This is a very low quality drama. The cinematography, costumes, plot, and acting are really subpar. Although the main leads have shown better acting skills than the rest of the cast, there is not a single actor that can be singled out as having done a great portrayal of his/her character; possibly the worst are the actors that are doing the parents’ roles. Some reviewers have said that the drama is cute and great; but REALLY, don’t waste your time on this one. SPOILER: And what is that ending all about? Cliffhanger of her sister coming back hinting at a second season? Is she going to take her place now? JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT! It will be terrible to continue with this series, get the main leads into another drama to give them a better acting opportunity!

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Cute Programmer is a very good business romantic drama adaptation from the manhwa "No Programmer Can Be So Cute!" by Tianyi Icartoon and Vitality Studio. Although the drama has some comedic moments and characters, there are some heart tugging moments that are very well delivered by the actors. The leading couple takes some time to develop mutual feelings and longer to trust each other, but their journey is believable and their love for one another remained steadfast. There are some cliché incidents but this drama is not to be compared with “You are My Destiny” in any way. Although he learns that his ex girlfriend (the main antagonist) was not totally responsible for his company’s troubles a few years ago and he shows her some sympathy as she tries to manipulate him, it is clear that he is not harboring amorous feelings toward her but just a kind of care for her struggles. Although the leading male is of high intellect, his has a low emotional intelligence that caused him to make errors in judgment and the leading lady doubted his love for her for too long, their journey to love and trust each other is nicely done and endearing. There are two more couples that provide some nice moments aside from the leading couple but the drama never loses its focus on the “cute programmer”. Overall, although the drama is not perfect, the actors delivered their characters well and it is entertaining. Enjoy it!

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This is a nice travel fantasy romance drama set within a historical time period. The drama is very well done in matters of cinematography, music, costumes, filming locations, and action scenes. The plot develops within three travel times and, although the female and male lead are insufferable creating misunderstandings as they maneuver to find a way to make the malefactors pay for their crime, the drama sticks to the evolution of their twisted fate love story. There are some parts that drag a bit due to some unnecessary plot twists, but overall, the drama manages to stay entertaining. The leading and supporting actors did a good job bringing their characters to life and, although the female lead could’ve done better with her facial expressions, her love and care for the main lead grows stronger with every time she travels back and forth. The leading actor is the antihero that, ultimately, saves the day and, although he comes out as a cold manipulative strategist in order to avenge the decimation of his family, he comes to love and understand the female lead as time goes by. The leading couple has good chemistry and the second lead couple is really enjoyable to watch. The climatic fight between the last antagonist and the heroes is short but very well done and justice is served! Although there are some clichés like amnesia, obsessed second leads, and a foolish last minute separation, the drama has an insipid happy ending. Overall, the drama is not perfect but it is very entertaining, enjoy it!

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My Girl is a nice romantic comedy within a business setting. The split personality concept was well played by the leading actress and every time she had a split episode, it was a way to introduce either conflict or resolution into the leading couple’s progression. Although there are some dramatic moments, the drama is lighthearted and the friendships around the leading couple are also nice to watch as they interact with each other and eventually fall in love. There is a good chemistry between the lead couple and their romantic interactions are well done and believable. The friendship between the male lead Shen Yi and his confidant Sui An is nicely developed and great to watch. Overall, even if the drama is not perfect, it is very entertaining. Enjoy it!

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This review is for Season1 & 2:
This is a fun and winsome short fantasy drama where the characters of a virtual game, Bo Ye and Yan, accidentally crossed to the real world after the game shut down. In the real world, Xiao Yu and Yuan Fan team up with the master of Bowu Sect to get rid of Yan, the villain of this virtual game. Coincidentally, Xiao Yu becomes Yuan Fan bodyguard and they become romantically involved. The romance is slow burned and the leading couple lacks chemistry. The drama is farcical and many characters are satirical and exaggerated, but overall, the drama is lighthearted and fun to watch while waiting for a great one to come.
SPOILER ALERT: The drama ends well since, even if the story was a dream, the leading couple has its destined meeting.

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This is a nice drama set in historical times with modern undertones. Although there are enough of the common palace antics, revenge plots, mystery, and betrayal, the drama brings out the palace deceptions’ heaviness with the right dose of comedy to make it lighthearted. The cinematography is beautiful and the choreography of actions scenes is well done. The leading couple has a great playful chemistry with a nice steadfast romance and a strong camaraderie working together as they navigate palace machinations, but their romantic scenes are not that memorable. This drama is one to watch while waiting for a great one to come and it is quite fun. Enjoy it!

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This is a great romantic comedy set in a historical period. This is a lighthearted drama with well choreograph action scenes, great cinematography, enjoyable OST, and a cast that did great delivering their characters with an honorable mention to Rain Lu as Wen Ren Jua, a lovable, smart, witty and, at some times, too naïve about people’s true character. The conflicts between the leading couple are many due to misunderstandings, but they are quickly resolved through the amazing communication between them. The leading couple has great chemistry and their interactions are adorable. The supporting cast did well, especially the second leading couple whose friendship with the leading couple is strong and steadfast; they truly shine on episode 30! Overall, this is a very good romantic comedy; nothing thunderous, but truly entertaining. Enjoy it!

