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Great cast, beautiful characters.
Why complicate it? There are so many beautiful things in simplicity.It took me a long time to watch this drama. I could have had this joy much earlier. But, as the wise saying goes, better late than never. Just joy, romance is fun.
I'm not in the habit of watching Taiwanese dramas. I spent a lot of time just in Koreans. Today, I am grateful for preferring the Chinese and for making my escapes to other Asian countries. It is very gratifying to discover that, despite prejudices, good productions have no nationality.
The Antumn Concerto was a find. I read an analysis here from someone I follow and I was enchanted. I put it on my wish list and it was on hold. If you're reading this, don't be like me. Watch without much delay.
Forget the clichés, the lack of good editing, the countless interruptions during the episodes, absurdly repetitive Ost, among countless other negative reviews you may receive.
This drama deserves a chance for its interesting script, the consistent performances and the emotion we feel throughout the story. I loved the characters and I loved the little boy Xiao Le twice as much. It's a shame that, nowadays, the child actor who played him hasn't pursued his career. On the other hand, it is with great satisfaction that I see the success of the other actors. Mainly Wu Kang Ren, better known as Chris Wu. Totally deserved. Great cast, beautiful characters.
My only reservation is the rushed result. The production deserved a better performance in the final moments.
Anyway, I really liked and recommend.
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Is beautiful!
I ended up looking for the film by coincidence. I was researching the backgrounds of the actors in Antumn’s Concerto when I saw the story of Tiffany Hsu’s marriage to actor Roy Chiu, co-star of her film Man in love/2021.I was curious, since the actress had a very intense love life and her relationships were long. I got to know Roy Chiu a little and loved his cinematic history.
The film was a choice by affinity. Is beautiful!I loved! I found the performance of both protagonists exceptional. He was a spectacle in itself...it's not without reason that he received several awards for the character. Bright!
Great film, Great distraction...although, I was sad with the ending.
Anyway, very beautiful, I recommend it from the bottom of my heart...
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I loved it, it’s thoroughly entertaining.
Different. Unique and timely.With so many stalkers harassing actors nowadays—especially in China and Korea—this is undoubtedly a very current theme, one that truly deserves attention.
More than just a BL, it’s a sweet story of enduring love.
Although classified as a Thai drama, it was entirely produced in Korea.
The main leads are newcomers to the entertainment industry, but don’t be fooled. Their performances are outstanding, delivering both tender and daring moments that could easily rival seasoned actors. The kisses were absolutely delightful—I found myself replaying those scenes more than once. Pure indulgence, honestly.
I watched all the episodes back-to-back. Following the advice of a fellow MDL user I trust, since the drama relies heavily on flashbacks, it’s easier to follow when you don’t leave long gaps between episodes.
If you’re unsure whether it’s worth your time, I can confidently say: it’s thoroughly entertaining.
Highly recommended—. I loved it.
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A rating this low simply does not align with what the drama delivers.
I genuinely fail to understand why this BL drama has received such a low rating.The storyline was engaging, and the screenplay was more than reasonable. While it is neither flawless nor a genre-defining classic, it delivers a solid and well-structured narrative.
Most characters were pleasant to follow, and those who initially caused discomfort were later given a convincing and coherent redemption arc.
The chemistry between the couples was strong, natural, and believable, adding warmth and emotional balance to the story.
For these reasons, the extremely low score does not accurately reflect the overall quality of the drama.
It is certainly worth watching and offers a very enjoyable experience.
I sincerely recommend it.
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It is a raw portrayal of today’s youth, not only in Thailand, but worldwide.
Let me start with the MDL synopsis. It is absolutely inaccurate. It does not match the story at all and ends up distorting the first impression we have when starting the drama. The situation described as “eye-catching” for the series simply does not happen in any way.The cast distribution is also misleading. The four young actors are all part of the main cast, since the narrative distributes their screen time quite evenly. However, the first couple is New Chayapak Tunprayoon (Fou4Mod) and Pide Monthapoom Sumonvarangkul (Chian).
Having clarified this point, let us move on to the drama itself.
This is a youthful BL, with vibrant colors, pleasant music, and a gratifying portrayal of how Thai youth live. Of course, this does not apply to the majority, but it does reflect a part of Thai culture that is extremely satisfying to watch. I loved the gel nails and really enjoyed how much of the story is told through cell phones. It is a raw portrayal of today’s youth, not only in Thailand, but worldwide.
