Love does not conquer all

We have always heard the famous saying " Love conquers all" but does it really?

This movie is the exact answer to that question. It shows first love and childhood romance. Fresh, full of life, and beautiful, but there is a lesson here; Timing matters. No matter how you try to keep it alive, life happens. People change. Hearts change and so does surviving in this world.

The leads depict a beautiful chemistry. Their love is real, and so are their struggles. The story does not drag at all. I can say it's flawless in some way.

Maybe it didn't fit in a movie to show more details, but that was missing a bit. They could've given each other second and third chances, but they didn't. We could've gotten to know their feelings a bit more, but that was missing too.

Overall, a beautiful movie. Not your typical love wins and all movie, but rather a very realistic and in some way heart-wrenching one.

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Loopholes, twists, and more!

This drama is rather old, yet i decided to give it a try.
The story is quite good, with the typical time travel aspect, but the writers decided to make it so complicated that it was turned into a cringe-worthy drama!
You won't get answers regarding the things that happen in the drama.

The cast is pretty decent. The leads have great chemistry and develop very well, but again due to the nonsensical complications, their relationship becomes nonsense too.

The music is rather average, except for one song that is so relatable to the drama.

Overall, a veryyyyy average and cringe-worthy drama. Not recommended.

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Not something that interesting

The story is kinda fresh and usual. It’s a sensitive topic so I’m not gonna cast my opinion on that, but being slaves is kinda prevalent in Jdramas. I have watched kimi wa petto before and this was suggested as a similar drama.

Story:
Very bland and shallow. The lead’s relationship does not even progress and they just move around the whole time and it’s unrealistic and absurd mostly.

Acting:
The ML should be given a trophy for bad acting. You start to see him as a slave but the next day he’s just a hopeless romantic. He is literally something. The FL, on the other hand, is immature and just likes to hit the ML and that’s it😂 the drama is finished

Overall, a very silly drama. If you have spare time to pass, watch it.

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a 2022 review :)

If you know the drill for Jdramas, you won't be surprised by the weirdness and sometimes wickedness shown in their dramas.
At first, it gave me this feeling that I'm about to watch a Noona romance with a much younger guy, but this drama's focus is not solely on the age gap, but on various relationships all at once. There is the main couple, but so many secondary couples and stories!
The FL is really quirky and weird, and sometimes intolerable, but she actually develops throughout the drama.
I liked the ML, but he was a bit irresponsible, and the character development was lacking a bit.
The leads had great chemistry. wish they had more skinship and romantic scenes.
I actually liked the second leads and the friends' stories. they were all really realistic and true. Even the love triangle shown but logical and real.
I liked this drama's Genuity and realness. Like the things depicted happen in real life all the time.

overall, a decent watch. There were a few cringe-worthy moments and sometimes the leads acted out of the character yet it's a pleasant drama.

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A decent drama about relationships

The story started off pretty well ( but try not to be so logical when watching this drama or else you won't like it much).
I thought it was more romantic, with the previous adaptation i saw primarily focused on relationships and romance, but this one had a twisted turn.

The FL seems very lost at first, but as the story goes on, she realizes her true feelings and purpose in her life. She truly matures. One thing that bothered me about her was that she acted quite unreal and a bit fake at times, shouting and making unnecessary noises lol
The MLs aka the brothers: I think the eldest and the youngest all had good character development. We could understand their characters from the beginning, yet the middle brother's development was somehow shallow. He was cranky in the beginning and started caring for the FL, yet he acted out of character all the time. I couldn't feel the chemistry between him and the FL. it wasn't just there.

The story has minimum dragginess. The problems are addressed and somehow solved in the end. There are no loose ends.
Overall, an enjoyable Jdrama.

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Total opposites attract each other, Drama style :)

This drama is one of the types you can just sit, have your coffee and enjoy a few minutes of your time.
The story starts off pretty well. The bland FL is employed in a big company and shows her wonderfully warm personality to all the competitive cold employees, to the point that they all start liking her. In the process, she falls in love with the president, who happens to be cold and has a traumatic past.
We get to see many side characters who are funny and bring light to this drama. There is a minor love triangle, there are minimum adversaries, and the story runs mostly smoothly.
There is a villain involved, but it shows that with persistence you can be a hero and will the heart of the one you love.
The romance is a slow burn and an unrequited love at first, but as the story progresses, the leads start a relationship and help each other, however, it takes a while for them to be a couple :)

Overall, a very pleasant and warm Jdrama. Romance lovers won't be disappointed as well.

