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? WALKING RED FLAG… BUT HE’S THE BEST AMONG THE RED FLAGS! ??❤️

🚩 WALKING RED FLAG… BUT HE’S THE BEST AMONG THE RED FLAGS! 😂🚩❤️

P.S. Don’t be discouraged by the negative reviews! Watch it at your own risk! 😂 You might unexpectedly love it as much as I did! 👀❤️

💕 MY THOUGHTS
Honestly, I didn’t expect much from this drama. Even though it’s popular, I had never watched any drama of the ML before, and this was only my second drama of the FL. But WOW… this drama completely got me hooked! 😭❤️
I genuinely enjoyed it from start to finish. I was so invested that I finished the entire drama in just 2 DAYS! 😭😭😭
As I read some comments and reviews, I noticed that many viewers called Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao red flags and described their relationship as toxic.
And you know what? YES. It IS toxic. 😂
But somehow… it’s that addictively toxic kind of relationship where you don’t even want to leave. 🤣🚩

And when it comes to red flags, these two are honestly my favorite red flags! 😂
They definitely don’t have a perfect relationship or perfect communication, but you can really feel how much they love and care for each other—especially Luan Nian.
He may not openly talk about his feelings, and he may even deny them, but you can see how deeply he loves every bit of Shang Zhitao. He loves her in the way he knows how to love someone. ❤️

🚩 LUAN NIAN
Everyone already knows that Luan Nian has an attitude. 😂
He’s arrogant, strict, cold, demanding, and definitely NOT everyone’s cup of tea.
And THAT is exactly why I was so hooked on him!😂
I was eager to see how this cold and intimidating man would slowly show his vulnerable side to Shang Zhitao.
How would he change for her?
How would that cold heart melt?
How would this strict, demanding man become softer while still being caring in his own way?
I loved EVERY part of Luan Nian’s character. ❤️
And Jing Bo Ran… WHEW! 😮‍💨🔥
This man literally EMBODIED Luan Nian. He didn’t just play the character—HE OWNED IT! 👏🏻🔥

🌸 SHANG ZHITAO
I also really loved how the drama showed the struggles of being a newly graduated young professional entering the intimidating corporate world, especially coming from a different city and facing such a high-pressure environment.
We got to see Shang Zhitao’s growth—from an innocent and somewhat naive young woman into a confident, capable, top-tier manager. ❤️
They showed her struggles, her weaknesses, her strengths, her eagerness to become independent, and her dreams and goals.
And I honestly SALUTE her patience and understanding toward Luan Nian. 😂❤️
It just shows how genuinely she loves him.
I also loved that the drama didn’t make her growth solely about romance. She had her own ambitions and worked hard to build a career and identity of her own.

And Sun Qian… 🥹❤️
I loved the innocence she brought to Shang Zhitao. She didn’t need to constantly baby-talk or exaggerate her mannerisms to show her youthfulness. Her expressions and acting were enough. 😍

And their chemistry?!
OVER. THE. TOP. 🔥🔥🔥
The eye contact. 👀 The silent nods. The arguments. The make-ups. The little gestures. The tension. The way they look at each other…
EVERYTHING! 😭❤️
Their chemistry is one of the biggest reasons I was so invested in their relationship.

😭 AND THAT AURORA SCENE…
When Luan Nian was devastated after Flora disappeared…
I CRIED A BUCKET. 😭😭😭
That scene absolutely destroyed me!
I was so emotionally invested in these two that whenever they misunderstood each other, I WAS FRUSTRATED RIGHT ALONG WITH THEM! 😂😭

🏢 MORE THAN JUST A WORKPLACE ROMANCE
Early Spring isn’t just your typical workplace romance.
I also appreciated how it showed some of the realities of corporate life—the poaching of employees, stealing ideas, workplace harassment that some women experience but endure just to keep their jobs, seniority bullying, and the challenges of trying to prove yourself in a competitive environment.
And of course… meeting that one colleague who eventually becomes your BEST FRIEND. 🥹❤️
There’s a lot more to this drama than just the romance.

