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Dislike Male lead from ep 6

Until ep 6 i thought real CEO was mean and selfish person but after watching ep 6

i found out being Nosy is more mean then someone who pretend to be indifferent
ML force FL to become friend with her creditor who try to force her into prostitution in ep 1
ML doesn't even know what happen between them but he think she should forgive him
he want to be friends with a PIMP because he know nothing about real world
from ep 6 he start looking like a man without balls
FL deserve better then this child actor trying to play adult character
Real boss was self centered mean but he never disrespected his secretary like ML did

otherwise i like this drama and what ever main cast was doing it was comedy other then adding a goon to there team and thinking that he will be loyal to them, ML was naive to be called adult, its like he has a childish brain that trust anyone so easily
i think ML was better suited with Creditor goon they make a Great BL couple
childish boy and big daddy
he get arrested not because of his enemies did that, it was because he was stupid little kid,
From episode 6 this show goes down and down ML become more of child then man, it was like negative character growth
i was unable to find any reason for FL to like ML, this drama was BL romance but they casted FL
it could be first Bi ML
at end of ep 7 child brain become extremely genius and bad people become idiots themselves without it ML would be a failure
even in ep 9 ML was having late night dinner date with goon
Director wanted to add goon to main cast so much so that he forget there is a FL there
director was even so focus on Goons background story that ML And FL were supporting cast
Kim Sung Oh was ONLY MAIN LEAD of Drama while other three were supporting cast Park Sung Woong should be mention as guest cast or vocal artist because only his voice was used
ML FL do not have background stories to add to them but side cast GOON has more flashback then anyone else
Director might have got a good BJ from KIM SUNG OH
even with FL goon has more chemistry with her then ML childish acts
episode 9 time 19.58 that gay look he give was make me believe this man was told to be gay in this show
AND for convince No one try to harm little girl, or ML parents
they only targeted FL mother who is in coma... but will not try to harm ML's parents because BAD people are also GOOD
even at end Goon was the one that save FL's mother so she should give him her VJ as reward not to Minor ML
Goon is one saving FL but she want to kiss a minor child , First female pedophile in Korean dramas
In whole ep 10 ML was only thinking about all the positions he can screw FL
in same ep ML got into problem and every one around the world was ready to give him BJ because he is most loved minor Adult ever
everything in this show is done by GOON Kim Sung Oh so what was need of ML and FL ?
Kim Sung Oh the great die for saving someone he never know what a great man
what was it..... an Autobiography on GOON life how pimp and good are better then main leads

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Excellent Chemistry and Fresh, Mature Storyline

"Here we meet again" delivers an exceptional viewing experience, combining excellent chemistry between the leads and a fresh, mature storyline. The male lead, portrayed by Zhang Bin Bin, impresses with his acting and captivating portrayal of the character Xu Yan Shi. The drama also stands out with its well-developed romance and strong female lead, Xiang Yuan. While there are a few areas that could be improved, the overall experience is enjoyable and entertaining.

Good things:

Male Lead: Zhang Bin Bin's First-Rate Performance
Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi is commendable, capturing the character's mature and responsible nature while maintaining a charismatic aura. His expressions, reflecting various emotions, are spot-on, making it easy for viewers to connect with the character.

Chemistry between the Leads: A Mature and Engaging Romance
Unlike dramas with communication gaps, "Here we meet again" features a mature chemistry between the leads. They communicate openly, creating an engaging and intriguing storyline. The romantic moments, especially the intense and long-awaited kissing scene in episode 20, leave a lasting impression on viewers. Both leads display genuine enjoyment in their intimate scenes, setting them apart from the typical surprised reactions seen in other dramas.

Romance: A Delightful and Heartwarming Element
The romance in "Drama Title" is a major highlight. The lead characters' love story unfolds with a perfect blend of intensity and tenderness. The kissing scenes are particularly memorable, leaving the audience with butterflies in their stomachs. Moreover, the mutual and mature portrayal of intimate scenes adds depth to the romance.

Strong and Funny Female Lead
In contrast to typical naive female leads, Xiang Yuan stands out as a strong, mature, and humorous character. Her well-rounded personality adds depth to the storyline and captivates the audience.

Admirable Camera Work and Cinematography
The drama's camera work and cinematography are praiseworthy, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Certain scenes are captivatingly captured, making them enjoyable to watch.

