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I've been waiting to see the beautiful Seo Ji Hye in a leading role in a series. So far it's a fresh and different enough show that has surprising and spontaneous humor. The chemistry between her and Song Seung Heon is good and that is what counts. They look good together. She plays a TV producers who is dumped and he plays a psychiatrist. Food is a theme. CLOY fans will be happy to see a cameo from Kim Jung Hyun aka Alberto Gu. A couple of faults. The contrived obstacles and obsessive exes get repetitive. 12 episodes would have sufficed.

Well, I'm at the last episodes of this k-drama which made me laugh many many times. And towards the end i'm laughing about the ridiculously melodramatic situations. They have probably all the cliches of traditional k-dramas, but since I was watching so good ones, this is quite new. But also very relaxing. They are suffering, and I'm laughing at loud. But it is ok, it is also what I need now. So, if you need a Korean telenovela, this is your show. Important to say is, that I can continue watching and in this way enjoying the show because of the good acting, nice clothes and perfect skins :) So, as I say, all the cliches together. And I'm writting this with a smile in my face: so, 'Dinner Mate'.... mission accomplished!

It's a fresh and innovative take on romance and relationships in current times. The drama also emphasises mental health issues and different ways that one can cope with the stigma and repercussions surrounding it. The note is upbeat even when something disconcerting happens, keeping the undertone of the drama in mind, which is light-hearted romance.

This is about life..ruins of life with the heart warming story..with the genres of comedy.really enjoy to watch ..2 cast is perfect chemistry at all.10/10 is no doubt

For me, this was the first kdrama after a while that made me cry while finishing it. It was so good, i just love the couple very much, the female lead was the star of the show. Her acting was incredible, her character in the drama. Oh! I just love woo do hee so much, she was funny, fresh, full of life, made me laugh so much, her face expressions and reactions were too cute. I know seo hye ji from crash landing on you, her acting is great in both dramas but here i love woo doo hee more than seo dan. The other cast was good too. I loved when they showed a mental illness and how to deal with it. I can't forget of course the relationship between the dr and the nurse, it was very funny. I highly recommend this drama.

Well, I'm at the last episodes of this k-drama which made me laugh many many times. And towards the end i'm laughing about the ridiculously melodramatic situations. They have probably all the cliches of traditional k-dramas, but since I was watching so good ones, this is quite a new sensation. But also very relaxing. They are suffering, and I'm laughing at loud. But it is ok, it is also what I need now. So, if you need a Korean telenovela, this is your show. Important to say is, that I can continue watching and in this way enjoying the show because of the good acting, nice clothes and perfect skins :) So, as I say, all the cliches together. And I'm writting this with a smile in my face: so, 'Dinner Mate'.... mission accomplished!

I didn't expect too much when I started watching the series but I ended up enjoying it very much. I actually looked forward to catching the new episodes every Mondays and Tuesdays. The love story between the 2 leads is heartwarming and the drama deserves higher ratings in my opinion.

Dinner Mate serves up a delectable blend of heartwarming romance and genuine humor, making it a standout Korean drama that's sure to captivate audiences. With a unique premise centered around the therapeutic power of shared meals, this series explores the complexities of relationships with a refreshing approach.

At the heart of the drama are the compelling performances of Song Seung-heon and Seo Ji-hye, whose on-screen chemistry is nothing short of enchanting. The slow-burning romance between their characters unfolds with authenticity, drawing viewers into a narrative filled with unexpected twists and emotional resonance.

It has ability to balance romance with themes of friendship and self-discovery. The supporting cast contributes significantly to the storytelling, adding layers of depth and relatability to the characters. The drama navigates the intricacies of relationships, offering a realistic portrayal of the highs and lows that viewers can easily connect with.

The cinematography captures the vibrancy of Seoul, creating a visually stunning backdrop for the unfolding drama. Each scene, whether set in cozy restaurants or bustling streets, adds to the overall aesthetic appeal, enhancing the viewer's experience.

Overall it is a nice watch, clocking in at just the right length, the drama leaves viewers craving more while providing a delightful and memorable journey through the complexities of love and connection.

