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Go Go Squid 2: Dt. Appledog's Time
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I Remember It, I Just Didn’t Feel It

📝 Review (Go Go Squid 2: Dt. Appledog’s Time)

(WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Any Emotional Damage)

Let’s get this out of the way immediately: this is not a sequel. I don’t care what the marketing says, what the title suggests, or what technicalities people want to argue in the comments section. This is an alternate-universe spin-off wearing Go Go Squid’s name like it borrowed the jacket and never quite gave it back.

And I’m going to be honest—I felt that difference immediately.

Where Go Go Squid had this chaotic, slightly unhinged emotional energy that somehow worked, this one feels like it went to therapy, got its life together, and forgot to invite the fun part of itself back into the room.

Now, the robot battles. I tried. I really did. I sat there waiting for the moment where I would suddenly care about mechanical warfare and strategic robot combat like everyone else apparently does… and it just never happened. It was giving “important storyline,” but my brain was giving “background noise while I scroll my phone.”

People hype it up like it’s emotionally gripping or intense or whatever, but for me it was just metal men doing metal things while I politely nodded like I understood the assignment. I did not.

The romance? Also… fine. That’s the problem. Just fine. Not bad, not offensive, not confusing—just aggressively okay. And I think that hurts more than it being terrible, because I wanted to feel something for it. Instead, I kept thinking about how Go Go Squid did it better without even trying to act like it was trying that hard.

It’s like this drama is very aware of itself—very controlled, very structured—and I am over here missing the version that was slightly chaotic and emotionally questionable but at least made me feel like I was being dragged through the story instead of politely guided through it.

Wu Bai getting more personality? Yes, that was needed. That part I’ll give credit for. Appledog as a lead? Also fine. Everything is fine. That’s kind of my problem. I don’t want “fine” when I know what this universe is capable of when it actually leans into being messy and fun and a little emotionally reckless.

Because this version? It felt like I was watching things happen rather than being pulled into them. Like I was observing a story instead of accidentally living inside it at 2am with no self-control.

The entire thing sits in that “I could absolutely be doing something else and not lose anything important” zone. Which is dangerous. That’s how dramas end up becoming laundry-day background noise instead of obsession fuel.

The wedding episode at the end though? Okay. I’ll admit it. That one actually worked. That one had a pulse. That one briefly reminded me that emotions exist in this universe. But even then—I wanted more Shang Yan and Tong Nian. I’m not asking for much. Just a crumb. A cameo. A blink-and-you-miss-it emotional payoff. Something.

And yes, I’m biased. Fully aware. Go Go Squid is still the one I actually care about. This one didn’t replace it, didn’t upgrade it, didn’t even really challenge it. It just quietly existed next to it like, “hey, remember this world?” and I was like… yeah. Unfortunately.

And that’s probably the most accurate way to describe my entire experience:

I remembered it. I just didn’t feel it.

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Knock Off
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STORY

How am I supposed to root for someone who, when he was outside the script, exploited a vulnerable girl who was a teenager when they first met? Dude hid himself from the public for 3 whole weeks before he would even hold a press conference. And he only held one because the advertisers were pressuring him to make a statement. He was legally bound to do so. That was his one chance at explaining himself and he blew it completely. All he did was cry, rambled about how he was such a huge star, as if he was above everyone else. The fame really went to his head. And just because he thought his fans loved to see him cry in his dramas, he thought he could employ the same tactic in real life? The masses aren't idiots, bro. Except his fans.

He pressured a young woman be crushed by debt she couldn't possibly repay. Nevermind that his company loaned her that amount, are you so in need of money that he couldn't even extend her time? Why did he have to make her sign a contract where she agreed to repay 700 million won in one year? She thought she would be able to repay that amount if she got some acting jobs, but what did he do? He refused to renew her contract! So where is she going to get that money to repay him?? Would he be able to pay 700 million won if he was broke?

