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Surprisingly, I ended up loving this drama far more than I expected. It’s packed with legal cases, yet it still carries a quiet slice of life warmth that somehow felt so healing. I especially loved the conversations they shared over the tea..

What I loved most was the slow burn relationship. They started off barely liking each other, then slowly became each other’s comfort, safe place, and someone they could lean on. The progression felt so natural that I found myself getting more attached with every episode.

I really hope season 2 gets confirmed and starts filming soon because the ending was honestly… a shit. Even so, I’m still giving it an 8.5/10. It wasn’t perfect, but it comforted me in a way I didn’t expect, and that’s exactly why I loved it.

Her acting has improved so much in Mad Concrete Dreams. I was honestly so impressed seeing how much she’s grown since her idol days. I really need to see her in a medical or lawyer drama next.

I know she’s busy right now, but I also know she’ll probably disappear for a while before taking on another project. Dear Krystal, I completely understand that you love your slow, rich girl lifestyle, but as your fan… I need moreeee 😭😭😭

Idk guys, but I love this one so much… I started watching it out of boredom, and I haven’t really watched kdrama in years. Somehow, this one gave me so many good laughs.

I’m usually not into slice of life dramas especially if it’s related to medical, cuz I prefer shows with intense surgeries and high stakes scenes like Dr. Romantic. That’s probably why I never enjoyed Hospital Playlist as much, even though I finished both seasons.

But this one? I genuinely enjoyed it. Maybe I need to give Hospital Playlist another rewatch too.

That was actually one of the reasons I dropped it. But I’m kind of bored now, so I might give it another try. Though after seeing your comment, I’m a little discouraged again 😂

I might have to start rewatching it. I never finished it because, at the time, I wasn’t really feeling their acting. In this show, there are definitely some questionable expressions and scenes 😭, but I don’t know why, I just love it

Honestly… it’s not that bad. Is it amazing? Not really, just okay.... The plot isn’t super wow, but the acting is good, the chemistry is there, and the OST is decent. If you’re bored and have nothing to watch, you can give it a try. I honestly don’t understand why the ratings are so low because it’s much better than some wuxia dramas I’ve watched this year. I’d definitely rewatch it again

I know some people can’t get past the fact that the ML and FL have a big age gap in real life… but I don’t care because in this drama, they’re so cuteeee. Both couples are so cute. Mee and Namphueng are so cute, they’re too cute to the point that I had to skip their scenes because I’ve been giggling nonstop. Gosh, I swear I can see myself in these characters, but I’d definitely die of embarrassment because I wouldn’t be able to keep myself together if that happened to me.

This drama literally just started airing, and I only saw a few clips on TikTok… now I’m already interested 😭 I really want to wait until it finishes, but why did it have to show up on my fyp?? If I start it now, I know I’ll lose interest waiting for new episodes every week. The struggle is real.

I’m personally not a fan of Channel 7’s dramas. I feel like most of them focus on revenge, though maybe that’s just the ones I’ve watched. This drama is pretty different. It still has that kind of plot, but the vibe is very different, and the quality has improved a lot. It’s very refreshing to watch a story about a cosmetics scientist and business, and the second-lead couple is really nice to see too. It feels like I’m watching a Korean or Chinese drama.

That said, I also feel like this drama is a bit too short. I can’t really see proper development for each character, and some transitions feel a bit weird. I think they should’ve stuck to their usual format, either shorter episodes with more episodes overall, or a longer duration. But overall, I like it because it’s totally different from typical Channel 7 dramas.

I really liked this drama. I went in with zero expectations and ended up being pleasantly surprised. Starting with what I disliked the most, I really couldn’t stand Annita. After they moved to Shanghai, I skipped most of her scenes until the end because her character just didn’t sit right with me at all.

What kept me watching was Kao and Bright’s chemistry. It was insanely good from the first episode, and honestly, that alone made me finish the drama even though I didn’t love most of the plot. The OSTs were pretty good, the acting was okay, and while there are flaws, it’s still enjoyable. One thing that really bothered me though was the Mandarin speaking, it was quite painful to listen to at times.

I tried to see things from the characters’ perspectives and appreciate the positive sides, but that last episode… what was that scene?? We already had a happy ending, everything was settled, and that part felt completely unnecessary. I wanted to rate this lower, but I just couldn’t because their chemistry was too good to ignore.

