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I'll keep it short since there are already many other very thorough reviews, but this really is a lovely show for true romance fans. To start on a very superficial note: the leads are beautiful, the secondary characters as well. The costumes are wonderful, it is very well shot, and with its sweet, dreamy and melancholic atmosphere, this show is a real treat. The acting is strong, though perhaps Park Bo Gum shines even more than Kim Yoo Jung (whose looks are so ethereal in this show, she almost looked like an alien, albeit a very very pretty alien), as he conveys the giddy romantic feelings of his character (those cheeky smiles!)  as well as the depths of his sadness (those teary eyes!) wonderfully. His character is extremely touching in that he is very open about his feelings, all while being admirably witty and quick on the political front. This is a show that really treats its viewers more than the usual in the romance department (I would say about 10 episodes are purely romantic), though it does take a bit of a backseat in the last 2-3 episodes. However by then the drama had set so much intensity between the leads that I didn't resent it too much. The two secondary characters, aristocratic Yoon Sung and rebel Byung Yeon, are really worth mentioning as well, as their complicated loyalties make a very touching story. I loved how the drama showed examples of people intertwined in difficult circumstances that sometimes de facto opposed them to the ones they cared about, but how somehow despite their allegiances and actions they never betrayed each other at heart, because they were coherent with themselves and with their values, and because there was a general trust and respect amongst these characters that admirably avoided many of the cheap misunderstandings dramas often give us. Overall this show went above my expectations in terms of romance (compared to the regular romantic drama), all while maintaining a clever, subtle tone that never made me feel dumb as a viewer. It's a romance drama with quality.

P.S: I actually dropped this show several times in the first couple of episodes because it was perhaps a bit too goofy for me, though I really started to feel invested around episode 3 when the leads start to connect more.

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This is a good drama. I actually like the leading girl on this one, which is rare for me. She might have been annoying at first episodes but I really end up liking her.
She was responsible and kind but not someone you can easily just step on.

I Just watched The King's Avatar and Go Go Squid and had previously watched Love o2o, although they are different there are certain similarities (well, they mostly have the same themes LOL) I think this perfectly filled the lack of romance from the king's avatar, a better leading lady from go go squid and as sweet as the love story of Xiao Nai and Wei Wei.

The entire drama is cute and a definite "feel good" kind of drama. It'll make you laugh, cry and jump in joy. There were ups and downs but it the time that I spent on watching this was definitely worth it.

This drama introduced Yibo to me so, Kudos!

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favorite drama

I started Meet Yourself only because of Liu Yi Fei and at first I wasn‘t sure if a Slice of Life drama with 40 Episodes could be good and not turn out super boring but I was totally worried for nothing. This drama is perfect, was everything I could every hoped for, a masterpiece with a good overall plot, many interesting side stories and full of likable characters. This is now my favorite C-Drama I ever watched.
Liu Yi Fei she is one of my favorite chinese actresses and I was so expected about her new drama, Hong Dou was made for her, she was amazing and became one of my Top 3 favorite FL.
It was my first drama with Li Xian but surely not my last. Xie Zhi Yao is husband goals, he was sich a caring ML, I loved it.
They are such a perfect couple, healthy relationship with the best Communication!
Favorite side character is Damai, I adored her from the start. I found her story also really interesting, she went from hiding in her room to have a amazing friends group that support each other. The friendship between Hong Dou, Damai and Nana was also my favorite! Loved that trio.
All the grannies were also highlights and made this drama so special.
If this place would be real I would move there myself.
Highly recommend this amazing drama!!

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I personally recommend this one. This drama is one of my favorites and will remain for the rest of my life!

This gives you the best of Yoom Eun Hye. Actually, it made me huge fan of her. A thin girl, with no makeup and short hair made her the cutest boy on the planet. Though, the girl disguised as a boy plot, is ancient but this drama adds a new charm to it. Gong Yoo did amazing as the lead. His character left an imprint on me. I have not dared to watch him in any other drama due to the only reason that I want him to remember as Manager Choi of Coffee Prince.
The chemistry between the pair is worth dying for. As for music, I was so busy watching Eun Hye, I hardly remember.

