Love All Play (2022) User Reviews

A little gem of a series

[whatifperson · 9/10 · 12 May 2022]

I actually started watching this because I like the ML, and the first and only reviewer (so far) here said they didn't expect to love it this much so I was intrigued. And I totally agree. Unexpectedly great, well written, all round great acting especially from the main leads, seriously talented. Not to mention their amazing chemistry.

It's great to see the plot develop at a good pace as well so it's not frustrating to watch thus far.

For me easily one of the best K series I've seen this year, where other newer have had lots of popularity and viewership but didn't shine in my eyes, this is a brilliant little gem and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Above average but let down by the plot

[yeti_cata · 8/10 · 9 June 2022]

I have a love-hate relationship with this series. The acting itself is phenomenal; both Park Ju-Hyun and Chae Jong-Hyeop do an excellent job as the main leads and have surprisingly good chemistry. Park Ji-Hyun also does well in portraying a dislikeable Joon-Young.

The subplots and character development do the series justice. Furthermore, the secondary couple Jung-Hwan/Yoo-Min completely steal the show with all their scenes.

My main issue with the series since the very beginning has been the amount of emotional abuse that Tae-Yang is being put through. This is being further exacerbated as most characters take it as normal and nobody steps in (whether this relates to the fictional or true reason behind Tae-Yang's bedminton break). I found this seriously disturbing to the point of making me question the realism that they're trying to portray.

Overall, it's definitely worth a watch but unfortunately I can at most give it 8/10 at a stretch.

Drama with a no-toxic male lead.

[tanushree-raha1019 · 9/10 · 14 October 2022]

It is a sports genre drama. It is about chasing your dreams, passion, forgiveness and love. I didn't know I will love this drama this much. It has the least toxic male leads which is the best thing.

Plot- A male and female protagonist who are badminton players and they form a mixed doubles team together.

The drama starts with Park Tae Yang(FL) was a badminton prodigy athlete but due to an incident she left the sport and decided to return after the gap of 3 years. Then she met the ML and their story starts from there.

Chae Jong Hyeop caught my attention in Nevertheless and I'm glad to see him in a leading role.

He has played one of the best male leads in the kdrama history. He has set the bar of boyfriends so high. Such boyfriends doesn't exist in real life 😔 He is the standard!!!

Park Ji Hyun is so cute. She played her character so well, we can feel all her emotions. Her is character is a determined badminton player and she knows what she wants.

The main lead couples relationship is top notch. Its fun to watch their chemistry. The teasing and banter was highly enjoyable. They are straight forward, they express themselves to eachother really well.

The second lead couples have heart fluttering moments and I enjoyed their scenes thoroughly with smile on my face.

This drama should've been hyped more, probably 25,21 was so successful and it was released almost at the same time that's why it was overlooked. But in my POV this drama should get more viewers. Its a lighthearted feel-good drama which will not disappoint you. .

I didnt expect to love it this much!

[rehaamrani · 10/10 · 6 May 2022]

GO WATCH IT RN!! Oh god the chemistry between the two leads is just amazing! And the story focuses on youth and chasing after ur dreams, forgiveness, love and passion, What more could I ask for? The characters are all so well written and i'm interested in everyones backstory. I dont remember skipping even one scene till now! And can we talk about the ml? How can someone be SO CUTE yet sooooo HOT at the same time?! And the FL! Just the right amount of cuteness but she doesnt overdo it and doesnt make me cringe. She's clumsy, cute and pretty but can also become a badass and a stong player when she needs to. Definately recommend! I'm sad the ratings are low. If this was on Netflix, it would've been a HIT! <33.

Least toxic male lead on a drama ever, what an amazing series! LOVE!!!

[hanalisss · 10/10 · 17 June 2022]

I absolutely love how different the drama is, not actually predictable and it has the right amount of everything, its funny, inspirational, dramatic, romantic and sweet.

Not going to deny that for a few episodes all the guilt tripping they love so much in korean dramas got to my nerves, but I have gotten used to it by now.

This is One of the few dramas where you can see the love and the relationship of the main couple grow and develop. They have an incredible electrifying chemistry and it feels so real. The way they tease each other and their conversations, it all looks so real.

The side stories are also great with a lot of interesting characters and unique personalities, there's nothing cliché about this show!! Be ready for a lot of funny and silly moments, the relationship of the dads and coaches and all that bickering between them had me laughing so much!

The male lead is one of the most balanced and least toxic characters out there, he is mature and always respectful of whatever the female lead wants to do.

I'm really looking forward to keep seeing dramas like this.

Kdrama that defines the kdrama norms

[batoolkaito · 10/10 · 24 October 2022]

The story evolves really well in a very needed manner to me as part of the audience. The relationship between the main leads is to a great extent healthy..it is something that has been lacking a lot in the field of kdrama. Park Tae Yang is a former national badminton player who was forced to leave her career behind, it is reality portrayed in a heartfelt romance. I believe that I can consider this Korean Drama as one of the most well written shows ever because it portrayed the agony, pain for the unclear future in a very healing way. I will say in short, it's a healing drama for those who are seeking comfort but not outside their small screen. A highly recommended drama. I do usually recommend all works by actress Park Ju Hyun for her outstanding acting but this one is the best of all!

