Bali

This is a drama to watch while waiting for a great one to come. As other viewers stated, the first part of the drama is really nice to watch as the female lead cruises through her sister’s way of life as a celebrity and tries to remain true to herself. The female lead basically carries the entire drama and does a pretty good job alternating between the two characters that she plays. The “elephant in the room” is the choice of the two main male leads that need to work on showing the right facial expressions. Huang Sheng Chi (as Chen Mo) didn’t show the right emotions as someone deeply in love with Xia Mu and their romantic scenes fell didn’t stir the right emotions; the same goes for Hu Wen Zhe (as Song Ci) that had a creepy expression through the entire drama, but at least, had better romantic scenes with Meng Gui, which was really not a nice person after all. Also, the writer’s choice of turning the leading character (Xia Mu) into a cruel and selfish person toward her love interest was exhausting to watch. Overall, if the viewer wants to see an actress performing two characters relatively well, then try this drama; for the rest, it is not something to rewatch!

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This is a very nice and well written romantic comedy in which the actors did a great job bringing their characters to life. The lead couple has very good chemistry and, although there are not enough romantic scenes, the best ones were the ones where she’s imagining the love scenes! This is an arrange marriage story where the couple fall in love slowly, not because of their physical attraction, but because of their intellectual prowess, mutual respect, and a deep sense of civil and personal responsibility that made them develop a deep love and admiration for each other. The drama is a comedy for the most part but it really touches the heart of the viewer with the overall great sense of love and protections toward the leading lady from her great friends and family. The leading lady, just by been herself, gains the love and respect everyone that gets to know her bringing about the real worth of a human being. The story really embraces the true meaning of friendship, love, honor, and marriage. Enjoy it!

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This review is for part 1 and 2 of the Japanese adaptation of their own series based upon mangaka Yoko Kamio’s “Hana Yori Dango”. These dramas are two of the about 13 adaptations for “Hana Yori Dango”. Although it is a nice adaptation, the characters are presented in a somewhat comical and satirical form with slightly exaggerated facial expressions and voice intonations. This is a lighthearted version and the chemistry among the leading couple was just lukewarm. There are some dramatic moments and some sweet moments in which the leading actors performed quiet well but, the breaking up cliché got really tiring, to say the least. For both dramas, the ending is nice and sweet.

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This review is for part 1 and 2 of the Japanese adaptation of their own series based upon mangaka Yoko Kamio’s “Hana Yori Dango”. These dramas are two of the about 13 adaptations for “Hana Yori Dango”. Although it is a nice adaptation, the characters are presented in a somewhat comical and satirical form with slightly exaggerated facial expressions and voice intonations. This is a lighthearted version and the chemistry among the leading couple was just lukewarm. There are some dramatic moments and some sweet moments in which the leading actors performed quiet well but, the breaking up cliché got really tiring, to say the least. For both dramas, the ending is nice and sweet.

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This is a very nice romantic drama with emphasis on delivering comedy. The leading couple has very good chemistry and their romantic interactions come out naturally and with a good dose of tenderness. The supporting cast is great and they deliver their characters well. This drama provides healthy family interaction in which the leading couple is well loved and protected by their family members while allowing their relationship to grow… sometimes with a little trickery, especially from the loving and super funny family from the leading lady. Although the drama is not perfect, (drags a bit, the main antagonist was ridiculous, and the ending could’ve been less comedic and with more essence), it is entertaining and fun to watch. Enjoy it!

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This is a very good Wuxia fantasy drama with a nice and steadfast romance. He had loved her for a thousand years and, at the end, he finds a way for them to be together, forever, in a world of their own. The drama is not without its faults but it is entertaining. The leading couple has a very sweet chemistry and their romantic scenes, although not many, are done nicely. The drama has decent choreographed action scenes and nice CGIs. Although the ending seems confusing, it can be interpreted as coming full circle and, with the containment of the evil spirits, Yan Yan comes back to her life as a child that grows into a mischievous woman that finds herself dreaming and missing a mysterious man who, at the end, brings her back into a painting where he’s been waiting for her to fulfill the promise that they will be together forever. As said before, even with some dragging and boorish moments, this drama provides good entertainment and a sweet romance. Enjoy it!

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Come into this Wuxia drama knowing that there would (should) be a second and/or even a third season and you will not be disappointed. This drama is about Xu Feng Nian (Zhang Ruo Yun) and his journey to find out who murdered his mother and to establish the grounds to inherit the Kingdom of Northern Liang. Throughout the journey, and with his father’s strategies in place, he meets and befriends people with different martial arts abilities that help him developed his martial arts abilities which he has refused to learn until his closest friend Li Chun Gang [God of Sword] dies. There is a love interest, Jiang Ni (Teresa Li) that doesn’t developed into any romantic plot line but it is hinted for, most likely, second season, that they will be together. Overall, the story and action well played and developed. The drama is interesting and entertaining. Enjoy it!

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First Love Again is a very good and well presented time travel romantic drama. The juxtaposition of past and present was cleverly done and the consequences of each action during the time travel were seen immediately post facto. The leading couple has great chemistry and they love each other steadfastly. The supporting cast and their interconnected stories were played out well and the actors did a great job delivering their characters. In this thoughtfully told fantasy drama, the leading couple did a great job presenting their character’s emotions and struggles while loving each other for the first time over and over again. Episodes 21 and 22 went a little too deep into the metaphysical explanation of the time machine but the last two episodes and the moments leading to a nice ending were fantastic. Enjoy it!

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This is a really nice drama that could’ve been great if it was not for the supporting actors getting too much screen time building their relationships which interrupted the flow of the main leads relationship. The story is nice and the leading couple has very good chemistry; their love is steadfast and their looking out for their wellbeing. Although some of the supporting cast’s acting was not so great, the leading couple did a great job bringing their characters to life. The drama drags with the supporting cast’s storylines and the company’s problems but everything resolves quickly. Overall, the drama is not the best, but it is entertaining.

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This is a great romantic historical drama where the leading couple has very good chemistry and well delivered romantic scenes. Although there are several other people leading into love triangles, it was great that not a single one of them turned out to be selfish and destructive toward the leading couple. The story is interesting with a good number of antagonists. Even that the storyline was about the affections of the King (Lee Hwi / Dam Yi), especially toward her beloved Jung Ji Woon, the King excelled in making righteous and calculated judgments toward those that lived their lives carrying out injustices for their personal gains, and Jung Ji Woo was equally ethical. The cast did a very good job delivering their characters but I must stressed that Park Eun Bin excelled on her portrayal of both the male and female characters that she played; also there is Yoon Je Moon, who marvelously portrayed the lead antagonist Han Ki Jae(Left State Councilor), the master conniver; and last but not least, Bae Soo Bin as Jung Seok Jo [Ji Woon's father], Han Ki Jae’s borrowed sword with a very conflicting personality that did all the wrong things in order to keep his family safe. . Overall, this drama is very entertaining, apart from a good storyline, it also has a beautiful and steadfast romance, good performances, beautiful costumes, good actions scenes, and great cinematography. Enjoy it!

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This drama is a fail attempt to create a romantic comedy with the leading lady been insufferable for most of the lakorn duration and a male lead that is constantly getting tangle with manipulative women and falls in love with the immature, rowdy, but lovely female lead. This drama revolves around a revenge plot with some of the most twisted elders. A father uses his son to plot revenge and a grandmother with no common sense; she adores Bee but helps Fon makes Bee’s life miserable fully knowing how selfish, manipulative, and calculating she was. Although the drama has a happy ending, there were too many ridiculous decisions that made no sense, thus taking away from the nice romance between the leading couple.

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