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Can’t hide from the Love Alarm

By: Ruth L. Navarra     Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:20 AM August 25, 2019

SEOUL—There are a few uncomfortable truths that Korean drama “Love Alarm” uncovered. You cannot help who you like. There is no switch to turn off to make you stop liking someone. You cannot run away from your feelings.

“Love Alarm” is the title of the hugely successful webtoon by Cho Kye-young. Because the Koreans have a penchant for shortening long phrases into one word, jowahada which means “to like” became Jo. Thus, Love Alarm is also known as the Jo alarm. It refers to an app that rings whenever someone who likes you is within a 10-meter radius. Downloading it to your phone means allowing technology to have direct access to your emotions.

App for feelings

Netflix recreates the webtoon into a live-action series that stars Kim So-hyun as Kim Jojo, Jung Ga-ram as Lee Hye-young and Song Kang as Hwang Sun-oh. It is directed by Lee Na-jeong whose resumé includes the drama “Fight for My Way.” The Netflix Original series dropped the eight episodes that comprise Season 1 on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Can’t hide from the Love Alarm

Director Na-jeong said that they put a lot of thought into the design and function of the app. They made sure the app appealed to both men and women.

“What you should look out for is how the app looks and sounds different in four years in the series timeline. We also spent a lot of time developing and creating a sound that’s memorable and evokes romantic feelings,” said Na-jeong during the press conference of the drama on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square.

However, “Love Alarm” is not just about the technology. The director said that she wanted to recreate the well-constructed world of the original story, but at the same time, portray the journey of love and growth of the three characters. This is what it means to ‘love’ someone, she added.

Actress So-hyun said that “Love Alarm” can also remind viewers of their first love. Because of the relationship of the three. Sun-oh is Jojo’s first love and Jojo is Hye-young’s first.

“I think it will remind them of what it was like to be in love for the first time and to be in a relationship,” she said.

Kim So-hyun Philippines sent their support to the actress through a rice wreath during the press conference. The rice wreath can feed 300 children.

To download or not

Super asked the cast in a panel interview if they would ever download the app in real life and if it can really reveal their feelings to their crush.

“I won’t use it. Why? Well, I’m too shy about exposing my feelings. If it was revealed to everyone, I’d be too embarrassed to leave my house,” said Song Kang.

So-hyun who was sitting next to him teased him and said that he is very shy. To which Song Kang replied, “Yes I am.”

So-hyun also said that she will not download the app if it was real. The reason is completely different from Song Kang’s.

“I think I also wouldn’t download it. I think it could lead to less conversations. More people will not know how to express their feelings. So I don’t think I’d use it,” she told Super.

Ga-ram is the only one brave enough who will download the app. He said that he is also quite shy but he thinks that the app can help him express his own feelings for someone he likes. He thinks the app is very helpful.

Ga-ram the fanboy

The actor came to the project knowing exactly how he would interpret his character.

“Even before the decision was made to create a Netflix Original Series, I always liked Hye-young. I communicated very clearly how much I like the character. I shared with the director a lot of my interpretation of Hye-young’s thoughts and we shaped the character together for the series,” he said.

He said that Hye-young is such a great son to his mother and that he really likes that. He added that Hye-young is really considerate of his friends.

Super asked what advice he would give his character if he could speak to him.

“I’d like to tell him to not always put others’ needs before his own. Don’t hold your feelings back. Share them and you may hurt less. Why do you do that?” he said. So-hyun laughed at his answer and echoed, “Why does he do that?”

So does Ga-ram think that Sun-oh is a villain to his character? He does not.

“Sun-oh is a good friend to Hye-young. They grew up together, so Hye-young and Sun-oh know each other and where they come from. Sun-oh has his family issues and Hye-young is really loved. While they compete for the love of one woman, they’re more than friends, they’re like brothers,” he said.

Director’s choice

Director Na-jeong said that Ga-ram “is someone who has a pure and sentimental aura out of all the actors I’ve met in their 20s.” She thinks his genuine expressions represent Hye-young the best.

The director also revealed the reason she chose Song Kang over 900 other actors who tried out for the role of Sun-oh: he offered something different every single time. She added that he could handle a wide spectrum of personalities from a lonesome, indifferent person to an energetic boy and a cute, kind-hearted person.

