PERFECTT MATCH!
idk but i love this drama sm! <3 rn i'm biggest fan of bao bao and yiran!! The story is packaged in a very interesting way, even though some parts feel a bit forced? It's okay TwT because the chemistry between Zhou Yiran and Bao Shangen is really PERFECTT! I so obsessed with every scene they make that feels 'moving' (Sorry guys, English is not my first language, so please forgive me if there are any spelling mistakes.) tbh, I think this drama is very good in my opinion!Was this review helpful to you?
Amazing Acting, Highly Recommend
This series was amazing. If I could give it 20 stars out of 10, I would! The story is rich with character types that feel like reading a complex novel with depth and symbolism. What it says about power and how different characters embody differing viewpoints about power is fascinating. I agree with everyone about the ML's acting and the others are great too. Highly recommend this series. I'll be rewatching it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Lowkey Goated.. just gotta rewatch!
okay to start this off, i am a person who is easily bored and as soon as a show bores me.. i instantly drop, no second chances, unless a close friend wants me to give it another try!ill be splitting this into sections:
Story:
initially i would probably give it a 4.5 and if i'm really pushing it then a 5.5 but after rewatching it i will say that it's a solid 7/10.. why? the plot was all over the place and it didn't help at all that it was only one episode per day and that one episode will always leave you in confusion. You would think you have gotten a hold of the plot twist and then boom.. they hit you with another plot twist in the next episode! i was drained but those constant plot twists kept me going lowkey, because i always wanted to know where that plot twist would lead me!
anywho.. everything does eventually tie back together once you are rewatching and already understand what will happen! granted that's not everyone's cup of tea and it isn't mine either.. but the chemistry was just too good in order to drop this show!
Acting/Cast:
i was heavily pumped for this casting.. i was not a huge fan of JJY but i wanted to give her a try and not just go off of what other people are saying! i lowkey though it would be her and Joseph that will end up together in this drama but i'm glad it wasn't.. Chen du ling just matches Joseph better and Tian Jia rui was perfect for JJY ngl.. this is my very first show in which i was exposed to Chen du ling, and Tian Jia rui, also the very first show of Ju jing yi to actually finish.. and i wasn't disappointed... compared to JJY's other work.. this was phenomenal. Tian jia rui surprised me, he only recently made his debut but his acting is impeccable.. he's now one of my favorite actors and i will be tuning in to his other work too!
Music:
literally the best OST's to hit the screens in the big 2026.. especially the song that is sung by both TJR and JJY.... that song has been in my playlist since it dropped.. also Liu yuning's song as well.
Rewatch value:
very high if you are a person who has patience and hates not being able to understand plots!
Overall the cinematography and everything about this show was truly great to me.. as i'm typing this.. i am already thinking of rewatching ( i just finished rewatching) But the chemistry between the leads is what truly sold it for me though.
this show is not for everyone, its more or so a "if you get it you get it, and if you don't you don't" and it's completely fine if you don't get it! and it's also completely fine if you do get it but you just don't like the constant plot twists and confusing story lines!
also.. i definitely want another collab of Tian Jia rui and Ju Jing yi! ☺️
edit: i had to change the rewatch value to a 10/10 because all i want to do is just rewatch this drama!!
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Lots of Eye Candy
Love that the episodes were quick and to the point. I was not thoroughly convinced about the dancing but it was done with conviction. Emotions felt honest, even if the acting was a bit superficial (but what to expect with so little time). The production quality was good. Overall, very nice and lots of eye candy.Was this review helpful to you?
Dated but Interesting
The medical issues were a bit exaggerated but it was interesting to see the variety of issues that can arise and the attitudes of people in 2010. It was fun seeing the young Song Joong Ki act. Ending was realistic but not very satisfying. Loved the 2nd ML--interesting to see the ethical playboy--well played.Was this review helpful to you?
The Demon Slays in Versace and Hermes
Gentle viewer, be forewarned. This has graphic violence too often and for too long. There was torture and gore.The Good:
• Park Shin Hye was amazing. She was mesmerizing on the screen. Killer acting (pun intended).
• My compliments to PSH's stylist. Her clothing, earrings, handbags, and shoes were exquisite. The beautiful visuals helped offset some of the darkness of the drama.
The Bad:
• I like Kim Jae Yeong, but I couldn't quite believe the romantic relationship between the upstanding detective and the demon who enjoyed hurting people.
• It didn't make sense that when the female detective went missing that her faux son didn't go crazy looking for her. It didn't make sense that the demon didn't pursue that either. Even if she didn't care about the female detective, she wanted to catch the serial killer, and that was the best lead. She had the ability to view the detective magically but decided, meh, she'll show up.
• The demon judge seemed locked into proceeding with a trial and then releasing the criminal afterward in order to exterminate him. I never understood why she didn't eliminate the murderers before trial. It would have been much simpler and left her out of the spotlight.
