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Lee Kwang-soo does a spot-on impression of Nicolas Cage I said casually as I lit a cigarette, leaning against a wall, my gaze wandering and a mocking look on my face.

I started watching this series without knowing anything about it, just because of Park Bo-Young's name. Well, sometimes you really do need to know what you re getting into, because you end up disappointed. A mysterious first episode followed by two episodes that are boring as hell… with the occasional serious turn of events, or revelations that aren't exactly earth-shattering. (You can see them coming… the colleague at the airport ? Don't take me for a fool, please) It loses its momentum straight away. And anything that might pose the slightest obstacle is magically overcome : they hide the gold, they've got someone to fence it, they make a fortune, they forge documents. Nothing really causes a problem.
I'll be straightforward : it feels like a film that's been stretched out over 10 episodes. They're taking my precious time for granted. So I watched it, skipping bits here and there, just to see what it was like. But it wasn't any good. What a waste of time !
If that twist right at the end sets up a season 2, I have to warn the whole team: don't bother !

Doesn't the bloke who melts down gold actually know the price of gold ? Strange.
In the end, in France, in Provence, Park Bo-young buys three nectarines for €4. The price per kilo ! She's been ripped off, poor thing. That's my France. Well done to that shopkeeper for respecting French traditions. And her car is registered in the 96, but there's no department with that number.

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such a lovely experience

It starts off amazing, nearly perfect, but, like most high school dramas, the quality drops drastically once the characters graduate. From that point on, it becomes kind of a drag. The transition from college to adult life feels rushed, and there are too many disposable characters. Jiang Jia and Gu Ran, who are both great characters, get completely sidelined and underdeveloped after graduation just to give more screen time to Su Zai Zai and Zhang Lu Rang.

The soundtrack also starts out really strong but becomes annoyingly repetitive by the end, which is another common issue with many dramas. Overall, I think a 7/10 would be more fair, but the first two-thirds of the show are so good that they carry it to an 8 despite the significant flaws near the end.

Another big positive for me is that the show avoids excessive flashbacks and overly melodramatic plotlines. There’s also very little pointless drama. In a genre full of sad, emotionally manipulative slop, a show where nothing truly bad happens feels like a breath of fresh air and makes the overall experience much more enjoyable.

The acting is top-notch, and the aesthetics are excellent as well. There are almost no unintentionally cringeworthy moments, which is surprisingly rare for this genre. Overall, it’s a genuinely above-average show that could have been even better. Things improve slightly once Jiang Jia and Gu Ran reappear, but only mildly, and unfortunately very late into the story.

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9.5

La segunda parte estuvo igual de buena o incluso mejor 😭🖤 Ver cómo poco a poco todo empezó a caer sobre ellos fue demasiado satisfactorio y sentí que la venganza estuvo muy bien planeada. Moon Dong-eun me encantó como protagonista porque nunca perdió su objetivo y aun así logró verse humana en muchos momentos. El final me gustó muchísimo y sentí que cerró bastante bien la historia, aunque sinceramente me hubiera gustado que algunas partes de la venganza fueran todavía más fuertes JSJS.

Y definitivamente necesito una temporada 3 centrada en Joo Yeo-jeong porque su personaje fue un 100/10. Toda su historia quedó demasiado interesante y siento que todavía hay mucho que mostrar sobre su propia venganza. Honestamente quedé demasiado obsesionada con este drama y entiendo perfectamente por qué tanta gente lo considera uno de los mejores k-dramas de venganza.

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10/10

10/10 desde el primer episodio. Honestamente este drama me atrapó demasiado rápido y nunca sentí que tuviera capítulos aburridos o innecesarios. Toda la historia de Moon Dong-eun estuvo demasiado bien construida y el ambiente serio y oscuro hizo que cada escena se sintiera intensa. Las actuaciones estuvieron increíbles, pero definitivamente la que más destacó para mí fue Park Yeon-jin. La odié DEMASIADO 😭 y eso solo demuestra lo buena que fue Lim Ji-yeon interpretando el personaje. Literalmente cada vez que aparecía daba coraje por todo lo que hizo, y siento que una villana que logra hacerte sentir tanto odio hizo perfectamente su trabajo.

