Revolutionary Love (2017)

For a "Revolutionary Love" the romance is sorely lacking

I started watching it bc it popped up on Netflix and immediately realized I had watched it, but cant find it in my MDL list anywhere. So I dont know if I watched the whole thing or dropped it back in the day ?. So now Im stuck rewatching it, on episode 10 rn and its soooooooo slow and boring. More than just cliche. I am an ELF and love Choi Si Won (though he is not my bias) but there is no chemistry. I mean CSW is an actual chaebol so you would think he would be a little more convincing in the role.

Gong Myung is great and I love him, cant believe he is only like 23 in this drama, he looks 30. I really like him in Bride of Hebeak (where he looks his age).......also I want his apartment.

Lastly 2nd love plot of the flight attendant friend and the cop is the best "romantic" story line in the drama.

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Oh My God! I Loved It!

If you want lovey-dovey romance this is not the series for you (for the most part it deals with unrequited love) but if you want decent characters, a great story & a fantastic cast then definitely watch it! This was quite focused on a big company run by a family & the business aspect does play a large role in the story but it's the relationships between all of the characters that make this drama special. The three leads have very intricate relationships with each other, Hyuk's relationship with his family is so intriguing & the relationships with Jun's original 3 co-workers that develops over the course over the series is so sweet, I loved them all. The fight scenes were surprisingly brutal & shocked me a little but it just made me love certain characters even more. It's a very funny drama - I laughed out loud during every single episode - & it is very difficult to get a big laugh out of me. I liked that Jun has an unconventional life & lives the way she wants to - I really admire that. I enjoyed watching Kang So Ra's performance, Choi Siwon is really great in this (as per usual) & I'll definitely keep an eye out for more of Gong Myung's work.

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Watched this whilst it was airing.

This drama is under the romance category but there is LITERALLY no romance, in my opinion. Might be the fact that I had SLS all the way through but I felt that the "romance" between the two leads were extremely forced and very awkward. To me this drama is more about friendship and the business world. This one of those dramas you wish second lead could get the girl if only he had spoken up sooner.

Gong Myung was keeping me from dropping this drama. He carried the drama in my opinion. I'm really hoping he gets lead role in a romcom of his own as he definitely is capable of lead roles. The male lead was simply too immature/childish but his antics were hilarious.

Certain things were left unanswered and certain other things should've happened which didn't which is why my rating is lower.

Great cast and OST. Personally, I would only rewatch Gong Myung's parts as he is so adorable but seriously his acting is fantastic.

What I hated most about this drama: the violence. Absolutely disgusting behaviour and I had to skip it because to me it wasn't What I'd call "funny and entertaining" and also that the brother literally got away with his crimes - Scot free.

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Loved the main male lead he was like a puppy so sweet and cute

9/10 is my rating. This is a 2017 South Korean Romantic Comedy drama with 16, 60 minute episodes.

Baek Joon (Kang So-ra) learned at a very young age that she only had herself to rely on. Her father died after devoting his life to the Gangsu group but was ruined financially after exposing corporate corruption. After witnessing her father's downfall as a result of his alliance to one company she vowed to never chain herself down in such a way. She happily works multiple part time jobs to avoid chaining herself to what she perceives as a large corporate monster. Kwon Jae-hoon was Joon's first love and he has remained friendly but not directly expressed any romantic interest. He is responsible and career driven to a fault and often criticizes (he considers it encouragement). Joon for not seeking out a more permanent position. The difference in opinion on what comprises responsible adulthood is suspected as the reason Joon and Jae-hoons relationship has never developed beyond friendship. Byun Hyuk (Choi Si-won) is a Chaebol and as the younger son of Byun Kang-soo (Choi Jae-sung), the chairman (of the Gangsu group) Byun Hyuk (Choi Si-won). Since he is has not been tasked with any major responsibilities in the company, his main goal is to stay out of trouble and keep the companies' name out of the papers. As a carefree rich playboy, Hyuk finds himself frequently doing things that foster negative attention and his childhood friend and current "keeper" Jae-hoon is responsible for cleaning up the messes Hyuk makes. This "fixer" role has now fallen to Jae-hoon who observed his father doing the same and resents Hyuk because his father once took the wrap in Hyuk's stead. Joon accidentally meets Hyuk when the hotel where she works at winds up kicking them both out for different reasons. The hotel failed to recognize the hotel owner's second son so Joon also assumes he is a "commoner" just like her. The two get to know each other as Joon helps Hyuk make his way in the outside world (Hyuk is avoiding going back and facing his dad over his latest escapade). Hyuk is immediately enamored with this girl who is unlike any he has ever known - she gives him the confidence to break out of his playboy mode. Which is actually just what his older brother, Byun Woo-sung (Lee Jae-yoon), the elder son of Byun Kang-soo, fears the most. He wants to be the sole successor to his father and is worried Hyuk may mature and take all or part of what he considers to be his. Joon assumed that Hyuk had money and status so he had everything and Hyuk assumed that Joon had neither and thus did not have anything. As the two grow closer they learn that having everything material can equate to having nothing that matters and having nothing material does not mean you have nothing that matters. The three Hyuk, Joon and Jae-hoon all have reason to resent Gangsu group and work together to expose the corruption. Both men like Joon but one wants her to change while the other loves how she is.

