Big, big clap-clap clap-clap for Ep. 1!
Let's give a big round of loud applause to CHASING LOVE (done watching Ep 1 on Netflix): No "giant" stars in Chasing Love, but the production value is A+, the writing and directing seem solid, the acting's really good. And Thailand seems to have a veritable factory of beautiful women 🥰🥳P. S. Filos here would appreciate my observations? 😉😅🤣 Or my sense of humor?!!? I'm flabbergasted that there are so many Filipinos in the CHASING LOVE cast! Song's grandma = Amalia Fuentes. The Chatphimuk matriarch = Armida Siguion-Reyna. Song/Nueng = Maja Salvador + Therese Malvar. Piang = Kim Chiu + Rufamae Quinto. Ploy = Lani Mercado. Ple = Cristine Reyes. CEO Chatphimuk = Yayo Aguila + a prettier Jan Marini. Rin = A prettier Serena Dalrymple. Nampraw = A prettier Melai Cantiveros but same energy hahahaha 😅😂🤣😁🥳🇵🇭
What do I like best about CHASING LOVE episode 2? The excellent storytelling! It seems like each of the six main characters have interesting back-stories.... And the way each one is being unwrapped is quite engaging. This series would probably turn out to be a seriously funny rom-com, and THAT'S A GOOD THING🥰😍😘😁🥳❤️❤️❤️🇹🇭
CHASING LOVE EPISODE 4 feels like a hodgepodge of GAP (the meddling grandma arc), ENEMIES WITH BENEFITS (the FWB development), LOVE BEYOND DREAMS (the "tabletop love" feels)… and somehow, inexplicably, it’s all working. I sat down expecting a SongPiang-focused emotional check-in and ended up with a whole three-ring circus of romantic chaos, and honestly? I’m strapped in and applauding.
What makes this episode genuinely interesting is that it finally stretches its legs beyond the SongPiang narrative. Don’t get me wrong, I adore watching Piang’s quiet, stubborn devotion crash against Song’s walls like a very polite yet raucous rich-kid wave, but giving the other pairings room to breathe turns this into a proper ensemble piece. The PloyPle angle is sprouting right before our eyes — that specific blend of bickering familiarity and unspoken “I would absolutely pine for you if you stopped arguing with me for five seconds” energy. And the MudmeeRin plot twist? I didn’t see it landing that way, and now I’m squinting at every shared glance, rewinding scenes, and whispering “oh, so THAT’S why you flinched.” The show’s stitching multiple types of love together — grudging, secret, tender, and fierce — and it finally feels like a full, messy, beautiful tapestry instead of a single thread.
That said, I need to address the lab coat in the room. Song’s competition for Numero Uno researcher acts like an arrogant rockstar, not a serious scientist! This man struts into the 126 Food Corp facility like he’s headlining a stadium tour, tossing his hair and delivering research findings with the smirk of someone who thinks a microscope is an accessory. Sir, you develop food products, not chart-topping albums. I wouldn’t eat anything his team developed if you paid me in limited-edition merchandise. Haha haha haha haha — the laugh is genuine, but so is the second-hand embarrassment. The audacity is so thick it could be a new flavor prototype, and I’d spit it out immediately. Every time he opens his mouth, I mentally file a complaint with HR. Song, please destroy him with cold, hard data and a gentle, devastating smile. That’s the real rockstar move.
And yet, beneath all the mishmash and the cheeky scientist-roasting, there’s something deeply warm simmering in this episode. It’s the way Mudmee and Rin’s tentative, snarky dance reminds me that love sometimes hides in the spaces where you least expect to be seen. It’s the PloyPle twist cracking open a door I didn’t even know was locked, making my heart ache for a story that was hiding in plain sight. It’s Piang, still holding that tabletop like a relic, still fighting a grandma who thinks she knows best, and Song standing there with her heart in her hands, patient as the sunrise. I’m getting sentimental because, under all the borrowed tropes, Chasing Love is starting to feel like it actually understands that love isn’t just the chase — it’s the stumbling, the cross-referencing, and the accidental discoveries along the way.
