Reviews

Superb story, cast and performance.

Namkoong Min is a powerhouse and literally steals the show. Perhaps I am biased, but he stands head and shoulders above most other actors in the genre. He plays his role to absolute perfection and I can't think of anyone else who'd be a better cast for the role of Manager Baek Seung Soo. His ability to stay cool amidst great turmoil, manage great difficulties with delicate smoothness, and come out successful, this is just another level of performance. When he takes the stage, there's no line between the actor and the performance. He is one of those rare actors who *IS* the role, the character, the story and you can thoroughly feel the realness in his work.

Park Eun Bin also plays her role perfectly, and I expected no less after watching her breathtaking performance in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo".

The story itself is nuanced with a lot of strong character development, with every episode showing us just a little more insight into the nature of the people in the drama. And yes, it's a drama about power struggles and politics, not just sports. It's also a tale of grit and determination in the face of repeated odds, about negotiation and compromise, making hard choices and doing the right thing. I thoroughly enjoyed this series.

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Sometimes silence is better than sound

It was a great drama. What I've always loved about kdramas is that they get into the minute details of relationship, the struggles of understanding situations and facing them together, unraveling the harsh realities about each other. I felt this series did complete justice to how a relation between a deaf and a hearing person would be. Although its inspired from jdrama, this was more to ground reality than the fantasy perspective which the original showcased.
Towards the end, there were so many heart touching lines, that felt so real and often we in our hustle lives forget to face. Misunderstandings and how they turn ugly, but to face it and have a conversation about it, which in this case, having the conversation itself was so difficult, makes it so unique to watch. This goes to the depth of despair and regrets lingering in a person. It also shows how, regardless of the ability to talk, there are so many more important things that matter for a relationship to work out in the end.
In the negative aspects, this drama is a bit slow to watch, I found a couple of unnecessary lines, and some characters like Moeun's best friend were stranded off development while the rest all had great improvement with time. I felt like this best friend guy should have had a better purpose in the story than just being there and secretly loving the FL.
The rest of the story is worth to watch, I felt satisfied. There is so much more in life than just be in this race of winning. Its a good watch, but hits deep.

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Not an avid fan of BL drama but the most amazing BL drama I have ever watched

Honestly, I am not an avid fan of BL dramas but my sister has been trying to get me into BL dramas. I gave 2gether a try few years back but wasn't to my liking. The only BL drama I watched and finished was 'About Youth' and it has been my favourite not until I watched MSP. Literally got hooked up after watching episode 1.

If you are looking into a sweet, cute high school romance BL drama, MSP would be a perfect choice. Aside from the story plot, the acting by the casts were also perfect. I knew Fourth back then from F4 Thailand and remembered his acting chemistry with Bright in the drama (since some scenes brought me tears T_T) but he definitely improved alot in MSP. And also, the OSTs from MSP are also A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. It has been almost a week since I finished MSP but the songs are still on repeat on my Spotify. Though I am late into the drama, but not too late for the upcoming 'My Love Mixed-Up!' and 'We Are' series! :P

Though GeminiFourth acting were superb, my favourite characters still go to Satang and Winny! Loving the chemistry there.

In summary, would give MSP a 10/10 ratings.

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Maybe the most stale drama I have ever watched

Story's pacing started out okay in the beginning, but then went on to become very slow, draggy, and oftentimes incoherent.

The biggest problem of this drama is not that it's cliche and there's no innovative element compared to narratives we've seen previously, but rather, it got really boring in the middle chunk where they abandoned the main plot, and as someone hilariously mentioned in the comments, it went from Love and Redemption to Mysterious Lotus Casebook, before it found its identity again back as the tedious Immortal Samsara. A mish-mash of different xianxia storylines doesn't make it a good one.

