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“Sing My Crush” is the kind of fluffy romantic series you’ll enjoy while watching and then forget all about it after a few days. Directed by So Joon Moon, the eight episode long Korean series features Jang Do Yoon as the lead character, Han Ba Ram, a lead singer with an independent band, whose life gets complicated as he falls in love with his best-friend Im Han Tae (Son Hyun Woo).
Han Ba Ram is introduced as an endearing high-school student with dreams of becoming a singer, but his spirits are crushed when his first ever audition goes wrong and his confession to his music teacher is met with rejection. However, new friend Im Han Tae (Son Hyun Woo) encourages to Han Ba Ram to pursue a career in music and drafts a rough contract to become his manager. As years pass, a possible romance brews between the two.
“Sing My Crush” has a distinctly dreamy autumn palette, with lots of outdoor settings and vibrant orange leaves enveloping scenes. So Joon Moon has previously directed “Love Mate” and “My Sweet Dear“, poorly written romances made watchable only due to all the pretty peachy tones and good looking protagonists. What makes “Sing My Crush” a slight improvement is the fact that the protagonists are introduced as teenagers, so it’s easier to believe their naivety in dealing with their emotions. Besides, the chemistry between Han Ba Ram and Im Han Tae is adorable, and their already established friendship makes the “friends to lovers” transition smooth. That said, the plot relies on silly old tropes for furthering their relationship, like the unrealistic portrayal of how everybody seems to be clueless about the more than platonic sparks between the two.
First love, friends and music are the primary themes of this series. Han Ba Ram pens an endearing song titled “Letter of Apology” that captures his emotions, a melody that resonates from the very first episode. This song also becomes the primary source of a lot of problems in the tale, all of which are eventually resolved as the plot progresses. Jang Do Yoon’s velvety voice takes the spotlight in the series and he frequently gets to showcase his vocal prowess through his character Han Ba Ram. On the contrary, Um Han Tae’s character lacks depth, appearing as a genial yet one-dimensional figure. He’s depicted as a friendly giant, who has no serious interest, and thus dedicates his time to inspiring and advancing his friend’s independent band.
The climactic episode is surprisingly devoid of any conflict, and gives viewers a fluffy cute romantic ending. “Sing My Crush” is definitely worth a one-time-watch for soft romance fans.
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