Reviews

Super hero comedy of the year

Ep 1 took me a while to finish, but I'm glad I picked it back up bc I finished it in one sitting.

The chemistry between the four was so fun to watch. The ride or die friend, the one friend who complains all the time but still shows up when needed, and with a dash of romance is just the way I like it. There were some scenes that got me laughing so hard that I had to pause to get it out of my system.

The storyline isn't anything new. If you've watched one super hero themed show, you've watched them all. But don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this drama and would recommend to people who enjoy watching this genre.

Overall, fun watch but there were some questions that still need to be answered. Maybe in s2?

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Could've been, would've been but didn't

The story is very different from the usual plot. A student writing a bl novel about her teachers that gets famous. The plot is unique and it grabs the attention in the first few episodes. However my problem lies with they added way too many taboos. Initially I thought they dressed eui ju in a comic way with a fun haircut to keep the romance between teacher and student away. I was okay with the fact that a student let her imagination run wild and created a novel out of it. It is acceptable as long as the real people is not hurt. But her homeroom teacher supporting it was not it. He could've guided her about how to use inspiration into creativity, yet he kept this going and that's where things started to go wrong. Then eui ju's developing feelings for her teacher ... students can have a little crush but it's the teacher's duty to keep the boundaries but they kept the lines blurry till the end. And that unnecessary eye problem at the end?? what is the purpose what I even watched it for I really don't know. I have tried to enjoy it with an open mind but when you are dealing with sensitive topics I expect more careful handling

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A beautiful story of love, loss, and redemption, with a dash of magic realism

This is so deep and beautifully portrayed. While the story appears to revolve around two sweet love stories at the surface, its soul runs deep and brings out several philosophical life questions around love, loss, regrets and redemption.

BL-Needle Score: 7.5 Reasonable BL-ness

He Xiang Yong and Chen Hao Wei were school-day friends with a promise of becoming more, but a misunderstanding around Chen Hao's behaviour, intentionally complicated by a girl in their class, leads them to fall apart. He Xiang Yong leaves behing the friendship and also their island home to work in the bigger main island and they no longer remain in touch. Cut to the present, He Xiang Yong comes back home after complications at his workplace and is afraid to share the truth with his father, who he sees as overtly critical of him. But he comes back and finds that Chen Hao is working with his father at their guesthouse. Chen Hao seems to be looking for his old friend, among other things. But He Xiang Yong and his childhood friend Le Wang Zhe, both seem frustrated with their lives and in a state of drunken frustration wish for what's troubling them most to go away - He Xiang Yong wanting to no longer live as himself with all the problems of his life and Le Wang Zhe wanting someone to love him truly. They wake up the next day to find their wish fulfilled and all hell break loose!

From hereon the story takes us through an unique experience for both these people who had their wishes fulfilled to realise that their lives may not have been that bad and all the ideas that they had about people in their lives were not correct after all...as they struggle with the changed reality and the absurdity of it all, they find their own wishes backfiring on them...and realise that the price to pay for a fulfilled wish is too high....He Xiang Yong struggles to convince Chen Hao he is He Xiang Yong and the love Chen Hao is waiting for and Le Wang Zhe is afraid that the love from Hama-chan will vanish somehow.

What transpires after this is a beautiful journey of them trying to find their selves back, their memories, families, love...people that love them instinctively feel that they know something , can remember memories that feel more like dreams than actual lived realities...He Xiang Yong understand his father's love and concern for him, Le Wang Zhe gets past his cowardice and tendency to run away everytime something goes wrong, and Che Hao realises that that He Xiang Yong is the same He Xiang Yong that he is pining for, even though he can't seem to remember anything - as if his heart and soul-memory is helping his cognitive senses to reconstruct a reality that didn't exist

The story is portrayed really beautifully.... the doubts, regrets, and frustrations of having lost one's own self and all memories, and emotions connected with that self....the wish to forget and run away, made them realise how much they loved and wanted the life that they were running from and yet, the same life seems unreachable because of their own doing...

I loved the twists, the portrayals, and the deep life questions this brings up. The love stories are cute too, but they are just the surface for this deeper tale. A BL from Taiwan after a long time didn't disappoint. Definitely recommended.

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Finding Your Own Colour

The story follows Song U Yeon, a super shy high school student with a low self-esteem. Her life completely changes when she gets randomly recruited on the street by Koo Seon Ho to join an eccentric drawing club called Spirit Fingers. Enter Nam Gi Jeong, a goofy, stunningly handsome model who also ends up in the club, and suddenly we have a story that is beautifully messy and fiercely authentic.
What makes this drama so captivating is how it tracks the heavy, internal weight of emotional repression, jealousy, and inferiority complexes, but balances it with the most spontaneous, affectionate, and protective humour you’ll ever experience. It’s a beautifully immersive, character-driven journey about finding your own colour when the world keeps trying to paint over you.

