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Okay If you didnt whatch it yet go or it its really worth it.All with that Girigo app and the wishes and the plot also verry interesting the drama step by step tell you everything about the girigo thing. And if you not really like horror whatch it too its really worth it,I mean the series have a small romantig side too. :)
The drama have lot of sides its tell how bad can be a schoolbullynig,we have love triangle too I guess... and we have a little saman ting too...We also can se how bad can people feel if their friend let them behind...Anyway..
As I said the drama have lot of sides :D
The drama really tell you everything how the girigo app made how the curse even exist, I was supprised tbh.
And the illusions what the curse made to controll you and trap you inside with them its really crazy.
And untill the last episode you cant guess who made the curse,Okay we talkig about a horror show ofc people dying in almost every episode,if they dont hen where is the horror part?
Here is what i dont understand :When Yoo Se A friend wished something and her boyfriend too why both got a call from her like shi connected somehow the curse?..Or am I missed something.
And the end of the drama what happent to Na Ri? when u know Yoo Se A did that to her why? okay she was mad at her but why am I think there is a third spirit too who didt show ut themself?
Okay I dont understand things too but im sure if we get a season 2 we will get answer to our questions too:)
(Sorry for my broken english...pls forgive me..)
Please tell me your option this ,bc Im lost I never write review but I just cant stan see that this drama only got bad review :)

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left me standing

Genuinely, this is by far one of the well-executed BL dramas I've ever watched. At first, I wasn't sure if I'd like the mixed genre. But that's exactly what makes Khemjira stand out from the mainstream. I only deducted .5 points because I anticipated Paran to apologize to Khem for being harsh on him, before they became official. CharnJet's development was something future producers should take note of. I loved everything. I was so immersed in every detail of the entire series. And I wish I had watched this way sooner when it was still airing. I'm not sure how many awards Khemjira has taken home yet, but GET THEM ALL IM SO SERIOUS

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A decent netflix thai action flick that could've accomplished more

As a fan of Baifern - when a new netflix action movie starring her comes out, it's a must-watch for me!

Having said that though, I think while the movie holds pretty well on its own, I don't think I can give it anymore than a 7.5/10. The cast is generally likable and interesting enough, and the action scenes (especially the beginning) are great. It kinda falls off towards the middle and the end though where it's just just gunfights with endless generic goons which tends to respawn automatically just to continue the movie. I think the inconsistency in the number of generic goons really took me away from the story quite a fair bit, because you see maybe 12 of them come in, but the fights seem to show like 50 of them.

Another thing is the hitmen "villians". They're pretty two dimensional and honestly doesn't add much to the movie, Toni's the most interesting of the lot but it doesn't seem like he's exceptionally skilled or anything, just that he is ruthless and has a lot of money to throw around to hire more assassins and goons.

Still, it is what it is, if you're a fan of action movies, thai movies or Baifern, it's still quite a solid watch and an entertaining evening.

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If werewolves were real - this could be a real story

I'm a new fan of actor Chen Rui Feng and while searching through his dramas I found this one where he plays a werewolf.
I've chosen to watch this because I expected it to have a different plot compared to the gazillions of cdrama outthere simply because there are less werewolf dramas than normal CEO dramas.
And I was not disappointed.
I really liked how the mainleads evolved, changed and it all made sense. They had their own individual perspectives on people and situations and then act accordingly. Which is why: if werewolves were real this could be a real story :)
ML is great in acting. 👨 👩
He really shows very different personalities and all are credible. The chemestry with the FL is burning and she matches his abilities in acting (although she has to show less different faces).
The son is such an adorable boy and is a nice addition to the crew. Actually, I'd say the whole crew is doing a great job.

The plot is healthy. 🌸
Often the FL is mistreated throughout a drama and I find it difficult to watch. Here she does suffer but rather in a way of what she had been through. Therefore: surprise! The FL also doesn't get kidnapped.
The man - woman dynamics are mature and rather healthy.
If you are looking for spice: turn around and leave. 🌶️🚫 The chemistry is sparkling indeed but there are no spicy scenes and almost no kisses. I was thinking maybe I've watched a censored version. (I doubt it though).

I recommend watching. It is not too much into a fantasy world. It's rather a story where werewolves simply live in a normal human world.

I'm trying to write without spoilers as I am always happy to read other's reviews without getting any spoilers (because why would I want to watch it..)