✨ OVERALL: 10/10 FOR ME! ✨
If you’ve been following my page, you already know that I’m usually into soft, fluffy, romantic-comedy dramas with lots of feel-good moments. 🥰❤️
So honestly, I NEVER expected to become this invested in Early Spring.
But here I am… COMPLETELY OBSESSED. 😂😭❤️
It surprised me, hooked me, frustrated me, made me laugh, and most importantly… made me FEEL.
And that’s exactly what I want from a drama. ❤️

🎶 BONUS: THE OST!
I’m absolutely in love with “HER” by my husband Liu Yuning! 😭❤️

His voice + this drama + Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao = PERFECTION. 🥹🎶

Final verdict: 10/10! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🚩 Red flags? Absolutely.
❤️ Toxic? Maybe.
😂 Addictive? 100%!
🥹 Did I fall for them anyway? ABSOLUTELY!

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Mother and killer

An Housewife after 3 year of maternity leave, comes back to work. She is not a simple employee, she's a sniper. Meanwhile her husband is a journalist, who doesn't know her job.
Acting as a justicer, the woman and her professional team cleanse society of the rot plaguing it. What did I appreciate most?
All the characters and the spot-on casting for each role; her poise in balancing the dual roles of affectionate mother and ruthless killer; the friendship between the journalist and the police officer, as well as her bond with her team; the boundless tenderness with which these unconventional parents raised their daughter; the shift in attitude of his mother and sisters toward his wife (initially skeptical and dismissive, later protective and biased); the glimpses into her difficult childhood in an orphanage and the appearance of her savior's mysterious son, which provided a broader picture of why she started this line of work; the journalist’s inner turmoil and reflection—torn between the duty to report her and support the love for his daughter's mother—and his subsequent efforts to restore "Kingfisher's" reputation; and the scene where they reunite under the tree where they shared their first kiss, marking a fresh start. I admit, I shed a few tears during the final episodes.

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First of all, thank you so much for introducing me to this story!

Jing Boran And Sun Qian have an INSANE CHEMISTRY 😫♥️. Their chemistry got me hooked from episode one. This is the first chinese drama I watched completely from start to finish.

I absolutely love Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao's characters, to the point I couldn't help but read the novel. And I fell in love with their story. It's such a unique story. It has romance, angst, fun as well as growth with friends right after graduation, when it feels like suddenly we're expected to know everything, while also being realistic. Seldom we come across a story like this.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching and reading Shang Zhitao and Luan Nian's story. I'm also in love with the OSTs of this drama. Especially Liu Yuning's song Her' has me playing it on loop. Reminding me of the feeling Luan Nian must have felt. Currently I'm super obsessed with this story.

Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao will forever be imprinted in my mind's favourite folder ♥️

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The Early Spring surpassed my expectations because of the acting, romance and styling

