Drama Digest
“Lonely enough to love,” also known as “Love is annoying but I hate being lonely” is a Korean romance drama released in 2020. It is a romantic comedy directed by Lee Hyun Joo. It tells the story of three youths living together in a house. The show tells us about their complexities as they want to be in a relationship but don’t want anything serious. They prefer freedom but don’t want to be lonely.
The Feel-Good Part
This series is a perfect blend of sweet romance and humor. It has tremendous character development and delves deep into some essential subjects. It deals with serious issues such as parent relationships, having a mentally ill parent, the pain of divorce, and the effect of infertility in a relationship. It gives some crucial messages that happiness is within oneself and people need to find and nurture it. It tells us that in a room full of people, we can still be lonely. It introduces us to the environment of co-living and the backgrounds of all those who share a house. All people experience similar emotions, even though they belong to entirely different locations or households. The bromance in the drama was also mesmerizing. The two male leads bonded well, although they had a mutual crush on the female lead.
The Disappointing Factor
Although the show had refreshing moments and deep subjects, it did not meet viewers’ expectations.
In-Depth Analysis
The story revolves around three lead characters, Cha Kang Woo, Lee Na Eun, and Kang Hyun Jin. Cha Kang Woo is a successful psychiatrist in his thirties. He is considered a perfect man by many. His handsome looks and successful career can attract any girls he wants. But his traumatic past has made it difficult for him. As of now, he has a fear of romantic relationships and cannot reciprocate anyone’s feelings. He does not want to date but still craves interaction with others and is intrigued by their habits. And so, he finds that staying in a co-living house might be the answer. Things change when Lee Na Eun moves into the place. Na Eun is a freelance copy editor and a unique woman. Someday, she hopes to become a novelist. She is generous but intolerant of any kind of injustice. For the last four years, she has been single. She admits that being single doesn’t bother her, but she felt lonely sometimes. After meeting her, Kang Woo felt sparks within him; He had never felt it before and wasn’t expecting it. Both Kang Woo and Na Eun feel the same about having a serious relationship but also feel lonely sometimes. As the story continues, we know if true love can blossom between those two housemates.
Star Power
The lead two lead actors and the actress delivered an outstanding performance in bringing out all the emotions and their chemistry. Ji Hyun Woo and Park Geon II played the male leads, and the female cast Kim Seo Eun played, did a remarkable job. The love triangle and the blooming romance between them were fascinating to watch.
Overall Opinion
The drama is deep but also refreshing and lighthearted at the same time. It is worth the time and investment and will introduce you to deeper topics.
