This is how the real world works plus a few fate tricks
It's not everyone's cup of tea for sure, since the lead couple are not ordinary and certainly not young, but they are among the most realistic couples i have seen in Kdramas.Story:
Star math teacher. Heartthrob, rich, whatever you name it, he has it. There are dark secrets lurking around. there is also tragedy but filled with many good moments. On the other hand, we have a very troubled family with a secret of their own. not to mention the hardships and happiness shown are meant to depict a more realistic feature of life. Students' pressure in life. A world where justice has no say in it and the hierarchy of relationships. This is how real world is.
Not many loopholes and certainly everything wraps up perfectly. The story at its core is flawless, except for a few short mishaps.
Acting:
First time seeing the leads. They are mature in both acting and delivering a decent character. The chemistry is off the charts. silly at times, but beautiful. Wish they had more interactions as a couple, but this drama is more heavily focused on the story revolving around students.
production:
top-notch. The locations used for shooting and even the items of clothing worn by the cast is chosen with dedication and care. It's not just some low-budget drama. everything is on point.
soundtrack:
Beautiful songs are used throughout the drama. totally matched the mood.
Overall, if you like the Genre of teaching, students, family, and a mature romance, this is for you!
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Love Design Deserves More Hype!!
"Love Design" is honestly so underrated. It has the right amount of sweetness, humor, bickering and their chemistry is everything. The story begins with Aokbab returning from Japan to help her late mother's company, which is drowning in losses. Along the way, she crosses paths with Rin, and their first meeting is nothing short of chaotic- full of witty banter and misjudgments on both sides. But fate (and a bit of professional admiration) brings them back together when Aokbab decides to hire Rin after knowing a client she is trying to win over is a fan of Rin's design. As the series unfolds, layers of Aokbab's past comes to light, including how her senior and ex, Mind, once stole her design. Rin becomes her unexpected pillar of support- encouraging her to stand up for herself and even shielding her from Mind when things get mixed up.The chemistry between Aokbab and Rin is honestly one of my favorite parts of the show. Every scene they share feels alive- there's this effortless rhythm between them that makes even the smallest interactions entertaining. Their bickering strikes the perfect balance of humor and spark; it's playful without ever slipping into toxicity, and each exchange builds just the right kind of tension that keeps you glued to the screen. You can feel the gradual shift from rivalry to reluctant respect, and eventually, to something deeper and far more meaningful. Their relationship develops in such a natural, steady way that you can't help but root for them every step of the way.
It's rare to find a show that blends ambition, emotional growth, and romance this seamlessly, but this one nails it. The professional setting doesn't just serve as a backdrop- it's woven into the characters personal journeys, showing how passion, creativity, and love can all coexist. The storytelling feels grounded, and the emotional beats hit just the right note without being over the top. It's refreshing to watch a romance where both leads are strong in their own right, yet still find comfort and balance in each other. Also, I love the little pop in edits like those heart emojis, exclamation marks, blush. It's cute.
Highly Recommended!!
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I’m not saying it was a bad drama—at least, not in the sense that I did not enjoy it because I feel like it was worth my time. However, enjoyment aside, the writing and directing were really a mess. At its heart, Devilish Joy had some great characters and I think that’s what ultimately made it so watchable but the story line itself felt…immature. It was seasoned with a plethora of cliché (CLICHÉ!!!) mishaps and coincidences. My favorite phrase to mutter while watching this was “How~ convenient~.” To be honest I think it ultimately did not accomplish what its premise set it out to do (ie answer the question: “Could you fall in love with someone you forget every morning?”). They did not play on the amnesia plot device quite like I expected them to and that was a little disappointing because it was too unrealistic and kind of defeated the purpose (at least until the last episode, where it was played out much more how I expected the whole drama to have been).
It is cute and it is sweet. There are so…many…kisses (yey)! However, while I’ve seen some people raving about the chemistry in this, I just didn’t feel it. It’s not that Choi Jin Hyuk and Song Ha Yoon had no chemistry at all, I just didn’t think it was anything special (apart from the first episode, they never really made my heart race or anything). I’m not going to lie though and say I did not fully enjoy every second we got to see Choi Jin Hyuk in all his tall, deep-voiced glory (swooning a little).
Overall this was a relatively easy watch and surprisingly “breezy” given the topic at hand. I would recommend it if you’re in the mood for a little melodrama and a lot of romance.
Warning: the gum-smacking courtesy of our resident baddie is rage-inducing and capable of awakening dark thoughts you did not know you were capable of. Keep the sound on during his scenes with caution.
