Reviews

Did they get new writers for the second half?

I was quite worried going into this drama because everyone only ever has bad things to say about it. Episodes one through the first half of episode five were pretty decent. Just your very standard romance kdrama. I was really enjoying it and didn't get why it was getting so hated on...then came when Jo Jo and Sun Ho got into the accident. From here on the show just got insane. They were starting plotlines that went nowhere, romances that went nowhere, Jo Jo and Sun Ho became a bit unlikable, and the editing of going back and forth between after the accident and the present was so badly edited. The only thing that stayed good was Hye Yeongs character. Everything else went to shit. People were suddenly dying because of the app, Dokgu commits, the aunt and cousin somehow got worse...I could keep going but I won't. The way the finale ended didn't give finale ending either, more just like an episode ending (ok that's my last complaint). The actors all did a great job I will say. The only reason I watched it is because I love Song Kang and am watching everything he's been in, but just wow. I just don't know what went wrong in the writing room after that accident, but it wasn't good.

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Overhyped and boring

I'm not going to lie I didn't enjoy this as much as others seemed to. I've heard it getting hyped up since it was airing and I honestly don't get the hype. Is it bad? No, but I wouldn't say it's great either. The plot was fine but so drawn out and the episodes were just way too long. It could've been so much shorter. The plot of Khem being haunted and cursed to die on his 21st birthday had so much potential, but I think because the show was so long and pretty boring, I just didn't care by the end.

The characters were the best part of the show for sure. I liked our main cast of characters a lot and think the actors all did a great job.
I liked Peem a lot and liked the layers to him.
Khem was such a cutie patootie and I liked watching him a lot.
Jet was my favorite. I liked how funny he was but also caring and serious when needed to be.
Chan was adorable. I liked seeing him get more confident throughout the show.
The two kids were so fun and cutie.
Pour one out for Rampheung. Girl went through so much. When we got her backstory, I couldn't even blame her for what she was doing anymore and I'm glad she found peace at the end.

I think visually the show was beautiful with the sets and the visual effects. The camera work did bug me sometimes but overall, that wasn't a big issue. The show was fine, I just think it was WAY overhyped.

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Not bad for my first GL

This was the first ever GL I watched and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I think the girls all had great chemistry together and I really liked all the pairings. The spice was pretty decent in my opinion, like I said I haven't seen one before, so I don't have anything to compare it to. My main issue with the show is some plotlines were drawn out too much or were just really repetitive. Prim and Bambi's will they-won't they and Gorya's back and forth relationship with Shasha got old after a bit. Other than that, I liked it. The girls are so gorgeous too!! Loved seeing Emi and Bonnie's cameo as well!!

Characters:
Prim: I really liked her for most part. She did annoy me at times, but I loved how determined and hardworking she was.
Bambi: I think she was the most complex and interesting character. We saw a lot of growth from her over the series, and I feel like we saw the most emotionally from her.
Shasha: I think she was also one of the most interesting. She's been through a lot to get to where she is and I liked seeing her finally be able to process and deal with it to get what she truly wants.
Gorya: I liked her, but I do think she annoyed me more than she didn't. She just always seemed mad or annoyed about something, and it usually wasn't anything worth getting worked up over. I love how she helped Sha though.
Min: I loved her a lot until the last couple episodes. She was so unreasonable when it came to Prim wanting time off for Bambi. It was so frustrating to watch. Until that moment she was one of my favorites.
Praew: She was my least favorite. I liked how strong she was and how she would fight for what's right. That being said, she pressured Min so much!! Whether that was to date her, to be public with her, to come out; all of it! She was never really understanding that it's harder for some people to come out than others, especially when she thought she was straight before.

