The acting was good, but we can see the difference between the actings when the drama starts to tell the first 2 girls history, the diference in acting was massive, they nailed it. The best part of the drama for me.
I don't think i'm up for a S2 of this drama, because the ending teases, maybe, a loop of the original history... So probably people will get tired of it, but let's hope for the best.
7/10 ⭐
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An upbeat drama to watch when need laughter in your day
I just finished watching this drama and wanted to share my thoughts.At first, I had to check MDL to confirm the genre because I wasn't sure if it was meant to be a comedy or if it just had a bad script. Thankfully, it is a comedy!
The series is incredibly over-the-top with everything. For instance, I couldn't stop laughing at the bathtub placed in a shallow wading pool in the first episode. The dynamic between the characters is also entertaining; Peach acts as the voice of common sense, while Thee is an unoriginal "drama king."
Overall, it’s a great show if you need a happy pick-me-up, though I likely wouldn't add it to my re-watch list.
I’d give it a personal rating of 7/10.
While the pairing was good, I felt the intimate connection fell a bit short as they got closer, perhaps due to the rom-com format.
My favorite part was the final episode where Pond sings; his vocals are beautiful. I’ve actually been looking up his and Phuwin’s music on YouTube to add to my playlist.
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it's a hidden gem, beautiful & healing
not many people talk about this drama, but this drama I feel haven't received it's due yet, maybe coz it released somewhere near covod, so maybe there was no promotions and all. however it's such a beautiful drama, like it's a warm blanket on a chilly winter night, it heals you,makes you happy,not just leads all the characters are in a way healing from their sufferings, traumas, adjusting to the ever changing life.seo kang joon is such an underrated actor, he literally is the life of the drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Chen Hui Broke Me: Xu Kai Delivers a Career-Defining Performance in Eight Hundred
I don’t think I’ll ever move on from Chen Hui in Eight Hundred… and honestly, I don’t want to.Xu Kai felt completely different here—raw, restrained, and painfully real. Yes, he had powerful lines and intense scenes, and he delivered them—but what stayed with me even more were the quiet moments. The silence, the hesitation, the way you could feel everything he was holding in.
That’s what made it hurt. Watching Chen Hui slowly break while trying to hold himself together… I cried, the kind that lingers long after it ends.
His story left a scar in me, and I’ll forever cherish him.
At the same time, the other actors also did an amazing job and really contributed to the weight of the story—it felt like a true ensemble effort.
I really hope this drama gets the recognition it deserves—and that Xu Kai earns a Best Actor award for this performance.
I guess I have to watch some Kaikai’s happy dramas to move on from Chen Hui.
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Too Slow, Even for Slice of Life
This film has:- a strong cast
- an overly dragged-out plot (even for a slice-of-life story)
- an okay conclusion (kind of predictable), wished to see more after story climax
- nice cinematography
- interesting soundtrack (shout out to song that was playing turning shopliftings)
However, I can't see myself re-watching it.
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Minor Flaws, Strong Overall
I went into this series with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Not only was the pacing solid, but the overall cast delivered strong performances. Special kudos to all the leading actors. Elvira Cai is slowly becoming one of my favorite “underground” Chinese actresses. There’s something special about her performances and script choices. Also, I didn't think Jing Bo Ran had it in him to play such a complicated character. Another highlight was the strong on-screen chemistry between all three leads. The writing had a few minor plot holes, which I can overlook. What I can’t overlook, however, is the way the lead couple was written. Their relationship needed better development.Overall, it’s a good crime drama by Chinese drama standards
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dud
it started off with a good shock factor then went downhill. the main fl was consistently irritating from start to finish. i was naturally pessimistic they weren't going to accomplish a lot before the end, and as soon as main fl started doing everything her guide said not to, i completely lost faith in her. plus the 'my friend's still in there' vibes and calling friend's name when she clearly checked out got on my nerves. writing didn't do a lot to help you get attached to the rest of the main group on top of that, but i did appreciate geon woo not being dumb when it counted. it took everyone else way too long to shift gears for me.... entire drama gave me anxiety just from wanting it to be over sooner. only people ready to do their job was the big sister and her right hand man. 2/10 if i'm being honest. for an occult type drama, it didn't really do anything refreshing or new. you won't miss out if you skip it.Was this review helpful to you?
Saddest One
I have seen just 4 eps and I’m already sad like each eps shows each pain and suffer of each individual through two great actors. when Dong-Man said that he wanna be in the other side of the world, I was in tears. And when Dong-Man and Eun-a both fought up there places it was masterpiece, like showing that quiet people can sparkle very thoughtfully. it a best one to watchWas this review helpful to you?
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show so good it pulled me out of viewer fatigue ?
Loved the actors in this absolutely perfect chemistry (how do i petition to see more of these two together?) and the fact they both are amazing at acting with their eyes!!the plot and pacing was really good throughout, although the ending did feel rushed (a couple more episodes would’ve definitely fixed this 😔)
The cinematography was phenomenal and genuinely attention grabbing in the best way, finding out after finishing the show it’s director by the same person who produced blossom made so much sense!
Immediately need more of this!!