The chemistry of the main actor and actress are so real! I enjoy watching it! It's such a heart fluttering romantic comedy drama. Love it

THE DRAMA WAS GREAT, THE CAST DID EXCELLENT IN THE ROLES .SEO JI-HYE , ONCE AGAIN MISSED ALOT OF THE SUBTITLES CAUSE I COULD NOT KEEP MY EYES OFF YOU. DAM, GIRL, YOUR A BEAUTY!!!!! But the story kinda nosed dived after ep 14.

It's just dinner... Psych! It's more than that. Hae prefers treating patients in a restaurant. Food is happy & comforting. His charges relax more over a meal - they open up. Hmm... Maybe he just doesn't like eating alone.

Song Seung Heon is Dr. Kim "Hae" Kyung. He's a psychiatrist, so he's all alone. I've seen him in Saimdang-8.5 & Black-9. Those shows made me a BIG fan. Seo Ji Hye (Crash Landing on You-9.1) plays Woo Do "Hee". They do a couple of cute call-outs to CLOY. She's reunited w/ her CLOY co-star & love interest, Kim Jung Hyun (Mr. Queen-9). Here, he's not the man of her dreams. He's Hee's jerkface soon-to-be ex-bf. Hee seems dignified, but she has a silly sense of humor that pours out into her productions, 3-Stooges-inspired, all. On paper, these 2 are mismatched. In reality, they are ramen & kimchi: The perfect compliment.

It started in Jeju. Actually, it started on the plane ride over, though they didn't make a good impression on e/o then. She's going to get engaged! She's making a big deal about it. He's rolling his eyes, and "NO," he won't do a video congratulations for her! Later, they end up at the same restaurant where he watches her get dumped - the opposite of therapeutic. One thing leads to another and they end up having dinner together, & staying at the same hotel, but they don't exchange phone #s... or even names. They won't exchange names for around half of the show. They fall in love before exchanging names! She offers a thank-you dinner to him when they are both back in Seoul, but he declines. His recusal was unintentionally unkind. He thought he was being clever when he told her that the next time a hit by Tae Jinah tops the charts, he'll meet her at 8:00 at a certain restaurant. The implication is that it'll never happen.

DM stays small & uneventful, yet it works. For perspective's sake, I'm working through Prime's catalog & just finished My Man Is Cupid-5.9, & Heartbeat-4.8. They were tough to finish. DM was not. Everyone has their own line of demarcation. The show moves forward, linearly. It keeps its focus & doesn't wander.

When she gets back to work, she's given a tough assignment. She must recruit a reclusive but daring & handsome psychiatrist to be on her podcast. It's all about those ♥❣♥, & he will generate them. You get one guess as to whom /he/ is. She doesn't know it yet, though. Neither does Hae.

Hae doesn't do podcasts. He does food therapy. He /ignores/ her email. This leads to a follow-up email pointing out that manners maketh a man, & he appears to have ⭕. An aggressive exchange follows, which then becomes an in-person exchange - an /attempt/ at one, that is. They each go to the other's place of business to finish the argument, but since they do it at the same time, they don't meet up then. They sure as shizzle know they can't stand e/o.

Their quest for an outrage-unload is interrupted when Tae Jinah's 'She Comes & Goes' hits the top of the charts! Fate is serving up popovers: Drop everything. They have a date at the fish market.

Soon... "You hate takeout. Why don't you want to go out?" Hae's acting weird. "Oh, I'm afraid I'll run into that weird woman... One that makes me want to ramble on." They /refuse/ to accept coincidence after coincidence that keeps them running into e/o, as "fate," but they finally take the step of agreeing to share meals together as "dinner mates." No dating, no borrowing money, no TOUCHING, just meals. One thing that drives them to form an alliance is that their exes are back in town. Each of them had suffered a brutal breakup & neither of them wants to be available for their exes to pick their bones. It's ep5 & they haven't exchanged names yet. If they had, it would all fall apart b/c they detest e/o - professionally. His steadfast refusal to do a web interview has up-ended her career.

As they continue to meet privately & spat professionally, the big reveal has teeth that keep growing. They've grown used to e/o. To learn that they loathe e/o will hurt. Around that halfway mark it occurred to me that not much had happened. It is all small plates. I was enjoying the flavor, nevertheless.

