The Prisoner of Beauty felt like a long-lost love, but I'm so glad it has finally come home!!! I've been waiting and hoping for it to air ever since they dropped that amazing sneak peek back in 2023.
It's SO good and definitely worth the wait. It started on a high note and it keeps getting better and better. 45 minutes feel like 15 when you're invested. I love it when the main couple is the main attraction of a romance drama (I’ve been struggling lately because I keep getting invested in the second leads who only get five minutes of airtime per episode lol). I also love how complicated and intricate the relationships are and the political aspect is done very well. Calling it an 'aspect' feels a bit wrong since our main couple's relationship is (at least initially) very much based on it but well. You get it.
I feel like Liu Yuning was already well-liked internationally but I'm glad Zuer is getting such great reviews too. She's an absolute beauty and a great actress... I haven't seen The Demon Hunter's Romance yet, but I'll definitely check it out after TPoB ends ;-;
No I think they gonna end up together. From my pov I didn't see they broke up. Both main leads business partner…
There's a deleted/alternative scene where Daji is the one who kisses Zhou Shui on the bus in the last episode (or maybe she kissed him back or something like that, I don't recall). It honestly made me rethink the ending imo
Ding Yuxi is such a great actor! His eyes are enough to make the viewer feel the character's sentiments. I mean, I already knew that from watching Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (which I absolutely loved and recommend), but he's somehow even more impressive here? I'll be looking forward to his next works.
Some Korean friends said that Culinary Class Wars really did have a big impact in South Korea and its culinary industry, so I guess that explains it. I thought it was a good, entertaining show.
I recently finished When Life Gives You Tangerines and it really was an outstanding drama as well! I was crying my heart out in pretty much every episode. Very well-written and directed. I'm especially happy for Yeom Hye-ran... everyone did great but I thought she was the clear standout. What a fantastic actress!
I can understand the discontent of some fans but it is what it is :/ I believe that capturing the audience's lasting love matters more than winning an award.
This drama was a conflicting watch. I loved the cinematography and thought the actors had great chemistry, even though their characters were extremely flawed (which I don't think it's a bad thing, but I can understand why some people looking for a romance might dislike it) and unbearably naive. I had to pause and sigh in disbelief several times. I often thought to myself, "What is this scriptwriter even thinking?"
Which is why it may seem strange when I say that I was really, truly cheering for Daji and Zhou Shui to get it right. This might sound harsh, but you have to accept these impulsive and frankly foolish characters for what they are. After all, who hasn't ever felt affection for someone like that?
The ending wasn't a surprise. We viewers literally saw it coming from the very first scene. Still, I felt sad. And that's precisely the reason why I would still rate this drama quite highly. Such a Good Love made me feel true hope and true sadness. Having said that, I don't think I'll ever rewatch it. I would probably come to dislike it.
I loved it!!! I started watching this because of the historical setting (there aren't many Japanese period dramas that are shorter in length), and I didn’t have high expectations, but this! This is the drama I wanted.
Our leads are so charming. They could easily have come off as too mousey (FL) or too shameless (ML), but the actors did an amazing job of making them nuanced, endearing, and easy to root for. The ensemble cast is also great! The best thing about Usotoki Rhetoric, though, is the overall tone of the show. There’s no gore and no over-the-top drama—just good, well-crafted mysteries to be solved. You can rest assured, you won’t be bored. I love classic detective shows, so I was all in :D
And, of course, the production. I imagine this didn't have an exorbitant budget like some other shows, but they really made the most of it. The quaint town of Tsukumoya felt real, warm, and alive. (Honestly, who cares for a big budget if your drama has no soul? It's a waste of money and resources.)
This is a unique and captivating series about the different reasons people lie. There are plenty of fast-paced cop thrillers out there, but I feel like we don’t get shows like Usotoki anymore, which is a shame. For some reason, it reminded me of one of my favorite animes, My Apothecary Diaries, even though there aren’t a lot of similarities between the two when you think about it lol
I'm crossing my fingers for a second season. Like Kinou Nani Tabeta, I could keep watching this for multiple installments. 10/10
I took my sweet time with this one because I didn't want it to end but it still wasn't enough. It feels like I just left 有風小院 and returned to the city, and I miss it. I want to go back to a windy place :(
A drama that came to me at the right time and will stay with me forever. 10/10
One of the best dramas I've ever seen. Beautiful, warm, heartbreaking. A masterclass in storytelling anchored by stellar performances from our main leads Han Suk-kyu and Kim Seo-hyung. 8.4 is a really good rating but almost laughably low when you see some of the dramas people boast about here imo
This is a short series, but it's one you shouldn't binge. Take your time and savor it.
It's SO good and definitely worth the wait. It started on a high note and it keeps getting better and better. 45 minutes feel like 15 when you're invested. I love it when the main couple is the main attraction of a romance drama (I’ve been struggling lately because I keep getting invested in the second leads who only get five minutes of airtime per episode lol). I also love how complicated and intricate the relationships are and the political aspect is done very well. Calling it an 'aspect' feels a bit wrong since our main couple's relationship is (at least initially) very much based on it but well. You get it.
I feel like Liu Yuning was already well-liked internationally but I'm glad Zuer is getting such great reviews too. She's an absolute beauty and a great actress... I haven't seen The Demon Hunter's Romance yet, but I'll definitely check it out after TPoB ends ;-;
This arc is my favorite by a long shot.
I recently finished When Life Gives You Tangerines and it really was an outstanding drama as well! I was crying my heart out in pretty much every episode. Very well-written and directed. I'm especially happy for Yeom Hye-ran... everyone did great but I thought she was the clear standout. What a fantastic actress!
I can understand the discontent of some fans but it is what it is :/ I believe that capturing the audience's lasting love matters more than winning an award.
Which is why it may seem strange when I say that I was really, truly cheering for Daji and Zhou Shui to get it right. This might sound harsh, but you have to accept these impulsive and frankly foolish characters for what they are. After all, who hasn't ever felt affection for someone like that?
The ending wasn't a surprise. We viewers literally saw it coming from the very first scene. Still, I felt sad. And that's precisely the reason why I would still rate this drama quite highly. Such a Good Love made me feel true hope and true sadness. Having said that, I don't think I'll ever rewatch it. I would probably come to dislike it.
8/10
Our leads are so charming. They could easily have come off as too mousey (FL) or too shameless (ML), but the actors did an amazing job of making them nuanced, endearing, and easy to root for. The ensemble cast is also great! The best thing about Usotoki Rhetoric, though, is the overall tone of the show. There’s no gore and no over-the-top drama—just good, well-crafted mysteries to be solved. You can rest assured, you won’t be bored. I love classic detective shows, so I was all in :D
And, of course, the production. I imagine this didn't have an exorbitant budget like some other shows, but they really made the most of it. The quaint town of Tsukumoya felt real, warm, and alive. (Honestly, who cares for a big budget if your drama has no soul? It's a waste of money and resources.)
This is a unique and captivating series about the different reasons people lie. There are plenty of fast-paced cop thrillers out there, but I feel like we don’t get shows like Usotoki anymore, which is a shame. For some reason, it reminded me of one of my favorite animes, My Apothecary Diaries, even though there aren’t a lot of similarities between the two when you think about it lol
I'm crossing my fingers for a second season. Like Kinou Nani Tabeta, I could keep watching this for multiple installments. 10/10
A drama that came to me at the right time and will stay with me forever. 10/10
This is a short series, but it's one you shouldn't binge. Take your time and savor it.