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Lost You Forever
15 people found this review helpful
by Xtinew
Aug 3, 2023
39 of 39 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This review may contain spoilers

DON'T READ THIS IF YOU AVOIDING SPOILERS - S1

I would consider this as the best 2023 drama. Adaptation from the novel with author Tong Hua, she's also participated in write the script. The novel has 3 phases which Season 1 covered one and half phases of the novel, bet the other one & half phases will be covered in season 2. The story was about Xiao Yao (or Haoling Jiu Yao) a beloved Princess of Hao Ling Kingdom who got lost to wilderness at really young age. She had the magic talent to transform herself into anyone any age any gender, so much so she forgot her real face. She's transformed as Wen Xiao Liu, a male doctor whose expertise in fertility as well as poison, she rescued an old deserter soldier Lao Mu and 2 human Cheng Zhi, Ma Zi and they were creating a family bond in a small town Qing Shui. One day, at the bank of a river Xiao Liu decided to rescue a beggar who were so badly injured and close to his last breath. He took care of him, medicated him, feed and wash him till he's back to health. The family decided to name him Ye Shi Qi. They bonded well and ShiQi learned quick doctoring and help out with the family business - like every thing was so ordinary and humble yet very rewarding. Then, there's news that some newcomers came to town to open a wine shop in the neighborhood; Xuan LaoBan & A Nian with their respective helpers, a dashing respectable young man with his beautiful spoil cousin. They opened business that became well known and a favorite stop for villagers. Xiao Liu's family got altercation with A Nian, resulting confrontation and nasty fight defending their side of family argumentation. Meanwhile, Wen Xiao Liu also met the most horrible General Xiang Liu, Nine-headed sea demon, military Advisor of Chen Rong Kingdom.

**Xiao Yao (Haoling Jiu Yao) a beloved Princess of Hao Ling Kingdom/Wen Xiao Liu (Yang Zhi)
She's a princess of Hao Ling, the granddaughter of Emperor Huan Yuan. She got lost in the young age looking for her father, went through some horrific experiences since then, in order to survive she used her magic to transform her identity frequently until she forgot her real face. She's kind, loyal, afraid of loneliness, free spirit, coy, well liked. Been through alot since early age, she's always on the survival mode. Her undying love to TuShan Jing was the product of his devotion to their relationship, the proven ups-down relationship from their lowest life experience to most happiest time together thru time and time again. She didn't see any man could compare with Jing while she enthralled with Xiang Liu and fully supportive and dedicated to Cang Xuan or friendship towards Feng Long, in her eyes Jing was the most important man in her life. She'e pretty forward with her love interest, she initiated the approach. Her undying support to Cang Xuan was because she wanted to be in his side in their path together, she wanted Cang Xuan to achieve happiness towards his goal. Although Xiang Liu treated her in abusive way, she got to experience many thing while travel with him and...exciting to be with the bad boy. Chishui Feng Long was her first official fiance, she didn't love him, she agreed to get engage with him after heartbreak with Jing and she thought she could help strengthen Cang Xuan position by marrying him which ended she left him at the altar.

**Cang Xuan (Zhuan Xu), Prince of Xi Yan Kingdom (Zhang Wan Yi)
He's ambitious, intelligence, firm, loyal. This's the journey of his top ambition to became an Emperor. He married many women, had 2 Empresses but his happiness were deep secret corner in his heart for Xiao Yao. His marriages were for political purposes, he didn't care much about the wives, his fully concentration was to the political gain, strategy, plots, securing states and the people, wise governing the county, stability projection for all tribes and offered peace. But he secretly harbor deep affection and love for his cousin, get really upset and jealous to any man close to Xiao Yao. He used her for political piece, he let Xiao Yao to have relationship with Jing to gain political/monetary support from TuShan Clan, he let Xiao Yao engaged to Feng Long for support from big clan ChiShui. He's happy with the break up between Jing and Xiao Yao or/and when Xiao Yao left Feng Long at the altar. Eating his heart alive, he couldn't let Xiao Yao go until he made a terrible mistake; he had his hand killing TuShan Jing. Xiao Yao found out, all their strong bond loving relationship shattered broken...irreparable. But Xiao Yao couldn't hate him...she'd rather die than hurting him. A powerful Emperor live in a lonely on top of the world.

