Reviews

A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE !!!

I honestly don't even know where to start with this drama. I started it last month because it's been on my watchlist for some time now, and I cannot believe it took me this long to start it! Hou Minghao was the main reason that I watched this drama, as he is one of my favorite actors, but Zhou Ye was fantastic in this as well! I definitely need to watch more of her dramas. This drama was honestly perfection from start to finish.

While the drama does start off a bit slow, just trust the process! I promise it keeps getting better with every episode. The chemistry between HMH and Zhou Ye was honestly so great, and I also just loved how they went from being enemies to reluctant allies to lovers. This drama definitely took me on an emotional rollercoaster, and I loved (most) of the side characters, especially Xiange, Bai Xiaosheng, Feng Qian Shao, Huan Xiao Yan, and Zhu Li. The young spirits in Dragon Valley had my entire heart, and I was so devastated when one of them died :((

Su Ying and Ling Fei drove me insane in this show, and the way that they are equally both just as bad as one another. I felt so bad for Lu Musheng, because Su Ying wouldn't give up on him, and she's so selfish. And honestly, don't even get me started on how Su Ying betrayed Tian Yao on the day of their wedding. The way that she never loved him and was just using him to get what she wanted?? Absolutely not! I don't even want to talk about Ling Fei, because she's honestly just as irritating. I am glad that these women got what they deserved in the end.

The love story between Tian Yao and Yanhui absolutely devastated me in every single way. While the way that Tian Yao was acting towards Yan Hui, especially when she initially confessed her feelings for him, stung and I hated that he broke her heart, I could also understand where he's coming from. The person that he thought genuinely loved him and who he genuinely loved turned out to be just using him for her own personal gain. I understand that he was scarred so deeply from what Su Ying did to him, but that didn't mean it hurt to see him break Yan Hui's heart.

And when Yanhui started to completely avoid him after he stabbed her in the heart twice to retrieve the Heart Protecting Scale without telling her, it stung, but I hate to say that he deserved to grovel for a bit. I mean, he could've just at least told her that he needed to get the Heart Protecting Scale? Especially if it was to save the people of Dragon Valley? Yanhui would've probably agreed to give it back if she knew WHY Tian Yao needed to do what he did. That miscommunication and misunderstanding hurt, but I'm glad that Yan Hui didn't forgive him right away, even if it was clear that she still cared for him.

Tianyao's death in the middle of the drama had me in tears. When he casted the Life-Swapping Spell to save Yanhui, I actually burst out into tears. I'm glad that he was reborn, though, and his "baby" dragon arc was so freaking cute! Also, the way he got jealous was so so cute <3 I loved that Yan Hui never gave up on him, and was so incredibly patient with Tian Yao as he slowly regained his memories of his first life, as well as memories of how they met.

Ok, and because I don't want to make this review any longer than it already is, THE ENDING. HAD. ME. SOBBING. Yan Hui's death and the way that she defeated the Dark Lord? She's honestly such a strong female lead. The scene where she's slowly fading away and Tian Yao is sobbing and shaking his head??? Broke my heart into a million pieces Read More

An Almost Perfect Series

I laughed, I cried, and I cried some more. This series truly took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Evan Lin is not only gorgeous looks wise, but his voice is one of the purest I've ever heard as a singer and musician myself. I related to this series on such a deep level it's really remarkable. Falling in love wasn't something I ever thought would happen for me, but it did. And when it ended I truly didn't know how to move on. So, just like the series, I didn't. I am Su Nian Qin living each day as though he's coming back. Often times I have looked this series up to watch it again, but I just can't because I don't have the strength to face my own emotions head on. Truly a beautifully done series.

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Wu....will woo u GMMTV HIT A JACKPOT???