Spoilers. I loved how confident and independent the lead girl was. She also had a wisdom that extended beyond education and that is what drew people to her. Hyuk was smitten from the moment he met her and it was easy to understand why he would have been, The second guy was handsome but very somber and somewhat of a tsundere toward the girl. It was hard to feel very sorry for him because he literally had years to confess to the girl. Hyuk on the other hand followed her around like a happy puppy and readily confessed to her. Hyuk’s dad was abusive both physically and emotionally to his sons. He was even physically abusive to some of his employees. Not very likable as a father. Hyuk’s mom was like Hyuk and it was refreshing to have the wealthy mom actually love the idea of the lead girl as a daughter in law. I loved how Hyuk made friends with Jun’s friends and they helped them carry out their many missions. I have seen the bias people have about wealthy people thinking they are all out of touch and have it made. I personally have never felt that way. There are nice, down to earth, wealthy people as well as.poor people who have no compassion for others. Being rich or poor does not define how you are as a human being. i am also a firm believer that children can be very different from their parents. This series explored both of those concepts. I found the ending a bit rushed and inconclusive. The brother had done horrible things but it seemed nothing happened to him. Our lead couple are leaving on a trip together but she never made her feelings for him clear. Overall it was good and I recommend just the ending fell a little flat.

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The kiss scenes are awful

This drama is not romance focused like the title suggests but after a few episodes, I was ok with the three leads being just friends. The few romance scenes between the leads were SUPER awkward; their kisses are the worst I’ve ever seen, and the FL always looks uncomfortable. I cringed the entire time. By the end, I was so content with Jun doing her own thing that I was pretty upset when I realized how the story was coming to a close. However, when I saw Byun Hyuk’s adorable face, all of that frustration faded away. His character was so annoying yet so adorable.
Overall, without the romance (with exception to Byun Hyuk’s cute internal monologues), this drama was pretty decent.

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love strong female leads

Overall I liked this, but it was a little silly at times. Did not totally care much for the whole workplace/family drama, but it had to have a story. One of the things I always laugh about is the clenched fist shot. This drama seemed to have the most of any I have ever seen. Not just the clenched fist, but many shots of hands- folded, rubbing together in times of uncertainty/ anguish, etc...this seems to be a big thing in many dramas, but this one wins the oscar for hand shots.

anyway, back to the substance...I thought the leads had great chemistry, especial hyeok and jun. i kind of hoped that she would have ended up with hoon, but I am ok with the ending. her relationship with both was cute, so i was going back and forth on who should win her. these three pretty much carried the series but i did like the father character- he was pretty much a scoundrel from beginning to end and then going through somewhat of an awakening at the end. reminded me of JR Ewing for anyone old enough to remember the american TV series Dallas. i liked both mothers too, sometimes rare in these types of dramas.

So, there was a good amount of humor, some funny physical scenes and silliness. the romances were very light hearted and fairly tame. a couple of disturbing scenes, including an attempted suicide tried to bring some seriousness to the show. but as i said, the plot itself was not my favorite, but it served the purpose.

But of course, as with most of my shows that i watch, the female lead does it for me. jun was strong and committed, and very pretty. she seemed always to do the right thing, but was vulnerable. she was not afraid to speak her mind. and the flip side- her tender scenes with the leading men were very good. then out of character, her dream sequence of breaking into the office, dressed in leather showed her sexy side as well. such a pretty lady and a great role.
in conclusion, it was an enjoyable watch for me, primarily for the female lead. i am glad to have watched it. now to find the next good drama.

