NGNL 5
Ha, they totally got me with the ending, I expected ex-boyfriend troubles or being busted by that colleague…. but not that talk turning against them. 😆
Jihyuk’s I’m her husband was then oh so swoony. 😍
I’m enjoying the way the show continues to surprise. It was expected the workplace charade wouldn’t last long, but I never expected it to end that way. And then to have it tie into the job interview scene from the very first episode was 😘
The writer really knows what they are doing.
Also, I love the fake outs of every time we are lead to believe that Ms.Kwon found out about her husband dating FL.
I was also enjoying the random scene in the fitness centre, with all those Korean mini flags 😁… and then… then they tightened it to the next scene with Fainted Writer. 😂
I have not watched 7&8 yet as I was in mood for something else and planned watching it later. The Fanwall though is tempting me to postpone it even more. What’s happening with this show??? LND
You never know! I say give it a go and find out for sure. Nothing wrong with watching it like a weekender, either. Pick and choose who you want to pay attention to and skim the rest!
LND is more like a weekender than a trendy romcom. With that in mind, I enjoy watching it and the Jung In-hae-Jung So-min pairing is a main draw card. The second pairing is adorable too in addition to the good veteran cast as parents.
It’s the same story writer as Home Town Cha Cha Cha and the drama suffers similar issues as HTCCC – convoluting plots and characters. But if you watch it with a family weekender’s expectation. It is fine.
I’m watching mainly for the actors, especially the older ones. Though I also like Jung Somin, from her Bad Guy days, ha. 🙂
Weekender viewing lenses? @attiton suggests the same. Though I didn’t have that feeling from 1-6 …yet? 😁
Imagine those or any of the other disappointing weekenders in their episodes 30-49 when the writer can’t keep up with all the nonsense they wrote before. 😂 That’s episodes 7 and 8 of this show.
I do have one complaint though, Show.
Why to keep the leads so long apart?
I want more of them! I want forced cohabitation, with the cat, of course. I hope you compensate next week, Show!
#NGNL4
More tropes! More tropes! MOAR T-ROPES!!! God, the entire rest of the plot just so plainly and obviously opened up before us at the end of episode 4 and I still want to see what this writer does with it!!!! I laughed until I ended up in a coughing fit.
Right after calling his son stupid too..
He was so charismatic and tough as another chairman dad in the Lee Jae Wook drama so to see him fall in this one was even funnier.
That was so funny. Especially I am so used to seeing that actor play a bad guy. So this comical role is even more funny.
The way he tripped had me ROFL. 😂😂
I’m still amazed at how good No Gain No Love is. It makes me chuckle, it makes me laugh, it makes me cry (oh, Mom 😪) and it fills my romcom (contract marriage) heart till the brim. That proposal scene was EVERYTHING! 😍❤️
#NGNL E3
I don’t think I want to watch another romcom right now because I feel it’s just going to suffer in comparison to NGNL. Ep 3 made me both laugh out loud and tear up.
I actually did something like that! (well,before E3 aired)
After I finished E6 of LND I went through E1 of NGNL an replayed all my favourite scenes (wedding photoshoot, all main couple bickering… and Chaebol Family 😄).
I was just saying that it’s a been a long time since I’ve cared about almost every single character in a drama. Lately I’ve just been rolling my eyes and waiting for the leads to come back on screen, but not this one!
Chaebol Family… I’m in stitches 😂🤣
(Shin Mina at the photo shoot at the wedding was not bad either 😄)
I’m really having fun so far!
#No Gain No Love E01
It is really funny, the best of all the low stress watches currently airing, I am loving it🤣 I was all in part way through episode one but then episode two came and it was even funnier. Enjoy.
It is so much better and funnier than I expected…. and there are promises of layers… and… and I may even like it more than MF Son?
(Ep2 is for tomorrow for me, good to know I can look forward to it! 😊)
Lol I definitely like it more than MF Son 😅 It’s definitely fun so far, and imo, it’s nailing the bickering chemistry between the leads much better than in MF Son. Hope you enjoy ep 2!!
YES!!! I want to see that icky, smarmy, cheating ex taken down QUITE a few pegs in the drama!! She’s off to a good start!! 😂👍 At first glance, the ML and FL actor pairing is odd and unorthodox, but the casting director knew what they were doing, because it is working so far!! As another Beanie said, Shin Min-ah/the director is getting a good performance out of Kim Young-dae… a good actress can really elevate an “ok” actor; plus, I think he just excels at comedy more than other genres. What a fun opening week!
