Is It Fate? (2024)

A nice throwback to old-school beautiful romance

I do not watch many ongoing shows and this one reminded me why once again. It was such a pain to wait one whole week for new episodes, thank god it's a short series. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this show and I'm sad that it's ending so soon.

First things first, as I said in a comment earlier, I'm actually someone who does not enjoy romance dramas a lot. I need a little more to the story in terms of mystery/suspense/business/friendship or just anything that would not make it just plain old romance. But these days, the South Korean entertainment scene has changed so much that there aren't really many plain old good romance dramas that this feels like such a fresh breath of air and it did not let me down in terms of the story, characters, acting or the music as well.

What I love about this show is that it broke all those usual tropes and I'm all for it. No toxic female friendship considering they share a love interest. I actually love this fresh take on the friendship between the women where they are so so supportive, so amazing. And not just them, but friendship in general. They have portrayed such a beautiful and supportive friendship between the three of them (even five, in a way) and it has been so pleasant to watch. The second trope they break is communication. The characters communicate with one another. Whether it be between parents, or between friends or lovers, they talk to each other. Sure, they might take some time, but they communicate without fear of the response. So happy to see so many healthy relationships in this drama. Third, until now, although the ML's mother does not support their relationship (for maybe selfish reasons), you do not see her causing harm to the FL. So, she does not come across as an evil villain. Fourth, the perfect balance between flashbacks and reality. They do not delve into the flashbacks so much that it becomes boring. One of the rare shows where I did not fast forward even once.

I quite like how they have a coherent story without loose ends and I'm really enjoying the great acting by this bunch of people. It's my first time seeing some of them and it's been very nice. I really like the cute chemistry between both the couples on the show. I also enjoy some comic moments a lot, it does not have unnecessary angst or melodrama - something I was expecting going into it tbh. Maybe that has something to do with the limited episode format.

I'm at crossroads with whether I like the length of the show or not. While it is perfect in the sense that had they increased the episode count, it might have lost some of its positives and maybe indulged in tropes, but I enjoyed their story so much that I just can't help wanting more.

It's a very happy, interesting and beautiful watch. Quite easygoing as well. Would definitely recommend this to my friends! :)

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Captivating Performances and Dynamic Storytelling: A Must-Watch Drama! It just needs more hype now.

This drama is exactly the kind of series I love to watch. The storyline is incredibly dynamic and immensely enjoyable. The first two episodes had me eagerly anticipating the rest of the series. The narrative is gripping, keeping you hooked from start to finish, and the characters are truly delightful. The relationships in this drama are particularly compelling; while you might not completely agree with every aspect, you'll definitely understand where I'm coming from once you watch it.

Kim So Hyun's acting is absolutely captivating. She brings her character to life with a wide range of expressions, making her performance incredibly fun to watch. Chae Jong Hyeop is also impressive, though his acting may not be as dynamic, he still delivers a solid performance. His character is fascinating, and you'll find yourself wanting to learn more about him as the drama unfolds.

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Embrace the Cuteness

Cast—Chae Jong Hyeop (as Kang Hu-Young) and Kim So Hyun (as Lee Hong-Ju)

I think that we are smoldering another big summer hit drama with Serendipity’s Embrace. I love the title.

Ser·en·dip·i·ty —the gift of finding valuable or agreeable things not looked for. Dictionary

Serendipity’s Embrace stars Chae Jong Hyeop and Kim So Hyun. I adore this pairing of actors. They look so natural together. I don’t catch these two acting. I feel like I am peeking in on someone else’s real life. There is strong chemistry between Chae Jong Hyeop and Kim So Hyun. Serendipity’s Embrace is absolutely a fun romantic ride.

The story

ML Kang Hu-Young is a “by the books and don’t paint outside the lines” kind of guy. FL Lee Hong-Ju feels free to express her emotions and feelings. They meet in high school, as serendipity brings them together. However, life gets in the way, as Kang Hu-Young moves to the States and becomes a very successful businessman. After 10 years, Kang Hu-Young is still the stoic man who needs to be trained how to love and Lee Hong-Ju is existing a failed relationship. One big huge point of this story is whether your recollection of the past is really to true story?

Absolutely adorable

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The Beauty of First Love

The premise is basic and cliché, centering around 'first love.'

What's so special about first love? According to ChatGPT, first love is often considered special due to its novelty and intensity, leaving a lasting emotional imprint and shaping one's perception of relationships. This formative experience, marked by idealism and innocence, evokes nostalgia and plays a significant role in personal growth. Cultural portrayals in literature and art further underscore its unique status, highlighting the unconditional and uncomplicated nature of first love. These combined factors contribute to its cherished and memorable place in many people's lives.

I always watch both Kim Soo Hyun's and Chae Jong Hyeop's projects, so I have to watch this one too!

This drama tells the story of the ML who has had a crush on the FL since high school for 10 years. From the flashbacks, it seems they knew each other back then, but something is missing. We'll see in the upcoming episodes why ML never revealed his feelings. Meanwhile, for FL, her first love is not ML. But we'll see, first love is special, but last love is more important, right? XD

For the first two episodes, here are my thoughts:
1) So far, the story is smooth without many unnecessary scenes.
2) Another loser was born. Hu Yeong just smiles every time he is with Hong Ju.
3) The chemistry between Kim Soo Hyun and Chae Jeong Hyeop is great. I can't wait until they officially become a couple.
4) It seems like ML is not just an admirer of FL; maybe there's something about his move to the USA. We'll have to wait and see.
5) As we know, FL's best friend also likes ML. I hope the writer doesn't create unnecessary conflict between FL and her best friend.

I really hope the story isn't just about a crush/admirer becoming an official couple but has more depth.
Let's keep watching episodes 3-8!

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No shit

Bro, no shit this will like those typical cliche kdrama like you could already see by the description of this drama as it based on a romance webtoon published 2011 called is it fate? and of course this will have an obvious plot man. Like it couldn't be more obvious to you, but anyway I loved this kdrama. The part where it said the girl had an surgery it confused me like? HUH!!!?All she mostly did was get off those glasses, it kind of didn't make sense but since it's those "cliche" romance kdrama and there so many kdramas like this that has this particular scene or dialogue whatever you called, I guess I am kind of used to it.

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