Reviews

One sided Bromance story that force you to love the villain and feel sorry for him

First of all this drama is really unique to modern Chinese crime dramas ,,, It's not too violent ,, doesn't have gory scenes
It has very good story to tell not draggy or boring and has very very talented actors that made me fell in love with them
doesn't have useless romantic story ,, It's one of those dramas that you will enjoy watching even if you don't like the crime genera
My friends recommend it to me because of the Bromance element in it ,, I wasn't disappointed but it was one sided Bromance
I mean the villain actually loved the undercover cop as a brother and of course the undiscover policeman is playing him deceiving him for his own reasons even if he put his life in danger to complete his mission so many times ,,, he was doing his job perfectly without a slip ,, one of the best things I loved about this drama that the plot was really good
may be I was restless a bit with the other gangsters deceiving each other killing each other but it's all came together for the undercover mission
I loved the acting so much of every one especially the two male leads
I loved the villain who was so kind to his new best friend even when he discovers the truth about the undercover cop he didn't want to hurt him and wanted to protect him ,, that's Loyalty
I felt so sad at the ending it was a bit rushed ,,, I wished to see tao the imprisoned friend after that talking to the cop or what is the cop's stand from him but that what have been useless of how the finale went
also I wished to see the adopted kid with cop at the finale but that didn't happen either
any how ,, this is a very very good drama that will make you feel so many emotions and make you get attached to the characters after it's finished
I recommend it so much
so underrated

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Comedy on point, messages and plot - not so much.

The comedy in this show is so good that even someone who is not that into the genre will appreciate it (I’m talking about myself here). The jokes always made sense in the presented situations, were driven from the characters’ personality and the cast never failed to deliver them in the most amusing way.

These are the highlights of the show - comedy, performance and the chemistry between Satoh Takeru and Watabe Atsuro as the bickering son and father. Honestly speaking, the show did not need more to be amazing. That’s why the “evil threat that lurks in the shadows waiting for the last fight off” Kaizuka Takehisa truly lowered the quality of the show.

This guy had nothing to offer as a character - the motivation was weakly explained, how resourceful he was made no sense, his plans were ridiculous and the big finale with him in the ast episodes was not set up in a proper way, feeling painfully disconnected from the rest of the show.

The main villain was not the only aspect that felt disconnected, so were the episodes. At times they started in weird places and I had to check if I skipped an episode or something. The show honestly did not flow too well.

There was also the issue of questionable messages in some episodes. I am sorry, but we should truly move on from using "I can only offer you money" as an excuse for bad parenting and dads who are never home.

Do I care though? Not really. I went in for the comedy and that aspect was truly aced. I could not ask for more. Shimao Akimura was such an eccentric character, whatever he did seemed like a comedy goal.

Overall, great comedy with (at best) mediocre cases and an awful villain.

Ps. That intro song is amazing.

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I'll be completely honest. I watched this drama because of Jaeyoon. I found this on his feed and I was like I have to watch it. To be honest, I didn't really like it much. Though the concept is not something you would find in a drama, I didn't liked it. I felt that concept of white hole and black hole is not a topic that I or anyone would find in any drama, either western or korean. Overall, in my opinion, it is a one time watch if you like to discover new concepts. If you are a fantasy, (SF9'S fandom name, incase you didn't know) you have to watch it once. It is a new concept. Worth a Watch.

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Homemade crunchy fried chicken.

Story: "Best Chicken" sets out to enchant its viewers with constant images of deliciously fried chicken, mugs full of beer, and two young adults trying their best to figure out what they want to do when they "grow up". It is a candid, homely portrayal of what it's like to jump into something new without any experience, and the aftermath of having your dreams destroyed by someone with ulterior interests. Above all, the main plot follows Seo Bo Ah and Park Choi Go's journey as they assist each other directly and indirectly, engage in mischievous sabotage (that sometimes goes too far), and find new lives and dreams through a fried chicken restaurant. As expected this is not a groundbreaking drama but its simple story is consistent from start to finish, and there are many goofy moments that will either make you smile, look away, or just raise your spirits. Just like deep frying chicken at home: it probably won't look as pretty as buying it elsewhere, but you know it tastes good.

Acting/Cast: The cast as a whole is a quirky collection of k-drama tropes between Seo Bo Ah's close friends & partners in crime, Park Choi Go's helicopter mother, and the neighbourhood's grumpy elders. All actors match the roles that were assigned to them. When it comes to the acting, there is a rift between the effort put by the female actresses and the male actors. While Kim So Hye - someone who is fairly recent to k-drama acting - performs well and her efforts are noticeable throughout each episode, the same cannot be said of Park Sun Ho's stiffness and blank eyed stares that persist from episode 1 to 12. But overall the acting quality is okay-ish.