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Very disappointed
This series should’ve just been called Chan Yeong in class 2 and it’s nothing more than an adaption in name and characters ; Heesu and Seung Won got so little time to develop they’re relationship and feelings for each other and while understand that we aren’t gonna get any kissing scene (the rating plus Ahn Ji Ho was still a minor at the time of filming) the real crimes were the terrible writing, pacing, straight washed scenes taking over, the massive amounts of time the tennis scenes took over, the massive amounts of misunderstandings/miscommunications, and the fact that they’re confessions to each other is sidelined to the last ten mins of the finale episode.Don’t even try to defend this show the only thing that helped it was the actor’s performances but even then so much wasted time and potential
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Story: There isn't really an exciting plot so if that’s what your looking for don’t even bother. Instead, you’ll find a realistic portrayal of what couples in different stages of their relationship go through ie. engagement/planning wedding, marriage on the rocks/divorce, long term relationship/commitment problems. I loved the ending so much because each couple got their ending that suited them (not everyone reconciles or marries).
Acting/Cast: If this wasn't casted the way it was, I don’t think I would have been as obsessed with this show. All the actors (Main & supporting) portrayed their roles perfectly making their character seem like they could be a real person living out their situations. There are some characters that might seem annoying like the girls’ mom and JSM’s character but if you come to accept who they are you’ll find them likable in their own way. The thing that made the casting so perfect is the chemistry. The chemistry between the all the families was perfect, each family felt like they were related in real life, not just acting. Each couple had amazing chemistry that made you root for them. There are so many characters in this drama and I loved each one because even smaller characters got their time to shine. Oh and what makes them so interesting is most of the characters in this drama are flawed like you wont believe which is something you don’t see in Korean dramas.
Music: Not anything to get excited over but it did fit the drama well.
Rewatch: I already want to watch this again because I miss the characters and also the pacing is so well done its easy to rewatch over and over again.
Overall Can We Get Married is one of those realistic dramas with flawed but interesting characters that will make you root for them.
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Secret is not your typical drama. It's very dark sometimes and these characters are dark as well too. None of these characters are perfect and have battles to face with some of the decisions they decide to make. So if your expecting a drama with a whole bunch of cutsy mushy romance then this might not be for you. Not saying there isn't any romance at all. The main couple has a great chemistry that will make you swoon.
I also loved the questions that this drama posed. Is it okay to sacrifice yourself for the one you love? Is love more important than family? How far should you go for love? Should you sacrifice your own happiness for someone else? And by the end of the drama I think each of these questions were answered very well. Which makes me love the drama ten times more.
The cast is amazing. I remember seeing Ji Sung on Protect The Boss as the goofy and immature rich son but to see him portray Min Hyuk was amazing. Ji Sung is great and now has made his way into my top actors list. I think he brought this character to life and had an amazing chemistry with Hwang Jung Eum. I didn't know what to expect from her thinking about the role she played in Full House Take 2 but she's really a great actress and knows exactly how to pull emotions from her viewers. They weren't the only great ones in the drama either. Bae Soo Bin and Lee Da Hee were too. Bae Soo Bin takes on the role as Ahn Do Hoon who has spiraled out of control and really becomes the definition of someone who isn't human anymore. He really does a great job! I can't wait to see more from each of these people.
The cast is amazing but I think one of the greatest things about this show is the development of each character. They might have not become a better person but each character developed into someone different from who they are. Each character changed and it was amazing to watch.
No, this drama isn't perfect. I do think the last episode was a tad bit rushed but this drama was so good that I thought it very much deserved a 10. But taking my personal satisfaction aside I gave it a 9 on here because I wanted to be honest. But taking some of those little problems away it's still very much a great drama.
I never pay much attention to OSTs but this one is really good and I ended up downloading the music as well. It always went perfect with every scene and found myself singing along.
This drama took me on a roller coaster ride and I loved every minute of it. It's very addictive and the perfect drama to marathon. As you you can see I said amazing a least five times so it must be amazing. So if you're looking for something like this then this is the perfect drama for you.
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gimme gimme more gimme gimme more
You should probably most definitely watch it. There’s something about this drama that just has me dangling on a hook. The chemistry between both couples give me life. Granted I’m a little skeptical about the age difference with one of the main couples with one of the main leads still in highschool presumptuously but the other male leads character doesn’t seem that old so but ANYWAYS I GOT OFF TRACK. As an avid BL watcher of all countries Taiwan has some of my favorites as in this one we get so many cameos of iconic bl duos so that also has me thrilled!So I actually take back my starting sentence with probably most definitely watch and instead replace it with you absolutely most definitely should watch.
