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Intricate Tale of Love, Loss and Obsession

This is a fascinating and intricate tale of love, loss and obsession that spans 1500 years. The script very cleverly and effortlessly weaves its way from the past to the present and I found myself riveted by both worlds.

The man was once Do Ha (Kim Young Dae) an elite noble of the Silla Dynasty. His stepfather Lord Seo (Lee Kyung Young) hated him to his core. He had only one use for his son...in service fighting for the King. And because Do Ha served the King well, he brought Lord Seo glory and wealth. So Do Ha did as he was ordered without caring for his own life. Until he fell for her...the one woman he shouldn't have. Eventually their fated relationship was over as she chose to take revenge for the destruction of her family. So he wandered...neither resting nor forgetting..not even through eons of time. As a vengeful ghost ..he searched 19 lifetimes for her in the hope that he might return the favor. His only problem? He lacked a physical form. So when a top rated Korean celebrity named Han Jun Oh dies.... Do Ha...seizing his opportunity, takes over Han Jun Oh's form.
This is the chance that he has long been waiting for.

The focus of his obsession is Kang Young Hwa (Pyo Ye Jin) but she has no memory of him. She was once Han Ri Ta, a girl from a noble family in the Silla Dynasty. When her family was killed, she became the only survivor and she ends up as a maid in Do Ha's household. A maid that Lord Seo (his stepfather) takes an interest in and that connection between his father and Han Ri Ta the maid...resurfaces in the story of the modern day Kang Young Hwa. KYH is a heroic firefighter whose goal is to become the best firefighter in all of Korea and she is well on her way. Respected by her department and firefighter friends... she mostly dreams about traveling to the Antarctic. But ever so often, she has other dreams ...which are so real they blur the lines between her world and another and those dreams are getting harder and harder to ignore.
Thus these two are set on a collision course and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

Although it is early in this series...we are sensing this one may be special. And if any of us ever thought that Kim Young Dae was just a pretty face..we have seriously undersold him. He is a very effective and mesmerizing actor. His eyes ...even when his face is solemn speak to a latent mix of powerful emotions, which we can sense and feel. Very difficult to do and amazing when it is done well. He portrays a man who on the one hand, knows he cannot ever atone for what he has done...but on the other...he cannot completely let her go. He pretends that only he is allowed to take her life...however, when the opportunity presents itself, he touches her hair gently instead.
So KYD is playing a very complex dual role and in my view, he is knocking it out of the park.

Likewise..... Pyo Ye Jin is exceptionally gifted ....I would watch her in any series she is in. She is persuasively believable. She is also rather unexpectedly beautiful. But her beauty does not overpower her presence. She is very fun to watch and I find myself smiling when she smiles. She is portrayed as someone who is preoccupied with doing her job well. She also has a strong sense of empathy, and a take charge, kick butt kind of mentality that drives her to take action to help others. That is why when Han Min Oh (On Joo Wan) Jun Ho's brother ...tells her that Jun Ho doesn't have long to live...and that someone is trying to kill him, her protective instincts kick in and she willingly decides to live with him.

So this is the setting for the story and since it promises to be anything but predictable, I encourage you to take a chance on it.
I think you will find it fascinating. I will be back to update as new eps are released...

@Final: Three reminders:
One: If you worry about the ending..don't. It was very satisfying.
Second: If you are afraid of the sadness, don't be. It was tempered by hope, and all of it together the sweet and the sad was very impactful.
Third: Don't stop short, this is a solid ten, perfect to the last second. So don't lose your nerve. Finish it and you will be so glad you did.

In conclusion:
The romance was unique and memorable. A lot of series..we watch and soon forget. This is one ....I won't forget. Not sure how it had so much depth with only 14 episodes, but somehow... they did it. Congrats to everyone involved with this project!
The cast did not disappoint, Kim Young Dae is more adept and versatile with every project. He will be a powerhouse someday..and Pyo Ye Jin is amazing in everything...and together...they rocked it! I felt a bit wishful at the end...wanting to see the young couple grow up together, but wow, what a lovely way to end it with hope.
And I loved the little nod to the title......Moon in the Day.. Enjoy my darlings....this is one to binge.

Happy Watching!

