Love Area (2021)

I SHOULD HATE IT BUT I DONT

It started out as a typical "im a poor orphan boy and i work gazillions of job to make ends meet - you should love me and sympathyze with me because im poor but Im kind" story. It should sound overused on paper, but for me, it still worked.

Lets begin by talking about the gorgeous cast - they're all just beautiful! Kaitoon and Nont is already a good pair, but Valen won me over. The second couple is intriguing too. Oh, and I love Valen's sister, and how she knows what's going on but is not being nosy and is just being a forgiving and supportive sister. I even like Valen's friends and how they're just nonchalant about their 2 friends love interests.

I am also hooked by the way they showed same sex relationships is a non-issue and doesnt need to be discussed as if its the most normal thing in the world. I also appreciate that there are no villains in the series.

However, I wouldnt even call the series short and sweet cause there were a few times, even at 6 episodes, when i cant help but fast forward. There was also a few plot points left unexplained and the way they presented it made me ache for the second part BUT even if some unforeseen events come to pass and they can't continue the series, the ending still feels like a good conclusion.

What i hate is the way Kaitoon treated Nont, cause Nont doesnt deserve that. The problem with that however, is even if the second lead is lovable, i still love Valen even more.

Im giving it an overall 7 stars. Lets just hope that when, and if they return, that they'd make this an even better show and not ruin it just like a lot of sequels out there.

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A Romance That Never Finds Its Chemistry

It's one of those dramas where the strongest reactions come from frustration rather than emotional investment. While the acting itself isn’t the main issue—it’s passable and occasionally even decent—the real problem lies in the storytelling and how the romance is built (or in this case, doesn’t really build).

The main couple’s storyline feels especially hard to connect with. The way their relationship starts is jarring, and instead of creating tension or chemistry, it makes it difficult to even understand why the romance is supposed to be happening. Because of that, the emotional payoff never really lands, and it becomes hard to stay invested in their scenes.

In contrast, the second male lead stands out as the most naturally likable character, the kind of “ideal boyfriend” presence that usually draws viewers in. But the story doesn’t really give him a fair emotional space, which makes the romance direction feel even more disconnected.

The second couple, however, is where the drama actually becomes interesting. Their storyline is more subtle and layered, especially because their past isn’t immediately explained. That slow reveal adds curiosity and makes their relationship feel more engaging and worth following. They easily carry the emotional weight of the series.

Unfortunately, even that storyline loses some impact toward the later episodes, leaving the overall experience feeling uneven and somewhat underwhelming.

In the end, Love Area struggles to balance its romances and doesn’t fully deliver on either emotional connection or storytelling consistency.

Verdict:
A weak main romance with a more engaging side couple that slightly saves the experience, but not enough to make the series fully satisfying.

Rewatch Value:
Low — only worth revisiting for the second couple’s storyline.

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