[Current Drama 2024] Love Next Door/Mom’s Friend’s Son, 엄마 친구 아들-Jung Hae In & Jung So Min-Sat. & Sun. @21:20KST

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<Love Next Door> new still.

 

 

 

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Jung Hae In Is Surprised To See Jung So Min Cheering Him On At A Swim Meet In "Love Next Door"

The next episode of tvN’s “Love Next Door” will feature a flashback to Jung Hae In and Jung So Min’s past!

 

“Love Next Door” is a new romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life.

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In newly released stills from its upcoming third episode, the drama returns to its leads’ high school days, when Choi Seung Hyo, Bae Seok Ryu, and Jung Mo Eum (Kim Ji Eun) were an inseparable trio.

 

The first set of photos captures the three students in an empty classroom, passionately writing letters to themselves from 10 years in the future. Like the model student he is, Choi Seung Hyo appears calm and focused, while Bae Seok Ryu is bubbling over with excitement as she writes. Finally, the quirky Jung Mo Eum seems to be lost in her own world.

 

The three students’ sincerity as they write letters to their future selves—which will be enclosed in a time capsule for the next decade—raises the question of what they will find when they reopen these letters from the past.

 

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In the next set of photos, Bae Seok Ryu goes to Choi Seung Hyo’s swim meet by herself to cheer him on.

 

When he hears a familiar voice from the stands, Choi Seung Hyo looks up and is surprised to see Bae Seok Ryu sitting alone with a placard that reads, “Let’s go, Choi Seung Hyo of Hyereung High School!” Although the duo may be constantly bickering, they truly are closer than family.

 

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The “Love Next Door” production team commented, “Viewers will be able to relate to the stories of young people worrying about their lost dreams and finding themselves torn between reality and their ideals. Please keep an eye on how Choi Seung Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu find solutions to this dilemma.”

 

They went on to add, “With the friends having gathered again in the neighborhood of Hyereung, please look forward to Choi Seung Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu living next door to one another.”

 

The third episode of “Love Next Door” will air on August 24 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683429wpp/jung-hae-in-is-surprised-to-see-jung-so-min-cheering-him-on-at-a-swim-meet-in-love-next-door

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<Love Next Door> ep 3 new still cuts.

“Seunghyo and Seokryu will confront their dark pasts, revisit their old high school, and unearth a time capsule. 

Seunghyo also struggles with a design contest for their alma mater's swimming pool, while Seokryu grapples with his future as an unemployed freeloader.”
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<Love Next Door> ep 3 preview airs tonight on Netflix. ❤

 

 

 

 

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Jung Hae In And Jung So Min Go Back To Their High School Swimming Pool In "Love Next Door"

tvN’s “Love Next Door” has shared a new sneak peek of its upcoming third episode!

 

“Love Next Door” is a romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life.

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On the previous episode of “Love Next Door,” Bae Seok Ryu moved in next door to Choi Seung Hyo and began her mission of finding happiness by starting over.

 

In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, the two childhood friends head to their old high school, where they set out to dig up a time capsule from their school days. Although Choi Seung Hyo rolls up his sleeves and industriously starts digging, Bae Seok Ryu seems displeased with him as she shoots him an annoyed look while crouched on the ground.

 

 

Later, the former classmates head to the school swimming pool. One photo shows Choi Seung Hyo in the water, holding up the rusty time capsule, while another photo captures Bae Seok Ryu looking down at him with an unreadable expression.

 

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The “Love Next Door” production team teased, “[Episode 3] will depict the school days of the Hyereung High School three musketeers. Please look forward to finding out what was written in the letters sent by the youthful boy and girl of that time who had many dreams.”

 

The production team went on to add, “After being reminded of a past that they had buried together with the time capsule, they will undergo an unexpected change.”

 

To find out how the time capsule will change their relationship, catch the next episode of “Love Next Door” on August 24 at 9:20 p.m. KST!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683616wpp/jung-hae-in-and-jung-so-min-go-back-to-their-high-school-swimming-pool-in-love-next-door

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Here are the ratings for Episode 3! 

 

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"Good Partner" Remains No. 1 As "DNA Lover" Ratings Rise For 3rd Episode

tvN’s “Love Next Door” took first place in its time slot across all cable channels with an average nationwide rating of 4.3 percent.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683728wpp/good-partner-remains-no-1-as-dna-lover-ratings-rise-for-3rd-episode

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Jung Hae In Angrily Grabs Jung So Min’s Former Colleague By The Collar In "Love Next Door"

Aug 25, 2024

by E Cha

 

“Love Next Door” is a new romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life.

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On the previous episode of “Love Next Door,” Choi Seung Hyo was revealed to have been hiding a crush on Bae Seok Ryu during his high school days.