So yes, Episode 4 is a little bit of everything, and maybe it shouldn’t work, but it does. It’s cheeky without losing its warmth, messy without losing its heart. I’m fully invested now, not just in who ends up together, but in how each version of love learns to stand up and say its own name out loud. And if that arrogant rockstar researcher gets a tray of beakers dropped near his designer loafers next week, I won’t complain. Just saying.
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Very Cheesy! But overall 'feel good' series
I really liked seeing Fluke in a supporting role a little more developed and mature. Judo, as a supporting cast, was so good... I wish he had more lead roles with, or without, Fluke (preferably with💜).As for the leads, I like both individually, having seen them in separate productions, but together the chemistry wasn't completely there. Granted, final 2 episodes it was better. March is a great actor with the types of roles similar to DG, but his pairing with Koji Mukai didn't click 100% of the time. I've seen Koji-san in many Japanese television productions (mostly crime & serious drama), so I was excited for this. While it was a great weekend binge, I would have preferred something a bit more mature between the leads (prior to the final 2 episodes); we experienced that with Judo/Fluke throughout, but not with Mukai and March.
Story is great! Would have been a great 18+ series as well, but I get it.
Settings were nice and the parents were well casted.
I probably won't watch this again, which is rare for me, but don't regret seeing it. The only miss for this series is the missing chemistry between the leads.
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eye candy
main couple great chemistry; not sure why had to add second. there are quite a number of unnecessary scenes which is a shame. I think this would have been more befitting of being a 20 episode drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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Delusional and fun
Let me start with the most important part: I’m so glad the ending is not problematic and it’s just a one sided crush.This series was way more fun than I was expecting. I knew it would never be a full on BL, but the fanfic scenes were by far the best parts of the story. The overacting, specially from Cha Hakyeon, made me laugh. It was fun to see him going from 0 to 100 when comparing Mr. Ga and Sion. For a second I was worried it could be a time jump to hint that they got together in the futre. It could never work since he’s her high school teacher.
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A Splendid Match - A Splendid Surprise
Can we give Ci Sha and Ren Min an applause? Bc their chemistry was the biggest thing that drew me into this drama and it did not disappoint. How Ci Sha and Ren Min manages to bring their characters to life just amazes me. I'm especially surprised by the male lead actor bc his emotional scenes don't come off as cringey at all. They're so good. And he played this reserved, ruthless character to a T, while retiring the aura of a man who has responsibilities on his shoulder and a family to protect.Ren Min does an amazing job portraying a young teenage girl. She was hesitant to marry her man, but when she did. Oh boy she went all in. Their wedding scene was 🔥
Plot is okay, nothing new we haven't seen. But if nothing else, watch this pair for their chemistry bc it is everything.
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Too Many Unbelievable Story Points
first off, I will say that I enjoyed the acting. I thought the cast was great. And that there was plenty of interest in how money and power often outweighs what is right and good for a patient, especially in today’s medical system. But there were just too many inconsistencies. I can’t believe that a doctor can just bust down walls to go in somewhere. Little annoyances like pilots on medical transports, saying welcome aboard and telling the flight attendant to prepare for takeoff and landing was unrealistic as they don’t have flight attendant on those flights and the pilots are all business. Those kinds of little things just bothered me with this story. I think it could’ve been such a better show without those types of believability mistake mistakes.I just felt like a Hospital with two greedy leaders would’ve had more oversight and that kind of stuff just made the whole story unbelievable.
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Lovely leads, under developed stories
Loved the leads and there is a lot of interesting slots of life in this drama but there is something about this that failed to make it all the way in to my heart. As most of the twists could be smelled at least an episode in advance but I chose the word slots of life or maybe breezes of life as we never really truly get an invitation in to the life and true mindset of our leads making me feel left outside, making it hard tu fully immerse mysel in the story. Maybe they wanted to tell to many stories at once, maybe they felt like a medley of life from dramas past would make this feel refreshing and new... But all I felt was oh okay... so they went with that trope.That said again leads are lovely. And the binge was easy.
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don’t waste your time
I love small town dramas with a lovely village, but unfortunately this drama was unwatchable even with all the good elements.I really don’t know why kdramas have unwatchable FL characters. She was super annoying. I couldn’t understand why she was so obsessed with her mom whom left her, but ignored her dad who was always there for her. She was so unnecessary mean to him.. OH AND THE PARENTS ENDED UP TOGETHER?? biggest bullshit ever wtf😭
Their was also ZERO chemistry with the FL en ML. I wanted to skip all their scenes, they just didn’t click at all.. never had this problem so badly.
