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And this how Seo Inguk entered my top 5

Plot? peak
Eyes acting? peak
Actors chemistry? peak
Emotional distress after finishing it? peak

I had no expectations at first, not being familiar with the actors and not being hyped by the plot. Well it was one of these dramas that let you wondering how are you gonna find such a gem after it.

Honestly I watched it long ago so my review can't do it justice, but years later it remains as one of the most impactfull drama for me and one of the few that made me cry alongside Move to heaven, Moon lovers, My Dearest, 2521, My country and When life gives you tangerines!

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It's a rated R Thai YA novel

Honestly, I will never be able to look at a paintbrush the same way again. Which is unfortunate because I'm an artist.

Right off the bat, this series reminded me of The Princess Diaries with its hidden Prince, overly light colored floral outfits, and others vying for the throne. Then the Emmaly crest reminded me of the Hogwarts crest. We had a Hunger Games-esque archery competition. So the story was very YA coated. Until you got to the NC scenes, that is, which were WAY too long and I skipped.

I sadly didn't skip early enough to miss the paintbrush scene.

The CGI was very distracting. It wasn't bad, but it was something that I would expect to see in a WINX Club live-action. Some of the locations didn't match either, which was weird.

Fashion was great except for Khanin's wardrobe. I'm now convinced that Nunew would look good in anything because those clothes didn't look like they would have looked good on anyone.

Acting was great all around. There wasn't a single actor who felt like they were simply playing a character. This was very impressive since the 2 supporting couples didn't get nearly enough screen time. Jay and Calvin barely got the time of day, and Ramil and Paytai were in such an interesting situation that I would have loved to have seen the writers do SOMETHING with. Speaking of JJ, I really loved his singing. I was very impressed. These four did a lot with their characters in the small amount of time they had.

I loved Chakri. I think every time I laughed in this series, it was because of him.

The person behind the rebellion didn't shock me, but I didn't guess who it was because they diverted my attention well. The butler, being a part of it, didn't surprise me a bit. I can only imagine the shit he had to listen to over the years. I just don't understand why they didn't off the king in the years that Khanin wasn't there. I understand wanting to make someone suffer, but killing 2 mothers and failing to kill a baby isn't the way to go. You can't blame that on the king. That's 100% you. And if the goal was to make all of them pay, why didn't they target the others at all in the beginning? Why wait 22 years? Why target Ramil only after failing to kill Khanin? The plot felt very weak in this regard.

I expected there to be more action. More of a cat-and-mouse chase, but Khanin and Charan get to safety relatively quickly, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed.

Don't get me started on Ramil's father; that man is a real piece of work. Besides the king, I hated him the most.

From episode 1, I wanted to push the king into the grave. The man didn't die soon enough. He must be rolling over in his grave after Khanin left Emmaly and his title behind. Still don't understand why Khanin gave up his title unless he just really didn't want it. (Which, yes, I know he didn't.) I know he trusts his birth father to handle things, but it would have also given him the power to help. Maybe it also restricted him from leaving the country for school or something? It didn't seem like anything changed other than that he doesn't have a right to the throne now. Maybe I'm missing something. They didn't really give us any explanation for why Khanin chose to do what he did. But we got another NC scene! woo . . .

I really wish they would cut back on the NC scenes when we need more explanations, world-building, and character/relationship development. I feel that way, not only about this series, but about many series that I've watched.

Also, we can't ignore the fact that this generation is the end of all four family lineages, lmao.

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A perfect slow comforting show ... that will not convince everyone

I feel like I need to come to the rescue of this drama, I remember being totally absorbed by this romance that it was actually a torture to wait each week for the release of the episodes.

That said, this drama is obviously not for everyone.

First of all it's set in a professional environnement which can already sound uninteresting to some people.

