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I was hooked at first, they were cute and Wayu is adorable. I love his relationship with Tai. He is his biggest supporter.

Rose is my favorite character. She is the best friend you can even think of.

UpPoom's chemistry is still on top/


I hate how everyone suddenly change because??? Like the mom became good, his sister caame back. The homophobic and controlling dad became okay with his gay son. Can we accept that some character don't have a great family and can build a better life after.

What ruineed the drama to me is some incident that happen while they were watching their own episode (sorry not sorry I can't separated some things).

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Even the audience is getting manipulated

So happy to see Hyun Wook in something again! This show was pretty intriguing, more than I thought it would. It really takes you on a ride and you really don't know what's happening. After finishing the show last night and sitting with it today, I still am left confused. The finale really floored me but also just confused on how to feel about the ending. I do like that the show made it feel like you were seeing a story with an unreliable narrator. I always think that is fun and thought they did well on leaving the audience confused. It also did a great job making you want more. It was a super easy show to want to binge. It's nice that it was only six episodes as well.

I found Lee Gang really interesting. You never really knew what he was thinking which was cool. He was so weird and just made you uncomfortable because he was just off. He was incredibly smart and talented, but just not right. He was creepy. He did seem to care a lot about Se Yun but after the finale I don't even know if that's true. Crazy he slept with Hyeon Suk too. I did think doing all he did just because of one small moment when he was little was kind of stupid though.

I hated Heo Mun O. He was a dick, insulted everyone, a horrible teacher, an awful husband who is still obsessed with his first love, and just overall an awful person. He had no redeeming qualities at all. His obsession with Eun Ju was so wild. Man liked her in college and is still obsessed 30 years or so later...insane. He was such an ass to his wife too. Not just because of the obsession either, he just treated her badly and you can tell he doesn't care about her much at all. I hated how he treated Lee Gang right from the beginning. He was always insulting him and putting him down. I just did not like him at all. I also can't believe that after everything Lee Gang did to him, that he would still hear him out for another story. That didn't make sense to me.

Overall, I just feel confused about this show. I think the things that were done well were done really well. I just think there were some things they could've done better. The finale is the biggest one. The finale could've used some major tweaking and then I think this could've been a solid 10/10, but they just missed the mark with it, I think.

The camerawork in this was fantastic! So cinematic! The lighting too was so incredible! I really praised that as I was watching this!

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Manual práctico para desaprovechar una buena idea

Hay series que fracasan por falta de presupuesto. Otras por falta de talento. The Matchmakers pertenece a una categoría bastante menos frecuente: la de las que fracasan por empeñarse en desaprovechar todas y cada una de sus virtudes.

Después de ver más de un centenar de dramas asiáticos, pocas veces me he encontrado una serie con tantos ingredientes para funcionar y tanto empeño en desperdiciarlos.

Y quiero ser justa con Rowoon, porque no creo que el problema sea él. Sus personajes suelen tardar unos episodios en arrancar; aquí, en cambio, da la impresión de que nadie llegó siquiera a meter la llave en el contacto. Shim Jung-woo pasa dieciséis episodios con la solemnidad de una figura del Museo de Cera. Da la impresión de que todas las decisiones creativas reman en la misma dirección: contener al personaje hasta dejarlo sin pulso emocional. El resultado es un protagonista incapaz de transmitir la menor pasión. Lo más frustrante es que desaprovechan precisamente aquello que Rowoon sí aporta: una presencia física imponente que en cualquier otro sageuk habría dado lugar a un héroe romántico inolvidable. Aquí lo convierten en un ratón de biblioteca pusilánime al que le dan miedo los perros.

Jung Soon-deok, por su parte, corre bastante mejor suerte como actriz que como personaje. Cho Yi-hyun vuelve a demostrar su carisma y su magnífica vis cómica, pero el guion se empeña en limar todas sus virtudes. Incluso una idea tan prometedora como su doble identidad termina dando lugar a situaciones difíciles de creer. Todos hacemos concesiones cuando vemos una ficción. Pero también entendemos las limitaciones cosméticas del siglo XVII, ¿verdad? Cuesta creer que unos retoques de maquillaje engañen incluso a quienes conviven contigo.

