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You think you stole my heart? But it was already yours to begin with!
This is the story of a righteous potato and a dumb fox who met each other at the right time but in the wrong place. Later, the series delves into their chaotic lives to show that separated, they're miserable, but together, they're sunshine on earth.✓Things that I appreciated:
• The main lead's natural chemistry is what brought us here. Storyline is important, but without camaraderie between the actors, establishing good content is impossible. Yin and War's portrayal of Jack and Joker showed us that with mutual understanding and support they can conquer the world!
• The main motto of the series was not to make a goofy light rom-com but to create an everlasting impression on the audience. The thrill, suspense, comedy, and romance it delivered were equally divided into parts that didn't outshine each other.
• The brilliant side characters Ama and Toey Ting. They were those supportive pillers; without them, the series would be incomplete. Ama's wisdom and Toey Ting, the Smarty pants, brighten up the mood instantly whenever they're on screen. The best supporting role goes to them!
• In the era of "who's more dominant" talks, we got our vice kings! One dialogue, "Let me lead today," warmed up my heart. This proves they're not showing what the audience wants but what they should expect. They set the bar high; no chance of defeat!
• This is not just a BL drama; it's more than that. It's a story of rays of hope finding their way through the darkest corner of hell. This is a tale of unprecedented happiness you get for fighting for your loved ones, i.e., family. Outside the blood-related family, you create bonds, which lead to an orientation of a family that accepts you for who you are and makes you shine beyond your shortcomings.
• I loved how the storyline was not entirely dependent on romance but had a proper story to tell, which created a huge anticipation throughout the episodes. The audience didn't get bored but rather was immersed in it the whole time.
✓Room for improvement:
•I would really appreciate it if action scenes were shown more naturally than memorised steps. Although they improved a lot from the first episode till the last one. This was my only problem; otherwise, it was a perfect series from start to finish.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster ride of anticipation, disappointment, sadness, and joy. It was thrilling to begin with. All those comedic elements did give a moment of relief and rehabilitation from the series of serious situations. Highly recommend. If you're looking for something fun and thrilling with a dollop of romance blooming, then this is it.
9/10 and 0.5 for my immense love for Yinwar (≧◡≦) ♡ they'll be dearly missed!
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"Thank you for picking up my discarded trash" What a masterpiece!
✎ DISCLAIMER: This review is from the perspective of someone who didn't watch the original Korean version. So I won't be comparing it, and will only share how I felt watching it.At the beginning, I was reluctant to watch another time-travel drama as it can be complicated to understand sometimes. But Satoh Takeru, being the male lead, assured me to watch this. OMG, after watching it I was completely obsessed with the characters and the storyline. Honestly, it was so mentally, emotionally satisfying that I didn't want to let go. THE FIRST REMAKE that did not excite me to watch the original one. This is the version I only need.
𖤓 Storyline:
The storyline was fascinating. There was no way one could get bored or want to skip scenes. Every second of this drama was full of surprises and thrilling elements to keep the audience on the edge of their seat. Very intriguing and satisfying, but it was frustrating at times.
𖤓 Characters:
✦ Misa > Koshiba Fuka aka Misa as our main protagonist was phenomenal. Her realistic portrayal of the character Misa brought her to life. The way she changed herself to portray different phases, from misery, revenge to embracing her happiness, I was awestruck with her charm.
✦ Wataru > Satoh Takeru as Wataru was the best thing EVERRRR! His charming appearance, micro expressions, and acting were amazing. I mean, if you're signing up for a drama where he's the lead, it's rarely bad. Loved his character! He was a loving, caring person throughout Misa's journey who made her feel respected and cherished.
✦ Reina > What a vile character. She was so toxic that just a sight of her face was enough to make my blood boil. She made me wonder if she ever considered Misa as her friend. She was always jealous of her happiness and she wanted Misa to mirror her unhappiness. The actress, Shiraishi Sei, just nailed it. Her sudden expression changes, twitching lips, fake smile and with jealous eyes to portray this character just won my heart as a villain. I'm looking forward to her future work!
✦ Tomoya > Ah, this spineless scoundrel was hard to watch on screen. His aloof, mean face infuriated me. He never cared for Misa, only treated her as an emotional punching bag who'd tolerate his tantrums and wouldn't talk back. He deserved the misery.
