they really loved each other. It's maybe because I love strong male leads, but I had no problem with him at all - but on the other hand I didn't like Hye-yeong's character. He was just too silent in my opinion, if you don't like it then you have to say it or the other person won't really understand your problem - best friends should talk about their problems openly with each other.

Anyways, I'm pretty sure we're going to get a second season (I'm having the same vibes as I did when they finished My First First Love in the middle of the story), so I'm really hoping they are going to drop it in a few months! I can't stop thinking about this series :)

Leia Mais

It's one of the most boring drama of 2019. It has a weak storyline, none of the characters were interesting and convincing. Nothing is memorable in this drama. You'll forget everything within days after watching the drama.
The idea behind the Love Alarm is pretty interesting though, and it reflects how a real society would behave with such an app, it creates many opportunities, but it turns out to be more of a boon than a blessing.
The kissing right from the 1st episode was very unusual and a bold move from the directors, however it was interesting too, as no other drama i've watched has done that.
However back to the story, there is nothing memorable or special about the story of this drama, just usual highschool crush and drama, however the "useless breakup" takes the cake to make it a confusing, forced and badly executed drama.
This drama had much more potential with the idea of the love alarm app, and with such good acting, however it greatly failed to deliver it. Definitely won't be watching season 2.

Leia Mais

Missed Potential and Bad Writing

Story - This drama's concept is so intriguing and could have left an impact if it wasn't for the direction they took it. The idea of an app being used to confess feelings and out LGBT+ people is far more interesting and impactful than the boring 3-way relationship they tried to push to viewers. Kim JoJo and Hwang Sun Oh have almost no chemistry and it often made me question why they were even interested in each other to begin with. Kim JoJo and Lee Hye Yeong had even less chemistry, so his jealousy held no merit. However, if you were to look at this in the perspective of an LGBT+ person, Hwang Sun Oh and Lee Hye Yeong had all the makings to turn this into a coming of age/feel good bl drama. The jealousy and almost possessiveness within their relationship dynamic made it hard to not take note of possible homosexual undertones and could only serve as a reminder of the plot that could have been. The heterosexual lens of the series is ultimately what made this story a miss for me.

Acting/Cast - Song Kang did his best to play his part with what he was given, and since the character was bland, the acting came off as bland. The character had no dimension and was only portrayed as a bratty high school boy who "must get the girl", so the acting seemed to follow. I feel that if Song Kang wasn't so restrained within his boring one dimensional character, we'd be able to appreciate not only the character but the actor a bit more. I seemed to also feel the same energy from Kim So Hyun, but worse. I've seen her in other works and know that she can do better to bring her character to life, but somehow it felt like she just could not get into Kim JoJo's mind enough to portray her as she was at least written. Its a bit hard to blame So Hyun though, i'm convinced it was the lackluster writing of the characters to blame. Now I haven't seen Jung Ga Ram's acting before watching this drama, so I cant say whether he did just as good or bad as any other works. But I personally felt that he did the best within this series. His character is a guilable and kind high schooler who is often misunderstood as the "side kick" to his more popular friend, and he did an absolutely stellar job in that role. He made me feel sorry for his character even though his character was written as someone too bland to really feel sorry for. Maybe it was his great face, but it worked off really well in his favor in this piece and I really look forward to whatever else he appears in next.

Music - I felt that the music of this series was better quality than anything else. It drew my attention even though it mixed with the scenes quiet well. My ears enjoyed this drama far more than my eyes had...

Rewatch Value - I feel that in a few years, if i came across this drama again, i'd watch it not because i liked it before; but i'd ultimately rewatch it simply because i'd completely forgotten what it was about.

Overall - This drama is far from perfect. A lot of unnecessary angst, extreme heterosexual nonsense, and poor writing was put into this. But if you want something new to watch after having already watched everything else that was already interesting, you /might/ find this interesting. However, I don't find it to be a drama you'd find hard to get over after you finish it.

Leia Mais

The first season and the second season felt completely different. I just feel like i wasted my whole two years waiting for this drama. I am not completely satisfied with the ending and everything. If they already had decided to give Hye yong, JoJO then they should have focused more on their storyline and would have not confused the viewers, Jojo breaking up with Sun oh had not any specific or a good reason, everything os a mess. This is the worst drama i I’ve ever watched. Complete two years wasted for the waiting. I would rate this one 4/10 and the 4 too is because of Sun oh orelse i would have rated 0.

