Reviews

good watch....nothing morem nothing less

I completely understand the hype. The cast is visually stunning—IU and Woo Seok both look absolutely gorgeous. I loved their interactions and the playful teasing between them. Their chemistry felt natural and refreshing.

The concept was interesting too—mixing the modern world with Joseon elements was a unique blend that worked well. It was also a nice change of pace to see a couple who actually communicate and resolve issues quickly instead of dragging out misunderstandings for episodes.

I was captivated by the story in the beginning. But towards the end, I started skipping some scenes. It became a little dull. I'm not sure "boring" is quite the right word—it's more that something felt missing. The story was decent, the acting was fine, but overall it landed somewhere in the middle for me. Not great, not terrible. Just average.

It's a shame because I was hoping for another standout drama from Woo Seok after Lonely Runner, which I absolutely adored. I'm keeping my hopes up for his next project—Solo Leveling. I love the manga, so I truly can't wait to see what he does with it.

Verdict: Gorgeous cast, decent story, but something was missing. Worth a watch if you're a fan of the leads, but don't expect another Lonely Runner.

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It works, so why didn't it fully work for me?

I honestly don’t know how I truly feel about this drama. Many things worked, I enjoyed the chemistry, the bickering, the vulnerability of the situation the characters put themselves in, and yet… I feel strangely emotionally detached from it all.

Instead of the usual enemies to lovers, we get the rivals to lovers, with both the most ridiculous, but also somehow fitting the characters bet - who will make the other fall in love faster. It’s ridiculous by design, not by mistake. Both Zen and Ryo, at least to some extent, understand that it makes no sense, but it’s also the only way that feels safe to explore the potential of the romantic relationship - to dip into it without no way back into friendship. Obviously, as an audience we know from the start where the bet leads, but it’s fun to watch the characters figure it out themselves.

For the relationship that blooms from the false pretense there is surprisingly a lot of proper communication and vulnerability. It all changes when the emotions start to feel more real - the more you care, the more you want to hide things that could threaten what you have. Were these short lived miscommunications frustrating? Yes. But did they make sense? Also yes.

One thing that did bother me quite a lot was how uneven this relationship felt from the beginning till the end. Slowly they tried to present moments that were hinting things are more equal than it might seem, but I was never truly convinced.

While the main leads were rather well developed, the setting of the drama was not. Except for Futami Yuya I do not really remember any other co-worker. I don’t remember any project they worked on - everything was just bland and feeling the space since the romance cannot happen in a complete vacuum. And this might be the reason I was never really sold - it never felt real. And if it does not feel real, I don’t fully connect to the story.

Still, I did love the characters. Shito Zen was this cute hamster that honestly needed to chill. I felt burned out from work just watching him. Yotsuya Ryo was the puppy who needed a hug - all that emotional labor he did… And Futami Yuya was the true chaos I wish they introduced earlier in the plot.

All three actors (and the young actor playing teen leads) did a good job with the roles. I was for sure the most impressed with Hori Kaito - personal preference, but I love when actors can present so much angst and vulnerability with just their eyes and no lines spoken.

For the production - I like the visuals, I question the sounds. That soundtrack was ridiculous. This telenovela music needs to go.

Overall, I enjoyed it, but I also expected to enjoy it more.

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The Prince, The Prince and The Prince.

The tragedy that tried and delivered for the most part. It was entertaining, dramatic, slightly humorous and definitely a bl worth the money spent. Is it another Kill To Love, no, but closer than expected. The young actors made the best of what was before them. Both relatively new and they stole a piece of my heart. Their body movements are what caught me. No grand standing, posing or arrogance. Yan Zi easily believable as a grassland prince and Yin Qi, self willed and a prince now entering court. The stellar performance that overshadowed them though was Yin Zhou, the scheming jealous power hungry maligned half brother of Yin Qi. One could easily forget the kisses and nc of the ml when compared to his final scene.

The plot and pacing were okay for a short length bl and as Yan Zi waned, it became emotional. Always the voice of reason, he held Yin Qi face his responsibilities. Seeing his re-entry at the end would soften the most hardened critic. I breathed a whole lot better watching his melancholic eyes. They made a good pair.

There were parts needing a bit more polish but excusable. Again Yin Zhou's storyline and performances more than made up for the lack. I did enjoy the entirety and after viewing, hope to see them again.

