I understood the hype

I truly understood the hype. I had huge expectations, and it didn't disappoint.

The first thing that I like about this drama is that they made the sister-brother relationship of San Zhi and Jia Xu more acceptable. It's not weird to see since Jia Xu sincerely saw her as his sister when she was still a minor. He didn't have any romantic feelings or show any signs of them. You could feel that it was really genuine.

The second thing I like is the acting of the leads, especially Lu Si. I saw her in two dramas, but this one made me fall in love with her due to her natural acting and cuteness. Now, I also understood the hype around her. She's indeed a good actress. I just couldn't stop smiling when she was smiling. She's so cute!

When San Zhi said something like, "I don't care about the reason, but if you mistreated him, then I'll do the same with you," That's when I fell in love with her character. Again, I said it in my review of When I Fly Towards You: Both of the female characters know how to stand up and fight against those annoying people. They're not just cute, but brave too. It's so refreshing to see that in cdrama because they always present some cute characters that are too kind to stand up for themselves and for others.

And about the chemistry, do I really need to say it too? It's so great! They complement each other from their visuals up to their personalities.

When I Fly Towards You is for those who like youth romance and wholesome friendship. Watch Hidden Love if you like a drama that only focuses on the main lead. Personally, I enjoyed Hidden Love more.

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An improved chinese youth romance

Although it reminds me of the usual Chinese youth dramas since it has the same plots as others, this is more like an improved version of them. The characters are more mature, and the choice of songs is definitely a chef's kiss. It has such comforting vibes that it made me cry three times, although I usually don't in this type of genre.

My favorite couple is probably the second one. I like them just being supportive and constantly teasing each other. The first couple is the real definition of cuteness. They're just too sweet.

Oh, and I want to highlight how they are so good with their choice of words, especially the female lead. She really knows how to throw the right words at the right person. She's the real definition of being cute while knowing how to stand up for herself and others. This is so refreshing to see in Chinese dramas, as they usually show that cute girls can't be too strong or brave girls can't be too cute.

If you are tired of heavy dramas and want a cute and sweet one, you should check this out. The cinematography and osts are great, and the concept of filming yourself every day is very nostalgic. The friendship is also wholesome, as they also have their own stories.

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Unpredictable ending, too many plot twists

Romance:
If you are looking mainly for romance, this is not for you because some people might not like the chemistry between them. In my opinion, I like them together. They are so natural in how they show care for each other. So, I don't really mind. Additionally, if you are so focused on finding the culprit, like I was, you won't bother with them.

Culprit:
If you are looking for something unpredictable, then you might as well consider this one. This drama will make you doubt almost all the characters. This is the worst drama if you have trust issues because you will just overthink and overanalyze everything. That happened to me. However, it's a good plot twist for me. You will understand everything if you get the right answer in the end. Everything will start to make sense.

Characters:
Mr. Yoon is a very smart and reliable character in this drama. He saved a lot of people. He made everything possible. At first, I didn't think I would like his character as much as I actually did.

I didn't like Yoon Young that much in the first few episodes, but she started to grow on me. I smiled when she smiled, and I got sad when she didn't.

Soon Ae is one of my favorite characters in this show. She's just a must-protect character, and I'm willing to be one of her protectors. Her existence is already warm enough.

Baek Hee Sub is a funny guy. I laughed a lot because of him. The story of him and his brother is probably my favorite in this drama. I just love it so much.

You'll be annoyed with Dong Sik, but he'll get
major character development in the later episodes. I didn't like his character that much, but I also loved everything he did in the end.

Mi Sook is a very manipulative character. She's so mysterious. The actress did quite a good job of portraying her. I don't have a lot to say since it can be a major spoiler.

This is really good! If you like both mystery and time travel, then you will definitely like this. I also love that it doesn't only focus on mystery and science fiction but also on the families of the characters. I love the warmth of this drama. Additionally, this drama made me so curious about the serial killer. I was really hoping for the culprit plot twist part to be more mind-blowing, and it didn't disappoint me. I'll probably miss a lot of the characters in this drama. I'm kind of sad that I finished it. Highly recommended!
 

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Great first half, too many plot holes

As someone who didn't read the webtoon, these are my takes on this drama.

