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SBS’s newest romance drama Temperature of Love sets an easy, comfortable pace as it introduces us to a couple who struggles to get to the same “temperature†in their relationship. A successful romance takes more than attraction, and our lovers have very little in common, making their road to love look like it will be an uphill battle. But these two seem destined to disagree and bicker their way into love whether they like it or not, and who can blame them with this much chemistry crackling between them?

 

EPISODE 1 RECAP

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At a shopping mall promotional event, a chef stands on a stage surrounded by rolling cameras, deftly preparing food. Nearby, a woman pours herself a tall glass full of soju with a resolute expression on her face. She considers it for a while, but doesn’t drink it.

The chef, whose name is OHN JUNG-SUN (Yang Se-jong), puts on an impressive performance, but as soon as he starts to speak, the director yells, “CUT!†He tells Jung-sun to show more of his personality instead of just parroting the script, telling him to ignore the writer’s words entirely, but Jung-sun disagrees.

 

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They start the scene again, but this time he’s interrupted by the woman who had poured herself soju, LEE HYUN-SOO (Seo Hyun-jin), who is the show’s scriptwriter. She demands that they follow the script or stop filming. The director asks if she’s written the next script, but she fires back that there’s no point to her writing something they won’t use.

The director argues that they have to be able to make edits, but Hyun-soo yells that as the writer, she should know about those edits so that the story makes sense and has continuity. They both have a point, but they’re too angry to listen to each other, devolving into screaming personal attacks in front of the entire crew and audience.

 

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The director asks if anyone on the cast and crew agrees with Hyun-soo, and she gets teary-eyed when not a single person speaks up in her defense. But just as she’s about to back down in shame, Jung-sun speaks up from the stage, saying that he’s on her side.

He steps off the stage, and Hyun-soo stares at him in disbelief. In voiceover she says, “I saw him again. It had to be a time when I’m behaving disgracefully. I never forgot about him for a second. I desperately wanted to see him again, even if by chance—my first love that disappeared at the end of my youth, at the age of twenty-nine.†Hyun-soo turns and flees, and Jung-sun runs after her.

 

=== Read more: http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/09/temperature-of-love-episodes-1-2/

 

 

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What a sweet beginning. I really love the leisurely, simple feel of the world Temperature of Love set up and the way it introduced its characters. Nothing felt rushed, yet we got a good introduction established and managed to set our leading couple on a romantic journey that looks like it will be as heart-tugging as it is contentious. So far, so good.

I haven’t seen Yang Se-jong in anything until now, but it turns out that he and Seo Hyun-jin have fantastic chemistry—these two just light up the scene whenever they’re together. To give credit where it’s due, I think Seo Hyun-jin is one of those actors who creates chemistry with whomever she’s paired with, but this match-up feels special.

I like the way that Jung-sun and Hyun-soo can clash one moment, then the next moment is charged with so much attraction that I feel like I should look away and give them some privacy.

 

Their bickering nearly gives me whiplash, but you can feel their interest in each other even as they’re fighting for the upper hand. It’s like every little disagreement is their way of sizing the other up and taking their measure, and then they both grin like they like what they see, and I can’t help but be drawn in. It’s a way of getting to know one another that I haven’t seen in a drama before, and I like how each of their interactions feels charged with several emotions at once.

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I really like this concept of the two people in a couple being at different “temperatures,†different places in their relationship, and getting a second chance to do things over. And I can already feel some of the issues that are going to cause Hyun-soo and Jung-sun problems the first time around, because they’re just such wildly different people. He’s driven and professional, while she’s impulsive and flighty. Jung-sun is very precise in the way he expresses himself, while somehow still managing to be disarmingly earnest, and Hyun-soo tends to blurt out every thought that crosses her mind. It’s true that opposites attract, and you can see why these two would find each other fascinating, because they see in each other something that they don’t possess. But such divergent personalities are naturally going to clash a lot, and although they find each other attractive now, they’re already establishing a pattern of bickering that can quickly become a serious relationship issue.

