With a 8.2 rating on MDL, I didn’t expect much but decided to watch Another Miss Oh anyway because it kept popping up on lists of good romcoms, which I quite enjoy if they are actually funny and not a collection of stupid jokes and embarrassing scenes. This show really took me by surprise with how good it was. While there is some potty humor (literally), it’s mostly a beautiful story of how two people fall in love even though the odds are very much against them.

The plot is very intricate, starting out with the male lead being responsible for ruining the female lead’s wedding because he confused her with another woman with the same name, who just happens to be his ex. Naturally, they fall in love, but there are many obstacles to overcome and it’s great to see how hard they fight for their relationship. Instead of feeling insecure after being dumped a day before her wedding, our heroine pursues love wholeheartedly and without holding back. Other reviewers thought she was clingy and desperate; I felt she was quite the opposite, hopeful and determined to find happiness with the right guy.

Many of the supporting characters are on the quirky side, the eccentric sister, the crazy brother and his even crazier girlfriend, the supportive parents (unusual in a K-drama, right?), the evil CEO… All very entertaining and there are many funny scenes. A slight supernatural element works well with the plot. The actors were absolutely perfect in their roles. And of course, the kisses… ooh lala. I often find these scenes a bit cringeworthy or worse, utterly unbelievable, but not here. Oh no.

If you are looking for a well-made romcom with a strong emphasis on love, family and friendship, this is a great show to watch. I have no idea why it’s not rated much higher.