Lee Ji Hoon portrays Hee's ex, Jung "Jae" Hyeok. He's got the hardest job of the show & he handles it well. Ye Ji Won is the adorable Nam Ah Young, '2N Box' CEO & Hee's boss. She provides the fun & flash - It would be a much more boring show w/out her. She dresses like an anime character. I love it. She's involved in the most fantastical 2ndary romance. The intrinsically affable Park Ho San is Keanu, a mysterious homeless man w/ a booming laugh that draws a person in like a beacon. He's starred in Departure, Sun & I've seen him in My Mister-9.5 & more. He's a plus in any production.

Ko Kyu Pil (The King's Affection-8.3) normally enhances any scene he's in. In DM he plays Hee's coworker, the very 2D Park Jin Gyu. They could have used him better. Yoon Bok In is Do Hee's mother. In More Than Friends-8 she really showcases her talent. The directors are Go Jae Hyun (Player, Café Minamdang), & Park Bong Sub of The Uncanny Counter (S1-8.4 S2-4). This is screenwriter Kim Joo's 1st effort, & it's based on the original work of Park Jae Bum who gifted us w/ Vincenzo.

I kept waiting to be disappointed w/ DM. So many shows flounder in the double digit episodes. DM, admirably, takes on quiet depth. The acting is excellent, as well. Hee has to look at her father & say 'I love you. You're a good dad. But you're so mean to mom. I'll support her, whatever her decision is.' Respect & loyalty DO NOT mean you're supposed to support a loved one's wrong behavior. Loyalty demands the exact opposite, as the true virtue of loyalty is always 1st loyal to truth.

"Do you like that man?" Her friend is curious. Hee shakes her head. "I do not want to... I won't. I won't like that man." Soon after: "That's when I realized that your efforts to deceive your heart come to nothing when you truly like someone." This is a cozy romance. The main couple doesn't emit sparks but they do emit warmth. They are embers, not a raging fire. The show is comfortable to watch, & this couple feels homey.

"I gave him up... because the person I love must be happy! You guys must have no conscience. You say you love them, but you have no interest in their happiness." One of the side characters scolds Hae's ex. She is trying to get him back despite the fact that he's clearly in love with Hee. Ditto for Jae, Hee's ex. Here's 2 people ready to love the other and commit to the best for the other. They are contrasted with their exes who want to get back with each of them for selfish reasons. The exes want personal fulfillment and are looking to be physically and emotionally catered to. If they are willing to give in kind, that's one thing. But they aren't and they won't because they are utterly self-involved. Mentally ill people are all 💯% self-involved. Are all self-involved people mentally ill? I dunno. Maybe. Jae certainly is. Eul has childhood trauma she's working through, and she's certainly not "well".

Hee reflexively covers for Jae when he does embarrassing things. But is she really covering for him? She can't release her shame. He's her past, & she's ashamed of her past. She's ashamed of her failure. She's ashamed that she felt for this messed up guy. She's ashamed that she can't make a clean break. At the core of it is that she doesn't feel worthy of this wonderful man, Hae. They held my attention because they're insightful.

One can't erase the past or hide it forever. "My life & my relationships are ridiculous. We love & break up. We fight & resent e/o... I thought my pain wasn't that special & I was doing okay. But it was a delusion. My relationship is a mess." Hee has unresolved hurts. Once they get together, their past hurts are denying them peace. Not only are their exes physically present, but they are emotionally there as well. I was also angry at Hee. Talk about misplaced guilt, taking on other people's problems, & covering for toxic offenders! What she's really doing is self-sabotage. She's terrified. I hated what she was doing. Yet I was looking forward to seeing how they resolved it.

DM isn't perfect. There's videos of him being a vigilante, but they never follow-up on that motif. It's our Introduction to Hae, & yet that part of him goes into hiding & is never seen again. That is a flaw. They don't do a good enough job explaining Jae, his background, & his actions when he broke up w/ Hee & then disappeared for 6 years. The flaws are more than compensated for w/ cute touches & warmth. In ep6 they have dinner together & they're pretty much matching, already. We learn about Panama La Esmeralda Geisha coffee. It's expensive. There's some nice graphics - They have fun w/ gimmicks & polished effects. They show months of dating by way of a social media page filling up w/ photos. It's cute.