• It's a K-drama, so there was a stupid time skip and an inexplicable separation. It was done poorly and made no sense. The drama should have ended before that happened.
• The plot holes were many and few issues were resolved as the first season was dependent upon a second. I had to rewind, because I couldn't accept that the director had chosen to stop filming there. It wasn't an ending. Just a stop. Nothing resolved.
I generally complain that K- and C-dramas overlook, forgive, or reward the villains. I can't make that claim here! The evil-doers got what they had dished out, and then they were taken out. It was cathartic to a point, but I never want to get too comfortable with the idea of violent retribution. It didn't help that I'm reading a serial killer series at the moment (Dan Wells' John Wayne Cleaver series: I highly recommend for those who find sociopaths and other neurodivergents interesting; very fascinating character). That was too much darkness at once. I need to balance that better.
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Bright and Fun
I'm not sure why everyone seems so harsh with their criticism..I Love Love Love this series. It has heart and celebrates dreams, dreamers, and the struggle to accomplish one's passion. Kim Sejeong is the soul of this series and she does a marvelous job of motivating others as she finds her own way in life. The cast is fabulous, the little stories are interesting and the overaching story holds it all together. I particularly liked one of the side stories that discussed trauma and how the writers dealt with it sensitively. Bravo!Was this review helpful to you?
A very Japanese romantic series (with a frustrating FL, in my opinion)
PLOT: FL & ML were close in high school (ML was bullied, overweight, and unrecognizable back then), but she rejected him, and he left. 12+ years later the FL meets up with the ML . He's now the CEO of the company where she works. The ML proposes the FL to be his fake girlfriend: so she could take revenge on her cheating boyfriend, and he wants to get rid of a potential fiancée. But they both have toxic mothers. The ML's mother will do everything she can to separate them.+++ Suzuki Jin is handsome and talented.
+++ The story is fairly realistic. Dynamic direction.
+++ The OST is well-suited.
### The FL character is UNBEARABLE. Japanese writers love this type of woman: submissive, silent, hardworking, who forgives everyone everything, lets herself be embraced even by those she hates... (ಠ益ಠщ) In short, a jellyfish (without a skeleton, nerves, or brain)!
What level of misogyny do you need to reach, to have, in the same series, two toxic mothers, one "jellyfish" FL, one jealous best friend who steals the boyfriend, and, to top it all off, a stalker and psycho fiancée??
### I know it's cultural, but the "we forgive everything, even years of suffering, abandonment, and manipulation" because we're family... NO!
=> Some might find it cute and romantic, but I came away from this series angry and frustrated.
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Série romantique très japonaise (avec une FL frustrante, pour moi)
PLOT: La FL retrouve 12 ans + tard, le ML, désormais CEO de la Cie où elle travaille. Ils étaient proches au lycée (ML alors bullied, fat et méconnaissable) mais elle l'a rejeté et il est parti. Le ML propose à la FL d'être sa fake girlfriend, elle, pr se venger du boyfriend cheater et lui, pr se débarrasser d'1 fiancée potentielle qu'il refuse. Mais ils ont ts les 2 des mères toxiques. La mère du ML va tt faire pr les séparer.
+++ Suzuki Jin est beau et talentueux.
+++ Story à peu près réaliste. Réalis° dynamique.
+++ OSTs bien adaptées.
### Le personnage de la FL est INSUPPORTABLE. Les writers japonais adorent ce genre de femme : soumise, silencieuse, hardworking, qui pardonne tout à tout le monde, se laisse enlacer même par ceux qu'elle déteste, .... щ(ಠ益ಠщ) Bref, une méduse (sans squelette, sans nerf et sans cerveau) !
Quel niveau de misogynie doit-on atteindre pour avoir ds la même série, 2 mères toxiques, 1 FL "méduse", 1 meilleure amie jalouse et qui pique le boyfriend,et cerise sur le gâteau, 1 fiancée stalker & psycho ??
### Je sais que c'est culturel, mais le "on pardonne tout, même des années de souffrance, d'abandon, de manipulation" parce qu'on est une famille ... NON !
=> Certains peuvent trouver ça cute et romantique, moi je suis ressortie de cette série, énervée et frustrée.
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So much promise--such a pity!
With such a strong cast , budget, and concept, it's a crime that the writing was so weak, leaving much of the antagonist actions off-screen and the protagonists largely reactive. Yi Im Jwa spends much of his time with knowing looks and telepathic communication--actor was good but writing was poor. They should have just added telepathy as a fantasy superpower rather than have him narrate with his mouth shut. He develops a formidable team of evil-doers who just sit around and agree with his pronouncements. Sigh. The gambling scenes were nice. Yeo Jin Goo probably learned some of his Crowned Clown kingly behaviors from Choi Min Soo. It was fun seeing Jang Keun Suk play a serious role and demonstrate his acting abilities. However this series was thinly written with surprise reveals and no visual preparation or background work. Thus it felt too long--such a pity.Was this review helpful to you?
