'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' evokes warm responses from viewers and raises expectations for its 'upward trend.'
The KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' (written by Lee Hena, directed by Yoo Kwan-mo, produced by Studio N, Blossom Entertainment, Playground), which premiered on the 23rd, is adapted from the popular Naver webtoon 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' (by Mastar). The boyfriend Park Yoon-jae (Yoon San-ha) cannot give up on his girlfriend Kim Ji-eun (Arin), who turned into a man overnight, leading to a hilarious romance.
In particular, 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' debuted at 3rd place on the Naver Signal real-time search ranking, becoming a hot topic. Right after the broadcast, the number of visitors to Naver Open Talk jumped more than three times, and throughout the broadcast, it ranked in Naver's overall entertainment short content, proving its remarkable appeal. Regarding this, we summarized three reasons why 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' anticipates an 'upward trend' following its good word-of-mouth ahead of episodes 3 and 4.
▲ Yoon San-ha, Arin, Yoo Jeong-hoo, Chuu, stunning visuals
The stunning visuals of the main characters Yoon San-ha, Arin, Yoo Jeong-hoo, and Chuu are the first 'upward trend point.' Yoon San-ha impressively portrays various emotions that stand out on his pure face, engraving in the viewers' minds the character of Park Yoon-jae, who suddenly has a girlfriend turned into a man. Arin presents the peak of cuteness and longing of Kim Ji-eun, Yoon-jae's girlfriend, with her bright smile and dazzling pure visuals. Yoo Jeong-hoo naturally expresses both the feminine charm and cuteness of Kim Ji-eun, while appearing as Kim Ji-hoon, who has a man's exterior yet retains Ji-eun's inner self. Furthermore, Chuu has garnered expectations by announcing her transformation into Gang Min-joo, 'the hot girl' of Yeonhui University, starting in episode 3, which airs on the 30th. Viewers expressed their compliments on the refreshing visuals of the actors, perfectly suited to the 'youth romance comedy,' saying, 'The visuals are truly fun,' 'A visual feast,' 'A drama that cleanses the eyes,' and 'Great casting.'
▲ Sensational visuals
The second 'upward trend point' is the sensational visuals. 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' captivates the viewers with its cute and fresh visuals that perfectly match the sweet content following its premiere. The overall soft and fluffy visuals enhance the feelings of excitement and freshness. This has not only accentuated the appeal of 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy,' which incorporates many fantasy elements, but also elevated its youthful emotions. Viewers commented, 'The visuals are so pretty and refreshing,' and 'Youth shines brilliantly,' revealing their great fondness for the fantastic combination of fantasy and youth romance created by director Yoo Kwan-mo.
▲ Healing comic romance
The third 'upward trend point' is the variety of stories that encompass 'healing comic romance.' The drama, written by Lee Hena, showcases witty dialogues that generate laughter from the characters' quirky lines, along with episodes involving family and friends. Notably, the chemistry scenes between Kim Ji-hoon and his close friend Choi Yoo-ri (Park Joo-won), the 'real sisters' Kim Ji-hoon and Kim Ji-hye (Choi Yoon-ra), and the 'real siblings' Park Yoon-jae and Park Yoon-a (Lee So-won) drew significant empathy. As a result, it recorded the highest number of open talk hearts among mini-series that premiered in the fourth week of July, reaching 5.31 million as of 3 p.m. on July 27, becoming an empathetic drama. Viewers shared their interest in the continuing storyline, stating, 'I really laughed while watching,' 'The drama is cute,' and 'It progressed well without being heavy.'
The production team expressed gratitude to the viewers who gave high scores for the freshness, stating, 'In the upcoming episode 3, which will air on the 30th, there will be exciting events with Chuu's introduction and a unique relationship, along with plenty of delightful fun. Even if you missed episodes 1 and 2, a story filled with sweetness continues, so we ask for your interest.'
Meanwhile, episode 3 of the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama 'My Girlfriend is a Manly Guy' will air on the 30th at 9:50 p.m.
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