it’s alright for what it is
“You had time to pull away..” x100.. Man…Not much to say, mainly watched this so I could watch the sequel (which is hyped way more) with all of the context.
I agree with a lot of other people here in saying that Seojoon just deserves better. That man is pure and kind and Jiwoo put him through so so much. He’s a saint for putting up with all of that.
Is it worth watching? Absolutely. It’s a good enough show to sit through albeit not very memorable.
Good enough chemistry. Decent cinematography as in most Korean BL’s.
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Boycott this show !!!!!!!! Because the disrespect of the production team.
We need and explaination for your behaivor and an apology for what you did.
We love china and her culture we love CDRAMA and the actors and actresses but also we need a minimum respect from you too.
I know it's the production team mistake but i'm really angry now.
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Pure Comfort and Genuine Friendship
Watching NANA TOUR with SEVENTEEN honestly made me love SEVENTEEN even more. What makes the show so special isn’t just the trip itself, but how natural and genuine the members are with each other. You can really feel that they’ve spent years together because their bond looks so effortless—whether they’re teasing each other, eating together, arguing over small things, or just laughing nonstop. Nothing feels forced, and that’s what makes it so comforting to watch.One of my favorite things about the show is how each member’s personality shines naturally. Even during simple moments, they make everything entertaining because of their chemistry and energy together. They’re chaotic and funny, but at the same time, you can see how much they care for one another. The small acts of kindness, the way they include everyone, and how they understand each other without needing many words made their friendship feel very real and sincere.
The whole vibe of NANA TOUR feels warm and healing. It’s not just a travel show—it feels like watching a group of best friends genuinely enjoy each other’s company. It made me laugh so much, but it also made me appreciate how rare it is to see a group with such strong teamwork and love for each other. Watching them together honestly feels comforting, and it reminded me why I love SEVENTEEN so much. 💎
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It’s alright
“If I turned into a bug, would you still love me 🥺👉👈“ Saw the set up for it coming from a mile away but Donghee’s reaction to Hotae’s answer still got a giggle out of me. Sometimes it’s the simple things!!The tomato scene… Is this how high schoolers actually deal with crushes?? Practically cuddle one night then get randomly pissed off and lash out when they touch you lightly??
“I like him so I better ruin his entire day”??
Man ep.4….. I don’t tend to really enjoy the “found siblings into lovers” trope which kinda makes this a bit weird for me but those two can kiss… actual kissing!! IN MY KBL!!
Donghee 100% has a hyung kink btw, I won’t be convinced otherwise.
I hope they get a better script and act again in the future.
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Incomplete series at the end feels mehhh
So let's start from acting, it seems to be forced and over dramatic. The story was nice but seems to be not so well portrayed. Music was ok too. But the rape scene doesn't digest with me, and even falling in love later for him was also something not so realistic. But i believed that obviously there are some ppl like this out there in these world but we shouldn't normalised it. The only character i felt bad for is Huaziou or whatever the name was. He was a helpless victim is these series. Also Gu leng is pretty looking like really like out of cast members he is the only one beautiful there. Anyways a nice one time watch only. Also one more thing is that everything in these series seems so FAST.Was this review helpful to you?
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Painful watch
Oh. This one’s just pure pain. Not the good kind.I kept expecting them to explain the zombiness away but they kept digging deeper into the science of how it works until they just straight up went - “you know what, magic fucks in this universe”. Made me knock it down from a solid 8 down to a 5.
The supernatural-ness of it all cheapens the plot immensely in my honest opinion. I think it would have been so much better if it all actually was just in Micchans head which would have then made him learn to navigate his life after coming to terms with the death. Would have made for way better story.
I am however glad that they got to spend those last 4 days together and say goodbye properly.
I don’t know if that would help or worsen one’s grief in real life tho..
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“We are all prisoners... prisoners of our own nature”
A kind of psychological noir more than a typical “solution-driven” thriller, “Reverse” builds its strength through an intricate structure that functions not as a mere narrative device, but rather as a system of distorted perceptions capable, from its very first scenes, of immersing the viewer in a skillful game of reversals, ingeniously portraying the way memory, trauma and desire can deform the very perception of truth.Structured with meticulous ingenuity through flashbacks, ellipses, temporal gaps, sensory memories, omissions — real or presumed — and continuous shifts in perspective, the drama uses its narrative fragmentation not simply to create suspense, but above all to drag the viewer into a labyrinthine journey inside a fractured consciousness, where past and present progressively lose any clear boundary.
