Now this is what you call suspense

I am a sucker for dramas that center around women. A 9/10.

I will start my review with the eldest child, Oh Injoo (Kim Goeun). The girl who will do anything and everything for her family to get out of poverty. She portrays the burden of being the eldest child really well. I am a little bit annoyed with her character since, out of them 3, she's not the brightest, so she does a lot of questionable things in this show, but you can understand why she does it. Goeun is one of my favorite actresses, and she did not disappoint here.

The second is Nam Jihyun (Oh Inkyung). At first, I thought that the actress's look was too soft for this kind of drama, but as the show goes on, you can see how she perfectly fits the character. The smartest and fearless one, but has a heart of marshmallow. I personally believe that she is one of the strongest characters, but this drama failed to show that side of hers. Nevertheless, you can see her dedication to being a reporter and fighting for justice. The flow of romance with Jihyun and Kang Hoon (Ha Jong Ho) is so adorable and just perfect—not too fast and not forced.

And the last sibling, Oh In Hye (Park Jihu), She had the least screen time, but she left me with the most impact. I saw other reviews that said they hated her character since she doesn't listen to her older sisters, but I understand her. In a poor family, she receives the most of everything, and she can see how her sisters do their best to get what she wants, and she feels burdened by it, so to not feel bad, she does her best to not depend on them, which results in her looking like a rebel. She might look like a brat for not listening to her sisters, but you can see how mature and smart she is when handling situations that involve the future of her and Hyorin (Jeon Chaeun).

I agree with everybody that some of them find it boring, since I find it also boring from the start due to lengthy episodes, but it gets better as the episodes go on. A lot of plot twists and big events happen in each episode, and I can't even imagine how this drama will end. Not only the main leads are interesting, but also the other women, like Kanghoon, their aunt Hyeseok, and one of the most evil characters I've seen, Jiwon.

Out of all the scenes, the one that I like the most is when Injoo gets her dream house, but the first thing she does is stay there and cry. That scene makes me shed a tear. You can see how happy she is, but she also feels empty.

If you have time and want a show that will stress you out and doesn't have a predictable ending, then I recommend this drama.

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Not even top-tier actors can save this shitty drama

This is so disappointing. This drama could have been a little bit better without the love interest; it doesn't even need any ounce of romance, and there is not enough buildup in the background story of Lee Ra El for me to feel the revenge. Ra El waited 13 years to execute her revenge just to fall in love with an old guy who contributed to the death of her family. That is so stupid; she and Kang Yoon-kyum don't even have chemistry. If she just focused on her plan, I would add 1 point to my rating. The only time I feel thrilled in this drama is when she is inside the secret room of Yoon Kyum; the rest are all bland. Han Sora is the only good character in this show. I am surprised Seo Yeji and Park Byungeun accepted this drama.

A 3/10. This is more of a fashion show between the wives than talking about revenge.

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This is Grass Mochi 2 writing

Since this is a short drama, all episodes are simple and fast-paced. This is my first drama seeing a doctor working in an office, and I had fun watching. I love how the relationship between Aobayashi and Ozakura Mimi doesn't feel forced, and they took their time getting to know each other. They depict life when the COVID pandemic starts accurately. This drama is not only entertaining but also informative. All characters are adorable, but I find the tandem of Yagihara and Otomaki the cutest.

If you are looking for a fun and innocent love short Japanese drama, then you can try this one. I think I didn't hear any OST in this drama, but still, it is enjoyable. A 7/10.

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The perfect slice-of-life drama for me, 10/10

There are no "big" events in this drama or scenes that would keep you on the edge of your seat. It is just a show about four characters and the people around them in their jobs and lives. This is just a simple drama, but why do I rate it a 10/10? The answer is the flow. The way they tell and show each character's story will connect you with them. Individually, they are all strong, independent adults in their 30s, but once they got home and were surrounded by their loved ones, you could see how vulnerable and gullible they were and how much they needed each other. This hits close to home.

As someone who is still young, I always imagine what will and could happen when I turn 30. And this drama answered those questions. A lot of things could happen; you will mature, grow, struggle, and meet a lot of people who could help you or ruin you, yet you will still find yourself like the old you. In short, there is no big difference between your 20s and your 30s; you just have to embrace change.

Definitely worth watching and recommendable.

