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Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney’s chemistry can’t save Anyone But You – Vox.com

The most compelling reason to sit through all 104 minutes of Anyone But You is closure. Im not referring to finishing the uneven movie, but the opportunity to finally witness the are they or arent they? chemistry between the movies extremely good-looking blonde leads Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney.

During filming earlier this year, Powell and Sweeney (a pairing I had affectionately dubbed Poweeney) seemed closer than typical co-stars. They posted each other on Instagram. In those posts, they smiled at each other in a way that one does not usually smile at coworkers (genuine, earnest, happy). They had nicknames for each other. They hugged and went to zoos, where they may have hugged some more. After the internet took notice, Powell and his girlfriend at the time, Gigi Paris, broke up.

Powell and Sweeneys off-screen relationship sparked the fantasy that something romantic happened while shooting Anyone But You; that two actors who spent an entire movie acting like they were in love actually fell in love. Was there something in the script? Was it shooting in beautiful Australia for weeks at a time? Could it all be real?

When the trailer for Anyone But You came out this excitement cooled some. But now, with the films release, the final piece of the puzzle is here. Each scene becomes an opportunity to search for hints of that off-screen chemistry, a flicker that these two did in fact like-like each other. Every touch, every gaze, every interaction could be something more than acting. By the end, I found myself believing more in the myth of Poweeney than in the film itself.

The movie is bad, but the chemistry: Its good.

For whatever reason, Anyone But You begins its story in the allegedly romantic city of Boston where two extremely attractive people resting bedroom eyes Bea (Sweeney) and bright-in-the-irises Ben (Powell) meet in a coffee shop in a way clumsy enough to endear them to each other, and, hopefully, the audience to both. She desperately needs to pee and will explode if she has to wait in line, attempting to throw Massachusetts state bathroom law at the barista. Hes at the front of the queue and throws her a lifesaver by pretending shes his wife. Shes grateful. Hes charmed. He smiles. Shes charmed.

Are you going to ask me out now? Bea asks, her face softening into a hopeful pout. Powells Ben, equipped with a face full of pleasing angles from nose to chin, grins and theyre off.

What we dont quite know yet is that the characters names, convoluted plot, and the series of misunderstandings and misinterpretations to come are all nods to Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeares comedy about the mess of courtship and feeble human feelings. But the movie starts this wacky homage at a slow boil, and never fully commits. Going full Shakespeare would set an impossibly high bar and there wouldnt be a lot of logic in shoving a suspected-female-impurity plotline into a movie that revolves around a lesbian wedding.

Instead, Anyone But You aims for something halfway between adaptation and reference. Halfway between rom-com and raunch comedy, the film never really figures out its tone. After that meet cute, Bea and Ben spend the day together, which turns into night, eventually falling asleep in each others arms. They also dont have sex which, in rom-com lore, signifies that this connection is something deeper than physical. Also, I guess, that Bostonian love is sometimes chaste and beautiful.

The main actors are a winning combination but something is off. Bea is a hopeless romantic, someone who says shes been thinking about marriage since she was a little kid, back when she was making wedding dresses out of toilet paper. Sweeney made a name for herself playing icier, meaner characters, i.e., Cassie in Euphoria and the ultra-cynical Olivia Mossbacher in White Lotus. Here, her delivery a bit of a mumble, a blush of uptalk hasnt changed from her previous roles, so it feels like shes playing it all with a bit of a wink. Shes impossible to look away from on-screen a star but shes not quite believable as a naive rom-com hero.

Powell, however, is solidly in his wheelhouse as a smarmy finance bro. Ben feels like a continuation of Powells turn as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick, where the actor cocked his head and smirked off with the whole movie. He knows how to hit just the right amount of wryness; how to push back against his (impressive) physicality to make the character just likable enough that you hate yourself for doing so. The movies best jokes are ones Powell makes at his own expense, like almost drowning because hes hot girl fit and only ever worked vanity muscles.

For no discernible reason, Bea sneaks out the morning after not even taking down Bens number. Upon finding out that he was ditched, Ben says some nasty things about Bea to his friend Pete (GaTa), which she inexplicably overhears. Everyone in this movie has an acute sense of hearing and an uncanny sense of timing.

