Dynamite Kiss review: worth watching or overrated? Here’s why it exploded in popularity

Dynamite Kiss is the latest K-drama everyone is talking about on the internet. Since its arrival on Netflix, the series has become one of the most popular non-English TV shows, with the story touching many hearts.

The story is packed with twists and turns, and unlike typical K-drama rom-coms, this one follows the story of Go Da-rim, a woman who has seen only setbacks in her life and even failed the civil services exams five times.

Despite the criticism from her own people, Da-rim refuses to give up. In fact, she learns about a new job that only requires mothers. And Da-rim sees this as a big opportunity. Though she's single and never raised a child, Da-rim applies for the job.

She confidently lies and even succeeds in getting the job for six months, and if she does well, the company might offer her a permanent position. However, things get explosive when she crosses paths with her team leader, Gong Ji-hyeok.

He's the same man with whom Da-rim locked a kiss, and the two even went a little far during a date. And then the metaphor J-hyeok uses is perfect: when two unstable elements come together, they don’t just react. They become dynamite!

But is the hype justified? Is Dynamite Kiss actually worth your time, or is it just riding on K-drama clichés? Let's find out.

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Why you should watch Dynamite Kiss and the reasons behind the K-drama's popularity

Here's a look at the reasons why Dynamite Kiss is becoming the most-loved K-drama right now:

Fast-paced romance between Ji-hyeok and Da-rim: Unlike typical rom-coms that follow a slow-burning romance, Dynamite Kiss premiered with an explosive kiss between Ji-hyeok and Da-rim.

Unique story with an engaging twist: Most rom-coms feature misunderstandings, but here, Da-rim’s lie is huge: she’s pretending to be married with a child just to land a job. This isn’t just a fake dating trope. It’s a fake life scheme that could leave a huge impact on Da-rim's life if exposed.

Explosive chemistry between the leads: Jang Ki-yong who plays Gong Ji-hyeok and Ahn Eun-jin who brings Go Da-rim to life, are delivering a sizzling on-screen dynamic that fans say feels like an actual dynamite.

Proven Popularity: The numbers speak for themselves: Dynamite Kiss rose into Netflix’s global top 3 for non-English series shortly after release. Even in South Korea, the drama is rising among other hit titles.

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How fans are reacting to Dynamite Kiss K-drama, explored

From the cast to the storyline, the K-drama is receiving all the love from fans. Here's a look at how they're reacting:

"DynamiteKiss, best romcom kdrama of the year! it has everything you could ask from a show of that genre.. the comedy is on point, light and fluffy story, leads chemistry and relationship, nice ost and just everything about it. We're literally obsessed."

One fan even compared the second lead with BTS member Jin, and expressed excitement:

"dynamitekiss ep2 & ep3 had me pausing like..HELLO?? I'm actually watching Jin’s doppelgänger arc?? I'm obsessed with this drama already."

One fan even mentioned that if Dynamite Kiss continues with this plot and pace, it can even leave behind Ahn Hyo-seop's Business Proposal, which is one of the best K-drama rom-coms on Netflix.

"if dynamitekiss keeps the quality up… it might start tipping business proposal’s k-romcom crown."

Another fan praised the writer and wrote:

"istg this kdrama's writer was a genius on crack when he/she decided to put all the cliches and tropes in a blender, hit full speed and named it #DynamiteKissIt's so chaotic. But it works 😂."

Since the story is so magnetic, another tweet reads:

"NOT a fan of the miscommunication trope at all but the dynamitekiss is somehow beating it.. like how is this trope suddenly funny😭😭 and what do you mean its carrying the whole plot on its back??!!!"

Another fan reaction reads:

"one thing about dynamite kiss, its going to live upto its title and its just 4 episodes in."

So if you’ve been looking for a drama that feels light, addictive, and full of spark, Dynamite Kiss won’t disappoint.

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