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didn't work for me

Overall: the creators tried to be edgy, sexy, funny, sweet and mysterious but managed not to do any of those things well (I did laugh a few times but some of that was not supposed to make people laugh). 14 episodes about 1 hour each. Aired on GagaOOLala (note there is a very important scene after the initial end credits in episode 14). The production company Copy A Bangkok has also produced: War of Y, Y Destiny, YYY and Make It Right

Watch Notes: I'm not even sure what to write here. There is an exposition dump at the beginning of episode 14 so you could watch that and then the final episode (through to the very end because there is a scene after the end credits), which won't make a ton of sense but neither did the series

Content Warnings: (pretty much all content warnings) murders, death, rape, sexual assault, abuse, suicide (it's complicated), grooming, manipulation, kidnapping, torture, coercion, blackmail, kink shaming, homophobia, drug addiction, non con video recording/sharing/outing, beaten up/violence

What I Liked
- a person can definitely be horny as a virgin and a person can be more comfortable giving pleasure rather than receiving it
- saying that wanting it rough was fine (though I didn't see any rough play until later...)
- a mystery
- appreciate that they tried something different from what we normally see (i.e. fluffy romcoms)
- that sports guy was upset about non con recording/sharing
- at least safe words were mentioned and after care was shown
- realistic friendship between the rich guys and the not rich guys

Room For Improvement
- the two false statements right at the beginning annoyed me
1. not everyone enjoys sex and that is totally okay
2. research does not prove that people think about sex 388 times a day https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140617-how-often-do-men-think-about-sex (the average for a college-aged man was 19 times a day which was less than thinking about food and sleep) and that study suffered from the "white bear problem" ie telling someone not to think about something makes them want to think about it
- negative and stereotypical portrayal of sex workers
- the NSFW scenes were at times tossed in (especially in the beginning) and definitely felt they were there for a shock factor rather than an integral part of the story
- NSFW were painful to watch because they felt simulated, everyone was always wearing underwear and they didn't use clever camera angles to leave the viewers' minds to fill in the rest, overall the scenes didn't make me feel anything at all, perhaps because I hadn't connected with the characters yet which leads into...
- there were a bunch of characters and I didn't get a good sense of who they were/didn't connect with them, I finally figured a few out and they tossed in more characters
- there was some nonsense stuff that veered into camp and I think it was intentional but it wasn't enough so just felt awkward
- the Japanese voice overs (think ended after ep 2) and randomly speaking in English which made an unfortunate comeback at the end
- exposition dumps in episode 2, 11 and 14
- super disappointed about talking about a safe word but then forgetting it
- cliche poor communication and not clearing it up right away also "let me explain" and doesn't explain
- styling
- characters shared 1 brain cell, characters just believed someone because they said something
- characters had poorly done redemption arcs/personality transplants
- not clearly explaining a very confusing plot and hinting at a season 2 to explain things

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Amazing time travel drama

In summary, a time travel show with no loop holes.
The story is just perfect. There's no love triangle, villians were punished and a potrayal of kinship in this drama.

I loved everything about this show - from the storyline to execution to how they wrap up the story.
The pace was slow, I will recommend to watch 3 episodes to get hooked.

But towards the end, everything connects and it makes so much sense!
It is a masterpiece!!! Especially there's not much shows worth catching in 2023.
I rewatched episode 1 again right after the ending and this can be a loop.

Not to mention, the music choice is 100%. You need to watch it!

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Ambitious philosophically, Beautifiul Artistically,

Firstly, I would recommend going into this show blind. Take the gamble, go in without expectations and see what it has to offer. There is more to it than meets the eye. From the poster and synopsis I'm sure various tropes would jump out, that obscure the unique elements within this drama. I think it's unique work within it's genre.

Hwayugi, 49 days, Goblin are excellent examples of the luminaries within the genre, and thus it is in good company.

Very few Dramatic Romantic Comedies as are philosophically ambitious as this, and while I don't think it succeeded they accomplished something special and unique that is worth celebrating and talking about.

One will quickly pick up on the excellent acting, strong start, beautiful music and camera work; most will enjoy the tight scripting especially in the early part, and the authors skill in setting up his/her story. These I'm sure most reviewers will highlight and rightly celebrate.

I'd say the work of the lead actors shine in this drama. I commend them. As well as the director. They must have worked hard. A large part of why this drama just works despite many other "inter-species romance" on offer.

