Alone in Love

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Drama: Alone in Love
Revised romanization: Yeonae Sidae
Hangul: 연애시대
Director: Han Ji-Seung, Lee Min-Cheol
Writer: Hisashi Nozawa (novel), Park Yeon-Sun
Assistant Director: Kwon Hyuk-Chan
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Release Date: April 3 - May 23, 2006
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:55-23:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Lee Dong-Jin (Kam Woo-Sung) and Yoo Eun-Ho (Son Ye-Jin) got divorced 2 years ago, but somehow they keep meeting each other for some odd reason. Even after they’ve gotten a divorce, they keep meeting up at the donut shop where they used to date to keep check on each other’s love life. They sustain their relationship through making various excuses to meet such as marriage and divorce anniversary. However, unlike other young couples who get easily married and divorced, these two really love each other. Nonetheless, others can’t seem to leave them alone in their appeal as singles. Even though they love each other, in their pride, they end up introducing someone else to each other…

Notes

Based on novel "Renai Jidai" by Hisashi Nozawa (published 1996 by Gentosha Inc.).
Related titles:
1. Alone in Love | Yeonae Sidae (SBS / 2006)
2. Love:Redux | Renai Jidai (YTV-NTV / 2015)

Cast



Son Ye-Jin	Kam Woo-Sung	Lee Ha-Na	Kong Hyung-Jin	Lee Jin-Uk
Yoo Eun-Ho	Lee Dong-Jin	Yoo Ji-Ho	Kong Joon-Pyo	Min Hyun-Joong



Moon Jeong-Hee	Oh Yoon-Ah	Ha Jae-Suk	Kim Kap-Soo	Jin Ji-Hee
Jung Yoo-Kyung	Kim Mi-Yeon	Na Yoo-Ri	Yoo Ki-Young	Jo Eun-Sol

Additional Cast Members:

Jo Hye-Yeong - Choi Young-In
Ki Joo-Bong - Lee Dae-Hoon
Seo Tae-Hwa - Jung Yoon-Soo
Kim Dong-Bum
Ryu Tae-Ho
Ri Woo-Jin - bookstore employee
Yoon A-Reum - Jung Yu-kyung (young)
Shim Hyun-Sub - customer in mart (ep.9)
Lee Mun-Se - Guy meeting Mi-Yeon (ep.16)
Kim Na-Mi

Comments

Park Min Oct 04 2022 2:33 pm What's love? This is a mature story about people falling out of love, searching for love and are afraid of love. Great character writing and smooth exchange of dialogue. The subtle comedy was done wonderfully. The drama had a unique sense of direction at times where it expands beyond the conventional realm of drama, it even steps into film territory briefly with film-like shot compositions and witty dialogue. This is the type of drama where whether the couple came back together or not is irrelevant, their love story is what made it worth it. The drama isn't perfect by any means, but it succeed in delivering a well made package. Although I wish if they merged Mi Yeon and Yoo Kyung into one character/story instead of giving each a section in the drama.

Lee Ha Na, this is her first acting role in drama or film and she absolutely nailed her performance. She even outshone Son Ye Jin every now and then. I find her, as an actress, is better fit in casual roles like this one over action ones like in "Voice". It would be nice if Voice would just end with season 5 and Lee Ha Na would move to bigger and better projects.

Johnny Fever Dec 11 2021 8:43 am I have read comments that this drama has more realistic relationships than other slicker dramas with rich people and so on, and I do agree to some extent, but at the same time there are many things that simply do not happen in real life. Maybe I am biased since it is Son Ye Jin, but the character she played would have Zero problem with guys being available to her. In real life, she would be asked out by somebody on a weekly, if not daily basis, at the workout club. Dong-Jin on the other hand, I could see him having trouble hooking up with someone. He comes across as a nice guy but we all know that women simply do not go for that Regardless of what they say. He is also in what looks like a dead end job... fast forward 20 years, and that bookstore, like many, will have been downsized if not gone. The ending of the series is happy BUT I kinda worry what the future will bring if Dong Jin loses his job, and Eun-Ho gets replaced by younger/cheaper instructors.

Overall the series was good and kept my interest throughout. Episode 15 with the pickle jar incident was such a powerful scene. I am a 53 year old man, and I teared up! The one major plot flaw was leaving the explanation of why Dong Jin left Eun Ho on her own the day of the miscarriage. How could he not tell her the day after, the week after, the month after?? How could he not think their relationship problems did not stem from his actions on that day?? Seriously, re-write the script to reveal what happened to the viewers at least, earlier in the series!!! Because it wasn't revealed till near the very end, I had trouble liking Dong Jin. Even when he re-married I had thoughts of, "well is he going to abandon his new bride at some crucial moment"?

