The start and the ending of this series are not quite catchy but what's in the middle is just perfect with a mix of melodrama and supreme comedy. The series was well-acted and shot. I just wish they too, more effort in closing this series. It felt very open as if they were keeping a door open for a second season. It would have been better to see a conclusion to the various relationships this series portrayed. Still, it is worth the watch. I recommend it.
27 Reviews
AMAZING
NajmiSelamat15 September 2020
interesting drama
nofitatjam19 February 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I can really relate to this movie. Very interesting. Somehow in the few last episodes, it kind of getting slow and losing its rhyme by showing too many characters and their love life rather focusing on the 3 main characters. It will be great if they dig deeper on the emotions. Still it is a fresh and interesting drama to watch. Most of the actors/actresses are amazing and have good chemistry. Except for Han Joo character, it is very hard to watch the unnatural act from ms Han Ji Eun. But she has many rooms to improve in the future.
A Rare K-Drama Gem!
Joabsma9 September 2019
This series plays like an audio book. The dialogues are fast, witty and rich in philosophy. The series is full of surprises and twists. It deals with relationships where comradery, love, friendships are explored in a deeper level. It does not follow typical k-drama cliches. You are expecting one thing to happen but something completely surprising and insightful occurs.
If you are into the contemporary Korean language and want to learn more of literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, pun and etc, you will not be disappointed with this series. The current translation cannot convey all of it, but does a decent job.
If you are into the contemporary Korean language and want to learn more of literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, pun and etc, you will not be disappointed with this series. The current translation cannot convey all of it, but does a decent job.
Most Underrated Drama
areebaasad-144499 September 2020
Korean dramas are known for their stereotypes. The overarching story may change, the genders might be revered (figuratively but in some cases literally), the girl might be rich instead of the guy, the witch may get the man instead of the princess, but the major beats are always the same; guy and girl are meant to be, blah blah gets in their way, they get together in the end.
True that some of the recent entries have tried to shatter major stereotypes (take Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo for example) but no kdrama breaks stereotypes the way Be Melodramatic does. Most kdramas start off funny and light hearted, then quickly shift to the same gear that every other kdrama does with over the top melodrama and sadness, oh so much sadness.
Be Melodramatic has surprisingly managed to balance the tears-in-your-eyes comedy, heart throbbing romance and poignant melodrama that never goes over the top in such an effective manner that I doubt any other kdrama comes even close. The fact that this is such an outlier in the cookie cutter world of kdrama might be the reason behind it's low ratings. In being so different, it may have alienated some of the typical audience members for this type of media. But if people aren't hyping this kdrama up to the max, they are making a mistake. This drama is awesome.
To those who are skeptical of this show, just watch episode 1 till the end. You won't regret it.
The best Korean drama I've ever seen
owlbaida15 October 2020
It's everything you can ask for there is drama, comedy romance.
You will easily get attached with all of the characters finally a reality drama that you will relate to 100%
A bounce you must bring a tissue whenever you are watching because it will sure bring you to tears imma tell that you will cry an actual cry
A bounce you must bring a tissue whenever you are watching because it will sure bring you to tears imma tell that you will cry an actual cry
Hardly kdrama clichés
ilhamatus21 January 2022
I loved the low eyebrow humor and the dialogues. I have been desperately looking for a kdrama with as fewer clichés as this one has. I can't remember the names but none of the three couples went through the same predictable stages or were rushed to some forced endings.
Witty and Engaging with Great Ensemble Cast
mjkarlin14 November 2021
This unheralded show deserves a full measure of praise. I am not sure why I started watching it but it's really terrific.
No major name brand actors and an utterly conventional set-up featuring three heroines who are hitting 30 and angsting about their middle class single lives. So far, so what? Well, for one thing, this has a wonderful literate and inventive script, peppered with wit, sly (and sometimes laugh out loud) humor, and wisdom and insight. There are a host of well-acted supporting characters who engage our attention, no out and out villains but rather so many people striving to do well and occasionally to do right, stumbling as they go. The entertainment industry setting has a certain self conscious sense of ironic navel gazing, but it really doesn't matter. You yearn for our heroines' success, in work, in love, in life, and you follow their adventures with a mixture of anxious anticipation, sympathy and a wide smile on your face. A producer once told me that the reason people watch a television series, as opposed to a movie, is that the characters are being invited into the viewers' homes. In this series, please, extend the invitation.