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10/10 interesting

I'm a fan of SnowMan's Mukai Koji, and this was my first time watching a Thai drama because he was starring in it.
Also, because it was a BL drama, I was quite nervous before it started, but my anxiety disappeared immediately. The story is interesting, the tempo is good, and it's very easy to watch. There are various elements scattered throughout, such as heart-pounding, comedy, and serious stories...it was so interesting that I couldn't stop watching.
The cold-hearted boss, which is not in Mukai Koji's public image, is a role I've been waiting for. And his facial expressions are amazing!
Every scene where he talks to his best friend, Fluke, at the restaurant, is so relaxing! The occasional Japanese words that pop up are also good.
It was my first time watching Thai actors act, but they all acted well. March was younger and cuter than I usually think, and his acting as a student was so different that I thought he was a different person...
There are some scenes that you don't often see in Japan, so I'm looking forward to it. It's filled with Thai tourist sites, food, and customs, as well as Japanese language and customs, so you can learn about Thai and Japanese culture.
I can't wait for the next episode!

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10/10 Billkin & PP Deliver Again

10/10 Billkin & PP Deliver Again
This movie is absolutely hilarious and surprisingly beautiful too. I was laughing from start to finish! Even though it's a comedy, it has emotional depth and doesn't feel shallow at all. I didn't watch the original version since I usually stick with Thai shows, so I can't really compare the two.
Let's talk about the characters:
Billkin as Menn - He plays a straight guy who works as an undercover cop, but he's terrible at it. Every mission turns into a disaster, and his boss is constantly yelling at him.
Basically, he's a walking bad-luck magnet. One day, while walking in the park, he sees a red envelope and thinks it's an angpao (a money envelope), so he picks it up. That moment completely changes his life.
PP as Titi - His character is clearly a hopeless romantic. He is an openly gay and used to have a boyfriend, but sadly, the guy was just using him-for a condo, gifts, and who knows what else. Titi dreamed of getting married one day, but that all ended after his accident. To make it worse, his ex was basically scamming him the whole time.
I won't go into too much detail about their story to avoid spoilers. Some people say it's a BL, but honestly, I didn't really feel any romantic connection between Menn and Titi.
It felt more like a deep friendship or even a family-like bond.
We never really find out if Menn still has any family, since he's shown living alone. But what I really love is how he finds comfort and a sense of belonging with Titi's family. His dad and grandma treat Menn like he's one of their own, and that warmth really stood out to me. Although, I don't feel any romantic connection between Menn and Titi, the movie kept me entertained the whole time, and I liked how it ended-it felt realistic. No reincarnation or magical twist.
Acting-wise, everyone delivered their roles well especially Billkin who can't just play a serious role but he's definitely a versatile actor. The production value is also solid, you can tell they really put effort into it. The color grading was great, as well as the OST.

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9/10 Tay: "its time to end game"

9/10 Tay: "its time to end game"
Namtan is a fiery seduisant charlatan. It was such a waste to portray Jos and her as half siblings. Their pair would look just as hot as competitive their characters are. Scriptwriters have employed plausible plots to weave the series indicating that they have done their homework. I loved the costumes, makeup, styling, locations, art and interiors. Color of frames and quality of scenes is appreciable. Story shows power struggle to gain a luxurious life. Every character seemed convincing except for Kapook who overdid than required.
The story unfolds its mystery element over the entangled affairs of the pawns in the game.
Foei-Mek was not appealing to me. Not in terms of their ability but demeanor. Twist in the plot occurs in the middle instead of the end. P'Jo must have been tagged 'god of dark drama' by now. This GMMTV in-house production depicts variety of people in their robust nature trying to survive in critical times especially roles portrayed by veterans. Tay is definitely a better actor who deserves more roles.

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10/10 I created an account to write this review

10/10 I created an account to write this review
This series has exceptional story line, incredible acting and production. It's perfect! It's the best series I have watched from Thailand.
As a writer myself, I wish I could meet the writers and tell them how amazing their story is. I never expected so much plot twist and beautiful narration.
Other series I watched have shallow plot and focus mostly on romance between characters. However, this series is a perfect blend of fantasy with subtitle science fiction.
Also, Gun the actor for Dome is phenomenal. I love how he is able to act multiple characters in the same series. I loved his role in Not Me as well.
I'm really surprised no one has reviews this yet because of how amazing it is. I hope to see more amazing series like this one from Thailand.

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I am deeply fascinated and inspired by the Chinese people.

It comes as no surprise how China, in less than a single generation, managed to transform itself from poverty into such a massive global economy. Of course, not everything is picture-perfect, but the people always are. Both male leads in this series are so outstanding that it is impossible to take your eyes off them. I also find the current rating a bit underrated, so I am giving it a full 10/10 across the board to make up for it.

I especially love the scene where Pei Qinghua cries in the taxi. This man is strong, hardworking, disciplined, and never gives up. He has dedicated himself completely, yet had to stumble and struggle so much. When he finally made it through, he was just incredibly overjoyed. At first, he cried only a little, but then it was as if he couldn't stop and ended up crying heavily, with his senior trying to comfort him in a funny way. The reason I love this scene is that I am a fan of Xiao Hou. I adore him so much in this role where he was made to look unhandsome, scruffy, and unfashionable, yet he remains highly eye-catching anyway. This way, people will finally see his talent shine ahead of his looks.

