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Realistic drama, different than typical fairytale Korean dramas
It stands apart from traditional K-dramas, which often rely on "fairytale" tropes (e.g., the cold, wealthy CEO who changes for the kind, poor girl). Instead, Nevertheless operates as a psychological case study on why we consciously choose people we know will hurt us.Here is why it is regarded as a masterpiece from this specific perspective:
1. It Validates the "Knowledge vs. Action" Gap
Most dramas portray characters as oblivious to their partner's toxic traits. Nevertheless does the opposite: the protagonist, Na-bi, knows exactly what Jae-eon is. She hears the rumors, she sees the evidence, and she recognizes the pattern. The drama forces the viewer to watch her walk into the fire anyway. This is a masterclass in portraying the painful human reality that intellectually knowing something is "bad" for you does not stop you from feeling a desperate emotional need for it.
2. The "Physical Magnetism" as a Catalyst
The drama leans heavily into the power of raw, physical, and emotional chemistry—what you might call the "halo effect." Because Jae-eon (the "bad boy") is portrayed as exceptionally charming, attentive, and physically magnetic, the show forces viewers to empathize with Na-bi’s dilemma. It isn't just "she’s naive"; it’s "he is providing an intoxicating dopamine hit that she is currently addicted to." By keeping the chemistry intense, the show highlights how physical attraction can override rational warning signs.
3. Deconstructing the "Fixer" and the "Familiar"
The show explores the "why" behind the attraction without being overly clinical.
The Thrill of the Chase: It captures the anxiety and excitement that comes from unpredictability. When a partner is emotionally unavailable, every small scrap of attention they do give feels like a massive victory, reinforcing the addiction.
The Illusion of Specialness: The show perfectly illustrates how people like Jae-eon use intermittent reinforcement (giving and withholding affection) to make the partner feel like they are the "exception" to the bad boy's rule, even when they aren't.
4. It Defies Traditional "Redemption"
Most dramas demand a "happy ending" where the bad boy transforms into a perfect partner. Nevertheless is polarizing because it chooses a more nuanced, often frustrating, and realistic path. It doesn't promise that the "red flag" will suddenly become a "green flag" just because of love. It argues that the real journey isn't about changing the other person, but about the lead character finally facing her own agency, choices, and the consequences of her desires.
5. It Shifts the "Female Gaze"
The show is often noted for being told through the "female gaze"—it focuses on the internal world, the obsession, the overthinking, and the quiet, agonizing moments of waiting for a text or a sign of affection. By centering these feelings rather than just plot twists, it makes the viewer feel the weight of the "red flag" dynamic, making it feel less like a story and more like a shared experience
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Akira is struggling
I see a lot of bad revieuws. With season 1 a lot of revieuws complaint about the age difference, in season 2 you see that Akira is still struggling a lot with that age difference and people still complain...Age difference is a problem for me, when the older one specificaly preys on young people, so only wants to date a lot younger people. But that's not the case here.
I thought it was nice to see that he still was struggling with it, 11 years is a lot! But Akira is childish and Shin mature, so for me that solves a lot of the problem. Plus here we see that Akira is the one that has a lot of problems with it. Though he loves Shin with his whole heart, het tries so hard to restrain himself to go more intimate with him.
I liked that we got to see more of the second couple.
The acting was great and both couples had good chemistry.
Visuals were great and the music good.
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Irritating FL
To this drama the FL irritate me soooooooo much her behaviour irritating me next level she has no self respect always running toward ML even when he ignore her seriously man why director even casting her she is sooooooo much loser , her face ,acting , behaviour , unnecessary laughing , loser behaviour oh god i tooo much irritate from starting to end she is next level irritating me I even can't continue from episode 6 i won't see this woman drama I m so done nowWas this review helpful to you?
Soulless series
The series starts with strong tension and a promising setup, especially in the early episodes, where the chemistry between the leads and the “almost romance” moments create genuine interest. There are also a few entertaining elements, like indirect comedy and the setup of a potential side couple, which hint at a more engaging story beneath the surface.However, as the series progresses, it quickly loses direction. The story becomes increasingly driven by forced misunderstandings, inconsistent character decisions, and plotlines that are either rushed or left unresolved. Instead of building meaningful emotional depth, the show often relies on surface-level drama and repetitive conflicts.
One of the biggest issues is the lack of believable character logic. Actions and reactions rarely feel natural, and important elements—especially the handling of non-consensual situations—are either ignored or brushed aside, which undermines the entire relationship dynamic. At the same time, antagonists remain one-dimensional and fail to create real tension or impact.