**Tushan Jing /Ye Shiqi, second young master and successor of Tushan Tribe (Deng Wei)
Wen Xiao Liu rescued him back to health when he was broken, injured, battered unrecognizable almost a dead man. He 's decided to become Xiao Liu servant to show gratitude, he worked hard around the house, really smart quickly learn medicine to help out with clinic. Who knew he was the famous 2nd young master for the most richest powerful business family who would someday became the successor of Tushan clan. TuShan Jing was a prodigy as reserved, handsome, gentle, loyal, great personality, highly intelligent, screw businessman, no ambition in politic, brilliant accountant, calm, literate, master in playing qing and chess who had magnitude responsibilities and dysfunctional family. Unfortunately he's engaged to Fangfeng Yi Ying - a master of arrow shooter - he went missing few days before their wedding. He also had a jealous older brother TuShan Hao, who tortured Jing - traumatic emotional and physical abuser, he's the one who impregnate Yi Ying and claimed the baby was Jing's that caused Jing and Xiao Yao broke up (too bad his trusted beloved grandmother betrayed him), promised in 15 years time he wished to be back as Ye ShiQi and leave his position was broken and he married Yi Ying. Tushan Jing was a highly intelligent man, he's devious in regard to win back Xiao Yao, he initiated to wreck Xiao Yao wedding to Feng Long. His idea to support Cang Xuan was behind the screen, he devised strategy for ambitious Feng Long. His quiet and calm demeanor gave wrong impression to his peers. Jings love was forlorn yet beautifully sweet determination...with so much coaxing and pleading he won Xiao Yao understanding and heart many times over.

** Xiang Liu Nine-headed sea demon. Military Advisor of Chen Rong Kingdom/Fangfeng Bei Second young master of Fangfeng Tribe - Yang Yi's brother (Tan Jian Ci) He's an eccentric, boorish, crude, unpredictable, powerful, killer for hire, tackles but he had a soft spot for Xiao Liu. Although he treated her like a hot potato, his action spoke better than his words. He used Xiao Liu/Yao for her medicated blood saving his life many times and her knowledge of poisons, he endured many BS Xiao Liu tell but he liked his company. He could actually act gentlemanly as FangFeng Bai which he became Xiao Yao's arrow teacher, took her to gambling den, drinks and going about town, fun to be around with. He attempted to offer his heart to Xiao Yao but got rejected, he understood she only had her eyes to TuShan Jing, he realized they both came from totally different status. As they both were connected by lover bugs, he immediately knew whenever Xiao Yao got hurt. When Xiao Yao was critically injured, Xiang Liu came right up to save here. At the end though he righted the wrongs, sacrificed so much, gave up everything just to save a woman he really loved without asking anything back...none of those he wished Xiao Yao not to know about. He also saved TuShan Jing, an unlikely friendship just because they're actually made business transaction many times over.

**Chishui Feng Long/ChiShui Young Chief (Wang Hong Yi)
He's TuShan Jing's best friend, very ambitious, easy going and twin brother of Chenrong Xin Yue (Wang Zhen) one of Cang Xuan's Empress. TuShan Jing introduced Feng Long to Cang Xuan for him to gain strong political ally, Jing tought Feng Long strategies for him to pass it along to Cang Xuan which he thought Feng Long was such an amazing brilliant strategist. Although Jing knew Feng Long was interested in Xiao Yao, he shamelessly used him to lure Xiao Yao to their resident so he could woo her in person. Feng Long pledged alliance to Cang Xuan, helped him to gain power and became Great General, proposed marriage to Xiao Yao which's accepted after Xiao Yao broke up with Jing. His friendship to Jing was deteriorated when he knew Jing steal Xiao Yao at the wedding ceremony. He became Cang Xuan's right hand, most trusted general, best friend, strong ally. At the end though, he tried to kill Xiao Yao whose Cang Xuan's most treasured person. Because of regret, Feng Long requested to go war against Chen Rong rebel Army and died at the hand of Xiang Liu. His last words hunted Cang Xuan...