The story of the ML, the story of the little girl, the story of the SML.. you know what, every scene that didn’t include the FL was really fun to watch. I loved the town and the cute scenes.
The ending tho.. the weird ass unnecessary plot twist ruined it even more.. What was the writer on while writing this? The cliches were so bad too the whole phone call shit was so corny 😭😭
I needed so much strength to even finish this drama.. I had so much expectations, cause I really do like the trope, but I was really disappointed.
Dramas this year have great tropes only for ruining it somehow???? I would skip this and watch other great summer dramas. I forced myself to endure this shit ass show to write a review for you guys..
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My feel good vibes were fed well with this show!
I’ll keep my review short and sweet.Those cells have my whole heart.
I adore them! So fun and relatable.
They’re dramatic as hell and funny!
Naughty cell needs his own show lol.
Damn. Why did Woong have to get so much better in season 2? If he’d brought this energy he never would have lost Yumi.
Dammit, Babi, I knew you’d disappoint me.
He wasn’t an in-your-face red flag guy, he was actually sweet, caring, loving – but he had form. He started liking Yumi when he was still with his ex-girlfriend – almost like he seeks the greener grass. And that’s what happened here, he had a momentary sway, and ruined everything!
The closure scene between Babi and Yumi was heartfelt. I wish she’d had a similar scene with Woong, because now I’m left wondering is he still pining for her? ☹
Two quotes that made me LOL –
“I’m sick of emergencies. I’m so sick and tired of them!”
“If I can’t have her, neither can he!”
Oh, those melodramatic cells lol.
Yumi, girl, I’m always on your side, rooting you on!
What an excellent show.
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"A romance drama where the chemistry equals zero."
Absolute Value of Romance fails to live up to its fun, chaotic premise.The romance between a high school sophomore and her math teacher feels incredibly uncomfortable.
Ga Woo-su using Eui-ju's secret novel to blackmail her into tutoring is highly problematic.
Episode 12 ruins the tone with a ridiculous twist about Woo-su's past idol trauma.
The "four handsome teachers" gimmick gets boring and repetitive after just a few episodes.
Talented side actors are wasted on dead-end subplots like the school luge team recruiting.
Kim Hyang-gi and Cha Hak-yeon share absolutely zero romantic or playful on-screen chemistry.
The finale uses a lazy two-year time jump to magically fix the inappropriate relationship.
Major school board conflicts are completely brushed aside in the final fifteen minutes.This logic-defying, poorly paced series earns a thoroughly deserved 4 out of 10.
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Again very boring from two main actors
I was watching several dramas from these two main actors and somehow I cannot cope with them. I tried my best to be understandable, but they are very boring actors lacking in acting skills. In every series where are they acting together, I just can’t find chemistry between them at all. They look very confused. But overall, luckily, the music is very nice in this series which is very surprising and the story wasn’t that bad, but Thai cinematography need to do something about actors they hiring.Was this review helpful to you?
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I feel as though I could pilot an airplane now!
I’ll start with the good things I enjoyed with this drama.I found it really easy to watch, and I appreciated how we fast got to know the main characters, who were featured throughout.
The main lead was easy on the eyes. So was the second ML. At some points, I even rooted for him to win the romantic stakes because he was just more attentive and caring of the FL, whereas the ML was a cold fish for more than two thirds of the show.
If you’re into aviation in any way, this show would be right up your street. It was an absolute info dump at times. All I know is, being a flight attendant isn't for me. They have to be nice to everyone, even the bratty customers!
I’m going to give a mention to Mr Jiang. Although it was evident from the start that he was reluctant to have a female pilot in his company and that he would play the antagonist role, he wasn't overtly malicious. He acted so subtly, I loved how he showed he was unhappy just with his face.
Moving on to the less pleasant aspects now. These are minor annoyances that wouldn't deter others from watching.
Two of the actors were completely miscast in my opinion. The best friend of FL. To begin with, her wigs were among the most hideous I've ever witnessed. I need to question the costume department and plot creators regarding those choices. Even with ordinary hair, the actress seemed miscast, as if she were playing dress-up in her mother's shoes.
