Reviews

Overall I liked it, the premise is new for a romcom so it was refreshing

I liked how it started, it depicted a real issue within the dating world and how women are tired to navigate through all these shitty dates and men but halfway through this main plot got sort of pushed to the background and was not given like a “closure” the drama turned to a office romance plot that touched for a bit the part of the virtual dating but left it at that. I thought that Ji Yeon was going to take over this part of the plot but she just had a few minutes in the last episode regarding this which didn’t really have a true conclusion, so wished they hadn’t thrown out the main plot halfway through as it was the most interesting part of the show.
I think a lot of things were left unexplored, would’ve like to see the reaction of the models they used to create these virtual bfs and how it affected their lives irl. Also, the long term effect of this virtual dating world on the lives of women and society, and how this was handled in terms of ethics as well. But guess was way easier to just turn it into an office romcom.
Also, wished Mi Rae and Kyeong Nam should’ve talked more sincerely about how weird it was that she “dated” him in the virtual game, he should’ve been more freaked out about it, like how were they able to build him so exact in this game? And it was so weird how okay it was for her to date a man that looked exactly like her coworker in this game while he was completely unaware, that was really odd.

In conclusion, it’s good just felt like at the start there were a lot of filler scenes and then fell short to explore all the plot lines they created, they could’ve done so much more with this premise. Wouldn’t rewatch it but I think it’s worth the watch!

(And wanted to note that people exaggerated so much on how “bad” Jisoo’s acting was, I actually think she did really well and people just hate to hate atp)

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A Quiet Love Story Wrapped in Art, Nature & Healing

A modern drama set in historical homes, wrapped in culture, art, and heritage, with what feels like a sudden, almost impulsive marriage between two complete opposites. It’s honestly a bit insane how these two people, who are not the best with words or emotional expression, somehow understand how to care for and protect each other so instinctively. The cinematography alone makes this worth watching, especially in the first few episodes it feels like pure ASMR. The wind flowing, leaves falling, birds chirping, water dripping, the warmth of wood everything feels so immersive. And then you have the ML, living what looks like someone’s dream retirement life surrounded by puppies and kittens, whose peaceful world gets completely disrupted by a chaotic FL who proposes marriage to him during her birthday meltdown.

What starts off as a tropey setup quickly settles into a surprisingly calm and healing slice-of-life story. The leads may come off as frustrating or even a little “stupid” in how they handle emotions, but that’s also what makes them feel real. They are both wounded in their own ways, carrying abandonment issues and emotional baggage, and instead of grand romantic gestures, their love grows through quiet care, protection, and small everyday actions.

The romance is definitely slow-burn and not overly dramatic. It’s not about flashy chemistry or intense passion, but more about companionship and mutual healing. They misunderstand each other at times, make impulsive decisions, but thankfully the conflicts don’t drag unnecessarily. What stands out is how well they complement each other, each giving the other something they’ve been missing in life.

One of the most unique aspects of this drama is its deep focus on traditional craftsmanship. From lantern making to wood carving, it almost feels like a docudrama at times, showcasing the beauty and decline of these art forms in a modern world. This adds depth to the story, though it does become a bit heavy-handed and slightly preachy towards the end when the narrative shifts more into business conflicts and cultural messaging, which takes away from the romance.

The side characters and relationships add warmth without feeling forced. The found family theme runs strong throughout, and even characters you might initially dislike grow on you over time. The friendships, the small-town vibe, and the sense of community all contribute to the comforting tone of the drama.

Visually, this drama is stunning. It doesn’t rely on a big budget but uses its locations beautifully. Every frame feels intentional and poetic. The OST is soft and fits perfectly with the mood, and honestly, you could watch this drama just for the atmosphere alone. It really does feel like a quiet escape, like you’re spending time in a peaceful countryside home.

That said, it’s not without flaws. The plot itself is quite simple and at times feels like it lacks direction, especially in the final stretch where it shifts focus away from the core relationship. Some story arcs feel rushed or resolved too easily, and if you’re someone who needs strong plot progression or constant excitement, this might feel boring.

