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7/10 Short and simple

7/10 Short and simple
The Nameless Season is a cute and light microseries-honestly, it feels like something they could've just made into a short movie instead. The plot is super simple, not much really happens, but it still kept me entertained while I was working on my laptop.
It's about two boys who are classmates and friends, and one of them secretly likes the other. Not a lot of characters, and it definitely feels like a low-budget Korean BL, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
My only complaint is how slow some of the conversations are. Like in one scene where they're eating and drinking, it takes forever for someone to answer a question-it just drags a bit.
But I actually liked how it ended! I thought it would be one-sided love, but the ending was sweet and satisfying. If you're just looking for something light and easy to watch in one sitting, I'd recommend it.

Leia Mais

Simple but cute

I'm writing this review before I had watched the Japanese version. The only reason I'm watching this at the moment is because of 'ลบยัง' ost. So fucking peak bro. I love the dance aswell it's so cute and I've been seeing it everywhere. I'm not sure why it never crossed my mind to watch this series, especially as someone who has been watching since like 2018. Even if the most is peak I have to say the begin title is not my style at all and one of the most disappointing once I've seen Gmmtv have. A lot of people who saw the Japanese version say they prefer the Japanese one. I'm really excited to see the Japanese version aswell. Haven't seen the best reviews on this series, so when I started this I got really curious on why? But now I get it.

Love how the cast includes a lot of newer and less well known gmmtv actors. I really hope to see more of Chokun, Pahn, Aungpao and Papang in the future. Although I did watch some other series where they played supports in. Having a more original casting is also sooo fucking nice because it isn't like: "oh hey didn't you play in ....." every time I watch a scene. Also really good acting work, love especially fourth and Chokun.

Ok so I know this sounds weird but I love misunderstandings. It just adds some small angst to the story, but for this story, in my opinion, the angst was really weak. I loved how fluff, sweet and green flagged coded the characters were, but it also made the story weak, especially on the first part. It's just veryyyy simple not super special or anything. Just you average middle school romance.

I love how it's Idiots in love and it makes it really funny. Just two stupid losers who don't know what to do with their feelings. Lol and half and Kongthap not do a shit when it comes to confessing hahahhah, it was just Atom and Matmi that did all the work. They tried to get closer to their love interests but for Half and Kongthap there was like barely any effort. Also, I was expecting something like a love triangle but even that was gone within 2 episodes, just like the erasure and the feelings Atom had for Matmi... I have to say, I started this show for Kongthap and Atom but stayed for Half and Matmi. I normally feel more relatable to the gay couples, but the story of Half and Matmi was wayyy more interesting than the gay story.

Again, it's very mid. But, I do think this show is more for kids/younger audience. From the romance, slow burn and story. Another thing I have to mention is the expression weren't strong either. That's not the actor's fault, but the writing. They barely had very emotional or expressive realisation moments. Which made the series feel cheap. There was almost nothing shown over the fear of coming out, even though they clearly TRIED to imply it. Love the Gay teachers who helped Atom realise his feelings, because apparently he couldn't do that himself? It's nice how they tried to add them but they ended up having to fix the relationship issues, and after it was fixed like almost ZERO screen time.

Overall, the ending was veryyyy weak. Nothing special and I'm not sure if I would suggest the series. This is cute for people who are like 13-14 years old maybe. I think I would've definitely liked it more if I watched it back then. It also kinda reminds me of heartstoppers, especially with the type of romance. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some influences they got from heartstoppers, it just got the same kind of vibe yk? Another thing I disliked was the amount of advertising. Like yes, you have sponsors but seriously? Needing to add it every 3 seconds?

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"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift

Reminiscent of the social satire "A Modest Proposal", a short story by Jonathan Swift, this drama, like "A Modest Proposal" focuses on the theme with power comes responsibility. While "AMP" focused on the effects of the Irish potato famine on the poor, each episode of the drama explores a problem within the Korean educational system. A system controlled by rich, powerful, influential people hell bent on making sure they get and keep their piece of pie while the poor just have to make do with the crumbs. As the episodes progress, the revelations of how and why these problems exist are revealed. Because these issues are well ingrained in the system during each episode, the viewer is given adventure, comedy, therapy, and justice. This is what makes it different from other school dramas. This is a very well written and intelligent no holds barred drama.

When it comes to fighting, episodes 1, 2, 7, and 10, be prepared for the male lead to use very controlled corporal punishment against some not so innocent older male minors (1 & 2). The most violent fights are with male adults who have weapons and fighting experience (episodes 2 & 7). In episode 10 the older high school students have weapons (pipes and knives). One episode about 14-year-old males, when fighting occurs, the main female lead takes over, and she is also very controlled (even though she is the "crazy" half of the duo). The male lead never lays a hand on younger students. In fact, there is one serious scene where the main male lead seems to be holding back a laugh while talking "seriously" with the boys. So the violence towards male minors is very carefully handled. The same with the females. Neither the male nor female protagonist use martial arts on female students. So the writers went out of their way to make sure that females are not physically assaulted by the people from the bureau as they are setting the example.

