Amor en la ciudad (2020)

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Solo puedo decir que quedé ENAMORADA.
Me gusta el formato de como está creada la serie. Es original y pocas veces se ve algo así.
En las partes donde se contaba la historia de la Olaya junto con la música ,según lo veía, parecía que estaba viendo alguna historia escrita por Alice Keller. Eso de verdad, me encantó.
Me encanta la personalidad de cada personaje, el como lo describieron y como actuaron. (Hasta el cameo)
Todos los estos personajes de quedaron en un trocito de mi corazón pero he de decir, que Gaon se ganó la mayor parte. Me gustó la personalidad con la que le hicieron y como dije antes, la actuación ayuda.
La verdad que empecé a ver este drama por Ji ChangWook, porque me parece un gran actor, y en esta serie, me lo volvió a demostrar.
Si que es cierto que quizá el último episodio sobraba, pero aún así, fue maravilloso igual.

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El guión me decepcionó

Empece a ver este drama, por Ji Chang Wook, y porque estaba en Netflix, después del primer capitulo, me pregunte si era yo la que no le preste la suficiente atención o era el drama que era muy confuso. Al final, entendí que la forma de contar esta historia no fue la mejor manera, una pregunta con diferentes respuestas de los personajes, hacían que perdiera el hilo de quien dijo que. Me costo conocer a cada personaje, no entendía nada. Para mi lo más caótico fue el principio. Nunca entendí quien filmaba? a quien se lo mostraban? Eso era lo que mas me confundía ya que no podía entender si ellos veían los videos no, o cuando si y cuando no. Eso hizo que de verdad pensara en dejarla muchas veces.
Y las dos imperdonables de esta historia son:
- La historia de Seo Rin Yi y Choi Kyung Joon, la dejaron a la mitad, sin explicación, para que esperáramos otra temporada? no es justo.
- Y que dejaran para el ultimo capitulo una historia extra de personajes que nunca contaron nada de nada, en serio? no me hubiera molestado si la ponen en el penúltimo o antepenúltimo. Muy mala decisión, solo quería ver que paso con los personajes principales ya que era el último capítulo.
Sigo creyendo que si la hubieran contado de otra manera la hubiera amado, le vi potencial a la historia, solo por eso puse el 7.
Me cae muy bien Ji Chang Wook, pero no vería esto de nuevo.

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Visualmente es una maravilla, pero los personajes son muy frustrantes

Hoy me paso por acá para hablarles de #LovestruckInTheCity, un kdrama que para mí vale la pena por el formato que tiene, ya que me pareció bastante original.

Debo admitir que es difícil resumir la trama, pero básicamente "Amor en la ciudad" es una serie que utiliza el formato de "falso documental" para contar la historia de seis personas (tres parejas) que viven el amor de diferentes maneras. Está bueno porque van alternando escenas de entrevistas a los personajes (que son en el presente) con flashbacks de lo que vivieron en el pasado, de esa manera vamos armando de a poco el rompecabezas de lo que realmente pasó y pasa entre ellos.

¡Estoy enamorada de la estética de esta serie! Me encanta cómo está filmada y editada. Tiene unas tomas bellísimas, sobre todo en los primeros capítulos. Apenas la empecé estuve mandándole audios gritando a Aldi porque me tenía loca el formato y lo visual, que ahora sostengo que es por lo que más vale la pena verla.

La manera en la que nos presentan a los personajes es fantástica. Está buenísimo ver el contraste entre su "yo del verano" y su "yo actual". Nosotros sabemos que ahí algo pasó y es imposible no tener ganas de averiguar qué fue... el problema es que esto se resuelve relativamente rápido y lo único que nos queda durante el resto del dorama es a un hombre que debería aprender a soltar (en serio, el protagonista se vuelve insoportable) y a una chica que debería dejar de mentirse a sí misma. ¡Por suerte existen las dos parejas secundarias que, con sus altibajos, siguen valiendo bastante la pena!

Si hay algo que sí aplaudo es cómo retratan la amistad que tienen la protagonista y sus dos mejores amigos y el crecimiento personal que tiene la tóxica de turno, ya que ella evoluciona por ella y no por los demás.

¿Mi única queja real es la actitud del protagonista masculino? Sí, pero eso es el 70% de la serie y ahí está el problema. Espero que haya una segunda temporada con otros personajes, el formato lo pide a gritos.

IG de reseñas cortas: @altoplottwist

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Algo nuevo

Me encanta este drama, ya que es algo diferente a lo que estoy acostumbrada a ver.

Sin dudarlo , lo recomiendo a quienes buscan algo fresco y divertido, un relax magnífico para salir de la rutina.

Además de que la participación de Ji Chang Wook es un plus que le da muchos puntos también y que garantiza que veremos una actuación maravillosa gracias a su profesionalismo.

Después de dos capítulos solo quiero que llegue el siguiente, ojalá si sean 16 episodios, por mi que fueran más así de geniales como los primeros.

Espero le den la oportunidad a este drama, no se arrepentirán!