The bickering self is not a problem for me, I like it with both couples, it is just different, in MMF Son there is a history and layers and just generally different vibes in the bickering (some masking of the true feelings and hurt included).
Here it is, so far, straight rom com bickering done right. I love it.
The problem with MMF Son is nearly everything else (CoD?? 🙄), while here everything clicks and moves swiftly and I laugh and feel entertained.
Lol Dorotka “the problem with MMF Son is nearly everything else” ⬅️ 🤣🤣🤣 I know a lot of people are loving it, and I don’t want to be a killjoy and be a complainer, but I feel the exact same way 🙃 I don’t find it funny at all, and it leaves me feeling cold. I’m not sure how or why, but it actually stresses me out when I’m watching?? If I weren’t doing a friend watch I think I may have dropped it after ep 4, but I’ll be sticking it out and hoping it wins me over 😅
Especially knowing that the husband actor usually plays those dominating evil characters. 😄😄
(I think both actors were quite enjoying the scene, well probably all three. 🙂)
Dear Chingus
Just posting shortly that Real Life got too busy, I even missed my favourite What We Were/Are Watching this week (Cinderella and Mobster are my happy pills!!).
I miss you all and hope crazy June will calm down soon and I can get back to my addictions and more interactions with you!❤️
I hope you’re doing well and that everything is going OK!! 🤗♥️ I’ve missed seeing your updates on the What We’re Watching! So glad you’re enjoying a couple of fun rom-coms – it’s such a delight to have multiple rom-coms to enjoy right now!!
Thank you chingu! 😘
It is just the end of the school year here and some other Real Life stuff which needs to be taken care of…. both romcoms are perfect for distressing right now! 😍
I’m glad you have a couple of lovely shows to unwind and destress with after a long day! Good luck finishing out your semester and with the other life things! 🤗
It had to follow the order of events… and I admit I cried a couple of times, but I think they found a nice way how to give us the cake as well. 🙂
#Atypical Family
Little chubby Donghee was so cuuuute! 😍
I\’m glad Show finally openly acknowledged that eating and weight were NOT the problem… and even suggested the opposite.
#Atypical Family 11
Dorotka
October 28, 2024 at 12:33 PM
I have just finished ep.5 of Virtuous Business and yes! You go, Jeongsuka! Leave that selfish b@st@rd behind! 💃
Dorotka
September 17, 2024 at 2:20 PM
I love you Lee Sangyi… but not in THAT moment!! 💋
#NGNL 8
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I loved that moment when he sang for her. He ran with her. Didn’t ask her anything. Was just there for her.
Dorotka
September 17, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Oh, I loved him THEN.
I just wish he didn’t interrupt the main couple 💋💋 moment. 😄
(Apologies if I was too vague. )
alasecond
September 18, 2024 at 12:19 AM
What was the chapt 51 comment that made her so angry or is strong plot point for her to get over the third lead
vienibenmio
September 18, 2024 at 6:12 AM
We don’t know yet, but presumably it has something to do with her parents/background
Dorotka
September 16, 2024 at 2:14 PM
That hand with the wedding ring helping to open the necklace was so sexy and swoony… 😍
#Epilogue NGNL 7
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 16, 2024 at 2:37 PM
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dorotka
September 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Muahaha, I didn’t know Jiwook was one of us! He just levelled up from Errand Boy to Rooftop Room Dweller!! 😂
Dorotka
September 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM
<– NGNL 7, midpoint.
tabong
September 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Omo omo omo, he did!!! 😂
Dorotka
September 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Monday, NGNL day! 🎊💃
vienibenmio
September 16, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Can’t believe I’m looking forward to Mondays now
Dorotka
September 16, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Unbelievable, right? 😊🤸♀️
Dorotka
September 10, 2024 at 3:13 PM
And after the preview I’m very very very excited for the next episode! Bring the extra tropes and KISSES!! 💋☺️
Seon-ha
September 10, 2024 at 3:33 PM
I was very impressed that the “he puts on her seatbelt for her” trope was replaced by fancy BMW electronic seat manipulation PPL 😆
♡Peach_Mochi♡
September 10, 2024 at 6:18 PM
If there has to be PPL in a drama, I don’t mind when it’s executed with the self-awareness of NGNL.
Dorotka
September 10, 2024 at 11:53 PM
This is a rare case when I actually WAIT for a PPL! 😄
They hardly ever disappoint. 😄
Dorotka
September 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Ha ha ha, that Baby (with sounds) at the end!! 😂😂😂
NGNL6
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 10, 2024 at 5:23 PM
The sound effects is so spot on!! I laughed so hard. This loser ex is so funny. Their first bed scene and what a twist 😂😂😂
This writer is a genius.