Things that could be improved:

Pacing in the Early Episodes
In the initial episodes, there were some unnecessary and dragging parts. While character development is essential, the writers could have trimmed certain portions to maintain a more engaging pace.

A More Satisfying Ending
The drama could have ended on a more delightful note by providing a quick glimpse of the leads' marriage, their journey to parenthood, and the bonding between Xu Yan Shi and his younger brother. These elements, which were underutilized, could have added to the overall satisfaction of the audience.

Conclusion:

"Drama Title" delivers an excellent package with its outstanding chemistry, fresh and mature storyline, and remarkable performances. Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi stands out as a major highlight, alongside the strong chemistry between the leads. The romance and well-rounded characters make the drama a joy to watch.

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Another drama like this

Did anyone watched My Unicorn Girl drama?? i want to watch this drama again for the first time ?❤️ guys even if you have not watched cdramas ever in your life ,you DEFINITELY should watch this one , its a MAGICAL drama. I saw a reel on insta about this drama another day i go to youtube searched and watched it continuously..i didn't feel bored at all also I don't feel like to stop seeing even for sec ,i completed all 24 episodes...i literally cried for more than a week bcoz i want to watch more. I was laughing like hell for all the time while watching (it has happy ending) i miss this drama everyday, storyline , acting, expressions,comic time EVERYTHING IS ON HIGH LEVEL , I always regret why i didn't watch this before.??❤

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if you cant fall asleep at night

…this drama is the perfect remedy. I seriously tried to take this drama seriously, but it’s literally so boring. the leads have no chemistry. the ML is obsessed with himself, actually believes there’s no one good enough for him, and gets off on that! his narcissism is on another level, and it’s so pathetic watching. also, why is a grown man embarrassing the FL for fun in front of her superiors? it’s so childish, not cute or endearing in the slightest, and I’m over it. I’m dropping this after 5eps. I know that I should've taken more time to watch and let the leads get closer, but even a blind person can tell when somethings stupid. i'm tired, and this drama isn't anything special.

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Love the story, the cast and all ?

I just want to recommend this drama to those who wants their relationship lasts forever..char ?
Anyway, I just want to make contribution for the reviews ( I mean a good review) for supporting Yang yang as a good and handsome actor, and for Wang chu ran as a beautiful actress..
When they cuddle and teasing each other, I feel the love on their eyes..also I like their house(final episode), so cozy ?...that's all.
Love love love love love love love
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Thank you ?
-from Philippines

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A Good Chinese University Youth Drama

The series follows the story of four young women who meet in their first year of university and form a close friendship. They learn to be themselves and support each other through their ups and downs.

Among the four women, Shen Yue's character Xia Langlang is my favorite because she is so relatable and likable. She is a bit clumsy and awkward, but she is also kind, funny, and determined. Shen Yue does a great job of bringing Xia Langlang to life, and she makes her a character that viewers can root for.

I also love the chemistry between Zhou Yu and Fan Xiaoyu. The two actors have great chemistry, and their scenes together are some of the most enjoyable in the series. The accurate depiction of college life is another reason to watch "Be Yourself". The series does a great job of capturing the ups and downs of college life, from the excitement of making new friends to the challenges of studying and balancing work and relationships.

I liked that the series showed the characters going through different challenges, both personal and professional. This made the characters more relatable and realistic. I also appreciated that the series didn't shy away from tackling some serious issues, such as bullying and mental health. If you are looking for a drama that will remind you of your own college days, then "Be Yourself" is the perfect choice. I also really like the ending which a season 2 might ruin the series for me.

Overall, "Be Yourself" is a heartwarming and inspiring drama that is sure to leave a lasting impression. It is a reminder that it is okay to be different and that you should never give up on your dreams. I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone who is looking for a feel-good drama with a positive message.

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A beautifully shot, slice-of-life drama

This is going to sound strange, but watching this show made me want to drink coffee. You know that early morning feeling, when you're just waking up and you're having your preferred drink of choice and everything feels promising and hopeful? That's what watching The Eighth Sense felt like.

Although this is a romance drama, there are many meaningful underlying themes within the story. Every character has their own journey, and this short series offers you a glimpse into each of their lives. Some characters from smaller towns have moved to the big city of Seoul for the first time, and are navigating the transition. We have incoming college students first learning to drink coffee, while others are graduating and thinking about uncertain futures. Some characters struggle with mental health. There are all these little threads making up the narrative. It truly is a slice of life itself - you get the sense of friendships being forged and time passing, all encapsulated within the story.