Recently, I mentioned in one of my analyses my difficulty with the Thai language, which makes it hard for me to follow their productions impartially. After that, I felt somewhat uncomfortable and decided to give Thai productions another chance. I have been trying to train my ear and to look at a culture I barely know with less critical eyes.
Indeed, we cannot analyze their productions using the same criteria applied to first-world countries. However, we can easily recognize the effort, talent, and dedication of a country that dares to innovate and seeks constant improvement. Thailand is one of them.
In this drama, we can feel that boldness: the joy in the music and dances, the pain of poor choices, unrequited love, the doubts involved in discovering one’s sexuality, and the gradual maturation of feelings embraced over time.
I really enjoyed the story and recommend it as a watch that should not be overlooked.
Congratulations to the producers.
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Despite the serious theme, we were given moments of pure delight
I noticed that many people did not connect with the ending. Some because of the time jump cliché, others because Day regained his sight after the second transplant, others due to the seemingly unjustified separation before the time jump, or for similar reasons.I must admit that none of this bothered me. I consider the series above average among Thai BLs. With a solid script, a very strong cast, and intelligent, well-crafted dialogue, Last Twilight secured its place among the best.
I especially liked the actor Jimmy, so much so that I already intend to watch the next drama starring the same pairing, My Magic Prophecy. Their chemistry is excellent.
In short, a great drama and very enjoyable to watch. Despite the serious theme, we were given moments of pure delight.
I highly recommend it.
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Sweetly exaggerated, and beautifully romantic.
A drama that hardly needs any comments.Fun, spontaneous, simple, sweetly exaggerated, and beautifully romantic.
I loved the characters, the way the story was built, the cast’s performances, as well as the script and direction.
It is made for those who are looking for pure enjoyment in a BL story that is, at the very least, truly distinctive.
I wholeheartedly recommend it.
I loved it.
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It was a different experience within the BL genre.
I confess that only recently have I started watching some Korean BL dramas. I have been watching K-dramas for a much longer time.I still prefer Chinese and Japanese BLs. Unfortunately, I cannot get used to the Thai language. The sound bothers my hearing, and I end up not appreciating the drama with impartiality. There are very few Thai BLs that I am able to watch.
Please forgive me, Thai viewers. This is not prejudice in any way, just an auditory incompatibility.
Right now, I am really trying to watch Khemjira, but it has been difficult. It is funny, sometimes I cannot even tolerate myself… honestly.
But let me move on to “Unleash the Curse of Taekwondo,” which is the reason I am here.
I liked the drama. It was a different experience within the BL genre. A mature and compact story, without excessive dragging or exaggerated emotions.
Yes, I wanted more. Although, for me, the most painful aspect was the inhumane side of domestic violence, what bothered me the most was the time skip that separated the lovers.
For some, twelve years is almost a lifetime; for many, it is a lifetime. So what makes a person leave another for so long? With so many unanswered questions, living in the solitude of an unfinished past? It was unfair. It was painful.
Even though the story follows an explanatory path, it was not convincing to me. Ju Yeong did not deserve that.
The script is good, but the translation in my country was unsatisfactory. Many dialogues were difficult to understand, which is truly unfortunate.
That said, the acting was very good and fully met what was required of the cast.
In the end, Unleash the Curse of Taekwondo is a good drama, a good BL.
It was not particularly memorable for me, but it can certainly be for others.
I would like to see the leads in another series, with the same chemistry, but with more freedom of action.
Sorry for this evaluation. I have just finished watching To My Shore, so my soul is still burning with passion, hahaha.
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What really stood out to me were the supporting elements.
This is a long drama where, surprisingly, the main couple was not the true highlight. The male lead may be handsome, but his performance was disappointing—and this isn’t the first time I’ve felt the same in one of his dramas.The female lead, on the other hand, is stunning and delivered a brilliant performance, though her character, unfortunately, failed to captivate me.
What really stood out to me were the supporting elements: the family, the friends, and especially the charming, funny older gentleman. He was easily one of the high points of this story—a well-written character brought to life with excellent acting. I also enjoyed the secondary couples, particularly Mimi and her professor. They were adorable together and truly deserved a more complete resolution.