💖 What I Loved
Nam Gi Jeong’s Whole Existence: I love his character so much! He is a goofy, cheerful guy who has zero tolerance for obnoxious behaviour, but when it comes to the girl he likes? Total lapdog. He is such a cutie, and the way he fiercely protects U Yeon is everything.

Song U Yeon’s Growth: Watching U Yeon’s inner voice manifest and seeing her gradually crawl out of her hole of self-deprecation to stand up for herself was the most satisfying thing ever. Her journey toward actual self-confidence was amazing.

The Spirit Fingers Squad (SF): Mint finger (Geu Rin), Blue finger (Seon Ho), Taeng Ja, and the rest of the crew are beautifully weird. I loved the weekly dress-up themes (Historical drama! Girl crush! Retro!) and the way they unconditionally encourage U Yeon to find her own confidence. They are a literal miracle.

U Yeon's Friends: They're such solid friends. I hate Mi Rae when she's jealous but apart from that? Absolute solid one.

😤 What I Didn't Like
Nam Geu Rin Playing with Seon Ho's Feelings: Geu Rin's behaviour was honestly so frustrating. Constantly rubbing it in Koo Seon Ho’s face that his romantic feelings are "unwanted" while simultaneously treating him like a 24/7 on-call emotional safety net? It’s the height of insensitivity, and it pissed me off.

Koo Seon Ho’s Endless Patience: Bro, please dump her sorry ass! He has been friend-zoned since middle school and yet keeps waiting around while looking completely miserable. It was agonising to watch.

U Yeon's Toxic Parents: U Yeon’s mum constantly degrading her self-esteem, comparing her to others, and literally thrashing her room is vile. I don't like that a mum talks to her kid like that. And the dad? Completely undermining and toxic. The blatant favouritism toward U Yeon's brothers was heartbreaking.

Ahn Ye Rim’s Fake-Ass Mind Games: And U Yeon actually believing her over Gi Jeong at one point had me yelling at my screen.

The Rushed Parent Redemptions: How did the parents' toxic personalities literally change overnight in the final stretch? It made no sense and felt completely unrealistic given how awful they were.

The High School Fat Costume Flashbacks for Geu Rin: I hate when dramas use unrealistic fat suits for backstory character building. It looks fake and completely unnecessary.

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Good

I'm quite curious if Xing Wu and Qing Ye are cousins by blood bcz Xing Wu's mom said that Qing Ye's mom is her sister so i was wondering if they are cousins by blood bcs that wouldn't be appropriate right if they got together and they're cousins by blood. So i was thinking maybe his mom and her mom are like sworn sisters or what.

But, after watching just a few episodes i know that I'm gonna be obsessed in this dramaa. As far as i know, this and Speed and Love was written by the same author so I know that is gonna be a HIT one. Although, SAL and Dazzling are different tropes this gives me that same vibe like ML is poor and the FL were rich.

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ITS TIMEEEE!!! FOR ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!!!

JUST WATCHED THE FIRST EPISODE AND I CAN ALREADY TELL THIS IS GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE.

After waiting nearly 2 YEARS for Ticket to Heaven we're finally here. And honestly? Just watching the trailer was enough to make me emotional. The way every scene is filled with so much feeling, the cinematography, the acting, the emotions everything looks breathtaking.Of course I'm still heartbroken that there are only 6 episodes after such a long wait because this already feels like the kind of story that deserves so much more but no matter how many episodes it has I already know it's going to leave a huge impact on everyone who watches it.

This isn't just another series. It feels like one of those rare stories that stays with you long after it ends. The kind that makes you laugh, cry, scream, and then stare at your ceiling at 3 a.m. thinking about it and judging by the first episode I already know we're all going to be crying our eyes out.

The wait was long but I truly believe it's going to be worth every second. I'm so excited and soo so nervous to finish this journey with yall!! and our lovely GeminiFourth🩷

PLEASE GO WATCH TICKET TO HEAVEN. Because I have a feeling we're about to witness something unforgettable..

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The story takes place against the chaotic and decisive backdrop of the D-Day invasion in World War II. A group of American soldiers, led by General Haskel (Kelsey Grammer), receives a highly secret and dangerous mission: they must infiltrate behind enemy lines in France to smuggle in a member of the French Resistance. The ultimate goal is purely strategic and lethal: to assassinate a high-value Nazi target. The main cast of soldiers includes familiar names such as William Moseley (the eternal Peter from The Chronicles of Narnia) and Pooch Hall.