Greetings from my algorithm: after watching this drama the next one shown to me was a MALE mermaid giving birth.

(I almost never rate the music)

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Fiery chemistry between leads and wow they were an attractive couple

I watched the other version of this drama Lead Him Back when it was a fresh release. Fast forward to couple of days ago when I noticed this drama. I am writing a reddit column about 2 dramas from the same source so today I decided to watch and review this drama.

What I liked:
1. Romance - FL chased ML and the pursuit took some time to produce results. The rewards: affection & hot kisses. Once they were together, the scenes came ablaze.
2. Acting - I must say the chemistry was palpable and much better than the other version (Sun Qian Xun & Wang Nian Jiang Cheng). Both were good in their roles too but SQX did better than Zhai Cheng Lu.
3. FL characterisation - She was calm & composed. I also liked that she explicitly told ML about her crush on him.
4. ML characterisation - He was cool unattainable captain. I liked that he was a gentleman.
5. Styling - I like manly man and damn, Zhang Si Fan was hot in pilot uniform. I also liked the clothes worn by FL. Anyway kudos to the sylist for elevating the looks because Zhang Si Fan & Zhai Cheng Lu made one gorgeous couple.
6. Ending - OMG, I didn't expect a cute ending.
7. Supporting characters - I liked the friends of FL & ML. They had good environment.

What I disliked:
1. FL's family - Her relatives were bad. They abandoned her.
2. Editing - Somehow the storytelling wasn't as tight as the other version. I could hardly feel the tension between FL and her relatives.

Favourite scene
When ML embraced FL's pursuit

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Growing up and falling in love

Positives: no toxic relationships. There is a lot of plot giveaways - for example in the opening scenes we see a wedding, so we know from the beginning where the story is headed. Acting was good. The actors captured the awkwardness of being in high school and falling in love/like. It was not all love scenes, though. There is deep friendships and family respect. The story does not drag out as in too many dramas and each episode is 30ish minutes. Sub titles (English) are well done; I only saw one mistake.

Negatives: at least one continuity issue - Jiang Jia is wearing one winter coat and then in the continuation of the scene, she has switched to another coat. Oftentimes, the plot is too coincidental. And as usual in Asian dramas, the female leads have an inordinate amount of winter coats! 🧥 Lastly, the scenery is not always consistent with the time of year. It’s snowing , but the bush in the background has spring flowers. It’s January, but all the trees have their leaves.

Summary: A pleasant, quick series with no excessive drama. Just real life teens growing up, and finding their way in the world. And a realistic ending without silliness. I don’t rewatch shows, so my rewatch value is 1.

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Beautiful Love Letter to Kashgar’s Culture, Music & Romance

Wow..... just wow. Bloom Life was absolutely marvelous, fantastic and truly a masterpiece. Every single episode was so beautifully done. This drama is an easy 10/10 for me.

I personally loved both couples but Laili and Farhat’s story completely stole my heart. Even though i liked the main lead couple too, they still felt somewhat closer to a typical cdrama pairing. Their story was unique as well but since they werent originally locals of the southern xinjiang region, Laili and Farhat’s romance felt much more authentic and deeply connected to the culture of the place. Thats why i ended up loving their relationship even more. Honestly i would absolutely watch an entire cdrama centered only around them.

One of my favorite parts of the drama was whenever Farhat sang local folk songs from the region. Those songs carried such a beautiful turkish/central asian vibe and they added so much soul and cultural richness to the story.

What i also loved was how every female lead had her own meaningful journey, deeper message and personal struggles to overcome. The drama didnt just beautifully showcase an underrepresented culture, it also delivered emotional depth and life lessons through its characters. Even many supporting characters had their own quiet stories and emotions, which could be noticed in smaller moments and scenes, even if the drama didnt explore them in complete detail. That made the world feel alive and realistic.

Overall Bloom Life gave me everything i expected and even more. Beautiful storytelling, meaningful character arcs, emotional depth, stunning aesthetics and a heartfelt portrayal of southern xinjiang’s culture, this drama truly had it all.

A solid 10/10 masterpiece for me.

CCTV, please continue making more dramas like this.

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A beautiful story told with plenty of love and care.

