Reviews

Great First Episode

What a first episode! This one surprised me. I was anxious going into this episode because I was expecting a heavy watch, but I was pleasantly surprised at the balance of humor the episode had. The show doesn't shy away from heavy topics, but they don't overtake the episode. I also appreciated how they delved deep into the illnesses and what leads to them and how they tie into the episode and the other characters. It all flows together nicely. Park Bo Young is great here as the new psychiatric nurse and radiates a likable charm while also carrying her own baggage. The supporting cast also surprised me, as they were all likable, and I never felt annoyed when a side character appeared on stage. I am wary of the show heading towards a love triangle or square and hope the show doesn't take that route, as there are so many positives here that going that route, I feel, will hurt the show more than help it. Overall, I really liked this first episode and look forward to seeing where we go from here, and I would give this episode an 8.5/10.

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Actually I watched this drama because of Luo Zheng, he and He Rui Xian acted nice in this drama ,I just didn't like the storyline this drama has... I admit I discovered another side of Luo Zheng being a red flag, he made it.. it's very convincing that I almost hate him in this drama.
I don't like their on and off relationship status in this drama.. it stressed me out and for me it doesn't make sense that even someone has a heart of your ex lover,you would be someone's slave for it? It doesn't make sense to let someone hurt you again and again just because he has your ex lover's heart?

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MISSING THEM ALREADY!

I started this off with good intentions and I was right to do so! This series is just overall sweet and gives me what I've been needing after the toxic relationships in the past BLs I've watched. If you are unsure to watch it, hopefully my review makes you decide!

THE STORY:
Kaido Amane moves to Enoshima and decides he may want to actually find someone he loves, instead of just sleeping around. While there, he comes across Yamasuge Ryuji, a boy around his age, who works at a restaurant. After becoming friends, Amane quickly realized his feelings for Ryuji. But, does Ryuji feel the same way?

First off.. let's talk about the characters. Amane is bubbly, but a straightforward guy when it comes to his feelings. Ryuji? HE IS A GREEN FLAG! When I say a GREEN FLAG, I mean the GREENEST FLAG. He's probably one of the greenest flags I've seen in JBL. Ryuji is understanding, and nice. He didn't leave Amane even when he knew that he had feelings for him. He considered his feelings and didn't EVER act like he wasn't there. When Amane confesses to Ryuji, he doesn't really know what to do because he never thought of his feelings this way towards the same gender.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!
There was no misunderstandings between the two. Why? BECAUSE THEY TALKED IT OUT. When there was a problem, they talked it over. Why is that a good thing? Because some BLs, Japanese or not, always are miscommunicating and have all sorts of problems. And they never fix to probleme until EPISODESSS later.

THE 2 KISSES IN EPISODE 5??? I SCREAMED AT 6AM. They were so cute together, and even though it was so short, it was so enjoyable!

This series is so cute and I'll definitely be rewatching it! If you want a BL without any misunderstandings, with adorable leads and a adorable cat, watch THIS!!!

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Grudges and Guilt

So Acting - The acting was great! The emotions the were able to express made you almost feel it too. Perth and Ohm are amazing actors and seeing them together going through a whirlwind of emotions from happy and ambitious for the future, to hurt, betrayed and vengeful was fantastic.

The Story - The story and plot was good too, obviously we knew the brothers relationship would be good in the beginning and then turn bad and back to good, so no surprise there. The plot twists were good too which I enjoyed watching unfold until the very end. Obviously there were a few annoying things such as the father's behavior towards Korn and Rung just being annoying in general. But I feel that adds tothe story, and it stirs emotions within the viewer. In the end the series was great, bonds fixed, people reconciled, happy family. It gives that wholesome vibe at the end making you think of life differently and appreciating the little things.

I also liked what they did with the flashbacks in this series, it was different and I liked that. Although I was a bit confused in the beginning.

One thing I would have liked to see more of was the relationship between Ahlan and Li, I shipped them from the beginning and I would have like their story to have ended a bit differently, but they weren't the focus of the series so I get it. Loved them though!

Overall a good series to bindge, would definitely rewatch all the good parts again.

