Re-do to ensure justice is served!

I watched this k-drama in anticipation for Lee Joon Gi's fanmeeting in Kuala Lumpur on 22 September, which I bought a ticket.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Brilliant performance by Lee Joon Gi and Lee Kyung Young. It's great to see some character growth in Kim Hee Woo - Lee Joon Gi could show some range when Hee Woo was ungrateful teen-aged brat who then grew to be tactical fighter against injustice. LJG performance nicely complements Lee Kyung Young's cunning, corrupted politician character. Solid performance from Kim Chul Ki, Kim Jae Kyung & Ji Chan too.
2. Side characters - I like that supporting characters lasted more than 1 or 2 episodes - they all played an integral role in the fight against corruption. There were many supporting characters I like e.g. Park Sang Man, Kim Han Mi, Prosecutor Jeon Seok Gyu, Ji Seong ho and the old real estate guy who became Hee Woo's mentor.
3. Plot - I like the plot twists. Kim Seok Hoon is such unpredictable character and that reveal in episode 15 I did not see it coming!
4. Action scenes - Good choregraphed fight scenes and LJG really looked fit despite the lean/slender build.

What I disliked:
1. The afterlife/re-do connection - I understand why Hee Woo was given a re-do but I don't understand the process from Director Han to Hee Woo in episode 1 or 2 helipad scene.
2. The romance - Wow, Hee Woo has 3 romantic interest. I understand why romance arc is not explored much in this series but it'd be great if there were meaningful scenes that hinted at possible romance e.g. she told Hee Woo to share the burden because it's exhausting to fight injustice on his own.

Favourite scene:
Kim Hee Won's fight scenes with Doctor K

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Predictable yet enjoyable. Wish there was something more to the story!

I was intrigued by the air of mystery when I watched the series' trailer. So I watched it on Friday night and finished it the next day.

What I liked:
1) Pacing - Fast-paced. I had to stop myself from sleeping late because I had appointment the next day at 10 am.
2) Yan Zhen characterisation - I like this female lead. She's smart and level-headed at work.
3) Li Zhuo Yang - He has this handsome but adorable face. I like the moles on his face. He looks like kpop idol, Baekho.
4) Romance - The scenes were sweet and light touch except the sizzling scenes in episode 1. Wish there were more romantic scenes especially once the secret was out.

What I dislike:
1) Arcs - I wish there was something more to Yan Zhen's parent drama, Chu Ze Jia's disappearance and Chu Ze An's whereabouts. These stories were not flesh out - they seemed very light touch.
2) Ending - I wish ending was from Yan Zhen's perspective rather than Ze Jia's perspective.

Favourite scene
When Yan Zhen set a trap to confirm her suspicions of Chu Ze An's identity.

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Engaging melodrama - Jang Hyuk was such a babe!

Marriage of convenience is one of my favourite tropes. I have seen this kdrama in many lists so I decided to watch it. Oh boy, I was in for a ride!

What I liked:
1) Jang Hyuk - wow, Jang Hyuk was a babe! Handsome, quirky hairstyle, hot body (washboard abs), nice teeth and eccentric personality - I was hooked from the first time he appeared on screen. Brilliant actor, great at conveying different emotions of his character.
2) Lee Gun characterisation - The quirkiest male character I've watched in kdramas. His maniacal laughter, his unconventional approach to personal and professional matters.
3) Kim Miyoung characterisation - I usually get annoyed easily with doormat female leads but Jang Nara played Ms Nice Girl very well that I cried a few times. It's great that she grew as a person - I love that she had a successful career on her own and was very firm with her beliefs and principles.
4) Romance - Their romantic scenes at the start of th the relationship were so sweet. There were two intense scenes that I love so much: 1) the auction and 2) the press conference. Both Jang Hyuk and Jang Na Ra gave their all in these confession scenes. I also enjoyed scenes when Lee Gun desired Miyoung. Haha!
5) Supporting characters - These characters had depth: Manager Tak, Miyoung's mother, Lee Yong and even Jiyeon (Miyoung's friend and Yong's love interest). Manager Tak and Lee Yong's shenanigans were hilarious!
6) Daniel Pitt characterisation - He gave sensible advice even when he was a stranger to Miyoung. He is a great friend. I like that he's not just in this series as a love rival but Daniel has his own story to be undiscovered.

