my absolute favorite obsession ends!
Oh my gosh, this show is an absolute riot! Kim Hyang-gi is pure comedy as a secret BL web novelist, and her crush on her mysterious maths teacher Cha Hak-yeon, is giving me life. The hilarious pettiness over those hidden glasses in the early episodes completely hooked me. I am utterly obsessed! I have written a full review: https://myasianbinge.com/absolute-value-of-romance-review/ if anybody wants to check out^^Was this review helpful to you?
Perfect cannot wait for season 2
I love this refreshing and perfect drama so sad when it ended I cannot wait for season 2!Outstanding cast amazing acting they pour their heart on their acting and we could feel it!
The storyline was so funny and refreshing I’m actually going to rewatch as cannot find another drama that can match it
A huge Thank you to everyone on this production 🫶🏻
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Do we needed it?
I was not the biggest fan of Your Sky, but I was still curious about that little spin-off. What i liked was that I fellt a little more conected to thomaskongs characters but still it was not that great.I don‘t get the story of AuauSave Characters; I really don‘t get them. It's so sad because I love their chemistry.
For Punlee and Glaijai, I can say at least we saw a bit more of them. I love TeeteePor they are just great but still was everything kinda off sometimes with them as well.
It was okay, but I don't need to see it again ever.
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ITS TIMEEEE!!! FOR ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!!!
JUST WATCHED THE FIRST EPISODE AND I CAN ALREADY TELL THIS IS GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE.After waiting nearly 2 YEARS for Ticket to Heaven we're finally here. And honestly? Just watching the trailer was enough to make me emotional. The way every scene is filled with so much feeling, the cinematography, the acting, the emotions everything looks breathtaking.Of course I'm still heartbroken that there are only 6 episodes after such a long wait because this already feels like the kind of story that deserves so much more but no matter how many episodes it has I already know it's going to leave a huge impact on everyone who watches it.
This isn't just another series. It feels like one of those rare stories that stays with you long after it ends. The kind that makes you laugh, cry, scream, and then stare at your ceiling at 3 a.m. thinking about it and judging by the first episode I already know we're all going to be crying our eyes out.
The wait was long but I truly believe it's going to be worth every second. I'm so excited and soo so nervous to finish this journey with yall!! and our lovely GeminiFourth🩷
PLEASE GO WATCH TICKET TO HEAVEN. Because I have a feeling we're about to witness something unforgettable..
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Classic and Direct Premise: The "suicide mission behind enemy lines" dynamic is a formula that always generates some initial tension. The film doesn't waste much time with lengthy introductions and gets straight to the point.
Strived Performances: Despite the limited script, the cast does what it can. It's interesting to see William Moseley in a much more mature and raw role than in his teen fantasy films, and Gilles Marini delivers a worthy representation of the resistance.
Short Duration: At only 1 hour and 26 minutes long, the film doesn't drag on unnecessarily, preventing it from becoming completely drawn out.
Visibly Low Budget: Although the setting attempts to emulate the destruction of World War II, the production suffers from a lack of funding. The sets seem repetitive, the visual effects of explosions and gunfire lack realism, and the battles give the impression of a smaller-scale combat than the historical moment demanded.
Lack of Depth: The characters are walking stereotypes of the war genre: the tough soldier, the frightened rookie, the reluctant leader. You don't spend enough time with them to care when someone is in danger.
Expensive Candy goes beyond what's expected of a commercial erotic film. Although it uses sensuality as a draw, the film delivers an interesting character study about expectations, unrequited love, and the socioeconomic barriers in modern romance. It's not a conventional fairytale love story, and that's precisely why it works.
