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Subjective opinion.

Subjective opinion. The series is depressing. What is the message of the series? What did the creators want to tell their viewers? Is fate merciless? Even if you try your best, you can't escape fate?

Why did the writers deprive Yohan of literally everything: his parents (they died), his profession (he quit boxing), his country (he had to leave Korea), his health (an incurable disease), his life (the chance to live to old age), and even the joys of physical intimacy (why doesn't the series' hero have a need for physical intimacy at age 30 or so)? Thank goodness they didn't add any physical deformities to the hero (such as facial scars and the like) (sarcasm).

Yes, of course, I understand that not all series have to have a happy ending. But surely there must be bright, happy moments in the life of a hero with such a difficult fate?

I understand, of course, that happiness can be "quiet" (not always noticeable). But why the hell? Why are misfortunes so "loud and noticeable" in this series? I understand that by burdening Yohan with all the world's troubles and misfortunes, the writers used the most common technique to reveal the depth of his character. Yohan overcomes difficulties, demonstrating fortitude, resilience, and the ability to transform. In order to what? To die? Authors, are you serious? Where (in what way) do you think the viewer should get something positive?

What was I supposed to conclude after watching this series? Life sucks? I love it when movies with unhappy endings leave a bittersweet aftertaste, like love experienced. But unfortunately for me this did not happen.

P.S. I would characterize the relationship between the main characters as friendship. If it were otherwise, physical intimacy between them would be inevitable. The characters in the series are around 30 years old (the peak of sexual activity). If not at 30 with a loved one, then with whom should one have intimacy, and at what age?

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Missed that target

I guess they were aiming for a serious investigation romance drama. They missed the mark. I didn't feel any emotion whilst watching it. Things were just happening. People were crying or arguing or going to place to place but NOTHING was happening. There didn't seem to be any stakes. I didn't care about the characters at all. And it's a bit supernatural - okay. I love supernatural and fantasy elements when they're done right. But guess what? It's made to seem absurd and just feels disconnected to the actual story.

I can't believe I endured for 4 whole episodes and a little of episode 5.

What makes the drama worse is that it repeatedly shows sexual assault and pretends to care about it but it just makes it seem like a premise to a romantic moment. It makes me sick. It belittles the horrific act. It almost glosses over it as if it's nothing!

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5 Episodes In and We’re Still Here?

I’m currently watching this series and the story is cute, but it’s honestly moving sooo slowly. 😭 From episode 1, it was already obvious that Duang likes Qin, yet the plot keeps dragging that same point over and over. I didn’t even realize I’m already on episode 5 because it feels like the story barely moved.

There are genuinely funny moments — some scenes really made me laugh — but there are also a lot of unnecessary scenes that could’ve been trimmed down. Personally, I think the whole story could’ve worked better as a movie instead of a full series.

Still, I’m going to continue watching until the end for review purposes. Hoping the pacing gets better in the later episodes.

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A masterpiece everyone should watch.

I decided to watch thiss drama about 4 or 5month ago. I started watching the drama last month and I never imagined it would be this beautiful. Every single scene has captivated me.

The story of Ae sin and Eugene Choi is so wonderful that I can't even explain it.. When they meet she's was so arrogant but he was super cool a mature guy they hangout together there care for each other special Eugene cared for her ver much. Whe the was in Japan when he give her a ring and also when she wanted him to wear a ring . When the go to studio to take a photo of them. Their look at each other everything ever single details make my heart flutter . When the go to the river and walk together when everytime he came to her..................


You cant beleive this is a masterpiece drama and it became one of my favorite drama and it also hurted me because i want more scenes of Eugene Choi and Ae Sin. I didn't knew this drama would be that wonderful. It just surprised me the acting of lead roles and the story everything leaved a mark on my heart.

I have heard it has a sad ending and even though I know what might happen I really hoped for a happy ending for Ae sin and Eugene Choi. Especially since Hina Kudo, Gu Dong-mae, and Ae-sin’s grandfather have already passed away.

It’s heartbreaking that he didn't get to live a long life with her saving Ae sin was the last choice he made in his life. He didn't just die he became the Sunshine that allowed her to keep fighting for Joseon. But stil i wanted him to survive alongside with her.!!!!

Their story fascinated me from the very beginning such a beautiful love story. The other characters were wonderful too Hina Kudo, Dong Mae, Hee sung and many other .characters. Everyone protected Ae sin so much. She also survived because of her parents' sacrifice when she was a child and in the end just because of his life she managed to keep going she managed to survive. It breaks my heart into pieces. I just wished him to survive.

I was so terrified that something might happen to Ae sin or Eugene Choi,, I almost didn't want to watch it for that reason. But in the end that’s exactly what happened. Eugene sacrificed himself to save his love. I cried so much i can’t even describe it. I couldn't stop the tears at all. I cried for nearly half an hour.