Overall, this is a gentle, healing drama that thrives on mood, simplicity, and emotional undercurrents rather than big dramatic moments. It’s not groundbreaking, but it has a quiet charm that pulls you in. If you’re in the mood for something slow, comforting, and visually beautiful with a touch of romance and a lot of heart, this is definitely worth a watch.

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Wish I Could Like It More

Three brothers. Six Issues. All dealt with. So what were the drawbacks? The acting. The serious nature of the topics and how it was handled. The script. The unrealistic resolutions. This felt like an after school special.

Sailom refusing treatment unless he got the doctor he had a crush on.
Sailom instantaneous healing.
Sky's facial expressions that never held the gravity of the situation even when he was going through it.
Their 'perfect' mother.
The kidnapping.
Nava situation stretched but Tawan's resolved in fifteen minutes at the end like an afterthought.
Nabnueng still felt and spoke like a doctor to Sailom instead of lover.

The entire thing felt too superficial. I do like that topics usually bypassed were highlighted. There were some nice couple moments. I truly appreciated Nabnueng being direct with his ex girlfriend and that was handled appropriately. The reconciliation of Tawan and Dindin.

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Not the Best But Still Good... And Supposed To Be Cringe.

I just finished this series and I must say, as I was someone expected nothing, I got more that what I was looking for. which is nothing lmao. After I finished watching, I came here to read some of the reviews and oof it was hard. So it was tough to write this review and I am new to this so please bear with me and hear what I say.

Duang With You started very head-strong on to the viewers eyes with its very "vibrant" and "goofy" protagonist chasing his love-at-first-sight crush. And the crush who is "cold" and "distant" is not giving a fuck about his supposed chaser until things change at some point. I wanna say I don't want to give out much of the story but thats pretty much it. The script is very empty and poorly written. The main love story is just a classic college love chasing story and the side couple is even less interesting than that that I won't even bother to mention it.

It is a very cliche story, but I must say this time not in a bad way. I saw some poeple saying this series is so cringe and hard to watch. I totally get that but the whole point of this series is to be cringe and goofy. It is funny and one of the leads acts very cringe but thats how it's supposed to be for this series. Thats just it. Judging this series based solely on that is not okay for me. If you find this dosage of cringe uncomfortable, (and believe me if I did not and even my cringe bar is very low) you really are in the wrong series. Because that would mean you didn't get what's the whole point and therefore no need for you to waste your time any longer.

Duang is a very cringe and "dog-like" character that acts very cringy and irritating sometimes. But I don't know why, I felt his cringe level acceptable. The actor TeeTee did such a good job that the cringe level of his character never exceeds to the uncomfortable zone for me. His goofiness made me laugh once or twice. Qin is the "opposite" of Duang. He is "Cold" and "Distant" that I didn't surprised to see his character written like this since this show, again, has a very cliche story. Nevertheless, there are some things the Story/Acting did right about these characters. I used "dog-like" phrase while describing Duang which is not something we see usually see in a typical love stories like this. Normally we would see a "golden retriever boyfriend" archetype but this series wanted to change and perhaps go beyond that and made Duang act 'unnatural'. I find this bold move very enjoyable not gonna lie. And Qin is ,like I said, "Cold and Distant" which made him look like unapproachable and kinda selfish/narcicistic but in its core, he is just a boy who wants to take things slowly (he says this himself) and I saw some people find him "obnoxious" bc of he's quiet and him not being open towards Duang immediately considered he's treating Duang bad. When I read that I was like "????" But hey you do you babes. One thing to mention about Qin though is that the writers attempt to justify Qin's "emotionless behaviour" was a very bad decision. Choosing an abuse plot trope and not going on about this damages this series highly. I've had my share about being abused and one thing I know is that it shouldn't be treated lightly. They either should've talked about this more open and direct and show its consequences or they should've not mention it at all. The way it's handled in the series is just not acceptable for me and it was rather triggering to watch.

