Don't get the hype
I really wish I could see what everyone else sees in this show. Even by BL drama standards this feels poorly conceived... but the good parts are good enough that I'd say I still enjoyed it overall.First off I think 24 episodes was just way too much. By the 20th the plots went from wacky to downright nonsensical and I just stopped caring about the plot. With tighter pacing and/or less episodes I'd probably give it at least a 7.
The pairings are pretty cute but I hate the way the sex and consent (or lack thereof) was handled. Like it'd be one thing if it started toxic then turned sweet, but it feels like Chi Cheng never stopped being a manipulative weirdo. How they didn't break up after he literally threatened to rape Suo Wei's best friend is beyond me.
I will say I still liked the characters overall thanks to the actors. Though once someone pointed out how the mics pick up on every single little sound/breath they make I couldn't stop hearing it.
Ultimately if this was a show that came out 10 or even 5 years ago I feel like I could've really liked it, but for 2025 it feels painfully dated.
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The story is great because it didn't spoil the true identity of marquis quickly. It takes a long episode until it review to make people watch until the end. the story has a true romantic scene. it really makes me wanna to watch it again. the actor and actress are good impersonating the character of the story. Was this review helpful to you?
well-crafted short drama
The ML actor truly carried this drama. This is the third short drama I’ve seen him lead, and he continues to impress every time. His characters are often cold, harsh, and even brutal—but he knows how to bring depth to them, making you understand why they are the way they are. That’s not easy to do, but he pulls it off well.The FL, in my opinion, was written too weak. I understand that may have been the writers’ intention, but it made her frustrating to watch at times. A stronger presence would have balanced the story better. Honestly, if the ML had simply communicated with her, a lot of the tragedy could have been avoided. He acted to protect her, yes—but too often, it was done in the worst possible way, creating more pain than protection.
The brother and sister working behind the scenes to control the country were ruthless to the core. They moved like shadows, pulling strings without remorse, blind to the fact that their actions would eventually come back on them tenfold. And when it did—it was well deserved.
The general’s storyline was one of the most heartbreaking parts. To lose his wife, and even the memory of her, is a cruel fate. Being held back and manipulated by the step-sister only deepened that sorrow. His pain lingered quietly through the story, like a wound that never quite healed.
In the end, the princess chose freedom over duty, walking away from the life that once defined her. The crown prince rose to become emperor, accepting the weight of his role, while the general came to terms with the life left before him.
That final scene… it was gentle, almost like a whisper. A “what if.”
What if they met again—not as royalty, not as prisoners of duty—but simply as themselves?
No titles. No burdens. Just two souls crossing paths.
From beginning to end, this was a well-crafted short drama. The pacing was steady, the emotions hit where they needed to, and the director handled it all with a quiet confidence that made the story flow effortlessly.
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watchable, but forgettable
I enjoyed the drama in the beginning, but after a few episodes, I slowly started losing interest. I did finish it, and I wouldn’t call it bad... but it’s also not something that really stays with you.
It feels more like a “background drama”... something you can play while doing other things, just to fill the silence.
The villain arc felt weak, which took away from the overall impact. The bond between the Typhoon Trading employees had warmth, but it didn’t fully connect with me emotionally. As for the romance, it felt a bit empty and forced.. like it was included because it had to be, not because it added depth.
Overall, it’s an okay one-time watch, but not particularly memorable.
p.s. I loved the ost "A stranger with flowers"
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Love so great that both children decided to help their parents to have their own happy ending
what will you do if you found out, that your parents has the secret hidden deep into themselves that you, their children couldn't tell their secrets.The story is so well written and depressing. Like how I cried when Fl's son decided to tell the truth for her mother to live happily, even it means that he will be gone.
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Greener that the rice field being applied with nitrogen fertilizer!
It's been a year after I watched this drama and I'm still drawn with the plot, cinematography, costume, and most of all-- SONG MO!I watched few videos regarding the comparison of POJ and this drama, as what I can say, POJ is good because of the characters, styling and the actress and actors. But all I can say is, Blossom is better. Both drama is good but plot wise? blossom is better.