Despite its relatively short length — only 8 episodes — the drama constantly manages to call into question what the previous episode seemed to have established, overturning every viewpoint perhaps too hastily taken for granted. Through deception and manipulation, unexpected fractures, memories that take on the tone of confession and revelations that verge on staged performance, the viewer is progressively deprived, much like the protagonists themselves, of any stable point of reference, eventually coming to constantly doubt the very meaning of the images being shown.
Rather than using amnesia as a simple thriller device, "Reverse" gradually transforms memory into a true identity performance, where the recovery of recollections coincides not so much with healing, but rather with the slow re-emergence of a repressed, traumatized and potentially manipulative personality.
It is here that "Reverse" performs its most disturbing movement: instead of clearly separating victims from perpetrators, the drama constantly works on their overlap, forcing the viewer to continuously reconsider the moral role of its characters.
Beneath its thriller structure also emerges a surprisingly fierce reflection on class privilege and on the ability of elites to transform guilt into aesthetics. Art itself, through the character of Hee Su (an excellent Kim Jae Kyung), seems to become a sublimation of trauma and privilege, to the point of converting the suffering of others into creative language, sensitivity and even moral legitimization.
It is therefore no surprise that the image of fire returns throughout the entire series, transforming itself into primal trauma, sensory memory and the symbolic repetition of an impossible-to-erase violence. Every fire, whether real or evoked, seems to lead the characters back toward the same nucleus of guilt, desire and self-destruction. Within such an unstable perceptual and moral landscape, the work of the actors becomes fundamental, as they are called not to embody immediately readable figures, but rather characters perpetually suspended between trauma, simulation and moral ambiguity.
In this regard, Seo Ji-hye probably delivers the strongest performance of the series, crafting a version of Myo Jin that is layered, elusive and continuously indecipherable. Through an extremely restrained control of glances, hesitations and minimal expressive variations, the actress simultaneously conveys fragility, pain, lucidity and calculation, transforming the very face of the character into an ambiguous territory that the drama constantly invites the viewer to reinterpret.
While Seo Ji-hye chooses the path of opacity and continuous indecipherability, Go Soo instead constructs a Jun-Ho that explicitly recalls certain classic figures from Hollywood psychological noir. His elegant charm, seemingly reassuring control, emotional manipulation and the gradual emergence of opportunistic cruelty inevitably evoke archetypes close to Charles Boyer in “Gaslight”, with Jun-Ho transforming the house he shares with Myo Jin into a sophisticated perceptual prison built upon sedation, isolation and emotional control, where protection and coercion ultimately become indistinguishable.
More melancholic and crepuscular, instead, is the figure of Adjushi Ki Cheol portrayed by Yoon Je Moon, a character who seems to come directly from a Jean-Pierre Melville polar: a man consumed by time, guilt and the awareness of his imminent death, yet still capable of preserving, until the very end, a form of silent moral lucidity.
Balancing the tragic tension are also the deliberately more buffoonish characterizations of the secondary criminals, often constructed on the border between real menace and grotesque mockery, in a way that recalls certain noir deviations found in the work of Joel and Ethan Coen, where violence, absurdity and dark comedy coexist within the same degraded moral universe.
"Reverse"ultimately makes its relationship with the viewer fully explicit above all in its finale, where one of the most effective intuitions of the concluding episode is represented by the figure of the psychiatrist, who gradually assumes the role of a true alter ego for the audience itself. Like the viewer, the doctor is forced to retroactively reconsider every gesture, every answer and every hesitation shown by Myo Jin, realizing far too late that she too has been manipulated by a truth constructed through omissions, simulations and deliberately altered perceptual fragments.
In the courage of its conclusion, "Reverse" probably finds its most complete dimension. Far removed from the increasingly common tendency to redirect ambiguity toward conciliatory or morally reassuring structures, the drama refuses any form of definitive reconciliation, choosing instead to preserve until the very end the painful, contradictory and profoundly unstable nature of its characters.
Truth, in "Reverse", does not truly liberate anyone, restore balance or transform revenge into a cathartic or morally ordered journey. On the contrary, every revelation seems to further contaminate what the viewer believed they had finally understood, leading the drama toward a conclusion that is both tragic and ambiguously unsettling.