Despite introducing interesting ideas, such as the twin twist or multiple relationship dynamics, the series never fully commits to them. Plotlines appear and disappear without proper development, making the story feel fragmented and unfocused. Even emotional moments that should have had weight end up feeling hollow, as if something essential is missing.
In the end, the series feels like it lacks a clear vision or emotional core. It presents the structure of a dramatic story, but without the depth or sincerity needed to make it work. What could have been an engaging and emotionally driven narrative instead turns into something that feels strangely empty. In the end, it feels like a series without a soul, driven by careless and poorly thought-out decisions.
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I need answers… and maybe a refund for my emotions
The series had strong potential, especially in Part 1, where the emotional build-up felt sincere and promising. However, as it progresses, the characters — especially Yoonsu — become inconsistent and hard to understand. His development feels disconnected from what was initially portrayed.Overall, what could’ve been a soft but intense romance with depth ends up feeling a bit messy and, honestly, disappointing. Still worth watching if you’re curious, but don’t expect everything to make sense.
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Pluto is everything
Pluto is my favorite Girls' Love series, in many ways. I always wanted to read and watch a romance involving twin sisters, and Pluto delivers exactly that, plus there's the complexity of the sisters' love interest being blind and initially confusing them and start dating the "wrong" one.I confess that I also made the mistake of reading the novel; it's not that bad, but the series made everything a thousand times better and improved problematics points from the novel.
Not to mention that Namtan and Film's acting was perfect! I love them and how excellent actresses they are...which makes everything better!
I loved watching every episode. I have a soft spot for episode three too, in which they have a sincere conversation about family, how they feel being an outsider, where May, Film's character, says, "You know, apart from being blind, I wish I could be deaf too, just to shut myself off from everything." It really gets to me.
An emotional and sincere scene.
Another scene that isn't talked about as much is the episode where Ai-oon talks to her friend Ben about loving May. I cried like a child here Emotional and sad. An then there is episode eleven...
Anyway, there are many scenes, and the last episodes are impossible not to cry over.
And despite that, it's also a comforting series. I've watched it more than once and I feel like I always want to watch it again whenever I have time.
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A Slow burn but worth it....
I wasn't sure how I felt about this in the beginning, but I liked how the FL,decided to stand up for herself, and divorced her cheating husband. even though she knew how hard things were going to be, after 10 years of only catering to him, and never getting any thanks.........she realized she wasted her youth on someone who didn't deserve it, and starts over again, from a low beginning. She then goes on to prove herself worthy to herself. The back story, etc.....is good and the acting ability is excellent. Different from the tired trope of women being rescued by an ML. Also, she is not a young ingenue. Miyu rescues hersef.Was this review helpful to you?
BEST SERIES I’VE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE
This series has EVERYTHING! 💗On the surface, it may seem like a cute campus romance but it is so much more than that. Duang with you is the perfect mix of romance and deep topics that make the characters relationship so much more meaningful and entertaining to watch. No sudden conflicts, that came out of nowhere, no nonsensical fights, just pure love and understanding.The amount of detail that this series has is INSANE. Every rewatch you can find something new you haven’t seen or realised before. Every episode comes out with something interesting that keeps you wanting to watch it again and again (exactly what I did while waiting for the next episodes to come out). Also this series is SO FUNNY. Duang’s friend group always has me giggling, while also being very reliable and supportive of Duang, helping him win Qin over and giving him advice.
Don’t get me started on the songs from this series. They have 10 original songs (INSANE) and all of them are BANGERS.
Duang is literally my favorite character EVER, I can’t stress this enough. He may seem happy all the time, but you can see when he’s hurting and when he overthinks (TEETEE SUCH A GOOD ACTOR).
Qin’s character development is INSANE!! In the beginning you may think he’s being cold towards Duang, but if you pay attention you can notice that that’s not the case.
Every scene in this series is meaningful and remarkable, with deep topics that really make you attached to the characters.
The acting is just INCREDIBLE!!!!! You can notice small but VERY meaningful details in the actors face expressions if you pay attention.
The chemistry between the actors is CRAZY!!! Teeteepor really outdid themselves!!! From being a bluetooth couple to THIS?!??
The ending is INCREDIBLE and the series feels wrapped up perfectly.
There are no scenes that leave a bad feeling, like it tends to happen in these bls, since the characters are extremely well written and literally made for each other.
Also this has got to be the BEST novel adaptation I’ve ever seen. There are so many scenes that appear from the novel that have been done accurately, but also some new scenes that really compliment the story.