After this misunderstanding, Bea and Bens hurt escalates into extreme dislike. Flash-forward six months, and they are forced together at a bar. Her sister is dating Petes sister, who is also Bens lifelong friend. Bea calls Ben a fuckboy, and he tells her she has abandonment issues. She says hes a loser finance bro, and he calls her a bitch. While the two could coexist and dislike each other from a distance Boston is ostensibly a city full of people who loathe each other their paths become intertwined when the women get engaged, include Bea and Ben in the wedding party, and have their nuptials in Australia. Its there that the side characters reveal themselves to be full of Bard-inflected frivolity and scheming. And its there, as the movies copious marketing materials have relentlessly reminded us all, the two must pretend to like each other and, perhaps, end up somewhere more than just pretending.

With such a flimsy script, Powell and Sweeneys chemistry has to do the heavy lifting. And often, it does! Whatever it is that they have acting skill, a secret relationship, a shared language based on being the absolute pinnacle of ACC school hot, etc. its so strong that it doesnt matter that their characters often dont sound or act like humans (Permission to put my left hand on your right buttock, Powell says to Sweeney at one not-so-memorable point).

This works even when it really shouldnt. At one point, Ben fries a grilled cheese for Bea, and she bites into it too quickly. Instead of handing her a glass of water or a paper towel to spit it out, Ben lowers his chin and blows into her mouth. Is it still hot? he asks. This is, objectively, not how to cool down a mouth. But Powell and Sweeney fully create the illusion that breathing into a mouth full of blisteringly hot cheese and butter is an intoxicant we all must try.

The possibility of Poweeney eclipses Ben and Bea as they teeter-totter on a sailboat, talking about how everyone wants to get them together. If only the story was suited to both stars strengths. If they were to do another movie together, a do-over, they wouldnt be the first: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan first paired up in the often-ignored Joe Versus the Volcano before Sleepless in Seattle and Youve Got Mail; Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell connected on the set of the forgettable Swing Shift before co-starring in Overboard (and life). Theres at least one good rom-com in both of them.

At the heart of it, the prospect of Powell and Sweeney falling for each other or at least a Powell type and an actual Sweeney type remains far more compelling and convincing than the story thats been constructed for Anyone But You. Of course its not just possible or even probable, but nearly certain that all this chemistry is just good acting, coupled with a savvy marketing and social media campaign.

Whatever it is here that works, it surely wasnt anything in the script.

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WVU hosts Toledo with hopes it can solidify some chemistry in a hurry – The Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN It is one of the few things in this world you can run out of without having it to begin with.

Time.

It is no longer on the side of the WVU mens basketball team and its head coach Josh Eilert, yet its the one thing the Mountaineers need the most.

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Were trying to figure out our new identity offensively, Eilert said. Itll come with some time. Not that its an excuse, but thats where were at right now. Figure out that identity and that chemistry that is going to make us good in the end.

The revolving door has never stopped for WVU (4-7), which hosts Toledo (6-5) at 1 p.m. Saturday inside the Coliseum.

When its all said and done, WVU may wind up with four or five all-Big 12-type players in its lineup.

The kicker is none of them Quinn Slazinski, Noah Farrakhan, Kerr Kriisa, RaeQuan Battle or Jesse Edwards all played together in so much as one game.

That may not change until late January or early February, as Edwards recovers from surgery on his right wrist.

And while Edwards established himself as the teams go-to guy over the first two months of the season, he did so without Battle and Kriisa in the lineup.

Both guards will play today. Battle will be coming off his 29-point debut against Radford, held the same day Edwards was being operated on.

Kriisa scored 20 points in his season debut, but then struggled to score a game later when Battle made his debut.

Its going to click soon, Battle said. All it takes is a little bit of time and chemistry and trust with each other. Its going to jell pretty soon.

How soon is the question?

Normally, it doesnt take a long time, Battle continued. You just have to buy into what the coaches are telling you. If youre paying attention in practice and get your reps in like you should, it should be second nature.

The flip side to the coin is Eilert just isnt working in three new guys four if you count forward Akok Akok, who missed seven games this season with a medical condition.

Hes also got players like Josiah Harris, Kobe Johnson and Seth Wilson, who were playing more than 30 minutes a game to start the season, but now find themselves with different roles.

