A series about the life's and love of international students in a dorm with the odd touch of humour. I may be the wrong demographic for this but overall not funny to me and reminds me of a poor American sitcom. I personally found the show "So Not Worth It !"
56 Reviews
totally worth it 😁
dkamla-5391925 June 2021
Not sure what I was watching sometimes but I couldn't stop
fakeimmigrant27 July 2021
Yes, the laugh track is annoying and unnecessary. Some plotlines go nowhere, and some of the main cast don't get enough focus (and some get too much). But after watching all 12 episodes, I was invested in these students. I was most impressed with the multicultural cast that actually doesn't go out of its way to highlight this fact. You don't have Carson speaking with an American accent. Thankfully Hans doesn't do anything too Swedish. I get that these actors have lived in Korea for years, but I'm curious just how easy it is for a foreign student to move to Korea and pick up the language?
Additionally, I wish they hired a Korean-American for the role of Jamie. The actor is good but he was the one character I would have expected to be one who sounded like a Western person, who was returning to their homeland for the first time in a long time. It doesn't ruin the role (I'm pretty certain they hired a Russian actress to play his American mom in the one episode she appears in), but there must have been a capable young Korean-American actor who could play the role.
I also wish the season was a bit longer. 12 episodes seemed too short. They don't go through an entire school year and I don't think they highlighted enough of the main cast. From the early reception, I could see Netflix pushing for a second season, and hopefully, that's the case. There is a lot of areas to improve and I'd like to see how things progress for most of the cast.
Additionally, I wish they hired a Korean-American for the role of Jamie. The actor is good but he was the one character I would have expected to be one who sounded like a Western person, who was returning to their homeland for the first time in a long time. It doesn't ruin the role (I'm pretty certain they hired a Russian actress to play his American mom in the one episode she appears in), but there must have been a capable young Korean-American actor who could play the role.
I also wish the season was a bit longer. 12 episodes seemed too short. They don't go through an entire school year and I don't think they highlighted enough of the main cast. From the early reception, I could see Netflix pushing for a second season, and hopefully, that's the case. There is a lot of areas to improve and I'd like to see how things progress for most of the cast.
I LOVE ITT
aya-bsu18 June 2021
The series was AMMAAAZINGGG!! The diversity of the cast made the sitcom a lot better, every community was represented. The cast were really cute and funny. I can't wait for another season! I definitely recommend watching it!!
Cutesy Comedy Centered in International Dorm Room
PalmBeachG22 May 2022
There are a couple of characters that you will just love. This is a cutesy comedy centered in an International dorm room - each with their own story and "hook ups" within the group. I got a laugh out of the blond haired Chicagoan who was cast as a kind of a punk or thug type who eats all the time like a pig. If you ever visited Chicago at the Taste of Chicago where everyone stands around eating at parking meter's that have been turned into tables stuffing themselves with ribs you will appreciate the casting (I am from Chicago burbs so I can relate). Also the adopted Korean who grew up in the states as the son of a famous actress was so funny and a joy to watch. The local Korean who had a mother that never got married but had kids with numerous different father's so they all looked different ethnicities was hysterical when he received as a gift a pair of Michael's Special Edition gym shoes from the adopted Korean actress's son. Then there is the Swede who follows rules to the tee. It is a light hearted comedy that you should enjoy.
SUPER WORTH IT HAHA
rafaelatavares-5097618 June 2021
THIS IS AN AMAZING INTERNATIONAL SITCOM
gamerhv18 June 2021
Ok so i just saw the 1st episode and i loved it. First of all I love the diversity in the cast. The characters are so hilarious. I think this is gonna turn out to be a really good sitcom. Each character is unique that's what makes this drama great they all seem interesting in their own way. I hope this gets good ratings if it does than maybe we can get more kdramas with such diverse casts. I for one am a fan of all the main cast. As an aghase I am impressed with younjae, s acting he did really well and Minnie to nailed it even though this is the first drama she has acted in. Hyunmin also did great by the way I think his character is my favourite. Carson was amazing I loved her parts in the first episode. Sewan played her role so well. That guy u played hans was also good. I can't wait to see the other episodes. That Jamie is hiding something I can't wait to find out what it is. Ok so guys just go and watch it. I hope yall like it.
