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Love Alarm 2: Echoes of Love - Love Alarm 2 (2021)
Love Alarm 2: Echoes of Love continues the love story between its main characters. Directed by Kim Jin Woo and Park Yoo Young, Love Alarm 2 officially aired in 2021. While anticipated to provide a satisfying conclusion, the series faced significant criticism for its ending, deemed one of the most frustrating and enraging conclusions. Unlike its predecessor which showcased youthful vibrancy, Love Alarm 2 adopts a winter-white color palette, symbolizing maturity and emotional resilience amidst loss. Consequently, the sequel is criticized for its prolonged and sluggish narrative, lacking the endearing romantic moments of its predecessor, and instead focusing on lessons of overcoming pain for happiness. This shift significantly diminishes the allure of the sequel, leading the series into tedious and meandering storylines.
When Evil Whispers Your Name - When The Devil Calls Your Name (2019)
When The Devil Calls Your Name (2019) is a 19-episode television series starring Jung Kyung Ho, Park Sung Woong, and Song Kang. Directed by Min Jin Ki, the show falls under the genres of mystery and horror. It revolves around the story of a washed-up musician who makes a pact with the devil to revert to his 30-year-old self to regain his career. The price he must pay is to sell his soul to the devil for ten years and deliver three other souls to the devil. However, upon realizing that achieving wealth and success at the expense of stealing the talent and life of a young girl, he begins to awaken and strives to restore his own life and those around him to normalcy. Despite playing a minor role, Song Kang delivers a stellar performance, becoming an indispensable part of the film. With the participation of seasoned actors, audiences can fully trust in the quality and acting abilities of the film.
Love Alarm - Heart Ring (2019)
Love Alarm (2019) is a South Korean high school romance drama that aired in 2019. It catapulted Song Kang into the spotlight. Adapted from the Daum webtoon by Chon Kye Young, Love Alarm was broadcast on Netflix. The story revolves around a love triangle among high school students, featuring actors such as Kim So Hyun, Jung Ga Ram, Song Kang, Shin Seung Ho, Song Geon Hee, and Go Min Shi. The narrative begins with the introduction of a unique app called Love Alarm, which alerts users when someone with romantic feelings for them is within a 10-meter radius. Due to its novelty, the app quickly gains popularity among young people. Kim Jo Jo (portrayed by Kim So Hyun) finds herself entangled in a love triangle with her two friends, Hwang Sun Oh (played by Song Kang) and Lee Hye Yeong (Jung Ga Ram), both of whom have feelings for her. IMDb rating: 6.8/10
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