Love All Play (2022)

ML's Smile is What Kept Me Watching!

When they were happy and together, it made me smile a lot. They were such a sweet and supportive team but that was only at the beginning and the end. I really understood when people were saying FL cried a lot, it bothered me a few times but it wasn't that bad. She was having a really hard time. It went down hill as soon as he found out it was his sister that she had the accident. The relationship became all twisty and hard to watch, so much so that I considered dropping it at ep 10. I wish they made that storyline shorter, it was SO hard to watch. They should have gotten them back together before the end of the last episode.

The ML was a real one all the way through, he's the greenest flag. The leads really went through it. I would of liked to see more games, we only saw them play together a few times. It would have been nice to have a flashforward at the end, showing them with medals and trophies. Can't believe they didn't show who won the match at the end, like what was the point!? I really wanted to see then win gold together.

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Amazing Chemistry

The best part of this drama is, without question, the chemistry between the two leads. From the very start they had the best kind of relationship — playful bickering, but with the added fact that they were two people who each had their own trauma, who had somehow found each other and the emotional support they hadn't been able to get anywhere else. There was something so beautiful and heart-breaking about every scene with the two of them just being together, something so intimate about the conversations they had whether or not there was any skinship (which we did get, satisfyingly).

Other than that, the second and side ships were also fun to watch and had their unique dynamics that added to the story. Even as independent characters, I really liked all the side characters.

The main plot of this drama surrounds Taeyang's past catching up with her, and this really takes center stage in the second half of the show. It was a decent plotline, but I definitely wish that it was resolved sooner because as much as I loved the angst we got between the leads because of it (those super emotionally packed scenes were where I cried BUCKETS), but I felt like the badminton part of the drama started to taper off — there was less about the risks that athletes take and their motivations and goals, but it was more about forgiveness and guilt. I have nothing against this drama veering into melodrama territory but I definitely think it lasted a little too long and we barely got to see any badminton matches, whereas the first half was a lot about the characters training and trying to improve.

With that being said, the ending did feel a little rushed too. I disagree with some of the main themes that the plot ended up seeming to say and wish our two leads had been given more agency; it felt like some plot development either happened out of convenience or they were waiting for other characters to change so that they could make decisions. While I understand that our main leads are simply two very selfless and patient (perhaps to a fault) characters and that Asian culture is very family-centered, if you're more confrontational and about self-interest/self-love (as I am) you might find it frustrating and plot-convenient.

Overall, still a really fun watch for me. Taejun is hands down the best male lead I've watched this year and will go down as one of my permanent favorites. This entire drama is just full of green flag male leads.

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it is a nice and refreshing drama with the spirit of youth at its core. even though it deviates from the topic of sports in the middle for a bit, the ending really pulled it together.
I really enjoyed the character development of some of the characters, especially the ML's sisters.
the drama showed a very natural process of healing and dealing with trauma.
all the characters had a very hopeful ending.
the drama showed us the stories of joining, quitting, rejoining, and retiring from the world of sports in the most realistic way possible.
shout out to the Yunis team for having the most lovable side characters!!

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go for this already, why are you still reading?

I'm not into sports honestly but this drama is just so good. I can't even explain it in words rn how I am feeling. This is just so good. Park Taejun is a walking Green Flag and Park Taeyang (Juhyun) one of my fav actress since "extracurricular" did not disappoint. The chem was so good. I don't usually write an entire paragraph about how I am feeling for a drama but this is just different. I will not be mentioning any other actresses/actors bcs if i would, the review would be very long. So for Soohyang unnie, she's so good at acting. She made me hate her in school 2015 and she was so good at acting there and it still the same as now. Like bruh are you really her? TT TT love this drama sm 100/10 would rewatch it after a year! Hoping i would kind of forget some part so he next time i watch this i would be surprised again.

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Just mehh boring..

Actually, this drama is good if there are no childish problems. from the start I didn't feel happy about the problems in this drama from everyone who treated FL badly and FL who was very stupid felt guilty because of her own actions even though I don't think it was her fault either but she was too afraid to admit it and through it she made it worse chooses to hide it and prefers to put all the blame on him. On the other hand, ML comes like a warrior prince who wants to help his beloved woman through all trials. I don't know why I don't enjoy and don't like stories like this, even though I like romance dramas and ost dramas, but stories that I think are a waste of time are really unacceptable.

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Nice but yeah

This drama just so so. It's really nice to watch it when i got nothing to watch. Actually in the beginning this drama is so interesting, but when it come to episode 5, the drama became too slow and like making me ask about what the lead female do?

And actually what made me unable to give this drama a higher rating because at first I thought this drama would be about badminton. But in this drama they only practice and rarely compete. I'm just disappointed, because it can be more fun and interesting if they compete often.

I know romance is good, but in this drama too much romance and yeah... I like the chemistry, but I want more plot covered in this drama.

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A drama that you do not want to miss (2022)

I've been a k-drama die hard fan since 2015, and I took a couple months break. This drama was the one that got me back to the circle. I wanted to watch 2521, but I remember everyone was heartbroken by watching it, so I found an alternative, which is Love All Play, and I don't regret watching it.

Love All Play is a drama that is sweet, and not draggy. The couple is also very cute and straight-forward. The only thing that is kind of off is the FL expressions, which can sometimes come off as a bit flat and miss (?), but other than that, everything's perfect. I feel like the ML's actor will be the next Nam Joo Hyuk, I get the same vibes from him for some reason (idk maybe his character reminds me of ML in Kim Bok Joo)

Overall, this drama should've been hyped more, probably 2521 was so successful and it came out in the same year, and everyone says they're both similar. Plus I don't think this drama is considered a "melodrama" genre. Maybe counts as a rom-com more.. This is the drama for you if you love watching a light-hearted, straightforward drama.

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RESEÑA <3

Me a parecido una historia muy bonita y especial, llena de sentimientos, miedos y metas.
Si que es verdad que igual en algún capítulo se hace algo lenta, pero por lo demás, es un kdrama que recomiendo ver.
Su temática se centra la mayor parte en el deporte, pero también cuenta las historias de algunos de los personajes o de los principales.
En todos los dramas, te pueden gustar todos los personajes , pero yo creo que siempre hay alguno que se gana más el corazón del espectador que otros. En mi caso fue Yeon Seung-woo. Su forma de ser, su preocupación y su final, me conmocionó.
Los actores hicieron un trabajo estupendo y el OST es fantástico.
Quizá esta serie me haya recordado a la de 2521.

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Underrated sports Rom-com

Well, I have seen it for Chae Jong Hyeop & it's definitely his best one. Deservedls more buzz tbh. Although it's quite similar to Chinese Drama Nothing but you.

I like the professional sports aspect of the drama, the comic relief in bits n pieces & above all the beautiful chemistry that main leads have displayed. The affectionate romance exudes so perfectly on screen despite with so much crying. Second lead was given way more time which I guess could be avoided.

Park Junyoung needed a reality check early on. So annoyed by her. Loved the coaches of Yunis, the Dad's talking about boys their beloved daughters were dating was the cutest scene ever.

Absolutely recommended Drama. It's worth your time.

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overall a great drama

this drama was such comfort, especially if you’ve ever played a sport this drama is very very comforting. taeyang and taejun made such a great couple, one of the best i’ve seen so far, ‘cause they’re really the healer of each other, they can’t live without each other. one thing that I will point out is the behaviour of taejun’s mom: ‘cause
she really never cared about him, but only have seen her daughter her entire life. also I think that maybe more matches would’ve been great, just because there were too many episodes without matches. but overall such a great drama 100% recommend,

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