♡Peach_Mochi♡
September 10, 2024 at 6:20 PM
And the way it was set up by his clinginess in the preceding episodes was genius. He wasn’t so annoying without reason or payoff.
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM
NGNL 5
Ha, they totally got me with the ending, I expected ex-boyfriend troubles or being busted by that colleague…. but not that talk turning against them. 😆
Jihyuk’s I’m her husband was then oh so swoony. 😍
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 9, 2024 at 4:34 PM
That was beautifully executed!! KKULBEE is truly an awesome company to work for.
Soooo swooony!!!! squeeeeeeeeee.
♡Peach_Mochi♡
September 9, 2024 at 4:37 PM
I’m enjoying the way the show continues to surprise. It was expected the workplace charade wouldn’t last long, but I never expected it to end that way. And then to have it tie into the job interview scene from the very first episode was 😘
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 9, 2024 at 5:23 PM
The writer really knows what they are doing.
Also, I love the fake outs of every time we are lead to believe that Ms.Kwon found out about her husband dating FL.
Dorotka
September 10, 2024 at 12:14 AM
It was… amazing. 😍
All coming together.
I was also enjoying the random scene in the fitness centre, with all those Korean mini flags 😁… and then… then they tightened it to the next scene with Fainted Writer. 😂
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM
What? That drinking water in a bee costume was NOT a PPL??
What a missed opportunity for some mineral water company! 😁
NGNL 5
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 9, 2024 at 4:33 PM
It was KDY PPL 😍😍😂
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 11:52 PM
😄😄
Then it was perfect. 🤩
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 2:58 AM
I have not watched 7&8 yet as I was in mood for something else and planned watching it later. The Fanwall though is tempting me to postpone it even more. What’s happening with this show??? LND
Seon-ha
September 9, 2024 at 3:38 AM
You never know! I say give it a go and find out for sure. Nothing wrong with watching it like a weekender, either. Pick and choose who you want to pay attention to and skim the rest!
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Or drop it like a Hot Romantic Beautatoe 😁
Seon-ha
September 9, 2024 at 3:59 AM
PYC
September 9, 2024 at 5:36 AM
LND is more like a weekender than a trendy romcom. With that in mind, I enjoy watching it and the Jung In-hae-Jung So-min pairing is a main draw card. The second pairing is adorable too in addition to the good veteran cast as parents.
It’s the same story writer as Home Town Cha Cha Cha and the drama suffers similar issues as HTCCC – convoluting plots and characters. But if you watch it with a family weekender’s expectation. It is fine.
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 8:24 AM
I’m watching mainly for the actors, especially the older ones. Though I also like Jung Somin, from her Bad Guy days, ha. 🙂
Weekender viewing lenses? @attiton suggests the same. Though I didn’t have that feeling from 1-6 …yet? 😁
vienibenmio
September 9, 2024 at 8:25 AM
I’m actually really interested in the second couple but it sounds like they have hardly any screentime?
tabong
September 9, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Like a crappy* weekender.
Sorry, I just feel like the good weekenders don’t deserve to be compared with this show (I’m a family drama lover). 😂😅
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Oh no… after Curry Cooking Hyoshim and Never-ending Abuse of Dora I don’t want another one! 😅😆
tabong
September 9, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Imagine those or any of the other disappointing weekenders in their episodes 30-49 when the writer can’t keep up with all the nonsense they wrote before. 😂 That’s episodes 7 and 8 of this show.
Dorotka
September 9, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Oh no… don’t scare me…
tabong
September 9, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Sorry. 😂
You can do it!! fighting!
Dorotka
September 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM
I do have one complaint though, Show.
Why to keep the leads so long apart?
I want more of them! I want forced cohabitation, with the cat, of course. I hope you compensate next week, Show!
#NGNL4
Seon-ha
September 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM
More tropes! More tropes! MOAR T-ROPES!!! God, the entire rest of the plot just so plainly and obviously opened up before us at the end of episode 4 and I still want to see what this writer does with it!!!! I laughed until I ended up in a coughing fit.
Dorotka
September 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Chaebol Family never disappoints! 😂😂
Father leaving the office was just a cherry on the top. 😂🤣😂
#NGNL4
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
September 3, 2024 at 1:52 PM
It made me laugh out loud it was just so unexpected and yet so perfect that he couldn’t do the grand exit he had hoped to pull off🤣
Dorotka
September 3, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Right? 😂😂
parkchuna 🍉
September 4, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Right after calling his son stupid too..
