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An entertaining series with a love triangle alongside a side story of one of them dealing with breast cancer. Two male friends both fall in love with the same woman who is a weather reporter, and she has to chose to be with the kind, thoughtful rich successful businessman or the Rude, arrogant, indifferent newsreader she has had a crush on for three years. I think they could have condensed it or shown more of the supporting casts back stories as even though they were often more interesting then the main story they were given little air time.

It's Jung-suk Jo, oh no. This man is too hot for his own good.

This drama has 24 episodes instead of the regular 16/20. Depicts the ultimate love triangle, with difficulties and choices not everyone might find believable. Main leads have great chemistry and the passionate kisses would leave me with a pit in my stomach. The main leads character, Lee Hwa-shin, is incredibly charismatic, appealing and interesting and his struggles believable and relate-able. This drama will deliver plenty of angst, frustration and is a tearjerker at times.

Definitely one of my favorites. 8/10 from me.

The K-drama 'Don't dare to dream' or some known it as 'Jealousy Incarnate'. It is one of my most favourite all time K-drama. Like if I have nothing to watch anymore this drama will pop in my head suddenly. It is the definition of simple but special.

Story of love triangles of two best friends and a woman (sounds too boring). At first time seeing the title and the plot, I need to be honest that I was not interested in the drama at all because I think it will be the same plot and end up the same. After I watched this movie, it still be like that hahahah. Even so, I got something more special that is all character has the normal relationship as the normal person could have instead of the unrealistic love or flashy or striking one. Hardly find any characters in this drama who is perfect without hurting. Every each characters has their own problem ready to be solved. Additionally, both lead male and female work at television station as a reporter and weather forecaster respectively. There are more stories about their job which is very interesting.

It is undeniable that all actors/actresses here are all professional. Everyone is well-acted. Gong Hyo-Jin and Jo Jung-Suk, I have nothing to talk about both of them more than they are legend. There is one second lead actor Go Kyung-Pyo, he is so good at acting, so charming and great looks too.

And the last thing I love about this drama is soundtrack. It is so beautiful. When I have a night mare or not in a good mood this drama's playlist will calm me down every time. Since the drama is rom-com then the soundtrack is light, easy listening. Listening their soundtrack makes me smile like not to worry because Pyo Na-Ri's life is worse than us hahah No! I mean even her life is not perfect, she still can be happy with them and if you have a good attitude, then every good one will come to you.

I think if you just look for its plot or just one component of this drama, you will only find it's boring, but when you compound all components together you will find it special more than any dramas you've ever seen.

I absolutely enjoyed this show more than I had expected. It's interesting and entertaining from the beginning to the end. It's funny, heartfelt, beautiful and worth your time. I highly recommend it.

Story is fine as it gives awareness towards Breast cancer. There is only romantic and jealousy scenes and those are too repeititive. Story should have been finished in 16 episodes but it was stretched till 24 eps. I enjoyed the beginning eps but after some I got bored.

I really love the cast, its funny every episodes and the story lines never makes me bored. A lot of episode that makes me laugh and also cried. 10/10.

I am not a fan of love triangles or jealous, petty guys fighting over a woman. That being said, I enjoyed this show SO much. The title "Jealousy Incarnate" is absolutely accurate, this is a show that is centered on a love triangle between two best friends and an ordinary-yet-extraordinary woman. This show was somewhat of a train-wreck, but also really well done? Despite have 24 episodes, the pacing is good and I was never bored. While I disliked just how extreme the love triangle was, I was super entertained. Probably the only thing that was a major con for me was the side characters of the sister-in-laws and the niece and her guy friends. I would have cut almost all their scenes, and in fact by about episode 8 I was skipping all their parts all together. While each of the characters encountered "jealousy" in some way (very in keeping with the theme) I could have done without some of it especially from the side characters, as most of the show ended up being fighting.

Despite all that, I was hooked up to the last episode. The way the show dealt with some really serious issues like health, disease, prejudice, jealousy, and love was really well done. And while the constant jealousy could be seen as immaturity, I actually though the relationships were on the more mature side. I liked the FL so much, much more so than her role in It's Okay That's Love (which is the only other thing I have seen her in so far). This was also my first watch with Jo Jung-Suk, and I can see why he is so popular. The acting from all the leads was very natural and the chemistry between the leads was sizzling.

Overall was this a great show? I'm not sure, but I can absolutely say that it is massively entertaining!

It's simply irresistible not to finish till the last episode. Just like the first reviewer said. It's the best!

Problems with this show 1) Jung Wons chapped to the point of cracked lips.

2) Hwa Shins anchor makeup and hairup 3)"SOMEBODY" taking too long to get the a clue.

Das it.

I read some other reviews as I was watching this and it almost made me put this show on hold after the first act. I am so glad I trusted my own eyes and feelings.

Sure, a 24 episode series seems daunting and for most dramas it would have been entirely too long. But the episodes were paced kinda like an American drama. There were extended stories and mini stories that all got to be told in a natural unrushed way.

Even if my criticism (noted above in point 3) drug on longer than I wanted it to, it was still important storytelling.

Now please, give it up for the supporting cast!!! I didn't skip any scenes missing the main leads because the other characters were just that good. The Ahjumma moms (looking gloriously hot at, ahem, 45 plus), All the news station staff (especially the hilarious boss), and the pasta crew (I would've even been happy with more scenes with teens too), and Naris adorable younger stepmom and brother. I loved them all!