Before acknowledging the actors and writer in more detail, I want to offer particular thanks to the subtitle team at Viki, where I watched the series. Since this show is set around the genesis and pre-production of a drama series, it has many references to other Korean shows, including impish allusions to the very popular Reply 1988 in which the male lead, Ahn Jae-hong (here playing a successful but put upon drama director called Son Beom-Soo) also appeared. The subtitlers added translator notes to these and many other cultural allusions. In addition, despite the complexity and rapidity of some of the dialog, the translations were literate and almost error-free. A superb job.
Now to the actors: The three lead actresses give wonderful, nuanced performances. None of them are Hallyu royalty, although Jeon Yeo-been, her career launched by her standout performance in After My Death and now (2021) starring in the Netflix series Vincenzo, seems on her way. She plays Lee Eun-jeong, a documentary film maker whose career is on the rise but who continues to be traumatized by the early death of her fiancé from cancer. Chun Woo-hee, previously perhaps the most prominent of the three, leads the way as Im Jin-joo, the scriptwriter who is getting her first shot at having her pilot script, "When You're 30, It Will Be OK", turned into a 16-episode drama. Finally, Han Ji-eun delivers a strong turn as Hwang Han-joo, the single mother whose stock in the marketing company she works for is rising. The three (as well as Han-joo's son) live comfortably with Lee Hyo-bong, Eun-jeong's gay younger brother, sympathetically played by Yoon Ji-on. The scenes among the four, as they confide in and comfort each other, are warm and often hilarious. I especially liked the scene where Han-joo, just to see their reactions, teasingly implies, to her roommates' horror, that she is considering going back to live with her good for nothing ex and the father of her son.
Surrounding them are a substantial cast of other actors and actresses who infuse their characters with depth and substance. It seems unfair to single anyone out, but I feel bound to give it up for Baek Ji-won, playing Jeong Hye-jeong, as Jin-joo's former boss and herself a famous screen writer, whose tough exterior gradually collapses in the face of romance.
This drama was underrated. I can't think why. For a refreshing peak inside the world of KDramas, with a stellar cast at every level and a truly witty script, go for it.
No major name brand actors and an utterly conventional set-up featuring three heroines who are hitting 30 and angsting about their middle class single lives. So far, so what? Well, for one thing, this has a wonderful literate and inventive script, peppered with wit, sly (and sometimes laugh out loud) humor, and wisdom and insight. There are a host of well-acted supporting characters who engage our attention, no out and out villains but rather so many people striving to do well and occasionally to do right, stumbling as they go. The entertainment industry setting has a certain self conscious sense of ironic navel gazing, but it really doesn't matter. You yearn for our heroines' success, in work, in love, in life, and you follow their adventures with a mixture of anxious anticipation, sympathy and a wide smile on your face. A producer once told me that the reason people watch a television series, as opposed to a movie, is that the characters are being invited into the viewers' homes. In this series, please, extend the invitation.
Before acknowledging the actors and writer in more detail, I want to offer particular thanks to the subtitle team at Viki, where I watched the series. Since this show is set around the genesis and pre-production of a drama series, it has many references to other Korean shows, including impish allusions to the very popular Reply 1988 in which the male lead, Ahn Jae-hong (here playing a successful but put upon drama director called Son Beom-Soo) also appeared. The subtitlers added translator notes to these and many other cultural allusions. In addition, despite the complexity and rapidity of some of the dialog, the translations were literate and almost error-free. A superb job.
Now to the actors: The three lead actresses give wonderful, nuanced performances. None of them are Hallyu royalty, although Jeon Yeo-been, her career launched by her standout performance in After My Death and now (2021) starring in the Netflix series Vincenzo, seems on her way. She plays Lee Eun-jeong, a documentary film maker whose career is on the rise but who continues to be traumatized by the early death of her fiancé from cancer. Chun Woo-hee, previously perhaps the most prominent of the three, leads the way as Im Jin-joo, the scriptwriter who is getting her first shot at having her pilot script, "When You're 30, It Will Be OK", turned into a 16-episode drama. Finally, Han Ji-eun delivers a strong turn as Hwang Han-joo, the single mother whose stock in the marketing company she works for is rising. The three (as well as Han-joo's son) live comfortably with Lee Hyo-bong, Eun-jeong's gay younger brother, sympathetically played by Yoon Ji-on. The scenes among the four, as they confide in and comfort each other, are warm and often hilarious. I especially liked the scene where Han-joo, just to see their reactions, teasingly implies, to her roommates' horror, that she is considering going back to live with her good for nothing ex and the father of her son.
Surrounding them are a substantial cast of other actors and actresses who infuse their characters with depth and substance. It seems unfair to single anyone out, but I feel bound to give it up for Baek Ji-won, playing Jeong Hye-jeong, as Jin-joo's former boss and herself a famous screen writer, whose tough exterior gradually collapses in the face of romance.
