Beautiful love story
I feel so bad for plob. I just hope klao will remember him soon.The yearning in his eyes, he’s so scared that the man he loves will love him no more, worst. Will not even remember the love they shared.
Please remember plob🥹🥹🥺 I don’t want him to be sad.
As for netjames fans, I hope you know spreading hate isn’t good. This hate will backfire on James when he gets a partner. The partner will feel the pains JJ had to go through.
I hope you also know James can’t pull this off. He isn’t that good of an actor to do this, I watched his trailer and it was just weirdly done
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Amazing
LUAT with NetJJ is such a well-done series. The overall vibe is what really stands out. Everyone from the scenery to the music and humor blends together so naturally. The cinematography creates a calm, immersive feel, while the music adds just the right emotional depth without overpowering the scenes. The comedy is woven in perfectly, keeping it light and enjoyable. On top of that, the acting is strong and the characters are engaging, making you genuinely care about what happens next. The storyline keeps you intrigued without feeling rushed. Definitely one of those shows that pulls you in and keeps you wanting more! I can’t wait for the rest of the episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
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Potentially triggering for some
This is one of the more in-depth series I've come across that highlights the impact of predators. For the female audience in particular, it may triggering if you've ever experienced similar traumas. But I appreciate the nice dosage of revenge, even more so when it comes from random individuals who come together from different events but towards the same instigator.The plot flow was pretty done well and they even managed to slide in a few humorous moments despite its somber environment. But with only 24 episodes (should have skipped 25) of the main story, there were definitely events that should have been delved into deeper. The fallen comrades jerked out tears but their deaths was very unsatisfactory... and potentially unnecessary. I wish they dived a little more into how the FL lived out her seven years and her relationship with the main wife. Also don't realize understand her reasoning for leaving her husband.
Some may not find the antagonist's background story very redeeming but ironically, it's quite realistic for me. Not all people who do evil deeds have sad and traumatizing backgrounds that we should feel forced to justify. His final penalty also felt too light and unsatisfactory.
There are also some plot holes but nothing that deters too much from the overall feel. It's worth a watch if you're okay with the triggering topic of SA. As for episode 25, it's an alternate ending for what if none of this happened and none of them really met. Personally I think it diminished the end feel of the series and it can be skipped completely, but some may appreciate it.
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Stayed to watch the capital palace intrigue towards the end (epi 34-40)
The chemistry between the leads was incredible and they made you believe they were truly in love with each other early on. And while I loved the acting of the FL which was solid and consistently showing her growth throughout, I was let down by the acting of the ML as I had expected the ML to be edgier and colder from the start (like Murong Jinghe from KMLM), and for there to be more of a change in his personality as he softened and fell in love with Chang Yu. I just didn't see it as he was such a loveable guy from the start!I especially loved the actors who played the puppet emperor and Xie Zheng's cunning uncle, Wei Yan. They stole the show in the last 10 episodes and I couldn't keep my eyes off their riveting, sympathetic performances of characters we should be despising for the acts they have committed. They all deserve acting awards.
The capital arc and court palace intrigue felt more grounded in reality and was told from multiple perspectives, Rashomon style. (The story was apparently based on a real historical female general in China, although I don't know how much of the palace intrigues were real). I won't spoil it but the last 10 episodes are like a murder mystery with the leads trying to figure out what happened to their parents and why and holding the culprits to account,
Storywise, while it was better than you're typical historical period piece, I felt there were certain plot points that were missed or not elaborated upon (e.g., when he finds out the FL is the daughter of his family's sworn enemy, Wei QiLin) that I wish he struggled more with before deciding to get together with the FL. Instead of giving him pause, he told her he was aware of her connection and would help her clear her father's name. No self-respecting general (simp or no simp) would go this far!
Also a major plothole was why he would drop a 17 year old family blood feud with Wei Qinlin if, after opening up a whole investigation into the Jinzhou massacre and finding his family's sworn enemy, Wei Qinlin's family, was still alive and even going to the Northwest to further investigate? Also, what's with all the parental suicides? That was unbelievable too and come on, let the bad guys get away with murder sometimes (as they often do IRL).
