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NO ROMANCE
I watch dramas for romance as main genre not fantasy or action, this is heavily focused on action and fantasy I skipped from 18 to 30 because it's only action action, and I do not like the background story say too dragging the 10 eps were just them going here and thereromance - chemistry is good but in romance wise I absolutely dislike how it is shown in this drama it's not slow burn , it's but love hate misunderstanding? and ml will keep rejecting her because of debt or because he is demon ? I liked their interactions and didn't like the romance in this still watched till 30 hoping to get better at 27 something the couple first time talks normal ,not fighting arguing,but as couple but author just wants to make it bad ? suddenly ml has amnesia? I was okay with female amnesia but ml too seriously? and just they they started dating?
these fantasy stories with action and background plot, including ost all are literally same ,
love hate relationship
unnecessary fight scenes
too many side characters
blood spilling
story unnecessarily dragging
this should be 20 eps not 18
I like the FML so wanted to watch but I already skipped till 30 now I can't anymore
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Forget Seinfeld — this show is really about nothing
I’ll start by saying this: Duang With You is a show I genuinely enjoyed (excluding the last episode).Which is confusing, because on paper, it checks off almost all of my pet peeves:
1. First, the fillers. So many fillers. For a 12-episode series where each episode runs over an hour, there’s really no justification for how padded this felt. We get Duang sitting solemnly. Qin sitting solemnly. Duang and Qin sitting solemnly together. Entire sequences of a basketball game, a gym lesson, multiple meals (ramen, shrimp and rice, shrimp and rice again and again), and even full songs played out in their entirety.
2. Instead of a cohesive arc, the show operates on a chain of “and then” storytelling. One thing happens, and then another thing happens, and then another without much connective tissue. The final episode is where this becomes impossible to ignore. With most of the already-thin plot wrapped up, it turns into a string of loosely connected scenes rather than a conclusion.
3. Side characters don’t help. It’s clear there’s an attempt to give as many DMD artists as possible screen time, but many characters appear once and add absolutely nothing to the story (or what little there is of it).
4. Unnecessary side couple (?) The Jaime–Marvis side story is particularly baffling.
If North–Otto are supposed to function as a couple, the show doesn’t really commit to it—
there’s virtually no intimacy shown. And if characters are going to switch to English because that's their mother tongue , it would help if the delivery felt natural. As it stands, the English dialogue is awkward at best and completely unnecessary at worst. It would have been better to have just dropped that part (from the novel, i guess?) all together.
5. infantilization. I can tolerate a certain level of childish charm (it’s part of the genre) but Duang With You pushes it past the breaking point. At times, it feels less like watching adults and more like watching animated characters in human form.
And yet, I still had fun.
A big part of that comes down to Teetee, who absolutely steals the show. His character could have easily been unbearable, a walking red flag with no nuance, but instead, he’s magnetic. Even at his worst, you’re rooting for him. That kind of charisma isn’t something you can manufacture.
The “fearsome threesome” (Duang, Jaime, Pae) is another highlight. Their dynamic is exactly the kind of friendship representation I wish we saw more often: messy, loyal, and genuinely entertaining. I could have watched an entire series centered just on them.
TeeTeePor also bring something special. Their chemistry, both physical and emotional, feels natural and grounded in a way that cuts through the show’s more artificial elements. There’s real potential there, and I’m excited to see where they go next.
And while the musical numbers can feel forced, they’re undeniably well done. When the show leans into them, it actually works.
Overall, Duang With You is a fun, frustrating, oddly charming series that desperately needed tighter editing and a clearer narrative focus.
It’s a show about nothing, but sometimes, that nothing is still enjoyable to watch.
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Amazing drama
I would have rated it 10/10 it is wasn't because of that ending. I was like where's episode 25? I mean, all of episode 24 was indication of finale, every story closing, but that ending...WTF!!this is the first drama where every single episode really delivered something great. Only at the end I forwarded some bit where they reminisce the past. Every single character was well delivered by all actors. the only one I hated was the weapons making sister, she was super annoying - I fast forwarded all her scenes.
