Reviews

It's enjoyable, but surely overrated!?

The Good:
✅ The top acting by almost* everyone (including the child actor, but seriously there are some amazing performances)
✅ The high budget of the show really shows, it's really a dazzling production.
✅ The romance is quite good (other than the noble idiocy bit, but even that is not the worst)
✅ Top tier bickering
✅ The super weak love triangle
✅ There is no forced separation or breakups.
✅ The setting is quite well thought out.
✅ The lack of in laws is refreshing.

The Average:
🟡 IU's acting.* (it's still good objectively, but not up to her usual very high standard, though I cannot really blame her for not taking this script too seriously.)
🟡 The secretary couple
🟡 The usual shy teenager act..

The Bad:
❌ The non-romantic plot is just awful.
❌ There are intelligence insulting contradictions too.
❌ While contract marriages are often a lot of fun, the guaranteed leak of the contract is the worst & most predictable cliche in this genre.
❌ Dad, QM & maybe even the FL got a full character rewrite near the end, jarringly so
❌ This is subjective, but I don't like the idea of abolishing the monarchy like this. It goes against the romance of the show, I mean in the classical sense, there is this whole semi-glamor concept & then they just flip the table, I never liked it when an extraordinary character dreams of or just becoming ordinary.

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Jogo e realidade

Fiquei curiosa pra assistir esse dorama por conta do thriller que eu vi e achei interessante e tbm pq tinha o Hyun Bin. O começo é realmente interessante, com cenas de ação muito boas, mistério, tecnologia e aquele clima tenso que prende, mas do meio pro final acabou ficando chato e repetitivo Chegou uma hora que eu já não sabia mais diferenciar o que era jogo e o que era realidade, e isso começou a me deixar mais confusa do que curiosa 😅. Algumas situações pareciam não ter muita explicação, principalmente envolvendo o rival dele…
A ideia do dorama é diferente e interessante porém senti que não ficou legal em alguns aspectos, porém quem gosta dessa proposta pode assistir sem medo, pelas cenas de ação e o elenco. Ah e não gostei do final!

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Second lead couple total Fire and passion

I did try to like this one but the story was lacking. Let me start with the good:

1. Amazing, simply smashingly amazing love story between the second lead couple
2. Love the villain and his acting, and again the whole second lead story. The chemistry was through the roof, acting was top notch, it was worth watching only for them ( similar situation to My Journey to you, Fated hearts), where the second leads stole the show and the first lead was so boring
3. Ok, even if I want to talk again about the acting and second leads I will leave it here and say a few words about the first lead female - she was so so good and convincing in her fighting skills that I was like, finally a woman that has great fighting, acting and belivable aura as a general/fighter
4. Well, the first male lead was very boring, could not see him as smart or an amazing fighter or anything extraordinary. I know people mentioned that the novel was not like that and they did him dirty ( i have not read the novel) but I am willign to beleive they altered his characer badly. It is not the actor's fault for sure as he has seen him in the Story of Cunning Palace and how amazing he was there but I guess he could not show his potential. Also, by watching Cunning Palace I believed the rumours about dating Bai Lu because their chemistry was insane
5. High budget, good OST
6 And amazing second lead villain. Yes, I had to say it again :D

Now the bad:

I will not get into details but the story was lacking . This had to potentila to be at least 80 episodes. 40 was not enough
The othing about first male lead I already mentioned above so no point mentioning it again

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I think this is the first drama I’ve watched that wasn’t centered around romance. At first, I honestly thought I would end up dropping it, but since Yang Yang was finally back on screen, I decided to give it a chance—and I’m so glad I did.

Yang Yang definitely didn’t disappoint. The entire cast delivered strong performances, and the friendship and teamwork between the characters were one of the drama’s biggest strengths. Their chemistry felt natural and made the group dynamics enjoyable to watch.

The drama hooked me from the very first episode. The mysteries and plot twists kept things interesting throughout the story. While some twists were a little predictable, they were still executed well enough to keep me invested. The fight scenes were also well-choreographed and added to the excitement without feeling repetitive.

One thing I really appreciated was the pacing. There were no episodes that felt boring or dragged out, and each episode gave me a reason to continue watching.

