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feelings

- nội dung phim xây dựng nhân vật rất tệ, cả 2 nhân vật chính đều ích kỉ, chỉ nghĩ cho cảm xúc của bạn thân, t thấy tội Min Ho, 1 bên là người mình yêu, 1 bên là bạn mình, mà một lần như vậy như kiểu bị phản bội lòng tin ấy =)) . này cứ như ngoại tình tư tưởng ấy, t thật sự không thể chấp nhận nội dung phim kiểu này được luôn á. Thật sự nó tệ vô cùng

Diễn viên diễn thì cũng gọi là tạm, còn hơi đơ, chưa thấy được phản ứng hoá học trong couple này lắm

T coi phim này t coi tới đâu t phải nhăn mặt tới đó, vì bản tính ích kỉ của 2 nhân vật chính. Thật sự thất vọng

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10/10

What I appreciated the most is how realistically this drama portrays school life. Because of pop culture and many school dramas, it’s easy to think that school in Korea is always exciting, romantic, or carefree. This drama breaks that image and shows the reality that many students and teachers experience every day. It isn’t afraid to address difficult topics, and I really respect that. Another thing I loved is that the story doesn’t focus only on the students. It also highlights the struggles of teachers and reminds us that they face pressure, stress, and emotional challenges as well.
Overall, I highly recommend it. It's a drama with an important message that stays with you long after the final episode.

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Korean/ Pinoy Food

A wonderful series to to change up my kdrama flow. To see the celebrities challenged outside of their comfort zone and to see why The Head Chef appreciated the celebrity staff. At the press conference he admitted having a preceived notion the kitchen staff with little or no restaurant experience proved his preferences so wrong. He saw the entertainment passion and proactivness translate from acting to food service in an instant making the operations run smoothly and efficiently on the fly. I loved the customers Korean and Philipino coming into restaurant gasping at who was serving them. The show was quite entertaining and enjoyable to watch! PS to hear there will be a Season 2 in PI- I look forward to watching it 😊😊👍👍

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The acting was quite good, but the storyline wasn't what I expected. From the plot description, I thought the male lead would constantly make the female lead's life difficult. However, that wasn't really the case. Instead of making things harder for her, he actually helped her most of the time.

I did enjoy their romance and thought they had great chemistry. Their romantic scenes were the highlight of the drama for me. Unfortunately, everything else felt way too slow. The drama dragged on so much that I found myself skipping a lot of scenes. Even after skipping so much, I could still easily understand what was happening, which says a lot about the pacing.

At times, I honestly felt like my time was being wasted. Even though the romance was enjoyable, it wasn't enough to make up for how slow and repetitive the story felt. It took me much longer than usual to finish because I kept getting bored.

Overall, I wouldn't personally recommend this drama. That doesn't mean it's bad—I'm sure many people who enjoy slow-burn, leisurely paced dramas will like it. But if you're someone like me who prefers a tighter, faster-moving story, this one probably isn't for you.

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Came for Keng, stayed for TleFirstone

My first horror/supernatural BL and honestly I only watched it because of all the good reviews. Personally I don't need all of that supernatural ghost stuff but it was nicely done, the underlying plot is simple but good and the special effects aren't too cringe. Styling and set designs are amazing, but what really stands out is the acting and how much depth and backstory every character gets. Keng Harit is stunningly beautiful and I liked how Namping played his character. Still, it was Tle and FirstOne's couple that really made this a great watch for me. They have incredible chemistry and their story was so well done: two great actors playing two great characters! I think the ending was a bit too cheesy (they really went all out hahaha) and I wouldn't rewatch it but it's a solid show with very high production value!

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Extremely addictive

I can't get out of my head the fight scene from the first episode, simply epic. I’m amazed at how incredibly engaging and funny the stories are when HMH plays the ml, perfectly balanced. Btw, he’s tougher and more ruthless in this one. The fl is beautiful and has great acting skills. Let's see how the story unfolds. I’m really excited!

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Made my heart smile!!

Boss and Noeul have done it again. They always make it easy to immerse myself in whatever world they build for me in their series. I expected to laugh and feel good, and it exceeded my expectations. The story was simple but so enjoyable. You could not help but fall in love with Fu and Moo. I can tell BN loved playing these characters because that joy came across on screen. The natural chemistry between BN was intimate and powerful. As expected, this series did not disappoint in the sexy moments either. The rest of the cast was also fantastic and laid the groundwork for the subsequent books in this series.

This series is definitely on my rewatch list whenever I need a heartwarming, funny, sexy rom-com.

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I had such high hopes...

The leads were everything. Gorgeous, funny, great chemistry whether sparring with words or kissing. I was feeling such a sense of happiness that I was FINALLY getting a decent rom com. Then, about halfway through, the tone changed 180 degrees and left me with more questions than answers.

Why was the original king so scared? Was his death an accident or murder? Why, exactly, was the queen mother so determined to hang on to the monarchy? How did BWS just "happen" to find IU when her brakes failed and save her? IU's character was so anxious to get a title, yet she kept flouting the rules, which certainly didn't score any points for her. Why did IU's assistant, after spending an entire show demonstrating strength and ability, suddenly become a sniveling "girl" when she knew that the prince was in the fire? So out of character. Oh, and IU going in to save him in that heavy coat and without anything to protect her breathing. That coat would have caught fire in a second.

But my biggest complaint was the story arc of the Prime Minister. They turned him evil at the end, and I couldn't help but feel they were trying to write themselves out of a corner because they couldn't think of anything else to do. So, ultimately, what happened to him?

This could have been so much more, if they'd kept the romantic comedy and decreased the palace intrigues - especially since they just brought questions.

