hands down, one of the best dramas to come out this year
I honestly never thought I would find a drama that doesn't fumble the ending after the past year. Not to mention the crazy good writing.Though wrapped in a rom-com package, this series deals with mother-daughter dynamics & issues, female struggles in the workforce, prejudice, responsibilities, found family AND even includes polyamory and the importance of deciding to keep a pregnancy?? (only to mention a few)
Haven't been so swaped off my feet since Twinkling Watermenlon. imma go force everyone to watch it, bye
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Best RomCom so far!
Love this series! If you're looking for a K-drama that's very light yet very warm, this is it! All the actors are excellent at portraying their characters. Kim Young-dae was so charming here; I fell in love with him right then and there. And Shin Min Ah, as expected, is always phenomenal at her acting. I laughed so much, and their story is realistic and relatable.The only thing I could complain about is the finale. I wished they'd prolonged or added more scenes between Ji Uk and Hae Young. I would love to see more scenes of them being affectionate after reconciling, perhaps re-marrying again and building their family.
Other than that, I'm mostly satisfied. Oh, and didn't I say already that it's the best rom-com ever? You'll never regret watching it, I swear!
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os ganhos do amor
Extremamente divertido e fofo! quebram bastante a 4° parede sem ser demais, mesmo tendo um peso de história familiar grande tudo rola de maneira leve e divertido. Tanto o casal principal quanto os secundários são envolventes.Fui achando que ia ser um melodrama básico e clichê mais cuspi pro alto pq e ótimo, divertido, fofo, com personagens complexos e leve.
a única coisa que achei meio me foram os beijos, eram aqueles beijos que a boca não meche e só um rosto encostado no outro mais era tão legal o todo que isso era acabou ficando irrelevante
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Entertaining but Forgettable....
This was an entertaining watch, one of those dramas I watched today but will most probably forget tomorrow or the day after... as I had to take a break in my binge (a few days) and it took me a while to remember what the plot was once I started watching the last two episodes.While I do not like the female lead. By not like I mean I generally try to avoid her dramas, this was one of her better works, still not very likeable but indeed bearable.
Pretty much every single one of the side characters stories out shine the leads, by chemistry, story line, acting... You name it the other characters carry this show and are what makes it an entertaining watch worthy of that next episode button.
Male lead was fun in the beginning giving me my beloved cliches bit grew dull towards the end all in all an ok way to pass time...
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This series left me wanting more, I will watch it again! to satisfy my longing!
THE chemistry of the first couple, Shin Min Ah as Son Hae Young and Kim Young Dae as Kim Ji Uk is magnificent, the The way these two look at each other is simply fascinating! Most of all, I loved how the first couple's love blossomed. The same goes for the second couple as well. I just wish the last chapters had a lot more scenes of the main couple, I simply loved their romance! I loved this drama. I don't really have any complaints about this one, just praise, so I'll give it 10/10. Not excluding the beautiful OST of this drama. I loved them.This series left me wanting more, I will watch it again! to satisfy my longing!
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A PROPER ROMCOM!
I hope everyone ignores negative reviews and give No Gain No Love a fair chance because I have never enjoyed the comedy and heart fluttering romance as depicted by the main leads. Shin Min Ah is the life of the show and brings so much chemistry to this pairing that you'll never notice the age gap. And the humour is on point!There have been 2 other romcoms airing simultaneously (Cinderella At 2 AM and Love Next Door) but none of the comedy has been on par with No Gain No Love. It has been so much fun watching this. Though the plot is not unique with some typical tropes likes fake marriage and opposites attract, the direction and the dialogues catch you off guard! You predict the FL to say or do one thing and she completely surprises you which makes it so much more entertaining. The chemistry between the main leads is sizzling and my only complaint is that I wanted to see more of them because of how much I enjoyed their romance. And I also loved that for once the female lead is the bolder one in the relationship besides also being smart and quick on her feet. The male lead is kind, at times shy and aloof and gentle. They really complemented each other.