On a personal note, this series reminded me of my divorce in 2003. No major event that caused it, a few in-laws surprised by it, but unlike a korean drama, no one actively trying to reconnect us, no chance encounters, no transitory relationships that make either party rethink the situation, no bumping into first loves.

Not sure if it is because it is now a series that is 15 years old, or it was the norm for series made 2006, but the whole series has a daytime TV semi-low budget feel to it; it would be nice if they remade this.

Karen Sep 02 2021 12:22 am Do not understand but why character of Lee Jin Wook and Oh yoon-ah suddenly disappeared.

Kris Jan 16 2021 2:15 pm It was not pride. They each felt the other would continue make the other person feel sad if they stayed together. They each wanted to see the happiness return to the other, they just thought happiness could not come from them. It was based on a Japanese book. One thing I miss about current drams is they were living an ordinary life with ordinary jobs in an ordinary apartment. Every other drama today has both a ritzy apartment or house and an old fashioned 1950’s overcrowded home. It was more relatable to see a fitness instructor and a store manager living life, having a drink with friends, living in a 2 bed apartment. Normal. No evil ILs. Surprised looking back what little roll his and her parent’s played in their lives. It was really well done. There is kissing in Korean dramas BUT thankfully most are more G rated.

Noiha Jul 02 2020 3:12 am Who else watched this because of its famous OST? xD

Jinjoo Oct 23 2019 9:07 pm I'm almost finished watching but can't help but put my 2 cents in here so to speak....i think we don't have to be married to u/stand what's gg on with the 2 leads, however, my u/standing is that they separated or divorced actually because of the demise of their child shortly after she gave birth to him! First of, everybody's opinions may differ but personally, i'd think that this couple should stay together even after the child's death bec that's the time they need each other? right or wrong? again that's just my own opinion, it's so sad that both of their pride just kinda suppressed their feelings for each other but i think both are still very much in love! this is an old drama but they say oldies are goodies! I love both KWS and SYJ but i guess they didn't even kiss in this drama! I noticed SYJ also didn't get to kiss SSH in Summer Scent, is this one of her requests perhaps to the production? No kissing?

Jinsu Sep 13 2018 12:37 pm Not bad but no kiss scene between male and female lead. Anyway i like this drama.

Dog Baby Jun 12 2018 3:24 am They really hurt Miyeon's feelings.... that's kind of sad

Dorama May 12 2018 2:40 pm To me, one of the best korean drama's ever made. A well-thought out script, great cinematography, great soundtrack, and multi-dimensional characters. I've seen many kdrama's since, and nothing has come close to it's quality. Would highly recommended this totally underrated drama.

sgt_doom Apr 19 2018 6:13 pm My all time fave! Ms. Park does a fantastic writing job on the script/story, while the director did an awesome job as well, with PERFECT casting! The scene in the store cafe where Eun-ho is yelling at Dong-Jin to have a meal was priceless, along with pretty much every other scene as well.

Wayer Mar 14 2018 6:23 am Still my fave k-melo until now. Realistic about love and relationship. Came here since rite now watching GWS in new series, Muhan character reminds me of Dongjin.

Kris Feb 25 2018 5:29 pm This was my first or second Korean drama I ever watched. Kong Hyung Jin is such a great actor. Would like to see him more. Loved his character in I Love You as well. I felt bad about the ending. The sister should have had happiness too. I loved the doc/sister couple so much. I really hoped the ceremony would not happen but it did. In Korea the marriage doesn’t begin until the marriage is registered. And she got happiness in the end. Didn’t want anything bad for her character. So sad they rather split that see the other sad. Sad is a healthy thing. I wish she got to hold the baby. I hope that was writers notion and not how still births are handled in the country. This series awesome! No crazy mother in laws or corrupt rich people!

cheers Oct 14 2014 10:30 am just finished this drama & luvd it! the leads are awesome in their roles! i'm a huge fan of happy endings & this also made me cry, v touching when they decided they cldnt live w/out each other! kudos to her sister, father & the doc who hv all been gearing for their happiness no matter how it takes! i was also saddened when he remarried gu kyung coz i was hoping they will just get back together & i think DJ was shocked to learn that Eun ho never married the profession even before he married gu kyung! the train scene was v touching & it may me teary! they're meant for each other that's the main thing! i feel sad for gu kyung but she shld be commended for being unselfish & let him go! i highly recommend this drama! luvd it! Kam woo sung & Son ye jin are two great actors of all time! luv them! am i right no kissing scenes? :)

hibiscus Oct 14 2014 10:10 am i just finished watching this today & it's a very touching drama, i never thought i'd cry in some scenes -- it's hard not to think why did these two who are v much in love had to part ways because of the death of their baby? you'd think that's the time they should be together - after all they can still have another one! i also was sad when DJ decided to re-marry his first love in spite of seeing how eun ho & himself seem to have feelings left for each other, i guess both are demonstrating that they could still find another love but in the end they still love each other! i admire the support of her sister, father, and the doctor who's DJ's best friend! the start of the drama was a bit slow & dragging but it got really better in the middle of it! I'm just so glad they got back together & have a child again! 2 thumbs up for this drama, highly recommended! both leads were super great actors as well as the second leads! good direction & all!