I had been waiting for this drama ever since I found out Jing Bo Ran was cast as male lead. I liked his acting in Road Home. I discovered Sun Qian 2 years ago on Fresh Drama's YouTube account. There was a scene in Islands where Sun Qian's character felt belittled by Chen Jing Ke's character. It was a short clip but her acting moved me to tears. I had expectations coming into The Early Spring even though I had not read the novel. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how The Early Spring turned out for a Chinese drama with modern romance setting. I watched my favourite scenes on repeat while waiting for new episodes and I think I could watch this series repeatedly in the future.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I kept playing Taemin's song "Want" when I wasn't watching The Early Spring because the song perfectly captures the essence of Jing Bo Ran's Luan Nian.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Chemistry is a subset of acting and wow, the chemistry between Jing Bo Ran and Sun Qian was electric. They seemed attuned to each other. Jing Bo Ran and Sun Qian also excelled in their individual roles. Both showcased excellent micro-expressions (Jing Bo Ran's eyes and Sun Qian's natural delivery). I cried when Luan Nian broke down in Norway. Praises have to be given to supporting cast too, in particular Liu Xiao Bei, Qi Tian Qing and Zhang Ye Zi. Liu Xiao Bei brought this quiet energy that left lasting impression to viewers. Qi Tian Qing and Zhang Ye Zi gave sublime performances as women who support other women.
2. Romance - Romance is the core theme of this drama. Some have described their relationship as sex buddy but I didn't see it that way. They were already some feelings between them after the rescue. Anyway hiring an intimacy coordinator definitely helped boost the feels. Both sides expressed desire (I hate it when FL played coy) and the kisses were toe-curling passionate. I also enjoyed watching their tender moments from the cuddles to sulky moments - these scenes were repeat watches while I waited for the next episode to be released. Luan Nian's love language is definitely act of service from osmanthus milk to caring of Lukke. I also loved this drama for not forcing a secondary romance like other modern romance dramas.
3. Styling - Kudos to Jing Bo Ran and the styling team. I know most CEO dramas feature stylish wardrobe (yes I remember the brands advertising in Only for Love) but none made a huge impression on me than this drama here. Jing Bo Ran's handsomeness was elevated because of the sophisticated outfits. Oh, he was even hot wearing a white tank top. Outfits for the female cast were stunning too - I particularly like Shang Zi Tao's dress when she was staying at hotel and Tracy's pale pink business suit. Lumi wore the best swimsuit.
4. Luan Nian's characterisation - Yes, I liked his arc because there was growth. He was a fair boss who set high standards for himself and his team. He seemed perfect at his job but he was flawed. He often brought over his bossiness to his romantic relationship making him a lousy boyfriend. Case in point, when Shang Zi Tao didn't get the promotion. Instead of consoling her like a boyfriend would do, he berated her like a boss defending his actions as the right thing to do.
5. Shang Zi Tao's characterisation - Yes, I liked her arc too. She started off as a naive intern eager to learn the business and please her bosses. I liked her timidness because not every ambitious new joiners have outgoing personality. She enjoyed the guidance given by Lumi, Luan Nian and Tracy. She was flawed too as she never really confided in Luan Nian about her insecurities.
6. Supporting characters - My favourites were Sun Yu, Tan Mian and Lumi. Sun Yu and Tan Mian were great pillars of strength to Shang Zi Tao and Luan Nian respectively. I enjoyed watching scenes of Luan Nian and his close friends - that Norway scene showed mature male friendship. I was shocked with Sun Yuan Zhu's arc - I didn't expect it to turn dark. Oh, I also loved Lukke for being so adorable on and off screen. I found it reasonable for Shang Zi Tao to be naming him after her boss/lover. Last but not least, Tracy proved to be a significant character too. I particularly enjoyed her speech about the workplace being a safe place for female employees.
7. Friendship - I loved the portrayal of friendship in this drama. From Shang Zi Tao's housemates-turn-Beijing family to Lumi's mentorship and Luan Nian's male buddies. There was also good scenes of female friendship when Dony was around Lime Advertising.
8. Music - The opening theme is fabulous. Liu Yu Ning's yearning voice suits the lyrics of Her. Another memorable song is You Should Know. Well when you hear the guitar strum, you should know!

What I disliked:
1. Narrative - This drama started with a voice over by Sun Qian so I expected The Early Spring to be driven by her p.o.v. I was disappointed that Shang Zi Tao's career arc was only given a glimpse. I would have liked it if the viewers could see her grow professionally away from Luan Nian, in particular the Northeast project and her Harbin startup. Luan Nian did provide leads in Harbin but I would have liked to see a scene or two of Shang Zi Tao's convincing big prospects of her pitches.
2. Reconciliation - It was too short. I know they both loved each other but Luan Nian needed to grovel more after both break ups. There should be 4 more episodes for us to see them working on their communications as a couple. I would also love to see Luan Nian as assistant.