We also have 2 other couples. Though I wouldn't say I was fond of them and sometimes I even found them annoying but it definitely presents something for everyone. The second leads also have a 18+ spin off which I will be watching to see if I enjoy their chemistry better in that. However don't let my preference dissuade you because I was fully entertained and it gave me lots to talk about.
Another thing I liked about this show is that even in the low moments of the characters, it never got too depressing and tried to maintain an overall happy and light moments so this is great for watching when you need an escape. All the actors stayed true to their characters with room for some character growth as well.
The "weakest" of the episodes were the last two because they had more serious aspects to deal with and I would have liked 2 more episodes to depict more of the main duo. And that is why I can't give this a full 10. I still loved enough about the show that I can't be too upset with it.
The main theme song is nice and upbeat. It suits the vibe of the drama.
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É, mas não é
O drama realmente me surpreendeu, o casal protagonista era muito bom juntos, porém a Hee-Seong deixou a desejar na construção do personagem, não a atriz, que adoro. Senti que o último episódio deixou a desejar, passou muito rápido e poderia ter sido melhor desenvolvido. Mas no geral foi um drama muito bom de acompanhar. Me incomodou demais a maneira egoísta da Hee-Seong até mesmo no velório, acho que poderiam ter explorado mais sua história e sentimentos e não transformá-la em uma carente por afeto.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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I looked forward to every episode as it aired. Great chemistry. Well acted. Enjoyable.
9.5/10 is my rating. This is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy series with 12, 60 minute episodes. Other titles are “Spice Up Our Love” and “No Loss in Love.”First, I provide a Unique Synopsis then review.
Synopsis
Son Hae-young (Shin Min-A) was an only child but grew up with her parents continually taking in foster kids and, as such not paying a lot of attention to their only child. In the balance of life, she felt like she was constantly having what should have been hers taken away by others that may have just been passing through. That early experience, and the resentment she still bears as an adult, has shaped her so she wants equity in every interaction. At work promotions and many other opportunities are restricted to those that are married. This unfair policy reminds her of her childhood which she felt was completely unfair. When a competition opens at work that is only available to married employees, Hae-young makes a decision which would allow her to participate. A fake marriage she determines is the only way to gain all the benefits she can at work.
Hae-young has been in an ongoing battle with convenience clerk Kim Ji-wook (Kim Young-dae) who has gained the reputation of being an angel for his kind nature and selfless volunteer work. So, it is out of character for him to be mean or petty but Hae-young’s over the top antics, which he observes as she frequents his store, have made him her anti-fan. He pettily deprives her of her favorite snack insuring there is limited, or no stock, and she does stuff like mess up his store shelves. But Hae-young is desperate for a fake groom and her rival in her mind is the perfect candidate because he dresses bum sheik and their conflict ensures no feelings will develop. Ji-wook originally refuses Hae-young’s outrageous offer until he realizes Hae-young will choose anybody, including this con man he knows, to fulfill her plan. Even with their cold war Ji-wook cannot stand to see Hae-young get hurt so he agrees to her crazy plan, pretending he is in it for the compensation and assurance of a quick divorce. But things start to change when Ji-wook cleans up to above average handsome. As the two work in partnership on the fake marriage, they learn things about each other that change their opinion. Maybe Hae-young’s heart may not be as safe as she thought it was.
Review
This was a super heart warming romantic comedy which I waited eagerly every week to air. I like both of the actors a lot and have enjoyed many things they have been in so was excited to see them in this one and I wasn’t disappointed. They had great chemistry and their romance was very believable. It was really fun in the beginning when they had this bit of a rival going, it made it very interesting. She was really unique and you could tell it was gonna take a lot to win her over and convince her that there were more important things in life than keeping a tally. I would watch it if somebody had it on I might even seek it out to watch it again. I highly recommend it to anybody that likes romance or any of the actors.
Spoilers
It definitely takes you an emotional roller coaster as I felt for him every time she pushed him away emotionally. It was so clear she really liked him and was just getting in her own way. I wish we had more of reunion in the end. It was really just the very last few minutes. We actually saw more of the second couple together.
