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I don't know where to begin. This film is an absolute masterpiece. From the director to the actors, each part of every scene was incredible. At first, I was a little hesitant to watch this. Boy, am I glad I did!

I thought it was going to be your typical horror movie- zombie outbreak, zombies kill everyone, hero saves the day and all is well. This was so much more than that. I grew attached to each character in this film. I felt their pain, their anger and their sadness. It was a heartbreaking scene for me when Jin Hee got bitten. I could feel the devastation of Yeong Guk, and as cruel as this sounds, I'm sort of glad they went out together- it's how their story ended. They never officially told each other about their feelings, so having them die together showed their love.
Also, when Sang Hwa and Seo Woo I felt the pain Sung Kyung and Soo An. Even I started sobbing when Seo Woo 'jumped' of the train. In the end, his daughter realised that her father loved her and got to say one final goodbye.

Every moment had me hanging in the edge of my seat, and although I already know what happens, I will definitely watch this again. I have no doubt that I will be just as nervous of heartbroken when re-watching it for the fifth time!

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Very seldom I watch TV Show. But with this interesting cast of course make me want to watch this.

Turn out this quite interested show. The case & the cast interaction itself sometimes quite boring. And unfortunately where I watched sometimes not all things translated. Especially the explanation of each suspect after they're being interrogated, so sometimes a little confused with their conclusion & logic.

But what makes me keep interested until the last is the promise of all the case will gonna be link in together & the setting is really really good. Really like to see how serious they set the setting. Oh and the psychologist that come at the end of the case explaining the mental or psychology behind every case

Sometimes see their interaction also make me wonder is the dialogue & everything is actually scripted or they just given the outline...

Oh yeah the most funny thing in this TV show is how they edit all the photograph. Haha... Very very bad quality that make me smile every time there're editing photo... Also how they promote the sponsor, Oreo & Pomelo Juice, really make me want to taste that pomelo juice, unfortunately I'm not in China so I can't buy it :(

But yeah in the end this still tv show, scripted or not as long as they're enjoyable is ok....

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as you can see i didn’t give less than 8 stars, because there is nothing wrong with the story, the cast, the music and rewatch value, but something that really annoys me is that the last episode was filmed in the beginning like why would you do that? A lot of people complained because of the lack of chemistry and I think the producer should’ve known that since the beginning. I’m literally so sad, because this show had so much potential and there was no such thing as rape or something in it. I really wanted Sarawat and Tine to be together and was happy for them, but when people say that their chemistry was better before that, I agree. Also in the novel Pam was so nice and cute.. why would you change her whole personality? It’s the little things that annoy me.. when Tine collapsed, Sarawat was the one who drove him to the hospital, it wasn’t Mil. I’m not even disappointed that there was no kiss, because i don’t really care, but a bro high five??? Also I think the show wouldn’t got as much love as now when there would be a different cast.. There are so many people who only watched 2gether, because of the visuals of Bright and Win.
One thing which also was really disappointing is the storyline of Mil and Phukong. When I heard that Drake and Frank are gonna be in this series as a couple I screamed soo much, but their ending was so disappointing and rushed.
Personally I would have loved to see a little bit more of Tine and Sarawat’s friends, especially Fong. He was the best friend Tine could ask for and he didn’t got any appreciation.
I love all the actors and actresses, but the production was not good towards the end.
I’ve always waited for the next episode with joy and I follow Bright and Win since August 2019, but the last episodes were such a disappointment..
Also I always rewatched the new episodes over and over again, but the latest episodes I didn’t even dare to do that, because I was just so sad.

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It's not an overrated drama, the cast and their acting deserve an appreciation