In the end, it’s a drama that is certainly watchable, but not one that will stay with me.
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I’m ready for the third season.
The first thought I had when I finished watching this second season was that I should rewatch the first one. Not because I had forgotten it, but because of a deep need to revisit certain details addressed here. Not to mention that it has been such a long time... three years! Yes, three years of waiting, but a wait that was absolutely worth it.I read some reviews about the production, the change of director, writer, and so on, but I chose not to dive too deeply into them since, in the overall context, what I saw pleased me enough to overlook any shortcomings.
The criticisms about editing, development, a slow plot, or the lack of relevance of certain characters did not discourage me. Contrary to what many think, I found this season broad and especially profound in its approach to the cases. Undoubtedly faithful and wise in its casting and character development choices, especially Shen Yi.
**"Our boy has grown up!"**
Shen Yi not only elevated his art but also sharpened his mind and expanded his heart immensely. This can be clearly felt in his final dialogue with Du Cheng. Truly remarkable:
*["The two of us are like a compass. If I can draw a large circle, it's because you are the center of the circle. Wherever you go, the circle will follow... Du Cheng, do you know why I love the Beijiang branch so much? Because there will always be someone on the ground doing everything they can to pull me back whenever I want to fly beyond my limits. Without you, I could have been shattered into pieces..."]*
It’s rare to see a plot with such intense and profound dialogues. So much so that, at times, I allowed myself to rewind scenes to fully grasp the reasoning. This is an aspect that doesn’t always appeal to viewers—thinking can be exhausting—and understandably so. However, this is part of the essence of this drama. Perhaps that’s why its investigative approach to evidence is so straightforward. It’s almost comical how, with a mouse click or the press of a button, Li Han uncovers all the case and suspect details, while Rong Yue dissects a body practically in the blink of an eye.
The story alternates between cases, though some intertwine from the beginning to the final episode. The constant presence of the elusive geneticist looms until the very end.
Even though he displeases Shen Yi’s fans, I appreciated his brilliance, though his selfishness and self-deification eroded my admiration. A mad genius, but still mad—completely detrimental to what remains of our humanity.
Fang Kai Yi, Du Cheng, and Shen Yi shape the morphology of the season. Fang Kai Yi tries to bring Shen Yi back, but Du Cheng closes the circuit with all his strength. Between them, Shen Yi emerges glorious, superb, and masterful.
I enjoyed most of the cases, some lighter than others. Though not all deserve glamour, my favorite remains Feng Xiao Wen's—the Beijing Opera artist. Magnificent!
I also greatly enjoyed the story of the blind boy, the cybercafé arsonists, the mountain tour guide, and, of course, the edited embryo.
As for the rest—OST, direction, script, editing, and characters—excellent choices, excellent production.
As someone who knew how to appreciate the show said: *“I’m ready for the third season. Hopefully, it won’t take as long this time.”*
Meanwhile, I plan to rewatch the first season. The ending of this one is hard to digest.
I highly recommend it, and for those who enjoy the genre, two thumbs up!
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Divertido
Infelizmente a Tailandia está longe de produções fortes e consistentes. Lógico, falo isto baseada neste drama. Conheço muito pouco de lá. O drama começou bem, divertido e me proporcionou boas risadas. O meio se tornou maçante e o final alem de qualquer surpresa, foi fraco. Uma pena! Senti um bom potencial nos atores, além de ser uma história agradável de assistir. Mas tudo foi tão clichê e forçado. Acredito que até para dar "selinho" é necessário maior envolvimento entre os protagonistas. No fim das contas, o que era alegre e divertido serviu para me deixar desolada e triste com a baixa qualidade da evolução e conclusão dos personagens.Was this review helpful to you?
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Um drama subestimado que é um achado
Eu sempre gostei de partilhar minhas impressões sobre os dramas com os colegas. Nos últimos tempos tenho me mantido alheia. Não sei se tal relapso se deve a mim ou aos dramas ao qual estava habituada terem se tornado maçantes. Prefiro pensar que tenho feito más escolhas e, já que nunca fui boa em críticas negativas, me abstenho de comentar.Recentemente descobri MyDramaList e com ele, para minha grande satisfação, grandes comentaristas dos C-dramas. Foi assim que assisti esta pérola, Love in Between.