Even Cheng Yi could not save this drama that lost its charm starting from a third way into it. Yangzi acts the same as she always does in these noisy characters meant to be annoying but 'charismatic', while I felt bad for Chengyi always having to act out these scenes that are meant to be heart-wrenching, but did not evoke any emotions in me, as the reason preventing the couple from being able to get together was forcefully fed to us every half episode. It does not help that Cheng Yi and Yangzi look and feel more like cousins or friends rather than a star-crossed pairing.

After having watched MLC, I would say Joseph Zeng had much better chemistry with Cheng Yi than Yangzi does with him. And I know that they are different relationships, but what I'm trying to say is, because the combination wasn't a great fit, it affected how we saw the trio (including Yumo), as convincing comrades. It felt more like a uni luck draw where you pull out your classmates' names and that's how you came to work with everyone in the group project. (Nothing wrong with your groupmates as at least no one is lazy and leaving everything for one person to finish, just not the most amazing dynamic to produce the best results).

Watch only if you want to see Cheng Yi with curly silver locks as a devilish demon king stealing the limelight (and hearts) and leaving fans wanting him to play a seductive villain one time.

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Must watch BL series

The story of this BL is immaculate. I love how they plot out this story because you wont be missing out and it is very detailed. That is why this BL also have a great production set and design. Every object they show have a symbolic meaning that add ups to the series. I am not really a fan of time loop story because I find it boring for the repeated scene but this one was not boring at all, In fact its very interesting. And for the acting I must say they are really good together, They show us a great chemistry and acting... not just the mc but also the other actors. This is a must watch BL series <3

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great storytelling, worth your time

The subtle hints strategically woven into the narrative of "Scent of Time" during its first half foretold an ending that was neither abrupt nor haphazardly planned. The storytelling and sequencing of events showcased a commendable mastery, allowing viewers to appreciate the well-thought-out conclusion. Personally invested in the main lead (ML) from the very beginning, the 29th episode beautifully portrayed an unselfish love that comprehends when to hold on and when to let go, delivering the closure the story merited.

Intriguingly, the reality portrayed in the drama proved even more astonishing than the dream scenario. The female protagonist experiences love, albeit not in the specific terms she envisioned. Yet, this reality is depicted with a certain beauty, highlighting the complexities of genuine affection. The last episode's flashback, chronicling the ML's journey of falling for her and his unselfish attempts to express love and loyalty, provided a poignant touch that stood in stark contrast to the dream sequence.

While the wish for more airtime dedicated to showcasing physical affection between the characters lingers, the overall viewing experience remains stellar. "Scent of Time" managed to sidestep clichés, offering a refreshing take on love and relationships. The drama's ability to balance intricate storytelling, character development, and unexpected twists contributed to its distinction in a genre often criticized for predictability. In essence, it emerges as a compelling watch that transcends the conventional drama tropes.

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girl revenge

Way too generic. Girl's mom gets killed, then she wants revenge. It's a TV movie (split into 3 episodes) so it feels fairly cheap when watching, mostly because of the sound mixing.
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Stunts - 65/100 | Han Groo doesn't have what it takes to be an action star. She does try and she can take hits though, I'll give her that.

Narrative - 40/100 | Cheap writing will always remain cheap writing.

Fight Choreography - 66/100 | There was an attempt. Just about decent, if I'm being generous.

Enjoyment - 30/100 | C-tier knockoff drama of La Femme Nikita. Only for genre completionists.

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A beautiful story of redemption.

This is a beautiful story of redemption, done in elegant style, where things are not always what they seem on the surface. Jung Da Jung's role is played almost perfectly, with a delicate balance of toughness, vulnerability, resolve and doubt.

The young Hong Dae Young is also played extremely well, beautifully switching between personas and roles as the situation demands. His sharp sense of humour is wonderful to see, as in the episode with the fat man on the bus.

Overall, I rated this a 7 because there were rather too many unrelated subplots that went nowhere, they just felt like fillers to stretch the drama. On the whole, I liked the way things were tied up at the end, keeping it real but showing the challenges and also the possibilities for a brighter future.