Getting some other guys some minutes that have to step up to help us is certainly a challenge, especially with the short time frame, Eilert said. Ive said it over and over Im a planning guy. I try to be organized and plan things, but every time I have a plan, a wrench gets thrown in it.

WVU was ranked No. 200 in the NCAA NET rankings Friday, the lowest of any Big 12 school.

Getting that turned around would be enough of a chore for any coach, let alone one like Eilert, who has yet to have a full deck of cards at his disposal.

Its been change after change, and like I said, theres been a lot of wrenches thrown into the process, Eilert said. Im growing as a coach and as a person. Im going to continue to fight like hell every day for our guys to make sure they are competing and playing the right way.

I think we can get some of this chemistry built. We need some consistency out on the floor. Were not there yet.

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Washington vs. Texas: Pac-12 coaches say Huskies team chemistry is their biggest thing – The Athletic

Ask rival coaches in the Pac-12 about Washington, and almost all come back to the same larger point about this Huskies team: They just know how to win.

That seems like it would be an obvious point, considering two of the four teams in the College Football Playoff are undefeated and the other two are 12-1. But this vibe goes a little deeper for Kalen DeBoers team.

The nine Pac-12 coaches The Athletic interviewed for this scouting report, who were granted anonymity in exchange for candid opinions, admitted they expected Oregon to beat Washington in their rematch in the Pac-12 Championship Game. And yet, once again, the Huskies found a way to win.

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The biggest thing with these guys is that they know how to win, said one Pac-12 offensive line coach. Look at how many close games theyve won. Thats really cool. They keep grinding, believing. Honestly, I thought Oregon would get after them (in the rematch). I was surprised. You gotta give those guys a lot of credit.

Theyre on a 20-game win streak, said a Pac-12 wide receivers coach. We tend to forget that. It wasnt always pretty, but they found a way to win. Its hard to win games. Thats a true testament to their culture and the players in that locker room who have ice in their veins.

Over the past two years, the Huskies are 10-1 in games decided by a touchdown or less and 9-0 vs. Top 25 teams. DeBoer is 11-1 all-time against ranked opponents. Another Pac-12 O-line coach said he was shocked when Washington, almost a 10-point underdog, beat Oregon again.

It felt like those last three or four games they were holding on, he said. But then, they went out and whipped Oregon. It takes a lot of balls to win the way theyre winning. Theres something to be said about that. I think (DeBoer) is such a damn good football coach. I would not count those guys out.

They just have a special chemistry with all the pieces aligning, said a Pac-12 defensive analyst. I think they have this special camaraderie with all the vets on their team who decided to come back for one more year.

After having the nations No. 113 offense in yards per play in 2021, the year before DeBoer took over, Washington improved dramatically last year to No. 10 and led the country in passing. In the offseason, Nick Saban tried to hire offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who opted to remain in Seattle, and things have kept humming for the Huskies. Theyre up to No. 5 in yards per play and again lead the nation in passing. Theyre also third in plays of 30 yards or longer with 41.

They can score on anybody, said one Pac-12 head coach. Thats where theyre dangerous. They take a ton of shots downfield.

Theyre so well-coached and do such a good job with formations and protections, said a Pac-12 defensive analyst. Its very difficult to effectively blitz them. Credit to those coaches for making it so difficult with the way they position their receivers, tight ends and running backs in a non-normal alignment. They shift all over the place pre-snap.

Theyre one of the slowest operations in our conference. If you are bringing pressure, they get to a look that kinda blocks it up. They build those shot opportunities with all their shifts, dummy hard-counts. They get you on your heels because youre always trying to adjust.

In Michael Penix Jr., Washington has a strong-armed quarterback playing with a lot of confidence. Penix is connecting on 66 percent of his passes, and thats with a lot of tough downfield throws. His TD-to-INT ratio is 33-to-9.

Its really impressive how tight that ball spins coming out of his hand and with all the different throws he can make, said the defensive analyst. He takes a lot more downfield throws. Hes as talented a quarterback as Ive seen with touch on the ball.

He gets it out fast and I thought he was ridiculously accurate down the field, said a Pac-12 line coach. Its like a lot of those throws he makes are indefensible.

