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great premise that felt flat and repetitive

the first few episodes hooked me and it seemed like it was going to be a fun one with lots of tension but in the end, I feel like the plot felt flat and too dragged out.

I initially started watching because of the ML (loved him in Love Between Lines), this is the first time I see the FL but I don’t think like they had the chemistry to pull this plot off.

as the drama continued it felt too dragged and there are whole episodes where literally NOTHING happened.

I did find the concept of AI vs humans probably explained and talked about in the most realistic way so far, that part I liked.

but in the end it felt too dragging and I think because they didn’t have that much chemistry it was tricky to stay connected.

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Romance with an intense theme

I was in awe. This drama carries a profound depth and a sorrowful story I wasn’t prepared for. However, from the very first episode, I already knew it would bring me to tears when Chihiro says, “Life is like a box of chocolates. When I opened it, it was empty. Until I met Keito, who is both bitter and sweet, like chocolate.” That metaphor alone perfectly establishes the emotional journey the audience is about to experience.

Both characters carry deeply traumatic pasts that continue to haunt them. One is neglected by his loved ones, while the other suffers sexual and physical abuse at a very young age. I didn’t expect the story to go that dark. Watching Haoren’s past was devastating. I felt so much pain for him. No one deserves to experience such cruelty.

Haoren having multiple names reflects the different stages of his life and the traumas tied to them. When he finally reveals his real name to Chihiro, it becomes a powerful moment. It signifies trust, healing, and the beginning of a connection where he can finally lean on someone, feel love, and be loved in return. Kaji also plays a vital role as a father figure to Haoren. Together, their trio forms a family bond that both main characters have longed for.

The storytelling is unique and emotionally impactful. I initially watched this drama because of Rei, and his portrayal of Haoren is truly admirable. He is an incredible actor. The ending left me emotional. After confronting each other’s deepest wounds, they reunite, finally free from the weight of their pasts. Haoren is liberated from Maya, and Chihiro finally achieves his dream of becoming a photographer.

A truly happy ending, indeed.

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Again a weak FL and a stupidly caring man

The first few episodes are some nice storytelling of a by-chance first love, nice cinematography, and I love acting of ML actor.
it is a mismatch between a shallow, weak, dumb girl and a smart, dedicated, deep boy.

Then... they grow up and really cannot continue, she dumps him brutally bc it is convenient to her, but he is still stuck on her.

So, I dropped. I am tired of watching a grown man going after taking care of a woman-child.
FL is no match for the ML and he should NEVER try to come even close to her.

FL IS A WOMAN CHILD WHO IS NOW TWO TIMING
AND ML KISSES HER AS#.

How boring.

FAREWELL!

Again, FL who is immature, weak, lacks focus, and wants some boy toy when it is convenient for her
and ML who chases her, loves her and takes care of her bc he is ah so pure and dedicated.

The fact is, she is a sleazebag, and he is a moron, and the two should never be together. LET GO OF IT ALREADY

So many dramas like that lately - Surely Tomorrow, Our Universe, Practical Guide to Love, etc etc etc etc

DROPPED WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT

THIs DRAMA IS FOR VERY DUMB WOMEN TO FANTASIZE OF CAPTURING ATTENTION OF A HIGH QUALITY GUY FOREVER AND DOING WHATEVER THEY WANT AND HE WILL STILL ALWAYS BE THERE

HECK NO

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Better than I expected

I originally started this for faifawine because of all the edits I saw and lowk got fomo, then I found out that it was an anthology with three couples. Faifawine’s story happened to be in the last few episodes so it was inevitable for me to watch from the start (I can’t start a show without starting from the beginning). I found myself laughing from episode one and I love humor, I love things that make me laugh so this was a huge factor for why I’m rating it what I’m rating it. I loved JJ’s character. I’m not the biggest fan of angst so Perthsanta’s story was not my favourite but I’m not going to completely dismiss it because they were really cute imo. But I also couldn't really forget when Yotha kissed P'Wa, it just didn't sit right with me. Personally, Arcarm’s story is not talked about enough!!! I found them really cute, this was one of the first shows I watched with Forcebook and I didn’t really have high expectations because I saw people diss them all the time. I was so wrong, I love Arc and Arm. Arc’s character (imo) was so yearner coded, I loved it. Their acting was better than I expected too. I’m still pretty new to BL and I’ve only started watching BL September 25’ so I didn’t really know much about all the cp’s in P10L. I judged Forcebook too quickly and thought they weren’t going to be good. (Shouldn’t really trust what people say online, sorry Forcebook!) And, I gotta give credits to Junior’s acting. His acting was so seamless I genuinely forgot he was acting, made me feel like I was just watching a weird kid from school, not an actor doing their job. I’m pretty sure everyone’s said this, I loved Faifa. With the people pleaser in me, he was so relatable. And he was such a green flag!!!