También me gustó muchísimo cómo manejaron el suspenso y cómo poco a poco iban mostrando los planes de venganza. Terminé queriendo ver “un episodio más” todo el tiempo porque siempre pasaba algo que te dejaba con ganas de seguir.

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Chaotic chemistry, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a fast paced enemies-to-lovers start. m over the moon!

Extremely engaging and humorous storyline along with romance .
I could already tell from the trailer that the chaos it is going to cause it beyond imagination .
Just amazing , it's already the most chaotic series of the year , the first few minutes totally shocked me I was like “ Huh ! What kind of work is that ? ” then later got that it was just a rescue mission . Lol
That part was beyond expectation “ he's totally my type ”
The luggage mix up between Mr. Boiling Tofu sand Stray dog scammer , if it's not fate then what huh .
And that B2B massage ( Body 2 body ) extra premium , so that's how he wanted to pay of his debt uhmmm .
Total opposites dynamic, the high-energy bickering between the leads makes it even more engaging .
Btw the ending hug was too personal “ Be careful ”
Kanit go easy on toto khab .

The enemies -to-lovers trope makes it even more compelling .
I'm not sure if I can express myself , but I can make sure that if you get on then you're not coming off soon . I'm bursting with anticipation!
Taynew I missed them , I have been waiting from a very long time , I gottt whatever I was expecting I'm so delighted .
Fridays are actually auspicious .
The first episode actually met a high praise for its comedic, chaotic, and mature approach to romance , gotta say <3
I'm calling it one of the biggest, most-anticipated comebacks of the year for sure .
I'm already so pumped for the new episodes , the first one clearly passes my standards . So , I'm moving forward , I'm counting down days , I'm thrilled to see what happens next!
The drama is too chaotic, and this investigation is a mess! I wanted Lion to cheat on Mr. Tofu so badly—I ship my boys way too much. But honestly? Thank God Lion skipped that dinner; Toto’s efforts didn't go to waste after all!
The note “ I will prove that last 10% to you ” was hilarious...

Toto uncovers the truth about Kanit’s pilot boyfriend, Lion. However, Lion catches onto Toto and successfully bribes him to keep his cheating a secret from Kanit.
And this guy is sus, I don't think he'll end everything in a week at all
Toto finally admitted that Lion was cheating on Kanitt. I can't believe a whole week already passed since the deal.
Now it's time for my boys to finally take the spotlight. Right? ^^

Oh my god, I can't believe the flight attendant and Kanit were talking about Me & Thee, Khun Thee, and Nong Lookpeach! I miss them so much. It was amazing to hear Kanit describe Khun Thee's personality as so pure and devoted. I absolutely loved every second of that conversation!

A lot of people may not like it cuz it's comedy and chaotic with a lot of cheesy pickup lines but honestly I'm enjoying it so far.
Toto needs to chase after Kanit because they are perfect together! That chaotic restaurant proposal was the cutest thing ever. Kanit pretends to be hard, but he is pure mush inside.
I am completely obsessed with MondRyu's chemistry as a future couple, The tension between them is incredible; they’ve quickly become my favorites. I typically fast-forward through the secondary couple, but their chemistry is too good to skip.

It's so humorous I can't stop laughing, I was not so interested in specific comedy genre butt now I love itt. Dudeee at some partsss I don't really understand whyy but laugh hilariously talking to myself...

They look so good together righttt, I'm so obsessed with the second couple too
I love their dynamics..

Howw can you ask someone to literally sleep with you, Kanit doesn't know, how many butterflies Toto got at that very moment...
Shiaaa thatttt was so intense I didn't expect that, their kiss scenes improved a lot honestly...