The rest of the drama deals with cyber and psychological bullying, drugs, gambling, exam fraud, and parental pressure. Even though it is episodic, the episodes do tie together with an overall arc dealing with the main male protagonists. By the end, the Korean educational system is turned upside down. It was a wild ride.

What I liked but others were concerned about:

1) Many commenters have written about the protagonists having full immunity from the law (in their personal life as well as their work life) as they dish out corporal punishment, but that is where the satire comes in. For whatever reason, these bullies have long been able to do these things without any consequences, it is like they have had immunity from the law, so why should ordinary people have to follow the law while rich, powerful, and influential people don't. So it is quite therapeutic to see the bullies get bullied in the exact same way as they bully their peers. Yet, we understand that this is not the way to deal with these issues in the long run. This is even mentioned in the drama. This drama is satire. This drama is not advocating for teachers to go out and beat up their unruly students. It is advocating that something needs to be done. They even give reasonable solutions as well as the over-the-top solutions. For the most part it is about changing the laws and adding protection for all people involved: teachers, parents, and students. Since the people with influence run the school system, they need to be aware of and do something to make the educational system equal for everyone. Rather than abuse the power that is given to them. So having someone with immunity come in and take them out is the icing on the cake for comedy, but also show that with power comes responsibility.

2) Another area of concern viewers had was with the issue of the teacher who was afraid to discipline a specific student in fear of retaliation. Once the teacher got up the courage to discipline this student, she used a wand to smack the girl's hands when the girl refused to solve the problem on the board. The teacher kept smacking the girl's hands when the girl continued to refuse to answer the problem. When the girl finally decides to do the problem, you could see that she had no trouble using her hands to do the problem, so you know the teacher did not hit her very hard with the wand. Again, very controlled use of corporal punishment. Viewers commented on the fact that the teacher used the wand instead of just asking the student to leave the room. This wouldn't have solved the problem. For me, the teacher's act symbolized the teacher having the power over the classroom again instead of the power being "in the hands of the students". Will the teacher continue to use the wand? I seriously doubt it as you could tell that it hurt the teacher more to have to use the wand than it hurt the student. With power comes responsibility.

3) The most serious is the issue of false allegations whether of child abuse or sexual assault. The drama handles the child abuse case really well. It is the sexual assault allegations that viewers are concerned about. In the drama, a girl accuses two male teachers of sexual assault. Both teachers are innocent of the allegations. However, by the time the investigation is done, both teachers have committed suicide. Viewers are concerned that because the writers didn't make one of them true that people will get the message that all sexual assault cases are false. While I understand this concern, for me, this was not the issue the writers were dealing with. We all know that teachers sexually assault students and these cases should be taken seriously, but it is the power these accusations have on the accused, the family of the accused, and the society as a whole. The girl posted these accusations online and commenters wrote about harming the families of these teachers before even hearing the whole story. Both teachers committed suicide. These false allegations harmed innocent human beings. This is what I liked about that episode. They explored the impact of these allegations on the accused. The one thing I didn't like about the episode was the ending. The girl is punished, but it wasn't really clear what she was being punished for as she had done so many things to deserve punishment.

4) Loved the quirky "romance" between the computer guy and the female lead as it brought some frivolity to balance out the seriousness of the male lead's love life. Commenters have said that it wasn't needed.

What I didn't like: Sometimes the female lead is way too the over the top in her acting, but I understand that she is the "crazy" to the male lead's seriousness, and he is serious enough for the both of them. Also, the rush wears off at around episode 7 and found myself just listening rather than watching.

Advice: If you are sensitive to violence, do not watch. If you are looking for realism, this is not that drama. If you are looking for fun, excitement, and a lesson, enjoy the ride!

Happy drama watching.

Leia Mais

10/10 Great Chemistry

10/10 Great Chemistry

This BL series is, without a doubt, one of the best I’ve ever watched. From the very first episode, it completely captured my attention and never let go. The chemistry between the leads is absolutely phenomenal, making every interaction feel natural, heartfelt, and incredibly believable. Their connection is the kind that makes you smile, laugh, and become emotionally invested in every step of their journey.

The story is beautifully written, balancing romance, emotion, and character development with remarkable care. Every episode brings something meaningful, whether it’s a touching moment, a heartfelt conversation, or a scene that leaves you eagerly waiting for more. The couple is undeniably adorable, and their relationship develops in a way that feels both authentic and deeply satisfying.

