Reviews

This is pretty, like the blue sunset, perhaps.

Ryu is the kind of man who helps, hugs, and shelters those in need, without hesitation or fear. He greets the world with a sunny smile, while Jo Han, an orphan and a relentless boxer, struggles to care for his sister, Sua, throughout his childhood. This responsibility has drained him of hope and strength, making it difficult for him to seek warmth from others and ultimately leading him to give up on himself.

Their meeting felt like alchemy, with Ryu touching Jo Han's heart and cherishing him to protect his soul. Ryu, who was ready to end his life, was saved and brought back to spirits by Jo Han.

As the frames unfolded, it was like watching the slow, factual, fragile life of people. Two individuals who are neither rich nor excessively in a rush to seek success, but to pursue the happiness of life.

The genuineness in the series I highly remark on is how Jo Han's yearning hobby of manga was actively diminished. Additionally, it portrays the lives within daycare centers—showcasing the experiences of older individuals and young babies who require extensive help, time, and patience. It also highlights the employees who work there and the immense pressure that daycare centers face. It is raw in the representation of the stress, the focus, the care, and the burden—how it lingers at low times, grabbing one's strength, playing, and almost quivering one's motive in life.

I was so sappy seeing the love of their friendship. Ryu's quirkiness shines through in his tendency to spread his arms wide and stand up for those he cares about, including Jo Han and Sumiko. Sumiko's a lovely friend. Though at times I felt like she could have moved out after her baby grew to a certain age, and with her salary, I was stunned to see Ryu planning his marriage to Sumiko just for her baby. The amount of love he showers on the baby moved me. He and Jo Han are the golden godfathers.

I monitored how they shifted Arata's character from Ryu's life, vividly, to Jo Han's. What happened to Arata was sad, and I am grateful that he has become well. Maybe it could have been beneficial to provide a little time where we could have had Ryu open up about what he felt after the conversation with Arata before moving from the hospital.

Jo Han's there like a constant pillar; he and Ryu have exchanged messages and calls and have been together before and after Jo Han's military service.
That's when it has clicked: their relationship isn't like any other bonds that were made on a random meeting, which gradually fade. It's a bond that doesn't need a name or label; it is strong, healthy, and stays.

The little details in the series, Jo Han's drawings and their accents, are carefully shown; they have both the Korean and Japanese styles.
I was mesmerized by the ending. I don't think it was strongly sad, as I felt it was more real, pleasant, and peaceful. Ryu's acknowledgment of Jo Han's health condition and those few minutes of backdrop to Jo Han's life established pride in me that Jo Han had come all the way. He has struggled and kept on earning, not giving up.

And the pause when he talks about how people who give up and drift through life don't feel pain anymore. His thinking of Ryu as a strong person, who let others into his life, and how his own self is scared of getting hurt, and he left after that one single night drunk argument because he doesn't want Ryu's happiness to be taking care of him. And alas, the way he wished for Ryu to be his last sight in the world.

The little vulnerable confession, "Why are you here? If you're here…it makes me...want to live longer."

And Ryu's vision of loneliness: "You said to me, 'You have a lonely look on your face again.' Loneliness is an incredible invention because feeling lonely means there's someone you truly care about. Someone you really want to see. That's truly amazing."

INCREDIBLE. INCREDIBLE LINES.

I am happy that they confessed and have enjoyed this so much. <55

Leia Mais

A masterpiece in Comedy and Body swap

Mr. Queen UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT!! This drama is definition of addictive entertainment. The comedy, the twists, and the sheer chaos made it impossible to stop watching.

Going into this drama, none of the main cast members were among my personal favorites and i didn’t know any of them except the ML. Usually, I struggle to stay invested when I'm not familiar with or particularly attached to the actors. But Mr. Queen completely changed that.. Without a doubt, it's the best comedy time-travel body swap drama I've ever watched.

The King and Queen are easily one of the most chaotic and entertaining couples in K-drama history. Every scene they shared was pure gold. Their chemistry, constant bickering, unexpected teamwork, and hilarious misunderstandings made them impossible not to root for.

What I Loved Most👇🏻

The QUEEN herself❤️ Shin Hye-sun absolutely stole the show with her acting. Her performance was nothing short of phenomenal. The Queen's expressions, mannerisms, body language, and comedic timing were executed flawlessly. She didn't just play the role—she became the role. Every scene she was in was a masterclass in acting.

The supporting cast deserves just as much praise. Lady Choi and the Royal Chef were the perfect cherry on top of an already amazing drama. They brought so much humor, and heart to the story that they became my favorite supporting characters. They're the kind of supporting characters you'll remember long after finishing the show.

