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Lost powers & con artist

Well, this was interesting to begin with, then annoying only to end exasperating stupid.

This year, I have been dropping k dramas as if they were hot potatoes. Moreover, about a month ago, I went into a serious drama slump, going from watching at least three episodes a day in the week and triple that on the weekends to barely half an episode a day. Actually, nothing grabs my fancy any more and I am finally rediscovering the joys of reading.

What do you get when you mix Marvel superhero films with a con artist series like Leverage? You get this minus fun which equals a waste of time!

The premise is interesting: superpowers lost due to modern time diseases like depression, greed, food. In comes a con artist who wants to con them out of their fortune but she falls for the depressed son. The plot unfortunately takes itself too serious and starts veering into serious territory, which is a wrong way to go. They should have kept it light instead of going for healing and turning the new leaf. Most of the characters are annoying, starting with the main couple. He is depressed and therefore unkempt with a very bad haircut. But even when he is happy again, the very bad haircut remains a very bad haircut. He has absolutely no chemistry with the FL. The actress manages to pull of a rather credible teen in spite of being over 30! Kudos for that! The rest of her character is steeped in contradictions: is she sincere or is she lying? She's been working off the debt her dead father contracted with a loan shark for the past 13 years. The loan shark is a horrible cruel person who deserves a serious punishment but all she gets is a redemptive sob story arc and now she is the kindest soul alive. As usual, korean parents are not painted in favourable light.

What made this drama watchable are the support characters: the kid (amazing actress!), the sister (deliciously bitchy) and the taciturn uncle (kinder than he looks).

The story managed to draw a few laughs especially the main couple's date under the surveillance of the uncle: "Do you feel happy now?"

The last ten minutes of the drama are rage inducing: he can finally be seen by everyone (why?) when he goes to the past so what does he do? Does he save the person eh couldn't before? Of course not: he just stares at him with teary eyes while saying nothing for a very long time! Does he save the girl? Yes but before saving her, he spends a long time talking to he in the fire instead of jumping to safety and then talking. How stupid can you be?!?!? I guess they needed that to introduce their son. But again, is she an idiot to send her 5 year old son look for his father in the fire? They came out unscathed but still....

There was another thing I liked about this drama: the unusual end credits song, it was really original! And last but not least, I was blow away by the way they filmed the obese version of the sister: it was the most believable foam suit I have ever seen and the actress managed to portray an overweight person credibly. Well done!

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─ ‍you have to promise me.

A Journey to Love lives up to its name, offering audiences a captivating storyline that is truly a beautiful journey. It delivers in every aspect—from its compelling writing and storytelling to the characters, their dynamics and acting.

One of the drama's best part is the portrayal of not only the main protagonists but also the beautifully developed side characters. Each character undergoes significant growth, shaped authentically by the unfolding events and their own motivations. They feel genuine, adding depth to the narrative like interconnected puzzle pieces.

It's difficult to pick a favorite character, as each contributes uniquely to the drama's meaning while maintaining their authenticity. The team is the one of the best squads seen in Chinese dramas, ensuring every moment is engaging and emotionally resonant.

The drama's OSTs are another highlight, beautifully complementing its scenes and adding to its overall appeal.

While the last five episodes are emotionally intense, evoking tears, the earlier episodes balance this with moments of joy and laughter.

In conclusion, A Journey to Love is a definitely recommended drama! I will probably rewatch it later on.

link to edit : https://youtu.be/yvzUBx2rigk

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one sitting

I was waiting for five days for the whole drama to be completed so I can watch without worrying for the next ep and no cliffhangering.

I really give this a 10/10 cause I really like storys /dramas like being possessed or becoming like a different person in just a flick, plus the acting is just 🤌🫦 french kiss!! I really like all the actor and actress ,bro ngl their acting is really good that at many points I want to strangle both the prosecutor and the secretary. they both got my nerve, that's how good their acting is (on the character not on the actor)

this drama is for those who is really into sudden change of characters, as far as I've watched I've seen no flaws on the production and acting the music was also great ,comedy was phenomenal♥️,and the many things that you can learn on this is really really great.

for example the way that you study or the way you handle things or maybe the way you make decisions for your own future,we also can learn on here that ' you'll never know unless you try.

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It’s kinda forgettable…?

I’m going to keep this pretty short since I don’t have a whole lot to say about this drama.
Was it bad? No. Was it lacking? Yes.
I’m not sure what it is about this drama that made it so forgettable to me. Like the amount of times I looked at my watchlist and wondered what this show was isn’t even funny (at this point I had already watched most of it too). I did watch it in probably 3 sittings or so, but that still shouldn’t mean that I can’t even remember watching this. I have watched a lot of Bls in the past and have probably never had one like this where I just completely forgot about it although. I left it midway through the last episode and finally decided to finish it and get it out of the way. I was honestly indifferent throughout most of the whole thing. It had its good parts and I think the actors did a good job, but the story just wasn’t it for me.
It’s hard to explain why I just didn’t really enjoy this show, and tbh I probably will not rewatch it at all.