Music: The soundtrack of "Best Chicken" features songs by SOHEE, J. Mee. Kim Eunbi (EB), and the drama's own Chick Choir that sings about... You guessed it: chicken. There is nothing particularly memorable about the music but it's easy on the ear, and upbeat.

Rewatch Value: For fans of Kim So Hye there is some re-watch value as watching her character develop and interacting with her friends is a fun experience by itself. This is also a fairly short drama, standing at twelve episodes of one hour each so it can be watched peacefully in a single day or two. As for the ending itself, it ends in a simple, kind manner: life goes on in the fried chicken world.

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Ah, a romance that’s not a rom-com. There are humorous moments, but this is focused on the deep emotions between the two lovers.

It feels like a really adult romance since there aren’t scheming backstabbers and ridiculous pranks. The drama takes its time setting up the budding feelings and the dizzying joy of that initial honeymoon phase.

Of course there are obstacles in their way. Yes, a few characters are petty and one-dimsnional, but it’s more realistic than many dramas.

The two leads are terrific with lots of range and interest. She’s strong and flawed and weak. He’s an adorable puppy when he’s in love.

I didn’t expect a whole #MeToo subplot which was fascinating and tough to watch. Kudos for shinning a light on sexism and harassment in the workplace.

Overall, it’s a lovely serious and romantic drama.

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Perfect closing. So cute.

A perfect ending for a series that already had a great ending. The happiness radiates from the screen and its all feel good. Rain and Sky kind of fake being mad at their perfect boyfriends to get them to come to them and reverse roles on them. Exert dominance to claim them as completely theirs, at least that's how I interpreted the irrational decision to 'run away'. Especially Sky seems to want to show Pai he is confident about himself and the relationship, which is a huge deal considering where he came from. Rain is just his sulky self, because he knows Payu likes that and he low-key wants to be 'punished'. It's an episode full of fluff and nc scenes like we've seen in the series. But it's the best fluff I've ever seen with these actors who have the chemistry of a fully operational powerplant. I will keep this series including this special ep. on the top of my re-watch list. Ultimate feel good.

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Eternally Mine

My Beautiful Man: Eternal serves as a solid continuation and conclusion to the story of Hira and Kiyoi. It gave a more introspective view into Kiyoi as a character and also allowed Hira to bloom and grow. By the end, though there is still that master/servant undertone to their relationship, it feels like they understand each other better and are on more even footing. The cinematography mixes grounding tones with more ethereal ones that suit the characters and story. It's nothing groundbreaking, but I found it thoroughly enjoyable and sweet.

The movie is a pretty direct continuation of Season 2. Very little if any time has passed between the two. Kiyoi is still working on his drama and Hira is working as an assistant to Noguchi. There's a decent amount of focus on the two of them, on where their relationship is going and how it's changed over time and also how, despite those changes, some things never change. We're also allowed a glimpse into Kiyoi's thoughts, giving a better understanding of him as a person and his feelings for Hira. Hira continues to battle with his self-confidence and giving voice to what he wants, to be the only one who photographs Kiyoi. There's also the sweet friendship between Kiyoi and Anna which, while not explored too deeply, was still an aspect that I appreciated. Kiyoi being kidnapped by Shitara was something that I think most were anticipating, if not quite to that degree, then certainly expecting something to happen. It, combined with Anna's scandal, allowed the movie to explore a little more the dangers of social media and the frenzy and damage it can cause as well as the dangers of idolizing those in the entertainment industry to an unhealthy degree. Hira explains it very succinctly when he states, "Once you start imposing your will on her, you are no longer her fan."

I appreciated the growing equality between Kiyoi and Hira. As I stated previously, there is still very much that master/servant bond between them, but it grows to feel less of an obstacle to their love and more just a part of who they are and they accept that. Hira's subservience does lead to a few more understandings with Kiyoi, but it seems that overall Kiyoi has become accustomed to it and finds it less objectionable. Through Noguchi he comes to understand Hira a bit better as well as misunderstanding him again, but that scene does show that he wants to know and understand Hira. Kiyoi's kidnapping allowed Hira to show that he was still the Hira who had defended Kiyoi in high school. He was willing to kill or be killed protecting him. But what that scene also highlighted was that Hira's need is not one sided, Kiyoi needs him just as much, even if he doesn't express it as much. I liked that Anna was brought back. I appreciated her strength of character and the friendship that she had developed with Kiyoi. The way they could talk to each other easily was very sweet and wholesome. I also appreciated that she knew what she wanted. She wanted both to be with Kiriya and be an actress. The fact that she didn't shrink away from stating such and that she wasn't willing to give up either was refreshing.