Pros:Very New genre of story for BL gmmtv.Stellar perfomances and cinematography🎦.All the actors are well casted according to their roles.The cameos are very intresting and 100%done with sinecrity.The leads chemistry is chemistrying soo hard,I'seated 🍿Phi'Krist 😈character is amazing everytime he is on screen such a thrill to watch him perform,he is nailing it.The political and mythological aspects are well blended.I love that the characters have their own flaws and they are acknowledging it.I absolutely love when we have protogonits,anti-hero and antagonists it will make the storytelling much more intresting and thrilling.
Cons:Only con is short episodes🤧
ep:1-3 Sky(Narin) and Nani(Pete) did very good job in their respective roles.The cinematogrphy of this series is amazing not typical gmmtv it kinda screams high budget💸💸 Netflix (budget is budgeting lol).An unexpected but well served cameo(Sea),as a viewer i was excited.The pilot episode has smooth pacing and establishes major character traits and dynamics and peaks viewer intrest with"mystery" ☠️🪄✨🔮 and eery elements.Not really sure if it is gonna lean into full blown horror genre,but as of ep1 it is thriller with some dark elements.One more thing to discuss is Pete's subtle comedy,Nani as an actor is performing well than his previous.The 2&3 episodes catch up on pacing and we are getting into main plot without any delay.Some more Cameos(Phuwin,Great) did absolutely great performances their chemistry with other actors flow naturally as establishing these characters have past together which peaks audiences intrest.

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OH, WOW!

As someone who avoids Wuxia and Historical genre in chinese dramas, I was truly amazed by how amazing Love In The Clouds was.

I had previously watched Love Between Lines, and one of the main reasons I loved that drama was the female lead: funny, charming, and smart all at once. Thankfully, LITC delivers a similarly engaging heroine. She’s witty without being over-the-top, emotionally strong without losing her softness, and her comedic timing adds a refreshing lightness to a genre that can sometimes feel overly serious or heavy.

The plot itself balances fantasy, romance, and drama quite well. While it follows some familiar tropes of the genre such as immortal realms, fate, misunderstandings and, well, spitting blood, it manages to keep things interesting with good pacing and emotional stakes. I especially appreciated that it didn’t drag unnecessarily, and each arc felt purposeful in building both the story and the characters.

Now, the chemistry between the leads? Easily one of the strongest aspects of the drama. Their dynamic feels natural and evolves beautifully over time. There’s tension, tenderness, and just enough playful interaction to make their relationship believable and enjoyable to watch. You really feel invested in their journey together.

And then there’s the second male lead who is completely, obsessively devoted. While that trope can sometimes feel repetitive, here it was portrayed in a way that made him memorable rather than annoying. His intensity added emotional depth and conflict, and honestly, I found myself both frustrated with and fascinated by him.

One of the biggest surprises for me was the ending. As a HEA lover, the endings in historical and wuxia/xianxia dramas that often lean toward tragic or bittersweet conclusions, is mostly the main reason why I dislike that genre, so getting a happy ending felt incredibly satisfying. It tied everything together nicely and left me with a sense of closure rather than emotional devastation.

Overall, I’d rate it an 8/10. It’s a well-rounded drama with lovable characters, strong chemistry, an engaging plot, and a rewarding ending. Even if you’re not usually into wuxia, this one is definitely worth a try.

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An entertaining conclusion to the series

I was skeptical going into this season even though I read the webtoon because I didn't know how they would interpret it for the small screen and if the main leads will have good chemistry. Safe to say that some of my expectations were met while some were left in the dust.

Let's start with the positives:
1. The humor- I'm a very dry person but even I laughed out loud by the comedy. The jokes and humor landed for me and is the main reason I enjoyed this show
2. The cell animation and dialogue- I really enjoyed the cells and their dialogue within themselves. They were written very well and were distinct.
3. The doubts in love- One thing I appreciated a lot in this season was the doubts before the start of a relationship. Even starting a relationship can be confusing and emotionally draining so I'm glad they touched on this subject.
4. Perfect portrayal of introverts- As a fellow extreme introvert, I was happy by how well they explained the functioning of an introvert. All my life, I've been misunderstood and misrepresented but I was very happy by how they showed Soon Rok's inner workings

Lets move onto the negatives:
1. The forced plot points- Since they show the inner workings of each individual, it just easy to sense when a plot point doesn't make sense. Some scenes felt really forced, like the writer was pushing their ideas onto us instead of it flowing naturally in the story.
2. The chemistry- This is subjective but I couldn't feel the chemistry between the leads. They were just work colleagues who had a slightly awkward work dynamic but then suddenly one of the starts liking the other. So I couldn't feel their emotional connection or attraction they felt for each other
3. The inconsistency in writing- I get that a person can change but it doesn't happen overnight and definitely not drastically. It just felt like lazy writing, like the writer couldn't bother to connect them so they wrote it in for the sake of it.
4. The acting- Again this is subjective, but I feel like the main lead's acting could've been better or we got a different male lead. He had the most complicated character in this season but his portrayal of his different personas felt too much like they were two different people and not just a single person.