It's ambition is in it's merits as a theodicy (why would a good God allow evil); exploration of love as agency and sacrifice. For one, the divine in this work is very much like what we experience in the real world. A hidden omnipotent mind, other wills are subject to and are incapable of overcoming. Their agency grants them choice, they can choose to submit or choose to defy but it will be according to the will of the Divine mind, who will do as he deems fit. "Divine hiddeness" and the "silence of God" are rare theological concepts seen in Korean drama. On the flip side the anthropology has some question marks. As a work of fiction it works well for the story. I feel it took away from the quality of ending we would end up having.

Theological consistency is rare in supernatural dramas, so this will be refreshing for the philosophical or theologically oriented.

But for the rest of us who watch for the joy of story telling, crying and celebrating with the characters will feel an attachment to don't let the philosophy/theological stuff bother you. They are only part of the setting, and world building helping the story make sense; and for us to understand what the characters are fighting for.

All in all, this is a drama that gets really close to 8.5 without being an 8.5 drama. Excellent work and quality all round. A work I have no qualms recommending to others as worth your time and emotional investment. Excellent acting, awesome music , competent script and director giving us a good story.

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A little slow at first but worth it

I’m puzzled about the low ratings too. I agree that it started out pretty slow but it ramped up later and didn’t slow down.

The couples were great. Loved the main couple and their chemistry but Janus and Bomb stole the show for me. They are cute as can be and so funny. The cat…. ????

This whole thing was about relationships and how to love each other, through thick and thin. Even going through hardships, it’s possible to make it work. Communication is key.

The story was good.
The acting was good.
The music was good.
The intimate scenes were definitely steamy.

What’s not to love?

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THIS ELEVATE WHAT SEEMED TO BE SOMETHING UNFAMILIAR WITH THE FIRST SEASON JUST SAYIN'

Well this sequel/adaptation put a bit of color that is missing from the first season. This has its ups and downs that I think everyone notices, not only me. When you compare these two seasons, season 2 has more tension than the first one. While this season improved on something, it degrade on something too. The story was just the same but there are more that are unfortunately cut in EP 12. So I'll just rush you to this sequel's ups and downs.

UPS (improvements)
•Wayo has more personality here. Din really made him a bit sassy and showing wide ranges of emotions compared to Bas. Bas, on the other hand, kept his shy demeanor all throughout the show. He's not that showy of his feelings and emotions when needed. I got to witness angry Wayo, jealous Wayo, flirtatious Wayo and bitchy Wayo (I mean when he thought Pha treat him pink milk. When he found out that everyone was treated as well, he disposed off the drink and kick the bin aggressively lol).
•ForthBeam moved!!! Their romance here is pure gem. Obviously way better than the first season!! They had one-night something hahaha. Then from that and all the confusion inside Beam's head, they dated and ended up together! Good for them.
•Forth's portrayal has been given JUSTICE!!! From the awful portrayal of Forth, this season delivered by casting Pavel. He really did his part and just like Din, he showed emotions enough to make the viewers think that he deserves to be in this series. The emotion and all are felt. Probably the best actor in the cast. Nah we're not going to talk about the other one's portrayal lol.
•Dome's portrayal of Beam is great. He got to show more about Beam being a bot hahaha. More moody than the first Beam. I think Pavel and Dome really put colors into this formerly uninteresting couple.
•Nine got the sassy kicks!!! No offense to Copter, Nine really seemed like a moody girl who needs attention consistently. He really has this sassy behavior that I felt has some more oomph than Copter. He really lived by bottom's usual behavior; mean, sulking and sassy hahahaha.
•Green remained!! This one actor was and will forever be an eye candy just like Kimmon and Tee. Surprised he's the only one who came back for the sequel, everyone changed. I thought for his cuteness, I wished he's shown more despite being a minor character.
•Rushed properly. What I mean, this sequel also retold what happened in the first season but with fast pacing. They never drag it for long but kept it short and sweet within three episodes. The rest continuation.


So now we're gonna talk about the downside of this sequel.

