5 Reasons Why 'Was It Love' is the New Romance Drama Everyone Needs to Watch
The latest Netflix original series and K-drama unravels a single mother’s puzzling experiences of love
The newest addition to Netflix’s growing list of original K-drama series, Was It Love, is off to an exciting and curious start with its display of intertwined lives, playful romance, and the many forms of heartbreak. The show is a beautiful rendition of what it genuinely means to love and to be loved as a single parent faced with unrelenting hardships.
To frequent K-drama watchers, you may find familiar faces such as Song Ji Hyo (Emergency Couple and Lovely Horribly), Koo Ja Sung (The Secret Life of My Secretary), Son Ho Jun (Reply 1994 and Go Back Couple), and Song Jong Ho (Arthdal Chronicles). To better convince you to start this series ASAP, here are a few reasons why Was It Love is definitely the next K-drama to watch:
5 Reasons Why You Need To Watch 'Was It Love'
5 Reasons Why You Need To Watch 'Was It Love'
Song Ji Hyo represents the undeniable strength of single mothers
The female ace of Running Man and actress, Song Ji Hyo plays a resilient single mother who dreams of becoming a film producer. Having gotten pregnant at a young age, Noh Ae Jeong (Song Ji Hyo) drops out of university and gives up her dream to raise her daughter. From the very beginning of the drama, she embodies the true power that a single mother holds through her sacrifices and devotion.
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Her line-up of potential romances is made of men with different charms
After foregoing romantic relationships, Noh Ae Jeong suddenly finds her life intertwined with four different men. With some new and some from the past, her potential romance points at one of these four: an old college ex-boyfriend, her daughter’s homeroom teacher, a Hollywood actor, and a loan shark.
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Her line-up of potential romances is made of men with different charms
With each man displaying his own distinct and individual charms, it’s fairly impossible not to fall in love with one of them and take your pick in who to root for.
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It sheds light on the beauty of mother-daughter relationships
Someone once said that your son is your son until he gets married, but your daughter is your daughter for the rest of your life. Growing up with no father figure, No Ha Nee often turns to her mother to make up for the love she feels she lacks. Their dynamic is unique, familiar, and warm—painting a beautiful picture of a mother’s love for her daughter and a daughter’s admiration for her mother.
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It reminds us that heartbreak comes in many different forms
Another indicator of a great K-drama are the compelling stories of its supporting characters too. The series shows that heartache isn’t always romantic—it comes in the gut-wrenching words you hear as a child, in the feeling of not being listened to, or in the nonchalance of the person whose attention you want the most. The story of every character is brought to life with the drama’s captivating storyline.
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The intriguing question: who is the father?
With No Ha-Nee’s father left unidentified, the rom-com series leaves viewers with mysterious hints as to who he really is among the four (or whether he is even one of them!). While we may all develop our own theories and guesses, the drama makes sure to keep us on our toes as the story slowly comes together.
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Was It Love premiered on Netflix on July 8, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday and Thursday.
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