i’m being generous when i say it’s a 5
the only thing i like about this drama is the face of the male lead and this drama does not do justice to the trope friends to lover like i don’t know it’s like they don’t know each other at all how where they even friends back in high school 😭 i can’t even have second lead syndrome here cause the second lead also starts doing weird stuff istg. a total waste of time. i went into this hoping a nice youth to adult life drama but it basically makes me wanna rip all of my hair out?? like maybe the best couple of this drama was her friend who had a ten year long relationship but even that wasn’t really goodVond je deze recentie nuttig?
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The Story Has A Deeper Meaning
It's really about finding oneself, understanding oneself, and loving oneself in order to be able to accept, love, and commit to another person. It's also realizing that relationships are not perfect. Long-term relationships can be off and on, up and down, go through valleys and be sky high. For relationships to stand the test of time, one has to accept each other in good times and bad, and be willing to go through the valleys together to try and come out on the other side still together. In other words, relationships are work.The series is the story of two people trying to not only figure themselves out, but also figure out their relationship, and how they can navigate life and stay together. They both make a lot of mistakes, but it is in the persistence, and that they keep trying again that they learn how to keep the relationship moving forward.
The secondary storylines were good as well. Especially the relationship between Young Hee and Hyun Jae. From very different backgrounds, this caused a lot of insecurity in Young Hee. She tried to cut him loose as she felt bringing darkness into his life was unfair. But, dang, he just stuck with her time and time again.
The main plot and sub plots play out over and over again. To a certain extent, it makes the drama boring. However, the same scenarios happening over and over again are needed to show the journey of discovery these young people are on. However, some of the characters behavior was exaggerated in typical Kdrama fashion. The males are so besotted with the females, they just fall all over themselves to please the girlfriends. While it would be nice if this were realistic, most of this can just be chalked up to the typical fictional Kdrama male. It definitely sells the story, but guys like this don't exist in real life.
It ends well with all the couples happy and together. The soundtrack was good. The scenery was good. Overall, it was a good series.
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Awesome drama
1st don’t pay attention to all the negative reviews! I almost passed this up due to that fact and boy am I glad I did not. I watch Kdramas all the time so I am not new to this. Forget that it has some cliches in it and just watch it as a stand alone drama and you will enjoy it. Forget that the ML seems cold and stuck on himself at 1st and take into account his childhood. EVERYONE did a fantastic job of acting, the OST was very good and I personally liked the plot but know I am a complete romantic at heart so I can also sympathize with the FL and her emotions. 2nd FL was a bit annoying as to how she treated the 2ML sometimes but still could not dislike her just wanted to shake her at times. Last couple of episodes are tear jerkers but the ending wrapped up nicely. Bottom line, this might not be for everyone but it most certainly does not deserve the bad reviews it has gotten, I loved it! Take the time to watch it.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Una serie che mette sul piatto il "poco" e il "già visto", tirandolo per le lunghe
Occorre armarsi di una buona dose di tolleranza e tanta pazienza prima di iniziare a guardare questa serie. Quando assegno valutazioni alte a drama senza pretese e che sanno di già visto - cliché compresi - lo faccio perchè comunque fatti molto bene e quindi coinvolgenti da guardare. Quelle alte valutazioni acquisiscono senso se paragonate a di serie come "More than friends", che si pongono gli stessi semplici obiettivi ma non raggiungono nemmeno quelli.Tutto già visto, ma gestito anche male. Ci sono solo 16 episodi - davvero tanti, troppi in questo caso - in cui lui, lei (e a volte anche l'altro) si rincorrono a vicenda. Quando a lei piace lui, a lui non piace lei. Quando anche a lui piace lei, a lei forse piace un altro. Quando lei ci ripensa, poi lui va via. Quando lei va oltre, lui torna indietro. E via così...per ben sedici episodi, nessuno - purtroppo - escluso.
Ripeto, mi va bene il già visto, ma con l'aggiunta di nuovi dettagli, qualche elemento caratterizzante e stimolante, non si chiede molto. Invece questa serie si concentra unicamente sull'improbabile triangolo amoroso e le varie rincorse tra di loro.
In virtù di un paio di scene comunque emozionanti, non tolgo la sufficienza. Ma non vado davvero oltre.
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very nice
drama molto carino, mi è piaciuta la storia, romantica al punto giusto , anche se a volte la protagonista mi ha fatto uscire fuori di testa con i suoi comportamenti alla fine incomprensibili e forse, un po' forzati...è un dramma che secondo me, merita di essere guardato.very cute drama, I liked the story, romantic to the right degree, even if sometimes the protagonist drove me crazywith his behavior ultimately incomprehensible and perhaps a little forced..It's a drama that in my opinion deserves to be watched
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Love or hate
Honestly this drama isnt for everyone. I personally think most people watch dramas as an escape, and this drama, for me personally talks about really real and possible situations.It's honestly a very slice of life kind of drama and to a lot of people, that may be very slow or boring so if you don't like those then this drama definitely isn't for you. It's definately a slow burn kind of drama as well.
Yes, some parts are very exaggerated and some parts may not make complete sense but overal i think this drama touches on different kinds of relationships in life, whether they're bad or good.
I read in the reviews that a lot of people hated the main male lead and wanted her to end up with the second lead, but i personally thought he had one of the best character developements of all the many dramas ive watched. And because of the slow pace of the overall drama, it didn't feel like he just suddenly changed or anythjng like that.
I personally felt that while i did get tired of the main's back and forth near the end, overall it was pretty enjoyable for me. The acting was great and most of the actors and actresses had amazing chemistry with each other.