I did grow to like her by the end.
The other one who felt cast wrong was Song Song. Such a nice guy, but I never really saw him as an aircraft captain. He just didn't seem like a pilot.
I’ve seen several of Tan Song Yu’s shows now.
And even though the stories initially draw me to that show, her acting just isn't my favorite. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like she plays every role the same. (this is only my personal opinion – no need to comment why I’m wrong, lol. If you love her, yay, I am happy for you. I wish I felt the same)
The show was full of sexism and misogyny. I felt bad for the female lead having to endure it, and I kept waiting for someone to confront them about it, but it never happened! It's commendable that she's standing out in a field largely dominated by men, I continually wanted her to succeed.
This show will give you drama and then cliffhangers. We had barely resolved one crisis when another one appeared. I thought the writers' decision to add one last bit of drama to the finale was completely uncalled for. By then, the viewers have fulfilled their obligations, and a finale typically serves the fans.
Romance isn't the main focus here, which might be a dealbreaker if you feel the same way I do.
The FL is the first to develop feelings, and she's so pushy about it that I was cringing, wishing she'd just let it go.
As mentioned earlier, she would have benefited more from being with the second male lead; his deep affection and tender, considerate nature were evident.
The ML had the looks – but darn, he was like an icy robot.
We also got the dead ex as a trope for the ML.
When he caught feelings too, we still didn’t get a lot of romance, but I appreciated how much he championed the female pilot throughout.
Only one kiss! But ooof, what a kiss it was. ML definitely defrosted.
With a plot that was central and a dash of romance, the characters were the true anchors, carrying every drama-filled moment.
It's worth noting, of course, that a truly monstrous and oppressive mother was part of the picture. I wanted to toss her out of a plane; her presence grated on my nerves. The way she played on her mental health when things didn't go her way. Ooff!!
But it was so refreshing that the FL stood up to her!
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A celestial romance carried by an exceptional actress
Angel’s Last Mission: Love is one of those dramas that blend fantasy, emotion, and poetry with unexpected grace. Beneath its celestial romance, the series delves deeply into pain, healing, loneliness, and the possibility of loving again. And if the story resonates so strongly, it is largely thanks to the extraordinary performance of Shin Hae Sun, who carries the drama with rare emotional intensity.The series follows the unlikely encounter between Lee Yeon Seo, a ballerina shattered by loss and trauma, and Kim Dan, a naïve, luminous, and profoundly kind angel. This improbable duo gives birth to a romance that moves between humor, tenderness, and tragedy, without ever losing its emotional thread.
The direction is meticulous, at times almost painterly. The ballet scenes are filmed with remarkable elegance, and the lighting plays a crucial role in shaping the atmosphere: soft, warm, and gently unreal. The soundtrack, delicate and melodic, perfectly supports both the moments of grace and the scenes of pain.
But it is truly Shin Hae Sun who gives the series its depth. She portrays Yeon Seo with a heartbreaking precision: cold yet fragile, harsh yet wounded, proud yet desperately alone. Her emotional range is immense, and she moves effortlessly between anger, fear, tenderness, frustration, love, and sorrow.
Her dance scenes are strikingly realistic—her posture, her tension, her control, the precision of her movements. Everything feels right, as if she had genuinely lived the life of a prima ballerina.
Opposite her, Kim Myung Soo (L) brings a luminous softness, an almost childlike innocence that contrasts beautifully with Yeon Seo’s hardened exterior. Their chemistry works because it rests on a delicate balance: one learns to feel, the other learns to open up.
The series is not without a few melodramatic moments typical of the genre, but it more than compensates with its sincerity, its poetry, and the emotional strength of its two leads.
It is a drama about healing, forgiveness, and second chances — told with rare sensitivity.
When the story ends, you’re left with images of light, dance, tears, and tenderness.
And above all, the certainty that Shin Hae Sun is one of those actresses who can transform a series into an emotional experience.
Article written with the help of Microsoft Copilot.
