Pretty entertaining
I don’t have many complaints about this show, it was really entertaining and every episode was really enjoyable to watch. It had many funny moments and sometimes kdramas like these miss the mark with their comedy and just end up being corny- and honestly they had their corny moments too but a lot of the jokes were so stupid that it made it funny lol if that makes sense.There are some plotholes that were left unanswered like they say that the main thing they could recognise if Irang is posessed is when his cheeks turn red, and he would be posessed near his family all the time and somehow they would still be confused? Like bro only after a little while would they belike “ohhhh its not Irang” as if the cheeks aren’t proof enough? and then at the end the FL noticed his red cheeks and immediately assumed he was getting posessed so the red cheeks are visible to others not just us. its just a little thing i found a bit annoying.
there’s also something i didn’t understand which is how did he not get completely banned from entering a court while acting the way he did in the first episode, and then him sneaking into apartments and buildings…there are just so many things they let slide in this show lol…but if we look past that its a pretty solid show and if there happens to be a season 2 i would watch it!
overall the show was actually pretty predictable most of the times but that didn’t take away the enjoyment of watching it. i understand if some find it boring though cus it has the potential of getting pretty boring if you’re not locked into the plot. im convinced the only reason i finished this show was because i got long breaks from it until the next episode aired- which made my anticipation grow rather than having the whole show out…i would’ve probably ghosted it lol pun intended.
but i’m glad i stuck around, its not a bad show at all!
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a really well-rounded watch. . !
i actually hadn't minded this at all. the 12 episode format was perfect for this storyline, and i don't think, despite how central the legal battle plot was, that i ever felt like it was 'dragging' or that they were overdoing it. the twists were cohesive and the build up wasn't perplexing or overwhelming for the viewer.the actors were great, and it's always nice to see familiar faces like kim hyunjin & kim wonhae! do laik's actor, kim jaeyoung, was actually part of the first kdrama i've ever seen, so seeing him again, this time as the main lead, was really thrilling. although the romance was really subplot, both actors did well with the script they were given. it was adorableeee! :>>
to finally wrap it up, there are many things that i'd do differently in terms of plot, romantic chemistry, etc. . .i think the acting sometimes felt a little too well-behaved and cordial, and i could almost hear the director's instructions in the way the actors were performing.
i'm glad i gave it a chance!
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Vale assistir
Já vou começar dizendo que com certeza deveria ter mais episódios, pelo menos uns 24.É uma história bem tocante e, principalmente, com temas muito plausíveis na vida real, longe dos tão populares temas de doramas como "garota pobre conhece um CEO e se apaixonam". Cada personagem tem suas tramas, seus fardos, tanto os principais quanto os secundários e só isso já mostra um bom roteiro. Depois de tantos anos sem assistir doramas coreanos, esse aqui reacendeu meu interesse por eles. Gostei muito do tema, principalmente pela personagem principal ser mãe solteira.
Enfim, o que me desagradou foi realmente a quantidade limitada de episódios. O último deixou algumas pontas soltas, por exemplo, o que ela fez pra sobreviver durante os 4 anos antes de inaugurar a loja? No mais, um tempo bem gasto em frente da TV.
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How to Numb Your Brain (or a love story that meets its viewers nowhere)
If you want a brainless, shallow romance drama made for 12 year olds, whose idea of love was shaped by self-inserting into Wattpad fanfiction about a Mary Sue and her cold boyfriend, Harry Styles, who she can "fix", then this drama is for you. It’s something to watch after a long day of work to switch off your brain. In fact, it’s very important that you don’t use your brain. I’m warning you: do not use it. Otherwise, the moment you lock in and start trying to make sense of things, everything falls apart faster than the USSR did in good old 1991.Under no circumstances should you get attached to characters or relationships that have substance and potential, because they will be sidelined or entirely ignored to push a female lead with no motivation or goals, along with her boyfriend (an incredibly fascinating character, I might add) who is butchered, robbed of his identity and turned into a vibrating tool the female lead can use or put in a drawer however she likes. Their romance offers nothing but cheap tropes stitched together. If you’re looking for that, though, you will thoroughly enjoy it.
If you’re looking for a drama with a coherent plot, developed character arcs, meaningful relationships, suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and satisfying payoffs, run and find something else to watch. This drama is a textbook example of idol drama slop, with rare moments of sincerity between characters that the story actively tries to ignore in order to satisfy a very specific audience, leaving it with essentially no heart. Pure vibes, no substance. As Tian Jiarui’s initial reaction to reading the final version of the script went: "That’s it?"
