Can Love Become Money?
Can Love Become Money?

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Can Love Become Money?

2012
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Korean

A romantic drama about what happens when young and successful CEO Ma In Tak offers to pass on a 10 billion won inheritance to his future wife. Young CEO, Ma In Tak (Yun Jung Hoon) considers money as the most important thing in his life. He calculates everything in terms of money, and his success has also earned him the reputation of being a tyrant. The CEO then finds himself entangled in a strange conspiracy due to his obsession with riches, but along the way, will he be able to admit that something else has become more important than money?

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Yoon Hong-seungGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy heir, unable to find a genuine connection with anyone, decides to orchestrate a scheme to find true love. He offers a substantial reward to any woman who can successfully make him fall in love with her, leading to a series of comedic and romantic encounters.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and formulaic romantic comedy tropes. While some appreciated the lighthearted humor, others found the story lacking in originality and emotional depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward romantic storyline and others feeling it was too generic.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and uninspired narrative.

  • While offering some lighthearted moments, it fails to deliver a memorable romantic comedy.

  • The chemistry between the leads is inconsistent and the plot is predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of originality and predictable storyline. Many found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the romantic development unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its attempt to explore the transactional nature of relationships in a modern context, though it was largely unsuccessful in executing this theme compellingly.

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