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This review is for Season 1, 2, and 2 short extra episodes!

Season1 @ 2: This is a wonderful drama in matters of production, cinematography, beautiful costumes, faithful to Xianxia’s theme of heaven, mortal, and back to heaven realm plot and setting, fantastic CGI’s and action sequences, and great acting from most of the cast. The OST’s are good but the drama could’ve had some scenes in which using just sounds and rhythm would’ve been a better choice since there is a lot of metaphorical dialogue on this drama. ChengYi (as Ying Yuan) and Yang Zi (as Yan Dan) did a great job portraying their character. They truly delivered their emotions well and they have good chemistry throughout their interactions. The reason the drama is not a rating of 10 is because of how Yan Dan’s character was written. Although Ying Yuan made mistakes in the first part of the drama (Heavenly Realm) that gave Yan Dan a painful and heartbreaking experience, he was equally disconsolate and miserable as he was also harsh toward himself. As much as Yan Dan loved him to the point of sacrificing herself, she wasted precious time with him. She forgave others with ease and warmth, but her demeanor and harshness toward Ying Yuan made her character insufferable and nonsensical, almost to the end. Still, taking in consideration that these characters and plot are intrinsic to Xanxias, theses drama is excellent and very entertaining. Enjoy it! (PS: The 2 short extra episodes provide closure to many characters and bring a happy ending to the drama)

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This drama is a “slice of life” that intends to muse the viewer into the life of 4 individuals that finds themselves entangled and falling for each other in spite of their different socioeconomic and emotional circumstances. These characters will have to face difficulties from dysfunctional familial relations and interference to personal insecurities and other dilemmas that, although somehow seem to find a good level of resolution, there is a sense of emotional disjointedness by the end of the drama. The cast did well delivering their characters but the dialogues, although they were well written, sometimes felt muddle and erratic due to the complexity of the characters’ thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions. The last episode seems rushed but the very end is creative and fun to watch. Although the most emphasized part of the drama seems to be the relationship between the lead and secondary couple, there is no romantic chemistry; but they developed a nice friendship by the end. The drama’s synopsis end with the question: Could romance be in the cards for these two couples? The answer is yes, but the romance lacks character and definition, to say the least.

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This is a really nice drama set during a historical period that offers intrigue, mystery, some comedy, great friendship with mutual trust, and a nice and steadfast romance between the main leads. In this drama, both leads are smart, equally capable, and unwavering in their love and commitment toward each other. The action scenes are well choreographed and, problems and misunderstanding are resolved quickly within a well paced plot. Both leads possess great moral qualities and remain true to their love and friends. Overall, although some acting was not the best, the cast worked well together to bring about a nice and entertaining drama. Enjoy it!
12/10/2023:
Still a high re-watch value!

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Cinderella and The Four Knights is a very nice romantic comedy with some comedic, heartbreaking, and heartwarming moments. Although it is not fully a Cinderella story, it is a poor girl meets rich boy and fall in love. Although there are some slow paced moments and characters been forgiven too easily (Eun Ha Won’s family are the unnecessary plot storyline with poor acting and story’s execution), the drama itself is really nice to watch. The leading couple has great chemistry and their romantic scenes are beautiful to watch (one of the best scenes is their fantastic and cute drunken kisses) and their playful interactions. Both leads rendered their characters very well. Some of the supporting cast could have done better and Park Hye Ji’s character was needlessly insufferable for most of the drama’s duration. Still, the drama is very entertaining and nice to watch (especially for Jung Il Woo as Kang Ji Woon / Han Ji Woon and Park So Dam as Eun Ha Won. Enjoy it!

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“Believe in Love” is a historical romance drama with some comedic undertones that is enjoyable to watch while waiting for a great one to come. The leading couple has great romantic chemistry and nice interactions that bring out authenticity in their numerous intimate scenes. This drama could have been a great one if the last episodes were not charged with bizarre characters and plot holes towards a playful ending that could’ve been fantastic if the leading couple shows how they overcame misunderstandings and managed to remain steadfast to their love and mutual understanding instead of giving the viewers an insipid and childish happy ending that lacks substance.

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This is a drama that was supposed to be great since the leading couple is cute together and, at times, have good chemistry. Although the plot was supposed to be about a first female accepted as a student at the Imperial College and her accomplishments to open the doors to other females, the drama became a game of cat and mouse chase by an obsessed second male lead with a revenge storyline that falls flat and ends without justice been done. The emperor is laughable on his decision making and the writers are worst. The leading couple’s steadfast relationship is put to the test every so often that the great feel starts to fade with each clichéd twist that is thrown at them. The chemistry between the main leads is not the worst but the male lead’s expressions lacked passion on this drama. Zhao Lu Si as Sang Qi exudes cuteness and can really express her emotions but, sadly on this drama, there’s not much to say about her romantic chemistry with the main lead. The action scenes are well choreographed and some members of the supporting cast did quite well, but the drama was basically controlled by the presence and disastrous action of a few obsessive characters. So, overall, if you choose to watch this drama, prepare yourself to a good amount of fast-forward motion since you will not miss too much of anything by doing so.

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