The “gift” evoked in the final part of the series therefore acquires a devastating meaning: not merely an extreme gesture or terminal provocation, but the possible specular recognition of a shared darkness that Myo Jin, perhaps too late, ultimately begins to glimpse within herself as well.
Perhaps the most radical choice made by "Reverse" lies precisely in understanding that certain truths do not serve to heal, absolve or restore order, but merely to reveal how deeply trauma, desire and revenge can deform a human being. Even when there is no longer any possibility of turning back.
8/10
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Good but not much of a thriller
I did like the movie though I wasn't aware of it being adapted from a game. But as a horror or psychological thriller, it wasn't at par with other movies. There are moments when it was creepy and weird but that's about it. So if you scare easily it won't be hard watching this.I liked the acting of the cast and it certainly made me curious to try and figure out what was happening. I'm not sure if I would recommend it to thriller lovers though.
The simplicity of the set was great and also how many things were done differently in each loop. They followed the game's design to a T!
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I'm not sure if many viewers got the same understanding from the movie as I did because it seemed to be lost on a few YT reviewers that I saw. The ML is told by his ex that she is pregnant. She is at the hospital waiting for him to making a decision. And then everything that happened before or after is related to the baby. Him seeing a mother on the subway getting harassed because her baby is crying. Blood dripping from the walls and ceiling of the looped subway station as if to suggest death/murder/abortion. Baby in the locker. Him wondering if he'll be a good father and then seeing a small boy and trying to rescue him. The loop was designed so that he tells his ex to keep the baby and raise it with her. Japan has a big problem with their low birth rates and an aging population. From my perspective, this was pretty obviously baby propoganda And that is what I didn't like about it. Though I did like this one line criticising the work culture and monotonous lives the Japanese live but people are helpless unless the government actively makes changes. I thought the concept was good but it's an average film for its genre.
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Spectacular Show
Vibes are immaculate. Knocking a point off for certain two people getting forgiven in the end. Otherwise - WOW!!Episode 6 ending going into episode 7?? Edge of my seat, biting my nails, flabbergasted.
BL characters with fleshed out stories, personality and preferences outside of their love interest?? Personal issues that they actually acknowledge and work through??COMMUNICATION???
Well there’s a bit of questionable behaviour on the communication front but it was so well set up that it didn’t even bother me. No one’s pulling nonsense out of their ass to misunderstand. Mc’s are able to read between the lines instead of taking everything at face value.
The casual intimacy was done so well. The lingering looks, the light touches, forehead kisses etc.. I mean they convinced me that they actually loved each other. Huge props to the actors for bringing it to life. Chefs kiss. Sign me the f up for more stories like this one.
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Eh..
The idea of the main plot is pretty interesting but it’s executed in an insanely corny manner. Hits all of the BL tropes you can possibly think of. Half the time they’re doing absolutely nothing and I’d still be embarrassed if someone caught me watching this show. They know that side of their audience and are tapping into it well if you catch my drift.Should have given these roles to actors that aren’t afraid to actually kiss if that’s what you’re going for. Although I suppose this may have been one of the first Kor BL’s to be released so gotta let them off on that one.
Don’t regret watching but it’s nothing extraordinary.
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Underrated Timeless Masterpiece
I love everything about this. Seriously. No notes.The way it was filmed and cut makes you feel like an invisible spectator hanging out with them.
The acting is so insanely natural and real! Some scenes made me feel icky and I was screaming in my head that it was all wrong but it was all executed so well from start to finish. Like they’re just people. None of that cringe weirdness you get in Thai BL. The whole show is such a breath of fresh air. The outro songs... Just everything.. Crush it up and snort it. Roll it up and smoke it. Consume it. Inject it.
Mieko was my spirit animal through and through until ‘the mistake ™’. Still don’t fully blame her tho…
I feel for Eiji. He will hate himself for the rest of his life. It’s misery entirely of his own creation of course but sometimes that’s just how life goes.
My 2 babygirls didn’t think anything through at all and Makki was a silent passenger until it was way too late. That ep.7 conversation should have happened before all the craziness.
My heart hurts for all of them. This story’s not for the weak.
Thank god for Asato tho.
“Don’t Make It Weird After We Do This”. Famous last words.
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wasted potential
I like it when shows are able to rip my heart out and stomp on it. I felt Mhok’s frustration and pain deep in my chest in the early-mid episodes.Unfortunately what was a beautifully portrayed story slowly but gradually devolved into played out boring tropes.
