John Wick meet K Wick
I put this on the back burner for a long time because I wasn't sold on the synopsis.If only someone said "John Wick meet K Wick" then I'll know exactly what I'm in for because this is just action packed with great fight choreography and a gritty dead inside character who is just going on a revenge spree.
Story is basic and I can't give this full points only because John Wick does world building out of the one dimensional characters but this is not world building. The characters are all one dimensional which is fine because the focus is on revenge and slicing people up.
There's no cute girls which is great like if they threw in a idol girl that just changes the dynamic of the series. In fact there are no girls because this is a series for men of men.
Acting is one dimensional like I only disliked the out of character moment where no spoiling but he isn't just dead inside with compassion but he ended up doing a bit too much in one conversation which I felt was unnecessary.
I also felt like the actors that supported the lead whether fighting him or just entangled didn't show any genuine fear. The show would have been amplified if they made him a demon like hearing his name sends chills and the new generation would witness this throughout the development of the series and ends with them cowering in fear. That's kind of what is missing because it felt like all this destruction and yet you aren't afraid of a monster hunting you? ... at least I wasn't sold on the acting because their fear felt bland.
Otherwise I was in it for the violence, the gritty-nature and fast paced story telling of revenge.
What's more impressive is some shows tend to make what I consider should be easy fights into hard fights. In this show I was surprised at just seeing him kick ass but it would have been better if he simply didn't get hurt as much because it should be like One Punch Man or Mashle just overpowered which explains why he became a legend in the gangs.
The ending felt good too which I like.
I actually hope there's a season 2 just exploring how this guy became a legend and feared among the gangs but then they'd have to make him look way younger.
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Classic K-Drama Goodness
Lovely classic style K-romcom with mad chemistry and excellent kissing scenes. ššš It does suffer a bit from dragging out the inevitable-but-very -k-drama-typical-get-together-syndrome. But this drama is a favorite for me because it contains everything I am looking for in a drama.The range of emotions that the ML shows in this drama was super enjoyable to watch The supporting cast making up their MLās research group that develops a cutting-edge humanoid robot is fun to watch because they are so goofy, yet serious. This different and interesting drama was more than just a romance, but drama (without going full on melodrama, tons of comedic quirkiness, moments of tension, so cute it makes you smile and the ML's anguish is so convincing it brings a tear to your eye. Totally bingeable and re-watchable. Highly recommended.
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There's a parallel between the pills people take to get through their studies, to stay awake and focused, doping in sports, and this app. King showed how the 1980s in America had put a price on everything, on dignity, on life, and that nothing can ever be free in that world. That's exactly what If Wishes Could Kill does. At least, at first. Starting with episode 2, it takes a different turn and partially abandons the social critique aspect.
People start acting a little crazy, but they're teenagers, so we cut them some slack. Of course, a shaman and her sidekick have the solution. The series chooses to go back to the origin of the curse rather than just explore its consequences and the social subtext that comes with them. We might think it's going to be a total mess ! Well, not really. Its actually pretty cool. Even a little funny at times.Yeah, really.
So, paradoxically, it ends up as a story stripped of its fantastical elements. It abandons them to focus exclusively on friendship, on misunderstanding and lies.
Jeon So-young acts far better than her young co-stars. It's quite striking to see the effort she puts into her lines compared to the others. She's head and shoulders above them.
Anything involving the eyes... I just can't handle it ! It terrifies me.
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Memorable with unique setup of mysteries
The start of the series was fantastic with the depiction of an every day couple living out their lives normally to suddenly getting drawn into the unfolding of many secrets. The unexpected turn of events will have you on the edge of the seat in anticipation of what is going down. After reading the summary, I had held off on this for a while because it sounded like another merchant-political driven story line that will drag on around this "ship case". But this definitely wasn't the case. Although it does hover over a main arc, the leads encounter numerous mysteries that are individual cases on its own. And though not perfect, the mystery plots here are done much better than some series that are specifically geared for it.It's actually quite refreshing as well to see a couple who came from different walks of life. One from the streets and one with a scholar background. It depicts how despite the one "more sheltered" would have no idea what it feels like to grow up in the ghetto, he was still quite capable of protecting his wife in his own way. As for the rest of the family, while it's quite convenient for each member to have different and high capabilities, it is refreshing to see how each member actually had value to add.
The main flaw for me was the plot flow does start to slow down quite a bit after the initial arc. But not really to the point where you will feel the need to speed up the scenes. It just takes a different shift from the initial impression. I also do wish that more time was spent on the aftermath development of the relationships between the characters. There were many established bonds that kind of fell of because they wanted to continue moving the plot forward. So while events do trigger emotions, it was more of a tear or two instead of heavy tear-jerking. The ending also didn't feel completely satisfactory but I still appreciated that it wasn't a complete tragedy of even more deaths.