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They said it’s not worth it. NOPE! watch it and decide
What I love most about this drama is the lesson about a peaceful life. There’s a scene where the ML reads his parents’ expectation for his future career: “anything is fine, as long as it’s safe and peaceful, as long as it can support your life without hardship.” That moment made me want to become that kind of parent someday.To me, the title shouldn’t be “still shining”, but “still you".
Many people say it’s a waste of time. Maybe because of the open ending? And yes, it can feel frustrating at times.
Some also say the characters are annoying. But for me, they’re not. Maybe because I can still tolerate themespecially compared to The Summer I Turned Pretty, where the characters feel even more frustrating and sometimes don’t make sense.
There’s no real antagonist here. I actually love all the characters ML, FL, SFL, SML, even the supporting ones. They feel alive, not just there to fill the story.
To me, this is truly a masterpiece. It’s a drama that made me think deeper and feel deeper to understand their struggles and slowly learn to tolerate their choices and flaws. And I could.
I love the overall storyline: two people who were each other’s first love in their youth. After they break up, they try to move on with other people, but it doesn’t work because that first love still shining in their hearts. Ten years later, they meet again and try to be together once more, only to break up again due to differences in future plans, their inability to carry life’s burdens together, and their own uncertainties.
One of my favorite lines is when the ML says, “If you ever want to plan a future with me, contact me.” And in the end, she really does.
The ending feels like a moment of clarity. The ML finally knows what he wants. He knows the answers where to go, what to do, and who to be with. And then she follows, slowly realizing what she truly wants too. To me, this is a happy ending.
Every time I hear I’m the Man Who Can’t Be Moved, it will remind me of this drama.
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THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM
At first, i wasn’t sure whether i should watch it or not, but since i was bored, i decided to give it a shot. In the first few seconds of episode 1, i already thought about dropping it, but then the FLs stopped me. Their face cards are givingggg! That’s why i ended up finishing it.As for the story, it’s kind of predictable and feels rushed, well, I'm aware that it only has 7 episodes (reason why i’m disappointed 😞). i really love how the characters did justice to the series. Even the side characters had me giggling; they’re so cuuuteee.
i initially thought it would be crime-related with a touch of GL, but it turned out to be the opposite. Still, it’s a good series. I don’t get why people are sleeping on this gem. It’s a must-watch, and i highly recommend it to anyone reading this. i assure you, it’s a great short series.
i just hope they’ll have more projects together in the future, including the side characters.
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A lot of good ideas but an awful development
It seemed like they wanted to put in use every single idea they had, the whole story is a waste of potential. The romance is cute at the start but ended up being tiring, in my opinion the girl could communicate more with the guy that speaks japanese than the one that speaks the same language as her. Also, she had a very complex background that wasn't well explained, there were a lot of plot holes, the end was rushed and the resolution not satisfying. I gave points for the actors, music and scenery. The concept of this drama is really amazing so it was really disappointing at the end.Was this review helpful to you?
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Fandom rant
I feel like to actually enjoy this drama you need to be more immersed in the story than your average action focused dramas.I mean, to get the full experience, it's best to read the weak hero webtoon. Although you'll be quite disappointed in the live action, so I recommend watching it first and THEN reading the webtoon version.
I really liked how they gave beomseok such a realistic character and it became quite difficult to hate him. (Not for most people, but me at least...)
I could go on for HOURS taking about him, his motives, his feelings, his thought process.
But most people in this fandom dont appreciate that. They only like you if you ship suho with sieun, and oh boy don't even get me started on how annoying this is.
They dumb down their entire characters as just them being in love with each other, and also SWEAR they're canon, because the director said it!! I promise you we do not care. They would be canon if they had romantic dialogue in the drama itself. Where is that? Nowhere. They also swear weak hero is a bl which I find hilarious lol.
