Reviews

It took me a bit to gather the motivation to write a review for this because to be perfectly honest the ending really pissed me off.

It wasn’t so much that I felt like the wrong couple was together in the end as it seemed like the drama was edging us on in a different direction so I felt rather betrayed.

Having said that, it was a good watch and I highly encourage you to spoil who the OTP is for yourself before you go all in so that you don’t have to go through the crushing disappointment I did.
That aside, the story is pretty interesting. It definitely highlights some issues we have of our perception of people based on appearance and it’s packed full of a lot of heart. Plus, it’s so short that it’s as easy to breeze through as a movie.

Overall it’s worth a watch if you go into it prepared.

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"Certain things don't rely on fate or luck but on the heart"

Please Don’t Be Moved aka Qiu Qiu Ni Bie Xin Dong throws you right into the story and continues at a breakneck speed as it races to the ending. The cast is kept to a minimum so that the focus stays on the main couple and their lightning fast journey.

You have to be quick to catch the thrust of the plot which is that a young woman had been transported into the story she was reading just as Yu Wan Wan was to be married. While her betrothed An Tang stood by, his illegitimate brother broke up the wedding and carried Wan Wan away convinced that she was a spy. Wan Wan believed the only way she could return home was by kissing An Tang. The villain, Chi Han, was quite persuasive as he fell in love with her causing Wan Wan to have to make a decision---Stay with the sexy villain or kiss the petty hero and go home?

If you are a fan of wrist grabs, there are wrist grabs aplenty and even a little sexy time. I’m always amazed how these short dramas push the envelope with kisses and intimate moments compared to full length dramas. Wang Xing Wei brought on the smolder as bad boy Chi Han. The philosophy of the writers seemed to be more is more with the emotional angst and longing. If fireworks are good, fireworks with snowflakes are better! The biggest drawback to the drama was that in trying to cram as much story as they could into a short amount of time, episodes often started in a completely different setting or emotional place than the last one finished in. The first few episodes were uneven narratively and emotionally but found a better balance as it went along. Certain key elements were skipped over to arrive in the place the writers wanted them to be, just the big moments arrived on screen, not the steps to get there.

Please Don’t Be Moved was a cheesy, fun, rollercoaster ride even when it bordered on whiplash inducing damage as characters’ emotions made drastic turns and pertinent plot points bounced in and out. If you enjoy time travel Cdramas and have 45 minutes to invest, this is one you might want to give a try.

11/2/23

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An unsual love story...

There are still productions out there which are not full of crap.

This is one of the examples. It begins quite harmless and gets more emotional with every episode.
While concentrating on the main couple with only some minutes with side characters, the story can develop between two people, their feelings, their fears and their understanding each other.

It was a very nice story with some fluff and both actressess did a very good job. Also the production quality was not bad either even when I guess they had not that much of a budget. Overall a series to recommand.

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find the Director's cut

If you can find it, the Director's Cut really makes the story make a lot more sense. It adds only 20-30 minutes but frankly I'm not sure why those scenes were cut while the long boring parts of the father in the hospital remained. It clocks in at 3 hours though so it is quite long.

This is one of my all-time favorite films. While it's not perfect it still makes me cry in all of the same places, especially the ending. For me Ying was the most important character and the hero of the film. But I am a sucker for unrequited love stories and characters who give up their loves because it's best for everyone.

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"If you call me sister you have to be worthy of it"

I set the bar pretty low for these ultra short dramas, but Revenge of Royal Princess taxed my patience all while getting me to click on the next episode to see how the writers would dig themselves out of the hole they put themselves in. I’m still not sure that they did. There were a number of “what the what?” moments or times I thought I must have accidentally skipped some episodes.

Li Yan Chu is the fierce princess who helped her hapless brother become emperor and fend off a coup. She saves the hostage Han Shu from execution and trains him to be her brother’s sharpest blade. Knowing she’s dying she plans her assassination to tie Han Shu tighter to the emperor. Instead of just becoming a bodyguard, somehow Han Shu is made a Regent and has a complete personality change. The deceased Li Yan Chu has her own transformation when magically her spirit inhabits the body of a murdered warrior who looks like her. Uh, what? She goes back seeking revenge and keeps her true identity a secret from both Han Shu and her brother.

