K-Drama Review: “Mad For Each Other” Delivers Refreshing Rom-Com Imparting Healing & Meaningful Messages

Mad For Each Other is a romcom crafted with lessons that are food for the thought.

  • Main Cast: Oh Yeon Seo | Jung Woo
  • Supporting Cast: Lee Soo Hyun | Ahn Woo Yeon | Kim Nam Hee | Baek Ji Won | Lee Hye Eun | Lee Yeon Du
  • Streaming Site: Netflix
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  • Kdramas of Similar Vibe: It’s Okay, That’s Love | It’s Okay Not To Be Okay | Introverted Boss | The Happy Loner  

Marcie Line watched Mad For Each Other on Netflix

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Mad For Each Other Quick Plot Recap

Attending their therapy sessions, Lee Min Kyung (Oh Yeon Seo) and Noh Hwi Oh (Jung Woo) cross paths and develop an unlikeable impression on each other.  Not knowing that they are neighbors in Hongjik Jungang Apartment, they continue to encounter each other and have a quarrel. 

Both Min Kyung and Hwi Oh have painful pasts in which they try to overcome through therapy.  Min Kyung is troubled by her delusions and compulsiveness after an incident.  Hwi Oh is suspended from the police force as he is diagnosed with anger management issues.  

They try to avoid each other as they realize that they share the same psychiatrist and their units are just next door. However, they come to know more about each other and grow close. They become neighbors to lovers who share the same path to healing.


Mad For Each Other Peak Points *Spoilers Ahead

Solidarity in neighborhood

The relationship of the people in the Hongjik Jungang Apartment really gave off the vibe of a typical neighborhood. The women’s association really added flavor to the comedy portion of the drama. They would seem like the nosy elders in the neighborhood, but they actually looked out for the main characters and other residents. In addition to that, the interaction of Samantha (Ahn Yeon Woo) and Su Hyun (Lee Su Hyun) were adorable and heart-warming. 

The supporting characters really did a good job of building the atmosphere in the neighborhood. What’s praiseworthy of this neighborhood is that they were not afraid to admit and apologize for their misdeeds. The neighborhood did well in promoting acceptance and harmony.

From Enemies To Lovers

Min Kyung and Hwi Oh initially disliked each other, especially the fact that they share the same psychiatrist. The ice between them began to melt as they helped each other when they were troubled even though it was against their will. From that, they were able to grow closer reaching the point of becoming allies to sharing romantic feelings.

Oh Yeon Seo and Jung Woo were commendable for their acting. They were able to properly portray the progress of being enemies to lovers.

That Kiss on the Sidewalk

While holding onto a criminal Hwi Oh and Min Kyung caught, they share a kiss on the sidewalk as they admit that they still love each other. It’s unique and comical to see a kissing scene right after the characters catch a person from the wanted list that was seen in the earlier episodes.  

Road To Healing

We are greeted in the first episode with the main characters meeting the same psychiatrist. Throughout the episodes, we are able to see how Min Kyung and Hwi Oh break down the chains from their pasts and move towards healing. From a rigid and stiff lifestyle, we were able to witness their progress towards resiliency.

At the end of the series, Min Kyung learned to stand up for herself, and Hwi Oh was able to get reinstated as part of the police force. 


Mad For Each Other Series Musings 

At first, I thought that this series would follow a storyline where the main characters would meet, fall in love, and have a happy ending. However, Mad For Each Other was able to create a plot with unique touches from various societal issues.

It was not afraid to put in topics such as diversity, mental health, drugs, and dating violence. It’s really amazing how they creatively incorporated these topics in a rom-com. 

The cast of Mad For Each Other gave justice to the portrayal of their characters. The women’s association really did a good job in transforming those nosy but caring elders in a community. They may be annoying in some parts, but what’s admirable is that their characters were loyal and knew when to apologize for what they have done wrong. 

In every episode, we get to learn more about each character, and that’s why its rating is 4 stars for its thrill/addictive meter. It’s exciting to dig deeper into each character’s story as the series went on. 

What I really admire in this series is that it emphasizes that the road to healing is not smooth-sailing. People may progress and come back to their old selves, but that does not mean they are hopeless. One may fall down, but when you learn to trust yourself and the people around you who are ready to help, the healing process would become more bearable.

Mad For Each Other is highly recommended for people who enjoy watching romcom series that also advocate progressive ideas in a society.

Mad For Each Other


Photos: Kakao TV | Netflix

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  1. I have seen lots of K-drama and most of them are either boring or lacks the amusing aspect that’s why most of them I don’t finish. But every romcom with Oh Yeon Seo seems to be very light, refreshing, and amusing. Ex are My Sassy Girl, Love with Flaws, and Mad at Each Other, most of the plot are simple but it kind of hook me to it leaving me always waiting for the next episode. OYS is so lovely and is a natural with very expressive eyes that makes her so effective in expressing her feelings. JW is so good, I even watched an old drama of him.
    Good thing this is a Netflix original series so I can watch it again and again.

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