How to Be Thirty
How to Be Thirty

How to Be Thirty

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

“How to Be Thirty” will be a relatable romance centering around the work and love lives of women who have just entered their 30s. The drama follows the story that unfolds when 30-year-old webtoon author Seo Ji Won meets her publisher Lee Seung Yoo, who is also her first love from middle school.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Jang Soo-bongGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Seo Ji-won is a woman on the cusp of her 30th birthday, who discovers that her career as a webtoon editor isn't quite as successful as she'd hoped. To make matters worse, she finds herself falling for her new boss, who happens to be much younger than her. Ji-won navigates the complexities of career aspirations, friendships, and romantic relationships as she confronts the realities of turning thirty.

Critical Reception

The drama received a generally positive reception from audiences, particularly for its relatable themes of career struggles and romantic entanglements in one's late twenties and early thirties. While not a critical darling, it was appreciated for its lighthearted approach to common life challenges and its charming cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and relatable portrayal of quarter-life crises.
  • Appreciated for its lighthearted and optimistic tone.
  • Found to be an enjoyable romantic comedy with a good chemistry between leads.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the drama's sweet and endearing storyline, with many viewers enjoying the chemistry between the main characters and finding the themes of friendship and self-discovery to be particularly resonant.

Fun Fact

The drama was produced by KT Studio Genie, a subsidiary of South Korea's largest telecommunications company, KT Corporation.

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