How do urban dwellers navigate the complexities of modern romance?
In short: In the bustling streets of South Korea, six individuals share their raw dating experiences through a unique interview format. This South Korean series explores the intersection of professional ambition and personal connection, capturing the messy, impulsive, and often unpredictable nature of love in a fast-paced metropolitan landscape.
Directed by Park Shin-woo, Lovestruck in the City premiered on KakaoTV on December 22, 2020. An interview-style format provides the foundation for this narrative, which serves as the initial part of the multi-part City Couple's Way of Love project. This format allows six distinct characters to discuss their personal dating histories, offering a multifaceted view of urban relationships. This project began with a series of still photographs released in November 2020. The production team aimed to deliver diverse entertainment through strong characterisations.
The story follows several interconnected lives, including Park Jae-won, a 32-year-old architect at the firm 'Working People,' and Lee Eun-oh, a 29-year-old freelance marketer and CEO of 'Marketing Agency O3.' Their paths cross at Yangyang Beach while Eun-oh is using her alter ego, Yoon Seon-ah. The series also features characters like novelist Kang Geon, who has not dated in two years, and Seo Rin-i, a 29-year-old freelancer who prioritizes living a life of personal desire over stability. The cast includes Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won, alongside Kim Min-seok and So Joo-yeon. Additionally, Ryu Kyung-soo plays the character Kang Geon.
The production faced several shifts during its development. While initially planned for 16 episodes, the show grew to 17 to feature the romantic storyline involving police officer Oh Dong-sik. The release was also delayed from December 8 to December 22, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns and safety considerations. Despite these challenges, the series has gained international recognition on Netflix, offering a familiar 'will-they-won't-they' dynamic reminiscent of Western sitcoms. Production was briefly paused after an extra tested positive for the virus. To promote the show, several cast members appeared on the variety programme Knowing Bros.
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