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All for a house? Yes , why not
I was suprised at first , what do you mean , you got married because of house, and have no place to go ?But then , Jiho felt too relatable, she is the every eldest daughter , graduating from big uni and people keep saying that lit / social sciences have no careers . i can understand why her mother was mad , she fought for her daughters's education and her job , so just giving up and marrying feels like a betryal to her . but then i do understand the daughter too , it's hard to meet all the expectations and reach the potiential which everyone thinks of you , you get burned out and tired . but then we see how she stills wants to work , because even though , you got married , got a roof , you still want to work , and it's okay , i agree with it
3rd main couple is deeply suffering from miscommunication , and I find their relationship kinda toxic too. , it tackles topics like why are you still not married even after dating for that long? at first it was misscommunication but then , now that i think of it , i am on the woman side . men really don't want to take responsibilty , what do you mean love and marriage are not the same for you when you both were dating for 6-7 years ?? basturd
The writing of this drama was very well , hoping the writer makes a comeback again
My problem with this show was how last episode was rushed . it felt like the writer wanted to wrap up all fastly .
the love trigangle they tried to make with the cafe guy and then sehee's ex was so unnecessary tho .
also it was frustrating how sehee wasn't able to communicate his feelings until the very last episode
Still i enjoyed watching this show , now it is in one of my favorites
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Stuck in a loop
We get it , you got cheated , now???? Tbh i dragged myself to watch till ep 8 and the story feels too stuck in a loop and boring that i had to drop it . It was good that she made almost everyone regret but i am actually suprised how it's been YEARS and she didn't notice? Men be looking like this , having no stable jobs and having 2 families , cheating on both anyways , what evenWas this review helpful to you?
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The prequel was one of the best romance dramas, balancing heartfelt romance without sacrificing the characters’ personal growth and ambitions. So now, let’s see how Ethan and Joy’s story continues… The story picks up in the spring of 2020. Ethan travels from Hong Kong to Calgary, Canada, to reunite with Joy, who is working hard to build a life there. Deeply in love, Ethan eventually proposes to her. However, their happiness is soon disrupted when the global COVID-19 pandemic strikes, locking down borders and bringing the world to a standstill.
Ethan gets stranded in Canada. With no way back and no income, he moves in with Joy. The pressure starts building fast. His bar in Hong Kong goes bankrupt while he’s away, leaving him with nothing. He takes on low-paying, menial jobs just to survive. A year later, tragedy strikes again—he finds out his father has contracted COVID-19 back home. He rushes back, but arrives too late. His father passes away before they can say goodbye.
Overwhelmed by grief, loneliness, and financial ruin, Ethan makes a terrible mistake—he has a one-night stand. Joy finds out during a video call. Heartbroken, she breaks off the engagement. Their relationship collapses, and both are left in pain.
Three years have passed. The world slowly recovers from the pandemic. Joy is now working at a nursing care facility in Canada, fully focused on her lifelong dream: passing the exams to become a registered nurse in the United States.
One day, while picking up a friend at the airport, she unexpectedly runs into Ethan—and Jhim. They’ve both come to Canada looking for fresh opportunities. Through a series of awkward, unplanned encounters, Joy and Ethan are thrown back into each other’s lives.
In order to help Ethan secure long-term residency in Canada—and perhaps to deal with her own unresolved feelings—Joy proposes a crazy arrangement: they will live together and pretend to be common-law partners for a year. Ethan agrees.
As time passes, Joy begins to notice how much Ethan has changed. He has become more mature, humble, and selfless, even volunteering at her nursing home. Eventually, Joy learns from Jhim what Ethan truly went through during the three years they spent apart.
As they navigate their unresolved feelings, bittersweet news arrives: Joy’s application to move to the United States has finally been approved. Her dream is within reach. Heartbroken but unwilling to stand in the way of her lifelong dream again, Ethan quietly accepts the possibility that this may truly be their final goodbye.
So, what happens next?
Will Joy leave for the U.S., chasing the future she’s worked so hard for?
Or will she choose love—and stay?
That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.
What I like:
+ Once again, one of the best romance movies….
+ The chemistry between Alden Richards & Kathryn Bernardo is still on fire…
+ Still happy to see how close-knit the Filipino immigrant community is. Even while living far away from home, they continue to support, comfort, and stand by each other like one big family.
+ Happy with the ending… We finally really get the ending between Joy & Ethan…
Overall if you're really a romance junkie like me, this one the movie you need to watch. Haha…
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What is your goal in life?