I really wanted to like this more....
Jodie_ds4 July 2021
I love the premise of this, and was really looking forward to seeing how they presented the idea of an international dorm at a Korean college. Unfortunately, they decided to take the very worst parts of "international" sitcoms, and just have everybody talking in Korean.
The canned laugh track: yuck, the stereotypical characters: yeah, the jumping around from place to place with no real development of relationships: boring.
The only thing that saves this, is that the actors by and large do a very good job with the bad opportunities given them. I have no problems with the actors whatsoever.
The canned laugh track: yuck, the stereotypical characters: yeah, the jumping around from place to place with no real development of relationships: boring.
The only thing that saves this, is that the actors by and large do a very good job with the bad opportunities given them. I have no problems with the actors whatsoever.
Amazing
gobinanuradha18 June 2021
Not that worth it.
dreamlikediana22 June 2021
Honestly, this would have been better as an unscripted reality TV show as to what Korean and international college dorm students are actually doing than a drama that looks like it's catered to middle schoolers or high school teenagers.
Let's not get into all the 10 star ratings on here... It's okay, but it's not amazing.
It's watchable if you're bored and multitasking, but like I wasn't all that intrigued by it. I was really hoping they'd offer more. I had really high expectations for this. I'm pretty disappointed.
I just really couldn't get invested in it, the humor was really immature. The laugh tracks really took away from the overall experience. I felt like it was lacking plot. Now I feel like I'm repeating myself because what more can you say than, "It was okay."
If you go to Reddit, you'll see a lot more trustworthy reviews than here. This could have had so much potential, but it fell flat and just to me.
Honestly, felt really cringey and I didn't even want to finish it.
Let's not get into all the 10 star ratings on here... It's okay, but it's not amazing.
It's watchable if you're bored and multitasking, but like I wasn't all that intrigued by it. I was really hoping they'd offer more. I had really high expectations for this. I'm pretty disappointed.
I just really couldn't get invested in it, the humor was really immature. The laugh tracks really took away from the overall experience. I felt like it was lacking plot. Now I feel like I'm repeating myself because what more can you say than, "It was okay."
If you go to Reddit, you'll see a lot more trustworthy reviews than here. This could have had so much potential, but it fell flat and just to me.
Honestly, felt really cringey and I didn't even want to finish it.
YOUNGJAE (AMAZING SITCOM)
windaqds18 June 2021
I so love it this sitcom i think this amazing sitcom in my life. My love caracter is Sam i like the cute and funny. His acting so amazing wonderful. All caracter so funny making laughing in every episode.i so proud this sitcom. Thank you making and pick amazing actor and artist for amazing sitcom. I want more season.i ready to waiting for the next season. This already in my favorite sitcom. I can watching again to again.
A fun little show for everybody
yanskidoodle19 June 2021
This is a fun and quirky show. I love the fact that the cast is very diverse! All the main characters have great chemistry too. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this friend group, hopefully in the next season we get to see lots of development between and among all the characters. I think this series has the potential to grow big.
Horrible
sarahcarter-571432 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Sorry I really don't know how anyone can give this a ten it's cringe worthy the canned laughter every five minutes was totally unnecessary and made an unfunny moment even worse the female lead was so annoying ripping everyone off to get money I know it's a sitcom and not real but I just could not carry on watching they should have a proper program showing a real dorm now that would be interesting.
REALLY GREAT
riyajacob-8202318 June 2021
Not Good Enough
PennyReviews30 October 2021
Korean Drama "So Not Worth It" is a decent try to create an American sitcom with a Korean setting and an international cast.