Overall, it's a drama that will frustrate you and do a happy dance in the same episode and, as a result, your satisfaction level will increase at the end of it. So if you are looking for a drama that is energetic, full of twists and turns, then you should definitely check this out. Let me remind you that you are in for a wiiiild ride.
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"I love you," but I can't forgive you.
In a world filled with emotional stories, the phrase this drama captures a common frustration. It shows that people are getting tired of stories that focus too much on exaggerated skinship and NC scenes, which can make them feel less real and meaningful.The writer, Sammon, is a brilliant author, storyteller, and doctor. I cannot help the way she lets me think things in a way I haven't thought before. I'm not a medical person, but her complex characters and their medical backgrounds make storytelling so interesting that I often found myself searching terms randomly.
At its core, this drama is characterised by overtly emotional scenarios that seek to elicit sympathy from the audience. Whether through tragic backstories, excessive pathos, or predictable character arcs, this genre often treads a fine line between genuine emotional resonance and manipulation. While it is undeniable that the storytelling of this drama is a powerful tool for eliciting empathy, the overuse of such devices can lead to a sense of emotional fatigue, which I'm having right now while writing this review.
One big problem with this dramas is that they relied too much on clichés. Characters often fit into predictable roles, like the tragic hero or the innocent victim. This makes the story less impactful and can leave the audience feeling disconnected. We want stories with more depth and variety, but when we see the same basic characters over and over, it's hard to connect with them. But what else can we expect from an 8-episode drama? Contradictorily, this might be the best they could deliver. I heard the word "Euthanasia" in Jojo Moyes's Me Before You. It broke me into pieces. For a long time I wondered what and whys, because I was uneducated in knowing the emotions and turmoils regarding the term. The best stories are those that invite us into the lived experiences of characters, allowing us to empathise without feeling manipulated. This drama made me think about it all over again. Surely it is depressing, but getting a new perspective on law and will definitely refreshed my knowledge and empathy towards the patients.
Lastly, I have to mention the chemistry of Kan and Tew, which made me go gaga over a simple finger touch. They proved that you don't need overly dramatic romantic scenes to establish a good story. All they did was depict two insane characters, one who abides by the law and the other one whose empathic self could not help but fall in love with someone they shouldn't be. There were moments when I suspected Tew was faking his fondness for Kan, but surprisingly, putting myself in all those situations, I felt so indecisive myself. The main selling point of this is the drama's unique premise and not relying on the romance part too much.
Overall, it's a must-watch for all the thrill BL watchers out there. This drama has its place in storytelling, a perfect mix of thrill and romance; a steady diet of it can leave audiences yearning for more substance. It reflects a desire for narratives that challenge rather than pander, that evoke genuine emotion rather than resort to cheap sentimentality.
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The cinematography made me feel like I'm watching my sweetest dream in 1280p!
Before this, I watched Unintentional Love Story and was disappointed with the mediocre storyline; I only watched for the second leads. But seeing their own story get portrayed this skilfully warmed my heart.To be honest, this storyline is also very common; I could literally predict what's going to happen, but I couldn't let go because of the beautiful, aesthetic, mesmerising cinematography! I was watching a series, but I felt like I was reading a poem. Although after all these interactions we still didn't get our answer. It's definitely complicated.
The best part of the series is its short yet resourceful runtime, and there weren't any annoying side characters to waste time on doing dumb shit.
If you're looking for something wholesome and cinematographically pleasing, then this one is perfect for you! It wasn't anything phenomenal or groundbreaking but a quick fix sweet candy to uplift your mood.
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In the abundance of roses, you're my sunflower!
Childhood friends to lovers bickering story done right. From the announcement to the release, it was much hyped and created a lot of anticipation among the drama fans. Was it worth it?Definitely worth it. It is a family-orientated love story with which everyone can relate. What makes it different than any other drama is its's dynamics of characters.
✔️Likes:
• spotless chemistry between the leads. Single-handedly, they hold the series together.
• Sismance! Lavender Group's friendship is something we all aspire to. From school friends to neighbourhood moms, they've always stayed together and supported each other.
❌Dislikes/Room for improvement:
•The episodic length; oh my my... 1hr 20mins X 16 eps?! That's too damn long! I had lost all my patience waiting for it to finish.
• Resolving problems because of medical conditions. I know they love their family to death, but was illness the only thing that could vanquish all their problems and unite them again? Even if it was, then when they were so sick, why put so little importance on it? The issue came up all of a sudden and resolved too quickly.