Leia Mais

Love Alarm: A Technologically-Charged Love Triangle

"Love Alarm" is a South Korean drama that captivates audiences with its unique premise, exploring the intricacies of love and technology through the lens of a digital app that signals romantic interest. The series comprises two seasons, each delving into the lives of its characters and their complex relationships.

One of the standout aspects of "Love Alarm" is its characters' compelling backstories, especially the main characters. Kim Jo-jo, the female lead, portrayed by Kim So-hyun, carries a history marred by tragedy and heartbreak, adding depth to her character and explaining her cautious approach to love. Similarly, Sun-oh (Song Kang) and Hye-yeong (Jung Ga-ram), the two male leads, have well-developed backstories that shed light on their personalities and motivations. While their backstories are well developed when it comes to their characteristics they are simply unrealistic. Whether it was the poor acting or direction/script or a mix of both none of the characters are likeable.

Season 1 introduces viewers to the innovative Love Alarm app, which rings to notify users when someone nearby harbors romantic feelings for them. This sets the stage for a love triangle between Jo-jo, Sun-oh, and Hye-yeong. The plot, while cliche, is tinged with an unrealistic portrayal of the impact of technology on relationships. The notion that an app can dictate love and attraction oversimplifies the complexities of human emotions, making the characters' actions and reactions feel contrived. The initial start of the love triangle with the first relationship between Suh-oh and Jo-jo starts of unrealistically and is rather toxic as Suh-oh was aware of Hey-yeong's feelings. While toxic, there were definitely cute puppy love moments between the two which really showed the two actors chemistry.

In Season 2, the love triangle further intensifies as the characters navigate the consequences of their choices. Despite the intriguing premise, the plot tends to lean towards predictability, following the conventional trajectory of a love triangle. The lack of nuance and exploration of alternative relationship dynamics leaves the audience desiring more depth and complexity in the storytelling.

Moreover, character development, takes a back seat in Season 2. The relationship between Jo-jo and Hye-yeong feels rather forced and lacks true chemistry compared to her and Suh-oh in Season 1. This ruins the overall dynamics of the love triangle and may leave some viewers dissatisfied with the resolution.

In summary, "Love Alarm" presents a fascinating concept of love intersecting with technology through an attention-grabbing app. While the main characters have rich backstories that add depth to the narrative they are lacking in actual characteristics, the portrayal of their interactions and the overall plot tends to oversimplify the complexities of human relationships. The series is a disappointing watch, particularly for those who enjoyed the webtoon or love watching webtoon-based dramas.

Leia Mais

im not sure if i dont like it more or just dont like it.

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just to point out in the beginning, the only reason why the acting and cast is that high is because i got to look at song kangs face the whole series/show. definitely the highlight of the whole thing was him. the main reason why i watched this show was because i saw it on netflix, saw it was korean, looked at the cast and saw song kang, and immediately got excited. i took time time out of my week to watch it and i honestly wish i didnt. dont get me wrong, its not the worst show in the world but it could be better. the story in general was mediocre, the acting was okay, cast was good, and so on. one of the things that did confuse me is when that one chick ( im so sorry i forgot her name at the moment ) followed that dude down the alley.... he said he needed to tell her something but still- thats not a valid reason to follow someone into an alley way. especially because she wasnt too familiar with him.

would i watch it again? for me, no, i would not watch it again. this is all based on opinion. there are plenty of other reviews that you can look at to get other perspectives of the story.

Leia Mais

Love Alarm or as I like to call it "Which dude can Jojo lead on for longer?"

I don't think I've ever seen a show with such lack of development as this one. Characters are falling in love in lass than an episode, which translates to like one day in the story and nothing has a proper explanation. Everything just feels very cheap and out of nowhere. Also, 90% of the time you won't even be able to understand the motivations behind the characters' choices, which makes them look stupid and hard to relate to.

So you might be wondering why I didn't give a lower score to this drama. Well, in spite of its flaws, it's still entertaining. Even though Jojo and Sunoh's relationship comes out of thin air, they're still cute together and Sunoh is pretty supportive of Jojo. The plot sometimes touches really interesting aspects regarding the app and how it affects society and relationships and talks about sexuality, as well, but the writers don't really expand on these themes. The love triangle is surprisingly more developed in this than most dramas, since it shows Jojo interacting and having a good time with both leads to the point that it actually leaves you guessing who she'll end up with.

Jojo on the other hand is straight up a dumbass. I don't understand how the writers want us to sympathize with her for feeling sad and lonely when she was the one who did that to herself. Not to mention that she's a cheater and literally humiliated the guy she loved in front of the entire school and broke his heart for no reason at all.

All things considered it's not complete trash, but don't go in expecting too much.

Leia Mais