Theres not a throw he cant make, said a Pac-12 receivers coach. That thing spins, man. Its nice, light, catchable. Does a good job of buying extra time, sliding around and he has so much trust in his guys.

Its also hard to choose which is the better group Penix is working with between the O-line and the receivers. Both are elite and make rival coaches gush.

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In Rome Odunze and JaLynn Polk, the Huskies have two 1,000-yard receivers. Odunze, who clocked a 4.34-second 40-yard dash and a 4.19 pro agility shuttle time this offseason, has 81 receptions for 1,428 yards and 13 touchdowns. Polk has 60 catches for 1,000 yards and eight TDs.

But the most dynamic of the Huskies big three is Jalen McMillan, who was slowed by a knee injury this season and has 34 catches for 468 yards and three touchdowns. McMillan looked ready to roll by the end of the season, as he led the Huskies in the Pac-12 title game with nine catches for 131 yards. In 2022, he led the team with nine TD grabs and also had 1,098 receiving yards.

McMillan, who has a baseball background, tracks the ball incredibly well. He also has elite short-area quickness. Polk has exceptionally strong hands and makes a lot of plays against double coverage. Hes their muscle, said a Pac-12 receivers coach. Odunze is ultra-competitive and is terrific after the catch.

Rome is very good at contested catches and he is really physical at the top of the route, said the defensive analyst. Theyre all so good at the battle for the ball. Theyre causing DBs to get PIs (pass interference).

Germie Bernard, a sophomore transfer from Michigan State, is another weapon.

They feed off of each other, said the receivers coach. Bernards playing well too, and hes good in the return game or theyll hand it to him and run sweeps. Any of them can beat you. The other thing a lot of people dont talk enough about is what they do up front. The last two years they have been just as good as anyone.

Washington allowed just 11 sacks in 13 games and ranks No. 2 in the FBS, behind only Oregon, in sack rate allowed at 2.2 percent, per TruMedia. Left tackle Troy Fautanu was honored with the Morris Trophy as the Pac-12s top offensive lineman. At 6 feet 4, 315 pounds, Fautanu is a 400-pound bencher who ran a 5.1 40 and vertical-jumped almost 30 1/2 inches.

Their O-line is incredibly athletic, said the defensive analyst. Fautanu is extremely athletic and plays with tenacity. He has a real edge. Right tackle Roger Rosengarten, at 6-6, 300 pounds, is also really good and considered a terrific technician. Parker Brailsford, a 6-2, 280-pound redshirt freshman, made second-team All-Pac-12 at center.

A Pac-12 offensive line coach said Fautanu and Rosengarten are the best two tackles in the Pac-12, particularly as it pertains to pass protection, but he did also note that the Huskies will be facing much bigger and better D-lines in the Playoff.

I dont think theyve played a defensive front like what theyre about to see (with Texas), said the coach. The best front we have in the Pac-12 was UCLA and then probably Oregon, but theyre not what Texas and Michigan have, or probably what Alabama has.

The other underrated aspect of the offense is Dillon Johnson, their running back, who is third in the Pac-12 in rushing with 1,113 yards and 14 TDs. In games against ranked opponents, the Mississippi State transfer averaged 108 yards per game.

Theyve become so much more balanced in the last month, said one Pac-12 head coach. Johnson has rushed for 683 yards and eight TDs in the past five games.

He runs so hard, said a Pac-12 receivers coach. He has really good balance. Hes always moving forward, getting four and five yards a pop on first down. To me, hes become the difference.

The defense, ranked No. 67 in yards per play (up from No. 70 last year), is not what it was the last time Washington made the CFP in the 2016 season, when Vita Vea and Greg Gaines anchored a stout front and Budda Baker led a star-studded secondary.

It aint like they have those freak shows they used to have back there, said a Pac-12 offensive line coach. Theyre not dominant on that side of the ball, but theyre still pretty solid. (Bralen Trice) is a really good player. Take away what his stats say (8.5 TFLs, five sacks), he is really disruptive and shows up on tape. He can line up anywhere.

Trice, a junior, is probably not quite as well known nationally as the other edge player, Zion Tupuola-Fetui (ZTF), but he is the player most of the competition worried about more. Trice was named a first-team All-American by Pro Football Focus.