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An honest review of an underrated series

Hi everyone!
First and FOREMOST the plot summary does no justice to what a beautiful refreshing drama this is.
Lemme explain why,
1. Don’t judge the rating, As a person who enjoyed- it’s okay to not be okay , DOTS, crash landing on you, RIAB book, what’s wrong with Secretary Kim I ENJOYED THIS DRAMA.
2. This is one of the most REFRESHING Korean dramas I’ve seen in a while. I just feel like people aren’t used to this kind of new aspect. The interview format is lovely. Love the different kinds opinions to taboo topics.
3. I LOVE LOVE THE CINEMATOGRAPHY. No words. Just breathtaking.
4. Even though there is a flashback and present- it’s so beautifully and carefully executed so that it’s always refreshing. LOVED THE BEACH SCENES.
5. There is a bit of a mystery to it and the plot slowly develops but I LOVE THE MOMENTS. THE DRUNK GIRL MOMENT , THE COKE MOMENT AND SO MANYYY MOREEE
6. Another thing I loved is how we don’t have to wait for a kiss between the main leads forever.
7. The tribute to some of the best kinda music out there is fabulous! The rock bands.
8. This drama is an entirely different vibe, you might be scared to give it a try but do go ahead and watch the first 3 episodes. It might be your cup of tea.
9. Gotta love my confident side couples as well. That is a Why a 9/10. I’m waiting for more on them as well.
10. I just strongly believe this is not a 7.9/10 kinda drama. I got super sad looking at the rating. THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THAT. And the actors deserve so much credit for going ahead with producing something new. I REALLY LOVE THAT this is one helluva COMFORTING UNIQUE WATCH. (Atleast for me) It’s really got a very nice energy to it! Watch it!!
Hope you enjoyed the review,
Good day pals;) <33

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*** Lovestruck was unbelievable, electric, and TRAGIC. Don't hate the ML and FM for their flaws

I have watch 100s of kdramas, american shows. Lovestruck in City first to hit my heart the way it does.

You need to watch 15 straight episodes to see the progression. Every episode is entertaining because you get a perspective never seen before in kdrama concerning relationships. You will be mad, cry, intrigued the entire time. *****Don't judge you opinion about characters. They are flawed, relationships are messy.*******

I don't hate the FL (EUN OH/ KIM JI WON). She made me teary-eye the entire show because I know the feeling of hating yourself. She is selfish I agree, but her wanting to "FIND HERSELF, and to LOVE HERSELF", I completed understand. She abandoned him, but this relationship was destined to fail. She ghosted him and should have just dumped him properly. But ML himself was superficial in YangYang saying he wouldn't love her if she was not who she was without the tattoo and carefree style. She was scared and ML was superficial to start. Both made the relationship NOT WORK. *****Kim Ji Won is the most charismatic, expressive, and REAL female actress I have ever seen in this drama. The emotion she depicts in her eyes is .... incredible.

The absolute sadness that the ML (JAE WON/ JI CHANG WOOK) shows is real. You might not like it, but it is REAL. Dwelling over a girl he fell in love with, the anger for being abandoned. After every moment and flashes to the past, you root for him even though he is not perfect. ****Ji Chang Wook getting criticism for this drama is wrong. His electric chemistry with Kim Ji Won was breathtaking. Throughout show he was energetic because he is passionate and has anger problems, which I relate to. Many people I know have these spurts of emotions. Don't hate someone people they are displaying weakness in character. I appreciate the REALNESS OF IT.

But breakups are ALWAY messy. I have been ghosted in the past as well. Relationships ending in a flash. So I understand this. I have also ended relationships due to my own insecurities and still dwell about them.

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DON'T JUDGE BY THE RATING, THIS IS THE BEST ROMANTIC DRAMA

This is my honest review. At first, I am not really into in to this drama because I thought that this is just an ordinary romantic drama. But I tried to continue watching, and now I can say that "THIS IS THE BEST DRAMA". The story is amazing, kind of realistic relationship between two people. How do you find a love, loving each other, how to love our self, to understand the partner, and yea maybe there is a part a little bit frustrating of the story, but you have to watch, why there is a "frustrating scene". There is a reason for that, so don't stop in episode 2, you will get nothing. The line of this drama is so deep, really.

The concept of this drama is fresh, like an interview. The way they tell us about their story just funny for me, like they are talking with us. Some people can't accept this new concept, but this is good concept. I mean it. Beside the good story, the ost of this drama just beautiful. Every scene has their own music, so you seem carried away into that emotion.

Ji Chang Wook is the best actor for this role. You can see by yourself from ep 1, how the emotion change every scene every episode, so does with Kim Ji won. If you watch episode 8 you can see that they are the best actors. They are perfect couple for this drama. The chemistry, the emotion just amazing.

Overall, this drama is amazing. The story, the cast, the music, cinematography, color, the view are really good. So don't judge by rating. You have to watch it first.

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Frustrating....

There were times while I was watching this drama I was wondering why I was still watching it, that is how frustrating it made me feel.