El romance es, sin duda, el mayor problema de la serie. Quienes vemos k-dramas acabamos desarrollando un reloj biológico muy particular: sabemos cuándo debería llegar el primer beso, cuándo despega la relación y cuándo el género empieza a pagar la deuda emocional que lleva construyendo durante varios episodios.

Aquí nunca ocurre. El romance entre los protagonistas no es un slow burn. Es un slow nothing. No ves a dos personas enamorándose. Ves a dos personajes que han leído el guion y saben que, a estas alturas del episodio, ya toca estar enamorados. Y cuando el espectador no espera con ilusión el primer beso, sino que simplemente espera empezar a creerse la relación, es que algo ha fallado mucho antes.

Paradójicamente, los secundarios consiguen exactamente lo contrario. Sus relaciones resultan mucho más naturales, más divertidas y bastante más emocionantes que la principal. Es bastante revelador que termines deseando volver con ellos cada vez que aparecen en pantalla.

La trama política tampoco termina de sostenerse. Los antagonistas apenas transmiten autoridad y toda la conspiración descansa sobre Park So-hyeon. El problema no es que sea ella quien mueva los hilos, sino que lo haga con absoluta naturalidad. En un Joseon donde la jerarquía era casi una religión, cuesta creer que la esposa de un ministro dicte decisiones políticas o que los propios ministros le pidan consejo públicamente.

Tampoco ayuda la extrañísima decisión de emparejar al príncipe heredero con Maeng Ha-na. En la ficción los separan diez años, una diferencia enorme cuando uno de ellos apenas es un adolescente. La incomodidad aumenta porque los propios actores se llevan diecisiete años, de modo que la sensación visual está mucho más cerca de una madre con su hijo que de una futura pareja.

La ruptura de la cuarta pared empieza siendo una idea simpática, pero acaba entrevistando hasta al apuntador. Lo que al principio aporta frescura termina recordándote constantemente que estás viendo una ficción.

El guion tampoco ayuda: acumula personajes prescindibles, conspiraciones construidas alrededor de alguien que nunca llegamos a conocer y conflictos que, sencillamente, dejan de existir porque la serie decide no volver a hablar de ellos. No resuelve sus problemas; simplemente deja de enfocarlos con la cámara.

The Matchmakers tenía una gran premisa, un buen reparto y todos los ingredientes para funcionar. Lo que le faltó fue alguien dispuesto a aprovecharlos.

Después de ver más de un centenar de dramas asiáticos, sigo pensando que hace falta un talento muy particular para desperdiciar tanto potencial con semejante constancia.

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Really this is very good and delightful drama

I just finished this drama.First of all congratulations to all actor and actress for your hard work specially Tian jian ci and wang churan... This was the most anticipated drama.. I waiting for this drama for many years.. At last it came... It really fireworks🎇... I really like it...
But in this drama the most annoying part is jun's mom and wang ruhoi but overall is really good... Specially Li yifei and Qian Fei's bickering to each other... I really enjoyed those bickering... They already looked like a couple even before the confession.... Yes after 26 no. episode I loosed my patients because at least in 10 episodes we saw their dating era but after 33 no episode (33-36) I just speechless what a sweet moment between them!!!! And no more Jun's mom annoying scene..... 5-6 kisses just in 3 episodes 😍😍so many hugs....

So please go and enjoy this drama really worth it.....

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Bad Buddy: Collateral Damage

Bad Buddy is beloved by BL fans, and rightly so. Its charismatic, natural performances fit the characters as if they were written for the obvious onscreen chemistry of the two leads, Ohm and Nanon. When you add Aof’s trademark cinematic vision and emotional depth, you have a BL series that continues to resonate around the world.

It took me one or two episodes to begin to really appreciate it. As someone who works in academia, “a dangerous gang of architecture students” is … a bit of a stretch. Besides, if you’re going to do the Sharks versus the Jets, at least dance to music.

After the rival armies were nudged to the side, however, I was able to focus more on the story and characters. One thing that makes “Bad Buddy” more interesting - and more poignant - than most enemies-to-lovers stories is that, in a way, there’s nothing personal between them. Instead, they are both fighting a battle their parents started; Pat (played by Ohm) and Pran (played by Nanon) are merely collateral damage.

What makes the heavy weight of parental expectations believable is the performances of the two leads. Nanon is achingly subtle. You can feel the tension and pain Pran experiences as he tries to internally rationalize loyalty to his parents with his growing, if confused, pull toward Pat.