This drama was underrated. I can't think why. For a refreshing peak inside the world of KDramas, with a stellar cast at every level and a truly witty script, go for it.
Underrated Masterpiece, Trust me
pjdruck1 December 2020
This one should go in the modern classic section.
That's how good the show is.
The characters in the show are really well fleshed out. Their dynamic with each other is fantastic.
The show is funny when it wants and has a very fresh take on comedy compared to other k dramas. The show displays pathos In such heartful manner that you deeply root for each character.
It's really a very funny show
It's literally a show with no bad characters. Not one! There are no black or white textbook characters, They are human and have their flaws and even the stupidest character in this show make some sense in terms of their motivation towards their actions. And they all give a sense of comfort and security.
Generally the female centric shows kind of repel people a little cuz it can lean into being preachy. But this one's a breath of fresh air when it comes to dealing with those tropes.
Acting was great too. Han Ji Eun gives life to the amazing character Han Joo with her innocent caring and yet strong n competant mother.
Jeon Yeo been playing the stoic Lee Eun jung is witty and poignant.
Lastly Chun Woo hee was the most relatable as the writer Lim Jin Joo with her trivial struggles in Daily life.
This one. For sure. Will stay with you.
The characters in the show are really well fleshed out. Their dynamic with each other is fantastic.
The show is funny when it wants and has a very fresh take on comedy compared to other k dramas. The show displays pathos In such heartful manner that you deeply root for each character.
It's really a very funny show
It's literally a show with no bad characters. Not one! There are no black or white textbook characters, They are human and have their flaws and even the stupidest character in this show make some sense in terms of their motivation towards their actions. And they all give a sense of comfort and security.
Generally the female centric shows kind of repel people a little cuz it can lean into being preachy. But this one's a breath of fresh air when it comes to dealing with those tropes.
Acting was great too. Han Ji Eun gives life to the amazing character Han Joo with her innocent caring and yet strong n competant mother.
Jeon Yeo been playing the stoic Lee Eun jung is witty and poignant.
Lastly Chun Woo hee was the most relatable as the writer Lim Jin Joo with her trivial struggles in Daily life.
This one. For sure. Will stay with you.
Surprisingly good start but poor development
u-2411025 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This drama has the best pilot episode ever. I was totally hooked from the first moment. It has really smart, fun and realistic dialogues. It may become a masterpiece but after episode 10, it loses its dynamism and loose its pace. The script was so promising and it can be a materpiece but lost this chance because of poor script development.
Somehow I see many dilemmas in this show: there are many realistic and very smart everday life dialogues and events but also there are a few very unrealistic ones. The story of the character who lost her fiancee is one of them. A person who tried to kill herself and having halucinations of her dead fiancee for over two years, never gone to a psychiatrist and all her friends and family is ok with that? Then in the end she miraculously cured herself? The other one is the intern's toxic relationship. From the very beginning we saw his girlfriend's toxicity and betrayal. Then in the last episode we hear comments from his boss that he is the real toxic one and in the end they may rekindle that toxic relationship. This ending is not believable.
In the end it is very delightful watch which is quite different from many stereotype dramas that we see. However it feels that this show could be better overall.
Somehow I see many dilemmas in this show: there are many realistic and very smart everday life dialogues and events but also there are a few very unrealistic ones. The story of the character who lost her fiancee is one of them. A person who tried to kill herself and having halucinations of her dead fiancee for over two years, never gone to a psychiatrist and all her friends and family is ok with that? Then in the end she miraculously cured herself? The other one is the intern's toxic relationship. From the very beginning we saw his girlfriend's toxicity and betrayal. Then in the last episode we hear comments from his boss that he is the real toxic one and in the end they may rekindle that toxic relationship. This ending is not believable.
In the end it is very delightful watch which is quite different from many stereotype dramas that we see. However it feels that this show could be better overall.
Sixteen Episodes With These Delightful Women Doesn't Seem Like Enough!
spasek13 April 2023
Warning: Spoilers
You know you've come across a hit ensemble cast of characters when you're equally vested in all three of them. In other words, you never find yourself sighing and wishing that the story would go back to the one character you like the most. This is far rarer than people realize. As far as ensemble casts go, the only other K-drama I can find myself saying this about would be "Hospital Playlist."
