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Sweet Munchies on Netflix. This show's description doesn't really let you know what the theme really is about, which is a recent social issue that isn't normally portrayed on K-Drama. I knew that when I watched this - as I wanted to see it because of the lead male Il-Woo Jung who I love in his other acting works. I read it about it in a bio so wanted to see for myself how he did in this male role. All my 7 stars go to him, as he made the series for me, and without him as the lead I would not have liked it at all, but I think he did a great job portraying both the chef and the lead character as the script was written. The series does have some light serious moments, as always with Il-Woo Jung and that is why I like watching him as he always pulls those off perfectly. Will mention I think he had more romantic kisses in this show than other series' I have seen.

Overall, I noticed alot of subdued hints at humor in the writing that are hidden and if you look hard enough will get it as it relates to the theme - such as his tag line for his restaurant - Sweet Munchies - come for a sweet snack at midnight, etc. These type of things seem to pop up throughout if you look hard enough that after awhile you just can't miss them and have to laugh if you have a sense of humor. As for the main lead, it gets lightly humorous about halfway through the series when the love triangle each has the wrong idea about each other.

The seriousness of the show however was a downer and I didn't especially like the ending, however because of the serious nature of how it was turning out in the end, it would have been hard to devise an ending to this, so in that sense it was satisfactory.

" Sweet Munchies " was a frustrating drama.

And that is mainly due to the two main characters that were annoying, each one in their own way. For the girl, she was way too naive, forgiving, and positive to be even considered cute. She was beyond redemption, as it was proven in the last episode and her reaction to the whole revelation. But, the most irritating was the chef. Sure, he had his reasons in the beginning for doing what he did, but he just kept lying, and acting selfishly throughout the whole drama. He was just unlikeable and he didn't make it easy to root for him. The second lead, however, did have a solid character and story and the actor did an amazing job with his expressions and emotions. As for the rest of the cast, they were there when they were needed, but hardly explored.

And now, time for the story. The main idea was ridiculous to begin with. There was no real reason why the show had to have a gay chef other than prompt the story. The reactions and actions of the characters were ridiculous as well and unreasonable really.

And, finally, the ending. The drama kind of wrapped things up for the three main characters, but left the rest out. Not to mention that everyone suffered the consequences of the chef's decision expect from him.

So, overall, three out of ten.

I love Asian food movies and series (Midnight Dinner and Samurai gourmet were my fav), but this one is too cheesy, naive and stylish, everything seem fake... My review is only based on 3 episodes, I couldn't watch more.