The other two nice perks with the series is that 1) I expected it to be completely somber but there is more than plenty of humorous moments that will make you smile and bond with the characters and 2) the tidbits of the historical facts with the Song dynasty at the end of each episode was a nice touch.
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Every time you think "It cannot possibly go there", it GOES there.
The number of times I thought "oh well it cannot be that cruel" It is insanely cruel ruthless and hard. I would never have survived the palace lmao. Great game, esp for sticking to its principles throughout and not having any noticeable plotholes or discrepancies. The plot has been thought out really well by people who are obv smarter than me and i love that.Was this review helpful to you?
35 years ago do you remember when it happened it happened 35 years ago DO YOU REMEMB
This is the greatest example of "Great idea BAD execution". Everything important they told could be said in like 10 episodes. Which is funny, cause it's the same amount of episodes where the plot took an absolutely ridiculous twist. It seems like they scratched the initial idea of the main killer, panicked, and created some bs out of thin air. The last three episodes were absolute nothingburger, which is saying something, cause the same goes for about the half of screentime of each episode. So, yes, their grand idea went to hell, and you can tell.And i didn't even said anything about the characters yet. Eugene started out strong, ended up as an empty shell acting as a therapist for other characters. Jae Hwan started as a funny dumbass ended as a useless annoying dumbass with no development at all. Jung Yeop and Hyo Gyeong were AMAZING the best characters ever in this dull show until someone in the writing room decided wait they're too cool, let's make them worse for no reason at all. I guess Jae Hwans stupidity is contagious.
I'm giving it this rating because it COULD be good. An amazing idea was there. But it just didn't happen.
ALSO i forgot to mention that this show thinks that you're, the viewer, is dumb as rocks, so it chews everything for you 100 times like a mama bird.
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Didn't expect that
Bruhhh this was fire, AAAAA I love Geon-u and Seah so muchhh they are so made for each other I love themm and I know there will be a season 2 for this but it will be Na-ri's curse since they didn't pray for her soul just for hyeong-wook's soul and she's mad, I'm soo excited..What I found most interesting is how the drama handles its characters. No one feels completely innocent or completely guilty. Everyone has their own struggles, secrets, and reasons behind their actions, which made the story feel more realistic and a bit unsettling. The tension doesnāt rely on big dramatic scenes but on the psychological pressure that keeps building as the story goes on.
The overall mood is calm but heavy. The cinematography, muted tones, and slower pacing made everything feel more intense in a subtle way. Itās the kind of drama that doesnāt overwhelm you with action but instead stays in your mind because of its meaning. If Wishes Could Kill is not a light watch, but itās deep, thought-provoking, and quietly powerful.
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The stupidest lovable man you'll ever see
Plot šÆļøšÆļø
Our golden retriever protagonist duang one day locks eye with the misterious qin and decides to win his heart no matter what.
On the other hand qin looks really cold and distant. Will he fall into duang's love trap?
This drama is the cutest shit you'll ever see. Duang is the quintessential golden retriever boy. He is lovable, funny, cute and unbearably cringe. He is also very stupid but with a heart of gold. Just watching the drama to see his shanenigans on screen Is worth it.
On the other hand with have qin which is the classical cold, cool guy. He is a musician and a very popular student among his peers.
Even though they are a stereotypical pair they work quite well together and complement each other.
The dramašÆļøšÆļø
The show starts on a very silly note but it gets way more emotional towards the end. I didn't expect to find such depth in something that appeared so shallow and just fun to watch.
Duang pursuit of qin is a blast to watch but seeing how they are able to really understand each other and support each other was wonderful and even touching sometimes.
They start by just locking eyes (sort of) but end up in a very profound relationship that brings them to heal past wounds.
Stuff I did likeā
Duang: I just love him. His character is fun, cute, lovely, caring. I could go on and on, but the best part is definitely the actor! He is really talented, switching from playful to deeply moving. I was amazed.
Duang's friends group: they are a very important part of duang's life and over all lovely characters. They supportive, caring. Something you wish to have in real life.
Qin's back story: I really like that the show explored why qin is the way he is. It added depth to his "cool" persona.
Stuff I didn't likeā
Qin: as much as I loved duang's actor, I cannot say the same for qin. I am definitely not a fan of this actor. At the very beginning he basically looks like a dihydrate fish always keeping his mouth open and looking lost. Later on his acting gets better, but especially in emotional scenes I felt he lacked the skills to be honest.
Lack of other stories: I don't know why, but the drama tries to insert Jamie's love story. To be honest I didn't care about that dynamics. It felt boring and unnecessary especially because no other characters get explored on any level.
If you want to insert another dynamic just do it right.
Duang's backstory: as much as I loved this character, duang doesn't exist outside of qin or his friends dynamics. He has no backstory, struggles or ambitions outside of qin. He is the main protagonist but also works as the comic relief. I wished they gave more depth to him.
