Love in the Big City (2024)

LOVED LOVED LOVED

This drama broke and healed me at the same time.
Honestly loved it sm it was extremely realistic and humane and raw and beautiful and intense and just my heart was so full but so empty after finishing idk how to explain just please watch it.

it’s so touching and you can tell the writers, directors, casts truly poured so much love and dedication into creating this masterpiece which makes me just appreciate it even more. Like from the writing, actors, production, cinematography everything was so well done.

anywys final comment: gyu ho is literally my pookie bear. my cutie patootie. my everything. i love him sm. the princess friend group gave me life. go young deserves the world. plz everyone go watch it !!

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Bitter sweet

Beautiful, the story and the acting. Everything
about this series was beautiful. It felt so real, the dialoge and the struggles Go Yeong had. The way we could see his growth, slow but steady. Nam
Yoon Su truly is a amazing actor and although its not the ending I had hoped for this will be on my
favourite list.

The relationships he had where all different and everytime we could see the way he had learned from the last relationship. The way he grows over the years from a student who drinks and goes clubbing and sleeps around to a person who knew that he will maybe never find love but who tries to be okay with himself.
My favourite relationship he had was with Gyu Ho, them breaking up was sad and the flashbacks made it bittersweet.

His friends were amazing (which is an understatement) and seeing his mother change after all that happened felt real to me.

All in all an amazing series.

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Now this is what we wanted when we were begging for Korean bls. Maybe not something quite so sad and riddled with heartache, but something with so much depth and amazing story telling. As we followed along with Go Youngs story, every step had me captivated and on the edge of my seat anxious to now what happened next. The relationship between him and every partner was a new and anxious experience for the watcher and his friendships were so heartwarming to watch. The different dynamics in every relationship and the underlying narratives were truly captivating.

I'm embarrassed to admit how much I cried at the end of Go Young and Gyu Ho's story at episode 6 and then again at the end of ep 8. Really the whole thing had me fully locked in.
I would love to see more from this director, and the cast did a fabulous job as well. Truly a splendid piece of work.

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TOO MUCH EXPECTATIONS ABOUT LOVE

First of all I want to congratulate all of the people who created and participated this drama, it was awesome , kuddos to all of you guys, specially those who starred and brought life to the characters, it was such an amazing drama and super relatable and timely drama.
I have so many thoughts and emotions about this drama, I really thank those who created this because the drama shows that no matter what your sexual orientation is whether gay or straight or whatever you wanna call yourself , life can be as fuck as it is for everyone , it only means we are not alone.
Every Break up of Go Young is also a heartbreak of mine, I did not know what was the main issue but I hated Go Young's character even more than of hi exes, he's like he only focuses on what he wants and his expectations in a relationship or in a person when I guess every person whom he had relation ship was okay enough and so he always ended up alone.
The Story was quite painful for having a 3 times break up and even parent dying , if I were Go Young I would have ranted how cruel the world is , Go Young's First boyfriend is probably the one I will choose, in fact that kind of guy is on his looking for his settlement in life, i would be even more secure with that guy, and you can even see that he tried to improve and be what Go Young expected , it was so so bad for him. the Second guy was i guess the finest one but not ready for everything and I must say he was an ass for making Go Young expect that he loved him , and finally the last guy who was exactly the same as he is , but I really did not know what happened to both of them that they ended up breaking up, maybe career is much more important or maybe as what I am saying at the headline is too much expectation on relationship and love that sometimes everything becomes toxic. It was indeed too lonely for Go Young that first his best friend married , and then multiple break ups .. and his mother, only people who remained was his friends that seems he is not so open to them also. they re just like friends in happiness.
And the HIV part or Kylie , it was so amazing that they have added it in the story , coz even I did not have the life that Go Young have .. I mean sleeping to random guys, having an HIV is such a sensitive issue , I later on realized that some of scenes I did not understood was actually pertaining to the fact that Go Young have an HIV, it was also hard for him too and Gyo Ho about that fact coz somethings are needed to be adjusted about their relationship and this also brought heart ache on me .
Maybe People like Go Young are what kind of people we have now in this generation, I admit I am like him too , want to explore many things, not ready for commitment and expects too much about life and if not meet , we'd say how fuck like is ! funny but true. I am still heart broken right now , I am honestly looking for some light dramas to watch after this but my heart can't take it yet, I need time to cope up. So Yeah this is the lesson I learned here , that we should not expect too much , sometimes what we are looking for is already in front of us , but with too much expectation and so many things we needed we wanted .. sometimes those things just fly away ..and we are being distracted , in the end we lost them .. we just have to have a little bit of adjustment, and a little bit of patience and a little bit of understanding and we'll be where we should be.
Absolutely a recommendable drama , not for everyone but everyone who can relate must watch this , so this is the reason why this drama is a talk of the town. two thumbs up !

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Beautiful Growing Pains

More than a BL, this felt like a realistic portrayal of LGBT / queer life with all of the complexities of growing up and the challenges of loving others and also yourself.

There's so much beauty in the story telling: the longing, the desperation and oh the loneliness of finding your own way in life. And the poetic justice of things not being perfect in the end, because isn't that truly l i f e? Sometimes the happily ever after is only in the acceptance of yourself and the capacity to find your own beat in the world. There's joy in that too, joy in the discovery that mundane days with a lost lover could be what you crave most.