It's a very (very) slow burn, it's like if you are dropped in the middle of the character's life (who happen to have a very normal life with normal job) so nothing is made to make this show dramatic or theatrical. There is a lot of long sequences where you watch the characters doing their everyday business in silence. Everything is about feeling and absorbing the character's emotions wether they feel joy, hesitation, success...

Personally it's right my alley, some people will find it boring but for me it was a very comforting show so I encourage you to give it a chance. Except if you know it's not your type, then don't even try to get into it, you will get bored.

For exemple if you enjoyed dramas such as Summer strike, Neverthless, Doona, or The smile has left your eyes, Something in the rain... there is a good chance you will like it.

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No payoff. Seriously.

I understand everyone giving this 10/10 and all that but I have one major beef with this series, and it is a big one that I cannot get past.

The ENTIRE PREMISE of this revolves around sex. It’s in the TITLE, for gods sake. And much as there are plenty of cutesy moments between the two male leads, we get virtually no payoff. Not even a Big Damn Kiss at the end. There are 12 episodes of this thing, are you not allowed to show even a whisper of them being intimate?? At least the Thai remake, for all its faults, had the usual “let’s get our tops off and do the horizontal mambo” scene; I felt it could have been better but it was something.

So take this for what it’s worth: I personally finished this series and immediately felt that I had wasted my time with it. It was a huge letdown and I bounced off it hard. Definitely not on the rewatch list. Read the other reviews and decide if it’s your thing or not. If you, like me, expect something resembling sex in a series that is literally based on whether a guy has had sex, then you are gonna be disappointed.

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From Cliché to Masterpiece: A Story That Stays With You

Here’s your fully blended, refined review—with your new ending adjusted (review feels long, not the drama) and everything stitched together smoothly while keeping your original emotion intact:

I stumbled upon this Chinese drama through a random YouTube ad, assuming it would be just another cliché—school life, childhood friendships, love triangles, and predictable romance. And honestly, in the beginning, it does feel exactly like that.

But then… it quietly transforms.

What starts as a familiar story of three childhood friends and tangled emotions slowly unfolds into something far deeper—an honest, almost unsettling reflection of real life. While some might feel the story peaks in high school and slows down in college, I felt the exact opposite. The real story begins when they step into university—that’s where life truly hits, where characters grow, drift, fail, rebuild, and become real.

By the final episode, it leaves you with a simple but powerful realization—this is life.

Not everyone achieves what they once dreamed of.
Not every topper in school succeeds in life.
Not every struggler stays behind.

Life doesn’t follow a script. It surprises you—sometimes beautifully, sometimes painfully.

This drama helped me truly understand what “slice of life” and “coming of age” actually mean. It doesn’t glamorize anything. It doesn’t exaggerate struggles. Instead, it gently prepares you for reality—for imperfection, unpredictability, and acceptance.

It teaches something incredibly simple yet profound:

Happiness is not always tied to achievement.

Regrets are universal—everyone carries them.

The key is to accept, learn, and move forward.

You don’t have to accomplish everything you once set out to do to feel fulfilled. You don’t need a grand purpose to be happy. Sometimes, happiness exists in the smallest, quietest moments—without reason, without validation.

One line from the story stays with you:
Being happy for no reason is still happiness.

And that’s the essence.

On the performance front, this drama absolutely nails it. The casting feels so perfect that every character doesn’t just act—they live. At times, it’s hard to tell whether the writing made the actors shine or the actors brought the characters alive so beautifully. Either way, everything feels authentic.

The acting is effortless, the direction is subtle yet powerful, and the storytelling is deeply immersive. Even the art and production design deserve special mention—especially the homes. Since the title revolves around “home,” every space feels warm, lived-in, and personal. The houses don’t look like sets; they feel like places you’ve been to… a friend’s house, a family space, or somewhere you could belong.

There’s a comforting authenticity in how everything is built—cozy, intimate, and emotionally grounding. It truly makes you feel at home.

It also made me reflect—if I had watched something like this 30 years ago, maybe I would have understood life a little earlier, carried fewer regrets, and embraced happiness more freely. Not that I’m unhappy today—but now, my happiness feels more meaningful.