Studies have shown that groomed kids become troubled adults. The narcissism of dating a child hailed by the industry as an acting prodigy, thinking she could "match" him, and then discarded her when she became an adult. Ghosted her completely when she got into a DUI, all the while sending her legal notices.

The plot of this drama doesn't matter because the person carrying it has no moral standing. Every scene feels tainted. Skip it.

ACTING/CAST

Performances are irrelevant when the main actor spent weeks hiding before finally holding a press conference while his PR team and hired shill like Lee Jin Ho manufactured fake videos, where his depraved fans viciously attacked a dead woman. And the only acting he did at that press conference fell short. How did this guy even receive all those awards?

The rest of the cast needs their pay and royalties, I get it. Sucks to be them to be stuck with a problematic person like this, but they said nothing other than looking out for themselves. "Oh please air this, everyone worked so hard."
Why doesn't the cast find issue with the one person who ruined this? How did people treat Sae Ron when she had her DUI?
They blamed her for everything but here, no one even blamed the one guy who had caused something this serious. LMAO.
Watching them pretend to be decent people on screen is nauseating.

South Korea, how could you call yourself a modern and democratic country when your behaviour towards women are stuck in the Korean 3 Kingdoms and Silla era?

MUSIC

Even if the songs were good, you'd have to separate art from an main actor who has shown zero remorse for all the things he had done to a poor girl. Love bombed her at 15, wrote an inappropriate letter to her at 17, sending her selfies, bombarded her with pictures from the military, and then discarding her like a used cum bag. Don't bother. Mute it all.

REWATCH VALUE

Zero. Less than zero. There's no watch value in this, let alone a rewatch value. Once you know what happened behind the scenes, every episode becomes a reminder of how the South Korean entertainment industry protects powerful men and buries victims. Literally. Scrub it from your watch history. The only valuable thing you can do with this drama is never click play in the first place.

The internet doesn't forget the letter he wrote her. The late night dakdoritang escapade, when he supposedly had a girlfriend? And yet he spent his military leave day with an underage Saeron? His hags can claim all sorts of things but he's the adult here. He's the one who should've drawn boundaries, and yet he invited her, ate her food, sang "YOU ARE THE ONE" (which was the OST for The Moon Embraces the Sun btw or The Sun Embraces the Moon, who tf cares, I never even watched that drama). Lying about all sorts of things, crying 3 weeks later after the scandal broke, whining 6 months after the scandal about how he actually had a girlfriend, that there was no way he was able to meet her because he was in a "DMZ area" during his military training days, or that he was filming that flopped movie REAL and hence it was impossible for him to have met her - all these are lies.

If he had gotten special permission to use his phone, he'd likely would've gotten approved. Everyone knows the military issues special treatment and societal hierarchy is real. It's not even a secret in South Korea. South Korea's military has a history of controversies around special treatment for celebrities, the wealthy, or well-connected individuals. This issue has been widely reported for years and accepted as facts. This guy lmfao was 30 when he enlisted, he's likely one of the most senior recruits in his team, everyone would've called him 'hyung', who would bully him? A 30-year-old celebrity recruit would likely be treated with deference by most peers due to age alone, plus fame/wealth adding another layer.

"I-I had a girlfriend! There was no way I'd love another girl!" the main actor cried through his SNS lawyer, and yet according to his official agency's so-called timeline, he started dating Saeron when she was 19, in the summer of 2019. That's exactly when he was discharged from the military. So there was this girl he loved so much in the military, but he broke up with her as soon as he was discharged so he could date Saeron? Is this not problematic? Not to mention he spent his military leave days with Saeron and not with his girlfriend. Not to mention that he spent 730+ days in the military but he wrote just 150 diary entries for this so-called ghost girlfriend which he never sent, only "showed" it to her? LMAO who would believe this? Only his fans.