Antes de tudo, caso alguém leia este comentário, me perdoe os deslizes. Sou nova nesta comunidade e muito nova nos C-dramas.
Como já disse, não sou nada boa em críticas negativas, então prefiro começar pela parte boa.
Love in Between foi um grande achado. A história é intrigante, envolvente e nos faz seguir em frente mesmo nos momentos mais lentos. Posso dizer que até mesmo e a relativa calmaria no desenvolvimento dos personagens é gratificante.
O contexto político é bem feito e de fácil entendimento. As cenas de lutas são gloriosas e as de romance suave, porém com diálogos intensos.
Lembro que no episódio 29 Zuo Qing Ci e Su Yun Luo tem um diálogo edificante. Uma frase me marcou: “Quanto mais alto você está, mais longe você pode ver” Quanto mais você vê, mais você pode sofrer.” Referência aos heróis e o preço de ser um deles. Eu fiquei fascinada. Nunca tinha pensado sobre isso, já que, em meu horizonte de formiguinha, só posso ver há poucos passos de mim.
E a história é bem isso. Seres grandiosos que lutam por um mundo mais justo e seres iluminados que fazem de tudo para apoiar seus heróis.
Lógico, mesmo os heróis tem seus deslizes e, ainda que enxerguem muito além, são brecados quando o assunto é amor.
Zuo Qing Ci foi meu segundo personagem mais amado. Adorei sua persistência, bondade nata e caráter correto, mas desgostei de sua constante fraqueza física e emocional. Em especial em relação a Su Yun Luo. Contudo, sua inteligência foi deslumbrante.
Su Yun Luo foi uma personagem interessante. Forte no início, mas decepcionante em vários aspectos. O pior foi quando, em poucos episódios, se torna uma pessoa fraca e, num piscar de olhos, do ladrão poderoso, do qual nada se escapa, numa jovem que cai e chora a todo instante. Sua obsessão por salvar seu mestre findou pouco compensativa ou convincente, considerando a forma fácil com que o deixou quase de lado no final. Ainda que tenha sido a protagonista principal, não foi a minha escolhida de coração.
Dito isso, confesso, meu carinho maior ficou por conta do segundo e terceiro casal. A história de Shen Man Qing é Wen Si Yuan foi muito mais tocante. E ainda que curtisse cada momento do drama, me via passando uma boa parte do episódio esperando que ambos aparecessem. Foi encantador acompanhá-los em cada cena. Wen Si Yuan foi meu personagem mais querido.
Yin Chang Ge foi um personagem lindo. Justo, humano, companheiro e muito carismático. Gostei de seu relacionamento com Xie Jiang Er. Considerei doce e cativante. Embora, no meu íntimo, acredito que ela tomou uma atitude precipitada no final. Custava ter esperado pela ajuda? Triste e decepcionante escolha. Mas, independente da forma como tudo culminou, ambos eram belíssimos personagens.
Em relação a parte negativa tenho pouco a falar. Odiei o desenvolvimento que foi destinado ao personagem Zhu Yan. Tanto seu amor frustrante por Su Yun Luo, como suas conversas com seu eu maligno, foram cansativos. Custava desenvolverem sua parceria com Yin Chang Ge? Um bromance seria muito bem vindo. E nem venham me dizer que tudo foi feito para o melhor da história. Não consigo perdoar como tudo acabou tão aleatoriamente para ambos.
O desfecho foi , com certeza, o ponto mais fraco do drama. Alguns buracos me incomodaram. Poxa, eu se quer soube se o Mestre de Su Yun Luo sobreviveu!
Mas o que mais me causou frustração foi que, com um pouco mais de esforço, a trama poderia terminar bem melhor. Segundo a galera isto é quase que uma marca nos C-dramas. Sinceramente, torço que não, já que as histórias são tão compensatórias.
Enfim, um drama subestimado, porém que teve muito mais pontos positivos que negativos. Ótimo elenco, ótima história, valeu cada minuto de tempo. Recomendo de coração! E já estou com saudades, sério!
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Mediocre!