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Acting/Cast: I knew all of the actors before I saw this movie, which is part of the reason why I wanted to see it. The acting in this movie is fantastic, every single character was acted out very well, whether they be 'good' characters or 'evil' characters, you can honestly feel the characters that the actors are trying to portray.
Music: There are only instrumental songs throughout the movie, but I think it's placed in the movie quite well that it feels part of the movie. It's nicely done.
Rewatch Value: I would definitely watch this again. There are so many good things about this movie (storyline, acting, etc.) that I'd re-watch it.
Overall: I enjoyed everything about this movie, from the storyline, to the acting, to the music, etc. I'd definitely recommend this movie to other people, even if they usually don't watch historical-type films. It's worth it.
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They Had a Story… Until They Forgot What It Was
I’m Still Trying to Figure Out What HappenedThe beginning had me hooked. It felt like there was a real story behind it, a clear direction, interesting characters, and you could feel that the writers had a plan. I remember thinking, “Okay, this could be really good.”
And then… somewhere along the way, they lost it.
I honestly don't know when it happened, but it felt like the writers slowly forgot what story they were telling. Every few episodes there was another secret, another identity, another problem, another plot twist. And instead of making the original story stronger, everything just became more and more messy.
It felt like they started with a concept they were genuinely excited about and then got bored halfway through.
It's like I can hear the production team say:
"This was supposed to be the story."
"Yeah, well... let's add this."
"And this?"
"Sure."
"Does it make sense?"
"Who cares, we need to finish." 😂😂😂
And the romance really didn't help.
I'm sorry, but the female lead and male lead had almost zero chemistry for me. She was so cold and expressionless most of the time that I kept wondering whether she was actually in love with him or simply following instructions.
She gave me serious “Step 1: stand here. Step 2: say this line. Step 3: look at him for three seconds. Step 4: leave.” energy.
I kept waiting for some real emotional connection between them.
Nothing.
I wanted to believe in their relationship, but I just couldn't feel it.
And then we got to the final episode.
Those last 11 minutes...
I'm sorry, but WHAT WAS THAT?
😂
They spent the whole drama building all these storylines and conflicts and then apparently remembered at the very last minute that they had to actually end the drama.
Eleven minutes.
They tried to resolve EVERYTHING in eleven minutes.
Everything suddenly happened so fast that I wasn't even emotionally involved anymore. I was just watching and thinking, “Are we seriously doing this?”
It was rushed, unbelievable and honestly a little insulting to the audience.
At that point I started wondering if the actors' managers and agencies actually read the whole script before agreeing to the drama.
Do they read the ending?
Do they know what happens?
Or do they just say, “The first few episodes look good, the cast is good, let's go!”?
Because I cannot imagine reading that final episode and thinking, “Yes, this is a satisfying conclusion.”
The sad thing is, I don't think this drama was hopeless.
That's what makes it frustrating.
There was something here.
The beginning proved it.
But somewhere along the way, it feels like they completely lost their original idea. They started with a concept, then wandered away from it, got lost somewhere in the middle, and eventually just wanted to get home.
By the end, I didn't even feel angry.
I was just disappointed.
That particular kind of disappointment where you sit through the final scene thinking:
“Oh… that’s it? Just two images of horseback riding in the desert and an open question from the ML: ‘Will you walk with me again?’ Seriously? That’s the ending???”
And then the credits roll and you're sitting there wondering why you invested all those hours.
I don't hate Royal Betrothal.
I just wish it had been the drama it seemed like it was going to be.
The beginning made me excited.
The middle made me confused.
The romance made me question my eyesight.
The last 11 minutes made me question reality.
I came for the story.
I stayed because I wanted to see how it would all come together.
Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, the story itself got lost.
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Mix of comedy and deep characters
It seems that a lot of people thought The Heart Killers would be a lot more thought provoking and serious than it actually is. For me I expected it to be a little comedic in GMMTV fashion, so I ended up liking it a lot.I think it brings a perfect amount of plot, comedy and character depth together.
If you're expecting a piece of work that will go in depth about crime and mafia in Thailand this is not it.
However, I liked that the story was more focused on character development, especially with these 4. It feels like, for the first time, at the beginning of a BL, we already get 4 characters that have their own personalities ans then they meet their future boyfriends, instead of the entirety of a character revolving around the relationship itself.
