
Love Next Door
Taste attributes: comedydramaromancetried & testedwholesomelightrealisticsimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections
Boxlist takeExpect an accessible, stirring comedy-drama series, wholesome rather than dark. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: true to life · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.0 /10
TMDB · 226 votes
Where to watch
We don't know of anywhere to watch Love Next Door in the US right now.
Season
Limited Series
· 2024 · 16 episodesAs kids, they were at turns friends and foes. As adults, they're two crazy successful people living on opposite sides of the world. When a chance meeting throws them together again, will their relationship blossom into something more?
Episodes (16)
1Comeback17 Aug 2024
Soon-to-be-wed Bae Seok-ryu returns to Korea and runs into her old friend Choi Seung-hyo. But she acts strangely around him, hiding a secret.
2Hate18 Aug 2024
Even as her loved ones ask for an explanation, Seok-ryu hides her vulnerabilities until a confrontation with her mom forces Seung-hyo to come to her aid.
3Stop Line24 Aug 2024
As Seok-ryu adjusts to unemployment, she faces anxiety about her stagnant life. Seung-hyo clashes with his partner after a tense business meeting.
4Past Perfect25 Aug 2024
When Seok-ryu's old company presents a promising opportunity, she and Seung-hyo collaborate. Later, an unsettling encounter leaves Seok-ryu rattled.
5Go Back31 Aug 2024
Seung-hyo starts acting awkwardly around Seok-ryu as old feelings resurface. To complicate things further, he faces a delicate situation at work.
6Your First1 Sep 2024
Seok-ryu explores a new career path, tapping into a childhood passion. However, her family faces a crisis when her father's secret comes to light.
7Love Is All About Timing7 Sep 2024
A figure from Seok-ryu's past appears, leaving those around her looking for clarity — including Seung-hyo, who navigates his own complicated feelings.
8His Secret8 Sep 2024
As the truth finally comes out, Seung-hyo waits for Seok-ryu's response. Meanwhile, Seok-ryu's parents discover her new endeavor, sparking their fury.
9Darkness in Life14 Sep 2024
As Seok-ryu deals with an ailment, Seung-hyo and Song Hyeon-jun compete for her affection. But soon, Seung-hyo discovers the real reason for her return.
10Bear in the Cave15 Sep 2024
Seok-ryu's secret comes to light, leaving her loved ones struggling with the shock. When she goes missing, Seung-hyo desperately sets out to find her.
11Belated21 Sep 2024
Seung-hyo awaits Seok-ryu's genuine response as time passes since his confession. But suddenly, he receives a shocking announcement from his parents.
12Puppy Love22 Sep 2024
Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu try to navigate their relationship dynamic. Soon, feelings of jealousy arise, and they struggle to resolve a fight.
13Love28 Sep 2024
As their relationship blooms, Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu struggle to keep their status a secret. Jung Mo-eum finds out what's behind Kang Dan-ho's coldness.
14Sweet Love29 Sep 2024
Seung-hyo takes it into his own hands to encourage Seok-ryu's cooking ambitions. Convinced it's the right moment, he asks her an important question.
15Bravo, My Life5 Oct 2024
Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu face their parents' wrath after their secret is revealed — pushing the tension between their mothers to a boiling point.
16The End6 Oct 2024
Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu, happy in their relationship, prepare for a lifetime together. They inspire each other as they work toward their personal goals.
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What lines up
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
A woman attempting to reboot her life returns to Korea and becomes entangled with her childhood friend — with whom she shares a complicated history.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2024
- Episode length
- 80 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- CJ ENM
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