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Park Taejun Set the Standard Too High
Park Taejun, played by Chae Jong Hyeop in Love All Play, completely stole my heart. He is already incredibly charming, but in this drama, the way he was so understanding and loved her so wholeheartedly really got to me. It honestly made me a little jealous too — definitely manifesting this kind of love in real life.He is such a great actor. I’ve seen some of his other work, and he really excels at playing the understanding boyfriend role. And those punchlines? So many of them were absolutely swoon-worthy and could melt anyone.
Beside that the story isn't boring there is always something to laugh about or cry about.
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A feel good story but sometimes too farfetched
Now going into this I had no idea what this was except it had high rating.Well the first episode explains the premise which was this guy is recruited to run a company and he has to lose money to win in life and so he ventures into this running a game development company.
The problems I have
- Story is flat
- The competing company fell apart and it wasn't one of those corporate battles/drama
- The character development of the main lead is dry
- The angle they come from to show running a company not like a tyrant is nice but farfetched
- The solutions are farfetched and how the team wins
Honestly, I didn't binge this and I just slow burned it as a side series because I expected nothing but winning. The thing with this series is it is like if god was on earth and there was no big problems that god cannot solve which is why I didn't enjoy it all that much but I did give it a 7.5 only because I feel like if you need something not so serious you can watch this and just cruise.
In fact the entire series I felt like calling it flat is more like saying you cruise through the story.
I would have loved to see a mix of comedy and suspense like if they did things like
- Focus on just game development industry and real world issues
- Only one antagonist which is a competing company
- Quicker main lead character development where he decides he'll lose so his people can win
- Less casting because there's way too much and due to this the main cast is diluted
- Tinge of love-y dove-y between a male and female lead in the work place but no kiss scene maybe a end hand hold
I would really like a show that felt like we "employees" could watch and be like yea f that CEO type of person. I never felt that way watching this but I really wanted to feel that way so maybe that's why I'm disappointed.
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This BL Drama hit the High Note with RL issues
This was a very well written drama. They had the perfect shipping with the leads.This touched on real life issues that we tend to overlook... the type of a**se that parents (whether biological or step) will put their child through because they are narrow minded with the world of love.
Also, the issues of workplace se**al harassment in the workplace from an upper management.
Everything portrayed here when it comes to the mental health & how much it takes to heal. How important it is to have a support that is unconditional in understanding & helping that person cope. Is so Precious & Priceless that it rarely found in the world. Especially when there are those who are definitely NOT PERFECT yet feel the right they can judge you for being different in ways that doesn't align with their beliefs.
Bravo to the writers of this drama, to the very talented casts that brought these characters to life.
Most of all Thank you to all the translators that work on this drama & the many others.
May you all stay Healthy, Happy & Above all
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i loathe to part with this series
i loved me and thee so much. i've never giggled more while watching a series. i swear my face hurts from smiling !!!!!!i loved the characters, i loved the cast, i loved the story, i loved the vibes.
it's not perfect, of course. i found tawan and aran's plot to be slightly troubling in how easily it was resolved, but it wasn't enough to cause a dent in my viewing experience.
i love this series with my whole heart. i'd happily watch it a hundred more times and ill recommend it to everyone i meet !
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This is a Critique People: MY OPINION?
Story wise this series had good plot, its a really good concept, i just think that because the plot is soo intertwined with the past i did find it bland at the beginning. i do understand they needed to introduce soo many characters while also maintaining that level of mystery.. its really good it just not one to grasp your attention right away, well to me.I really adore the actors and their acting and they did really well. I just think the editing style or the characters itself feels a little off or kinda blank idk🤷♀️..I do love Yiran’s acting he does really well in expressing emotions through eyes. Bao Shang En’s acting is more method i think(theres nothing wrong with method acting), don’t get me wrong she i love her i just think theres room for improvement. idk there’s just something off.