Three women from different backgrounds live together. They all work in the entertainment industry. Eun Jung Lee runs a production company, and she finds herself working on a documentary about actress, So Min Lee. Jin Joo Im is a screenwriter who is initially working for a more famous and seasoned screenwriter, until she realizes that their ideas are very different, and she has the courage to branch out on her own. And finally, we have Han Joo Hwang, who works for a small production company, at first as a marketing director, but soon as a producer herself. All three women are thirty.
Eun Jung Lee is the glue of the trio. She's sharp, independent, and finds herself struggling to deal with a personal tragedy. The love of her life recently died of a terminal illness. She sees him everywhere and even engages in conversations with him. If you have ever had to deal with the loss of a loved one, you can easily sympathize with Eun Jung. And while she's a strong woman, especially when dealing with anyone who tries to bring her or anyone else down, the cracks in her armor are growing by the day until she finally decides to seek some professional help. Eun Jung is the mother hen, and we can determine that she's always been this way. Her brother, who lives with the them, is a gay man, and it becomes painfully obvious that their parents never accepted him. In short, Eun Jung has always felt compelled to be the pillar of strength for those closest to her. But here is the age-old truth: you can't take care of anyone else until you first learn to take care of yourself. You have to be the priority.
Jin Joo is a woman who has the courage to face the unknown; to strike out and become and independent screenwriter. Of course, it helps to have the encouragement of friends, but when she meets film director Beom Soo Son, he helps her become more confident in herself. She is the most cautious member of the group, who isn't as prone to simply "jump in" to a new romance or situation. Having got out of a long-term relationship, we can see why she'd be hesitant to start another one. But then again, life is about risk. Love is about risk, and you can never get anywhere in life by sitting on the sidelines where it's safe and secure.
Finally, we have Han Joo Hwang, who arguably has more life experience than the previous two. She found herself in love at a young age, had a son, and suddenly found herself all alone when her husband divorced and left her high and dry. Now, as a seasoned marketing director, she takes on a young intern in Jae Hoon, and does her best to pass along what life wisdom she has to help him navigate his own romantic problems. While it becomes obvious that Jae Hoon is infatuated with Han Joo-and we can also see that Han Joo is a bit smitten with him as well-she already knows that getting involved with Jae Hoon is a bad idea. First of all, she's his boss at work. And second of all, Jae Hoon has a lot to learn about himself and how to be in a relationship. There is a very touching scene in the last episode in which Han Joo maps out perfectly Jae Hoon's most recent relationship that ended badly and why it failed. Han Joo already knows, that even if they were to enter into a relationship, Jae Hoon would end up treating her the same as he had his previous girlfriend, and Jae Hoon realizes this.
This series is about three women who navigate life's ups and downs. In some ways, life is like a big K-drama, starring you and those around you, and those with whom you have friendships and relationships. It's about dealing with one crisis and preparing yourself as best you can for the next one. In a show, you as the writer and director control and dictate what happens to your characters as well as the situations they are in. In life, you can only control yourself. However, in both, you still have to deal with moments of happiness and moments of disappointment and learn how to move on. It's human behavior. It's life! And this show does a fantastic job of mirroring life within the confines and world of this sweet and often touching, drama.
And, yes, that also means enjoying yourself and not following some arbitrary rules. As soon as you try to grasp love and life by putting rules and boundaries upon them, you've already failed to realize that life and love are like the wind. They are there to be enjoyed, not to be harnessed and held onto. Jin Joo and Beom Soo make this mistake when they try to separate work and love by some silly rules.
Performances in this series are rock solid across the board. As with so many K-dramas, we have hilarious moments, cute moments, and heartfelt moments. We find ourselves cheering for most of the characters, and by the end of the series, we can say that they have come out the other side of things pretty well. But life isn't about stopping or sitting on our laurels, thinking we've finally crossed a finish line. There is no finish line. There is always the next thing. Bruce Lee once stated that a plateau in life makes a nice, brief rest stop, but don't ever stay there. You have to keep going. And by the end of the series, you are confident that our three protagonists have already come to that realization.
Three women from different backgrounds live together. They all work in the entertainment industry. Eun Jung Lee runs a production company, and she finds herself working on a documentary about actress, So Min Lee. Jin Joo Im is a screenwriter who is initially working for a more famous and seasoned screenwriter, until she realizes that their ideas are very different, and she has the courage to branch out on her own. And finally, we have Han Joo Hwang, who works for a small production company, at first as a marketing director, but soon as a producer herself. All three women are thirty.