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Happy Ending!!!

I just straight to the point cause im lazy to talk much this drama is so cute and really good at the same time. The chemistry is so good. I give 9 out of 10 based on the story, plot, acting, chemistry, and ending. The story is so fresh and Im really enjoy watching it. The ML and FL did a really great job and the visual is fresh too. The ML is so handsome so you will never get boring. I really recommend you guys to watch this drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This review may contain some spoilers

First of all this is my own opinion so this may be an unpopular one but wanted to write.
the first half of the story was really good and I enjoyed it; their family bond, the spark between the leads. but the 2nd half disappointed me badly especially the ML. I was expecting an engaging storyline but there were so many unnecessary things and plots. It was like the FL is just striking alone. the last few episodes from 20 -24 was so annoying that I decided to drop it. the divorce part was so unnecessary.. FL was continuously expressing her love but the ML was in his own zone... However, I was having high expectation, may be, that's why feeling so disappointed.

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It doesn't matter if some people hate me. And let me be alone here - but I enjoyed it. A series to have a good evening. I was really looking forward to the end of this series so I could watch it later. And I was not disappointed. I really liked it.
JoongDunk acting has improved. And this is noticeable in many episodes. For example, in the episode where Zo and Joke have their first time/first night. I really liked this scene. Zo's embarrassment, hesitation, awkwardness - how well Dunk portrayed it. You watch it and you rejoice that the writers added conversations and such a scene. In most of the series I've watched, the main characters are so experienced and active in their first time/first night. So this Zo and Joke scene appealed to me.
I also liked the scenes with aggressive Zo. It's probably funny, but it is. I think Dunk manages to portray aggression excellently.
The plot itself is filled with tenderness. It really seemed that way to me. Yes, the plot is not genius, but it's not as bad as many people write here. But I liked the idea of the writers about the plot. And I won't even mention the chemistry between the main characters. It's just unbelievable. The looks, the tenderness, the kisses. Haha

Again, I don't understand some people who obsess over these debates. What's the big deal with it? I don't understand comments like "I forgot that Zo is part of the debate club", "the plot is not consistent, I forgot about the debates". I am not in any way condemning these people. I know that everyone has different tastes. But some of them remain incomprehensible to me. The series' plot doesn't revolve around debates. Imagine if they talked about debates every 5 minutes for 12 episodes. People wouldn't have liked it, they would have said that apart from debates, there is no plot. It's the same thing.
I liked how they tried to show the problems between parents and children here, about unhappy first love. Especially in the 9th episode, they managed to show that relationships are not always perfect, any misunderstandings or attempts to hide the truth can have consequences. Zo and Joke showed us that. And yes, I understand that the reason for their fight may seem trivial/stupid to some. But as I already said, it's about relationships, where any small misunderstanding can have consequences. Furthermore, I can understand why Zo reacted that way. He had an unsuccessful experience with his first love. Moreover, I like such scenes in series, they are a kind of resemblance to real life, and about situations that can happen in real life.
Overall, I liked it. Yes, the plot may be banal, but I liked it. And honestly, I can't understand why everyone doesn't like Dunk's acting? Maybe it's because I liked the series, and I liked the main actors, and I just don't notice it. But after watching the series "Sky and Stars," I still don't understand what's wrong with Dunk's acting. I personally really like it. Especially his smile.

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Another Great drama from Leo Wu

As usual, Leo Wu gave a very good performance, I think this is the first time he did a scene with a deep kiss like that. very impressive.

I always give a perfect score to Leo Wu's acting, even if you've watched his other dramas. he can bring a new character without being affected by the image of his old character. very extraordinary.

The love story is also funny, how the age difference can still support each other, age does not guarantee maturity and seriousness. that's what I caught. Leo Wu's chemistry with his co-stars is also always good.

It's a light drama that doesn't require us to think or guess the next scene. but I think it's worth watching.

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A nice watch

Bad Buddy is a nice watch, especially if you dont like to think too much and like mild, fluffy, funny BLs. This series is special to me due to the fact that this was the first BL that I watched where the actors didn't look like they wanted to puke because they were acting in a BL. They had great chemistry, the scenes weren't abrupt, the dialogues were not banal - in short, everything about this production was great!