What I love about this drama is consistency interpretation from book to drama, outstanding setting, explosion of details, flowing story, beautiful costumes, great collaboration between main and supporting actors, loving the OST. I think this is a perfect casting, can't think anyone else perfect for the roles. Yang Zhi is perfect Wen Xiao Liu, Zhang WenYi is definitely Cang Xuan, Deng Wei is a quite gentle TuShan Jing, Tan jianCi has Xiang Liu's aura, while Wang HongYi has easy going Feng Long. I think Yang Zhi isn't a great beauty that would captured 4 men's heart (but love can do weird things to us) that would lay down their lives for her, Ep 32 she started to fall into her usual cringe chatty high pitch little girl voice - let's skip that part. I found that Deng Wei & Tan Jian Ci (he had terrifying murderous laugh) did great with their characters more so than the other. 3 strong-characters and overly ambitious men, Xiao Yao is well matched with Tushan Jing who has calm characters that so different from the rest. 39 episodes ended the Season 1 when Cang Xuan was choosen as next Emperor of Xi Yuan Kingdom and looking forward for season 2 where all this manifestation complete.

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I Hear Your Voice
15 people found this review helpful
by Limequ
Aug 2, 2013
18 of 18 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
When a drama like this comes around is when i truly start to feel spoiled as a viewer... like what did I ever do to deserve to watch such an inspiring fictional story unfold before my eyes? I'll never have the answer for that, but I can let you know that you should also take advantage of said opportunity :)

I Hear your voice wasn't by any means a groundbreaking drama...what can be original nowadays anyways? However its the way the writer executed the plot and gave each character a likability factor that made me realize that originality doesn't bake a delicious drama cake. This show had a recipe that i've hardly tasted before in dramaland, I honestly fell in love with 90% of the characters and the remaining 10% had a place in my heart filled with pity and hope. I hated no one to be honest and thats because in the end i learned things from each and everyone of them. This shows explores its themes very well and you won't feel like you lave to keep on licking the plate to get them... the lessons are just there! Lee Bo Young was the standout performer to me, her acting was fiery as lawyer Jang and i can't picture any one else playing her as she did with such ease. The remaining cast as well did a a phenomenal job of course, they all had great chemistry and worked off each other well.
All in all this is no less than a must see and an instant classic in my book..well done drama well done.

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You're Beautiful
15 people found this review helpful
by Emmers
Apr 12, 2012
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
You're Beautiful is my favorite Asian drama. Not that's it's perfect. It's just so enjoyable to watch! It's really funny yet touching, the music is great, and everyone portrays their characters really well. (Even if some are a bit more eye candy than they are good actors. ^_^) It's a show that I could watch over and over again and I even liked it enough to buy my own deji-toki. I highly recommend this drama!
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Doctor Lawyer
15 people found this review helpful
Jul 23, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Medical Justice

Doctor Lawyer is a suspenseful medical and legal thriller that merges the medical world of cardiothoracic surgery and courtroom atmospherics, against the backdrop of South Korean governmental and chaebol (conglomerate) politics. The screenplay leverages heavily on a revenge-justice narrative that features alternate approaches towards avenging perceived grievances and wrongdoings committed by multiple parties. Despite not being mentioned in the tags, there are certain elements of melodrama that lean towards the spectacular and somewhat amusing rather than the outright overdramatic and toxic angst. Expect an infusion of some romance and love triangle (primarily with supporting characters), a little bit of physical action but a whole lot of thrilling sequences particularly revolving around the surgical theatres and the courtroom proceedings.

Directed by Lee Yong Seok (Haechi, The Village: Achiara's Secret) and Lee Dong Hyun, based on the original screenplay by Jang Hong Chul (Class of Lies), this MBC production is streamed internationally via Disney+. It tells the story of a brilliant thoracic surgeon who loses everything and everyone overnight as a result of powerful forces at play which leads to his reinvention as a defence attorney some 5 years later, hence the title of the drama, to seek vengeance.