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Going Crazy Watching The Moo-Sense

Okay I started seeing so many people gassing this show up and I’ve finished it with the thought…did we all watch the same show!? This was a hot mess, it did have me cracking up at points but that didn’t make it a good show overall. Boss and Noeul deserve much better material to work with, and this along with BNW was low tier. Their chemistry is always solid, but the scripts are nonsensical or just poorly written overall because the plot is lost amongst the insanity. There was also some issues taken with the “Chinese” looking comments and rightfully so. It comes off insensitive even to me who doesn’t belong to that ethnicity.

Finally for the side couples. The youngest brother in high school really didn’t stand out in the show. The middle brother I really liked but him and the cafe worker barely had any screen time or development. And the friend, though I love sex positivity within shows, his character too was just kind of thrown in there randomly.

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Not a New Story, But Beautifully Told

A familiar story elevated by outstanding production quality

“Ancient Bracelet” may not bring the most original premise to the table — a cursed emperor suffering from a frost curse and a female lead with a special saintess-like destiny — but it proves that a well-told story can still be captivating when every other element is done exceptionally well.

The drama has the look and feel of a much larger-budget historical production, with beautiful cinematography, impressive sets, elegant costumes, and attention to detail throughout. Every scene feels carefully crafted and visually pleasing.

The acting is another strong point. The leads deliver convincing performances, and their chemistry feels natural rather than forced. Their relationship develops in a believable way, making their emotional connection one of the main reasons to keep watching.

While the storyline itself follows some familiar historical fantasy tropes, the strong execution, engaging pacing, and excellent performances make it easy to overlook the lack of originality. Sometimes a drama does not need a completely new idea — it just needs to tell its story well.

Overall, “Ancient Bracelet” is a beautifully made and enjoyable short series that delivers quality, romance, and a satisfying viewing experience.

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First decent makjang in years

Oh my god was this a nice surprise. Really did not expect anything at all, and am not a fan of AI, but I do appreciate that they put a warning before every episode recognizing that they do use it.

Story: Classic makjang plot, BUT they also poke fun of the cliches and play up all the ridiculous elements in an enjoyable way.
Characters: Distinct and diverse, they're all kind of weird but it's believable. Plenty of comedic relief from the characters, even when it's supposed to be "tragic," so it doesn't feel like a drag sitting through scenes typical of all makjang dramas.
Acting: A cast of familiar faces. Pretty much all of them are veterans and good at what they do except for the male lead. So far no redeeming qualities from him, but that's expected, and I can just tune him out, thanks to the supporting characters doing the heavy lifting and keeping viewers from getting frustrated.

Really enjoying it so far, no idea how they'll drag it out for 120 episodes, maybe I'll come back and update this review once all episodes are out. What can I say? This show scratches the makjang itch.

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Conflicted

I watched up till episode 4 and I cringe when the male lead hits or kicks his co star. It is so unnecessary. Quirky is okay but to push for a value that says it is acceptable to verbally and physically abuse another human being shocked me. One person in his/her review said that the male lead always protects the female lead regardless of him abusing her himself. Does that make it somehow acceptable?
Very enjoyable story but the violence towards women makes me wonder if I can actually watch end out. Maybe I can, but the twisted values are a bit much. I will have to negotiate on my values to be able to watch end out and I am wondering if that is either the director's aim to make a person compromise values or if it is a Japanese core value? Or just one director's twisted take on relationships.

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Poteva anche andare più in profondità

Detto questo, comunque un prodotto molto molto valido. E secondo me avrebbero potuto osare di più con la parte psicologica, anche se comunque mi è piaciuto molto come il protagonista abbia deciso che, anche se si sarebbe messo assieme con l'altro velocemente doveva comunque fare un ragionamento su se stesso e su quello che poi sarebbe stato il loro futuro. Mi è piaciuto anche il nostro veterinario in erba che si ritrova in una di quelle situazioni che potenzialmente nemmeno cercandole si troverebbero normalmente, e ne esce in fin dei conti vincitore. Una piccola parte di me avrebbe preferito vedere qualcosa in più del fatto che la tipa lo ha, in fin dei conti, tradito e che lui, anche se comunque in parte per la sua filosofia di vita, la perdona molto in fretta e non solo, ma la fa anche rientrare a far parte del loro gruppo verso la fine. Ecco considerando che tutta sta storia è successo per questo, magari ampliare leggermente questa questione. Detto questa serie è tanto piacevole, quanto ti permette di parlare di alcuni argomenti abbastanza profondi come la gelosia che rovina le persone e quanto male ti può fare l'amore. Quindi, no. Per essere uno dei BL che mi sto chillando in recupero, devo dire proprio molto bene.

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They used AI Generated scene

This series had me hooked the moment i saw So Ji Sub. And the plot looked really intriguing to me and it was like a Korean version of John Wick. And i really enjoyed the first episode. But as i was watching backstory scene of Manager Kim, the whole black and white scene looked off. The shots, environment and characters faces looked really off. Then I noticed that it was AI generated scene. And some people think it's not a big deal and don't care about it. But to me this matters a lot. it's just insulting to human's artistic side and skills. It takes lot of time and commitment for people to learn certain skills and knowledge and it's no different with people who works behind the scenes. Film director, art director, production designer, camera operator and so on. Even the Actor and actress. All of these talented people come together with years of knowledge and experience to create these incredible masterpieces. But then using generative AI is just like ripping out their entire work and producing soulless slop. I mean i understand why they did it. It will reduce the cost for the budget. But that doesn't make it justifiable. If it was used for only few shots, that would've been fine. But a whole damn multiple scene? It is unacceptable.

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