Editing style was not for me💔😭. Like i love how the series was explored through actions and events as i vaugely remember i don’t think we ever heard inner thoughts which WAS A REALLY GOOD TAKE! BUTT!! the editing style…. idk i just have beef with the editor cus they had such good materials
Visuals was amazing thoughhhhh and literally pulled every kink i had( dont judge) cus blood never looked so bloody yet so good. The tension was really good too, I love that push and pull, like forbidden and longing. I love the fact that their fights and like reasons why they cant be together isn’t about misunderstandings, like they understood each other so well but had such different goals literally had me in chokehold. the last few eps were everything, as much as we dont want toxicity irl its just so intriguing and captivating and literally i lived for it.
Hot take: I think they should’ve let him live a few years and killed him off or kill him off a few months after. I just think a good ending doesn’t have to marriage. I feel like it needed that bittersweet end.
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So awful, weird, tropey and strange you’ll be addicted
Hear me out. This thing starts with mushroom hallucinations (supposedly) and continues as if thats exactly what you feel like you’re on the entire show. Lol. The plot has more holes than a sieve and you’ll wonder what the writers and directors were smoking. Its mostly so weird its hilarious, the OTS is all over the place and of you don’t end up hating the FL for being selfish cow of the century, I’ll wonder if we watched the same show. But what ML killed it and this “feels like a short” drama was a wild ride.Was this review helpful to you?
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kinda dark tho
it was really a fun k-drama. but bro what did the director mind struck that he made the ji Hun past too dark? I mean I'm low-key traumatized after watching this. and the plot twists were so random but we'll written. I mean the director, script writer and screen writer were a good thing writing it. the ending was really confusing but loved how ji Hun sang the background track lol.if you love funny lawyer drama with weird plot twists? then watch it's suggested. (going to find so much more this type of k-dramas bye)
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A Promising Beginning That Sets a High Standard
This series just keeps getting better and better with every episode. The storyline is incredibly well-crafted, and the way the narrative unfolds feels almost unbelievable in the best way possible. Every emotion is portrayed so beautifully and balanced so naturally that you can truly feel each moment.I especially love how they incorporate flashbacks while continuing the present storyline—it’s done so smoothly that it never feels confusing or forced. Instead, it adds so much depth to the characters and makes the story even more engaging.
The acting is absolutely outstanding. Both Perth and Santa are phenomenal actors. Their performances feel so real and powerful—they truly know how to convey emotions through even the smallest expressions. There’s truly something magical in their eyes; the way they express feelings without words is just captivating. It really shows how talented they are as actors. They don’t just play the characters—they become them.
And their chemistry? It’s honestly insane. The connection between them feels so natural and intense that it completely pulls you into the story.
What’s even more impressive is that, with just two episodes, the series has already set such a high standard. Everything feels so perfectly executed—from storyline to acting to emotional depth—and I’m already completely hooked.
I seriously cannot wait for the next episode
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A Whole Lot of Nothing
Reading the premise of show based on the synopsis I was intrigued enough to give this show a shot after a LONG dry spell of not watching mini dramas...I was very dissapointed with what it delivered.
We are promised a story intertwining her dreams with his 10 lifetimes but what we GET is a couple of dreams... (one of which never is shown to be averted and one of which isn't even shown with her having HAD the dream) and the MLs 10th lifetime in action. What happened during ANY of the other lifetimes we have no idea because that's not important, just this final 10th one is... Is the ML trying to solve a mystery with this timeloop? Who knows... he certainly doesn't seem to be too concerned with the fact he's on his "last life".
Later, when the plot goes in the forgone path you KNOW it will go eventually, the story just waves it's hand and tries to make up a rules for what is happening on the screen. These actions and rules do not follow and logic and instead become a matter of "we wrote it this way and it's happening so JUST GO WITH IT".
I couldn't turn my brain off far enough.
Basically... the story is messy and asks you to overlook a lot of silliness for a plot they are playing straight. The romance goes from zero to 100 in whiplash speed but hey... they start making out so why complain right? (The funniest part for ME was when they tried to justify the romance being at 100 by showing flashbacks to scenes where she was NOT feeling romantic towards the ML at all but they were in the same frame so that counts... right?