Others characters also add to the awesomeness of the drama. You just can't stop after Episode One. It gives you the warmest feeling ever.

P.S. You'll drink twice as much coffee as now, after watching this.

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Muito viciante

Aqui é cheio de tudo, mistério, investigação policial, mitologia, poderes sobrenaturais e, claro, romance. É uma salada que, dependendo de quem olha, pode parecer confusa, mas pra mim foi justamente esse caos que deixou tudo mais divertido. Não é todo dia que você vê uma trama que mistura deuses, destino e policiais tentando equilibrar o coração e a profissão.

O casal principal, Tharn e Phaya, segura a barra direitinho. Eles têm aquela dinâmica de “um acredita, o outro duvida” que rende discussões deliciosas, mas também uma cumplicidade que cresce episódio a episódio. É um romance que não se apressa, que vai construindo no meio de tanta confusão e que, quando engrena, entrega emoção de verdade. O Phaya com seu jeito mais cético e o Tharn com sua fé inabalável formam um contraste ótimo, e juntos conseguem dar o tom certo pra história, entre drama e ternura.

Já os casais secundários tem momentos em que eles roubam a cena, principalmente quando a trama principal fica pesada demais, mas também sofrem daquele velho problema: tempo de tela desequilibrado. Você fica querendo ver mais de certos pares e menos de outros, mas no fim dá pra se apegar a cada um de jeitos diferentes.

Agora, nem tudo são flores. Os episódios são longos, e às vezes a trama se enrola tanto nos mistérios e explicações sobrenaturais que a gente quase esquece do romance. Fora alguns personagens que parecem existir só pra confundir ou lotar a tela sem necessidade. É aquele tipo de série que pede paciência, porque o roteiro gosta de segurar revelações por mais tempo do que precisava.

Uma coisa que me incomodou bastante foi a parte das cenas de ação. A coreografia das lutas até que tem seus momentos bons, com alguns embates bem ensaiados, mas em outros fica aquela sensação de “ensaio de teatro escolar”, muito braço levantado, muita pose, e pouco impacto real. E as cenas de tiro então… essas me deixaram frustrada de verdade. Tinha hora que parecia videogame mal renderizado: personagem atirando mil vezes e não acertando ninguém, pistola disparando sem recuo, sem fumaça, sem faísca, só aquele barulhinho de pew pew saindo do nada. É difícil manter a imersão quando você vê uma arma disparar sem nenhum sinal físico de que saiu uma bala dali. Acaba tirando o peso de situações que deveriam ser tensas e emocionantes.

E já que falei de videogame mal renderizado, não tem como não comentar do CGI. Ele não chega a ser horrível, não é daqueles que dão vergonha alheia imediata, mas também passa longe de ser convincente. É aquele meio-termo estranho: você olha e pensa “ok, entendi o que quiseram fazer”, mas a execução não te compra de verdade. As cenas com efeitos especiais até ajudam a criar a atmosfera mística da trama, mas falta credibilidade. Parece tudo muito limpo, muito artificial, e acaba não transmitindo a grandiosidade que a história pede. É como se o CGI cumprisse o papel de ilustrar, mas nunca de fazer você acreditar que aquilo realmente está acontecendo.

E o final… ah, o final. Foi aquele tipo de desfecho que a gente assiste com a sobrancelha levantada, sabe? O Dr. passou a série inteira obcecado, perseguindo o Tharn, querendo acabar com o Phaya a qualquer custo, e aí de repente resolve simplesmente soltar o Tharn e deixá-lo viver feliz ao lado do namorado. Conveniente demais, quase preguiçoso. Depois de tanto drama e perseguição, a resolução pareceu apressada, como se quisessem encerrar tudo rápido pra caber no episódio. Faltou coerência, faltou consequência, e eu fiquei com aquela sensação de “ué, foi só isso?”.