ZTF is 20 pounds lighter, but hes still a slippery guy to block. He broke out in 2020, making seven TFLs and three forced fumbles in a pandemic-shortened season that was only four games for Washington. This year, hes made five TFLs and three sacks.

The ends are really good, said another Pac-12 O-line coach. Theyre physical and big. Theyll get after you. Their inside guys are just stout. If you just want to take em on straight, they can lock on you.

The leader of the defense is sixth-year former walk-on Edefuan Ulofoshio, who has 83 tackles and six TFLs. Hes missed only nine tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. Hes super smart and is their quarterback, said a Pac-12 receivers coach.

Linebackers Alphonzo Tuputala and Carson Bruener are also very solid. I think theyre OK at linebacker, better than average and average in the secondary, said a Pac-12 head coach.

If youre looking for a weakness on the defense, we thought it was their corners, said a Pac-12 receivers coach. If your front can protect, they can be had.

Another Pac-12 receivers coach agreed that the Huskies cornerbacks are where theyre probably most vulnerable, though he did say that he thinks theyre good around them.

Washington did allow the most plays of 30 yards or more in the Pac-12 (26), which ranked No. 123 in the country. Its something Steve Sarkisian, with a strong-armed quarterback and a dangerous group of receivers in his own right, will definitely look to exploit.

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Most of the coaches we spoke to said they could see this one going either way but leaned toward Texas.

I think Texas will present different problems for them that teams in our league couldnt, said a Pac-12 head coach. Those two inside guys (TVondre Sweat and Byron Murphy) are a lot better than any (defensive tackles) in the Pac-12, and I dont think Washington is particularly strong there.

Theyll be able to disrupt things for Washingtons offense and a lot of their stuff is shots down the field that are long-developing plays. Penix isnt going to have time. I also think Sark and his receivers can take advantage of a secondary that we didnt think was very good at all.

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Atomic electron tomography reveals chemical order in medium- and high-entropy alloys – Nature.com

Medium- and high-entropy alloys are hugely promising materials in metallurgy and catalysis, but their atomic-scale structure and how that relates to their properties is not well understood. A powerful method is beginning to reveal their secrets, with hopes for engineering better materials in the future.

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Scientists Just Cracked a Quantum Puzzle: New Strategy Reveals Full Chemical Complexity of Quantum Decoherence – SciTechDaily

Rochester researchers have reported a strategy to understand how quantum coherence is lost for molecules in solvent with full chemical complexity. The findings open the door to the rational modulation of quantum coherence via chemical design and functionalization. Credit: Anny Ostau De Lafont

The findings can be used to design molecules with custom quantum coherence properties, laying the chemical foundation for emerging quantum technologies.

In quantum mechanics, particles can exist in multiple states at the same time, defying the logic of everyday experiences. This property, known as quantum superposition, is the basis for emerging quantum technologies that promise to transform computing, communication, and sensing. But quantum superpositions face a significant challenge: quantum decoherence. During this process, the delicate superposition of quantum states breaks down when interacting with its surrounding environment.

To unlock the power of chemistry to build complex molecular architectures for practical quantum applications, scientists need to understand and control quantum decoherence so that they can design molecules with specific quantum coherence properties. Doing so requires knowing how to rationally modify a molecules chemical structure to modulate or mitigate quantum decoherence. To that end, scientists need to know the spectral density, the quantity that summarizes how fast the environment moves and how strongly it interacts with the quantum system.

Until now, quantifying this spectral density in a way that accurately reflects the intricacies of molecules has remained elusive to theory and experimentation. But a team of scientists has developed a method to extract the spectral density for molecules in solvent using simple resonance Raman experimentsa method that captures the full complexity of chemical environments. Led by Ignacio Franco, an associate professor of chemistry and of physics at the University of Rochester, the team published their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Using the extracted spectral density, it is possible not only to understand how fast the decoherence happens but also to determine which part of the chemical environment is mostly responsible for it. As a result, scientists can now map decoherence pathways to connect molecular structure with quantum decoherence.

