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bloody themes, strong language, and school settings

If you enjoy bloody themes, strong language, and school settings, then give this a try.

It can feel a bit confusing at first since no backstory is provided, and it seems like a normal school drama. However, once the context is revealed, everything becomes much easier to understand.

The casting is excellent, especially the younger and adult versions of the characters. The actors deliver strong performances that feel natural rather than fake.

I do wish some parts were explained more clearly or given additional context to better understand the characters’ motivations and emotions.

Despite that, it is a show that keeps you hooked, making it hard to stop watching episode after episode.

Overall, it is a great watch, and I hope there will be a second season with more depth and explanation.

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Cute and chaste Korean BL

PLOT: Seo Joon, a star actor caught up in a scandal, takes refuge in the restaurant run by Ji Woo and his friend. Some time later, Ji Woo welcomes a new roommate, Seo Joon, who is hiding himself. During their difficult cohabitation, due to their different personalities, Ji Woo teaches Seo Joon how to cook. They share some good times (secret, because of Seo Joon's popularity) and fall in love. But dating a star is complicated...

+++ I really like Son Woo Hyun as Son Woo Hyun; his acting is very natural. Kim Kang Min plays a more stoic, less emotional character. Together they have great chemistry.
+++ Very good cast overall.
+++ Well-executed direction
+++ Good OSTs

### We wonder where this story is going, because the characters are complex, Ji Woo is hiding quite a few secrets, and communication is far from easy.
### Unfinished ending (see season 2)

=> The actors are good, but it leaves you wanting more...
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BL coréenne cute et chaste

PLOT: Seo Joon, un acteur star, framed ds 1 scandale, se réfugie ds le restaurant tenu par Ji Woo et son ami. Qq tps + tard, Ji Woo accueille 1 nveau coloc, Seo Joon qui se cache. Durant la cohabitat°, difficile car leurs personnalités sont différentes, Ji Woo va apprendre à Seo Joon à cuisiner, ils vont passer de bons moments (secrets, en raison de la popularité de Seo Joon) et tomber amoureux. Mais c'est compliqué de sortit avec 1 star ...

+++ J'aime bcp Son Woo Hyeon en ML, il a 1 jeu très naturel. Kim Kang Min joue 1 personnage plus stoïque, peu émotif. Ensemble ils ont 1 bonne alchimie.
+++ Très bon cast général.
+++ Réalis° bien maitrisée
+++ Bons OSTs

### On se demande où va cette histoire, car les personnages sont complexes, Ji Woo cache pas mal de secrets, et la communication est loin d'être évidente.
### Fin inachevée (voir saison 2)

=> Les acteurs sont bons, mais on reste un peu sur sa faim ...

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Is that....a healthy relationship in my steamy drama???

I know not to expect much from MBS dramas, especially ones with sex at the core of their premise, so imagine my surprise when this wasn't just two hot people rolling around in a bed, but it instead explored healthy masculinity and attitudes towards sex with open communication between a secure, trusting, and adorable couple!!

What really made it all work was the chemistry between the two leads. Not only are they both extremely good-looking, but their interactions felt so natural and sweet, which made their intimate scenes easy to watch, and there was also effort put into showing their bond outside the bedroom, so it didn't feel like two horndogs just constantly going at each other lol. Shida Kohaku in particular was really great in her role; it couldn't have been easy given how young she is, but she was able to sell the playful seductiveness of Mitsuki so well, and she even nailed her emotional scene in the last episode. (Also, does she have an figure skating background because she could really move in those ice rink scenes!!)

It might not have been the most in-depth look, but I appreciated how they approached the topic of what it means to "be a man" from different angles. Even a clumsily written character like Saeki broke through heteronormative ideas in his brief arc (but also I probably could've done without him randomly inserting himself into the main couple's relationship lol).

And while there are important themes that can be extracted, above all, this drama is just /fun/. Sex is usually depicted in J-drama as a serious, passionate undertaking, but here we have a vibrator on an RC car attacking the ML, like come on lmao. Given that one of the actors is an idol who needs to preserve his image somewhat, I think it was a smart decision to use the silly ice rink metaphors for most of the sex scenes to avoid the awkwardness of trying to delicately capture it on screen while adding a quirky element that bolsters the playful nature of the drama rather than defaulting to a fade-to-black. It's definitely one of the most approachable dramas of this sort, and overall, a true breath of fresh air!

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Has potential if there is going to be a second season...

I liked the premise, and the main couple was compelling, but unless there are plans for a second season I gotta admit this was disappointing. The second couple added nothing to the story, if anything it felt like they took screentime from what could have been spent to the main couple. The last episode felt very rushed, and new information that had no place being there unless there is going to be continuation for this series, was added last minute. Virtually nothing got resolved either. As a standalone I would not say this was a good series, but with so many lose ends I am very hopeful that the story will continue, and if that happens I will update my review and rating for this season.

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The (rather painful) conclusion of the series

PLOT: Heartbroken, Seo Joon must deal with the unexplained disappearance of Ji Woo. After a year of searching, he finds Ji Woo having opened a restaurant (unsuccessfully) in his hometown. He will do everything he can to help him, understand him, and win him back. He clashes with Ji Woo's ex-girlfriend, who left him five years earlier during a crisis and while traumatized.