First, of course, I had huge expectations before it aired, as it has versatile actors in it. I'm a big fan of Hye-sun when it comes to acting because she just never fails. I enjoyed the first few episodes. I loved the vibes that this drama gave me. I loved the concept of remembering your 18 past lives, and each life has its own wonderful story.

I just want to say that the actress who played Ju-won is so great at her job. I wish she could be a big star someday. And her chemistry with the little Seo-ha was amazing. I don't think I've seen other little stars have as much chemistry as they did. I also loved the relationship between Ji-eum and Cho-woon. But the uncle-niece was still superior.

When they started to uncover some things, that's when it went down. It's not that bad, but some things feel unsatisfying. At first, the chemistry between the leads was so good, but it started to lose excitement. I was expecting that they would make the other aspects of the drama better, like the death of Ju-won or the first life of Ji-eum. But again, it failed. I laughed several times due to some serious scenes that I wished would make me not laugh.

Am I going to recommend it? Well, if you don't mind several plot holes, then go watch it. I might not be satisfied with this one, but that doesn't mean it's totally bad. Just lower your expectations and just enjoy the relationships in the show. It doesn't have a super-evil villain, so it's easy to watch. It also has a super cute ending for both couples. 

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Intriguing story about influencers

I'm done watching it, and I really hope if there is a second season, they will give us more scenes of not just the romance of Ah Ri and Jun Kyoung but the friendship of Ah Ri and Si Hyun as well.

If you are interested in those influencers lives or if you always drop some hate comments on celebrities, this is a great series to watch. You'll definitely relate to this, lmao. I realized a lot while watching this one: that I should not invest too much in celebrities' lives and not hate someone just because social media told me so. Because at the end of the day, we don't know the truth behind everything, and they're also humans.

It's not the best thing I've seen, but it was really intriguing for me until the last three episodes because things suddenly happened so fast. It's so obvious that it will have a second season due to how they fold everything. I can't wait for that.

Additionally, since the coverage of influencers these days is increasing and we always hear news about these people on social media, this kind of topic is a great thing to tell people. It's also a binged worthy!

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If you don't like this trope, just save your precious time

If you don't like the typical teacher-student romance with a bit of mystery, this is definitely not for you. In the first few episodes, you will be annoyed with some characters, but if you continue to watch, you will understand them. Personally, unlike the other viewers, I didn't feel that much chemistry between the leads. I didn't even care if they would be the end game or not. It's not that I hate them. They are just so blinded by love that it's ridiculous sometimes. The female lead's words, "I will still love you even if you are my stepbrother," threw me off. I knew it was impossible for them to be siblings, but still, it's kind of disgusting to hear. The characters are not that likeable, and when I say characters, I mean most of them. The plot twists are pretty predictable since they are constantly dropping clues and everything else. The male lead is immature and aggressive. The female lead confused me so much with her intentions. I thought at first that she was smart, but she's also naive. About the family history and the mother itself, they were not as problematic as I thought it would be. Although the mother was not likeable, she didn't deserve so much hate as well. She's just being a mother, sadly her ways were wrong. Nevertheless, it's not that bad, but I would not recommend it, especially if you don't like this kind of trope. But if you don't have anything to do and don't mind this trope, it's a pretty decent time killer.

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CUTE AND CLICHE BUT STILL WATCHABLE

What's wrong with the female lead? She was pretending as a boy and still expressing cuteness or "aegyo"? It does not make any sense, to be honest. She had eyeliner, and her voice was too cute and soft. And in the end, she was surprised that some characters knew she was a girl; of course, you were too obvious, girl.

However, this drama was not bad. It was enjoyable at some parts, while some were too unbearable thanks to the female lead. Fortunately, I started this because of boredom, so I didn't have any expectations.

Watch this if you like...
Cliche story
Prosopagnosia
Narcissist male lead
Kisses, slight tension
A girl pretending as a boy
Figure skating and hockey
Male leads fighting and making up--repeat.
The female lead acting cute, but she's cute. Too cute.
Misunderstanding but will quickly resolve by the end of the episode
An Overly handsome male lead that can weaken your knees
An overly cute female lead that is sometimes weak and strong depends on the mood of the scriptwriter.
A handsome second male lead that frequently misunderstood the situation and was kind of in denial of his feelings, but whatever, he's cute.

Or just watch this if you are bored maybe you will enjoy it more than I did.

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