And if this review feels a little long, it’s only because some experiences are hard to contain in a few words. When something connects this deeply, you just want to keep talking about it.

Because this isn’t just something you watch.
It’s something you experience.

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Transports you to 1980s Hong Kong. Unforgettable CP chemistry

This is my first time hearing a Cantonese dubbed drama, and this language is very musical and pleasant to the ears. The cinematography and the aesthetic lighting really make this BL stand out from the usual BL fare. I am in love with the set design, especially He Chu San's room back at Mr. He's place and also his new apartment. The 1980 Hong Kong walled city vibes are immaculate.

What also makes this drama stand out to me is the eye acting, especially from He Chu San's actor. His emotions are very believable. Lots of micro expressions, and his face tells a story in and of itself. Hesitation, worry, concern, affection, exasperation, fear... He Chu San feels like a character who can exist. You can give the script to actors and say, "here, this scene is sad so cry" or "this scene is happy so smile," and actors may deliver something passable. But once in a while, an actor comes along and single-handedly elevates what is otherwise mundane dialogue or a mundane scene. He Chu San's actor is one of those actors. I can count on one hand the BL actors who make me believe them, and He Chu San's actor is one of them (unfortunately, I often have to turn my brain off when it comes to acting in a lot of BLs and just enjoy the vibes lol, looking at you GMMTV). His silent devotion and yearning for Xia Liu Yi really come through in a convincing way.

The actor who played Xia Liu Yi is simply arresting on screen. He does extremely well when the character is in a serious situation. You can see his thoughts going a million miles per second on his face as he weighs the pros and cons as a gangster leader. His very first bloody entrance made me gasp and sit up, such an unforgettable scene when he looks back at the camera like a rabid dog. He comes off as effortlessly badass in any fight scene. I give his sense of playing up the physicality for the camera a 10/10.

What fascinates me is how Xia Liu Yi's actor switches between his dominant side and his submissive side in a very natural way. Tbh, it's not easy to play a power bottom that pleases the average BL audience member's aesthetic, who is used to seeing typical masc top and femme bottom roles. You have to be commanding and dominant and walk around like a "top," and then when the actual dominant love interest comes in, you have to adjust your physicality to be submissive in scenes where the submissive concedes to the dominant person. Tho I also feel obliged to point out that He Chu San bottoms at least once for Xia Liu Yi in the novel, so I am not talking about the sex positions when I say dominant and submissive, but dominant and submissive in terms of personalities or the courtship pursuit.

Xia Liu Yi starts off snapping and being aggressive, and now in these last two eps, you feel like he is this flustered dog who is not really sure what to do in He Chu San's presence. Just that the dog likes the safety and affection he gets from a safe, stable place. He Chu San is like a steady, calm harbor, a lighthouse in Xia Liu Yi's life of calamity and violence and chaos.

Ultimately, this BL stays true to its namesake in the 8 episodes so far. Xia Liu Yi is truly Chusan's Liu Yi, a stray dog taken in by Chusan who becomes his.

If they were going to do multiple seasons, I feel like they should have kept 12 eps for the first season instead of just 9, as 9 is way too short imo. If this were just a fluffy story without much happening, then 9 would be fine, but as it is, it feels inadequate. There's a lot of stuff going on in the story,

Regardless, I am very grateful we have what we have. The BEST romance in 2026 for me by faaar. That ending kiss eclipsed the rooftop confession scene of Bad Buddy for me, and if you know what I am talking about, that seemed like such an impossible bar to cross.

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A wonderful ugly duckling meets CEO office kind of a fluffy drama. Strong themes of friendship, self confidence and believing in yourself no matter what comes in life. It does have a second ML who is so charming, light amount of jealously and unfortunately lights on physical chemistry. I was interested in everyone's story and not just the leads! Very well written with lots of bubbly, quirky, pretty actors. There were times when the FL was a bit annoyingly over the top loud, super energetic behavior. The OST...I am not sure it even contains anything memorable at all.