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I found Revolutionary Love to be a nice comedy with minimal romance, somewhat unpleasant characters and watchable given that you don't take a lot of this drama all too serious in terms of the scripting or romance aspect. There were certain things with the drama that hit out the park for me and some that just made me want to turn it off and stop watching, but I watched anyway. The good you ask? The comedy. Choi Siwon plays as Byeon Hyuk, an almost dim witted rich kid who goes around causing "misunderstandings" everywhere that leads into trouble. He's naive and clueless about how normal people live and or make a living, but he's also loyal, caring and becomes a forthright individual who believes in doing the right thing even when it conflicts with his own family and personal life. Then we have Kang Sora playing as Baek Jun, a smart and optimistic woman who believes in asserting her skills through only part time work while working various part time jobs to survive living off of a roof top. What I like about the main male/female lead is that we weren't thrown into an immediate rich guy and poor girl situation. You know when the male lead flexes on the poor girl and showers her all these crazy stuff. Byeon Hyuk has a personality where he finds learning about living a normal life is exciting and finds an instant strong attraction for Baek Jun being a straight forward and honest woman who believes in equal treatment of human beings no matter what role they serve/play in society. Seeing the roles switch of the rich guy enjoying a simple life where he learns to mature was quite pleasant to see. Another good? Some of the scenarios were pretty decent and I didn't feel that we needed the main focus to be on the relationship. What was the common good for Revolutionary love is that we see how Byeon Hyuk evolves as a mature and forthright individual thanks in part to Baek Jun and his family leaving him out cold. Now here comes the bad. The abusive family dynamics and messed up drama. We know every family is not perfect. But in this case, Byeon Hyuk's family was ridiculous. We never get to see why his brother turns on him or harbors disdain for him. We don't see them reconcile either. We do not understand why the father has such a horrible temper but still maintains a good relationship with his father. The fact that Byeon Hyuk still cares so highly of his dad even when he gets stomped on confuses and angers me. And Byeon Hyuk's friend Je Hoon, we never get a moment when he reconciles with his father who he has resented for years working practically as a slave for Hyuk's family. Those were horrible and bad on the part of the writers. Another bad, Baek Jun and her flip flop attitude. Lets just say she is not the only damaged child there so when she was lashing out on Hyuk, I just don't understand how she could be so friendly one moment and then rude the next. The romance teases but doesn't do much. I actually like that aspect as sometimes romance can over take the drama and knock it from grace. All in all, I watched this drama with no expectations and just valued it for what it is. I personally think Choi Siwon did a decent job and over all this drama really hit the spot for me during quarantine.

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Have you ever seen a drama that comes off somewhat corny and goofy but the message of the drama is so LOUD it outweighs its approach? And when the message is being carried by such a talented and beautiful actress, in the person of Kang Sora, it’s impossible not to pay attention to both the message and the message-bearer. Kang Sora truly sparkled in this drama. “Revolutionary Love” covers familiar themes such as---good triumphing over evil, justice being pursued and found, and most of all the powerful visual of the revolutionary power of love which opens the understanding of ignorant and insensitive people and transforms bad behavior. Baek Joon (played by Kang Sora) is a woman who is trying to live a principled life without compromise; it was refreshing to see her grit and determination operating in a world where honor and support for such living was almost nonexistent.

This drama receives a few deduction points due to what seemed to be a sophomoric performance by Choi Siwon which was disparate compared to the performance of Kang Sora. It is hard to know if it really was a lack in Choi Siwon’s performance ability or the way that the writer’s wanted the character of Byun Hyeok (Choi’s character), to be portrayed. Regardless of the cause, the character performance of Byun Hyeok was lacking in contrast to the bright luminary rays of Baek Joon. The other issue that I think most people would have is the ending of the story. You felt that a great love story was building between Baek Joon and Byun Hyeok but Baek Joon’s final decisions about the direction of her life seemed out of character and inconsiderate toward building any immediate future with Byun Hyeok---it caused you to question both her decisions and the measure of love that she had in her heart for Byun Hyeok. Despite the issues raised in this review, these should not be reasons to overlook this surprisingly entertaining story. If you have never seen Kang Sora in a drama, this alone is worth the time invested in watching this story---her performance was fabulously charismatic and charming.

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After watching too many heavy and complicated dramas consecutively, I started looking for a light drama. And by chance, I stumbled upon this one and chose to watch it.