Overall, I had a good time and that's whats important. Some parts could've been much better but I still enjoyed myself. 7/10 stars.

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a skip for me

Update: Dropped

I just can’t. I just can’t. See the cons below. That’s all I got.


Initial Review at Episode 3:

So far, so good. I’m not a huge fan of J-Dramas, but I needed something to pass the time this afternoon and gave it a try. It’s not amazing or new, but it’s been a cute watch so far. Here’s my initial breakdown. I’ll update later.

Pros:
• Our ML is a green flag and a half. He is head over heels already, and he treats her with so much kindness and warmth my heart can’t take it. Just wish they’d do his hair different (but I swear this is me with every Japanese show).
• Didn’t drag out her telling him and them communicating. This is something I usually hate so I appreciated it.


Cons:
• As a fast burn girly, I never thought I’d say this in my life… but slow down. Them saying “I love you” on episode 3 is WILD. How come we got that but still no visible kiss (even though she is literally pregnant)?
• The ex. The ex. The ex. He is at the same time despicable, irritating, badly written, badly acted, and infuriating.
• I get the complaints about the FL being another “lower your head and don’t make eye contact” Mary Sue. I get her trauma too, but still.

We will see how it progresses. Right now, it’s a 7 out of 10.

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Where to start...

Should this series have multiple trigger warnings? Yes. Rape, violence, all the bad stuff. Does it have about the cheesiest, cliche story parts? Yes. Do some of the actors need to brush up on their skills? Yes. Did I still enjoy it? Yes. Honestly, the Tammy character got me the most. Far too over the top, especially with the high pitched voice. My ears were screaming. Redemption from all that Pakin did might should have been impossible, but Venus made that choice. Overall, it was cheesy and kind of painful to watch, but I did like it. The actor playing Saturn/Venus was utterly adorable in the Venus role and did one of the better acting jobs portraying him.

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Pretty good lakorn, I'd absolutely watch again!

I'm feeling extra so I'm just gonna write a review based off of every aspect:

STORY:
I loved the story. I like how they didn't try to make Busaba look pretty and focused on the aspect of "beauty comes from the inside", and how being kind and genuine always works out. The humor was also funny and the ending also felt very fitting and I finished the lakorn feeling pretty satisfied. The only problems I had was that the plot felt predictable. I managed to predict multiple things and I wasn't shocked when I was right. I also wasn't surprised when I learned this lakorn was based off of a k-drama, as many of the tropes were very familiar. There were also too many episodes because of the amount of antagonists that were trying to get in the way of the Saran & Busaba's love, or Busaba's career. It just got repetitive and I skipped most of Cherin's and Thipp's scenes. At times, it also felt like too many storylines and plots were going on at the same time. Now I know it's supposed to replicate real life, but from Saran's mother's hospitalization to Cherin, to Anna being able to speak, to Busaba trying to figure out whether she should go to Paris or not, to Kim teaming up with Thipp, to the hotel and Pao & Noei's love story, it was certainly a lot to comprehend. There was a lot to unpack, though, so I understand.

ACTING:
The acting felt very real, even though sometimes it felt awkward. Thipp's acting felt scripted and was sort of bad. Other than that, the whole cast was casted perfectly. I originally started watching because I love Bee Namthip, but I stayed because the acting was great! You get to find a way to love every single character (even the antagonists) and their character developments were suffice.

MUSIC:
The music was very cute and quirky-like. It was very prominent in every single one of the episodes and it sometimes got repetitive. Some of the music is pretty loud and it got in the way of what the characters were saying, but it's fine. Overall, the music sounded very k-drama-like and it pretty fine. I always loved the emotional-sounding tracks.

WOULD I REWATCH?:
Yes. I think it's a great, mood-lifting lakorn. I especially love the cooking aspects (when they don't try to shove their Maggi advertising down your throat) and the Superchef competition left my heart racing. This lakorn also left me questioning who was better, Kim or Saran, and I'd say at the beginning, I was 45% Kim and 55% Saran, but at the end it was more so 35% Kim and 65% Saran (because I hated how Kim was working with others maliciously). One more thing, I love how it highlights the importance of family on both sides. My mom was watching and she cried multiple times throughout the lakorn.

Overall, it's not as bad as some of the reviews I saw under this lakorn. It's very cute and the whole plot is nice. If you're new to lakorns this is definitely a must.

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