I’m not even exaggerating, Duang with you has changed my life. I’ve been watching this series ongoing from the first episode until now and these have been the best 2 months of my life. Never in my life have I been so excited for a show to come out with a new episode.
I truly recommend this incredible cinematic experience to everybody!!!! You’re REALLY missing out!!!💗
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cringely cute? maybe
Everything kinda feels rush since they had to fit everthing in just 3 EPs. Barely any character development, lots of repetition (scripts, situations, throwbacks, etc). As for the acting, i'd say Hia, Real, Babe & Dom carrying the whole series, the others feels too scripted (love the casts tho, im just being honest😅). No new ost but still fire.Since it's a special episode(s) so don't expect too much from the storyline, its basically just an extension of their moments, probably made for the fans of the series that haven't moved on and want to see more of the characters.
EP1 - so much things that don't make sense. Wouldn’t it be better to plan the party w his friends instead of hiding it from them. Why would his friends want to tell him abt the party knowing it's a 'surprise' party.
Watched this after dwy, it's kinda refreshing to see this version of Por haha. But it also felt a bit off how Ghlai and Lee just got into the “khonkhuy” phase after almost 2 years.
AuauSave were probably the cutest ship here—their chemistry was already doing all the work, no script needed.
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I LOVE THISSSS
This series is so cutesyyyy I hate to see it end 😭😢 but I enjoyed it 🥰🤩😍 thank you for this masterpiece.Duang and Qin are made for each other they are so cuteeeeee 🥰🤩😍 I like everything about this series all the actors and actresses did so goodd 💯
I hope to see more series like this 🥰😍 got my fire burning bright again 😍🥰 all the series this year has been by far the best couldn't ask for more. 😍😍😍😍
Anyways I liked the plot the story everything about this series 🥰🥰
#DuangLovesQin
#QinLovesDuang
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It's just so good
This is what Rom-com is suppose to look like.There's romance and the comedy is top notch.
The acting is superb especially the male lead, he looks like a bully, but he's an angel, and I love the fact that he doesn't really explain things when people misunderstood his intentions, he just showed them through his actions. The female lead was okay as well, her transition stage to understand the ml is good too. Han gyul actually behave like a kid he is, not doing well in his test jus to make sure se jin get the top spot. The story wasn't so much complicated. Everything just fit right where it's suppose to fit.
Job well job 👍
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1The male lead, Zhuge Yue, portrayed by Li Yunrui, is definitely one of the strongest highlights of the drama. He is not only incredibly handsome and charming, but also brings depth and quiet strength to his role. His acting is natural and powerful, especially in emotional and intense scenes. His martial arts and swordsmanship are exceptional—every fight scene feels precise, graceful, and impactful. What makes him even more admirable is his loyalty and unwavering support for Chu Qiao. Whether in battle or in quiet moments, his presence is always captivating. He truly became my favorite character in this drama.
The female lead, Chu Qiao, is equally impressive. She is strong, intelligent, and inspiring. Despite being a young actress, she delivers her role with confidence and emotional depth. Her martial arts skills, especially in archery and sword fighting, are amazing to watch. She perfectly balances strength and vulnerability, making her character both powerful and relatable. Her journey—from a warrior to a leader—is one of the most compelling parts of the story.
The second male lead, Yan Xun, adds another layer of complexity to the drama. His character is intense and emotional, especially with his deep obsession and connection to Chu Qiao. His transformation throughout the story—from someone with warmth to a more conflicted and driven character—is portrayed very well. His acting brings out both his pain and ambition, making him a memorable and impactful character.
Meanwhile, Chun'er may be frustrating at times, but her performance is undeniably effective. She portrays her character so well that you can truly feel the irritation, jealousy, and emotional tension she brings into the story. It shows how strong her acting is, as she leaves a strong impression on the audience.
Overall, the drama excels in many aspects. The fighting scenes are exciting and well-choreographed, with impressive swordsmanship and archery. The emotional scenes are heartfelt, and the political conflicts add depth and tension to the storyline. The chemistry between the characters—especially Zhuge Yue and Chu Qiao—makes the drama even more engaging and meaningful.
Rebirth is a drama that combines action, romance, and emotional storytelling beautifully. It’s a story about loyalty, love, sacrifice, and ambition. I truly enjoyed watching it, and it left a strong impression on me. Definitely a memorable and worthwhile drama!