Eun Jung Lee is the glue of the trio. She's sharp, independent, and finds herself struggling to deal with a personal tragedy. The love of her life recently died of a terminal illness. She sees him everywhere and even engages in conversations with him. If you have ever had to deal with the loss of a loved one, you can easily sympathize with Eun Jung. And while she's a strong woman, especially when dealing with anyone who tries to bring her or anyone else down, the cracks in her armor are growing by the day until she finally decides to seek some professional help. Eun Jung is the mother hen, and we can determine that she's always been this way. Her brother, who lives with the them, is a gay man, and it becomes painfully obvious that their parents never accepted him. In short, Eun Jung has always felt compelled to be the pillar of strength for those closest to her. But here is the age-old truth: you can't take care of anyone else until you first learn to take care of yourself. You have to be the priority.
Jin Joo is a woman who has the courage to face the unknown; to strike out and become and independent screenwriter. Of course, it helps to have the encouragement of friends, but when she meets film director Beom Soo Son, he helps her become more confident in herself. She is the most cautious member of the group, who isn't as prone to simply "jump in" to a new romance or situation. Having got out of a long-term relationship, we can see why she'd be hesitant to start another one. But then again, life is about risk. Love is about risk, and you can never get anywhere in life by sitting on the sidelines where it's safe and secure.
Finally, we have Han Joo Hwang, who arguably has more life experience than the previous two. She found herself in love at a young age, had a son, and suddenly found herself all alone when her husband divorced and left her high and dry. Now, as a seasoned marketing director, she takes on a young intern in Jae Hoon, and does her best to pass along what life wisdom she has to help him navigate his own romantic problems. While it becomes obvious that Jae Hoon is infatuated with Han Joo-and we can also see that Han Joo is a bit smitten with him as well-she already knows that getting involved with Jae Hoon is a bad idea. First of all, she's his boss at work. And second of all, Jae Hoon has a lot to learn about himself and how to be in a relationship. There is a very touching scene in the last episode in which Han Joo maps out perfectly Jae Hoon's most recent relationship that ended badly and why it failed. Han Joo already knows, that even if they were to enter into a relationship, Jae Hoon would end up treating her the same as he had his previous girlfriend, and Jae Hoon realizes this.
This series is about three women who navigate life's ups and downs. In some ways, life is like a big K-drama, starring you and those around you, and those with whom you have friendships and relationships. It's about dealing with one crisis and preparing yourself as best you can for the next one. In a show, you as the writer and director control and dictate what happens to your characters as well as the situations they are in. In life, you can only control yourself. However, in both, you still have to deal with moments of happiness and moments of disappointment and learn how to move on. It's human behavior. It's life! And this show does a fantastic job of mirroring life within the confines and world of this sweet and often touching, drama.
And, yes, that also means enjoying yourself and not following some arbitrary rules. As soon as you try to grasp love and life by putting rules and boundaries upon them, you've already failed to realize that life and love are like the wind. They are there to be enjoyed, not to be harnessed and held onto. Jin Joo and Beom Soo make this mistake when they try to separate work and love by some silly rules.
Performances in this series are rock solid across the board. As with so many K-dramas, we have hilarious moments, cute moments, and heartfelt moments. We find ourselves cheering for most of the characters, and by the end of the series, we can say that they have come out the other side of things pretty well. But life isn't about stopping or sitting on our laurels, thinking we've finally crossed a finish line. There is no finish line. There is always the next thing. Bruce Lee once stated that a plateau in life makes a nice, brief rest stop, but don't ever stay there. You have to keep going. And by the end of the series, you are confident that our three protagonists have already come to that realization.
one of the best thirties female characters
zizuziza-7934915 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This drama is a portrayal of three women in their thirties who have different experiences with their personal and professional lives. Personally, this drama was very captivating because of these three women. There were other characters too like the intern in the production office and the actress. Both played a huge part in the main plot and made the plot even better with their stories. I think Jeon Yeo Bean's character was the most interesting and captivating character to me. She was a fearless and realistic woman but also broken and full with fantasies of her boyfriend and in the end she didn't end up with anyone but rather went towards healing herself and chasing her dreams. Similarly gong myung's character's story was very captivating, the character wasn't one dimensional. All this time the audience was thinking that his girlfriend is toxic & insensitive and he is a very naive guy. In the end he is not, both of them had their own faults & mistakes. Which gave the plot a realistic perspective. I think Jin Joo was the main character. Her story was highlighted more in the series and her perspective made things better for good but interaction with her ex boyfriend was very bizarre to me, similar to Jin Joo's previous boss's character. Hye Jeong's character was given a good amount of screen time which was not necessary for the main plot. In my opinion, Eun Jung's brother Hyo Bong needed more screen time, and character arc, and a proper storyline, that would have made the series better. Regardless of everything it was a good series to watch.