Chemistry builds up from the idea that molecular structure determines the chemical and physical properties of matter. This principle guides the modern design of molecules for medicine, agriculture, and energy applications. Using this strategy, we can finally start to develop chemical design principles for emerging quantum technologies, says Ignacio Gustin, a chemistry graduate student at Rochester and the first author of the study.

The breakthrough came when the team recognized that resonance Raman experiments yielded all the information needed to study decoherence with full chemical complexity. Such experiments are routinely used to investigate photophysics and photochemistry, but their utility for quantum decoherence had not been appreciated. The key insights emerged from discussions with David McCamant, an associate professor in the chemistry department at Rochester and an expert in Raman spectroscopy, and with Chang Woo Kim, now on the faculty at Chonnam National University in Korea and an expert in quantum decoherence, while he was a postdoctoral researcher at Rochester.

The team used their method to show, for the first time, how electronic superpositions in thymine, one of the building blocks of DNA, unravel in just 30 femtoseconds (one femtosecond is one-millionth of one billionth of a second) following its absorption of UV light. They found that a few vibrations in the molecule dominate the initial steps in the decoherence process, while solvent dominates the later stages. In addition, they discovered that chemical modifications to thymine can significantly alter the decoherence rate, with hydrogen-bond interactions near the thymine ring leading to more rapid decoherence.

Ultimately, the teams research opens the way toward understanding the chemical principles that govern quantum decoherence. We are excited to use this strategy to finally understand quantum decoherence in molecules with full chemical complexity and use it to develop molecules with robust coherence properties, says Franco.

Reference: Mapping electronic decoherence pathways in molecules by Ignacio Gustin, Chang Woo Kim, David W. McCamant and Ignacio Franco, 28 November 2023,Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2309987120

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9 K-Drama Couples Who Scorched The Screens With Their Chemistry In 2023 – soompi

Its that time of the year when we rewind to memorable moments which brought joy and tugged at our hearts. Many of those moments were brought to us by couples who scorched many screens with their electrifying chemistry. Here are nine K-drama couples who stole the show and made viewers wish the reel would translate into real, because thats how convincing they were!

This drama takes place in Joseon, focusing on a man who swore to eternal bachelorhood and a woman who has not given up on love despite two failed marriages. My Dearest, starring Namgoong Minas Lee Jang Hyun and Ahn Eun Jin as Yoo Gil Chae, won hearts as well as topped ratings for its intense storyline, enthralling narrative, and even more so for the passionate and mesmerizing chemistry shared between the two leads. These two complement each other in every possible way. Both Gil Chae and Jang Hyun are self-assured, resilient, and loyal, and they endear with their altruism.

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Handsome rich boy Gu Won (Lee Junho) hates fake smiles and smiles in general. Behold the irony when he finds himself falling head-over-heels in love with Cheon Sa Rang (YoonA), who has a sunny smile on her face whatever be the circumstances. This groovy romance unfolds along the corridors of the hotel King The Land. Gu Won is the heir-in-waiting in a power struggle with his sister, and Sa Rang is one of the best employees and staff at the elusive hotel.

Lee Junho and YoonAs palpable chemistry is the true star of the show. Both popular idol-turned-actors, fans had been waiting to see them together on screen, and they didnt disappoint. The two endeared as Gu Won and Sa Rang, giving many cute moments and some squeal-worthy onscreen kisses. These two were shipped as one of the most popular onscreen pairs.

Moving is a superhero action drama about teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents who, unbeknownst to them, harbor a painful secret from their pasts. Jo In Sung plays Kim Doo Sik, a black ops agent, while Han Hyo Joo plays Lee Mi Hyun, a former agent who later becomes a single mother. Kim Doo Sik and Lee Mi Hyun have a past, and when they meet, their turbulent history once again comes to the fore.

But what is undeniable is their chemistry, which was searing. The delicate portrayal of the romance between the two captivated viewers, and the development of their relationship was articulated through memorable gestures and their moving dialogues. Their on-screen kisses set the screens ablaze, and fans would not stop asking for more.

You can use me however you want, says Sung Hoons Seo Do Guk emotionally to Han Yi Joo (Jung Yoo Min). He found his way into her heart and to viewers hearts as well with that one phrase. He is a man who is willing to put himself out for a woman he loves and endure the harshest of circumstances. Han Ji Yoo wants revenge on her family and her husband, who have manipulated and mistreated her over the years. When she gets a second chance at life, she approaches the handsome yet aloof Seo Do Guk to enter into a contract marriage with her. He willingly obliges and becomes her frontman against all the wrongs done to her.