I really like they way Jung-sun and Hyun-soo are characterized—neither of them is a typical drama “type†that we’re used to seeing. Jung-sun is very reserved and self-possessed, always in control of himself even in the face of aggressive opposition, but he’s also unafraid to follow his feelings on a whim and see where they take him. And Hyun-soo, who seems like a free spirit who lets her temper run away with her and takes the time to notice the small moments of beauty in life, is oddly reserved and protective of her emotions. I like how complex and unpredictable they both are, but their ways of approaching things are so very different, it’s easy to see how they’re going to have trouble getting on the same page emotionally. Watching them meet again in the present and work to overcome these differences is going to be a lot of fun.

I’ve been burned more often than usual lately with dramas that started out strong, with talented casts and interesting premises, that just couldn’t keep the promise that their first few weeks made. But I think that Temperature of Love has everything going for it, and every excuse to be great. Aside from the star-studded cast, from the leads all the way down to small supporting roles, I really like that the story keeps things simple, with just a few mysteries to make us wonder what surprises may be in store. In particular, I’m interested in what plans Jung-woo has up his sleeve, both for Jung-sun and for Hyun-soo. And the way the scenes are shot is very interesting, with creative use of light and angles. I particularly like how certain beats between Hyun-soo and Jung-sun shift to black and white for a few seconds, as if to punctuate that these are the pivotal moments that matter, no matter how small and insignificant they may seem now. It’s obvious that the writer and director love the story they’re setting out to tell, and I can’t wait to see how they tell it.

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Despite Hyun-soo’s initial misgivings and Jung-sun’s attempts to respect her wishes, this seemingly mismatched pair can’t seem to stay away from each other. The heart wants what the heart wants, as the saying goes, but their romance won’t be so simple. Complications already threaten them both, and it remains to be seen whether they’ll become stronger for it, or let life tear them apart.

 

EPISODE 3 RECAP

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As Jung-sun pulls Hyun-soo away from the bus stop, she asks that they not hold hands, and he says that he thought she didn’t see him as a man. Hyun-soo asks if he’s upset that she rejected him, and he admits that of course he is. Hyun-soo marvels at the way Jung-sun talks back, and he counters that she never lets him win once.

He lets her know that he doesn’t cling to a woman once she’s rejected him, and she has to admit that she likes that about him. He leads her to the park, where he takes her cell phone and turns on some classical music.

 

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He starts dancing in place, adorably prodding Hyun-soo to practice the dance she wants to do here when she wins a writing contest. She refuses, embarrassed but amused by his silliness.

Later, they reach their neighborhood, where they split up to head to their respective homes. Hyun-soo thanks Jung-sun, but she falters when he asks what she’s thankful for, admitting that she’s not sure. As he heads home, she calls after him that it’s because he consoled her tonight. Hyun-soo’s sister Hyun-yi wakes her the following morning with kicks and insults, demanding that Hyun-soo make her breakfast since she pays the bills. And then later as Hyun-soo is taking out the garbage, Hyun-yi bumps into her and snaps at her in horror for getting trash on her.

 

=== Read more: http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/09/temperature-of-love-episodes-3-4/

 

 

COMMENTS

I love that both Jung-sun and Hyun-soo’s first thoughts when something horrible happens is to run to the other for comfort. It says a lot about how they feel about each other already—even though they don’t have a formal arrangement, they’ve quickly become each other’s person to go to when they need support. But the speed of it also concerns me, because we know this is a flashback and that this phase of their romance won’t last.

They’re already starting out at very different temperatures—Jung-sun is blazing hot, ready to jump right into a relationship without carefully considering if they’re right for each other, while Hyun-soo is much cooler with her rejections and her reluctance to date a man younger than she is. I have a feeling that a lot of that is due to their differing stages in life, since Jung-sun admits to not being very experienced, while Hyun-soo seems very defensive about not wanting to be looked down upon. They’re beginning this relationship at very different places in their personal and professional lives, which affects how they feel, not just about each other, but about themselves and dating in general.

 

There are so many little red flags that point to this being the wrong time for Jung-sun and Hyun-soo to be together, and I already feel sad for them, knowing that they’re going to fall in love, then suffer a painful breakup. They obviously like each other a lot already, but other than physical attraction and a certain fascination with each other, they’re almost completely incompatible. As I said before, their personalities are polar opposites, but that’s only the beginning.

