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Great idea, terrible execution
I waited for this kdrama for a good while, and was really expecting a good story but it did not deliver.It's almost the same as the anime "Rent a Girlfriend", but better. Has similar aspects such as going on dates with a pretty person.
I didn't have any feels for the main character Seo Mi-rae. Jisoo is beautiful, her visuals are good, but her acting skills in this show are like watching cardboard try to cry. I didn't have one spark of feels for the character. Every time the character is supposed to be heartbroken, in love, and so on, she just has the same look. It's hard to have feels for the character when the actress looks like she's just thinking about nothing inside her head.
The chemistry between the two main leads were non-existent. Seo In-guk was doing all the heavy lifting, but you can't have fire without two matches. Their romance was so forced.
At first I thought the idea of an AI Boyfriend IRL was interesting. But the whole thing with the AI Boyfriend started getting old after episode 3. We get it, he's perfect, he's fake let's move on please?? The drama spent way too much time on virtual dates instead of actually making the real life characters likable.
And don't get me wrong, all the comedy aspects in this drama was great, and actually funny. But it really just got boring after a while and I wanted it this drama to just end.
LIKES:
- The Cameos: Honestly, the only reason to watch. Lee Soo-hyuk and Lee Jae-wook actually looked like they wanted to be there.
- The Music: The OST's are great. The songs managed to deliver more than the script itself.
- The Aesthetics: It looked expensive, it looked nice. Shame they spent all that money on lights and none on a better script (guess one of the reasons why they didn't put the screenwriter).
DISLIKES:
- Jisoo's Acting: I'm sorry, but she just was just mediocre. She's too stiff. No range, just vibes. She's better of than just being an idol instead of trying to force into being an actress. But she still did manage to pull of some scenes though. Tbh, she should've just left it at Newtopia and focused on singing and dancing.
- Zero Logic: Why is she a "genius" producer if she can't solve a single basic problem without her VR boyfriend? She was written to be “strong” but came off as totally helpless.
- The Ending: After all that waiting, the payoff was so weak. It felt like as if I was robbed of my time.
OVERALL:
Boyfriend on Demand is what happens when you have a huge budget, big stars, but no soul. The drama is really not wow worthy but just, fine. It's pretty to look at, but it's garbage on inside. If you want to see Jisoo look pretty, watch her music videos. If you want to watch a good drama, skip this.
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The chimestry between the actress and the actors
Kim Jisoo leads this romantic drama with a gentle and natural presence that fits the tone of the series perfectly. The show has been widely described by viewers as cute, romantic, and a feel-good drama, making it a comfortable and relaxing watch rather than an intense or heavy storyline.In the drama, Jisoo plays Seo Mi-rae, a hardworking webtoon producer who feels emotionally exhausted by her daily life and eventually turns to a virtual dating service in search of connection. Through this premise, the story explores modern relationships and the emotional line between virtual and real feelings.
Jisoo’s performance stands out for its natural dialogue delivery and calm emotional expression, which suits the slow-burn romantic atmosphere of the series. She brings a warm screen presence that helps viewers connect with the character, and many audiences praised the chemistry between the lead actors.
While Boyfriend on Demand may not reinvent the K-drama genre, it succeeds as a light, charming, and emotionally comforting romance. The story focuses more on atmosphere and character feelings than on dramatic twists, which is why many viewers consider it an ideal “comfort drama.”
Overall, the series shows that Jisoo is capable of carrying a leading role with confidence and charisma. With continued experience in acting, she has strong potential to grow even further as an actress.
⭐ Overall rating: 9.5 / 10
A warm and enjoyable romantic drama that delivers a relaxing viewing experience with a charming lead performance.
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Esperimento ben riuscito
Io sono sempre convinta che le serie antologiche della GMMTV funzionino. E permettono ad un sacco di attori di avere lavoro, quindi topissimo per questo.Ora vi presento la mia personale classifica delle mini serie (chiaramente a me piacciono i prodotti LGBTQ+ della GMMTV, quindi not so wiredly questi saranno al primo posto, detto ciò non vuole dire che le altre serie non mi sono piaciute, anzi, mi hanno intrattenuto parecchio tutte, dalla prima all'ultima):
1. Hi by my luck: devo dire che questa mini serie è veramente la mia preferita, mi è piaciuto molto il modo con cui hanno gestito il tempo (in fatto di 4 episodi) e per me SeaKeen sono veramente due cuccioli che vanno protetti ad ogni costo.