I know many people adore the JoongDunk pairing, and I like them as well. But honestly, what kind of performance are they delivering in this series? Mediocre would be a generous word. It is not as if they have ever been hailed as great acting talents, but this time the result is genuinely embarrassing.Like many viewers, I assumed that, being a Netflix production, the series would at least offer a minimally decent storyline. What a disappointment.
The script is weak, the direction practically nonexistent, several shots are awkwardly framed, and the acting is poor across the board, including the supporting cast. The romance lacks any spark, and, even worse, the supposed crime plot is painfully mediocre.
I am sorry to those handing out perfect 10 ratings, but I simply cannot see any merit here.
I would not recommend it as a crime drama, nor as a BL series.
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I still found myself watching it through to the end
I wasn’t familiar with the original Japanese story (*The Inanimate World*), so I don’t have a basis for comparison regarding this remake. However, it’s clear that general audience reception has been largely negative, with frequent criticism aimed at the plot’s predictability and the lack of emotional impact in its conclusion.I must admit that, for some time now, Korean dramas have not had the same emotional resonance for me. With the exception of *In Your Radiant Season*, which I recently finished and absolutely loved, my viewing choices have gradually shifted in other directions.
I chose this drama for its promise of suspense, mystery, and criminal investigation. The romance, however, felt more like an afterthought—present, but ultimately irrelevant to the overall narrative.
The performances were solid, particularly Wi Ha Joon, who stood out with a compelling presence.
As for the script and direction, they were serviceable, but the crucial element of surprise—so essential in a good suspense drama—was noticeably lacking. Quite amusingly, I had already identified the killer within the first two episodes, along with the supposedly deceased fiancé abroad.
While I wouldn’t consider Siren’s Kiss a great drama, I also wouldn’t label it as entirely bad. Despite the underwhelming episodes released twice a week—which significantly hurt the narrative’s momentum and engagement—I still found myself watching it through to the end.
It’s worth a glance. Perhaps a slightly skeptical one—but a glance nonetheless.
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Verdadeiramente brilhante!
Comecei este drama em parte por Leo Wu. Tinha acabado de assistir Nirvana in Fire e amei seu personagem, ainda adolescente, Fei Liu.Ainda nos primeiros episódios tive intenção de desistir. As atitudes aparentemente intempestivas e birrentas da personagem Shao Shang/Niao Niao me incomodavam. Hoje, finalizando o drama, me vejo feliz por ter persistindo.
O que a princípio me aborreceu tornou-se motivo de grande deleite. Foi desta maneira que consegui perceber a beleza na construção de cada um dos personagens.
A garota birrenta, mal amada e cheia de travessuras transformou-se em minha personagem favorita. Não apenas neste drama, mas de muitas histórias já concluídas. Niao Niao, linda, travessa, inteligente, determinada e extremamente calorosa foi umas das alavancas deste clássico. Atuação brilhante de Zhao Lusi. Com certeza uma das mais carismáticas atrizes dos C-dramas.
Leo Wu, um ator jovem, no auge dos seus 23 anos, tem se mostrado de um talento impecável. Tanto em sua vida pessoal, como no mundo artístico ele está sempre nos surpreendendo. Não consigo pensar um nenhum outro ator que pudesse personificar Zi Sheng de forma mais brilhante. Consegui sentir toda sua dor, mágoa e paixão ardente. Foi realmente deslumbrante acompanhar cada instante de seu personagem.
Uma trama envolvente, politicamente bem elaborada , sem se tornar cansativa para os voltados apenas para a distração e satisfazer os gostos mais exigentes de um bom contexto histórico. Confesso que nunca tive tanto carinho por um Imperador e Imperatriz em uma história. Até mesmo as controvérsias situações palacianas foram interessantes de acompanhar.
Uma paleta de cores das mais belas que já vi. Tudo perfeito para coroar atuações impressionantes, cenas de ação de um realismo vibrante, diálogos profundos e um amor que amadurece com o tempo.
Discorreria ainda por muito tempo sobre cada sensação que o drama me transmitiu mas, em meio a tantos comentários brilhantes e completos dos colegas, me sinto a vontade em parar por aqui.
A certeza de que Love Like The Galaxy (01 e 02) já foi glorificado como um dos melhores C-dramas históricos, já é totalmente gratificante. Valeu cada minuto. Adorei!
Recomendo de coração.
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