Reviews

Your average C-drama

Plot: 6/10
The plot of this drama is actually very shallow, it barely even scratch the surface. Ever since the first episode I could see that the drama didn't really take themselves seriously. They have fun with this silly plot and go along with it. I was entertained with it in the beginning, before the doomed break-up happened. But even before then, when Yi Yang started to come into the picture, this balance of pure comedy and silliness that the drama has, suddenly come into a halt. It felt like someone else demanded that this Yi Yang character needs to be there, and the script has to be rewritten. Because even though the plot was so silly it's borderline crazy, but it was really fun. I have fun refreshing my Viu page to see whether it has been updated with the next episode. Since Yi Yang came, it felt like the fun, the silly, the laughter the drama showed in the beginning just gone.

Then the break-up that went on for far too long, wasting a lot of plot and the screentime of our main couple so much. It felt like it had to be dragged in order to fit Yi Yang in there, even though he didn't even matter. He had little significance to the story, and yet he's there. It made me felt uncomfortable watching him in the drama, it felt like he's just so out of place. Why put him there if he didn't even needed?

Other than Yi Yang, I also felt that this drama suffered from having too many couples at the same time. The most useless would be Bi Ruoshan and Guanji. I don't even understand why they need to be there. Sometimes, they took too much screentime supposedly for our leads, and it caused the story to go stagnant for a while as well. I can still forgive Qin Shiyue and Yu You, as they don't take that much screentime. But still, with this many couple, the time spent for the two main leads also had to be cut down.

This showed started episode 35-36, where everything felt so rushed and so fast. There are times when the editing felt so weird. AND WHERE IS MY WEDDING.

Acting: 6/10
I didn't see any bad performances, but this means there's no one who stand out either. Bai Lu was okay, but most of the time she act like a child, so it didn't matter. The others are okay as supporting character. I might have the biggest problem with Wang Hedi. It's not that he's bad, but it felt like he's not progressing either in his acting. And when I first started the drama I mentioned it to my friend that he looked like a child trying hard to be a CEO. And when he speaks, it shattered my reality of the cold and dominant CEO. He doesn't sound like one. I felt conflicted saying this, but I'd rather him get dubbed.

Production value: 5/10
I don't even know what to say. There are times when I thought the camera angle totally unnecessary, and there are times when I thought it's just too much. The lighting felt off at times, and I kinda feel some discomfort watching some parts because the light is too strong.

Overall, the drama is 6/10. I enjoy the first 14 episodes of the drama, then the last 6 episodes. I like my drama fluffy and fun.

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There's nothing wrong with this series, it's just not for me

Let me start by saying that I know this is one of everyone's favorite fantasy series, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Everything is good: the story, the cast, the acting, the locations, the costumes… The chemistry between the main couple is also undeniable.

So, why did a dropped it? I just think it wasn't for me, and it didn't keep my interest beyond chapter 8.

I guess my problem is more that I'm not interested in historical series, which surprised me because I thought I would love to learn a little about a culture so different from my own.

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BREATH OF FRESH AIR

I came across "A Breeze of Love" on Tiktok, and considering I've already watched 43 Korean BLs just this year, my options will either be to venture again with Thai BLs or just wait for any Korean BL releases this year or next year.

To be honest, the pacing of the drama is "okay-ish" since the main focus is the main leads and their story. But considering how limited the run time is, especially for Korean BLs, they didn't manage to squeeze in any back story aside from the short flashbacks here and there.

1. The cinematography is great; there are some hiccups on some parts (and that's me nitpicking).
2. The plot is open for improvement.
3. The OST songs threw me off on some scenes; there are parts of the scene that really didn't require any emotional music, but I could accept their creative choices.
4. The run time could've easily been extended to ten episodes. This will focus more on understanding what happened after they became a couple.

This drama did not offer anything new (especially on the kinds of KBLs released this year), but you wouldn't hold it against them because, at the end of the day, a good drama will stand without any gimmicks.

Recovering from Bump Up Business, A Breeze of Love did end up meeting my expectations—a simple breath of fresh air.

Not too overcomplicated, just a good Korean BL.

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Overrated for people looking for something else in kdrama nowadays

I cannot say anything about cgi, music or performances. Even tho, no music was good enough for me to remember over the time. And some performances could have been way better but the directing allow them to act « not that well ».

But what I regret is that drama starts off with a very interesting plot and cool special effect we rarely see in dramas. The cinematography is beautiful too.

