Two (2) romantic comedy Korean drama series both started streaming on Viki in November 2024 and one of them is a Viki Original. If you want sweet and light-hearted entertainment, these rom-coms are perfect for curling up on your couch with a bowl of popcorn. Especially good for a weekend binge.
(1) “Love Your Enemy” ~ 12 episodes
♦ In “Love Your Enemy”, Seok Ji-Won and Yoon Ji-Won are sort of star-crossed lovers, in the sense that their families have been enemies for generations. The families just won’t let it go! The fight was over a woman but other things happened that added fuel to the fire. Now Seok Ji-Won sees an opportunity to finally get revenge against Yoon Ji-Won’s father and his son, Seok Ji-Won, had better not mess it up!!
Seok Ji-Won and Yoon Ji-Won were both born on the same day, in the same town, and the only difference is one is a boy and the other is a girl. Other than that, Yoon Ji-Won (the girl) has always challenged Seok Ji-Won (the boy). She is super confident that anything he can do or does, she will be way better at it than him. They have maintained rivalry throughout all of their school years. Once they graduated from high school, Seok Ji-Won went away to finish his education while Seok Ji-Won stayed behind. Yoon Ji-Won became a P.E. teacher at the same high school they both attended. The shocker was when Seok Ji-Won returned as the chairman, her boss. His father put him in charge because he intended to tear down the school and build a golf course. It was the ultimate revenge because he knew Yoon Ji-Won’s father cherished that school.
Seok Ji-Won thinks his father constant determination to get revenge is silly and doesn’t know he has to be involved. But that doesn’t bother him nearly as much as the fact his friends told him that Yoon Ji-Won said that she doesn’t even remember him. WHAT? They were almost … well … at least they could have been … he … she … he … Darn it! He really liked her a lot. He was sure that she liked him too. How dare she say she doesn’t remember him? Alright! Let’s see if she doesn’t remember.
Seok Ji-Won had a few encounters with Yoon Ji-Won. It wasn’t so much that she didn’t remember him. It’s just that she didn’t have her contacts on and she was hit by a ball which broke her eyeglasses. She couldn’t really see Yoon Ji-Won’s face because her vision was blurred. And yet … her reaction when he stood in front of her convinced Seok Ji-Won that she had not forgotten him at all. That gave him confidence. Although Yoon Ji-Won did not try to pursue him, she couldn’t resist a challenge. They made a bet. Seok Ji-Won put his job on the line. If he lost the bet, he would step down from his position as chairman and leave the school. But if he won, then she would have to date him. It was just like the last time they made a bet. That was in high school and he lost! Yoon Ji-Won figured he would lose again and she be rid of him.
Main Characters:
- Seok Ji-Won (played by Ju Ji-Hoon, “Along With the Gods 1 and 2”, “Blood Free”, “Jirisan”, “Hyena”, “Kingdom”)
- Yoon Ji-Won (played by Jung Yu-Mi, “Wonderland”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 9.5 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8 out of 10 stars
- Viki viewers rated this series 9.8 out of 10 stars
My personal rating is the same as the Viki viewing audience.
“Love Your Enemy” is a rom-com series that has the words “silliness and adorable cuteness” written all over it. Even though it’s fiction, the storyline reflects real-life scenarios. How many kids are born into this world with parents who have it out for each other? Through no fault of their own, they get dragged into a feud that has been going on for years. Of course, they had every right to ask: “Why do I have to hate this person? It’s not my feud?” But you know how parents are. This Korean drama is kind of a twist on the romance between Romeo and Juliet. I said, “kind of”. It’s a forbidden love complicated by the fact that the lovers have always been rivals anyway! I’m the best! NO! I’m the best! It’s hilarious.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Rivalry Leads To Love And Revenge In K-Drama ‘Love Your Enemy’ | Forbes
TRAILER/TEASER:
LoveBreak_Official. “Love Your Enemy.” YouTube, 23 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tynVWxzCnjI.
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(2) “Brewing Love” ~ A Viki Original ~ 12 episodes
♦ In “Brewing Love”, Chae Yong-Joo made quite the career transition. She went from being in the military’s special forces to sales. Sales? Yes. She’s a a salesperson for a liquor company where she has been working for 5+ year and has already made a name for herself as a sales king. However, the branch where she works is going to be closed down unless … ??? Unless she can do something about it. But what? Uuuhh … maybe she can sell a new beer.
Yoon Min-Joo earned the brewmaster designation from the German specialized institute V and he is the CEO of the brewery company that makes this new beer. He launched his craft beer called “In My Name”. Even though his operation is small-scale he has already attracted the attention and the envy of his competitors. Before he gets too big they want to persuade him to let them sell his beer.
It’s Chae Yong-Joo’s job to persuade Yoon Min-Joo. But there are others also trying to woo him. No worries. Chae Yong-Joo does not give up easily. She’s really motivated because she has to save the branch. It’s not just business. It’s personal.
Main Characters:
- Chae Yong-Joo (played by Kim Se-Jeong, “The Uncanny Counter 1 and 2”, “Business Proposal”, “Today’s Webtoon”)
- Yoon Min-Joo (played by Lee Jong-Won, “Knight Flower”, “Bad Memory Eraser”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 7.3 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8.1 out of 10 stars
- Dramabeans: 8.9 out of 10 stars
- Viki viewers rated this series 9.6 out of 10 stars
My personal rating is the same as the Viki viewing audience.
“Brewing Love” is a rom-com series with a lot of heart.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Romance is bubbling up in this new K-drama. ‘Brewing Love’ | The Review Geek
Brewing Love: Most Relatable K-Drama Ever | New Romcom Series 2024 | Review by Bindaas Bandi Bol
TRAILER/TEASER:
LoveBreak_Official. “Brewing Love.” YouTube, 4 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSEGDEy2_Vk.
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