The Story, I appreciated the effort to stay faithful to the book, with an almost 1:1 adaptation. However, I found myself wishing for more creative freedom in certain areas by producers, directors and actors, to make it more cohesive on-screen adaptation. This is very paradoxical for me, because I love faithful adaptations, but there was something uncanny for the series.

This became especially apparent in two episodes that seemed to lack direction entirely. The storyline and acting in those episodes felt heavily improvised, which disrupted the flow and made those episodes stand out, but in the worst possible way, from the rest of the series.

The acting and music were definitely the highlights of the show. The performances were strong, passionate and full of life. The soundtrack complemented the series beautifully, adding a emotional tone that made all the sequences powerful. Kudos for choosing T-Ara.

However two points, the series lacks significant rewatch value, I would never rewatch it. And lastly, the hype, I was skeptical over the series, and ultimately the show fell short of my expectations.

Overall, Love in the Big City had its moments but struggled to deliver a consistent experience, leaving me a bit underwhelmed. It’s worth a watch for fans of the book or those curious about the buzz, but it didn’t quite live up to its full potential.