Intense, fast paced ride!

Likes:
1. The show was an intense 16 hour ride. The stakes kept getting higher and the twists just kept coming. The were so many betrayals and alliance switches you need to really focus to make sure you dont miss anything. I love that the show isnt afraid to kill off characters both good and bad.
2. Namgoong Min is perfect as the anti-hero Dr. Na Ji Ye. He has psycho eyes that you would really believe that he will do anything to get his revenge. And so smart and handsome too
3. Dr. Seon started as really evil and i loved his fights with Dr. NA, but i also loved when they finally put their two heads together to fight the real villain. (But he also has to pay for his bad deeds too!)
4. I thought i wouldnt find a worse villain that the psycho killer in Defendant but i think Lee Jae Jun is worst! He has done so many wrong things and yet i can somehow understand his motive. It doesnt excuse his behavior. Til the end he was unrepentant and even scheming his escape plan.
5. Justice really changes per person. No matter which side wins, justice will always prevail.

Dislikes:
1. For all the fights between Lee Jae Jun and Lee Jae Hwan, im surprised that they are not even acknowledging how smart and competent Lee Jae In is. I thought she should have been the successor (after her mother).
2. Dr. Na is right. This all started with the Taekang family feud. Cant believe rich and powerful people really can get away with anything.
3. How come i didnt hear any OST but i can search the songs in youtube? All i remember are the suspenseful instrumentals esp that alarm sound.

Btw does anyone know the tune that LJJ whistles? Is it from Kill Bill?

Rating: 8.5/10 (but i prolly cant watch this again. Not good for the heart)

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Where's my agent?

Behind Every Star (2022)

I didnt watch the original French drama so I'm not going to compare it with this Korean remake.

Likes
1. I liked the episodic celebrity cameos esp Jo Yeo Jeong, Oh Nara/Park Hosan, Kim So Hyun, Lee Soon Jae, Daniel Henney (although his episode was the only one with a bad ending).
2. At first I thought Ma Tae Oh is the bad guy in the office but actually he's the one I like the most, despite his personal mistakes. And I love how much he actually dotes on Hyunjoo esp when everyone found out.
3. Heo Sung Tae is fun to watch even if his character is annoying. I wouldn't want a boss like him! Lol.

Dislikes
Except for Tae Oh, all the other leads' stories are not that good. I don't like the tax guy, i prefer Jane with Jungdon not the the receptionist, even Hyunjoo lacked the spark of a young passionate agent. The weird sibling romantic vibes between Hyunjoo and Eungyul.

The french drama has 4 seasons, while this remake's 1st season covered 2 seasons. Not sure if they'll be renewed for season 2 and if I'll continue watching (maybe if they can get even better cameos).

Rating: 8/10

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Criminal Minds

Likes
1. I love Kim Nam Gil as the first criminal profiler. I was starting to get scared that this drama will turn into 'Mouse'. Esp in ep 10 when he couldn't contain his emotions any longer. He was absorbing all of the criminals' feelings and in his line of job, he needs to be strong enough to separate work and personal life.
2. Shocked that the cases are based on actual murders in Korea. That period must have been terrifying with several serial killers running loose.
3. Was personally scared of the balding serial killer with the creepy smile. I had to double check my door locks before going to sleep everyday after watching the episodes.
4. I also loved the teams. They first didnt believe in what they're doing but when their analyses were always correct, the rest of the squad started consulting with them.

Dislikes
Not much except the drama was missing an extra oomph to make it memorable

If you want to know more of the Daesung serial killer, try to watch Netflix's Raincoat killer.

Rating: 9/10

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Bad and Crazy

I loved the first episode, it felt very bad and crazy indeed. Not just Ryu Soo Yeol, but also the bad guys. This drama was not afraid to show grit, blood and lots of violence. The entrance of K as the mysterious figure was very interesting and makes you want to know more about him.

I'd say this drama felt like 2 different dramas merged into 1, and it's mainly because there were 2 main cases -- the first one, was about Do Yu Gon (episodes 1 to 4) and the related drug case / corruption, (episodes 5-8). The second one felt totally different vibe from the first case, and focused on the psycho therapist who has a deep and painful past with Ryu Soo Yeol. I honestly liked the second half more than the first half. Mainly because I didn't care about the drug case, and the main guy. The captain was too menacing and invincible. He looked like a old short detective, but he was faster, stronger than the younger guys, which i thought was unbelievable.

