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tintin92
Irvine, CA
A mini series to warm your heart
Soundtrack #1 is just your average, cliche Kdrama. The story is calm. The cast are simple. There is minimum adversity.The typical story of an unrequited love, this drama takes you to the depth of a one-sided crush.
The music is so related to the story, and the lyrics are wonderfully arranged for the audience to understand its purpose.
No triangle, no villains, no sadness.
It my be a bore to some, but that's how cliches are. Be prepared to hear the their story, as it's like a audiobook playing in your car.
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A hot mess!
Ok so i started this drama knowing it will revolve around polygamy. I have seen American tv series based on polygamy and the Big Love aspect, so this was not so surprising.But this Jdrama was pure chaos mixed with nonsense. From the first episode, you realize that ML has been In love with the FL for 12 years. Yeah cool, but how come you married the other two? for the benefits or the convenience they offered?
Although hare-kon is completely fictional, polygamy does exist in the same scenario shown in the drama.
As mentioned by the FL in the drama 100 times, the guy is just a horny boy. Jobless, lost, simpleton, horny man. Yeah, that's him the entire time. He doesn't care much. He just wants to have his daily dose of sex, hug, kiss, and then he is complete.
The FL, on the other hand, falls in love with the guy so easily, and starts loving the wives too. That's how harems work. The other two wives have decent backgrounds, but in the end come right back into the ML's arms. Their love is so BIG lol
The story has no depth. It's silly. Be prepared to see the ML saying I love yous to all of his wives :)))) The Romeo shown at the beginning quickly dissolves into thin air and a messy Husband replaces him.
Overall, if you have free time to spare, watch it. Other than that, not recommended at all.
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Very Bland, even for a short series
The drama started off pretty ok for a short drama, yet even in 5 minutes, the story seemed empty, like we already could figure out all those who had to die will die and the revenge will complete.There is nothing compelling about this drama, only the fact that the leads showed burning chemistry for the first few episodes, then the spark was gone. The ML is a puppy and the FL is a very angry person who wants revenge, That's it.
One thing that bothered me was that in one of the episodes, they completely blurred the leads while they were in bed. The kiss scenes were rather abrupt too. Only the ending was OK
they could have focused on the romance more and it would turn out to be more intriguing.
Overall, very very average. Nothing to be missed at all.
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Typical Noona romance, with a background history
I kinda had high expectations from this drama, since it was suggested to me by a few of my friends.The story seems cliche to me personally, because it's the childhood romance that blossoms into adulthood, plus there is an age gap and noona romance too!
The leads are cute. There is chemistry, but kinda you can feel the love from the guy's side, which tbh can kill the vibe.
The FL is kinda weird. looks weird most of the time, and her character development is weak.
The ML, on the other hand, gives you the feeling that he's clingy, yet his feelings are genuine.
The background story shown is the strong point of this drama, and shows how they were raised together and where the love comes from!
Don't expect much skinship and steamy kisses( there are plenty of kisses though, but not that great IMO)
The OST was below average. Nothing that beautiful to the ears.
The second leads had decent development and decently depicted.
The drama, however, got really draggy. 29 episodes were too much.
Overall, a decent watch. Not something i will go back and rewatch.
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A very messy Drama
This drama starts off pretty weird; the leads are both in love with their teachers.The story revolves around Unrequited love, and a very immature bond forms between leads in order to fill the void. Their relationship progresses, but never matures. It's merely a friends-with-benefits relationship.
A very toxic Second lead forms. The respective teachers that the leads are in love with start a relationship as well, which oddly turns into marriage.
The story has no depth, is cringe-worthy, and gets silly as it goes. There are minor relationships too.
The FL with a fellow classmate who actually loves her and is willing to sacrifice herself just to see the FL happy. Their relationship remained platonic in the end. The ML, on the other hand, slept with a girl from his past, while he was in a contractual relationship with the FL.
It's full of sex scenes, but not the explicit type. The drama happens in a few limited locations and we don't get to see so much outside.
There is romance but very superficial and without depth. The leads eventually fall in love but decide not to get back together and go on living their lives. More like an open ending.
Overall, a very average drama.