Mesmo assim teve momentos em que eu fiquei grudada na tela tentando entender o próximo passo do destino dos personagens, outros em que suspirei com o casal principal, e alguns em que pensei “ok, isso aqui tá viajando demais, mas eu vou junto”. Recomendo? Sim, principalmente se você gosta de BLs que saem do básico e não têm medo de arriscar no sobrenatural. O que mais me marcou foi justamente isso: o jeito corajoso de misturar romance com fantasia e investigação, criando uma história que, mesmo com tropeços, conseguiu ser única.

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OH! MY! GOSH! What an amazing drama this was.
I started this drama this on a whim and boy, am I glad I did. Ever since I started watching this I couldn't stop; I found myself binge-watching. Spectacularly done. Now let's get into this review.

STORY:
Warning: By no means is this drama full of fluff and such. If that's what you're looking for then find yourself elsewhere. If, however, you are willing to take up the challenge of not breaking your computer/phone/tablet screen due to your anger, then this is the drama for you. This drama is all about ENDURANCE. Yes, endurance. You'll definitely need that for this drama. There are points in this drama where it will be tested. Trust me.

First off, I don't think people should be intimidated by the amount of episodes. It's going to have you so hooked you won't even know how fast the episodes are passing.
There is something I learnt in school when giving critiques about something or someone - 'Sandwich Critiques. You start good, mention the bad in the middle and then end good. That way, overall, it'll sound good and make people feel like they did good. I think this could have also applied to this drama. Give us some good, some bad in the center and then some more good at the end. But No. This drama didn't want to. From the beginning it was throwing stones at ya! BAM! BAM! BAM! One thing after the other. It seemed as though that things were just not meant to go the right way and things just went from bad to worse to 'worse-er' (if you'll allow me :D).

Of course it couldn't be all bad. We had an amazing ball of sunshine: Im Ha-Yoon. What a cupcake. We also had our side couples who would give us some laughs before we went back to the battle feel.

This drama really was a beast in some ways. But be not afraid, there is a nice pot of gold awaiting you at the end of the rainbow :).  Satisfying!
P.S This drama will just make you fall head-over-heels for Gun-Woo. This man's devotion is no joke! *Faints* Perfectly perfect (too bad he only exists in a drama)

ACTING
Honestly, I don't think they could have picked a better cast for this drama. This is my first time meeting Lee Yoon Ji and I must say, she made me fall in love with her acting. She did a great job portraying the character. And boy! Can this girl cry or what? Her crying came so naturally for her - it was amazing. I'm sure after she was finished with this drama she had no tears to cry for a year. HAHA! As for our handsome man Son Seung Won - handsome indeed. Another oppa to be added to my already larger-than-life list! He's relatively new to acting and he hasn't had any main roles before this drama, but I think he did pretty good. And this was a long ass drama so yeah, 'pretty good' in an understatement. Kim Mi-Kyung, this ajumma that's everywhere tsk. I love her. I've only ever know her as a good person, so seeing her acting this evil was a punch to the gut for me. BUT she was so amazing in her role. I respect her. GO! Kim Mi-Kyung! This was also my first time seeing Lee Ha Yul in action very handsome. Not my first time with Ha Yun Joo; very pretty. They just had to play the bad role though, didn't they... Nevertheless, very convincing.
Shout out to the supporting roles. Honestly, without them this drama would have been as cheerful as a graveyard, if you get what I'm saying. They provided lots of laughs and peace to soothe the aching hearts of not only the main characters but the audience as well.  

All in all, everyone did an amazing job. They made you feel all the suffering, anger and joy along with them.

MUSIC
Honestly, I don't know. Was there any music in this? Hmmm. There was?! Oh, my bad. I was a bit too indulged in the drama to notice it. Yes, that's how bad I was.