Song Mo's character is well written and the love between him and Dou Zhao is too good that both of them is a huge threat to the state. the couple is both smart and strong, that fl can stand on her own without relying to her husband. The villains are well punished that I was grinning ear to ear after what they do to the prince and the empress, as well as the uncle, father and the eunuch.
The drama gives the satisfaction that POJ can't give, like how they did with Minister Wei when all of the things started from the previous emperor.
Also, Song Mo is doing aura farming since ep. 1 that it was too much for him to handle that grey haired Song Mo only last for 1 episode.
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Love so profound and pure that ML decided to sacrifice himself for FL and for the 3 realms.
If your gonna ask me if who are my top green flag male leads in cdrama universe? Bai Jue will be one of it. People may seem to say that Bai Jue is selfish to put Shanggu in pain after he decided to lie to her. But after he saw her died since her existence is just to save the realms.The story may be placed odd as how they start the story on the life before the destruction of the God Realm. When the story can be better when the story start after the destruction.
The story also shows that Gods are built powerful as they have responsibilities to handle. Just as they say: Mortals pray to the Gods for help, then where will the Gods pray when they ask for help?
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A love born in the middle of revenge
Broken Of Love pulls you in from the very beginning with an intense premise: a story where love blossoms in the middle of a revenge plan tied to the past and a mother figure, creating a conflict that feels as powerful as it is irresistible. From the start, you know that every emotion comes with a risk.What makes it truly captivating is the relationship between the protagonists: a connection filled with chemistry, desire, and emotional tension, where love grows alongside doubt and hidden intentions. That duality gives every scene a deeper meaning.
On a technical level, the series stands out with its cinematic style, polished cinematography, and a soundtrack that enhances every emotion, making each moment feel even more immersive.
As the story unfolds, it dives deeper into internal conflicts and unexpected twists, keeping the intrigue alive. It’s an intense, emotional, and addictive series that beautifully balances romance and revenge.
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Good but skip scenes
Here's my review:I thought the drama was good overall, but there are still some annoying parts.
First of all, there are scenes you can easily skip. Personally, I found some scenes with the virtual boyfriends pretty awkward not because of the acting, but because of the ridiculous situations. There’s also that plane fight scene that felt really cringy to me (this is just my personal opinion).
The casting is excellent though. Jisoo’s acting was really solid she handled funny, sad, and romantic scenes perfectly. She delivered in every type of moment.
I also really liked the second part of the romance between the two main characters. There were moments of tension, love, awkwardness, and hesitation. You could clearly feel the chemistry between them. Personally, I stopped skipping scenes once she created the character “901” which led to the beginning of their relationship.
I would have loved more episodes focused on the two main characters to develop their relationship further. There were only about two full episodes where they were actually together and getting to know each other. I think they could have done even better with the plot by adding more drama, tension, and romance between them.
In short, if you like Jisoo or BLACKPINK, you’ve probably already watched it. But I still recommend it to those who aren’t in that fandom it’s worth a watch!
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A Dramatically Funny Series
Why the Headline because it is the best Drama with some of the best Comedy I have seen in a long time The lead Yeo Yeon Seok isn't your typical Korean Leading man I am sure he doesn't fit the ridiculous standards that are placed on Asian actors but he is one of the best actors & each series he does he becomes better & brings more He morphs into each Ghost & brings so much laughter to each character I just do not want this series to end His leading lady Esom brings just as much talent to her role as a tough but troubled Lawyer She is Sexy Strong Vunerable & a good foil for Yeo Yeon's funny character in this series I also love that they have pulled out all the stops in bringing more of Korean's character actors into this series Kim Mi Kyung when you get this actress it's just gonna be a hit she is one of the best and has many years of acting Great I always love to see Jeon Seok Ho in any series he's Fantastic in anything he does Top NotchI finished the Series I found so many reviews slagging this series but I just loved it !! Predictable Maybe but with the Chaos everywhere now It is nice to just sit & enjoy a great story with some of the best Actors in any series at the moment
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Love and Revenge: a story that hooks you from the very first moment
Broken Of Love is a Thai GL that stands out for its emotional intensity and a deep romance that pulls you in from the start. The story hints at a past marked by pain, where revenge plays a key role, adding a constant sense of tension.What makes it even more compelling is how this background blends with the romance: the chemistry between the protagonists is incredible, conveying both tenderness and a palpable tension in every scene. This duality makes you connect deeply with the story.