So.so
lozaboshbosh27 April 2020
The characters were nice and good looking
But I'm sorry i feel the story is poor and the act is cold I felt so bored from the first episode but i told my self to continue may the story get suspense but I still was borrd so i stopped watching at the seventh episode .
But I'm sorry i feel the story is poor and the act is cold I felt so bored from the first episode but i told my self to continue may the story get suspense but I still was borrd so i stopped watching at the seventh episode .
Watch this if you want to know the reality of life!!
siddhantikachunarkar15 September 2020
I definetly recommend this drama, it so unique and well written. I love kdramas but most of the kdrama creates a virtual ideal reality that u will get a happy ending just like the leads or u will meet a handsome cute loving guy/gal etc.....but guyssss this will never happen..even if it did what happens next after that- this drama will show u the reality..please watch.
Underrated drama!
madskmace30 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Wow. I loved this drama so much. For me, it comes under the category of the more realistic "slice of life dramas" like 'Hello My Twenties' or 'Because This Is My First Life'. It was witty, fast-paced, heartbreaking, hilarious, cute, embarrassing... all the things you feel in life. It was like watching my best friends live their lives on screen.
Yes, there were many couples in this drama, some significant and others not, I do feel they equally shared the spotlight and everyone's screen time was evenly distributed. However I will say that one couple I would have loved a deeper breakdown of, was our LGBT couple. Would have loved to expand on their story as I know it would have been a very interesting one.
All in all, I immensely enjoyed this drama and I will definitely be watching a second and third time! Do not miss this!!! It's worth it.
Yes, there were many couples in this drama, some significant and others not, I do feel they equally shared the spotlight and everyone's screen time was evenly distributed. However I will say that one couple I would have loved a deeper breakdown of, was our LGBT couple. Would have loved to expand on their story as I know it would have been a very interesting one.
All in all, I immensely enjoyed this drama and I will definitely be watching a second and third time! Do not miss this!!! It's worth it.
Pleasant surprise
steli-os15 January 2021
I didn't really have high expectations from this drama. It has a strange title (it makes scense once you watch it) and the synopsis didn't make me want to watch it at first. But I have to admit, that it's very good. It's literally the first kdrama, from the many I've watched so far, that did everything right. I know that most kdrama fans will disagree with this statement but let me explain. Good acting, good music (and most importantly not overused), good scenario, nice humor, nice dramatic scenes (but not to the point you want to cry all night long). I like many kdramas, but even my favourites lack on something. For example, "Something In The Rain" is one of my favourite dramas (not ony kdrams), but I have to admit that I grew tired of listening to "Stand by your man". Believe it or not I rated "Something In The Rain" with 8 stars instead of 9 because of that.
To be honest this is not one my favourites. It's not the type of dramas I like to watch and it was hard for me to watch more than 2 episodes at once, unlike other kdramas. But I really enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't like, is some parts of the fast conversations, but only because I've watched its with subtitles and I didn't have time to properly read, so sometimes I had to pause or rewind. And some conversations were a bit weird, but this could be probably poor translation. This is,unfortunately, a problem,when watching a drama or a movie in a language you can't understand.
By the way, it's not really so close to reality as some people wrote in their reviews, but it's ok. This is actually for the best because it's humor works better this way. There are so many things I could write about this drama (social critisism, witty humor, making fun of product placement etc), but I think I wrote what I needed to write.
Edit: I forgot to mention that although it's supposed to be a romantic comedy, it focuses mainly on the everyday life of the characters (worklife, life decisions etc) and if anything it's mostly a comedy.
To be honest this is not one my favourites. It's not the type of dramas I like to watch and it was hard for me to watch more than 2 episodes at once, unlike other kdramas. But I really enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't like, is some parts of the fast conversations, but only because I've watched its with subtitles and I didn't have time to properly read, so sometimes I had to pause or rewind. And some conversations were a bit weird, but this could be probably poor translation. This is,unfortunately, a problem,when watching a drama or a movie in a language you can't understand.
By the way, it's not really so close to reality as some people wrote in their reviews, but it's ok. This is actually for the best because it's humor works better this way. There are so many things I could write about this drama (social critisism, witty humor, making fun of product placement etc), but I think I wrote what I needed to write.
Edit: I forgot to mention that although it's supposed to be a romantic comedy, it focuses mainly on the everyday life of the characters (worklife, life decisions etc) and if anything it's mostly a comedy.
