"The Director Who Buys Me Dinner" is a 2022 South Korean TV mini-series with 10 episodes, each about 15 minutes long, aired on iQIYI. The story follows Min Yu Dam, a director who has been reincarnated multiple times due to a curse after naming a child after a god centuries ago. In his current life, he finds his love in Dong Baek, a new employee at his company. The catch is that if they don't date, they die. The series blends romance and fantasy, exploring themes of reincarnation, love, and curses
. The drama is adapted from a webtoon and directed by Yang Kyung Hee. It features a male-male romance with a unique premise, though some viewers felt the plot was rushed and could have benefited from more episodes or longer runtimes to fully develop the story and characters. The series has a mix of lighthearted moments and darker themes such as violence and mental health struggles
. Overall, it is praised for its chemistry between leads, interesting concept, and emotional impact, despite some narrative gaps and an open-ended conclusion. It is recommended for viewers who enjoy short, romantic fantasy dramas with a supernatural twist