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming fourth episode, Choi Seung Hyo attends a business meeting for his architectural firm Atelier In. As the meeting is with Bae Seok Ryu’s former company Greip, she tags along to help him out—but things take an unexpected turn when she runs into her former colleague Chris (Hayden Won).

While Choi Seung Hyo initially looks as confident and composed as ever, Bae Seok Ryu is unable to hide her nervousness and discomfort during the meeting. However, in stark contrast to Bae Seok Ryu’s awkward demeanor, Chris seems completely relaxed while interacting with her.

Later, when Bae Seok Ryu runs into Chris in a hotel corridor, he even goes so far as to try to pet her hair—but Choi Seung Hyo suddenly arrives on the scene to stop him. With a furious look in his eye, the enraged Choi Seung Hyo grabs Chris by the collar, piquing curiosity as to what could have made him so angry—and what sort of past Chris and Bae Seok Ryu share.

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1683759wpp/jung-hae-in-angrily-grabs-jung-so-mins-former-colleague-by-the-collar-in-love-next-door

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Here are the ratings for Episode 4! 

 

"Beauty And Mr. Romantic" Ratings Soar Past 20 Percent + "Love Next Door" Hits New All-Time High

“Love Next Door” similarly earned its highest ratings yet for its fourth episode, which took first place in its time slot with a nationwide average of 6.6 percent.

 

 

Congratulations to the casts and crews of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” and “Love Next Door”!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683894wpp/beauty-and-mr-romantic-ratings-soar-past-20-percent-love-next-door-hits-new-all-time-high

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"Love Next Door" Experiences an Unexpected Ratings Drop

by Lily Alice, August 25, 2024

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tvN's Love Next Door dropped to its lowest ratings of 4.27% (nationwide) and 4.78% (metropolitan) for episode 3. The K-drama premiered scoring 4.89% (episode 1) and 5.97% (episode 2). Nevertheless, Love Next Door remained the most-watched in its time slot. 

Jung Hae In and Jung So Min-led rom-com also debuted on Netflix's Top 10 list (non-English) ranking fifth and was spotted on the OTT's Top 10 list in 70 countries within just one day of its release. However, recent data from FlixPatrol as of August 24 shows that Love Next Door has fallen out of the Top 10 lists in numerous countries. It now retains popularity predominantly in Asia. 

When and where to watch the K-drama Love Next Door?

Episode 4 of Love Next Door will air on August 25 (Sunday). The K-drama is available to stream on Netflix.

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https://mydramalist.com/article/love-next-door-experiences-an-unexpected-ratings-drop

[jayakris]

How come none of you have anything to say about the drama?

 

I liked episode 4.  Episode 3 was a little bit slow for me.

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Watch: Jung Hae In And Jung So Min Are Sweet And Adorable Behind The Scenes Of "Love Next Door"

tvN’s “Love Next Door” has unveiled a new making-of video from episodes 3 and 4!

 

“Love Next Door” is a new romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life.

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The newly released video showcases both adorable and hilarious moments of Jung So Min and Jung Hae In. In one scene, the two are at an indoor pool where Seung Hyo teases Seok Ryu about a childish time capsule letter she wrote to herself in high school. Their playful banter escalates when Seung Hyo—and later Seok Ryu—jump into the water for real.

 

While filming in the water, Jung Hae In attempts to help Jung So Min stay afloat by suggesting she imagine herself as a jellyfish. However, she struggles and ends up pushing him down to stay above water. After the shoot, Jung So Min apologizes, laughing about the water that went up her nose. As filming progresses, Jung Hae In sweetly assists her by holding her gently and even massages her, making viewers’ hearts flutter with his thoughtful gestures.

 

The video also takes viewers back to the characters’ high school days. In one scene, Bae Seok Ryu climbs into Choi Seung Hyo’s room through the window, which then leads to a comical argument between the two. As they rehearse, Jung Hae In suggests she swear more to heighten the scene’s intensity, resulting in a flurry of beep-censored dialogue. The scene culminates with Jung So Min threatening him with a small hatchet, further highlighting their dynamic and the humor of their characters.

 

Watch the full video here!

 

 

“Love Next Door” airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1684145wpp/watch-jung-hae-in-and-jung-so-min-are-sweet-and-adorable-behind-the-scenes-of-love-next-door

 

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"Love Next Door" Rises to Its Highest Ratings as Other K-Dramas Hold Steady

by Lily Alice, August 26, 2024

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tvN's Love Next Door rose to its highest viewership of 6.58% (nationwide) and 7.72% (metropolitan) for episode 4, marking an impressive improvement from episode 3's ratings of 4.27% (nationwide) and 4.78% (metropolitan). Moreover, K-dramas continue to enjoy popularity on Netflix in numerous Asian countries, as well as in a few Western countries such as Canada, Finland, Greece, Italy, etc. (FlixPatrol).

When and where to watch the K-drama Love Next Door?