What surprised me the most was how politically intense the drama became. Since it’s a Comedy drama you normally wouldn’t except such hard core politics and high stakes. I expected a fun comedy, but the writer delivered so much more. The royal power struggles, schemes, betrayals, and political maneuvering were brilliantly written. The balance between comedy and serious palace intrigue was handled exceptionally well that you never get bore. Every episode left me wondering what would happen next because the story constantly found new ways to surprise me.

As for the ending, I know some people weren't happy with it, but I actually loved it. The chef had to go back eventually, his place was in the modern world, not trapped in someone else's body forever. And So-yong deserved to get her body and life back too. Was I sad to say goodbye to the chaos? Of course. But the ending felt right. It was bittersweet, emotional, and the most sensible conclusion for both characters. Ps I have already watched it twice.

Leia Mais

Competition for Love

Yes just YESS.....Japan every once in a while comes out with gems in their BL discography and this one...is ONE OF THEM!!!
If you loveeeeee Rivals to Lovers, then freaking add this immediately to your watch list, I don't make the rules, you will thank me later^^

What starts as a simple "fun" rivalry between two high schoolers for the top grades slowly blossoms into a wholesome & unforgettable bond -- one that unconsciously lingers well into their adulthood. Reunited 4 years later after college, their fiery competitiveness is instantly reignited, bringing them back to their usual "bets".....except this time, it gets a little more daring and a little more personal 🤭

Ryo using their bet to his advantage, in an attempt to pursue his long-time one-sided crush under the guise of their game. Seeing his hidden feelings slowly being tested and unraveled with every advance from Zen....like boy whoooo are we fooling 🤭🤭 stomach FULL OF BUTTERFLIES. I truly believe that their contrasting personalities made them even more perfect for each other. Ryo's calm, calculating, playful straightforwardness personality balances so well with Zen's competitive & stubborn nature, always acting like he doesn't care when he cares the most. He's literally such a puppy that needs to be protected (by Ryo ofc hehe). One minute they'll be bickering back & forth non stop like petty high school rivals and the next they'll suddenly be having these deep, meaningful, honest conversations laying out their true feelings. Their balance between playful chaos and emotional vulnerability made their relationship feel so much more genuine.

The mood, lighting and pacing were overall beautifully done which really elevated the emotional journey & love story between these two. Disclaimer: I did feel the pacing & direction kinda faulted in the last few episodes, however regardless it didn't minimize my enjoyment of this wholesome story. Amidst their hectic work schedule, they slowly became each others source of comfort, warmth, and peace which was a joy to witness & see it slowly unfold with every new episode.

If curiosity alone is what gets you to start this show, this its story and amazing performances by the leads will absolutely make you stay!! Their chemistry was just SOOO unbelievably GOOD. Everything felt so natural and carried so many emotions -- every glance, expression, and tiny interaction conveyed every unspoken thought -- no inner monologues needed. I could literally feel the tension & their yearning for one another through my screen, it made my heart flutter ❤️❤️ They completely stole my heart, I love them sooo much!! Imma miss this series sooo much 😭

Leia Mais

Una de mis favoritas de fantasía-romance-comedia

Revelar el personaje misterioso en el episodio 4 me pareció súper porque va creando expectativa ¡¡y tu cerebro explota de dopamina cuando se revela finalmente!! Allí conocí a Rowun que parece realmente un personaje de manga así que encaja muy bien con el rol. Amo las historias donde se mezcla la realidad con la ficción dentro de la misma historia, como en W: Dos Mundos, otra de mis series de fantasía-romance favorita (¡¡y que recomiendo!!). Las reacciones del personaje principal femenino son comiquísimas y eso definitivamente lo hizo especial, además del misterio dentro de otro misterio que encierra la historia y los giritos inesperados 👀
Todos los personajes en esta serie son interesantes...

Leia Mais

Did not get the attention as Double Helix and Sammy's Children Day

While we were in a slump with most thai BLs, China got us three good shows. Sadly for this show, it was overshadowed by Double Helix and Sammy's Children Day even when in parts it was much better than the other ones. First of course there is the historical settings, gorgeous costumes and a budget which got strained, so we only have two nice fighting scenes.

While the script was not as polished as it could be, the actors compensated for most of it. Especially the scheming crown price was a delight to watch. Of course it was a bit too gay. 🤣 We not also got a BL we also get a GL but in subdued undertones but very obvious. Combine this with great cinematography and you get a good show.

You get the scheming, the fighting, the fluffyness, tasteful nc-scenes and a bit of sillyness (6th princess). Of course, they could not go with a sad end, because it's a BL after all. You get everything you can wish for in a setting which is interesting with a story-arc which made sense and compared to most other chinese BLs a story without toxicit., Just a fairy tale where the good gals/guys win. For me it was very entertaining, everything is like a small river flowing evenly and then comes the thunderstorm and water is cascading down the hills and flooded everything in it's way. And after the flood comes the time to rebuilding, in this case the search for a cure for Yanzhi with an happy end. So, this is definitively worth a watch!

