Can Jung Hae In and Jung So Min's movies turn the tide?

After 4 episodes, the drama "Love Next Door" recorded ratings of 4.9%, 5.9%, 4.3% and 6.3% respectively.

According to Nate, the reason the film recorded average and erratic results was because it did not meet viewers' expectations, even though tvN had introduced it as a "highly anticipated" work in the second half of 2024.

Accordingly, the new work of Jung Hae In and Jung So Min did not fully exploit its advantages despite being shown in prime time (Saturday and Sunday nights).

The outdated setting, forced dialogue, predictable plot, or the repeated conflicts and reconciliations between the main couple Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) and Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) make viewers feel tired.

In addition, Jung Hae In and Jung So Min's acting that did not give the feeling of a couple was also the reason why the film received a series of mixed comments.

However, Nate believes that there is still a possibility that “Love Next Door” can turn the tide in the near future. The evidence comes from the fact that at the end of episode 4, Seung Hyo and Seok Ryu’s relationship has progressed.

The female lead's unexpected hug that surprised the male lead, or his sudden realization that his unrequited feelings for his best friend were still ongoing in the present, were also reasons why the show's viewership ratings rose to their highest level since its broadcast.

The development in the relationship between the two main characters makes viewers look forward to the interactions between Jung Hae In and Jung So Min in the upcoming episodes. Photo: Producer

According to Korean newspapers, because Jung Hae In and Jung So Min are both actors whose acting skills have been proven through many works, the development of the main characters' relationship after episode 4 will likely help the duo's interactions become less awkward and awkward in the following episodes.

On the other hand, although still following the old motif of Korean movies, “Love Next Door” still has certain plus points. Among them, we can mention the title of each episode or the way the characters’ careers are built.

Or with the female protagonist, even though she is unemployed, betrayed by her fiancé and has to return home, she still maintains a positive spirit.

Seok Ryu's writing of code, planning for each hour to enjoy the feeling of a happy unemployed person surprised viewers.

The film also has many heartbreakingly realistic scenes - like when the female lead hides her betrayal from her family, or cannot hide her heartache when her mother always wants her to return to her dream career in America, marrying a talented husband.

The female lead is portrayed as talented, but encounters incidents and gradually matures. Photo: Producer

The appearance of the secondary couple - Jeong Mo Eum (Kim Ji Eun) and Kang Dan Ho (Yoon Ji On) ​​also promises to bring many interesting things to viewers when they gradually discover that the other is not as hateful as they thought.

Many viewers predict that the little girl that Mo Eum accidentally met at the park is likely to be Dan Ho's daughter or granddaughter. And reporter Kang himself in the past will also have a "not simple" past.

“Love Next Door” airs at 9:20 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Source: https://laodong.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/phim-cua-jung-hae-in-jung-so-min-co-the-loi-nguoc-dong-1385658.ldo