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A Remake, But Lots Of Originality
This is suck a dark and disturbing series. I know this is a remake of LeMante from several years earlier, but this actually reminded me more of the 1991 classic Silence Of The Lambs ... the police using one psychopathic killer to catch another. However, this had so many more twists and turns in the story. You think you know who the protagonists and the real antagonists are, but so many things change along the way.The cast is fantastic, Hyun Jung is the perfect cold blooded killer. She has the look, the nature and the sinister smile to match. Dong Yoon fit perfectly in his part, although a bit unusual for him to play this kind of a role, he did it well. I'm always a fan of Seong Ha, he match greatly with the two leads. The rest of the supporting cast each add their own special something to make for a great drama/thriller.
To me, episode 4 is definitely the pinnacle episode. It kind of throws any conclusion you had at that point right out the window on what was going to happen. It creates more questions then answers from that point on ... We're given so many possibilities on who the real antagonists are in this series, the true mystery thriller really takes shape from there.
You're kept guessing on so many things right till the end ........ and even "the end" is in question. With the way the last sixty seconds of the final episode takes shape, could a season two be in the making???
An all around great thriller from start to finish!!!
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Mdl asked me what is important to know and I'd say: Devi
Classic Thai show which throws a bunch of tropes at the viewers for 97% of the show only to turn around and make the sweetest final episode with emotional payoff. This show feels like a dementia patient’s walking through a garden, the same path over and over but never tiring of it and i can't rate it higher than I have.(Tbh Starhunter needs to step up it's game tbh, they always have good production values, great actors who definitely have potential, makeup is on point (honestly Dmd and gmmtv need to take notes on this count) nothing looks cheap and in theory their shows should work, but they never do.)
Sun, an actress, has always been in love with the elder sister, Rafah, of her bestie Fey. For whatever mysterious reason, neither she nor Rafah have addressed this or acted upon it until..well until Star hunter made this show? They never address why they were apart then except that Sun was overseas for some years but that doesn't explain much considering how GONE Rafah was for Sun and she'd been in Thailand for years already. It's been 9 years of unrequited crush, atleast give us the reason.
A number of plot points like Sun’s defamation, a sinister Sasaeng, her arguably sinister girlfriend Rafah, exes and all are thrown at us but the resolution is quick, easy and unsatisfactory. As for character development? What's that? Sun’s core personality point is she is a spineless goody-two-shoes and is often on the receiving end of the mattress treatment. Rafah’s personality is being an asshole to most others, clinging to Sun in a borderline psychotic manner and crossing the boundaries of healthy relationships. I love shows that explore toxic relationships but not the immature conclusion presented here.
The second leads are Fey and Peach and they didn't have much of an interesting storyline either–the tropes were also repeated for the couples like the random public kiss, media scrutiny, jealous exes etcetra etcetra.
This feels like a lot of shows back from 2021, a combustion of poorly explored tropes. One could skip twenty minutes and I assure you nothing significant will have happened. At the end of penultimate 7th episode we are yet again exposed to 10 new plot points and bestie I rushed to mdl to check whether episode 8 was indeed the last–fearing that I'd somehow gotten it wrong and it was actually 12 eps. I was not going to sit through five more episodes of this.
I still marginally like this because the actresses had chemistry. There's that one obligatory gl bubble bath scene and the way Rafah was casually moving her hands on Sun during the bubble bath? My brain was screaming! As a negative to Rafah’s possessive hotness is that there's a borderline sa scene, I say borderline because there is dubious consent, which again has little bearing on the plot itself. The show marches along with its other plotlines in tandem.
Should you watch this? If you don't mind the dubcon and are pulled by the magnetism of Atom and Devi, go ahead but really there are way too many good gls airing right now. I'm obviously in a good mood or is that Devi’s magic because I give this a 6 and the verdict is no worse than mind numbingly boring.
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Mercy, no.
Tbe intrigue was built on the schemes behind doors and crossed alliances. The reason behind it all began 11 years prior and ended at his death. Along the way, the second generation with their own grandiose plans became the engine of the sub plot. Stripped down, one by one, they all paid the price.I like the acting, but found the plot a little lacking, the action repetitive and ml a bit tiresome. A John Wick with the same sense of dread and inevitability but without the charm. He came across too flat to be enjoyable for the long haul. I will not lie, I began rooting for the mastermind behind it all but still wanted the man with vengeance to win. How that was going to happen, go figure. Too many wasted fight scenes.
Ultimate lesson, be careful of what you wish for and the means you take to get it. Overall, it was better than most of its genre. It will keep your attention but the mismatch between the ml and the mastermind was very underwhelming. By the end, I was saying, ok die now. Incredible presence by all the actors. Just needed a little more pop in the light and less heaviness in the dark. The ending as it should be.
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