Sometimes the characters were too childish and selfish at times, but I get it. As an adult, you think you can fix all your problems on your own without any help, but sometimes a reassurance is all you need to carry on in life.
It wasn't something phenomenal and over the top, but something you watch when you're craving some fluff with a lot of angst and adults whining like children in frustration. It was not bad not good either, but just ok.
I think for me it comes once in a while that I fall in love with the rom-com kdrama; unfortunately, this is not the one.
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Laws of attraction says do not think twice just watch this series ASAP!
I won't disagree with anyone that there are many plotholes but we all agree that the leads chemistry was just *chef's kiss* 👌😘 and that's the main ingredient for the success of the series. Even though the thrill part can be guessed beforehand but Film and Jam's acting didn't let me skip a second! I'm glad I waited till it finished either I wouldn't be able to wait and watch just 1 ep/wk. Now that I binge watched the whole series in a day, my heart is full 💗Not a fan of lakorn but because of this lovely duo I'm willing to watch "To sir, with love"!
Last but not the least Silvy's voice was just cherry on top! She's a diva. Her piercing gaze with that sweet yet confident seductive smile just *AAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHH*... whenever she was on the screen I couldn't take my eyes away from her!🙈💕
There are many things left that can be improved in the future but in the era of fluffy BLs, a genre like this, came to me as a blessing and I loved every second of it 😻
My rating- 8/10
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Childhood best friends to lovers, you got me addicted to your love!
Secret Lover is your typical friends-to-lover BL that is easy to watch, great to binge and too sweet to give you diabetes, but all comes with a price, i.e, the questionable choices and their aftermaths.✦ Storyline: It was just a basic one and predictable. One doesn't have to use their brain at all, just watch and enjoy what is happening on screen. If you judge their every step, you're going to have a hard time liking this.
✦ Acting: It was lowkey the reason we all liked it. The acting of the cast was not anything out of the world, but they delivered it as needed. The thing that made it more interesting to watch, was the MLs insaaaneee chemistry. It was just on fire, like their single touch, softness in voice while talking to each other, the lovesick glances they gave....just enough to make one swoon like a brainless zombie. The kids were the real MVP of the series. They were soo adorable and did their job very well. Lovely babies ><
✪ Now comes the problematic part. Even though it got many swoonworthy scenes, there lies some toxic, unhealthy and selfish desire to falter the fate of the MLs. If you watch it like me without nitpicking every single detail, you'll like it, but if you try to over-analyze this simple dumb plot, then you might not enjoy it as it is. It has positivity for every single negativity they show, as they complement each other in a way that feels wrong on the surface but works perfectly well at a deeper level. Certain scenes will infuriate you, but in the end you'll end up compromising with the plot, and just accept it for all wrong reasons.
Overall, it was a solid bingeable drama for a Sunday afternoon to indulge in the sweetness of the gooey lovebirds. It was nice but nothing new.
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Psychology, Psychopaths and a Psychic.
A fantastic sudden discovery that left me awed. Didn't realize how I finished 24 episodes without feeling bored.❉ Storyline:
The storyline may look simple from the beginning and people might think that it's a romantic thriller, so it won't have anything that serious. But trust me, that's where it gets your attention and surprises you at every step.
The most intriguing part of this drama was how the thrill was woven into 24 episodes so intricately that one cannot just stop at a certain episode without pressing for the next one.
❉ Acting:
All the actors were fantastic, nobody seemed out of character. It was my first Wallace Huo and Yin Zheng. They were excellent! From the beginning, ML maintained his stern expression and, although as he said, FL did bring out the softness he needed in his life, that didn't change his life overnight but slowly shaped him into an empathetic person. Although FL's start was pretty good, it lacked substantial growth as the period proceeded. Felt like she turned off her brain and started to act like a side character. Yin Zheng, Susan and Bo Jinyang's chemistry was everything. It held the whole thing together. Their trust and friendship were literally the treasure of the ML. Unlike any dramas I have watched till now, this drama had large numbers of non-native speakers who didn't mess up or degrade the quality, but they worked together so well that one might think of it as a western drama starring overseas actors.
❉ Cinematography:
In my opinion, it wasn't anything brilliant or something that'd blow your mind, but certain close-ups, fish-eye lenses and pov shots did a good job of making the watching experience more thrilling and suspenseful. I would like to give it extra credit for no dubbing. That thing is hella distracting and irritating in my opinion. It was a relief that they could capture the real tonal emotions accurately.