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EU TÔ ENIGMA COM ESSE BL

Por anos eu ouvi falar do Omegaverse, contudo nunca li nada que houvesse o universo ABO no meio, contudo, esse BL parece ser bastante fiel a muitos aspectos do universo ABO, pelo menos após assistir esse BL eu sinto que agora conheço um pouco como as coisas funcionam. De fato eu fui surpreendido tanto pela história quanto pelos atores que entregaram ótimos personagens, os efeitos dos feromônios que os personagens liberam é bem feito, mas o que me incomodou aqui foi o pouco tempo de tela e a falta de conclusão para o casal secundário Gao Tu e Shen Wenlang no último episódio, mas eu sei que a proposta sempre foi o casal principal. É algo totalmente surpreendente e novo (pelo menos para mim) na indústria, não assisti outros a não ser Pit Babe que tenta trazer esse universo pois de fato agora eu tenho um parâmetro muito bom para o universo ABO com esse BL.

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Teenage miscommunication with not enough begging for forgiveness.

I was very bored for the majority of this series. Anytime there was a flashback? Bored. There were dozens of them as well, placed literally everywhere in the story. Side couple time? Bored to yawning, which is sad because I liked Ki. My attention drifted so much during their scenes that it was a full-time job staying focused. Anytime Ji and Achi were in Ji's apartment? You guessed it, bored. Honestly, bored and annoyed.

The acting didn't help. Poppy was the best actor in the series. The girl who played Song did a good job as well. Junior was okay, but to be honest, his excessive smiling creeped me out, and I just wanted him to stop. None of the couples really had chemistry, and it left even the non-intimate scenes feeling stiff and awkward. Fluke did get better as the story progressed, and he even made me cry in episode 7.

I cried not because of Money (okay, maybe a little) or Achi leaving, but because I could tell how Ji felt truly small, powerless, and abandoned in that moment, and he wanted to hold onto the only thing he had left of Achi and was scared that his mom wouldn't let him.

If Achi hadn't lied and fled the country and left things unresolved, they could have been together MUCH sooner. I do understand it, though, because they are teenagers and they don't fully understand their feelings, let alone know how to express them. Communication is the most important and difficult thing in a relationship.

As much as I wasn't enjoying the majority of the show, Achi and Ji getting together felt very abrupt, and they had no problems with anything after. It was literally like 4-5 episodes of Ji pushing Achi away because he doesn't want to be hurt again, a couple of episodes of Ji giving in and letting Achi get closer, and then last episode BOOM together and happily ever after. I get that they both never stopped loving each other, and they don't want to waste any more time, but you'd think that they would talk a little bit. I don't consider the flashbacks to be them talking. Show us the flashback; we needed it, but show them talking things out. It would have also been nice to see if their being in a relationship had a positive or negative effect on their lives because of Achi's job.

In my opinion, Ji gave in way too easily. Make him beg a little bit! Achi's smile would have already had me creeped out, but this man showing up in the random places I am, and then at my home? Combined with the sudden kiss that he did not have permission for, it would have had me telling him off and avoiding him, and if he wouldn't leave me alone? Restraining order. But Ji is still in love with him and gave in to everything Achi wanted. Achi should have been working for forgiveness every step of the way, but it felt like he had to put almost no work at all into it because Ji loved him more than he loved himself.

The plot had a lot of potential, but not enough time was spent forming, breaking, and then fixing the main relationship. They did an okay job at breaking it, but it still felt very surface-level. It's hard to put my thoughts on it into words. Like I felt the pain Ji was going through, but I felt nothing from Achi. If they are limited to just 8 episodes, they should have just cut out the second couple altogether, given us a full episode ( & maybe a half) of just flashbacks, then spent the rest of the time with Achi begging for forgiveness, them working things out, and then given them a happily ever after. As it stands, their finally getting together was unsatisfying. I found myself actively not wanting them to get together because it didn't feel like Achi put in enough effort after the pain he caused. I don't care if it was 10 years ago, and Ji is still in love with him. It clearly left scars on Ji.

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Razoável

Eu tinha começado Dear. M assim que lançou (muito por influência da época em que eu acompanhava o NCT), mas larguei porque não tive muita paciência com o estilo do dorama, confesso. Fiquei um período bem longo sem assistir doramas no geral e agora que voltei a ter esse hobby decidi dar continuidade também aos que eu nunca terminei e Dear. M, como esperado, estava entre eles. O que tenho a dizer sobre ele agora é que é bem básico e previsível, com nada de muito surpreendente ou diferente do comum. É aquele dorama genérico para passar o tempo mesmo, o que não o torna exatamente ruim. Só é bem fraco. Os casais secundários me cativaram muito mais do que o principal e senti que erraram um pouco na dose na representação da antagonista. A atuação, no geral, também não é de tirar o chapéu. Tirando esses pontos, é assistível (embora eu não sei se reassistiria em algum outro momento).
Por fim, shout out to my boy Jaeyhun! Nos provou que é sim possível ter mais de uma expressão!