She Was Pretty is a typical romantic comedy that you watch when you are looking for something sweet and funny to unwind and relax, with a guaranteed happy ending.

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you know a show is SO good when you write a review about how good it is before finishing it!

Sang Yan the man you are!! oh boy i still didn't finish it but this gives me k-drama vibes. I've never watched something like this in a c-drama so it feels different. So in love with this, really!! i was hesitiant at first because i don't like Life/meldodramas. this is really really deep, it touched me deeply, sang yan i've never seen someone so loyal in their love and devotion, he really IS the standard. I had to pause, smile and giggle all on my own and then continue watching. Never skipped a scene! which is very rare of me to do. got hooked up from ep 1 and throughout the story.
10/10 for me and i don't need to finish it determine that its a 10/10.

P.S: this is my first review ever!! this is how much i loved this show, felt the need to write a review.

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A Killer App in Every Sense

Would you dare trade your life for a wish that comes true, no fine print except the ultimate cost? That is the Faustian bargain at the heart of If Wishes Could Kill, a high school thriller that spins temptation, fear, and friendship into one very bloody cautionary tale. It all begins at Seorin High School, where five close friends stumble upon an app called Girigo. The pitch is simple and dangerously alluring: make a wish, and it will be granted. The catch is even simpler. You will die soon after. Cue the moral dilemma, the paranoia, and the slow unraveling of a friend group that was already hanging by a thread.

Before the app even enters the picture, the story quietly sets up a web of secrets and unspoken tension among the five. Yu Se Ah is secretly dating Kim Geon Woo, fully aware that Im Na Ri has feelings for him. Geon Woo plays the classic “I see nothing, I know nothing” card, even though he probably does. Na Ri keeps chasing him anyway, while also judging Hyeong Uk behind his back for his otaku interests. Hyeong Uk, for his part, carries that insecurity like a shadow. Then there is Kang Ha Jun, silently liking Se Ah despite her relationship. It is less “best friends forever” and more “recipe for disaster,” just waiting for a spark. Girigo becomes that spark, and then some.

When Hyeong Uk uses the app to ace a math test, nobody takes it seriously at first. It feels like your typical urban legend, the kind you would laugh about over instant noodles. That disbelief shatters the moment the curse reveals itself through his chilling death. His final moments are unsettling enough to send shivers, and credit goes to Lee Hyo Je for making that descent into something eerie and memorable, even with such limited screen time. His death hits the group hard, though not uniformly. Se Ah is deeply shaken, especially as she witnesses it firsthand, triggering memories of her parents’ death. Geon Woo and Ha Jun are left reeling from the sheer horror of it. Na Ri, however, feels like a question mark from the very beginning. The nail biting, the restless eyes, the fact that she was not there when things went south. Something about her screams “there is more to this story.” That is where casting does some heavy lifting. Having Kang Mi Na as Na Ri adds a layer of assurance. The role demands a careful balance of vulnerability and secrecy, and she delivers that quiet tension convincingly. While many of the younger cast are relatively new faces, her presence anchors the emotional undercurrent, especially when the narrative starts peeling back its layers.

As the stakes rise, the story expands beyond the school setting. In an attempt to save Se Ah after she makes a wish, Ha Jun brings her to his sister Ha Sal’s secluded mountain home. Ha Sal, or Haetsal, is introduced as a powerful shaman figure, someone so overwhelmed by her own abilities that stepping outside her domain could literally kill her. It is a compelling concept on paper, but the execution feels undercooked. Despite Jeon So Nee having proven her range in other works, Ha Sal ends up feeling more like a plot device than a fully realized character. The gravitas you would expect from someone holding that kind of power just is not quite there, and the writing does her no favors. Interestingly, the character who leaves the strongest impression is not one of the central five, but Bang Wool. Played by Noh Jae Won, Bang Wool walks in with charm, comedic timing, and just enough eccentricity to steal scenes without trying too hard. He brings a refreshing energy into an otherwise tense narrative, like a splash of color in a grayscale world. There is something oddly endearing about him, to the point where emotional investment sneaks up on you. It does make you wish the script had explored his backstory and the mystery around him a bit more, because there is clearly untapped potential.