Another scene he loved to play was how he was filming the flopped movie REAL, claiming he had no time to see her and publishing a pre-shooting plan for everyone to see. That was not an audited and verified DPR. It was a pre-shooting plan. By then the director for that film had been changed to Lee Jae Hyun aka Lee Sarang his cousin (alleged half brother) so if he said "Hey bro, I need to take a few hours off, I'll come back right away and film!" why would his own relative say no? On that film set, who's on top of the hierarchy? HIM AND HIS BRO. Who would go against them? His excuses are flimsy shit and he's a total monster who used a 12 billion won lawsuit to intimidate and silence the victim's family, draining them of financial resources because he knew they could not afford to fight a long legal battle like he can.

Why would anyone continue to support this trash is beyond me. Unless you're also a pedo defender.

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Speed and Love
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Overall 9.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10

Flawed but comforting

I know the writing has its flaws, but at the same time, this was a very comforting, straightforward, and satisfying watch. It hits a lot of emotional beats that make it entirely worth it.

First, the forbidden setup allows for a highly intense feeling alongside an insane, magnetic chemistry. Then, add in the shame, baggage, history, and overarching mission of the male lead, and you have yourself a good dose of angst and high-stakes feelings—not too much, and not too little. I’m completely emotionally invested.

The cute female lead, while initially ignorant of the stakes, is fiercely loyal. She trusts the male lead in most, if not all, of his decisions, making it easy for him to be vulnerable with her. I love what her presence does for the male lead's character despite her not being the one who moves the plot along, which I find to be a rare and refreshing case in these romance dramas.

With that in mind, what really drives the story for me is the heavy focus on the male lead and how he navigates his problems—especially in love, racing for justice, and his internal character of self-righteousness (which causes most of the issues).

Overall, if you like these tropes and want a highly intense yet deeply comforting escape with a guaranteed happy ending, then this is the drama for you.

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The Blossoming Love
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by Linwoo
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

it might give you spoiler

honestly I never write reviews and it's my first time written a one as well just because of this drama, it's so good very first I love the female lead so much, she is cute and strong in the drama and the story is just fabulous and the acting done by the cast were great. now I would like to say some point about our main character.
1) Mu xualin/ Chaos pearl
she was strong enough to recreate whole drama again and again like loop hole as in past she give her power to that cyclic kind of deity who can fullfill wishes and he was waiting for our main ml and eventually he (ml) get to know that the mister she mentioned to him was none other than himself as he goes back in time just to rescue her from that incident where she met the demon lord sang Qi but as the story unfolds we get to know he can help her but can't changed the fate, and I feel bad for pearl as her Love story has tragic end again and again but as my xualin she get her happy ending at the end.
2) Xie Xue Chan/ Zao ming/ Demon lord:
from the very start his character was well written and all the three characters is well played by the actor, I feel bad for demon lord as he spend 10 thousand years in suffering and think pearl betrayed him but as the story unfold we get to know that his memories were manipulated by the fate so at the end he as Zao ming make the same choice and the give happy ending to our main leads.
at the last I would like to share some thoughts on one of the character who suffered because of misunderstanding and feel betrayed by his lover but in actually it never happen, poor sang Qi (I cried so much when he died)
overall the drama was good watch just go for it and yes it a happy ending 🙌🏽✨.

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Wild Sing
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

exactly like the trailer

An easy, entertaining watch about 90s idols who reunite after their fame faded. The cast is stacked, with Kang Dong-won, Park Ji-hyun, Uhm Tae-goo, and especially Oh Jung-se delivering a scene-stealing comedic performance. The nostalgic ’90s aesthetic hits all the right notes without feeling forced. The only real drawback is that the trailer practically spoiled the entire movie, leaving few surprises in store. Still, a fun and solid comedy overall.
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Perfect Crown
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Neither great, nor bad

