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Un drama che fa riflettere

Ci sono drama che intrattengono e poi drama che fanno riflettere, ecco quetso è senza dubbio un drama che fa rifletere su tantissime tematiche forse pure troppe e lo fa nche riuscendo comunque ad inrtattenere... almeno fino ad un certo punto, poi esagera e parte per la tangente, ma resta comunque un prodotto a mio avviso molto valido e sopattutto diverso dal solito. Parte molto bene, si perde leggermente nelmezzo e nella parte finale, ma si conclude comunque in modo soddisfacente.
Le tematiche toccate sono tantissime: cosa significa famiglia? quanto le aspettaive degli altri possono aiutare o frenare una persona? Come scelte diverse possano fraci diventare persone del tutto diverse? Cosa è un genio? Quanto è importante impegnarsi per riuscire accademicamente? Basta l'impegno o i nostro doni naturali o la loro mancanza ci freneranno per sempre dal raggiungere certe vette o superare certi limiti? Esistono mondi paralleli? E chi più ne ha più ne metta. Questo drama tcca talmente tanti argomenti da quasi sommergere lo spettatore che sopravvive solo grazie a dei personaggi interessanti e pittosto sfaccettati e a due pers. secondari molto simpatici che ravvivano un attimo il tutto.
Ci sono cose che francamente non funzionano (tipo perchè la boxe? Cosa ci azzecca? Specie col fisico del protagonista)e se uno si ferma un attimo di troppo a riflettere sulla logica dei viaggi interdimensionali qui contenuti le cose non tornano, come sempre d'altronde, e ci sono anche delle puntate filler di cui potevamo fare a meno, ma tutto commato resta un bel drama a mio pare. Non per tutti ma ben fatto che poteva essere veramente stupendo tagliando almeno metà puntate e cambiando alcune cose.

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if you don't like this genre skip this but if this is your cup of tea don't trust the ratings

THE RATING IS SUPPOSED TO BE HIGHER. I understand that this genre might not be for everyone, but the execution is genuinely strong.

What impressed me the most was the acting. Every actor brought their character to life—you won't find stiff expressions, awkward body language, or performances that feel forced. The emotions feel natural, and even the quieter moments carry weight. If you want to see how GMMTV can maximize their actors' talents, I think 10 Years Ticket is a good example. It shows that their artists are capable of handling heavier material and delivering performances with real emotional depth.

It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the quality of the writing, direction, and acting deserves more recognition than the current rating suggests.
(notes: low rewatch value rating is because it's heavy and emotionally draining)

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Came for the Action, Stayed for the Laugh

In the midst of transition between Goryeo and Joseon era, a loyalist soldier Jang Sojeong became a traitor when he went against his commander (who turned to be the future first king of joseon) and had to become a bandit in the mountains. As he led his small army of ex-loyalist bandits, they came upon the news that the Royal Seal bestowed by the Ming Dynasty was swallowed up by a whale on its way back to Joseon and that the navy is searching for it. Seeing this as an opportunity to hold the seal hostage against his ex commander now king, he led his ragtag of mountain bandits to the sea in search for the whale, clashing against the pirate Captain Yeo Wol and her shipmates in their fight against former pirate Captain Soma and the Joseon Navy.

The movie started off on a serious tone when ML had that fight against an army of soldiers during his mutiny, then that scene of Yeo Wol taking over the pirate ship after Soma decided to sell his men out to the Joseon Navy. I never thought this would turn out a comedy instead with the mountain bandits keep getting into mishaps in their efforts to hunt the whale. I laughed non stop, and the seasick pirate-turned-mountain bandit Chul-Bong who had to return to the sea when his chief decided to hunt a whale was the actual star of attraction. The mishaps that happened here looked so natural and fun. The waterwheel scene reminded me of the scene on Pirates of Caribbean though, they must have inspired by it cuz the similarity was too striking.

I love the FL Yeo Wol is such a badass that never really turn into damsel in distress for the sake of making the ML look cool. She has her own story, fights and make decisions that she doesnt falter from just because the ML hoodwinked her.

I love the ML too, he’s fun, he’s tough and he’s a gentleman enough for a bandit. Love seeing his banter with his banditmates. Psst, he’s good looking too!

The ending is somewhat depressing for the whale, but a good ending for the mainleads. Each had their revenge exacted the way they wanted it.

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Never Ending Summer (炽夏)

The best drama ever in 2026, their chemistry is very good, a very romantic drama and a love full of struggle with a happy ending. Really liked the couple Zhou Keyu and Bao Shang En. Hopefully they will be reunited in another very good drama too.


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这是最忠贞最深沉最美好的爱

我已经反复看了这部剧五遍，这是女同性恋能想象的，能过上的最美好的生活。
永远折服于Anil的坚定勇敢，而且她还那么调皮可爱。永远喜爱和心疼坚韧忠贞的pin，她是那么貌美温柔。PinPin一哭泣，是世界的错。她们两是如此地相爱，这是这两个演员极致的演技带给我的深刻感受。可能很多GL的剧，观众能感觉到两个女主之间是喜欢对方的，但是这部剧，观众能极致感受两个女主之间深厚到极致的爱恋，想把对方融进骨子里，想成为对方的任何人。
我会追寻你们的勇气，坚定勇敢地和我爱人白头偕老。

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Oh my god, This drama ?

