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fall in love every time meet you

As the male and female protagonists continue to interact, their hearts gradually bridge the gap between them. This gradual progression towards emotional intimacy is a testament to the depth of their connection. It's this very journey that enables them to truly understand and immerse themselves in each other's worlds. As they overcome obstacles and challenges together, their affection grows stronger, and they find solace in one another's presence.

Ultimately, the culmination of their shared experiences leads to a pivotal moment: their decision to marry. This choice represents the synthesis of their individual paths, merging them into a shared future. Their journey from strangers to soulmates, marked by twists and turns, laughter and tears, culminates in a celebration of their commitment to one another. Their union is not just a union of two individuals, but a merging of their dreams, hopes, and aspirations.

In conclusion, the drama beautifully portrays the intricate tapestry of human relationships. The male and female leads, initially brought together by the threads of destiny, navigate the complexities of their connection with resilience and tenderness. Their journey is a testament to the transformative power of genuine companionship and the gradual building of trust and affection. With moments of humor and poignancy interwoven throughout, their story resonates with audiences on a profound level. The drama's ultimate message lies in the idea that love can indeed emerge from the unlikeliest of circumstances and blossom into a union that transcends time, challenges, and individual differences.

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It's never too late!

This drama is really good, the actors did an outstanding job on portraying their characters. Overall, the message of the drama was really inspiring: not letting your age determine the timeline. Although, it was really upsetting to see Jeong-suk waste 20 years of her life to a mediocre man and his stupid, immature, and pathetic mother. So obviously, I’ve been annoyed with those two. I feel a little bit for Seung-hi but she’s honestly an idiot for being so hung over a mediocre man.

I get that she was upset about In-ho ending up with Jeong-suk but I just don’t understand the blame on Jeong-suk. In-ho was the one who got her pregnant. I know that times were different back then, but anyone would’ve gotten an abortion (I know that’s easy said than done).

I just have so many issues with In-ho and his mom. I don’t feel bad that his mom got scammed and called a homewrecker. Also, it took THIS long for In-ho to realize that he basically fucked up. I can’t believe the amount of confidence he had when he insisted to not get a divorce— why would anyone stay with him? It just baffled me. I guess at least he gave his liver to Jeong-suk and proceeded with the divorce, but these are things he should’ve done a long time ago.

The siblings eventually started to appreciate their mother and become more independent which was great. But, the whole half-sister fiasco felt unnecessary. Yeah, it was cool that Eun-seo pretty much exposed the truth but it was strange to fight I-rang about who deserves a father and who doesn’t. Good thing that they made up.

It would be nice if Jeong-suk got together with Roy, but I agree with the sentiment as to why they didn’t end up together. Honestly, Roy just has mommy issues hence why he seeks validation for an older woman. The episode about him meeting his biological family made me really sad. Really good drama at the end, even though I think Jeong-suk's suffering is excessive.

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fantastic drama

In the narrative of the drama, the male and female lead characters find themselves inexplicably intertwined by destiny right from their first encounter as strangers. Their journey is one marked by numerous highs and lows, as they navigate through the intricacies of their relationship. As they spend more time together, a magnetic pull begins to develop between them, drawing them closer in heart and spirit. Over time, they uncover layers of each other's personalities, forming a deep and meaningful connection that they come to treasure dearly.

The story is adorned with a multitude of humorous anecdotes that take place in the midst of their evolving relationship. These moments of levity provide the audience with laughter and lightness, adding a dynamic dimension to their journey. Equally, there are instances of profound emotion that evoke heartfelt reactions, bringing tears to the eyes of those who are invested in their story. These touching moments serve to underscore the authenticity of the characters' feelings and the genuine bond that is being forged.

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Disappointing

the story was good but not solid
the romance was great but the bromance was weak

i really enjoyed this drama till ep 11
i thought the bromance was going to take a right space but i was extremely wrong
for a group of different young men found themselves in one house this drama should be more funnier and had much more bromance than this one

i found it weird when i read many comments said the romance part should be canceled because the bromance was much better
definitely this wasn't true at all
the writer served the romance part well in the contrary of the bromance one
after ep 11 the events became weird
there were no well connection between the young hwarang
that's why i wondered when the youngest hwarang sacrificed himself for seo joon
it wasn't convencing

and the END was a real CHAOS
each side story i meant each one, the writer left it incomplete, inconclusive with a very stupid open ending except for the main leads
which was really frustrating

i used to love it a lot and had high expectations after watching till the second half
i lost my interest although the best romance scenes ever was at the second half
specially the scene at ep 15

inspite of the good actors in it, this is definitely a one watch time drama not more.
light and funny with weak story
not my cup of tea

