❌ Contemplating what was worse: the FL's acting or her tragic wig 🤓
❌ The plot is very basic. I was hoping for some actual insights on Idol life, but it was 80% Idol romance.
❌ They explored the SFL merely as an unrequited love interest for the ML. I WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER! 👺
❌ The kissing, oh sorry, pecking sucked so bad. And even that seemed so forced 🙆🏼♀️
❌ Oppa couldn't save the drama. Jun Young, your character's decision-making is more difficult to grasp than my maths multiple-choice questions.
❌ I lowkey thought the tension between the Idol group would be about serious topics, but nope! Instead, we got, "Why didn't you tell me first you were dating?" Disappointed, girl! 🤣
❌ Sorry, but even lip-syncing needs some effort 😭
✅ The manager? He was soooo sweet. I really liked his character.
✅ The SFL was a girl’s girl! If they had given her even a fraction of the screen time wasted on unnecessary stuff, I would've appreciated it.
✅ I really enjoyed the performances, even though there were only 3 or 4, lol.
✅ The concept of the final performance was actually pretty cool.
Overall, it was a pretty average watch. Nothing really stood out except for the performances and SFL! 6.1/10
There were moments when dreams lingered unfulfilled or loved ones weren't prepared for the final farewell or they simply just wanted more time.
This drama can be perfectly described by those song lines. "May I Help You," or more fittingly, "May I try to help you fulfill your one last wish."
Is this episodic? I wouldn't say so exactly, because the stories continue into the next episodes, but there are plenty of stories covered throughout.
It's a very heavy watch. It's more like a slice of life, and you have to appreciate the essence of its pacing to grasp the emotions of each "death story." I have to say, I sobbed during many of the stories—it was definitely a cryfest for me.
So where did it go wrong for me?
❌ SFL entered randomly and exited just as randomly. ❌ They used many characters as "plot devices" after giving them so much story and character, only to ruin it by the end of the show. ❌ Some stories lacked depth or were simply too short. ❌ The history between the ML and SFL made the ML's character pretty inconsistent, given that he was very good at communicating.
✅ The leads were very good at communicating, their relationship was less heart fluttering but more mature. ✅ 80% of the death stories were so beautifully written, and I loved their execution. ✅I loved almost all the supporting characters, 1-2 were partially annoying but it's fine?
Hyeri is a convincing crier; it's not just about her emotions and tears, but also the way her voice changes when she cries.
Jun Young, the man you are, his characters are always so radiant and interesting to watch, imma keep eye on your upcoming projects ?
Over-all, there were some noticable inconsistencies and some plot lines were extremely unnecessary but I still liked the show and it's worth a shot✨
The plot is pretty basic 🙈 I'm not gonnà lie —Team A wants to take down Team B.
✅ The bromance was insanely good! It felt so comfortable and genuine; the characters had real bonding moments.
✅ The action scenes were packed with tension and executed horrifically well. Though, let's be real, the main leads could've been taken down easily many times 😅
✅ I've been a nasty girl, when they were fighting instead of looking at their fight, I was looking at their body🤣🤣🤣
❌ The plot didn't grab me; it was too predictable with nothing surprising.
❌ Kim Sae Ron's character was brushed off randomly 🙆🏼♀️Did I miss something? What even happened to her?
Overall If you're into action and violence, give it a shot! But honestly, the plot is pretty basic and not something I'd watch the drama for.
The main plot was laid out too simply and early for the viewers, making it predictable and unsurprising. When the characters finally discovered it much later in the show, there was nothing left to look forward to as a viewer.
Another show I started while it was airing, only to finish it three years later.
It began with an incredible dark and mysterious vibe that hooked me immediately.
The saga of: - Bullying - Toxic relationships - F4 being dumbass good-looking
...continues in this version too.
❌ I lowkey wanted Ren to end up with Gorya. Thyme is such a black and white character; his opinions about Gorya often regressed, going back to square one repeatedly. He doesn't make an effort to go out of his way or take the lead in situations. Unless his friends convince him to do so🤷🏼♀️
❌ Unnecessary drama and over-exaggeration of many plot lines.
❌ They didn't need to turn "The Story of Iris" into a KFC chicken ad.
✅ Compared to other versions, this one has a lot of improvements and a better storyline.
I was hooked until Episode 10, but then I lost interest. It fell into the same clichés as Meteor Shower, which made me kinda 😴
The story is about Yook Dong Shik who was treated like pushover, getting stomped on by everyone at work. When he’s framed and on the verge of losing his job, he decides to end it all. But he is interruped as he stumbles upon a murder scene, flees, and ends up with amnesia—and a psychopath’s diary. With no memory and only the diary’s terrifying tales, he starts to believe he’s the psychopath.
✅ Intriguing premise ✅ Blend of dark comedy and crime thriller. ✅ Strong performance by Yoon Shi Yoon, who convincingly portrayed both personalities.
❌ The police investigation felt like it was done in the 2000s, with no CCTV cameras and a lackluster investigation despite multiple serial murders. ❌ Pacing issues and sometimes disjointed storyline progression. Going back and forth between comedy and thriller lowkey ruined the vibe of the drama. ❌ Overdone comedic elements. While occasional comedic relief is fine, it dominated about 70% of the show, detracting from the crime thriller aspect. ❌ Underdeveloped antagonist. He was neither scary nor did he get on my nerves + he was Park Sung Hoon🤣🐻🎀. ❌ Could have used better colour palatte and lighting.
