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Those cupcakes with two inches of swirly pastel gooey nonsense, topping an inch's worth of dry af cake.
But you know you're going to enjoy it anyway.
Most laughable moment:
The birtdate of the male lead's parents. If they were born in 1966, they must've had him at 8-10 years of age. How they're thinking to pass this man off as someone born in the late 80s; what a joke.
Actor most likely to be typecast after this:
Poor Yoon Se Ah. This woman can act but, keeps getting hired to make bug-eyes.
I would watch it again, if, I were in between dramas. But, wouldn't recommend to anyone new to Korean dramas.
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Unless, you are a Lee Joon fan; then you have to see this.
Watch an obvious virgin mimic sex acts that are beyond his scope of understanding.
The rest of Joonie's acting is decent with what he was given and all the other actors did as expected.
The story, not so original but well shot. The overall feel is like a low budget lifetime movie.
Like a pot of red beans that you just made and served up, though you know it would taste better the next day.
Maybe they should've waited til the next day or theweek after to get the editing right. Or just cut Joonie's sex scenes altogether.
Watch it because you're Joonie's fan and you want to see all his work; or his disappointing untoned butt.
Watch it because your bored and want to add a completed title to the list.
And then, don't watch it again.
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I was all about this drama, until dude kept evaporating and stuff.
Then it became a quest......with myself.
Having watched more than 30+ episodes, or given 30+ hours my life away, I was determined to see this through. I kinda regret it.
This drama obviously was banking on Dilraba and Bin Bin's chemistry from King's Woman but didn't use it. You'll see many familiar faces from other dramas that this pair have been included as cast.
As Le Suitor Horrible, Bing plays the most worthless and shallowly written character, it's beyond words. He causes all the trouble with a pout for 20 or so episodes then, when people start getting killed, as planned, he tries to humor us with death-inducing guilt.
Loved the hair though, truly it's a good look for him. I think this was another mind-spin the production played on viewers to confuse the image of a better written character he played in the same wig.
There were minimal flames thrown by the tittle character, be prepared to be disappointed here. RuGe lights a couple candles and a campfire, big whoop, all celebrate. And doesn't even have a major smackdown with the Big Bad or learn anything of real substance. She matures bu, meh, by then you won't care.
Because this is when the drama decides to insult the viewers intelligence with the 'ultimate plan', that they ruin by telling us that they are performing said plan. Because hell, why not take the fun out of the last 7 episodes by revealing the ruse to the viewer...constantly.
The actors did well with what was given and our lead guy does an excellent job of expression acting. Reminds me of another Eternal Love character where the amusement showed in his face and not the delivery the lines.
Horrible mention: Our wack af villian that somehow conned a legion of kick ass women to listen to him and follow his suicide mission demands. Was it because he was the only male? I don't get why these chicks had him as a leader or how he kept his position among this more than capable crew.
And what's with spinning chick? Like if you have a job to twirl back and forth like that, when does she go to the bathroom?
There's a birth secret that is the worst kept secret for the viewers.
Like duh, people of the different sects like wearing certain colors.
It gave an 8 rating while it aired. I hunted newly posted episodes like it was crack, but, after the last episode I wanted to give it a 3.
After a week I split the difference and rounded up for crack factor, so 6 it is.
Watch this, be entertained, then forget it. Blech.
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I dropped this drama at ep 16 and realized I did the same with Seung Gi's last drama. I don't remember if the Hong sisters were involved but, the Donkey Kong ball setup in the Gu Book was too much for me.
Back to this drama though, I dropped this drama after I realized I wasn't enjoying the episodes as much as I thought I was. This usually happens for me after I finish a series a month or so after, not while watching.
watch this as filler while waiting for you main drama to come on.
I wouldn't recommend it.
*Edit* I came back to see how it ended.....I wish I hadn't. All this talk of prophecy and a big bad to do nothing but piss you off in disbelief. Don't watch this!!
A bunch of charming magical characters surrounding another boring heroine isn't worth it, especially with such a poorly executed story. Hong sisters, ya wrong for this.
Watch this mess and you'll see I'm right but, remember, I warned you. Dropping this from a 6 to a 4.5 because you should only watch it if you are a fan of the actors and want to watch all of that person's work.
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Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
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This drama, while billed as a sequel, shouldn't be. It just the same universe. One of the cute kids that were trained to fight in the first Nirvana, is now the father of the main characters.
Those who haven't watched the first Nirvana, you don't need to watch it to understand this one.
What I liked? Just about everything though, I did fast forward on "bad guys, plotting, bad things again" stuffs, especially around the 30ish episodes.
This drama has an excellent blend of serious and humorous moments that don't seem shoehorned in.
If you've already watched a few dramas in this drama I would recommend watching this one without reservations. It's that entertaining.
What I didnt like and I know it's going to make people mad....Xioming's face
Obviously he had some more work done so I spent most of his first few episodes onscreen being distracted by his new squarer face. I couldn't put my finger on it but then I was reminded of Luo Jin from Princess Wei Young and how much his face had squared since Diamond Lover.
But, it looks good on him. So, congrats to his doctor, I'm just going to miss that seriously chiseled butt-chin of his.
I wouldn't watch it again but, that's because dramas like these aren't really my thing.
I wouldn't recommend this to someone completely new to the genre.
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You know the feeling when you buy a new toothbrush?
It's the perfect color, has the right amount of bristle strength, fits comfortably in your hand.
You use this tooth brush all week with the small joy that it brings and makes you chuckle over being happy with such a small thing.
And then, your roommate asks if you've been using that perfect toothbrush.
Because another person has been using it all week too.
That's the feeling.
Don't be seduced by the first episodes. Don't fall for it's charm. Don't do it.
