Love Battle (2023)

Fun little enemies-to-lovers

This is how you do enemies-to-lovers properly and in an entertaining way. I enjoyed this drama a lot, it was fun and entertaining, swoonworthy and I really liked our main couple. They were so chaotic and fun to watch and their chemistry was GREAT. The second couple was a bit confusing and to be honest.... I truly think they broke up after the last episode, no way they lasted because the way they acted in the show?? no. I wouldn't want to put up with all that. Anyway, the music and story were really cool and fun, and I do see myself rewatching this for the main couple; their love felt passionate and sincere! <3

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When watching K-drama I just have 2 demands-
Firstly the drama needs to have a story female lead
Secondly the acting and humor quotient.
And this drama stands out in both of them. Nothing is more exciting than to watch a drama with a female lead protecting the male lead. Macho female is the need of the hour and so glad the director understand that.
The story stands perfectly amusing without dragging it much with just 10 episodes. The chemistry is okish the romance is their but not the descendent of the sun kind. It was a decent watch.
Some characters of the drama were left midway- The niece her back story was needed.
Though I am glad they didn't marry at the end that would have made the whole plot flop.
You should watch this if you liked strong girl Do-Bong So.

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Love to Hate You takes romantic comedy to a new level in this 2023 South Korean television series.

While there is no shortage of heroic male leads in our favorite dramas, Love to Hate You gives the audience a refresher with Yeo Mi-ran, a young lawyer who hates losing to men. Her strong disposition and comical relationship with A-list actor, Nam Kang-ho, makes for an entertaining series viewers will be sure to enjoy.

This drama is slightly shorter with only 10 episodes to carry the storyline, but for the number given, the show does an excellent job defining its characters and their stories. The pacing of the series felt good and it was easy to keep up with the events as they unfolded.

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A good laugh with sweet mature romance

This drama was super fun. I loved every moment watching it and it was only 10 episodes so it didn't even take me long. To be fair I was watching it whenever I had a free chance lol. The first episode hooked me in with mi ran being a girl boss. It was interesting to see both mi ran and kang ho change throughout the series and I loved seeing them fall in love. The show got funnier as it went on and the ending was so cute. There were i guess plot twists at the very end which lowkey had me stressed. I also love how we got a fake dating, enemies to lovers, and one-bed trope, my favs. It was a very mature romance and I love how they cleared up any misunderstandings. I also loved not having so much stress over second leads. Overall an amazing drama, so funny and so cute.

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A true melodrama after a long time!

After looking my pending list and seeing this drama in that list, made me realize I had put it away for an long considering the hype when it came out so I gave it a watch right away without a second thought.
The cast was new to me except for Go Wonhee whom I love. The story is female centric yet a lovable ML, his friend, the law firm people and the celebrities that cameo-d. Although the story progresses a bit late for the leads yet the wait time is justified for them as well as the 2nd leads plus the story is entertaining for we get to see a new side of the FL. Mind you, she is not an usual kdrama romcom character. So the story is engrossing. Considering it a Melo, some parts are cliche, part of the story you feel you know this plot coming already, but that can be ignored as the acting and the chemistry is top-notch. I would definitely recommend it.

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Enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed it! So much that I kept thinking about it yesterday all night long, which is kind of really impressive for me! But then again it isn’t a 10 stars for me, even though I enjoyed it so much. Because there were some scenes which were really cringey, but I kind of think I’m sometimes a sucker for that, when I really vibe with the characters so yeah...
I also figured out for myself that I really like the fake dating trope!!! And overall I think they had a pretty good chemistry! That's why I would consider that as a comfort drama for me, because I think I could rewatch this so often and I would still like it!

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A realistic romance that reflects modern real life values.

I ended up really enjoying this, which surprised me because the synopsis and trailer made it look like it would be pretty cringey. I also hadn't really seen many good reviews. But I ended up enjoying every episode and definitely tearing up unexpectedly a few times.
This is a real romance, with a spotlight on the gendered double standards in dating.
Although the characters and setting aren't "everyday", the romance is definitely more realistic than most, and the show really throws aside the facade of "no s*x before marriage" that a lot of Korean romances put up.
Instead of hours and hours of tension waiting for the romantic leads to finally kiss, the tension and drama comes from external forces.

I'm not sure what it was, but something about the male romantic lead suddenly felt off in the later episodes and that feeling never quite went away. Perhaps it was that his character development stalled at one point and they never continued improving him?