Too many couples to follow.
lmerana22 October 2019
There are about 10 couples in this kdrama including the couples with two partners (one with a ghost), the gay couple, the parents, the side kick and even the little kid has his own love line. I only liked the writer-director. I give 8 out of 10 for the witty and comic lines of the director-writer couple, the couch conversation, the mom and daughter convo and the kid. I like the realistic acting of the director and the funny side kick/friend of the director. I also learned how arduous the work of a writer and director are and the product placements managers. They also showed the difficulty a person experienced from losing a love one. The song about the "shampoo scent" is catchy and gives good vibes.
No Expectation!!!
ayfaizah18 May 2021
Why I just watched this drama this year?! Why this drama just shown up right now? I LOVE IT! The reason I watched this drama just because it shown up at viu list. I start watching this drama without knowing either the casts and the synopsis. And because of that while watching this drama, there is no expectation at all and GOD I LOVE THE VIBES OF THIS DRAMA. The concept that their always having night talk together just somehow give me a slight dream to have someone beside me like them wkwk
The interesting part of this drama is, I got to know little bit about the process of making the drama, and its fascinating!! Its makes you to be part of the team wkwk Last but not least, the soundtrack. I love how this drama just having 3-4 soundtracks but still perfectly match with the storyline. You just need to watch this with no expectation and enjoy the drama~~~
The interesting part of this drama is, I got to know little bit about the process of making the drama, and its fascinating!! Its makes you to be part of the team wkwk Last but not least, the soundtrack. I love how this drama just having 3-4 soundtracks but still perfectly match with the storyline. You just need to watch this with no expectation and enjoy the drama~~~
One of the smartest dramas I've watched
meenforstuff2 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I was so impressed with this show that I desperately need to leave a review. I haven't seen eccentricity and humour like this in a Korean drama yet, and it's so well done.
It's a drama written from the indirect perspectives of the writers, and how the Korean entertainment industry is like. More importantly, that's just the background to being an Adult - dealing with bullies (even your bosses), dealing with profound loss, farting in front of your partner, dealing with being women in society, dealing with friendships and learning to love yourself, and filtering out the world so that you can deal with it your own unique way.
Every single character has a development, and you grow to understand them even if it's less than ideal (just like in real life). This show deserves all the recognition, and I think I learned a lot about prioritising your happiness in a world that may not necessarily prioritise yours.
It's a drama written from the indirect perspectives of the writers, and how the Korean entertainment industry is like. More importantly, that's just the background to being an Adult - dealing with bullies (even your bosses), dealing with profound loss, farting in front of your partner, dealing with being women in society, dealing with friendships and learning to love yourself, and filtering out the world so that you can deal with it your own unique way.
Every single character has a development, and you grow to understand them even if it's less than ideal (just like in real life). This show deserves all the recognition, and I think I learned a lot about prioritising your happiness in a world that may not necessarily prioritise yours.
Sweet, Quirky, and Interesting
11ovz112 September 2021
To simply put, this is a coming of age, female centric drama. It touches unique issues which can be hilarious or extremely heart wrenching, but give possible solutions to them too. The drama has an open ending to most of the main characters so, it's up to us viewers to give our own ending for them, however, at the end of the drama you will definitely feel light and good about it. Especially if you are turning 30 soon!
Don't miss it.
Don't miss it.
A true masterpiece
emoretejiri8 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
What a journey this was by the way. The actors, brilliant. The writing though even more so. They somehow managed to make a show full of life and unbelievable self awareness especially in the product placement bits. So creative and incredibly witty. The rapid fire conversations were a joy to behold in real time. The characters had so much depth and displayed such humanity. I'm amazed this isn't spoken highly enough. The cinematography was also good too nothing outrageous. But the story as light as it may appear had so much going on. The lives the women lived and the trauma they went through in the first episode (that set the tone for me) was gut wrenching but amazing to see how they fared and sealed with it. I'll give it a 10 if it was only 2 episodes longer just to see more of them god damit!
Good Enough
PennyReviews29 September 2019
" Be Melodramatic " just didn't work for me.
Although the start was pretty good and the characters interesting, the drama got boring. They lacked the spark to keep everything interesting. Plus, the romance was corky which didn't help. Though, the characters were original, real and realistic. The performances were really good from all actors and actresses in the cast. Some of the side stories were interesting for a while as well. However, they had just too many stories to follow and they keep them entertaining for long.
So, overall, five out of ten.
Although the start was pretty good and the characters interesting, the drama got boring. They lacked the spark to keep everything interesting. Plus, the romance was corky which didn't help. Though, the characters were original, real and realistic. The performances were really good from all actors and actresses in the cast. Some of the side stories were interesting for a while as well. However, they had just too many stories to follow and they keep them entertaining for long.
