My Ex Diary
My Ex Diary

My Ex Diary

2018TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Bo-na reminisces on her relationships with two men. Her story begins as a 27-year-old office worker who lives with her sister and spends a day in a 'helplessly romantic' state when she comes across one of her two ex-boyfriends

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Mark LouisGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman discovers an app that allows her to revisit past relationships by reliving memories. Initially using it for closure, she soon finds herself entangled in her own romantic history, forcing her to confront past mistakes and re-evaluate her present.

Critical Reception

My Ex Diary was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who praised its novel concept but found its execution to be somewhat uneven. Audience reactions were mixed, with some appreciating the relatable themes of regret and self-discovery, while others found the plot predictable and the humor lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise exploring past relationships through technology.
  • Criticized for an underdeveloped plot and inconsistent comedic timing.
  • Found to be a relatable, though not entirely original, exploration of romantic regrets.

Google audience: Audience reviews were divided. Many appreciated the film's exploration of romantic history and the idea of learning from past mistakes. However, a significant portion of viewers found the story to be predictable and felt the humor did not always land effectively.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers experimented with different visual styles to represent the 'memory' sequences, aiming to differentiate them from the present-day narrative and evoke a sense of nostalgia or unease depending on the memory's context.

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