It was also nice to watch BLs where the uke/seme distinctions were blurred. I generally like a drama where the characters are in a balanced relationship, so having an absence of charaters where one was trying too hard, and the other far too stingy was like a fresh breath of air.
The friends were also very funny, and in general complementing to the entire setting, which only added to my delight.

Its a great watch and i totally recommend watching this to anyone who just wants to have a good time :)

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MUST WATCH!!!!!

I finally found a really amazing actor, yes Leo Wu... wow... His acting is really amazing. I watched his drama for the first time and fell in love.
After this drama I immediately checked all of Leo Wu's dramas, and indeed his acting skills exceed his age. he is still very young, but very capable of building the character he plays. I was really amazed by his acting skills.

The script of this drama is good, I wish the ending was a little longer. And I also hope Leo and Lusi will meet again as a happy couple in another drama. Their chemistry is amazing. even though it's a colossal drama but it's very funny, I also really like the emperor's character in this drama. very different from the emperor's character in other dramas.

This drama is so good, I don't know how many times I've replayed it. you should watch it.

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A Masterpiece of 2023

Best Chinese Drama of 2023.
I am hooked with the story, the chemistry, and the business cases.
Gong Jun as Xu Si and Zhong Chuxi as Jiang Hu are the best decision ever.

Running against the wind. Beginning with Jiang Hu.
When rising with the wind, Zhaoyang will be there for you.

My final points for this drama why I choose this drama as my #1 drama:
1) The drama is as realistic as it can be in C-drama world
2) All scenes are important, not even single scene is some kind of filler
3) The leads have their strengths and weaknesses and have great character development each other
4) The chemistry of the leads are great. Smart and Powerful Couple ever
5) Learning business cases by watching a drama
6) Xu Si is also NOT usual CEO-Type male lead. The finest grey flag man ever. Xu Si yaaaaaaaaa, you’re my top character male lead drama of all time now🔥💕
7) The OSTs are superb

Full playlist of this drama : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbaz30HW30w
Compilation of Xu Si and Jiang Hu Best Moments (Part 1) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRKwBU-J8_g

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It rember me a littel bit to the story of Herors, but a littel bit darker ;-) (deutsch / german)

(Heroes is an American mystery and science fiction television series that aired from September 25, 2006 to February 8, 2010)

The Sory itself is quite bloodthirsty, so for people who don't like gore, please get eye patches :-)
What I thought was great is that the individual characters that play a role in the story were explained how they got that way, praise to the story writers. because that's how it was always explainable and how it fits into the whole story,

Question is is there a second season?
Material would be there, the only question is which stories the entire characters will then meet again.

Die Sory selbst ist rech Blutrünstig, also für Menschen die keine Gemätzel mögen bitte Augenklappen besorgen :-)
Was ich super fand ist, dass die einzelnen Charakter die in der Geschichte eine Rolle spielen erklärt wurden, wie sie so geworden sind, lob an die Geschichtenschreiber. denn so waren es auch immer erklärbar wie es zur gesamt Geschichte passt,

Frage ist gibt es ein e zweite staffel?
Matrial wäre da, ist nur die frage mit welchen geschichten die gesamt charaktäre dann sich wieder treffen.

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The first half was absolutely incredible, The second half lost its way.

I personally found the drama quite enjoyable at the first half. I agree with the majority that the plot's direction shifted in the second half, but I also believe it wasn't entirely unexpected. The change occurred because the characters themselves evolved; they transitioned from being adolescents to young adults, making their own decisions and facing the consequences. Additionally, we gained insights into the male lead's past and saw the female lead overcoming certain challenges to pave her own path in life.

Therefore, I'd describe the first half as focusing on two youngsters with troubled backgrounds who find solace and support in each other meanwhile in the second half, they are young adults who reconnect and develop deep feelings for each other while pursuing their dreams.

The drama isn't the best, but it's not the worst either.

P.S. : I'd recommend watching the special episode to find more answers.

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