Reviews

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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It really is like a cool watermelon that you eat on a scorching day

I actually know this drama by chances after seeing some review of them in twitters. I think it’s one of my best decisions that i actually decided to watch this. I actually had a rough time from this past months after my grandmother passed away and with many other problems in my workspace. But this drama cheered me up so much and gave me the strength i need in my weakest state and made me look forward to monday-tuesday that usually not my favorite days.

If you guys searching for a comforting and heartfelt drama with so much meaning in them then this drama is the one for you. It makes you reminisce your youth and give you reasons not to give up on your dreams! As expected from our genius screenwriter Jin Soowan-nim!! (She also wrote Kill Me Heal Me, The Moon that Embraces the Sun, and Chicago Typewriter).

And not to forget the casts!!! Oh my god the casts are insane, they really ate and left no crumbs ?. I really love the chemistry between the four of them!! How chaotic but inspiring Yi Chan and Eun Gyeol, how lovely and pure Cheong Ah and Yi Chan, how silly but reliable Eun Gyeol and Eun Yoo, and our underated pair Cheong Ah and Eun Yoo that need more screentime because both of them look so cute together. And i really love how chaotic Watermelon Sugar are!!. I really am going to need a very very long time to move on from all of them and this beautiful drama. I really look forward to these actors and actresses future projects because all of them are just that good in acting. Thank you and love you Twinkling Watermelon!!! ?♥️??

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Forget about Itazura na Kiss before watching it

This story shouldn't be seen as a remake of Itazura na Kiss. Even though the premise and some events are similar, thinking of the original story is going to spoil this one for you.

The Male Lead is a very different person from Irie. Irie is socially awkward to the point of autistic, but Tenten is simply a jerk. His behaviour doesn't stem from his emotional incapacity. He's just prejudiced towards the FL due to their past experience and their intellectual incapability. Irie will always be awkward, even after marriage, because that's what he is. Tenten can be loving and charming if he chooses so. Understanding the difference between the two characters will make the story more palatable, esp. in the last quarter when Tenten chooses another woman not because he has to sacrifice himself for his father's company but simply because he thinks the other woman might be a better match for him.

Thus said, it is interesting to see how he falls in love with the FL "against his better judgement", esp. that Mike Angelo can portray emotions really well. Kudos to Aom Sushar Manaying as well. Both are great actors with sparkling chemistry between them.

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The story has that premise that makes me interested and curious as a viewer. The first episodes were nice and also engaging in introducing the characters. I think how the story was portrayed and the mysteries that is in the story was not well executed in terms of pacing since it feels like that it was all jumbled.
I don't have anything against the cast, I think they are all brilliant. The female lead is really charming. She carried her role so well, she is a really great actress. The male lead is fine with me. The second couple, sadly did not have the chemistry that I was looking for. I watch this about 2 episodes per day and I can't remember most of the how the drama went out because it is forgettable especially at the last parts. It's just a so-so drama for me.

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Loved it and waited for this ...

I so enjoyed this drama, mainly because of xiao, Xiao Zhan is an incredible talent. Xiao Zhan is a consummate actor, able to play any role and become that character.

The overall story is solid and the chemistry between all characters is excellent, it's not just 2D between ML and FL so that's another really strong point about this drama that many other dramas lack... The different relationships between all the characters and their character growth. Loved Gen Qing, Chong Ming, & Yuan. Moral, character, scenery, music, costumes, art , excellent CGI and top class acting of the leads - this series had them all at highest level.
Shi Ying you will be missed !

The Longest Promise isn't just a drama; it's an experience that will leave a lasting impression on your soul. It challenges you to reflect on the power of love, the importance of forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit. This unforgettable journey of love and redemption will stay with you long after you've seen it, a testament to its exceptional storytelling and heartfelt performances.

In conclusion, 'The Longest Promise' is a must-watch drama that sets a new standard for the genre. If you're a fan of emotionally charged storytelling, captivating performances, and an unforgettable narrative, this drama is tailor-made for you. Be prepared to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with tears, laughter, and ultimately, a profound sense of hope.

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Simple Cliche Office Love Story

**Brief Synopsis**
B (Intern): Cher
T (CEO): Gun

- Beginning: T is the CEO of the company B starts working for as an intern. Normally speaking, an intern would never enter the CEO’s eyes but T recognize B as the person behind his favourite podcast to help him sleep. Because he admitted this connection, B starts treating him like a normal friend and less like boss from the beginning. B would console him and would actively hug him and bring him food. B is the only one to give him opinions and contest him when he thinks his opinion is wrong. He would also make an effort to include him in activities.