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BYEON WOO SEOK AND IU
Yes that's the title.......Chemistry is on point. Plot may be predictable (at the moment), but after watching kdramas for yearsss, i think everything is predictable for me already. It all comes down to execution...I think both IU and BWS is doing well...this is the kind of drama that you just have to sit and enjoy it without being too technical. Though, if IU chose this drama, storyline is probably going to be deeper later on.Was this review helpful to you?
1A Wish For A Life : Would You Still Press The Button?
I honestly didn’t expect to finish this in one sitting, but I got so sucked into the mystery that I ended up binge watching it. "If Wishes Could Kill (Girigo)" is one of the best supernatural thrillers I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re looking for a drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you question human nature, this is the one.The plot is so unique and creepy. It’s about a group of high schoolers who find an app called "Girigo" that grants any wish you want. The catch? Once your wish comes true, you only have 24 hours left to live. It sounds simple, but the way the story unfolds is so intense. It’s not just about the horror; it’s about the secrets between friends, the desperation, and how far people will go when they’re pushed to a corner. The mystery behind who created the app and why it exists kept me guessing until the very last second.
The cast did an incredible job! Jeon So-young as Se-ah was so powerful, you can really feel her determination to save her friends. Kang Mi-na was also a standout; she played the popular girl Na-ri with so much depth, making her more than just a "pretty face." Even the guys, Baek Sun-ho and Hyun Woo-seok, were amazing. Their chemistry felt so real, which made it even more heartbreaking to watch them struggle against the clock. You can really feel their fear through the screen.
I planned to watch just one episode before bed, but the cliffhangers didn't let me! I ended up binging all 8 episodes in one go because I literally could not stop. The pacing is perfect, it doesn't drag at all and every episode adds something new to the mystery.
If you like dramas like All of Us Are Dead, Night Has Come, or Death's Game, you need to watch this immediately. It has that same high-stakes energy where you never know who is going to make it out alive It’s dark, emotional, and very psychological. It makes you think: Is your greatest desire worth your life? Do yourself a favor and go watch it right now. Just don’t blame me if you stay up all night like I did!
Overall if you are a fan of supernatural, horror genre with thrill, this one is a must watch!!!
[Note : This is just my personal opinion and rating. Everyone has different tastes, so if this isn't your type of drama, that's totally fine we don't all have to agree!]
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A Symphony Of Dark and Light
Artistic Approach to the FrameRight from the start, it becomes apparent that the author of the script Jo Sung-hee, as well as the production team, did not perceive it as such, but as a work of art. Cinematography is nothing less than the language of poetry, and each frame seems to be carefully thought out, filled with a nostalgic lightness reflecting the beauty of our bittersweet existence. Costume design and other artistic decisions are more than just an aesthetic element, but rather a means by which the emotional state of the characters comes alive on screen.
Ensemble of Characters
A drama can only become a complete masterpiece when none of its characters remains on the sidelines. Even if Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop give outstanding performances in leading roles, it is worth noting that the brilliance does not stop there but shines through everyone else.
• Kwon Hyuk and Han Ji-hyun portray their characters so vividly that any side story becomes the main storyline.
• And Oh Ye-ju, along with the rest of the cast members, performs with such sincerity that it becomes difficult to realize that what we see is not real life.
Final Thoughts
It is not often encountered nowadays to witness the technical finesse paired with the nakedness of human emotions on stage. Each and every member of the cast, regardless of the size of their storyline, was portrayed with reverence and elegance.
My gratitude goes out to the actors and the directors of the play, as well as the entire crew who brought this "Radiant Season" to life. You have built a paradise for the spectators – a world where everything is acceptable and nothing could be more beautiful than what has been done here.
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Just like Season 1, this is a really excellent Season 2 with a fresh new storyline.
We discover that she didn’t actually die, and that her mother’s “Najin” saved her. Honestly, I think everyone suspected she would be saved this way as soon as we learned there would be a Season 2 and that she was still in the cast. But it works well it’s nicely set up, so I thought it was cool!
On the other hand, Tae Sang has an accident and loses his memory at the beginning. To be honest, I was like “oh no, not another memory loss plot device…” but the way the story unfolded actually convinced me.
Their first “reunion” made me smile: she confronts him in the street, but at that moment he doesn’t recognize her at all. I found that scene really sad, but it made sense in the story.From then on, he becomes more and more present in her life. The scenes where he starts remembering fragments of his past had me hyped! I knew the real reunion wasn’t far away.Then comes the intense scene in the lab where he takes a Najin to save her. From that moment, I thought he was insanely badass. He was completely furious, smashing through all the enemies, and she was fighting alongside him. It was such an intense scene in every way I loved it!After they finish fighting, he stabs a metal bar into the enemy’s shoulder. It was a satisfying and powerful moment, and from there I was super excited!Then we get the real reunion: he runs outside to join her and they share a long, tender kiss. It was very emotional.I found all the moments they spent together after that really touching and sweet. But as usual, new problems arise and we head into the finale. The final battle was intense seriously, bravo, I loved it! At the same time, she starts losing her Najin… The ending is both sad and happy. She struggled so much to restore his memories, and now it’s his turn to do the same for her In short, an incredible story!Just like in Season 1, the acting is flawless nothing to complain about. The cast delivered perfectly.The music is great too.I highly recommend the entire series!
