Reviews

let's be honest it's a cliché classic you'll actually love

✨ THE GOOD (YES, I’M A HYPOCRITE):
it’s a full-on cliché childhood ties, soft glances, seasonal metaphors, emotional confessions in the breeze.
and both you and i know what? i ate it up.
the chemistry works. The cozy vibes work. The emotional beats, when they hit, hit just enough.

🙄 THE “WHY ARE WE STILL HERE?” PACKAGE:
this sh*t stalls. a lot.
like fu*k… you already have enough material. MOVE.
some scenes exist purely to stretch runtime meaningless pauses, extended staring contests, slow walks into fuc*ing nowhere.

🤦 THE “YOU’RE A CLASSIC FOR A REASON” ENERGY:
it’s predictable. Extremely.
you’ll guess half the plot by episode three.
but it’s that familiar, comfort-food predictable , the kind you don’t mind revisiting.

💔 THE “STOP WASTING MY TIME” DEPARTMENT:
the story has enough emotional fuel already (i do not say digged enough into it).
it didn’t need the extra padding.
trim the filler and this would’ve been tighter and way more satisfying tbh.

🎯 FINAL VERDICT:
an as always cliché romance that works because it knows the formula , but overstays its welcome sometimes.

✔ Watch if: You love classic romantic tropes and soft seasonal vibes.
❌ Skip if: You need originality, momentum, or zero stalling.

🌸 Best paired with: Blanket, tea, and accepting that yes , you’re enjoying a cliché, and that’s okay.

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Waste of time

This is my first review on here, so I'm sorry if it's all over the place.

I watched this drama despite the poor rating because I like watching shows about time travel. Said time travel was pretty much the only thing I liked about it.

First off, the camera work was all over the place, giving us angles we didn't need, and the slow-motion shots (which I don't like in a good drama) were WAY too long.

The only thing I have to say about the actors and make-up is that Marc's eyes are bloodshot throughout pretty much the whole series, and it was very distracting.

The pacing of this show was okay at first, but by episode 7, I was watching it on 1.5 & sometimes 2x speed to get through it because I was interested to see how they would end it.

Soda's character is a silmball. He was already an asshole for hitting on someone else's boyfriend, but then he encouraged Bamee to treat Kiao like shit, and fired Kiao so he wouldn't be around Bamee.

The series could have also just been 10 episodes. We didn't need the drama of Bamee getting amnesia. In fact, the way he was acting during that time is something that would have driven me back to the past if I were Kiao.

Now to the biggest problem. WHAT THE F**K WAS THAT ENDING!? How was anyone working on this project okay with it? Did no alarm bells go off, or flags go up when they read the script? Why? It could have ended in several better and less creepy ways. Kiao could have just never returned to the past and lived his life the best he could. Everyone could have forgotten about each other, and they all live happily ever after in their separate lives. If Kiao needed to remember because it was a lesson than he could have moved on romantically to someone else! Why did we have to end this with a 40+ Kiao kissing Bamee who is under half his age!? You can't tell me that anyone is going to be happy about their relationship when they find out. Also, Kiao is so much older that there's a major power imbalance in the relationship, and unless something happens, Bamee is going to live a long time after Kiao dies. I just don't understand what they were thinking. Were they thinking?

Overall, this series was a waste of my time and left me feeling disappointed. CREEPY ending with no satisfaction.

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quirky, and mostly charmin, but it feels like it borrowed half its energy from a Pinterest board.

✨ THE GOOD (THE SWEET SPOTS):
light, breezy, and positive , exactly what the title promises.
the leads have very good chemistry , their moments genuinely feel warm and fun.
some scenes actually made me smile like an idiot, not just shrug and watch.
it’s the kind of show that feels cozy even when it makes weird choices

🙄 THE “COULD YOU NOT?” PACKAGE:
the pacing sometimes moves with the urgency of a goddamn nap.
plot progression feels politely sh*t , like this drama is sipping tea and very unconcerned about being edited.
some character beats are predictable enough you start finishing their damn lines.

