A Love So Beautiful

Shin Sol-i is a bubbly teenager who has quietly loved her next-door classmate, Cha Heon, for as long as she can remember. The show follows her persistent, often humorous efforts to get his attention through school events, exams and everyday mishaps, as the pair age into young adults and their relationship slowly changes. Rather than relying on big shocks, the series stays focused on small, relatable moments—friendship squabbles, shifting priorities and softer heartbreaks—that show how affection and identity evolve over time. It balances light comedy with sincere scenes that highlight growing responsibilities and shifting hopes.

Released in 2020, the series was directed by Seo Min-jung and created by Choi Yoo-Jung and Jang Yoo-Yeon. The main cast features So Joo-yeon as Shin Sol-i and Kim Yo-han as Cha Heon, with Yeo Hoi-hyeon, Jo Hye-joo and Jung Jae-Oh in supporting roles, giving the show a youthful ensemble feel.

Audiences have responded well, the show holding an average rating of 8.315/10 from 593 votes, with many viewers highlighting the chemistry between the leads. Critics and fans noted its steady mix of light humor and earnest emotion, and reviewers often mentioned its focus on first love, long-term friendship and the small compromises that come with growing up.

The series helped raise the profiles of its young cast, particularly Kim Yo-han and So Joo-yeon, and sparked steady online conversation after episodes aired. Clips, reaction videos and fan art circulated on social platforms, keeping the show in social feeds and helping it find viewers beyond its domestic audience.

It didn’t secure major industry awards, but the performances drew attention from commentators and boosted career momentum for several cast members. Reviewers tended to single out scenes of quiet emotional payoff, and the show’s steady fanbase translated into continued interest in the actors’ subsequent projects.