2. Love me if you swaer: che ve lo dico a fare? SurfJava super promossi, se si considera anche che questo è stato il primo prodotto che hanno girato assieme.
3. Diva Dava Meta: sono sincera, questa serie mi è piaciuta molto, mi sono piaciuti i personaggi e i loro ruoli e mi è piaciuto addentrarmi in questo mondo così a me noto sulla superficie (visto che vedo serie Thai da anni), ma che comunque risulta un po' sconosciuto.
4. Hello is this luck?: allora, al netto che secondo me hanno cambiato la trama rispetto al mock trailer sono contenta di aver visto un primo inizio di JanJyngJyng che mi rende super sat e ready per EWB.
5. Love Lock: questo viaggio Giapponese di Dew e Jamie devo dire che è stato apprezzato. Sono stata molto felice di aver visto il cambiamento nel personaggio di Dew, anche se è un po' meh il fatto che lo abbia fatto per una ragazza appena conosciuta e non per la sua ragazza storia. è anche vero che questa storia ci insegna che è solo la persona giusta che ci fa cambiare.
6. First Foot Fusion: bene, queste ultime due serie non è che non mi sono piaciute è solo che sono quelle che ho sentito più la necessità di avere qualche episodio in più, sopratutto per la prossima. Detto ciò, ho messo prima questa perché c'era Mark Pakin e perché Prim e Sky sono carinissimi.
7. Not my father: allora, ecco questa è quella unica serie che sento sarebbero stati utili almeno altri due episodi per avere una visione completa di quello che stava succedendo. Detto ciò, comunque è molto carina e Ski e Prem sono stati un'accoppiata ilare.
Detto ciò, esperimento ottimamente riuscito.
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Didn't Live Up to the Expectations
Honestly, it felt quite flat and didn’t really live up to the expectations of a modern dating storyline. Jisoo’s acting also came across as rather dull for most of the drama, although she did deliver well in a few scenes. On top of that, her makeup throughout the series looked unusually pale. The characters lacked depth, and unfortunately the same can be said for the storyline. While the plot itself had a fresh idea, the execution simply didn’t deliver. Perhaps it was a good decision for Netflix to release all the episodes at once—otherwise viewers might have dragged their disappointment and criticism out week after week. But in one words the drama was easy to follow and worked nice as a romcomWas this review helpful to you?
I'm disappointed
Boyfriend on Demand sounded like a fun idea at first, but honestly the show is kinda disappointing. The whole “boyfriend on demand” concept could have been funny or interesting, but the drama barely does anything with it. A lot of scenes just drag and feel like filler.One of the biggest problems is Jisoo’s acting. She’s obviously super popular as an idol and "singer", but here the acting feels really stiff. In a lot of scenes it kinda looks like she’s just reading the script instead of actually reacting to what’s happening. Her facial expressions barely change, even in moments that are supposed to be emotional.
Because of that, the dramatic scenes just don’t work. Something serious happens and you’re supposed to feel something, but it just falls flat. It honestly feels like she got the role more because she’s famous than because she really fit the character.
The chemistry between the characters is also pretty weak. And for a romance drama that’s a big problem. The conversations feel kinda awkward and the romance isn’t convincing at all. Instead of getting invested in the relationship, it just feels like the actors are going through the motions.
The pacing doesn’t help either. Some episodes feel really slow and there are scenes that go on way longer than they should. Sometimes it feels like the story barely moves.
So yeah, in the end Boyfriend on Demand is just a pretty forgettable drama. The idea had potential, but the weak acting (especially from Jisoo), boring writing, and lack of chemistry between the characters make it hard to care. It’s the kind of show you start because you’re curious, and then halfway through you’re like “eh… do I even want to keep watching this?”.
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Relationships between men and women in that era were far less open than they are now, and the social atmosphere was very conservative.She took the initiative to take care of him, and continued to take care of him alone for a long time , which even developed into living in the same room and taking care of him closely.Such behavior would probably have been considered a "moral issue" back then.