DOWNS
•Chen (Joong) as Ming is probably not a good option. Don't get me wrong, I'm obsessed how cute and handsome he looks in every scene but he never relive the behavior of Ming that permeates within Kimmon when needed. He's more mellow which is something I kinda less favor. Kimmon did it better. It's just, maybe, bcuz producers can't find another Kimmon so Chen replaced him.
•Problematic characters added!!! Not Pring posted Yo having promo for something fun (you know that!) She just tainted his reputation making him depressed and stressed. Pring became a hateful biatch here. Another character that I hate is Park. Park is an asshole through and through. He just slutshamed Wayo telling him that first he's seeing Pha, now he's seeing Ming. Fck that! This character might be the worst. Everytime he gets in the scene, he has this dark menacing aura around him. The other scene was when Pha found out Yo having hickeys in the neck while sleeping. He confronts Park about that. That's just drag. The fact that the director or producers decided to add these issues is terrible ugh!!!
•Pha got Sarawat-ed!! Pha here shows not much emotion than the first one. It felt like Pha's emotions has been suppressed here. He became just like Sarawat, having no emotion and is mellow than his counterpart. Ben did it like a lifeless being just like Tae did Forth. This Sarawat-esque portrayal is a thumbs down for me.

So that's all about it! I think this sequel is somewhat an improvement from the first season.

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✨️? - A MUST WATCH

Youth life is the most precious life. Youth is the best time. The way in which you utilize this period will decide the nature of coming years that lie ahead of you. - Swami Vivekananda

As rightly said by Swami Vivekananda and the moral of this series portrayed, YOUTH IS THE BEST TIME. The series revolves around a boy who wants to become a singer in a band but is fearing the burden from his parents who have hearing loss. He goes to the past to find out that it's is none's fault that life turns out how it is. We just live on with whatever happens around us.
This drama is a perfect epitome of what we want to see- romance, melodrama, lot of music, sadness and forgiveness. It's a powerful performance by all the artists who have worked in this series.

Can't say anything more than IT IS A MUST MUST WATCH. So if you haven't started this yet, don't wait. Just do it. You'll love it. ❤️

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Decent option but.....

This series will always be that comfort series for anyone who needs a break from series with overwhelming plot and twists. This drama is something I enjoy even if it's not really taking off or climbing up my ranks. Well at least this one is decent than Gen Y.

I understood now how producers ruined the main leads in Gen Y particularly Pha and Wayo. The cheesy romance was there and the chemistry. You know what, I enjoyed MingKit more than the two I've mentioned earlier. Kimmon really did that. His face exudes cuteness overload and quirkiness. I adore his presence so much ugghffgh. Literally he's an eye candy. Tee is damn eye candy too, cuteness overload too!! Love their romance with Copter over God and Bas. Ngl I found God and Bas's portrayal a bit bland that's why Kimmon and Copter are the stars of the show. Moving forward, I enjoy how uncomplicated the story was.

Ok so here we are in my negative side territory. I never demanded anything surprising but the series really did a trope that I fkin hate: hateful biatches! These bitches always gossip and stalk Pha, being flirtatious which is really dragging. As they get on the screen, my blood is boiling like hell! I disliked that trope so much. They just exist to make Yo jealous and to make my blood boil, that's it. Not surprised by enemy to lover type of shit, I can live with that. Another con is Tae's portrayal of Forth is awful. Tae looked lifeless everytime he's on the scene. It felt tiring to see him there just having this poker face like man do something. It felt that casting him as Forth is a bad choice bcuz I never really felt his presence even if it's him and Bas in one frame. Moreover, ForthBeam never really developed even in its few last eps. Another silly con is that scene when Pha got out of car in front of the condo then he escorted Yo to the pharmacy walking. I mean, yow you have that car and it's raining, why don't u just drive him there. It's like grabbing a ladder to display and not use it.

So, to conclude it all, it's an okay series. Didn't quite understand the hype I'm hearing about this. But for what it is, I pretty enjoyed it.

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= > Not to be missed if you want to have a great time ☆✲ﾟ｡(((´♡‿♡`+)))｡ﾟ✲☆

The continuation of the adventures of Bei Yang Yi and Lu Fei Fei in the Zodiac Kingdom. (see Review season 1)

PLOT: All the friends unite to get Lu Feifei out of prison and fight against the evil forces of the Hunter Clan. The situation seems to be improving, the kingdom is preparing 2 royal weddings, but the evils have not given up...