And then, little by little, we fall in the trap of a standard k-drama plot, which, nowadays especially, is only for fan services for idols and nice looking actors rather than a real plot, complexity, suspense, or without being complexe, something opposed to what we are used to. I mean if you look at it has nothing surprising to offer. Nor great plot or message to tell.

But I guess we call kdramas for a reason and kdrama fans for a reason too as I see the ratings.

I already said something about the acting. If you remove the cool stuffs and beauty… it looks very much like an amateur series in terms of performances.

People are going to say that of course the performances are not perfect since we have rookies. But this is the point… if you can clearly see it, how can you give 10/10 to performances ? Also I am not giving a bad rating because the director knew what he was doing and what kind of public he was aiming at. In that sense, performances are very okay.

Should you give it a go ? In order to support CGI yes but other than that, you can live very well without seeing it.

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Brave new Penthouse!!!!!

My absolute most anticipated series ever and the absolute best of the year in my opinion in all categories. However, want to warn sensitive viewers that this is absolutely not a quiet thriller. It basically has a very picaresque plot, which really feels extremely villainous and very nasty. This is a makjang in an even more extreme form, when you didn't think you could get more in The Penthouse incredibly. Builds on a revenge story in many stages that is anchored in various events. Wilder and crazier than ever, compared to what I've seen before.

These 7 different leads with different backgrounds, captured at the same time. There is a reason that is explained why over time. We find out their motives and backstory, how they are involved and what they have in common. The relationships between the characters, their lifestyles and secrets. Also their goals and life history.

Is there a common motive, what happened to the missing girl and what was the meaning of her. Since everyone is sneaky, there are no hero roles in this one. Everyone ambushes each other. Don't feel that everyone is honorable directly because of their moral choices. Romance is never in focus when it comes to this author's series, as there is more focus on family relationships instead. Family relationships are complicated when they are not united, much dividing their desires and goals. At the same time, there are a lot of families to keep an eye on. The family part is only one aspect of the plot.

A mammoth series that is extremely well made with very epic and grand soundtracks. Also has nice effects with its high production quality. Entertaining through and through and very exciting, there isn't a quiet minute before the next thing happens. Indescribable chaos from start to finish. Raw and crazy without hiding anything. The reason behind the title is revealed over time. Really like her way of writing, how she mixes family, music and thriller at a terrific pace. This year's favorite and my personal favorite along with The Penthouse. A magnificent masterpiece!!!!!!

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Empress Ki was my favorite until this EPIC story came along

For mature audiences who love to watch powerful romantic shows!
Number 1 The music alone would make me want to watch it again, That voice and the melody can really take you to a place of imagery, it was perfect for the show.

Number 2 The ML, had the most sexiest, deep, voice, his timing to respond was excellent. I’ve never seen this actor before, but now I’m going to be looking for everything he plays in. He has a look in his eyes as if what’s happening is true,. I’ve seen hundreds of shows like this one and other types of shows like Wolf, which was my favorite too until this movie!

Number 3 The plot was very well executed, the only thing is , it should have been longer than 20 episodes !

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Can’t hardly go higher than 8 but it deserves all acknowledgment

I guess for most part of the series, everything is on point. The plot, the cast, the performances, the music (which people disagreed on). And then at some point it is like we are watching a different season. Not a different series but different season.

It was disturbing because we needed that development of characters and all to come to this turning point, even tho I can understand why people and the director would find it unnecessary because… we can imagine it.

But it doesn’t help us to get engaged in the story of our characters anymore. I am not sure if another ending would have been better or if netflix said « well we can’t have a longer season » and they cut it out or if a second whole season woud have been needed.

As well… the ending itself (last 2 mns) are lacking « background storyline »… Fortunately we are only talking about 1 last episode tho which is why we are not giving less than 8 for the plot.

Also what is refreshing is that it is finally a series about brotherhood and only brotherhood. Also, we appreciate a lot the humor which is more subtle than what we usually see on kdramas.

What makes it hardly rewatchable is that we know the end. There is no surprise anymore.

But thanks to the incredible performances and the first plot we enjoyed it a lot.

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Loved the cuteness of the main couple

In general, I liked the series, but in the last chapters I was getting exasperated by the extreme innocence of the protagonist.

Although the male lead is not the one I would have chosen, I loved the tenderness of his character and the way he treated her. The age gap didn't matter to me.

Zhao Lu Si is, without a doubt, an excellent actress and convinces with her characters.

On the contrary, I hated the protagonist's 2 friends for almost the entire series. As the chapters went by, the guy improved a little.

The second couple didn't interest me at all, and I ended up skipping many of their scenes.