An injured young man might be cared for by factory workers or family relatives , but it would be impossible to assign this task to an unmarried young woman.For viewers who grew up in that era, such a plot is simply too unrealistic.
However ,the romance was sweet,both couples were intriguing to watch,some annoying characters needed some fast forwarding.To sum up, it's good but not that great.
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Heartwarming Friendship Drama
A great friendship-centered drama with a cast of lovable characters. The pacing felt a bit slow in the beginning but improved as the story progressed. Ying Lei was my favorite character, and the actors delivered excellent performances throughout. The OST was amazing and really added to the overall experience.Perhaps the drama could have been shortened to around 30 episodes to reduce some of the slower moments, though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly where cuts could have been made. Overall, it was a great drama though a happy ending would have made it even better.
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Inheritors, un drama qui ne me parvient pas à captiver, malgré son casting
The Heirs is a good drama overall. Generally speaking, I quite enjoyed it despite its many flaws. I was able to watch it thanks to its renowned cast, including Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, and Kristal. Unfortunately, the cast isn't everything. There are too many clichés, especially the classic love triangle and the "I love you, I don't love you," "I love you but I'm leaving you," "I'll sacrifice myself for you," etc. dynamic.Let's talk about the characters now. I'm used to seeing Lee Min Ho in most of the dramas I've watched as the hero. This time, as Kim Tan, I find him unbearable. He constantly torments poor Eun Sang. Special mention goes to Choi Yeong Do, played by Kim Woo Bin. I discovered this actor, and he's incredible! He plays the role of the "villain" perfectly, and his natural face already gives him that villainous look! As for the OST, I really liked "Love is the Moment" and "Love is Feeling," which perfectly match the drama's atmosphere. In short, despite a few weaknesses, I enjoyed this drama, though I think it could have been even better.
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I've rewatched it several times, but I just remembered to leave a review now.
Hmm, where should I begin? I can say that this drama is what I imagined and wanted. It's like a comfort drama that I'd watch over and over again if I want to, i even memorize some of their lines now.Their pure feelings, sincere intentions, and serious commitment are captivating, and their awkward and clumsy ways make me feel a sense of love and sweetness. I love their healthy and mature relationship, full of care and trust for one another. Their chemistry is also perfect.
The pace is slow yet comfortable, so I never felt bored. I love their poetic lines.
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you are desire review:- from daskmate to lifemate
yah Story me Lin Yujing aur Shen Juan school me deskmates bante hain. Pehle unka relationship thoda awkward hota hai, lekin dheere-dheere unke beech understanding aur feelings develop ho jati hain.lekin iske end me mujhe ek tie lagati hai...esa lagta hai jese ye puri tarah complete nahi hei kyunki drama me lin yujing ko dusre city me job milti he or wo darti hai ki kahi long distance relationship ki wajah se break up na ho jaye or ye baat quan ko pata chalti hai par drama ke end Tak iss bare aage wo kya final karte he uska clarification nahi he par sach me ye bahut hi cute love story hai.
agar aapko school life love story pasand he to ye best drama he ...
me isse overall 8.0 rating karti hu kyuki last me thodi tie jesa mujhe lagta he par mujhe inki love story bahut hi intresting lagi or bahut pasand aayi .... ek baar jarur dekhe ....🤗😉
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IT’S FINALLY HERE!
Honestly it’s already sooooo good, I’m happy that we’re finally watching it! I’m already invested in the plot and I really like the characters, especially JackDean but I may be lowkey biased here since EarthMix are my all time fav GMMTV pairing. Moreover, I also really liked SandRay cameo, it was such a nice surprise. I hope we can see more old characters even if it’s for a couple of minutes. Anyway, let’s wait and see if this season is gonna top the previous one and if it’s gonna bring more surprises! ❤️Was this review helpful to you?
