Taste Of Love- Drama Review

I had high hopes for this drama after loving the manga, but it fell flat for me, and I eventually dropped it halfway through at episode 12. The actors didn’t bring the spark I was looking for, and the female lead’s performance felt underwhelming. One of the biggest letdowns, though, was the adaptation itself—the story just didn’t translate well from page to screen.

In the plot, we’re supposed to see Tang Su, the former leader of a girl group trio, whose career spirals after being sabotaged by her jealous bandmate Meng Meng. As a result, Tang Su’s stress leads to weight gain, and she tries to keep a low profile as a food delivery driver.

Tang Su crosses paths with Huang Fu Jue, the CEO of an entertainment company, while delivering his food, and a series of mishaps land her an unexpected job as his live-in maid. Inside his home, she discovers a private shrine dedicated to her former bandmate, Meng Meng, and realizes that Huang Fu Jue despises Tang Su due to false rumors he believes. Fortunately for Tang Su, his face blindness keeps him from recognizing her true identity. As time passes, their mutual animosity transforms; Fu Jue starts to see through the rumors as Tang Su regains her confidence and identity. This change of heart sparks a romantic journey between the two. 

The story is meant to follow Tang Su’s journey of rediscovery and redemption, with the support of her loyal bandmate Tong Yi Wu and a rekindling of old feelings with her first love, Lu Yan Zhi, who now realizes his mistake in leaving her and begs for forgiveness. Despite some interesting plot elements, the drama’s delivery just didn’t capture the same tension and charm as the manga.

For fans of the original, this might be a disappointment. Unless you’re looking for a filler series, you might want to skip this one if you prefer stronger storytelling and performances.