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A Faiiled System...

The movie was a good watch, the actors and their acting were all on point. I wanted to be emotionally invested but I said no, it is not worth it and I will say why it isn't for me. It focuses more on the lives of those who suffers the brutality, the aches that even time could not heal, the reality of how some does not just care after destroying another person's world and carry on like they did nothong but karma is real anyways, their lives is not sth to wish for from afar. In as much as the movie was good, I felt like the police were dumb, the entire force including the prosecutor. Following the evidences closely while watching, I already figured out Kibeom is the culprit, but when the incidence with sun young happened, I said it will likely be Kihwan, in the first place, who predicted the blood group to be B cause that was what make Tae Joo thought otherwise, however, evidences still points at him yet he was not figured out, why do they thing the 7th case was by another killer, it is easy to assume that it was the same killer that did it due to his frustration that he neither could kill sunyoung nor Ji woo and that they escaped, he just needed to murder someone and that was what make the 7th case different but no, it is easier to assume it was Imseok. And don't let me get stated about Imseok, which kind of love is so blind that your sister cannot stand for you when you needed her the most, all because of her other family, that was why i did not pity him, he chose to spend his 30 years in prison by telling his sister not to be his witness about his whereabout that day and his sister is not just a sister by following suit, cause he would have been found not guilty if he had an alibi for that night. Therefore, in as much as his story was pitiful, I fast forward it cause I cannot come and cry, if a sibling do so for me in real life, I will cut all ties asap, that is not family, it is just a relationship of convenience. I almost cry for Ki Beom but I hold it when he hid his brothers crime. More victims could have been avoided if he corrected Tae Joo that it wasn't him that followed Min Ju to give her umbrella but Ki Hwan, all the pieces would have fixed then. He trying to save his brother because of their mother, it is heartwarming and selfish at the same time cause a killer will always be a killer, does he think him promising not to kill Sun Young was what spared her, is he not even scaed that one day, he will murder his wife or their entire family, this guy is a psycopath for crying out loud and he proove it by killing him first, to me, it was not the abuse that kill Ki Beom but Ki Hwan cause he could have been taking to the hospital the moment he found out he might not make it but he left him until life left him. Don't get me started on SiYoung, his brother and the corrupt Police officials including his friend who was always on his beck and call, his father, all power hungry people trying to save their own skin, brteayals, betraying their oaths to climp the ladder by nook or crook. When Tae Joo went to meet Si Young and he saw what supposedly to be a funeral a party, where connections are made, it was the highlight, oh, this is how people are. Somebody just died, somebody just fucking loose his life and you are all to be blame, while is the guilt not eating you, why are you not reflecting, an innocent person died because of the decision you all connived to directly or indirectly and Ki Hwan, ah! Fake tears, you kill your brother man. Yea, I am not writing annoyingly, it was actually annoying but I appreciate the writing cause it depict an aspect of reality either I accept it or not. And their his Tae Joo, For every of his decision, I never blamed him, although his wrong call did a lot of dirty to innocent people but the innocent people people made some emotional wrecking decisions too and did not help matters at some point, I did not blame him cause he made the decision after careful thought, plus and minus, evidence tracing. However, I blamed him when he left that town and stopped finding the killer, because of the promise he made, ohh, so a promise could hold you back, just a promise for the whole of 30 years until you were requested by the killer. And that self centered family, how could they demand sth for saving their own daughter and sister, what the hell, so if he did not ask and begged, you all would have left Sun Young to die, and I still dont know why Sun Young did not later find out so she can know the so call father she wanted to rely on is not a father, the person that seek her inorder for the whole saga of illegitimate daughter should affect his political ambition. I was quite sure the killer was not caught, he just surrendered when he got tired of killing. And Jiwon, she trust her friends so much, I thought the rule of finding a guilty person is to suspect every other person except for you, she could have detected it was Ki Hwan when Ki Hwan told him he relocated to the next town, and she also knows Tae Joo who was transferred to that villlage came back because their was a murder with same pattern of the killer, especially the fact that Ki Hwan was once suspected, And nobody, nobody in that entire movie vexed me like Ki Hwan, man you can't be helped, you are a lost cause, Did you guys know I can't understand while he is being treated like he is some high mighty in the prison, why is he even treated as a human being, only him, he has schedule, he has who and who he will open mouth and talk to , he even has mind to be requesting and even that Tae Joo, if he was not requested, he will keep on carrying baggage. Justice was not served and even truth was not revealed, all for a promise he made, besides, the ending was so abrupt, accident from no where just to hide the police incompetencies especially Tae Joo, and shows the killer aptness. Somebody they are supposed to beat every single day, they will not kill him ooo, he will just be mincing in pain that he will wish for death but they won't kill him, give him such torture that will be what is suffering since he does not felt a morsel of remorse whatsoever for the victims, his reason were so nonsentical. I was frightening them at first, I felt so important as they become a scared, a stone started it all. She was passing by, she was smiling so brightly, I felt nothingness but seeing her smile awake sth in me, like... that is your reason dor killing a 8 year old girl Hye Joon, guy, you don't need help, you need hell. And that actor, he acted it so well that he was vexing me every second he is acting and they are now all treating him like some god. At then end of the day, everybody made a selfish decision, there were no real friends, only frienimies, the ones that are ready to sell their loyalty to save their skin, and I love the fact that till the very end, they all stood by the decisions they made with no regrets. Si Young said, I am a principled man, i followed my prionciple to Young Beom who he considered as a son, Sun Young, he treated me right, I did not regret going to my father. Even the Young cops that was once justice driven but now bend rules, Tae Joo did not view him as a bad person, he is just a man who was lost in the system he found himself, if a better environment was presented, he would have turned out better. Like Minju said, Tae Joo should catch the culprit cause hosnestly, I fel the rest are all dimwiths that the whole town would be wiped out before they were able to catch the culprit. But then, Tae Joo make decision for his sister, and left, Ki Beom make decision for his family and hid his brother, Im Seok make decion for his siter to not be questioned in her new family and went to jail, the youg cop his the truth about Hye Jun to not forfeit his promotion and serve his mother as he was the only son... So who is right and who is wrong, Nobody, Just Individuals making decioson that best suit them at a point in time.

