Reviews

A Breath of Fresh Air

I'm going to be a bit biased on this one. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has a love and appreciation of the performing arts. This drama was a breath of fresh air. It can be quirky and fun, but also sad and heartbreaking at times. It showcases Gukgeuk, a traditional Korean musical genre that has an all female cast. The performances were amazing. The acting was excellent. The writing had so much thought put into it.

We got to see the FL grow so much as a character. She learned something new each episode. Then there were the parallels between the FL and her peers and rivals. There were similarities between these characters' lives and with those of the past generation. Each episode had a story or musical they would perform. Oftentimes, the theme was similar to what the characters were going through in that episode. It was very subtle. You had to be looking for it to pick up on it. The costumes were great and I really loved some of the makeup. These girls looked gorgeous (and handsome). Also, you gotta love the sismance. They were definitely queerbaiting at times. That does not mean you should watch this thinking it will be a GL. It is not. There is no romance.

There were two main things that annoyed me. First, the FL can be frustratingly stubborn at times. She kept ignoring people who were trying to stop her for her own good. Second, I feel like nothing happened to the main antagonist, and that frustrated me to no end. The last four episodes were a bit slow. I would not say it fizzled out, but just like the Gukgeuk musical genre, it may have lost its glory days, yet it still managed to survive. Other than that, it really felt like it was written by people who love the arts for people who love the arts.

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Cute- worth the Watch

Overall, this is worth the watch- it did have some flow trouble- but hang on till ep 3 or 4. I looked up a lot of the cast because I remember them from other places. I was struck by how the producer had the majority of the "Side-kick" cast aged up looking. They looked a good 10 years younger in fairly recent dramas! And they look 10+ older in this drama- it threw me- I almost didn't recognize some of them. It really was an odd thing to do; maybe the producer wanted those actors but needed ajummas to look more ajumma-y or halmoni-y....?
The leads' chemistry was low, no fault of their own- no one felt like they were the love of the lives for most of the drama- but the affection grew, and then you felt like you could imagine that Love Grew after "the cameras shut off" (so to speak). I dunno, maybe it was trying to blend genres too much...hard to put a finger on. Still watch it- I know it sounds contradictory- but this cast is great actors.

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Taxi Rides with Life Lessons

Another quirky show that is lite on actual story, since each episode is 15mins you don't get deep into story lines, though many of the stories do carry over for an episode or two and there is the core main characters.

Basically the driver (Araragi Shoko) is late 20s approaching 30 and wondering if her life is 'good'. She really has a very limited circle of people around her, none very close outside her caretaker from when she was younger. (Araragi Yayoi). Having the weight of her childhood abandonment causing her to be reservered.

Throughout the show various passengers get in the taxi and many are dealing with their own life issues and Araragi does her best to listen & provide questions that often cause revisiting their view. There are a few bizarre passangers and a few I wish you had more time to know their story / outcome but that is how the show is structured, she has a brief window into their world.

So plot wise, the main plot is the only one with a somewhat wrap up. There is zero romance with the FL but her friend has a brief romance but is mostly frienship based.

Things I wanted to know:

- What was going on with the lady who saved a person drowning?

- Did Shibasaki Yakumo ever make peace with his parents?

- The woman who found her father who left, did they reconnect?

- The boy who had bed ridden - did he every get outside, explore life?

little things like that kept me invested. I recommend it as it is relaxing and easy to watch.

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The handsome hero

the story is very good , someone recoomand it to me , and i was hesitaiting to watch , i mean a lot of fight and dark episodes , too much to watch when you feel low or have kind of like dark mood , you won't be excited , but suprisingly it was good actually very good , like 5 stars good drama . the cast was good the hero the second hero and the police station department . the jounalist and her hair , the ceo who was helping the two police chief and the main character friends , it was all very good drama i will absolutely recommand it .
there is this sad part at the end of the drama like crying .

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I am single-handedly keeping these crappy Chinese short-drama companies in business, lmao

Okay, I am writing reviews for shows, and this one is next on my list. I finished this a while ago. It took me starting this twice and finally watching it with my friend, but it's done, and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I would give it an 8 out of 10, and then I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't, and then be done with this show.

Starting strong with what I liked, I think the plot, while very basic, was handled very well, mainly because the character writing was absolute HEAT. I feel like I don't say that a lot, especially for short dramas, but for what this was, the character writing was so fun. So basically, we have two sisters. Because they have no brothers, the oldest sister runs the company, and she is obviously under a lot of pressure. Then the two of them are set to marry two brothers, with the two oldest getting together and the two youngest getting together. And just like most plots (besides the two sisters getting married to run away from the marriage, that was sus), on a rainy night the sisters swap, with the older sister going with the younger brother and the younger sister going with the older brother. So we see where this is going, right? WRONG. Unlike many shows where we make both of our female leads incompetent, THE OLDER SISTER IS A DOMMY MOMMY, LIKE HELLO? THE YOUNGER BROTHER LITERALLY IS GETTING PEGGED (I don't have proof but trust) AND IT WAS JUST HEAT. Like, I think I loved it so much because of this: having a basic trope but breaking away from it in the best way possible, but yeah.

