Michael_0718

My interest mainly revolves around Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Thailand and Chinese dramas. I've got a wide spectrum of genres and I watch almost everything without any prejudice as long as I'm in the mood for it.

I used to be a huge fan of K-Pop from 2009 to 2022, but my passion and enthusiasm for them and the K-industry as a whole gradually dissipated over time. Now, I only stay updated with my UB group, Girls' Generation, and a few other SM artists. I'm also a fan of J-Pop—mainly NMB48, AKB48, and Flower—so I tend to take an interest in their shows as well. Aside from that, I used to be addicted to BLs and have probably watched 90% of the ones released between 2016 and 2023. Sadly, I stopped watching them since 2023.

These days, I indulge myself in watching Chinese costume dramas. Be it Wuxia, Xuanhuan, or Xianxia, as long as it's entertaining, I'll surely watch it.

Note: The way I rate dramas is different the way I categorize them. For example, rating Chinese OSTs is going to be a universe different to how I rate Korean OSTs simply because we all know how K-OSTs can attack you even without watching the drama yet; It`s just so good that I can never put it on the same level or even against other countries Music. The same goes with C-dramas... I typically have them divided mainly into 2 categories. First is the "Proper Drama" and second is "Idol Drama". So don`t be surprise if I give high ratings to some ridiculous C-dramas. That only means it belongs to either one of the categories I have for them.

Just a random thought: Production value roughly five or so years ago was truly refined and of excellent quality. However, the market has changed, and so has the era. Change is constantly happening, and even if I want to turn back time or demand for the same quality again, it just won't happen. So, can't we just appreciate the story as it is without imposing expectations that can seldom be found these days? Will it hurt if we share accurate and truthful constructive criticism about how the story went, instead of throwing hate and finding faults in every single aspect of the production? The industry had greatly changed from producing 50-100+ episode dramas to barely 40+. So, I am really hoping that people can be a little kind and considerate when giving out their feedbacks, especially if the story wasn't really bad at all. 😁😅

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How I rate things.

10 - I'm a very level headed and easy guy, as long as I enjoyed the entire drama I'll probably give it a perfect 10 regardless of its genre and peoples opinion about it.

9.5 - I usually give it in consideration to the perfect 10. Most of the dramas I categorized under this tier are mostly great but is lacking a lil bit in a random area.

9.0 - The great ones but is lacking in 2 or so aspect. Most of them are great as well but felt like could've been better.

8.5 - The Good Tier. Dramas that has good story, plot and production however felt ordinary/simple in some ways.

8.0 - SO-SO Dramas, are those that is PASS-ABLE and felt like it deserved to be listed under this category.

7.5 - Fair, drama's that are lacking in a lot of departments but still has its good aspects and sides to it.

7.0 - Dramas that are lacking in a lot of areas but surprisingly had a good side to it after a long while (half of the story).

6.5 - Dramas that I managed to finish and has a good aspects to it but unable to satisfy me enough to give it a higher rating.

6.0 - Poor, Boring and bland. Dramas I managed to finish but is disappointing in a lot of ways.

5.0 Below - Bad, Dramas I dropped halfway, Barely finished or I struggled so much to finish. I rarely rate dramas under this category since i'm a very appreciative and reasonable person; so dramas under this tier are truly junk and a waste of time.

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