This show was absolutely hilarious!
Sometimes I take dramas too seriously and even my drama watching too seriously so that I miss out on just enjoying a show because it is really just enjoyable. I'm glad that Mad for Each Other was the refreshing, breeze of fantastic entertainment because I remembered why I love TV so much.This was enemies-to-lovers done really well. I loooved the uproariously-funny bickering between Hwi-Oh and Min-Kyung so much that I wouldn't even realize I was in tears ...You just didn't know what to expect between the two and the development of their relationship was so beautifully crafted into their unique personalities. The chemistry was palpable and when they finally end up together, they are so cute that I was blushing. The acting by the 2 main leads was incredibly good; they were both charming in their quirky crazy way. Jung Woo as Hwi-Oh just blew me away.
I loved that mental illness and trauma was a big part of the story without overwhelming the plot so much; sth I appreciate about this show compared to other mental-illness-tagged shows where the topic is too much in your face. Instead, we had real character development. The flow of the plot was natural so that the captivating parts of the show hit the climax. Plus, the ending was just chef's kiss
This show failed to get a 10/10 rating only because I didn't get that certain je ne sais quoi ...can't explain it. Still, a great short rom-com that will make your day.
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Very much silver linings playbook
If you liked It's ok to not be ok and/or silver linings playbook, you'd love this. The acting is amazing and you will enjoy the main characters. It's the right balance of funny, while still touching on the very sensitive topics of mental health and trauma. I thought it was very well navigated. The plot is consistent, easy to follow with several plot lines contributing to the main story. It didn't feel rushed but got through a lot in only 13 30 minute episodes. overall, it was a very good show and I would definitely watch it againWas this review helpful to you?
Hilarious, sensitive, layered.
The most attractive thing about this drama would be the promos/teasers — they feel so out of the place and unusual that it makes you really curious about the drama. I began this drama because I wanted something light and wasn’t expecting much, but wow, it was such a pleasant surprise!Mad For Each Other has managed to address topics be which can horribly go wrong without be insensitive. Every character in this has a sense of purpose, and their interactions despite being filler don’t feel so. I loved the protagonists in this — so different from the usual leads we are used to. This is a proper enemies to lovers trope, I think. They start off in an extremely misunderstood circumstances but the progress goes on positively. For a short drama, they have nailed it without make it seem out of place. I also loved the supporting characters. Their interactions felt pure and there was always such growth.
Towards the ending however, I felt things got a little too dramatic. The drama has been a bit extra since the beginning but it’s managed to be that without being slapstick, but the end, it got a bit too over the top — certain scenes just felt unnecessary. I enjoyed the drama because it avoided the usual tropes, but at one point it does move towards that direction and yet manages to salvage itself, I think. Overall a good drama to watch when you want something not very intense!
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Surprisingly good
I didnt expect much but it was actually pretty damn good. Its a quick light comedy with cool characters. What was really refreshing was the unusual relationship development of main and even side characters and weirdness throughout the story. Both main characters and their backgrounds were completely believable which is sometimes rare. Maybe the villian was kind of forced and his evilness was a little overkill i think. I was worried that side characters are gonna be annoiying from the first introducion but that was not the case. Overall very good underrated short drama.Was this review helpful to you?
A light and short series
I like that story make sense , realistic and light in the same timePros
Because the series is short thier is no side stories but the side characters stories are also funny and enjoyable
Although the espoide is only 30 minutes the main character have a past and you can feel thier problems deeply
This kdrama suitable for winter session especially or any one love winter vibes
I can say its a sclie of life drama with moments make you cry sometimes
Cons
You know when you want to solve the misunderstood that happen i hate this part in any kdrama this drama have a little bit of this but not all drama is a misunderstood so it will not bother you
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A focus on mental health with a touch of appropriately-placed comedy
I started watching this show after being intrigued by the Netflix preview. Going into it, I was expecting something of an exciting plot with silly, heartfelt comedy. And while that was delivered exactly as I expected, the show's latter half focused more on romance. Except it wasn't the typical k-drama romance...Mad For Each Other took a more realistic approach from the traditional romantic portrayal. It captured the awkward essence between two strangers becoming close really well. And while I appreciated the recognition of mental health, it was the storytelling and appropriate scene execution that really put it to the next level - I especially love the scenes where the leads shared their feelings in relation to their mental wellbeing with their therapist. This was a really subtle yet creative way to show character development and chemistry between our leads.
