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Cheese in the Trap

  • TV Series
  • 2016
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.2K
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Kim Go-eun and Park Hae-jin in Cheese in the Trap (2016)
ComedyRomance

A college student balances her studies and a part-time job with a relationship with an insecure man who manipulates others.A college student balances her studies and a part-time job with a relationship with an insecure man who manipulates others.A college student balances her studies and a part-time job with a relationship with an insecure man who manipulates others.

  • Stars
    • Park Hae-jin
    • Kim Go-eun
    • Seo Kang-joon
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Park Hae-jin
      • Kim Go-eun
      • Seo Kang-joon
    • 48User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Park Hae-jin
    Park Hae-jin
    • Yoo Jeong
    • 2016
    Kim Go-eun
    Kim Go-eun
    • Hong Seol…
    • 2016
    Seo Kang-joon
    Seo Kang-joon
    • Baek In-ho
    • 2016
    Nam Joo-hyuk
    Nam Joo-hyuk
    • Kwon Eun-taek
    • 2016
    Lee Sung-kyung
    Lee Sung-kyung
    • Baek In-ha
    • 2016
    Cha Joo-young
    Cha Joo-young
    • Nam Joo Yeon
    • 2016
    Oh Hee-joon
    Oh Hee-joon
    • Ha Jae-woo
    • 2016
    Yoon Ji-won
    • Son Min-soo
    • 2016
    Kim Hye-ji
    • Lee Da-yeong
    • 2016
    Park Min-ji
    • Jang Bo-ra
    • 2016
    Yoon Ye-joo
    • Kang Ah Young
    • 2016
    Mark Cleave
    • Choula
    • 2016
    Kwak Ji-hye
    • 2016
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews48

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    7kathyceulemans

    This is not a romantic comedy, but a psycological thriller.

    I have to be honest, I stopped watching after episode five, because my heart couldn't take the tension any more. This is definitely one of the best psychological thrillers I have seen, but it is not romantic, or funny, in any way. A full on sociopath gets obsessed with a girl, and manipulates everyone around her so he can get close to her. She is too scared and confused to stand up to him. I read the spoilers, and to my surprise he DIDN'T murder anyone. The male lead is THAT scary.

    If you are like me, and like to watch silly, light, romantic stuff, don't watch this. If you like to not be able to sleep at night, I highly recommend this.
    8Inter-Rumpes

    Different in a good way

    Cheese in the Trap is one drama I would rewatch just to appreciate Park Hae Jin's character because quite honestly he did a great job. It's one drama that is unconventional and I liked it that way. The main lead has a weird way of showing his love towards his girlfriend which he thinks works but seems cruel to others. I have no issue with the ending as it worked perfectly for me, considering the direction the drama had taken. I would recommend for someone to watch and form their own opinion, I however loved it.
    10dominicaccampbell

    Fantastic Show

    Frustrates me no end to see that the rating isn't higher for this show. I know the ending was not perfect but aside from that there are no complaints. The cast was awesome and so was the story. I would definitely recommend this show to any one who loves a good drama.
    6luna_mila

    Not convinced at all

    It started out very promising, but after some episodes they totally lost me. I almost stopped watching. Although after about episode 11 luckily I regained interest.

    There was no lovely chemistry between the ML and FL. Most of the time I felt awkward about how he acted. What a toxic relationship they had! And over and over again she excepted the way he mistreated people.

    The most annoying character for sure was the sister. Omg, the way she acted?! And this from the beginning until the last minute!

    It was bad enough that it wasn't a lovely story, the ending felt incomplete. But then again, I didn't mind the series was over. Normally I have withdrawal symptoms from being sucked into a series, but this one was easy to let go.

    The only reason to watch the series: Seo Kang Joon. Loved his character: his smile, his will to be independent, his caring for her and his sister 😍 He really was the reason I kept watching after some disappointing episodes... and kept hoping. Unfortunately for nothing much.
    9NorthernLights-61832

    Not typical lovey dovey K-Drama

    Two words - Different and realistic. I could feel both the male and female leads. It's not the perfect relationship usually portrayed in Kdramas. But one which makes you think about what love actually is. Glad I gave it a watch! Absolutely loved the acting of male lead.

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      Bae Suzy was offered for the role of 'Hong-Seol' but turned it down.

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2016 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
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      • Homepage for the original comic
    • Also known as
      • Bẫy Tình Yêu
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