Back at the core group, the performances are a mixed bag. Jeon So Young as Se Ah shines more in darker, emotionally heavy moments than in lighter scenes. There are times when her expressions feel a bit restrained, which, combined with the writing, makes her presence as the central lead less impactful than it could have been. Visually though, there is a moment during her search for the phone where her look oddly echoes Usagi, which is a fun little déjà vu for fans of survival thrillers. Baek Sun Ho fits Geon Woo’s archetype perfectly, the handsome, devoted high school boyfriend who only has eyes for one person. With limited screen time, he still manages to convey Geon Woo’s loyalty and affection convincingly. Hyun Woo Seok as Ha Jun, on the other hand, struggles to leave a strong impression. Part of it is the writing. Ha Jun is impulsive, loud, and often frustrating, the kind of character who feels like a ticking time bomb but not always in a compelling way. There is a particular moment involving a very questionable decision that might make you want to yell at your screen. You will know it when you see it.

Structurally, the drama starts strong. The first half builds tension effectively, pulling you into the mystery of Girigo and the race against time. It is less about the gore and more about the suspense, the constant feeling that something is about to go very wrong. Even if you are not a fan of horror, the show has a way of keeping you hooked. The jump scares are there, and while most are predictable, they still serve their purpose. You brace yourself, and then it happens anyway. The second half, however, feels like it loses some of that momentum. There is an entire episode dedicated to explaining the origin of the app and the curse. While the intention is clear, the execution feels oddly anticlimactic compared to the buildup. Instead of a slow drip of revelations, the story opts for a full info dump, which does not quite match the tone established earlier. The ending follows a similar pattern. It feels rushed, leaving several threads dangling and raising more questions than it answers. If you are the type who enjoys neat resolutions, this might test your patience.

On the production side, the drama initially gives off a modest, almost web drama vibe. But as it progresses, the quality of editing and CGI stands out in a good way. The visuals, especially during the more intense sequences, are polished enough to elevate the experience. The soundtrack and sound effects also do their part, sometimes even sneaking in a bit of unexpected humor amidst the tension.

At its core, If Wishes Could Kill is not reinventing the wheel. The cursed app concept has been explored before, but what keeps it engaging is the interplay between desire and consequence, wrapped in a suspense driven narrative. It is the kind of show where you do not overanalyze every detail. You sit back, let the tension do its thing, and enjoy the ride, plot holes and all. In the end, it is a quick, gripping watch with enough thrills to keep you entertained, even if it does not stick the landing perfectly. A solid 7.5 feels just right.

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Lovers Against Fate

This story follows a classic transmigration setup. A young woman, Wang Cuihua, is reading a novel when she suddenly finds herself transported into its world, inhabiting the body of Yu Wanyin, the infamous demonic concubine of the tyrant emperor Xiahou Dan.
In the original plot, Yu Wanyin is destined to die and serves as a cruel antagonist to the story’s main couple: Prince Xiahou Bo and the concubine Xie Yonger. Xie Yonger is meant to fall in love with the prince, overthrow the tyrant, and bring justice to the empire.

But things immediately go off-script. Now aware of her fate, Yu Wanyin refuses to follow that path. She doesn’t want to die, nor does she want to play the villain. On her first night in the palace, when she is presented to the emperor, he initially dismissed her, which leads to them interacting and something in his speech catches her attention: a modern expression that shouldn’t exist in this historical setting. Testing her suspicion, she greets him in English. When he replies, they both realize the truth, they’ve both transmigrated into this novel.