Score:
(Starting at a 5/10)
enjoyment -0.5
story -0.5
main leads 0
support 0
intimacy/chemistry .5
coherence/plotholes -0.5
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strong beginning, annoying middle, okay end
the beginning was so strong, i wish they kept that same energy throughout. unfortunately, the romance got lost in the very unnecessary love triangle. by the time the couple finally got together and we finally focused on them living with the baby again, again, the romance took a back seat.final thoughts:
the whole show would be 100x better if they didnt do a love triangle. every other part of it was great and i wouldve loved to see more of the other characters and plot lines. i also wish there was more romance :/ especially given how mucb chemistry and tension that was built really well in the beginning. all in all, it was sweet and worth the watch (even though i wanted to bang my head in the middle).
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Hard watch
I feel like this series would have been so much better if executed well. The pacing was off, the acting was eh, story was confusing (probably due to execution), and it's just so difficult to understand what's going on. There were times where the chemistry was def there, which is good, but the plot is just.. well.. there. And what I enjoy the most is an interesting plot that will keep me hooked, good chemistry, and something that makes me feel something. This.. did create a feeling--but it was disappointment. I wouldn't recommend this to new GL watchers as this may actually make them not watch any other Thai GLs. There are many great ones out there.Was this review helpful to you?
Love Faymay, but..
Okay. Sooo I know many won't agree with me, but this is just my opinion. Personally, I love romcoms. I love Thai GL romcoms and am always drawn to rewatching them (Love Design, GAP, etc.), but this one didn't really stick to me. It didn't like keep me as hooked as I thought it would (from reading reviews). The first few episodes were very repetitive and felt really dragged, so much so I felt like most of the episodes in high school and college were unnecessary. I just felt really bored and skipped to their life after college. But, compared to Faymay's last series, they have improved so much. Acting, chemistry, everything was way better. I also loved Looknam and Heng, they lowk carried the show for me. Hence, a high score for the acting and cast. I didn't really pay attention to the OST, and I prolly would not rewatch this series again. This is just my opinion though! So def try out this series to know what you enjoy, there are many genres out there!Was this review helpful to you?
Why is he still single? Welcome to adulting 101
Why Is He Still Single? 2026
Rating: 8.65
I will make this very short and sweet.
I hadn’t seen Wallace Huo his 2015's "Love Me If You Dare", and honestly? The wait was absolutely worth it.,He still convinces you that he is not acting. And don’t even get me started on Zhu Zhu, my brand-new favorite FL, no debate..She oozes such aura of grace and class.. (cute dimples alert)..hats off Dr Gu
It feels like we’ve officially stepped into a new era of writing.No more living on a steady diet of fantasy romances and Cinderella tropes. This drama says, “Wake up, we’re adulting now.” Relationships and marriage aren’t social checklist items anymore, and the shift is right there in the writer’s notes. It’s refreshing, it’s real, and it works.
And the OST, phewww someone said that the music director on spectrum with the background music..symphony opera add a classical makjang and Chinglish ballads..it was well curated.
It's no secret, I rarely skip a drama with a Shanghai backdrop. It's Art Deco and colonial architecture makes any drama feel like it’s breathing history and glamour at the same time.
It was the right location for this story, it adds instant atmosphere, turning every scene into something cinematic, stylish, and emotionally loaded. The old-world and the Bund's new skyscrapers are a perfect representation of the by-gone days and the new age of decisions.
With the production quality and the performances, this drama easily deserves an 8.6/10. It could have been an easy 8.8 because its short length really worked in its favor, but the side characters just didn’t bring anything memorable to the table. The script was clearly ML-centered, and honestly, I’m not mad about it because his storyline (and his acting) carried the whole drama beautifully.
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2"I can't jump! I'm not Tony Jaa!"
If you are looking for a tight, nail-biting action film with strong acting, Striking Rescue ain’t it. If you are in the mood to see Tony Jaa cut loose with fierce elbows and knees on his opponents like he hasn’t done in recent history…this is it. My rating is comparing this film against other Jaa films.Bai An is on a vengeful rampage after his wife and daughter are gunned down in front of him. Believing the perpetrator to be his wife’s boss, Chairman He Ying Hao, Bai An leaves no stone unturned and no body unbroken in his hunt for He. Lying in wait for He and his caravan travelling through the jungle, Bai An is surprised to find He’s crew attacked and He taken prisoner. In a strange trick of fate, Bai An ends up saving He’s daughter, Ting. The two join forces to find He with nearly everyone in town hunting the pair including Ting’s dutiful bodyguard, Wu Zheng.
