Love Alarm
Love Alarm

TV Show spotlight

Love Alarm

2021
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Korean

Love Alarm is an app that tells you if someone within a 10-meter radius has a crush on you. It quickly becomes a social phenomenon. While everyone talks about it and uses it to test their love and popularity, Jojo is one of the few people who have yet to download the app. However, she soon faces a love triangle situation between Sun-oh whom she starts to have feelings for, and Hye-young, who has had a huge crush on her.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Google Users87%
Director: Lee Na-jeongGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a world where a mobile app called 'Love Alarm' alerts people when someone nearby has romantic feelings for them, high school student Kim Jojo navigates the complexities of love and relationships. The app's popularity creates a society obsessed with instant validation, leading to both joy and heartbreak. Jojo finds herself caught between two men, Hwang Sun-oh and Lee Hye-yeong, as she grapples with the app's influence on genuine human connection.

Critical Reception

Love Alarm received a generally positive reception, particularly for its unique premise and exploration of modern dating anxieties. While praised for its engaging storyline and the chemistry between its leads, some critics noted that the plot could become somewhat convoluted in later seasons. The show was particularly popular among younger audiences for its relatable themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative concept exploring the impact of technology on relationships.

  • The chemistry between the main cast, especially Song Kang and Kim So-hyun, was a highlight.

  • Some viewers found the plot predictable or drawn out in certain arcs.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Love Alarm' for its intriguing premise and the emotional journeys of its characters. Many appreciated the show's exploration of how technology influences love lives and the dilemmas it presents. However, some viewers expressed frustration with certain character decisions or plot developments.

Fun Fact

The development of the 'Love Alarm' app in the show was inspired by the real-world rise of dating apps and the increasing reliance on technology to facilitate connections.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

Oh dear! How could a full production team, crew and cast members be this damn oblivious to what they're making! The drama was the apotheosis of human failure, an insidious plague upon the landscape of television, a wretched abomination birt...

MahmoudErfan

MahmoudErfan

just a waste of my damn time😡😢💔