What I disliked:
1) Confidentiality - I hated when doctor shared Lee Gun's medical diagnosis with Kang Sera. She had no right to that information and her actions after that disclosure were unacceptable even though she had good intentions.
2) Lee Gun - Kang Sera interactions - It sucks that Lee Gun cheated on Kang Sera and I understand that he wanted to inform her personally but I think he cared too much for her feelings over his own feelings.
3) Spiked drinks - It was hilarious the first time but I don't understand why the culprits were not apprehended. Anyway I don't like that their drinks were spiked again.
4) Lee Gun's hairstyle - It's refreshing to see male lead with more than 2 hairstyles in a kdrama. I disliked the hairstyles in the last 3 episodes. That severe fringe made him old and less handsome.

Favourite scene
The press conference. I love that Miyoung was the courageous one and took charge!

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Fast-paced enjoyable older male, younger female minidrama

I decided to check out this mini drama after seeing short clip on Youtube. I rarely watch dramas with much older male lead and younger female lead so I was curious to see how the story unfold.

What I liked:
1. Plot - The series is fast-paced and easy to digest. The villain was set up nicely.
2. Change of leads' dynamics - ML took in FL when she was 10 years old and raised her as younger sister Some reviewers were bothered by the age gap and "sibling" dynamics and claimed that ML had groomed FL. I disagree - Xiaosheng was never inappropriate with Mengshen until he developed romantic feelings for her when she was 20 years old and showed mature behaviour. Xiaosheng and Mengshen were not biologically related so it is ok to become lovers.
3. Romance - Wow, this is one of the few cdramas that show ML and FL being turned on / showing desire. That last scene in episode 15 and early scene of episode 16 were sensual. The actor and actress were not awkward during their intimate scenes, which is good.
4. Qi Ze Yu characterisation - At first I thought his only purpose in the series is just a love rival. Glad that his character was given depth - he was smart and became an ally to both ML & FL. Qi Ze Yu's random English sentences in middle of conversation with Mengchen were amusing.

What I disliked:
1. Mengchen - I disliked that she was rash upon finding out her family's secret. The amount of physical pain inflicted towards ML. Pity him!

Favourite scene
When Qi Ze Yu asked Xiaosheng & Mengshen to tone down their PDA

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Strong start but falter starting episode 11

I saw clips of this cdrama on Youtube and after reading synopsis, I thought why not watch it.

What I liked:
1) Plot at the start - For the first 11 episodes, the story was refreshing and fast-paced. No over the top drama. I like that 4 characters (male lead Xie Shi, female lead Xu Mu, second male lead Shen Yi & second female lead Song Nian Nian) have different personalities.
2) Romance - It's fascinating to watch 2 different relationships progress throughout the series. Secret crush/fake relationship vs bad first impression turned friends turned lovers. I personally enjoyed the latter, which was demonstrated by the second leads. We see Song Nian Nian and Shen Yi going through hardship together therefore they were more believable and dynamic compared to Xu Mu-Xie Shi's relationship.
3) Shen Yi characterisation - It's great to see his character grow throughout the series. He started off as goofy rich kid trying to regain daddy's approval and money but he wasn't a slacker. He worked hard and what surprised me most is his kind heart. He helped and supported Xie Shi and Song Nian Nian.
4) Song Nian Nian characterisation - I like that she's sensible despite being a writer i.e. she's not caught up in her own bubble or fiction. She is aware and attuned to her feelings and surroundings. She is a good friend to both Xu Mu and Shen Yi.
5) Zhang Yao - Wow, I was blown away by Sheng Yi Chen's face. What an arresting beauty! His eyes were magnetic and I like his subtlety in both facial expressions and actions.
6) Xu Mu's colleagues - It was fun to watch Zhao Yu Si, Qin Xiao Ke, Mr Liao and even the annoying rival Fang Jing Jing in and out of the office.
7) Zhang Jiong Min - I like his facial expression especially the smirk. He reminds me of Korean idol Lee Jeonghyeon of EVNNE. His character is quiet but there is intrigue.