Yan Chu was ruthless and treated Han Shu like a trained pet. Even as Xie Yu Gui, she offered him no kind words. All of her kindness was saved for her worthless brother. Han Shu’s temperament could cause whiplash with how quickly it could change. Aside from Yan Chu and Han Shu, there was also the Prime Minister seeking power and his conniving daughter with the most annoying voice seeking to be Han Shu’s wife. The acting ranged from adequate to please stop you are making my ears bleed. The story had a tendency to skip forward and around without any warning or logical consistency, even for a short drama trying to wedge as much story in as possible. There were many times I checked the episode number when my brain went, “Wait, what just happened?”

If you can handle the jumps in story and lapses in logic, there is entertainment to be had. This was a tale of ruthless people trying to outsmart and outruthless the others. If you are looking for romance or a sweet story, this ain’t it.

5 April 2024

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I am frequently disappointed with detective dramas, they are often boring or badly cast and sometimes both. This one kept me wanting to see more and more, which was a great change after dropping many series after a few episodes.

This one isn't focused on clever clues. It's more like a puzzle where some pieces are misleading whilst others are misinterpreted.

I have seen other things with Uchino Masaaki and I always found his acting to be superb. This one was no different, he pulled different sides of his character off really well. He was funny when he meant to be, and serious when he needed to be and it was really entertaining learning more about him and how he became who he is.

The story had great twists, which is essential for this genre. It wasn't overly focused on just one thing either, there is enough attention paid for some side characters too.

Overall, I think it's a good show. Definitely worth a lot more attention than it gets so if you like crime dramas with a hint of comedy, a good amount of character development and unexpected twists, go and give this a try!

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This drama was very refreshing to watch. If you're sick of all the kdrama cliches, then give this one a try. A realistic representation of an actual relationship w/ just enough touches to give off that magical feel. No hidden mysteries, no overlapping misunderstandings, no tricks. Straightforward, very straightforward; creds to male lead.The chemistry b/w all cast was incredible and all characters were very well developed w/ interesting and just enough backstory. The dialogue was probably my favorite part. It was full of wits and cleverness, and props to both leads for the excellent delivery. I was very engaged with their convos, very natural and real; especially the first couple of episodes when they were just getting to know each other. They didn't talk in idioms, and you can imagine the conversation still going even after a scene is done, not just a build up to say that one catchy line that is later repeated in further episodes.The camera work was also something. There were no exaggerated replays nor hundreds of shots from different angles. It was, again, so natural. When something surprising happened you too are surprised but not because they added any special effects/zoom-ins or fancy camera flips. I wasn't a fan of the black and white though I can understand why some people enjoyed it as it served as a bookmark and made you pay more attention to that specific moment.Half way through the drama got a little bit boring but I kept up cuz every once in while they provide you with a very satisfying scene that breaks all cliches and you're pleased. The characters were also very consistent. They didn't do a sudden 180 when they got into the funk. Unlike most dramas where the leads, especially females, start off strong and hella charismatic then suddenly by ep9 they're dragged by everyone. Thats why this female lead was possibly one of my faves out there.I also like how everyone was doing their own thing. Usually in k dramas the leads start with a certain "profession" and then half way through it feels like everyone is just taking endless days off and you start forgetting what they actually did with the focus being shifted entirely to the drama and melancholy phase of cycle. They included the viewers in all of the leads professional lives and how seriously they took their jobs like one would do in real life. And, no! You won't just skip work or an important event to go do random acts of romance and god forbid drag the female lead by the arm from point A to point B stopping her from doing important ish.The inside to the writing world was real interesting. It shined light on so many hidden secrets and acts that are done in that business. The good and the ugly. Enjoyed it alot.Finally speaking, It's not like it was the best drama I've ever watched but man, I enjoyed it! The whole thing w/ the running club felt so anime and I didn't mind it one bit. The male lead is just drop dead gorgeous. And man those first couple of episodes makes my stupid mid-life-crisis-20something-ass heart flutter like crazy. I wish they dragged those scenes more. Tl;dr not the best but still a very solid drama.The dialogue is the best. Straightforward, realistic, hella cute.

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Story
I smiled and giggled like crazy while watching this, the stories and plotline for each characters are realistically and naturally told. It is like you were watching someone else life during this 54 episodes of which may be able to be extended to more and more episodes because there would be no boring moments. It is about daily conflicts in our society / family with no dramatic measures that commonly seen in any other dramas. I have profound interest to every couples and family members here. They were just funny and sometimes annoying. Even the supporting roles in here like waiter or colleague were taken kinda thoroughly. I wondered during my watching, how the writter could be so precise in determining the scripts. Moreover, she (writter) showed a lot of moral lessons to viewers. I reminisced of my grandparents too btw. :')

Acting/Cast
The casting are completely perfect and great to portray the characters. The grandfather was very fun and also the aunt. The acting was exceptionally great as most of them were senior actor/actress. The youngsters are damn good-looking except i didnt really fond of Nam Gyu Ri face who looked like a doll (probably over-surgery).