Hagiwara has been fantastic as Hira from Season 1. His eyes are deeply expressive and he brought so much to the character of Hira. The scene where Anna calls him to tell him about Kiyoi is a testament to his acting skills. The change wrought in him is simultaneously subtle and dramatic, because no one messes with his Kiyoi. Yagi has steadily improved over both seasons and again in the movie. His acting style feels more nuanced and natural and he was more expressive with both his face and eyes. That growth really helped to give more depth to the character of Kiyoi.

The cinematography was gorgeous. There are some truly stunning scenes. Again, that scene where Hira gets the call, I loved the lighting change. It gave a whole other dimension to the scene. I also generally liked the music choices. Particularly the song used when Shitara and Hira were fighting, it was unconventional, but also worked very well. The ending with them at the school was really lovely. The way they incorporated the flash backs with the present was well done and simultaneously sweet and entertaining.

My Beautiful Man: Eternal is not perfect. It sometimes feels a bit cluttered with plot lines and there are a few holes, but ultimately I found that none of that really affected my enjoyment of it. It wrapped up Hira and Kioyi's story fairly neatly with the promise that, despite the uncertainty of the future, they will remain together. If you've watched Season 1 and 2 of My Beautiful Man, I think you'll enjoy this conclusion. And if you haven't, there's enough background given that you don't strictly need to have seen the first two seasons. You'll just have missed out on the a lot of the character growth and more details on how the two came together. This will certainly be a movie that I'll come back to in the future.

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Was amazing until the ending

I had such such such a good time watching this show. I couldn’t get enough of it.

I only have one complaint.
Just. One.

The last 2 episodes.
It wasn’t even the usual rush to finish the story that I’m used to with a lot of cdramas. It just kind of ended and I was left going “huh? That’s it? I mean, ok, I guess”.

This show went from giving a lot of details on how the characters overcame all the sticky situations or obstacles to being very vague. The last two episodes that was suppose to be the peak drama with the main couple pulling through under delivered. I really think they needed 1-2 more episodes, then the ending would have been faithful to how the rest of the drama was written.

I am not sure if there were things lost in translation (I don’t speak mandarin) but the ended had a lot of important details that were implied and the viewer had to guess.

I’m so sad that I’m walking away with mixed feelings and only partially satisfaction.

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um i don't know if it's a review but looking at others i wanted to write this .

Jang na ra :- Be wild in life ,
Be wild as long as you don't break any laws.
Don't try to spare your feelings to much , experience as much as you cans so you won't have any regrets.


God it was good , just what I needed . I am 19 years old . And recently i was feeling very down
Before that i watched 2 ep of it looking at the bad comment i decided to drop it .
But then I started to watch it with 0 expectations. it was a light and fun drama to watch with very good motivation and life lessons .
i liked it a lot i know it has its cons but still . And it was my first time seeing something like this "cheering squad" god it was another kind of experience
I really enjoyed it .
FL was a little childish though
I hate love triangles i hated this one and how FL
handled it was not great .
Park Jung woo was cute. god i wish to see him more as a main lead character.
It's a good drama. Just don't expect much.
it's enjoyable.

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If You Want Unserious And Fluffy Drama, This Is For You!

Basically a series full of humorous misunderstanding from start to end. Everyone is adorable, supportive, and cute.

As someone who's into heavy and heart wrenching drama, surprisingly this one entertained me. It has it's conflicts but it gets resolved easily and still handled well.

The acting is somewhat over the top, but I guess it's how it is in Japanese media especially if the series is adapted from a manga to maintain the animated feels of the characters.

Music is nice and fits the drama, but not my cup of tea.

Overall a delightful easy to watch show made for laughs and romantic cuteness.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama "Adult Trainee" is a short drama that sets itself apart from the rest of short school dramas because it deals with more taboo ish issues, especially the sexual awakening of the students. However, and even though the mood was light and fun, the stories weren't equally enjoyable.

Admirably, the second one was the best, with a good couple that had chemistry, along with an intense romance. The first story, on the other hand, was cute, but concluded rather awkwardly. The third one had potential, but the ending that was given to it could have been better.

Other than that, the drama had nice performances and a good pace.

So, overall, 6 out of 10.

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It's what happens when the stars align

The story is not a new one - two kids whose parents hate each other end up falling in love. It's a classic tale of forbidden love. The twist with Bad Buddy is not in the plot but in it's delivery. With a story that's been so played out in many forms of media, it was necessary to have near perfection in direction, acting, cinematography, music etc... and this show really delivered in spades.

My favourite thing about this show is not just the wonderful cast, but the storytelling. I love when I watch something and it's easy to see that care and thought and passion have gone into not just the performances, but also the way they are presented to the viewers. The story unfolded in a such a beautiful and intricate way that by the end, it felt like I was not just watching a show but like I'd spent quality time with these characters and we were all old friends.

My 10/10 for this comes from the journey we (myself and the characters) went through and how fulfilled and satisfied I was at the end of the show. I can see these characters existing in the real world and actually living the lives they have in the show and I love that.