The characters are layered and interesting. Our two main leads are each a combination of soft and strong, and it's rewarding to watch them grow closer. I also appreciated how natural their bond felt. I could imagine them as a couple within my friend circle, and the open flirting was a refreshing choice to add to the show. I also want to mention that the friendships shown here are varied and rewarding: we have childhood best friends, friends you keep because you've known them too long, friends you didn't like at first but now cannot imagine not knowing.

I loved the cinematography, scenes, and the soundtrack. We have scenes where characters are simply sitting and chatting about life, adding a contemplative aspect to the series. The cinematography includes gorgeous shots of the seaside, the Han River, and city streets. The coloring was also very emotive. You can tell there was a lot of thought put into every aspect of the show, and I appreciated that. The soundtrack managed to hit a sweet spot between wistful and hopeful, and I can't wait to add the music to my collection.

I'm so glad I found this show <3

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If you loved any adaptations of Hana Yori Dango, YOU'LL DEFINITELY LOVE IT!

One of the strengths of Meteor Garden 2018 is the chemistry between Shen Yue and Dylan Wang. The two actors have a natural rapport, and their onscreen interactions are believable and heartwarming. They bring a lot of energy and charisma to their roles, and they make the audience root for their relationship.

Another highlight of the series is the official soundtrack. The songs are catchy and romantic, and they perfectly capture the emotions of the story. The LSS (Last Song Syndrome) official soundtrack is a must-listen for fans of the series. "For You" is the main theme song of the series, and it's a beautiful and haunting melody. "Liu Xing Yu" is a sweet and romantic song that perfectly captures the early stages of love. "Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)" is a catchy and upbeat song that will get stuck in your head.

Overall, Meteor Garden 2018 is a fun and heartwarming series with a great cast and soundtrack. If you're a fan of the original manga or the Japanese drama adaptation, you'll definitely enjoy this version.

I would definitely recommend Meteor Garden 2018 to fans of the original manga or the Japanese drama adaptation. It's a fun and heartwarming series with a great cast and soundtrack. I also think that viewers who are new to the story will enjoy it, as long as they don't mind the predictable plot and slow pacing.

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A try-hard that misses

Dropped it after 1st ep.

What I liked about it:
—of all the kdramas I've watched thus far, this is one of the few that has the languages downpat. I was impressed with Sa Rang's Mandarin and English, and Gu Won's English was good too. This added truth to the reality the show tries to portray with the different countries at play.

Things that turned me off:
— obvious Euro-centrism with "we are so rich that we are overlords to white ppl in their own lands". Did they need to juxtapose their wealth against westerners to make their point? Rather smacks of insecurity and overcompensation. Was a very cringeworthy scene, to say the least
— parallel of Gu Won receiving a bouquet on his graduation and Sa Rang receiving it from her beau, as though her greatest culmination was the attentions of a man whilst his, the attainment of higher education. Real warped idea of female empowerment that clues me in on the values of this show.
— despite the above, the thing that made me decide to discontinue with this show was watching Sa Rang try to get Gu Won's attention by speeding him off the treadmill. Not quite sure what the writers had in mind but in which planet is this harmful behaviour, that can potentially kill someone, actually acceptable? Just watching the show continue on after that and Gu Won stand up and brush it off was watching a gaslighting exercise in its own right. This behaviour is not acceptable and normal and garnered me zero sympathies for the female protag from that moment on and because I have zero emotional investment in any of the characters I won't be watching the rest of this series.

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Iqiyi

When story is written with with overly victimized lead character that runs 3/4 of episodes long, it gets tiring and exhausting. The romance and triumphs were overshadowed by excessive degradation of the lead character and couple of other female characters.
It would have been nice if there was a balance but mostly the story from beginning evolves around the lead character being put down, degraded, humiliated, hurt, set aside, bullied, plotted against, etc. Gets exhausting to watch something like this even when the ending is in positive good light.
The lead female doesnt seem to fit the character. I was not content with her portrayal of a victimized person that only knows how to be nice and sweet to get through the abuse. There were a few situations wherein by speaking up she could have avoided the chaos but it was written to produce chaos to solve.

The male lead was convincing with his portrayal.
The wardrobe dept did a great job. Production obviously put a lot of work on details.
There's light humor that if you dont pay attention, youll miss. Many scenes that were unnecessary.