🤦 THE “WHY DOES THIS EXIST?” ENERGY:
it leans heavily into other shows similarities to the point where it almost forgets to make things interesting.
great vibes, super weak conflict , or at the very least no true coast to what happends
you watch cute interactions and yes stollen from other shows (busness proposal scenes)… then you’re in another filler scene about how wholesome everything is mostly (i guess the title shall never be forgotten).

💞 THE “IT’S NICE BUT SAFE” DEPARTMENT:
nothing offensive , althought they tried.
nothing shocking, even when it shout some contrevertial stuff ama say
just gentle, mostly comfy tbh, which is fine. but sometimes fine feels like vanilla ice cream with only one scoop.

🎯 FINAL VERDICT:
a soft, cozy rom-com that delivers pleasant vibes… even if it doesn’t give you anything memorable.

✔ Watch if: You want easy feelings, sunshine energy, and low mid drama.
❌ Skip if: You need stakes, tension, or characters with consistent conflict.

🍵 Best paired with: Tea, comfy socks, and zero expectations for intensity ,this one is calm at all coast, cute, and doesn’t sprint.

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Welp that was a mess

Dare you to death has an interesting premise - JoongDunk as police officers try to solve a case that somehow is revolving around the game truth or dare. Over the years we have seen especially Thai BLs getting more complex stories and this was really exciting to me.

And then I started watching.

First of all, how the hell is Jade (Joong) still allowed to be involved in a case where his BROTHER is a prime suspect is beyond anything I can understand. No, Kamin telling him to step down does NOT count because obviously, no one else is actually kicking him out. At that point I knew, I can't expect much from the police work.

But holy cow, that was the worst police work I ever had to witness. If the drama would handle the police work poorly but then deliver 100 % JoongDunk love story perfection, I could excuse it. But their love story is weirdly paced and doesn't fit the whole big picture. If they would flirt and kiss A LITTLE less maybe not everyone would have to die. Also, not them trying to talk someone out of killing someone UNSUCCESSFULLY and then keep trying that the next time I'm so MAAAAD IT DIDN'T WORK THE FIRST 3 TIMES WHAT ARE YOU DOING.

Why the hell did they let Champ live is beyond any comprehension, might as well just kill him too.

The script could have been much better.

Dunk's acting improved, but there is still a lot he can work on. I'm willing to look past that if not for some truly upsetting kiss scenes. Especially ep 10 kisses made me tear my hair. Why did the director allow Dunk to leave his eyes open like that? Why does he look like he doesn't really wanna be kissed by his BOYFRIEND? There are moments and situations in which having eyes opened during a kiss scene can be hot. This was not one of them.

I also can't understand why the director told Joong to act down in that lil blooper at the end of ep 10. I'm getting a headache.

The music is good tho, I really like 'Dare you to love'.

Rewatch value is the lowest I can give because I never wanna see this mess again, even though JoongDunk were cute in it. If it comes with the price of my sanity I'd rather wait for a new project of theirs.

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This was not the best cast

The show opening music talks about a girl, whyyyy??? Is a gay show, why the hell a song about a girl?
I loved the season one, but season two is kind of boring.
The first half the producers were obsessed by Willian and Izaya and were both so annoying. The second half of the show gets better, bus not so much Jobu is too needy and Bomi is too immature and this made me not to cheer for any couple.
I hope they make a new season with a better casting, a gay romance reality is such a good ideia, the van and coffee is a nice way to create proximity. Is the casting what made this one not so good. Kuzuyki were the most enjoyable character to watch, too bad he was still in love with his ex.
At the and is not a very impactful show, I will probably forget I ever saw by next week.