Overall, I had a great time watching this drama. If you’re looking for a series with compelling mysteries, strong friendships, exciting action scenes, and little to no focus on romance, I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

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Depois de assistir metade desse drama em diversos patrocinados, assisti ao final graças a Jwells e preciso dizer...
Todos os dramas (curtos ou não) com a premissa da FL muda, seja inspirado no web novel do “The Number You Have Dialed" são terríveis e torturantes.
Assisti a todos curtos chineses e quando vi que este tinha uma premissa que remetia, principalmente a "Mute Wife", pela toxicidade da história, eu já esperava o pior...
A atuação coreana realmente potencializa algumas cenas ao extremo, e os atores foram muito bem em seus personagens. A Jo Yeon Ji fez um ótimo trabalho, ela conseguiu transmitir bastante de seus sentimentos pelas expressões. Já o Seo Jae Woo desempenhou o ML vingativo, ambíguo, enlouquecido de amor muito bem, mas seu personagem, sem dúvidas, era desprezível.
Ele que prometeu cuidar e proteger da FL, casou-se com ela e a humilhou por anos, fazendo com que ela ficasse vulnerável a todo instante enquanto ele arquitetava sua vingança contra a 2FL e a mãe.
Meu coração partiu pela FL inúmeras vezes, e fiquei até aliviada quando ela perdeu a memória. Era melhor esquecer, porque o grande amor da vida dela a destruiu repetidas vezes.
O final foi digno, a FL encontrou sua felicidade, por mais que seja mascarada pela falta de lembranças, mas tudo que ela merecia era realmente ser feliz.

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A Simple Story That Created Magic❤️❤️❤️

Hidden Love is proof that a drama doesn’t need a complicated storyline, huge plot twists, or massive production to become a masterpiece. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple story told with sincerity and heart with the right cast. This drama hit all the right spots and created something truly magical. It’s amazing how such a simple story could leave such a huge impact and stay with people for years.

I love this drama so much! The characters felt so real that they made me believe they exist somewhere in another world. Even now, I still think about them and imagine their lives. Three years later, I am still stuck in my Hidden Love era.

What makes this drama so special is how genuine everything feels. The family dynamics, the sibling bond, and especially the relationship between Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi all feel natural and authentic. They don’t feel like fictional characters,they feel like real people. Their love story is pure, comforting, and beautifully written, and I can’t help but wish them endless happiness.

I love Duan Jiaxu and Sang zhi so much!! 😍😍😍. They bring me so much joy, and watching them together always makes me smile. The warmth, care, and respect they share make their relationship one of the most beautiful I’ve seen on screen. I truly wish everyone could experience a love like theirs.

I keep rewatching this drama, and it never gets old. No matter how many times I watch it, it brings the same happiness and comfort. I’ve never been this attached to a drama or rewatched one so many times. But Hidden Love is different,it’s a story I could revisit endlessly and still fall in love with again.

For me, Hidden Love is more than just a drama. It’s a comfort, a happy place, and a story that will always have a special place in my heart. The fact that such a simple story could create such deep emotions and leave such a lasting impact is what makes it truly special.

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Korean version of Stranger Things

"Some people are different. Others are late bloomers. Others prefer the quiet outskirts. But there is no such thing as a nobody."


The WONDERfools feels like a Korean version of Stranger Things — set in late 1999 in the small town of Haeseong, where secret laboratory experiments, children with superpowers, and four outcasts trying to save the town all come together.

At first, the title made me hesitate. I honestly expected some silly comedy, which is absolutely not my cup of tea. But I’m so glad I gave this drama a chance, because it turned out to be a real blast.

I was hooked from the very beginning. The comedy is hilarious, but still natural and grounded. The action and fight scenes are captivating and well choreographed, and the chemistry between the characters is fantastic. The drama finds the perfect balance between humor, action, and emotional depth.

I especially loved the female lead, Eun Chae Ni, played by Park Eun Bin. Her quirky, spontaneous, chaotic, brave, and authentic personality was such a joy to watch. I honestly wish I could be as free-spirited and true to myself as she is.

The WONDERfools is an incredible drama that keeps you hooked until the very end — absolute perfection from start to finish.

Now I’m waiting for season 2.

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Eine Geschichte über Freundschaft, den Plot Twist sah ich nicht kommen

Mir geht es so wie den Vorschreibern, die meisten Folgen sind mit Rückblenden voll und ich bin ehrlich manchmal konnte ich nicht unterscheiden, sind sie jetzt in der Gegenwart oder Vergangenheit. Da hätte man echt Frisurenwechsel oder so für die leichtere Unterscheidung machen können. Ich liebe Serien voller Freundschaft und auch die von der Schule bis Erwachsenenleben spielen und das war hier sehr schön zu sehen und ich hab es echt genossen. Auch die Leben der Einzelen zu sehen war interessant. Der Plot Twist ja, den hab ich nicht kommen sehen, ob es wirklich nötig war puh wäre es für mich jetzt auch nicht notwendig gewesen. Das war für micht dann aber auch zu "einfach" dann wieder alles abgehagt, sie erfährt davon tauert ein wenig und bye. Joah Junge, ihr Freund hat ihr 12!! Jahre lang Emails von dem Konto ihrer toten!! Freundin geschrieben, also nee ich wäre nicht so schnell damit wieder ok gewesen.