Get that man Day some acting classes idk.. I feel like he focused so hard on the blind part (which he absolutely nailed btw) that he forgot he was also meant to be in love. Could be the scripts fault. Unlikely.
Extra point for disabled rep.
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Good Actors and Fast Action, All Splattered with Blood
Warning, Gentle Viewers: graphic violence and gore ahead, but the title didn't promise a frothy love story.The Good:
• I really like Lee Dong Wook, even when he's playing an emotionless killer. He's not a cruel killer. I'm making excuses for him!
• Park Ji Bin gave me chills with that baby face of psychotic sweetness. Fun fact: that cherubic face is 31 years old! Another fun fact: He played Geum Jan Di's little brother in Boys over Flowers 17 years ago.
• Geum Hae Na's action scenes were amazing. I asked AI if she did her own scenes: "Geum Hae-na performed most of her own action scenes in the Disney+ series A Shop for Killers. She underwent intense, lonely high-intensity training to master grappling and other combat techniques, which resulted in her gaining 3kg of muscle mass. Her physically demanding performance, which included scenes where she reportedly vomited from exhaustion, earned her a Best Supporting Actress Award at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards."
• I appreciated seeing some actors who looked like average people: short, old, plain, etc.
• I wasn't sure if this went in The Good or The Bad list, but the action was nonstop and the tension was unrelenting. I had to take breaks in order to handle it. I'll put in The Good, as I wasn't bored.
The Bad:
• Disney+ offers the drama only in dubbed form. It's weird and offputting. The dialogue sounded like it was written by AI without a full charge of electricity.
• The drama didn't end; it just stopped. That's regrettable as my introductory offer on Disney+ runs out before the second season arrives. I prefer binging seasons, because I tend to forget quickly, but I don't mind waiting if there is a viable conclusion at the end of each season. This left so many things hanging. What will happen with Babylon? What happened to Jin Man? With his intelligence and survival skills, I never bought things went down the way we were told. Please, let it be a diversion tactic and not stupid writing. At this point, we don't even know who is left alive. This was not a complete drama—it was a prelude.
• I would have expected Jung Jin Man to have prepared his niece better or that she would have adapted better. I'm thinking season 2 will see her character develop. Buckle up, Buttercup.
Now I'm off to watch something sweet and soothing. I had a mistaken perception that Disney+ would be princesses and unicorns, but it's violence, darkness, and blood, at least where the K-dramas are concerned. Now that I know they don't offer all K-Dramas with subtitles, I don't need to renew my subscription when it runs out.
I reserve the right to add an extra half star if the second season answers my questions.
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Overhyped unfortunately.
Predictable at every turn. Was calling literally every single thing that was about to happen which ruined the watch somewhat.Romance didn’t feel naturally progressed. I get that their bickering was pseudo flirting but they jumped from that to almost straight up confessing in 2 episodes.
Then 10 more episodes & essentially 2.5 years in show time for them to kiss. The latter sort of made sense at least.
Classic BL baiting and innuendos. Lost it at the soap ad inside of a soap ad. Like actually cackled.
Putting all of the grievances aside however, it’s a very cute story, loved the relationship Tian formed with all of the kids.
Extra half a point for Tian serving face while on the verge of death every single time.
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Highly Recommended
After watching this, I realized how important life is, and how beautiful it is to be alive. Every tomorrow is a blessing, and life feels more meaningful when you’re true to yourself, when you live as who you really are, not as someone you’re pretending to be.It’s just sad that many people don’t appreciate what they already have. They keep chasing more, sometimes leading themselves to paths they were never meant to take. Some people let their sadness win, and while it’s easy to judge, I don’t blame them. We all struggle in our own ways, and we all fight differently just to survive.
But then I came to a realization... life is short, and we only live once. That’s why we shouldn’t be afraid to try new things, and we shouldn’t let fear consume us. Life is meant to be enjoyed, but also lived with balance. In the story, the protagonist was so focused on achieving success and getting a job, yet he failed because he lived in fear. That fear cost him his chances, and in the end, he suffered. He failed to appreciate what he had, and made a careless decision that led him to experience everything the hard way. It reminds us to think carefully before making choices we might regret later.
This drama was truly well-written and well-executed. It made me cry a lot, but it also made me realize so many things at the same time. Now, I want to live my life more fully, to appreciate what I have and to be genuinely thankful for every blessing I receive.
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