'Love War', which hit No. 1 on Disney+, features Lee Hyori's blunt advice

JTBC's 'Love War' is becoming a hot topic among Disney+ users. As of the 3rd, it ranked number one on Disney+'s 'Today's TOP 10 Series in Korea.' This program, which premiered on the 23rd of last month, deals with the conflicts of couples standing on the edge of a cliff.

Airing every Tuesday at 8:50 PM, this variety show diversely highlights the concerns of real-life couples. Lee Hyori, Seo Jang Hoon, and Kim Hee Chul appear to contemplate, advise, and ultimately settle the disputes of the conflicting couples.

Three MCs acting as mediators and the 'Proxy Negotiation' format

It differs in tone from existing reality dating programs. It does not stop at simply observing someone's romance. Moving beyond the level of panels sharing opinions, it has introduced a 'proxy negotiation' method where they directly meet the participants, listen to their conflicts, and suggest solutions.

The three MCs—Lee Hyori, Seo Jang Hoon, and Kim Hee Chul—act as spokespersons and mediators for the participants. They meet the parties involved in the conflict directly to find a reached agreement. Through this process, it is decided whether the couple will continue their relationship or choose to break up.

Lee Hyori's honest advice and the production team's planning intention

Lee Hyori showed an unrestrained side from the very first broadcast. She made her presence felt by pouring out realistic advice to the couples experiencing conflict. She provides practical help to the participants with a style that sometimes criticizes strongly and sometimes advises warmly.

CP Kwon Hae-bom revealed that Lee Hyori was the first person they thought of from the planning stage. "It has been quite a long time since we planned and conceived the program," said CP Kwon, "and we thought about whose story we would most want to hear when couples want to receive advice on their problems through the eyes of others." She added, "Lee Hyori, whose insight is so great that her words are quoted like famous sayings, and whose charm lies in speaking honestly without worrying about what others think."

Viewers immersed in realistic dating themes

The stories on screen are filled with realistic themes such as long-distance relationships, power-imbalanced relationships, and the struggle between work and love. Viewers feel immersed, feeling as if it were their own stories. Online, reactions such as "I thought this was my story," "I want to tell my past self to definitely participate in this program," and "When will other people's love lives ever stop being interesting?" continue to follow.

'Love War' consists of 20 episodes in total. It is released every Tuesday at 8:50 PM through JTBC.