I also though the case dragged for too long and the plot kept repeating where Ryu Soo Yeol will almost catch the bad guy, but something happens, he loses his chance, he has to kneel down and swallow his pride, then finds something new and starts again.

And that makes me go back to Ryu Su Yeol as the main character. I liked how flawed he was, like an anti-hero but you can help but cheer for him (or maybe because Lee Dong Wook looked impeccably appealing in his suits and sexy tousled hair despite the blood and dirt LOL). Soo Yeol was corrupt, doesn't have the heart to continue fighting, gets beaten down every time. And it's all because of his tragic past that he had to conjure K to protect him.

K is the opposite. Wi Ha Jun's eyes and smile always looked like he was a wild man /superhero when he fights for justice, but also had this childlike wonder when he meets his crush, Hee Gyeom. I loved the bromance between K and Su Yeol and was also crying when they had to finally part. That scene where they said goodbye and when Su Yeol opened the door, he saw W crying inside was heart warming.

I also liked Hee Gyeom and Su Yeol's team, Gyeong Tae and Jae Sun. Sometimes I wanted to scold Su Yeol for teaming up with K (which is basically himself) rather than go to this team for help. But he eventually learns to work with his team and catch the bad guys.

The psycho therapist was unbelievably great at everything, and was always one step ahead of Soo Yeol. I still didn't quite get his motive for having a grudge against Soo Yeol so I can't really sympathize with him. Or maybe I'm not supposed to, but he is so handsome (haha).

Overall, I still felt the 12 episodes were too long, this should have been 10 episodes, but still a fun watch despite getting frustrated sometimes with the plot.

Rating: 8/10

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Police University (2021)

My happy pill for the past few weeks. I could never turn down watching Cha Tae Hyun.

Likes
1. Yu Dongman and Kang Sunho's mentor-student relationship was one of the best things in this drama. Like they said in the last episode, Sunho found his family and friends because of him while Dongman felt young and alive again after meeting Sunho.
2. The romance between Sunho and Kanghee, from their meet cute, to Kanghee imagining Sunho with puppy face, the red bracelet, breakup and getting back together. The only downside is Kanghee breaking up with him during the time he needed her the most and Park Min Kyu's character who was wasted here.
3. Besties Bum Tae and Junwook, the love triangle and how they suppored Sunho and Kanghee during the whole drama.
4. Sunho and his relationship with his father was one of the things that got me emotionally hooked during the first few episodes.
5. Probably one of the best written endings where every one's story was neatly wrapped up.
6. Also loved the OST esp Get Ready and Love Your Everything

Dislikes
1. A few episodes where the illegal gambling story got sidetracked because of the twists and turns but didnt mind because we got more focus on the romance and bromance. I did appreciate that the bad guy wasnt that bad at all. But the end didnt justify the means esp when youre breaking the law and hurting other people.
2. Baekhee was too unnatural and over the top with her acting.

Rating: 9/10 (8.5 for the story +.5 for how this drama made me feel)

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Ghostbusters Kdrama Style

Likes:
1. Perfect combination of badass Jia and cool In Bum ? i didnt mind that they didnt end up together, coz Inbum might lose his psychic (special) abilities ☺ They are like Kdrama version of ghostbusters!
2. I really liked the episodic cases, though towards the middle the main story was losing steam. The tone of the drama also changed from fun to somber.
3. No matter how many times they show it, i cant get enough of Inbum whenever he is possessed by the spirits.
4. Jia's mom had a nice sendoff. I thought they were going to give her a fantastic goodbye but what we got was beautiful and perfect.
5. Loved the bromance between Jichul and Inbum. Even Jia lost to their i love yous ? i also liked Hwajeong and how she took care of Jia.
6. This drama had the oddest PPL (men's underwear lol).
7. Are they releasing the OST album? I hope so! I keep hearing "I Got you!"?? In my mind all day

Dislikes:
1. The exorcism of the egg ghost wasn't spectacular as I expected it to be.
2. Do Hak Sung was a boring villain.