What would have happened if Eugene had lived? He could have fought alongside Ae sin. I kept thinking about how his mother sacrificed her life how he survived in America himself alone all thanks to Joseph who helped him. Yet he ended his precious life in exchange for the life of the woman he loved. Is love really like this?

The tragedy of Eugene Choi is that his entire life was defined by sovereignty. He started as a man without a country but through Ae sin he found something worth dying for.

Sometimes the most beautiful stories are the ones that leave a scar on our hearts. Eugene Choi lived his life as a man between two country but he died as a hero who found his home in a single person. As a slave child in Joseon he had no power over his own..

Genuinely I don't repeat any dramas if it is heart touching than I repeat the drama after coupe of weeks or year but I rewatched every scenes again and again. I don't know why this drama has become so special to me. I give 100000000 rating to this drama I also want another drama of them where they could live a happy longer life.

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Busan Dream

Jung Woo is Jjang-gu. He is not merely acting the character — the character actually represents him and his real-life story. I didn’t know that before watching the movie.

Audition 109 starts like a classic Korean action comedy, so I was expecting action scenes to begin at any moment, but they never came. Instead, the movie turned out to be a slice-of-life drama with a good amount of comedy. It was enjoyable to watch, but it felt like the film didn’t have a clear direction. However, knowing that it is largely a biographical movie, made the story development feel much more understandable.

Jjang-gu continues attending auditions and failing every single one of them, while also trying to build a healthy social life with roughly the same level of success. Yet he stubbornly keeps pursuing his dream, showing truly commendable and inspiring resilience. The production quality is very good. There’s also a surprising number of guest actors I hadn’t seen in a long time. The movie features plenty of footage of Busan — its clubs, restaurants, and especially the delicious-looking plates of meals.

If you know who Jung Woo is, you should definitely watch this. After checking his filmography, it appears I’ve seen all of his movies, and it was really nice to get to know him better through this feature.

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FANTASTIC

I honestly don’t get the 7.9 rating but I’m glad when I saw reviews other are giving at least, did it the justice it deserves. I’ve seen less worthy drama with more rating, the ML killed it here, I was like where has this dude been literally never seen any drama of his until this one, so yea I was really stunned! The FL killed her role aside from the not so good BIRD used for me😅, they could do better than that and yea, the sect attire is really weird! Do really have to put such an ugly outfit? lol I mean. Yea I will recommend this 💯 and the rewatch value for me is 💯 too

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I’m Emotionally Attached to a Chaebol Again!!

*UPDATE AFTER FINALE AIRING*:-

Ok, I knew they will mess up the second half somehow, though I didn't know how! I paused watching after episode 8 so that the rest of the episodes will airing and then watch it all together. Now that I am done with this drama, I feel so irritated yet another part of me is content with how it ended. I guess the irritation and disappointment is because, they had so much scope with the storyline in the first half that they entirely ruined in the second.

Here are somethings that this drama ruined for me:

1. How come CSG accept the fact that SSR is from Joseon era so quickly? Like I mean if he had gotten all the memories or relived his past, of the ex-prince, then I get it, but no, she just says she is from different timeline and he is like ok... no big deal.

2. Whats with all the confusing time slips and time travel? I mean I am confused at even trying to make into words and jot it down here. So the present SSR time travelled to the Joseon Era as a kid while she was drowning and lived as Kang Dam shim? And then who was the girl/woman in the modern SSR, before the dethroned queen possessed her body? Did the OG young Kang Dam Shim take the modern SSR's young body? I mean!!!!! Arggghhh...

3. How many times did Shin Seo Ri fainted and was hospitalized? Like girl was fainted and in a hospital bed in every episode in the second half!

4. We only see Choi Mun Do ending up in prison. We don't see the court finding him guilty or his sentences. Neither any scene were he truly regrets his action or the way he ended up!

5. The Ex prince and modern day Shin Seo Ri/Kang Dam shim ending together... what was it? A dream? Alternate world? Or just their hope for their past selves?

6. ALSO, SSR has to go and break the prince's heart like that? Isn't he one and the same person? I thought they were and she knew, but then why was her confession to him, telling the prince that she loves and wants to save her man? I mean... WHAT?

7. How come the joseon queen become the king's wife from a mere court lady? If the prince was dead why did she even marry the king? Was she in love with him? The 1st episode made it look like they were... ahhhh

The only saving grace of this drama I find is HNJ's performance. I truly enjoyed his role and I guess if this was played by some other actor I would have long scrammed and not look back. The second half got me just because of him... I need to update my rating from 10 and bring it down to a 5 or 6! This drama could've had it all if not for the second half curse! Ah... when will kdrama land (especially the fantasy romcom's) ever get rid of that curse?

Rating while Airing: 10/10
Final Rating: 6/10

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This is an ongoing show, but man oh man… how has this drama completely won me over in just 6 episodes?

I went in blind as always, only planning to check out the first 2 eps, but I ended up absolutely loving this drama. I’ve been laughing, swooning and genuinely having such a good time with it.