I saw someone say that there wasn’t really a plot and that’s why they didn’t really like it. I’d have to agree on that, there wasn’t really a solid plot which did kinda make me question why I even bothered watching it. But then also, I’m not the type to critique on stuff like that so I just ended up not caring. Like I said, I started this to see Faifawine, so it didn’t really affect my rating.
Also when I saw that it was 24 episodes and not the normal 10/12 you’d see other shows have, it just completely threw me off. I’m not a big fan of long shows, and I also didn’t really know the main cp’s that well to want to continue watching so I did end up stopping after ep 9 where Arcarm’s story was basically complete. It was also the beginning that had me so confused because in ep 1, Arc and Arm were already together and so were Yotha and Gun so I was like, what??? I did end up stopping a few times because I just didn’t get it. And now looking back I don’t know why I thought to even continue it because I’m not a big fan of complicated storylines or shows where the centre of the story is based on a flashback from the past (if that makes sense???) I’m not sure how to word it but I thought that was how it was gonna be so I got kinda disinterested. I’m glad I continued it, though!

Again, opinion-based, I loved it but that doesn't mean everyone else will.

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My God, how draggy was it ~

This started off really great, nice balance between her perspective and his to start telling the story right from the beginning, their first encounter and how everyone's life got entangled.

Nice crime, great whodunit, romance too is fantastic and characters are great.
But for me it should have ended at ep 23 with ep24 them catching the bad guy and ending everything related to the drugs case and the crime case.

İt needn't be 40 episodes at all, I got bored and wanted everything to end.

I would still recommend it because it was well done, but I wouldn't blame anyone for dropping it half way~

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A waste of it's potential and the talent of the cast

This movie was ok and the fight scenes were good but I don't see them being as memorable as the fight scenes in other action movies. The most disappointing thing about this movie was it's wasted potential. The story could have been so good and it had all the ingredients. The characters and they're relationships with each other could have been really interesting but were not fleshed out and are only saved by the actors who all do a great job. The main issue I had with with movie is that I didn't understand some of the characters motivations. I shouldn't be asking "wait, but why?" when a character makes a decision or an event occurs. For example, I barely understood why the final fight was happening and what little I was able to grasp was flimsy at best. The writers needed to spend more time establishing these characters and their motivations. The character I understood the most was the female lead but even then I still wasn't completely satisfied with what her motivations were. The person I understood the least was the main villain. Why was he doing the things he was doing? It made for a frustrating watch. What a waste of the cast.

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Not really my cup of tea, but still it's a great show. This type of romance is classic and conventional, puts a lot of focus on the romance side. Sadly, it's rare to see this style of romance shows lately. The early episodes were painfully slow to me. The comedy came kicking quite late. However it still has a refreshing and fresh comedy, thanks to the Company Five, Seo Dan's family, and Gu Seung Jung. The North Korean setup is an advantage, because it's difficult to verify whether something is realistic or not. I love the chemistry between Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, and the intensity the writer made by making their characters hanging by a thread because they could be separated at any time. They put a lot of goodbyes in this show. And the ending.... Two weeks per year didn't seem like a happy ending. The second couple also has a good chemistry.

The soundtracks are very good! Where are this type of soundtracks nowadays? The cinematography is outstanding, and the visual effects is somehow better than some later 2020s shows.

Although it's all sweet and swoon, I still feel it's ridiculous that they made Cho Cheol Gang came all the way to the South only to kill one person that wouldn't even bother seeing him again. It seemed like he won't gain that many by doing that, all just driven by the sense of revenge(?). He came to the South with sufficient preparation and full support from the North, meanwhile Jeong Hyeok's father sent the Company Five with nothing. Cheol Gang occasionally got updates and directions from his subordinates in the North, why couldn't Director Ri do the same? On the other hand despite knowing the danger, Yun Se Ri made almost zero effort on protecting everyone, apart from hiring some unknown Chinese thugs. I mean, with such wealth, she should be able to clean up everything under the table. She was able to fake a passport for Jeong Hyeok, why she didn't go further? The arranged marriage is also weird to me, it didn't seem anyone will gain any advantage from it. Dan's mom was probably the one who will gain most power, but she didn't really need it as she was already powerful enough because of her brother. Dan herself didn't seem interested in any power, but she frustratingly kept hanging on the promise despite being "cheated on". Jong Hyeok family didn't seem to gain anything. I wonder why they kept pushing this arranged marriage.