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Lost its charm

Likes
1. I still like the counter family, though felt like the season lost its charm. It also seemed like they were still relying on So Mun and they had little growth in their strength except for Hana.
2. I liked the side story of Hana and her first love (but why wear tracksuit on your date??), not so much on Mae Ok's relationship with the kid. Mo Tak is still ny fave counter. Im always scared that Jangmul will die but he always get out alive whew.
3. There was so much potential in the story but they execution wasnt that solid.

Dislikes
1. Jeok Bong was annoying and mostly useless aside from his nose. Too bad coz i like the actor.
2. The villains weren't menacing enough. The fight scenes were also repetitive since they introduced them so early in the story
3. Progression of the story, esp the evolution of the evil spirit just didnt make sense in the last 3 episodes.
4. As usual, Yung people didnt do anything.

Rating: 8/10

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Interesting plot but just went downhill

Finally finished this weekend drama after 6 months!

Likes
1. The grandma was my favorite character. She started as the most hated but ended as the most loved and the one that glued everything back together for the family.
2. ML and FL and Haneul when they're together. Though FL turned from feisty to wimpy in the second half
3. When the family finally accepted ML and rallied behind him when he was having trouble with Junha.
4. ML's father slapping Junha hard.
5. Sejin finally booted out after her schemes were exposed.

Dislikes
1. The first part when the writer had so much screentime for Sejin (jeez she was everywhere getting into everyone's business) and being mean to her own dad.
2. The middle part when ML's mom was the crazy one opposing everything when she was actually just jealous.
4. The last 10 episodes should not have happened, esp the Junha storyline. How did the writer try to redeem him is beyond me.
4. There were storylines that didnt go the way i expected like the super boring story for Daesang and the elder brother and wife.
5. Maknae and FL brother dated for 1 year but never knew they were in laws. Duh.

Rating: 7/10

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Fun and easy to watch

Likes
1. Some didnt like the comedy at the start but i liked it coz it seemed like a fun action show that doesnt take itself too seriously.
2. Love the Hangang team, esp bickering of Dujin and Chunseok. There's a running joke that Chunseok doesnt know how or doesnt want to swim but look who saved Dujin in the end! I thought it was Nahee or Jisoo but i shouted in surprise when i saw who it was! (This is my 3rd KHW drama this year!)
3. Kwon Sang Woo is really best at action comedy. No wonder Nahee has a massive crush on Dujin. Lol when she spends more time with them than with her own team.
4. Suprised that Sangyi can play an effective villain (he went on a crazy killing spree in ep 6). Actually felt bad for his character.
5. Of course show is not complete with Sung Dongil and Park Hosan.

Dislikes
1. 6 eps is not enough!
2. I wanted to know what happened to Giseok in the end.

Would i watch the team for another season? Yes!

Rating: 8.5/10

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Funny Whodunit

Likes
1. Yebun and Jang Yeol together!! The comedy parts were so funny at the start then they later became partners. Hoping they really ended up together! Lee Minki's twinkling eyes in the last episode made him look handsome. Han Jimin was so funny im waiting for her to do a proper romcom.
2. I loved the best friend Okhui and how much she defends Yebun, the funny girl gang who would do anything for Okhui, and of course Unnie boyfriend!! The babytalk in the end was gross haha.
3. The aunt and the police chief. The 2521 parody wasnt funny to me but they were also cute. Esp the hotel handcuff scene. Lol.

Dislikes
1. Justice for Seonwoo ? the writer tried to make him look so suspicious all through out the show! He acted so mysterious and tight lipped of course he will be a suspect.
2. There were times Yebun was frustrating coz she could have been smarter and used her powers more rather than keep on crying. They could have found the killer right after grandpa died.
3. Ep 14 was the worse episode. Wah! The killer suddenly went on a rampage and killed the two nice guys!!
5. Speaking of the killer, at first i didnt buy the motive but later on i thought yeah, psychopaths dont really need to have a reason to kill. And the killings really do escalate once they get the taste of it. I just didnt like how they tried to squeeze in Jang Yeol's nemesis in the end to close their story.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Stylish and cinematic

Likes
1. Kim Nam Gil and guns are enough reasons for me to watch this drama.
2. Interestingly i loved the complex relationship between Lee Yoon and Gwang Il.
3. I didnt like Eon Nyeon but she eventually grew on me when she started fighting with the team.
4. The rest of the team were so-so, i liked Seonbok the best.
5. Loved the almost western feel to the show though it sometimes looked like they were in a big film set.

