Radio Romance

Title: 라디오 로맨스 | Radio Romaenseu | Radio Romance
Genre: Drama | Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: January 29,2018 to March 20,2018

Synopsis:

Ji Soo Ho is top star korean actor. He started acting since he was a child and his bankability was developed by the mother he knows, Nam Joo Ha. His family created a persona of perfection but totally different from what is true. While Song Geu Rim is trying to achieve to become a radio writer but has difficulty of doing so. In order for her to work again in a radio program directed by the multi-awarded Lee Gang, she needs to get Ji Soo Ho as the DJ of their radio show. She did everything to get him and unbeknownst to her, Ji Soo Ho actually had history with her and complications arose when matters of the heart becomes part of the contract.

Characters:

Yoon Doo Joon as Ji Soo Ho
Nam Da Reum as Younger Soo Ho
Kim So Hyun as Song Geu Rim
Lee Young Eun as Younger Geu Rim
Yoon Park as Lee Kang
Yoo Ra as Jin Tae Ri
Lee Eui Woong as Woo Ji Woo
Kwak Dong Yun as Jason
Park Hyo Joo as Ra Ra Hee
Ha Joon as Kim Joon Woo
Oh Hyun Kyung as Nam Joo Ha
Kim Ye Ryung as Jo Ae Ran
Jung Hee Tae as Ahn Bong Sup
Kim Hye Ji as Da Seul
Yoon Joo Sang as Moon Sung Woo
Lee Won Jong as Kang Hee Suk

My Review:

I watched this k-drama because after watching a full action and a full blown melodrama, I was in need of a good dose of romcom. “Radio Romance” may not be the romcom to die for but it was passable to what I needed to be entertained and feel good after stressful weeks at work.

So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?

(1) Initially, it took me sometime to warm up with the leading man, Yoon Doo Joon as Ji Soo Ho. However, after awhile he grew on me and liked his portrayal of his character. He was consistent and the changes of who he was had a natural progression as the story unfolds.

(2) I really loved Nam Da Reum as Younger Soo Ho. In the few scenes he appeared, he made a mark on me. I think he will be someone big when he grows older.

(3) I like the small stories created for the radio show. They are heartwarming and made certain lull episodes more interesting.

(4) Kim So Hyun has grown so well as a young lady. She made this k-drama interesting to watch as Song Geu Rim.

(5) I love the OST.

What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?

Although this K-Drama is not something one will want to shelve to oblivion but it is also not a K-Drama that will etch to one’s heart as one of the best romcom. There’s something lacking that I simply can’t put my finger on it.

(1) The pacing of the story is a bit slow and there are episodes that seems not necessary to develop the story.

(2) I love the story of the younger version of the leading characters rather than the adult ones.

(3) There are some characters who are unnecessary to the story. In fact, this is one of the k-dramas where some supporting characters and their stories were not really interesting and felt they were placed to just fill up to make the main story longer.

Would I recommend this K-Drama? It is okay.

My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 3/5 Stars

OST:
01. Another Sadness – J_ust

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