There are plenty of romantic reality shows out there. From Love is Blind to The Bachelor to Single’s Inferno–there’s a plethora to choose from. What makes these shows great? Unpredictability, romance, and drama. Get ready for a twist with Love Like a K-Drama. For fans of both reality tv and K-dramas, this is going to rock your world! Ever wonder if the chemistry between co-stars makes its way into their personal life? Love Like a K-Drama is here to put that to the test.
Concept: 9/10
The show starts by bringing together a group of four single Japanese actresses. They travel to Korea to pair up with four single Korean actors. Together, they’ll audition for and act in mini K-dramas each week. Will true love bloom as they film romantic scenes? The answer is yes! But perhaps not how you would expect. This show had me crying for one girl who developed genuine feelings for a cast mate and wasn’t matched with affection from him. She navigates how to get over him whilst still having to act together, and watch him act with other girls. People you expect to be paired up might not end up together. And that makes this show an easy binge!
Watching their on-screen chemistry translate to real life was definitely an interesting aspect, but so was simply watching them grow as actors! Not everyone finds love in the end, but this show provided them with the opportunity to hone their skills.
Cast: 8/10
I really loved the participants in this. There was a good variety of personality and style. Because they all stay in the same home during filming, it allows you to get a look at them both professionally and as laid-back friends. There are sweet moments, and tension too, that make the stars dynamic and easy to watch.
K-Drama Shorts: 5/10
The actual acting itself was definitely cringe at times! Part of this can be chalked up to the scripts themselves. Very dramatic, they incorporated all of the standard K-drama moments like subtle touches and kissing in the rain. Every episode involves some sort of kiss, whether it was passionate or quick varied. It was definitely intriguing watching actors who had mixed feelings for each other interact in this way. Imagine being paired up with someone you know has feelings for you, while you have a crush on someone else! This happened multiple times in the show, sometimes resulting in personal life leaking into the professional–with poor acting being the result.
Themes: 9/10
Many of the actors involved are extremely hardworking. Some burst into tears when rejected from auditions. It’s clear that their motive in coming is not just to find love, but to follow their dreams. The perseverance involved over the span of the show, with some actors never scoring roles, will tug on your heartstrings.
In Love Like a K-Drama, you also get a firsthand look at developing feelings. Individuals go out on dates, run lines together, and live together. It’s an environment where a crush is hard to keep hidden, especially when multiple people might be eying the same person! This creates a lot of tension (and drama) in the show. It can be difficult to watch when you see someone get turned down by their crush but also shows that there is some realism to this reality show. Despite some moments of heartbreak, there are happy times as well! Some of the couples that developed were genuinely so sweet and fun to watch!
Final: 7.5/10
Love Like a K-Drama is a great watch. It was a little slow for me at first, but then quickly became a binge. I was so sad when it ended, and hope they have another season! The actors were like friends at the end, with several legit couples formed, and I’d recommend any K-drama lover to watch!
—-Karen Mwenda
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