He was so charismatic and tough as another chairman dad in the Lee Jae Wook drama so to see him fall in this one was even funnier.
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 3, 2024 at 4:42 PM
That was so funny. Especially I am so used to seeing that actor play a bad guy. So this comical role is even more funny.
The way he tripped had me ROFL. 😂😂
Dorotka
September 3, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Exactly! 😄
I think the actor has a blast playing this role. 😁
Dorotka
September 2, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Who should we pair with Unni?
The hilarious Secretary? 🙂
#No Gain No Love
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 2, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Yes!! The other noona romance I need in this drama
vienibenmio
September 3, 2024 at 9:54 AM
I think that’d be kind of weird for Ja-yeon though, since it looks like she had a crush on him for the years. But, yes, she deserves a fabulous love!
Dorotka
September 2, 2024 at 2:53 PM
I’m still amazed at how good No Gain No Love is. It makes me chuckle, it makes me laugh, it makes me cry (oh, Mom 😪) and it fills my romcom (contract marriage) heart till the brim. That proposal scene was EVERYTHING! 😍❤️
#NGNL E3
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM
This drama has my whole HEART 💙
♡Peach_Mochi♡
September 2, 2024 at 9:27 PM
I don’t think I want to watch another romcom right now because I feel it’s just going to suffer in comparison to NGNL. Ep 3 made me both laugh out loud and tear up.
Blue (@mayhemf)
September 3, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Yup. I dropped all other dramas with love next door slowly going towards the exit door. I would rather rewatch this episode a few times.
Dorotka
September 3, 2024 at 5:42 AM
I actually did something like that! (well,before E3 aired)
After I finished E6 of LND I went through E1 of NGNL an replayed all my favourite scenes (wedding photoshoot, all main couple bickering… and Chaebol Family 😄).
Cori
September 3, 2024 at 2:01 AM
💯 it can be wacky and silly, but is grounded by genuine heart too. Just the perfect kind of romcom 🥰
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
September 3, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Episode 3 was excellent!!! And the proposal was really sweet and took a lot of effort, even though he protested 😂❤️
vienibenmio
September 3, 2024 at 9:56 AM
I was just saying that it’s a been a long time since I’ve cared about almost every single character in a drama. Lately I’ve just been rolling my eyes and waiting for the leads to come back on screen, but not this one!
Dorotka
August 27, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Chaebol Family… I’m in stitches 😂🤣
(Shin Mina at the photo shoot at the wedding was not bad either 😄)
I’m really having fun so far!
#No Gain No Love E01
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
August 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
It is really funny, the best of all the low stress watches currently airing, I am loving it🤣 I was all in part way through episode one but then episode two came and it was even funnier. Enjoy.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
August 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Omo!! This is high praise from Mother Bean and now I’m even more excited to watch ep 2!! 😆🙌
Dorotka
August 27, 2024 at 3:35 PM
It is so much better and funnier than I expected…. and there are promises of layers… and… and I may even like it more than MF Son?
(Ep2 is for tomorrow for me, good to know I can look forward to it! 😊)
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
August 28, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Lol I definitely like it more than MF Son 😅 It’s definitely fun so far, and imo, it’s nailing the bickering chemistry between the leads much better than in MF Son. Hope you enjoy ep 2!!
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
August 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM
The bickering with everyone is next level. The stairwell scene when he went to kneel and she put her foot out to stop him had me laughing out loud.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
August 28, 2024 at 6:01 AM
YES!!! I want to see that icky, smarmy, cheating ex taken down QUITE a few pegs in the drama!! She’s off to a good start!! 😂👍 At first glance, the ML and FL actor pairing is odd and unorthodox, but the casting director knew what they were doing, because it is working so far!! As another Beanie said, Shin Min-ah/the director is getting a good performance out of Kim Young-dae… a good actress can really elevate an “ok” actor; plus, I think he just excels at comedy more than other genres. What a fun opening week!
Dorotka
August 28, 2024 at 6:54 AM
I agree, he excels in comedies. I liked him in Extraordinary You and loved him in Cheat On Me If You Can.
Dorotka
August 28, 2024 at 6:49 AM
The bickering self is not a problem for me, I like it with both couples, it is just different, in MMF Son there is a history and layers and just generally different vibes in the bickering (some masking of the true feelings and hurt included).
Here it is, so far, straight rom com bickering done right. I love it.