Classic and Direct Premise: The "suicide mission behind enemy lines" dynamic is a formula that always generates some initial tension. The film doesn't waste much time with lengthy introductions and gets straight to the point.
Strived Performances: Despite the limited script, the cast does what it can. It's interesting to see William Moseley in a much more mature and raw role than in his teen fantasy films, and Gilles Marini delivers a worthy representation of the resistance.
Short Duration: At only 1 hour and 26 minutes long, the film doesn't drag on unnecessarily, preventing it from becoming completely drawn out.

Visibly Low Budget: Although the setting attempts to emulate the destruction of World War II, the production suffers from a lack of funding. The sets seem repetitive, the visual effects of explosions and gunfire lack realism, and the battles give the impression of a smaller-scale combat than the historical moment demanded.
Lack of Depth: The characters are walking stereotypes of the war genre: the tough soldier, the frightened rookie, the reluctant leader. You don't spend enough time with them to care when someone is in danger.

Expensive Candy goes beyond what's expected of a commercial erotic film. Although it uses sensuality as a draw, the film delivers an interesting character study about expectations, unrequited love, and the socioeconomic barriers in modern romance. It's not a conventional fairytale love story, and that's precisely why it works.

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All for a house? Yes , why not

I was suprised at first , what do you mean , you got married because of house, and have no place to go ?
But then , Jiho felt too relatable, she is the every eldest daughter , graduating from big uni and people keep saying that lit / social sciences have no careers . i can understand why her mother was mad , she fought for her daughters's education and her job , so just giving up and marrying feels like a betryal to her . but then i do understand the daughter too , it's hard to meet all the expectations and reach the potiential which everyone thinks of you , you get burned out and tired . but then we see how she stills wants to work , because even though , you got married , got a roof , you still want to work , and it's okay , i agree with it

3rd main couple is deeply suffering from miscommunication , and I find their relationship kinda toxic too. , it tackles topics like why are you still not married even after dating for that long? at first it was misscommunication but then , now that i think of it , i am on the woman side . men really don't want to take responsibilty , what do you mean love and marriage are not the same for you when you both were dating for 6-7 years ?? basturd

The writing of this drama was very well , hoping the writer makes a comeback again
My problem with this show was how last episode was rushed . it felt like the writer wanted to wrap up all fastly .
the love trigangle they tried to make with the cafe guy and then sehee's ex was so unnecessary tho .
also it was frustrating how sehee wasn't able to communicate his feelings until the very last episode
Still i enjoyed watching this show , now it is in one of my favorites

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The prequel was one of the best romance dramas, balancing heartfelt romance without sacrificing the characters’ personal growth and ambitions. So now, let’s see how Ethan and Joy’s story continues…

The story picks up in the spring of 2020. Ethan travels from Hong Kong to Calgary, Canada, to reunite with Joy, who is working hard to build a life there. Deeply in love, Ethan eventually proposes to her. However, their happiness is soon disrupted when the global COVID-19 pandemic strikes, locking down borders and bringing the world to a standstill.

Ethan gets stranded in Canada. With no way back and no income, he moves in with Joy. The pressure starts building fast. His bar in Hong Kong goes bankrupt while he’s away, leaving him with nothing. He takes on low-paying, menial jobs just to survive. A year later, tragedy strikes again—he finds out his father has contracted COVID-19 back home. He rushes back, but arrives too late. His father passes away before they can say goodbye.

Overwhelmed by grief, loneliness, and financial ruin, Ethan makes a terrible mistake—he has a one-night stand. Joy finds out during a video call. Heartbroken, she breaks off the engagement. Their relationship collapses, and both are left in pain.

Three years have passed. The world slowly recovers from the pandemic. Joy is now working at a nursing care facility in Canada, fully focused on her lifelong dream: passing the exams to become a registered nurse in the United States.

One day, while picking up a friend at the airport, she unexpectedly runs into Ethan—and Jhim. They’ve both come to Canada looking for fresh opportunities. Through a series of awkward, unplanned encounters, Joy and Ethan are thrown back into each other’s lives.

In order to help Ethan secure long-term residency in Canada—and perhaps to deal with her own unresolved feelings—Joy proposes a crazy arrangement: they will live together and pretend to be common-law partners for a year. Ethan agrees.

As time passes, Joy begins to notice how much Ethan has changed. He has become more mature, humble, and selfless, even volunteering at her nursing home. Eventually, Joy learns from Jhim what Ethan truly went through during the three years they spent apart.