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Abracadabra he's in college - there writers fixed it for you

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My rating 9/10

I much prefer this longer, more fleshed-out format over those super-short Japanese adaptations that feel like they're just rushing through a WEBTOON or manga plot without breathing room. Promise Cinderella takes its time to develop the story and characters, which makes it feel more substantial and engaging—I wish more Japanese series adopted this approach. It's a genuinely cute and heartfelt love story with real complications that add depth rather than just being fluffy. The chemistry between the leads is there but in a more sweet subtle way. Despite some flaws, it hooked me completely. I'd happily rewatch it and recommend it to anyone who enjoys romance with emotional layers.  
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My main issue is the age gap—but not just the age gap per se but the nature of the age gap. Issei being a high school minor (17) while Hayame is an adult divorcee just wasn't necessary and made things uncomfortable for me. They could've aged him up to college level without changing much of the dynamic, and a lot of the "weird" vibes (like his mommy issues tied to his mother's abandonment, or the way he responds to her slapping/disciplining him) would've landed better and felt less off-putting. I had to mentally age him up to enjoy the romance fully. Mostly divorces in all the other Asian romance I have seen have been a bit taboo and it is a bit of stretch that a super popular with the ladies young man is going to fall that hard for a, at first married, woman a decade older.

Culturally, her being married when they first met, then divorced, and pursuing someone who's never been in a serious relationship adds layers that feel like big social taboos in many cultures. Still, Hayame and Issei have a reluctant (on her part) chemistry and look adorable together; they make way more sense as a couple than she ever did with Seigo. Seigo would've been the "safer," more comfortable match on paper—similar to her ex-husband in stability—but their personalities did not have the electric element for there to be a real spark. It would've been a boring, predictable return to her old life.  And Seigo had questionable morals he had a "thing" going on with crazy. Anyone willing to entertain any kind of connection with that chick - I would question their own discernment in life.

The grandmother (Etsuko) and the butler were highlights—fun, warm, and added so much charm to the household.

Seigo's "romance" with Hayame never truly ignited, even in flashbacks, so his late regret confession and her shoe-related reflections felt like acknowledging what was obvious: they never had the deep connection worth fighting for.  

In contrast, Hayame and Issei seem destined for a lively, joyful life together. It reminded me of real-life couples I've known with big age gaps who are just perfect for each other—the commitment feels instant and unbreakable, making the "missed opportunities" angle with Seigo ring hollow. Issei flips between mature and typical high-school energy around friends, to a playful yet refined energy around Hayame which was a bit jarring but added realism.  

The antagonist girl was cartoonishly unhinged—her "logic" for pushing Hayame down a hill, abandoning her, kidnapping Issei (risking him dying from heat exhaustion), pulling a knife, etc., never made sense even after explanations. The point was her craziness, I guess. But even in crazy person logic I didn't get it. Breaking up a marriage, pushing two people together because you like one of them and hate the other - doesn't make a lot of sense. but the resolution felt too tidy: no real consequences, no police, no genuine apology, and suddenly she's "better" with the ex-husband? It was a weak handling of serious actions.  Criminally serious. When she pushed Hayame down the hill she could have been seriously injured or even hit something and died. Kidnapping Issei and leaving him where he could have been seriously ill from the heat or even died - another time when her craziness was a serious threat to someone's life. She needed to go to jail and reflect on her actions. But they were like, never mind, ex hubby is going to take care of it. But there was a very gentle handling of bad behavior in general, Issie bullied that poor kid relentlessly and yeah, later, he was nice to him but he never apologized or anything. He was a reformed bully.

Overall, these flaws (especially the age thing) kept it from perfection, but I wasn't disappointed—I really enjoyed it and am glad I watched. Without the high-school age making everything feel a tad too weird alongside the divorce and gap, it'd easily be a 10/10 for me. The title "Cinderella" and play on that wasn't really there. I mean she is a much poorer economically person but that did not totally play in because he didn't rescue her to lift her out of poverty. Originally he rescued her because she seemed like an interesting person to toy with. He wasn't treating her like Cinderella he was treating her like a living toy.

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MIX's tearful acting is the best

he finale of Only Friends : Dream On felt softer and more forgiving than the original series.

While the first Only Friends was filled with jealousy, obsession, emotional destruction, and messy desire, Dream On focused more on what happens after people hurt each other — and whether love can survive that pain.

Jack and Dean’s relationship captured that perfectly.