PROS:
+ Great great actors (all of them)
+ 3 cute love stories, well-developed
+ dynamic production, without length
+ great action scenes, gorgeous costumes, beautiful cinematography
+ the OSTs of X-Nine, Zhao Lusi and Xiao Zhan, a pleasure.
+ a very satisfying happy ending

CONS:
- Some points remain unresolved at the end: how did Dragon Egg travel through time?

= > Not to be missed if you want to have a great time and see Xiao Zhan in one of his first roles ☆✲ﾟ｡(((´♡‿♡`+)))｡ﾟ✲☆
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La suite des aventures de Bei Yang Yi et Lu Fei Fei dans le Zodiac Kingdom. (voir Review season 1)
PLOT: Tous les amis s'unissent pour sortir Lu Feifei de prison et lutter contre les forces malignes du Clan des Hunters. La situation semble s'arranger, le royaume prépare 2 mariages royaux, mais les evils n'ont pas renoncé...
PROS:
+ Great great actors (all of them)
+ 3 cute love stories, well-developped
+ réalisation dynamique, sans longueur
+ de belles scènes d'action, des costumes magnifiques, une belle cinématographie
+ les OST de X-Nine, Zhao Lusi et Xiao Zhan, un plaisir.
+ une happy ending très satisfaisante
CONS:
- Certains points restent irrésolus à la fin : comment Dragon Egg a-t-il voyagé dans le temps ?

= > A ne pas louper si vous voulez passer un excellent moment et voir Xiao Zhan dans un de ses 1ers rôles ☆✲ﾟ｡(((´♡‿♡`+)))｡ﾟ✲☆

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Never Eclipsed My Heart

The Eclipse does not feature your standard school setting. No, instead, the school has a cult-like rule system the consequences of which dip into internalized homophobia and general dislike for people that are perceived as different. It is a social commentary twisting societal issues into a school setting with various gays we love--most prominently Akk and Ayan, with a side of Kan and Thua.
It's not that much of a light-hearted story--though it does have plenty of light-hearted and cute moments--but that's exactly why I loved The Eclipse so much.

Akk and Ayan are just perfect. Not that they don't have flaws--they do. I found Akk to be very intricately written with believable flaws and reasonings, despite how much I loved Ayan too. The writers weren't afraid to write actually opposite belief systems in characters that end up falling for each other, which I find doesn't happen often in BL or if it does, it is shallow.
I did wish Ayan had more involvement with the rebelling "The World Remembers", but it didn't otherwise detract too much from the story and romance.

On the topic of romance. I mean, with FirstKhao, chemistry is guaranteed, but watching these characters challenge each other and (unknowingly) grow closer was a real treat. They ended up so sweet and had plenty of kisses AND tension to share, as they evolved from outright hostility to playful bickering.

The side characters were also layered, though I cannot say that Kan/Thua really interested me in any way. FirstKhao definitely shone in the spotlight as they deserved, which meant that side characters, though important to the plot, simply couldn't reach AkkAyan's levels of interesting.

Rarely anyone ever mentions this in reviews as far as I've seen, so maybe I'm just an outlier, but the scenes where the school reinforces their rules--the cult-like scenes--made me so uncomfortable, all the while I pitied the students involved. Uncomfortable in the sense that it was creepy to witness! Brainwashing is scary! Every time I wished I could usher Akk away and lead him to a safe space instead.

But why the -0.5 star? Mainly because of Thua. He has a scene in one of the later episodes where he does something I despise and for which he doesn't deal with consequences I deem proper. I would've exiled him from my friends list for what he did. I won't go much into it for spoiler reasons, but yeah.
Another thing is also a spoiler-heavy plot twist/revelation regarding the villain character that I felt came out of nowhere and, though it did tie the mystery and plot together, felt a little underbuilt in the plot and lead-up.

Outside of the romance, FirstKhao are outstanding actors who can portray pain and hurt and tears and being conflicted believably. You'll at least understand their struggles and reasoning no matter what your instinctual gut reaction may be to some revelations.

If you're not into a slowly unravelling story that deals with various social issues in a cultish school, mainly internalized homophobia and restricting freedom of expression, then The Eclipse may be a sludge to get through. I personally loved the story and the characters and--well, almost everything--but I concur it's not for everyone.