Other Notes
Honestly, I really wanted to see more of Myung-Sun and Gwang-Soo. They were my sunshine in this drama. Too funny. ALSO! HOW! How could they not show us Myung-Sun's daughter at the end?! WHY? Why did you do this to me. An interaction with Gwang-soo and his daughter was much need....for me at least. I was so looking forward to that. :(

Also I felt like there were a few loose ends in this drama. But nothing much to worry about. Overall, it was great! Now. On to my next drama. Bye~

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If the viewer has a bit of patience, My Brother will reward them with a relatable tale of sibling rivalry and its consequences. Since it is a slice of life and character study, it has a slow pace with which to reveal its core message. The individual plot happenings are not as meaningful apart as they are as a whole. This unfortunately means that the story feels like it's meandering...until you've seen the entire film. Personally once it all hit me, I instantly began reflecting on my own family and my behavior toward them. There's a big emotional impact.

What's better than having Won Bin star in a film? Having him perform alongside Shin Ha Kyun. The two are chameleon actors with a lot of chemistry (no doubt from previously working together on Guns and Talks); they really seemed like brothers despite looking nothing alike. Many viewers will relate to Won Bin's Jong Hyun, especially if they've ever felt their parent has played favorites. He's the more human of the two brothers, delinquent, rude, and jealous...but also loving and inwardly kind. It's a complex part that I lost Won Bin in; I totally forgot it was him for the longest time despite his unique look.

Shin Ha Kyun's Sung Hyun is something of a saint in comparison; he's sweet, smart, perpetually patient, the beloved son. Despite the fact this is also how Jong Hyun jealously sees him, Sung Hyun suffers a lot too. He was born with a harelip and never has an easy time of anything, even establishing a good relationship with his younger brother. Shin is fresh-faced and subtle here, a perfect foil to Won Bin's dynamic performance.

Unfortunately, My Brother will not be to everyone's tastes. The music was nothing special and, as mentioned before, the story is slow. So this is not a re-watch friendly movie; once you've seen it, there's nothing to go back for unless the interaction between the leads impressed you. The one time you do see it is definitely worth it though.

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I would give this an 8, which for me means, I liked it a lot, but I'm giving it an extra point because it has masterpiece qualities to it. It's such a unique drama. It's short, slow paced, and it doesn't focus on a direct story line, but it has such a powerful way of invoking the feels through it's atmosphere, music, dialogue and characters. This drama just had a unique way of coming out of the screen and working on the inside of me. There were several moments where I felt touched and moved, but what was interesting was that it was not in a way you would expect. It was different in a good way. It was even sad, but in a good way. I also really loved the movie quality film production, and the acting was very good.

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Wholesome fluff, top-tier chemistry, and the destiny trope done right.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the destiny trope Apple My Love gave us. Another unique GL trope in the bag.

From Kris's horrendous self expression skills, the show dives into sweet, simple moments that do exactly what they’re supposed to: make you smile and feel warm.

Kris’s friends? Absolute gems. They’re supportive, adorable, and might just be the best friend group in any GL ever. And let’s give props to OrmFolk because they are straight-up masters of fluff. The sweet and flirty scenes were so good they carried the show, making the simple plot feel exciting and fun. Kris and Karn’s chemistry was top-tier in every soft moment. Even the love scenes were a pleasant surprise.

Kris’s character development was a slow burn, but it worked. You could see her putting in real effort to grow, not just for herself but for Karn too. And the guys in this show? Surprisingly great. Except for that one jerk (looking at you, Toy), the men were actually helpful and even funny, making the show even more entertaining. They represented healthy, supportive relationships which is refreshing.

At its core, this show isn’t about big, dramatic conflicts (except for the last episode). Instead, it’s about Kris and Karn facing hurdles in their relationship and helping each other grow, both as people and in their careers. The communication and understanding between them are what really stand out.