 

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Right now they find it fun and silly to disagree with each other just to be ornery, their verbal banter a way to feel each other out and get to know each other better. But that tendency to nitpick and fight for the upper hand could become a habit that will cause a lot of hurt when they aren’t playing around anymore. They’re outspoken when they disagree, which is a good thing because it shows that they’re both honest people who don’t hold back what they’re thinking… but again, that can turn nasty once the first bloom of romance wears off. And I’m concerned that Jung-sun might be hiding something important from Hyun-soo, because he seems to be living more lavishly than his modest chef’s salary would allow.

 

But there’s also a lot that I can see that gives me hope that after they break up and reconnect in the present, they’ll be able to make it work. They’re both decent, motivated people, who have their life priorities firmly in the right place. They obviously just like each other a lot, which in my opinion is just as (or more) important than love and physical attraction. Neither is afraid to speak their mind even when they know the other will disagree, which tells me that they are strong and confident individuals who will fight for their relationship, but won’t allow themselves to lose who they are in the process.

 

I like the other characters too, though we don’t know nearly as much about them yet. Jung-woo in particular is fascinating, and another example of someone who seems to have two very different sides to him. He comes across as very open and friendly, and he’s generous to a fault without seeming to attach strings to his gifts, but his motives are mysterious. It’s not that strange for someone with gobs of money to decide to start a drama production company, but why is he pursuing Jung-sun? And who was he talking to on the phone about someone being unsuitable for their group? The show has started out relatively simple, but I think that we’re going to find that there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than we know right now, especially when it comes to Jung-sun’s enigmatic admirer.

 

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Omo the kiss scene... it's so sweet <3

I find Seo Hyun Jin's character relatable now!

 

 

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Omo the kiss scene... it's so sweet <3

I find Seo Hyun Jin's character relatable now!

 

 

I also support badge for Yang Sejong, I want it too laugh.png

 

 

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Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching??

 

 

So, what are we all watching this week?

What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in…

 

 

javabeans

  • Temperature of Love: A promising start. It’s romantic, breezy, and thoughtfully witty in a way that reminds me of Bubblegum. Maybe that’s not the best show to reference since hardly anybody saw it, but it has that interestingly wistful mood and really satisfyingly well-written dialogue that makes the banter a pleasure to watch.

 

 

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  • Temperature of Love: This is directed really well. It takes very mundane interactions and makes them feel all fluttery and romantic. I love the atmosphere, and the very natural way that these two characters fall in love. So far it feels more like real life and less like a drama, which is very refreshing.

 

Laica

  • Temperature of Love: I’ve seen neither High Society nor Doctors from this writer but I really loved A Warm Word, so I had high hopes for this one. Seo Hyun-jin is A+ knocking it out of the park as usual, and my first time seeing Yang Se-jong, I’m already completely charmed. My favorite thing about this writer is her gift for making dialogue and characters feel rich and intelligent without feeling scripted, and this drama has that in spades. The conversations breathe and live as though we’re watching real people talk, and this extends to the supporting cast as well. I really like Jo Boa’s character and her friendship with the heroine, and Kim Jae-wook is as smooth and sharp as we can always rely on him to be. (Can we get a romance between these two? I am so not in the mood to see Kim Jae-wook as a sad-sack second lead that turns bitter and stalkerish in the third act of the show.) And Seo Hyun-jin’s family is hilarious; she bickers constantly with her awful sister, but they unite in cringing embarrassment at their lovey-dovey parents. Here’s hoping the drama continues to be this delightful—I’m badly in need of a good rom-com.

 

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The Temperature of Love Episodes 1-4: Running Towards Love

 

 

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Seo Hyun Jin is back, and once again she has shown amazing chemistry with her male lead. Supported by an extremely talented cast and exceptional writing and cinematography,  Temperature of Love promises to be an outstanding drama. Join Wendilynn, Janet, and me, Cici, as we discuss our reactions to the first week’s episodes.

 

 

Cici: I was a little nervous when I found out that the main couple was going to be the same second lead/main lead as in Doctor Romantic. Would they be able to overcome the past chemistry they had established and start like a new couple? Would the whole noona romance thing be awkward? Well, I needn’t have worried. Once again, Seo Hyun Jin is knocking it out of the park with her quirky but completely relatable character. And Yang Se Jong is just amazing, especially for such a young actor.

 

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  • love changed the title to SBS Drama "Temperature of Love" Yang Sejong & Seo Hyun-Jin etc. *The END*

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