This is So Ji Sub’s first drama project since his wedding in 2020, with My Secret Terrius being his last TV drama that aired 4 years prior. The soundtrack features 4 songs, with Chen’s evocative ballad and outro theme An Unfamiliar Day being my personal favourite. Full listing as follows:

Freedom by Lee Chang Seop (BTOB)
An Unfamiliar Day by Chen (EXO)
Fight On by Yoo Hoe-seung (N.Flying)
My Shadow by Leeraon

What I Liked

Fresh from completing Lee Joon Gi’s Again My Life, which ended right before Doctor Lawyer began, there are similarities to be drawn between the two productions. Both are revenge-justice driven legal dramas where the primary antagonist is played by the same actor, Lee Kyung Young, in a near-identical capacity with a pervading aura of invincibility and villainy. Where the two differ is that the latter is a much more compelling, suspenseful and multifaceted drama, in my humble opinion.

This drama is made much more compelling and serious without the presence of mis-placed humour or rigorous attempts at comic relief. The antagonists (inclusive of the primary, supporting and “hidden” ones) maintain several layers of grey throughout which augment the complexities of the characterisation and add depth to the overall schemes and machinations of the various plotlines that make up the overarching story. The main characters, particularly the ML himself, exude an immense likeability factor that’s based on a fleshed out backstory while the absence of any distracting or forced “romantic complications” all contribute to the brisk and eventful storytelling.

Speaking of the storytelling approach, there are hardly any slow or boring moments in the show which consistently delivers exciting cliffhangers in many episodes and surprising twists and reveals towards the business end. These aspects certainly keep things interesting and engaging for the viewers indeed. Although certain plot devices and developments are neither completely unforeseeable nor exceptionally innovative, there is certainly no denying the entertainment value therein. I would also add that at least the cliffhangers are not faked or sensationalised to induce contrived red herrings merely to spike interest (and annoy) viewers.

Aside from my enjoyment of revenge-themed stories, medical and legal dramas are amongst my favourite genres, especially the all-action fast paced variety. This drama has all of the above in equal measure and presented in a low-key edge-of-the-seat style that evokes a certain measure of excitement. The frantic dramatisation of the surgical procedures are particular highlights for me, which are aided by the quality production values that infuse no small amount of realism into these scenes. As a medical genre, this drama is right up there in terms of top notch delivery.

So Ji Sub is a huge pulling factor that attracts me to this drama, coupled with the fact that I had never seen one where the lead actor plays 2 distinctly contrasting professions i.e. a surgeon and a lawyer. As the ML Han Yi Han, So Ji Sub does a fantastic job of blending all the emotions of an aggrieved victim of circumstances and drawing strength from them to exact his plan for revenge, as well as the juxtaposition between a mild mannered, naive pushover and an assertive, confident man on a mission. His portrayal may not be the absolute best and, at times, does feel somewhat subdued but his experience and charisma ultimately provide an aura of respectability and touch of class to the role.

Shin Sung Rok is literally the wild card of the cast, playing the effervescent and slightly manic American-Korean investor with a murky past, Jayden Lee. Think of his character as a more toned down version of the Riddler or even Joker himself (from DC’s Batman). I suspect he had as much fun assuming this role as I had witnessing his controlled histrionics. His interpretation of the character gives the drama a raw edge that allows it to expand beyond the usual scope of revenge themes and injects a bit of fun into the proceedings as well.

My third time seeing Lee Kyung Young this year, after his appearances in Again My Life and Why Her. His portrayal here is reminiscent of his performance as Cho Tae Seob in AML but I do feel that his character of Goo Jin Ki is better written without being as overly superpowered and linear as the former. The antagonistic Goo Hyun Sung is depicted by Lee Dong Ha, another actor who was previously seen in a similarly villainous capacity this year in From Now On, Showtime! Some actors just fit the villain profile perfectly, as is the case with him, but again I do feel the characterisation here is less one-dimensional and has a more evolutionary trajectory to his character arc.