Eskimo Apr 14 2014 11:04 am I've just finished the last episode and it was a truly unique drama experience. There are many subtle details, a little abstract. It isn't very dramatic for a drama, but all the dialogues are so interesting. The interaction between characters; the chemistry, especially between the four main character, Dong Jin, Eun Ho, Jun Pyo and Ji Ho was brilliant. It's a feel good drama, most of the time, with many light moments. Dong Jin and Eun Ho's constant denial in their love for each other is indeed frustrating to watching, especially when their relationship deteriorated towards the end. Ever since the start of the drama, I've rooted for the two to reconcile. When Dong Jin got married Yu Kyung, I was a little disappointed. Yu Kyung was a really nice lady and was really unfortunate their marriage turned out like this. Dong Jin shouldn't have made such a rush decision while he was still so hesitant, and ended up hurting an innocent lady. Overall, I enjoyed this drama very much, and appreciate the realism it brings about in a relationship. It's really deep too, touching many insights on relationships and love. I thought they could have wrapped the drama a little better, but the ending only left me craving for more Dong Jin - Eun Ho, and Jun Pyo - Ji Ho moments.

Clarkdale44 Feb 04 2014 1:32 pm Well, i think it was an OK drama... To be honest i started feeling frustrated after 6th episode and i was just going crazy. It was a weird relationship from the beginning. They meet each other after their separation like nothing happened!. All the casts were great in their roles. It was depressing and yet at the same time satisfying. I will recommend it if you like normal human drama category.

WARNING: Don't read further if you have yet to watch this drama:- Although it was human drama with concepts of real life like situations, still they are making marriage and divorce like a child's play. I hate the fact when Ji-ho tries to keep Dong Jin and Eun-ho together even after Dong Jin got remarried to Yu-kyung and lies about Eun-ho's suicidal note. I think it was very selfish of her. Why Dong Jin and Eun-ho got separated in the first place? It was a mystery for a while until the very last of the drama. It was all due to little misunderstanding as always. And as usual it was the fault of Eun-ho's part. It was very frustrating to watch when i see both Dong Jin and Eun-ho has feelings for each other still due to their stupid pride kept teasing one another. And finally Dong Jin got remarried to Yu-kyung. To be honest i am not satisfied with the ending. I found Dong Jin and Yu-kyung more compatible then Dong Jin and Eun-ho. I wish they could be together. I also feel bad for Mi-yeon. Still i feel more bad for Yu-kyung, she got married for the first time and yet she had to face such situation.

Well i think it was an ok experience for me to watch such drama. In the end everyone has their own taste so there is a possibility that you may like this drama.

I will give it 5/10(Great casting, good direction, decent story)

מיכלייי Jan 15 2014 10:17 am סדרה יפה דווקה ...

lalala Apr 09 2013 11:23 am addition

this is a good drama but really underrated

lalala Apr 09 2013 10:47 am for you who like those mainstream K-Drama, i suggested you for not watch this kdrama. in this drama, there aren't chaebol-poor couple, makjang, flood-of-tears hardcore melodrama, or anything like other kdrama have.

this is just a simple human drama. but there are many value that you can get from this drama

my score = 10 of 10

very recommended!!!

Gasenadi May 08 2012 3:25 pm For mature people who appreciate realism, exquisite acting, comedy, intelligent repartee. No screeching chaebols, evil gangsters or familiar tropes. Be aware the superb actors and the screenplay take their TIME, employ silent acting to convey emotions and turning points, so that I was invested in the characters at the culminating point of the drama. ALL the actors were excellent (just read their work on this site) and the ending was very satisfying for the happy ending types. Tho I could have easily expected a different ending from this original series. Congratulations on a work of art.

emi Sep 09 2011 8:57 pm Iconic.

druegnor Jan 21 2011 8:20 am Great story-line..although i must say it feel a bit slow (the progress of the story line)..but real-life suppose to be like that..you will never stop watching it till the end as you want to know how the story ends..Great acting for both Kam woo seong and son ye jin

venky Feb 09 2010 11:07 am best drama of 2006 ...

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