Reviews

A flawed drama that somehow stole my heart

I don't know why, but I ended up loving this drama despite all its flaws.
It definitely had a lot of issues. Around episode 6, it started to get boring, but it got better later on i guess.

I think the characterization could've been much better and deeper. Sometimes the drama would show little details about a character's life, then suddenly move on to the main story and never bring those details up again. Because of that, sometimes i didn't understand why the characters felt or acted the way they did.

It also felt like the drama couldn't decide whether it wanted to be episodic or tell one continuous story. That made the pacing feel a bit off at times.

The acting was really good, but I feel like the characters weren't fully developed. It wasn't the actors' fault—it just felt like they weren't given enough to work with, so some characters still felt a little incomplete.

What made me enjoy this drama wasn't the writing. It was the cast, the relaxing vibe, the OSTs, and the character growth.

The character growth was easy to notice, and I liked that. I just wish it had happened a little earlier. The middle episodes spent too much time on side plots, which made the story drag.

Overall, I'll remember this as the kind of drama I watched when I wasn't in the mood for anything heavy. It was comforting, easy to watch, and somehow managed to make me feel better despite all its flaws.

Leia Mais

I'm sorry but the acting did not deliver

I am jotting this down a bit to vent.
The story itself is not that big of a problem.I got to admit, it was not very my genre so as for the background trope, but the premise seemed interesting.
My biggest problem was JJ's acting.While Net actually surprised me positively (it's my first series with this cast), JJ was absolutely a letdown, preventing me from taking the story seriously and overall enjoying the series.
I did try to ignore it, but he is portraying the main character, so it was impossible.I tried for Net's sake, his acting was very nice compared to the mediocre Thai actors' performances I'm used to (aside from a few exceptions, of course), so it was indeed a shame that his partners' acting was not in the slightest on par.
I ended up fast-forwarding through the whole last 4 episodes or so.As sad as it could sound, I just wanted it to be over.
There probably are more problems to it, but this was the main thing which ruined it for me.

Leia Mais

The best series I have ever watched

The moment i started watching it, it immediately got me. The opening scene is one of the best i have ever seen, the story is just great. I found it hard to understand whats going on at firat because it was so confusing. But in my opinion that was what made it even better. The acting is so so soo good but that was to be expected. The OST is THE BEST i have every heared in a series. Even nlwhen i finished it im still listening to it. The actors in the series and the song really bring out the emotions. Im currently rewatching it. So i hink the series is SO underrated because its my personal favorite.

Leia Mais

From a webtoon to a kdrama !

This drama is adapted from the webtoon of the same name 'Spirit Fingers' ! I have read the webtoon before watching it ;)

I feel some parts were cut that is why the story was rushed and felt incomplete... we could not understand the story to the fullest ! Like U Dol's bullying... was it because it was too shocking ? the mom's being way too harsh on her daughter...
Also in the original story Gi Jeong had a third friend... I don't understand why they cut him out - and many more...

Overall I loved the acting the OSTs... it was so beautiful :D the story is inspiring ~ on the webtoon we had spin-oofs and we learned more about the other characters ;) it is a ver comforting drama ! I wished I had a Sprit Finger group I could go to every weekends and spend an amazing time with great friends <333

Leia Mais

This movie is much more depressing than I ever anticipated it being.
At the same time it feels so incredibly real, I honestly keep getting surprised by all these short queer films.
Sometimes these indie films show more of an actual story than all of those big BL companies with their millions of series a year that are all of the same slop made with no actual soul behind it.
I'm saying all of this just to pinpoint how much better this one little indie film is in comparison to so many actual big projects with crazy budgets and productions.
It might not be anything crazy special, yet it's still great in its own way.

Leia Mais

Not My Usual Genre, but I Couldn’t Stop Watching

Series or movies about bullying are usually not my cup of tea because they often feel repetitive, frustrating, and emotionally exhausting. I honestly expected Teach You a Lesson to be another drama filled with cruel students, powerless teachers, and the same revenge storyline we have already seen many times. However, this series completely proved me wrong. It immediately caught my attention, and I ended up enjoying it much more than I expected. Every episode introduces a different problem within the education system, so the story never feels like it is simply repeating the same bullying case over and over again.

