Completed in 2024

COMPLETED [Nov 8 - Jan 16]

First engineering GL <3. I loved to see so many sapphic characters, the relationship chart was messy (in a good way). I loved Gyoza, although her and Manaow should really start communicating better ngl. Belle shouldn't have done that, Luktarn was such a snake, she was enjoyable at the beginning but by the end I hated her. Thida was the greenest flag, the bestest girl, I want a friend like her. Honestly Gyoza had the best friendship squad. Warang and Prang were really cute together. The amnesia plot and Pure's confession at the end were so unecessary tbh. 

Kudos to the drama for being directed by a sapphic director. 

COMPLETED [Jan 24 - Jan 25]

Two days binge because I was stressed about exams and needed something to keep me hooked, which dark mystery/thriller stories do well. The drama had an interesting winter village setting and amazing instrumental OST that made the whole vibes even more creepy and unsettling. Kim Youngho gave me creeps but it was understandable, I didn't like Yoon Seoha as much as I thought I would, and the policemen Choi Seungjun and Park Sangmin friendship change was great to watch. I wish there were some policewomen though... 

Also why does nobody keep their phone locked?? There were at least three times when a character used someone else's phone without needing any password, like what, do the creators realize that it's so unrealistic, right? 

Once you see the MDL recommendations and know what Old Boy is about, you know there is going to be some incest, however it was surprising who the child actually was. Why was the family so fixated on the gravesite though? 

COMPLETED [Jan 16 - Jan 29]

This drama really can't be rated anything else than 10/10. It was different from what I usually watch but the story pulled me in really quickly. Shuihe's life journey was heartbreaking and inspiring, I was rooting for him in every step of it. My most favourite parts were when he started planting cabbages, rode down the mountain for the first time on his own, and when he took care of all the flowers and plants, and helped the other disabled people.  

The people around Shuihe were all so nice and hardworking and all the relationships were so healthy. I didn't agree with some of his father's actions but that's okay, we all process grief differently and it's important to show these parts as well. And later his father rebuilt  the whole house for him and worked so hard ahhh. </3 I wish Shuihe's girlfriend wouldn't just leave so abruptly but at least she came back in the last episode and there was no bad blood between them. 

And the fact that it's based on a true story adds even more value to the drama. Such an underrated gem that should be appreciated and watched by more people! 

(January pick for The Recommendation Challenge by Xiao Zi.)

COMPLETED [Jan 29 - Jan 30]

Mostly watched as a treat for myself after a Latin test and oh boy, what a treat it was! The drama combined two of my favourite stuff, sapphic women and food and honestly I'm not sure which I liked the most in it. The aesthetic were nice and cozy, the meals delicious looking, the women so nice to each other and understanding. I also like how it touched on the topic of Nomoto's cooking being seen as only something that would make her a good wife for some man, that hit hard. Her and Kasuga were so cute together and the slow-burn adult romance suited them so good! I'm glad I watched this just in time for season 2. :) I'm sure it will be as good as this one. 

COMPLETED [Jan 19 - Mar 25]

I loved to see the all female team and how each women was different and unique, even the side characters. Itsuki's texting with her co-workers was amazing. Fuyu could step on me and I would thank her (also her voiceee, I could listen to it all the time). Also was Asami in love with Fuyu too? Like damn. 

I still don't understand why Fuyu married her husband though, like she said she loved him but also that she was a lesbian so what's the truth? Apparently bi people don't exist? I would just like to know more about the reason because the fact that she married him and had a child with him because of her break-up with Itsuki doesn't seem like a reason enough for ALL of that. And I really hope that Fuyu could bring Tsuki with her to Itsuki since they seemed to have such a good relationship together. 

That perverted old guy really gave me the ick, I would literally start screaming if I were next to him. (Yeah, and why was he the only one with curly hair *sigh*)

COMPLETED [Mar 25]

My first one day binge! But seriously this drama was great. Fighting scenes were amazingly choreographed and done, be it with guns, knives or just hands. Han So Hee nailed her role, both emotional and fighting scenes. Gang leader Cho Moo Jin was so hot, his right-hand man and lawyer too. Romance between Ji Woo and Pil Du was unexpected but I didn't mind. Ending was satisfying, the whole last episode was probably my most favourite. 

I wish there were more women though. 

(February pick for The Recommendation Challenge by Xiao Zi.)

COMPLETED [Apr 4 - Apr 8]

Funny, amazing, and wholesome! Can't believe it took me so long to finally watch the second season after the first one omg. I loved all the cast members, although I kind of missed Kwang Soo in the later episodes but all of them are AMAZING. They must have so much fun shooting this show. Some members are smarter than others (Park Min Young is carrying the team!) but all of them get their moments to shine (the fool Jong Min, my beloved).

But the absolute disrespect to not have detective Ahn on the poster when this is his last season, ahh T_T

COMPLETED [Jun 16 - Apr 8]

Gorgeous costumes, visuals and aesthetic that made me bump the rating up by 0.5. Otherwise the drama was average with interesting cases but bad premise and for some reason I couldn't concentrate much on the cases despite the fact that I know them from the British Poirot series. I wish the male leads had better chemistry, their characters just weren't doing it for me. But the romance was good. Bonus points for Zhou Mo Wan to be revealed as a spy at the end like yasss queen. Also the Russian Ge Ai was so beautiful, someone get Anastasia Sedikova another role in a republican drama please. 

We needed more of Mr. He though, like was he supposed to be a tribute to Hercule Poirot, I want more of him and his backstory, his witty remarks were the best!

COMPLETED  [Apr 21]

I still don't know what to think about this movie, I had a hard time rating this one. Normally it would get 7.5 rating from me because it's the type of movie which I usually like: short, aesthetic, full of interesting and bizarre shots, queer, with a dash of sci-fi. It reminded me of PTS Original: Butterflies but that one was way better. 

The main problem: the female leads, who are shown kissing and being all touchy, are SISTERS IN REAL LIFE! Like who thought it was okay... who casted it... why did they agree to this... just no.

(I contemplated giving this movie one star because of that but settled for five at the end.)

COMPLETED [Apr 8 - Apr 25]

This drama is so good like omg, it mixes all the genres so well, it has comedy, mystery, supernatural, even some horror-like elements but it's such a pleasure to watch it as it blends the heavy topics with light-hearted ones.

The main trio has such a throuple energy, I can easily imagine them in a poly relationship. I want Pu Yiyong's hairstyle. Chuying in her police uniform can step on me. Guangyan was so cute (how is the actor 31 year old?!) and nerdy about Yiyong's comics and precious. I liked how Yiyong didn't abandon his old friends from high school and hang out with them as well. His mother was so beautiful, especially her freckles ahhh. 

I definitely wouldn't mind a second season if the creators decided to make it. 

(March pick for The Recommendation Challenge by Xiao Zi.)

COMPLETED [Apr 29]

The subtext is strong in this one, they even said they are partners, eeeek!

I was expecting Yang Fuyu to play another bubbly and naive character but she surprised me so much in this drama. Huaichu was different from her other roles and I absolutely loved it! And her wardrobe was to die for, especially her sort of goth outfits. However one of her outfits made me really uncomfortable, the combo of cute dress, pigtails and TEDDY BEAR as an accessory.

Wang Xuexi never disappoints, she was born for these roles of cold-looking yet caring female leads. Everytime I see her, she makes me 10% gayer. (P. S.: Her French maid outfit is in episode 13, you're welcome.)

Also their approach to bullying and harrasment was amazing, give me more women who are not afraid to be unhinged and get their hands dirty while protecting each other.