- **Story/Plot**: 2/3
1. Synopsis (0.25)❌
2. Initial Impression (2eps) (0.25)✅
3. Genre Adherence (0.25)❌
4. Emotional Engagement (0.25)✅
5. Logic (0.25)❌
6. Plot Coherence (0.25)✅
7. Dialogue (0.25)✅
8. Pacing (0.25)✅
9. Character building/Development (0.25)✅
10. Story Richness (0.25)✅
11. Plot Twists (0.25)✅
12. Messages (0.25)❌
- **CAST/Acting**: 2/2
1. Lead Actor Performance (0.25)✅
2. Lead Actress Performance (0.25)✅
3. Main Cast Chemistry (0.25)✅
4. Supporting Actors/Actresses Performance (0.25)✅
5. Casting Precision (0.5)✅
6. Character Transformation (0.25)✅
7. Scene Stealers (0.25)✅
- **Directing/Camerawork**: 2/2
1. Camera Movement (0.25)✅
2. Editing (0.25)✅
3. Continuity (0.25)✅
4. Visual Effects (0.25)✅
5. Visual Details (0.25)✅
6. Cinematic Tension (0.25)✅
7. Lighting (0.25)✅
8. Flashback Integration (0.25)✅
- **OST (Original Soundtrack)**: 0.75/1
1. Opening Song (0.25)✅
2. Background OST (0.25)✅
3. Overall OST (0.25/0.5)✅
- **Style**: 0.75/1
1. Costumes (0.25)✅
2. Set Design (0.25)✅
3. Colors (0.25)✅
4. Poster (0.25)❌
- **Ending**: 1/1
1. Closure (0.25)✅
2. Emotional Impact (0.25)✅
3. Logic (0.25)✅
4. Personal Satisfaction (0.25)✅

Total Rating: 8.5/10 +0.5Bonus
>>>>Final Rating: 9/10

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A love that worths to fight for ❤

I love everything about this drama.
Well, first of all, I love Yang Yang, so I make sure I watch his all dramas. Not only because he is good looking but he is also selective about the storyline of the dramas he chose.
He may be playing almost the same lovable character but the story and the characters of his dramas are fascinating to watch.

I am also a big fan of a love story that endures so many obstacles and pains, before coming to a happy end.
And yes, a happy ending is my 'motto'.
Song Yan and Xu Qin are finally happy together, without having a monster of a mother lurking in the dark haunting them (she has seen the best of Song Yan) ❤
That is why I write this 'lazy review' (insufficient info about the story and just about how I feel ??).
Should this drama end tragically for the main couple, I would have written curses instead.

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At a loss to describe this

This drama left me flabbergasted.
I was just beginning to up my ratings on J dramas and viola this comes along on Netflix.

Was it an undying romance?
Was it a mystery thriller?
Did it want to depict the existence of truly kind hearted foster parents or make underage abuse the thematic issue?
Why did the ghost come back again?

Truly nerve racking story with no focus, too many critical story lines, no idea what was the intent, purpose and genre of this drama.
It spilt water all over the floor and took a soaking wet mop to clean the mess but instead ended up with a soggy damp confusing wreckage.

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Fluffy RomCom with Minimum Drama

King The Land is a wonderful romcom. It is light and funny with not too many ups and downs in the lives of the main leads. And perhaps that is it's biggest drawback. If you're looking for a pure romance story with lots of steamy kisses (leads only) and minimal drama otherwise, then this is probably perfect for you. The male lead is the epitome of a perfect rich boyfriend who loves and supports his girlfriend and also her friends. He gets along with her family. He's the perfect gentleman who will fight for her and be there even when she doesn't know she needs him. It's like the honeymoon phase of all romance stories with 0 conflicts between the leads.

The flaws of the story, however, is that despite them introducing some interesting plot points, everything is pretty much subdued. Whether it's Gu Won (male lead)'s struggle to prove his value to his dad, him trying to get along with his older step-sister who wants him to have no say in the business, the mystery of why his mother disappeared, etc - none of it is that big a deal and is all resolved fairly easily or isn't given much time at all. It all comes secondary to the time between the couples. Because of that it feels a bit pointless at times to even have these things happen. And it's not just these that get quick and easy resolutions. Sarang (the female lead) has two friends who also happen to be working in the same hotel's King group - in the sales department and in the airlines. Oh Pyeonghwa is a stewardess and has a younger male colleague who likes her. I was quite invested in how things go for them but besides only getting few scenes and a bland kiss, we don't get much. The other friend also has an interesting story of a pathetic husband who has lost his job but does nothing except order his wife around. There are other work issues involving these friends. Though they had more drama and interesting scenarios, both friends get quick and easy resolutions with their problems and storylines. Makes you wonder why these two smart women were putting up with so much nonsense for so long.