What I disliked:
1) Plot at the end - I was infuriated with Xu Mu in episode 10. The lack of communication led to misunderstanding and seriously I don't understand the reason for accepting Xie Shi's marriage proposal. I also found that the main couple lost their spark after that debacle.
2) Xu Mu characterisation - She didn't grow as much as other characters. She liked to assume things without proper communication with Xie Shi. Perhaps her character hated confrontation but her assumptions led to misunderstandings. Once is fine but she repeated it again in episode 14.

Favourite scene:
When Song Nian Nian realised how much Shen Yi has done for her and was overwhelmed by his love.

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Romance + thriller/mystery with smart female lead

This drama was part of my watchlist because I wanted to watch romance with thriller/mystery element with a smart female lead. Such a fun series to watch!

What I liked:
1) Song Yao characterisation - I love that she is smart and resourceful - a femme fatale instead of a damsel in distress. I wasn't a fan of her secret weapon but some scenes were funny. Glad that she didn't use too much of her secret weapon because that could cloud viewers' judgement on her capabilities.
2) Ji Cheng Chuan characterisation - I like that he is a working class character and not your typical cold, bossy CEO character. He is smart and compassionate and at times naive about love.
3) Acting - This is my second drama of Wang Zi Qi (the first being Once We Get Married) and I enjoyed his acting. This drama has more action scenes and he seemed to handle the stunts and fighting choreography quite well. This is my first Zhang Yu Xi drama and I quite enjoyed her acting too. She did great in portraying Song Yao's vulnerability.
4) Romance - I enjoyed the romance between Song Yao and Ji Cheng Chuan. They were true partners, in personal and professional aspects of their lives. Even though there are not many kissing scenes, there were plenty of eye gazing, genuine smiles, hand holding and small gestures.
5) Supporting characters - Sheng Si Lin is surprisingly my favourite supporting character. I didn't like him at the start of the series because his purpose in the drama was to provide comedic relief but my thoughts changed when I watch his transformation from a himbo heir / socialite to a man worthy of managing his family's company. I also enjoyed the change of dynamics between Sheng Si Lin, Song Yao and Ji Cheng Chuan. Song Lingren is another favourite of mine too.
6) Villain - Despite being obvious to the audience, the villain arc was done well and the actor acted well too.
7) Ending - I like how the mystery/thriller saga was brought to conclusion because I was worried about how the writers going to wrap up that saga. It's great that Song Yao was shown both positive and negative responses to her novel - that scene and the actual meet cute were delightful to watch!

What I disliked:
1) Misfortunes - I pity Song Yao for facing many misfortunes, with 2 life-threatening ones.
2) Liang Jing Yi - An annoying character who silly enough to not that she was a pawn in a bigger game. For someone who studies abroad, she seemed quite sheltered / lacking life experience and unworldly.

Favourite scene:
Wedding of Ji Cheng Chuan and Song Yao. That twist was unexpected!

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Tragic love story with sizzling chemistry and good acting

I watched this mini drama for 2 reasons: 1) Han Dong Lin (watched his performance in Guess Who I Am & She and Her Perfect Husband), and 2) Youku's kissing compilation of this drama ;) Wow Han Dong Lin had many kissing scenes in this drama than in Guess Who I am.

