Fermentando o Amor (2024)

mediocre at best

too lazy to give in depth review bc honestly i did not enjoy it enough to retain details of the plot but heres more than enough of a review incase you're unsure if you should watch. the spoilers in here are not that crazy so unless ur mega particular it won't matter:

what this drama does great:
- amazing casting
- the setting itself is cutesy. love the wholesome village vibe we get at the brewery i forgot the name of the place. love me some supportive aunties for side characters
- the mcs themselves are both very cool and interesting. they both have alot of nuance to their character and it's hard to tell how their dynamic as business partners or potentially lovers is going to be. i love strong independent fls and quiet genius type mls so that part intrigued me at first

what (imo) this drama did not do well in:
- plot progression is similar to a web drama. just not well made. quality of story is low. i'll get more into this with some other criticisms
- constant solving of issues with the whole power of friendship/in numbers with the company team really pmo. areum's boss' whole thing with trying to shoot yongju and her team down was stupid because we never got a reason for all of it other than at the end of that plotpoint but it wasn't even an actual reason we just got his backstory on why he's so miserable. they didn't even bother to make it interesting lol
- idk if it's just cuz the topic of the drama is kinda silly the drama in general is cringe. theyre trying to give fun kdrama which dont get me wrong i love a good clicheed kdrama but theres a way to make it right and quality is still important. i thought outside the leads acting was whatever. nothing amazing but maybe sejeong creates high standards for her cast members to me lol she's j too good
- overall, lack of detail and nuance in the story was really where it all went wrong. i would've preferred more depth
- did not have enough on ml being an empath

my general thoughts:
- not very interesting
- half the work-related scenes were cringe
- the only enjoyable parts were at the beginning when yongju was trying to win over the ml
- again the quality was poor felt worse in terms of story even compared to a youtube web drama
- i don't understand why sejeong accepted this role. alot of my criticism for this show is the same things i said abt today's webtoon. she has such a great roster outside of that so i hope she can make better decisions and i can enjoy her shows more in the future
- i would not recommend this drama. but it is short and brainless so if u want to watch smth for the sake of watching it then go ahead

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The Brewing Process of Life and love Journey

Even though I don't drink alcohol, the metaphor of brewing is quite captivating as it underscores the messages conveyed in the stories. The drama’s introduction beautifully illustrates this brewing process.

1. Malting & Mashing. The malting phase parallels our early years, which lay the groundwork for who we become. Our environment nurtures, educates, and shapes us. The mashing stage represents our formative years, a time filled with a mix of sweet and bitter experiences.

Chae Yong Ju comes from a humble background; she’s been trained to be both physically tough and mentally resilient to survive, yet she often overlooks her own emotions. Yun Min Ju, on the other hand, is a neurodivergent individual sensitive to physical, emotional, and social cues. He is empathetic and creative but struggles to gain his father’s acceptance. Bang A Reum grew up surrounded by material wealth but lacked emotional support. O Chan Hwi enjoys a loving family, but the burden of his duty as a soldier has exposed him to life's darker sides, particularly the harsh realities that come with taking innocent lives.

2. The boiling stage can be likened to the trials we encounter in life. We face these challenges and, ultimately, emerge stronger. Each main character gains strength by acknowledging their past and embracing their true selves. This is where transformation happens—akin to fermentation—where we evolve, change, and mature, much like yeast converting wort into beer.

Chae Yong Ju realizes the importance of accepting and embracing her personal needs and emotions, a lesson she learns from Yun Min Ju, who is attuned to feelings. In turn, Yun Min Ju discovers that he can be accepted, loved, and cherished by others, particularly through his connections with his staff at the brewery. When he falls for Yong Ju, he learns the value of opening up and sharing his feelings with those he loves. Similarly, Bang A Reum also learns to be open with her parents and reveals her true self to O Chan Hwi. In response, O Chan Hwi dares to be genuine in front of Bang A Reum and eventually confronts his family, though this resolution isn’t explicitly shown in the drama.

3. Conditioning Process. Like a finely aged beer, we refine our character and hone our unique qualities over time.

As for the genre, the drama can be compared to a beer with taste notes that blend fruity, malty, earthy, and hoppy flavors. This combination reflects the relationships between the characters, encompassing thoughtfulness, sweetness, happiness, and contentment. The emotional journey is engaging, evoking both laughter and tears, while also providing a sense of comfort and serenity.
Overall, the story balances creativity with some typical romantic cliches, yet these elements do not detract from its value or impact.


Music: Oh the music makes me feel the love in the air. That's all I can say about the OST hehe oh but finally, we've got to hear Kim Sejong again. :-)

Rewatch Value: Yes.

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Refreshing

At first the plot didn’t reel me in that well just from reading it, however the more I watch the drama the more I found myself enjoying it a lot.

The repressed girlboss x emotionally sensitive man pairing theyre doing with this drama makes an amazing combination.

The side characters being more than just comedic relief is also refreshing to see as their story gets shone throughout while also not stealing from the main couple’s storyline.