This story truly is perfect in all of its imperfections.

Major kudos to Nam Yoon Su for bringing a needed story to mainstream media in South Korea. I give him major applause for choosing to fiercely charge ahead with leading this project, knowing that South Korea has such a long way to go as far as LGBT acceptance. He has faced backlash and has stood his ground, and I think he is exactly who was needed to tell this beautiful story.

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intense and lovely

What a beautiful drama, full of emotions, friendships and super real cases, the beginning was beautiful and the ending was sad but necessary.

It was an incredible drama where we can see the evils and wonders that love/relationships can bring us.

I highly recommend this drama and it is certainly one of the best of the year without a doubt.

Think about a good performance, Nam Yoon Su and the entire cast presented a very refreshing drama with correct performances from beginning to end, it's great to be able to see something where the actor didn't show any fear at a certain point in the story, in addition to talking about several important issues.

Korea always gets it right and this is one of the big hits, a drama of this quality where despite boycotts from conservatives it never lowered its head, a great attitude that was quite worth it.

I loved it so much.

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This show kept me on the edge of my sit all through, it was such an interesting and realistic watch... I really couldn't get enough, I cried, I laughed then I cried some more, literally one of the best queer movies out there, hopefully we get a season two sometime in the future because the chemistry of the main character with all his love interests were superb, then his friendship.... AMAZING 😍, friends like that are truly a reason to live. I immersed myself in the whole drama, now I'm done, I have no idea what to do with myself again... Guess it's time to rewatch

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Honestly the best series that came out this year

Love in the Big City is an absolute gem, delivering a perfect 10/10 in every aspect. From the captivating storyline to the flawless performances, everything about this production feels deeply authentic and engaging. The cast is phenomenal, each actor embodying their character with such depth and nuance that you can’t help but get emotionally invested in their journey. The chemistry between the leads is electrifying, adding layers of charm and realism to the narrative.. i felt so many emotions watching it.

The direction and cinematography are equally impressive, capturing the vibrant energy of the city while reflecting the intimate struggles and joys of modern relationships. The soundtrack fits seamlessly, elevating key moments without overpowering the story.

What truly sets Love in the Big City apart is its ability to balance humor, heartache, and hope in a way that feels relatable and refreshing. It’s rare to find a show that hits all the right notes, but this one delivers on every front.
In short, Love in the Big City is a masterpiece that sets a new standard for romantic dramas, and it’s a must-watch for anyone who appreciates top-tier storytelling, outstanding performances, and heartfelt moments.. I cried a lot.

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Em busca do amor

Ai que bl lindo. Os temas importantes e diferentes que eu nunca tinha visto abordado q a série trouxe. Ver a trajetória do protagonista em relações amorosas e até mesmo na trajetória da vida foi comovente. Me fez sentir raiva, tristeza e carinho em cada um dos relacionamentos, principalmente o último que me fez apaixonar por eles, a confiança e o carinho, eu mesma senti a dor que eles sentiram. Eu senti tanto q agora não sei nem o q dizer.
Não queria q o final fosse esse, mas entendo o final e não acho que tenha sido um final ruim, acho q foi um encerramento q retrata a vida.

Não podia deixar de dar elogios a atuação IMPECÁVEL de todos os personagens, mas em especial o Nam Yoon Su que interpretou o papel perfeitamente, e ainda deu um arraso nas promoções do dorama defendendo a série.
A cinematografia e a trilha sonora de tocar o coração, me encantaram também.
Por fim adorei esse dorama, foi um bl que bateu de frente com todos os preconceitos da Coréia e teve coragem de fazer o que nenhum bl coreano teve, foi perfeito, aprecio de coração todo esse trabalho.

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LIFE AT ITS PUREST

"i wonder why you sleep in utter silence like you're constantly on tiptoe. as if you're never home, no matter how long you've lived here. "

Pure, raw and both beautifully written and directed. I don't recall any other korean show with this level of realism. It's just life. With its ups and down, the bounds we create, the love we seek, the distance we fall apart.

I loved how the story was told, the connections Go Young make on his journey navigating into the universe we live in and the society we sometimes feel rejected from. It's heavy but also very simple, a sigh of what it is to be alive. I was giggling, screaming, got sad, felt the happiness, peace and despair. His relationship with Gyuho broke me into pieces.

Nam Yoonsu, how to not fall in love with you. What a great cast and amazing performances from the whole team. I beg for more shows like this to come.

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A Realistic, Raw Story

I genuinely loved watching this series so much! I've watched many BL series, but this one has made its way up to my top 3 for sure. I've never been so immersed and related to a series as much as I have this one. There is just so much this 8 episode series unpacked with just the right pace; nothing felt too fast or too slow. The scenes were depicted beautifully too, they lingered for long enough for the viewer to almost feel as if they are in the scene with the character themselves. Genuinely, every scene felt so raw and vulnerable through the lingering scenes. Just so, so perfect. Through the heartbreaking moments, which I was devastated on by the way, I could feel why the characters responded in the ways that they did. The series actually deserves to win so many awards, and the actors did such an incredible job at playing every character with so much sincerity. I fucking love the entire cast and their dedication to their roles to deliver such an amazing series portraying such a raw and real side of being a queer person in this world through so many themes. I'm planning on rewatching it soon again, I'm definitely going to need a new box of tissues.

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