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Weak resolution & ending but the rest of the show works

The initial worry was that this would turn out to be another F4 Thailand-esque bully-redemption-arc type of story, but in the BL universe. If you’re reluctant to watch this because you think Kanghan’s character is going to be horribly problematic, well, I’d have to tell you that you’re kinda right. But it gets better real quick.

The first episodes are a hard(er) watch precisely because Kanghan’s character is downright insufferable and cringey. It’s nothing to do with Perth’s acting, mind you, but rather, demonstrating how Kanghan is in an awkward phase of his teenage life where he’s still processing his identity and self-worth.

Some commenters are quick to point out that Chimon doesn’t look like he’s too whipped for Perth, but I wouldn’t worry about this. The romance develops organically and has its sweet moments – more importantly, the actors are decent enough to carry the narrative.

It also has some pretty awesome side couples featuring Marc and Pawin. I’ve been following them since My Gear And Your Gown and I think they make a pretty good second couple.

In my opinion, though, the show also wasted a perfectly good opportunity to showcase more of Saifah and Name’s relationship, which had a completely different dynamic from Sailom and Kanghan.

Full review: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2023/11/16/dangerous-romance-2023-bl-review/

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This series considered as alternative reality which focus on different lead

For me this series is considered a alternative reality with the same ending as first GGS, but it's focus is on Wu Bai/DT, Han Shang Yan's cousin and his lovestory to Ai Qing/Appledog.

It's alternative reality for some reasons:
*The season one game competition is all about hackers game while season 2 is all about robotic game
*In some episodes we will see some scenes which doesn't exist in season 1..The storyline happens before and during the events of season 1,with some different scenes but with the same ending;to be exact an extended ending on what happen to season 1, like double wedding celebration of main characters of season 1 and 2..
*The female lead of season 1 is more like a noona personality, while season 2 is more like acting the same age as Wubai

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It may not be boring for fans of slice of life genres, but this is not my cup of tea.

Jung Da Eun is transferred to the psychiatric ward of her hospital, she tries her best learning how to help and care for her patients. Disclaimer: I don’t have the experience nor knowledge on the subject matters so there will be no commentary on whether the portrayal regarding the mental health issues is relatable, accurate or not. But I would not recommend it to anyone struggling with their mental health, as the graphic depiction of self-harm and suicide might be triggering.

First impression, the drama seems to be an exact opposite of Daily Dose of Sunshine, it’s more like Daily Dose of Chaos. As the story unfolds, the trauma and mental health problem of everyone is shown, not only patients but also the caregivers. You'll follow these characters through their rollercoaster of emotions, some hitting their sunshine moments, while others navigating their twists and turns. I find the show is unique in showing the hallucinations from the patients’ perspective, some are quite comedic.

With the pacing, I honestly feel bored upon the halfway mark, but it may not be boring if you can relate with the characters emotionally, I just find it lacks engaging moments. Also, the solutions for the patients’ issues feels oversimplified, that their problems are solved with new habits, simple actions or short conversations, while often recovery needs time, even with all the desperate efforts. I get that it want to show good arcs and delivers feel-good vibes by the ending though… Or else, it might be too depressing to watch.

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If you can forgive the repetitive plot in the middle, it's overall a decent watch

TLDR: Starts off good, makes you scratch your head in the middle and picks up again towards the end. Overall, it's worth watching for the acting, the cute scenes between the lead couple and the twins, and the love story between the leads

It’s going to be a long review if you’re up for it:

The Good:
Namwhan and Denkhun are just so adorable as an onscreen couple! They were the reason I even started on this drama.

Namwhan. God, every time Pim cries, she gets me. Namwhan is crazy talented in acting, especially in emotional scenes. I love the fact that Pim is so different from Min (her role in Doctor Detective which was airing concurrently).

She visibly matures over the course of the drama, especially as she starts caring for the twins. Not that her entire persona revolved around becoming a motherly figure but it was relatively important. The only thing that kept me watching during the middle was just her scenes with the twins.

Denkhun. Another gem, I swear. His body…I mean, he’s doing really good as Saran too. The way he stares at Pim like she’s the most precious and sweetest thing on earth but also the bane of his existence one second later. Nothing about him being Saran feels fake.

