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The Review Geek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Second Shot at Love Season 1 Review – A wholesome K-drama with a mediocre ending
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 7 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 8 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 9 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 10 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 11 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 12 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Mini slice-of-life K-dramas hit just the right spots and usually crop up right after a barrage of intense, ambitious and melodramatic shows. They are perfect for a quick binge session with light angst that is quickly resolved, lovable ensembles and hilarious antics. We can easily recall several such wholesome shows like Once Upon a Small Town, Summer Strike and Hometown Cha Cha Cha. And the latest to join this genre happens to be Second Shot at Love. Second Shot at Love is an exciting K-drama from tvN which is known for fun rom-coms like Lovely Runner, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and True Beauty. Said to be a wholesome rom-com, it has everything from small-town chaos and drunken mistakes to first love and healing. The cast includes Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon-hee, Kang Hyung-suk, Kim Sung-ryung and Kim Sang-ho among others. It is created by writer Myung Soo-hyun who is known for comedies with a message like Monthly Magazine Home and Drinking Solo. The K-drama follows Han Geum-ju, a genius mechanic and bubbly woman who loves drinking. But after her engagement falls apart, she loses her job and her apartment, her mother, Gwang-ok, tries to get her to stop drinking. As she is forced to move back to her home town, she struggles to come to terms with her alcoholism and the need to get sober. It doesn't help that her sister and father are alcoholics as well and seem to join her in her drunken antics. On top of that, Geum-ju's former best friend and first love, Dr Seo Ui-joon, hates alcohol and constantly preaches the treatment of alcohol abuse. Despite having a successful practice in Seoul, he moves back to their home town and is more than happy to ignore Geum-ju, much to her annoyance. Second Shot at Love Season 1 is the perfect mini-healing drama as it is full of minor conflicts which are quickly resolved. Along with it, all the characters grow, heal, find love and acceptance. The light and peppy music, paired with the bright and cheerful town of Bochun, sets up the atmosphere for Geum-ju and her friends to grow and get better. The physical comedy is hilarious and actually needed to stop the show from getting too heavy, given the tackling of a difficult issue like alcoholism. But don't worry, the show doesn't take it too lightly either. With alcohol abuse being a rampant issue in South Korea, it seems that the studio has taken it upon itself to churn out a gentle PSA with this show. Without getting too didactic, it explores the different perspectives of those who drink and the bystanders who are affected by it. It ends up fleshing all the secondary characters and giving them their own, relatable storylines like that of Gwang-ok, Geum-ju's sister and even the town gossip. The cast also puts on a commendable portrayal of sharing the story of Bochun's alcoholics, clowns and well-wishers. Soo-young plays into Geum-ju's desperation and co-dependency while also keeping it light and funny with all the goofy moments her character finds herself in. Those who watched Second Shot at Love live will definitely get whiplash from Gong Myung playing a psychopath in Mercy for None and then the lovable dork that is Ui-joon in the same breath. And Kim Sung-ryung deserves a shout-out as her Gwang-ok steals the scene, whether with a hilarious chase sequence or an emotional rant. Unfortunately, there is a melodramatic plot twist near the end involving damaged livers and transplants. Its purpose is to help the characters empathise with those suffering and to help them grow. The only problem is that the characters have already grown and accepted their mistakes, making the transplant twist unnecessary, except to add some spice to the story. This seems to be a recurring problem, as the main story is wrapped up in the first 10 episodes. And the final two episodes are reserved for a sudden thriller involving Ui-joon's missing parents. This is the second whiplash of this series, given that it completely changes the tone and is quite unnecessary as well. Had the writers never introduced this thriller subplot in the first place, maybe this wholesome K-drama and Han Geum-ju could have gotten the ending they deserve.
