Reviews

A fun story to watch if you like fantasy, but quite lacking in romance.

I'm on my c-drama spree, and I watched this because I was curious about Esther Yu and Ding Yu Xi's chemistry. As it turns out, there is none.

The story itself is quite interesting and the premise is not bad, but I think the scriptwriting is quite lacking. For a romance series, there was hardly any romance at all, and I really struggled to watch past episode 15-17. The only reason why I could continue is because I wanted to see how the story would unravel in terms of the demon hunting plot, rather than the romance.

For this reason, I'm tanking the rating even though on an individual level, the acting and music and set is fine, but I really was quite disappointed in a the slow turn of the romance.

Overall, I'd give this a watch only if you like fantasy, wholesome genre and don't really care about the romance, as it's the most lacking part in this whole show. For context, there is only 1 kiss in the first 25 episodes, and it's not even real.

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Adrenaline rush!

This series was basically a power fantasy for anyone who's ever wanted to see a bully get what's coming to them. The premise: teachers have zero authority left, kids are running wild, so the government creates this task force (the ERPB) that basically gets a free pass to physically discipline bullies and toxic parents when the system fails, the exact kind of vengeance people secretly wish would happen in real life.

And honestly? Such a breath of fresh air. I know, I know — violence isn't the answer, we all know that. But watching these bullies get absolutely humbled after episode after episode of them being untouchable? So satisfying. Bullies make my blood boil in general, so seeing someone finally step in hit different.

Kim Mu-yeol carries the whole thing too. He's giving serious John Wick energy in the fight scenes, like genuinely people are asking why this man isn't a full-blown action star already. Jin Ki-joo, Lee Sung-min, and P.O round out the squad and they've all got good chemistry, so it doesn't feel like a one-man show.

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Never been more confused in my entire life

I genuinely cannot tell you what was going on in this show, like thinking about it makes my brain hurts. Also it was honestly just so bad, when I thought it couldn't get worse, it did exactly that. And what the actual hell was that ending, I'm so pissed. LIKE EUGHHH. People who say it deserves the same hype as twinkling watermelon.....never diss my fav show like that. I almost dropped the show multiple times, but I finished it so that I could write this review on how horrible the show was. I kid you not I literally had to watch this show in 2x speed just so I could get it over with faster. The only thing that made me not give this 0 stars was the cute romance moments and the friendship between the trio, but even that made me wanna rage quit sometimes. OH AND the random ass deaths left right were getting me ngl cuz like what....Also I will mourn the doomed bl we could've had with yeonjun and tae ha...😪 Like they were so cute 💔 And the amount of times I said what the f am I watching should be studied because geniunly I have no words (even though I just wrote this whole ass paragragh)

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Underrated

I was hesitant to watch this movie because I saw the first review on here under this movie saying this is a miss.
THIS MOVIE IS UNDERRATED and lemme tell you why.
1. I was never a fan of song joong ki just because I thought he can't ACT and it is just face card. This movie proved it wrong! I was honestly impressed by his versatile acting. It might not be over the top but at least I now know that he CAN act.
2. The message is same old but the way they made it interesting and make you want to know what gonna happen is what matters.
3. I can't help but praise for lee hee jun acting here. I have been learning about this actor recently because of how versatile he can be in every drama and movies he is in. You may say it biased, but I gave much attention on him and noticed small things he did which made the scene more meaningful than ever. I don't want to put any spoilers here so I will just leave it as it is.

Overall, this is a decent movie that you can watch when you feel down and thinking your life is such a mess. People may take it differently but for me, this movie motivated me to do what I should be doing (studying) instead of doing nothing. There are people out there who trying this hard just to survive but you have a roof and food. This is one of those movies that makes you rethink about your choices.

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My favorite couple !!!

Rewatching this drama for the umpteenth time after watching the Dokkaebi 10th-anniversary special.

I’ve watched many of Lee Dong-wook’s dramas, and he shares the best chemistry with Lee Da-hae and Yoo In-na. I’ve loved this couple ever since they played the secondary couple in the Dokkaebi.

They have great chemistry and are adorable. I was really excited when the drama's trailer came out and looked forward to watching it every week. That anticipation paid off with their excellent performances, the story might be a bit tedious for some people, since there were so many "sugar" scenes right from the start.
However, the director handled the conflict and the final resolution well, resulting in a great ending for the drama. I hope to see them act together as a couple again in another drama.

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Mild spoiler

I watched this drama until episode 6, but I couldn't continue.

The cases don't even make sense—they were winning only because the plot made them win. Forget about the cases; the female lead is utterly delusional. She always tries to play the hero of justice by taking cases without any proper reasoning.

In one of the cases, she refuses to believe the gossip surrounding the victim, Maya, yet she believes the gossip that the male lead took bribes. That felt very hypocritical to me.

I decided to watch this drama because of the male lead. I already liked him, and I think his role in this drama is perfect. However, I just can't find the chemistry between the male and female leads interesting. I actually prefer the chemistry between the male lead and his ex.

I especially stopped watching because of the female lead. If she had been written a little better, I might have liked the drama.

Of course, other people may have different opinions about this drama, and that's perfectly fine. I'm not going to continue watching it. I'm sorry in advance if my review hurts anyone's feelings.

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More than friends less than lovers

I used to be an avid hater of when I’m promised a queer romance but instead get nothing but subtlety and no indication of love whatsover. Countries like these often censor queer love especially with big name actors like Taecyeon.

I didn’t know what to expect going into this, and I read a couple of comments on it, where people said it’s just pure queerbait— so I decided to avoid it.
But the more the show popped up on my timeline on netflix, the more curious I got.

