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Heart Surgeons
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

the Operation Scenes were awesome

I do not rewatch dramas. But this is worth watching again. the OR scenes and the different roles each attending person, as well as, how important the presence of assistant doctors are in case of emergency is great. I am aware that this is a show and not reality. But I am pretty sure that there is a small bit of reality to it. This almost became educational for me. after watching a few episodes, I researched on the heart, its parts and how it works. The actors, the plot, and production are amazing. Even the way they ended the drama is good. It did not feel rushed. I wish there was a Season 2.

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Lovely Runner
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16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 6.5
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 5.0

Lots of loops, fell for the cast though 乁⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠o⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠ㄏ

Okay so firstly I was tracking the drama ever since the cast was finalized and I was pretty much sure it will create a buzz since Byeon WooSeok and Kim HyeYoon had already given good performances earlier. But despite a glittering cast including Geon Hee the plot totally disappointed me. I have watched many time travel dramas so I was not expecting something new but I did expect it to tell a story which it didn't.

The Not So Good Parts: ┐⁠(⁠ ⁠˘⁠_⁠˘⁠)⁠┌
Kim HyeYoon travelled back in time and it is still unclear to me why whyyy and howww did that watch get the magical or technical power to make her time travel. They just don't reveal it common dude I left to wonder if it's a magic of the deity or maybe SunJae cast a spell on the watch so that when Sol finds it she'll know what to do. They could have made it a time loop like a better time loop and showed how Sol fixes each loop rather they just make her travel again and again untill SunJae dies and they she clicks the watch's button and wooshh we are backkk. Also the murderer intent is unvlear, why is he after Sol is he a psychopath or just a killer on a spree.I wanted the writers to tell me a story how did Sol get linked up with it the 1st episodes was good when it showed the accident plot and I expected to learn more about it but then it became a murder plot all of a sudden.And why is he after SunJae, just because he saved his target Sol from the accident.I honestly wanted more plot here but again it disappointed. Also why and how did SunJae fall for Sol. It's okay with the live at first sight stuff but when they are 34 yr old adults it's still same.

The Good Parts:╮⁠(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠╭
love the Grandma, she was so cute and I expected Sol will spend good time with her as she had Alzheimer's i guess so she should have prioritised her family too but nah we have to save SunJae. Well even I wanted to "Kidnap SunJae and Run". Because I like Byeon WooSeok since strong girl Namsoon like the man did well there despite the drama being crazy. Also Kim HyeYoon is also my favourite since Extraordinary You and other dramas but but I think there her childish acting can be justified it's comedy to me but here she was 34 yrs old and still acting like 15 yr old...Ahhh if I'm a 34 yrs old who travels back I really would like be mature about the ways in which I want to save the guy and cherish my happy time with grandma and mom. Well I'm writing the good parts so yess back to it. So that's it. OMO I'm crying I waited for each ep to air so badly and here I am writing a not so popular review. My thumbs itch but I have to say the approach could have been better rather than a time slip it should have been a time loop.

Overall you can watch it and enjoyy it for the fun parts because I laughed a lot at various scenes especially at Kim Geon Hee's reaction to this car drowning. That episode specifically was memorable for these light moments. (⁠◠⁠ᴥ⁠◕⁠ʋ⁠)

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YOLO
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3 days ago
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Supposed to be inspirational but falls flat

First - kudos to the actress/director Jia Ling for managing to lose 100 lbs in a year! I don't blame her for wanting to make money/get popular from it too in the form of a movie. I feel like fans seem to be divided on the whole weight loss stuff but good for her on getting more healthy. A Lululemon deal doesn't hurt at the end of the journey either, lol. So get that bag sis.

For the movie itself:
PROS
❀ Character growth
In the beginning, we see Le Ying essentially get bullied by everyone in her life. She's a people pleaser and thinks about others before herself - even to her own detriment. Her sister walked all over her, her best friend and ex-boyfriend walked all over her (and cheated in the meantime), and even her lover/coach walked all over her in the end. Boxing was the one thing though that she genuinely wanted to do for HERSELF. Getting into that ring and having a sparring session. She stayed strong in that regard and eventually got her goal in the end. One might think that winning the boxing match is her goal, but I think a more subtle - and important - goal is the ability to say no. And I enjoyed how that manifested at the end of the movie.

❀ Decent cinematography
I really liked the filters they used - it almost reminded me of a Wes Anderson color scheme. The shots were done pretty well and the boxing match was great. I heard that they consulted with an actual famous female boxer on that scene and it shows.

