Love Is Like a Cat Review – Pretty But Unmoving
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Uno is a superstar who lives in Korea, speaks no Korean, and is scared of dogs. So when he is practically forced to volunteer at a pet daycare for a variety show for image-building, he reluctantly agrees and meets the spunky Dae Byeol over there, who helps him overcome his fears.
Directed by Kwon Nam Ki, the Korean romantic-comedy series “Love is Like a Cat” (Sarangeun Goyangicheoreom) stars Thai actor Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat as the protagonist Uno and Korean singer Choo Ji Min, known by his stage name JM, in his debut drama role as Dae Byeol.
Spanning 12 episodes, each just 15 minutes long, this series is extremely low on both laughs and love. The pace is so slow that the lead couple do not even meet each other properly until the end of episode four. Until then, the script desperately tries to be funny but barely delivers any hilarious moments. Moreover, for seemingly childish reasons, the writers shape “Love is Like a Cat” as an “enemies to lovers” tale, with Dae Byeol immediately taking a dislike towards Uno because he isn’t friendly to a kid with a dog, despite it being evident that he is simply scared.
Even though “Love is Like a Cat” nails its visual elements — boasting a good-looking cast, pleasantly pretty sets, and stylish, casual-chic costumes — the storytelling is blandly flat. If you want to see an entertaining romantic-comedy where the lead is scared of dogs and falls in love with someone who helps him overcome his fears, you should watch the Korean series “A Good Day to be a Dog” starring Park Gyuyoung and Cha Eun-Woo. Or if you are looking for a fluffy romance about cats, dogs, and romance, watch Korean mini-series “Choco Milk Shake”, which is available to stream for free on YouTube.
Rating: 3 on 10. “Love Is Like a Cat” is available on Viki.
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