We’ve seen this trope a million times in dramaland, but somehow this drama makes it feel fresh, magical and hilarious all at once.

And the biggest reason? Cha Se Gye.

Another bratty chaebol who thinks he’s above everyone else but is secretly a soft-hearted loser who just needs love. We could spend all day listing his bratty predecessors in dramaland, but what makes him feel so unique and lovable is Heo Nam Jun’s performance. I LOVE IT!

Maybe I’ve just seen too many flat performances lately (you all know exactly who I mean… I mean there is so many lately), but seeing an actor with this much charm, nuance and expressive acting genuinely felt like lightning striking out of nowhere. He’s handsome, charismatic and every tiny facial expression lands perfectly. He somehow makes this cheesy chaebol trope feel worth watching again. I LOVE his performance. Ok, I need to stop proclaiming my love!

This drama deserves every bit of hype it’s getting now while airing. There are still 6 more episodes to go and I genuinely can’t wait to see where it goes.

I’m still a little skeptical about the Lim Ji Yeon’s performance… she is an amazing actress and I understand she’s supposed to be acting like a Joseon queen suddenly thrown into modern Seoul, but sometimes it feels a little too performative for me. I’m trying very hard to overlook it but honestly, most of the time I succeed, I do.. but occasionally it does get on my nerves.

But somehow… I forgive every tiny flaws in this drama. And that’s rare for me. Usually I’m way harsher. I swear there’s some kind of sorcery involved because this show has me completely wrapped around its finger.

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Chaotic and messy but intelligently written thriller!!!!

Man I honestly didn’t expect this show to get under my skin the way it did. 6 students, one teacher, messy relationships. Full of emotional damage. I mean in just 6 episodes they perfectly build up so many characters . Every character has so many layers--they showed both their loving + vulnerable parts . What I love most is that the show refuses to hand you a “good person” and a “bad person.” Every episode shifts your perspective a little more. Someone you sympathized with suddenly disappoints you. Someone you hated starts making painful sense. I mean you feel for everyone , you get sad when they get sad , you get happy when they are happy.

The writing deserves a lot of praise because the pacing could’ve easily collapsed with this many characters, but it never feels like that. The backstories are revealed at the right moments. The acting is also really really strong . Not just the emotional breakdown scenes, but the quieter moments too--the awkward pauses, the resentment, the jealousy, the tension when characters are clearly hiding things from each other. It feels natural instead of overdramatic.

And can we talk about the atmosphere? The directing and soundtrack give the series this heavy, uneasy feeling almost all the time, like something is constantly about to explode. The ost is very very enjoyyyable. When will they release the MV...i need to see it right noww lol. Girl Rules was meant to be like this. Chaotic and messy. But dont worry Shades beat it to us. This is probably one of the most emotionally messy and intelligently written Thai GL dramas I’ve watched in a long time.

Can’t wait for Part 2. I already know this show is going to ruin me emotionally.

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Simply Smashing!

Self-aware and kooky as all get-out! That's what Hometown Romance is!

It's a drama with real color! And not just in the outfit choices, but with the upbeat, animated intro, the cheesy music, the landscape, and even the energy of the leads. And the comedy? It gave Me and Thee vibes meets the setting of Meet Yourself, which tells you how positive I felt about it!

Klao and Si were each their own special brand of ridiculous that melded together into a delightful romantic duo that schmoozed each other so hard they repeatedly fell again and again until they just decided to succumb and become that couple who makes heart-eyes in public and flirts like there's no tomorrow and they're still in their honeymoon phase.

Not once did I feel like it dragged or that there was anything inserted just to pad the runtime. Every character and conflict was uniquely charming.

And I loved how full of life Klao's community was. Well-meaning neighbors showing up at your door at all hours to chat, who, once they quickly grow fond of you, are all too willing to throw a legendary dance party in your honor, complete with homemade alcohol.

If you're looking to be entertained with a show, look no further! This one will hook you from the jump!

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It‘s a show with potential, but something is missing.

I started to watch this show only for Teeteepor because I saw Duang with you and fell in love with their chemistry. So I wanted to watch more of them. I saw friendship, and I liked Thomaskong as a pair. But if I think about this show, there is something I miss: what would get me hooked like other shows do? I think I wouldn't have finished it if Teeteepor wasn‘t in there. The main story didn‘t catch me, and sadly sometimes the acting wasn‘t great as well. I think ThomasKong has potential, and this is only their first show, so I'm still curious about more.

The writing was sometimes just weird or didn‘t make sense. But for me, the weirdest dynamic was hia and real. I didn‘t get why they were acting like they do. That said, I like AuauSave a lot, but like ThomasKong in this show, sadly they didn‘t work all the time. The same thing with PunLee and Glaijai. They had so little plot, and I loved to see them, but story-wise, the pacing was strange.

All in all, it was okay. Maybe I will rewatch the scenes of TeeteePor, but other than that, sadly not. But that doesn‘t mean that I'm not still super excited to see all the couples in new shows.

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