O Amor Mora ao Lado (2024)

Like Seok Ryu, maybe I deserve to cry too, maybe I deserve to heal too

Often times, we live in this world inside a big tall wall that we build ourself. We lock our dirtiest secret, most painful stories, our vulnerability inside of it. I lock the door from inside, then guard the key with my soul. I let nobody peek what I hide inside,

But it always harder to hide what inside from a person that lurking around me even before I build that wall. They always accidentally see what shouldn't be seen. They always curious what hidden inside. They always know I inside, and if they care enough, they will knock the door, or in extreme, bam the door, break the wall.

That is a story of Bae Seok Ryu and Choi Seung Hyo. Two person that in one time of each their life decide to break each other wall.

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Review is always subjective in nature, but I always try to put objective perspective and technical perspective as much as I can. But for this one, I'll skip most of it (I believe there is hundreds of review waiting to tell this perspective). I think this story is important to be told even with all the flaws it has.

There is a lot of Seok Ryu exist in this planet. Some of us lucky enough to have a Seung Hyo to break our wall, but a lot doesn't get to be that lucky. Maybe, just maybe, you can consider to make a little window for yourself. Let the sun shining on you. Let yourself watch when the rain pour outside.

And maybe, just maybe, a secret seed inside your heart can grow into a beautiful pomegranate tree.

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chaotic plot genre (?) but good (?)

ok, so I really like this but also I didn't. I feel very conflicted cause I got very attached to the side characters (THE SECOND LEAD COUPLE AND THEIR LITTLE FAMILY LITERALLY HAS MY HEART) and also to the dads, moms, and aunties. The story around architecture, food, paramedicine and finding hobbies when you are older were so inspiring!! Also the male lead was so so hot and the actor killed this performance. However I feel like this drama tried to do too many things at once. First the banter almost family-like, then the I liked-you-first, then the illness, then the small town found family, then the family drama... I don't know I feel like it would have been an amazing short cozy drama (maybe like 8 to 12 episodes) and I would have loved it, but it just went in too many directions and for too long so I lost all my interest in the main couple and was not feeling butterflies for them anymore. I stayed for the side characters and do not regret it at all.

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Should you skip? Watch Now? Watch Later?

Love Next Door is a heartwarming Korean drama that beautifully explores the transformative power of childhood friendship and the delicate dance between love and companionship. The series revolves around two lifelong friends, whose paths intertwine once again after years of separation. The female lead, having recently returned to her hometown after a long stint working abroad, finds herself drawn back due to unforeseen circumstances. Little does she know, a whirlwind of emotions awaits her. Meanwhile, the male lead, who has secretly harbored feelings for his childhood friend for as long as he can remember, is eager to reconnect with her. Their reunion ignites a complex interplay of emotions, as they navigate the delicate balance between friendship and love.

Their on-screen interactions feel natural and effortless, capturing the nuances of a deep-rooted friendship. The storyline is grounded in reality, exploring the challenges and joys of reconnecting with someone from the past. The writers have skillfully crafted a narrative that is both heartwarming and relatable, allowing viewers to connect with the characters on a personal level.

The series offers a refreshing departure from the typical romantic dramas, focusing on the gradual development of feelings and the complexities of human relationships. If you're looking for a heartwarming and emotionally resonant drama,

Love Next Door is a must-watch.

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best 2024 friends zone to lover, slice of life vibes

heartwarming, blooming in kind of way, no up and down, characters are not toxic and stable, they have their own stand points which bring out the good characters between their personalities (I guess the MBTI plays a big part in this plot)

throughout the story, Jung Hae In and Jung So Min never disappoints, they sure delivered! they did such a great job while bringing out the best of both sides of stories, I praise them for that. Director has got vissionaire that helps run the story smoothly (which made me finish the whole series in one day)

the pictures/scenery are really nice, I enjoy all the pictures frame and colors working in different scenes a lot
well done 💕

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A Slice-of-Life Beyond Expectation: Love Next Door Delivers by Surpassing Them

Love Next Door did not disappoint; it turned out really great and became quite a decent melodrama with elements of a slice-of-life drama. Not everyone might like the story since some people could expect something else from the genre, but I was deeply satisfied and grateful for what this drama got me through.

The actor played the iconic role of the father to Bae Seokryu. I just couldn't help but cry in so many scenes because he acted so well. His naturalness and well-acted performance gave so much weight to those emotional moments in the show, much like the theme itself-a truthful theme in general. This is quite a drama that heavily relies on realism, and given that, it's bound to receive a mixed bag of opinions-some good and some not quite as great. However, I definitely stand on the positive side here, since the strengths of the series far outweigh its flaws.

But while it may prove slow for some viewers, the slow-burn romance develops organically and further adds to the drama's feel of realism. The way Seokryu and Seunghyo transitioned from childhood friends into something more flowed naturally and paralleled the subtlety of real-life relationships. It is a very realistic tale of family dynamics, friendships, and all those little yet strong moments that mold our lives.