Favourite scene
Norway - I cried every time I watched that scene.

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Whew.....what a ride!

I assume by now we've all finished this wonderful drama?
If not, DON'T read on...
It would take a month of Sundays to review the whole drama...it was THAT good, so I'm choosing to concentrate just on the final episode and say...I LOVED the end, especially the long apx. 5 mins of their final reconciliation which is in reality truly a good chunk of time, especially for an Asian drama.

So...A few thoughts:

When Luke finally, finally kissed her (and isn't Jing Boran extremely good at translating eagerness and intensity without words plus we must give Sun Qian her due too as she definitely holds her own in these scenes...it does take two to tango to make passion seem real), well, it was truly a goosebump moment for me...the staging and timing was genius but truth be told this drama was full of those kinds of moments...I am sure collective sighs were probably heard worldwide.

AND so. many. kudos, to the direction and shooting of that exquisite "dance" into the bedroom ...Lordy....I thought for sure they'd fade to the next day when they went through the door, as that is the usual MO, BUT the powers that be were kind enough to give us more!! IT WAS GORGEOUSLY DONE!! The direction and cinematography of these moments (and truly throughout this drama) was A+++++. The shots of hands and feet in this sequence so relayed the passion and the fervor and the tension and the emotion and the depth between them.

AND a minute later, still reeling from the scene I'd just watched, I laughed out loud when Luke followed her out of the bedroom and addressed her dad..."Mr. Shang......" lolz....soooooo good....One thing this drama has managed to do throughout, for me, is balance the light and dark moments of the story arc so well...Episodes like #5 or #20 will forever live in my head and heart...

AND I'm gonna give it a lot of leeway for the cheesy proposal scene...I mean it really isn't a Chinese drama without a cheesy proposal scene, right? This one was Okay, for me especially because it did so many flashbacks to their relationship which helped me keep things in sequential order and kind of "sealed the deal" on how hard they worked, what they overcame, and how their love and tenacity sort of forced the hand of fate to acknowledge them as a couple.

Interestingly I seem to almost always have a tiny bit of let down at the end of a lot of melodramas. Maybe because the angst and ups and downs in the relationship, especially in such a well done drama as this one was, become almost addicting so when the end comes, too much happiness can almost be anticlimactic but I didn't feel that here...and maybe because Episode 24 gave us enough angst and then passion and finally happiness that it left us sated? 🤷🏼‍♀️

If I have one complaint it would be the occasional continuity problem in the drama...what happened when, the time between break-ups and reunites felt, at times, choppy...BUT I am guessing, because as a whole the drama was so beautifully done, that if it's true the choppiness was the result of the incredible amount of edits we heard that this drama went through...There is no way losing 8 episodes worth of footage would not result in some continuity problems! So SHAME ON THE CHINESE CENSORS...I don't know that I'll ever forgive them for this one... 😉

Finally I think this grand experiment for Chinese drama creators to use, for the first time, an intimacy coordinator was a stroke of genius...so I am gonna guess that a LOT more top tier dramas in the future will utilize one as well, meaning we are probably witnessing a pivotal point in how CDz will address passion and intimacy in future dramas...so here's a BIG thank you to The Early Spring for opening that door!👍

In the end for all involved, The Early Spring is a drama everyone who worked on it should be extremely proud of. It was a truly a beautifully made and very satisfying drama and I'll miss it....

Oh and iykyk...thank god for Tan Mian's interference with that video......

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Great story but raises some questions

This wasn't what i expected, i thought it would be a little more complicated story, but the gore was satisfying so i have no complaints.

The story was ok, i thought the human vapour guy is the evil person who we have to chase and stop from doing evil deeds but that's not the case at all, and this is not a spoiler since the story is something else, but i still have some questions... Like How he became the HV and why only him? How did he just Poof by the end? I know the last scene is spoiling that it might not be the case but the lest 3 second twist is a typical end for mystery stories as a way to leave the door open for second seasons, but i have to admit that left the end loose, if he was still there, why didn't the cop who knows go there and check for him after everything is solved, i mean it's kinda messy writing but it is what it is and I'll take that with a grain of salt.

