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Overhyped...But The Chemistry of the ML kept me going

The series owes much of its success to the music, sharp editing, and incredible cast chemistry, particularly between the leads, TeeTee and Por. If it weren't for the perfect casting of Duang, the entire show could have fallen apart. While some might find his childlike voice and behavior a bit over the top at first, it definitely grows on you. The leads are incredibly cute together, and it’s easy to see why fans are obsessed with their onscreen dynamic.

The plot itself is straightforward: a happy-go-lucky guy falls head over heels for a popular, highly unapproachable introvert and decides to pursue him. Once they officially become boyfriends, they navigate and overcome various obstacles together. While this trope isn't usually my cup of tea, it kept me hooked until about episode 8, where I started losing interest. Unfortunately, like many Thai BLs, once the main couple got together, the writers seemed to run out of ideas, and the remaining episodes felt mostly like filler.

Does this series really deserve a 9 like The Untamed? In my opinion, it's a firm no. I honestly think it lacks depth.

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The best K-drama in a long time!

(Warning: Very messy and rambing review, I just have so much positive to say haha)

UndercoverMiss Hong was absolute perfection. Everything worked and I have zero complaints.

The drama is about a finance supervisor going undercover in a big corporation that has participated in all kind of crime and wrongdoing. This premise could seem uninteresting at first, however it's far from that. The drama perfectly balances multiple genres, comedy, mystery, slice-of-life and many more.
There is just the right amount of the exciting mystery/thriller element to keep the plot moving forward and just the right amount of funny and wholesome slice-of-life.

What I almost liked the most about the drama was the slice-of-life friendship element. The group of women growing closer and supporting each other throughout the drama was super heartwarming and wholesome.

Every actor also does a phenomenal job, including those of the villain characters. I especially liked Choi Ji-soo as Kang Nora, she really elevated the character and made it one of my favorites. And of course I have to mention Park Shin-Hye in the main role too, just perfect. She brought the strong badass energy from "The judge from hell" and mixed that with a lot of of comedy that this character definitely required. Park Shin-Hye's recent projects have all been huge successes!


Now why this was a perfect 10 and not a 9 or 9,5 for me. It's because the writing and script throughout the drama was very high quality. There was no dumb or "cringe" plot points at all, there was no boring or flat episodes at all. Both the beginning and especially the ending were excellently written. This was a rare case where the finale brings every plot point to a satisfying conclusion and leaves the viewer with no questions or doubts about anything. I was just smiling for most of the finale because it was just the perfect ending to all characters and the story overall. If a K-drama manages to have a 100% satisfying and fitting ending, it will get a high score from me.



No complaints at all, I just can't find any flaws from the drama. I recommend everyone to watch Undercover Miss Hong and it will be a drama that I will remember fondly for a long time! 10/10

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Interesting Themes, Unconvincing Romance

This drama had a great start, but towards the end it completely lost me. When it finished, I felt nothing. There wasn't a single character I truly liked, nor was there any conclusion or character development that stayed with me afterward. I didn't even want to write a review because there wasn't a single thing on my mind worth discussing. I almost skipped reviewing it entirely, but then decided to just write down my random thoughts.

One thing I did appreciate was the effort put into contrasting the struggles of the two leads. The FL's desire to break free from expectations and the way the drama visually contrasted the ML's personality at home versus his persona in the club were well done. I also liked how both leads were shown gradually confronting their personal issues and growing from them.

The drama tackled several interesting topics, including dyslexia, social stigma, class differences, overprotective parenting, emotional vulnerability, and the struggles of adulthood. It deserves credit for addressing these themes in a relatively accessible and engaging way. The discussions surrounding literacy and learning difficulties were particularly interesting and felt different from what is usually seen in romance dramas.

That said, I found almost every character problematic. The FL was engaged while developing feelings for the ML, who was also her student. The fiancé was cheating yet somehow spent more time talking to the FL's best friend than communicating with his own fiancée. The friend continuously entertained those conversations instead of encouraging direct communication. The FL's parents were another red flag, with an overprotective and controlling father and a mother who enabled much of that behavior.

The ML's family situation was equally uncomfortable. His relationship with his mother was toxic, and although the story eventually addressed it, the resolution felt abrupt and underdeveloped. In fact, many character resolutions suffered from this problem. Several people changed their behavior far too quickly, especially the parents, making their growth feel rushed rather than earned.

