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Always here in DRAMALAND
A Heartwarminng depiction of Love and the acceptance of it
While the Unknown might have initially been a novel filled with dark themes and a humongous list of well developed characters that I’m unaware of, on its own, it stands to be one of the best, well made, well paced, and well acted dramas I’ve watched in a while.The actors were absolutely stunning to watch! The concept of the show was a little morally jarring, but the said theme of loving one’s guardian, and then the struggle of the guardian to come to terms with those feelings and gradually accept them, I’ve never seen a show portray such concepts so well! I mean, if there are any out there, I’d love some recommendations!
Overall, a very very touching, beautiful watch! Highly recommend!
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A drama on love, friendship, and dreams made right!
What an amazing show this was.If the phrase - slice of life - had a meaning, it would be this show right here, filled with its overly dramatic acting, it's super cliche script, and it's wholesome plot.
It's a definite hit or a miss, but it is sure to get one out of a slump.
And this is a boy band show done right for real. I've watched my fair share of dramas, and this beats it's competitors in the trope.
A must watch for anyone who's looking for a cute, fun, wholesome show that can fill a void they didn't know existed.
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A story of pure love
This is the story of a girl who has a crush on her brothers best friend.That's it.
That's the story.
But the way it's filmed, the actors, the acting, the music, the emotions... these things were so on point, I can't name a drama that's more pure than this one. Watching this was like sitting on soft lush grass at dawn as warm breeze brushed past us while sunlight gently blanketed us in a bubble of happy warmth. I don't know how else to put it. It's simple and perfect in every way possible.
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I am not entirely qualified to write a review for this show, but I also couldn't help myself.I watched the entire show in 3 days, which is physically impossible unless I skipped a good portion of the plot. And that's precisely what I did. I skipped most of the ML's back story, which isn't the wisest thing to do when watching such a high-rated drama that deserves to be sipped like hot chocolate on a cold winter night.
I personally would have given the entire show a genuine watch if it wasn't for my mental space, but I also blame the plot equally for being a little too elaborate and complicated to follow. It didn't help that the extra annoying characters and the palace drama were unevenly concentrated entirely in the middle of the show.
All that aside, what I look for in a show is for me to be emotionally invested in it, and Love Like The Galaxy has done that even though I skipped through half of it. Even without as much context as I could have had, it made me smile, laugh, and bawl my eyes when it needed to, and that just says how well it's made and how much the cast put into this work to bring the characters to life. There were characters I never thought I so desperately needed to watch, and I love the show for bringing them to life. The romance itself is slow, but so wholesome and respectful. What I love about this show is the fact that it addresses the importance of individuality and dependence.
I do wish to watch an epilogue that can ease the angst the last few episodes of the show put me through, but it nevertheless had a pretty good and unrushed ending.
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What makes a man grow into a king
It was a glory to watch the journey of one man who owned nothing gradually turn into a King who makes one feel empowered.To say the least, this one was one of the best dramas I've watched.
There were several drawbacks, unnecessary cliches, characters, and dare I say, unnecessary ends, but that will not stop me from standing by my previous statement. All because of how the story was told and the lead actor, who was phenomenal. (and only 20 at the time of filming. A shocker)
I felt the romance was nothing but a tiny trigger to the plot. Still, the most incredible relationship this show offers is one of trust and loyalty between the lead and their 'subjects.' There were times when I laughed because of the said 'relationships,' but they made me sob more.
I am glad I watched this, and it'll be a loss to pass it on without giving it a shot, so I urge anyone who reads this review to give it a go, and you will not regret it.
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Not sure if I believe in magic, but I do believe in the reality this show sets us in
This drama regrettably leaves viewers with many unanswered questions by the end of the last episode. Too many plot holes and too much craziness that probably can't be fixed. Ever.But the show's beauty lies in the fact that none of the above bothered me by the end of it. I genuinely enjoyed the glitch this show put me through and the heartstrings it managed to pull in me. The darkness of the plot is tamed by the sweetness of the relationships in it, and I can watch the actors play their roles so well all day. Probably not all will find this show to be sane or worthy of a serious watch, but if you are missing this, you might as well have lost a chance to learn the meaning of true magic.
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This gives me hope for better quality LGBTQ+ content from Korea.