A fun mixture of romance, sentimental and comedy so far

Side note, Kim Sejeong is such a phenomenal actress and the way they paired her emotional scenes with her solo ost is so good 😭

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Their chemistry is on fire

To be honest, I am watching Kim Se Jeong drama after a long time. The last drama I watched from Kim Se Jeong was Business Proposal. There is nothing new to say about Kim Se Jeong comedy, his comedy is amazing. Her way of talking, her sweet smile drives me crazy🫰
This is my first time watching Lee Jong woo acting. To be honest, I fell in love with her acting the first time I saw her acting. In one word his acting is amazing, his acting skills are truly commendable💞
At first I thought this drama would not be good, but I was proved wrong.Contrary to what I thought, this drama turned out to be much more beautiful than I imagined.I've only watched seven episodes and I'm so excited I can't imagine how I'll feel when I watch the rest of the episodes.

If you want to watch comedy ,romance drama then you can watch this drama .
I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.ItsVery different from any other story and chemistry.

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A Whiff of Beer and Bubblegum

Sometimes a drama lands in the middle ground—not bad enough to rant about, not good enough to rave about. This particular romcom feels like white noise, a pleasant enough background hum that neither surprises nor offends. It’s just there.

The story, ostensibly about beer (and maybe a covert PSA for liver transplant hospitals), checks every box for its genre. It’s bubbly, light, and packed with characters whose childlike antics make you feel like you’re watching a cartoon version of adulthood. While the premise is quirky, the execution doesn’t quite pop.

The second couple, though, steals the spotlight with their adorably sweet interactions. They’re a joy to watch and, honestly, more compelling than the main storyline at times. Thankfully, the drama avoids some of the genre’s most tired tropes—no love triangles, no catastrophic miscommunications, and (hallelujah!) no noble idiocy. Instead, we get two couples who actually talk to each other and work through their issues like emotionally intelligent adults. A rare win for healthy relationship portrayals in romcoms!

However, the narrative feels so light it’s almost forgettable. The pacing meanders, and there are plenty of moments where you might find yourself zoning out. The “special forces” subplot? Let’s just say it’s absurd enough to make you question its inclusion. And while the music is cute and inoffensive, it doesn’t leave much of an impression either.

If you’re looking for depth or a strong emotional arc, this isn’t the drama for you. But if you’re in the mood for something breezy and low-stakes—complete with a classic Kopiko ad cameo—it might scratch that itch.

Ultimately, this drama is like a glass of beer on a lazy afternoon. It’s light, frothy, and gone before you know it. Not every sip is memorable, but at least it doesn’t leave a bad taste.

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Mi aspettavo di meglio...

Parto dal presupposto che questo drama se non lo avessi visto on air ..non so se sarei arrivata alla fine ...

Ho apprezzato molto la prima parte mi ha coinvolto di più..poi gli episodi con la nonnina e il momento in cui viene a mancare mi hanno commosso ...perché? Bhe perché ho sentito una recitazione vera ..naturale e coinvolgente...per quanto mi piaccia Se jeong in questo drama l'ho sentita fuori dal suo personaggio..tutti quei sorrisi suonavano ok nascondeva così il suo malessere ma erano mal interpretati..alcune scene simpatiche perché lei è spiritosa e un sorriso te lo strappa ..ma altri siparietti noiosi e inutili e questo dialetto ahh no non mi è piaciuto e ne ho visti drama in cui si usava il dialetto invece che quello parlato ufficiale ...il finale positivo ognuno ha preso la sua strada okk ma lungo e noioso ...io sincera mi aspettavo tornasse nell'esercito visto che aveva abbandonato per la nonna ..non che si aprisse un negozio 😅😅 romance alla fine...mmm un po sprecato .. adorato il super potere così ormai denominato da me di Jong won, credo che il suo personaggio l'abbia interpretato bene.. ma a volte è risultato un po noioso ..l'unico punto che potevano approfondire meglio su di lui e come gestire i suoi sentimenti ora che aveva qualcuno al suo fianco, è stato frettoloso e poco curato ..

Le ajumma sono state quel tocco in più a non farmi gettare la spugna troppo simpatiche! Toast e la sua simpatia indimenticabili, come coppia l'ho trovata più seria e soddisfacente della main ...

Per cui 6 è più che sufficiente...

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Greenest Green flag couple!

After watching too many complicated Kdramas with complicated couples, this is like breathing a bit of fresh air!

The story is just the typical everyday life of simple people in Korea with heavy baggages in their lives, yet they try to go on and be as bright and kind as possible. Only if life was that simple!

The leads have one of the healthiest and most beautiful chemistry. Their interactions are so natural. Not to mention their steamy kisses lol. i sometimes wonder do we have such people in this world? lol

We get to see bright colors in this drama. it can be boring at times, yet who doesn't like watching esthetics and beautiful sceneries?

The only downside imo is the music. they could have gone with deeper music selections.

Overall, if you're in for a romantic, simple drama, this is for you!