At first, when I read the synopsis it somehow had the elements of a light drama I was looking for. Love triangle, rich guy - poor girl, strong FL and peculiar ML, etc. So I gave it a go. However, somewhere in the middle of this drama it started not making sense to me. I had a lot of questions in mind:

1. Why was the dad beating the hell out of the ML only? Why wasn't he beating the eldest son?
2. Why did Jun think that a "corporate job" is her only option after college aside from you know her part time? She could've been a lawyer, worked for an NGO, a doctor? Idk. I mean the whole drama they were saying she was smart, but if she was smart enough, why study something you know you won't pursue?
3. Why did the dad of Jehun keeps on accepting how he and his son was being treated by the Byun family?
4. A big corporation that doesn't have a board of directors that intervenes with the decisions of the company is kind of unrealistic to me? idk maybe just me?
5. The mom of the FL seemed to be a missing figure in the FL's life at the beginning, but suddenly during the latter part she was always there for her? Like what happened to her other family?
6. What was the significance of the role of Hyuk's little sister?

I can keep this list running but will stop here for now since I think this can suffice for now. Long story short, there are a lot of loopholes in this drama.

Also, I know they took the more "comical" route of comedy. not really a fan of this type of acting but is okay sometimes. However, was not a fan of Siwon's and Sora's acting here. I know they are good actors but just not in this drama. It often feels like their acting was a bit over the top at some scenes, and it lacks in others.

Anyway, unto the next drama.

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Light and simple

I had watched this drama till the end. It was quite boring at the first half of the drama. It was only 'alive' because of this Choi Siwon if not, you will become tired. Started from ep 7, it become more interested and you will started to like every character including the cleaning team.

Starting from ep 7, you will start to quiry and curious why why why and why. Why Je Hoon's father become so loyal to the family. Why his brother become so bad. Why why why. Wanna know what makes me so attached to this drama despites Siwon? I like the policemen who stay as their neighbour on the 3rd floor. He is funny also.

I'm wondering why the title is Revolutionary Love because it has nothing to do with love at all. It is a drama about a playful and not serious guy who turned himself into a matured.

Really Choi Siwon is a great actor. You will slowly fall in love with his acting and his cuteness. I must admit that. Overall, this is a light and simple drama. If need a drama with full of romance, this is not the one. But if you want a drama that full of friendship, full of team work, this is the one. Anyway, thumbs up! Hello Siwon! I'm your new fans now. ?

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I'm going to talk about why I gave this drama a 10. It's shocking because I barely give dramas a 10 even if I love it.

It's because of the cast. Oh man, I fell so in love with all of the cast members minus one person: Byun Woo Sung who played the older brother. This guy is a total prick to me. The few dramas that I've seen him in he's been a prick. I wonder if that's how he really is because he look it. He must enjoy roles where he gets to belittle people and it's a huge turn off for me.

I absolutely loved Baek Jun. I usually have a beef with Korean female actresses because of how they're portrayed but she wasn't portrayed like that. She was a powerful female who didn't back down to the bullies in this drama and I loved every bit of it.

Byeon Hyeok. He grew on my within the first episode and his character blossomed throughout the whole drama. He was so adorable! His naivtey just so darned cute.

Kwon Je Hoon. I felt so bad for him having to clean up Hyeok's screw ups. I hated the fact that he got talked down to and was beat for other people's mistakes. That kind of treatment always makes my blood boil.
He just got mistreated by the powerups so bad that he didn't even smile until the very last few episodes. When he did it made my heart melt.

The chemistry the main three characters had along with their counterparts. I fell in love with all of them, mainly Ms. An. I loved how she was the voice of reason and how she kept everybody together. I also loved how each of these people stayed by Hyeok's side no matter what he did.

I loved the guy who played as the cop and Baek Jun's girlfriend. They all had me wishing I was apart of this drama.

I'm angry because some scenarios was left in the air like Mr. Min not getting what he deserved. He always plays a prick in every drama I've seen him in as well.

This wasn't a romantic sappy cliche drama that a lot of people were wishing for. I'm glad I read the reviews and learned it wasn't really a romance drama. I would've avoided it at all cost if it was. But on the other hand if I avoided watching this I would've truly missed out on how good this drama was.

I laughed, got angry, and nearly bawled in some areas throughout this drama. When a drama like that can get all these emotions out of me like that then it does deserve 10 stars.

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