CONS
✕ Anticlimactic ending
I know I went off about the character growth lol but I thought the results of the boxing match would have been more... inspirational, I guess. This is probably the American in me lol. You kind of end it with an "all that and for what?" thought. I mean, obviously for the MC's own internal growth. But it makes it less powerful when the physical reality doesn't match the mental. I think maybe, they were aiming for a match like in Rocky where the journey is what matters, not the outcome. Basically if you give it your all then it doesn't matter what happens. But for some reason it doesn't feel as satisfying. Yes, she discovered her self-worth in the end, but I feel like she was so abused/mistreated in the beginning that the trade-off doesn't really match.

OVERALL
YOLO is one of those movies where right after I ended, I was like "this all?" But after sitting with the message, I started to appreciate it more. Is it inspiring? It's supposed to be, yes. It didn't quite reach the mark for me, though, although I can still appreciate the intent.

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Teresa Teng
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48 of 48 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 2.0

Missed opportunity but appreciated the effort!

I actually watched all (most since I fast forwarded some of Duan Ning's scenes) of the episodes and if you don't mind my candor, this was a missed opportunity for the writers! Many of us, including family members, really enjoyed listening to Teresa's songs!

The drama failed to showcase how popular (i.e. how successful she was, all of her merits, fandoms, etc) Teresa was (due to her talents/diligence/beautiful voice) ! Furthermore, it would have been better if they included more of her songs (they only used a few songs...probably due to royalty fees). As a sentimentalist, her songs are nostalgic since my beloved parents liked them!

My rant: Wished they excluded most of her selfish friend, Duan Ning's storylines, etc!! 🤦🏻‍♀️. This drama should have been less than 30 eps sans Duan Ning's family storylines. It is Teresa Teng's story; NOT Duan freaking 'annoying' Ning's. lol

Truly disappointed!

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My Dear Gangster Oppa
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3 days ago
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Overall 3.0
Story 3.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Interesting spots but lackis romantic chemistry

Thiu the mafia guy and Guy the college students have interesting storylines separately, but the romance as written just doesn't click and the acting is not strong enough to override the lack of romantic chemistry either. It's more fun to see them with the gaming squad than it is just the two of them, which being the core of the story is pretty detrimental.

Thiu's story going from an happy go-lucky engineering major gamer living in a loving household with his sickly father who straight up shoots a guy who shot him and joins the mafia after his dad dies and is good at it, is very intriguing. As soon as he starts being into Guy though, he no longer thinks with his big brain and making really dumb decisions including not coming up with a plausible reason to placate his boss who he JUST told that he bought the restaurant for to claim more mafia territory and now is saying he wants to quit the mafia to run. The actor who plays the mafia boss has good gravitas to be believably menacing and the 5 bullet Russian roulette is also plausible exit as is the beatdown, even though the beatdown was way too light, but I'll take it as he was a pretty good guy to them so they took it easier on him. I also really enjoyed Thiu's friendship with his underling Tul, who is really his only friend. Thiu talking about his relationship woes with Tul was so funny and cute and it was a badass moment when Tul showed up injured to the restaurant. He went through the roulette and beatdown to quit and run the restaurant with Thiu. I think he probably had just one bullet, but that's still pretty horrific to experience. Thiu should have let Tul nap behind the register, especially if his comfy napping chair is still there instead of cleaning the graffitied and trashed store. Kinda silly they didn't destroy those giant glass doors, but I guess the production didn't want to spend on that lol. It would have been nice to see at least one more scene of their friendship at the end.

Guy's toxic friendship with his best friend Wal and guy who he was obsessed with for years was frustrating but interesting to see where it led. Wal want Guy's full attention all to himself even while he has a whole girlfriend and gets jealous when Guy branches out to pursue his own interests and friends of his own, which good for Guy. It's revealed that Wal had been attracted to Guy from the beginning but never made a move, taking Guy for granted to be mooning after him forever. He still doesn't make a move toward the end of the story when he had TWO chances to kiss Guy and Guy was ready for it, only trying to kiss Guy when they've both drank and Guy is not into it. He failed hard at every step of the way. Guy was already learning to distance himself from this bad situation. His game friends are pretty fun, equal game and shabuholics. It's too bad they didn't get more development individually with Guy and basically just used to move certain plot points along.

