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9/10 CUTIEST CUTIES TO EVER CUTIE!!

Boys be brave.. You did it. MY CUTIES!!! I can't lie when I say they are SOOO cute and I can't believe its already ending.
Everything was great from the acting to the music in some scenes. I wish it was longer, but it was great while it lasted!!
STORY:
Jung Ki Sub is Kim Jin Woos friend, if you can even call him that. His acquaintance at best. When Jung Ki Sub asks to stay at his place, and having no choice but to accept, how will Jin Woo be able to keep it all in when Ki Sub is his secret crush?
THOUGHTS:
Lets cut to it. As much as I'd LOOOOVEE to give this a 10/10, I just can't. Somethings.. Missing. First off, the second couple. I felt like the 2nd couples screen time was rushed.
They gave JUST ENOUGH for me to understand what was going on. As much as I enjoy both of their visuals, if you're going to not give at least close to an equal amount of screen time, why include them? It felt like they had less screen time than a cameo in a drama. Secondly, the female character.
I'm not saying that I hate her. Personally, she is such a cutie and I would have loved to seen more of her and I can understand her doing what she did, but its just the way she felt the need to be so upset with Ki Sub and even trying to ruin him and Jin Woos relationship. It might be reasonable, it might not be, but to me its kind of.. Crazy? I mean yeah, ! may do something crazy to protect my friends, but if its in the past then it's in the past.
ANYWAYS. Now that we've gotten the bad out of the way, lets cut to the good!
Almost every scene between the two brought a smile to my face, the twos chemistry is BREWING!!! Everything from the staring into the eyes to even just giving him a keychain made me giggle. The communication? Lacking? NO! Although Jin Woo usually kept to himself, there was still such a bond between the two that made it a great dynamic. Speaking of the dynamic.. Jin Woo being like a black cat and Ki Sub a golden retriever?? АННН!!! I might just pass out from cuteness!! Their pairing altogether is just GOLD. The warmth they could feel within each other..AHHH!! The way Ki Subs heart monitor would increase because of Jin Woo?? MY CUTIES!!!
In all, I love this SOOO MUCH. And other than the things I've mentioned, this drama was so cutie and I'd put my life on the line for Jin Woo and his cute expressions!!

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10/10 Tasty

10/10 Tasty
Wonderful short series. A pastiche of young love about a college freshman Hae Won moving to Seoul and starting part time work at a trendy restaurant. The actor who plays Hae Won is wonderful. He has an intriguing and delicate beauty and manner. My only criticism is it could have done with more transitional and extended scenes which would have improved the impact of the ones they left in. I wanted more!
10/10
I don't want to be a spoiler.... Try the series..... U don't regret it.....Those who love to watch boy's love series..
This gonna be one of the best one.... Overall love it.

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A Chef's Kiss

Everything was done beautifully. I loved the cinematography and the plot, it's very unqiue. Normally im not a fan of Taiwanese BLs not this one holds a special place in my heart.

What I also appreciate about this show is the life lessons they teach us. One that stuck with me (in my own words) is trying to change yourself for people who dont understand your worth and pushing away the people that love and support you. It's often so hard to constantly remind yourself that there's people who love you for you, sometimes your mind tend to linger on the negatives and you let that control your life. I really like how He Xiang is able to confront the challenges that he was facing and learn a valuable lesson.

AHH I JUST LOVED THIS SHOW, THE MAIN COUPLE, SIDE COUPLE AND HE XIANG -LI WAN FRIENDSHIP , THE UNCLE, DAD AND ANGELA.

Im so sad that this series has come to an end but it would forever hold a special place in my heart💗

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9/10 Perfect to binge and cry

9/10 Perfect to binge and cry
Each episode is around 15 minutes long, but around 10-12 excluding the review intro, and outro. This is a perfect short series to watch under three hours (estimate time: 2:30:00) The story keeps going each episode, with fluffy filler that doesn't take up too much un-necessary time. Now for opinion, I loved watching this and their little moments together, and the conflict and injury between characters. I was laughing in the first few episodes and screaming in the last few from excitement or surprise haha. Each episode has romance no doubt, and you focus and three characters, (one introduced more in a few episodes in) the camera and quality work is beautiful, and the actors being you into the moment. Some people might not be satisfied with the ending, as it kinda leaves it an open book, but you could easily understand what is to happen next. I am sad we miss out on that part, but it adds to the story and effect, so it impacts you more. Don't worry open the the open ending, we don't really miss anything, I loved it and I know you will too. So, I definitely recommend to binge watch. (I cried in the 10th episode Imao) Overall; I would give a 10/10 but it meant the standard and was very exceptional, I still loved it though, every minute -Quality 10/10 -Romance 10/10
-Interesting 9/10 -handsome cast 10/10 -plot 10/10 YO PLEASE WATCH THIS, ITS A MINI ROLLER COASTER THAT YOU CAN WATCH WHILE EATING OR SMTHING.

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10/10 should rewatch again

10/10 should rewatch again
I loved season 1 and now season 2. I'm shock with eps 1, It was heartbreakingly beautiful. But it's definitely worth it! ! love the main leads.. they have much great chemistry and their acting very good. I would rewatch this again, like i did in season 1.
10/10 A Tender Winter Afternoon Curled Up Under a Blanket By a Fire
HOW DO I GIVE MORE THAN 10 STARS? SERIOUSLY PLEASE OUR ROMANCE SHOWS IN THE U.S. CAN'T COMPARE TO THE EXCELLENCE KOREA IS PRODUCING. I AM ABSOLUTELY A PUDDLE OF EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW! THIS BOY LOVE DRAMA JUST HIT DIFFERENT WITH HOW SWEE...

