My frustration at Bora! Deborah’s male lead’s inability to verbalize his feelings to the female lead got me thinking about love confessions in general, and the many ways dramaland handles these confessions. Whether it’s a simple and straightforward confession, an unplanned blurt, a frustrated outburst, or a very public/grand romantic gesture, there is a confession scene for everyone.
My favorite one is from Do You Like Brahms, with the entire scene being nothing short of perfection — starting from the location itself which had always been a meaningful spot in the growth of the OTP’s relationship. It was a rollercoaster of emotions when the hero dashed our heroine’s expectations by bringing up his first love, and she was all worked up and ready to leave. Then came the quiet “I like you” that stopped her in her tracks — and stopped my heart for a few seconds. And he repeated it thrice (in that Kim Min-jae voice of his!) for emphasis in case she didn’t get it the first time. It was so honest, so heart-fluttering, and very reassuring. And I loved it!!! Plus it came at the end of Episode 8 which is just perfect rom-com timing.
Side note: Aside from the build-up and the OST playing in the background (and the resulting kiss, of course, heh), most of my fondness for the scene comes from his use of “I like you,” because I will always prefer it to “I love you” when it comes to confessions.
Which drama confession is your absolute favorite(s)?