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Duang with Me <3

Duang é talvez O MELHOR BL que eu assisti esse ano até o momento e se tornou o meu bl comfort sem dúvida. A história acompanha Duang, um estudante de artes decorativas alegre e determinado, que se apaixona à primeira vista por Qinn, um talentoso estudante de música conhecido por sua personalidade fria e reservada. Quando a gente assiste meio que já sabemos tudo o que vai ocorrer (um deles se apaixona, um deles vai tentar conquistar o outro, o outro vai se apaixonar, o ex de alguém aparece para estremecer a relação, eles superam os mal entendidos e no fim ficam juntos) o que surpreende é a forma como cada BL conta e esse daqui me surpreendeu muito pois o Duang é um personagem inesquecível, carismático pra caramba, não tem como não sorrir cada vez que ele aparece, ele é muito querido e isso dá o tom do BL, a forma como a aproximação dele e do Quinn ocorre até de fato começarem a namorar e toda a mudança e despertar que esse jeito do Duang causa no Quinn é incrível. Para o que se propõe esse bl é a melhor coisa que eu pude assistir, as músicas são incríveis, é bom ver artistas do t-pop colaborando com a trilha do bl e até mesmo atuando na produção, tem casal secundário mas não acompanhamos tão de perto assim, mas é um casal que tem uma química boa sendo construída.

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A pure and moving love story with touches of comedy and healing.

If you don't have time to read the whole thing, skip to the end where the conclusions are :)

Sold Out On You introduces us to two people who dedicate themselves entirely to their work each day, yet feel a profound emptiness in their hearts. Dam Ye-jin is a home shopping star who has amassed sales worth one billion won. With this track record, she aspires to a promotion that will grant her access to the coveted weekend slot on the channel where she works, but to achieve this, she must convince the owner of a beauty products company to renew her contract. So, she embarks on a quest to find a mushroom, prized for its cosmetic properties, that is only cultivated in the village of Deokpung. There, she meets Matthew Lee, an enigmatic farmer who juggles several jobs but initially refuses to collaborate with her. However, their paths continually cross in a series of encounters day and night, prompted by her insomnia, and gradually, each begins to understand the other's motivations. Over time, these coincidences transform into a deep emotional connection, demonstrating that differences in lifestyles can be the beginning of a meaningful relationship.

The drama uses fresh settings like the town of Deokpung, similar to Hometown Cha Cha Cha and Brewing Love. It has a good premise and makes good use of comedy, but sometimes it fell into ridiculous situations, and the protagonist had a bad attitude in the first few episodes, though this changed as the series progressed. The show uses multiple storylines that deal with family, your relationship with your parents, a mother's pain, friendship, and strong bonds, all of which were very well developed. I must highlight that the reference to Business Proposal and the background music of Love Maybe were the best parts; I hope this is a sign of a second season. The series also knows how to balance comedy and emotional tension, which developed well, maintaining a good equilibrium. Another aspect I appreciate is the focus on live broadcasts and the presenter's career, which I find very interesting. Overall, I give the story a 9/10 because it kept me hooked and engaged.

The series uses many characters, which is common in a drama set in a small town. The characters were well-developed, the main couple had great chemistry, and their romance scenes were also very good.

Here is my analysis of the main characters:

Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo-seop): CEO of Gojeuneok Bio, a natural raw materials company, and a cosmetics researcher known for his technical expertise. He lives under the alias Matthew Lee to distance himself from his past and manages a mushroom farm in a rural area. He is the sole producer of the white-flowered uri mushroom, which is considered an ingredient with almost miraculous properties in the industry. Despite his attempts to stay out of the spotlight, he's an active member of the local community—too much so for his liking, as everyone calls on him for help with anything and everything.

This is my second time watching an Ahn Hyo-syop drama, and I must say I connected with his character. I understood everything he went through and the guilt he felt. I liked that he was a sincere person who enjoyed helping everyone, and when it was his turn to take the blame, he did so to avoid harming others.