Her friend/sister was in some polyamarous relationship and I just think that’s odd. I’ve never known anybody other than swingers in that kind of relationship. I don’t know why they felt the need to include that and I didn’t really like it, but it wasn’t a big enough part of the story to ruin it for me. I liked her long time boyfriend and liked it when he wanted to be exclusive and was willing to accept the baby even if it wasn’t his. Their relationship actually wound up being pretty cute. I just didn’t think they needed that part where they each had another partner and that she wasn’t sure who the babies’ father was. Again just seemed completely unnecessary and actually a departure from why I usually like Korean shows where they’re much more wholesome typically. So I think that was a Prime effect rather than anything. Korean writers would’ve typically done.
I wanted to reconcile with her mom and understand more why she did what she did with the foster kids, but they never really took it there.
It was good that the brothers were starting to come together. I would’ve liked to see more of their relationship develop because they were both lonely in a way and needed each other. I also wanted to see him get to know his dad a little bit.
While it was cool that she started her own business and took the secretary with her. It would’ve been a step cooler if it had been highly successful and she wouldn’t have had to go back to her previous boss for a loan. I mean the interaction where he sort of tease them and then end up giving it to them anyway and called them. Traders was cute, but I still would’ve liked to have seen her being really successful on her own.
#NoGainNoLove #SpiceUpOurLove #NoLossInLove #KimYoungDae #ShinMinA
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Must watch rom-com series
Superb rom-com series. Actor and actress played their character well. Also the 2nd lead actor and actress too played well. The ending was so sweet. Rom-com lovers will surely love this series. Just like love next door this series is too lovable. Also the total cast was nice. Other than the main lead actor and actress i do like 2nd lead actress, she is so cute. If you complete the series then do watch sipce up our love too. Because it's the spin of no gain no love, which the 2nd lead actor and 2nd lead actress are the main characters in this drama. So don't forget to watch spice up our love after watching no gain no love. I will give 9.5/10 for this drama (my opinion)Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Realistic emotions portrayed
At first it just seemed like another Noona drama that didn't make sense. But after binge watching 8 eps I felt like this is a rom com. The plot is heart-warming. The characters did wonderful justice to their roles. The main lead is mysterious but kind. The female lead is ambitious but also warm hearted than she shows. The second female lead did the most amazing job. Her portrayal of emotions of a victim of domestic abuse weren't like concept but something her character experienced. She also has this really versatile range from penthouse to cheer up to NoLove, NoGain. The second male lead and his secretary make a really funny duo and it seems natural. The transition of second lead's character that showed him as a troller who wrote a comment on 51st chapter to getting to know he wasn't the one was surprising. Also,love how he starts putting positive ones later and for a moment it becomes clear that why the triangle becomes a line between the second leads. The supporting characters did a good job and did not have a typical role. The Ex-boyfriend's wife is not annoying. Sure she is doubtful and controlling but to the fl she is like a normal friend. I hope they don't make her the mean character because of her husband. Also a new concept of polyamorous relationship was shown. I think that was new for me to see such a normal one. The ending of 8th ep left many surprises like the secretary being the one to leave the comments on 51st chapter. The third sister seems to be pregnant. Sml got to know ml is his half brother. The male lead seems to have to do something with fl father's death. In all it was a good drama that should not be judged on the first lookVond je deze recentie nuttig?
I love this drama ♥️
I started 1 episode and I knew that I follow in love ❤️ beautiful chemistry between main characters and funny history . Really nice plot second couple. I think this is my next comfort drama after The King Land. I can't wait for more. it's only 4 episodes left but I hope storyline will be still beautiful as well. Kiss scene are so romantic. I don't even feel that between them as actors is a 10 years difference. They acting so good and they like it :) this drama for sure will be high raiting. please watch it !Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Light Hearted Drama
This drama was really good, the cast, OST, and storyline was really good. The covered the character history well. I absolutely loved the main lead story and the second lead story was even better. The cast choice was great and the acting was top notch.However there were some plot holes left in the story and the ending felt a little rushed. There could have been minor improvements in the storyline.
Great drama is looking for light, soft Romance with little comedy.
Kudos to all the staff and actors working on and off screen ❤
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