Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won's 'Lovestruck in the City' Gains Renewed Attention

The drama 'Lovestruck in the City', starring actors Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won, is currently receiving renewed attention. Aired from December 2020 to February 2021, the series realistically depicted the love and relationships of men and women living in a complex city, garnering significant empathy from many viewers.

'Lovestruck in the City' adopted a unique format where the protagonists directly addressed the camera to share their dating stories, differing from conventional dramas. Produced as a 17-episode series, each episode lasting 30 minutes, Ji Chang-wook as Park Jae-won and Kim Ji-won as Lee Eun-oh portrayed honest and passionate emotions through their romance that began in Yangyang. Particularly, Lee Eun-oh living under the alias 'Yoon Seon-ah' posed the question, 'Is the person I show to my beloved truly me?', adding depth beyond a simple romance.

Bloggers highlighted the outstanding chemistry between Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won as the drama's greatest appeal. Despite its short run, many felt it conveyed a deeper emotional arc than typical 16-episode dramas. Reviewers also noted that the realistic portrayal of relationships and the experimental directing style remain fresh and engaging even upon rewatching.