What I liked:
1) Main characters - I like that both male and female leads were flawed and morally grey characters. Though I don't agree with the actions taken by them especially female lead Gu Qing Yan, I understood why they did those things. I like Gu Qing Yan's confidence and self-assurance - she is different from other female leads in republican dramas that I've watched. She knows her sensuality and used it to her advantage but she also knew when to stop or say No. I also like that Ye Yi Fan is a badass but at the same time compassionate and loving towards Gu Qing Yan.
2) Romance - Wow, sizzling chemistry between Han Dong Lin and Cui Yi Liang that translated well in their scenes together, be it intimate or normal interactions. I like that they were very tactile - Ye Yin Fan's hands on Gu Qing Yan's face, waist and even backhug.
3) Acting - Great acting by both Han Dong Lin and Cui Yi Liang. They were good at expressing different emotions from sadness and confusion to joy and bewilderment. The supporting characters were played well by the actors too.
4) Ending - I didn't feel 'happy' or 'satisfied' after the end of episode 26. I find the ending bleak because that last scene did not feel real to me, in other words that's his imagination . I think Gu Qing Yan never returned to Ye Yi Fan because she wanted to protect Ye Yi Fan from further misfortunes.
5) Outfits and styling - I love the costumes especially Gu Qing Yan's. Her qipao collection was beautiful and sexy. Ye Yi Fan's hair and outfits looked modern at times but Han Dong Lin looked good in them because of his good looks and build.

What I disliked:
1) Pain - I disliked that Gu Qing Yan inflicted pain on herself at least twice. I understood the frustrations but harming yourself was quite rash & drastic measure to cope with your emotions.
2) Secret - I also disliked that Ye Yi Fan was not forthcoming to Gu Qing Yan about his family's tragedy. If he had told her his secret, she wouldn't have taken a rash decision.
3) Nails - Han Dong Lin's nails seemed manicured and coloured with pale polish. It bothered me because the colour was too obvious.

Favourite scene:
Fireworks scene. Unexpected grand gesture that shows Ye Yi Fan's tenderness and affections for Gu Qing Yan.

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Really enjoyed the kdrama.

What I liked:
1. Central theme - This drama reminds me of Frankenstein. Debates about creator who perceives himself as god. debates about freewill.
2. Plot twists - I like the tricks derived by Yeonjoo to get to 'To be continued' in the first few episodes. Kang Cheol looked genuinely surprised. I love the suspense element.
3. Acting - I watched W after watching Han Hyo Joo in Moving. Love her performance in this series too. My first Lee Jong Suk's drama and I enjoyed his acting. I also enjoyed Kim Eui Sang's acting - he played Yeonjoo's father and the comic creator.

What I disliked:
1. Romance - Romance was ok. Wish they had more disagreements. Yeonjoo was quick to give into Kang Cheol's needs and demands & she was quick to fall in love too.
2. Plot - I can't compare the writing of this drama to the writing of original source but I find the drama lost its momentum once Kang Cheol's perception of "reality" change.

Favourite scene
When Kang Cheol shot someone in Mr Oh's house

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Compelling drama about science, society, self-discovery and love

The alternative title of this series is Paternity Appraiser. I never thought a modern, medium length cdrama shown on Youtube could be this compelling and thought-provoking.