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Someday I'll wish upon a star

I actually ended up enjoying this more than I thought I would, which is one of the best kind of surprises. I, for sure, thought this was going to falter halfway through (considering the number of episodes and the runtime of each) but for the most part, everything was as good as can get.

Think it reminded me a lot of Taiwanese BLs, circa 2020/2021? What with the very melancholic tone and all the cameos, it immediately felt like the dramas that were released then. For what it's worth, it did stay that way until the end.

The story was quite simple - He Xia Yong wishes upon a shooting star that no one know who he is, and his wish is granted - but it was the execution that felt very genuine. Watching him heal the broken part of himself while no one knows who he is but his best friend, and then learning to love his broken self as he heals, it was very nicely done. Because he is surrounded by people he left behind at one point or another, his best friend, his father, and the love of his life Chen Hao Wei. And he needs to figure out how to reconcile with himself before he ever gains closure to all the doors he left open.

The logic is as logical as can be, which is not a lot but this story had a lot of heart and because they did it so well, it doesn't matter that I didn't understand half of the shooting star's workings.

Great acting, great chemistry, I don't really have any complaints except for the fact that the pacing can be a little slow at times but I guess that's also part of the calm, seaside setting.

Overall, a pretty good watch in my opinion :)

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Interesting historical family saga

The story of ink in the Ming Dynasty was interesting. Learning about the process, artistry and prestige such a commodity was during those times is similar to stories of silk. China really guarded their secrets. interesting also to watch the Japanese/ Chinese conflict.

coming from a western background and new to Chinese drama I enjoy the historical content. I don’t know if the story was historical accurate or not but each scene seem to convey a natural and multidimensional interaction between family and community over the years that was believable.

the only characters I didn’t like as I found them too one dimensional was fourth Aunt and the father Tian. all actors were complex and interesting and the supporting characters provided the depth for main characters to shine. Tian Bangchan should have been billed as the main character because (apart from Li Ying) he was the main character and villain ( driving the plot)

I also enjoyed the fact that this story focused on the determination and success of a woman (not sure if it would have been possible during the Ming Dynasty) and how her family worried and encouraged her.

maybe this drama should not have been billed a romance as on that front it was disappointing especially the ending. I fact I deducted a whole point due to the ending. I wanted clear closure and happy ever after ending after so much angst, hardship and sadness that went of for previous 40 hours of watching. I was drained.

at time the story drifted and some scenes were really drawn out. for me the chief complaint was the length of the drama. I often fast forward through many scenes eg the whinging by Aunt or father Tian and son colluding or seling off the daughter were repetitive.

flashback scenes were also overdone.

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A Comfort Drama I’ve Rewatched Too Many Times to Admit

📝 Review
(WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Any Emotional Damage)

I picked this up because I enjoy esports-themed dramas, and I’d seen the female lead in another series and thought she was charming. Add Li Xian to the mix, and it was an easy decision.

At its core, Go Go Squid! follows Han Shang Yan, a former esports legend in the CTF cybersecurity scene who has withdrawn from competition and now runs a professional team. His world shifts when Tong Nian, a socially awkward but talented computer science student and online singer, unexpectedly falls for him and slowly becomes part of his life—and his team’s world.

What I enjoyed most was not just the esports setting, but how much the story focuses on relationships, growth, and emotional walls rather than the game itself. The competition serves more as a backdrop for character dynamics, which I actually think works in its favor.

The drama also shifts between past and present, which adds depth to the characters and explains their motivations in a way that feels emotionally grounded rather than purely expositional. The chemistry across the cast is consistently strong, and even supporting characters feel like they have weight in the story.

That said, the first breakup arc really threw me off. It felt unnecessary and a bit frustrating in context. I also wasn’t a fan of Tong Nian’s mother’s attitude toward Han Shang Yan—it felt overly harsh for the situation.

Even with those moments, the overall experience was incredibly enjoyable. It’s a comfort drama for me, the kind I can rewatch without hesitation. In fact, I’ve lost count of how many times I already have.

Overall, it’s a strong blend of romance, esports, and emotional storytelling, and it remains one of my personal favorites in this genre.

💭 Final Mood

Emotionally invested in people I don’t personally know.

Still mildly annoyed at the first breakup.

Still rewatching anyway.

Would absolutely do it again.

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I really enjoyed If Wishes Could Kill

I really enjoyed *If Wishes Could Kill*

If you're looking for a drama that keeps moving and gives you plenty to think about, I'd definitely recommend it. The story stays engaging throughout, with enough twists and surprises to keep me wanting to watch the next episode 👀

What I liked most was that, despite the pace, the characters still felt believable and I found myself becoming invested in what happened to them. There were several moments that genuinely caught me off guard 😲, and I liked that the drama balanced suspense, emotion and relationships without getting bogged down.

The cast did a great job bringing the characters to life, and I was never bored. By the end, I was completely hooked and finished it much faster than I'd planned!

Definitely one of those dramas where "just one more episode" turns into three! ❤️

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