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Jenga

Firstly I want to thank the 'fext subs' person in the comments to link this with english subtitles!!
This was a really sweet and casual show looking into the lives of these idols. The pacing was nice, it was almost cathartic in its chill atmosphere in a way I don't usually see. I like the authentic-y look into their lives - also just into a part of japan I might not see. It's not often I see stuff that's not really scripted, and it allowed me to learn more Japanese. As in My Beautiful Man, Yusei was really nice to watch; I'm always loving the subtleties of expressions that play on his face. Him and Leiya were great to watch together (also, both so very beautiufl!)

Also, sombody mentioned it didn't really have a plot (besides the flirting between those two). I would say the plot is: Jenga ✨
xD that song was a BANGER, not gonna lie xD

Great overall show, a pleasure to watch. Arigato gozaimasu!

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Remembrance of things past

I am always amazed at cop shows and how the witnesses remember everything exactly as it happened. I do not remember what I had for breakfast this morning nor when I took it. I wonder how many people really remember accurately the events they took part in.

The memory is the premise of this mini web drama. It is interesting to see how people remember same events differently: the gist of it is the same but everything else is different starting with clothes, what they said, where they went....

The main characters are both in relationships with high speed controlling people while they are themselves more easy going and relaxed. When they meet, it is love at first sight and while the woman breaks up immediately with her boyfriend (who does not listen to her...), the man does not have the guts to do the same thing and keeps on lying to his girlfriend. That was actually the only problematic bit here. Other than that, this drama is cute, fluffy, interesting and easy watch. There are a lot of PPLs so I guess this must have been an ad based drama.

The actors had good chemistry and the romance was credible.

Unfortunately, I am not a fan of Hwang Chan Sung having seen him play a baddie in a drama which left me a lasting impression of him as an actor. Even here, where he is playing a cute and a bit lost guy, I keep finding him sleazy and dodgy (which was eventually confirmed when he did not break it off with his girlfriend before dating another woman!). But that's just me.

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Mask Girl is a show that when I started the first episode I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it. By the end, I was shocked by how much I felt for Mo-Mi. This drama is very graphic and can be intense at times, so I would keep that in mind for your watch. Especially a few major triggers! (SA/R/DV)

One thing I enjoyed that this drama did was having episodes for each new character and their stories. I loved how easy it made the plot flow and was nice to see all the details about the others that were involved with Mo-Mi. I found myself easily being drawn into each story and wanting to get more and more of how things were going to play out. Each story adds to the already heartbreaking life and story of Mo-Mi and by the end you're sad all over again.

This drama definitely made me feel the: "I support Women's Rights and their Wrongs." All Mo-Mi really wanted was to be loved by everyone and be famous. People treated her poorly based on her looks and then when she finally thought she had someone she could trust, they do the unthinkable to her. Everywhere she turned there was something that tore her down. If you're looking for a drama that leaves you with a happy ending and feeling then this isn't the watch for you. Although the ending can be seen as open, it was bittersweet all the while.

A short and quick drama that is packed with amazing acting from all sides. From the first Mo-Mi to the new reborn one and the final Mo-Mi. Each one had such a striking difference in their character, but all still managed to keep true to how Mo-Mi felt in the beginning. I also loved the acting from Mo-Mi's best friend, Chun-Ae. Although she has her 1 episode, I loved her story and how badly I felt for her as well.

Basically, if you love melodramas and stories that will have you feeling sadness, grief and everything in between... then this is for you! I liked it a lot.

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What's inside is important

Was hopeful going in with a plus size actor, not bad cast, everyone acted decently. Short story.
I do wish plus size folks were not usually shown as unhappy and hateful as they did. And that's just my personal opinion. (Based on the amount of media we have portraying it this way.) The ending was VERY short, and was not what I expected and felt almost incomplete. While there was some issues it was not bad to watch through. I was happy for character growth, especially Umine's mom! Produced well and flowed smoothly until the last episode. I will check out what these actors have also done since this show

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THE MOST CAPTIVATING ACTING PERFORMANCE EVER

I have always longed for a wuxia drama with a sensible, strong and relatable female lead and LYF gave me a 10 over 10. I cried so much, smiled so much when things got better and loved it so much!!! This should be ranked less than #100 in MDL. Hope the rating goes up. Excellent acting performance from the 4 main leads! Too beautiful and easily the best drama I watched...no cap. Cant wait for season 2

A standing ovation for Yang Zi for the awesome acting, not many can pull off such performance. I have always loved actresses who are not just pretty but able to act and embody emotions because at the end of the day you can buy yourself a pretty face( don't mean in a bad way) but you can't buy creative acting skills (it takes hard work or natural talent)

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Prime example of love that is shown more than spoken

As I started this series back in July, I had no expectations whatsoever. But then, entering into the first half of the 1st episode, I realized how wrong my judgement was. It was so thoughtful and deep that I decided to stop at ep 8 and binge watch it after the last episode aired. And I never valued any decision I made more than that.