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Rewatch, got reminded why i dropped 2 reasons (Day, and ending)
From the start i thought this was gonna be one of my favorites and up until like episode 5 it was.Day and mhork both work with each other cute care for each other ,even when clearly mhork is putting in way more than day however they have a mutual respect even with their bickering they get through day's troubles.
I have 2 big problems though first, DAY.
After episode 5 i dont know what happened to Day's character he just started annoying me after Day and Mhork finnaly kiss it all startes going downhill for me.
Another side note which isnt that important but i didnt feel the kiss scene was appropriate but thats honestly the least of my problems in this.
Anyways, first thing that happened where my eyes started rolling was Day KNOWS Mhork likes him teases him about them not 'syncing' as fast as him and August, first of all so fucking cruel and so unnecesary? even if they laugh it off this is just so not okay i tjink Mhork taking it so well is weird...
Second when they're running the marathon he's pissed about hearing that guy offer Mhork a job when 'he gets tired of being a caretaker' ans gets upset ans tgrows a temper tantrum like a toddler but then keeps pushing away from mhork and continues saying he doesnt like him. the fuck? So you want to trap him to you someone that loves and cares for you, he has zero disregard for his feelings at all. Him pushing away Mhork but gwtting all pissy and angry when he wants to leave is genuinely almost lowkey abusive.
Letting go sometimes is love, Mhork gladly did that even if it hurt him with August. And yet Day will keep leading him on while actively pushing him away.
mhork is a shinning green flag while day is a beige one at best.
Im at episode 7 right now but previozsly i dropped it at 10 episode i dont remember what happened to piss me off but i have an inkling its day creating issues and being selfish.
Probably wont finish it, i liked it until episode 5 but i will drop it. Also it seems like i was FAR from the inly one complaining about the last 2 episodes.
What a shame since i love jimmy and Sea, ans with the acting i have zero complaints they did a FANTASTIC JOB.
unfortunate all around.
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My two passions : Jesus Christ and fighting.S01 : 3,5/5
S02 : 2,5/5
S01 : Super funny, although a bit old-fashioned in its staging, which is too functional. This collection of zany characters never misses a beat, they are all prodigiously silly. The villains' henchmen behave like bored children waiting for the school bus. I love this kind of Conan O'Brien humour. (I'll try to forget all the diarrhoea jokes, though)
Kim Nam-gil is so cool. He fights really well, the action isn't neglected at all, and he's so funny ! I didn't know he had this comedic side to his acting. "God gave me the gift of dealing with scum like you, not forgiving them." What a man!
But what about the role of the fat guy who eats all the time ? The answer is clear : no, don't. And actor Ahn Chang-hwan, playing a Thai migrant with an exaggerated, grotesque accent and a high-pitched voice, is perfectly Korean from Korea. It's on a par with Apu in The Simpsons... I've seen enough Thai films and series to know that people don't talk like that over there.
On the other hand, Kim Nam-gil dresses up as a woman (episode 11. And he'll do it again next season) and it's not a comic or demeaning device, he acts 'normally'. He wears a suit in the colours of the transgender flag, by the way. This is probably not a random choice, given that Korean Catholics are particularly reactionary and fight with all their might against LGBT+ rights. We want more Father Kims in the clergy and fewer transphobes.
In episode 15, the prosecutor plays golf and wears a badge that says "bon coup" in French. It doesn't mean what you might think.
And then, at the beginning, we are introduced to a psychiatrist, who later reappears shrouded in mystery, only to never be mentioned again. This character was introduced for no reason. Strange.
S02 : Dear K-drama writers, can you spare us these endless eating scenes ? Please. For God's sake. Or at least make an effort with the sound. You don't talk with your mouth full ! Bad manners. Literally, every other scene involves copious swallowing !
This season follows the same formula of action and humour, with much more slapstick and gesticulation. And shouting, unfortunately. Not really my thing. It gets on my nerves at times. A show that was rather silly has now become downright mind-numbing.
In addition, the lore expands and proves to be more coherent than that of John Wick. The production, meanwhile, follows the evolution of Korean series and their standards, with much more polished staging than the first season. We are even treated to a single-take sequence shot in episode 1 where the heroes fight on several floors of a building. Well done, Father Kim. You're kicking ass like Jesus drove the merchants out of the Temple. What's more, episode 3 has a scene shot from a subjective point of view. They're trying new things.
That said... this season struggles to match the first in terms of pace and humour. It's a bit boring with all these pointless conversations between the antagonists. Twelve episodes in, and in the sixth one we're still being told how bad we are ? Great, I don't care, guys. Nine episodes before anything really happens in terms of the plot. After a while, we couldn't care less about your stories.
I like Bibi, she rocks, she sings, she acts, okay, okay, but where's Keum Sae-Rok ? Where is she ? Free Keum Sae-Rok.
Given the radical change in cinematography and acting, I don't think I'll be watching any more of this director's productions because he's clearly just putting his name on other people's work.
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