✧ This drama was something that I didn't plan on watching but stumbled upon and absolutely loved it. Surely, as I watched the drama 10 years after its release, I can see the plotholes, but that doesn't make it less interesting. For me it was negligible. The thrill had my eyes glued to the screen as it kept me guessing what was going to happen next. First 15 episodes were going smoothly until the last few episodes were nerve wrecking as lots of things happened in a short period of time. Most importantly, in the whole 24 episodes, it doesn't have any bleak moments. Such an entertaining, thrilling ride to this suspenseful drama.
Overall it was a solid watch that had its dedicated shots of romance, thrill, and suspenseful moments to keep me entertained from beginning to end.
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What is better, being trash or being a moving human sex toy?
This is the story of two broken people who tried to mend their souls. In terms of achieving their "normal", they went through dark corners of hell and found each other while waiting for a miracle.My feelings and mind are fogged. I can't explain my internal emotions right now. So I'll try to elaborate on the points I liked:
• The fact young, underage people like Hayato are still in the industry and the ruthless pimps like Maya exist makes my skin crawl in disgust.
• Hayato's only family; his mother never actually loved him. But he practically grew up and faced all those misfortunes alone in his life. Physical scars can heal, but the deathly mental scars the world gave him.
• Chihiro being disowned by his family for being gay caused him lots of trauma, which led him to lose his self-worth. He wanted to be loved no matter what, even if that person treated him like trash.
• When Hayato treated Chihiro like a nobody, a lifeless object, that broke my heart. He was ready to give his heart, but Hayato's heart was not ready to let him break his thick walls.
•In this dysfunctional world, finding a person to love and love back is a miracle. Glad that they found each other.
I loved the characters to the moon and back. They grew on me, and it was hard to let go. I can feel that it'll linger on me for a while.
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You heard my silence when I was busy hearing your heartbeat.
This drama has a simple storyline, but the lead's endearing friendship and heartfelt love exceed expectations. It all started with Taichi when he was being a note-taker for a hearing impaired student, Kohei, in return for his delicious bento!I loved how delicately they handled the characters with hearing problems and how it affected their daily lives. Taichi helping Kohei at first was just a favour in return for his bento, but gradually it turned into affection and care. He moulded his life for Kohei so that he feels comfortable, safe, and appreciated by people. On the other hand, our quiet and brave Kohei couldn't help but fall in love with our sunshine retriever Taichi when he knew it was one-sided, yet he bravely expressed his feelings but never let that love ruin their friendship.
Importantly, a character that I can't miss, i.e., Maya. At first, Maya seems annoying, and sure, we disapproved of her, but if you look at her from different perspectives, she is our deepest concern, intrusive thoughts, and fears we are afraid to face. The raw scornful attitude we hide to be accepted in society can be seen in the characters of Maya. She's immature but young and bold; she never fears to tell her honest opinions. She was open to more bullying, pitiful looks, and neglected peers. Her mantra or coping mechanism is to judge people before they judge you so that you don't have to get hurt later. I can try to understand where she's coming from. A person who's born with hearing difficulties is somewhat different from a person who lost hearing later. So honestly, she was definitely a bit annoying sometimes, but I really don't hate her character. Sometimes I feel she looks like my alter ego.
I enjoyed this throughout, but the last episode seemed rushed and ended abruptly. I wanted to see more of their lives when they're together; maybe a glimpse of their livelihood would have been nice. Without physical intimacy with the bare minimum skin ship, they established one of the greatest BLs of all time by just relying on their chemistry!
Irrespective of the flaws, I adore these awkward kids!
(+0.5 for Kohei's dimples and +0.5 for Taichi's puppy eyes)
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Sometimes silence speaks better than words
I have been waiting for this movie since the beginning of this year. Lovely story of two disabled people finding way to each other's hearts. Yamada Ryosuke once again nailed it; he didn't speak a word, but his facial expressions said it all. People in the comments were disappointed with the lack of communication from Aoi's side, but as a silent film enthusiast, his actions spoke more than words for me.Overall, it wasn't perfect, but a nice watch when you're bored and want to watch something emotional, but it left many questions unanswered, which feels like something is missing. But if you want to watch this, please only go through the tags, not the synopsis, as it ruins the storyline.
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Regardless of gender, all the feelings are differently same to be this relatable.