Perfect Marriage Revenge has it all: love, hate, betrayal, and some awesome performances by all the characters. Sung Hoon and Jung Yoo Min have a scorching chemistry, and one can feel the tense yet obvious attraction between the two.

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A high-flying lawyer named Jang Shin Yu (Rowoon) is tormented by a centuries-long family curse. He meets Lee Hong Jo (Jo Boh Ah), a diligent but low-ranking civil servant, who more or less keeps herself away from everyone. He realizes that she could be the one who holds the key to his salvation and help him break through his fate.

Destined With You combines the thrills of the supernatural along with some slapstick humor. However, what draws one in is the chemistry between Rowoon and Jo Bo Ah. Rowoon especially articulates to perfection how his character falls in love and falls first. These two gave us several romantic moments to savor as they battle forces of nature as well as play along with viewers heartstrings.

Its been a year, and Han Jun Hee (Jeon Yeo Been) has been grieving the passing of her boyfriend Yeon Jun (Ahn Hyo Seop) and is unable to find closure. On her birthday, Jun Hee receives a cassette player, and as she starts listening to the haunting melody Gather My Tears by Seo Ji Won, she is transported back in time to 1998. Waking up in the body of her doppelgnger, a high school student named Kwon Min Ju, she meets the confident and popular Si Heon (Ahn Hyo Seop), who looks exactly like her late boyfriend. Are their fates intertwined? And do the answers to her present lie in the past?

A time-slip drama which can be a bit confusing at times, this drama will still keep you riveted. The performances as well as the taut chemistry between Jeon Yeon Been and Ahn Hyo Seop will pull you in, and the attraction between the two pulses through as they navigate through loss and heartbreak.

A former national athlete name Nam Haeng Sun (Jeon Do Yeon) now runs a popular side dish store. She has devoted herself to bringing up her niece, Hae Yi (Roh Yoon Seo), and supporting her brother. Choi Chi Yeol (Jung Kyung Ho), a star instructor in one of the most sought-after academies, is strung and aloof to the point of being arrogant. They do seem like an unlikely couple, but when sparks fly, they are perfect. As the two strike a friendship which blossoms into love, they have their struggles and hardships to overcome.

Crash Course in Romance is a heartwarming story of how two people who are not really in the prime of youth look at romance and companionship.

Devilishly delicious is possibly the best way to describe the romance between Song Kangs Jung Gu Won and Kim Yoo Jungs Do Do Hee. She is a demon-like chaebol heiress, popularly called The Devil in Hermes, and she doesnt trust anyone. He is a gorgeous man, but is an actual demon who has lost his powers. As they find themselves on a blind date of sorts, it is the start of their nonstop bickering and ranting. As circumstances lead to a contractual marriage between the two, what is undeniable is their irresistible chemistry, which is nothing less than fire. Their piercing gazes and obvious attraction plays havoc onscreen.

Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung make an arrestingly handsome couple and will most probably have you squealing in delight. The color palette and impeccable styling in this show gets another vote as well itll be hard to see a more gorgeously turned out couple.

Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young) is a teacher who feels she is cursed to a life of loneliness, and it is all due to her rather strange malady. She turns into a dog whenever kissed by a man. One day, she mistakenly kisses her colleague Jin Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo), the handsome math teacher. The inevitable happens and she turns into a dog. And the only way to rectify this is for Seo Won to kiss her back so she can turn back into a human. But the catch is that Seo Won is petrified of dogs.

Cha Eun Woo and Park Gyu Young give a woof-worthy show, and the cute romance unfolding between the two has made everyone give it a paw up. The initial awkwardness and the gentle pull of attraction is pretty sweet as these two find their way around the other.

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Puja Talwaris a Soompi writer with a strongYang YangandLee Junhobias. A long time K-drama fan, she loves devising alternate scenarios to the narratives. She has interviewedLee Min Ho,Gong Yoo,Cha Eun Woo, andJi Chang Wookto name a few. You can follow her on @puja_talwar7 on Instagram.

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