Acting was great, but Uta was spectacular, i loved the monotonous behaviour vs the chaotic lovely character he had before the incident.

Overall good, revenge is satisfying, and the end is ok.

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twot is as beautiful as its name is!!!

i hope this doesnt have a character limit because i have a LOT to say about this drama. im writing this review around a year after i watched this drama (i kinda took a long pause in the middle bc of school so i started it in feb 2025 but finished it in oct 2025 so hence its reasonably fresh) and yes this WILL contain spoilers.

if youre looking for a drama that is as beautiful as the name sounds, TWOT is the literal perfect one😭😭 many cnetizens too find it a beautiful yet heartbreaking watch, while others straight up “不敢看” because it is “太虐”. but despite the tears, this drama left a huge imprint in my heart and is IRREPLACEABLE..its truly the watch of all time and my favourite cdrama watch so far, and probably forever

i think part of why i resonate with this so deeply boils down to current world affairs as war and conflict are still very real and very destructive in parts of the world. as an audience, i hold a omniscient view of the entire unfolding of the story, and it reminded me of how privileged i am. this drama teaches the importance of empathy, kindness, love; in a world full of cruelty and brutality, it is these values and virtues that become the light for those in need. the drama’s emphasis on love, and how love is portrayed as a healing force, is extremely significant in teaching us that what makes us human is our ability to feel and help others. by centralising the story about war and its detriments on the people experiencing it, victims or frontline, twot reminds us to stay present for our loved ones.

now about the cast!!! i watched this drama for liangjie, love her lots (i think shes so underrated for such a skilled actress), she did NOT disappoint😭😭😭😭 her portrayal of songran is so well executed😭😭😭just thinking about ranran makes me so sad because i genuinely love her so much as a character. shes kind, and while appearing soft on the surface, youll realise that she aint no pushover, her strength lies in her kindness and her sense of justice and well as love for the world. i always say stuff like “梁洁的眼神戏真绝” and i still stand by it.. the execution was done so meticulously and her eyes literally spoke when words werent said. i also think that liangjies ranran is one of the most, if not the most, accurate depictions of depression i have ever seen. people always focus on how someone looks outwardly; ranran gives us an insight into the internal turmoil that she faces, which is hidden from the world☹️

brings me to chen zheyuan’s azan too!! this was the first czy drama that i watched, and it made me recognise him as a goated actor (as ive only seen him in variety shows haha). i love azan’s character: his gentleness and courage, his softness yet tough strength, they are all portrayed so well which makes azan such a nuanced character. the depiction of inner struggle and pain is so well done i can feel the pain emanating through the screen

about the music, i dont think i had any problems with the music, just wanted to specially mention 白色岛屿 by Rong Zuer and Te Amo by Alin, those are my favourites and most emotionally evoking haha. the former, especially, has such beautiful lyrics (about a lonely white island and a blue boat sailing towards her), and there were multiple references made within the show!! the colour symbolism is amazing btw ill talk about it later

about the plot and production, im not too much of an expert on this and i understand that some people have some problems with the pacing and the character development but me personally i found it ok to follow. there were a few gaps that i dont think was too major hopefully because (i admit im sucked into the story) i get so focused on the storyline that the gaps are easy to miss sometimes. and about character development i think it may take some time to understand the characters because ultimately no characters are perfect. i really appreciate the nuance of each character; besides ranran and azan, theres also shenbei, who was portrayed to be arrogant at first, you eventually see the kindness and selflessness she embodies after she puts down her facade of insecurity; and benjieming, who was cocky (and admittedly a little scummy) initially, but you eventually see his vulnerabilities as well as his softer side.. the characters are not portrayed as inherently good or bad but as long as they are willing to be kind and good and help those in need they have the good in their hearts and are important as characters that contribute meaningfully to the story ^^

the character relationships are very well done in this drama. the main cp is basically 2 broken individuals trying to heal each other and its both sad and wholesome to watch at the same time. the relationship explored between ranran and her mother and how they resolved their years long tension is very very bittersweet. the close knit brotherhood of the soliders despite them coming from different places, because they all fight for the same cause, to help the war victims, to advocate for world peace. even ranrans relationship with azans father is so meaningful (the conversation they had got me really bad).