The problem with MMF Son is nearly everything else (CoD?? 🙄), while here everything clicks and moves swiftly and I laugh and feel entertained.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
August 28, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Lol Dorotka “the problem with MMF Son is nearly everything else” ⬅️ 🤣🤣🤣 I know a lot of people are loving it, and I don’t want to be a killjoy and be a complainer, but I feel the exact same way 🙃 I don’t find it funny at all, and it leaves me feeling cold. I’m not sure how or why, but it actually stresses me out when I’m watching?? If I weren’t doing a friend watch I think I may have dropped it after ep 4, but I’ll be sticking it out and hoping it wins me over 😅
Seon-ha
August 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM
I don’t think I could underestimate HOW THRILLED I WAS seeing Lee Il-hwa looking so beautiful and being so hilarious at that breakfast scene.
She’s the down-trodden mom in the current weekender, as you may or may not remember, and I love her to tears in winged eyeliner being sassy.
Dorotka
August 27, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Of course I remember!
And the contrast is amazing!
I was laughing and then squeeing at her royalness. 😍😊
bbstl 🧹
August 27, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Me too! She’s so great and I love seeing her ruling the roost 😆
Dorotka
August 27, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Especially knowing that the husband actor usually plays those dominating evil characters. 😄😄
(I think both actors were quite enjoying the scene, well probably all three. 🙂)
bbstl 🧹
August 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Yes, the husband who’s always a cruel, devious chairman! I hope we see a lot of her keeping him in his place 🤔
tabong
August 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
I feel like this is the romcom I’ve been waiting for. 🥺
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
August 27, 2024 at 6:39 PM
I agree, every now and again there is a rom com that gets both elements just right. Jebal, no thriller elements.
Dorotka
August 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I can watch Jung&Jung banter for hours. 😍
#Mom’s Friend’s Son
Blue (@mayhemf)
August 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
IKR!! I didn’t even feel like I had to warm up to the story or their characters. it just felt right!!
Dorotka
July 22, 2024 at 2:57 PM
I’m sorry, second leads, but you are totally redundant. I can only see Chae Yonghyeop and Kim Sohyun. They are brilliant.
#Serendipity
Blue (@mayhemf)
July 22, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Ha ha. On the other hand I want more Da Som!!
Dorotka
July 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Who?? 🙃🙃
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I enjoyed episode one, what a complicated set up with everyone having different first loves🥰
Dorotka
July 23, 2024 at 1:06 AM
A true kdrama (school) romance. 😊
Dorotka
June 16, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Dear Chingus
Just posting shortly that Real Life got too busy, I even missed my favourite What We Were/Are Watching this week (Cinderella and Mobster are my happy pills!!).
I miss you all and hope crazy June will calm down soon and I can get back to my addictions and more interactions with you!❤️
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
June 16, 2024 at 1:40 PM
I hope you’re doing well and that everything is going OK!! 🤗♥️ I’ve missed seeing your updates on the What We’re Watching! So glad you’re enjoying a couple of fun rom-coms – it’s such a delight to have multiple rom-coms to enjoy right now!!
Dorotka
June 16, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Thank you chingu! 😘
It is just the end of the school year here and some other Real Life stuff which needs to be taken care of…. both romcoms are perfect for distressing right now! 😍
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
June 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I’m glad you have a couple of lovely shows to unwind and destress with after a long day! Good luck finishing out your semester and with the other life things! 🤗
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
June 16, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Looking forward to airing your views when you are back. In the mean time I hope you enjoy the happy pills we have the joy of experiencing these days.
RenOIshi
June 17, 2024 at 5:08 AM
So on my list!!!
Dorotka
June 17, 2024 at 9:02 AM
So far they are both so much better than I expected!
tabong
June 17, 2024 at 12:55 PM
We’ll be waiting for you!! ☺️
Dorotka
June 17, 2024 at 2:06 PM
❤️
Dorotka
June 9, 2024 at 3:14 PM
It had to follow the order of events… and I admit I cried a couple of times, but I think they found a nice way how to give us the cake as well. 🙂
#Atypical Family
Dorotka
June 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Little chubby Donghee was so cuuuute! 😍
I\’m glad Show finally openly acknowledged that eating and weight were NOT the problem… and even suggested the opposite.
#Atypical Family 11
Isa is always time travelling
June 9, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Episode 11 was so good!
I loved the happy family moments.
Dorotka
June 9, 2024 at 6:07 AM
I’m here even for the tragic undercurrent… the checking of the mark on the neck… and hiding it when it happened…