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The drama 'Be Melodramatic', starring Chun Woo-hee and Ahn Jae-hong, initially recorded low viewership ratings during its broadcast but has gained renewed appreciation and steady popularity after its release on Netflix. It is director Lee Byeong-heon's first drama, comically portraying the work and love lives of three female friends in their thirties.
Released in 2019, 'Be Melodramatic' garnered high expectations before its broadcast due to its strong cast, including Chun Woo-hee (Im Jin-joo), Ahn Jae-hong (Son Beom-soo), Jeon Yeo-been (Lee Eun-jung), Han Ji-eun (Hwang Han-joo), and Gong Myung (Chu Jae-hoon), as well as director Lee Byeong-heon, known for 'Extreme Job'. However, it started with 1.79% viewership and recorded a peak of 1.80% over 16 episodes, marking the lowest ratings for a JTBC Friday-Saturday drama. The drama realistically depicts the lives and loves of three friends in their thirties, featuring various characters such as Im Jin-joo's ex-boyfriend Hwan-dong (Lee Yoo-jin) and Lee Eun-jung's new acquaintance Sang-soo (Son Seok-gu).
Many bloggers have mentioned discovering the charm of 'Be Melodramatic' belatedly by binge-watching it on Netflix after its conclusion. In particular, the good acting chemistry between Chun Woo-hee and Ahn Jae-hong, and Ahn Jae-hong's unique humorous acting, received many positive reviews. As a romantic comedy for viewers aged 15 and above, it resonates with audiences by depicting the genuine stories of friends in their thirties.
