Crazy Love (2022) Review: The Underrated Rom-Com That Became One of My Favorites

Crazy Love (2022) is one of those K-dramas that I really wish more people talked about. It aired in 2022, but somehow it feels like it never got the attention it deserved.

For me, this is one of my favorite romance dramas, and probably my favorite K-drama involving an amnesia storyline. It is also one of the funniest, craziest, and most unpredictable romances I’ve watched.

It has everything: romance, comedy, revenge, mystery, fake relationships, amnesia, workplace drama, emotional moments, and characters who seem to make the worst possible decisions at exactly the wrong time.

And somehow, it all works.

A Romance That Starts Completely Insane

The main characters, Noh Go-jin (Kim Jae-wook) and Lee Shin-a (Krystal Jung), have one of the most chaotic relationships I’ve seen in a K-drama.

Go-jin is a brilliant mathematics instructor and the CEO of an education company. Unfortunately, being brilliant doesn’t mean being nice. He is arrogant, demanding, cold, and absolutely terrible to work for.

Shin-a is his secretary and has been putting up with him for a long time. She works hard and tries to tolerate his behavior, but eventually she reaches her limit.

And that’s when everything starts getting crazy.

There is an attempted murder, revenge, amnesia, a fake engagement, secrets, threats, misunderstandings, and eventually romance.

On paper, it sounds like way too much.

But that’s actually part of the fun.

Crazy Love knows that it is ridiculous. It doesn’t try to make every situation realistic or serious. Instead, it embraces the craziness and turns it into comedy.

The Funniest and Craziest Romance I’ve Seen

The biggest surprise for me was how funny this drama is.

There are so many scenes where I was just sitting there thinking, What am I even watching? — and then laughing anyway.

Shin-a’s attempts at revenge, Go-jin’s reactions, their constant arguments, and all the ridiculous situations they find themselves in make this drama incredibly entertaining.

The comedy is not always cute or predictable either. There is plenty of physical comedy, dark humor, exaggerated acting, and completely absurd situations.

One minute I’m laughing at something stupid, and the next the drama suddenly becomes emotional.

That contrast works surprisingly well.

This is not a drama that takes itself too seriously, and I think that’s one of its biggest strengths.

Kim Jae-wook Is So Good Here

I have to talk about Kim Jae-wook because he is fantastic as Noh Go-jin.

At the beginning, Go-jin is not an easy character to like. He is rude, selfish, arrogant, and has absolutely no idea how intimidating he is to everyone around him.

But Kim Jae-wook makes him so entertaining.

What I really enjoyed was seeing how much range he had in this role. He can be incredibly serious in one scene and completely ridiculous in the next. I honestly didn’t expect him to be this funny.

As the story progresses, we also get to see the more vulnerable side of Go-jin. His behavior doesn’t suddenly become acceptable just because we learn about his past, but understanding where some of his emotional walls come from makes his character much more interesting.

His character development is one of my favorite parts of the drama.

Krystal Is Great as Lee Shin-a

Krystal Jung also did a really good job as Lee Shin-a.

I especially liked that Shin-a isn’t written as a completely passive female lead who just puts up with everything because she is in love.

She is angry.

She has her own dreams.

She wants to become a teacher and do something meaningful with her life.

And after everything that happens to her, she decides to fight back.

Her revenge plans are honestly hilarious sometimes, but they also make sense considering how frustrated and hurt she is.

I really liked her character because she has a lot more going on than just being Go-jin’s secretary or love interest.

The Enemies-to-Lovers Romance

The romance is probably the biggest reason I love this drama.

Go-jin and Shin-a genuinely hate each other at first.

Not the usual K-drama version of “I hate you but secretly find you attractive.”

They really cannot stand each other.

That makes watching their relationship change much more satisfying.

They slowly start seeing different sides of each other, and the circumstances surrounding the fake relationship force them to spend more time together. Eventually, the anger and resentment begin turning into something else.

And when they finally start falling for each other, their chemistry is amazing.

I love couples who can argue, tease each other, make each other laugh, and still genuinely care about one another.

Go-jin and Shin-a definitely became one of my favorite K-drama couples.

And I Love the Amnesia Plot

I have a soft spot for amnesia storylines, and Crazy Love is probably one of my favorites.

The amnesia isn’t just there as a random plot device. It becomes part of the larger mystery and creates a completely different dynamic between Go-jin and Shin-a.

The situation becomes even more entertaining because of the fake engagement and the secrets surrounding the threats against Go-jin.