Kenji really brought the soap opera energy to drama and unfortunately not in a fun way. Thiu never taking him out properly when he had the chance over and over and over again was ridiculous when Thiu has gunned down a guy before and probably taken a lot of people out in his years as a higher up in the mafia. Kenji not so surprisingly keeps going after Guy over and over again. It was so dumb when in the final battle Guy just walks up into the enemy's clutches without even a weapon. He didn't even have a plan as to how he was going to help Thiu except get in Thiu's way and distract him from survival. He called Phai over, but she didn't show up with the rest of the cops until everything was long over. It was so unnecessarily useless. He ends up being a whiny child when he's with Thiu, their maturity/serious levels never matches up at any point to match what is necessary to make their pairing cohesive.

I think Meen was the better actor of the two leads in this drama, but even he's missing a lot of pathos as a mafia guy. This drama is another in the billionth examples of how I wish Thai bl dramas were cast based on who fits and can actually act the roles rather than ship pairings. Just because they had chemistry and ability to portray certain characters in one production does not mean it will come across for every character and productions.

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The Untamed
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3 days ago
50 of 50 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Here for a rewatch...

I finally rewatched this masterpiece again, and let me tell you, it holds up! Even knowing the story, it's still super engaging.

This time around, I picked up on even more of the unspoken feelings between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. Seriously, their stares are just really next-level. Plus, all the little clues about what's coming make the sad parts hit even harder.

But this isn't just all about romance though. The world-building in this drama is just really well-done. The whole magic system, the backstabbing politics, and the cool creatures – it's all fantastic. This rewatch made me appreciate the other characters more too, like Jiang Cheng's inner turmoil and Lan Xichen's unwavering support.

The music is still incredible, perfectly setting the mood for every scene (especially Wuji 😭). And the visuals? Stunning! The landscapes are breathtaking, the fight choreography is awesome (especially Wei Wuxian's slow-motion entrances!), and the costumes are on point.

Okay, maybe there are a few parts that drag a bit, and the special effects aren't always top-notch. But those are minor details. The Untamed is a drama that stays with you long after you finish. It's about love, loss, defying expectations, and the strength of friendship. Basically, if you're looking for a great show to revisit, The Untamed is a solid choice. Just have some tissues handy – you might just cry again (like me!).

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A Familiar Stranger
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3 days ago
18 of 18 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Unique storyline, mid execution

I was drawn to this mini series because of the glowing reviews and people talking about how great the couple is, as well as how there are no breakups/misunderstandings, but low key lost interest halfway through. I think the story had a lot of potential but low key wasn't a big fan of how everything went. I would even say the story bit off more than it could chew. Your mileage may vary though since the rest of the reviews are pretty positive.

PROS
❀ Mini drama energy
I'm a fan of these short yet satisfying mini dramas, and this one fits the bill. It's pretty fast-paced, focuses *mostly* on the main couple, and has a happy ending. At 10 min x 18 ep (with ep 18 being 20 min), you're looking at a commitment time of just over 3 hours.

❀ Nice skinship, sweet romance
Another mini drama pattern I see is making sure viewers are satisfied with skinship, LOL, and again this one delivers. Outside of the smouldering kisses, the couple's romance is very secure and steadfast. The ML saved the FL from bandits a while back, then she saves him from wolves after he passes out. Apparently after the whole scenario, they lost each other and now they reconnected - although the FL has a different face.
A large testimony to their romance is the ML having a suspicion, early on, that the FL was the woman who saved him. He confirms it very later on, but his "instinct" allows him to open his heart to the FL and trusts her even though the face didn't match the woman in his memories. (Her body and mole did though, lol)
Even though the FL doesn't reveal anything, the ML finds out himself. And even though she's technically working for the other side (they're not exactly enemies per se, I don't think?), she still finds ways to circumnavigate their plans and stay on the ML's side. So all in all, they're quite supportive of one another.

❀ Cute ML
Honestly, even though the ML's character is a general, he gives cutesy vibes. His face lights up when he finds out the FL likes him, he's very cute and sweet to both his adoptive daughter and the FL, and most of the light-hearted moments of the drama stem from his character. Did I wish we saw more general aura? Yeah, kinda. But his cute side is nice too I guess.