The cast is perfectly chosen, with each actor bringing charm and personality to their role. Combined with excellent production values and memorable storytelling, the result is a series that feels special from beginning to end. Heartwarming, engaging, emotional, and unforgettable, this is exactly the kind of BL that reminds you why you love the genre. I cannot recommend it enough. A flawless 10/10 experience.

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Yearners are earners

Seriously, the yearning by the ML in this show is top tier. This is what I like to see. Not only is he head over heels for her in the past but in the present as well. All timelines he is looking for her and waiting on her. What a story.

Lol, I’m saying this as if this plot has never been done before when its the most typical synopsis of time travel kdramas. One of the main leads from Joseon travels to modern times, struggles to integrate, then integrates, then intrigues their love interest for being so ‘weird’ and the rest is history. I’ve played these games beforeeeeee!!

But on a real note, these type of shows aren’t watched for new innovative plots. They’re there to be judged by their performances and how convincing the love story between the main characters is. And my god, they certainly sold their love story good!

Like I said before, time travel kdramas seem to be a hot topic nowadays so you have to be careful how you do it. You could easily take a genre like this and make it boring. But they kept it fun, entertaining and interesting. I was intrigued each episode and I LOVED! the couple. They were so lovely together that it made me sad when the end was nearing. Not only were they good but I liked the little side couple they created between the manager and the actress. Can’t say I didn’t see it coming but I liked their little cameos as well. Maybe a bit greedy of me to wish to have seen them develop a little more. If not that, I would’ve loved a spicy scene between the main couple since Heo Namjun definitely has the vibes for it…👀 But alas, the show was genuinely so good. No wonder it got good ratings! I was hooked from the beginning. Waiting for Fridays and Saturdays was hell. But now I’m sad it ended. What a lovely couple this show gave us.

Farewell Cha Segye and Shin Seori!

Leia Mais

It is a really nice show. Like in every drama or series, for the sake of the script, some things are CLEARLY intentionally fictionalized—like, for example, punch-drunk syndrome and its symptoms (personally, I really don’t get why people are so mad about this, like- in medical series they do much worse and get all kinds of things wrong when diagnosing or curing diseases, and here it’s not even the main theme of the series).
I found the action scenes really good, and the plot itself is very interesting and well written. It’s not all over the place; there are just many connections between the characters.
Overall, it’s a dynamic and fun series, with relatable characters that you learn to love.
The OST are on point.


PS.
This is a drama with lots of humor, comedy and sarcastic scenes, so don't expect an extra serious approach to certain situations.

Leia Mais

One of the funniest things you'll ever see

This drama is honestly so, so, SO funny! And the special effects are great as well! I love Kim Wonhae in everything he does, but his work in this drama is hilarious - without giving you a spoiler, every time I think of him, I think of a scene from this drama, haha. Don't get me wrong, though, he plays a lot of extremely funny characters in other dramas (as well as serious, memorable ones)!
What I hated about this drama was how terrible the main character and her mother were - her father and Minmin deserved better. If it weren't for this aspect, the drama would've been perfect.
Minmin and Gyeongshim were my favourite characters - they were walking green flags, the sweetest people there could ever be, and I'm glad Hyungshik and Bomi were the ones who played them because I LOVE them! And bonus points for the fact that they made Bomi use Busan Satoori!
Also, judge me, but I would easily be one of the killer's victims because he was just so handsome, lol.
All of the actors in this are amazing!
On another note, Hyungshik's song, 'Because of You', is perfect!

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As someone who doesn't like sports romance, this drama made my entire week!

I absolutely hated sports romance. Mainly, because I'm not interested in sport and I never watched a drama before where they'd done it the right way to keep me interested.

I found this drama through social media. I was like, why not? Let's give it a try. Maybe I'll hate it or love it.

Thankfully, I loved it!

This drama is about loosing and gaining. You either keep going, or you won't move from one place and get stuck.

The chemistry was amazing between the leads, but what got me the most was the humour. I often don't find dramas with similar humour as mine, so I was shocked.

I'd definitely rewatch it as it brought me a lot of comfort. I cried, I laughed and I couldn't stop smiling at a lot of scenes.

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The Perfect Movie for an Evening

To be honest, I didn't think I'd end up watching this movie. But after seeing a TikTok video with Yoona, I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did! The whole movie is filled with that signature Korean humor: simple, sweet, and genuinely funny, without feeling forced or fake.

The chemistry between the characters is great, and there are plenty of hilarious moments. If you're looking for something lighthearted and positive, I highly recommend it. It's a very easy watch. It might not be the kind of movie that stays with you forever, but it's 100% guaranteed to put you in a great mood.

