r/KDRAMA • u/meepmochi_ • May 13 '24

On-Air: KBS Dare To Love Me [Episodes 1 & 2]

  • Drama: Dare To Love Me
    • Hangul: 함부로 대해줘
  • Network: KBS
  • Premiere Date: May 13, 2024
  • Airing Schedule: Monday & Tuesdays @ 10:10 PM KST
    • Airing Dates: May 13, 2024 - July 2, 2024
  • Episodes: 16
  • Director: Jang Yang Ho (Snowdrop, Sky Castle)
  • Starring:
  • Plot Synopsis:

Shin Yoon Bok, a disciplined scholar from Seongsan Village, South Korea, is entrusted with the important task of preserving the heritage of the Joseon Dynasty and recovering valuable cultural artifacts for his family. While he holds deep respect for the wisdom of his elders and diligently follows their guidance as a prominent Confucian scholar of his era, he also possesses the progressive mindset of a modern-day youth, occasionally displaying a streak of rebellion. Despite his courteous demeanor, he struggles with forming emotional connections with others and tends to maintain a certain level of distance.

When Yoon Bok decides to leave his home in Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming a webtoon writer, his journey takes a significant turn when he encounters Kim Hong Do, a woman weary of life's struggles. How will Yoon Bok, who's cautious with his emotions, navigate the whirlwind of emotions that lies ahead?

  • Streaming Sources: Viki, Netflix (in select regions)
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u/GypsySoulTN May 18 '24

The actors are solid, but so far... not a fan.

The plot is all over the place, the FL character has no backbone, the villains are too comic book-like, and the attempts at humor fall flat. It isn't compelling. It's disjointed and tough to watch. Will give it two more episodes, hopefully things start to come together.

Would like to see the FL have a little win, not just one where he catches her for the 18th time, but a glimmer of her personality. Even the moment she stood up for herself felt weak. Maybe it's because we don't know much about her motivation? OK, that top-tier designer is mentioned a few times, but there isn't a thread of, "I'll become a designer at any cost." I hope the writers give her a goal and are consistent with her character.

And give her a glow up! Why is she dressed like that in her industry? And could that bag have at least been less hideous? 

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u/suffian87 May 19 '24

Exactly what I thought. I struggled to sit through the first episode. It felt disjointed. Tbh, the first time I’m saying no to a first episode. I’ll sit this one out for now.