What I liked:
1) Plot - This drama is quite science-y since it is set at DNA testing centre but I love how the testings were centred on different types of human conflicts. My favourite case is the liver disease patient. So heartbreaking
2) Ningshu characterisation - She's a well-written female lead. I love that she's rational, no-nonsense and understands her self-worth. My only gripe with her character is the way she broke up with Xi Da.
3) Xi Da characterisation - I enjoy watching his character development. He started off as a childish, never serious author doubling as sales person for the centre. As the show progressed, he took his role at the centre seriously and had tone down his immaturity while still remaining goofy. My only gripe with his character is when he showed off his blind dates in the hopes of making Ningshu jealous or angry. I don't like it when one intentionally hurt the other.
4) Supporting characters - It's amazing to see supporting characters such as Zhu Si, Wei Ai Yun, Ma Li Jun and Liang Zi Yang got backstories. They too had challenges to overcome and I love the atmosphere at the Anhe department lead by Ningshu.
5) Romance - I love watching how writer emphasised on older female/younger male romance theme when in real life, actress Xu Xiao Han is only two years older than actor Wanyan Luo Rong. Ningshu slowly opened up to Xi Da and realised her feelings for him. I wish they were kissing scenes before the breakup because the kissing scene when they were hurting was heartbreaking.
6) Ma Li Jun - It's weird that I am saying this but I like how his character is written. Cunning ex boyfriend who wouldn't take no as answer. His reason for wanting Ningshu back in his life caught my by surprise.

What I disliked:
1) Lighting - Outdoor scenes that were shot at night were difficult to watch. I wish the production had adjusted the lighting or corrected it during post-production.
2) Xi Da's mum - Gosh, I think what she did is worse than what Ma Li Jun did. She seemed harmless but she hurt 4 people.

Favourite scene
When Xi Da exited the lift and consoled Ningshu. I knew that misunderstanding would happen haha.

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He is the Perfect Husband

Road Home is a slow burn, healing drama.


What I like:
1) Lu Chen characterisation - Road Home should be titled 'He is the Perfect Husband' because Lu Chen is caring, good cook & only speaks when necessary.
2) Jing Bo Ran - Jing Bo Ran was magnetic on screen. His character is quiet but somehow he managed to convey expressions & mannerisms through his face and body. It also doesn't hurt than Jing Bo Ran looked very hot in uniform and in black t-shirt and black wide leg trousers.
3) Xiao Nan characterisation - I also like Xiao Nan, a very well-written child character. He is smart & rational kid, mature beyond his years.
4) Cinematography - I read that Qining is a fictitious location but the actual locations (Altay, Xinjiang, Hemu Village, Burqin County) were so picturesque (refer to link below). My favourite scenes were 1) scene shot in the big tent like Mongolions live, and 2) scene shot when four characters went camping.
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/gui-lu/91923-where-was-this-filmed-infos-about-places-where-the-action-is-supposed-to-take-place
5) Meng Xiao Shan characterisation - This my second time watching Baby Zhang's work (the first was She and Her Perfect Husband) and I must say I am impressed by her acting . Xiao Shan is mature, smart & confidant woman who is also a girlboss. She is driven at work and in personal life. I understand why she married Qin Feng instead of Hai Dong.

What I disliked:
1) Gui Xiao characterisation - Not a fan of Gui Xiao as I find her character did not grow much. Gui Xiao at 30 remained same as Gui Xiao in high school - childlike, giggly & sheltered. She's lucky to get someone who loves and devotes to her. Also lucky that she's been sheltered from hard ships by her father and Lu Chen.
2) Flashbacks - There are too many flashbacks used in this drama, in particular high school scenes. Some of these high school / puppy love scenes were repetitive that it's hard for me to believe their love story. At times I felt that they both sought each other after a decade because of convenience (we know Lu Chen never dated after breaking up with Gui Xiao).

Favourite scene:
When Gui Xiao gave Lu Chen a ring by kissing. Wow, I've never expected such scene to happen in a Cdrama!

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Most popular coming-of-age kdrama of all time!

Boys over Flowers is the first kdrama I ever watched. I remembered period of my life when I watched it - in July 2011, I had just resigned from job to pursue a master's degree overseas. This series was playing on tv when I returned home early from the last week of my work. I was intrigued so I watched the series in whole. It has been 13 years since I watched this series so I'm writing based on what I remember and compilation video from Asian Crush (no time and desire to rewatch this series).