I guess the love is really beyond the grave
I dont know how people can rate this story above 5?Slow paced story, Simu with the on off childish and cold character. I get it storyline can be slow, but everyframe doesnt have to be slow-mo?!
I gave up watching after 16 episode. Too slow, too bored. Lived for 400years but dont know how to live with fun.
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The Village Barber Touched My Heart More THank I Expected
I started watching The Village Barber out of boredom, but it turned into something much more meaningful for me. This show touched my heart in a way I did not expect. It actually made me want to work harder and care for the older generation even better.What stood out most was the genuine love and warmth shared by Park Bo Gum, Lee Sang Yi, and Kwak Dong Yeon. The care they gave and received felt so sincere and natural, and that made the emotional moments hit even harder. Episode 10 was especially difficult for me because I cried every time they had to say goodbye to someone.
This was such a heartfelt and emotional watch. It reminded me how important compassion, connection, and care really are. I truly hope they make more seasons in this village because I would love to keep watching these stories. Reading other reviews is great, but watching it for yourself is even better.
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He Sacrifices Everything for Her
It's absolutely fantastic! 100/10 The acting is outstanding. Dilraba looks absolutely stunning and carries such a powerful aura. Chen Feiyu portrayed his character so well that you can clearly feel how deeply he loves the female lead. He’s willing to sacrifice everything for her, and he plays the role with so much cuteness. In the fighting scenes, he’s incredibly intense and full of spirit. Their chemistry is amazing. The storyline is fresh, unique, and unlike anything else. It also gives you a lot to think about. From start to finish, you can really feel the deep bond between all the characters. It’s just so good.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Story That Understands What We Don’t Say About Friendship
I really loved this movie, and what stayed with me the most is how real it felt. The female lead is beautifully written, not perfect, not always easy but deeply human. She makes mistakes, she feels things intensely and she moves through life in a way that feels honest rather than polished. That’s what made me connect with her so much.What truly touched me, though, was the relationship at the center of the story. It felt genuine in a quiet, almost familiar way.
I’ve always believed that friendship breakups can hurt even more than romantic ones and this film captures that feeling with so much care. It hit something very personal for me, especially since I haven’t always been lucky when it comes to friendships. Watching it felt comforting and a little painful at the same time like it understood something I’ve never really been able to put into words.
I also loved how grounded everything was especially the ending. It didn’t try to force anything dramatic or overly neat. It just let things exist as they are, and that made it feel even more sincere.
It’s a beautiful film that touches on so many things without ever going too far in one direction, not too heavy, not too light, just the right amount.
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Duang with you is for the people who want an attentive and gentle love.
I wanted to wrote a review after watching it for the first time but I couldn't put my thoughts into words...now that I rewatch it for the from EP 1 to EP 12 the following weeks Saturday after the show ended(cuz I missed them way toooo much🤧) I just want to say this drama may have a simple story line with not much drama element but it gives a certain type of comfort to the viewer that you can't just find in any other drama. And that's why it deserves a 10 cause this drama actl made me feel connected to it. The amount of details (really there's a lot) and story follow was sooo good. I have watch bl for 4 year but this just hits different. I loved how healthy this relationship is(our green flag couple 🥹) and how they showed us how people can love loudly or quietly but still share the same amount of love with each other. This story healed something in me that wasn't broken💗 The acting, cinematography,story line,the flow, everything was great 💕THIS PART OF THE REVIEW IS 101% BIASED
I just wanted to say I'm so proud of teetee and por. I knew them from dmd friendship. In first season I saw teeter his was so young back then but with a lot of energy. Then s2 I saw por. He was so talented. teetee joined the show too and they became partners in the end. So when the pilot came out I was so excited for them!! I loved them in your sky!! There character was so cute 🥺 I was screaming my heart out when the trailer dropped. I was so excited for it but I just thought it was like for your sky and khemjira since I followed the show from their pilot release also. But boy was I wrong. I watched all the vids about dwy. I watch everything. I MEAN EVERYTHING. Their busking, reaction vids,events,BTS, etc. and I listen to all their ost. I usually nvr listen to ost of drama separate. But I played all the song and remember the lyric(to my ability lol) idk if it's because qin is a music major and they perform for a music event but listening to the made me more connect to the drama. Also all the ost was sooooooo good bro😆 I gonna miss this era so much. It wasn't just 3 months to me. I still remember watching documentary and their live stage thing(for the first ep) while waiting for the first ep. Oh to go back to that time. I love teeteepor so much I really hope they get recognize and achieve slot of success. I hope they know they have a big fandom and community supporting them!! Lastly I'm gonna miss this fandom. This fandom who love and cherish our duang and qin❤️ I'll miss all this edit,memes,convos,laughter and smile that we share. I LOVE THIS DUANG WITH YOU SOOOOO MUCH 🐶🐈⬛🎸🎨🎤💓📸
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