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Very fresh and new
I watched this drama years ago. The story was weird at first, but as the characters developed, i got to see a thorough and elaborate story. The family is not functional, and so are the kids. The relationships are weird to begin with, but they grow up through the series.I haven't watched many Taiwanese dramas as of today, but i dare say this one is a must-watch, despite it's age and somewhat mediocre production( which was ok for the time it aired).
Overall, a delicate yet entertaining drama.
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A warm drama
I didn't have high hopes for this drama, since i heard about the controversy revolving around the FL, but i gave it try.The story is warm and fluffy. The character development is decent.
The soundtrack is really beautiful.
One of the downsides to this drama was that it got really draggy and cringey through the middle.
The FL needed a better character development, and the ML acted a bit out of character for the fact that he was in love with the FL.
AND last but not least, the Villain. She was just a pain in the ass. She was just there to take pictures and screw the woman she hated the most to get to his BF. Like WTF.
As for Ji Min, she was so weakly developed and acted like the victim the whole time.
And if you're a romance lover like me, this drama won't satisfy your craving. There are no skinships and only minimum kiss scenes shown. I wished the ML FL had more intimacy.
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Expect the most cringe-worthy Jdrama ever made
Ok so the first 4 episodes was fine. We encountered a malfunctioning couple who were so in love. One a hopeless romantic, and the other a married guy on the verge of separation from his almost-dead wife.This drama will drive you nuts. The couple are in love yes, but the guy is so irresponsible and the woman so irritating, like she has to sacrifice everything because the guy does not know what he wants. She is the one making all the sacrifices because she thinks this the LOVE for her.
Don't forget a somehow-crazy wife in between who is in dire need of medical intervention for mental health.
And a love triangle of course. Another guy fighting for the wrong girl, which eventually learns his lesson.
Overall, it's full of cringe. Got some romantic, steamy scenes.
Plus, i think this was a promotional drama for Tiffany but in a bad way LOL
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Another pandemic in the making!
Well, tbh, if you don't like anything related to Pandemic and all, stay AWAY from this drama.This drama is technically the future pandemic of this world.
The casting was great, but it got a bit draggy and pointless at times.
There is a lot of blood, killing, stabbing, hating, and psychosis.
The ost was not that great. You could hear the same song repeat and had no variations whatsoever.
I loved the leads. They had a wonderful chemistry, but expect no skinship/romantic scenes. A big No no for romantic lovers.
Overall, an enjoyable drama. Yet, it's a bit painful for us to see after the pandemic we all went through.
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Beautiful story but...
I love romantic Cdramas. This drama follows the typical trope; a girl chasing her childhood love. at first, it was a little too much IMO, yet the ML actually fell in love with her in the long run.The drama started off pretty ok and the pacing was relatively slow in my opinion. Yet this drama was all over the place. it got too chaotic at some point( which was expected, as this drama is showing a firefighter), mixed with too much patriotism and complications. The second and third couples were ok too.
I personally liked the leads and their chemistry, but if you're a romance lover like me, you know how important it is for the actors to show affection. This drama is not some melodrama with a slow-burn romance, it's rather straightforward even from the beginning. However, the leads have the most superficial kiss scenes ever. They kiss like a few times, but each time it's like nothing. just lips touching. The chemistry is there, the kisses? NOPE. this happens a lot in cdrama world but still.
Overall, if you don't have any issues with the couple's chemistry and body language, the story is ok and watchable(albeit slow)
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Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions!
It's the typical time-travel vs revenge plot, but with so many twists!Marry my husband! it takes us on a captivating journey of fantasy, romance, and time travel. This enchanting series flawlessly blends a mesmerizing storyline with genuinely incredible chemistry between the leads.
The drama centers around two people who, through a twist of fate, find themselves transported ten years back in time. As they navigate this new reality, their paths cross, but guess what? One has a revenge to take and the other one has a first love that wants to pursue.