So, if you’re looking for a show with minimal drama, tons of fluff, cares about its side characters, and a genuinely healthy relationship, this is your go-to. It’s a feel-good, stress-free, easy watch that will leave you smiling.

The downside? Six episodes weren’t enough. Budget restrictions led to rushed pacing of the most interesting and lovable details in this series in the last two episodes. With more time, this could’ve been even better.

Trigger warnings: Hetero sex scenes.


2024 GL Ranking: https://mydramalist.com/list/Ln8MOBO4
My Top 10 GLs of All Time: https://mydramalist.com/list/4vGQqnb1

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A Love Story That Finally Feels Right....

Yumi’s Cells Season 3 continues Yumi’s journey as she grows both personally and professionally, all while navigating a new chapter of love. As her world expands, her ever-chaotic (and lovable) cells are back to guide her through emotions, decisions, and the ups and downs of a relationship that slowly blossoms into something meaningful and real.

I was absolutely in love with this season. It felt like everything Yumi had been building toward emotionally finally came together in a way that was satisfying, warm, and genuinely comforting to watch.

If anything, the only downside is that it was just 8 episodes...it honestly could have easily been 12. Once the romance really got going, I wasn’t ready to let go, especially because the chemistry between the leads was so natural and easy that you just wanted more time with them.

Story — 9/10
This season feels more focused and emotionally mature, tying together Yumi’s growth in a really satisfying way. It doesn’t rely on unnecessary drama, instead choosing to highlight the beauty of steady, evolving love.

Acting — 9/10
Kim Go Eun continues to absolutely own this role, bringing so much nuance and relatability to Yumi. The male lead complements her perfectly, and together they create a dynamic that feels effortless and believable.

Romance — 9.5/10
The romance in this season just hits differently. The chemistry between the leads is so natural, and they truly feel like a couple that fits, once it gets going, it’s soft, genuine, and incredibly easy to root for.

OST — 8.5/10
The OST blends beautifully with the tone of the series, enhancing both the emotional and lighthearted moments. It may not be the most standout soundtrack, but it perfectly supports the storytelling.

Overall Vibe — 9.5/10
This season has such a warm, comforting, and emotionally satisfying vibe. It feels like watching someone finally get the love they deserve, and it leaves you with that soft, happy feeling that lingers after the final episode.

Yumi’s Cells Season 3 feels like a reward for sticking with Yumi’s journey. With beautiful chemistry, a grounded love story, and emotional payoff that truly lands, this season is easily one of the most satisfying and honestly, I just wish we had more episodes to live in that happiness a little longer.

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Wow so a family drama with not so popular actors and a dull sounding synopsis, its not a wonder why this drama isn’t on anyone’s radar…

Story: First, everything about the drama after the first sentence of the synopsis is misleading. In fact it just gives a summary of the main female characters background (everything that happens to her before the time that the drama takes place). Everything that happened during the dramas run was so unpredictable, which I never expect from family themes dramas. I don’t want to give anything away but be prepared for a ton of drama. What I liked most about it though was the fact that the writers balanced the funny scenes with the emotional stuff really well. I laughed a lot in the beginning but by the last few episodes towards the end it gets pretty heavy making me shed many tears. I just wanted to add that there is romance in this but its very subtle and not the focal point of the story. The ending is sad, happy, and hopeful all in one if that makes sense.

Actors/Cast: This was an ensemble cast where all the characters get a chance to shine even if they only had small roles. When it comes to the 2 female leads, I had never seen anything they had acted in before but wow you can tell they are veterans. They gave powerful performances. Anyone who has ever heard of Shin Hyun Joon (Stairway to Heaven, Cain and Abel, Bridal Mask) will know what an amazing (and underrated in my opinion) actor he is but wow his character in this was so unexpectedly different than any of his characters. As for the supporting cast, they made their characters memorable and the villains did a tremendous job of me hating them but also feeling pity for them by the end.