Of the ladies in the cast, Im Soo Hyang who plays the FL Geum Seok Young feels more a supporting role than a main character. That said, even with the diminished spotlight and initial annoyance of her character’s narrow minded stubbornness, she conveyed her emotions very well and shared a convincing professional working relationship with the ML without being hindered by romantic tensions being shoehorned into their dynamic, despite their past history together.

What Could’ve Been Better

As much as I appreciate a positive outcome with complete closure of all threads, I do wish for a slightly different trajectory particularly pertaining to the overarching arc. That said, it's more of a personal preference rather than a fatal flaw of the screenplay. The ending is still good but could've been given a bit more depth and satisfaction, in my opinion.

Lee Joo Bin who plays Im Yoo Na has an interesting side story that focuses on the “love triangle” between her and Jayden Lee as well as Goo Hyun Sung. I’m generally glad that the drama stays focused on the revenge-justice theme instead of being sidetracked but the interactions between this subset of characters are actually rather fun to watch. It could potentially have a spin-off of its own because each character possesses enough backstory to be fleshed out given the burden that they carry resulting from their turbulent past.

The few individual legal cases that are showcased, all of which tie in to the main plotline, actually come across as quite intriguing in their own right. More of those would have been very welcome especially to highlight the details of lesser known medical conditions and the associated malpractice that had exacerbated those circumstances. As a consequence, the legal battles perhaps are not afforded more attention that they truly deserve.

Final Thoughts

Doctor Lawyer is an engaging revenge-driven drama that provides sufficient entertainment value through multiple twists and turns to sustain the 16-episode length of the production. It isn’t groundbreaking content but the smartly-written screenplay that seamlessly blends medical intricacies with legal proficiencies as well as having So Ji Sub as the main lead is certainly worth checking out.

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To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories
15 people found this review helpful
by YNEH
Jul 3, 2022
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Gives you insomnia and breaks your heart but totally worth it!

This season was the definition of pain. It was really heavy, but I respect the realness and how mature it is. This is a story about love not about how to be a perfect human being. You don't choose who you fall in love with. when you love someone you have to accept them the way they are, and handle their trauma, low self-esteem or whatever that makes them do stupid things. Real love is WORK , trying to fix the issues, and helping your partner to be a better person. I don't think the ex story line was necessary, but after all I enjoyed this season a lot. The acting was perfect. Their chemistry is crazy! and I think season 3 is a must at this point. it will make us appreciate this season more. Since we aren't really sure about JW if he will leave again or if the relationship is strong enough to last. Seeing their relationship getting stronger in a third season will make us believe in them more, and we'll know that everything they went through in this season was worth it . There are many good BLs out there but this one will always has a special place in my heart.

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Re:Mind
15 people found this review helpful
by Senpai
Jan 7, 2018
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.0
The Netflix  series that did not work very well, to start the story is not  innovative, collegiate, mystery, murder, ghosts, school, are saturated  themes not only in the manga market and anime, but in Doramas too, the  cast, practically young is pleasant, the performance of the  protagonist was marked positively, but the biggest disaster is due to  cinematography, very heavy, lifeless, basically set in internal scenes,  the soundtrack in turn is in agreement, gave at least context to all  elements , but in the end it was not a good drama.
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The Heirs
15 people found this review helpful
by Dudalc
Jan 4, 2014
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
Yes, this drama were overrated. It was horrible? No, just too much overrated. People expected too much of this drama and in the end it wasn't all that. So if you want an beautiful, well written drama, with a brilliant plot, this drama is a trap. Park Shin Hye and MinHo aren't all that. But if you like a drama with good side stories, lovable supporting characters, some comedy and if you don't have anything else to watch, 'The Heirs' is the perfect call.