And Ohm … Ohm is a revelation. As an actor, he is grounded and warm, and the camera loves him. That’s a good thing because he is forced to do much of the heavy lifting. Pat becomes aware of his feelings first and throughout the series, Pat emotionally puts himself on the line and does the work of trying to build a relationship against the weight of their families' feud.

In contrast, Pran responds with passivity and hesitation. Pat takes bold steps forward, Pran refuses to reciprocate, and the dynamic stalls because the emotional labor isn’t shared. That’s not a reflection on Nanon’s acting; you see his internal struggle. It does, however, place an almost unfair burden on Ohm’s character—and on Ohm as an actor—to constantly generate the momentum needed to keep the romance from collapsing. It’s a testament to Ohm’s ability that he could carry much of the show without breaking a sweat.

One small moment stays with me. Pran rejects him once again, saying “I don’t want to be friends with you,” and Pat says, softly, almost to himself “Why not? I have many good qualities….” Haven’t we all thought that? Haven’t we all wondered why someone doesn’t like us? Haven’t we all thought “I’m a nice guy, I’m kind to dogs, I recycle…why doesn’t that person like me?” That one, very small moment was deeply, deeply human.

That works because Aof is not afraid of small, quiet, unpretentious moments. Instead of introducing big “D” Drama, Aof reduces a generation-long conflict to its core: two souls trying to find each other.

This reveals Aof’s genius for visual storytelling. He lets the camera do the work. His lingering closeups, beautiful color and shadow, and use of space make scenes feel intimate instead of staged. When Pat and Pran speak, Aof lets them speak, but when they are quiet, Aof lets you know what they’re feeling without a word being spoken.

And that, I think, is an important clue as to its lasting appeal. By giving us unsaid truths, Aof trusts his actors, he trusts his audience, and he treats them with respect. That respect transforms a simple BL youth story into something that continues to resonate.

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Holy Shit

I could probably come up with a better heading, but 'Holy Shit' is the only thing ringing in my head because, Holy shit. What the ever-loving fuck?🙆🏾‍♀️?

I'm also not one to come on this platform and complain about how a show is rated or tell people to ignore ratings. I understand that the enjoyment of any media is subjective. I have absolutely abhorred shows that are loved and highly rated to a point that I questioned the sanity of the reviewers and myself, and loved shows that people said were mid or a bore.

With that said, if you are considering watching this, I now urge you to wholly ignore the rating of this show and give it a chance. If you enjoy thrillers, love stories that explore the greys that are humans, and want a story that's not afraid to show just how cruel and evil people can be to serve their own ends, watch this.

The pacing was incredible, the comedy, while unexpected, was good and not overdone, the performances by the cast were incredible, and the social issues explored.... My God. I hate that they are grounded in everyday, horrendous reality. Other reviewers have mentioned it, but the strength of this story is in how no one is either good or bad. There isn't one good guy and one bad guy. Humans are layered and nuanced, and they show you that.

Now about that ending.... I knew some shit was about to go left field when something in my head went 'Are we ending this now? Only to look at the progress bar and realize that we had 11 minutes left.' Little did I know. They done fucked me up in those 11 minutes. I just... Holy shit

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Shin and Saint are in love

I watched this because I'm currently going through all of Nani's works, but I'm so glad I watched it. I really liked this a lot. I love the cast so much! So many of my favorites and familiar faces in this which I loved. Sky and Nani have incredible chemistry and it's crazy that this was their first project together. Amazing! I thought the whole cast was great together. I loved the plot and concept of the show a lot as well. I loved seeing how Jan and Sung would solve problems between the kids and seeing how much they cared for and fought for them, especially when all the other teachers already gave up on them. I really enjoyed watching everyone's growth over the series as well. None of it felt rushed and all felt very natural. Also have to say that I loved that the boys in class never messed with the girls and stood up for them a lot. I feel like that showed that they were good people deep down. Small detail but I really liked that. This was a lot of fun to watch!

Characters:
Saint: I loved seeing how much he cared for his friends, especially Shin, and how hard working he was. I loved that he didn't fight just to fight like some of the others and really only did when it was for his friends. He's definitely in love with Shin.