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it's an average drama for me ..
i liked the school time , but from the college time till last ep. it lost my interest that i had during their school time .. i am disappointed with the last 4 eps. . i don't find any sense in Yi Lan & Tong Xiao Le's breakup & it felt for me like the writer wanted to make it 24 eps. drama , so the writer just dragged the last 4 eps. with just no logic breakup .. some viewers may say that Xiao Le went abroad suddenly & he didn't said anything to Yi Lan & when she found out she tried to contact , so he send her message that he will come back after sometime & she should focus on her exams & her music career & he didn't mentioned anything about breakup .. but on what though & on what basis she broke up him , i didn't understand .. when they meet again after their breakup , every time Xiao Le wanted to know why she suddenly broke up with him , she couldn't give any answer , instead she used to question him like he broke up not her ..my recommendation will be to skip it .. but if you don't have any other drama to watch , then you may watch it ..
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ambition or love story... perfect match
yah ek journalist or successful businessman ki story he jisme female lead interview ke liye Male lead ke piche hoti he or ussi me hi dono ek dusre ko pasand karne lagte hai,or story me dono ka ek bar break up hone ke baad fir se relation me bhi aate he ... isme in dono ki chemestry bhi bahut aachhi he or cute 🥰 love story bhi he ...🥰🥰ye drama such me bahut hi intresting he or ye mera favourite bhi hai i hope aap log bhi isse pasand kar sakte he .
👉🏻 agar aapko office romance or romentic drama pasand hai to ye dekhna best hai.
me isse overall 9.5 rating karugi isliye nahi ki ye mera favourite hai 😅par ye such me bahut aacha hai
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A Mysterious Medical Mess. Like literally...what even happened?
This is definitely not a series that has a strong rewatch value and honestly unless you are a major fan of this genre or the actors/actresses, I probably would not recommend it. This story was carried purely by the actors and would've easily been dropped if not for the cast having good chemistry.My main issue with this drama is that it feels like there is too much filler in the first half of the story. The episodes that are meant to build up characters tend to fall short. The story has a lot of characters that have rushed introductions or play "Major" roles only to miss character depth. We are introduced to a lot of characters that are not given enough time to develop and by the time you actually are getting anywhere with a character they usually wind up dead.
On the more positive note, if you take this as a more light drama / filler drama, it's actually a decent watch thanks to the great chemistry between the main cast. The bromance is strong and there are some love plots, but it really isn't a major focus for Fu Sheng. Although it's definitely a slow burn because our male leads a little slow... The whole plot of this show is driven off love and friendship and honestly, this would've probably been better if they focused more on the medical & political side of the story rather than getting hunted for a treasure we don't know about at all until the end...
And honestly there are so many open questions about Fu Sheng and his skills. Like...you can't start a show with such a character and then just introduce us to talking wood dummy and a talking duck? Like it's cute...but I want to know more about his medical skills, why was he so important? What is his fathers legacy, why was the treasure so important? Some of these questions were answered but a lot weren't which was just disappointing.
The story got considerably better towards then end when we reach episode 22+. In saying that, battling through the last 22 episodes was definitely a challenge. You can clearly tell the budget went into the last third of the series.
The music in this series is amazing especially when you get to the last 3 episodes, but I will not say more of it because spoilers!
Overall I would say this drama was saved by the cast and that the writing definitely fell short. If there was an extra 10 episodes to really develop characters and focus on major details in the beginning of the series, this definitely would be an amazing series!
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Nostalgia and heart all wrapped up in one.
"Love Story in the 1970s" has completely pulled me out of a viewing slump. I haven't enjoyed a show this much in ages. The story follows a factory worker with college aspirations who, after an unexpected event, crosses paths with a man from her past. They enter a fake marriage, and the story unfolds from there. This show is genuinely healing, beautiful, and deeply emotional. I found myself captivated from beginning to end.The nostalgia of the 1970s is beautifully woven into the fabric of the story, from the cinematography to the aesthetics and the characters themselves. The realism of the setting and the characters' struggles adds another layer of depth. The female lead is a compelling blend of calm determination, hard work, and underlying vulnerability. Paired with the male lead's gentle demeanor, intelligence, and wit, they create a love story that's both inspiring and heartwarming. Their interactions had me alternating between giddiness and tears.
The chemistry between Chen Feiyu and Sun Qian is undeniable; at times, it felt like I was watching real life, not a performance. The acting from both leads was nothing short of perfect—genuine and natural, with no exaggeration. Even the secondary couple's storyline was engaging, and I never felt the urge to skip their scenes. Overall, "Love Story in the 1970s" is a must-watch. I highly recommend giving it a try.
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