The Korean romantic comedy drama 'Crazy Love' (original title 'Crazy Love') returns to the small screen in 2022 with a classic plot reimagined with charm. The story of a big company CEO threatened with death who fakes amnesia, and a secretary who becomes his fake fiancée. A relationship that starts from goodwill and turns into a crazy love! You'll smile at the jokes and root for the drama that's not too heavy.
Plot Summary (No Spoilers)
Noh Go-jin (played by Kim Jae-wook) is the top tutoring company CEO, both talented and handsome, but with a sly and cold personality. One day, he receives a death threat and gets into an accident causing amnesia. He pretends to remember nothing to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Lee Shin-ah (played by Krystal Jung), a secretary who becomes his fake fiancée, takes care of him. Their relationship starts from convenience and turns into real, complicated feelings. As the truth slowly unfolds, their love is tested by various obstacles. The drama tells the story enjoyably, with a good balance of humor, sweetness, and drama.
Acting and Characters
Lead actor Kim Jae-wook as Noh Go-jin portrays the crazy CEO with depth, both scary and cute at the same time, especially in scenes where he fakes amnesia, making viewers laugh non-stop. Krystal Jung as Lee Shin-ah plays her role perfectly, a capable and clever secretary with great wit. Their chemistry is spot-on, making viewers invested in the gradually developing love. Supporting actors like Yoo In-young and Ha Joon add color to the story, making it more complete.
Direction, Cinematography, and Music
The direction by Kim Jung-hyun and script by Kim Bo-gyeom are stylish, using camera angles that emphasize humor and romance well. The visuals are beautiful, with bright colors fitting the drama-comedy genre. The soundtrack enhances the emotions, especially the OST that matches key scenes, making it easy for viewers to get immersed.
Editorial Analysis
From the editorial team's perspective, 'Crazy Love' is a well-prepared drama. Although the 'CEO with amnesia' plot is not new, the fresh humor and logical character development prevent boredom. The drama also touches on themes of trust and opening up to the truth, offering good insights to viewers. Another strength is that the main characters are not always 'good' but have complex dimensions, making viewers root for them and understand their actions.
Verdict
If you're a rom-com fan who likes fake relationship plots with a twist, 'Crazy Love' is the answer. You'll laugh and smile along with this crazy love story. Highly recommended!
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👍 Pros
- +Excellent chemistry between leads, heart-fluttering
- +Fresh jokes, not dragged out
- +60-minute episodes, just right, not too long
👎 Cons
- −Familiar plot may feel repetitive to some
- −Some drama scenes may feel a bit over the top
Top Cast
FAQ
It has a total of 16 episodes, each about 60 minutes long.
You can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar and other streaming platforms in Thailand.
I won't spoil it, but I can say it's a warm and reasonable ending.
Starring Kim Jae-wook (Noh Go-jin) and Krystal Jung (Lee Shin-ah).