I didn’t see much promotion on this show, hell I didn’t even see many edits either. So I really went in blind.

The beginning started, and from the getgo they made sure you know what the genre of this show will be. It IS a queer story, and it did not hide it.

It might not fall under the BL category but it most definitely is a love story. One that doesn’t need an explicit kiss to show that it’s romantic.

The main characters kept showing their love, and confessing in the most beautiful ways. Everything that they’ve done for each other, is a love confession.

This is one of the most beautiful shows I’ve watched…I cried so much; my heart still hurts, but that’s how you know it’s a well done show. Amazing performances by the actors, every episode captivated me. So much rawness and pain, yet the most beautiful love story came out of it.

Amazing show. I’ll remember it forever.

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A Story Where Friendship Outshined Romance(For me)

I wouldn't call The Eternal Fragrance the best drama of 2026, but it was definitely a decent watch. Like most dramas, it had its own strengths and weaknesses. What surprised me the most was that I ended up loving the friendship far more than the romance between the main leads. I really wish the bond between the six friends hadn't fallen apart. Their time together, especially in Qingqiu, was filled with some of the most precious and heartwarming moments in the drama.

Starting with Lifei, I absolutely loved her character in the beginning. She was carefree, cheerful, and lived without carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. However, after she gained power and following the Lu brother's incident, she gradually became more reserved and complicated. I understand why her character changed, but I wish her transformation had been executed differently. If she had evolved from a carefree girl into a confident, fearless "baddie," I think it would've felt more satisfying. Instead, I felt like something was missing from her characterization—some of the fragrance(iykyk)

As for Xiuyuan, the man spent half the drama completely lovesick. Song Weilong did a great job portraying him. There were moments where Xiuyuan felt emotionally restrained, but those scenes were balanced out by others where his emotions came through beautifully. What I appreciated most about his character was his sense of responsibility. Even after becoming the Demon Lord, he prioritized his people by sending the demon clan back to their homeland before facing the Sea Calamity himself.

Then we have Tongzhou... honestly, I don't even know where to begin. Watching him go from righteous to completely wicked was frustrating. It would've been wonderful if the six of them had remained friends until the end. I genuinely felt sorry for him when his brother, his uncle, and his kingdom fell apart. But after everything he chose to do afterward, all my sympathy disappeared. His obsession with Lifei became unbearable, especially after discovering she was the Divine Tree. He never truly moved on and kept hurting everyone around him because of that obsession. In my opinion, he deserved neither Lifei nor Miaoqing. Honestly, he and Lanya would've made the perfect wicked couple.

Now for my favorite character—Gelin. She completely stole my heart. She looked absolutely stunning throughout the drama, but beyond that, I loved her personality. She wasn't the strongest or the most powerful character, yet she always knew the difference between right and wrong. She stayed true to herself despite everything happening around her. I was so happy that she eventually found the person she loved and received the happy ending she deserved. It was heartbreaking, though, that she spent a decade not knowing her sister and Ye Ye had died. Out of everyone, I loved her friendship with Lifei the most—it felt genuine, comforting, and unwavering.

As for Changyue and Ye Ye, I never connected with them as deeply as some of the other characters, but their deaths were genuinely heartbreaking. If the writers had decided to kill them, I honestly think there could've been a better scenario than having them die at Tongzhou's hands. Part of me still wonders if things could've been different had Ye Ye listened to Changyue when she sensed something was wrong with Tongzhou and simply escaped. Maybe they would've survived.

Lu Li was such a supportive gentleman. I absolutely adored his relationship with Gelin. One of my favorite moments was when Gelin said she wanted to stay at the academy, and instead of arguing or forcing his own wishes, he simply chose to stay with her. Considering they were already husband and wife, that quiet understanding between them made their relationship even sweeter. Their dynamic was wholesome, healthy, and honestly one of the cutest couples in the drama.

Then there's Miaoqing. Her sacrifice left me speechless. But I still don't understand why she fell in love with Tongzhou in the first place. Just because someone saves your life doesn't automatically make them the right person to love. Throughout the story, Tongzhou barely acknowledged her as herself. He constantly treated her as a replacement for Lifei. It was only after her death that he seemed to realize how important she truly was to him.

One relationship I also want to mention is Lifei's bond with both of her masters. The master-disciple relationships were written beautifully and became some of the strongest emotional anchors of the drama. Qingcheng's death absolutely broke my heart—I genuinely cried during that scene. It was one of the most emotional moments in the entire series.

As for the romance... I honestly don't have much to say. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the highlight of the drama for me. The main leads spent a large portion of the story apart, so I never felt fully invested in their relationship. Because of that, the emotional payoff didn't hit as hard as it could have. Ironically, I found myself caring far more about the friendships and the individual character journeys than the central love story.

Overall, The Eternal Fragrance was an enjoyable drama with both memorable highs and noticeable flaws. A lot of beloved characters lost their lives, and by the end, only three members of the original friend group remained. Despite everything, I enjoyed the journey. The final scene with Riyan was unexpectedly hilarious. After making me emotional for so many episodes, the drama managed to end by making me laugh. That felt like the perfect way to close the story.

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Failed pairing, why repeat?

ML (He Yu) & FL (Meng zi yi) already had mediocre chemistry from Duel on Mount Hua: Nine Yin True Sutra, why pair them up again? It's guaranteed not to be amazing from the start. Not even the word "Blossom" in the title will help.

Standard script with predicable story line. However production quality is pretty good. The supporting cast is impressive with lots of familiar actors. Its the main reason why I continue to watch.

Favorite character (so far)
Bu shu lin, actress Fan Shuai Qi is one of those few actresses that can pull off pretending to be a Male. Hopefully she'll get more FL roles in the future.

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