I would like to start by saying that I‘m a serial dropper - so the fact that I was able to finish this drama within mere days means it had to be good or at least in some ways bingeable.

I had it on my watchlist for a long time for superficial reasons: the FL looked too webtoon-ish for me and the ML more business-handsome than the idol look I normally go for in dramas BUT I decided to give it a go after watching AvenueX‘s first impressions video.

My pros:
- leads have hot tension; and they act out on it; I wonder how this drama passed censorship but I am sooo happy it did
- Once they got together their relationship was very healthy and many little details were added that made their relationship feel believable and it goes down as one of my favorite cdrama portrayals of a healthy relationship
- ML is wipped for FL: I just love it when this happens
- ML is in his mid 30s and part of a bar band. Feels unique and cool

Cons:
- the supporting couples: I gotta be honest I completely skipped through their scenes because it felt so empty and no chemistry whatsoever; but it didn’t affect the main story one bit
- the exes coming back trope: it was alright since they were never too invasive and all their efforts failed since the leading couple was great at communicating; but still the ML ex was a bit too unreflective & selfish to have been his type at one point… it seems unbelievable that he once loved her knowing his character

From to the OST that reminded of "Adrenaline" from the K-Drama "Vincenzo", down to the romantic/intimate scenes and the rain & drunk scenes it often felt like a K-Drama. Both in cinematography, acting and style.
That was a nice surprise.
In addition I find the title "Love at Night" very fitting since the entire drama - even the day scenes - had a sensual night vibe.
I watched it at night too and I haven’t felt like that before while watching a drama.


Endnote: it’s a light but romantic tension filled drama between 2 mature people with a lot of daily and nightly romance.
If you’re sick of censorship in cdramas; then watch this because they literally have at least 3-4 intense kisses each episode once they get together. Their chemistry feels authentic and it’s satisfying to watch.
However I‘d recommend skipping the other 2 couples otherwise it might feel too long.