So-hyun is the perfect Jojo, according to the director, and not just because So-hyun resembles the webtoon character. Director Na-jeong said that her ability to portray a wide range of emotions made her the perfect fit for the role.

“She embraced various aspects of Jojo to near perfection, from Jojo’s strong and positive personality to her falling in love and shutting the world out to lead a lonely life,” she said. She gave So-hyun directions on how to portray Jojo.

Director Na-jeong said that she doesn’t want Jojo to appear too depressed or reserved because of her history. The director knew that portraying Jojo is difficult but she praised the actress for doing a great job.

The director tried to follow the timeline of the original webtoon as closely as possible. Fans who have read the original webtoon would notice that the first ten chapters comprise the first episode. It climaxed with an unexpected kiss between Jojo and Sun-oh.

Super asked Song Kang how he prepared for that scene. “I concentrated on Sun-oh’s feelings and how to create that chemistry with Jojo,” he said.

Explosive chemistry, unrequited love and life-changing choices are just some of the complicated effects of the Love Alarm in the characters’ life. Will you download it or not?

“Love Alarm” is streaming on Netflix.

To watch videos of Super K’s coverage of Love Alarm, visit Super K on Facebook.



Read more: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/343648/cant-hide-from-the-love-alarm/#ixzz5xZglvbGQ 
 

 

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2 hours ago, Elif Ataş said:

The Tale of Nokdu teaser video will be released tomorrow ! I'm excited.1st teaser will be released at 2PM KST tomorrow.I am waiting for this :))))

 

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Can't wait!!! After Love Alarm, I'm so glad her next drama is the normal K-Drama style. I can't take another drama without a proper ending / having to wait another year for another season if it even happens/

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The Tale of Nokdu :))))))  Sohyun and Jang Dongyun 

 

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Dong Yoon: I am Jang Dong Yoon who is acting as Jeon Nok-du in KBS drama Chosun Romcom Mung Bean chronicle.

So Hyun: I’m actress Kim So Hyun who act as Dong Dong Joo.
Dong Yoon: Now, in Naver Grafolio is holding “The Tale of Nokdu” OST compose collection show.
So Hyun: Finding a pop & traditional music mixed song which suitable to our drama.
Dong Yoon: I’m already so curious about which song will become the OST of our drama.
So Hyun: “The Tale of Nokdu” OST collection show which hold by web creation platform Naver Grafolio & National center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts together!
Dong Yoon: Composers please participate a lot.
You can check out more detail in Naver Grafolio cooperate website!
So Hyun: Besides, please give lots of love to “The Tale of Nokdu” which broadcast from 30-Sep, thanks!
(Raining voice)
Dong Yoon: It is raining too heavy?
So Hyun: Oh ~ Raining!
Dong Yoon: If there is anything strange, just do it once again from there! 
Staff: It is ok.
Dong Yoon: Wa! Finish then!
So Hyun: Finish? Really Finish?

 

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Song Kang Shares His Experience Working With Kim So Hyun And Admiration For BTS

 

Song Kang mentioned Kim So Hyun and BTS in a recent interview with SpoTV News.

The actor appears in the Netflix series “Love Alarm” with Kim So Hyun. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the romance drama is set in an alternate reality where people find love through a mobile application that alerts users when someone within a 10-meter (approximately 3.28 feet) radius has feelings for them.

Song Kang plays Hwang Seon Oh who falls in love with Kim Jo Jo (played by Kim So Hyun). Hwang Seon Oh has everything, from being a son to a rich family to living the life of a model. He is loved by so many people that the sound of his alarm never ceases to ring, but he has an empty heart.

The actor talked about working with Kim Sohyun, saying, “I asked Sohyun for a lot of advice. I asked her about many heart-fluttering points.”

He continued, “She is a senior actor I saw on TV, so I was worried that I would be an inconvenience to her. I didn’t think I would be enough, but she contacted me whenever there were difficult scenes She told me, ‘You did great today. I also became emotional while acting,’ making me feel more free with confidence. Since she is more experienced than me, she knows how to look better on camera. She helped me a lot while filming.”

 

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On 8/25/2019 at 9:13 AM, bright morning said:

what is the reception for love alarm in korea? will we get season 2? please more love alarm episodes

it seems to be strong reception for love alarm! I'm 99 percent sure there will be second season. I can't think of any show on netflix that doesn't have at least 2 seasons :)

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