- Middle: Soon T started falling for him but B is still unsure about his own feelings because he has experienced past emotional trauma. Even after T kisses him, B doesn’t know how to respond but can’t stay away. He is jealous of T’s ex even if he doesn’t want to admit it. Despite T expressing his like for him since the beginning, he’s still feeling insecure despite not understanding what he was feeling. Around mid series, B finally realizes that T was important to him as well and they start acting like real lovers.

- End: Before they could have their happy ending however, B realizes in order to be someone T won’t be ashamed to be seen with, he needs to get his own life together. He knows T will never let him go so after his intern contract ends, he leaves without discussing with T, which drives T crazy. But B is only gone for a few month. After graduation he comes back to T and the show ends with them being back together, ready to face the future.

**My Opinion**

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT:
- The actors’ looks. They are both really good looking and fit really well together.
- I really like the combination of CEO and intern. The CEO is calm and collected while the intern is always cheerful and energetic, full of positive vibes.
- I also really like their exchanges, especially when B would go on and on and T would just look at him with a deadpan look on his face, as if questioning his sanity. Their exchanges also have their really funny moment. For example, their exchanges in episode 1 was hilarious for me.
- I really like how B influences T and how T smiles more with B present. Their personality actually really compliment each other. B can get a little extra but he is rather cute when he does so and makes me smile as well. I can see why someone like T would fall for B. Their relationship doesn’t come out of nowhere and we see the buildup even if their first kiss comes really early in the series (in ep. 2), but at that time, it’s less about love and more about getting one over the other.
- I kind of like B’s innocent especially when he’s trying to figure out his feelings. He’s always so honest about everything, even when he shouldn’t be. He’s still young and idealistic. It is a double edged sword. It makes him stand out in a way but it will also cause him to overthink and spring things out of proportion.
- The actors do have chemistry together. When they are together later on, we can feel how much the characters like each other even when they aren’t being intimate. They are comfortable in each other’s presence and that is what is important. Although it takes sometime for B to come to terms with liking T because of a past emotional trauma so he has difficulty opening himself up again. But he shows jealousy, showing that he cares for the man in a way that’s beyond friends.
- I really like the deadpan things T sometimes says in reply to B’s extra-ness.
- I really like their daily as a couple. They’re really sweet together and T is always saying cheesy stuff which is so cute.
- I kind of liked the ending. B realizes that before he could comfortably be with T for the long term he needs to get his life together. This way he can proudly tell Ts mother that he isn't some kind of loser So he leaves for a while, graduates with honors and come back, more mature and more capable of making life decisions. But the way this plan was handled is extremely stupid and writen in a way just to introduce angst.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT IT:
- The acting. Sometimes the acting can get a little awkward and cringey but it isn’t enough to make me want to turn off the show so I guess that’s good.
- The plot is very predictable and cliche with no plot twists or memorable moments. The writing is just normal. It’s not deep and don’t try to see if everything makes sense. It’s a turn your brain off sort of show.
- I didn’t like B’s childishness at the beginning. He’s not serious enough in a company environment and should have been fired already unless he made some big contribution to make them overlook his faults. From the beginning, he is obviously having difficulty separating personal with professional. This will hurt him in the future. But this is also T’s fault. They should have kept the intimacy out of the office but they couldn’t resist apparently.
- I didn’t like the fact that each time they communicated by phone, they would show the scene as if they other person was also in the room with them. It’s rather confusing.
- There is a constant pull and give between T and B which can get tiring after a while. B is never clear with his feelings, almost as if he’s stringing T along. I know he isn’t doing it on purpose but it’s still not a nice thing to do.
- I don’t like the use of jealousy to advance the romance plot. It’s too cliche and it causes conflict in the laziest way possible.
- The final angst is caused yet again by miscommunication or lack of communication which is the laziest way to introduce angst. B leaves without telling T because Ts mother told him he wasn't right for T because be has nothing. B realizes it was true and wants to prove himself by graduating with honors. He doesn't tell T he's coming back because he's afraid T won't agree. This doesn't make sense in many ways. First T was his boyfriend and not his guardian. If T has that much control over his life then B should be worried. They are adults, they should have talked it out. Just what kind of control freak B thinks T is. If T doesn't agree, it'll be better just to break it off with him. Leaving without a word and not telling him anything, letting him suffer in silence is just selfish and stupid. Its lazy writing, the laziest way possible to introduce angst before the finale. And another thing, B did not seem to have moved out of his apartment. T knows where he lives. Why doesn't he go in person to talk to him instead of emoing at home. Normal people would make more of an effort to track down their lover unless they simply didn't care. While I support B going back to finish his degree, the way it was handled was stupid. Luckily it only lasted around 20 min or else it would have been worst.

