Summary:
True to Love (aka Bo-ra! Deborah) is a charming rom-com about Yeon Bo-ra, a confident dating coach and romance author who ironically struggles with her own love life. Her path collides with Lee Soo-hyuk, a no-nonsense publishing planner, sparking an unexpected and slow-burn romance. The show blends humor, heartache, and self-discovery as Bo-ra learns that love is messier than any dating guide. Packed with witty moments and emotional growth, it offers a refreshing take on modern relationships and the gap between "knowing" love and actually living it.
My thoughts:
I’ll admit, this K-drama was a bit tough to get into at first. I only started it because I didn’t have much else on my watchlist, so I figured, "Why not give it a shot?"
Spoilers ahead!
Right off the bat, the female lead’s storyline threw me for a loop. Watching her still pine for a boyfriend who cheated on her didn’t sit well with me. Personally, I’m not one to forgive cheating, but I can see how it highlighted the process of overcoming heartbreak and learning to move on. I’ll give the writers credit for that.
The male lead didn’t exactly win me over either — at least, not at first. He came across as weak, but as the episodes progressed, I could see his growth. Looking back, I understand why the show took its time developing their relationship. The slow build toward the male and female leads finally coming together made sense since they both needed to heal individually. That said, I still wish we got more screen time of them as a couple!
The side couple, though? Loved them. Their storyline felt so real, especially how it portrayed the ups and downs of marriage. It was a refreshing reminder of how important communication is in a relationship.
But the one couple I just couldn’t get behind was the boss and his employee. The age gap was uncomfortable, and there was an undeniable power dynamic that felt inappropriate. Honestly, it felt like something the producer threw in for personal reasons rather than it adding to the story.
Overall, the drama had its moments, but it didn’t completely wow me. It had some solid character development and thoughtful themes, but certain choices missed the mark for me. I’d give it a 6/10 — not bad, but not binge-worthy either.