I especially liked the whole thing with the sisters' family, hating on her because she is a woman and then her proving them wrong, like I love that. I also love the dynamic between the younger sister and older brother; that was adorable, but it was truly just a great time all around, and whoever crafted up this shit you deserved to get your ass ate back and front because holy moly. I ALSO love me an unintentional commentary on misogyny and have roles flipped; love that so much.

The main things I didn't like were the sisters getting married, and the ending kind of fell off. Okay, so I mentioned this earlier. It's very suspicious. The two sisters, to get out of the marriages with the brothers, they get married at the start, and they gotta brush that off, and then it becomes a whole thing later, or an incest scandal, rightfully so because that was really weird. I did not like that. We didn't even need to do that because we ended up going to sleep with them anyway, so that just felt pointless and fetish-y, which I did not like. The second thing I didn't like was that the ending kind of fell off. I think it started off really strong, and then because it was damn near 60 episodes, it was hard to fill out all that, especially with the plot and the writing, so it kind of fell off. But other than that, I really enjoyed this.

I would recommend this for anybody bored out of their mind or who wants to watch a new short drama with their friends. Also, I would pay for this shit for real, for real. Okay bye!

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Cue the Laughter!

A brilliantly unconventional & blunt trauma surgeon with a mysterious past takes over a struggling emergency department despite a myriad of protests from fellow department leaders. He recruits a rookie to be his protege (though said young doctor isn’t so sure he wasn’t to switch departments…) Along with a fierce nurse & a coolheaded anesthesiologist this newly formed trauma team tackles numerous cases while navigating the endless battle of hospital politics.

Oh.My.Gosh - I am kicking myself for not watching this sooner!! This action packed medical-comedy doesn’t take itself too seriously, leading to some unrealistic but hilarious scenarios even while shedding light on some very real-life issues within the medical world (example: patients dy!ng due to treatment costs).

In a humorous way, this gave a great comparison between doctors who are more concerned with their status in society & our heroes of the story who are solely focused on every patient with fierce determination & genuine dedication. The world desperately needs more doctors who see the patient in front of them as someone worthy of their help rather than letting dollar signs decide who gets treated!

I’m looking forward to seeing what seasons 2 & 3 hold in store for this team! Hoping Netflix releases them in the not-too distant future 🤞🏻

Advice? Push play & prepare to laugh!

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With every drop of kindness I possess, this was one of the worst shows I ever endured.

I genuinely hated this so much but I'm allergic to dropping mid-show so here I am, finished and seething.

This felt really corny, in so many ways, and I'm saying this as someone who doesn't mind a well written cliché.

The FL was likeable (though, a little flat) but I didn't like the male character whatsoever and found it really hard to be invested in his story/past. I'm sorry but that man was so obnoxious, I couldn't care less about him nor his mama.

The plot was extremely (and I mean extremely) boring to me. Getting through it felt like how I imagine climbing the great wall of China would feel.

The romance felt forced/disingenuous. The (romance?) plot with the 2nd ML was HELLAAAA WEIRDD he was basically her brother, it felt incestuous.

This one is a bit silly but I also hated their outfits lol, they dressed in "2014 business casual." I was really surprised when I saw that this only came out in 2019.

There were also a lot of just STUPID scenarios. Like the fact that one of the main "conflicts" was her being 'soooo embarrassed' of being a fangirl and hiding all her merch, that whole thing felt really goofy.

I consider myself a respectful viewer who likes to keep any harsh criticism to myself, but this was so bad that I genuinely cannot water down my loathing.

Watched on Mar 23, 2026.

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They should've stick to the novel

I am definitely going to be biased on this one (again)! I just absolutely love the novel The Sun From Another Star. Seeing Arthit and Daotok fully living in their "boyfriend era" is such a blessing. The show did a great job highlighting Arthit’s gentlemanly yet cocky personality, and, of course, just how completely devoted he is to Daotok.
However, it would have been wonderful to see a bit more of Daotok’s core character. His story is about so much more than just the bracelet or his ability to see ghosts. It would have been a great better if they had included references from the special chapters, like how they hilariously manage to survive Daotok's inedible cooking, or the funny moment when Daotok gets upset because Khun John goes missing.
But then again, the episode is out and it served its purpose. Ultimately, it gave us a sweet sense of closure for Arthit and Daotok’s story with that beautiful marriage proposal.

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Things Got Mush-Roomantic

Sold Out on You was a drama that hooked me from the very beginning. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but I found the whole concept really refreshing. The home shopping/TV sales setting was something I hadn’t really seen before in a K-drama, and I liked how the story slowly introduced the characters and the mushroom business instead of explaining everything at once.

What I enjoyed the most, though, was the relationship between the two leads. Their dynamic was really well written, especially because their relationship doesn’t start in the usual way. He is constantly trying to push her away, while she just keeps showing up and slowly becomes part of his life. Watching him gradually get used to her presence, despite wanting nothing to do with her at first, was honestly one of my favourite parts.