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BEST OF THE BEST❤️❤️❤️

Finished 20 June 2024. A great historical Romance series that I enjoyed very much❤️

Really enjoyed this and can honestly say this was the best historical romance series I've seen thus far, even with it being a 2018 production. I delayed watching this due to the number of episodes and very glad that I eventually decided to just watch it (lessor episodes would have been a great disservice to this story).

All the actors did really really well and made the whole story come to life and made it feel very real.

Production, Visual FX, OST and sound effects were excellent for a 2018 production and brought everything together to contribute to the success of this series.

Rewatch value : Very high - will definitely rewatch this when I can't find anything to my liking or, like this year where a lot of shows are only releasing at the end of the year.

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Pure drama with a great ending

today, the body-swapping story (I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler) concluded its 8-episode story, and now I am ready to give you the green light to try it after I avoided putting its report in the new shows for the month. May 2024 because it is based on the BL novel.

I knew that the script was set and edited in the context of at least something like Bromance, and I expected that it would be a typical drama where the "loser" gets his life back and revolts, but I preferred to wait until I watched it carefully and then decided if it deserved a space on your page.
Now, I'm sure of it, and I'm ready to post about it and share it with you. It is a pure drama separate from the novel, borrowing only the setting and overall plot of a gangster whose soul is transferred to the body of a high school student who is exposed to a tiger... They turned the story of colors into a true friendship together without any hint of romantic affection or feelings such as jealousy, which makes it even out of the box ( Class) bromance.

The focus of the production was on its interest in social issues and not the same-sex relationship (between a minor and an adult), and it was presented as a human drama instead of a gay romantic series. A fantasy drama depicting a youthful growth story, in which the fantasy story expands into reality and its colorful characters transform into normalcy.
I don't really understand, why some viewers found and interpreted some scenes as hints🌈?
I'm sure they are BL supporters, and they are the same ones who gave the work a negative review because it is anti-lesbian according to their beliefs.

Therefore, I am not here to attack anyone or to encourage you to watch it, but do not take the exaggeration and exaggeration that is spread in the groups (and I will respond to those scenes in the first comment).
For now, this is what I want to share after the drama is over. Soon we will present our review of it as a work, as this was intended for people who wanted to watch it but were afraid of it or refrained from it because of some exaggerators. I hope you get the idea and I hope you stay tuned for our review.

And the last thing to say...
I suggest you watch it and then decide for yourself whether you want to continue or not. And do not take it as just a fictional drama, because the nature of body swapping topics in live Korean content has always been realistic, illustrates several common themes, and ends with a strong message. This show deserves more praise than it needs to watch while you are color blind.
You can check it out, and you will not feel sorry because the series came in a clear blue atmosphere that is never penetrated by a rainbow.

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Don’t know where to start

Like I don’t know even where to start when I talk about this show wow wow!!

When this series first came out I was really not interested I was like oh it’s like another one of the same high school series cause at that time bad buddy was my absolutely favorite high school series. So when everyone was hyping how good it is I still was not there yet but this week I said let me give it a chance and watch it and oh boy did I go down the rabbit hole.

I got hook the first episode like what , how , why?! It was that good and I got hooked and more hooked on this series it was that good and more and I still can’t believe it. Everything about this show was wholesome and just the right amount of everything a series should be and even more.

The characters Tinn and Gun were cast perfectly I can’t see anybody being the perfect for this role they absolutely did an outstanding job with this. Gemini and Fourth are just gold and I see such great this for them. But I have to say that Fourth’s acting is amazing his one to watch for cause I felt all the emotions he showed us and believed them he is great for this show like wow!!!

Overall this series hits different and it’s one of those wholesome shows that you can watch over and over and over again and not get tired of it. This was written beautifully and spectacular to be honest wow this is just amazing. On my way to rewatch it again after righting this review and I recommend this show 10000x more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The atmosphere is definitely different!

I have never seen such a dating show yet. It started as a shaman or an exorcist movie. Cast members here are Shamans, Taro readers, Saju readers, and exorcists. They feel each other's energy and decide if they are compatible. Unlike other dating shows where everyone gets to know others slowly and doesn't rush into anything, here everything is chaotic. The cast is talking outright about who they like, what kind of people they would like to date, and so on. The tension keeps all the panelists and viewers on their toes. Also unlike the 2 or 3 week of living together like other dating shows, they have only a week. I have no idea how this will go.

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I watched the show for Kim Soo hyun. The story wasn't my cup of tea based on how I felt while watching the show.
I liked the side stories better than the main character's story. And the major reason was the same old past connection and how the main leads had such a crazy history. I wasn't shocked when they showed the main leads knew each other from childhood and were from the same town. It's bizarre watching the same past connection plot. There history was soo dark and intense it gave a such a gloomy feeling. Them being together just didn't invoke feeling of happiness in me.
Knowing how Kang Tae and sang Tae mother was killed and that to buy female lead's mother just left me uneasy.
The female lead was odd but not in a good way. The character had serious anger issues. She seemed like a villain to me and she always overstepped and forced Kang Tae and his brother. She was childish but not in a likeable way. Of course viewers must have liked her character but to me personally she felt very odd and evilish.