As they navigate their unresolved feelings, bittersweet news arrives: Joy’s application to move to the United States has finally been approved. Her dream is within reach. Heartbroken but unwilling to stand in the way of her lifelong dream again, Ethan quietly accepts the possibility that this may truly be their final goodbye.

So, what happens next?
Will Joy leave for the U.S., chasing the future she’s worked so hard for?
Or will she choose love—and stay?

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.

What I like:
+ Once again, one of the best romance movies….
+ The chemistry between Alden Richards & Kathryn Bernardo is still on fire…
+ Still happy to see how close-knit the Filipino immigrant community is. Even while living far away from home, they continue to support, comfort, and stand by each other like one big family.
+ Happy with the ending… We finally really get the ending between Joy & Ethan…

Overall if you're really a romance junkie like me, this one the movie you need to watch. Haha…

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What is your goal in life?

This is an exceptionally human drama, and I loved it from beginning to end. What impressed me most was how deeply developed the characters were by the end! You can actually feel the momentum of their growth as the story progresses, and that’s something surprisingly rare. Every character changes, struggles, and learns, and those transformations feel completely earned.

At its core, the drama is about friendship, ambition, life goals, and the dreams we spend years chasing. Dong-man is such a profoundly human character. He is flawed, desperate, insecure, and often lost, but that is exactly what makes him so relatable. He carries a deep inferiority complex and constantly wants to be seen as an equal to those around him. In his own unorthodox way, he keeps trying to prove his worth, even when his methods are questionable. You can feel how desperately he wants to make a movie and prove himself. Through his journey, the drama explores a truth many people experience: we often believe that achieving a certain goal will finally make us happy, only to discover that reality is more complicated. The accomplishment feels good, but it is not exactly what we imagined. What matters most is the person we become in the process. By the end, Dong-man has truly found himself and finally overcomes many of the insecurities that have defined him for so long.

One of my favorite aspects of the drama was Dong-man’s relationship with Park Yeong-sae. Their friendship feels painfully real. They were best friends when they stood on equal ground, but once one of them became successful while the other was seen as a failure, everything changed. They became competitors as much as friends. They judged each other, compared themselves constantly, and gradually lost parts of the people they used to be. It is an uncomfortable but honest portrayal of how relationships can be affected by success, failure, and insecurity.

His relationship with Euna is also worth mentioning. He genuinely cares about her, relates to her in many ways, and often wants to be her protector. Euna carries her own trauma surrounding abandonment, and it is heartbreaking to watch how much she struggles with her sense of self. Despite her pain, she remains a voice of kindness and empathy. She instinctively understands the feelings of others, even though she has spent much of her life cutting through people’s stories and emotions with harsh honesty—a trait that was even considered a talent in her profession.

As the drama progresses, she becomes increasingly aware of how deeply words can wound others, and there is a visible discomfort whenever she is forced to do that again. At the same time, she struggles to understand her own emotions. She is deeply sensitive and easily hurt by criticism, rejection, and the inhumanity she encounters in others. Her journey is one of self-discovery and emotional awareness. By the end of the drama, her growth is remarkable: she is finally able to recognize, understand, and name her feelings instead of expressing them only through physical symptoms. Her character development is subtle, realistic, and incredibly moving.

The drama understands that life is messy. We all have goals. We all carry trauma. We compare ourselves to others, even when we know we shouldn’t. We are hurt by people’s words, and yet we keep trying. Every character in this story is fighting for something, and every struggle feels meaningful.

The relationship between Dong-man and his older brother was particularly moving. The two brothers are almost opposites. While Dong-man still clings to dreams and possibilities, his brother is focused entirely on survival. His desperation is heartbreaking. He works endlessly just to fill the gaps in his life and keep going. He doesn’t live to enjoy life anymore; he lives simply to endure it. Their contrast feels very true to the experience of many siblings. The older one often carries burdens that are different from those of the younger one, but both are trying in their own way. That simple act of continuing to try becomes one of the drama’s most powerful themes.

If I were rating purely based on rewatch value, I would probably give it a 5/10. Not because it isn’t excellent, but because it is such a heavy and emotionally exhausting watch. You can feel the characters’ desperation, disappointment, and hopes as if they were your own. It activates your empathy in a way few dramas manage to do. I genuinely don’t know if I’ll be able to rewatch it, because it hurts in a way that feels almost too real. 🥲

Ultimately, this is a drama about people trying their best despite failure, disappointment, and uncertainty. It is deeply human, deeply compassionate, and unforgettable. I don’t know if I’ll ever rewatch it, but I know I won’t forget it. Few dramas have made me empathize so deeply with every character’s struggles, failures, and hopes. It hurt, but in the best possible way.

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