The story was a flat framework used to hold up the fights. There were a half-dozen bad guys with their own crews of machete carrying minions that queued up for Bai An to pummel his way through. Despite his hatred of He, he risked his life repeatedly to keep Ting unharmed. Chen Duo Yi made the most of her damsel in distress role. Wu Zheng ended up being a nice fight buddy as the two reluctantly helped each other out. Two of the villains were wildly over the top which didn’t enhance the story. Shi Yan Neng played a villain he could do in his sleep at this point.
Now for a reason to watch this film. Tony Jaa at nearly 50 years old was amazing. I had to look up the fight choreographer and discovered it was Guo Yu Long. I’m not familiar with his work and it doesn’t look like he’s worked on many films, but he certainly knew how to showcase Tony’s talents. One of the best things about Tony’s fights was that he didn’t do a lot of rapid-fire punches that seemed pointless, unless it was the main villain. He aimed for the weak spots-elbows, shoulders, knees, and neck, which down an opponent immediately. Tony may be small but he’s mighty and a thing of frightening beauty to behold.
Striking Rescue may not have provided anything new in an action story and did run long, but it was good to see Tony in fine form again. I’ve missed his vicious knees and elbows. Don’t stay away so long, ‘kay? Rated on a Jaa curve. If you are a Tony fan, you’ll think it’s Jaa-some. If not, probably Jaa-ful.
21 March 2026
Trigger warnings: A few grisly fight scenes and a short operation scene. Child murder.
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A real gem and absolute masterpiece!!
First of all, I've never thought that I'd feel so bad cause I haven't discovered such a k-drama sooner, plus that i've never been an historical k-drama fan, but this is beyond the good i had expected! I knew the actress but I think i didn't know her enough to watch her portray "Gil Chae" in such an outstanding way, and about Namkoong Min? i was chocked, I was blown away 'cause there was no way it was just an acting, I remember me saying during the first 4 episodes "Ahhh! so that's ACTING!"the cast was just perfect, it felt like watching a real life movie where every character means something to us, and yes! i still remember their name, because what do you mean forgetting "gak hwa" and "Ryang eum" ? without them there would not be any extra fire and plots...
I've watched this k-drama more than four times and everytime i rewatch it i discover something, A new OST i didn't catch while focusing on the acting, Or the haunting cinematography i couldn't enjoy while savouring every melody of its OSTs, and the one underrated original soundtrack is called With My Heart (다만 마음으로만) .
the chemistry speaks to me everytime, i can't imagine ahn eunjin now acting with some other male actor because of her chemistry with namkoon min, and if that means something it means how good they looked together and how great their acting was! I loved the outfits as well, i loved how professional and perfectionist the acting was that they paid attention to the pschological state of gil chae in the second season and how she clearly lost weight to portray the traumatised went through a lot gil chae, and that was just so professional, the characters personalities were perfectly chosen, gak hwa which is the qing princess vs gil chae the nungunri noblewoman, jang hyun the mysterious who appears in her village oneday, they were studied well, the misogamist who still wants to win gilchae who believe marriage as a part of their traditions, dignity and nobleness, these contradictions created that chemistery, that hesitation, that longing and yearning, which made the drama even more powerful, this k-drama made me cry, i have to confess that i had stopped watching it especially during the episode 12 because it felt too hard, but after only two days i continued and instantly regretted stopping it, i've watched it twice at the same year, listened to its osts everyday, had its posters on my laptop, and sang its covers, but the most important part? the quote... the magical quote! the iconic confession! i would have rated it 11 if i could, but that's because i wished we had an even clearer ending, even more chemistry and time together, even more fight scenes... and still, my dearest k-drama will always be my dearest!!
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