What follows is a mix of political intrigue and comedic moments as the two form an unlikely alliance. Together, they try to avoid their doomed fates, navigate palace schemes, and counter the prince’s rebellion, as they begin to wonder if the supposed “hero” couple has transmigrated as well, all while keeping their shared secret hidden.

The male lead really delivers a standout performance. His portrayal of a ‘tyrant’ is layered and deeply sympathetic. Poisoned since childhood by the empress and his brother, he suffers from constant headaches, emotional trauma, and isolation. He was forced into adulthood through abuse and control, he’s a puppet emperor teetering on the edge of madness, yet he still finds the strength to resist and fight back. What makes his story even more tragic is that he has been trapped in this world for over a decade, enduring years of loneliness before Yu Wanyin arrives.

Xie Yonger is another compelling character. Though initially framed as the “destined heroine”, her story is far more tragic. Manipulated by those around her, she tries to survive in this ruthless environment, even facing the devastating loss of her unborn child, gutted by the knowledge that the father, the prince, wanted her dead. Her character arc is emotional and well-executed.

Yu Wanyin herself is charming, mischievous, and kind-hearted, though there are moments where the portrayal could have explored deeper emotional nuance to me. As for the prince, he perfectly embodies a self-righteous, paranoid figure whose moral superiority quickly becomes insufferable. He’s easy to dislike from the start, and never really redeems himself.

The ending in the drama is simple and somewhat abrupt, implying a happy resolution. However, the original version of this story offers a much more complex conclusion, where the emperor eventually dies from the poison and wakes up in the modern world, while Yu Wanyin remains behind, raising their child alone. She lives out the rest of her life in solitude as the empress before finally dying herself and returning to the modern world, where the two are ultimately reunited. This ending adds a bittersweet layer that the adaptation chose to totally skip.

One clear weakness of the drama lies in its action scenes, which were poorly choreographed and almost cartoonish at times.

That said, the central relationship is a major strength. The chemistry between the leads is strong, and their bond develops naturally. They begin as strangers relying on each other for survival, gradually growing into something deeper. The male lead is protective without being controlling, embodying a quiet support that feels genuine and heartfelt. Their romance unfolds in a believable, gradual way that makes it all the more engaging.

The pacing is another highlight for me. Unlike many dramas that drag eventually, this one has a steady, dynamic flow. The plot progresses fast while still allowing time for character and relationship development.

Overall, it’s an enjoyable and engaging drama definitely worth watching.

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the acting is superbb!!!

okay so i went in fully expecting wall-to-wall jumpscares and honestly? i was so ready to be scared out of my mind every five minutes. but this drama said no actually, let’s do something different — and that ended up being the right call. the horror doesn’t hit you over the head constantly. it builds, creeps up on you, and when it does go there, it lands so much harder because you’re already emotionally attached. love when horror works like that.
the premise is genuinely clever. Girigo is this app that supposedly grants any wish you upload as a video. sounds too good to be true, obviously, and it is — turns out the whole thing is a curse deliberately created by whoever built it. once that reveal starts unfolding, the story gets way darker and way more personal than i initially expected. it stops being about a spooky app and starts being about people.
and that’s where the drama really shines for me. the underlying message hits different — it’s not just the classic “be careful what you wish for” thing. it’s more about how human desire is messy and complicated. people think they’re wishing for something good but underneath it’s tangled up with revenge, with feeling abandoned, with wanting to hurt someone back without admitting it to themselves. that kind of nuance? in a YA horror? didn’t see it coming and i respect it.
acting-wise everyone holds their own but let’s talk about the worst characters because oh my god. Nari, Kwon Siwon, and Gitae — absolutely insufferable and i mean that as a compliment to the writing because they made me genuinely annoyed in the best way possible. and Hyungwook broooo 😭

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So good I am posting my first ever review