Fadel
I'll start off with Fadel, because he absolutely stole the show for me. I followed Joong very casually before the show, but he made me fall in love with Fadel's character by episode 2. Fadel is a very damaged character, that keeps people, even his brother, at a distance, because of his bad past experiences and the fear that he'll hurt them. He has such an intense and even scary presence, furrowed brows, dark eyes, but we see him softening as he falls for Style. He's also repressed, the way he keeps rejecting Style, but then thinks of him when he's not around was addictive. The garage scene when he says his car broke down ???? crazy... The scene where he finds out Style is a snitch absolutely broke me. I loved how he still protected and indulged Style, even while pointing a gun at him. Also, Fadel breaking down and crying while Style comforts him, him saying that he wants to spend more time living to be with Style....
Every scene, featuring Fadel had me hooked.
Style
Style is such a unique character, I love how he has a somewhat "uniform" (crop top, tank top/cropped shirt and baggy pants) and we just see tons of variations of that same outfit, it brings out even more personality. I love the fact that they ended up changing up his hairstyle for the show, from the pilot trailer, because a car mechanic with his hair down makes a lot more sense. Style, on the oustide is such a typical rom-com character, with his snarky faces and funny lines, but he uses that to conceal the fact that he's actually very vulnerable, e. g. when he breaks down because he's scared of death, but before that he's been putting up a front of not being scared at all. Also, the fact that he uses his handsomeness and the fact that people hit on him to boost his confidence, but later on admits Fadel is his first boyfriend was so crazy to me. Concluding, I also like Fadel's rough romantic side, Style.
Onto FadelStyle, as a couple they also surprised me. I watched both of their previous dramas, I enjoyed them, but FadelStyle brought out the feral in me. I know JD's chemistry off-screen is amazing so, I didn't expect any less on-screen from them, but they totally exceeded my expectations. The sexual tension was so intense, the transition between sexual attraction to love was done perfectly. Style being intrigued by Fadel, and forgetting about the car, because he starts wanting Fadel to actually let him in got me. Their kisses were so intense, especially the one on the beach, after they reconcile and personal favorite: Style in Fadel's lap at the therapy group room. The parallel of Style saying that one day he'll be Fadels 100% percent, and then Fadel saying he loves Style a 100% - absolutely finished me. The couple, even though their relationship progressed were quickly and was very intense, felt very well paced, they brought the chemistry, the angst, the kisses and I absolutely ate it up.
All in all, if you're looking for characters with personality, comedic characters, backstories, chemistry, realistic couples THK is absolutely the show for you.
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Hard core gore.
This review covers both Season 1 and Season 2 as it does not make sense to review them separately.This is a gripping and fast paced psychological crime thriller that explores the dark side of justice and how the road to perdition is paved with just intentions. In a desperate race against time with few promising leads, Captain Tan's investigative team are under intense pressure to put a stop to a bunch of brutal serial killings. Prison inmate and gifted former profiler and attorney Liang Yandong, is on trial for murder and is convinced that his case is linked to the serial killings. He persuades hungry young rookie cop Ren Fei to share information in the case with him in exchange for his assistance with profiling the serial murderer. The first season solves the first case only to reveal a larger conspiracy that intertwines with a devastating unsolved cold case.
I really enjoyed Vic Zhou's performance as the inscrutable Liang Yandong, especially in the beginning when he teases us with the question of whether his motives are benign. Among the big name cast, his performance pulls the production together as his rapport with each of the main characters seems the most natural. Sandrine Pinna also pleasantly surprised me in her ability to pull off a complex role although some of her scenes in the latter half could have been more nuanced and less forced. Although I like Christopher Lee, his Captain Tan did not really connect with me or with the other members of his investigative team. Part of the problem is that Zhu Tingdian's performance as Ren Fei is hit or miss and his character interacts the most with Captain Tan. His Ren Fei "clicks" with Liang Yandong and Teresa Daley's Ji Siqi but not so much with Captain Tan and the rest of his team. The broader investigative team's dynamics is also not convincing enough to inspire me to root hard for the "good guys" and feel pulled into their mission. To some extent, the cops in this show are dumbed down a little bit too much so that Liang Yandong can look really smart.
The plot overall is fairly tight and it fast paced, full of good twists including a hidden antagonist that reveals themselves a tad on the early side. There are some holes and some suspension of disbelief is needed but it moves so fast and is so action packed you won't have time to dwell too much on on them, which is fantastic. The ultimate villain is known fairly early on and their motives are not that convincing or well explained but there are enough other interesting characters. By pretty much the same team as the highly acclaimed and more memorable Victim's Game, I like this better as a pure suspense thriller for its better focus on a well explored big case that ties everything together and its lack of digression into social issues.