My personal overview

[nitophillip · 10/10 · 25 May 2022]

I really love the show and can't wait to see the rest of it because it has three of my favourite elements that I love to see in a show which are love, sport's and change in character development.

Can we sieze the opportunity this time ?

[alaningle7 · 7/10 · 18 June 2023]

Park Ju-hyun plays Park Tae Yang who was a rising star in the Badminton world until she disappeared following a bribery scandal. She returns after a three year absence to a business team and ends up being paired with Park Tae-joon (Chae Jong Hyeop) in a mixed double partnership. Even though events in the past will put pressure on their budding relationship on and off the court their unconditional love and support for each other will hopefully win the day. It is a believable romance between the leads and has an entertaining group of side characters all putting in a good shift. My main issue was with the slow pace and little depth given to the individuals backstories, a little less badminton with more character development would have improved it.

recommend watching !!!!!!

[liah-81057 · 10/10 · 8 July 2022]

I waited so long for this series to come out and when it finally did it ticked every box. I absolutely love Chae Jong Hyeon's character not only is he cute and funny, he also shows a more mean/bad side which he portrays amazingly. I also think think Park Ju Hyun's character really fit her and it was 100% better then her role in extracurricular. I loved their sweet romance. THE MUM PISSED ME OFF SO MUCH, not only did she not love her son enough, she was just overall annoying in the series, mad me want to pull my hair out. Loved Yook Jung Hwan's relationship with Lee Yoo Min , they were so cute and they made the series that much more amazing. Park Jun young annoyed me a lot as why was she not mad at first but suddenly became mad when Park Tae Yang said thank you, like i genuinely don't understand.

However there always has to be at least one annoying character which makes your blood boil, so overall i loved the series ,highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ordinary story but it's still fun

[zinemamoviemedia · 8/10 · 15 June 2022]

I didn't find a 'great' different plot that make this unique as other K-Drama. But this coming-of-age romance story that use sport as background still very enjoyable. It's not boring even though it's didn't make me have exploit emotion like laugh or cry.

Not Good Enough

[PennyReviews · 4/10 · 12 July 2022]

Korean Drama "Love All Play" had potential with the sports theme and the tragic figure that was the main lead, but they were all wasted.

The story was boring and the pattern of breaking up and making up, again and again, was tiring. The main couple, moreover, was cute at first, but they didn't have enough chemistry to support the whole thing. The second couple were better, but they didn't have enough screentime. Also, the main lead's tragic story got unbearable and almost idiotic, as she let everyone treat her badly without even acting up. Her relationship with her mother should have been further reviewed as well.

At least the performances were enjoyable.

So, overall, four out of ten.

Boredom

[Mr_Avenger · 2/10 · 8 November 2022]

This kdrama seems to have potential with the sport theme and the story around the girl lead. However ,they don't take advantage from it.

The story starts good ,but gradually it becomes boring especially the pattern of breaking up and making up again and again. The main couple also seem to be like friends and not a couple. They didn't have much chemistry. In the opposite the second couple had great chemistry but in so little time. The team players also had some funny moments but the stories around them, in the biggest part, are unnecessary. To my mind , the worst thing was the story of man lead's sister. The connection with his sister and Park Tae-yang was so silly and almost I didn't manage to understand why she was so aggressive against Park Tae-yang (woman lead) .

For me it is 3/10, just for the second couple , the game moments and the good beggining.

First half intriguing, second half mehhhh

[pranayjalvi · 5/10 · 20 July 2022]

Love all play started very well, giving us a glance in the past of the main characters and focusing more on the sports aspect. The situation that young athletes go through in their life, was visibly portrayed in the first half of the drama.

The downfall started in the next half, wherein it became more of a love story and very little a sport drama. Undoubtedly, the main characters 'Park Twins' had a good chemistry on screen, however too much of an emphasis on their love life and not on their professional life as a badminton player, let me down in the second half.

The soundtrack was decent, however while watching the show, it felt like an Instagram filter thanks to it's weird production. Overall, Love all Play had good intentions but didn't stood upto the expectations as a sports drama.

My Rating : 5/10.

Just mehhhh boring....

[sxhqjxm · 1/10 · 27 November 2023]

Actually, this drama is good if there are no childish problems. From the start I didn't feel happy about the problems in this drama from everyone who treated FL badly and FL who was very stupid felt guilty because of her own actions even though I don't think it was her fault either but she was too afraid to admit it and through it she made it worse chooses to hide it and prefers to put all the blame on him. On the other hand, ML comes like a warrior prince who wants to help his beloved woman through all trials. I don't know why I don't enjoy and don't like stories like this, even though I like romance dramas and ost dramas, but stories that I think are a waste of time are really unacceptable.