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Office romance + childhood friends

I haven't watched so many Tdramas and wanted to try them out. Came across Aaron Yan and my eyes were set on him lol
The story is a typical office romance, but with a twist at first. The couples have great chemistry but the show has little skinship and kiss scenes( a total of 5-6 i guess lol)
Each episode is exceptionally long and you won't miss much if you skip a few minutes each episode.
it literally takes a long while before they become a couple and in my opinion, with the good onset chemistry between the leads, they could have focused more on their relationship.
There is a low-key love triangle and it doesn't get dangerous lol
Wish it focused more on character development, rather than showing office work.
Overall, a decent watch. The leads are so good together.

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Body swap and more!

I came across this drama precisely a year after it ended. I didn't even know it existed, but a dear MDL user suggested it and here i am!
First and foremost, it's a romantic comedy fantasy drama. Initially wanted to give it a 10, but the ending was with an unnecessary twist and that wasn't to my taste. Unlike many Cdramas i have watched till today, it's not cringey and it doesn't get draggy at all, which is a bonus. And, it's so light-hearted that you can relax and watch it. There are mishaps and adversaries, but they are solved eventually. In addition, it has no stiff love triangles! The leads only have eyes on each other.

Story:
I was kinda shocked to see a Cdrama with decent writing. Except for a few plots, most of the problems are addressed in the end and no loopholes are left. Some say the second leads should have been paid attention to, but i think not all friendships should turn into relationships and that was fine. I liked the body swap aspect, and it was elaborate enough to get invested in the story. Until then they decided to change the ending and make it realistic, rather than a fantasy drama. They could've stayed with the actuality of body swap happening to the leads and that was just beautiful.

Acting:
I was already familiar with Liang Jie in Eternal love and i was expecting to see some fun, naughty acting, which she delivered quite well. The ML, Zhang Xincheng, delivered a magnificent act. We get to see a shy, introverted guy with a traumatic past fall in love with an ordinary girl with a warm heart. The lead's acting and chemistry were 10/10 for me. Plus, they bring about the kiss scenes so genuine and beautiful that you can't take your eyes off them.
The second leads and supporting cast were decently portrayed.

Music:
I loved the pieces played throughout the show, especially "my soul" by steven zhang. He has such an angelic voice.

Chemistry:
I wanted to add this section, because i think it's as important as other aspects. nowadays, we get to see so many dramas where the leads have zero chemistry but go on kissing, hugging and etc. These two love birds actually have hot chemistry. Their love is believable and you get to feel the sorrow they are put in.

Overall, a pleasurable binge-watch for me. I will definitely go back and rewatch some of their lovey-dovey scenes.

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A romance that burns your entire existence

This drama is a typical XianXia. It's got everything; from romance to gods, evils, mortals, hardships, and magic.
If you're a romance lover, be prepared for a battle of the hearts. But, in the end, your heart will be so full that you want more :)

The story
As my experience with other high-quality Cdrama xianxias, the plot has 3 stages:
1- The first encounter, happens between the immortals and gods. This is the base of the drama. There has a been war years ago, and the villain was captured, who happens to be the heartthrob Dongfeng Qingceng. We get to know two polar opposites with broken pasts come in contact. And, there is a love curse involved( romance lovers: this curse is the core here :)
2- The second stage happens in the mortal realm. But this time the leads are not there for hardships or examinations. They are there to really learn the meaning of their existence. This is where they truly fall in love( or at least we see it for ourselves).
3-The final stage is Sacrifice in my opinion. True lovers Sacrifice each other for their beliefs and their loved ones. Everything is wrapped up quite well and there are loose ends left, which is phenomenal.

Acting
All did well in my opinion. Even the villains are portrayed and depicted well. You can clearly feel their motives and the reasons behind their sadness or hardships.

Music
I'm a sucker for OSTs. just by reading the Song's meanings, I figured out how meticulously they chose the songs to match the atmosphere and the leads' love for each other. The background pieces used were marvelous. Hope they release an album soon can't wait!

Overall
A very pleasurable Cdrama. If you're into romance, action, wars, hatred, magic, and misunderstandings, this will keep you hooked till the end. You will be craving more each episode, as the story goes on.

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A very Misleading Title

Romance is a bonus book. At first glance, you might think this drama is very romantic and focused on romance between the leads. But you are very wrong lol.
This drama is a slow-paced romantic one. Romance is not visible till episode 11-12, so embrace yourselves.
I think it's best to say that this drama is about an unrequited and unrealistic love, and someone who is too busy with their lives to even recuperate the love back.
I don't like LJS per se( sorry fans). He's cute and has got porcelain skin, but his acting was not real. He mostly acted like a fashion model with a cute smile and gestures, And not so in love. It was like a puppy love.
The FL. She actually did a great job.
The story is really good, Though it got draggy at some point.
I loved the OST. a good selection of songs and background music.

Overall, if you love romance, this drama won't satisfy your craving. The romance came only in the last 4 episodes. But a decent watch imo.