I like the ending, the dream. What would have happend if it were otherwise, the whole town suffered cause of a failed system. People who find themselves in a failed system they never chose to be and the emotional baggage they carried as years went by, baggage that even time could not heal. And a failed system are still in some part of the world today, not the murder situation but many others.

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A solid CBL

Great plot, however I do prefer the pacing and storytelling in Mo Dao Zu Shi (the animated ver) better. The slow burn is really giving, especially with the lack of outright romantic relationship.

I also felt that WWX's character was more dense in The Untamed, but in MDZS, he's smarter, brilliant, charming, aloof, and so on. And from there, there's the stark difference when he transitions into a person who does unspeakable crimes. That way, the contrast makes his character development and the overall plot in MDZS easier to understand.

Anyhow, the drama is still very much worth watching. You definitely need to watch it for the complete BL experience!

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Incredible Drama with Unforgettable Performances!

I have been watching The Early Spring up to Episode 19, and I am completely blown away! This is NOT your typical office romance drama—it feels so much more grounded, mature, and intense.
Jing Boran gives a phenomenal performance as the male lead. He doesn't even need words—his eyes say everything. His intense micro-expressions, every gaze, and every emotion conveyed through his eyes are just unforgettable. He has nailed every single detail of his character!
​Sun Qian is brilliant as the female lead. Her portrayal of a strong, stubborn, and resilient character is so natural and captivating. She brings so much strength and personality to the screen.
​The dynamic between Jing Boran and Sun Qian keeps me glued to the screen every single episode. A huge shoutout to the director and the entire production team for making every episode up to Episode 19 so compelling. I cannot wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds!

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suprisingly an easy watch

i have been out of the loop with k-dramas for a while now. i stopped watching about a few years ago and have only missed watching IU in dramas this year so i gave this one a try since it was fairly short. i'm aware that it had multiple issues while airing, and that both leads even had to apologize for some trivial things i could not care about. but it was okay!

things i liked:
- the relationship was mature, and they didn't have unnecessary miscommunication. i guess since the drama is so short, if they suddenly add something to break them apart on the third act, it will ruin the experience altogether and i'm glad they didn't go down that road.
- the side characters, especially the palace maids and attendants, are hilarious and i love their relationship with the royals. i especially find both secretary do and secretary choi funny. i like the switcharoo that happened and it definitely made the episodes so much more fun.
- i'm glad the queen mother had a redemption. she of all people really needed it.
- iu's role somehow reminds me of the past roles she had. it seems like she's being typecasted, but i don't mind. i like most of her character e.g. in scarlet heart or in hotel del luna. i like how she's a strong character who also has her weak moments. her relationship with her family is one of the most realistic portrayals of complicated familial relationships i have ever seen, including her banter with her older brother. i'm glad they gave us that.

things i didn't like:
- quite predictable plot, e.g. the "big" reveal in the end. from the very start, you can very much feel that they're setting up the villain, so it wasn't a surprise at all for me.
- byeon woo-seok's acting is good, but i get why people say he has the same-face syndrome in some cases. he cries, but only his eyes are lonely. the rest of his body language doesn't seem to follow suit. maybe that's why the chemistry between him and iu can be a bit on and off in some cases. i can definitely see him matching more comedy-heavy dramas than serious ones. his comedic timing is golden, and that's where he shines the most.
- plot is almost a copy-paste of some of the famous historical dramas in the past that tackles the same thing, but with 12 episodes, i doubt they can do much anyway.

overall, highly digestible episodes! i was able to finish it in one day. hilarious watch, and definitely a good palate cleanser after watching something heavy. it's a shame iu won't be coming back to lead in hotel del luna 2.

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NEW COMFORT SHOW UNLOCKED ?

I love the novel so I have to compliment the author, Tsubaki Yuzu, for making such a cute and comforting story 🩷. I also adore the drama with all of my heart.

The actors do such a great job and the chemistry is so sweet. Suzuki is the most relatable character for me. And I love how Serizawa is such a ray of sunshine and a sweetheart that carefully considers Suzuki's feelings every time. He's the type of extrovert that gets along with introverts too, which makes him and Suzuki so compatible. THIS is the kind of opposites attract story I really enjoy. It makes me believe in love again.

AND it reminds the audience of the importance of having friends that care about you. Takeuchi, Saeki, and Iwasaki are amazing characters too. The entire main cast is so loveable!!!

Seriously. I adore this show and it brightens my day with every new episode. I made an account just to leave this review. 🤣

I will be sad when the show ends.. We need a season 2 🩷 and more of the novel too 💕 Or I will just have to rewatch it over and over again.. which I'm okay with!

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