Music
This drama dont have ost which keeps you remember. The background music also rarely played during the dramas. I thought this made the drama so alive and simple. :)

Rewatch Value
Hmm i guess i will watch it again if i miss it later . I am typical who dont watch drama twice, but for this drama i probably will.

Overall
If you like family, reasonable, realistic, and not draggy drama, this one is the best and amazing one. (my personal opinion). I give it 10++ actually haha.
This drama has similar vibes with Reply 1988 which I found both are realistic and not silly like other dramas were supposed to be.

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Short, sweet, simple, and to the point, this drama special had all the makings of a full length drama in just one short forty-five minute segment. Originally, I wasn't expecting much from this special, but it left me feeling refreshed after watching it - a trait lost on some drama specials.

It had this slightly bittersweet feel to it on most notes, and although it didn't answer some questions I had, I felt like this was for the best. That quality gave it the feel of a slice of life segment, making me want more and yet satisfied with what they gave.

The actors played their parts well and the music made the scenes flow nicely. Not much to say about this since it was so short, but I rather enjoyed this little piece.

Since it was so short, I could see myself watching it again one day while probably waiting for something else to load.

I recommend this for all people who love short and sweet stories with a little slice of life in them!

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The Lineage Here Is Not Important

The importance of police and detective show is the motivation behind the character. That is one of the reason people watch this genre and for me 'The Policeman's Lineage' failed on that part. They didn't show much character introduction scene so the pacing on the first half of the movie was too fast and that made the rest duration a bit dragging.

I wished they included more of Choi Min Jae and Park Kang Yoon's backstory from the start, so viewer could relate to their character gradually. Why Min Jae chose to spy on Park Kang Yoon? Why he prioritized on being a good cop? Why Kang Yoon justified every way to get his goal?

You don't have to worry about acting. They casted amazing actors, especially Jo Jin Woong. He is famous for playing detective character and you can trust him on that. My issue here is Choi Woo Shik. First of all, I am a big fan of him and I follow every of his work. But I don't think he suits this detective role OR his character's writing affect his acting here in this movie. The rest supporting casts are excellent on their part.

I didn't expect much from this movie so I didn't get that disappointed. There is no remarkable scene or character and I don't get attached to neither the heroine or villain. They have this 'Lineage' concept but they don't really focus on that. I think 'The Policeman's Lineage' will be better as drama than movie, where they can give every side's perspective more screentime.

Is it a good movie? Good acting yes, good story? No. It is a bit boring for mystery crime genre and there is no thrilling exciting moment for me since the beginning to ending. Watch it when you have nothing to watch anymore.

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First of all what a wonderful drama, high production values, great acting and characters, brilliant storyline, and a stellar OST.

I never thought a drama centered around competing search engines would appeal to me in the least but what do you know, it did. I mean all the other elements really helped, like Bae Ta Mi and Park Morgan's intense relationship, Cha Hyeun's stellar personality, and some serious drama between Song Ga Kyun and her evil family.

Speaking of Bae Ta Mi and Park Morgan's relationship, man TaMi was and extremely complicated woman, brilliant, tough, and cute, but poor Morgan, she made it very difficult for him though you knew she cared about him a lot, even enough to let him go at times, it was a bit tough to watch sometimes.

Cha Hyeun was hilarious, I knew I would love her from the moment she beat the guys ass in the elevator for grabbing her but, and the cute relationship she get's into later in the show is too fun.

Speaking of fun relationships Bae Ta Mi and Cha Hyeun's relationship was the best, at first rivals turned out to be great friends and super fun to watch as well.

The interesting story between rival companies and outside influences trying to control them set up tension throughout the series and provided an excellent storyline that kept you guessing.

I loved Bae Ta Mi's team at Barro, they really seemed like a family. It even made me jealous, I was like what a cool place to work.

I would definitely recommend this, a definite 10!