Leia Mais

A Genuine Joy to Watch

FREAKING FINALLY someone calls out the double standard of chastity. Liang Si Wei generally picks out likeable/kind characters and this was no exception. From the start when Wang Jian called out chastity as a, "man's vanity prize" I knew this was the drama for me. Her revenge on her family wasnt a focal point to me (because Liang Si Wei...) until I realized that the father didnt just beat his wife who had just delivered a baby. He beat the baby to death too. Now, I think the four of them got off too easy. I am happy that the sister found her happy ending with the FLs brother. Although, I didnt quite understand if he was her adoptive brother or cousin. Language barrier? Either way, one of my only republican era shows I enjoyed this is a must-see!

Leia Mais

Their Chemistry

I personally enjoyed Never Ending Summer. The chemistry between the main leads was sweet, and many of their scenes felt natural and heartwarming. The drama has a light, youthful vibe that makes it easy to watch.

However, the story is not perfect. Some parts felt slow, and a few situations could have been resolved more quickly with better communication. Still, the emotional moments, friendships, and character growth kept me interested throughout the series.

Overall, if you're looking for a comforting romance with lovable characters and a nostalgic summer atmosphere, Never Ending Summer is worth watching. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's a charming and enjoyable drama that leaves a warm feeling.

Leia Mais

Needs A Better Title ...

I think the title definitely was a negative on this drama. I'm sure it was a turn off for some people to even watch. That being said, the series starts off with such a horrible antagonist, Keiichi, you can't help but get pulled into it to see how retribution toward him will play out. By episode 2, the story seems to be going in a great direction, new characters are getting introduced and it appears to be a great drama forming.....
But as each episode headed toward the finale, there just felt like the story lacked interesting content. While there were several good antagonists introduced deeper into the series, nothing seemed to jell with good chemistry. Masahiro Moritsugo was not at fault for this, but Mirei Sasaki's character was such a door mat with everyone she encountered. No matter what happened, she just couldn't give us a good scene in where she stands up to any of these horrible people around her. It became really annoying to watch. You wanted to put your hands through the tv and shake her and say go after them, don't let them get away with it!!! But it never happened.
It does turn out to be a happy ending, but it was definitely rushed in the last half hour. What started out to be a great series truly became a bit of a let down in the end.

Leia Mais

Imperial Coroner with Yearning ML

As it mention about the summary of the story, I personally find this series interesting because it was the first I watch coroner series on historical background. The FL and ML have a same goals--to clear Price Jin Case. Maybe because it describe as the first lady on these job, the first and second case is related to love. It later continue to bigger case including hetetical sect and kingdom. The main character were so strong and genius. Like wow, they literally can heal and solve any case--I was hoping ther will be more struggling here. Actually i also hoping that the FL's disclosure as Shen Wan will be more dramatic (I kinda think the ending was a little bit rush BUT I STILL LOVE IT).

I personally think that the love pace it too fast. The ML do love at the first sign and eventually he also gentelmen and express his feeling. The FL and ML's communicating were SO GOOD, so you would not find a misscom here. The romance part sometimes look cringe. The comedy part also including on this series but somehow it makes this series were not too serious. The boundaries between the lady and the servant also a bit low but well she's not the real Qin Wan at the end.

I really like how the twist at the end. I never thought that it would went like that and I like the ending.

Other than that, I think the historical drama sometimes put a little emperor for the emperor with the main character's protection because this can be a happiest ending because the main chara has the pure heart i guess.

Leia Mais

The Toxic!

This is yet another one of those enticing BI series that initially pulls you in but then does nothing, and I do mean nothing, with the story. It drones on and on around the same topic. Toxicity. Yet, has the audacity to sugar-coat it with tear-jerking moments pretending to be examples of arcs to love. This series presents well as there is an arc to redemption. However, as is usual, the abuser tries his best to become the victim and the victim in essence becomes more like an abuser. These kinds of dichotomies must end. Abuse, bullying, and exploitation should have no value as being dominant in BLs. Yet here they are – living and thriving. Prettying them up and trying to make it acceptable and even throwing in heaps of absolution into the mix. It does not, however, even begin to diminish the pain that the real victim had to go through. This is yet another Chinese BL that projects gayness as full of toxicity, abuse, a milquetoast lackey always in need of some type of rescuing, and of course a lineage of tremendous pain and discomfort in order to receive the ultimate gift that the abuser will see the light and love you back. Plus, gays are obviously lousy kissers.

Leia Mais