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A good thriller, and action drama but the editing was a little meh

I've seen a lot of edits of this show on TikTok, and now, after finishing it, I get the hype for this show. They did a nice job depicting the student life: immature kids who always whine and are out of touch in reality but slowly mature as they understand what is going on. I'm glad that the aliens here are interesting to know and watch, since in the other fantasy dramas I have seen, the "fantasy" or "sci-fi" parts were so boring. A lot of characters were so annoying, but a lot of them are also exciting to see. The action scenes are so good, but since the students are either arguing or complaining, it gets irritating. The cliffhanger was nice; since this has a second season, it would make you curious about what will happen and how they will end the invasion of these unknown creatures. A 9/10 for me.

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First OCN romance that I didn't find boring

One thing that I like about Asian shows, particularly Korean dramas, is the vast variety of shows about different sports, jobs, and genres. This drama is one of them, as it revolves around skating. This is my first time watching a show about skaters, so the storyline is new and fresh to me.

As this is a minidrama with only 4 episodes, I won't rate it heavily. Their acting skills are all fine, and the arguments of Kang Hoyoung (Kang Tae Oh) and Park Eunho (Yeo Hoi-Hyeon) are fun to watch. Usually, I don't find the main leads in short dramas entertaining, but both of them did a great job. The plot is nice, and if you are looking for a short, fun minidrama, then I recommend this for you. Surprisingly, even though this is a short drama, the ending is not rushed, and the flow of the story is enjoyable. Yes, this is the first OCN romance that I liked, but the romance here is not that much since it only has 4 episodes. A 7/10.

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The best summer drama!

This show is so fun to watch! The summer vibe of the story and place is so warm, you will love it. I love the tandem of Lee Yeoreum (Seolhyun) and An Daebom (Im Siwan) so much. They look super adorable, especially Daebom; he is the perfect definition of a golden retriever personality. Siwan played the role so perfectly in this drama. Deserving of 10/10! All the characters are interesting; it would be more fun if this show had more than 12 episodes. This drama definitely deserves a lot of attention.

I get the point of view of some of the reviewers; this would be a wholesome drama if they just removed the mystery and thrill genres. I love this show, but it would be better if it were just a romance or slice-of-life Korean drama. Nonetheless, I still give this a perfect 10 since I love everything about it. I hope to see all characters in more projects too!

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OCN is really terrible at creating romance

I love OCN, but I had never seen a good drama of theirs in the romance genre. The main leads have terrible chemistry, the acting of the male lead is stiff, the fantasy is not interesting, and the side characters, especially the sister of Seo Yoori (Kim Soeun), which is Seo Soojung (Park Na Ye), and her friends, have terrible acting in this show.

I personally did not like this drama and skipped a lot of scenes; therefore, I only rate it a 2.5/10. I watched this for Yoo Il (Park Minho), but his character didn't catch my attention that much. The only actor worth watching in this drama is Kang Tae Oh (Kim Jin-woo), in my opinion. I think I will rate this a little bit higher if he is the main lead, since I like the tandem of his character and the female lead more.

If you are going to watch this because of Lee Jonghyun (Oh Soo), I suggest you just watch another drama because that man is not worth it and he is horrible. Just search the scandal (the Burning Sun scandal) that he is in for you to understand how ugly inside and out he is.

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#whatishappening

This drama is just like the middle of a story; the foundation of the beginning and ending is nonexistent. There are no background stories for the characters, the plot is not well made, and the story is a little bit confusing since there is no proper start and ending for the story and characters.

I give this a 4.5/10. You might be wondering why it is that high if I have a lot of issues in this drama. Well, I did find the story new and interesting, and the acting of the actors, especially the main lead Kanami (Mizusawa Erena) and Woo Shun (Marco Liao), is fun to watch. For me, the story is fine if they just add a proper ending and start for this show and fix the flow of the plot. Still, it is a good and fun mini-drama, in my opinion.

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"Let's suffer together when we're in pain. It's 100 times better than being lonely alone."

A wonderful story with amazing acting from the characters. The flow of this drama from them being immature, young, stupid, broke kids to being mature, full of understanding, grown adults is lovely. I like the story of each character; they really portray the life of a teenager perfectly. You can connect with and appreciate all the individuals in this drama, from the main leads to the parents, coaches, friends, and more. This show deserves all the hype it received.