So, overall, five out of ten.
I am FURIOUS. WHERE ARE THE AWARDS??
elc20054 February 2024
I used most of my words below to complain about the lack of acknowledgements for this so that means no one will feel like reading my actual review.. So keeping is concise:
THIS IS A 10/10 CRINGE-FREE, FULL RANGE EMOTIONAL DRAMA THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED AND INVESTED IN EVERY CHARACTER. NO SCENES SKIPPED.
Now the rant.
Did the makers not submit "for your consideration" pieces? The ratings have me even more confused. Did this show come on one of those paid cable channels in Korea?
Looking at the 2020 Baeksang TV awards and imho opinion this show was just as good as When the Camilla Blooms and certainly better than Crash Landing on You albeit different genres from both. The writing was excellent on all 3 dramas to but even as a die hard WCB fan, I have to say, Ill be rewatching Be Melo again before I rewatch WCB. It was such an emotional journey that felt true at every moment.
Having seen 50 plus dramas now insert a murder mystery uselessly into an otherwise compelling story, I was so glad to see true dramatic writing that didn't rely on the "killer" trope. I won't diminish any of the other top shows from that year, I'm just saying, someone in promotions made a huge mistake here because I refuse to believe this show was presented to the critics and the fans broadly and was ignored.
Acting awards may have been harder to come by due to the ensemble cast but Jeon Yeobin (Eunjung) and Lee Joo-bin (Somin)definitely stuck out the most to me.
THIS IS A 10/10 CRINGE-FREE, FULL RANGE EMOTIONAL DRAMA THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED AND INVESTED IN EVERY CHARACTER. NO SCENES SKIPPED.
Now the rant.
Did the makers not submit "for your consideration" pieces? The ratings have me even more confused. Did this show come on one of those paid cable channels in Korea?
Looking at the 2020 Baeksang TV awards and imho opinion this show was just as good as When the Camilla Blooms and certainly better than Crash Landing on You albeit different genres from both. The writing was excellent on all 3 dramas to but even as a die hard WCB fan, I have to say, Ill be rewatching Be Melo again before I rewatch WCB. It was such an emotional journey that felt true at every moment.
Having seen 50 plus dramas now insert a murder mystery uselessly into an otherwise compelling story, I was so glad to see true dramatic writing that didn't rely on the "killer" trope. I won't diminish any of the other top shows from that year, I'm just saying, someone in promotions made a huge mistake here because I refuse to believe this show was presented to the critics and the fans broadly and was ignored.
Acting awards may have been harder to come by due to the ensemble cast but Jeon Yeobin (Eunjung) and Lee Joo-bin (Somin)definitely stuck out the most to me.
Be Melodramatic
vishalatc7 May 2020
Love It!
heartlyss_9 October 2023
It has one of the best pilot episodes I've ever seen. So many shows don't have a strong first episode so we come to expect that and we tend to be overly generous at times, saying you have to watch the first few or even the whole first season before judging a series or knowing if you like it. This series reminds me of 2 American tv shows we have here in the U. S. called The Bold Type and Good Trouble (a spinoff of The Fosters). I like Melloga Chejil (aka Be Melodramatic) more. While the dynamics are similar, it's better than several other shows I've seen with this type of story and characters. Melloga Chejil is a romantic comedy, but it also touches on some heavier darker subject matter as well. It's cute, funny, and uplifting while also being just enough realistic and relatable especially in the more serious / sad parts. It's like a coming of age story but for adults lol I also plan to watch Thirty - Nine soon which seems to be a similar concept. Overall, Be Melodramatic features great acting, lovable characters, some heartbreaking moments, and a good amount of silly scenes to make you smile. The actors all had great chemistry with each other which always makes a series more enjoyable. I found this show highly entertaining and recommend it to anyone looking for a (mostly) lighthearted K drama or fans of rom-com movies. You will laugh, possibly cry, and reflect on your own life while watching it. I think that's really special when a show can make you feel and think about so many different things from different perspectives without making it feel like too much. It's real, but in a bearable way that's actually fun to watch unfold. You still get that escape from reality we all look for in TV and films, while still being grounded in reality. It's relatable and modern without being insufferable. This is something many series and movies attempt to accomplish these days, but few actually execute it well. Melloga Chejil does a great job. I would have liked to see at least one more season just because I wanted to see more development of certain storylines and characters. There was a lot of great potential there if they had more time. The ending wasn't bad at all, but I didn't like Jae Hoon's ending and Dong Gi's ending lol.
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