He really was the constant in Pim’s life after her grandfather’s death and gave his all to protect Pim from Tin. His love for the twins and decision to take responsibility for them was indeed touching.

Mafeuang and Mafai. OH MY GOD. They are literally the cutest living creatures in this entire drama. Whenever the plot goes haywire, the twins appear to save the day. The way they scream “Daddy” and “P’Pim” just melts my soul. They’re wise beyond their age and know when to speak up for Pim and themselves, which just makes them even more endearing.

The twins have never doubted Pim’s love for them and it’s obvious that they really love Pim as their mother. They shower her with kisses and hugs that can melt anyone’s heart. Not to mention that they break into the most American-accented English here and there.

The helpers in the family. Seriously, every helper is so aware of the family dynamics and how much an ass Orn is, I love it. The comedic element they add is always on point. The older couple, the younger couple and the nanny are all big Pim fans, which is just perfect.

Lada was the only one from the spoilt rich gang that I loved wholeheartedly. She loves Danai but never loses her sanity from that. She cares genuinely for Pim and knocks sense into Nai when he gets blindsided.

The Bad:
Pim is 19-20 years in this drama so it might be good if you avoid going in expecting a really mature FL that knows what’s up. She may be a little frustrating at the start with the way she doubts Saran but given the fact that she lost her parents and grandfather and that her brother sold her to some thug, she’s doing the best she can.

For a good 10 episodes in the middle, she just gets herself kidnapped and needs Saran to come save her from Tin. And even when it’s obvious that her brother is just a selfish jerk and Saran is the actual one caring for her. For the love of sheep, it made everyone watching really frustrated.

That brings me to Saran. Make up your mind, Sir. Either you treat Pim like the girl you really love and cut Orn off totally or you don’t get mad when Danai comes in. You don’t save Pim from Tin all the time and then scream at her for flirting or running away. Orn thinks she had a chance because you don’t make things clear. He’s trying to play the ‘bad boy’ at the start with Pim, acting all tough but fails to realise that Pim is 19. If you keep letting Orn hang onto you like a leech (in Mafaueng’s words), of course Pim isn’t going to trust you as a contract husband.

If he didn’t wake up and treat Pim properly, I would have been the one hitting him.

Aunt Chuda. Your typical aunt/rich madame who is blinded by the ‘nice, rich girl’ that you want for your nephew. It was tiring to see her keep trying to chase Pim away just because she’s poor and from an ‘unknown’ background. Thank goodness she saw how much Pim and Saran loved each other at the end.

The In-Between:
Orn and Thinnamai. Your usual antagonists are doing decent Actually, I think they make a pretty hot ‘thug couple’. It’s obvious that he’s in love with her and will do anything that she asks…until he decides to take advantage of her when she’s drunk. I hated Orn but when Tin threatened her, I couldn’t help but feel pity. I’m glad that these two had some kind of closure, even though it was just a convenient plotline.

Danai. I thought he was just an innocent guy who genuinely liked Pim. But he kind of lost his innocence half-way and when he joined hands with Tin to target Saran, it was just disappointing. Him offering to take Saran’s place when Pim had nowhere to go was an eye-roll moment as well. Lada deserved better (to some extent) but I’m glad Lada managed to steer him back in time.

Overall:
A few eye-rolls here and there for the repetitive plot but it was a nice story that covered a few areas like Pim’s growth, her love story with Saran and just her finding a new family. The writing could have been tighter but nonetheless, the last few episodes were pretty good and the ending was beautiful.

I may be a little generous with the ratings but the drama did pretty good in terms of local ratings so I guess that's a win.

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Much ado about nothing

What a disappointment....
I had high expectations from this drama, because of casting Bai LU and Dylan Wang...
In beginning; it was lit bit interesting, but FL character was a let down.She is a smart,talented new generation journalist. What she is doing,l lying, acting like a dumb taking all the wrong suggestion from a friend .Who herself is confused about her relationship.
Story is slow and boring; scenes were repetitive.Onscreen chemistry is not there between main characters; felt more like shooting formalities. Three ML does look powerful onscreen; especially Dylan as CEO walking making a grand entry..don't feel his power as CEO. Basically,everyone fro0m FL boss to FL to FL so called idiotic best friend relationship is mess ...
24 episodes ; everything is still dragging... Felt boreed

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