Out of all the characters, the one I love the most is Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri). A girl who does everything recklessly just to get what she wants and has everything in her way. She is the one to whom I relate the most. Seeing her personality grow makes me cry. Her friendship with her classmates, especially with her rival Ko Yu-Rim (Bona), and her relationship with Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) are wonderful.

Youth will always be the best stage to try and be recklessly stupid. You will cry, laugh, and learn a lot from this drama. Worth watching and a 10/10.

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Nothing interesting

I watched this show without knowing anything about the story; I didn't even know that it was based on an American TV show, so my review is purely about this drama.

The first few episodes were so boring. There were a lot of random characters, and I couldn't like the main lead since I don't find them or their storyline fascinating. But in episode 5, a lot of things start getting more interesting and funny, but it does not keep up with the pace at all. There are a lot of fillers, and the chemistry between the couples in this drama is lacking. I watched this drama because of Seo Kang Joon (Cha Young Bin), but I didn't like his role that much, and I think Park Jung Min's (Lee Ho Jin) character stole the spotlight here. There are a lot of great actors, but the story is so mid that you can't even appreciate their good acting skills.

On the other side, the friendship and trust they showed in this drama were entertaining and enjoyable to watch, but nothing superb at all.

I only give this a 3.5/10. I don't think this is for everyone, and I think you will admire this story more if you are familiar with the original American show of this, but if you just watch this drama, I don't think you will have fun.

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A Journey Through Time and Wonder

Before I start giving my review of this drama, I want to say first that all the actors did an amazing job in this show! They were all impressive!

Back to my review, I love the story of this show, the way they face their problems, and the way you can really feel their emotions, especially their frustration. The chemistry of the main leads was fantastic; their problems as a couple and individually will really make you cry. A lot of topics were shown, and they did justice to portraying them and solving them as family, friends, and workmates. Hong Dae Young is such a green flag; who wouldn't fall for him? His going back as a young version of himself and trying to work things out will make you look forward to the next episodes. I give this drama an 8/10.

I don't give this a perfect 10 because there is really nothing extraordinary in this drama. I've seen a lot of this kind of show, and nothing here in this drama is outstanding. The start was perfect, but like any other drama, the ending felt rushed. His suddenly going back to his old self while talking feels a little bit out of place. And the love triangle around Shi-A is not necessary, especially his stalker. I really wish they stopped adding random crime to all Korean dramas, especially if it is a romance or drama type of show.

Nevertheless, it is still recommendable and fun to watch.

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Is this show horrible? Yes, but not horrible "Ugh,", but horrible "Weird".

Before I watched this drama, I'd seen it on different platforms as one of the worst and most ugly shows they had seen, so I did not expect too much from it. But surprisingly, this is much better than the worst dramas that I have watched.

I'll start with what I like about this show. First are the characters; all of them are good when it comes to acting, though I find the character of the male lead (Jung Yoo) lacking, but I guess that is really how he should portray his character given his background. I like the mystery that is happening about whether you really know the male lead or not. And the growing relationship between the two main leads.

Now let's tackle what I find weird. First, everybody in this drama is just obsessed with anyone. And second, the male lead. He is interesting at first, but as the episodes go by, his weirdness is just scary weird, not cute weird anymore. I do find Hong Seol and Jung Yoo adorable, especially that they understand each other, but their relationship is just so fast and didn't get a proper buildup. The male lead looks 10 times older than the female lead, too.

I'll just give this a 7/10. It is not unpleasant; I actually had fun watching this "horrible" drama. It is just that it is weird, there are a lot of annoying characters, and the ending is rushed and a disaster.

(I hope this review made sense.)

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SO COZY

If you don't like overcomplicated dramas full of misunderstandings and stupid characters, then I recommend you watch this. This story is just about two adult friends who are both confused about their feelings and living their adult lives. The chemistry of Han Eunsung (Lee Yooyoung) and Kim Raewan (Kim Sunho) is adorable. The flow of the story is great, even though there are only 4 episodes. I also loved the part where he draws the female lead. Maybe I just like men who are whipped for their women. I believe this is one of the best drama specials on MBC.

I'll rate this a 9/10. So simple and cute. I'm also hoping to see Sung Joo (Yoon Heenam) in other dramas too.

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