I also really liked his character development. He used to be a happy, talkative person, but after everything that happened with the cream, he became quiet, withdrawn and consumed by guilt. He genuinely believed that he didn’t deserve to be forgiven or loved, which made his behaviour towards her make so much more sense. And when he finally discovers who she is and realizes her connection to the incident, he chooses to hide it from her because he thinks distancing himself is the only way to protect her. Of course, that only makes everything more painful.

The phone-call storyline was one of the most emotional parts for me. The fact that she kept unknowingly calling the number he had ended up with while sleepwalking, and that he listened to all those calls, created such a bittersweet connection between them. And when she finally discovers the recordings and hears him talking about his feelings for her, it was such a good payoff. He was so convinced that he didn’t deserve her forgiveness, while she simply chose to forgive him and told him that they could get through everything together. I really liked that she didn’t try to erase what happened, she just decided that his past didn’t have to define their future.

His relationship with the community and especially with the young girl who was one of the victims also added a lot to his character. The fact that she knew he was connected to what happened to her and still chose to forgive him because she wanted him in her life was incredibly important for his healing. It was also what gave him the courage to start creating creams again.

And I loved that his eventual redemption wasn’t just about him successfully making another product. It was about him finally being able to create something that could actually help the people who had been hurt by the original product. That made the ending feel much more meaningful.

Overall, I thought the story was very well put together. I liked the way the mystery surrounding the original cream was slowly revealed, the way the characters’ pasts connected, and especially the emotional development of the leads. The romance felt earned because we actually got to see them become important to each other rather than just suddenly falling in love.

Sold Out on You was definitely one of those dramas that surprised me. It had an unusual premise, a really well-developed relationship, emotional character arcs and enough mystery to keep me interested. Most importantly, I genuinely cared about these two by the end, and that’s always a good sign for me.

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One of the best gmmtv shows of this year so far

I was waiting for this series for so long, ever since we've seen the first trailer i couldn't wait for it to air. And honestly? It was so much better than i thought it would be. The way they actually showed real problems there - depression, OCD, age regression... I'm happy they raised these topics. Probably a lot of viewers felt 'seen' because of it. I also find the plot beautiful, i could even feel the emotions the characters felt through the screen. When you first look at this series, you might think "oh, probably another cute series without plot" but in reality, it's much more than that. I didn't expect this at all either, but after finishing it i feel like it changed something in me. PerthSanta and the whole cast has done an amazing work.

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Slow and cozy drama with underdeveloped characters...

this had a really sweet and comforting vibe. I loved the ml's little sister, she was the most interesting lively (yes lively, also lovely but I mean lively) character. Her obsession with that guy was cute I was kinda rooting for them but it's a good thing they didn't end up together, small age gaps are more serious for younger people.

I love the sisterhood between the mother and the aunt!

Lee Jang Woo !!!!!! <3 this character was endearingly annoying and I loved him. I love the actor too.

the leads are both visually very pretty.

The FL tho... *ahem* (skip this part if she means a lot to you) her character was incredibly bland, boring, unseasoned and unflavored. It made no sense for everyone to be in love with her, she didn't have a single personality trait and idk if it's an issue with the writing or the actress but whyy was sheee just standing there for 90% of the time omg like make a face, show an emotion, do something.. the only time she showed some sort of personality was when she cried lol (I'll give the actress credit for that) and the lack of life in her just made it really hard for me to care about her or her story

Initially I had a lot of criticism for the FL only but after some careful thought, I decided that the ML wasn't that impressive of a character either.

shoutout to everyone else tho, the entire cast was great and the rest of the characters are very warm and likeable

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It's Lezhin?

Tbh, sometimes, I'm lost in the story setting. Like there are actions that felt no reasons. Or like I'm watching a cut out versions and put together. Maybe it's the directional.
My worst point here only is the freaking background music. It's too much, and become unnecessary. Still continue watching this. We'll see.
(Edit ep 5) it definitely picks up. Now I'm hooked.
(Edit ep 8) it's the peak, not becauss of nc scene, but the storyline. It's like casting a bow. Tugging into the strings before releasing it. Like that feeling. Earlier chapters are much like too slow paced, while it prepare for release. Release of pent up emotions, of all being hold up.
(Edit finish) those last episodes are good.
If I cab compars this. The genre and vibes is like Not Me. But both in different ways. And good ways.

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Yearning ML, Irritating Fl.

I really love a pathetic ML <3

• really engaging plot
• amazing actors all across, including the ones playing small roles [I was especially impressed by Ha Chan Ho, played by Ji Hyun Joon]
• lovable ML, shamelessly into the FL, really hot lmao
• unlikeable FL who isn't a very good person, but if you're someone who appreciates flawed female characters then you might love her (Side note: she's not unlikeable in the sense that she's badly written or underdeveloped as a character, she's unlikeable the way a real person would be, and I'm sure the writers intended for her to be like that)

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