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a more mature rom com

this drama is genuinely very very good. the charaters were perfectly written. the story is genuinely very realistic.

The female lead is a badass, upfront and shameless character who won't let herself get walked over. she despises misogyny and has only truly been in relationships where men had more conservative and traditional views. her views were more open and so she would go back and forth.

the male lead, he is a man whose whole thought process towards love and women were shaped because of previous manipulation he had undergone. But, as the story progresses, he opens up and genuinely begins to like and love the female lead for who she genuinely is.

the show is sort of like a battle of the sexes type show with both leads being strong and upfront characters who genuinely won't let anyone walk over them. But it is executed I'd say pretty perfectly.

If you are thinking about starting this, do it. You genuinely won't regret it.

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Rom-Com to start your 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Waw, a show I binged during Valentine’s Day. It was good, sweet, and concise. Love to Hate You is definitely a show I will rewatch to replenish my dopamine. It's just to cute, fluffy, and also really hot. I guess since the casts are aged up more, I love the dynamics that they have. Especially between our leads, I feel like they are very healthy in terms of their relationships. Sure there are some misunderstandings here and there. But it is not to great extent where it makes me despise the show.

Overall, I like how the 10 episode format. Because of this there are stupid plot being thrown in the middle to make up for the running time.

I'll miss the cast so much and thank you binge studios for bringing this show into light. LOVED BINGING IT!!

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yeah you should definitely watch it

I saw a clip of this drama on TikTok and decided to give it a chance since it was complete.
And I kid you not I binged watch the entire thing in a single sitting.
it was good, very good for a rom-com.
I had a lot of issues with the fl at the beginning because of her character and how she'd just assume the worst and try to justify it but that means she did a good job portraying her character...
The ml, well the man had me cackling half the time with how he would shut down those girlies with delusions of grandeur....don't get me started on how he put the ex in place...loved it!!!!
Is this drama for everyone ...probably not since some of ya'll have a stick up somewhere, and believe only what you like should be...weak fl...macho ml... lots of chasing and games before sealing the deal....as for me...I loved the whole new perspective...it was a drama I didn't know I needed.

Do I have a thing for long-haired men now???....yes...yes, I do...who doesn't????

Also, this should serve as a lesson to all the 'fans' who think they can dictate their favs lives...as stupid as they looked acting it...you did too...get a life!...or a partner...though that might be a tad bit difficult....fighting!!!

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The story every woman wishes

This drama covers a lot about the ever-existing topic of heroic female figures and the trust issues and negative associations between males/females (stereotypical scenarios).

The female lead's personality and talent are something I look up to. I hope to be as brave and strong as she is. So talented - too good to be true. You can say it's a bit over-exaggerated. tbf, they did make a point about how nobody is perfect. that's the reality - someone might seem perfect on the outside at first, but it's just that they are aware of their charms and know how to use them to their advantage (confidence).

The idea and topic of having the female lead be the hero was also shown within the drama too. Such a cute and heartwarming drama (shed so many tears). Looking at the screenwriter's previous works, they definitely know how to relay that message. Love a lot of their stories - GOOD JOB! can't wait to see more of their stories come to life in future dramas.

the supporting character's love story is also cute. I keep finding myself cheering on for them. Their relationship buds more like a typical drama - which helps keep those viewers staying.

Highly recommend watching it! It might now be everyone's fav, but it's worth it. It's also a super short drama (10 episodes) - doesn't take long to binge watch haha.

the missing 0.5 star is more cause I think there is some room for improvement. Kind of like the story, nothing is perfect. I did however give the drama 10/10 on my list, as it just helps me keep track of dramas i love and respect in my personal list.

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A delightful and refreshing surprise

I was really not planning on watching this since I'm usually not into rom coms or shows with Sex and the City-type vibes, but I checked it out on a friend's strong recommendation and it was such a delightful and refreshing surprise! I found myself laughing out loud a lot, the FL is so ridiculously kick-ass, the friendships between the FL and ML and their respective best friends are really wonderful, and the romance is surprisingly sweet given how it all began. I also love how the ML's respect for the FL stems from who she is as a person, with no judgment about her past, and how he stands by her despite the misguided moral high horse of public opinion. I also just came off watching the 2ML again in Flower of Evil (purely coincidental) so it's also quite fun to see Kim Jihoon in such a completely different role.

This is a really easy and fun binge. I only wished it was longer just so I could spend more time with these great characters.

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