However, where it fails it's at the comedy element. The story was not funny and the jokes were lukewarm. However, there was a happy, energetic feeling to it, and the friendship part was pretty interesting. The romance, on the other hand, was predictable and, even though the main one was cute, the other ones were not that great. The ending, in addition, was open.
Finally, some of the performances were pretty good, others got better as the series progressed.
So, overall, 4.5 out of 10.
However, where it fails it's at the comedy element. The story was not funny and the jokes were lukewarm. However, there was a happy, energetic feeling to it, and the friendship part was pretty interesting. The romance, on the other hand, was predictable and, even though the main one was cute, the other ones were not that great. The ending, in addition, was open.
Finally, some of the performances were pretty good, others got better as the series progressed.
So, overall, 4.5 out of 10.
Sincerely speaking
votejayb18 June 2021
I was excited becoz I saw the girl slapping the guy with Kimchi in the teaser and I was so excited for it, but it was beyond my expectations 😂 it is so funny and the couples are cute. Also the guy called Sam is so cute and funny I am so in love with him I think his real name is Choi Youngjae, also the kiss scene was so cute🤧 I hope they will do season 2.
SO ENTERTAINING
ivaninfsptr19 June 2021
So funny!
micaelaquispe19 June 2021
Lives up to its name
Snootz21 February 2022
An attempt at Korean sitcom that falls short on directing, acting, and lame jokes. It doesn't just lose in translation; it's simply not funny. And the laugh track is so non-Korean in nature it's wince time. An obvious attempt to Americanize Kromcom... and that's something that's really not needed.
Kromcom is popular in America because it's different than American sitcoms (which for the most part have been pretty ridiculous over the years... with occasional exceptions like Home Improvement). This show is no improvement on what Korea normally offers-- heart warming and humorous romance comedies that are KOREAN in nature.
Americanized Kromcoms? Nothankyew.
Kromcom is popular in America because it's different than American sitcoms (which for the most part have been pretty ridiculous over the years... with occasional exceptions like Home Improvement). This show is no improvement on what Korea normally offers-- heart warming and humorous romance comedies that are KOREAN in nature.
Americanized Kromcoms? Nothankyew.
Yes yes yes!
Cirdl318 July 2021
Another My favorite Korean drama, this series is very fun to watch you don't need to think about the story cause this Kdrama is something like sitcom, I love it it's very fun to watch.
Jamie and Sewan OMG they are so cute please I can't, sam and Minnie too, their chemistry was so cute and superrr good, Very very very Recommended series. Hope there be season 2.
When the series was end I was like, I need more this series was so fun and funny, and after watching this now I watch a lot of Korean drama. When Jamie and Se-wan kissing that was super cute and I was screaming (ahahaha), cause Jamie it's so cute and he was like a soft boy.
Jamie and Sewan OMG they are so cute please I can't, sam and Minnie too, their chemistry was so cute and superrr good, Very very very Recommended series. Hope there be season 2.
When the series was end I was like, I need more this series was so fun and funny, and after watching this now I watch a lot of Korean drama. When Jamie and Se-wan kissing that was super cute and I was screaming (ahahaha), cause Jamie it's so cute and he was like a soft boy.
Too stretched
aastikhimta24 June 2021
This show changed my life
aamdabam18 June 2021
This show is one of the best shows I've ever seen. It changed my life. I used to be lazy and living with my parents with no future plans. Now I have two degrees and working towards getting my PhD all while running a very successful online business. I'm literally typing this from my Bali vacation home next to my European boyfriend who I will likely get bored of in a week. Really recommend it!!
If you want a feel good and relaxing, slice of life genre show this is the one to go for!
fleurcyj19 June 2021
So Not Worth It is a great show with a great cast. An incredibly well written and fun storyline, This show is the absolute escape you might need from a long day of work it's so chill and has good laughs and is just really enjoyable. Each of the actors in the show were amazing in portraying their own colors through their characters. Honestly I can't wait to go back and watch this show again.
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