Final thoughts: I wish the comedic aspect hadn't overshadowed the plot as much as it did. The premise was great and intriguing for a thriller, but it lacked the seriousness and intensity that a true thriller demands.
It's worthy of a fair shot, but comparatively very light hearted to other crime thrillers out there.
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❌ The plot is very basic. I was hoping for some actual insights on Idol life, but it was 80% Idol romance.
❌ They explored the SFL merely as an unrequited love interest for the ML. I WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER! 👺
❌ The kissing, oh sorry, pecking sucked so bad. And even that seemed so forced 🙆🏼♀️
❌ Oppa couldn't save the drama. Jun Young, your character's decision-making is more difficult to grasp than my maths multiple-choice questions.
❌ I lowkey thought the tension between the Idol group would be about serious topics, but nope! Instead, we got, "Why didn't you tell me first you were dating?" Disappointed, girl! 🤣
❌ Sorry, but even lip-syncing needs some effort 😭
✅ The manager? He was soooo sweet. I really liked his character.
✅ The SFL was a girl’s girl! If they had given her even a fraction of the screen time wasted on unnecessary stuff, I would've appreciated it.
✅ I really enjoyed the performances, even though there were only 3 or 4, lol.
✅ The concept of the final performance was actually pretty cool.
Overall, it was a pretty average watch. Nothing really stood out except for the performances and SFL!
6.1/10
This drama can be perfectly described by those song lines. "May I Help You," or more fittingly, "May I try to help you fulfill your one last wish."
Is this episodic? I wouldn't say so exactly, because the stories continue into the next episodes, but there are plenty of stories covered throughout.
It's a very heavy watch. It's more like a slice of life, and you have to appreciate the essence of its pacing to grasp the emotions of each "death story." I have to say, I sobbed during many of the stories—it was definitely a cryfest for me.
So where did it go wrong for me?
❌ SFL entered randomly and exited just as randomly.
❌ They used many characters as "plot devices" after giving them so much story and character, only to ruin it by the end of the show.
❌ Some stories lacked depth or were simply too short.
❌ The history between the ML and SFL made the ML's character pretty inconsistent, given that he was very good at communicating.
✅ The leads were very good at communicating, their relationship was less heart fluttering but more mature.
✅ 80% of the death stories were so beautifully written, and I loved their execution.
✅I loved almost all the supporting characters, 1-2 were partially annoying but it's fine?
Hyeri is a convincing crier; it's not just about her emotions and tears, but also the way her voice changes when she cries.
Jun Young, the man you are, his characters are always so radiant and interesting to watch, imma keep eye on your upcoming projects ?
Over-all, there were some noticable inconsistencies and some plot lines were extremely unnecessary but I still liked the show and it's worth a shot✨
7.8/10
✅ The bromance was insanely good! It felt so comfortable and genuine; the characters had real bonding moments.
✅ The action scenes were packed with tension and executed horrifically well. Though, let's be real, the main leads could've been taken down easily many times 😅
✅ I've been a nasty girl, when they were fighting instead of looking at their fight, I was looking at their body🤣🤣🤣
❌ The plot didn't grab me; it was too predictable with nothing surprising.
❌ Kim Sae Ron's character was brushed off randomly 🙆🏼♀️Did I miss something? What even happened to her?
Overall If you're into action and violence, give it a shot! But honestly, the plot is pretty basic and not something I'd watch the drama for.
6.7/10
Seon Ji Hwan's dad: It's time to put an end to this childish game👺👺👺👺
Self defence ✅
And romance felt flat as well😅
5.2/10
It began with an incredible dark and mysterious vibe that hooked me immediately.
The saga of:
- Bullying
- Toxic relationships
- F4 being dumbass good-looking
...continues in this version too.
❌ I lowkey wanted Ren to end up with Gorya. Thyme is such a black and white character; his opinions about Gorya often regressed, going back to square one repeatedly. He doesn't make an effort to go out of his way or take the lead in situations. Unless his friends convince him to do so🤷🏼♀️
❌ Unnecessary drama and over-exaggeration of many plot lines.
❌ They didn't need to turn "The Story of Iris" into a KFC chicken ad.
✅ Compared to other versions, this one has a lot of improvements and a better storyline.
I was hooked until Episode 10, but then I lost interest. It fell into the same clichés as Meteor Shower, which made me kinda 😴
6.2/10
✅ Intriguing premise
✅ Blend of dark comedy and crime thriller.
✅ Strong performance by Yoon Shi Yoon, who convincingly portrayed both personalities.
❌ The police investigation felt like it was done in the 2000s, with no CCTV cameras and a lackluster investigation despite multiple serial murders.
❌ Pacing issues and sometimes disjointed storyline progression. Going back and forth between comedy and thriller lowkey ruined the vibe of the drama.
❌ Overdone comedic elements. While occasional comedic relief is fine, it dominated about 70% of the show, detracting from the crime thriller aspect.
❌ Underdeveloped antagonist. He was neither scary nor did he get on my nerves + he was Park Sung Hoon🤣🐻🎀.
❌ Could have used better colour palatte and lighting.
Final thoughts: I wish the comedic aspect hadn't overshadowed the plot as much as it did. The premise was great and intriguing for a thriller, but it lacked the seriousness and intensity that a true thriller demands.
It's worthy of a fair shot, but comparatively very light hearted to other crime thrillers out there.
6.3/10