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Non guarderai mai più i tuoi pensieri allo stesso modo.

Yumi’s Cells non è un drama. È un esperimento sociale. Perché dopo averlo visto, inizi a sospettare seriamente che dentro la tua testa ci siano davvero dei mini omini che litigano per decidere se rispondere a un messaggio o ignorarlo per tre giorni.
La protagonista è Yumi, apparentemente una ragazza normalissima. Dentro di lei, però, c’è una vera e propria riunione condominiale permanente tra cellule emotive che hanno più problemi di comunicazione di un gruppo WhatsApp di famiglia.
C’è la cellula dell’Amore, che si accende come una luce natalizia appena vede un sorriso carino. La cellula della Ragione, che prova disperatamente a mantenere un minimo di dignità. E poi c’è quella dell’Ansia… sempre attiva. SEMPRE.
Tipo Wi-Fi di casa: instabile ma costantemente presente.
E il bello è che queste cellule fanno più trama loro dei protagonisti in carne e ossa.
La storia all’inizio sembra la classica romcom: incontri, appuntamenti, piccoli drammi quotidiani. Poi però realizzi che il vero fulcro non è la relazione… è il caos mentale che la precede, la accompagna e la distrugge.
Perché diciamolo: Yumi non vive una storia d’amore. Yumi processa una storia d’amore con un team interno che nemmeno una startup in crisi.
E tu, spettatrice, sei lì tipo: “Ma io li conosco questi pensieri. Li ho avuti tutti. Anche ieri. Anche stamattina. Anche adesso.”
La genialità della serie sta tutta lì: trasforma ogni micro-emozione in una scena epica.
Un messaggio non risposto diventa una tragedia greca. Un appuntamento riuscito sembra la vittoria ai Giochi Olimpici. Un dubbio? Apocalisse.
E vogliamo parlare del lato romantico?
Perché sì, c’è. Eccome se c’è.
Ma non aspettarti la favola lineare. No, qui è più tipo: “Ti piaccio → forse → perché non hai risposto → ho detto qualcosa di strano → addio dignità → no aspetta forse sì → ok mi ignora → no aspetta ha risposto → matrimonio?”
Cinque minuti dopo: “Non funziona.”
Realismo puro.
Gli attori fanno un lavoro perfetto, ma diciamoci la verità: le vere star sono le cellule animate. Perché riescono a spiegare meglio loro le emozioni umane di anni di introspezione personale.
E a un certo punto succede una cosa inquietante: inizi a giustificare le tue scelte dicendo “Non è colpa mia, è stata la cellula dell’Amore.”
Pericolosissimo.
Verdetto finale: Yumi’s Cells 1 è la prova scientifica che: dentro la nostra testa è sempre crisi organizzativa, l’amore è una riunione che poteva essere una mail e le decisioni importanti vengono prese sempre nel momento peggiore possibile.
È dolce, intelligente, divertente… e leggermente destabilizzante, perché dopo non riuscirai più a prendere una decisione senza immaginare un piccolo omino che preme un bottone nella tua testa.
Assolutamente da vedere.
Ma preparati: non guarderai mai più i tuoi pensieri allo stesso modo.

Leia Mais

Glitch and dicks

What a bizard movie with weirdly creative visuals and a complex love story and class analysis between a gay man who has it all, he is likeable, handsome, rich and has a high status job in finance during a big recession and a heterosexual man struggling with drug addiction to cope with surviving being dirt poor, feeling uncapable to provide for his sick mother working many jobs and later feeling insecure next to this "perfect" man loving him.

This "perfect" man is believed to be rich because of his hard work, while the broken poor man works his ass off but still he has nothing.

This movie feels like an amphetamine trip, we see it through the lense of the broken poor man that is on drug to survive.

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Power of Teacher

I watched the first "Idiot Girls and School Ghost" and this sequel over two days. The sequel stays faithful to the original, introducing new characters and new ghosts, while keeping the same satirical comedic horror atmosphere and style. Once again, we follow a group of “not-so-smart” students who try to cheat on their exams by challenging the school ghosts. This time, instead of playing hide-and-seek, they face mini-challenges presented like a video game.

The sequel doesn’t even try to be scary. The ghost elements are mostly symbolic — they represent a theoretical danger to the students and serve as an allegory for the terrifying teachers who pressure and threaten “poor” students preparing for exams. However, not all teachers are scary; some take their duty to care for and protect students very seriously, and the main character is one of them.

I was a bit disappointed with the ghosts. They were funny, sure, but their performance was pretty weak. I’d even switch the words in the title and call this movie School Girls and Idiot Ghosts. Also, why do the students curse so much? Anyway, this is a fun, light watch when you don’t have anything important to do.

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