Anyhow. This is just me ranting about the issues within the fandom...so spare yourself from joining really. There is nothing interesting in here only people shipping jihoon and hyunwook mindlessly, making sexual comments on them, and overall they're just weird and disgusting. Not worth wasting your time in reasoning with them.
[Rant below contains season 2 characters/spoilers]
The webtoon has a decent fandom, they're quite the opposite. The ships vary and they don't execute your first born for not shipping Gray (sieun) x Stephen (suho). Actually, Sieun x Seongje (wolf) is quite popular. But the ships aren't the point anyway, I'm just pointing it out!
We do miss the webtoon characters. Jake would've been a smart addition to the cast as they could've progressed Seongje's character with him. But I guess 8 episodes weren't enough for so many character arcs so its understandable somewhat... Seriously, should've been a 16 episode per season drama.
[HUGE SPOILER]
Also, I really really didn't like what they did to baekjin's character. They killed him off right when he got interesting. Seriously? They did not even explain ANYTHING about his backstory or even his motives. That made me frustrated. He could've progressed further and be an actually important character.
Thats all. Overall im very biased as this is my favorite drama and im very deep within the fandom, it's a big part of who I am. I have a lot of complaints, but I can't bring myself to rate it anything other than 10 stars. Peace out yall (seongtak on top)
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Average
Drama started great, and I was under the impression this would be a cultivation-themed story. Sadly for me, it turned into a weird love story with way too many protagonists.IMO, the story has some weird plot holes, and you have to keep watching for them to be resolved. As 70% of C-Dramas, this is a "sausage" fest - Men rule, and women are weak, but if you like love stories, you may like it - I'm struggling now through season 2, so the story can be wrapped up (I didn't read the novel).
The cast is superb, with good acting, especially from the kid actors. Music is good, and rewatch value is very low IMO.
CGI fight choreography is very basic, as most of the time, there is dialogue with intrigue going on.
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Fluffy comedy
In short: a hyperactive and borderline insane Labrador puppy falls in love with an emotionally damaged, low-energy cat who can’t decide whether the Puppy’s antics are annoying or endearing. But he also can’t quite tell him to get lost.They could have screwed this up so easily, because some of what the Puppy gets up to borders on harassment, but the Cat is clearly the one in control of the relationship and he constantly gives hints that he is somewhat into the madness being inflicted on him. Major props to the actors - I just watched them in Your Sky and thought, here is a pair who deserves their own series so they can show off their acting chops. And here is Duang With You to fulfil all our wishes and then some.
Largely very fluffy but the spicy bits are indeed spicy, and the chemistry is nuts. Super funny, somewhat slapstick in the visual comedy, also has emotional depth. All I can criticize is that I think the secondary couple needed more screen time. Otherwise this is on the rewatch list, highly recommended.
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Parallel Lives, Missing Sparks
Winter Night starts off with a premise that feels full of promise—parallel universes, identity shifts, and the emotional weight of living someone else’s life. The first half is undeniably engaging, but also frustrating in a very specific way. You keep expecting the story to lean into the complexity of its own concept, yet it chooses a quieter, almost passive route. The female lead adapts far too easily to her new reality, as if slipping into another person’s life is just another ordinary day. That lack of inner conflict makes the whole “parallel universe” angle feel more like background decoration than the driving force.What stands out in this first half is the dynamic between the leads—but not in the way you’d hope. Instead of romance, we’re given a relationship rooted almost entirely in friendship. It’s gentle, sometimes comforting, but also leaves a noticeable void. There’s a lingering sense that something deeper should be happening, yet the story holds back.
The second half shifts gears, but not necessarily in the right direction. Family drama takes center stage and stretches on longer than it needs to. While it adds layers to the narrative, it also dilutes the emotional core that the story seemed to be building toward. And still, the romance barely moves. Even when the plot finally reaches a point where everything should come together—especially in the last episodes—the emotional payoff feels muted. The realization, the tension, the possibility of shared experience across worlds… it’s all there, but never fully explored.