Finally, the ultimate flowers go the breast cancer storyline. I understand 2017 was a busy Baeksang year and going up against Goblin, my personal all time fave, was a difficult task. Still I wish there had been room for JJS to get acknowledged for his funny, heartbreaking, charming, and delicate portrayal here. And don't even GET me started on Gong Hyo-Jin not even being nominated!!

10/10. I can't wait to forget it entirely so I watch it again for the first time.

What an amazing performance of jo jung! Wonderful leads.. phenomenal performance of all the adorable actors in this series .. I will watch it umpteen times. Spunky plot and brilliant comedy scenes and dialogues.. kudos to the writer and director for making a beautiful romcom I have ever watched..

At what point do you realize it is time to send your love to your best friend? Watch this to find the answer. Perfectly written. Originally added to my watch list solely because I saw it was one of the ML Go's works, but now I discovered ML Jo through this drama as well and he was just fantastic. At first my intention was to watch an Episode here and there in between other dramas (since this was older and missed it when it first came out) but ended up watching continuously as it was better than anything current. FL did great too. Never thought you could make a comedy out of a serious subject but it works.

Three times I have been disappointed in the ending of a drama... this is one of them.

Actors ***** Action *** Imtrigue **** Villains **** Romance ***** Sidekicks *** Jealoous Shrew ***** Comedy *****

Pyo Na Ri's (Gong Hyo Jin) dream is to be the main newscater for the 9 p.m. News, but to get there started as a home shopping host and later as a contract weather forecaster. From the day she started at the news station She has develoved a crush on one of the stations experienced reporters.

Lee Hwa Sin (Jo Jung Suk), after three years away returns from Bangkok. He doesn't care much for Na Ri, but uses her tio get what he wants... to be main newscaster of the prime-time news.

Without knowing he falls in love with Nari, but unfortunately for him... she's in love with his bes friend, Go Jeong Won (Go Kyung Pyo).

This 24 episode drama should have been 16 at most. The length caused many repetitive boring scenes.

The cancer part is interesting not just because it highlights breast cancer and the treatment but uniquely so from a male patient's point of view. The other topic of this show is jealousy and that is funny for a little while but it gets old after a while. Gong Jyo Jin and Jo Jung Suk are fun as quirky characters in other shows but to watch them as the main couple is hard after a while because they aren't attractive enough as romantic leads. It doesn't make much sense why Go Kyung Pyo's character a handsome wealthy man would be so in love with her. She hardly seems worthy of being the object of their affection to such an extent. The side jealousy story of the two older women fighting for the girl is funny at first then boring.

The inner workings of news announcers is shown. Not that easy to read the news as it appears.

For CLOY fans it may be of interest to see the stunningly beautiful Seo Ji Hye and Kim Jung Hyun in supporting roles. She is so under used in this drama. It is strange how the men are fighting for Gon Hyo Jin who isn't that pretty when there is this goddess on the side.

The ending is complete. I don't understand anyone could love this series.

I've watched this one a couple of times, and my favorite parts a few more times. The chemistry between the main leads is very entertaining and so funny. Before watching this, I already had the female lead Kong Hyo-Jin as a favorite, but after watching this I now have the male lead Jo Jung-suk as a favorite. Kudos on the script and obvious great directing! All the stories are well acted and fun to follow, something I don't often find in most dramas. The threesome theme runs through all the stories, and the struggle to end up with the perfect two is enjoyable to follow with lots of laughs along the way. I really recommend this one for a good time.

Perpetuates harmful stereotypes and problematic character dynamics.

From the start, the drama sets a tone that objectifies and belittles its female characters. The female lead is reduced to a frustratingly one-dimensional character whose worth is consistently tied to her appearance and her relationships with men. Her career aspirations and personal growth take a backseat to the constant focus on her love life.

The male lead's behavior is outright toxic, embodying jealousy and possessiveness that are presented as romantic. His actions continuously invade the female lead's boundaries and independence, sending a disturbing message that controlling behavior is somehow acceptable in a romantic partner.

Beyond the problematic character dynamics, the humor often relies on demeaning stereotypes and offensive jokes. Female characters are repeatedly made the subject of ridicule, portraying them as objects of mockery for their appearance or perceived shortcomings.

The drama's blatant sexism is further magnified by its glaring lack of female empowerment or positive role models. It's deeply disappointing to see a drama that not only fails to challenge traditional gender roles but actively reinforces them with every episode.

In conclusion, Don't Dare to Dream is a glaring example of a Korean drama that perpetuates harmful and regressive notions about gender and relationships. Its portrayal of characters, the toxic male lead, and the overall sexist tone make it an extremely negative and disappointing watch, perpetuating harmful messages that are anything but entertaining or acceptable.

How can a true friend can spoil his friends true love? And how can one cheat a person who loves with all ofnhis heart to a crush.. Totally feels like cheaging. Even though it shows some life issues it gives a mesaage like having a crush on friend girlfriend is fine and leads to friendship breakup.. Its not a worth message.. Dont spread such things as fair ones. And also how can a girla who is claiming herself to be devoted to one person, sways that easily and no one else but her boyfriends best friend. What does these kind of stories rely mesaage to the generation? Its completely un acceptable.

Watching at the moment and in last few episodes. Chemistry between Jo Jung Suk and Gong Hyo-Jin very strong- they're very funny together. Go Kyung-Pyo's character is just creepy! He invaded her space right from the start and throws his money around- nothing attractive about the character. I've ended up fast forwarding his interactions and also the insufferable minor characters. But sticking with it for the excellent two main leads.