Qin and Duang together was fun to watch for me. Their relationship grew slow but very steadily that I am glad they did not rush it. Now I know a lot of people will disagree with me on this. But I believe this series ,and so many other BLs, are a slice of life stories that are happens in Utopian world. Yes it is unrealistic, yes this relationship is bullshit and cringe but we got so many realistic and serious films/series that talks about the hardships of life, difficulties being a queer and maintaining a relationship in those environments that we don't need to be reminded again. Life itself remind us that every second. So let this story be unrealistic and utopic and silly and mindblowing because in truth, there is no such thing like this. I know you guys will say this is escapisim and I say yeah it is and let it be one. We need more of these especially for people who are not be able to be themselves in their own society.

Music in this series was top-notch. I didn't know Por and TeeTee was a part of a t-group but after I watch them perform here, I felt like Domundi is trying to create another "NuNew" phenomenon. even some reactional sounds were cute which normally they use stock sounds. Production quality was also very good. all of the places, props, clothes were well chosen. Unfortunately tho Domundi being Domundi, all the ads that are forced on to us was very irritating to watch. Even I got uncomfortable about this which I normally just skip those scenes but this time there were too many.

I think that's all I wanna say about this series. Since I just finished watching this, my emotions is still raw and they might change in the feature when I will have more time to think about it. Let me know what you guys thought about it too I'd love to talk about it with all of you.

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Junior, lo hai fatto di nuovo.

Junior un giorno ha deciso di diventare il mio attore preferito (assieme a Gun, Tay e Phuwin) della GMMTV e continua a confermarsi come tale. Io amo la coppia JuniorMark, quindi quando infatti hanno proposto questa serie, dove quindi loro sono i protagonisti diciamo quasi principali (perché anche la coppia di Ohm e Poom ho trovato molto molto valida), ho veramente gioito. E si sono confermati proprio una bella, anzi bellissima coppia. E anche la storia mi è piaciuta parecchio, l'unica cosa che ho un po' detto "meh" è stata quella cosa tipica che fa la GMMTV di solito di perdonare troppo in fretta i familiari. Tipo il nonno di Pai non era, almeno secondo me, di così facile perdono, e invece. Vebbè. Chi invece ho amato alla follia è ovviamente TIm. Mi sono piaciute molto le sfaccettature del suo carattere e nel complesso ho proprio apprezzato non tanto la sua crescita, in senso stretto, ma più che al altro la sua metamorfosi, da quello che si mostrava a quello che era veramente. Mi sono piaciuti anche Pai e Mark e come ho già detto, anche OhmPoom. Devo dire che nutrivo alte aspettative per questa coppia, perché il loro fanservice, mi ispirava e di conseguenza sono molto contenta che le mie aspettative siano state colmate.

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Infectious Cute Aggression

I'll be very honest and say that within the first and second eps of this series I was watching it begrudgingly because I didn't really expect much from it. The bar was low concept wise, nothing new and/or amazing.

And yet DWY managed to do something very few series have managed to do. It stayed consistent and true to its concept and exceeded the bars that were set and made us feel all the things while they were at it. This is a clear case of don't judge a book by its cover imo, because the story itself lands perfectly upon the heart and makes you wish for it to never end.

TeeTee made this series what it was, his infectious mannerisms and believable down-badism as Duang literally were the defining points of this series. Por also did well, and the later half of the series we were able to see his acting chops shine through as Qin's walls came down. Together they are magic, because they provide what the other is lacking and the balance is wonderful.

This series made me swoon, cry, and laugh so much.

This is easily a top favorite of 2026 and is soooo recommended.

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Nice world building and insanely hot cast

I picked this up because of Joseph Zeng, but I think I also became a fan of Tian Jiarui.