Otherwise, 9/10 story. It noticed a lot of similarities between Pursuit of Jade and Kill Me Love Me (e.g., live in husband, the general who was wronged, the stay in a village where the couple develops feelings for each other, the final stand off with the relative to vye for court control (in KMLM it was the crown prince and in POJ it was the emperor and his main ministers/advisors).
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Not terrible but not great either
I had high hopes for this drama based on the fact that Han Ji Min was the lead and she stars in some of my all time favorite dramas (Familiar Wife, One Spring Night, Love Scout). It's not the worst drama but it definitely wasn't the best. The only word I can think to describe this drama is bland. I really wish they would've leaned more into the love triangle. I usually don't like that trope, however, in this drama with her meeting two guys around the same time that she liked, I think it could've been interesting. Anywho, if you want a filler drama to watch while you're waiting for something better to air, this drama may be for you.Was this review helpful to you?
BEST SHOW EVER!! MUST WATCH
Best show ever not even kidding! Really so worth it and SO DAMN GOOD omg everything is perfect. The acting the action scenes the quality the plot the reality . You can tell if people slack or lack in action shows and i must really say, i really love how u can tell the actors legit learned how to box and train so hard for this show. everything is perfect. SEASON 3 pleaseeee everyone please supportWas this review helpful to you?
Love upon a time is a must watch series
It's a really enjoyable showIt gives realistic view or reaction of the character being transmigrated to the past
Beautiful cinematography, wonderful clothes or costumes, nice pacing so far good acting. Sad it's not done airing but it's also exciting waiting for new EP. Love how it's pays attention to details.
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I love netjj playing as phopklao
I love how jj played the role of nakhun and i love how net played the character phop,the story is good. It is a must watch. I love hiw jj character was relatable and all that.the song gsve me chills and the toning was beautiful, i hope to see more of net in this seriesAnd kim is soo pretty, latte too is handsome. I don't have anything to say again but this series is a must watch and it is a historical drama if you are into one,thank yo all the people that are watching this series
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ITS A 10/10 AND ITS NOT EVEN COMPLETE YET
1000000/10 series. I love Love Upon a Time!! As of April 5th there’s only 2 episode and it’s genuinely sooo good. It’s building up to the greatest angst story ever. And NetJJ and LatteKim are phenomenal!!!You’ve never seen such a relatable main character. How would you react if you got sent to the past— 400 years!! You’d probably freak out, maybe be in denial or even believe ending it would send you back home. So did Nakhun HAHA!! He’s relatable freak out to suddenly being in the past was the funniest thing ever. I loved seeing it because that’s how I’d react
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irritatedly annoying drama
First i would like to start off, I do not hate any of the actors or actress they acted the way they were supposed to when given the script and direction from the director. What I hate about this drama is the fact that the creators were trying to do a love triangle when it was not necessary. The love triangle betweenML - Kong Ji Hyeok(Jang Ki Yong), FL - Ko Da Rim(Ahn Eun Jin) and the childhood best friend - Kim Seon U(Kim Mu Jun). This was not necessary. We already know who FL liked. The creators should have just paired up Kim Seon U(Kim Mu Jun) and Yoo Ha Yeong(Woo Da Vi), but nope, they didn't even let them be together in the end. It was left vague, stuck between just a friend or maybe a girlfriend. Just a genuine question, is it so wrong for a single parent to have romance? Why even bring Kim Seon U(Kim Mu Jun) and Yoo Ha Yeong(Woo Da Vi) together if we are never gonna get a happy ending for these two? I also felt that the ML sister - Kong Ji Hye (Jung Ga Hee), had room for improvement I 100% felt she could have gotten a character growth which was much needed. Kong Ji Hye's character was much more complex than any of the main characters. Her story seems far better, but it ended with her leaving the trash father. With all honesty, the creators were trying to slap the tragedy tag on the Main characters when in reality their tragedy was just a child's joke. Honestly felt like a kid made this script. Yes, this drama is 100% overloaded with cliches. This drama could have been more than just some cliche drama, but the creators decided to make it overdramatic and overloaded with cliche plots. This drama was a major letdown for me. I will say this again, I do not hate the actor/actress, they did their job, they were supposed to do. It's the creators that I hated.
