Lovestruck in the City

I am a person who likes to make up my own mind. Had never seen Ji Chang-Wook in anything before, didn't know it was a comeback after his military service and wasn't aware of Netflix ratings and really don't give a damn. I was captivated from the first episode. The two main characters love play with one another in a new found relationship was wonderful and made me love them both. I loved the interview technique of the show, the writing and the other character snippets were the best. I liked Chang-Wooks descriptions of his feeling and his love. Episode 8 had me crying and I determined gajima (don't go in Korean) is the most compelling and romantic word in the world. I am waiting for Friday so I can watch the next 2 episodes at once. I like shows you have to pay attention to and not just react to some thrills or spills or action figures. Some people just can't be entertained by less than those much over used audience catchers. I for one give this series a 10 so far and recommend it to anyone who is in love, has been in love, wants to be in love, has lost a loved one or has given their love to someone who wasn't able to accept it.

Finally, something different.

What I like most about this drama is that it's a realistic depiction of relationships in today's 21st century. Yes, people can, and will sleep with each other in the early stages of a relationship. I'm so sick of watching other k-dramas that treat 30yr old adults like they're 13yr old kids who have never been kissed before (or freezes during a kiss) let alone any other intimate activities. (In saying that, the last episode does ruin it by doing exactly that!) This drama is refreshing in the sense that it's not your typical love story romance and the filming is unique because it's done in an interview-style manner. I found this strange at first and it was hard to catch on but keep watching and you'll find it all comes together and the storyline becomes riveting. There were many scenes that truly captured the "moment" by use of sunlight and light rays to create the right mood and ambience, especially during the beach holiday or romantic scenes. Some scenes were like instagram shots with a perfect filter applied.

The lead actor is gorgeous. I thoroughly enjoyed his acting and looks. I will watch out for more work from Ji Chang Wook. All supporting actors and actresses were also very good and created a significant dynamic. I just found the cop and actress love story introduced in the last episode absolutely useless. They could do without those scenes.

Overall, I recommend this drama if you've watched a lot of k-dramas and looking for different. This is a new style, new age, and refreshing alternative to what you'd normally see.

One of the best series I've ever watched in respect of cinematography and performance is Lovestruck in the City. Actually, I started watching it just for its marvelous and magnificent cinematography but then I was intrigued by its different story, lovely plot, majestic sceneries, sunny beaches, good character development, glamorous songs (especially the one from 'BeetleJuice'), fascinating patterns of cloths and finally phenomenal performance of the lead male role, Ji Chang-wook. I've never watched his dramas before because I didn't find him impressive and he seemed so shallow to me. But after watching this series my idea changed dramatically. At times, I feel that he is not merely playing his role but rather living it really. I don't know if it's in his nature to be like this or he really had some feelings for his co-star; either way, the chemistry that he showed was the one we hardly ever observe in Kdramas. During the whole series he seemed as if he was feeling the joy, despair and frustration of his character in actuality- for eg. Ep04, 08 & 13. I am stunned by his impeccable and intense portrayal of a noble man in love. Although Kim Ji-won did not share the same chemistry as she did in 'Descendants of the Sun (2016)' with her co-star, yet I quite like the way she performed her daring role, especially in sad, angry and serious scenes. I didn't get the same love from her that I got from Ji Chang-wook. However, if she wasn't the main female role, I wouldn't watch this drama for anyone else. It seems among all those who have co-stared Ji Chang-wook so far, she is the most perfect match; because she made him perform remarkably. Apart from few scenes of nudity in ep02 which I don't endorse, I recommend the rest of the drama to anyone.

Beautiful first episode, everything was perfect. From the strong leads to the way they approached the story, the unique format, aesthetic appeal, the cinematography and the OSTs. All in all a must watch. Eagerly waiting for the 2nd episode.

1st because i support Ji Chang Wook but when i watched Ep1 wow! The drama is light and romantic but can relate with our everyday lives and yes its about Love which everyones Joy and curiousitu. Looking forward for the next ep. 👍