South China Morning Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama Second Shot at Love midseason recap: uneasy mix of social themes and romcom tropes
Lead cast: Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung Advertisement Latest Nielsen rating: 2.7 per cent At one point in Second Shot at Love, Han Geum-joo (played by Girl's Generation K-pop star Choi Soo-young) reveals her habit of drinking soju secreted inside a bottle of toner at her vanity table to hide her drinking habit from her imperious mother, Kim Gwang-ok (Kim Sung-ryoung, A Virtuous Business ). In the same confessional sequence, her father, Han Jung-soo (Kim Sang-ho, Sweet Home ), and sister Han Hyun-woo (Jo Yoon-hee, The Escape of the Seven ) also reveal their hiding places – bourbon in a cistern, beer cans in a doghouse. Hiding bottles of booze from family members is a pretty clear sign of serious alcoholism. This seems to fit with the apparent theme of the show, which is about a young woman trying to kick her drinking habit and get her life back on track.
The Review Geek
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Second Shot at Love Episode 9 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Second Shot at Love Episode 9 Second Shot at Love is another exciting K-drama from tvN which is known for fun rom-coms like Lovely Runner, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and True Beauty. Said to be a wholesome rom-com, it has everything from small-town chaos and drunken mistakes to first love and comedy. The K-drama follows Han Geum-ju, a genius mechanic and bubbly woman who loves drinking. But after her engagement falls apart, she loses her job and her apartment, her mother tries to get her to stop drinking. As she is forced to move back to her home town, she struggles to come to terms with her alcoholism and the need to get sober. It doesn't help that her former best friend and first love, Dr. Seo Ui-joon hates alcohol and constantly preaches the treatment of alcohol abuse. Despite having a successful practice in Seoul, he moves back to their home town and is more than happy to ignore Geum-ju, much to her annoyance. The cast includes Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon-hee, Kang Hyung-suk, Kim Sung-ryung and Kim Sang-ho among others. It is created by writer Myung Soo-hyun who is known for comedies like Monthly Magazine Home and Drinking Solo. If you've been following this K-drama, you may be curious to find out when the episodes are releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Second Shot at Love Episode 9, including the release date, time and where you can watch this show. Where Can I Watch Second Shot at Love? Second Shot at Love Season 1 will be shown on the tvN channel and airs at 8.50pm (KST). It is also available to stream on Viki for international fans. Second Shot at Love Episode 9 Release Date Second Shot at Love Episode 9 will release on Monday 9th June at approximately 11.50am (GMT) / 7.50am (ET). English subtitles will be released immediately. The episodes are expected to be roughly 1 hour long each, which is consistent with the time frame for the usual tvN dramas. How Many Episodes Will Second Shot at Love Have? Second Shot at Love is a 12-episode show. With 2 episodes dropping every Monday and Tuesday, it will run its course till 17th June. Is There A Trailer For Second Shot at Love? There is indeed! You can find an exciting trailer for Second Shot at Love below. What Happens in the Previous Episodes? We've covered the entire episodes with a lengthy recap that touched on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below. Read More: Second Shot at Love Episode 7 Recap & Review What Happens in the Next Episodes? In next week's teaser, Hyeon-ju and Seon-wook head to the beach for their next date. They run into Geum-ju and Ui-joon and have a group hangout. Geum-ju doesn't seem happy that Hyeon-ju and Seon-wook may be a thing. Hyeon-ju calls her out. Geum-ju is on the verge of liver failure and a transplant doesn't seem possible. Ui-joon comforts Geum-ju. What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Second Shot at Love so far? Let us know in the comments below!