What makes it more frustrating is that the chemistry between the leads is just out of reach. You can see the potential, you can feel the unspoken emotions, but the story never allows them to evolve beyond hesitation. It’s like watching two people stand at the edge of something meaningful and never take the step forward. At this point, I'm always just ff to see something meaningful, but to no avail.
In the end, Winter Night feels like a story that chose restraint over intensity. It had all the ingredients for a deeply emotional, romantic, and even angsty journey—but instead stayed in a safe, almost static space. For viewers who enjoy slow-burn friendships and family-centered narratives, it may still resonate. But for those hoping for a strong romantic arc to match its intriguing premise, it might leave you wanting more.
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Commentators screen time
I hope less screen time for the commentators, especially Siwon, who lost many fans because of his scandal involving support for the k¡ll!ng of children and genocide...Hope you fix this in the next seasons for more views and fans .
So this is the only annoying problem in the show
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Pretty Solid as A Webdrama
One Fine Week follows two girls with similar faces who live completely different lives, Da Eun, an ordinary college student who works part-time at a coffee shop, and Byul, who lives a "perfect" life as a member of an idol group. For some reason, they agree to swap lives for one week. During that week, Da Eun takes over Byul’s role as a cast member on a dating show.It’s a short webdrama with a pretty solid script. There are no unnecessary conflicts and no boring moments. It’s fast-paced, but it doesn’t lack the necessary details. Every episode wraps up properly and leaves us with a cliffhanger that makes us want to watch the next one. The topics it covers are also quite relatable, especially regarding the reality of idol life.
The directing is average for a web drama, and the acting is quite good, what I love the most is the interactions between the cast, whether during the dating show filming or at the coffee shop.
Overall, it’s fun to watch.
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WHY IM TRULY GIVING THIS SERIES A 10/10- Its because this series is like reflecting to my own self, I feel totally connected to the characters Qin and Duang Specifically,I act like duang, I don't logically fell emotions like por, I am very confident like duang, I have family issues like por, and so many more.... Gosh this feels like im spoiling you guys about their characteristics, but im telling you this series is not only worth it, but one of the most BEAUTIFUL SERIES IVE KNOWN SO FAR! So if you haven't watched yet I am recommending you on watching Duang with you, and if your new to the bl community I highly recommend you to watch this as your first ever series I promise you its worth it
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Totally on the nose but everybody is Lord Voldemort
Have seen lots of comments wondering what the film is about and I just don't get it. I'm terrible at getting hidden meanings but thankfully 'Exit 8' laids it out plain and simple to me: it's a movie about breaking the cycle of trauma, a very touching perspective of a man who has to deal with the reality of becoming a father and the responsabilities that come with it despite never having a father himself and basically having no idea on "how to do it".I thought it was a very refreshing context and overall entertaining piece.
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Interesting Stories, Just Lacking Bite
It delivers episode-by-episode storylines that are genuinely creative and engaging. Each one carries a clear message, and it’s easy to appreciate the lessons behind them. The ideas are strong, and the storytelling keeps things interesting throughout. The SFX also stands out—it adds a polished touch that helps elevate the overall viewing experience.That said, it doesn’t quite hit as hard as expected. I found myself wanting something more intense, more unsettling—something that really pushes the edge. While the show seems to aim for tension and impact, it leans more into drama than true thriller territory. Since it’s labeled as a drama, that shift makes sense, but it can still feel a bit underwhelming if you’re expecting something darker.
Trying not to compare it to the original helps, especially since this feels like a different take or universe. On its own, it works—but the tone might catch you off guard. At times, it oddly feels like a slightly gruesome version of Nanny McPhee, which is… not something I expected to say.
Still, it’s worth watching for the concepts and messages alone—just don’t go in expecting something too disturbing or intense.
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