'Seviyor Sevmiyor,' known as 'She Was Pretty' in English, is a Turkish romantic comedy and youth genre television series that aired on ATV. It is an adaptation of the South Korean drama 'She Was Pretty.' The show, produced by MF Yapım, featured Zeynep Çamcı, Gökhan Alkan, Gonca Sarıyıldız, and Yiğit Kirazcı in leading roles. With a total of 28 episodes, the series aired from June 15, 2016, to February 12, 2017. 'Seviyor Sevmiyor' entertained audiences with its love story and humor.
The story revolves around Yiğit, who was an unattractive child but turned into an attractive adult, and Deniz, who was a beautiful child but became less attractive as an adult. Deniz unexpectedly receives an email notifying her that Yiğit, her childhood crush, will be coming to Istanbul. Deniz, who has been going through a rough patch in life, faces numerous challenges. She has left her job as a waitress and is struggling to find employment. Deniz's life takes an unexpected turn when she gets an interview opportunity at the 'Go Flamingo' fashion magazine.
When Deniz and Yiğit finally meet after years, Deniz is shocked to find that Yiğit has transformed physically. However, Yiğit doesn't recognize Deniz, leaving her heartbroken. Deniz devises a plan with the help of her beautiful friend İrem. This plan sets off a series of events that change the course of their lives forever.
Zeynep Çamcı as Deniz Aslan Balcı
Gökhan Alkan as Yiğit Balcı
Gonca Sarıyıldız as İrem
Yiğit Kirazcı as Tuna Ertürk
Gerçek Alnıaçık as Neşe
Zeynep Tuğçe Bayat as Buket
Mehmet Emin İnci as Gazi
Berk Yaygın as Cemal
Sevil Uyar as Ayça
Elvan Boran as Elif
Cüneyt Yalaz as Faruk
Helin Melike Çal as Young Deniz (Pırıl)
Baran Can Kablan as Young Yiğit
Emir Can Kahyeri as Çağdaş
Su Kutlu as Simya
The show aired its episodes on Wednesdays at 20:00 and Sundays at 20:00, with the first episode premiering on June 15, 2016, and the final episode concluding the series on February 12, 2017.
'Seviyor Sevmiyor' achieved recognition for its charming storyline and relatable characters. Zeynep Çamcı and Gökhan Alkan, who played Deniz and Yiğit respectively, were awarded the 'Asia Pacific Special Award' for promoting Korean dramas to Turkish audiences and the international scene. The show wrapped up after 28 episodes, leaving a mark on Turkish romantic comedies.
In conclusion, 'Seviyor Sevmiyor (She Was Pretty)' brought laughter and romance to the Turkish television audience through its unique love story and well-portrayed characters. The series garnered attention for its engaging plot and memorable performances.