The first leads have awesome chemistry. You will literally be mesmerized by the palpable chemistry between them. The second leads, oh well! you will hate them greatly. They are the devil himself lol
Also, the visually stunning cinematography, complemented by well-chosen sceneries, elevates the mood. The aesthetics are magnificent.
overall, if you're in for a romantic fantasy drama with a great plot and chemistry, don't miss it:)
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A beautifully-depicted drama
First of all, i should say that i haven't watched the Taiwanese version and don't have the intention to do so. Even though i love Cdramas very much, i don't think juggling between the two versions and comparing them is ok. I loved how this version depicted a time travel story.Story:
Time travel at the core with a very heart-warming romance. It can get a bit complicated, especially for binge-watchers, but if you pay attention to the years mentioned in each episode, you will get how the relationships are. I personally didn't find it confusing and we got to figure out who the main protagonists were and who were their counterparts.
Acting:
AHS, He is such a fine actor. have seen him in the past few dramas and i dare say he is getting better and better.
JYB, First time seeing her. She is very talented and presents a very true and believable character. The rest of the cast was also proper too. There are no voids here overall.
Writing:
The story is indeed complicated, but the writers didn't make it extra complicated. You have to pay attention to names and dates shown and there wouldn't be issues.
OST:
beautiful choice of songs. Each song matches the mood and scenery shown in each episode.
Overall, a very beautiful and romantic fantasy drama. Def a muct-watch!
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A very beautifully depicted BL drama
I'm kinda new to the BL dramaland but i dare say this drama exceeded my expectations.The plot and writing are good. no loose ends or loopholes, no extra dramas, and most importantly no love triangles and cringe-worthy scenes.
The leads have an awesome chemistry and the NC scenes are decent lol
It has a very beautiful background music and the quality of production is desirable.
Overall, another wonderful BL for BL lovers :)
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A drama where you can feel zero chemistry between the leads
Rarely do i drop dramas, mainly because of the fact that i hate leaving any projects unfinished.The drama is supposed to be a romantic fantasy; focusing on a boss's life and his family and past relationships.
It had potential, but up until episode 10, i personally couldn't understand anything.
There is no logic in this drama( I know it's fantasy but at least they should have thought things through)
The leads literally have no chemistry while they already kissed like 2-3 times in the first 10 episodes by accident.
The ML is like a robot. His face has no expressions. He can't even show sadness, anger, love, etc.
The FL is cute and clueless and i wanted to continue because of her mainly, but the story didn't keep up.
There is a cartoonish turtle( which was fine and cute at the same time, but i saw technical errors even in that aspect. For instance, the voice actor is not talking but the turtle's lips are moving and making gestures! so silly tbh. They really need to be considerate even in such absurd details.
Overall, it had potential in my opinion, but the story lacks a lot.
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A true masterpiece with a few minor flaws
This drama imo is kinda suitable for mature audiences because of the problems, the stories, and even the characters all have mature themes, yet the pair shows a wonderful relationship and the story is alive because of their love.It's not your average romance drama, but a deep one with so many ups and downs.
Story:
The story is exactly about childhood classmates who happened to be each other's first love too, but due to drama and mishaps in their lives, they never had to chance to feel the love. They grow up and fate brings them back together but they both have a very heavy baggage on their shoulders and love is not easy for them. we get to see the culture, the townspeople's stories, and also how a mature love survives despite the hardships.
Acting:
The ML and FL deliver wonderful acting. there are some minor characters that are annoying and at some point the misunderstandings get out of hand, but that's how real life is. it's not always full of butterflies and happy moments. There are so no super cringe characters( except for the mom and grandma that actually come to their senses in the middle of the drama)
Chemistry:
LX and ZYT have one of the best chemistries i have seen in Cdramas. They are a natural together and honestly, i craved for more each episode. They show how a mature couple can be intimate and romantic and this was greatly done in this drama. we get to see so many Kiss scenes and intimate scenes without the interruption of censorship( which was new kinda lol). so don't miss this!
OST:
I really like the variety of songs used in this drama. even the background music wa soothing and matched the mood of this drama.
Production:
This drama is mainly set in an old and small town with not-so-glamourosus buildings but it shows life and real people's lives which matches the story quite well. there minor scenes shot in shanghai too but this drama is not about big city and its chronicles.
Overall, one of the best romantic Cdramas of the 2024 is this one and i highly recommend this to romance lovers.
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