A special mention has to go out for the music of the show because not only was the music lovely to listen to, but it also played a key role throughout the show.

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Could the show get any better or the character of Hua Biau get more Perfect? This show is definitely my favorite Chinese Drama and is a must watch. Unlike other dramas where I usually end up being disappointed with the ending, this drama had me hooked throughout and made me feel like the ending couldn't be more perfect and realistic. There was not a dull moment in this drama. I wish they had more episodes.

The lady who played the Grandma had me weeping. Her acting was so so so amazing. And the character of Er Tiao was very different and interesting.

The whole idea about the best friend being secretly in love with the main lead, and the whole love triangle thing is a bit overused, but that can be excused, since the drama is amazing otherwise.

And did I mention how much I love Hua Biau's character. Neo Hao portrayed this character so perfectly. You can't help but fall in love with him. Move aside bad boys, 'the good guy' is what everyone will start craving for in dramas now after watching this show. Okay I'll stop now. XD

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I have to admit this is one of my favorite movies. It's based off a manga that I also loved and I thought the movie followed the manga pretty well. Of course the movie didn't cover everything, but it covered a good amount, and had a good ending which I thought was very cute.

This movie however is not a serious movie, if anything, it's just a cute and silly love story. Some people would maybe find it too silly at times, but I like that. The movie I have to say was predictable, but at the same time, still kept my attention with all the jokes and turning which would be a very serious situations fun and cute to watch. The characters were all lovable and the story was super sweet.

I recommend watching this movie when you have nothing to do or in a mood for a good romantic comedy. I watch this movie all the time when I have a couple of hours to spare. Don't watch it, however, if you want a serious, intense love story, that will get you crying and feeling that pain for love. It's not that kind of movie!

So far, all the friends I showed this movie too also really liked it. And of course I never mind re watching it with them.

Enjoy :D

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Contrary to popular opinion, I actually really loved this drama. Why? I'm not exactly sure but it's relatively rare that I care about all the relationships in a drama, whether it be the main couple, secondary couple, or the side story couples. Yes, this drama was supposed to be the journey to reaching your dreams. And yes, this drama does focus on the relationships more. But is that a bad thing?

I really liked all the relationships portrayed in the drama. So there are four couples. My favorite one was Mao Mao (Guo Shu Yao) and Dao Yuan (Lego Lee). I really like the reunited love storylines so of course I thought their high school flashbacks were just completely adorable. No, I haven't watched In a Good Way yet because I heard about the open ending and it's set in the 90's so I don't know how great Liu Chuan is so that can't influence my view on this drama. Anyways, I'm probably biased because of Lego but I really liked his character, regardless of the mistakes he made because it was very human. Their chemistry was spectacular, in my opinion. They look compatible and their interactions were so natural on screen. The main couple, Yi Fen and Qi Feng are pretty cute too. I liked the journey they experienced together more than their romance because their romance was kind of bland. The other two couples were cute and definitely added to the overall cuteness of the drama. The confessions, dates, and make-up scenes were all really creative, even for dramaland and I loved that. And as usual, there is a disapproving mother, and supportive parents, so be prepared for that. And did I mention James Wen played a small part here? I was so excited when he showed up because he was phenomenal in the drama, The Fierce Wife and he's just an awesome actor.

Aside from the romance, I loved their sisterhood. The four of them are like sisters and they always support each other and work through fights. I loved their friendship and how it contributed to the drama overall. The journey to reach their dreams did seem more like a side note than the main theme, which is how it's supposed to be. Nevertheless, this drama did portray the struggles of work, and materialistic values very well. It showed me the hardships of going out into society and how different people face those challenges. Yes, some of the follow your dream speeches were very cliche and corny but that's what this drama is about! I think they were appropriate and not overdone at all.

Music was great! Love the OST and I already downloaded them all. There were a few emotional songs that made me teary-eyed in combination with the scene. I especially love Missing You All the Time by Vianz & Shan, which is beautifully sung and I Want You by Dom. T, which is super catchy and a fun beat.

On a side note, one big reason why I fell in love with this drama was because I could identify with Mao Mao. In a way, I saw myself in her and I believe that for many drama viewers out there, being able to identify with a character is a huge aspect in starting to become emotionally attached to a drama. I could relate with her stubbornness and her resilience in always being the emotionally stronger one.

Overall, I already re-watched almost all the Mao Mao+Dao Yuan scenes so the re-watch value is high! I loved this drama and marathoned all of it in a week so I think I would re-watch it sometime in the future. I don't know how great Lego was in In a Good Way yet but I watched this first because I didn't want his performance there to influence me on what could have been a great drama. And Aim High was really a great drama! In the end, I definitely recommend this drama for those drama fans out there that like a lot of romance, like me! (9.75/9.25)

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