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10/10 Soft Paws, Sharp Feels

10/10 Soft Paws, Sharp Feels
Cat for Cash is one of those rare dramas that quietly pulls you in and then absolutely devastates you-in the gentlest, most unexpected way.
At first glance, it plays like a quirky, feel-good BL rom-com:
Lynx, an interpreter who resents his late mother and hates cats, is forced to take over her debt-ridden cat café. To clear the debt, he ends up working with Tiger-a kind-hearted (and very handsome) debt collector who loves cats and can somehow understand their meows. It's an odd, almost whimsical premise, but the series handles it with surprising sincerity and emotional depth.
What starts as an enemies-to-lovers setup gradually unfolds into a deeply personal story about grief, abandonment, and reconciliation.
The emotional turning point comes early with the death of Lynx's mother, Je Meow. Her passing doesn't just set the plot in motion-it defines it. Lynx's grief is messy, layered with resentment and unresolved pain. He isn't just mourning her death; he's mourning a relationship that never felt whole.
As the series progresses, the café becomes more than just a setting-it becomes a space of healing. The cats, each with distinct personalities, act as emotional bridges between Lynx and the memories he's been trying to avoid.
One of the most devastating arcs involves Grandma Juju, Lynx's first adopted cat. In a heartbreaking moment, Lynx finally gains the ability to understand cats-just in time to hear Juju thank him and say goodbye before passing away.
That scene is quietly brutal. No over-the-top dramatics-just raw, restrained emotion that hits deeply.
Equally powerful is Lynx's reconciliation with his mother.
Through memories, conversations, and the lives she left behind, he begins to understand her love in a way he never could before. It's not a clean resolution-but it's honest, and that's what makes it land.
At the heart of the series is the relationship between Lynx and Tiger.
Unlike many BLs that rely on external conflict or drawn-out misunderstandings, their connection develops organically-through silence, shared routines, and small acts of care. It's a slow burn that prioritises emotional intimacy over physical expression.
Tiger stands out as a refreshing male lead. Despite being a debt collector, he's gentle, emotionally intuitive, and deeply compassionate-especially when it comes to Lynx and the cats. There's also a subtle but powerful layer to his character: his love for cats despite being allergic to them. It becomes a metaphor for loving something fully, even when you can't hold it close.
Lynx, on the other hand, carries the emotional weight of the story. His journey-from guarded, resentful, and emotionally distant to someone capable of accepting love-is the strongest arc in the series.
That said, the romance may feel understated for some viewers. The series leans heavily into emotional connection, with minimal physical affection. It's a deliberate choice-artistic and refreshing-but it does leave the relationship sitting in a slightly ambiguous space at times.
The series is anchored by the chemistry and restraint of its leads: First Kanaphan as Tiger delivers a soft, grounded performance filled with warmth and quiet sincerity.
Khaoutung Thanawat as Lynx offers a more subdued, internalised portrayal-proving his range with a performance that relies on silence as much as dialogue. Satang Kittiphop as Leo adds tension and emotional contrast. Fresh Arisara as Je Meow leaves a lasting impression-her presence is comforting, even in absence. Even the names of the characters are feline and I love it.
Directed by Kornphom Niyomsilp, the series takes a more intimate, character-driven approach. It avoids flashy storytelling in favour of quiet, reflective moments.
The screenplay by Pongsate Lucksameepong and Nichapat Buranadilok is one of its strongest elements. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing characters to breathe and relationships to develop naturally. Instead of forcing drama, it builds emotional investment through routine, silence, and subtle gestures.
Visually, the series leans into warm tones, soft lighting, and intimate framing. The cat café feels like a sanctuary-filled with memory, affection, and unresolved pain. The cinematography often feels like watching memories unfold rather than scenes.
The soundtrack deserves special mention. It's subtle but incredibly effective-knowing exactly when to hold back and when to amplify emotion. Even the opening credits, featuring the cats in playful montages, set the tone beautitully.
At its core, Cat for Cash explores: Grief and unresolved family trauma, forgiveness and reconciliation, found family and love in its quietest, most patient form. It also uses cats as a central metaphor-representing independence, distance, and silent affection. The relationship between Lynx and Tiger mirrors this beautifully: one distant and guarded, the other open and quietly persistent.
In a genre often driven by high drama and big twists, Cat for Cash chooses a softer path. It's smaller in scale, slower in pace, and far more intimate in execution.
It won't be for everyone-especially if you're expecting a more conventional BL with clear romantic milestones. But if you're open to something quieter, more reflective, and deeply emotional, this series delivers.
It doesn't scream for attention. It doesn't force its impact.
It simply stays with you.
I laughed, I cried... and then I cried again. And for a story this gentle to leave that kind of mark-that's something special.