Overall, I really don't have many negatives to pick about this show. The only thing I can nitpick is some of the subplots weren't really developed in the end. But the story, the acting and the scene delivery were done exceptionally well - and that's 99% of what I care about. As a plus, support characters were also both likeable and memorable. Overall I would recommend this to anyone.
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a pleasant surprise
i dont know how i got to watch this drama but im glad i did. first two episodes were good but not fantastic, which was a letdown but i kept watching since the fl was really pretty and the plot was actually interesting so why not giving it a chance? it really surprised me, every episode was better than the last one and you get to know a little bit more about the main characters and it lets you get more attached to them which i love.the episodes are short, it will definitely make you laugh and you may even learn new things! please do give it a watch, as i said, episodes are really short (30 minutes each), it's on netflix and it airs on mondays, tuesdays and thursdays (3 days a week!!!)
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Cute mediocre short drama! Kudos to filming during a pandemic
The last two episodes are... a whiplash of emotions that I didn't find greatly enjoyable. It's a cute, lighthearted K-drama showcasing a lot of mental illnesses, and domestic abuse. One of my favourite characters is Samantha, I was very worried with the first scenes (especially the older women's comments) but turned out alright.The way it was filmed was cool, to make it seem 'intimate' even though for COVID restrictions they were standing and being quite far apart the whole duration of this drama. Which is not a bad thing! Seeing how to film through a pandemic is why I would recommend this. Even if I didn't personally agree with the ending, or how certain things were handled it has it's moments.
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Such a lovly romcom
I was surprised by this series. I found it exciting and the main actors were a very good match.I love the actress Oh Yeon Seo.
I have seen Jung Woo for the first time. He ist lovly.
It was so compassionate when he had tears in his eyes. I almost cried with him.
But in the last episode, I didn't understand why Lee Min Kyung was away??
The ending was a little poor. I was expecting a greeting kiss.
The dog was cute.
Does anybody know another show with animals who play in?
I love animals. But I actually doesn't know a show.
Thanks for helping.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " Mad For Each Other " is a short drama that manages to pack in not only romance and comedy, but also deeper issues that were all well explored.The story starts on a comical note, as the viewer gets to know who's who, and the two main characters get into one misunderstanding after the other. In that beginning, the male lead is more likable and gets the biggest part of sympathy, as the female lead acts, well, crazy. But, as the story gets revealed, slowly but steadily, everyone's actions are justified and the story turns more dramatic, enhancing into issues like dating violence, family dynamics and relationships, even gender identity. And even though the drama is short in length, everything is blended nicely and even the romance gets a smooth pacing.
As for the performances, everyone did a great job with their characters and even the side characters were enjoyable.
So, overall, eight out of ten, because the ending was a bit cliche.
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The main weakness of the story is that the main characters are not well paid, Especially Hwi. Hwi in the first episode is a psychotic character who does not have a good life situation; a pitiful character who is supposed to be next to the female main character. But all of a sudden, in the later episodes, he turns into a calm and pleasant character who has good control over his behavior. It seems that the process of these two returning to normal life and becoming interested in each other should have been a little more complicated.Honestly, considering the rating , I expected more. It was low in terms of realism and believability. For example, the neighbors slandered Ming Kyung and quickly realized their mistake! and similar cases.
The secondary characters are more pleasant, especially the women's association and In Ja. Baek Ji Won with his charismatic personality makes the audience interested in continuing to watch.
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