My main problem and reservation with this drama however is that it goes far beyond hard core gore. In general I am fine with dark themes and I don't get triggered that easily but what I found deeply disturbing about this drama is its heavily in your face misogyny. You will be repeatedly treated with gratuitous, extended gore images of women being tortured and mutilated. It is completely unnecessary to the plot or the exploration of the killers' psyches. To give the production the benefit of the doubt, I can tell from The Victim's Game that this team overly delights in showing off their technical prowess at detailed, realistic and almost pornographic gruesome scenes. However I cannot help but be offended and put off by the almost exclusive focus on abusing women and in such loving and repeated detail. So I am really struggling with this review and avoided writing it for quite some time. If they had toned things down (a lot), I would be tempted to give this an 8.0/8.5 but my anger at the extreme misogyny makes me think 6.0/6.5. I am just going to make life easy for myself and call this a 7.0 while acknowledging that is maybe a bit unfair. If you can get past the hard core gore, this is a very enjoyable thriller for fans of the genre.
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TL:DR It's a good DRAMA movie, but it's not a thriller.Just a little note that I watched it raw and I am not a fluent Korean speaker, so I may be wrong on certain occasions.
The things I loved:
- Character portrayal. I loved how this movie took its time to show what the characters thought of each other using actions and glances rather than just words. I believe that it creates a certain tension of the viewer thinking whether the characters mean what they do, or whether it is simple over analyzation. This gives credit to the amazing casts and storyline.
- The suspense. Yes I said that this is not a thriller, and I mean it, but there is some level of suspense (or tension) throughout the movie, and I credit the music for that. It's not your dramatic movie suspense but those everyday suspense that normal people feel because of human relations.
The things I didn't quite like:
- The trailer vs the movie. I came for a thriller movie and so I had certain expectations when I started watching. Therefore I am not going to lie. I was a bit disappointed when I watched it (but that added the element of surprise, which is always nice) Don't get me wrong though. I thoroughly enjoyed and was indulged in this movie.
- The last scene of the movie. No spoilers, I know. But when you finish watching, tell me that if I am wrong when I say that the crew/director kind of miss the point of something and maybe thought we didn't notice something. Idk, might just have been me.
Anyway, Choi Taejoon is in here and I love him, so this movie is borderline BOMB.
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The cast is amazing! The two main leads express themselves so beautifully without any use of words. I would recommend it to everyone. One of the finest Korean movies I have watched till date.
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Just What you Want it to Be!
Oh heck! I loved this. Some people complain about the pacing being too slow, but that's expressly because one of the main characters has never been in a relationship before and the other main character is coming from a traumatic past. Anything but slow pacing and it would have felt rushed and weird. That being said, the episodes are 25 minutes a piece, so the pace isn't THAT slow. And the evolution of all the relationships is what we come for, yes?The music in this was very, very pretty. The theme song was sweet and the song that played when they are dealing with hard moments was just so bittersweet that it perfectly reflected the mood.
I loved the setting. As an artist myself, seeing a BL set in a designer jewelry studio was so fun. And I also got a kick because when I first saw Aaron on screen, I was pointing and yelling "He looks like an East Asian Superman". And then came the Kryptonian jokes in the plot itself! Ha!
There was a shocking moment for me when I saw Aaron topless I stopped and paused the video because I used to work in the medical profession and I immediately said "That is the best, most realistic scar makeup I have ever witnessed". As the show went on and I got to see the scars from more than one angle, got to see how they pulled, I began to suspect they were real scars. So I looked Aaron up and was amazed to find that prior to the filming of this show he had been in a car accident that nearly killed him. He was in a coma for months. Then rehab. And straight into the filming of this project. In an interview he said that the actor who played Shi Lei was the first person outside of his doctors to ever see his scars and he had been very self conscious about it. So yeah. Wow.
As for the relationship between the main 2 characters, it's awkward and sweet and careful in all the achingly tender ways you might want it to be, without being gooey. Their chemistry is magnetic and immediate. And poor Shi Lei coming out to his mom was the best coming out scene ever. It was so well acted! And really, Aaron did a superb job bringing a quiet, very wounded guardedness to Jin Yu Zhen.
Everyone did a great job. Kudos to the secondary pairings and support cast too. They rounded out the plot and drove it forward at useful moments in a seamless way.
This just took a spot in my top 5 favorites! It does NOT disappoint. Loved the pace. Loved the actors. Loved the story. My only complaint is that there just wasn't enough of it. I would have loved the episodes to have a longer format or for there to have been more of them.
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