Overall as a romance drama,I didn't feel the butterflies watching their moments. I like the brother's bond. the autistic brother was the main star of the show. As for healing I liked the back stories more . For much of it couldn't relate. Music was good

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Dang Xi Jing Ying Hou Zai Ba Zong Nue Lian Zhong Bai Lan (2024) is a miniseries with a good premise but fails in acting and chemistry. The leading couple is strong together and apart, they truly fall in love and supported each other against antagonists’ continuous plotting to bring them down but they lack romantic chemistry and their amorous scenes were covered up meticulously shifting the body from the camera. Overall, although there are some parts of the drama that are interesting, the actors didn’t perform with the intensity that the plot needed to bring this drama to a higher standing.

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Welcome to Yim Si Wan’s masterclass in acting where he shows all of you how it’s done.

Boyhood is a painfully real, hopelessly endearing, frustratingly hilarious and achingly sad but hopeful story of a chronically bullied underdog who has finally had enough.

Right off the bat, I am going to get the show's obvious flaws out of the way. You have to know that this drama is directed by the makers of The Fiery Priest and Backstreet Rookie. So, it’s already a double edged sword because it has elements of both one of the most loved (TFP) and most hated (BR) dramas.

The director’s signature is strong in this one and you can see it in the slapstick, cringe worthy comedy. Think: poop jokes, nosebleeds and awkward dancing. The secondhand embarrassment with the characters is through the roof and there is so much cringe that sometimes it’s hard to watch. Moreover, the entire drama is helmed by an extremely flawed, tragically loser, weak male lead.

Byung Tae is all over the place all the time: a scrawny cry baby, who has no pride, no self-respect- he lacks in both brains and brawn and starts off as being quite pathetic. Other than that, the show doesn’t have a super out of the box story. It’s the same bullying trope - underdog defeating the one at the top which basically means there’s a lot of pointless violence and blood involved.

To make matters even more interesting, some characters switch up mid way in the show in a way that shocks you and where you thought there would be bromance, you get bitter, blood boiling enmity.

So, considering all the flaws I just mentioned, why then should you even watch this show?

✔️ Number one reason is of course Yim Si Wan. He is an absolute powerhouse of an actor. Somehow, he was able to play this extremely complicated role of a loser and switch it up so that you start to root for his character. The acting is raw, real and absolutely riveting. There were so many times where our hero Byung Tae made me cry, laugh my ass off and hurt because I just wanted the bad things happening to him to stop. He is no way a perfect character or even likable most of the time but at the end of the day, he is the only one who has your heart.

✔️The next reason is the emotions. Surprisingly, while the in your face bits can get irritating, most of the show is actual comedy gold. It makes you laugh so hard, you’ll get abs sitting in your bed but at the same time, it hits you with all the feels too. You feel anger, pain and sadness while watching these characters go through teenage love, heartbreak, rejection and sorrow.

✔️The third reason is the female lead and the romantic potential. The female lead in this drama is an absolute boss. She is a rowdy, foul mouth, cigarette smoking badass who can seriously whoop some ass. She is also definitely not the one who the hero is crushing on. However, she is the one who he ultimately loves (though he really does make it hard to believe). She teaches him how to stand up for himself. She teaches him his own worth. Most importantly, she makes him want to be a better person and value his life like she does. Their friendship is one of the best things of the show because of how heart warming it is.

✔️Other than that, the drama has a great music score and execution of a tried and tested story. It’s the perfect balance between light-hearted comedy, melodrama, action and slice of life.

✔️ The best thing, however, is the character development. Ultimately, the payoff is so good because Byung tae’s final victory is realistic and so incredibly satisfying. He never really changes as a person and yet, he is able to show his strength by hammering down the message that sometimes the strongest person is really the one who has been hurt the most.

Overall, the one hour episodes fly by, making it a highly entertaining watch. So, let go of your edginess, let loose your hair and bring that “singing badly in the shower” energy to watch this show.

Enjoy!

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Best K-Drama on Hulu

Crash is the most entertaining Korean series on Hulu. This series is well written and directed. I promise you that you'll be amazed to see how clever the TCI team. While the director perfectly chose the cast, I really enjoyed watching every single scene that Lee Min-Ki and Kwak Sun-Young are in. They have great chemistry! Min So-Hee who is extroverted is a perfect match to the extremely introverted Cha Yeon-Ho. They made me laugh without making too much effort. Each episode kept me wanting to know more about Cha Yeon-Ho and Min So-Hee.

The series is consistently entertaining, generally funny, and sometimes shocking to see how ghastly high ranking police officials are. Cha Yeon-Ho is an interesting character. He is super smart and very reserved with strong resolve to solve every case that comes his way.

The last episode was kind of a cliff hanger in the sense that we didn’t get to see So-Hee and Tae Jun’s face off. The last scene gave me some hope that there will be a Season 2. I look forward to seeing how the scriptwriter will cleverly show Cha Yeon-Ho’s character development from a geek KAIST graduate to a super hot and youngest Commissioner-General in Season 2.

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