As I said, I did. I devoured all the episodes at once. I'm not a binge watcher, but for this one I had to, because now I know if I started it while it was airing, I would have gone insane by waiting.Before starting, I was and am still against dating shows because barely any couple stays the same after the shows; it's just for fame. But there's something unique about this one. I can't explain anything without spoiling the show, so I better stop here.
I couldn't skip any scene because each and every pause, gaze, and movement were speaking when everyone was silent. The cast had me giggling like a fool, but they also made me feel super frustrated at times. At the end, I found myself in a puddle of my own tears. I warned myself not to get too attached, but unfortunately, I did. I can't stop thinking, What are they doing now?
So if you are still contemplating whether to start this one or not, I would say if you trust me and my words, you should definitely give it a try.
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Dark,twisted, edgy and toxic blue romance.
When you start this movie you feel like you're in a haze, everything is blurry and confusing. But once it unfolds, it leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Truckload of emotions hit you when you're unprepared.Two lonely people try to find love when both of them have the same kind of psychological trauma. Their instant attraction turned into love and that love opened the door to freedom and escape from their traumatic past. That love made them say “I'll even go to hell as long as you're by my side”.
Beautiful cinematography, sad ill-defined plot and the chemistry between the actors is to die for. The symbolism of water/ocean throughout the movie made it prominent that their meeting and parting is related to it. The relationship between the recorded voicemails and past were tied so skillfully that you cannot assume the link between them.
Koizora, Sachiiro no one room, Drowning love and No call no life have different storylines but same genre same vibe. All of them are complex yet simple love stories of two young people.
I think I am more inclined towards those films that left a bitter aftertaste. They linger in your head for a while and make you ponder deeper which makes it more memorable. Definitely will watch it again to uncover the mystery.
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Did I forget to love myself while self respecting?
It all comes down to “who I am, what I want to be”. Before loving anyone you need to love yourself first with all your flaws.Soundtrack franchise never fails to play with heartstrings. It's a realistic story of a dreamy couple who are only novice when it comes to love. They broken up several times to be in love again and again.
People can be frustrated with Hyeonsu’s character as I was but you have to understand that not everyone has the same mindset as ours. She's independent, strong willed person with lots of inferiority complex who doesn't know how to lean on someone's shoulder. She'll exhaust herself to death but won't ask for help. She doesn't like being indebted to anyone even a small act of kindness can make her uncomfortable cause she constantly need to do something in return of something. These type of people can be seen as complicated and extremely arrogant but I know myself that it's hard to trust anyone other than yourself. Carrying all the burdens with yourself can be tiring sometimes, until you realise that your happiness lies in the moment, if you lose the perfect timing it might not come back again.
Suho is such a good soul. When he loves, he loves with his whole heart. He only wanted to be the supporting wall of Hyeonsu, which she never leaned on. He tried his best to make her happy but when she was never happy with herself, then it's a losing game for him.
Breaking up this relationship worked as a mirror to them. The reflected on their mistakes and learned to be kind and supportive to eachother. And most importantly they learned to let go to live freely in order find peace within themselves.
Yes I might watch this series all over again just to remind myself to take life easy.
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Romance, Fluff and thrill done right! ✨
After rejecting a lot of BLs I was torn between whether to watch another teenage lovestory or just pass, cause I was not mentally ready for another "brainless fluff". But people kept recommending me this. So one fine day, which was yesterday, I saw a ray of leisure time for myself and I decided to check this out FINALLY!As I was quite hesitant to watch I kinda felt lost at first. Everything was happening and I kept feeling clueless like Yeo-woon. Gradually the story hold its grip tight and pulled me in like a suction cup. Without knowing I was emerged in the story and emotionally attached to the characters.
Myung Ha is that drive of force which lets you accomplish any impossible action. And Yeo Woon is the result of that action. The conditions/situations between these two are same but one is simply clueless and other is brainstorming his life away for the sake of happiness.
"What's crucial to a happy life?"
The gaming interface creates a thrilling aura all over the storyline and is kept till the end of story which was really suspenseful! With the help of Romance, suspense, trauma and fluff this story created its own standard. If I say it was flawless then I would be lying. Last 3-4 episodes were quite different from my expectations and the plot suddenly escalated quickly towards the thrill part. But it turned out pretty good I must admit. Overall I would definitely recommend.
My rating: 8.5/10 ☘️
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