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As with another drama this drama leaves you hanging with a conclusion that isn't. I f you are unaware that the series has 75 episodes, you'll be looking for 76-110 because it'll be obvious this was meant to continue. Because nothing important gets resolved and I mean nothing!!!
My naysayers will say, "What about this bad guy?" and "What about ----", I say who cares ? What was the original premise? How does it get resolved? It doesn't, so what's the point?
Pretty pictures, this is an ensemble cast so, it's bst to not go in saying this or that person is the lead. You'll only confused and get disappointed when your chosen lead doesn't show up for nearly entire episodes.
Who knows maybe the director or editing didn't like certain actors and gave another story more screentime unintentionally. Who knows?
Worth watching? Yes
But be warned.
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Maybe SSH had this written into his contract.
"The ending has to be vague or, suck altogether. Oh yeah, and let's have Halloween-Christmas because, Why not?
I want my fans to prove they love me for me instead of my work, just like Lee Min Ho.
Come all my pretty lemmings and I'll show you a cliff. Bwahahaha!"
Don't watch the last 10 minutes of the final episode and you'll be better for it.
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Yes it's entertaining, until you realize that some of the roadblocks (Mi Ran) could've been easily dealt with.
I mean who lets a crazy woman have keys to their house? It is also a good example of how not to treat a mental patient that so obviously needs help.
I woudn't watch it again and would warn others to not feel guilty about FF through parts.
There were other storylines besides our love triangle but, I honestly don't remember what happened with them or the names and I just finished the drama after watching a second time. (I couldn't remember watching this drama and had to satisfy my curiosity as to why)
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I Love My President Though He's A Psycho
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And this is what makes it awesome.
Main lead dude is cray-z for no reason and then chooses to be crazy because he knows his love is crazy.
Lead doormat, well, maybe you can find why these dudes were nearly killing themselves and each other over her, because I didn't see it.
Has a second lead that you root for, then you just want him to die.
Why does anyone still listen to a second lead female after the betrayal train.
For Point of Reference.
The writer must've studied Thai Lakorns and forgot to add a wack gun fight or the wedding that hell built,...oh wait...Just kidding, maybe.
I would watch this again and again.
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Cute cast, great story, and it's flaws you'll overlook.
Don't watch if you aren't into BL or don't approve. It's not for you then, accept it and move on.
I rated high, because I've watched it more than twice and would recommend without reservations.
This drama has moments that'll make you cringe in a good way. It'll mske you cover your eyes and then watch the part you just hid in cringy awareness from.
You won't be disappointed.
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Don't take it seriously and you'll find yourself entertained.
Gui Gui plays Gui Gui as only Gui can do. (She's so cute).
Zhang Han plays Zhang Han like he does in just about every other show he's in.
Watch it because you want to see these actors in nonsense that make sense when you know you're watching nonsense.
This is Boys Over Flowers meets the Power Rangers and makes a drama trope cupcake with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Would I watch it again? Yes, but, I'm not bored enough with my life yet.
Would I recommend it to others? Yes, with reservations, because it's a hot mess and it knows it. A good drama to watch with friends.
Rated a 7 for entertainment value alone because even the boyfriend got into throwing popcorn, making the case for a romance switch among characters and yelling "Oh my Gawd". He even had found the decorations for these so-called grown men's bedroom up for debate.
Enjoy!
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Good, cause for revenge. The plan is no real plan, but, its fun anyway, until she gets the help that isn't any help at all. Rather the helper mucks it up to the point yu wonder if an actor's ego was involved.
Second lead guy and girl are crazy and self centered. Anyone in business, law and medical fields be prepared for laughs.
The PollyAnna doormat lead actually buys a backbone in a tube of lipstick.
After the drama aired, an off-screen relationship was mad public and I realized this is what screwed this project up royally. Because the timeline fits exactlly when the handfuls of suck started to be dolled out.
I wouldn't watch it again, though I admit when it aired I watched episodes multiple times. But, I would recommend as an okay 'between your other drama watch', meaning if you need something to fill time between the days yourother drama airs, watch this.
Be prepared to be mildly disappointed. And I say mild because a few episodes after the kiss you realize you're watching just to see how it ends.
I loved the instrumental OST, hated the Steel Heart song, gawd that song was so horribly out of place for me.
I rated it a 7.5 because there were episodes and parts I rewatched, though I would never watch the whole drama again. Mainly because this is a drama I didn't FF through parts, I watched every episode. So it gets a 7.5 because of the actors doing the best with what was given. And too the actors that ruined this by possibly making the writers work around your relationship, ya'll suck; congratulations on your marriage. They can tell the grandkids they ruined a drama because they didn't want to see each other kiss others.
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Would recommend for those in between dramas or want to take a break from the regular fare.
I would not recommend to those new to kdramas.
Not worth rewatching, unless you want to see our elf prince in regular clothes. Great ensemble cast. Just wish those who were meant to be badass actually got to show more than once.
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If you're a fan of this genre and are immune or enjoy endings that are meant to piss you off, this is the one.
If you are new to this kinda stuff, don't feel guilty ff through second lead jerk-face's scenes. You'll still get the idea of what's going on Ff bith hs scenes and what I call "The bad people plotting/doing/discussing the bad things'. I swear the second leads story arc despite the head-scratching simple conflict of the OTP, is the weakest and somewhat unnecessary part of the show.
I found it evtertaing until a certain point, then I just wanted to know how it ended, which as you either know or will find , a lot of stuff is given in the open/ending credits.
I wouldn't watch it again and would only recommend to the male lead's an without reservations. He did look good in this.
Other than this, I wouldn't recommend this drama to those new to historical Chinese shows, under any circumstance.
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