The biggest issue for me was the romance itself. I could see the emotional connection between the leads, but I never felt the romantic chemistry. Their tutoring relationship was touching and believable, but the transition into romance never fully convinced me. If someone goes into this expecting a strong romance, they may end up disappointed because the story spends far more time dealing with personal and social issues than developing the couple romantically.

Ironically, the character I liked most was the number one host. He was not explored in great depth, but whenever he appeared, he brought energy to the screen. I also wished the drama had done more with Minami's friend and the number one host because there seemed to be potential there.

The acting was generally strong, especially from the ML, who carried much of the emotional weight of the series. The production quality was solid as well, and I enjoyed the soundtrack. The story itself remained engaging because of its unique premise and moral ambiguity. It made me uncomfortable at times, but intentionally so, as it explored complicated relationships and flawed people.

I also appreciated that the drama portrayed two flawed individuals who challenge and influence each other's growth rather than magically fixing one another. Their journey was more about vulnerability, self-discovery, and understanding than romance. Unfortunately, while I could appreciate what the story was trying to do, I never became emotionally invested in the relationship itself.

The ending left me unsatisfied. I would have liked to see a more complete resolution for the ML, whether passing his exams or taking the next step in his career. Instead, the finale felt rushed and somewhat inconclusive. By the end, I respected some of the themes and ideas the drama explored, but emotionally it never landed for me. It started strong, remained interesting throughout, but ultimately failed to leave a lasting impression.

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10/10 No other series made me cry as much as this in 2022

10/10 No other series made me cry as much as this in 2022
In "Eternal Yesterday" Oumi Mitsuru (Inoue Sora) falls in love with the "living corpse" of his friend Yamada Koichi who was killed in a car accident (Komiya Rio, who also played a support role in "Takara-kun"). Koichi can only be seen by the people who think of him, and he becomes increasingly invisible trom episode to episode, so the viewer knows that he will disappear even from Mitsuru in the end. But when it actually happens, it is still a shock.
This is a beautiful love story, but the angst that is always there makes it bitter sweet. In 2022, there was no other series that made me cry as much as this.

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10/10 Have tissue ready.

10/10 Have tissue ready.
As with most Japanese BLs the storyline is amazing. I assume there is lots of Japanese culture brought to life in the approach being made in this story. You will learn by episode 1 or 2 one of the main leads dies. The way he still interacts in the story is where the Japanese culture part comes through. There is a similar storyline in HP series when talking about the deathly hallows, so it's not as creepy as it sounds (I have seen negative reviews addressing this).
This is a love story that gives a chance, their "miracle", to love to the fullest with their remaining time. Be prepared to cry, a lot.

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80% Magic Mike 20% plot

They are always dancing, like there is a sequence in almost every episode. If you like that kind of thing then this will probably be enjoyable. I get second hand embarrassment from the reactions of all the extras, but that's a me problem.
The making is okay, the frame quality is good. Technical wise it's nothing too shabby. The acting is meh. I wish the writing was better. If they had developed the investigation part more, it would've been good. The extensive shot lengths of the dances take away from the seriousness of the narrative.

The lead actors have good chemistry and the baby is super cute. I didn't like any of the characters expect wayu & his friend. The ML is a grown ass man but acts like a teenager. The family are annoying.
Worth watching if you are unemployed.

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indicado para quem gosta de luta

começando pelos pontos positivos, é revigorante ver o Yang Yang nesse papel. Senti grande humildade de seu personagem e ele se saiu bem nas cenas dramáticas. A atuação do elenco foi boa, excelentes lutas marciais, ótima escolha de cores de fotografia etc.
Pontos negativos: na minha opinião, o roteiro é arrastado e desinteressante. A história é boa e fala muito profundamente das injustiças que o povo comum sofre nas mãos dos poderosos canalhas. É uma boa história. Mas o desenvolvimento do roteiro não foi muito estimulante. Eu senti que era uma boa história mas que não estava sendo bem contada. Eu também não me senti particularmente apegada a nenhum personagem. Os protagonistas eram justos, bons lutadores,bonitos mas não eram cativantes. Honestamente não sei o que aconteceu, só posso crer que o roteiro era chato demais e por isso não houve muita conexão com o público.

