Parents' Guide to Love Next Door

TV Netflix Comedy 2024
Love Next Door TV show poster: Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min sit next to each other on the bottom of the stairs

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Some cursing and light fighting in rambunctious romcom.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 13+

Based on 2 parent reviews

age 13+

Based on 2 kid reviews

What's the Story?

In LOVE NEXT DOOR, Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in) is a successful architect and co-CEO of atelier "In." He's just bought a new building not too far from his childhood home, renovating it to become his new office. Then he runs into Bae Seok-ryoo (Jung So-min), who has secretly come back home to Korea after working at a big tech company in the United States for the past few years. The two instantly butt heads, the oddities of their childhood bonds and growing pains clashing. When it turns out that Seok-ryoo is starting over and back home for good, the two are once again next-door neighbors in their childhood homes. How will their past affect their relationship as adults?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say ( 2 ):

This series is a rambunctious and romantic journey into starting over. Love Next Door shines in physical comedy and interesting character dynamics. The chemistry between Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min is palpable and refreshing. Side couple Kim Ji-eun and Yoon Ji-on also have an intriguing and substantial storyline, which is unusual for the genre. The limited violence, language, and sexual content make this suitable for most teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Parents can talk about friendship in Love Next Door. How is Bae Seok-ryoo and Jung Mo-eum's friendship portrayed? How does it develop throughout the series?

  • How are Bae Seok-ryoo and Choi Seung-hyo similar? How are they different? How do their personality traits affect their bond?

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Love Next Door TV show poster: Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min sit next to each other on the bottom of the stairs

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