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A Masterpiece

This is the best thai bl I've seen since getting into the genre. I am recently diving deeper into the genre and this was just amazing. The characters actually felt like real people whereas some series felt like I was just seeing caricatures of people. These characters are flawed in a likable way that lets you have your own opinion on them. Though at some point around episode 6 I lost interest in the main relationship and was sticking around for other characters. I quickly fell in love with Leng and Gaipa but Li Ming and Heart stole the show for me. Their relationship was so beautiful and the pure feeling of their romance is a great parallel to the main couple and their more adult problems compared. This is the second series I have watched that I've seen Khaotung and his acting stole the show for me once again, he's truly amazing.

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What's with the direction

The acting is so-so, with the lead actress pretty good, except her blind walking needs work. She seems to 'see' where she's going, (ie walking up and down steps, walking into new room and not bumping into anything, eg). The lead actor, (my father told me if you don't have anything nice to say about someone don't speak).
The music and scenery s very nice so that is a positive, but the direction is awful. When someone has a disability concerning one sense, usually the other sense are more acute. A blind girl come to the apartment building and talks with her brother's room mate for some time, the next scene that same guy comes to the blind girl and acts as if he's her brother. She never associated his voice to the room mate? A guy comes up to two girls having a cat fight and the next scene you see some other character walking out of a building and one of the girls and the guy are following her? The lead actor is driving a car in the countryside and stops, tells the blind girl to get out of the car as we have to talk about your wedding and the next scene they are in their Chocolate coffee house, which is in the city, talking about the wedding? The lead actor gets stabbed and goes to the hospital and when he walks out of the hospital, gets in a fight and acts as if nothing had happened, stomach is completely healed.
When the distractions become so obvious, it makes the series unwatchable.

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Miss, for me..

This was not my cup of tea. I was looking forward to it because I have been a fan of Luo Yunxi since Ashes of Love and was mesmerized with Till the End of the Moon. The writing here is so lukewarm, that it does our ML no justice. I was familiar with Zhang Rue Nan when I first watched her in Date with the Future. I liked her role as the relentless, kind, tough young reporter and was hoping her role would, once again, be along those lines. It is to an extent, but it falls short because she makes herself so unlikeable in this drama. I don't know what it is. Perhaps, the writers are at fault here for writing her in a way that made me feel less than charitable towards her. The way she pushed away our ML may have been necessary for the conflict in the story, but there has to be some underlying pull to counteract the push. All I saw is push here, and she gave off some very negative vibes. That, and the lack of chemistry between the leads killed it for me. I was happy the secondary couple did not take away too much air time from the main leads, but they almost disappear completely at times. Still, there was some annoying cliches and some outright ridiculous medical implausibilities that really raised my eyebrows. I will continue to watch Luo Yunxi because I can't fault him for this stinker of a show, but no more Zhang Rue Nan dramas. She is cute, but there is nothing in her performances that screams overwhelming desire to see her in anything ever again. Cui Yi, as Su Wei An's mother, was a biggest bright spot in this dull drama.

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Worth the watch for the most part

Slight spoilers (just an overview, no details)

For the first three quarters of this show I was convinced this was going to be my favourite modern day Chinese drama. I think I set myself up for failure a bit, so that's on me. I had such a good time watching this, I laughed so much and was smiling throughout a majority of the show. I think where it lost me was when they went to university. Maybe it was because the friend group was apart. I know that the university timeline didn't last very long, only a couple of episodes, and I'm grateful for that. I think that once they were out of high school the sense of urgency was gone. The main couple had gotten together and were very stable. The other plotlines that were explored during high school were kind of ignored for a couple of episodes and only really picked back up in the last 2 or 3. But because the episodes themselves are fairly short, only about 30 mins, it didn't feel like it was enough time to pique my interest again in the other couple. I think what I'm trying to get across is that it felt like everything could've wrapped up in three episodes after the graduated high school.

With that being said though I still really enjoyed this and I think I will rewatch the first part often.