The production quality is also outstanding: it has a cinematic feel, a beautifully executed soundtrack and OST, striking cinematography with visually impactful shots, and strong performances that elevate every moment.
Each episode keeps the intrigue and emotion high, always leaving you wanting more. Overall, it’s an intense, romantic, and addictive series, and without a doubt one of the best Thai GLs I’ve seen. 1000% recommended.
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I was really intrigued by this series. I had never watched a Girl Love (GL) drama before.At the beginning, I found the story interesting the characters, the story behind her father’s death… Then we learn that the real culprit is actually her girlfriend’s father, involving drugs and so on. I thought there was great chemistry between all the characters.
But I have to admit that towards the end, after the fake death of her sister, I found the story a bit incoherent and rushed. She has a conversation with her father, then suddenly she stops talking to her friend. She treats her really badly. From that point on, I got a bit lost. At first she stops replying to her, avoids her completely… Then they come up with a plan, but it doesn’t go as expected, so he does something she wasn’t aware of. This leads to her needing surgery. And in the end, she goes live and jumps out the window with her sister. I didn’t really understand the ending I found it rushed and poorly explained.
Apart from that, the beginning up until almost the end was really good. I still recommend it anyway.
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Unusual Comedy
This series, based on a webtoon, lasted for at least three seasons and a few movies. I sampled a few episodes of the webtoon and while the webtoon version is much more explicit the TV version seems to follow the basic story.The main character is a young woman (nicknamed Yankumi by her students) who is the granddaughter of the head of a major Yakuza family. Instead of inheriting her grandfather's leadership role her heart is set on becoming a high school teacher. Of course, if the school management were to officially learn of her true background she would be terminated.
She isn't just any normal young woman. For reasons that are never explained she has superhuman strength and fighting ability. The viewer is reminded every other episode or so of her unusual strength often when she accidentally knocks someone or something over. She is socially awkward and naive in developing relationships with men.
Her students are the bottom 10 or 20% or so of the senior class and thus less than studious. Her students often commit mistakes and one sin or another, but a frequent story line is one or more being unjustly accused of some crime they did not do but they've attracted blame. Yankumi has to struggle to correct the false accusation and protect her students from unjust punishment.
In pretty much every episode one or more students is getting beaten up and Yankumi runs to the rescue. She shows up and proclaims she's their teacher, lectures about nonviolence and other assorted virtues and then beats the crap out of the current episode's bad guy. There's a seasonal arc. The same pattern pretty much every episode is repeated as is the season arc over three seasons. The creators adapted from the Webtoon, found a formula that worked and repeat that formula with dedication.
In the second and third seasons the Yakuza grandfather becomes a source of wise advice in Yankumi overcoming the current episode's hurdle.
The show leans on comedy and as expected the darker side of the Yakuza is not dwelt upon. Once in the series late in the first season when Yankumi is thinking of quitting her teaching job she remarks that she will assist with the cash collections, i.e. the collection of protection money, but that's it.
In the webtoon version things are more explicit. For one example, the sexually charismatic teacher tells Yankumi that she's going to start a boys' choir club. In her prior job teaching middle school the boys were too young (and she got into trouble), but now that she's teaching high school seniors things are different (she expects to get away with it). She gives Yankumi (and each teacher) a list of three or four boys she regards as cute from Yankumi's class and wants her to ensure they volunteer, and she doesn't care if they can sing or not. Nothing like that appears in the TV version.
I recommend watching a few episodes which will tell you everything you need to decide whether to continue.
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When Love and Revenge Intertwine.........
Damn! How can I move on from one series to another? This one is also impossible to ignore. :(I’m starting to get familiar with this theme now. I thought Ming (from My Stand-In) was already the most evil partner in BL history, but the things Fan Xiao did to You Shu Lang are on a level of evilness I couldn't even imagine coming from someone who supposedly loves you.