The main story is too shabby, nothing that you haven't seen before. But it's not too bad, trust me, I used too hate Park Shin Hye ('You're Beautiful' drama fault) and I don't really understand this love for Lee MinHo... But I watched, all 20 episodes, without wanting to give up, I'm a survivor, and you know how I survived? SUPPORTING CHARACTERS. >> Moment - Changmin

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A Tale of Thousand Stars
15 people found this review helpful
Apr 7, 2021
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 4.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Nothing groundbreaking

I was off work and looking for something to watch, saw the ratings on this drama after a long ass break from Thai BLs, decided to marathon it. Story is just on the surface, no depth or anything groundbreaking, acting is average, I feel really underwhelmed same way I felt after watching 2gether because of the hype. A lot of things don’t make sense in this drama, but that’s very common with Thai BLs. But I do enjoyed the flute or whatever they were playing, some pretty good scenery as well.
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Duty after School: Part 1
15 people found this review helpful
Apr 17, 2023
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

Trying too hard

Aside from good CGI and props, there is nothing praiseworthy for this drama. The cast did their best with the bad hand they were dealt.

A bland, stereotypical high school drama with the class clown, the bully, the nerd, the pretty clique girls, the good class monitor, the fat nerd who is best friends with the wimpy kid protagonist, and the gorgeous love interest who is inexplicably interested in the protagonist.

The drama skips over every major emotionally impactful scene, never leaving them out long enough to dry and develop the characters. Every character is a watered-down version of their stereotypes, but all share stunted flight & fight reflexes. No one has leadership qualities, no one has useful survival skills, and no one has a proper incentive to move the plot forward. Every high-stakes scenario is a result of a moronic mistake, the story is entirely driven by reactionary decisions.

A paper thin plot line, a bunch of lacklustre characters, zero opportunity given for development and for us to emphasize, cliche dumb sacrifices everywhere, the list of flaws go on.

To those who dare to compare this drama to All of Us Are Dead, all of you are dead.

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Ongoing 27/30
Love Revolution
11 people found this review helpful
Dec 27, 2020
27 of 30 episodes seen
Ongoing 3
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Love

literally my favorite web drama ever. I fell in love with younghoon and Da Eun. Their acting is so good especially Younghoon’s since this is his acting debut. I really hope for the last 3 episodes we get Minji and Kyung Woo to finally be together I ship them soo much. I really recommend this drama, not only is it funny, but it's also so cute and suspenseful at times.
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Ongoing 38/40
Till the End of the Moon
14 people found this review helpful
May 8, 2023
38 of 40 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

The show put in effort to bring eye-candy scenes to your eyes.

I just am in love with complexity of the story. There was definitely flaws in the show whether it is the poor character shaping of the FL or the choppy cuts in the end of the last arc due to regulation issues. But my bias towards all the good side makes me wanna give this show a solid 10 because I’m just so impressed by the layers and layers of story unfolding in front of us. So, I applaud the TTEOTM team whether it is for the beautiful CGI, the amazing costumes, the actors and actresses’ acting, they brought this epic story into life. And I’m a satisfied audience to have witness this beauty coming into form.

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You Are My Glory
15 people found this review helpful
Aug 15, 2021
26 of 32 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
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Best Modern romantic drama

Very rarely do you come across a drama that is absolute perfection in it’s entirety. This one is one of them. The storyline , dialogue, chemistry, and even wardrobe is absolutely perfect. Most cdrama consists of clumsy female leads that’s dressed either like 14 yr old girls or grandmas in their oversized sweaters and skirts but yet the male leads are usually cold, rich, and very handsome. But in this one the FL is just as beautiful and captivating as her ML. They are both incredibly smart in different ways. Truth be told you can dress Dilreba in a burlap sack and she would still be stunning. As for Yang yang he is the epitome of sexy elegance. So let’s talk about acting. Both leads are phenomal. You can totally feel their emotions through it. Yang yang with his micro expressions and Dilreba with her expressive eyes will make your heart ache. Even when they were sitting in silence, they were able to convey the wealth of emotions between them. Their chemistry is so incredibly natural and hot as hell. I absolutely love the dialogue between these two. They are so open and honest with each other with their love and passion. It is so refreshing. There’s no wide eye stare when the ML kisses the FL. I’ve read the novel and they did such a great job following the author’s storyline. This is probably my all time favorite modern Cdrama.