Both pairs did so well, but later on I feel like the focus became more on the story of Ji Ling and Lu Wuyi, esply Ji Ling. Which I'm not complaining. The whole backstory on him, his sacrifices, and all the misunderstandings he had to go through to get rid of Jiu Ling is just so terrible and my heart breaks for him. Nearer to the end, he became my favourite character. And the way his loyal followers all believed in him unconditionally is so heart warming. The number of death tolls in this destroyed me lmao (hot guys and girls dropping dead one after another), although the ending salvaged it a bit. Safe to say, Ji Ling never had to worry about becoming forgotten and unknown because all the viewers felt for him. And he became one of, if not the biggest, reason everyone can live peacefully.

The plot and world building is also very good. Although a bit puzzling at first, they all came to make sense. I was looking for another drama that'd give the vibe of Fangs of Fortune and this came very close to it. Lots of the same cast from FOF too. Another drama that I finished in 2 days, soooo thankful that it's finished because I'd die if I have to wait with the suspense.

All in all, I'd say this is a great addition to well done Xianxia dramas.

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Beautiful Story, Frustrating Execution — A Slow Burn That Waits Too Long

You Are My Faithful Love tells a genuinely beautiful story about fate, and at its core, it really does feel like a classic romcom. The premise is strong, the storyline is interesting, and there’s something very warm and enjoyable about the overall vibe of the show. It’s the kind of drama that should work perfectly—and in many ways, it almost does.

The cast is honestly one of its biggest strengths. The characters are lovable, the actors do a great job, and the chemistry is definitely there. I enjoyed all the dynamics, not just the main couple. The second leads were actually one of my favorite parts—they got together early, their relationship felt natural and electric, and they brought a fun energy that the main storyline sometimes lacked. The sister storyline and the best friend dynamics were also really enjoyable and added a lot of heart to the show.

But the biggest issue—and really the only major issue—is the writing.

This drama had so much potential to be amazing, but the writing just drags it down. The pacing is messy and frustrating. It starts off well, but then you hit the middle stretch and it just… stalls. By episode 15, barely anything has happened. By episode 20, you’re still waiting. For a 30-episode romantic drama, that’s a huge problem.

What makes it more frustrating is that the main conflict feels unnecessary. Both leads clearly like each other—they know they like each other—so why drag it out for over 20 episodes? It doesn’t feel like tension, it just feels repetitive. There was no real reason for the male lead to wait that long to confess, and when he finally gains the confidence, it almost feels random rather than earned.

And by the time they do get together… you’re kind of over it.

That’s honestly the biggest disappointment. After waiting for so long, you barely get to enjoy them as a couple. Instead of giving us proper romantic development, the show suddenly shifts tone—introducing more of a crime-solving/lawyer angle right when we should’ve been getting relationship payoff. It feels like a missed opportunity. I kept thinking how much better it would’ve been if they had gotten together earlier and faced everything together instead of separately. Watching them grow as a couple would’ve been far more satisfying than watching endless almost-confessions.

There are even moments that feel unnecessarily frustrating—like when you think they’re finally about to get together early on, only for a new female lead dynamic to interrupt things out of nowhere. It just adds to that “why are we still dragging this?” feeling.

That said, it’s not a bad drama—it just requires a lot of patience. It’s a very slow-burn romance, maybe too slow for its own good. But it still has charm. It’s heartwarming, it’s fun in parts, and it’s easy to like because of the characters.

Also, I really enjoyed seeing Miles Wei in this kind of role. He always does well as a CEO, but here it felt lighter and less heavy than usual, which was refreshing. He still shines, just in a more relaxed way.

For me, the show was sitting at around an 8/10 for most of its run—but the final episode, especially the wedding, bumped it up to an 8.5. It gave just enough emotional payoff to remind you why you stuck with it.

Overall, You Are My Faithful Love is a drama with great characters, strong chemistry, and a beautiful concept—but held back by frustrating pacing and writing choices. It’s comforting and heartwarming, but you’ll probably spend a good part of it wishing things had happened sooner.

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