All artists were excellent in portraying their roles. Its the way the story was written that exhausted me emotionally.

I am seriously wondering why the writer didnt consider writing this story in a way that showed a much stronger character for the female lead.
At any rate, for me, I prefer to be entertained not be irritated consistently enduing 45 episodes of consecutive bullying, plotting, chaos and problems.
I probably wod have not fast forward a lot if theres a hook of triumps & accomplishment for every 10 degradation, bullying, and abuse but its a continuous negativity and suffering for the female lead and other female characters that i got exhausted and frustrated.

The ending is good but just like anything positive ornrewarding it was short and glossed over.

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BEST DATING SHOW OUT THERE

This is literally the best dating show ever. Nothing comes close to this one. His Man 2 made people believe in love again, Be it straight or LGBTQ+ it can make all who see it fall in love and believe that true love is possible. The production crew hit the jackpot this time with the cast, every single one of them is so good, Of course, we have our main characters, JS and SH, who made the show their pre-wedding photoshoot. The osts were so beautiful, I must give hats off to the staff. I love how all the cast felt like family at the end, I don't think any show can top this one.

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Predictable but interesting

Second foray into Jap shows so it was an education into their cultural coding. The villain was obvious from the get-go and the male char's machismo was annoying, but female character was fantastic. I hope to see more of these portrayals of a cool and calm woman. And I loved how Kiriko was not sexualised in any way. I appreciated the subtle undercurrent of romance in the series as it becomes obvious early on that Taka highly respects her and starts to care about her welfare more and more. I don't think changing the show to a romance would've worked as it's firmly in the espionage/action type of genre and I'm glad the writers refrained from that.

What I found distracting was the soundtrack. I don't know if the music director was aware of it or not but having the ending credit track to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (with Gene Wilder) as Invisible's movie track was weird because of the different time and genre involved. Plus, the track didn't even fit with the overall vibe of Invisible so one wonders why it was that they used it at all. Also, the constant repeat of Taka's traumatic flashback felt like a time filler for the writers in lieu of a real storyline.

Great for one watch but I don't plan to rewatch again.

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Turn off your brain

my first ever review.

what i like:
1. chemistry
2. the way the scenes were shot and how it shows on screen
3. some decent acting
4. the overflowing emotions
5. interesting makjang
6. not boring
7. imperfect characters. morally grey, morally red. red flag. green flag. Mysterious character (xia yuxin), annoying character (the mom).
8. the pace, the amount of eps, and duration of each eps

what i dislike:
1. some of the logic and reasoning (i just ignore it, bcos I don't treat this as an educational material, just a pure entertainment drama).
2. sometimes ekkkk acting


overall a 8.5/10. it's definitely not perfect in any way. so many questionable morals, but heck as a makjang and rom, it is entertaining. ok that's it :)

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Entertaining. Fun. Great Acting.

This was a seriously enjoyable and entertaining watch from beginning till end. First intro'd to Seo In Guk in Doom At Your Service where he looked bored AF. Having watched Cafe Minamdang, I can see why. He's got a great comedic range and is effusive and charismatic in Cafe Minamdang. He goes through the roles of brother, friend, mentor, shaman, son, charlatan, detective and beau effortlessly. The chemistry between him and his movie sister, Nam Hye Joon, and his longtime buddy, Gong Soo Chul, is so genuine it's a pleasure to watch. Also Gong Soo Chul and Nam Hye Joon is a seriously cute couple.

Although it was obvious to this viewer that Cha Do Won, the prosecutor, was the villain from the moment he appeared it still did not detract me from enjoying this hilarious romp. There were enough shenanigans that were unpredictable to have kept my interest going.

Probably the only thing I'd criticise is the age consideration in the casting. Jung Da Eun is meant to be years older than Won Hyun Joon and Seo In Guk a few years older than Oh Yeon Seo. And some unrealistic behaviours like how when Cha Do Won called out for help when he caught and was decked by Goo Tae Soo, I would not expect a detective like Han Jae Hee to go to him without looking around her and seeing the assailant run away. Also, I would've liked to have seen Gong Soo Chul's character show more of the fact that he had been a homicide detective in the past. Aside from the flashback, he was consistently the clown character throughout the series and at times it was frustrating as one can't help but feel that he wouldn't think or react this way because he's been trained as a homicide detective before! But anyway these sorts of unrealistic behaviours seem to be a hallmark of many Kdramas anyway so it's tolerated.

Highly recommend.

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