junetannies
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One of the most captivating and genuine Korean dating show I've ever watched
I'm an avid fan of EXchange Love, and I very much enjoyed Season 1 and I didn't think anything could top it but Season 2 topped the first season by tenfold for me.
After Yihyun left the show, I lost interest because she was my favorite person initially but I eventually came back around and picked it up again and followed along as it premiered weekly. I have to gave major props for the PD for casting this season's couple. I loved seeing the variety in couples and learning about the history and there was just so much more depth to this season. I liked that they added more things for them such as opening the ex room or the chatting room where they couldn't hear each other's real voices. And kicking off the season by allowing the exes to chat with each other was a really good change as well.
I think that there was a good balance of couples with more intense stories and couples with more friendly and laid back stories (ex: Taei and Jiyeon). My absolute favorite was the addition of Na Eon and Hyunggu, I almost wished they came in earlier because they are both so captivating. I loved their relationship history as well and they added so much more light to the cast.
Overall, I was extremely invested this season and it was so fun to watch certain friendships and relationships bloom. The ending was a bit predictable for some but I'm very much happy with who Haeun ended up with. I could just empathize with her pain so much and her being able to come out of that and move forward with someone new was so refreshing.
Great cast, great stories, great filming and such scenic locations too. Also adding BamBam as a permanent member of the panel was also so fun to watch! It warms my heart to see how close the cast still are today and see all the beautiful friendships that came out from this show. I don't think I've ever been so invested in a dating show's cast until this one (the one prior would probably be Heart Signal 2) but the way this show portrayed the cast's stories in this season was absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be rewatching at some point!
After Yihyun left the show, I lost interest because she was my favorite person initially but I eventually came back around and picked it up again and followed along as it premiered weekly. I have to gave major props for the PD for casting this season's couple. I loved seeing the variety in couples and learning about the history and there was just so much more depth to this season. I liked that they added more things for them such as opening the ex room or the chatting room where they couldn't hear each other's real voices. And kicking off the season by allowing the exes to chat with each other was a really good change as well.
I think that there was a good balance of couples with more intense stories and couples with more friendly and laid back stories (ex: Taei and Jiyeon). My absolute favorite was the addition of Na Eon and Hyunggu, I almost wished they came in earlier because they are both so captivating. I loved their relationship history as well and they added so much more light to the cast.
Overall, I was extremely invested this season and it was so fun to watch certain friendships and relationships bloom. The ending was a bit predictable for some but I'm very much happy with who Haeun ended up with. I could just empathize with her pain so much and her being able to come out of that and move forward with someone new was so refreshing.
Great cast, great stories, great filming and such scenic locations too. Also adding BamBam as a permanent member of the panel was also so fun to watch! It warms my heart to see how close the cast still are today and see all the beautiful friendships that came out from this show. I don't think I've ever been so invested in a dating show's cast until this one (the one prior would probably be Heart Signal 2) but the way this show portrayed the cast's stories in this season was absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be rewatching at some point!
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