You’re welcome 😇

My thoughts on this drama, I’m not really a fan of SWL, but he did great here, same with ZJM. The acting is solid, and the story is calm not overly dramatic like typical soap operas. Some people might find it boring. I did skip a bit toward the end because not much was happening and I just wanted to finish it, that’s on me. Normally, I’d rate this kind of drama pretty low since it’s not amazing but not bad either. Surprisingly, I wasn’t as bored as I thought I’d be, so the rating feels fair to this drama. I didn’t like the OSTs though, which is rare for me, but the editing was good.

This drama and BPIL both won Most Anticipated TV Series in 2024 for 2025 dramas. I prefer BPIL in terms of story and OSTs, while this one stands out more for its editing. Both have good acting, but overall this is an 8/10 for me. The story is just okay, but I really loved the first half.

Not really super medical like kdramas. cdramas aren’t really known for that genre yet, and since this is a historical drama, a lot of things are limited anyway. Of course it has some flaws, but I just enjoyed it without overthinking otherwise I’d end up watching surgical videos instead 😭

Yes, it has a bit of everything. Medically it might not be perfect, but it’s a drama and fiction…just enjoy it. The romance is actually pretty strong for this kind of show, though it’s not fully romance focused, so our preferences may differ. I hope you’ll end up loving it as much as I do.

I never said anything about expecting or accepting an “ugly” FL, so I don’t know why that’s being brought up. Everyone is pretty to the right person, and not everyone views people the same way, I stand by that. I like Li Landi and have been her fan since her early lead roles because I think she’s genuinely pretty and a very good actress. I also agree the drama itself is good and the script is strong, which is obviously why she accepted the role. My only issue is the initial concept of her needing a filter and another identity for him to recognize her as “pretty,” rather than appreciating her original look, and that’s it. Understanding a drama’s message doesn’t mean I have to like every creative choice, and having one criticism doesn’t equal hating the drama or the actress.

I know. I actually watched quite a lot before deciding to drop it, even though there were only a few episodes left. I did fast forward through most of it, but I gave it a chance because the trailer looked interesting and Li Landi is one of my favourites.

In the end, it just didn’t work for me and that’s okay. Some people like it, and some don’t. 😁

Hoping to see him in more high budget dramas, especially historical, wuxia, and xianxia ones. I just want to see my man play more diverse roles. It would be such a waste not to, because he’s genuinely a good actor. He’s been impressive ever since Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty.

People who say she can’t act probably have only watched her dramas. Her dramas are good, but I don’t think most of them really show her full acting potential compared to her movies. Her films are usually much deeper and more emotional, and she delivers really well in them. She doesn’t even need kiss scenes to make her performances impactful.

Unless she gets cast in dramas with strong plots that allow her to show the same depth she shows in her movies, people won’t really see what she’s capable of. That’s why I really want to see her in more dramas especially historical or wuxia/xianxia ones. Even if the romance is minimal, I’d be totally fine with that as long as she gets to showcase her acting.

I honestly want to see her prove the haters wrong.

Here’s my thought. I kind of forced myself to watch this drama, just like I did with LOTFG. Both start off pretty slow. This one is slow because there’s honestly not much going on until the last 10–15 episodes. There aren’t big plots like wars, major fights, or intense conflicts early on, so I get why some people might find it boring.

But personally? I loved their relationship , it was soooo cuteeee. I was really impressed by Cheng Lei in this drama; it really showed how versatile he is. The chemistry, the acting, and the OSTs? OMG, amazing. I especially love how they act with their eyes, you can really feel the emotions without them saying much. And yes, I cried a lot towards the end. Their love just hit me hard 😭

The OSTs are honestly my favourite part. The opening theme even made me feel like I was about to watch Harry Potter or something magical. The other songs were really good too.

I know some people will compare this drama to LOTFG, but please don’t, they’re completely different. LOTFG focuses more on revenge, military strategy, and war and romance. This drama is different. Even though the FL is a general, the story mostly focuses on their romance, how they met, how they fell in love, and how they slowly built trust with each other. That part is pretty long, and I do think it could’ve been shorter.

This drama feels like watching a supernatural hero story but set in a historical world. And yes, it definitely focuses more on romance than LOTFG, and it goes deeper emotionally.

Overall, it’s an 8/10 from me.

I can’t finish this one. First of all, I really don’t like the whole idea of Li Landi having to wear a filter to be “prettier” than herself. I get what the drama is trying to say that the ML falls for her no matter how she looks and that he loved her from the start but I just can’t get past that concept. I mean just make her prettier because she’s already pretty, but it’s just a drama…so I get it, ugghh.

So I ended up just watching a bunch of clips instead… and honestly? It’s hilarious. Really funny overall, except for a few things I just can’t overlook.