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Smut does not a BL Make
Straight up Smut from the 1st scene it starts with a BJ then Sex which flashes between the reviving engine to the reviving in the locker room -- Someone Please step up & let Thai BL Directors know that there is more to a good Series than Smut -- It does everyone a great injustice to see these actors??? and Storylines??? being reduced to how much Sex you can possibly get in one episode -- If that isn't bad enough you have a bunch of Macho Boys strutting with little than a Strut to Offer -- I love a great BL & Sex Scenes when appropriately displaying Either the Growth of the Story or Characters are Amazing Anyway a waste of Netflix Promotion & will not pick up the rest of this seriesWas this review helpful to you?
Worth watching with friends
Well, dramas like this usually have the same kind of ending, so I’m used to it.I still liked it, though... there was blood everywhere, and we were eating while watching it, even though there was a warning, MYGHADD. 😭 But we still enjoyed it, and we loved their acting.
They really hooked us until the end (I watched it with my friends). 🫨
I just hope that in the next generation of dramas like this, they’ll change it and give us something new.
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feels plain and boring
first of both professions are something I dislike,I try watching even if I dislike them , I have watched similar xxxx/ officer+ doctor I find those better,here the doctors are trained for emergency or whatever, you should understand that they're doctors not military officers? you can't treat them same way ? specially women ? Men and women bodies are different and they treated the same way ?
what i dislike - the scene is just ridiculous FML for treatment or some work leaves training in mid twice, and first she did inform by msg only and not in person because they these people are so strict and refuse to give leave so she had to run away, ml punishes her and then later whole group of doctors, {running 15mins something?) okay and she does again he says she's fired or certificate won't be given first she doesn't get to inform anyone about leaving,and doesn't get a chance to tell she was taking someone to doctor ? and ml refuse to listen, all he knows rules discipline I haven't seen a scene like this in any of the other 2 drama I watched and because he's military officers he's always rude mean to her? how you are supposed to like the ml when he isn't nice to FML ? similar scene in other drama but not this ridiculous
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Intriguing
I don't want to say too much and spoil the plot. However what I will say is you will not be bored watching this. The acting from everyone was fantastic. This definitely is goes on my top 5 of thriller and crime dramas. The storyline unfolded in a way that keeps you completely engaged. If you're on the fence don't be, it really is good.Was this review helpful to you?
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NOT MY CUP OF TEA
I don’t usually write reviews I prefer reading them but this time I genuinely felt helpless watching all the hype around Prisoner of Beauty for absolutely nothing.I tried. I really did. I started skipping around episode 10, forcing myself to continue, and somehow dragged it to episode 18 before finally giving up. That alone should say a lot.
Yes, compared to some of the dramas we’ve gotten in the past couple of years, it’s slightly better but that doesn’t justify the level of hype it’s getting. Not even close. Standards really need to be raised.
The story? Weak. Outdated. The kind of plot that belonged to television years ago. Nothing fresh, nothing compelling. Just recycled tropes wrapped in slightly better visuals.
And the romance? Non-existent. People are calling it “slow burn,” but honestlyit felt more like a slow death of romance. There was absolutely no chemistry, no emotional pull, nothing that made the relationship believable or worth investing in.
And the female lead smart, yes but completely wasted. Watching her fall into such a predictable and frustrating dynamic was painful. She had potential to dominate the situation, yet somehow ends up getting emotionally trapped over the bare minimum of affection. And what affection, exactly? He’s drawn to her looks, manipulates her, lives off her, and still makes sure she knows he could take everything even without her consent.
Instead of conquering, she gets conquered—and blindly at that.
At some point, it felt like she’d sacrifice everything her pride, her home, even herself for something that barely qualifies as a “deal.” That’s not romance, that’s self-destruction dressed up as love.
If people enjoy this, fine—but it honestly feels like glorifying toxic dynamics and settling for crumbs of affection.
Definitely not my cup of tea.
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Slow Build Lots of Food
This Series is like a Great Burger it is stacked with all the Best Character Actors -- But like a Great Burger it maybe at times seem a Lot to Eat -- The Premise is very New & shows the other side of Creating -- we've seen i the hardship of Actors but in this we are going behind experiencing the creative Writing process The Main Leads don't ever go Wrong I hate seeing people spit their food but it works with the erratic character that Kyo Hwan Koo is playing -- He does Characters well just like in Extraordinary Attorney Woo he plays an eccentric Character -- As for Go Youn Jung she is the IT girl right now even though she is 30 yrs old--she looks good I would have pegged her at early 20's I pretty much love all her work she just got something on screen that gets your attentionOh Jung Se & Park Hae Joon are practically in every series for the last 10 yrs They bring everything to the table everytime They can make any Series 10000 times better Two of the best Underrated Actors
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Personally, I get it!