What I appreciated the most is that the series does not portray students as the only source of the problem. Sometimes the students are the aggressors, but in other cases, they are the ones being manipulated, exploited, or pressured by adults. The drama also shows how teachers can become victims of abusive parents, corrupt school administrators, and systems that are too afraid to take action. Some of the punishments may be extreme and morally questionable, but I cannot lie, they are also incredibly satisfying to watch! The show gives viewers the kind of justice and catharsis that we rarely see in real life, especially when people in authority choose to protect themselves instead of protecting teachers and students.

The cast also made the series much more entertaining. Kim Mu-yeol is perfect as Na Hwa-jin because he has such a strong and intimidating presence without needing to give dramatic motivational speeches all the time. I also really enjoyed Jin Ki-joo’s character because she is strong, fearless, and still has an emotional side that makes her feel like a real person rather than just another cool female action character. Overall, Teach You a Lesson is bold, intense, surprisingly emotional, and extremely addictive. I started this series expecting to dislike it, but somehow I ended up finishing all ten episodes and wanting more. Definitely do not judge this drama only by its bullying-related premise, because it is much smarter and more entertaining than it initially appears!

Leia Mais

Great story with a few plotholes

After 2 years I have finally managed to watch this drama! It’s been hyped a lot and I understand it. The story is very captivating, their romance is bittersweet and swoony. The soundtrack is among the best I have seen in a K-Drama so far. And obviously, the cast is stellar! Especially Byeon Woo-Seok is out of this world!!!! His yearning gaze full of love, longing and sadness got me in my feels while watching this drama too.

The cinematography and color editing of this drama was so beautiful! Especially when it was set in the past! It reminded me a lot of 25 21, especially at the beginning of the drama.

There were quite a lot of funny, laugh-out-loud moments as well! Melon Musk absolutely KILLED me 😂😂😂 Can never get over this phrase 😂😂😂

Now to some things that bothered me and kept me from rating this drama a 10/10:

1. What was with the serial killer thing??? It made no sense whatsoever! Also his background was not explained at all. Why was he after Sol? Just a coincidence?? It all felt so random to me that I couldn’t quite get excited about the kidnapping scenes…

2. When Sungjae is being stabbed by the killer and falls off the cliff and dies, the drama spins to the future / current time and somehow it seemed like she said that “it has been years since Sun-Jae had died but I was still trying ti live a normal life” or sth like that. It seemed to me that Sunjae had died but in reality she went back in time one last time and changed the past in a way that they had never met so he wouldn’t die for her… I found that a bit confusing and I think they could have done a better job explaining it…

3. The second couple aka her brother and bestie was sooooo annoying and useless! Did we really need all those annoying scenes?? 😖😖😖 I cringef everytime I had to watch them. Or just any scene her brother was in! He was SO annoying!!!! I wished Hyeon-ju had gotten together with Bae In-hyeok instead 😅😅😅

In general I liked the drama but I think it could have been shorter without the serial killer plotline and the secondary couple scenes…

Leia Mais

Finished and highly recommended to all

Today’s two episodes(9 &10) were beautifully executed from start to finish. Every emotional beat landed perfectly, the heartbreaking scenes had me in tears, while the lighter moments came at just the right time and genuinely made me laugh. The balance between sadness, warmth, and humor felt so natural, making the story even more engaging. Every scene flowed seamlessly, keeping me completely invested in the characters and their journey. And just when I thought I could finally relax, that ending completely caught me off guard! The suspense was incredible and left me desperate to know what happens next. What an emotional roller coaster, I loved every minute of it!

Leia Mais

One of those dramas that gets better and better the more you watch it.

I had so much fun watching this drama. The first few episodes had me laughing so much. The comedy actually worked, the chemistry was great, and I got hooked pretty quickly. ⭐

I won't lie though, there was a point in the middle where I was like... okay, can we move the story forward now? Some episodes felt really slow, but once the pace picked up again, I couldn't stop watching. The last few episodes were honestly the best part of the drama.

One thing I really loved was that almost every important character had actual character development.