You are constantly wondering who is telling the truth, who is pretending, and what is actually happening.

It sounds complicated — and it is — but in a fun way.

Amnesia + fake engagement + revenge + enemies-to-lovers is such a ridiculous combination that I couldn’t help loving it.

Don’t Give Up After the First Episodes

If you start Crazy Love and think the first episodes are a little strange, I would recommend giving it some time.

The beginning is very exaggerated, and the drama takes a while to establish its characters and overall tone.

Once everything is set up, though, it becomes much more interesting.

The story moves between romance, comedy, mystery, and melodrama without ever staying in one place for too long.

I actually liked that I couldn’t always predict where the story was going.

For a rom-com, Crazy Love has quite a few surprises.

It’s More Emotional Than I Expected

For a drama that makes me laugh this much, I was surprised by how emotional it could be.

Both Go-jin and Shin-a have their own painful experiences, and underneath all the ridiculous comedy, the drama is really about two people who have been hurt and are slowly learning how to trust someone again.

Go-jin especially has a lot of emotional baggage behind his cold personality.

Shin-a also has to deal with some very difficult circumstances that make her think about what she actually wants from life.

This is where the drama becomes more than just a crazy office romance.

There are moments where the comedy disappears completely and you suddenly realize that these characters are actually hurting.

And some of those scenes hit hard.

The Chemistry Is Everything

For me, the chemistry between Kim Jae-wook and Krystal is what makes the whole thing work.

They are hilarious together, especially during their arguments.

But once their relationship becomes more romantic, they are also incredibly cute together.

I love that both actors are willing to look ridiculous. They don’t spend the entire drama trying to look perfect or cool, which makes their funniest scenes even better.

Their relationship goes from “I want to destroy you” to “I can’t live without you”, and somehow the transition feels believable.

That’s not easy to pull off.

The Supporting Characters Are Fun Too

The supporting cast also adds a lot to the drama.

Some characters are there mainly for comedy, while others become connected to the mystery and the conflicts surrounding Go-jin.

There are several side characters that I genuinely enjoyed watching, and they help keep the drama from becoming too focused on the main couple.

Some of the supporting storylines are definitely more exaggerated than others, but honestly, that’s part of the overall Crazy Love experience.

Everything is just a little bit crazy.

Is Crazy Love Perfect?

No.

There are definitely things that could have been better.

Some of the plot developments are far-fetched, and the revenge/mystery storyline can become a little too complicated. A few characters also make decisions that had me questioning their common sense.

The early episodes can also feel over-the-top, and I can understand why some viewers might not immediately connect with the drama.

But personally, none of that stopped me from enjoying it.

In fact, I think trying to make Crazy Love completely realistic would take away some of what makes it special.

This is a drama you have to watch with the right mindset.

Don’t expect a serious thriller.

Don’t expect a perfectly realistic office romance.

Just enjoy the chaos.

Why I Think It’s Underrated

What makes me sad is that Crazy Love seems to have been overshadowed by other popular rom-coms.

It has everything people usually look for in a fun K-drama: a strong central couple, great chemistry, comedy, romance, mystery, emotional moments, an interesting female lead, and plenty of ridiculous situations.

Yet it doesn’t seem to get mentioned nearly as often as some of the other popular romance dramas.

For me, that’s a shame.

Because if you love chaotic K-drama romances, this is absolutely worth watching.

Final Thoughts

Crazy Love is one of my favorite underrated K-dramas.

It isn’t perfect, but I don’t think it needs to be.

I love it because it is different.

It’s funny when I expect it to be serious, emotional when I expect it to be funny, and completely unpredictable when I think I know what is going to happen.

Most importantly, I genuinely loved watching Go-jin and Shin-a fall in love.

Their relationship is chaotic, ridiculous, frustrating, adorable, and surprisingly heartfelt.

The comedy is crazy.

The romance is crazy.

The plot is crazy.

And that’s exactly why I enjoyed it so much.

If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers, office romance, amnesia plots, fake relationships, revenge, dark comedy, and couples with amazing chemistry, I definitely recommend giving Crazy Love a try.

Just don’t judge it too quickly.

Let it get crazy.

For me, this isn’t just a good rom-com. It’s one of my favorite romance K-dramas, and definitely one of those underrated dramas I would happily rewatch.

My Rating: 9.5/10

Romance: ★★★★★ Comedy: ★★★★★ Chemistry: ★★★★★ Character Development: ★★★★★ Rewatch Value: ★★★★★ Overall: 9.5/10