Music: They did a pretty good job with matching the changing tone of the show.

Rewatch: I will rewatch this one day sometime soon but not right away cause this drama is pretty heavy.

Overall Dummy Mommy is an unexpected but heartwarming and enjoyable must watch family drama.

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3 Friends dealing with life and death

Made me cry almost as much as crash landing on you! It’s a really touching, light, but heavy at the same time story of three best friends dealing with friendships, family, love, life and death. They did such a beautiful job writing the scenes, from beginning to end, it was very emotional in both good and bad ways. The character of Mi Jo might make other feel like it was written too dramatic and unrealistic. And I agree, she cried A LOT. But I feel like they portraid her anxiety fairly well (I can say this, having ptsd and anxiety myself). The character of Chan Young was written beautifully! The character of Joo Hee was balanced but felt a bit lacking in the story. It was focused a bit more on Mi Jo and Chan Young. I do recommend for everyone wanting to watch a kdrama.

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This is actually my favorite K-drama that I have seen so far. I loved it so much! I was expecting a fluffy, easy-to-watch show about fashion, but got a more complicated, mature, thought-provoking story instead. Yes, it was slow in the middle, but sometimes I like it when the plot takes time to build. Everything from about episode 20 onward was so emotional and really pulled me in - I didn't want to stop watching!

I liked most of the characters and thought the acting was excellent. Both the adults and children did a great job. I was especially impressed by Lee Yo Won, who played Duh-mi. She got into character so well that I almost forgot that she was just playing a role! I want to check out more dramas with her in them.

I found the women's stories to be a little bit more interesting than the men's, for the most part. (Probably because I'm a girl...haha). However, I really disliked Joon-hee's character, especially during the later episodes. I thought she was bratty as a child and had a really nasty side to her as an adult. I understand that she had a lot of stuff to work through, but I didn't think it was an excuse to treat other people the way she did. I lost a lot of sympathy and respect for her. In a weird way, though, her behavior made me like this drama even more. I figure that if a character causes you to have such strong emotions, positive or negative, it has to be a good show.

I have to warn you: This drama is sad. Very, very sad. The ending literally shocked me. I was hoping for something happier, but I appreciate that the writers took a more realistic approach than is seen in the endings of some K-dramas. Life isn't always happy, no matter how much we'd like it to be!

Overall, I recommend Fashion 70s to anyone who likes period dramas, a slow but steady story, a great cast, surprise endings, or all of the above. :)

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This is my first review and I would never have thought of even writing one but I just saw that nobody has ever reviewed this wonderful drama.

The Story is one of my favorite types - ordinary person gets together with a celebrity. I know if you change "celebrity" to "a person of higher status (richer/more famous, etc)" then that would probably describe 80% of romance dramas! But I especially like it if one of the people is a celebrity. So anyway what I'm trying to say is the story is not really new and in fact sometimes predictable and somewhat stretched or draggy in some parts. So if you are familiar with this type of story then you would probably get what you expected with no real surprises. Which is a good thing for me because like I said this is exactly my type. Another thing I liked about the story is they did not end it when both leads said "I love you" then faded out. There was a tinny bit of "ever after" at the end.

What made this drama special was the Acting and Chemistry of the main leads.I've seen 4 or 5 of Yoo Ji Tae's movies, but I have never seen Choi Ji Woo in any other drama yet except for when she guested on Running Man. But wow! I can understand why she's considered one of the best actresses in Korea! Right from the start the chemistry between the two was so natural you would think they were a pair in real life. The way CJW portrayed her character with "childish" personality was great. Even the standard supporting characters did good as you really get mad or sympathize at the people they want you to get mad at or sympathize with.

Music is okay but no song or theme really stood out for me.

Rewatch value, well I already watched this 2 times in the past month and will be watching again for sure in the future.

Overall I would recommend this drama mostly because of the chemistry between the leads. And if you just want to get what you expected from a romantic drama.

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