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A BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL STORY
Just finished watching it and i must say in the end they give us a SWEET & SOUR performance, a must watch one 😅😍. A happy ending drama, sometimes its ok to not to have some romance and make the teacher student story as it is! And they did that and its an open plot for the fans you can make them end up together, for me i believe they become good friends😅😍. A beautiful kdrama that talked about kids situation, international friendship, and how a teacher should support their student equally without giving more priority to just the studious one. Loved it! And there was a lot of laughs, and the web novel parts were cherry on top 😂😍 the characters were so extra that i want to rewind the scenes to see all the expression without missing, i actually imitated their gestures while watching it😂😍 especially of Mr. Ga .. He was living that role in the novel 😂😍. Go for it you gonna love it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Chaos, Mystery, and Stunning Cinematic Beauty Beneath the Veils and Shadows
Veil of Shadows is honestly one of the most ambitious and visually breathtaking fantasy dramas I have watched in a long time. It is not the type of drama you casually binge over a weekend while scrolling through your phone. This is a drama that demands your full attention. Every line, every conversation, every seemingly playful interaction matters later on. Even scenes that initially feel like simple flirting or random banter eventually become important pieces of the larger puzzle. I took my time with this drama instead of rushing through it, and I genuinely think that made the experience even better.The story revolves around five main characters whose fates become intertwined as they gather to capture a demon, but nothing in this drama is straightforward. Every single character has hidden motives, multiple identities, secrets spanning centuries, and personal agendas that slowly unravel throughout the story. Add in time loops, time manipulation, reincarnation, and layered mysteries, and you get a drama that can become overwhelming very quickly if you are not paying close attention. This is absolutely not a surface-level watch. If you zone out for even five minutes, you might completely lose track of what is happening.
What I loved most is how intelligently the story connects everything together. Scenes that feel confusing early on eventually make complete sense later. The drama constantly rewards viewers who pay attention to details. It is one of those stories where every revelation changes how you view previous scenes, making it highly rewatchable.
Visually, this drama is a masterpiece. Every frame looks cinematic. The cinematography, lighting, camera work, CGI, costumes, and color grading are honestly some of the best I have seen in a Chinese fantasy drama. The wardrobe alone deserves praise because every character looked stunning, especially the sisters whose outfits constantly left me speechless. The fantasy creatures, fight scenes, transformations, dragons, butterflies, and magical sequences were all beautifully executed. This drama feels like a moving painting at times.
The soundtrack and background music deserve special mention too. The OST was incredible, but what impressed me even more was the background score during emotional and action scenes. This is probably the first drama where the BGM alone made me fully focus on fight scenes instead of casually watching them. The music elevated every emotional moment and added so much intensity to the storytelling.
The acting across the board was excellent. Every actor not only looked beautiful on screen but genuinely delivered emotionally layered performances across multiple timelines, identities, and character developments. Tian Jiarui especially stood out to me. His screen presence was magnetic, and he handled the emotional complexity of his character so well. His chemistry with Ju Jingyi was touching, emotional, and tragic in the best way possible. Their storyline completely broke me in the second half. At the same time, I also loved the chemistry and bond between all four main characters. The sisterhood was especially beautiful and emotionally grounding amidst all the chaos and tragedy.
One criticism I keep seeing is about the screen time imbalance in the second half, but honestly, it did not bother me much. I loved both couples, but one relationship was clearly far more complicated, layered, and emotionally tangled across centuries, so naturally it required more screen time to fully conclude its storyline properly. Considering how interconnected all the timelines and identities were, the focus made sense to me narratively.
That said, I do understand why some viewers found the drama too convoluted, especially toward the end. The constant plot twists, reveals, deaths, identity changes, and time-related storytelling can become exhausting. There were moments where even I needed time to process what exactly was happening. The second half definitely becomes heavier and more complex compared to the already intricate first half. Some arcs could have been explained better or given more breathing room.
Still, despite its flaws, Veil of Shadows completely immersed me. It is one of those rare dramas where the atmosphere, emotions, visuals, music, and storytelling come together to create something unforgettable. It is complicated, emotional, chaotic, beautiful, and deeply rewarding if you are willing to invest your attention into it.
If you enjoy layered fantasy stories filled with mystery, morally grey characters, hidden identities, emotional romances, stunning visuals, and constant plot twists, this drama is absolutely worth watching. But if you prefer simple and straightforward storytelling where you can relax without thinking too much, this might not be the drama for you.
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