Love Alarm
App-centered romance leads to love triangle chaos
About Love Alarm
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons
Cast
Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, Song Kang, Ko Min-si, Ki Do-hun, Kim Si-eun, Lee Jae-eung, Song Sun-mi, Shim Yi-young
About Love Alarm
Love Alarm is a South Korean drama series that premiered on Netflix in 2019. The show is set in a world where a mobile app called Love Alarm allows users to know if someone within a 10-meter radius has romantic feelings for them. The story revolves around three main characters, Kim Jo-jo, Hwang Sun-oh, and Lee Hye-yeong, as they navigate love, friendship, and the complexities of relationships in the age of technology.
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Making / Production
Love Alarm was based on the popular webtoon of the same name by Chon Kye-young. The show was directed by Lee Na-Jeong and written by Lee Ah-Yeon and Seo Bo-Ra. The series was well-received for its unique concept of merging romance with technology and its visually appealing cinematography.
Actors
- Kim So-hyun - Kim Jo-jo: The female protagonist who finds herself at the center of a love triangle.
- Jung Ga-ram - Lee Hye-yeong: A kind-hearted friend who harbors feelings for Kim Jo-jo.
- Song Kang - Hwang Sun-oh: A popular model who becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with Kim Jo-jo.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Love Alarm was one of the first Korean dramas produced by Netflix as part of its expansion into Korean content.
- The show explores themes of love, friendship, and the impact of technology on human relationships.
- The Love Alarm app portrayed in the series sparked discussions about the potential implications of such technology in real life.
Music, Soundtrack
- The soundtrack of Love Alarm features a mix of contemporary K-pop and heartfelt ballads that complement the romantic themes of the series.
- Songs like "Here for You" by Echae Kang and "Beautiful Feeling" by Tae-yeon are standout tracks on the soundtrack.
About Love Alarm
Love Alarm explores a world where an app notifies users if someone nearby harbors romantic feelings for them.