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Comecei rindo, terminei chorando

Love in the Air entrou na minha lista como aquele BL que eu ia assistir “só pra ver qual é” e saiu como a novela exagerada que me fisgou de um jeito quase irritante. A primeira metade, focada em Rain e Phayu, até me divertiu. Rain faz barulho demais porque não sabe lidar com nada que sente, e o Phayu desfila uma autoconfiança que beira o insuportável, e, honestamente, eu comprei esse jogo de provocações. Tem química, tem pegação sem pudor, mas também tem aquele ar de cena ensaiada de peça de escola: falas dramáticas que soam decoradas, gestos que querem transbordar sensualidade mas às vezes parecem só forçados. Mesmo assim, passei por esses tropeços porque, no fundo, esse casal me entretém.

Só que foi na segunda metade que a série realmente ganhou peso. Quando Sky e Prapai apareceram, tudo mudou de tom. Sky carrega um trauma que a câmera não esconde, você sente o peso nos silêncios e nos olhares dele. E aí chega o Prapai, com pinta de bad boy pronto pra jogar charme, mas que, surpreendentemente, entende limites e oferece espaço pro Sky respirar. Essa dinâmica me pegou de jeito. Cada passo que o Sky dá pra confiar de novo, cada vez que ele permite que o Prapai chegue um pouco mais perto, acrescenta uma camada que a primeira parte da série não teve. O romance deles não é só quente, é vulnerável; não é só fanfic, é catártico.

E, claro, eu não posso falar dessa metade sem mencionar o ódio que senti pelo Gun. Toda vez que ele aparecia pra cutucar as feridas do Sky, minha paciência ia pro ralo. A maneira como ele manipula, como tenta manter controle sobre alguém que já machucou tanto, mexeu comigo num nível visceral; eu queria atravessar a tela e expulsá‑lo dali. É o vilão perfeito pra fazer a gente valorizar ainda mais o cuidado que o Prapai oferece.

Visualmente, a série ajuda muito a engolir os exageros. Fotografia bonita, direção que sabe enquadrar beijo sem cortar, cenas quentes que mostram desejo de verdade. Passa longe do “selinho tímido”, e isso dá um choque bom. Ainda assim, não escapa de diálogos rasos e situações criadas só pra agradar fandom, mas pelo menos assume sem vergonha que é um dramalhão sexy.

No fim, Love in the Air virou meu guilty pleasure porque, mesmo tropeçando em roteiro raso e falas teatrais, ele me entregou um segundo casal com peso emocional real. Sky e Prapai fizeram meu coração acelerar e justificaram cada episódio. Rain e Phayu continuam fofos no seu caos ensaiado, mas são os momentos de coragem e cura do Sky, e o cuidado às vezes atrapalhado do Prapai, que me fazem lembrar por que continuei presa a essa série, mesmo sabendo que perfeição passa um pouco longe daqui.

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STORY: Ton and Tawan love each other deeply but their love is tested by Ton's new secretary who seems to be the perfect match for him. Then Tawan starts acting distant and cold towards Ton, pushing him away.

Total run-time: 60 minutes over 5 episodes, or about 12 minutes each. Easy binge.

Much of this show is shot out-of-sequence and it's all brought together in the final episode. Bring tissue because it's so touching. It's a happy ending but very tearful.

ACTING/CAST: Ever since Grey Rainbow have I wanted to see Nut Rattanamongkol again. He is so sweet and charming. The actress is very beautiful also.

MUSIC: That last song was so bittersweet. In fact, another Thai drama with great music.

REWATCH VALUE: It's not long so I'll probably watch it again with a friend.

OVERALL: Some parts the pacing may seem a little slow but really this story just takes its time to be told. I think it's rather poetic and done well.

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Sailor Moon was my first anime so I definitely had to watch this live action. It's very cool. Love the storyline and the music. The graphics are just awesome. The monsters weren't done with 3d graphics to be more authentic, real. It was definitely a good choice. The actors/actresses are not professionals but didn't have to be :D They created the feeling that this drama is for children and also teenagers who love Sailor Moon. (actually I'm already 22 but love to watch the episodes over and over again).
So if you're a Sailor Moon fan you must watch this! Age is doesn't matter! :D

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I did not realize starting out that this was a short "web drama" series, but that definitely encouraged me to go ahead and give this a quick watch since it was on my list. For a short series, I thought that the story was fleshed out very well and the production of it was very good. I think I would have even liked to have seen this story be an extra episode or two longer, but it was still satisfying all around.

I enjoyed the acting from all the main characters, save maybe the "villain" character. The music wasn't stand out, but it must not have been bad either. I probably won't re-watch this, but I could see the re-watch value in it.

This worked well for a slightly longer than movie length show, and I think it would be a great weekend watch.

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