Last episode: felt totally unnecessary. I loved how sweet they were to each other during the whole drama but reaching the end, I couldn't take anymore "I love you so much, I'll never leave etc". They just added random stuff like the dog or the last concert. For me, they could have ended things before their trip to Japan. There weren't any loose threads that needed to be pulled.
In conclusion:
I highly recommend this drama if you are looking for cute stuff and some emotional moments.
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An ad that hints at a good potential series
Ad value: 8- you get food this beautiful and delivery people this beautiful? Almost certainly not, but highly effective ad.Story idea: 8 - there are multiple ideas that could make an interesting 10 episode series
Story continuity: 3 the ad is more concerned about images than flow and continuity
Acting: 8.5 the four actors show they would shine in a well-scripted and directed full show. Fourth
has always been good- the other three appear markedly improved from the last things I saw them in.
Of course, this is only 12 minutes total- takes more energy and focus for full series- but I believe!
Direction: lots of glossy panoramas. Everything looks gorgeous- which means lighting and cinematrography on crew is
skilled. Some shots of cars expose how slow they are actually going.
Check this out and if you like it- write GMMTV for full series. And insist on an actual salary for screenwriters. And
no wiping off food off your intended love's lips, no slow mos on drink sponsors and no
loud "comical" noises. Now I am truly in dreamland.......
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We Best Love : Iām in Love With Them!
this was SO BEAUTIFUL!this was my first time watching a Taiwanese drama, and I loved everything about it!
(except the special episode, but I wonāt talk about it here :3)
Iāve actually had this drama on my watchlist for a long time, but I was skeptical about watching it, because I saw the ending and didnāt wanna get into something that ends that way. it was only now that I realized that the ending i saw was actually the special episode, and the season itself had a different ending.
the story is very simple - two people with their unrequited love. but what makes it brilliant is the execution. the cinematography was beautiful. acting of both main leads was so good. their chemistry together together was amazing! not to mention, theyāre incredibly handsome. especially Yu, heās so damn hot!!
i love how effortlessly Yu fell in love with Shi De. even though the episodes are short and there are only 6 episodes, it didnāt feel rushed. i do wish there were more episodes though, i needed to see more of their chemistry as university students š„¹
We Best Love, Iām now in love with the story of Yu and Shi De! this is definitely going to my list of most favorite BLsš
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Queer story for a mainstream audience
A wonderful drama and an excellent attempt to create a mainstream product for a mass audience in the form of a queer story, which includes, but is not limited to, a gay romance. The content was 99% successful ā yes, there could have been less of Chan Yeong and Ji Yu, but all of these subplots (including the sisters' love lives) also reflected various aspects of queerness (the fear of coming out publicly and facing judgment and scrutiny, leaving home because of unaccepting parents, constant unrequited love, etc.).However, in terms of delivering the product to the audience, it was a bit of a disappointment. The drama sat on the shelves for two years before being quietly released on streaming. While it didn't receive an R rating, meaning more people could watch it, it did receive its fair share of "yuck" from a segment (as usual, the most vocal) of the BL drama lovers community.
Unfortunately, I encountered this discourse right while watching, and it seriously ruined my enjoyment. I was even initially worried that the main characters Lee Hui Su and Kim Seung Won wouldn't get a happy ending, and would be left with their unrequited love, as opposed to the happy hetero couple. After all, only something like that could generate such negativity, right? No, it turns out that BL fans simply prefer their typical trope-slop, which checks as many boxes as possible, to a full-fledged drama with queer leads, about queer life and relationships, in which the hetero couples serve as a subplot and the kind of plot crutch that the rare queer characters in mainstream dramas usually serve. Well, this will teach me a lesson - I need to continue avoiding fandoms and their nonsense.
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Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! Special Episode
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Are we getting a season 2?
I thought this was okay, but I didn't love it.I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but Jack seemed very different to me in this. He seemed weaker to me. Fighting wise in the show he was supposed to be one of the best and he was far from that in the special. Even his personality seemed off to me (and that's before the tragedy happened.
I hate than Tattoo and Aran still didn't get together. They set it up for them to get together in the show and in the special and they didn't. I get that it doesn't always happen in the series, but usually if there's a season two or special they use that and they didn't which was frustrating, especially since they kept mentioning it.
Another small thing is that Jack and Joke adopted Toiting in the end of the series and in the special episode it didn't feel that way at all.
Do I love that they killed Joke? No, I obviously wanted them to get together and be happy. That being said his death and how Jack dealt with it after was so well written. I teared up from the moment Aran was stabbed through the end of the show. The wedding scene was absolutely devastating. The acting from Yin during it all was so good.
I don't think the special episode was really needed. I did enjoy seeing most of the characters again and I did like Carbon coming back as the bad guy, but I think the story could've ended where it did.
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