The Emperor surprised me the most. At first, I thought he was just another cruel emperor, but the more I watched, the more I felt he wasn't completely heartless. Yes, he made terrible decisions and was manipulated a lot, but I also felt like deep down he still wanted Nan Heng to become someone better. I don't know if everyone will agree with me, but that's how I saw his character.🤷

Now... Chu Guihong. 😭 Oh my God, this man tested my patience every single episode. I understood why he was angry after learning the truth about his fate, but instead of making better choices, he kept choosing the worst possible option every single time. His character development literally went backwards.

The Eighteenth Prince, though? What a surprise. At the beginning, I was convinced he was secretly planning something. I kept waiting for him to betray everyone, and I was so wrong. He ended up becoming one of my favorite characters.

And Song Yiting... THIS is the kind of female lead I want in historical dramas. Smart, capable, and never sitting around waiting for someone else to save her. I seriously need more female characters like her. even though she's just fl sister.

The romance was also really cute. I loved watching the leads together, and their relationship never felt forced.
yes I would say that fl started acting very badly when he started approaching her, like this felt too long, for me it was kind of boring but it was acceptable cuz she was kinda scared.

Overall, I had such a good time with this drama. Yes, the middle drags a little, but if you stick with it, it's honestly worth it. The ending episodes were amazing, and I finished the drama feeling really satisfied. Definitely one of my favorite watches this year. ⭐

Leia Mais

Nothing Fake About This Story!

I just loved this saga and the journey between two of the most endearing protagonists I have seen for a long time in a BL. Both men are intensely camera friendly and uninhibited in feeling comfortable in all areas about making us feel as if they were a genuine couple. An astonishing first for a Japanese BL. I did not feel as if they were filming them as much as we were merely observing them. A big difference. What I hated was the title of this series. It is just awful and wish they had come up with something more reflective of the true nature of this series. Just as I was ready to give up on Japanese BLs being able to forthrightly show real signs of affection, these two unhesitatingly and with passion and commitment went where others would not go. Their affection, especially their kissing, was so sincere and honest, it almost became a sensuous display. No hesitations. No external or internal cringes. No closed lips. No camera angles from a million miles away. Just full-blown passion. And wholeheartedly so. How refreshing. They showed no signs of being uncomfortable or ashamed or embarrassed to hide how they felt with each other. I loved their complete connection to one another. One of the best for this year!

Leia Mais

Get Ready for some Mindfvck

I cant believe how much yapping this season 2 has, when I can barely stand the preach on season 1. Omg that lengthy talk about leadership, sticking out with friends whatever is so repetitive that I finally used the FF button. ML was so obsessed about getting the answer whether they could leave the game if they finished all the games, when he’s been asking the wrong people with wrong questions. Why ask the citizen player whether they could return to the real world when the citizen’s real world is the borderland? Duh, I fastforwarded so much at season 2 cuz they keep yapping useless things like lamenting their past lives or their regrets or meaning of life. It’s amazing how they would yap yap yap when the time on the game was usually only 15-10-5 minutes left. Those preaching is also much cringe-worthy that i failed to see them as profound at all.

Episode 8 felt like the writer is trying to dumb me down with multiple “jokes” told by Queen of Hearts. The ending made everything seem even more senseless. Is this just another cheap trick to bait people for S3 cuz they never really explain why the heck was everyone having the same borderland experience? This season’s ending seem like yet another of the fantasies that the players are experiencing, it’s a hard sell. I feel like I am being tricked, but since the only reason why I struggled to finish both seasons was to find out who the real mastermind is, I guess I’ll have to endure a little bit more of s3.

There’s a lot of more blood getting spilled in this season, I guess with the weak script they had to do something to keep the audience on edge. More blood, more gory deaths, more gunshots. But no worries, as long as your favourite characters are within the top 5, no matter how many gunshots or slashes or burns they suffer, they would simply survive. The amount of resurrection they did on Aguni and Niragi are so many that I lost track of the numbers. The writer really dumbed the audience down with this one.

I am quite frustrated that I havent found my answer even after enduring 2 seasons. Now i had to watch s3. Duh.

Leia Mais