Dislikes
1. The episodes were starting to get repetitive and boring and there wasnt much to the story. Maybe because it was cut to just 9 episodes.
2. I didnt feel the romantic chemistry between the two leads.

Rating: 8/10

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Beautiful epic

Likes
1. I've been waiting for Min to do a historical drama and not only did he delivered but the romance is oh so good ? i love Jang Hyun so much. He looks so sexy and manly wearing hanbok.
2. I also love Gil Chae and how capable she is. She definitely grew up after facing so many hardships.
3. The angst!! Why cant Gil Chae choose Jang Hyun huhuhu when he is willing to stay for her! But i get her. How can she give her heart to someone she doesnt trust?
4. The scene at the field where they kissed.
5. Ryang Eum has a pretty voice, i hope he doesnt get petty and tear the lovebirds apart even more.
6. The beautiful soundtrack.

Dislikes
1. I dont really care much about the King and the Crown Prince.
2. I think the Qing Princess is going to be trouble.

Rating: 9/10

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Chaotic mother daughter

Not Others (2023)

Likes
1. Mother daughter relationship felt relatable, i hate that they kept fighting and yet i know at the end of the day they will protect each other to death.
2. I love Jinhee i think she is so sweet and grew up well.
3. I also like Jinhong! Not my usual type of ML but he is so steady and reassuring even though he is boring. And cute. Agree with Eunmi. I think Jinhee is more like her dad.
4. Jaewon is also similar to Jinhong. (Like mother like daughter). He looks grumpy but he is also a good guy and coworker.
5. Mijeong is the coolest bestie (except when she beat up Jinhong which he didnt deserve).
6. It started with 2, but show ended with a found family, including Jinsoo and boyfie.

Dislikes
1. Eun Mi was immature and annoying most of the time. Felt like the world always had to revolve around her. I sometimes want Jinhong to find someone else better.
2. Wished for more romance between Jinhee and Jaewon but I guess it goes in line with their characters.
3. Didnt really care much about the murder although it blendly seamlessly with the plot.

Rating: 8/10

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Korean food in Mexico

Jinny's Kitchen (2023)

Likes
1. Every episode made me hungry and craving for teokbokki and corndogs! I think every one who watched the show have attempted to at least try one of the recipes at home.
2. Love their restaurant, it looked so bright and inviting. I would prolly go there every day to eat instant ramen prepared by PSJ.
3. Love the team work esp the 2 hardworking interns. Amazed at PSJ who is so calm under pressure. Yumi has mastered the art of gimbap. Seojin is still the grumpy boss.

Dislikes
1. The episodes were repetitively showing how they cook the dishes.
2. Not enough interaction with the customers. I know they were busy but the chefs could have gone out more and talked to the customers.

Rating: 8/10

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Say the words

Bora Deborah (2023)

Likes
1. I always love enemies to lovers trope. Bora and Suhyeok are so cute together! They have seen each other at their worst times and they liked each other for who they are. It did take a few eps for them to get together so i wished they gave us a proper 16 eps. I can watch them act lovey dovey for two more episodes.
2. I love how they handled break ups so realistically. It was so relatable even though the breakup got extended for around 6 episodes, i understood it coz that's really how it happens in real life. The scene with Bora begging Juwan to take her back plus them talking about garbage felt so raw and real.
3. Got so annoyed with Yuri, trying to play victim when she was the one who was two timing and being insecure. Felt bad for Suhyeok. I know there are guys who really cant express themselves well, but like what Suhyeok said, he could have proposed if he wanted to, he just didnt coz thats wher ehis love ended. Likewise, when Bora told him that he still couldnt put down his petty pride to commit. I was expecting a grander confession but his confession was so Suhyeok and it was perfect. That aegyo scene was too cringey but funny!! (Ps. thought Suhyeok might give the ring to Bora after all but he gave a different one in the end)

Dislikes
I mainly didnt like how the stories of the three other couples ended. Bomi and Jinho are both too young to get married and have a kid. Yujeong should have divorced Jinwoo long ago. Sangjin and Uri are just so mismatched and creepy.

Rating: 8/10

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