I've seen some episodes a decade ago (SHOCKING!) but I never really watched it in full until like a month ago. One of the few Lee Min Ho dramas that I enjoyed. Stereotyping was a little off but it was the 2010s so what can we do? However, I love the chemistry between Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ho. Also, I love Wang Ji Hye's acting as a bitch. Love to hate her! HAHAHARyu Seung Ryong's character really encapsulated the loneliness of an aging gay. He deserves better, and I love his interactions with Park Kae In. The unexpected friendship that formed between them was wholesome.
Overall, not bad. Just something that I won't rewatch in the future.
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Best Drama Ever
Love Love Love it. Not even kidding i have been watching dramas since 10 years way before dramas were famous but this is my no.1 favourite. I was not a fan of rewatch but this drama ufff i rewatched it for 7 times still not bored. This drama is my comfort drama , Main characters are so cute and not cringe. Female lead is funny , she makes me laugh not cringe. My rangrang is so handsome and cute in this drama i am unable to watch him with others. I want a boyfriend like rangrang. Ofcourse i relate to suzaizai. Both of them are my favourites no misunderstanding no love triangle no unnecessary drama everything is so perfect. Second leads are too good , their story has separate fanbase , I love how the makers handled side characters as well. Well everything is so good , please give it a try.Was this review helpful to you?
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Yumi’s Most Complete Chapter, Yet the Shortest
This is probably the only series where I’ve appreciated each season more than the last, which makes the long wait since Season 2 feel worthwhile. That said, my main concern with this installment is its length. It’s difficult to understand why the relationships that weren’t endgame were given two full seasons, while the one that ultimately defines Yumi’s journey is comparatively brief. After such a long hiatus, you’d expect the final relationship to receive the most narrative space, not the least. This imbalance stands out and leaves a sense of incompleteness.Setting that aside, the season itself is exceptionally well done. Among all three relationships, Sunrok is the only one that truly feels compatible with Yumi on a deeper level. While her dynamics with Woong and Babi had clear chemistry, this one feels more grounded and emotionally stable. Even before the story confirms it, there’s a natural sense that they are well-suited to each other. In hindsight, the earlier relationships feel more like necessary stages leading her toward this more mature connection.
What distinguishes Sunrok is his restraint. In previous seasons, romantic progression was often driven by active pursuit, even symbolized through the cells attempting to enter Yumi’s heart. In contrast, he doesn’t impose himself in that way. His calm, measured, and respectful approach allows the relationship to develop organically. This understated quality makes his character feel more realistic and gives their dynamic a strong sense of authenticity.
Another notable aspect is the shift in perspective. Here, Yumi is the one who develops feelings first, while Sunrok is the one who ultimately confesses, creating a dynamic that feels like she fell first but he fell harder. In earlier seasons, she was more reactive, responding to the emotions of others, but now she takes clear emotional initiative. This progression adds depth to her character and aligns with the overall maturity of the narrative.
The primary drawback, beyond the structural imbalance, is how briefly their relationship is explored once it becomes official. The buildup is thoughtfully executed, but the resolution feels somewhat condensed. Given how strong their dynamic is, it would have been worthwhile to spend more time on this phase. That said, this season delivered some of the most genuine butterflies I’ve felt in a while, moments that felt just as exciting for me as they did for Yumi.
Overall, despite its pacing limitations, this season stands out as the most mature and emotionally grounded installment of the series. It may not have the same immediate intensity as earlier seasons, but it offers a more refined and realistic portrayal of growth, relationships, and self-awareness. It works as a fitting continuation of Yumi’s journey, even if it leaves you wanting more.
And if there happens to be a petition for a Season 4 with them, please send me the link immediately. I’ll sign it, promote it, and probably recruit others too.
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Dropped
Bland not interesting, not my cup of tea. It could be interesting but was bland. Positives : second lead, fl and second lead connection . friends circle were cute. It had potential to be when i fly towards you but failed miserably. Maybe my standards have increased watching wifty many times but i didn't like this. Negatives: too much of filler scenes than story, fl and ml chemistry felt off second male lead had better chemistry. Overall : DroppedWas this review helpful to you?
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mediocre story with not very likeable characters
the FL and ML deserve each other simply because that's better for the ecosystem lmao.the only point i would defend the ML at is that he shouldn't have to be liable of FL's feelings when she had one-sided crush on him. should people just say yes even if they don't like the other person? felt like they wanted to show the ML regretting for rejecting FL way back in high school. only delusional people think their one-sided crushes owe them something and don't respect their right to reject. however, at all other points, the ML was trash nonetheless.
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