Remember my review for My Stand-In? I said, "Even if I loved someone deeply, I could never forgive them for doing that, not even if I came back to life a hundred times"
I don't even know what to say about this series. You Shu Lang is so much stronger than Joe, even though there are a million ways he could have taken revenge on Fan Xiao, the way he played his part in this toxic relationship is exactly what made me fall in love with the show.
Another thing I loved about this series was the way they wrapped up the entire season. It was so simple, that I didn't even want an after-story or another season to see their relationship continue.
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Procrastinated Watching For A Reason
I procrastinated watching this show for a very long time. I visited Korea and was shocked by seeing Byun Woo Seok on every cafe, product, and store sign. I even got his photocard as a freebie way before knowing his name. It really hyped the show up for me and I knew it would end with me being disappointed. Boy was I entirely correct.I want to start by saying that I already have a hard time with shows about idols/singers/celebrities (Record of Youth was fine at this, but most are not great) AND with shows about time travel. Twinkling Watermelon is the only drama I’ve ever seen be able to combine two of my least favorite genres/tropes and make something amazing.
Despite all of these issues, I tried to go into Lovely Runner with an open mind. It clearly had to go viral and get amazing ratings for a reason, right? I like Byun Woo Seok as an actor, I loved being on a swim team as a kid, and mostly I really needed something to watch.
My efforts to enjoy the show were in vain.
Definitely not a show for watchers that struggle with cringe humor/secondhand embarrassment. Reminds me of classic Kdramas in the worst ways. Characters doing embarrassing things all the time, misunderstanding each other, and even potty humor….it just ends up being hard to watch and not funny at all. If this show came out a decade ago I’d give some of the writing a pass, but it’s really not what I want to see.
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Over half of the story makes no sense, and I’m not talking about the fact that time travel exists. It feels like the writers forgot about certain things that happened/were set up and forced their way back in later.
FLs choices don’t make any sense, even considering she’s sacrificing herself for the ML, half the time she didn’t have to. Only time I felt connected to her emotionally was realizing she had to watch the guy she loves die 3 times and never got to mourn him. Watching her get out of bed after he got stabbed, and immediately having to take care of a baby broke my heart.
The entire plot line of the kidnapping is unnecessary to the story and only resurfaces when convenient. She gets kidnapped multiple times, her legs get paralyzed for 15 years, and multiple people die, but the only way it impacts her emotionally (post stanning eclipse) is the next few times she crosses the road she has to take some deep breaths?? Plus she nearly stepped into traffic from not paying attention every single one of those times. Just look at the road babe. After a couple of times that’s entirely forgotten too.
ML getting stabbed could have been the perfect set up for him finally getting a chance at time travel and them making things work together, but no somehow the FL just gets extra bonus tries??? Like the 3 she got at the start meant nothing. Not to mention, she doesn’t go back again after that.
Not a fan of the way the FL only got a chance at happiness because she saved herself from becoming disabled. I really would have loved to see her become happy and in love in the wheelchair. I understand that was a point of frustration and limiting for her but it sends the message that disabled people can’t be happy/fall in love. They also don’t do anything else with the MLs anxiety/depression after the first death. It’s very lightly hinted at in the second (?) timeline but again it’s like the time travel cured him instead of him going to therapy, doing anything else to get better. I guess as long as you have a girlfriend you can’t be depressed??? Not great.
Side characters were impossible to watch. I liked the trope of best friend’s brother but every scene with them was so over the top cringe. And toilet humor? Juvenile.
The second male lead definitely grew on me after a couple of episodes, but I also feel like they could have done more with him. I liked that he was fine with her “multiple personalities” and that he became a cop later on. That was pretty cool. However, I would have loved to see him get memories of the past timelines back as he solved the case. I think that could have been a cool addition. Also I swear in the beginning they mention he’s in eclipse (inhyuk knows him somehow) but he never was. Could have just been another thing that didn’t make any sense to me.
I do want to say Byun Woo Seok doesn’t deserve all the hate he’s getting right now for his acting. He was the only thing I liked about the drama. Even without his visuals his acting was well done.
This is the longest review I’ve ever written and it’s because of just how frustrated I was watching it. Maybe if I watched it when it came out or if it was my first kdrama then I’d have enjoyed it more. I’m happy other people like it.
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