I had high hopes going into this drama, after seeing the trailers and the actors and actresses set to appear in Love to Hate you.

There are a lot of corny and overdramatized romantic comedies out there today and I thought that Love to Hate you did an excellent job subverting those expectations. It gave us a legitimately funny and heartwarming show. It was a realistic depiction of an adult romance.

Our female lead is is played perfectly by Kim Ok Bin. She is a strong-willed woman who will not let herself be defined by the standards of society. She even says herself, she is not the “damsel in distress” waiting for the hero to save her. This is obviously a refreshing character arc for a female lead in Korean dramas. She is totally hilarious and leans into her role as the life of the party. If you’re looking for a strong female lead who not only competes in a male-dominated space, but excels in it, she’s here.

Her opposite Yoo Teo, also plays a believable, vulnerable man, who is weary of women. He is likeable, down-to-earth and easy to root for.

I honestly don’t want to go into it and spoil too much, as Kim Ji Woon and Go Won Hee, also play fantastic roles. Furthermore, the cast is filled with supporting characters that have their own stories and don’t detract from the main plot. I felt that this show was keenly aware of the usual tropes that romantic comedies fall into and used that for comedic effect. I thought it was also provided interesting commentary of the toxicity of the celebrity fandom, netizens and the internet. Nevertheless, Love to Hate you is short mini-series and an easy watch.

I can’t recommend this show enough. If you liked Business Proposal, I feel that you would enjoy this too. It’s fun, lighthearted and will definitely bring you back to the time when you first found someone you fell in love with. Watch this show!