Currently, the drama “Love Next Door” is dominating the Korean screen, thanks to its captivating storyline and the incredible chemistry between the lead actors, Jung So Min (as Bae Seok Ryu) and Jung Hae In (as Choi Seung Hyo).
After the first six episodes, the main tone of the drama is cheerful and humorous. With Bae Seok Ryu discovering that she is Choi Seung Hyo’s first love, the two are very close to officially being together, promising to bring viewers some truly romantic moments.
However, a surprising theory has emerged, suggesting that “Love Next Door” might have a sad ending due to Bae Seok Ryu suffering from a serious illness. This speculation arose after she was seen having a nosebleed in episode 6.
Additionally, in episode 1, Choi Seung Hyo expressed a desire to build a special memorial park, featuring a “Memory Stop,” where the living can reminisce about the deceased. There’s a possibility that this park might later serve as a memorial for Bae Seok Ryu.
Another detail supporting this theory is the scene where Bae Seok Ryu, Choi Seung Hyo, and Jung Mo Eum are browsing books together, and Bae Seok Ryu asks if Choi Seung Hyo likes tragic love stories with sad endings.
Comments from viewers regarding the theory that “Love Next Door” might have a sad ending because of the female lead’s serious illness:
- “The two leads mentioned that the first half of the drama would have many arguments, but the second half would be very sweet. Theories like this are just for reference, don’t take them too seriously. Besides, Bae Seok Ryu took a break from work three years ago, only for a year, so it could be depression, not a terminal illness.”
- “I’m afraid that one year might have involved surgery or something, so when she returned to Korea, she didn’t have much money left.”
- “Please, life is already hard enough. I don’t need this depressing theory ruining my small joy.”
- “I hope this doesn’t happen, and that Bae Seok Ryu’s break from work was due to psychological reasons. I hope Choi Seung Hyo’s desire to build the park stems from his kindness and a desire to help others with his work knowledge. Please, writer, it’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a Korean drama.”
- “That wouldn’t be right. A rom-com ending like that would make me scared to watch Korean dramas in the future.”
- “It could happen, but I hope the ending is gentle.”
- “Probably not. The keywords for the drama are ‘healing’ and ‘romance.’ Please, no!”
- “Please, don’t let it end like that.”
- “Wasn’t ‘Snowdrop’ painful enough, Jung?”
The drama “Love Next Door,” starring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min, airs every Saturday and Sunday on tvN.
Source: K14