**Conclusion**
It was an okay series that I enjoyed. The interactions were cute but it is not memorable enough to be revisited.

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I really hope this gets a sequel!

This was a great story that was sweet and easy to watch, very little and very mild angst. I’m glad it was just a sweet love story, exactly what is needed right now. I really hope we get a sequel with the second couple who were introduced as the focus!!! I loved the relationship we got to see between Dohyun and Dongwook, it was cute and lovely. I felt bad for Dohyun’s friend who had feelings for him, he wasn’t a villain like you would see in most BLs when there are multiple possible love interests. I was happy to see that he had a possible relationship waiting in the wings with the stranger we didn’t get to see at the end.

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Random enjoyable click

Quite surprise see Ding Yu Xi played short drama, but then I realized this prior to his fame. Lets enjoy this....

How fun to have a chance to renew ur life with all the memory of future life, so you get to choose the right choice this time.... That's this drama all about.

This drama tell story about a girl, yun xiao xi (XX), that get the second chance to change her life. In the 2nd life, she get to know what she actually missed & grab all the opportunities that she didn't have courage to pursue in her 1st life. And how in the end all that decision make a sweet ending story for her.

What's I really like from XX herself. Is that she's not really take a full revenue on her enemy, Xia Duo (XD), no matter how XX know how rotten XD is. Like when XX know that XD will stole her design for the competition, XX still only give her warning not expose her to all the people.

Overall this one short but very enjoyable ride...

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Life of Medical Resident in South Korea

Basically this is a variety shows that enable you to see how the medical resident's life in South Korea. It covers the life of residents of the Surgery Department, Pediatric, Internal Medicine, and so on.

If you are a medical student or doctors, you would enjoy this and may feel relatable. But if you don't, this variety shows may give you a new insight about doctor's work and life in the hospital in real life, because it's nothing like the life you've seen in those medical drama.

Should you try to watch this ?
I personally would recommend you to try, because there would be a lot of things that may helps you understanding medical field better.

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Viva la vida -- Long live life

Just when I thought I am getting into a fatigue of watching Kdramas, here comes a drama that makes me laugh, cry, gives me goosebumps and makes me realize life is beautiful. This drama made me understand my parents better!!! It's the best drama for 2023. Even though there is time travel involved, the story is more about parents and children understanding each other and having a healthy and loving relationship.

My heart is so full after watching this film. I recommend this drama to anyone who is interested in watching the relationship of family, friends, lovers, youth, dreams, and fantasy.

First of all thank you to the writer for creating such an amazing masterpiece (though I've been frustrated because of the story line). I really loved the flow of the drama. Thank you for choosing these amazing actors for this drama. I can really feel that the actors had become one with the character and they portrayed their emotions and feelings in such a beautiful and realistic way. Special thanks to for this amazing work.

This drama is very beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone who loves to watch a youth drama, which includes the amazing experience and emotions we go through during our youth days.

PS : Twinkling Watermelon ✨️? has one of the most beautiful and pure love story with a historic confession, Most favourite CHAOTIC father-son duo, CALM-BEAUTIFUL mother-son duo in the world of kdramas!!!
HOPE this show reaches to larger audience so all can feel the joy and beautiful emotions with it ??
VIVA LA VIDA!!! WATERMELON SUGAR!!!

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Frustrating with a capital F

This was one of the most frustrating dramas that I've ever seen, for a multitude of reasons.

First of all, the pacing and plot distribution was just all wrong. The main male lead's own e-sports team was not fully established until episode 30 (yes, episode 30 out of 35), and that meant that we got barely any time to see how the members would actually grow together. The team felt like a hodgepodge of different characters, randomly pulled from here and there, and until the very end I still felt like only understood them in their previous contexts, not how they would grow in this new environment. We were only given about five episodes of gaming montage, and it was not nearly enough to convince me that this team would win, and that they deserved it.

Before the team was established, was show was just super frustrating and it never gave you a breather. Both the main characters basically just kept getting yanked left and right by evil antagonists — different characters, I might add — and that's the main source of plot development. It made both the characters feel really passive, and it was irritating how both of them seemed to recognize who was mean to them, but then became completely clueless when they were sabotaged and things went wrong.