Gonna start this with, it’s going to be long and I’ve never commented like this before. Not once have I ever thought I would actually post any of the comments I’d like to make on the internet or social media about BLs until this damn series. Omg I love it sooooo much! I rank this series up there with my all-time favorites like “Beautiful Man” and “Addicted.” After the first few episodes I liked it so much that I went looking for a translation of the book. I finished it before the 7th episode came out and absolutely loved it! It was sooooo gooooood!!! It made me cry and laughing out loud. And omg! the frustration!!!! I wouldn’t be surprised if I revisit that book many times like I have with other beloved books and fanfictions. Anyways! After I finished the book I was, of course, comparing and seeing what they were leaving out, understandable so. I was disappointed some thing’s were left out and other things changed, but only slightly! It was the last, 5 mins, of episode 8, that was released just a couple hours ago, that made me start writing this comment/review.

When He is touching Xi’s scars…. 😢 They did so good w that scene. As much as I wish they would just use the book as a script, they have made this its own thing and it’s beautiful! It’s rare that adaptations are good and this one is great! I can’t wait for the last episode!!!! But also hating that there’s only 1 more and they’ve only touched the smallest fraction of the story. Sigh. Maybe there will be more seasons, maybe not. I think I’d be ok w no more. I’d be ecstatic if there were 1 or 2 more. And I’ll never lose the hope that this will be adapted with more detail in the future. I’m not a anime fan at all but I’d def watch any animated version of this story.

If anyone wants to talk about the series or book, I’d love to! I have no drama or BL friends. If your ult stan is Skz, even better!

Love love love Sammy’s Children’s Day!!!! Can’t wait to reread the book and rewatch the series in its entirety soon!

And thank you if you actually read all this!

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Masterpiece

I don’t usually rewatch dramas — but Pursuit of Jade is the exception. I’ve watched it three times, and somehow it gets better every single time.

What makes this drama unforgettable isn’t just the plot, but the emotional depth behind every character. The story is layered with tension, love, betrayal, and sacrifice in a way that feels intense but never forced. Every detail matters, and you start noticing new meanings with each rewatch.

The acting is absolutely outstanding. The characters don’t just feel written — they feel real. The complexity of the relationships, especially the emotional push and pull, keeps you completely invested. Even the “villain” isn’t one-dimensional, which makes the story even more powerful and heartbreaking.

Visually, the drama is stunning. From the cinematography to the soundtrack, everything is crafted to pull you deeper into the atmosphere. It’s not just something you watch — it’s something you feel.

What really stayed with me is how the drama explores love in a raw and sometimes painful way. It’s not perfect or idealized, and that’s what makes it so memorable.

Honestly, Pursuit of Jade deserves a 10/10 without hesitation. It’s one of those rare dramas that stays with you long after it ends — and clearly, it’s worth watching more than once.

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An amazingly built story, umtil...

I wanna start by saying that this whole concept felt very unique, an established that's not about how they get together, but how they manage a huge obstacle, one of the people in the relationship is scamming the other.

In the first half, I really enjoyed this. It was well crafted where you could understand the character's motives, and also feel the strong build up towards the unevitable event where Pai finds out that Tim both scammed him and others.

I also really enjoyed the second couple, U and North, I could really feel the conflict in feelings, as well as the strong foundation they then build their relationship on.

The second half wasn't bad either, I just think it needed more time and have a bit better pacing. The previous emotional juiceiness drops a bit here where it feels like the characters gets no space to reflect or change.

I also feel like especially Tim's motives were a bit unclear, in terms of why he became a scammer. I also wish we could have seen more of his conflict cause it sometimes felt like it was set up for something deeper we would find out about later, but instead we heard nothing more about it. I feel like Tim's parents and family would have been a great way to show him opening up to Pai, but instead they just felt like your standard parents in a series.

Now I'm done with the bad things. I want to praise this series for the way it handled Pai's family and his family dynamics cause it really felt like no one were "the evil grandpa/aunt", they just had different viewpoints.

Overall, I think if you like the premise, than you're gonna enjoy this.

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