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Pleasantly Surprised

I liked this drama much more than I expected to. The acting was very good and I appreciated the efforts of the actors and writers in bringing a good production to television.

A pretty firefighter gets tangled with a famous celebrity when she saves him during a car accident. Unfortunately, he isn't all that he seems. Our FL is suffering from dreams of having lived a past life which have been troubling her, only to intensify when she meets the young celebrity.

The writers set this drama in the present but it also has backstories dating back to hundreds of years. Those costume scenes are some of the most sizzling and intense portions of the drama and it almost overtakes the storyline in the present. In the past, the young handsome nobleman must show a dangerous and unyielding personality to his household. But underneath, he is gentle and passionate, particularly when a young woman catches his eye. He exudes an intensity that took my breath away. Kudos to our ML for the great work in bringing his character to life. The young woman has a tragic secret and has sworn to take revenge on those who have destroyed her happiness. She becomes both a blessing and a bane to our young nobleman.

Fast forward to the present and the unfinished business of the past comes to light between the two present day leads. Revenge is at the top of their list, but will it give way to the other intense feelings carried with them over the centuries? Will anger threaten to destroy them, or will it give way to love?

I was very impressed with this drama and will look out for more dramas by the same writers. It has a nice soundtrack, too.

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my pov for this drama

I just want to tell that if you love time travelling drama.. it's for you.. like me.. I was waiting for something Good.. for some time travelling thing.. in starting all the childhood story and then.. his struggle not to let them know know about his music love was heart touching and when he mat his younger version of father.. that time drama and all things directing it in a good direction for a great drama..
as drama continues he got to know about his father and his struggles. it's a good point to show that our parents has a past to and we are not only one who's struggling here.. I love that part. the more drama went towards it's end the more it got complicated for me because 'I don't want to end it now' is what I felt and at the same time 'okay.. so you have to do this.. you can do this' was in my mind too.
the lessons they gave us through this drama.. form every episode.. is just great.. I learn from this drama is that.. somethings are unavoidable. it will happens no matter how hard you try to stop them.. the more you know the more you want to stop it.. so... better let it happens in more good ways.. less traumatic way..
and one thing for sure.. everything in this world happens has meaning behind it.. like his father stopped him to enter in the music industry because he suffered and don't want his child to felt the same pain.. he was being protective toward his child.. that's all.. and at the same point his child thought the his father is controlling him.. everyone have their own pov so.. if have any misunderstanding.. just talk with them and slove it out..
music of this drama was.. mind blowing.. the lyrics.. voice and all.. was so great.. even after it's over I can't let it out of me..
and the comedy they put in this drama was.. just at another level ...
so.. what I'm telling is.. I recommend this drama to everyone around me.. worth watching and even re-watching it was not a bad choice 🙃🙃🙃

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Interesting Premise Executed in the Most Boring Way Possible

On Viki this drama is tagged as romance and fantasy, and it's not really either. From the little I knew about it going into it, I thought it would be an action sci-fi thriller, but it wasn't that at all. Then when I started it and wasn't getting the sci-fi thriller, I thought the romance would be strong. And while there is definitely romance, it wasn't as strong or impactful as I think it should've been.
Whenever the show did focus on the sci-fi elements, it was interesting and I wanted more of that, but the majority of the show is weirdly about the FL making her way through life and starting her career in hairdressing and makeup. The amount of time spent on the makeup drama was so strange to me. It just didn't fit in with the other world/messing with people's brains storyline.
Basically, this show took a really fascinating idea and told it in the most boring way possible. Okay, that's not really fair, because I did finish the whole thing and I didn't hate it. I just think that this could've been so much better if time had been spent on exploring the relationships between characters (Jiang Bo and his mother, Qi Lian and his father, Qi Lian and Jiang Xiao Yuan) and actually given us more of the hunt for answers (in a cinematic and exciting way instead of the slow plod that was shown. There really wasn't a moment where I thought the stakes were high and I was on the edge of my seat).
All of that said, I didn't hate it. I just wish it lived up to it's potential.

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