CONS
✕ Storyline bit off more than it could chew
There's a lot of potential with the foundation of the story but literally unanswered questions scattered everywhere. I don't think it costs too much time/energy to literally give a one sentence explanation of why something happened.
Do I consider this a major fault of the drama? Not really, considering mini series are short to begin with and this one planned to fit a bunch of elements in it.
Do I think a short explanation would have added to the depth and my overall enjoyment of the show? Honestly, yes. It's honestly quite frustrating to follow these characters and get onboard with their decisions without understanding *why*. It makes me care less about what is currently happening because I have no attachment to what is going on. And once you don't have that attachment, well, the viewing experience starts going downhill.
Random plot points that, with a bit of explanation, would have made me more sympathetic to the characters:
- Literally why the FL was so loyal to her older sister and how they got separated/their backstory because most of the plot was contingent on this and I was never convinced on it
- How the older sister got into face-swapping magic because otherwise it was just used as a random plot device despite it being the biggest issue in the show
- Why Prince Ning (2ML) started getting obsessed with ShiQi-with-ShenQin-face because all she did after the face swap was reject him from time and time again
I mean, even Shen Qin (2FLish role) being obsessed with Prince Ning made sense because she had ONE scene that talked about how he saved her when she was young. The show leaves room for a LOT more questions but these were the biggest ones that made me skeptical of the story.

✕ FL was super passive
I would say, hmm, yeah she helped out the ML a few times. But something about her mild-mannered, innocent, pure demeanor got me annoyed (LOL). I didn't understand why she had to hide her identity so bad to the ML. Like yeah, Shen Qin was using her older sister as blackmail. But did she not think she could tell the ML so he could help her solve the problems?? Until like literally the very end? I guess this was to add angst, but I was more annoyed than anything. She's lucky the ML trusted her from beginning to end. Also idk why she wanted to hide her pregnancy from the ML too. Again, an unanswered + unnecessary plot point that miffed me (unless they answered and I just didn't understand from the broken subs). For most of the drama she just acted nervous and guilty (that she was hiding her identity). Also she kept getting targeted and that annoyed me too.

✕ Palace drama was ???
I didn't understand the Crown Prince death side plot nor did I care. Did the janky subtitles play a role? For sure. But most of all, I didn't feel like the stakes were high because I didn't care about the side characters. Literally I still don't understand why Prince Ning married off his woman to the general in order to get the general "on his side" and then try to kill him after. Like at this point y'all just writing this stuff in to get the plot moving I s2g.

✕ That unnecessary "redemption" for the second couple (Prince Ning x Shen Qin)
Idk why they showed a happy-ish ending for them via a lookalike in the end because Ning was obsessed with the FL until his death and didn't care jack sh*t about Shen Qin. It's not satisfying because you KNOW he didn't want to be with her like... He literally pushed a pregnant realbody!Shenqin away. I know the show was trying to wrap everything up with a pretty bow but this couple was an ick and imo it wasn't necessary to give them a happy ending...

✕ Misunderstanding level: 1/10
Hard to rate because the FL's identity is "hidden" for the majority of the show (Spoiler: ML discovers her identity / she confirms it around ep 15 out of 18). Otherwise, the ML trusts the FL 100% of the way. I know there's probably some messaging in the show about loving someone no matter what they look like, but I feel like the identity thing is too ambiguous for me to accept. It's fine if her face looks different and you still love her, but can you still say the same if you don't know who she *is*???? Imo, I don't think the show should have dragged its feet in terms of the ML figuring out who she was. Like, he's had the suspicion since their first encounters, so idk why it took him so long to uncover everything. Or rather, I guess his "instinct" knew the identity which is why the romance was able to progress. Idk, I don't buy it.

OVERALL
Ehh if the things I mentioned in the cons don't bother you, then I'd say go for this series. Otherwise, despite the happy ending I'm kinda left scratching my head. I was intrigued by the premise of the drama but I just feel like I'm missing out on a lot of details for important tidbits that the show introduces. Obviously as a mini series the storyline can only be surface level, but I definitely think they could have used the same premise and navigated certain plot points differently to make the overall watching experience more enjoyable. I also feel like just because it's a mini series, doesn't mean I can turn my brain cells completely off. I'm not even trying to overthink any of this, I just feel like the promise of a cool storyline fell flat when it came to actual execution.

Well - onto the next!

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Until We Meet Again
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by segos
3 days ago
17 of 17 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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I'm not crying; you're crying.

I had the chance to watch this during its initial airing, but after seeing the first 10 minutes it was an instant-no for me. Years later, I circled back and saw how beloved the drama was. For me, the topics approached in the drama, particularly in that opening scene, are especially sensitive.

I am glad I gave it another go and pushed past that initial gut response. First off, it hits one of my favorite tropes (which isn't done often, and when it is done, it's not usually done well)--reincarnation. I thought they handled that beautifully, pairing in the layers with family. It aligned the elements of food to have a common thread (hah), but I do wish some of the other scenes had a more fluid alignment (like mirroring the past, but different).