As for Wu Lei, he blends seamlessly and becomes one with his character. I find him perfectly sly and rebellious, doing everything with a strategic plan yet guided by his heart. Xiao Chuang changes Pei Qinghua's rigid decision-making, but that doesn't mean Pei Qinghua works any less hard; he is still as diligent as ever in checking his work. If a woman were to choose a partner, she would probably choose Pei Qinghua. However, in terms of catching one's eye, Xiao Chuang appears more captivating at first sight based on personality. In reality, Xiao Chuang is also a devoted lover, it is just that I prefer someone straightforward and comfortable to be with. Sorry, Xiao Chuang, you are just not my type.

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10/10 Loving I Love a lot of you

10/10 Loving I Love a lot of you
This series is really catchy and the main leads chemistry is really really good. Nanon always deliver and have a good sense of grow when he acept to work on his characters. He is always so detail and here he is even more mature. Love it.
Mind is being a good surprise with her multi personalities. I like the plot and everything they do with the romantic and funny parts. Also, have some mistery around Sun and Sairung characters about their past and i can't wait to know more about it. All the cast is doing great and the ending song, sang by Nanon, the main lead, is beautiful as the MV too. I am really seat to watch what comes next.

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9/10 Curiosity almost killed the cat

9/10 Curiosity almost killed the cat
An extended version of 'The Gifted' was launched because the previous attempt bought money. So just like M*RVEL, they keep selling till it no longer sells. If I remember correctly 'Mon' and 'Korn' along with 'Namtan' had wanted to quit their powers last season besides 'Pawaret's memories were erased yet here they are, uff...... 'Time' fighting for restoration of an unethical havoc in the curriculum made me smack my forehead (can you hear the thud?) in exasperation.
Production decided to introduce new faces just to complicate the story. Script writer incorporated a whole lot of genetics but failed to reason. Probably this theme was picked up from articles upon 'Unethical human experimentation during World War Il'. Hilariously, non consensual tests with mind altering waves on students is not even questioned by media and parents. However disturbing it sounds, it played a great plot, NNN was awarded for his heart wrenching performance in which. Anyways, an engrossing act with exceptional technicalities calls for cheers. Patrick was equally beaming (someone who can collide with NNN in terms of potential) If everyone gets to choose special abilities in a society full of inequality, the system mentioned as solution might end the world in chaos.
Do they still want to be 'The Gifted'??

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THIS IS A WAKE UP CALL TO THE SOCIETY

Absolute Masterpiece! A Cathartic 10/10 RideTeach You a Lesson is officially one of the best dramas of the year. From the very first episode to the finale, it is a freaking awesome, high-octane ride that keeps you glued to the screen.The fight choreography is top-tier, and Kim Mu-yeol plays the role of Na Hwa-jin perfectly. Watching the Educational Rights Protection Bureau bypass all the red tape to deliver brutal, well-deserved justice to toxic parents and untouchable bullies is incredibly satisfying. It tackles real, heavy problems in the school system but wraps it in pure, cathartic action-comedy.If you haven't watched it yet, go stream it on Netflix immediately. An absolute 10 out of 10!

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Family Action

This is a prime example of "Netflix and chill"—a mindless action comedy that isn't made to win awards but to entertain viewers. I am actually surprised to see that the quality of Korean movies on Netflix is steadily increasing. This movie is filled with many talented actors who light up the screen with their charisma and personality every time they appear. The director made a real effort to give everyone a chance to shine in their role. For me personally, the highlight was a gangster Rambo—I just laughed every time he was on screen.

The comedy mostly consists of silly gags. I could predict many of the jokes before they even happened, but they were still funny. I also liked the final action scene. Usually, the finale is just a generic shootout where the good guys are the last ones standing, but here it was made memorable with plenty of comedy. My only complaint is too many F bombs.

So, being a forgettable action comedy is actually a good thing in this case, because I'll be able to forget the movie and then enjoy it again on a repeat viewing.

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10/10 Must watch

10/10 Must watch
One time watch series. At times I got bored too...but it didn't totally take away my interest in the story. To be honest I started watching this drama because of Nanon korapat.
Blacklist is for people who like lot's of mystery and twists. At the end of the series I got little confused about the story but my sister & my mother liked the story. I guess they understood it er.
I finished watching this series in the year 2020/21 I don't quite remember the story as it's been so long. I suddenly thought of writing reviews for all the movies/dramas I've seen so far.
Casting - 10/10 Story - 7.5/10 Nanon character name traffic is quite funny🤣🤣

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