I Have a Lover fingerprintBig heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply romantic and deeply moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Family, everyday modern life, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout score
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
I Have a Lover is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply romantic and deeply moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply romantic, deeply moving, and melancholic. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Family, everyday modern life, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around family, everyday modern life, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and storytelling stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout score
Look and sound: the score stand out.
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Almost Lover
Overall: Similar vibe.
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I Have a Lover is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: sexual content.
1 season
It has 1 season with 50 episodes.
It ran from 2015 to 2016 and has ended.
It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.
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7.8