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10/10 A dark korean BL

A Korean seroche with actors all over thirty (31, 33, 34) and all of them, as is often the case in East Asia, looked ten years younger. I was curious about the project. The first parts were gloomy and at the same time seductive, rough.
I had already seen actor Jeong Ri U, who plays Jeonghan, somewhere and at first I didn't know whether to hate or love him, because from a despot and a rude man he gradually turned out to be an unhappy loving lamb. In any case, he charmed me over the course not only with how he portrayed the character, but also with his aura, appearance, tall figure, long fingers. In the dark beginning, in his apartment that looked like a poorly lit pharmacy, he sexually abused his half-cousin llya, whom the creators hit on the head with a frying pan so that he would have the affine up to his eyes and look like E.T. at first. But everything gradually changed, especially with the incredible turn in the characters' behavior. I fell in love with both of them. There were also small flaws in the processing and details, but that was not important. What was important was how addictive the whole story made me with the Korean acting's austere coldness and unmistakable deep-sounding language ... just great.
I also really liked Suhyo- the cafe manager with his beautiful Korean face, this time without affine. Great satisfaction.

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Colors, Filters,Slow motions and......Action ?

The 2AM Cinderella... where do I even start?

What I liked:

1. The brothers' relationship, a rare blessing in chaebol world 10/10, no notes.
2. The brother and his "wife" and their cold-to-warm relationship. Surprisingly healthy communication? In a drama? What a concept.
3. The ML. Honestly, I could probably write an entire review about him alone. I've often wondered who would take over once Jung Hae-in retires from the romance and yearning industry. I may have found the answer. He has that mid 20s tall, handsome, effortlessly charismatic energy we call" Aura farming" without trying that C-dramaland seems to be mass-producing. The last time I saw it was with Lee Chae Min and Lee Jae Won in "Hierarchy" and we need more of that., emphasis on "we"
4. It was short. An average drama that respects my time deserves recognition.

What I disliked:

1. The coloring, the filters, the slow motion. I thought Shine On Me had already used up the world's supply, but apparently there was more in storage.
2. The coworkers. Quite possibly the most irritating collection of colleagues ever assembled in an office.
3. The whole business side of things. Even by the end, I wasn't entirely sure why they were so rich. Hotels? Art? Vibes? Your guess is as good as mine.
4. The usual frustrating FL. At this point, I have questions. Are Korean writers deliberately trying to test our patience, rage-bait us or are they writing what they wish Korean women were like? Difficult, self-absorbed, insecure, low-self esteem, unnecessarily stubborn, and wrapped in layers of fake humility. The list goes on, but I don't have the energy to write a thousand-page thesis today.
5. The ending was all over the place. One minute they had figured everything out, the next they hadn't. The obligatory wedding scene was held together by excessive lighting and, of course, another generous serving of slow motion.

Final Rating: 7.8/10

Most of those points belong to the ML and his brother.