Shin: He was my favorite character. He was so caring towards so many people, especially his friends, but didn't put up with bullshit either. He is way more forgiving than I ever could be so props to him because personally I wouldn't have ever been able to forgive Saint. I love his relationship with Saint though and was happy he didn't immediately be friends with him again because of what he did to him. He's definitely in love with Saint. I really liked his relationship with Chatjen as well! I loved how close they were. I know he was pretty good friends with First and Thiu as well, but I feel like we didn't see much of a bond between them other than them just following Shin around. Loved his relationship with his sister too! So cute!

They should've just had these two get together. It was so gay between them, and they were flirting all the time. Stop queer baiting and let them be together.

Jan: I loved her! Like I said before I loved what her and Sung did for the kids. She was a bit dramatic at times about just wanting to resign or say she was an awful teacher every time it didn't go her way but other than that I did like her a lot.

Sung: I thought he was just okay at first, but he grew on me throughout the series and like I said before I liked what he did for the kids. I liked learning that he used to be a troublemaker too and how he's changed since the accident in high school.

Chatjen: I loved him! He was so smart and so caring! I liked seeing him always try to help the others get along. He really helped with Shin and Saints relationship a lot too. I was sad when he said he was going abroad, but I loved the conversations him and Saint and Shin had prior to him leaving to help him feel better about leaving. I just loved him a lot and he was one of my favorites.

Ken: I hated this man. By the end he did grow quite a bit and he was more tolerable. I just didn't like him at all throughout 90% or more of the show. I will say I liked his relationship with the twins a lot. Their friendship was really sweet. I felt bad about his home life too.

Knot and Nate: I didn't care for the twins throughout the most the show either. I liked how good of a relationship they had with each other as well as with Ken. That was really nice to see. I was happy when they were getting more screentime in the final episodes just because I love AJ and JJ.

Cable: I love Mark so much, so I was happy to see him in this. I was waiting for him to stand up against his mother because he just looked so sad all the time. I do feel like even when it was his moment in the show (him running away), that it was still kind of an afterthought or something. A lot of the characters got a storyline where they were pretty much the main focus but even during his storyline, Ken's was more of a focus. So, I wish we got a little bit more with him because I think it could've been done a bit better. I liked him just felt bad for him more than anything.

Peeta: I hated her from beginning to end. She just felt entitled, didn't listen to what anyone was saying, and just selfish. We saw that a lot during her fight with Eve, but it was there even before that. Even by the time the show was done I just didn't like her at all. She didn't have much growth really at all either. I'm pretty sure I even liked Ken better by the end than her.

Eve: I kind of went back and forth for a bit if I liked her or not. At first, she didn't really listen to anyone either. Once the thing with the painted locker happened and she started getting closer to Airy, I liked her a lot better and could see how she was changing. I liked her friendship with Peeta and loved her relationship with Airy a lot. I definitely think they like each other.

Airy: She was kind of just forgettable to me for the first chunk of the show until she started getting closer to Eve. I really liked her a lot after that. I think they brought out a fun part of each other. She definitely likes Eve a lot.

First and Thiu: They seemed a bit more important in the first few episodes and then after that I feel we barely saw them. I thought we'd get to see more of theirs and Shin's relationship, but we didn't. I wish we got to though to see why they're apparently good friends.

Chingching: SO CUTE! Loved her!! She really helped with Shin and Saints relationship a lot too!

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10/10 A Powerful Film

10/10 A Powerful Film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beware of potential triggering scenes. I agree that this film is misclassified. It is not a romance. However, with that said, this is a powerful film that demonstrates how rumors and sexual assault can destroy lives. Feelings of shame and humiliation, self-blame, social ostracism, and the physical, mental, emotional, and psychological effects that sexual assault has on a victim. The film also shows how such an event affects the family and friends. It doesn't just hurt one; it hurts everyone. Even the community (the college students) in which it occurs. Acting is outstanding, the script phenomenal, and the production value is excellent.
Well done to the cast and crew!

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Sometimes, the hardest journey isn't finding your place in the world—it's finding yourself.

*Our Generation* is, at its heart, a story of self-discovery. The male lead grows up trapped in the shadow of his late brother, carrying expectations that were never truly his own. Every decision is shaped by the life others wanted him to live, leaving little room to ask a simple yet important question: *Who am I?* It is only after meeting the female lead that he slowly begins to explore his own interests, make his own choices, and discover the person he was always meant to become.