The Review Geek
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Second Shot at Love Episode 8 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Second Shot at Love Episode 8 Second Shot at Love is another exciting K-drama from tvN which is known for fun rom-coms like Lovely Runner, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and True Beauty. Said to be a wholesome rom-com, it has everything from small-town chaos and drunken mistakes to first love and comedy. The K-drama follows Han Geum-ju, a genius mechanic and bubbly woman who loves drinking. But after her engagement falls apart, she loses her job and her apartment, her mother tries to get her to stop drinking. As she is forced to move back to her home town, she struggles to come to terms with her alcoholism and the need to get sober. It doesn't help that her former best friend and first love, Dr. Seo Ui-joon hates alcohol and constantly preaches the treatment of alcohol abuse. Despite having a successful practice in Seoul, he moves back to their home town and is more than happy to ignore Geum-ju, much to her annoyance. The cast includes Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon-hee, Kang Hyung-suk, Kim Sung-ryung and Kim Sang-ho among others. It is created by writer Myung Soo-hyun who is known for comedies like Monthly Magazine Home and Drinking Solo. If you've been following this K-drama, you may be curious to find out when the episodes are releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Second Shot at Love Episode 8, including the release date, time and where you can watch this show. Where Can I Watch Second Shot at Love? Second Shot at Love Season 1 will be shown on the tvN channel and airs at 8.50pm (KST). It is also available to stream on Viki for international fans. Second Shot at Love Episode 8 Release Date Second Shot at Love Episode 8 will release on Tuesday 3rd June at approximately 11.50am (GMT) / 7.50am (ET). English subtitles will be released immediately. The episodes are expected to be roughly 1 hour long each, which is consistent with the time frame for the usual tvN dramas. How Many Episodes Will Second Shot at Love Have? Second Shot at Love is a 12-episode show. With 2 episodes dropping every Monday and Tuesday, it will run its course till 17th June. Is There A Trailer For Second Shot at Love? There is indeed! You can find an exciting trailer for Second Shot at Love below. What Happens in the Previous Episodes? We've covered the entire episodes with a lengthy recap that touched on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below. Read More: Second Shot at Love Episode 5 Recap & Review What Happens in the Next Episodes? In next week's teaser, A crying Geum-ju hugs Ui-joon. The villagers protest against the Hans and Ui-joon defends them. Geum-ju thinks Ui-joon looks after her because he pities her. She tells him to stop. The nurse tells Ui-joon not to let Geum-ju go, but he cannot do that. Someone causes a scene in a hospital and Ui-joon is hurt. A man attacks Geum-ju while Ui-joon finds his love note crumpled up. What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Second Shot at Love so far? Let us know in the comments below!
The Review Geek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Second Shot at Love Episode 5 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Second Shot at Love Episode 5 Second Shot at Love is another exciting K-drama from tvN which is known for fun rom-coms like Lovely Runner, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and True Beauty. Said to be a wholesome rom-com, it has everything from small-town chaos and drunken mistakes to first love and comedy. The K-drama follows Han Geum-ju, a genius mechanic and bubbly woman who loves drinking. But after her engagement falls apart, she loses her job and her apartment, her mother tries to get her to stop drinking. As she is forced to move back to her home town, she struggles to come to terms with her alcoholism and the need to get sober. It doesn't help that her former best friend and first love, Dr. Seo Ui-joon hates alcohol and constantly preaches the treatment of alcohol abuse. Despite having a successful practice in Seoul, he moves back to their home town and is more than happy to ignore Geum-ju, much to her annoyance. The cast includes Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon-hee, Kang Hyung-suk, Kim Sung-ryung and Kim Sang-ho among others. It is created by writer Myung Soo-hyun who is known for comedies like Monthly Magazine Home and Drinking Solo. If you've been following this K-drama, you may be curious to find out when the episodes are releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Second Shot at Love Episode 5, including the release date, time and where you can watch this show. Where Can I Watch Second Shot at Love? Second Shot at Love Season 1 will be shown on the tvN channel and airs at 8.50pm (KST). It is also available to stream on Viki for international fans. Second Shot at Love Episode 5 Release Date Second Shot at Love Episode 5 will release on Monday 26th May at approximately 11.50am (GMT) / 7.50am (ET). English subtitles will be released immediately. The episodes are expected to be roughly 1 hour long each, which is consistent with the time frame for the usual tvN dramas. How Many Episodes Will Second Shot at Love Have? Second Shot at Love is a 12-episode show. With 2 episodes dropping every Monday and Tuesday, it will run its course till 17th June. Is There A Trailer For Second Shot at Love? There is indeed! You can find an exciting trailer for Second Shot at Love below. What Happens in the Previous Episodes? We've covered the entire episodes with a lengthy recap that touched on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below. Read More: Second Shot at Love Episode 3 Recap & Review What Happens in the Next Episodes? In next week's teaser, some people gossip that Ui-joon won't return to his old Seoul hospital after what he did. The stranger says Geum-ju's name and smirks. There is a team dinner and she struggles to quit. Ui-joon asks to hold out for a week. They go hiking and have fun. Geum-ju wonders why he ghosted her back then. He holds the gift and she asks why they had to drift apart. What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of Second Shot at Love so far? Let us know in the comments below!