Dam Ye-jin (Chae Won-bin): Star presenter of a show on Hit Homeshopping. After a controversial debut five years prior, she relieves work-related stress through her job. She lives on caffeinated beverages and, naturally, suffers from insomnia.

This is my first time watching a drama with Chae Won-bin, and I must say her acting is good. Although in the first few episodes, the protagonist seemed very conceited and looked down on everyone in town, this changed as the episodes progressed, revealing her kinder side. She was a perfect fit as a presenter, and her smile is lovely. Something I didn't understand was what her father did wrong and why she had to take it out on him when he hadn't done anything wrong. He only hid the truth about her mother because he didn't want to hurt her, which is what any father would do for his daughter's happiness.

Seo Eric (Kim Bom): CEO of L'Étoile, a global skincare brand, and heir to the Desruets family. After years of traveling to avoid family succession conflicts, he assumes a leadership role in the company.

I found her character somewhat unnecessary since he didn't contribute anything to the plot, in my opinion.

Something I definitely liked about this drama was the village grandmother. I cried when I found out about her son, and the way she took Matthew in and defended him when everyone blamed him was touching. The other couples were also fun. Overall, I give the acting a 9/10; it was good.


The music was good; some of my favorite songs were First Snow, That Day (my favorite), Island, I Love You, I Love You Too, and Love is Enough. So I give it a 9/10.


Would I watch it again? Probably, but not for now, it's a very good romantic comedy to pass the time, so I'll give it a 9/10.

In short, Sold Out On You is a romantic comedy with healing touches set in a small town, perfect for passing the time. If you liked dramas like Hometown Cha Cha Cha or Brewing Love, with a fresh atmosphere and scenery, endearing characters, and ideal music, overall I give it a 9/10. It was good.


THANKS FOR READING

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Se eles tivessem tempo, poderia ter sido bom.

O grande prejudicial desse BL é a falta de tempo em seus 6 episódios de 10 minutos, ás vezes menos. Não acho o plot uma coisa diferentona, a gente sabe o que vai acontecer e como, mas se eles tivessem tempo eles poderiam ter desenvolvido essa história e a relação dos protagonista, que são de fato o motivo para eu não deixar uma nota baixa pra esse BL. Os dois protagonista são ex participantes do His Man 2, ou seja, são gays assumidos nesses papéis, protagonizando cena de beijo, o que para mim já valeu e muito, pois se eles tivessem tempo eles poderiam ter entregado bastante e é isso. Não é algo que recomendo, não diria tempo perdido pois leva uns 50 minutos para terminar esse bl mas o romance fica com aquém aqui.

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Deserves all the recognition and praise

I have been watching dramas for over a decade and have always had a special spot for the BL genre. Some of my all-time favorite dramas have come from Chinese creators and writers. THIS is amazing. I had not heard of it, and I clicked on it when I saw it listed as a new drama on Gagoolala. It is amazing, and I am totally hooked. I definitely think it will be a part of my favorite dramas. Also, the actors are so sincere and absolutely stunning, plus the scenes and costumes are incredible. I am not the most eloquent writer, but I think the actors and the drama itself deserve all the recognition and praise!

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Great Start, Disappointing last 2 eps

This bl series looked really promising. The first 4 episodes were well done, and I genuinely enjoyed them. But then the last two episodes disappointed me. I kept wondering, why did the story take that direction?

*Spoiler alert*
First, I didn't expect the kiss scenes to be hidden etc . Why? Were the actors uncomfortable with filming proper kiss scenes? It was so obvious that it ended up drawing even more attention to it. It felt awkward and took me out of the story.

The plot also started to feel strange after the sexual harassment accusation was introduced (that was so unnecessary). From that point on, I didn't like how the story was handled. The relationship between the two male leads felt rushed, and some scenes were just cringe like them running hand in hand while fans chased after them. The fairytale ending felt forced
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy happy endings and that what i would like to see, the issue is how it was done. So I have mixed feelings about the series.

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