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09/10 Boss' Love

09/10 Boss' Love
This is a Thai remake of Japan's "Ossan's Love" from 2018. I haven't watched the original, yet. So I can't make any comparison between this one and the original. I'm just gonna review it as a separate series instead. This rom-com
BL series felt like a sit-com which is forced to be in a different format. I think it would fare better as a sit-com.
Cause the plot seemed more suitable for a sit-com. They're using Earth-Mix as the couple of this series, a famous couple among BL fans. They've played in many BL series together as a couple. Their chemistry is undeniable. I guess after all these years working together, it would be weird if they don't have a great chemistry. The plot is ridiculously hilarious, pure comedy. I think that that's the strongest point of this series. It doesn't have any steamy NC scenes, but has a good ending.

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Thank god for time travelling cats

Twelve Letters is a beautifully shot, beautifully acted and beautifully written drama.

I felt strangely nostalgic my first time watching this. The cinematography is very reminiscent of 90s Hong Kong films that I grew up on. They're similarly melancholic and passionately tragic. In these stories, the happiness is always fleeting and that's why I cried so much during their little rain dancing session lmao.

The story was well paced and the twists were surprising. I was constantly engaged but I don't really have much to say on the actual plot.

Wang Yinglu and Zhou Yiran acted the shit out of their roles in Twelve Letters. The anger, the yearning, the desperation—it's like they danced all over my guts. I cried so much I got a migraine and threw up. They need to work together again, preferably in a romcom or something; I desperately want them to be together and happy. And kisses! Omg we deserve kisses so bad.

Despite my adoration of this drama, I couldn't give it a perfect score because of two reasons. One is because the non-linear storyline within the 1991 time period was not always necessary and just added to the confusion (episode 8 in particular). And two is because the ending felt abrupt as hell. Why couldn't they have added a scene of Haitang and Yixun boarding a bus out of Meiwan or them moving in to an apartment near her university? A small scene like that would have made a huge difference, ughhh we were robbed.

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Beautiful, Emotional, and Surprisingly Easy to Follow

Moonlight Mystique is easily one of my favorite C-dramas of all time. I know it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for me, it was exceptional from start to finish. The acting, cinematography, music, action scenes, and costumes were all beautifully done, and every aspect of the production felt carefully crafted.

One thing I appreciated the most was how understandable the story was despite its complexity. The drama weaves together past lives, present lives, mysteries, and multiple plotlines, yet it never felt confusing. Unlike many fantasy C-dramas that leave me with unanswered questions by the end, Moonlight Mystique consistently explained its plot and revealed information at the right moments. As the story progressed, everything gradually fell into place, making the overall narrative feel coherent and well-written.

The storyline wasn’t simple by any means—it was layered and ambitious—but it was presented in a way that made sense and kept me invested throughout. I found myself enjoying every episode, every character, and every emotional moment. The music also deserves special praise because it elevated many scenes and made the viewing experience even more memorable.

Honestly, I don’t have any major complaints about this drama. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey from beginning to end, and it remains one of the most satisfying and well-executed C-dramas I’ve watched.

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An enjoyable wuxia mini drama!

I throughly enjoyed watch Nan Yanzhi navigate Lingya Tower's perils (frequently while adding to her shifu's stress levels) and gain allies along the way. I also liked seeing Zhuang Wujiu deal with the tower's politics while surreptitiously aiding Nan Yanzhi. There are a number of twists in the story, and I'm looking forward to rewatching it!

The supporting cast has a decent amount of character development, despite the drama's length, although I wish there was a bit more of Chilan Tuya. Characters' backstories tend to be grim and/or tragic, but the show doesn't come across as bleak to me (and in fact ends happier and with a lower body count than I expected). The trope of weddings being bad luck in suxia stories holds true, but more for the antagonists rather than the heroines. Some of the flashbacks got a bit repetitive (which makes me wonder if a bunch of footage was cut) but I didn't find it that overly annoying.

I liked the drama's cinematography and thought the fight choregraphy was well done. The soundtrack is very pretty and I hope someone eventually translates the ending credits song (the opening credits song is subtitled when it appears toward the end of episode 23).

Liu Meihan and Jinna Fu have excellent acting chemistry imho - I hope they work together on more projects in the future!

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