I think the main problem was with the writing. I know Jae Won and Eun Oh were the main characters, but they went around in circles with their story, (I was really getting tired of hearing about those damn cameras) and a bit more of that time could have been spent on the other two couples stories, especially that of Rin Yi and Gyung Joon. I felt like I never fully understood the two of them, and while their story was the most realistic - there were things about Rin Yi's personality and past I wished they had discussed instead of throwing it out towards the end of the drama.

The second problem came with the characters. They drove me crazy. Jae Won spent most the drama as a complete mess (at least they addressed his alcoholism), and while I understood Eun Oh's insecurities she kept refusing to admit to her mistakes and hurt others in the process. Rin Yi was not developed enough. She could be seen as carefree, but there a few moments were I felt like she was using her lifestyle as a excuse to ignore things she didn't want to address in her life and they never really went past the surface with her. And Gyung Joon was so blindly in love her he didn't want rock the boat. Sun Young came off as cool in the beginning but her behavior towards the guys she dated was not okay at all. Gun is the only character I have nothing bad to say about, he was mostly just chill the whole time, and I think he got lost in everyone else's chaos.

The acting was one of the few positives, especially from Ji Chang Wook, who was in top form here (along with the OST). I enjoyed the "introduction" to Dong Shik, if they do make a second season I might tune in to find out more about them, but I won't be rewatching this mess again.

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Lovestruck in the City is simply not for everybody who only loves watching KDRAMA.

You have to be open-minded on how the writers wrote those (flawed) characters and scenarios because if you’re not, it’ll much harder for you to understand how the story built. And if you know Park Shin Woo as a director, he is not someone to please viewers.

It’s actually weird to see that half of the internet world(twitter), people hyping this up but on the other side(mydramalist & tumblr), dropping this. Ha!

If you review this drama based on the storyline and characters, please state your age and who resonates with you most. If you review this based on mockumentary type and how it delivers the story, please watch until episode 8.

Let me say this again, THIS DRAMA IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY, it’s for the people out there who know what love can do on and for them.

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It's been a while since a drama annoyed me this much. I'm not even sure why I watched every episode of "Lovestruck in the City", but I definitely could have skipped this one. This drama tries to be different by being more self-aware and mimicking a reality TV format. The main characters confess to the camera throughout the show, which got old for me fast, and then we see slices of their lives in reality, how they all connect, and how reality contradicts what they tell the audience. If I'm honest there is only one reason I kept watching... Ji Chang Wook. Sadly, the last drama I saw him in was equally awful "Melting Me Softly", but he is always so charming that I'm willing to watch a terrible drama just to watch him smile and be in love. If this drama had a less appealing actor in his role I would have dropped this after episode one.

So how was the rest of the cast? They were good, but it was hard to separate characters who were badly written from the actor. Kim Ji Won is a perfect example. There was nothing wrong with her performance but her character irritated me for the majority of the drama. She had pretty good chemistry with Chang Wook, but I honestly didn't understand what made him so obsessed with her. The chemistry wasn't enough to carry the weak storyline.

The other main characters did a good enough job of being distinctive but bad writing made their stories pretty dull. I won't spoil how the stories connect but I guess the point was to explore different kinds of relationships (the good and bad) between men and women... friendships, crushes, long-time commitments, encounters with exes, casual relationships, and summer flings are represented. For the entire drama the only character who didn't annoy me at all was Kang Gun, but I was honestly bored by all the other interactions. The women characters is particular are often irrational and make frustrating decisions. I think I was waiting to relate to the characters as I got to know them but that never happened. I was just constantly waiting for the "story" to start. Sadly once it started it turned into one repetitive episode after another.

If I could describe the plot in one word I'd say it felt pointless. If you like the idea of non-sequitur relationship snippets then maybe you will like this more than I did. To me, it felt like filler interrupting the main plot which didn't have enough substance to fill all 16+ episodes. Then there's a weird resolution at the end that feels thrown together, that's interrupted by another random story with random minor characters. I think I would have liked it better, maybe, if there was a different story each week because this just felt like I was watching an unscripted mess. That didn't make it feel more authentic to me either, in fact, it felt more fake, especially with the awkward product placement moments.

Would I watch this again? Hard Pass! Not even for Ji Chang Wook's smile.

Also, the random old school rock "theme" song with the unnecessary music video was equally irritating.

Overall, this drama felt like a concept without a plan. I guess I can piece together moments that I liked enough that it kept me watching, but there were far more frustrating moments that made me wonder why I didn't drop it after every single episode. More than anything I didn't care at all about who stayed together and who didn't, which is bad for a romance-themed drama. There are intimate confessions that seem out of place, especially since the characters seem to have no idea who is listening and responding. Do you enjoy watching people act irrationally in relationships, and drag out misunderstandings, or drive people they care about crazy with their unresolved issues... then enjoy. I can't imagine sitting through this for another season myself, although I can see there being a possible setup for one. Since there were many times I was literally rooting for the main couple to never deal with each other again, I can't recommend this drama. Yes, eventually there are reasons and amends but the frustration to get there made it very anticlimactic. I definitely wasn't lovestruck with this drama. It almost makes "forever alone" seem like the better option.

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