Jack’s decision to say “Let’s go back to being friends” was heartbreaking, not because he stopped loving Dean, but because he loved him too much to continue hurting each other. That emotional hesitation felt painfully realistic.

At the same time, the series balanced multiple couples surprisingly well. Arnold and Thua’s quiet intimacy became one of the most comforting parts of the finale, while Rafi and Rome showed that love can slowly grow into partnership and trust.

I also loved how the drama used theater and Shakespearean themes throughout the story.
The series repeatedly returned to the idea that lovers across history have always struggled against society, family expectations, and fear — yet still continue to choose love.

And honestly… EarthMix carried this drama emotionally.
Mix’s crying scenes were devastating in the best possible way. There’s a vulnerability in his performance that makes it impossible not to sympathize with Jack’s feelings.

This season may not leave the same sharp emotional wounds as the original Only Friends, but it leaves behind something warmer: the belief that damaged people can still choose each other in the end.

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cute, no dumb misunderstandings, recommended for rom-com lovers

This rom-com was really good for what the genre has to offer. I liked that this drama started the romance soon and didn't make stup¡d, cliche struggles and unnecesary misunderstandings. It also had a lot of hugs and kisses, something that many lack. While I agree there wasn't a built chemistry, a lot of their moments were very tender.
Idk how Korean society takes it but tbh I don't think what she did was wrong. She was left alone with debts, with her heart broken because of being cheated, and with no home to go.
The ex was an idiot ofc and he crossed the line, but at least his character being pathetic and going through missery, plus his moments with ML were funny. And loved the closure with the FL, much better than stories that antagonize until the end.
The drama about the uncle was fine, pretty catching by the moment and good that it was finished before last eps
While some stuff was pretty convenient (FL's sister being the villain's son babysitter, etc), most got closure without beating around the bush.
Only thing I disliked was the childhood storyline. I know it is meant to be the "destiny" trope or whatever but, when it showed how ML started treating FL better and falling in love because of it, I felt it diminished ML's feelings for FL. Like if she wasn't the one of his past, he wouldn't have taken interest in her.
OST pretty average but some songs were good.
For this cute drama, 12 episodes were great!

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I have watched Our Universe up to episode 9, and I have many complaints. Why is the story focusing more on the second lead than on the female lead? Now only four episodes remain, and the female lead and the second lead go on a date in almost every episode.

There is another problem as well. Why is the male lead shown focusing more on raising the child, while the female lead sometimes comes home late at night and spends time with the second lead? I feel the story is becoming unbalanced and not giving enough importance to the main male character.it is getting frustrating with every episode still they are focusing on love triangle and only 3 episode remains 🤬. ep10 is little bit satisfying thank god.

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this bl is just not Where it's at storyline is okay but when you cut nc scenes it takes away from the story. this is the third episode that I've done seen this kind of scene cut what's going to show on the kissing or even the hugging at this point if you cut the NC scenes to the story. common sense Don't cut part of the store in any way shape our form. that makes people less interested in the series. that's just my honest opinion about this series and the writing. BLs are more interesting when they do not cut scenes. that are important the part of the story line . every peace of the story matter to the show. Nc scene cut was a big loss the the series

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I started watching the series as soon as it came out, but I only finished it today (shame on me). I have to say, though, that I don't understand why I didn't watch it right away, because the cast is legendary, the OSTs are great, and the whole drama left me with several memories, both good and bad. I'm really excited about the series. I haven't seen many historical cdramas (probably not a single ig and most of the ones I came across weren't fun), but this one is a banger. It's really well-made and has an amazing atmosphere. Overall, it looks terribly aesthetic, because there are colors everywhere (especially Ester's clothes, which are always absolutely great) as is the case in "color games" we know. Anyways, I think the series deserves a lot more attention, it has 32 episodes, so you have 32 episodes unforgettable experiences. The actors played it amazingly, so much so that I even cried a few times (of course that wouldn't be me haha) and for lovers of romance, historical cdramas and the supernatural, it's the right thing to do, I can only recommend it

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