Episode 5 of Love Next Door will air on August 31 (Saturday). The K-drama is available to stream on Netflix.

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/love-next-door-rises-to-its-highest-ratings-as-other-k-dramas-hold-steady

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Love Next Door: Episodes 3-4

by missvictrix

This week we get to know our main characters a bit more. Whether it’s dreams they lost, dreams they forgot, or secrets they’re trying to keep, it’s clear our OTP is intertwined in all the ways… and that they care about each other more than they pretend not to.

 

 
EPISODES 3-4

 

Despite being cute and engaging (I’m enjoying it, I swear!) Week 2 has left me a bit disappointed with the writing. While I really like the thematic focus of each episode, the episodes are starting to feel like a bunch of coincidental circumstances and emotional happenings just to create the crescendo — the scene we came to see. Sure, plot should lead to delicious moments like this drama is curating for us, but when it starts to feel fabricated and predictable that’s a hint that the writing isn’t holding up.

In Episode 3 our main focus is dreams. Seung-hyo lost his, Seok-ryu can’t find hers, and never the twain shall meet. We learn through a super cute series of flashbacks to high school (which the show spends a lot of time doing) that Seung-hyo was a great swimmer and even made it onto the national team. But then when a random Truck of Predictable Swimmer Plot Doom hit him, he had to give up his dream. Perky Seok-ryu finally got him out of his depression, and honestly, if you like this storyline, just go watch Lovely Runner instead — it’s proof that these tropes can still have life if you write them well.

 

Seung-hyo might have lost his first dream of swimming, but he truly loves his present dream of being an architect, and in these episodes we see his idealism at play (more on that later). Seok-ryu, though, realizes through a series of deepish thoughts, that she never had her own dreams. Her dreams were always based on others’ perception of her, or expectations of her, or how her life looked from the outside. This “reboot” season of hers is proving really helpful for her — I love that it’s in the quiet and the daily schedule of nothing that she realizes this about herself.

It comes to a head when she’s asked by her once-homeroom teacher to speak in front of a class of high schoolers. As is Seok-ryu’s MO, she leans on their being impressed by her, and her identity as an over-achiever. But when she can’t answer their question about what she dreamed of being, that’s when she realizes she doesn’t know herself very well. (This is a great thematic bit, and I hope this stays as Seok-ryu’s primary arc!)

Because Seok-ryu is an oddball, she believes if only she can read the letter she wrote to her future self as a high-schooler, she’ll immediately be able to reclaim her old dreams. We all know it doesn’t work like that, but her slapdash, not-so-clever way of banging through life is what makes this character endearing.

 

 

While she’s at the high school, who does she run into but Seung-hyo. He’s there for work, dreaming of putting in a bid to rebuild the school’s gym (aka, the place where his swimming dreams died). All through these episodes Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu are in a continuous cycle of sparring, bickering, or supporting each other. It’s cute for now, but it’ll get old fast if this is the main dynamic of their adult relationship. So, I’m hoping the show reveals more maturity between them by the end of our show. Because I will be seriously annoyed if the end point of our drama is these two bickering like teenagers to the tune of the wedding march. Anyway.

At their high school, Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu try to locate and dig up the time capsule (and letters to self) they once buried, but it takes the whole episode for it to happen — and honestly, if you like this storyline, just go watch Lovely Runner.

Later, Seung-hyo finally has the time capsule, and our leads are both coincidentally at the school again. Because this is a K-drama, our leads wind up chasing each other around the indoor pool, when Seung-hyo jumps in to escape Seok-ryu’s wrath for reading her letter. Is it me or did it suddenly get hot in here? (Seriously, what is it about heroes and pools?) Seok-ryu — who cannot swim — jumps in after him, and we all know how this goes. There was never a pool scene in dramaland that didn’t lead to serious sexual tension and/or skinship, and it’s obvious at this point that this entire plot arc – and entire episode — were building to this moment.

 

more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/08/love-next-door-episodes-3-4/

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Seo Ji Hye Confirmed To Reunite With Jung Hae In As His Ex-Girlfriend In "Love Next Door"

Seo Ji Hye will be reuniting with her former co-star Jung Hae In through tvN’s “Love Next Door”!

 

On August 30, Seo Ji Hye’s agency officially confirmed, “Actress Seo Ji Hye will be making a special appearance as Choi Seung Hyo [Jung Hae In]’s ex-girlfriend Jang Tae Hee in tvN’s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Love Next Door.’”

 

Eight years ago, Seo Ji Hye and Jung Hae In appeared together in SBS’s 2016 drama “Yeah, That’s How It Is.”

 

In “Love Next Door,” Seo Ji Hye will be playing Jung Hae In’s character Choi Seung Hyo’s college girlfriend Jang Tae Hee. When Jang Tae Hee, a successful ceramic artist with a confident personality, reenters Choi Seung Hyo’s life, her arrival will lead to new tension in Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) and Choi Seung Hyo’s relationship.

