In this edition of our drama review, we want to talk about another recent production that took us right back to the OG K-dramas with its comedy, lovable characters and quirky storyline. Let’s dive into ‘Take Charge of My Heart’.
Based on the webtoon ‘Charge Me’ by Hae Beon, written by Song Yoo-chae and directed by Park Soo-won, this drama tells the story of a writer who was struck by lightning as a child and developed electrical powers, and a chaebol whose heart condition means he needs to recharge his artificial heart.
Na Bo-bae (Chae Soo-bin) is a drama scriptwriter with very little romantic experience. After being struck by lightning as a child, she develops the ability to generate electric currents, which affect anyone and anything she touches. Because of her unusual condition, she has learned to keep her distance from others, something that has significantly affected her social and romantic life.
Baek Ho-rang (Kim Young-kwang), on the other hand, is the head of his family’s business and a chaebol. He has suffered from serious heart problems since childhood, eventually requiring an artificial heart. However, this device needs regular recharging, and his battery is now running dangerously low.
Their first meeting takes an unexpected turn when the two accidentally kiss. To Bo-bae’s surprise, Ho-rang does not suffer an electric shock from her touch. Naturally, this makes her incredibly curious about him, although Ho-rang is initially not interested in having anything to do with her.
Things become even more complicated when Ho-rang is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his heart’s battery. Just as the procedure is about to take place, Bo-bae finds herself in the same hospital due to an emergency. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she releases an enormous amount of electricity while crying, causing a major power failure throughout the hospital. As a result, Ho-rang’s surgery has to be postponed, despite his heart battery running dangerously low.
While recovering at the hospital, Ho-rang discovers something unexpected: being close to Bo-bae naturally recharges his artificial heart. With his surgery now postponed for three months, he realises that he needs to stay close to her until then.
Romance and Recharging
After leaving the hospital, Ho-rang makes sure to keep Bo-bae close. She is certainly not a fan of his persistence, but things become even more complicated when she finds herself going through a major writing slump.
Her editor wants her to create more realistic romantic stories rather than relying on the same old clichés. The problem? Bo-bae has very little personal experience with romance, making it difficult for her to write the kind of relationships her editor is looking for.
Ho-rang sees an opportunity and decides to shoot his shot by proposing a contract. He will help her experience real romance, while she simply has to stay close to him so that he can keep his artificial heart charged. Although Bo-bae finds herself in a rather difficult situation, she eventually agrees to the arrangement.
Soon, Bo-bae moves into Ho-rang’s house, where the two establish a daily routine: she recharges his heart, and then gets to work on her new writing project.
Things become even more interesting when she is asked to work closely with Ho-rang as his assistant, ensuring that he can stay charged throughout the day. As they spend more and more time together, the boundaries between their contractual arrangement and their growing feelings begin to blur.
What starts as a rather unusual agreement slowly turns into something much more personal, as both begin discovering emotions they never expected to experience.
A Lighthearted Romance
‘Take Charge of My Heart’ is an easy-to-watch drama filled with adorable characters and plenty of comedic moments. The relationship between the leads develops in a very cute way, and we particularly enjoyed the quirky premise that brings them together.
Of course, there are moments when the romance leans into familiar K-drama clichés, but that is also part of its charm. The production embraces the kind of playful storytelling and entertaining character dynamics that remind us of classic romantic comedies.
If you are looking for a lighthearted romance with a fun premise, lovable leads and plenty of sparks, make sure to check out ‘Take Charge of My Heart’ on Netflix, and don’t forget to watch the trailer below!
