The K-drama Her Private Life had ended less than a week ago. Go to YouTube and you can see the amount of fan-made video clips on this rom-com featuring the leading couple. Read the comments and you can feel the fans’ pain of having to let go of this drama as it comes to an end after 16 episodes. 2 weeks before the drama concludes, there were already moans from fans that they will have to deal with the withdrawal symptoms once the final episode had been shown.
I started binge-watching Her Private Life only towards the end when 14 episodes had already been released. So, at first, I was amused by the fans’ reaction. But after watching the entire drama, I now understand where they are coming from. There are a few good reasons why it is so hard to let go of Her Private Life. I think the attachment is even stronger than another popular rom-com, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (sorry WWWSK fans!). There are bound to be HPL vs WWWSK comparisons but it can’t be denied that the newer drama has gathered a large following since its release.
Reasons Why We Can’t Let Go Of Her Private Life
1. Perfect Pairing
Whoever who did the casting for this drama certainly needs to be complimented. Kim Jae Wook (KJW) is more well-known for serious roles and I couldn’t imagine him doing a rom-com initially. But he surprises me. And the great thing is he looks so good together with Park Min Young (PMY). It is like a perfect match in terms of appearance and chemistry.
While KJW oozes charm and masculinity, PMY looks pretty as always. They complement each other and it is easy to root for this couple as a result.
2. Explosive Chemistry
The chemistry between KJW and PMY is certainly off the charts here. I can’t explain it and I’m sure neither can many viewers. Their scenes together, especially the romantic and sweet moments, look so natural and real. In most rom-com dramas, you might be able to feel the emotions between the male and female leads, but you will also get the feeling that it is just acting.
In Her Private Life, the interactions between KWJ and PMY are on another level. They were so immersed in their respective roles that they are like a real-life couple sharing secrets, problems, and of course, kisses. Consequently, viewers will automatically get more emotionally invested in the story and the couple.
Many fans have speculated that they must at least be attracted to one another to get that kind of explosive chemistry on-screen. So, instead of all of it being an act, their attraction towards each other will naturally spill over when the cameras are rolling too. That is supposedly why those kisses look so natural and heart-fluttering. Well, as a fan, it is nice to imagine the possibility. But at the end of the day, unfortunately, we can only speculate! And, ironically, that curiosity and hope only fuel the fans interest in them as a couple which makes the drama even harder to let go of.
3. Sweetness Overload
With their chemistry on fire, the sweet moments in the drama automatically becomes doubly sweet. KJW and PMY are certainly killing all of their fans with an overload of sweetness in many of the scenes. For most rom-coms, I tend to watch and forget. But for Her Private Life, I just can’t help but re-watch some of the clips. They are just too mesmerizing. For instance, the kitchen scene with the flour is full of fun and love. How many of us can watch that scene without smiling even if it is the 3rd time you have been replaying the same clip?
In fact, I think some of the scenes in the drama are so sweet that they are much more emotionally satisfying to watch than steamy kisses. The way KJW looks at PMY and then kisses her wrist in episode 10 is one such scene. It is a simple gesture but it is very romantic and sweet. These scenes are addictive and they are sprinkled throughout the drama which makes us hopelessly hooked!
4. Heart-Fluttering Kisses
What is a romance drama without the kisses, right? For those who have watched enough of rom-coms, we all know that not all kisses are the same. Some look really fake and forced. Others are better with more emotions invested in the kiss. I guess we are lucky with Her Private Life as both KJW and PMY are such great kissers. They know how to make the kisses appear natural to evoke the right emotions in the viewers.
KJW and PMY have shared passionate, sexy, tender, loving, and playful kisses in this drama. Each kiss feels unique as they convey different emotions and effects to suit the different circumstances. Like the sweetness factor, their kisses are addictive to watch because they are done with so much feeling as if they are for real.
5. Healthy Relationship
Her Private Life certainly reminds us how a healthy romantic relationship should be. Unlike other rom-coms which always have jealousies, tantrums, and arguments as part of the plot, this one is a refreshing change. It is a more matured handling of problems in a relationship.
We all know that 2 people in a relationship should be accepting, understanding, and supportive. Both parties should communicate and be forgiving. We can see all that in Her Private Life between the 2 lead characters. KJW’s Ryan Gold is a perfect boyfriend who completely adores PMY’s Sung Deok Mi and vice-versa. It is an endearing relationship that all of us would dream of having. But if we can’t have it, then this story is a good substitute to make us feel good. That is why it is hard to let go as it ends.
6. Behind The Scenes (BTS) Clips
The production team is definitely teasing us with the BTS clips. After all, how many productions have you seen whereby the BTS of the male and female leads can be cuter and sweeter than the actual drama itself? I bet none, right?
The BTS clips have really offered us insights into the partnership of KJW and PMY. But the more we watch their interactions off camera, the more intrigued we are of their relationship. Are the feelings real or an act? Are they just good friends or more than that? Aren’t they flirting with each other while filming? The reel and the real seem to have become a blur that fans become hooked to both the drama and BTS.
Ready To Move On After This Recap?
Anyway, I can see that KJW and PMY had great fun filming Her Private Life. They were playful and laughed quite a lot in the BTS. Hence, the explosive chemistry shouldn’t come as a surprise which then leads to the sweetness overload and beautiful kisses. For those still having withdrawal symptoms after watching the magic of KJW and PMY in Her Private Life, I totally understand why it is so hard to let this couple go.
But we still need to move on after this recap and it is time to look for other dramas to watch to fill the void. I will be watching other genres for now before trying a rom-com again as I think it will be hard to find another that can match the standard of Her Private Life anytime soon. How about you? Ready to move on yet?
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