I have to say, Love For Love’s Sake left me baffled by the hype surrounding it. I’ll admit I’m not a fan of open endings, but even setting that aside, I struggle to understand the praise this BL drama receives. The production quality felt underwhelming, and the storytelling left much to be desired.

Character Inconsistencies: First, the MC is isekai'd, until he is not. He is actually given a second chance, by death? or god? Idk, but is he death or is he not? IMO Taevin wasn’t convincing at all, he felt forced. Another thing is that for me it seemed that Cho Joo Wan either struggled with the role, or the character itself was poorly written. One moment, Yeo Woon is shy, mad and scared of everything; the next, he’s confidently kissing a stranger and becoming the center of attention. The inconsistency in his character arc made it hard to connect with or root for him.

Plot Issues: The storyline was riddled with inconsistencies. For example, at the beginning, gang are swooning over Sang Wo, but within minutes, he’s an outcast, and then suddenly, everyone loves him again. It’s a rollercoaster with no logical progression, leaving the story feeling disjointed and superficial.

Production Missteps: The production didn’t help matters either. The overly loud crickets in the last episode completely shattered any mood the scene was trying to create. Moments that should have been emotional or meaningful were ruined by poor sound design. Also, they underutilized Oh Min Su, to the point that Min Su has followed all his costars, and doesn't want to be associated with the series anymore, because how they simply ignore his wishes to be paired with Chongki.

Unnecessary Scenes: Some scenes felt so out of place and unnecessary that they detracted from the overall experience. The exaggerated running scene, smoking scenes and the "end of the world" were jarring and added nothing to the story. These moments seemed to exist purely for shock value rather than serving any narrative purpose.

Pacing Problems: The pacing was another significant issue. While the story started with decent momentum, it quickly lost steam. Entire episodes were dedicated to events that didn’t add anything new, like half the drama focusing on taking tests. It felt like padding rather than meaningful development.

Final Thoughts: I fail to see how Love For Love’s Sake deserves the acclaim it gets. Between the inconsistent characters, poorly executed production, and filler-heavy storytelling, the show falls far short of delivering a quality experience. I’d rate it closer to a 3 than the glowing 7 or higher that others seem to give it. It’s overrated and a disappointment overall.