okieie finally to symbolism!! i thought the symbolism was especially well done and done really meaningfully too. for example notice the colour symbolism in azan and ranrans clothing. when i said earlier about the white island and the blue boat, there are certain scenes where azan and ranran were wearing white shirts with blue outerwear (eg vests) which in a way symbolises the companionship of the blue boat to the white island..if you get what i mean😭🙏🙏 what i mean to say is that only with each other they had true companionship. azan and ranran both have quite a few people around them but still they felt lonely and its so nice to see them fianlly find solace in each others embrace because 两个小苦瓜啊啊 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

finally i wanna talk about the symbolism of the white olive tree in itself, of course this is my own interpretation but its somehting i found really beautiful about the drama too. the white olive tree isnt something that exists, that scene where ranran and azan both saw it together shows their common hope of a better world amidst the cruel world.. the olive tree symbolises peace and purity, and the mirage ranran and azan first saw is far away, out of reach, but represents their hope that there will be peace in the world (as shown by their wishes). the seed that the old lady sold to ranran, which they planted, represents the goal they set towards world peace, actual action they take to fight for world peace. they water the seed, feed it nutrients, hoping to nurture it into a strong and sturdy white okive tree. i saw somewhere that the white olive tree mirage is a patch of olive trees coated in ash and dust from the war which makes it even sadder 😭😭😭😭😭 azan and ranran persevered only for the hope and desire of a better world because they saw hope in something so desolate and hopeless and because of their hope, acted so selflessly to aid others. this especially stuck REALLY HARD to me because it makes me feel not only for the characters but also for war victims

tldr amazing and super meaningful watch for me, but it does contain really really heavy topics so do avoid it if you are uncomfortable ^^

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MIGHT BECOME A GUILTY PLEASURE LOL

Recently I have started my GL journey, this might not matter much but I am straight, so with starting to watch this genre I can't really comment on WLW representation or anything like that, so that's not what I'm here to criticize.

With that said, after looking on different forums and places like reddit, most people recommend GAP as a good place to start and so I did. I don't know what I was expecting but I ended liking it a lot more than I thought, even though I just recently finished it I'm already having the urge to watch it again lol. So let's begin:

SETTING/CINEMATOGRAPHY
I really like the office romance aspect of it, for other love stories it's been one of my favorite tropes, the camera work was kinda wonky at times, there were certain angles and cuts that made me feel awkward but nothing terrible. It was obvious that they didn't have the biggest budget but I feel like they made it work for what it was.

SOUNDTRACK
The music choices were good at the start, and what I mean is that it started to feel repetitive and kinda annoying in certain moments. They used the same for "big" moments in the story, like the sex scenes, fights/arguments, and comedic scenes. I was expecting a switch or a remix or something lol, but Becky sings very beautifully so that I can't complain about.

ACTING
I think Freen and Becky did an overall good job with their acting, I honestly think they got better as the story went on but that's just me. I will admit that there certain scenes where they weren't their best, like in some emotional scenes it felt like they were both trying to get their tears to come out instead of it feeling natural. In the scene in episode 7 where Sam confesses her feelings for the first time, I believe Freen said an english line that sounded kinda off that it surprised me but it's not her fault. But I will say that Freen and Becky's chemistry was astounding, and they really match each other well.