There are those, of course, who would have liked a more conventional ending, but for me, this open-endedness worked. It allowed the characters to move on from what we had been seeing on screen. For anyone who can appreciate a drama that actually focuses both on emotional growth and subtle, significant moments, Love Next Door is rewarding.

Ultimately, it is a series of delicacies regarding everyday life, emotions, and personal ties. Although it may not be up to everyone's standard, the positives surely outweigh the negatives in this beautifully portrayed story.

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everything happened too fast?

i won't say a lot because i can't fully remember everything BUT i felt that, after seunghyo confessed to seokryu everything was so fast, specifically when seokryu also confessed to him and listen, i understood that she was kinda into him when they were kids but i still felt that something was off. i wasn't expecting a lot about this drama because i'm not a big fan of childhood friends to lovers trope in dramas but it was okay.

the good part from this drama was the dialogues, i loved them so much. specifically when moeum and seokryu confessed, they were so cute and made me so happy :(

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It's a great show, but could be better

I really enjoyed watching this show, Jung Haein and Jung Somin acting got me on a chokehold since the beginning, but the story was slightly meh, I wish we could've seen more of Seokryu traumas to understand the depth of her last relationship and her sickness as a traumatic event, you could interpret her actions through that, but not really understand how much it took a hit on her emotional sometimes, like when she rejected Seunghyo many times because of how her last relationship ended and thinking she would be a burden if she was sick, you could interpret it, but it would be better if they showed it better. Overall it's a great show and I would recommend it to everyone, the cast did an amazing acting, it's what got me going until the end.

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Not your average rom com, Thank God!

Even there are some weaknesses in the writing and in the directing in my point of view the overall message of this series is very beautiful:
If you are stuck in your life or face some real hardship, look for a new path. Dare to fail. Dare to accept help. Dare to be honest. Dare to love and live with those around you.
For me this was funny, very deep and also light in a good way, realistic and very touching .

Personally, I loved that things moved on at a very realistic pace here, the exes aren't crazy, and that a romcom can also involve deeper emotions and genuine pain points in life.

The chemistry of the main leads is wonderful, they definitely bring out the best in each other and all the actors here are doing a very good job.
So loved it, but hey don`t take mine or anybody else's word here.
Go and watch to find out what it is for you!

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Love Next to important Issues and Annoying Element

This is one of those dramas that is just so hard to rate as it has an amazing cast, a decent story and a lot of important parts of life... A mostly easy watch that gives the viewer butterflies, occasional drool and whole lot of emotions... Some of these are lovely but among those feelings I also found the annoyance to take up a little to much space to be able to rate this higher.

While I can appreciate frustration, longing, and mishaps, over the top yelling, and silly moments of drunk kept getting in my way .And while I do love Jung Hae In (JHI) more than the average drama fan, his character was just a little bit to whiny at times as well a dare I say controlling for me to fully fall for him in this. And while I did feel that Jung So Mins character yelled a little bit to much I still found her character to be far more lovable, relatable and so on than JHIS. That said their romance was top, top, top! Keeping this score from falling.. other things that kept this score from falling further was the portrayal of physical and mental lines side by side. The way one most probably raises concern while the others not so much... Ill just leave it at that...

While the lavenders friendship was unbearable ot watch, at least with sound. The younger generations frandships was lovely,- I also lovet the kid, the amount of shots of JHI biting his lip, JHI in water, the food and the use of umbrellas.

A decent watch, extremely gifworthy, and way better than other drams by the same creators but not as good as other drams with the same leads.

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Haein I love you so much and more after this drama?

While not perfect, "Love Next Door" had me hooked until episode 7. The setup was engaging, but the storyline diversion that followed after episode 7 felt unnecessary. The cancer trope, although well-written, seemed like a nod to the "Queen of Tears" formula to boost viewership.
The exploration of themes like depression, loneliness, work pressure, and workplace racism/discrimination was sufficient and realistic. Introducing the cancer trope felt like an unnecessary twist.
The writing shone in the first 7 episodes, particularly in portraying the Seunghyo's realization that he still loves Seok-ryu. However, the excessive focus on her past relationship and ex-boyfriend felt gratuitous. As the main lead is Hae-in, I appreciated the ex's green flag characterization and support during her surgery and recovery, but it detracted from the main couple's chemistry.
The biggest flaw was the lack of Seok-ryu's POV. Instead of delving into her feelings for the Seunghyo, the narrative focused on his perspective, making it seem like she was simply along for the ride.
Despite sloppy writing, the exceptional cast, particularly Hae-in and Somin, made this drama watchable. Their chemistry was undeniable, and Somin's ad-libs added depth to her character.
Hae-in and Somin's performances were truly phenomenal. They brought depth, nuance, and heart to their characters, making their romance believable and captivating.
Casting Hae-in and Somin together was genius. As a fan of Hae-in since 2019, I was excited to see him in new drama. They truly carried this drama, making it an enjoyable watch despite its flaws.

Rating: A solid 7.8/10 but 9/10 (solely due to the outstanding cast)

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