What I liked:
1. Ji Hoon - I always prefer Ji Hoo to Joon Pyo. He's quiet, mature and kind. The happily ever after guy not the happy for now type of guy (that's Joon Pyo).
2. Romance - I actually like the relationship between Yi Jung and Ga Eul because it was natural and sincere. Ki Bum was so endearing.
3. Sass - Not a fan of her character but Jan Di had sass to fight against Joon Pyo and her school bullies.

What I disliked:
1. Too much drama - too much for me to handle, be it from school bullying to Joon Pyo's family saga. His mother was really overbearing.
2. Joon Pyo's hairstyle - who could ever forget?
3. Class inequality - This drama really emphasised the big gap between rich and poor. Snobbery. I hate that Joon Pyo was condescending towards Jan Di at the start.

Favourite scene
When Ji Hoo kissed Yi Jung. What a tease!

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I want to be wooed and kissed by Lee Jae In!

As a fan of contract marriage and fake relationship tropes, I was curious to watch Something about 1% after reading its synopsis. OMG, I didn't expect to love this drama so much!

What I liked:
1. Female lead characterisation - I am in love with Kim Da Hyun. She is a school teacher but never underestimate her. She is smart - I love how she negotiated with Jae In before agreeing to a dating contract. She knows her worth - I love that she was never intimidated by Jae In's [empty] threats and Han Jo Hee's taunts. She genuinely cared about others - I love that she was concerned about Jae In even in situations that would affect her image. This is my first time watching Jeon So Min acting and wow, I was impressed by her facial expressions.
2. The romance - Palpable chemistry between Ha Seok Jin and Jeon So Mi. I love how both of them were sincere and always expressed their thoughts and feelings with each other. It's also wonderful to see their courtship and banter. When they kissed, Ha Seokjin (the main actor) kissed with fervour and my toes curled. I love when couples smiled when they kissed. Their breakup was really tough to watch. I felt their genuine feelings and respect they had for each other.
3. Male lead characterisation - Lee Jae In started off as a brash, no-nonsense businessman that was feared by his colleagues, best friend and family even his grandfather. However he was never condensceding. I love that he liked Da Hyun just as the way she was. I also like that he liked kids and did good deeds without expecting any rewards/compliments. Ha Seok Jin was boyishly handsome and had a great smile and some cheekiness in this role.
4. The writing - At first, I thought they were going into a fake relationship or contract marriage for show only like any other dramas (fake affection in public [pull] then antagonistic behaviour in private [push]). I was wrong and that's great - I love that they both agreed to real dating within stipulated time and made effort on their dates. This drama has great lines - I love the advice about good and bad qualities given by Hyeon Jin.
5. Supporting characters - Grandpa/Chairman Lee, thank you for playing the matchmaker. Hyeon Jin is a great best friend! Hyeon Joon (lawyer/Jae In's best friend), Tae Ha (Jae In's rival/cousin), Seun Woo (Hyeon Jin's brother) and Ji Soo - omo, all of them were handsome!

What I disliked:
1. Han Jo Hee - Her possessiveness made me want to strangle her. Jae In should seek a restraining order.
2. Supporting characters - I felt Seun Woo, Ji Soo and Jae In's stepsister were underutilised and perhaps didn't deserve the credit in the intro montage.
3, Parents' disapporval - I disliked Jae In's mum and Da Hyun's parents for disapproving Jae In and Da Hyun's relationship. How could they not see how unhappy their children were when they were broken up?!!

Favourite scene
Da Hyun doing a surprise birthday party for Jae In. Humour, cheekiness, seduction, passion are the words I used to describe this scene.

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Female characters - Im Sun, Mi Jin, Im Cheong - steal the thunder!

Having completed Emergency Couple a few months ago, I was excited to learn about Choi Jin Hyuk's new project Miss Night and Day.