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Whoa
First drama I fell into that wasn't a full romantic story. I have to say the ML was arrogant, obsessive, an overall a hole at times with the FL. I hated that he did not have any personal growth. But then, this is very realistic, this is how it is in real life. The FL was great but she also had her flaws so many misunderstandings that could have been resolved by just speaking up when needed and explaining to the ML her thoughts, he gave her many chances too. I didn't like her ending it was depressing but again this was more realistic. overall the story and actors were great. the Supporting Male was also an a hole completely, he should have been punished more severely. And let's not talk about the Grandfather king smh what a character. I give this drama a high rating because besides it not being what I thought it was good, everyone's acting was on point. it keeps you going despite the frustration, had me in tears towards the end.Was this review helpful to you?
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slice of life
Overall: I really wanted to like this slice of life, but it never hooked me. Based on the book "Love and Punishment by the Unnamed Lake" by Ni Lv Zhu Ren which I haven't read and am reviewing the series on its own merits. 8 episodes about 40 minutes each. Aired on Viki https://www.viki.com/videos/1270086v ; GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6540/feel-what-you-feel-2026 (not available in: Japan, Korea, Americas, Europe, Oceania, India or Middle East) & Heavenly (South Korea)Content Warnings: bullying, non con/dub con kiss, attempted murder, blood, non con kiss likely turned consensual
What I Liked
- the premise
- slice of life vibe
- second couple
Room For Improvement
- the voice over start and more voice over later
- the main couple pacing was too slow and then rushed in the finale with a few minute montage
- knowing this is set in 2001 and the location, it pulled me out of the series that there were 2 queer couples (even though I enjoyed the 2nd couple)
- odd ending for the second couple
- the finale went soap opera (can skip episode 8 2:40-13:30 to skip past it)
- snooping in the diary wasn't romantic
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If I'm going to like it..
Had to drop the series. The ones I watched up to 4 episodes I thought harrowing. I wanted to get in my mobile phone and pull that bloke offthe 2nd ML. He was like a sex fiend. That wasn't love it was rape. He manipulated him into accepting him either that or he was enjoying it. No didn't like the series where it was going.Who in their right mind would have
put up with that kind of behavior.. Surprisingly
he did..
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Power of love
Ultimately it’s a drama about healing not being linear. I didn’t like the AI art at all and found the use of it, didn’t help the drama at all but outside of that there were many good things. The acting was great and I love that there wasn’t a villain. This drama was really about each of our characters who just wanted to keep going even when everything felt against them. I loved each character for a different reason and therefore rooted for them all.I did feel that the last minute reunification was a bit unsatisfying to Chan’s arc bc he constantly ran away in the past (not that I really blame him tbh he went through hell) but I would’ve LOVED for him to hear that from SuJin and still stuck by Ha Ran’s side because he promised he’d never leave her no matter what but we got a happy ending so I’m satisfied.
I also really enjoyed the Grandma getting her own romance, it was very sweet and I would’ve loved to see her in a wedding dress but sometimes it seems dramas are scared of hot actresses above the age of 40.
Solid drama and I don’t regret watching. Here’s hoping that future dramas put the AI down though bc there’s so many incredible artists in Korea and they would’ve made a better Ha Ran drawing haha.
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A Must-Watch Masterpiece
Luat by NetJJ is a beautifully crafted series that goes beyond a simple love story. It combines time travel, history, and deep emotional storytelling to create a truly engaging experience. The plot is rich and keeps you curious, while the characters feel real and relatable. The chemistry between the leads is strong, making every scene more impactful and believable. What stands out most is how the series balances romance with suspense and meaningful life lessons. It’s the kind of show that draws you in and stays on your mind even after watching. Luat is definitely worth your time.Was this review helpful to you?