But this story isn't just his.

It's equally the story of the female lead, whose unwavering optimism becomes the light that guides those around her. She doesn't promise that life will be easy or that the future won't be frightening. Instead, she teaches that there's no point in fearing tomorrow before it arrives. Face today's challenges, and when tomorrow brings new ones, you'll face those too.

What touched me most was her persistence. She never gave up on him. She waited when he couldn't move forward, chased after him when he chose to run away, and time and time again pulled him out of the darkness created by grief, guilt, and circumstances beyond his control. She wasn't there to save him by solving his problems—she simply believed in him until he found the strength to believe in himself.

*Our Generation* is a beautiful reminder that sometimes all it takes is one person who sees the real you—not the version shaped by expectations—to help you rediscover your own path. It's a story about healing, growth, and learning that life isn't about living in someone else's shadow, but about finding the courage to step into your own light.

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It went on for too long (slight spoilers)

Up to episode 5 it was teally good and positive, they founf their way to each other. From there, everything went downhill.
This show was talk of the town so i had high hopes. And first half was great. After they broke up for the 2nd time, it was almost unwatcahble.
Maybe i cant relate with asian culture but its always annoying how much they care about their parents opinion. That mom was proper drama queen.
And then lu feng became a certified psychopath what seems like all of a sudden with no ryme or reason. He was great in the begining. Plot became very dark and confusing. Him imprisoning other guy (forgot the name) and mentally torturing him didnt make any sense.
Time jumps and time line was too long, this relationship was on and off for over 10 years. Im on ep 8 and im so over them now, get a grip, you're grown men.

What a shame cause the begining was dramatic because nobody suported their relationship but they were great and i really enjoyed their dynamics.

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10/10 An incredibly captivating and thrilling series

10/10 An incredibly captivating and thrilling series
An incredibly captivating and thrilling series that follows the life of a young man with magical powers. The first episode sets the stage for an exciting journey filled with mystery, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns.
The production value of the series is top-notch, with stunning visuals and impressive special effects that bring the magical world to life. The 2 main characters are well-developed and their acting is superb, with each cast member delivering a standout performance. If you have ever watched Win and Prim's previous dramas, you can see the good breakthrough in this series.
Win Metawin's acting in Enigma has been widely praised by both audiences and critics alike. He delivers a convincing and nuanced performance, bringing depth and authenticity to his character. Win Metawin's portrayal of the main character in Enigma is a testament to his skills as an actor and has definitely helped to elevate the series to new heights.
Similarly, Prim's acting in Enigma has also been well-received by viewers and critics. She brings a natural and heartfelt performance to her role, balancing vulnerability and strength in her portrayal of her character. Prim's chemistry with Win Metawin on screen is also noteworthy, contributing to the overall success of the series. Overall, Prim's acting in Enigma has been a positive addition to the show and has helped to bring the story and characters to life.
Overall, Enigma is a must-watch for anyone who loves fantasy and mystery. With its gripping storyline, stunning visuals, and talented cast, it's sure to become a fan favorite.
I highly recommend giving this series a chance, as it's bound to leave you spellbound.

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Vingança é algo que se serve frio

Kang Ji-won, uma mulher com câncer terminal, é assassinada pelo marido e pela melhor amiga após descobrir a traição dos dois. Misteriosamente, ela acorda dez anos no passado e decide mudar seu destino, arquitetando um plano para que sua amiga se case com seu ex-marido, enquanto busca vingança e toma o controle da própria vida.
Esse kdrama é perfeito do início ao fim, ao receber uma segunda chance e voltar ao passado a Jiwon teve sua chance de mudar sua vida, e com isso, aprender também várias lições importantes como, não deixar os outros tomarem conta da sua vida, aprender a por limites, e se lembrar do seu valor, se lembrar do que você merece. A vingança dela foi perfeita, as vezes as vinganças nos dramas deixam muito a desejar, mas essa foi perfeita a ex amiga e se ex namorado pagaram perfeitamente pelos seus pecados e a Jiwon ficou com quem valoriza ela e a ama, sem contar o casamento no final que foi lindo. Acho que é um drama que muitas mulheres precisam ver, as vezes precisamos esquecer o que sentimos para ver o que merecemos, e não aceitar migalhas de homens que se acham superiores.

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