The who-did-it portion of the plot was fairly well done; but for the rest, I lost count of how many times the main characters laid in bed recovering from a near-death experience. (With lipstick. And perfect posture.) Also, I'm thinking a lot of the 'wooden acting' problems could be traced to the director's choices. When the scene called for tension, he'd zoom in for an over-lit close up of the actor (hard to brew emotions in the eyes when you're damn-well blinded), followed with a swift intercut of a close up of the actor's hands. (The director has a fascination for hands and obviously believes clenched fingers deliver a bigger emotional punch than clenched jaws,). Result? I.U. is wooden in this--appearing frozen whenever she should be reacting. None of that parses with the talent she displayed in My Mister and Tangerines. I can't compare Byeon Woo Seuk's performance because I haven't watched Lovely Runner. But in this series, the director's choices reduce him to being a vase. He's not allowed to be ugly; he's only allowed micro-bursts of anger with no lead up. And he's given way too many runway walks, which pulls him out of the narrative. So, my vote for this is a 7. The who-did-it was well done; the rest was visually pretty.

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Loving Strangers
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

This Is Not a Love Song: A Lesson in Cliché-free Drama

Because I am hoping to start learning Mandarin at some point in not-too-distant future, I am watching exclusively C-drama for the time being. It seems that I will therefore be the first person to review this remake based on its own merits without any reference to the South Korean original.

Loving Strangers is a singular story about the unlikely affection developing between two people who have nothing in common other than being at the end of their rope. On one hand, we have a middle-aged married man who, being comfortably middle-class, is undergoing the inevitable midlife crises. On the other hand, we have an underprivileged young girl, a social pariah, who is fighting tooth and nail for bare survival. In the normal course of events, these two never should have met. But they do meet when the girl gets hired as a temporary administrative assistant in a mid-range pharmaceutical company where the man plays a mid-level management role...

... and their accidental workplace meeting leads to an opposites attract romance, with many obstacles for them to overcome before they can live together happily ever after, right?

Wrong.

To begin with, there is nothing accidental about their meeting or, for that matter, about anything that happens in this drama. Loving Strangers does not rely on sleight of hand coincidences and deus-ex-machina devices to make its premise work. Rather, it subverts our expectations and kidnaps our attention by roping us into a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game within the framework of cut-throat corporate workplace politics. The plot is so neatly woven and so well-crafted that what begins as a preposterously unbelievable premise progressively turns into a tight thriller and a realistic meditation on the life-saving gift of human bonding at any stage of life and social class level. A pleiad of supporting characters from different generations and backgrounds makes the leads and their relationship more grounded and emotionally layered, with some simultaneously bringing in much-needed comic relief.

Loving Strangers is essentially a story about love in its many shapes and forms. But it is not a love story as such, even though it is vaguely marketed as a romance. The producers probably felt that a platonic relationship between two desperate people miserably stuck in their underwhelming lives sounded too depressively boring to be bankable, so they pasted on an ambiguous title in order to amplify the drama's commercial appeal. In my view, this was a counter-productive move. Loving Strangers is not a stereotypical romance and will not appeal to viewers looking for fluff. That being said, the drama is anything but depressively boring. On the contrary, it will keep you at the edge of your seat wholeheartedly rooting for the leads to live up to their best selves and NOT fall in love with each other in spite of external machinations and their shared inner sense of isolation.

Obviously, such a feat of dramatic engineering could have never been pulled off without a very strong cast. Both leads shine in their roles. Zhang Zi Feng sweeps us off our feet with the irresistible force of a natural phenomenon: we never for a second doubt the reality of her fictional existence. Mark Chen offers a subtle, self-contained, deeply moving performance. Overall, the supporting cast is suitably convincing, with Zhang Xin Cheng offering a particularly charismatic portrayal of a young villain and Yang Yi Wei that of a hapless uncle, annoying and endearing in equal measure.

Visually, the drama is exactly what it should be. Cinematography, scenography, costume design and make-up keep the story well-grounded in reality as we follow the daily routine of people from all walks of life. However, I must voice my grievances with regard to some aspects of the direction and, especially, my deep resentment when it comes to the soundtrack.

Generally speaking, not being an expert in the field of film-making, I see no issue with the way in which this drama is directed. On the contrary, the pacing is uncommonly even and tight; there are no slow periods or unnecessary digressions. What I do object to is the overbearingly heavy-handed use of recapitulative sentimental flash-backs. While typical for C-drama in general, it simply has no place in such a singular drama. It trivializes it for no good reason.