Loved it!! And felt so emotional with the wedding and all and everything wrapped up beautifully 😭😭
This is genuinely a beautiful story told with plenty of love and care. We only need to give it some time to appreciate all the little details.

The main leads story is incredibly heartfelt and touching. Exactly my take in a relationship and my cup of tea. Relationships or marriage is a ifetime's choice. You have to endure each other differences to make a relationship last ✨️
Lots of strong messages throughout.

The comedy in this drama is pure gold-
Wingman bromance Liu Mao and Xu Huaisong- my favourite- it's extra entertaining looking at Miles's signature gestures like one brow lift, ear twitch, mid air hand freeze, rock paper scissors, telepathic chats 🤣
High school besties rapid fire dialogues are too good
References to Meteor Garden characters Daoming Se and Huaze Lei 🤣
The siblings- Xu Huaisong and Xu Huaishi, especially the scene where she teaches him how to be cool like Li Shi Can 🎸🎤
Even the comedy between ML and SML is hilarious
The second hand embarrassment OMG 🤣🤭😝

Overall a delightful watch!

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enredo bom mas perde de desenvolvimento

eu odiei que eles não conseguem mudar nada basicamente e no final só se encontram depois de dois anos que terminam o ensino médio pq eu queria sim um final mais feliz que esse.

mas eu gostei que a trama segue a risca que de eles são apenas personagens de quadrinhos que não tem muita autonomia, mas tb queria saber do senhor lula seca, pq se ele não apareceu na fase da faculdade o ep final, então ele e o amor dele não deram certo.

eu gostei muito desse roteiro diferente de kdrama mas tiveram varias inconclussões como a que citei agora e no desenvolvimento da historia tb eu me atrevo a dizer que poderia ter sido bem mais legal se tivessem mudado algumas coisas, desenvolvido melhor.

o final eu só não gostei com o coração, com a razão não achei tão ruim e não foje do script de qualquer forma.

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surprisingly fresh and heartwarming

This drama starts off surprisingly fresh and heartwarming. The main strength is definitely the natural chemistry between the leads. It feels very easy to watch, especially in the beginning, and there are a lot of genuinely sweet and funny moments that make you smile without feeling forced.

The main couple is the real highlight – their interactions feel organic and emotionally convincing, which is something not every romance drama manages to pull off.

However, the pacing is not always consistent. Some episodes feel slightly stretched, and there are parts where typical K-drama misunderstandings and repetitive emotional loops slow things down. A few side characters also feel a bit exaggerated or written more for comedic effect than realism, which can be hit or miss depending on the viewer.

That said, the drama manages to recover with its charm and warmth. Even when the story becomes a bit cliché or predictable, the overall vibe remains comforting and enjoyable.

Visually and emotionally, it’s an easy watch – not groundbreaking in plot, but very strong in chemistry and feel-good moments.

Overall: A light, charming drama with excellent leads, occasional pacing issues, but a very warm and satisfying viewing experience.

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Reimagine a time and space in the past

I am a Cantonese speaker growing up in the 90s, so I watched this series largely because it's dubbed in Cantonese, and set in the 80s/90s. Maybe if I am old enough to remember it first time, then I am too old to see it coming around the second time.
Overall the leads are good looking, and the Cantopop style theme songs are well written. But the spacious back streets and interior clearly set it away from "the young and dangerous" world in Hong Kong.
I was a bit bothered by the dubbing like the others at the start, but after I saw a documentary about the walled city, and how its residents did actually have various accents as they had come from mainland and other Asian countries, I can see that using someone who clearly isn't a Cantonese speaker to dub, is more authentic in a way. I guess this is a wrong place to look for authenticity, as this is not the "blossoms shanghai" kind of production led by a cult director with his unlimited budget.

What i see as a shame, is that the original novel, which i have read, is a well paced story and has a few important revelation scenes, plot twists, that had been cut in the series and swapped with some vacant longing looks between the leads that feels like a stretched out perfume advert. I don't really understand the logic behind this because censorship is clearly not a concern as the series is not intended for release in mainland China.
But to be fair, I don't even know who directed this series, as behind the scenes footage, for some reason, obscured the identity of the director. Maybe censorship has been internalised.
I wouldn't get my hope up for a second season if it did actually end in ep9. Because if even KinnPosche couldn't make it to the second round, then as a pessimist, i think what's untold may just remain untold.
The theme songs stay with me though:-)

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