If you are a romance enjoyer, this is a must watch! Romance enjoyers may even want to rewatch this title.

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"Change No Circumstances in my Life"

It’s somewhat ironic that most people are obsessively focused on changing their life situation rather than being focused on changing themselves. Kobe Bryant was once asked in an interview if he were given the opportunity to go back in time to change something, what would he change. He replied, “I would never use it. It would undermine and destroy everything I’ve worked so hard to be. Without those challenging circumstances, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”

Ha Eun Gyeol is a young man who is a great student, and thanks to a mysterious man he meets in a local music shop, he finds that he has a love and passion for music. He is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). His parents are deaf as well as his older brother. Life isn’t easy for Ha Eun Gyeol as he is blessed with the burden of often being the translator for his parents and his brother.

The one time Ha Eun Gyeol attempts to live for himself, rather than constantly being there for his family, he incurs his father’s anger when he finds out that Ha Eun Gyeol has been sneaking out to play in a school band. And then, one mysterious moment, Ha Eun Gyeol finds himself suddenly transported back to 1995 when both of his parents were in high school. Yes, the series does have common themes and storylines to “Back to the Future,” but while the great film trilogy was largely fun and entertaining, the series endeavors to go much deeper. I’m sure that if most people were given the opportunity to go into the past to change something, they’d jump at the chance.

Ha Eun Gyeol makes the mistake of trying to “fix” everything, especially in regard to both of his parents, not understanding that everyone has burdens. Everyone has struggles, but that it’s those struggles that make a person who they are. It strengthens them. A diamond can only be created by immense pressure. So, too, can the human spirit be strengthened in helping a person realize who they are.

Ha Eun Gyeol finds that he’s not the only “time traveler.” On Eun Yu is another soul in great despair, believing that her life is nothing but a tug-of-war between her parents, she gives up wanting to live, and so her ulterior motive for returning to 1995 is to find a way to, either change it to her benefit, or give up trying.

The series is remarkable in how it demonstrates how so many people believe that something in their life needs to be fixed or changed. Both Ha Eun Gyeol and On Eun Yu find that their mysterious benefactor—the man who arranged to have them sent into the past—refuses to really help them. Thus, leaving them to come up with their own answers. Such is the method of a true teacher. Find your own way.

There are many heartfelt and touching moments throughout the series. Ha Eun Gyeol is a young man who wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s prone to breaking down into tears, which is a true strength and not a weakness. However, he’s also prone to taking the blame for every “bad” thing that seems to happen, and thus he carries a tremendous weight on his shoulders. Only in the end does he realize that nobody can live anyone else’s life for them. Everyone walks their own path, and no two paths look exactly alike. People impel, but they do not compel.

We have more than enough to do with focusing on ourselves. Of course, offer help and advice when asked, but never intrude upon someone else’s path. It may seem noble to carry someone else’s burden for them, but the interesting thing about carrying a burden is that sooner or later, it will make you strong. However, when you carry someone else’s burden for them, don’t ever expect them to get strong enough to be able to carry on without you.

The budding romance between Ha Eun Gyeol’s parents is especially touching and poignant, especially when we see the abusive circumstances that his mother lives with. Ha Eun Gyeol spends so much time trying to help his parents, that he scarcely has time for anything else.

This is truly a beautiful series with some very deep spiritual truths, and the music is captivating with some great songs. I can easily understand why this series is beloved by so many. By the time you reach the end, hopefully, you will make it a point to focus on your own life rather than everyone else’s.

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The Regrets of choosing fame over familial relationship & love friendship.

This drama is one of my favorite body swap in this genre. I really love how they take took this to the next level of relating a supernatural event to tackle real life struggle & regrets. The male lead perfectly portrays the role with conviction & authenticity to the role of the dad & being Gao Wen ming who is the introverted friend. The build up each episode to take the step by step process to know about his son while handling the pressure on his friend's body is definitely helping get out the comfort zone of being a arrogant & selfish person for his goal & fame.
Overall this drama takes the body swap genre on a whole different matter is definitely catches my attention, also to note that our fate & efforts relies on how we Humans move & do it genuine love for the people we care about & will sacrifice ourselves to make them happy.

Definitely recommending it to you.

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