This is by far the best Korean BL I've seen so far! The cast was great, the acting was great, the script was great, the music was great. Everything was soooo good!They used up every short minute of the show carefully. I only wished there was one more episode, so there was more story to develop the feelings between the leads, so we connected to it more. The only other drawback I see is with the side characters. But their story couldn't be developed with the plot cause of the time restraints and that's understandable.
There's nothing more to say. Just watch it!
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A very attractive watch
Now I call it an attractive watch because of the twistedly acceptable elements of this show. I have watched multiple romantic plots with the main leads having all kinds of good, flawed, or likable personalities. This show is probably the first where I see both the leads have morally questionable characters, which evens out the dynamic and makes it quite acceptable since they aren't ruining anything (or anyone for that matter) with the way they are.One can come out as innocent, stalkerish, and perverse, and the other can come out as a total bully and dominantly aggressive (especially with their words). Somehow, I don't find it as creepy, at least not as much as I found it different. I read a random comment that said, 'this story is about two broken boys coming together and learning how to communicate' and by the end of the last episode, that's precisely how I viewed it as well.
Now there are many out there who couldn't accept this show for what it was, and that's understandable. This isn't everyone's cup of tea. But if you are looking for something other than a norm to watch, this one is well worth trying.
Talking about the quality of the watch, I can't think of a better directed and better acted-out LGBT+ drama from Japan. The music was a bit too cheerful at times considering the theme of the show, but apart from that, it's pretty aesthetic to look at, and the script seems good too (the subtitles I was exposed to were very off, so I had to settle with those subs and my limited Japanese knowledge to rewrite the dialogues in my head). The show's pacing was great (for me), and like any fan of the show, I wish it were longer.
In conclusion, you might not want to miss this one out. It may or may not be to your liking, but that's for you to decide, and don't miss out on making that decision for yourself.
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A serotonin boost
Kieta Hatsukoi is by far the cutest and fluffiest drama I've come across. It is short, incredibly sweet, and very very, very enjoyable. Waiting for a 20 min episode every week was pure torture but also very rewarding.In reality, there's not much to the story at all. It is cliche, and generic, nothing much to be impressed with. But the way the show was shot is an absolute joy. One can't help but smile their way through the entire show and squeal in delight every time something fluffy happens. The acting was exaggerated, but not in a way that made one cringe. The OST is catchy, and I would totally rewatch this show whenever I feel down.
It is no doubt one of my go-to dramas and I highly recommend giving it a shot.
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Scandalous but brave
I can see why many would dislike, or even hate, this drama. And there are parts I found absolutely ridiculous too. I don't think it's a spoiler to mention that Dark Blue and Moonlight deals with 'cheating' in a relationship. That's what the drama is known for. And I was curious about how the characters will deal with it.Not going to lie, I do not approve of a lot of the actions that the main leads chose to do. They aren't the best characters I've watched and they will never grow on me. But there were aspects of the drama that I truly liked and enjoyed and hence the high rating. In my opinion, the way the characters dealt with the ordeal in the end was very mature and also quite relieving. Though the production of the entire show was very questionable, the acting was quite decent and the story itself wasn't unlikable and can even entertain you depending on the kind of person you are. I had moments where I really enjoyed the show, and moments where I was frustrated and needed a break.
Overall, I am conflicted about whether I liked the drama more or disliked it, but since I got through the end and since it did engage me and had me sitting throughout without getting bored, I do think it's worth a shot.
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Not the best, but still a good one
Let me begin by saying how much I had to skip in this show. It could have easily just been an 8 episode drama, but they stretched it to 12 with so much content that was unnecessary that it was a letdown. The acting can be a bit, if not a lot, exaggerated, and the script wasn't the best either. There is so much more that I thought could have been done better.But despite all the negative aspects, I did enjoy watching My Day a lot. The main actors were great, the story is a cliche, but the main leads' chemistry spread joy, and it can get people through the challenging parts of the show. Fortunately, I watched this show with the right frame of mind and thoroughly enjoyed most of it. It is a hit or a miss, and it was mainly a hit for me.