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Below Average

I love PMY and decided to watch all her dramas. This one was on my list for quite some time, so i decided to watch.
First of all, this drama is a pure mess. It gets cringey and has repetition almost every episode. 24 episodes is too much to begin with
Second, the acting. I dare say all the cast involved played at their lowest, even PMY. For instance, she acts dumb all the time. Laughs for no reason, but out of the blue she becomes this hero, then goes back to her lame self.
The MLs are even worse. The writer should be given an award for the worst writer ever in Kdrama history :)))
Third, the soundtrack. It genuinely has no soundtrack, Just 3 songs on repeat. Even the ost used is not new( heard it in some other dramas, Another bummer)
Overall, not recommended at all. Even if you're PMY fan, stay away from this one. She did much better in other dramas.

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Typical nonsense

I have been watching Jdramas for some time and i know the drill fully, so i don't expect much.

This drama has a cute story. It is romantic. BUT, there is a big but here. It does not make sense at all. Like in real world, there won't be any nonfunctional couple like this drama's pair.
The FL is way too shallow, and the ML is lacking. Their relationship is weird. A simple sex is postponed a dozen times( yeah understandable because she is a virgin, but mannn she always falls asleep. If you are a workaholic and so sleep-deprived, better get your life together before wasting someone else's time.
The ML is lost. Like you like her because she is CUTE? ok she is. Then what? Start where we left off? Ok cool, then what?
Don't get me started on misunderstandings. They are solved like in a second :)))
The jealous second FL doesn't even make sense :))
If you have so much time to spare, watch it. Other than that, a big NO.

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A story that will tear your heart

I was skeptical at first to start the drama, mainly because of the fact that i'm not a criminal/mystery/Legal sort of a person.
The drama depicts the story of poor people vs. rich and influential people, and how the law can be easily broken and overthrown.
As a romantic-lover fan, this drama is not romantic in any sense. There is just a mild crush between the leads.
PMY shines in this drama and YSH albeit young in this drama, did a marvelous job. The antagonists also did a great job.
It got a bit draggy at some point and i think rather than 20-episode drama, a 16-episode one would have sufficed.
The soundtrack is not that beautiful to the ear; a bit too much dramatic and epic at some point, which is not well-suited for this drama.
The writers contrived a good piece, and you won't be bored much.
All in all, an enjoyable watch!

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A typical Office Romance Jdrama

I love Jdramas for their short and compressed stories, and this one did its best in that criteria. A typical office romance between a director and a simple employee, COVID-19 style :)
The story is simple and smooth.
A mild love triangle that is quickly solved.
The ML is depicted well by the actor, yet the FL is way too intolerable to be true; mostly cringey. I couldn't understand her much. She only loved working :|
There is not much into this drama and it got a bit draggy in the middle. 8 episodes would suffice in my opinion.
The only downside was the romance between the leads. It's was bit unbelievable and unstable. There was an unnecessary breakup and the reunion was absurd a little.
overall, an enjoyable one.

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Typical Gumiho story

I'm into rom-coms with a touch of fantasy, and the title caught my eyes. It's one of those typical Gumiho-simple girl stories, but with no past ties which is somewhat new. However, the drama gets boring a little and the characters' development is quite immature.
Pros:
- There is no love triangle ( There is a minor one though, but it's not that big of a deal imo)
- The romance is really good. Even the second leads have a good relationship
- The OST is really beautiful. The choice of songs matches most of the scenes and gives you a good feeling and a touch of love too lol
- If you like skinship and kiss scenes, your craving will be satisfied :) The leads are lovey-dovey ^^
- The relationship shown between best friends is really beautiful

Cons:
- The FL is a bit stupid. She doesn't question anything and is clumsy most of time for no apparent reason.
- The ML is really vague to the audience. The background story shown for 999 years of his life doesn't cover much.
- The ML is like a robot. Even his voice is like a robotc imo :)) His character development is not proportional. I couldn't understand his character( maybe that's a good thing, because in the end it worked for him to be a human)
- The use of magic is questionable to me per se. I mean, Once he had power, and the next minute he was human with no power. are Gumihos supposed to be like that? LOL
- So many questions were left unanswered. Like how the gumihos had no parents? how were they born gumihos? What did the mountain spirit do for them? The pieces of a puzzle is scattered everywhere :|
- The Second ML's love for the FL was unrealistic. I mean, they said he was a womanizer, but all we could see was a rich, lost boy who was in love with the wrong person.
- The FL's family background is not shown. Why their mom left for the states? Where is their father?

Overall, an enjoyable story. Yet, if you are they type to navigate through the story, beware that most of the questions will not be answered. Plus, i think 12 episodes was enough for this drama. It got draggy a little.

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