King The Land also had a controversial character - an Arab guest portrayed by an Indian actor that drew a lot of criticism. Personally, I didn't find the portrayal as bad as some of the other viewers. I would have preferred they chose an Arab actor to portray the character who could have also given them some cultural insight that would have avoided any issues. But to really enjoy those episodes, you have to remember this is a rom-COM after all and some silliness is to be expected. I also don't blame people for their criticism considering how common it is to misrepresent or negatively represent Arabs and Muslims in dramas thus making viewers slightly more sensitive.

None of the above was really a cause for me to dislike the drama. I enjoyed it quite a bit, in fact, because of it's light nature and the comedic moments. But there is a recurring theme of toxic authority and forced respect throughout the show especially in the workplace. It's actually quite honest on how people in higher positions misuse their power and take advantage of those working under them. Where the show went "wrong" was when the best staff working at the hotel were shuttled off to the Gu family home and made to work as personal caterers for a month's worth of salary. Sarang went in blindly for this job without knowing what was required of her and when she tried to ask, she was shushed and reminded of the NDA she had signed. This scenario would otherwise be a hotbed for exploitation where it would be very easy to violate the rights of the employees. The whole aspect of this story was unnecessary. I wish more thought had been put on how this was presented. It was also a tacky rich man poor woman romance cliché where the poor woman has to wait on the rich man just to show the difference in their status. There also created a hurdle with this scenario that they simply forgot about. So I failed to see the point of it all.

Hope this review helps explain what you can expect with King The Land. Don't expect for any great revelations or any kind of rollercoaster or overcoming of great hurdles. The male and female lead are progressive and mature by nature and treat each other with respect. Though Sarang being constantly excited about everything is a bit too much at times. I would probably get sick of that first, if she was a real person. lol. But that's me. Otherwise all the actors did a good job. It's a fun drama. Maybe not the absolute best, in my opinion, but a good stress-buster. That's all we can really ask for.

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Lately there have been a lot of dramas that start off great, then just fall flat in the last remaining episodes. Sadly, True Beauty turned out to be one of those dramas. By the last episode, I was skipping through every single dialogue just so I could finish the drama and get it over with.

One scene in particular struck with me in the last episode. It was when Seo Jun urged Ju Gyeong to visit Su Ho, declaring that he was leaving for America (?) again. Ju Gyeong goes to him and begs him not to leave, crying and telling him she cares for him, causing the pit in my stomach to grow bigger. Su Ho was the one who left her messages on read, couldn't express what he was feeling clearly and left her in the dust, but ultimately the female lead had to be the one begging him to stay as if she was the one in wrong?

Also, the redemption arc they gave to Kang Su Jin after illustrating her as the biggest villain of the show did not move me in the slightest. They could've just skipped that scene just as much as they should've skipped making her a villain to begin with. They introduced her to be the outstanding, noble character and as if flipping a switch turned her into a hating, venomous person just like that. On the other hand, Ju Gyeong's sister, played by Im Se Mi was a great character, but I really couldn't understand how she stayed with Ju Gyeong's teacher after all the mixed signals he sent and him not being to tell her or know what he even wanted.

However, I must say that the acting was good, Moon Ga Young was exceptional and I couldn't envision anyone else in her role. I was a little unsure about Hwang In Yeop in the beginning, but by the end he'd sold me over.

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The sweet, romantic story. I love the cute love in drama. The all couples are lovely and they are different from each other. It's a pity, that Xiao Cai didn't find boyfriend... Jiang Meng's gang had some guys without girlfriends... ^^

Rainie Yang is so pretty! I'm positively surprised, because I had a trauma after I had watched ToGetHer with the actress.

I don't accept the style of the characters, but Yang Ping and Ceng Shao Zong are cute. If they were dressed better, they would be very handsome! I've known it that Masuyama Yuki has japanese links... Completely different type of beauty!

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Drama is the best so far, however what is with the all the that violence by women against each other. Can't they communicate like normal human beings bedsides slapping and pulling each other's hair. Are there no laws in these work arrears, Do bosses physically abuse employees that much? How come lead female actresses are made to appear stupid? SeRa can actually ram into a car and come out Scot free, what a crock. At least be realistic many youngsters actually copy this. Can writers balance between violence, abusers and normality. Gong soo slapped by Sera how pathetic,

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