Ditto for the cheesy pop songs accompanying the flash-back moments. Even though I have more or less made my peace with the distracting presence of obtrusive soundtracks in C-drama, Loving Strangers is such a quiet, nuanced, astute thing that the strident sentimentality of the music, with its gaudy lyrics, comes across as particularly jarring.

In spite of these imperfections, I enjoyed watching Loving Strangers well beyond my expectations. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a well-thought-out, well-executed, well-acted fresh storyline free of predictable clichés and tired tropes.

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A Dog and a Plane
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Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

MY BEST ROMCOM BL SERIES 2026

A DOG AND A PLANE THAI BL IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ROMCOM BL DRAMA!!!


Actually, I feel my words will never be enough to describe how good this series turned out!

The amazing comedy, the great acting, the top-notch cinematography, the good editing, the most handsome actors! The mind-blowing chemistry❤️‍🔥 seriously my words would never be enough to describe it all..

(For me, it’s my most favourite BL series among all 2026 BLs) I’m not even kidding! I’m so proud of them for being such amazing actors!




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THIS IS MY PERSONAL REVIEW!!! PLS IGNORE IF YOU CAN NOT RELATE WITH IT!………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Teach You a Lesson
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

TOTALLY RECOMMEND

If you want a K-drama that hits hard and doesn’t let up, watch _Teach You a Lesson_ on Netflix. It’s brutal, intense, and weirdly cathartic – this elite task force walks into broken schools and actually makes things right when no one else will. Kim Mu-yeol is terrifying in the best way, the action feels like John Wick in a classroom, and the story tackles bullying and school violence head-on. 10 episodes wasn’t enough – I need season 2 now. Trust me, this one’s a masterpiece. Go watch it!
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The WONDERfools
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

a WONDERful hidden gem of 2026!

I did not expect this drama to be "this" goooood!

This is not your average superhero drama. It's wacky, packed with slapstick comedy, and filled with larger-than-life action sequences. But don't be fooled by the silliness - at its heart is a compelling story supported by strong performances and heartfelt themes of family, friendship, and community. The direction and cinematography are also exceptional, often feeling more like a big-budget action film than a TV drama. Easily one of the most underrated gems of 2026, and if you're skipping it, you're seriously missing out.

Everything about this drama was top-notch, but here are my favorite aspects:

(1) The Humor:
If you're a fan of slapstick comedy, exaggerated action, and absurd situations done tastefully, this drama is for you. Beneath all the laughs is a layered story that even touches on social themes, including the question of how far human greed can go. The comic timing of the three WonderFools - played by Park Eun Bin, Choi De Hoon, and Im Sung Jae - is impeccable. Choi De Hoon, in particular, is an absolute standout as Mr. Son. Branded as the neighborhood fools, these accidental superheroes deliver nonstop chaos and hilarity that had me laughing throughout.

(2) Cha Eun Woo:
I won't lie - Cha Eun Woo has always been one of my biases because of his face card. At the same time, I never considered him a particularly strong actor. Handsome? Absolutely. But often a little stiff. I've watched most of his dramas because they're popular - and because, well, it's Cha Eun Woo. However, this drama genuinely impressed me. His acting has improved significantly, and this role proves it.

His character initially requires him to portray two very different personas, and he pulls it off remarkably well. The telekinetic hero role suits him perfectly. He is charismatic as an action hero on a secret mission, convincing in the emotional moments, and downright adorable when playing the bumbling Clark Kent-esque persona hiding his Superman alter ego.

What impressed me most is that he more than held his own alongside Park Eun Bin and Choi De Hoon. Park Eun Bin is one of the finest actresses working today, and Choi De Hoon consistently elevates every project he's in. The fact that Eun Woo kept pace with actors of that caliber is a testament to how far he has come. Is he one of the industry's greatest actors yet? Not quite. But this performance left me genuinely impressed. In my opinion, this is one of the best roles of his career so far. (And yes, I am still waiting for him to play a villain - the kind who seems innocent and trustworthy until the final reveal.)