Se vc acima de tudo valoriza assistir boas lutas, é um ótimo drama para acompanhar.

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10/10 thank you for opening my heart once again

I really hate romantic drama, because in my life, never dating and had bad experience of love rejection many times, and looked down on myself in 1 decade. I often run from romance and only look at the sensuality and eroticism side.
This film with fresh and very interesting ideas plus professional acting, slightly opened my cold heart to imagine the beauty of love, two-way relationship dating. intelligent director who is experienced in making cheerboy films who make this drama androgynous, we do not face gender issues in love, the element of conscience which is usually rarely used in this drama can be the main weapon, the screenwriter is also great at negotiating with original comic writers and adding the storyline is important. after a long time I fell in love, I can feel them expressing feelings of love and feel the warm hug and the beauty of dating, I can watch this many times without getting bored. in the last episode I want to have a happy story maybe getting married or living together as lovers. thank you for opening my heart to try to love someone once again, this drama deserves to be a movie or a second season

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Pas terrible…

L'histoire possède un début entraînant, mais elle ne se maintient pas avec une intrigue fade et des personnages stoïques. Il n'y a tout simplement rien qui donne envie de croire aux romances. Le premier couple est ennuyeux, le second est divertissant puis tombe dans des scènes inutiles.

L'alchimie entre les personnages reste sur le bord du terrain. Les baisers ne sont pas cauchemardesques, mais ils manquent cruellement de charme. De même quant à l'ambiance factice, tandis que la plupart des questions en suspens restent sans réponse. En soit, il n’y a pas grand-chose à dire si ce n’est qu’il fait passer le temps. Cela dit, je ne suis pas certaine que ce soit un compliment à ce stade.

En bref, The Gaze est un énième BL chinois qui tombe dans l'oubli, faute de mieux.

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8/10 They Became The Couple Of A BL Drama

8/10 They Became The Couple Of A BL Drama
It's been 2 years since the first season (the really really short season with only 3 episodes), finally.. the time has come for season 2! And it didn't disappoint me. After the cliffhanger of season 1, the sequel continued the plot with added spice to the romance. There's a more in-depth coverage for the managers, too. And since it's been going so well, I think hoping for a season 3 is not asking for much.
Fingers crossed!This series is a breath of fresh air! It has all the key components with a dazzling and animated cast who have the perfect chemistry for this fun plot. The first episode was absolutely hilarious, and I found myself totally engrossed in the little details of the characters and their unfolding story.
The wit of the script is palpable and there were a few times, ! thought to myself that this writing was perfect. I really enjoyed each character, and although a very short series it managed to keep me fully invested until the end. This is now one of my favourites and I will definitely watch the Crank Out Edition as well as put this on my re-watch list! Highly recommend this feel good series! Enjoy!

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10/10 BL Chef's Kiss

10/10 BL Chef's Kiss
This series is a breath of fresh air! It has all the key components with a dazzling and animated cast who have the perfect chemistry for this fun plot. The first episode was absolutely hilarious, and I found myself totally engrossed in the little details of the characters and their unfolding story.
The wit of the script is palpable and there were a few times, ! thought to myself that this writing was perfect. I really enjoyed each character, and although a very short series it managed to keep me fully invested until the end. This is now one of my favourites and I will definitely watch the Crank Out Edition as well as put this on my re-watch list! Highly recommend this feel good series! Enjoy!

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9/10 Love Begins in the World of If 9/10

Love Begins in the World of If: is a Japanese Boys' Love series that left a strong impression on me.
One of the highlights of the series is its beautiful cinematography and visual production, which creates a warm and emotional atmosphere throughout the story. The narrative is well-structured, with each episode developing naturally and logically, making the series engaging and easy to follow. I genuinely enjoyed watching every episode.
Another strong point is the chemistry between the main characters. Their performances feel natural and sincere, allowing the emotions of the story to come across effectively. The combination of visual aesthetics and emotional storytelling makes the series particularly memorable.
The only drawback, in my opinion, is the short number of episodes. The story had enough potential to be explored further, and with a longer runtime, it could easily have been a 10/10 series for me.
Overall, this is a touching and well-produced Japanese BL series that I truly enjoyed watching. The series is available on GagaOOLala.

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