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Snowdrop
28 people found this review helpful
Jan 30, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 2.0
Music 2.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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I don't care: review about a show where nothing really happens

If I could interview the writer, surely things would develop like this:

Me: So what were your initial ideas for the show?
Writer: (gives me a summary of the script) Basically, I want the story to start at this point and go to this point.

M: And how do you plan to do that?
W: Repeating the same events in every episode.

M: Every episode?
W: Every episode.

M: ...
W: I left you speechless with this genius idea of ​​mine, didn't I? It's just that if I always replay the events and put on some dramatic music in the background, I'll always leave the viewers on the edge. And since events will always repeat themselves, people will always be on the edge and they will always be excited about my show.

M: ok... and what kinds of events do you plan on repeating?
W: Well, it's quite simple. Look:
- Yong Ro cries. Repeat.
- Tie Kang Moo. He escapes. Beat him and tie him somewhere else. Repeat.
- Someone proposes a deal to Soo Ho. He is betrayed. Repeat.
- Boon Ok misbehaves and there are no consequences for that. Repeat.
- Han Na screams and has irrational attitudes. Repeat.
- Almost shoot a hostage, but never materialize it. Repeat.
- Threaten to blow up the dorm. Don't explode it. Repeat.
- Finally blowing up the dorm. The explosion is minimal, insignificant. Repeat once.
- Man Dong's son threatens Boon Ok. Repeat.
- Hit Man Dong's son. Repeat.
- Create tension because of Nam Tae's new super Machiavellian plan. The next minute, the plan is undone. Repeat.
- Create tension because of Eun Chang's new super Machiavellian plan. The next minute, the plan is undone. Repeat.
- Create tension over Chef An's new super Machiavellian plan. The next minute, the plan is undone. Repeat.
- Discussions between An, Eun and Nam every 10 minutes. Repeat.
- Conversations between wives.
Etc.

M: ... Is it true that actor Hae In was asked to get strong so he could carry the entire show on his back?
W: wha...

M: Sorry. Next question. I see you have 4 powerful man: An, Eun, Nam and Kang? Who would you say you got inspiration from to create these characters? Michael Scott or Pink (from Pink and the Brain)?
W: (leaves the conversation)

M: Wait! I haven't even asked about the plot holes yet!

- deep silence -

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Super Daddy Yeol
11 people found this review helpful
May 4, 2015
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
This is a decent drama. It was a little drawn out and could have been done in less episodes. Also, some of the sounds used started to get on my nerves. I know people think it's cute, but I don't. There are some really nice romantic moments and the family dynamic is sweet. There are a lot of useless characters. Some of the dialog is excellent and then there are times when it made me want to tell them to shut up. There are plenty of Korean cliches including the annoying "selflessness". It does convey a lot of different emotions through out which to me is appropriate. I like how the writer is trying to convey the message to live life to its fullest. Overall, it is just like the rating I gave, a mediocre drama.

Lee Yoo Ri is now one of my favorite actresses. She is perfect as Mi Rae playing both silly and a person in pain. Lee Dong Gun is cute and manly as Han Yeol. Lee Re is also adorable as Se Rang. They had good chemistry together as a family.

Most of the music is good.

I won't ever rewatch this.

I recommend this drama, but don't expect anything outstanding.

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Ongoing 12/12
Happiness
11 people found this review helpful
by butter
Nov 30, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

U DONT UNDERSTAND, IM OBSESSED!!

this show is actually amazing. obviously its a zombie apocalypse type show but I love how its written in a way to centre the show on the livelihood of the apartment community and how the disease is affecting them rather than the show be centred on the disease. AND I LOVE THE MCS, the duo are just MUAH *CHEF'S KISS*. Han hyo jo's character is so nice and refreshing and park hung sik's character is so god send as always (right now at ep 8 - the romance is so minimalistic yet the cutest thing ever, like as an adamant romance kdrama lover I will watch this for the romance) , but someone you cannot miss is Jo Woojin as Han Taesok, I love him as an actor and once again has amazed me!! genuinely I love this drama so much, I'm still watching it but i love it so much!! WATCH IT!!!

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