This director knows how to utilize camera, cutting, special effects and music to augment funny scenes. There's one contest that they film in slow-mo, fan blowing the hair back, and onlookers also being blown away; it's done for very good comedic effect. They totally forget the no-touching rule at that time and hug. "You have a dinner mate!? Is he handsome? Are you sure you're not dating him? Do you want to date him?" Hee's friend is all a-buzz. "At least he's not like that psycho psychiatrist. If he comes near me, that's the end of him." Hee believes she'll take that rage to the grave 😅.

Hae's finest moment is at work. Sure, she lost her show due to that jerk, but B-class comedy never dies! They all cheer. (Hero music. Fade out). Hee... Hae... Hey, what else should I say? I think this is worth the watch. Is it in my top 50? Probably not. It's still a tasty snack, though.

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There are so many weird people in the world.

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📣7 📝7.3 🎭7.7 💓6 🦋5 🎨7 🎵/🔊8.5 🔚7.5 🤗4.8 ▪ 🌞5.5 ⚡3 😅3.5 😭2 😱2 😯3 🤢2.5 🤔5💤0.

The Best Romcom Drama with fluttering, happy ending, and fun to watch. enjot iy so much, not much tension so calming and lovely. The best one to watch it over again even after 20 years later

" Dinner Mate " started smoothly, but quickly started dragging.

The first few episodes of the drama were interesting. It was a fun ride to watch the main characters meet by chance again and again, but being ignorant of who they were in reality (him being the doctor the girl was trying to track down and her being the broadcasting employee whom he was trying to avoid). That scene with the cheating boyfriend on the island was pure entertainment as well and it gave the couple a solid start. Finally, the female lead was one of the best characters of the drama, as she was unconventional for Korean drama standards, dynamic, strong opinioned, and a delight to watch till the very final episode. In addition, the story of the homeless man and the director of the broadcasting company was quite interesting and sweet.

However, the drama started lagging after those first episodes. It was disappointing to discover that, even though the description and the name itself indicated that the couple will bond over food, there were few to non foodie moments. So why go with that concept if you aren't going to use it? Just say that is about people with exes and emotional problems that heal each other. I mean, I get this is based on a manhwa which probably used the two characters as dinner mates, but the drama did not. Also, speaking about the exes, they were okay at first, but they got way too annoying. In addition, the introduction of them wasn't smooth when it came to the female lead. We first saw her going on a surprise trip, hoping to get proposed by her boyfriend, so she clearly was over her, let's call him main ex. But no, another one was thrown to us out of nowhere. I mean, the male lead was straight forward about his ex girlfriend and his feelings for her. But for the girl, the whole situation was messy. However, that was not the main problem with the exes. It was interesting that they had a background story to boot their motives, but they were way too obsessive, especially the girl's ex, and that got tiring after a while, as she kept telling him that she was over him and he just kept bothering her.

Also, the main romance was boring. They didn't start on romantic premises, which was a relief and refreshing. However, they became a couple a bit too rushly and that did not help with the built-up of the love story. The drama got boring too, as the story repeated cliche trops when it came to the main plot.

So, overall, four out of ten.

This is the best K-drama I've ever watched. It's an all package type of drama. I can't express my gratitude to the Director of this drama. No words can express how Great and Beautifully made this drama is.

At first a bit skeptical with this drama first of but after 5 mins watched i can stop it (lucky me i watched it over weekend)

Storyline was great , but only one thing has irritating me, the X roles has unclear backgrounds even pretty often disturbing the love birds.

The rest all cast play really great act... But in my view chemistry was not strong enough (maybe both main cast has their partners in secret life as most korean start does)

This drama failed for me, not for the acting and characters but the writing and directing. Seo Ji-Hye coming off her great work in Crash Landing On You felt like she couldn't really show her skills in this piece. Plot seems to be just thrown together.

It's an amazing kdrama UNTIL it's ruined by its excessive lengthiness with unnecessary drama and characters. Instead they should've portrayed different stories with the drama and actually used the time well. Instead they have a psycho ex girlfriends and a PSYCHOTIC ex boyfriend whom, yes cool storyline but after a while you stop watching because it's ridiculous the amount of time spent on the same damn storyline. Honestly. Would've been so much better. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. They could have made a much better storyline, developed the storyline further to reach the issue with families, maybe even focused more on the romantic relationships brewing with others. Instead they wasted a lot of time and I found myself skipping half episodes because it was dragging on ridiculously. Appalling.