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Short, but touching
This was great! The plot was very to-the-point but emotional and the acting was really good too! All I wished for was more communication between the leads.I am just putting myself in Light's shoes here. If I was assaulted, abused, and treated like shit the way he was, not knowing what I was living for, and suddenly a stranger who I've never met before is being the gentlest human I know of, it'd kill me. The kindness would kill me because it's something I've never experienced before.
And the actors got that so right!
I'm sobbing as I write this because I pray for no one to be in Light's shoes. And for those who live like him, I hope they find a Shuo to help them out!
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A pool of emotions one can dive into
I watched this on a whim. I didn't plan on it at all and despite the 32747 other shows on my plan-to-watch list, the synopsis of this caught my eye so much that it skipped the list.To begin with, I was shooketh just 20 minutes into the movie because I totally did not expect it to be as explicit as it turned out to be. And to make that explicitness into something so artistic and pleasing with emotions so raw is not an easy feat that this movie could accomplish. Enough that I could not bear to skip the stuff I usually do.
The movie did end up leaving me frustrated, but for me, it is worth the turmoil it put me through for two hours. One should be in the right frame of mind to watch this, and I totally was. It is filled with angst, raw passion, and fear of loss, and it was such a beautiful depiction of the above-mentioned emotions. The political intrigue was just enough to support the main plot while not being too confusing. In my opinion, this movie was a perfect balance between romance, angst, pain, politics, and betrayal.
Definitely worth giving a try. (Make sure you are comfortable with bloodshed and nudity before you decide to give this a shot)
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A hit or a miss
Light On Me has as much good stuff as it does drawbacks. It has a very generic plotline, cliche scenes that I cringed at, a relatively slow pace, and the feel of a very typical rom-com (which isn't a good thing considering the plots going around these days). But Light On Me is also an example of a very mature take on romance, and the love triangle in this is done with so much thought that one can't help but admire it and its simplicity.The acting was a bit awkward to watch in the beginning. In fact, I took a 4-month break after watching the first two episodes. But once it grows on you, it's not as hard to watch anymore, and one might even find it adorable as I did.
My sister, on the other hand, refuses to complete watching this and I do not blame her. This show is not the best I have watched, and it is a total hit or a miss. It is up to the individual to decide their stance on it.
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Insightful and Entertaining!
(There will be very minor spoilers that are unrelated to the plot)Where do I start with this show... I feel like I liked it more than I should.
It wasn't anything special nor did it have great aesthetics or music. It is your normal Thai BL.... so what makes this show worth watching?
It was everything together blending almost perfectly that made this show enjoyable for me. It started off cliche, one of the lead's acting was amazing while the other's was a bit off, both were eye candy and the plot didn't seem all that great. But as the story progressed, one can clearly see where it is heading.
Though it was nothing too deep, the plot had a very significant meaning that exposed the toxicity a fandom can hold. It was a healthy diss to the BL community as a whole and I loved the way the script of these arcs was written! Gene's acting was top-notch, changing from an introverted writer who was in a slump to an introverted writer who fell in love. The humor was where we needed it and there was no extra drama or over-dramatic characters (except for one... *sigh* that character had so much potential). It had enough of everything.
But the most important aspect of the drama that I must talk about, and I am sure every review out there is pointing it out, is the healthiness of the relationship between NubSib and Gene. NubSib is your typical 'dog gong'. He caters to Gene's every need and it's not limited to only when he's pursuing him, but also emotionally accommodates him and actually speaks to him about everything. Gene is also portrayed to be very mature and I love how non-toxic and healthy their relationship is, not only compared to its BL drama counterparts but all dramas as a whole.
One major issue I had throughout the show was the music and sound effects.... what did they make it so dramatic for? The music was beautiful, but the editing of it and the sound effects into the drama were overdone and could have been toned down a bit. There were also quite a few plot holes that were not addressed or filled even in the last episode and though it's not disrupting the main story, it is irresponsible of the scriptwriter to not take care of them. I love most of the side characters and their stories, but almost all the side characters either didn't get enough screen time or lacked some charm or depth.
This drama had a LOT of setbacks. It could have been MUCH MUCH better. But I am willing to overlook all of that because of how much I enjoyed watching it despite the problems. And the fluff in this drama is super cute :')
If you are someone looking for entertainment, this show will provide you with a lot of that and more.
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