I've commented in other reviews I don't usually care much for music in dramas, but this one was actually pretty good and did add to the scenes usually (though the doom song, as I call it, did feel overused at some points).

I think my biggest gripe with the story is actually the interaction with Dean and Pharm in the last episode. It felt unnecessary to me and that they could've handled Pharm's concerns differently. I also got annoyed with Pharm's reactions to intimacy. It often felt dub-con-y, even though it isn't meant to be at all.

Outside of those things, the acting was really great and they did emotional scenes beautifully. It may have been cool to see the families come together, but I can live without that.

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Once We Get Married
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Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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Predictable but main leads' chemistry kept me interested

This series is featured in a top drama list on YouTube. I think it was about contract marriage oh well I was intrigued hence I watched it

What I like
1. Romance - Wang Zi Qi & Wang Yu Wen have beautiful partnership that their characters look like a real couple. They are affectionate with each other. The morning after scene was so sweet.
2. Si Chen's characterisation - mostly about his personal side not professional side. I like how he acknowledges his growing feelings for Xixi and tries to win her heart. He did not deny his feelings.
3. Handbag drama - This occurred during grandma's birthday party. I like this story because it demonstrated Xixi's resilience.
4. Wang Zi Qi - I like that he looks like a normal businessman not a movie star. I find him attractive once his character opens up to his wife. He looks like Kim Sungkyu from Infinite especially with fringe/hair down.
5. Chen Xun - arresting visual. He looks like he is part of Twilight's Cullen family. Pale skin contrasting with dark brown hair. Bloodshot eyes.

What I dislike
1. Over the top stories - some stories/scenes are too dramatic and unnecessary. For example, the attacker.
2. Fashion - for a fashion shopper/designer, Xixi has horrible fashion sense.
3. Xixi's characterisation - childish & klutz.

Favourite scene
Xixi's birthday celebration scene.

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Drawing Closer
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

You're in for a ride of emotions.

Drawing Closer:

It was a bittersweet movie with a tinge of happiness and hope. The Last Painting of Akito symbolizes his next life and longing to meet Haruna again.

Part of me want him to see gets cured and ends up with Ayaka and have a family of her just like Haruna wanted. This was the ending I wanted since I hoped that gets cured and have a family
But, they'll see each other again in Heaven and in next life.






It was very good movie and great ending. I really hope they do end up in their next life.

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Present, Is Present
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by Sugar
3 days ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Don't Get Stuck in the Past (or This Drama): A Forgettable Sci-Fi Romance

I really wanted to like "Present, Is Present." I gave it a fair shot, but unfortunately, it turned out to be quite a bore. Despite its promising start and intriguing premise, the drama just couldn't keep my interest.

From the get-go, the show had potential. A wealthy heir in a power struggle, his diligent assistant falsely accused, and a mysterious phone call from the future – it sounded exciting! But as the episodes rolled on, the excitement quickly faded.

One major issue? The pacing. Sure, the episodes were shorter, about 30 minutes each, but even with just 16 episodes, it felt like a drag. By the time I reached the halfway point, the story had lost its grip on me. The twists and turns, which should have added intrigue, only added confusion and frustration. It felt like the writers were trying too hard to keep things unpredictable, but it just made the plot feel disjointed and sloppy.

And let's not even talk about the characters. Wei Zi Qi, our supposed hero, was more of a spoiled brat than a compelling protagonist. His antics were tiring, and his development felt forced. Yuan Xia, the female lead, started off strong but quickly became a one-dimensional character. Her reactions were so flat that I found it hard to root for her. The villains? Completely forgettable.

The time travel element, which should have been the drama's saving grace, was poorly executed. The rules of time travel seemed to change at the writer's whim, making it hard to follow and even harder to care about. And the ending? A rushed mess that left more questions than answers. It was clear the drama needed more time or episodes to wrap things up properly, but honestly, I was just glad it was over.

Even the performances couldn’t save this one. While the male lead had his moments, they were few and far between. The female lead– no reaction, no depth. The chemistry was mediocre at best, and the romance felt shallow and unconvincing.

The only thing I can say is that the show was visually appealing. Beautiful people and nice cinematography, but looks aren’t enough to carry a drama. The lack of comedy, lifeless execution, and overused clichés made "Present, Is Present" a tedious watch.