 

To catch Seo Ji Hye’s cameo, tune in to the next episode of “Love Next Door” on August 31 at 9:20 p.m. KST!

 

Are you excited to see Seo Ji Hye and Jung Hae In reunite on screen?

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1685047wpp/seo-ji-hye-confirmed-to-reunite-with-jung-hae-in-as-his-ex-girlfriend-in-love-next-door

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Seo Ji-hye is confirmed to make a special appearance in <Love Next Door> ep 5 m as Jang Tae-hee, the ex-girlfriend of Seung-hyo (Jung Haein). Her character adds tension between Seung-hyo and his current love interest, Seok-ryu (Jung Somin).

 

 

 

 

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Jung Hae In's Ex-Girlfriend Seo Ji Hye Makes Jung So Min Feel Awkward In "Love Next Door"

tvN’s “Love Next Door” has unveiled an intriguing sneak peek of Seo Ji Hye’s upcoming cameo!

 

“Love Next Door” is a new romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life.

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On the previous episode of “Love Next Door,” Choi Seung Hyo came to the realization that his long-forgotten feelings for Bae Seok Ryu had never actually gone away. But just when Choi Seung Hyo has finally become self-aware, his potential romance with Bae Seok Ryu faces an unexpected obstacle in the form of Jang Tae Hee (Seo Ji Hye), his ex-girlfriend from college.

 

In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, Choi Seung Hyo, Jang Tae Hee, and Bae Seok Ryu share a tense encounter after Jang Tae Hee suddenly reenters her ex-boyfriend’s life. Choi Seung Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu, who are visibly surprised, look awkward and uncomfortable during their conversation. However, Jang Tae Hee seems completely relaxed and even amused as she observes their nervous reactions.

 

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“Seo Ji Hye will play a very important role in the story, and her presence will go beyond that of an ordinary cameo,” teased the “Love Next Door” production team.

 

“Please keep an eye on what new changes Choi Seung Hyo’s ex-girlfriend Jang Tae Hee will bring about in Choi Seung Hyo and Bae Seok Ryu’s relationship.”

 

The next episode of “Love Next Door” will air on August 31 at 9:20 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1685061wpp/jung-hae-ins-ex-girlfriend-seo-ji-hye-makes-jung-so-min-feel-awkward-in-love-next-door

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[2024/08/31] Netflix Korea post.

‘Hello from your LOVE NEXT DOOR. <Mom's Friend's Son>, now on Netflix.”🤍🩷

 

 

 

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Seo Ji Hye Makes Cameo Appearance in Tvn Rom Com Love Next Door

 

https://koalasplayground.com/2024/08/30/seo-ji-hye-makes-cameo-appearance-in-tvn-rom-com-love-next-door-as-male-lead-jung-hae-ins-ex-girlfriend/

 

 

'Mom's Friend's Son' Seo Ji-hye makes a special appearance as Jung Hae-in's ex-girlfriend 'Jang Tae-hee'!

 

Actress Seo Ji-hye will make a special appearance in 'Mom's Friend Son'. Seo Ji-hye's agency, Eum Hash Tag, announced on the 30th (today), "Actress Seo Ji-hye will make a special appearance in the tvN Sat-Sun drama 'Mom's Friend Son' as Choi Seung-hyo's (Jung Hae-in) ex-girlfriend 'Jang Tae-hee'."

 

tvN's Sat-Sun drama 'Mom's Friend Son' (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) is a turbulent neighborhood romance between a woman trying to reboot her flawed life and her living dark history, 'Mom's Friend Son'. Seo Ji-hye plays the role of 'Jang Tae-hee', who was Seung-hyo's former CC. Tae-hee will deliver a special story by adding a strange tension between Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) and Seung-hyo.

 

In particular, Seo Ji-hye will reunite with Jung Hae-in, who she acted with in the SBS weekend drama 'Yeah, That's How It Is', after 8 years. Seo Ji-hye, who has shown an irreplaceable presence in every work, is expected to show some kind of acting chemistry with Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min, and others, and her special performance in 'Mom's Friend's Son'. Seo Ji-hye has previously appeared in various works regardless of genre, such as 'Red Balloon', 'Would You Like to Have Dinner Together', and 'Crash Landing on You', building her filmography.

Seo Ji-hye, who has solid acting skills, will show a different side of herself in episode 5 of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Mom's Friend's Son', which will air tomorrow, the 31st (Sat) at 9:20 PM.

 

https://www.rnx.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=583538

[jayakris]

I have liked Seo Ji Hye's roles in many dramas, so it was good to see her in the ex-GF role today.

 

I was also happy that the ex-GF did not do anything too bad to cause confusion. I wonder if she will actually help our leads to finally open up their minds to each other.