+++ I really like Son Woo Hyun as ML; his acting is very natural. Kim Kang Min plays a stoic, unemotional character.
+++ Very good overall cast.
+++ Well-crafted direction.
+++ Good OSTs.

### Painful Story: Ji Woo's behavior doesn't really make sense. Okay, he's haunted by his past, but his instinct to run away and his rejection of Seo Joon don't make sense!
### The cliché of the ex coming back to win him back years later is overused (and above all, unrealistic).

=> Thank goodness for HE, because the viewer suffers during part of the series!
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Suite et fin (assez painfull) de la série

PLOT: Seo Joon doit faire face à la disparition, sans explication, de Ji Woo. Après 1 an de recherches, il retrouve Ji Woo ayant créé 1 restau (sans succès) ds son village natal. Il va mettre tt en œuvre pr l'aider, le comprendre et le reconquérir. Il se heurte à l'ex girlfriend, qui a quitté Ji Woo en pleine crise et avec trauma, 5 ans + tôt.

+++ J'aime bcp Son Woo Hyeon en ML, il a 1 jeu très naturel. Kim Kang Min joue 1 personnage stoïque, peu émotif.
+++ Très bon cast général.
+++ Réalis° bien maitrisée
+++ Bons OSTs

### Story painfull : Le comportement de Ji Woo n'a pas vraiment de logique. OK, il est hanté par son passé, mais son instinct de fuite et ses rejets de Seo Joon ne font pas sens !
### Le cliché de l'ex qui vient reconquérir des années + tard, est usé (et surtout, irréaliste).

=> Heureusement qu'il y a une HE, parce que le viewer souffre pdt 1 partie de la série !

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Actress always depressed, very annoying

I never write reviews but I think this time is necessary. I really liked the beginning, acting was solid, storyline as well. Looking back now I can fully confirm that the feeling I had about the female character being emotionally unstable was true. The actress doesn’t help, always with the sad and depressing face, nothing new to add to the series, always the same miserable look, like she has in all of the dramas I’ve seen her in. Giving it this score of 10 because he is an amazing actor and he saved part of the series, otherwise, because of her, it would’ve been a 2 out of 10 for me. About the story: because the female character is mentally unstable (ranging from depressing to miserable) she is dragging him with her. He, besides of the hardships he’s facing, he’s trying to get his life in order and have a bit positive attitude when he doesn’t even have a reason to be positive. After breaking him, she follows him like a stalker until he talks to her and lets his guard down again, only for her to break him all over again. This is what we call these narcissistic selfish people, that will drag everyone with them and profit from love they can’t even give themselves. If the actress was different, I think it could’ve been a nice story

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Love Cell Magic Beat My Disappointment

As the webtoon fan, who read Yumi's Cells while it was still on going over a decade ago, riding through roller coaster of emotions together with Yumi, I had bittersweet feeling. As I finished this season, I still wonder to this second why they gave Yumi's end game the shortest season- even down to steal most of Sunrok's chapters for previous season? Why they couldn't stay true to the og material like season 1? I have many disappointment but also, it is as much as my pleasure and joy watching this season! :)

This season gave me that magical feeling of falling in love again, from being timid, shy, gazing at the crush in silence, and eavesdrop him talking. The never ending doubt, those "maybe" feeling, they made me giggling. I love watching Yumi in love and I get nervous along with her, it is silly yet exciting. The transition between real life and village animation is so smooth and the cells of course are really funny and truly the main stars "Yumi's Cells!". Props to Kim Goeun for her beautiful acting too!

There is a big change in drama where they made Yumi much older than ML but it doesn't matter as his mature character plays a part. When a fight nearly breaks out due to a misunderstanding, he doesn't act emotionally but explain it precisely without room for misinterpretation, and even if it was a misunderstanding, he apologize, and accepting those words just as they are. I like how this season capture how important emotional maturity is. They also show us how significant it is being in a stable career and having stable income, love how big it plays a part in all Yumi's seasons. These small messages that made relationship as real as it is!

This season is fire. Storytelling, direction, down to animation everything has been perfect. But, it is not enough and I think they have done final season dirty for giving us 8 episodes. I still can't comprehend the decision, aside the stolen chapters, we can see they can write new plots- but they decided not to? they also cut more of Sunrok chapters - dating bits and isabelle arc which is important for yumi's career. I love it so much they managed to give us new twist surprise and hate it so much they didn't give us more. I feel empty writing this, like I can't believe we won't get to see more of Yumi's Cells anymore. There is a lot "what if" moment for me while watching this, if only we get more times to meet Yumi and watch more of her life.

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Simple, Sweet One

It is a relaxing and enjoyable drama to watch. The story feels light, fun, and comforting, with no real villain or stressful conflict, which makes it easy to enjoy. It’s the kind of drama that can make you smile and feel happy after every episode.
The actors are all so cute and charming, and their chemistry makes the drama even better. Their expressions and acting bring a lot of warmth to the story. The animation of the cells is also creative and funny, adding extra humor and making the drama unique.
Overall, Yumi’s Cells S3 is a fun and heartwarming drama that’s perfect if you want something entertaining, sweet, and stress-free. I really enjoyed watching it.

