Director Kim Jung-sik, Shin Mina, Kim Young-dae, Lee Sang-yi, and Han Ji-hyeon gathered at a press conference in Seoul to discuss their new series “No Gain No Love” (손해 보기 싫어서). The rom-com centers around Son Hae-yeong (Shin Mina) who aims to avoid losing out in every aspect of her life. She’s countered by her polar opposite Kim Ji-uk (Kim Young-dae) who wants to avoid causing harm to others even at his own cost.
Another pairing is found in CEO Bok Gyu-hyun (Lee Sang-yi) who is jaded when it comes to love and web novel author Nam Ja-yeon (Han Ji-hyeon) who is inexperienced at love but excellent at concocting love stories. There’s so much to look forward to with more characters, romances, heartwarming stories, and fun. “No Gain No Love” will be available on Prime Video in Malaysia and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
See why it’s a must-watch series below.
1. Rom-Com Queen Shin Mina
Renowned rom-com queen Shin Mina is back after 2 years, and it’ll be her most refreshing role yet. Her co-stars had nothing but praise and admiration for the star. Director Kim Jung-sik shared, “I read the script with Shin Mina in mind. I thought that she was the only one who could portray Hae-yeong.” Kim Young-dae added, “It was an opportunity to work with Shin Mina, so I didn’t think twice and signed on immediately. Since I first met Shin Mina, I was so nervous. I have enjoyed her work since I was in high school. She’s so famous and beautiful.” Han Ji-hyeon echoed these sentiments saying, “I was so excited and happy about being able to meet Shin Mina. She’s my ideal type. It was such a beautiful dream to be able to see her and act with her, after only being able to see her on TV before.” So much praise and so much reason to watch Shin Mina in her newest rom-com.
2. Each Character Is Unique In Their Own Way
The characters of “No Gain No Love” are unique and have interesting backgrounds. Here’s what the actors have to say about their characters. Shin Mina explained, “Hae-yeong is calculative and thinks about whether something will result in a loss to her. She has her own set of rules, she’s smart, and assertive.” Kim Young-dae introduced, “Ji-uk is a part-timer at a convenience store. He’s the opposite of Hae-yeong in that he doesn’t want to cause harm to others even if he incurs a loss.” Lee Sang-yi shared, “My character is the CEO of KKULBEE Education. He doesn’t believe in love and dating due to his parents. He wants to stay single.” Lastly, Han Ji-hyeon said, “Ja-yeon has never dated and writes web novels that are rated R.” Each character is distinct and has different stances on love and life compared to one another. Wherever you are amongst the character spectrum, you’ll be able to see viewpoints both similar and dissimilar to your own.
3. Various Types Of Relationships
With such interesting characters, it only makes sense that their relationships will be entertaining as well. Director Kim Jung-sik stated, “The characters are really diverse. The office romance between Ji-uk who doesn’t want to cause harm and Hae-yeong who doesn’t want to experience any loss. There’s also the love story between third-generation chaebol Gyu-hyun who doesn’t have any love cells and Ja-yeon who has been single her whole life but great at writing love stories. There’s love stories that we haven’t seen before.” Lee Sang-yi added, “There are a lot of fun and different kinds of relationships such as those who are dating, married, family, siblings, etc. It’s fun seeing how these relationships change. You can see a lot of different types of love. Please look forward to it.” With rich character and relationship focused storytelling, there will be a lot to enjoy.
4. Refreshing Comedy
A true rom-com gem doesn’t skimp on the comedy but balances itself with relatability. You won’t have to worry because “No Gain No Love” will feature the best of both worlds. Shin Mina shared, “I was attracted to the humanistic part of the relationships. I think it will move viewers a lot and they’ll be able to relate easily. The script itself was so fun, honest, and cheeky. Hae-yeong’s lines were so refreshing.” She further talked about how her character doesn’t hold back and fires off expletives when there is a need to. Director Kim Jung-sik called Shin Mina a comedy queen and further complimented her saying, “I was surprised at how fun Shin Mina is. You’re going to be shocked. You’ll be able to see a different side of her.” In addition, Lee Sang-yi teased about comedic scenes he’ll have with his personal assistant saying, “My character’s relationship with his personal assistant is like that of Tom and Jerry. They’re like friends and have a really great relationship. My character is always calling for him.”
5. Engaging Love Stories & More
And now, on to the romance. “No Gain No Love” features a unique fake wedding proposal from Hae-yeong in order for her to not lose out. Her proposal is all the more wild when Ji-uk actually accepts. Things get complicated when Ji-uk ends up working at the same place as Hae-yeong post fake wedding. Shin Mina teased, “The fake wedding and office romance between my character and Kim Young-dae’s is something to look out for. Lee Sang-yi and Han Ji-hyeon’s love story is really fun too.”
Furthermore, “No Gain No Love” will be available with subtitles in 26 different languages as well as dubbing in 10 different languages on Prime Video.