There were simply just too many antagonists. Everyone aside from the two leads and about five side characters were either evil, easily manipulated by evil characters, or were just judgmental and obnoxious. While most e-sport dramas are inspiring and about people coming together, this one, for 30 episodes, felt like it was more about how people could be pulled apart. And the way many of these antagonists were handled were extremely weird — either they were given a redemption arc that felt out of the blue and unearned, or they were just unpunished and it felt like we just moved past big events.

I was not a fan of the romance either. The first ten episodes were a constant cycle of the FL making decisions to be nosy and annoying, followed by the ML being extremely rude, and then the FL randomly crying over her dead mother. I was not emotionally invested enough in her backstory to care about these sobfests, and when the leads suddenly started flirting and going on dates one episode later as if they had never argued, I had to backtrack and make sure I hadn't accidentally skipped an episode. It didn't help that the ML kept getting flashbacks to his first love throughout his initial interactions with the FL. Regardless, throughout the course of their flirtationship and relationship, the communication was just not there. The female lead constantly saw things and jumped to conclusions, and she never heard out the male lead, and all I kept thinking was that it never felt like their relationship could withstand outside forces.

The second couple was alright; they had some cute moments but were overall quite cliche with the typical more outgoing female character. Still, Lu Yiyi often came across as more abrasive.

I think the best part of this show was Pei Xi (and I am eternally grateful he wasn't dragged into a love triangle) who I think we desperately needed more backstory for as he had a really intriguing relationship with the ML, and Lin Yixuan (the sidekick, if you will), who wasn't that exciting of a character but provided the loyalty and friendship that was missing from a lot of the show.

Overall, I've watched a few gaming dramas and this is definitely not one of my favorites — the title for that still goes to Falling Into Your Smile, a drama where its strongest point was a female lead who was actually in the e-sports industry and who was capable and career-focused. At this point I'm a little over these gaming dramas where the FL has to be an outsider; there are moments where it's done decently but even when the FL in this drama was getting into e-sports commentary and joining the Phenix team, it felt like she was always asking questions and never knew what was going on.

The one thing I will give this drama is that the OST is quite good. But everything else...if you want to watch a gaming drama, I recommend you look instead to Falling Into Your Smile or Out With A Bang.

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Underdeveloped Female Lead Character and Story. Overrated to me.

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Let's start with 'why I choose to watch this?'
So, I chose to give it a try because of e-sport and romance as main theme, secondly for Yang Yang and thirdly it is quite popular.
I hadn't seen any work of the Main Lead actress before, so this was the first one. And to be honest, I'm very disappointed in the actress and dissatisfied with the makers.
ML is okay, but in my opinion this character doesn't suit Yang Yang, maybe because of the storyline. I have seen a few works of him, most of them are amazing, but this one 'a big no'.

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Now come to the plot and characters:
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The setting is in University. FL (Bai Wei Wei) is a student in CS engineering as well as ML (Xiao Nai), but ML is senior to her.

So Xiao Nai is quite popular in college and Wei Wei is among few girls who study CS and believes 'if boys can be smart in this field then why girls can't be'. So she chose to study CS and is quite a good student & intelligent and wants to prove herself.

She plays online games and met Xiao Nai through this game, but didn't know that this person is actually her senior. They made a team in the game and get success in their almost every mission as Xiao Nai is one of the best players in the game as well as Wei Wei. They both started to fall for each other. Xiao Nai discovered her identity first and asked her out, while she didn't know how exactly is Xiao Nai looks like in person, yet. They met, and she found out that the online partner she fell for is actually the senior she admired. Their real life relationship starts from here.

I admit, it was a good relationship as their was no misunderstandings, they trust and respect each other fully. But, it feels lacking in terms of chemistry. The expressions of main lead actress seems off sometimes.
There is little to no character development in the whole drama.

Xiao Nai started his own company but Wei Wei, she's just there to be a helping lady rather than, actually working and making contribution to prove that 'girls can be as smart as boys in software development'. What's her goal? Where are her efforts? She's just being stuck in romance and doing nothing else. And her friends, they are so annoying and just waste of screentime.

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At last, Xiao Nai's company get success in their project and his dream comes true, but what about Female Lead.
I don't understand why even was she in drama? Did she do something for herself? Did she do something for Xiao Nai? Did she do anything for anyone to make any change in their life? She did Nothing. Her character is so underdeveloped.

The only thing I like in this drama is that Xiao Nai and Wei Wei's relationship is good and appreciable. That's solely the reason I'm giving it this much rating, otherwise it's just waste of time, despite being highly rated and popular, to me.

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I would not recommend this to the ones who want to watch a good plot and developed characters.

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