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is easily one of my absolute favorite Korean dramas—it is just perfect! Everything about this series is a masterpiece, starting with the spectacular performances. The cast delivers an incredibly raw, emotional acting display that keeps you completely hooked from the very first episode to the devastatingly beautiful finale.
​The chemistry between the main leads is off the charts; their intense, magnetic connection makes every shared glance, smile, and tear feel profoundly real. On top of the brilliant acting, the drama features an absolutely incredible OST. Songs like "For You" by EXO-CBX and "Say Yes" perfectly amplify the heartbreaking romance, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. It is a flawless, emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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The pioneering work of the Thai GL TV series worth watch again and again

The pioneering work of the Thai GL TV series was able to completely open up the commercial market due to the unparalleled chemistry between the main characters and the deep and delicate love they shared. It inspired everyone to hold on to their love. Viewers who had similar experiences were moved to tears and thanked the show for showing them the possibility of achieving something beautiful. If you watch this series, you will understand why it became a pioneering work. Although the acting skills of the actors were a bit immature, the extreme tension compensated for this, and it is worth repeated appreciation.

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A Masterpeace !!!!

Goblin is my favorite K-drama of all time—a true masterpiece that makes you go back and forth between laughter and tears. The series owes so much of its brilliance to the phenomenal talent of the cast, who deliver deeply emotional performances. Key highlights include:
​Unmatched Chemistry: The connection between the leads makes the sweeping, epic romance both heartbreaking and beautiful.
​The Ultimate Bromance: The hilarious, bickering dynamic between the Goblin and the Grim Reaper provides the perfect comedic relief.
​An Iconic OST: The breathtaking soundtrack perfectly elevates every scene, amplifying both the joyful moments and the devastating heartbreaks.
​It is an unforgettable emotional rollercoaster!

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One of the best romcom of time

Strong Girl Bong-soon is undoubtedly one of my absolute favorite K-dramas of all time. Every single time I rewatch it, the magic is still there. Park Bo-young is incredibly adorable and charming, bringing so much life to her character, while Park Hyung-sik is completely hilarious and perfect in his role. In my opinion, this series showcases the absolute best performance for both of them, and their on-screen chemistry is unmatched. It is the ultimate comfort show that I have watched multiple times, and it never fails to make me happy. To top it all off, the original soundtrack (OST) matches the drama perfectly, beautifully blending with every romantic, funny, and thrilling moment. 😊

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As someone who loves rom-com K-dramas, I'm probably the target audience for this. Whenever I'm craving romance, K-dramas are always my go-to. So repetitive tropes like modern monarchies, contract marriages, and (not-so) enemies-to-lovers don't bother me at all—in fact, I enjoy them when they're executed well. That's why Perfect Crown had been on my watchlist long before it premiered. The cast alone had me sold. IU and Byeon Woo-seok, together they just looked expensive. I expected them to deliver something memorable. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into it.

The biggest issue for me was IU's character. Instead of being a charming female lead, she came across as simply unlikeable. I kept waiting for the moment I'd understand or root for her, but it never really happened.

Even more disappointing was the chemistry—or rather, the lack of it. For a romance, chemistry is everything, and I just didn't feel it between IU and Byeon Woo-seok's characters. Individually, they're both charismatic actors, but together, something just didn't click. Ironically, the premise wasn't the problem. I love this kind of story. The actors weren't the problem either. On paper, Perfect Crown had everything I usually look for in a rom-com. It just never came together in a way that made me want to keep watching.

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Innocuo ma carino

Non so perchè ma mi trovo spesso ad andare controcorrente rispetto alle altre recensioni dei drama che guardo. In questo caso al contrario di molti io non mi sono mai aspettata che la protagonista rimanesse nel passato, non succede mai in nessun drama con viaggio nel tempo a causa della censura, poichè deve passare il messaggio che non è possibile cambiare il passato. Ma è sempre così in tutti i drama cinesi, sempre. Quindi non mi ha certo deluso il fianle sapevo sarebbe andata così, e in fondo è finito meglio di altri perchè in questo caso entrambi i protagonisti sono andati nel passato quindi hanno vissuto insieme l'avventura e nel presente possono continuare il loro rapporto senza buchi di conoscenza o esperienza. Quetso non vuol dire che il drama mi sia piaciuto tanto, no, è molto basico, leggero, succedono le solite cose in fondo, non c'è nulla che spicchi nella storia o nei personaggi. Gli attori sono simpatici non mi sono dispiaciuti. E' un drama carino senza pretese e senza molto impegno da vedere se non si ha nulla di meglio da fare.

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Well-Researched, Yet...

