Personal Taste

Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become a roommate to his female friend, Park Kae In. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he’s known for his stoic poker face. He’s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women’s feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her? - Javabeans

Overall rating:		6.5
Story:		7.0 (1)
Acting:		7.0 (1)
Music:		6.0 (1)
Satisfaction:		6.0 (1)

Directed by	Son Hyung Suk \| No Jong Chan \|
Written by	Park Hye Kyung \|
Cast	Son Ye Jin \| Lee Min Ho \|
Release Date	March 31, 2010
Genres	Romantic-Comedy
Network	MBC

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A Fair Drama with a Kitsch Romantic Flair

Reviewed by neekyh
June 22, 2010
Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating:		6.5
Story:		7.0
Acting:		7.0
Music:		6.0
Satisfaction:		6.0

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Do you recommend it? Yes

A fair drama with a different romantic flair can be found in Personal Taste. Park Kae In is the trusting and foolish daughter of a famous architect though she is a failure as a furniture maker. Following an emotionally tragic event Kae In sublets a room in her private home to Jeon Jin Ho, who she believes to be gay. But the reasons for Jin Ho seeking boarding are dishonest; he is only masquerading as a gay man as a means to further his own career in an architect bid.

But despite both characters' personal failings and some hilarious and upsetting circumstances Kae In and Jin Ho soon find themselves falling for each other. Whether or not they can turn their tumultuous relationship to a romantic affair is the core element of this mildly entertaining drama.

Characterization is strong and the acting believable, but the love rival for Jin Ho's affections is a stereotypical witch whom is not engaging in the least and weakened subplots by being too unbelievable and not being used effectively.

The plot itself is strong but relying too much upon Jin Ho's pretense as a gay man to carry the story. Without that added bit the drama would have been too run of the mill for most to care about checking out. But despite Jin Ho's sexual orientation being “important” it was never the strong conflict viewers would expect, and not enough funny and tragic moments resulting from it.

Execution of Personal Taste left something to be desired. Overall this drama is lacking; too many missing components or pieces weak.

But drama fiends should still check it out and see if it works as a storyline they could get involved in. While viewers may not re-watch it many times or buy it on DVD most will enjoy the first time. This drama is a bit different and may provide 16 odd hours of fair entertainment. Overall, I'd recommend someone to check Personal Taste out but I would not say it is a must watch despite the promising premise.