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Love like this is worth waiting for!!!be patient

This is one of the best romcoms ive ever watched in my life. Both Goeun and Jaewon bring out the perfect characters despite the age difference. They don't seem to be cringy and all over the place. I would love to see them again as a couple in another drama/movie because of their overflowing chemistry.
I love how all the cells play their parts significantly without one cell overshadowed other cells. And the creativity wise is deserving to be applauded, i mean Soonrok's tower of principles collapsed because of Yumi😆 is the only exception for Soorok.

He doesn't waste a minute to make Yumi as his, proposes to her when they're only a month dating (bold decision), kisses her entire time (brush his teeth first, hygiene matters😆😆)very attentive and upset a lot considering he is younger than her. Yumi just play along with his antique and vice versa. When they were making noodles after he confesses, i could feel their awkwardness and they both play it well that I could feel that was me in the character lol😆😆😆in Soonrok's house too. So funny. Soonrok in role playing is so damn funny, he is such a visionary/imaginative person lol. Yumi cant stop thinking about it and it applies to me too...so cute.

I always thought these 2 final eps are gonna be ruined or rushed, but my thoughts is so wrong and offbase because they really give us the best bits of final eps. The wedding😭😭😭and the cells are there in wedding altar. Omggg!!! Finally Yumi has found her forever after many years of heartbreak.
Im gonna miss watching this so much!!

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Not confusing, just beautifully written.

So, I just finished watching adwad. And all I’ve gotta say, every single character is truly exceptional. From all the leads to even the most minor characters. A well written tranmigration story, that’s an absolute must watch. Truly makes you question cliches you’d usually read in a regular story. Are these characters all what they seem to be? Fuh no, and that’s exactly what this drama proves ✨

I love how the villain of this drama, is literally the script itself, so well thought omg. Characters, especially the male lead is written so carefully and with such care, I’m astonished. All he does is care, he’s smart, and good god, he is so resilient and tenacious, any dumb potato will empathize for him. And can I tell you how much I love the female lead? It’s always the fl being mistreated and never her having dignity and self respect for herself. My poor babies went thru soo much 😭. Her family is just so adorable, they’re the icons of the Jin dynasty lmao.

The pacing, perfect. The story, mesmerizing, the humor? Phenomenal! I must admit, there is a bit of a pacing problem during episode 20 - 30, but nonetheless the pinnacle of its trope. I truly commend the way they’ve written the characters in this story, there’s no side character, all of them have their charms and are their own main character in their own way. and the humor never fails to crack me up, the humor never felt forced, it came so naturally!

And the ending? My goodness, a work of art. Melodramatic, yet truly utilizes the whole transmigration cliche. The drama is a must watch, for all the rom-com, drama and action fans who love c dramas. This drama is the definition of your destiny is what you define it to be, infact you are your fate. Do not sleep on this drama, it is soooo worth it! (I usually don’t rate dramas so high)

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Team Shin Soon Rok!

To be honest, I wasn’t even excited to watch this drama until recently. I loved the first season so much, but Woong and Yumi’s breakup really hurt me. I liked Woong so much that I didn’t even bother watching the second season when it aired. And when Yumi’s Cells Season 3 was announced with Kim Jae-won in the cast, I was even less interested.
But as the airing date got closer, I became so desperate to watch something that I felt like I had finally moved on from Woong. That’s why I started looking forward to it from April 1st… and eventually, I gave in and watched it.
And I got invested from the very first episode itself. [ completed season 2 in the middle and Babi ended up being my less favorite ]. As I kept watching, I felt like Kim Jae-won was PERFECT as Shin Soon-rok, his performance genuinely exceeded my expectations. It gave me the same feeling I had after watching Lee Chae-min’s performance in Bon Appétit.
So I LOVED this drama. I felt that deep sense of satisfaction while watching it,the same kind I had after finishing Lovely Runner, Bulgasal, The Judge from Hell, etc.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! And now I’m just sad that it’s officially ended. I’m really going to miss those cutie cells 😭

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So Good… But Why So Short?

I really liked Yumi’s Cells Season 3, but honestly it felt way too short. I really wish it had 14 episodes like the previous seasons because I was just getting attached again and suddenly it was over. Kim Go-eun as Yumi was amazing as always—she makes everything feel so natural, especially in the emotional scenes. You can really connect with her character.
I also liked Kim Jae-won as Soon-rok. He brought a calm and mature vibe, and honestly, their chemistry was good—it just felt more subtle and realistic rather than dramatic. It matched the overall tone of the season really well. And of course, the cells are still the best part, adding humor and making every small feeling more interesting.

This season is more slow and focused on growth than big romance, which I liked, but because of that, it needed more episodes to fully develop everything. It finished so fast and I wasn’t ready at all. I really wanted more time with these characters. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot—it’s simple, relatable, and emotional, just wish it didn’t end so quickly

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