I think this drama is one that if you do decide to watch it, you should watch it with an open mind and in the mindset of the characters rather than a viewer. That'll make the experience much more enjoyable.
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The FL is the jerk and narcissist - not the ML
Everyone here is criticizing the ML in this drama but I disagree. The FL is the worst character in the drama. I don’t think she ever understood what it takes to build a relationship because everything went according how she felt and her moods. No wonder she had 12 failed relationship. She thought only about herself and her ‘feelings’. She never really cared about how her partners felt. She treated both the ML and the SML like trash. Their weee all disposable to her. She just used all of them if anyone needed therapy in this drama it was the FL. The ML was doing fine because he had a huge learning curve. He may not have consciously loved her I. The beginning but he was always very caring and she was the only one in his thoughts from beginning to end. The FL did not deserve him. I wish they had broken up for good and he had found someone better while she remained alone for life.. Her breaking up with him while he was working abroad was the most pathetic thing I have seen. She left him high and dry. She could have waited or gone to see him instead. She took all the decisions herself and the whole world just revolved around herself. It was just ‘poor me, me , me with her. She never owned up to her faults or mistakes.There that’s my reviewVond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Second Male Lead Syndrome Like Never Before
"More Than Friends" offers a heartwarming yet frustrating dive into love, friendship, and missed opportunities, but what truly stands out for me is how it gave me the worst case of Second Male Lead Syndrome I've ever experienced.Typically, I find myself empathizing with second leads, but never have I rooted for one so passionately as I did for On Joon-soo (played by Kim Dong-jun). His unwavering kindness, patience, and devotion to Kyung Woo-yeon (Shin Ye-eun) were breathtakingly sweet. He wasn't just "there" for her in the traditional sense; he actively listened—truly listened—to her endless ramblings, her heartbreaks, and her deep-seated insecurities. He was the safe harbor she didn't realize she needed.
Joon-soo's character resonated with me because of his consistency and emotional maturity, which felt like such a stark contrast to the back-and-forth emotional chaos created by Lee Soo (Ong Seong-wu), the male lead. Woo-yeon's seemingly endless waiting for Lee Soo felt like a futile endeavor to me—a love born more out of habit and obsession than any genuine connection. Meanwhile, Joon-soo offered her a fresh start, a chance at happiness built on respect and understanding, not lingering uncertainty.
It’s frustrating to see Woo-yeon unconsciously clinging to her idea of Lee Soo, waiting forever for him to get his act together, while ignoring the immense potential she had with Joon-soo. I kept wanting to scream at her: "Choose better! Look who's been by your side all along!" But, alas, the show seemed intent on painting Lee Soo as the inevitable "true love," even if his actions often felt too little, too late.
For me, Joon-soo wasn’t just a "sweet" second lead; he was the embodiment of everything healthy and balanced in a relationship. His love wasn’t about grand, sweeping gestures; it was about the small, everyday acts of care that ultimately matter the most. Watching his heart break was as heartbreaking for me as it was for him.
"More Than Friends" is ultimately about choices and timing, but it left me yearning for a story where someone like Joon-soo doesn’t have to be the consolation prize—or worse, left in the dust. This drama could have been so much more if it explored that avenue instead of perpetuating the "forever love" trope. Wasted potential indeed.
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This could be you
This is a very underrated drama bc it's different and probably realistic- at least to me. That's why I'm fangirling all over it. I'm actually rooting for the ML. Why? Yes, he's jerk, a moron, probably unlovable. But when have we been in love with that person too? Are all of our first loves even close to being perfect? Mine was naïve, cranky, a little jerky and a bit of a narcistic like Lee Soo. And I was Woo Yeon in love with him hoping he'll change his mind waiting for him to get me out of the friend zone. It's all happened to us, that's why I absolutely love this story line and the acting is pretty superb. Give it a shot and watch for the story to twist and turn and watch these two eventually find their way back to each other, The music will also make you swoon.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Hate-watching material
This is one of those dramas with unlikable main characters.The ML in particular is a special kind of selfish and manipulative piece of shit. The FL also has her issues, but is at least someone you can sympathize with. She at least tries to end their miserable relationship. But he of course won't allow it.
They both need therapy. That people close to either of them fail to recognize and suggest it is dumbfounding.
About halfway in, I skipped to the end, didn't see myself making it through the other half of the episodes. And the writers unfortunately, or expectedly, went for the "romantic" ending, yikes. I think the much better ending would have been for the main characters, especially the ML, to recognize their issues and go separate ways.
If you look for something to hate-watch, go for it.
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It hurts, this drama feels like real life
Hello,i have never write an review before but this drama just hit me. I started watching with low expections and just because i like the main lead... The story is good, it is more a heartbreaking thing, the whole time you feel the pain but also the happiness for all of them. I cried a lot because it some things in my live was very simular anf i think, maybe its a good drama to overcome rejection, for me it was. I absolutly love this drama and would recommend this so much, even if its a little slowVond je deze recentie nuttig?
I didn’t want to have to give a bad review, but I couldn’t help it.
The story line of this drama was really catchy. I mean I had no expectations but they still managed to disappoint me. This is the first drama where I really dislike the main characters. Everything the male lead did irked me and don’t get me started on the female lead.Now here’s why I watched this up to episode 7, I was thinking it’ll be a drama where the fl would end up with the one that loves her, being the second lead. I kept waiting and expecting. Hell the first I smiled while watching this drama was when I thought she was finally going to date the second lead. I honestly thought the story would be about them. I decided to check the reviews and saw that it wasn’t going in that direction, so I decided to drop it.
It had potential to be really good, but they had to go ahead and ruin it. The upside is that the rest characters and relationships aren’t so bad.
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