(3) Right Focus on the Genre/Tags:
The drama includes a touch of romance, but it is woven naturally into the main story and never feels forced. Too often, dramas shoehorn romance into stories simply because the leads are attractive. I was worried that would happen here, but thankfully it didn't. The focus remains on the action, comedy, mystery, and the relationships between friends, family, and a close-knit small-town community. Setting the story in 1999 also adds a wonderful dose of late-'90s and early-2000s nostalgia. The props, costumes, and soundtrack all help bring that era to life.

(4) The VFX & Production Quality:
To be honest, when I first heard about this drama, I didn't have particularly high expectations. The premise sounded a little cliché and gimmicky. I only kept it on my watchlist because of Eun Woo and Eun Bin. When I finally started watching, I was blown away. The production quality is genuinely impressive. The visual effects, action sequences, cinematography, and overall scale feel closer to a blockbuster film than a television drama. While I'm not saying it's on the level of Marvel or DC's biggest productions, it comes surprisingly close at times and delivers a fantastic visual experience. Combined with the strong acting, engaging story, and well-paced narrative, it makes for an incredibly entertaining watch from start to finish.

OVERALL:
I highly recommend this drama. It's just a tiny step below masterpiece status for me because I felt there were some unresolved gaps regarding the villains' storylines. I understand these may be intentional cliffhangers for a potential Season 2, so it's not necessarily a flaw - more of a small speed bump in an otherwise excellent viewing experience. If I compare it to the dramas I've personally rated a perfect 10, it doesn't quite reach that level. This rating comes more from instinct than logic; for some reason, I can't give it full marks. Then again, it might change if I re-watch. But make no mistake: this is still a fantastic drama and one of the most enjoyable surprises I've watched this year.

BONUS:
This is the first time I've seen Cha Eun Woo smoking on screen - and looking absolutely "smoking hot" while doing it. The white vest, tousled hair, and effortlessly badass energy were a whole moment. Then the finale has a "bullet scene" which is a complete aura-farming moment. If that doesn't convince you to watch, I don't know what will. Maybe this video might help: https://youtube.com/shorts/VfmhKFo4D8w?si=jqr9Mbh14oPXHTMr

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The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life
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4 days ago
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10

What a roller coaster

i have a lot to say, but i will write my review tomorrow when i recover on season so everyone knows what they are getting themselves into!

stay tuned! i don't do that a lot, but when i do, you know something left a mark on me,,,, i am not easily impressed and my opionion is always on things that a casual viewer/user wouldn't notice or appreciate

I know rhis won't be everyone's cup of tea, but it is not meant to be tea anyway, it's Vod...that is not everyone's favourite.
this drama (and i won't call ut a show, it's a drama as un super somwtimes over dramatic) and it still left a mark on me

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Love Alarm
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by stina
4 days ago
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Overall 5.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 2.5

Had so much potential…

I finally watched this drama after delaying it for so long due to the dissatisfaction many viewered had. Now after I watched it, I completely understand. I have a like-dislike relationship with this drama. I felt like they left a lot of stuff out and I’m just extremely confused on what’s happening, yet I couldn’t stop binging it. I kept thinking I missed an episode with all the empty plots and then the time change was a mess. It had so much potential especially since the idea of a love alarm was highly interesting to me. I feel like it wasn’t executed the way it should have been. I will watch the 2nd season to see how it plays out, but definitely not something I would rewatch. However, I heard the 2nd is worse than the 1st. I love Song Kang though

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Last Twilight
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4 days ago
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The little prince: Chapter 21

An unforgettable and unmissable series. Jimmy and Sea's performance left an indelible impact. This series makes you hope, believe, rejoice and cry... cry a lot. A story of lives that don't give up, that try to move forward, to fight, to grow, to love and be loved and that are looking for a second chance. This story makes us understand that the most essential things are not seen... they are tried, experimented and sometimes unfortunately you have to give up. I would have hoped for a different ending, but despite everything this series is perfect.
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LoveSick 2024
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4 days ago
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Carino