This is an exceptionally human drama, and I loved it from beginning to end. What impressed me most was how deeply developed the characters were by the end! You can actually feel the momentum of their growth as the story progresses, and that’s something surprisingly rare. Every character changes, struggles, and learns, and those transformations feel completely earned.At its core, the drama is about friendship, ambition, life goals, and the dreams we spend years chasing. Dong-man is such a profoundly human character. He is flawed, desperate, insecure, and often lost, but that is exactly what makes him so relatable. He carries a deep inferiority complex and constantly wants to be seen as an equal to those around him. In his own unorthodox way, he keeps trying to prove his worth, even when his methods are questionable. You can feel how desperately he wants to make a movie and prove himself. Through his journey, the drama explores a truth many people experience: we often believe that achieving a certain goal will finally make us happy, only to discover that reality is more complicated. The accomplishment feels good, but it is not exactly what we imagined. What matters most is the person we become in the process. By the end, Dong-man has truly found himself and finally overcomes many of the insecurities that have defined him for so long.
One of my favorite aspects of the drama was Dong-man’s relationship with Park Yeong-sae. Their friendship feels painfully real. They were best friends when they stood on equal ground, but once one of them became successful while the other was seen as a failure, everything changed. They became competitors as much as friends. They judged each other, compared themselves constantly, and gradually lost parts of the people they used to be. It is an uncomfortable but honest portrayal of how relationships can be affected by success, failure, and insecurity.
His relationship with Euna is also worth mentioning. He genuinely cares about her, relates to her in many ways, and often wants to be her protector. Euna carries her own trauma surrounding abandonment, and it is heartbreaking to watch how much she struggles with her sense of self. Despite her pain, she remains a voice of kindness and empathy. She instinctively understands the feelings of others, even though she has spent much of her life cutting through people’s stories and emotions with harsh honesty—a trait that was even considered a talent in her profession.
As the drama progresses, she becomes increasingly aware of how deeply words can wound others, and there is a visible discomfort whenever she is forced to do that again. At the same time, she struggles to understand her own emotions. She is deeply sensitive and easily hurt by criticism, rejection, and the inhumanity she encounters in others. Her journey is one of self-discovery and emotional awareness. By the end of the drama, her growth is remarkable: she is finally able to recognize, understand, and name her feelings instead of expressing them only through physical symptoms. Her character development is subtle, realistic, and incredibly moving.
The drama understands that life is messy. We all have goals. We all carry trauma. We compare ourselves to others, even when we know we shouldn’t. We are hurt by people’s words, and yet we keep trying. Every character in this story is fighting for something, and every struggle feels meaningful.
The relationship between Dong-man and his older brother was particularly moving. The two brothers are almost opposites. While Dong-man still clings to dreams and possibilities, his brother is focused entirely on survival. His desperation is heartbreaking. He works endlessly just to fill the gaps in his life and keep going. He doesn’t live to enjoy life anymore; he lives simply to endure it. Their contrast feels very true to the experience of many siblings. The older one often carries burdens that are different from those of the younger one, but both are trying in their own way. That simple act of continuing to try becomes one of the drama’s most powerful themes.
If I were rating purely based on rewatch value, I would probably give it a 5/10. Not because it isn’t excellent, but because it is such a heavy and emotionally exhausting watch. You can feel the characters’ desperation, disappointment, and hopes as if they were your own. It activates your empathy in a way few dramas manage to do. I genuinely don’t know if I’ll be able to rewatch it, because it hurts in a way that feels almost too real. 🥲
Ultimately, this is a drama about people trying their best despite failure, disappointment, and uncertainty. It is deeply human, deeply compassionate, and unforgettable. I don’t know if I’ll ever rewatch it, but I know I won’t forget it. Few dramas have made me empathize so deeply with every character’s struggles, failures, and hopes. It hurt, but in the best possible way.
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Unrealistic plot
Too repetitive scenes of the past, wasting time rewatching the past, and not in the characters' evolution, solving situations in a sudden, fantasy way, making it very difficult to identify with.Great cast, great performances, wasted in an unrealistic, impossible to believe, even in the wildest dreams.
They missed the opportunity to develop the growth from childhood dreams to adulthood reality.
It's a shame
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Started really great but storyline just usual cliche
LIKEHilarious the role playing game when Sun Jia Yi choked on her drink and characters paused
When the second Anna character met B team Qin Xiao Yi
When Hu Xiu realised Xiao Zhi Yu rented her apartment and she trolled him lol
The actors so into their role playing
The Haha big fool so funny!!