This series is an existing example of how affection and bonds can be gracefully and magnificently shown without delving too much into them. It teases on the emotions, lets it float on the surface for the audience to pick up and analyze. Every interaction, each sideway glance, all the quiet smiles and loud fights gave this series so much life and domesticity that it left me with a pleasant ache.
The actors, each one of them did a beautiful job out of their roles, they owned them. The chemistry between the leads felt like molten rocks and flowing water, slick and domineering.

This series would be rightfully called a family drama with romance and slice of life. Every character was impeccably written and directed, every family diverse, every relationship unique. The subtle signs and affections scattered all over the series through expressions and even household decorations, just perfection. Special mention to the coloured glass panes of Su Yu and Wu Bi's part of the house, they made the cinematography a hundred times more impactful, influencing the moods and scenes with all the colours they gave off.

Till the 22nd episode, I had no expectation of witnessing anything remotely similar to kiss, yet it took me out like a gun shot each time they kissed each other on the cheeks, felt butterflies and stars on their intimacy. Speaking of intimacy, the series exuded sticky warmth through every intimate shots and gestures with such ease that it hit raw and real.

Many may argue that this is not BL or even call it queer baiting, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. I can't imagine the amount of bravery and guts it took for every person associated with this series to step up and play such roles when china has harsh and inhumane censorship rules. Hats off to every staff and actors involved in the making of this.

This would forever be one of my top rated BLs, eagerly waiting for s2!

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no sad ending

beautifully the story has started ,childhood friend met when they had grown up . Recognised eachother and fall in love ,they were sharing so beautiful moments with each other then suddenly an incident occur which completely shaken the male lead . He tried his level best to make the things right but everytime he failed . Then he kept his life on stake and he succeeded but then he was no more to see the things which had been proper then she did her level best to bring him back in her life but .... i don't want to be spoiler so if you like love story and have strength to bear the sad moments then watch it .
At last ,the story has happy ending but not completely.

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Disappointing sequel

If you are like me and you went in to this season right after finishing the first season than you most likely also feel like you picked up a completely different show. This season does not feel like the previous season; especially if you are going in to right after watching the first and it is fresh in your mind. If you are picking this up after having seen the first season when it first came out then you might find it more enjoyable.

If you are coming into this season hoping to feel the magic of the first then you'll be disappointed like I was. The first season did an excellent job of setting up the plot and characters that you kept you bound to the screen. The characters all had depth and their own stories that made them all endearing to you as a viewer. The main plot was well thought out and executed with the subplots contributing well to the overall picture. While So Mun is the main character and you do find yourself attached to him and his story the writing for the other characters was also done very well all the way down to the side characters that had little screen time. I rate dramas based on my enjoyment and season 1 kept me captivated from the first episode and I never wanted to fast forward through any part of the show which is very common for me to do in kdramas.

This second season however ignores many of the rules that were established in the first season while also abandoning the original character profiles for the main cast. The characters are supposed to be 2 years older in this season and obviously SO Mun has grown both mentally and his powers have also grown quite a bit. The writers firstly did not do a good job of explaining the power growth as it does not feel very reminiscent of the first season. While psychokinesis was touched on last season, this season it is now in every move all the characters make, even the villains, making the production feel more cartoonish and over the top. This season is also more about the villains from the very first episode to every episode after that. The villains are also made to be the evil version of the counters and while villains are not meant to be likeable these are downright obnoxious to watch. They get so much screen time but no backstory or explanation for how or why they are doing the things they are. Even Mr. Ma became more powerful so quickly that it did not make sense based on the rules you previously understood in season 1. While the first season made you feel like these people could actually exist, this season has turned them into super heroes instead. The humbleness that you felt in all the characters before is no longer present. The addition of the comedic relief new counter just leaves you frustrated any time he is on the screen instead of finding him funny.

I wouldn't recommend you watch and just let the end of season 1 be the end for you.

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