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It's something different and new

So yeah I finished watching the drama just now and hereis my review fresh out of the oven!!!
This drama is definitely something new from the usual kdrama trope touching sensitive topics and what impressed me the most the ML definitely shattered all the hailed toxic masculinity he shows his weakness his emotions openly and that is not something kdramas show it is always the ML saving the damsel in distress but here oh mahn the FL is this strong woman who indeed saves the ML. The love story of our ju ju couple is simple and beautiful. No unwanted dramas and twists and turns, they solve their issues like matured couples and there is no cringe aigooo moments. They are one of the veryfew green flag couple's who support and rooot for each other.
The side stories of the supporting characters were also sweet and short and did not bore me. The story was also nice and simple a good slice of life story I liked it. The cast also gave a good performance.

So if you are in for a good slice of life feel good drama brewing love is a good one.

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Feel-good romance with mediocre plot.

What this drama has :-

✅️ Past connection
✅️ ML fall in love first
✅️ Green flag ML
✅️ Introvert ,feminine, shy ML + masculine,strong FL
✅️ Good chemistry between leads
✅️ Sweet, adorable romance
☑️ Okay plot/OST . Nothing really stood out.

My thoughts :

🔸️The whole concept about process of selling beer , as a person who don't consume it , it does not appeal to me much.
🔸️Slow & boring first half , story only get interesting in 2nd half. Watched mostly in 1.5x speed and by skipping scene.
🔸️ Kim Se Jeong being typecasted into these kind of roles. I feel like her acting always looked the same since Business Proposal. I like her & I think her acting is quite good. In the future, I wish to see her in a different role like in a thriller or melodrama .
🔸️My second drama of Lee Jong Won and I liked him more here. He looked so charming in glasses 😍.
🔸️This drama definitely had its moments, I cried at some scenes and main leads romantic scene had me grinning & squealing hard lol.
🔸️Their first kiss scene was kinda awkward & random to me because at that moment, FL did not yet realized her true feeling towards ML. The way she still committed to the act without knowing she likes him/not kinda funny also lol. It was a perfect scene for a hug not a kiss imo 😂.

My verdict :

If you're looking for something new you won't find it here. Only watch this if you're in mood of light and casual drama, rom-com is your genre and you're a fan of Kim Se Jeong and Lee Jong Won. Also, don't forget to lower your expectation.

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another kdrama with characters who have potential to be great but falls into the generic ways

the synopsis and the first few episodes really made me excited. a girl boss who puts up a strong front and shields herself but not letting her emotions out and a sensitive guy who protects himself by keeping people at a distance. would make a great story right? but they just made this into a generic romcom

they fell in love too quickly without any obstacles. it would have been satisfying to see the ml wanting to connect with the fl and him being faced with the obstacle of not able to help her emotionally. these things did happen in the show but not as a heavy point in the plot. the writers did the easiest thing by making her grandma pass away, that just simply gave away a emotional opening. it felt too easy. and they started saying i love you way too quickly for me. it felt like 2 days after they were together they were in love.
even the second couple too, just jumping into marriage??? that too when the guy has so much trauma and ptsd???? bro should understand that a marriage will not wipe his problems away, he should try some therapy. they too had the potential to be great but the writers were lazy. i wonder if this has something to do with the situation in korea, with people not getting married.

the villagers and workers were supposed to be an important part to the story and be the comedic relief but i was not able to connect with them so everything relating to them was boring. i didn't find this series funny at all.

they also slightly over-did his sensitivity. wdym he knows the delivery man is sent by the enemy to swap the bottle because he is sensitive. i had to check whether this was a fantasy series cause they way they were showing his sensitivity u would think he had a superpower to read people's minds.

i don't think romcom dramas are for me. was very interested in this initially but after the couple got together it quickly became boring

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Unexpected... Should you watch NOW, LATER, or NEVER?

I admit I doubted the chemistry in the first two episodes, but I was wrong. I wasn't supposed to start this review with the chemistry, but because I initially thought the pairing wasn't connecting with me, I was proven wrong by the following episodes. The build-up of the chemistry was done right. It was subtle. I would have to give that to the director. The nuances of the director's camera angles, framing, and movement intensify the chemistry. More importantly, the gaze, the smiles, and the portrayal of a deeper kind of love made the chemistry work.

Acting: I have admired Kim Sejeong's acting in Uncanny Encounter. She is a good actress. While I could not remember which drama or show I saw, Lee Jong-won, when I first saw him, I thought it would be nice to see him as the lead actor if he were given a break. I thought then that a badass drama would suit him because of his sharp features, but his portrayal of his character, the empath he is in this drama, showed his depth as an actor. I felt the sincerity, the warmth of the character.

Plot: A simple but enticing plot. The side characters gave it fun and light moments.

What's lacking: This is just a preference, but I wanted it to be like an "Itaewon" -ish drama. I want to know more stories about the brewing industry. They've tackled the supply chain, distribution channels, marketing, etc., but I wanted more of it so I could add this to the business drama genre.

Undoubtedly a WATCH NOW drama!

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