Im allen war es eine sehr schöne Serie, auch wenn ich so manche Backstory skippen musste und wie gesagt der Plot Twist es für mich echt nicht gebraucht hätte.

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The YinWar Effect!!!!!!!!!!

A 10/10 show. I genuinely didn't find a single flaw in this show. The story had me hooked from the very first episode, but the real MVP is War. His performance as Joker is easily one of the best I've seen in a BL. He brings so much emotion to the character, and those crying scenes? Absolutely devastating. Also, why is he such a pretty crier?

And the chemistry between Yin and War? Insane. Every look, every touch, every scene together felt effortless. They didn't just have chemistry—they had me giggling, kicking my feet, and forgetting I was supposed to be paying attention to the plot. Every episode left me wanting more, and by the end, I wasn't ready to let these characters go.

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Interesting Story, Rough Execution (Pacing and Script Issues)

I don’t know, folks. I’ve like the leads in other dramas, but I went back and forth on this one. The short runtime is definitely a plus, since it doesn’t require a huge time commitment and is largely why I could finish it out. The storyline itself is pretty interesting—but I struggled with the dialogue, which felt repetitive, and some of the tropes gave the male characters a forced aggressive exterior that frequently crossed the line for me.

I think the main reason I struggled with the execution is that the script just didn’t land for me. There were so many repeated misunderstandings that, if trimmed, the series could probably have been reduced to 10–15 episodes. It often felt like for every two steps forward, there were two steps back, with the story resetting the characters to where they were in episode one. That became frustrating over time. There’s a lot of potential here IMO, and I think the actors did the best with what they were given. But overall, this wasn't a win for me.

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Deux âmes blessées qui apprennent à revivre...

Avec "In Your Brilliant Season", on suit Song Ha Ran, une créatrice de mode qui semble avoir une vie parfaite en apparence… mais qui, en réalité, vit enfermée dans son propre hiver émotionnel 😔❄️. Entre la perte de ses parents puis celle de son petit ami, elle s’est peu à peu coupée du monde et des autres.

C’est là qu’entre en scène Sun Woo Chan 😭🫶🏻. Lui, c’est tout l’inverse, c'est quelqu’un de chaleureux, lumineux, presque solaire au premier regard ☀️. Mais derrière ce sourire se cachent aussi de profondes blessures liées à une mystérieuse explosion survenue à l’université de Boston, qui lui a laissé des séquelles et une perte partielle de mémoire.

En gros, elle représente le froid, le repli sur soi et les blessures qu’on refuse de laisser guérir... tandis que lui apporte la chaleur, la douceur et cette lumière capable de traverser les nuages ☀️💔. Et forcément, leur rencontre va doucement faire fondre les barrières qu’ils ont construites autour d’eux.

Ce que j’ai beaucoup aimé, c’est que leur relation ne repose pas uniquement sur la romance. On est vraiment sur une histoire de guérison mutuelle 🥹. Deux personnes brisées qui avancent ensemble, apprennent à affronter leur passé et retrouvent petit à petit l’envie de vivre pleinement. C’est clairement un slow burn, mais honnêtement, vu ce que traversent les personnages, ça m’a semblé totalement cohérent 😌🫶🏻.

Et puis il n’y a pas que le couple principal qui fonctionne ❤️. J’ai eu un vrai coup de cœur pour le second couple formé par Yeon Tae Seok et Song Ha Young 😍. Leur dynamique apporte un peu de légèreté au milieu de toute cette charge émotionnelle et j’ai adoré. L’histoire de la petite sœur est également toute mignonne et rappelle les premiers émois amoureux 🥹. Même la romance de la grand-mère m’a fait sourire ☺️.

Au final, In Your Brilliant Season a été une très belle découverte 🫶🏻. Ce n’est peut-être pas le genre de drama qui va révolutionner le genre ou rester gravé dans ma mémoire pendant des années, mais il possède beaucoup de douceur, de sincérité et des personnages auxquels je me suis facilement attachée.

Et surtout... après tout ce que ces personnages traversent, ce happy ending fait vraiment du bien 🥹. C’est le genre de fin qui te laisse avec un sourire aux lèvres et cette impression réconfortante que chacun a enfin trouvé un peu de paix, de lumière et le bonheur qu’il méritait ❤️✌🏻

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