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Right You, but is it the Right Time?

This miniseries is like a lullaby in the best possible way, might lull you to sleep accidentally but genuinely warm and comforting.

The series is about the leads, just the two of them. Phat is heartbroken and staying with his friend and her younger brother Mhok. There is an instant connection between Mhok and Phat because they have a backstory but it is also incredibly obvious that Phat is not ready to date yet. His friend decides that a series of rituals and methods to help Phat forget his ex is the way to go, and when these don't work, the gang turns to copious amounts of alcohol that leads to serious conversations between Mhok and Phat, and moments that help them both heal from the past love they each carry.

This story was deeper than I expected, albeit a little slow because of the abundance of scenes that lent nothing to the story like the rituals, but for 2 episodes, they manage to keep your attention by instigating the feeling of "will they, won't they?" A good series weighed down by some unnecessary elements.

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Unable to digest there love making in ep 6

it was okay to watch kind of show if you remove there intercourse from ep6 because it was insensitive timing
FL just got to know about her mothers death and after 30sec they are kissing , I can understand that can be consolation
they did not stop there but undress each other and had intercourse that scene alone looked gross then romantic because of the news of her mothers death
they did not have that kind of chemistry till that point for that...
There should be only 8 ep then this drama would have look right
other then that it is watchable for once
Story doesn't have any logic in it, our ML is a loan shark lawyer who put FL in jail right after they meet but we later found out he was sponsoring her education, so he know her before hand and play tricks motherless girl for his own enjoyment,
she is some kind of toy for him
he insult, humiliate her , but it is all comedy because man is doing to woman and that man should be consider handsome but to me he look starving.
then he forcefully make her work for him,
everything is easy for male lead, he is rich, he is well educated, he is even monkey king
which make this drama boring and unrememberable.
rewatch value 3/10 because if you don't mind wrong timing love making then you can rewatch it or skip that seen and pretend it never happened, because even after that scene our leads just remain same as usual there relationship did not progress after all that so why it was there ?

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Awful acting

My main problem with this series was the awful acting, mostly from the supporting characters. I wasn't able to continue watching it. I'm not an expert, but I understand that if the issue is not with a single actor, but with many members of the cast, it is more of a directing issue.

I understand that it is a series aimed at very young audiences, but that is no excuse for having characters that are so unbelievable and with attitudes that are not the best for that audience, such as the fact that the popular boy only has to wink at a girl, not even a previous chat, and she is the happy girlfriend.

Furthermore, I read that it has been very successful in China and other countries, which is why I was very interested in watching it, but I really don't understand how it became a success. Everything in this show seams so fake.

It's a shame because I've seen several series starring Yang Yang and I liked them.

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The best Melodrama I have watched till Date!

It's just too Perfect, the show has absolutely everything! Even as a Standalone I just doesn't disappoint. The Characters are so well Presented and that too with the acting of Ren and Bai Lu. It is a show which will make you cry but at the same time it would also warm your heart. The set, story, production and the OSTs are all just perfect.

In the end if you really feel you need more you can check out Forever and Ever although that is more of a slice of life show unlike this one which is set in the present time!

Keeping all this aside I ll highly recommend everyone to watch this!

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So incredibly underrated

I watch a lot of things, a fairly wide spectrum of genres, only a rare few of them get pegged as a masterpiece in my mind. This, however, made the list. Its actually not perfect, there are things I wish they would have done differently or parts you just kind of roll with, but there were few of those and most all of it was well thought out storyline with beautifully developed characters and actors/actresses that absolutely killed their roles.

If youre here for NSFW scenes and couldn't care less about story and characters, this series isn't it. Don't get me wrong, the chemistry between Tinn and Charn is enough to make your toes curl, and we get a tease or two of steamy scenes. Jam and Film are both gorgeous actors to start, but their chemistry is fire, Jam(Tinn) has eyes that let you see the depths of his soul, and Film(Charn) this man has got to be one of the most talented actors I've seen in Thai TV. Film played his role so well, I could sit here all day and go on about his expressions in this scene or that, such an incredible character portrayal.

The story was also very well done, it does have some small issues, but not enough to call them flaws. They meet by chance and are brought back together by tradgedy, and they can't help falling harder for eachother despite what seems like impossible differences. It's a murder mystery tangled up in love story, with all of the thrill ride to go with both.

This is no KinnPorsche, theres not a bunch of fanservice or hot scenes, but if youre here looking for more than smut and you like deep characters with fire chemistry, this absolutely worth the watch.

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