Allora, parto col dire che io ho visto l'originale e questo secondo me è un ottimo remake, ma la magia dell'originale non si matcha. Detto ciò lo ho visto in onore di When Oranges Fall e del fatto che Almond e Progress sono passati alla mia agenzia preferita (la GMMTV) e anche se sono finita a finirla un po' più in la rispetto all'inizio della serie sono comunque contenta di averla vista. Detto ciò, passiamo alla recensione vera e propria: ho apprezzato che se non erro ci sono meno storie (diciamo complessive) rispetto alla serie originale, dove sarò onesta c'erano talemente tante storie che ogni tanto mi perdevo (e credo per alcune puntate non si vedevano nemmneo Captain e Noh, che in alcuni punti sembravano quasi dei Cameo nella loro stessa serie), e overall per qusto remake ho capito alcune cose della serie che mi ero persa e che, appunto in parte perché sono meno puntate (visto che la seconda stagione sono tipo 36 puntate), mi è parsa un po' più coesa e fluibile. Detto ciò, ritengo comunque che la storia originale abbia una certa magia che questa non aveva. Vi devo dire che secondo me vedendo questa serie senza confrontarla con l'altra non è male, anzi, ma sul confronto ci sono punti di forza e di debolezza in entrambe le storie. Ho apprezzato moltissimo la coppia AlmondProgress e sono contenta di averli visti in questa veste (e nella veste dei due Ko di WOF, dove i loro personaggi sono un pelo simili), quindi non vedo l'ora di esplorare ancora di più le dinamiche di questa coppia. Una cosa per cui ho apprezzato di più la storia originale è che, anche se c'erano 800 mila storie, almeno si vedeva una quota di storie maschili e una quota femminili, mentre qui i personaggi predominanti erano maschili e quelli femminili sembravano di contorno: e una cosa che avevo apprezzato molto nella serie OG è che si desse spazio sia alle storie maschili che femminili. Sorry la recensione scoclusionata, ma ho sonno e devo andare a lavorare.

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Teach You a Lesson
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4 days ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

A unique perspective within a saturated Kdrama genre

One might feel saturated by the trend of Korean high school bullying dramas, but this show has a unique flair. Instead of handling bullying solely from the students’ perspective, it shifts the responsibility to the adults. I genuinely liked how the series not only emphasizes students bullying one another but also highlights the fact that students can bully teachers, teachers to parents and vice versa. The bureau’s scope of work is presented in a holistic way, incorporating an array of perspectives that allow viewers to appreciate the efforts being made to improve the Korean education system.

Of course, realistically, this form of “corporal punishment” would be a long shot. However, it is such a breath of fresh air to see a show where students can rely on adults, as they should.

After Episode 1, I wondered how the story would progress and whether it would focus on a single school, with the drama unfolding from there. However, considering that the protagonists work as a bureau, it made perfect sense for them to reach out to different schools and address a variety of issues. It was also smart to build the story around the educational system in a way that directly involves the government. Doing so allows us to see just how broad the bureau’s reach and impact actually are. On a side note, I love how we still see some characters in the previous episode being part on later episodes. It gives a continuity and closure on their part AND Damn all the political agendas of other politicians for their own political gain, big F.

Overall, I really liked the show. It wasn’t too serious and had plenty of funny moments, but it also knew when to hit you emotionally (I cried a few times). The cast was phenomenal, and the soundtrack was great too. My love for Kim Mo-yeol only grew after watching this because he acted SO well here, he’s defo made for these kinds of dramas. My favorite grandpa, Lee Sung-min, is also in the cast, which is always a bonus. Seeing P.O. in this kind of role made me excited for his future projects as well. And Ki-joo, I absolutely loved her unhinged personality in this one and I’m so excited to see more of her.

Definitely one of the more refreshing school-themed dramas I’ve watched recently.

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