I can tell the director put a lot of effort into researching this series. The behind-the-scenes documentation of the production made me expect that the Catholic aspects would be handled with care, and for the most part, they were. That said, the one thing that kept bothering me was the ordination timeline. I genuinely thought the one who was going to be ordained was BarthTanrak's adopted son (I was assuming they adopted a child or maybe children), but it turned out to be Kongdech instead. I know there's no maximum age for ordination in the Catholic Church, and people can certainly become priests later in life. But speaking about what's usually the case, someone who enters the seminary after high school would normally be ordained in their mid-20s. A "20 years later" ordination puts Kongdech around his mid-30s, and the series never really gives us a reason why his formation would have taken that much longer. It's not impossible—it just felt a little off.
Another tiny thing that lowkey annoyed me was: Tanrak sighs. A lot. Like... "hhhheuy." Every. Single. Time. I kept thinking, "Is your life really that heavy, nhoo?"

Moving on to the good stuff. The idea, the plot, and the execution are genuinely great. What I loved the most was Barth's backstory. His struggle with God wasn't only because "I'm gay, therefore I hate God." It went much deeper than that, which made his character so much more compelling.
And lastly, thank you, Gemini, for bringing back crying with snot. That is, unironically, my gold standard for a convincing crying scene.

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Je n'aurais jamais lancé ce drama sans son casting... et pourtant...

Franchement, si je m'étais fiée uniquement au synopsis MDL de "The legend of kitchen soldier", je ne l'aurais probablement jamais lancé... 😭 genre, "Un jeune homme issu d'une famille pauvre effectue son service militaire et devient un cuisinier légendaire..." Sérieusement, ça ne vendait absolument pas du rêve 🤣. Mais le casting m'a titillé... Et quelle bonne surprise !!! 👀🍳

Ici, on va suivre les aventures de Kang Seong Jae, un jeune soldat qui pense simplement effectuer son service militaire jusqu'au jour où il est envoyé aux cuisines de sa base... Pour lui, c'est clairement une "punition"… sauf qu'un mystérieux système de "quêtes" digne d'un jeu vidéo apparaît devant lui 🎮... Et à partir de là, chaque "réussite" lui permet de gagner de nouvelles compétences culinaires, et son quotidien militaire prend une tournure complètement improbable 🤣.

Honnêtement, comme déjà dit je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ça. Je pensais regarder un drama sur un gars qui prépare des repas militaires… et je me suis retrouvée devant un espèce de "RPG" version cuisine 😭. Franchement, j'ai été happée par le concept dès les premiers épisodes. Les quêtes, les récompenses, la progression du personnage… tout ce délire çame parle et ça fonctionne bien.

J'ai aussi aimé que le drama assume totalement son côté barré 🤡. Il ne cherche jamais à devenir un drama militaire ultra réaliste. Au contraire, il joue à fond la carte de l'humour absurde et des situations improbables. Plus d'une fois, je me suis surprise à rigoler devant des scènes qui, sur le papier, n'auraient jamais dû fonctionner 🤣 (aka l'épisode avec le chien).

Après pour être 100% transparente, ce qui m'a le plus accrochée, ce n'est même pas le système de jeu vidéo… c'est cette petite bande de soldats ❤️. J'ai adoré les voir évoluer ensemble. Les petites piques, la camaraderie, l'esprit d'équipe… petit à petit, ils deviennent une famille, et c'est clairement ce qui m'a donné envie d'enchaîner les épisodes. Je vais meme assumer être restée davantage pour eux que pour l'intrigue principale 🤭🤗.

Ensuite, un autre énorme point fort : la cuisine 🍜... Décidément, ses derniers temps, les dramas coréens savent vraiment comment nous donner faim 🤣 (coucou "Bon appétit, your majesty"). Les plats sont magnifiques, et ici, cuisiner devient une façon de réconforter les autres, de créer des liens et parfois même de réparer certaines blessures... J'ai trouvé cette symbolique vraiment touchante 🫶🏻.

Un petit mot aussi sur Park Ji Hoon 👏🏻. J'ai beaucoup aimé le voir dans un registre différent. Franchement, je l'ai trouvé vraiment convaincant dans ce rôle.

J'ai aussi beaucoup aimé la conclusion. Jai trouvé que le concours final apporte une très belle symbolique. Le fait que Seong Jae réussisse grâce à son propre talent, sans dépendre d'un quelconque "cheat" du système, montre qu'au final il est devenu un excellent cuisinier par lui-même… tout en rendant un bel hommage à son père 🥹. J'ai trouvé cette fin chaleureuse, satisfaisante et totalement cohérente avec tout ce que le drama raconte depuis le début.

Bref, "The legend of kitchen soldier" ne sera probablement pas le drama de l'année pour moi… mais il a au moins le mérite d'oser quelque chose de différent 👍🏻. Genre, mélanger le service militaire, la cuisine et des mécaniques de RPG, il fallait quand même y penser 🤣. Mais "GG", le résultat est drôle, original, porté par une super bande de personnages qui ramène une ambiance pleine de bonne humeur. Franchement, je ne pensais pas autant accrocher… et c'est exactement le genre de surprise que j'adore découvrir ✌🏻

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