Want to Be Lovers? OK! Paris or Prague? Paris!

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“Lovers in Paris” is a 2004 Korean drama series with 20 episodes, categorized as Romance; and streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. It is part of a trilogy romance series. SUMMARY: A love that began in Paris must be a love that will last. After all, Paris is the City of Love. But can family secrets and jealousy tear two lovers apart? ♦ Who Says When You Toss a Coin in a Fountain, Your Wish Won’t Come True? In “Lovers in Paris”, Gang Tae-Young is a Korean living in Paris. She is pursuing her dream and honoring her deceased father’s wishes, […]
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Want to Be Lovers? OK! Paris or Prague? Paris!

“Lovers in Paris”, a 2004 Korean drama series with 20 episodes, categorized as Romance; streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. It is part of a trilogy romance series.

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[Tampalpuke]

I am from the Philippines and when this is first aired. They dubbed it in my language and change their names. Tae-Young got renamed Vivian. I think she is renamed because Tae means poop in Tagalog. Gi-Ju got renamed as Carlo. Soo Hyok got renamed as Martin, TV Networks still do it but Tagalog dub of Netflix and other streaming service keeps the Korean names.

 

[Leech Woman]

Whoa, I am from the Phillippines too. Remember when they made a Tagalog song for this Koreanovela so they wont need to buy rights of Korean songs.

Also they made a terrible Filipino remake where they cast a real life Heiress nepobaby to play Vivian so it flops. She is not a believable maid.

 

[OkiDoki]

We kept the original names in Indonesia.

 

[Younghee]

Honestly, I cannot stand early 2000s Korean dramas like 'Lovers in Paris'. It's always the same tired formula: three attractive Koreans meet in some romantic European city, usually Paris or Prague, and then, shocker, they all get tangled in a messy love triangle when they return to Korea. It is so predictable. The female lead is always either overly naive or just plain annoying, and the rich male leads always have some hidden family secrets that complicate everything. I find it so repetitive. I prefer the darker, more complex dramas that are being made now. Give me a psychological thriller or a gritty crime drama any day. I am tired of the unrealistic, fluffy romances. The early 2000s style feels so dated and shallow. I need more depth and substance in my viewing experience. The current dramas are much more sophisticated and explore a wider range of themes. I think they are more interesting.

 

[Shayla_15200]

Watching 'Strong Girl Nam-Soon' really made me feel the passage of time. Seeing Kim Jung-Eun playing the mother of two grown adults was quite a shift from her role in 'Lovers in Paris'. It brought back memories of when that drama was so popular, and it feels like just yesterday. Now, seeing her in a completely different stage of her career, it's a reminder of how much time has passed. It's not a bad feeling, just a nostalgic one, like flipping through an old photo album. You see the actors grow and change, and it reflects your own journey. I remember how different she was back then. It's interesting to see how actors evolve. It really does feel like a long time has gone by

 

[RaindropReviews]

I watched this because everyone was talking about it. I think it is important to remember that this drama is from 2004. Korean dramas have changed a lot since then. What was acceptable then might not be now. I see this as a classic, and I appreciate it for what it was. I think it is interesting to see how dramas have evolved.

 

[Rox]

Oh, 'Lovers in Paris' was absolutely huge in the Philippines! It was a phenomenon. I vividly remember how everyone at school would be buzzing about what happened in the latest episode. The dubbing was a big part of it, of course. And yes, they changed Gang Tae-Young's name to Vivian, which makes perfect sense. 'Tae' has a very different meaning in Tagalog, and it's not something you want associated with your lead character! It was so funny to hear everyone talk about Vivian and Carlo (Han Gi-Ju's dubbed name). We were all completely invested in their story. It really takes me back. Those were the days when everyone gathered around the TV to watch the latest 'Koreanovela' and then discuss it endlessly the next day. It was a shared experience, and it's something I'll always remember.

 

[Luisito]

I think the ending was a little strange, but I don't mind. I like that it wasn't a typical ending. It made the drama more memorable. I don't understand why people are so concerned about 'traditional' endings. I think it's good to try something different. The drama was interesting enough to keep me watching, and that's what matters

 

[DramasOverKimchi]

I saw this drama a long time ago. I think it was one of the first Korean dramas I watched. I remember thinking it was very romantic. I think it's interesting how different people react to it. I guess it shows that everyone has different tastes. I am glad I watched it, even if it's not perfect.