When Xiao Rou got slapped Guang Ming did not even react
When Hu Xiu vent her frustrations on “QXY”
When Hu Xiu scolded Xiao Zhi Yu during the murder game for being indecisive - I teared
I’m from downstair’s convenience store you just purchased a toothpaste lol
Pei Zhen is actually a good person but with a bad Dad
DISLIKE
Storyline towards the end just the same old plot
MUSIC
Nice but not to my liking
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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I really cant bealive....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,......................................................................................................
I don't understand how you can enjoy something that is violence and rape??? Therefore, you are as sick as the screenwriter of this stupid series and the director. You should see a psychiatrist
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Should have been 32 episodes - too much cliches
LIKEThe Master of Souls' idea is quite good
Duan Xu got guts woots! One person go to enemy’s camp
When they exchanged five senses hmm quite good each time
When Si Mu got attacked wow that scene
DISLIKE
Mostly quite expected a little disappointed as I'm a Xian Xia's fan
Gui Xu part slowed down a little and I got bored too
MUSIC - personal fav
最后再靠近 Zui Hou Zai Kao Jin - 金玟岐 Jin Wen Qi
引月Yin Yue - LUMi
万灵之上 Wan Ling Zhi Shang - 黄霄雲 Huang Xiao Yun
逢春 Feng Chun - 周蕙 Zhou Hui
若能在你眼中 Ruo Neng Zai Ni Yan Zhong - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
初醒 Chu Xing - 周深 Zhou Shen
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Remorse arc was my favourite part of the story
I wrote a review for Huang Bo - Mao Xiang Lin drama on my notebook when I watched it close to 6 months ago. Too bad there are no links for this drama. They collab another time but I think my notes are for this drama because the other drama's opening scene looked unfamiliar to me. Hope this review is for the right drama.What I liked:
1. Remorse - I must say this part of the story was my favourite. ML did his best to make up for his wrongdoings.
2. Acting - My first time watching Mao Xiang Lin and I really liked her acting. Huang Bo was great in particular when his character was remorseful and uncertain.
3. Romance - Second chance romance with ML putting a lot of effort & sincerity.
4. Styling - I liked when FL wore black dress with black hat. Loved her shoes. I also liked Huang Bo's hairstyle.
5. Supporting characters - I liked Xie Ming Chen.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - SFL was pathetic. Taking credit for something she never did & scheming to trap ML & harm FL. Her arc was too long.
2. Kissing - It's weird that kissing scenes were shot with Huang Bo blocking Ma Xiang Lin. Maybe she wasn't comfortable?
3. FL's action - Going alone in Shi Zao Zao presence was bad move.
Favourite scene
When FL confronted ML at the rooftop
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When Gu Xun helped Qian Ling during costume party unexpected so funny
Omg why would Gu Xun say that when he is on a mike let the whole school hears
When Gu Xun found out the truth about Xiao Ma Hua during shooting game lol
When Xiao Ma Hua complained what Gu Xun did - what the boys group said in group chat
Hilarious the passwords for usb
Immortal afraid of cockroach??
Games at KTV quite interesting
Cake cutting seasion HHHHAaaa
Why does the portrait look like Hu Yi Tian omg
Cheesy sia the scenes Hahahahah
DISLIKE
This Qian Ling when she is pretending to be a lovely girl omg I wanna puke hahahah annoying much
I felt the hurt when Qian Ling found out about Xiao Cao
MUSIC - personal fav
你靠近我的身边 Ni Kao Jin Wo De Shen Bian - 蔡旻佑 Cai Min You
With Me - 薛凯琪 Xue Kai Qi
告白画面 Gao Bai Hua Mian - 黄霄云 Huang Xiao Yun
再次遇到 Zai Ci Yu Dao - 牛奶咖啡 Niu Nai Ka Fei, 仙羽 Xian Yu
平行时间的秘密 Ping Xing Shi Jian De Mi Mi - 张星特 Zhang Xing Te
REWATCH VALUE
Shall re-watch when I'm free one day
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