In the end, "Present, Is Present" was a major letdown. It had the makings of an intriguing sci-fi romance but fell flat in almost every aspect. If you’re looking for a drama that will keep you engaged and entertained, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. This one was just plain boring.

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Lovely Runner
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

Lovely runner

The drama overall is good, the story is good, the OST is good, the comedy is funny, this drama is really good. Moreover, the love story between Im Sol and Sun Jea makes you happy to see them both. Im Sol's struggle was so extraordinary that I was moved and couldn't stop watching it. I have watched this drama 3 times. Basically, the drama Lovely Runner is really good
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
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Overall 9.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

Weightlifting fairy Kim Bok-joo swag

With a full heart and uncontrollable giggles, I felt like I was 15 again, watching those classic romantic comedies from the 2000s. This drama had a magical power to transport me away from reality.

All the credit goes to Nam Joo-hyuk (Jung Joon-hyung), who absolutely shone in his role. He played one of the cutest and most lovable male characters ever. His temperament, personality, kindness, humor, and sensitivity were spot on. Without him, this drama wouldn't have been the same.

And Kim Bok-joo? She was simply adorable. Her cuteness, authenticity, and silly moments left me completely charmed. Sure, sometimes her immaturity and insecurity, along with some selfish and inconsequential actions, could be a bit frustrating. But most of the time, I was just mesmerized by her.

The secondary characters were just as amazing. The coaches, in particular, won me over with their warmth and guidance.

While the overall story was interesting, the script sometimes struggled to keep me fully engaged. Some of the smaller plotlines didn't quite capture my interest, and the main storyline of the weightlifter felt a bit underdeveloped. It could have been done differently to make a bigger impact.

But honestly, the charisma of the characters made up for any flaws. This drama wasn't about overcoming and growing in sport; it was about a girl's insecurities and her journey to self-discovery, and I'm totally okay with that.

Criticism aside, thinking with my heart, this drama was a delightful experience that will stay with me for a long, long time. It doesn't need to be perfect to be unforgettable.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is unforgettable and...

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ✨ swag✨

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As Beautiful as You
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by Ieji
3 days ago
40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Another Good Drama To Inspire Your Life

Please noted, this review is from TSY fans point of view.

Its hard not to compare As Beautiful As You (ABAY) vs. Master Of My Own (MOMO).
Both are TSY dramas about work-place and career. The differences mostly rely on the romance side.

But I prefer MOMO because its more realistic and heart-warming. While ABAY is more romantic and sweet, the romance scene could make me blushed just like while watching her drama Road Home.

The ending both following novel with some adjustments. So in short, ABAY is a mix of MOMO (career) and Road Home (romance).

For youngsters, please watch this drama, it might give you some inspirational ideas to do in your career life. It’s all about taking a chance while you can, be brave. Talent is fundamental, but later you need to learn negotiation skills, get fundings, network relation, experiences and much to make this life meaningful to you and ultimately for many people.

Music : Not my style, easily forgotten, not ear-candy. TSY sings 2 songs in this drama, its okay but not as ear-catchy as her songs in Flight To You and Road Home.
Rewatch : It would be, because you will miss the sweet scenes anyway
Story : Bit of typical career-drama, but it's not wonder, because so many novel adaptions, so many dramas produced and released, the storyline would be similar, the differences mostly rely on the casts and acting skills.

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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5
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I've seen several clips of this show which drawn my attention to start watching it. It was a little worth it, the story and the acting skills is what impressed me the most. The story starts off pretty basic and has the simple plot of using another identity to get revenge. But little does the audience know that the plot is headed near the middle of the drama.

I started watching this show believing that it was going to be all about revenge and betrayal. However it sort of leads into a new story with a rebellion which I was totally unprepared for.

Again the acting in the show was done very well. Wang Xingyue did a great job playing his role, while Wu Jinyan gave off Wei Yingluo vibes again. Even Wanning was a character that I hated and loved at the same time.

My biggest issue with the show was either the original novel or the script. In one scene where Waning was questioning Jiang Li's identity, Jiang Li never denied that she wasn't Xue Fangfei. This scene made me really upset, because if you have a hidden identity and you don't want others to figure it out, you should deny it. Instead of saying why she isn't Xue Fangfei, she lists reasons why the real Jiang Li wasn't killed by her. Just based off these reasons, it would've already made me question her identity if I was a court official. Another thing I would like to point out is that Jiang Li gets too emotional when it comes to her family. I understand that her family is suffering but it also makes this entire scheme of hers easilyy seen through.

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