STORY
The story had a great start, but after like episode 9 it's when I started to get bored and felt like it was really dragging, the pacing also did a 180 by the end when it suddenly had this months jump which made it feel rushed up to the wedding. The twist of the grandma having a redemption arc was a really stupid move and made no sense, there was nothing to suggest not even a hint that she had a change of heart, also there was nothing to explain why. There was also no explanation what Sam's company even does, other than Mon working for the social media side of things. I honestly didn't care for the side characters that much so I won't comment on that. I wish that Sam and Mon communicated better, I think they had more fights than actual sweet/romantic moments that made question why or even how they love each other so much. I know it may seem like I'm shitting on the story, but these are not things that would make me stop watching, they were just a few let downs but nothing completely terrible.

Overall I really liked it for what it was, despite it's flaws I think it has a solid story that makes it good to enjoy and binge watch if you feel like it, the reason why it might be a guilty pleasure it's knowing that it's not the best but still going back to it.

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touching movie

a movie that made me feel touched. it's a simple movie, but it moved my heart. the movie's topic makes me extra emo. i remember when i found it tough to watch "Spare Me Your Mercy" but ended up watching it and giving it a 10.
this movie reminds you to go home and hug your mom, keep your relationship good, and take care of your family.
and the food would make you feel hungry, it looks delicious
the ending might have been a bit unrealistic but i like miracles, and i do like hopeful endings so i don't find myself bothered by it.
and there is the ending of the movie song, i need to find the lyrics but id say it made me cry without knowing the lyrics

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// An Experimental and Honest KDrama Approach in Mature Romantic Relationships

/- It is very sequential and it has honest-to-no-filter substance that makes you watch glimpses of each character's sides.
/- Though, it lacked some closure on some parts. It understood the situations that made this drama different from the rest.
/- You may or may not enjoy it. But I suggest you keep it on your list!

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I got second lead syndrome on the Main lead ?

Overall, the drama was so good. I was honestly traumatised and cried in every episode—I haven’t cried while watching any other drama. It was especially heartbreaking to see how the female lead’s mother treated her, which felt relatable for many Indian and Asian viewers.

The friendships were one of the best parts. They were heartwarming and funny, and the school-life experiences made me nostalgic. There was no jealousy between the female lead and her best friend; instead, her friend helped the male lead while he tried to get over her. With everyone’s complicated love lives, it wasn’t just a love triangle—it was practically a whole hexagon.

The main lead was so cute, but he went through a lot and was treated almost like the second lead. At first, the female lead had a crush on the second lead, making viewers think he was the main lead. The male lead suffered a lot to win her over, and the twist at the end was really good. She didn’t realise her feelings for him until the last five episodes, which was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

I felt a little annoyed with the female lead because her character development was slow, but I also understood that it wasn’t entirely her fault. I just wish she had realised her feelings earlier so we could have seen more of their chemistry and romance. Still, their chemistry was great, and the drama had plenty of funny moments.

It was a true rom-com, with something entertaining in almost every episode. I watched it a while ago, but I’m still obsessed with it and can’t escape its world. I’d definitely recommend watching it.

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Good but cliche

Kiss Sixth Sense was honestly a pretty good watch. What I loved most about this drama was the mature relationship dynamic between the leads. Their relationship felt more grown-up and natural compared to the usual K-drama romances, and I really enjoyed watching how their feelings developed.

And the chemistry between the leads? So good. Their interactions, tension, and overall dynamic were definitely one of the strongest parts of the drama for me. They had that comfortable yet romantic vibe that made their scenes really enjoyable to watch.

That being said, the one thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the story progression. At times, the plot felt like it was taking a little too long to get where it needed to go. The whole childhood connection storyline also felt very cliché and predictable to me. It’s one of those K-drama tropes that has been done so many times that it didn’t have the same impact it probably intended to.

Still, despite those issues, I genuinely enjoyed the drama. The mature romance, the lead chemistry, and the overall vibe made it worth watching for me.

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