What I liked:
1) Pacing - I only started watching this show when it had already aired 6 episodes. So I binged all 6 episodes on a Sunday. Overall, I enjoyed the first 12 episodes of the series as it was refreshing, fast-paced.
2) Lee Jung Eun - It's wonderful to see her in a main role (loved her in Strangers from Hell, Fight for My Way)! Brilliantly cast. Despite the age discrimination against her, Im Sun is smart, capable and unintentionally funny.
3) Supporting characters - I really like Mi Jin's parents, Ko Won and Mr Ju. Jung Young Joo looked bold & beautiful in red lipstick. Delighted that Ko Won has some depth in the middle of the series.
4) Ageism - It's good to see a series that shows age discrimination especially now that most countries have ageing population. The scenes were hurtful but that's the reality of our society.
5) Songs - I love the theme song She's back by The Vane as it is more rock-ish. I also like BOYSNEXTDOOR's Lucky Charms - it's so Im Sun!

What I disliked:
1) Romance - I didn't like pairing of Mi Jin and Ji Ung because I didn't feel much spark between the characters. Because of the body swapping, I see Mi Jin and Im Sun as 2 separate characters. I'd rather see Mi Jin and Ko Won as a romantic pair.
2) Writing - Since I like Ko Won a lot, I was disappointed that he didn't get much screen time after the confession. I am also frustrated by the mystery part of this series because last quarter of series was saturated with many arcs - murder mystery (wah the red herring), romance, body swap dilemma.

Favourite scene:
When Ko Won covered Mi Jin as she transformed into Im Sun.

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Enjoyable Korean webdrama with good plot, acting & kissing scenes

Came across this web drama when I was exploring the 찐엔딩 Youtube channel. This series was fast-paced, enjoyable and with cast that have good chemistry and dynamics. I didn't realise that Kim Jae Won was Rowoon in King the Land (one of the 2 characters I liked from dreadful series) until I checked his list of credited work.

What I liked:
1) The plot - There are many dramas about revenge on cheating boyfriend but Romanced has a refreshing take on it. I like that writers showcased different perspectives in the main 4 characters.
2) Female lead characterisation - I like that female lead Bom was upset and somewhat guilty instead of feeling rage when she found out because people react differently when confronted with unpleasant situation. I also liked when Bom realised that she's been gaslit by Sihoon and told him about it.
3) Romance - I'd say the kissing scenes were blazing hot. Making out behind a wall when your friends/course mates were just few metres away.
4) Antagonists - Kudos to writer for writing unlikeable antogonists. I like that there was a self-absorbed character who thought he could get away with hurting his girlfriends' feelings and there was another character who realised her mistake of being with a douchebag.
5) Acting - Good overall. Better than some Chinese minidramas.

What I disliked:
1) The ending - There were many flashbacks at the start of episode 8. Wish more scenes of Bom enjoying life post-breakup.

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Fun minidrama with strong female lead & comical male lead

Found this minidrama from Fresh Drama Youtube channel so decided to watch it after briefly reading reviews on MDL.

What I liked:
1) Female lead characterisation - I like that Wen Lan's smart & capable. Fan Luo Qi played the role well and she looked beautiful too.
2) The plot - It's centred on Wen Lan's personal and professional life and there is a great balance and execution of this short minidrama. She suffered from amnesia but this trope wasn't dragged (thank gawd). The last five episodes were fun to watch.
3) Visuals - I must say Ma Chen Xi, who played second male lead Shi Cu, is more handsome than the actor who played male lead Xu Kai Xin. The actor who played rival Shi Xun is handsome too.

What I disliked:
1) Mu Bai characterisation - I dislike that he's vain and kept checking out himself. I understand the moments were done to bring out humour but they didn't build the case for audience to root for him in his pursuit of Wen Lan.
2) The romance - Sadly lacklustre and too focused on comic relief. I get it that he realised his mistakes and mistreatment of his wife. However I felt that there was no clear distinction between his guilt for his wrongdoings and his love for Wen Lan. Despite that, the lessons on wooing Wen Lan were hilarious and I do love the wedding scene.

Favourite scene
Episode 3 was so hilarious especially when Wen Lan was drunk. ROFL.

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