Reviews

Twin sister swipe plot

One sister ran away and the other sister was forced to get married and live her life ...okay fine ..but how come you expect the orginal bride to come back after months and take her place as a wife ... Insane as it sounds but the writer actually wrote this down. Boy !! This is not right even from a fictional perspective.
Anyway! So FL was a fighter ( general) , has good knowledge of medicine , she is witty and there is practically nothing she can't do. But I don't know why this happens as soon as FLs fall for ML they become stupid and so reliable on the ML.
The conspiracies in the story were very Flat they didn't add any excitement to the plot.
Lastly the core problem " omens of the twins" which apparently started as former king's twin brother wanted to kill him, resolved with the crown Princess given birth to twin babies and crown prince can't kill his own child.... THANKYOU FOR THE MERCY

Seriously I would have prefered a different ending.

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As such nothing MIRACULOUS of the sorts

Now that I have seen enough eerie in the drama this one felt little subtle to me .. but who are green to this genre might find it very refreshing. The story had balanced amounts of blood shed romance action horror suspence but still couldn't convince me enough as a viewer. Reason why ?
1. Start was amazing but gradually story lost it's pace .. only two cases in the beginning were interesting ( brothel case and plastic prince case) later ones were not.
2. Story continuation was sort of abrupt , the dots of events were not connected properly making it a little confusing.
3. Main villain was lame ..I mean he was giving that villian vibe from the beginning but for all the buildup to his character as a villain final face off was too FLAT.
4. parallel couple was so unnecessary, I still can't understand their chemistry. I would rather have this male actor for the role of fourth most handsome men and portray the love rival for the main ML. (Casting him as a lame lover boy was such a waste)


It's not that the drama is totally un-watchable try watching few episodes and stick as long as you find it interesting.

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INCREDIBLE Story, Acting, Production; Sure to Be Re-Made by Production Crews Across the World.

The spoiler is at the end and marked.

I concur with everything written by Shinnosuke_Lee, including the evaluation of the ending.

This was an INCREDIBLE show in all the ways that reviewer mentioned. Loved it all. They all were incredible performances. I double-foot stomp BIBI's performance. It was great and a needed breath of fresh air in the overall cast of characters. The story really is stellar with constant twists and edge of your seat drama. (When the violence got too much for me (as an older viewer), I just turned off the audio and/or covered my eyes.) The cinematography, the editing, etc. were phenomenal. I expect this to be remade a number of times by various artists across the world, because the story holds up so well and can be set in many parts of the globe. What more would you want in a cops-robbers/love story? I am surprised that the rating overall on MDL is not higher.

(I did have an issue with the Disney digitization which gave a slight green cast to the footage. This emphasizes the film noir effect, but I don't like it. I was a video editor, so most people, other than folks like me, will likely not be bothered by it.)

SPOILER:
I note that some reviewers think that the drug boss's motivation is money/success. I concur only in that he believes that this will win the love/respect of his childhood sweetheart, which is his ultimate goal--the same goal as that of the ML, which is to win the love/respect of his wife. (A reviewer compared the drug boss to Jay Gatsby in the novel "The Great Gatsby" and I concur.) The FL has "the face that launched a thousand ships," as they say of Helen of Troy. And I think that the FL lead was able to feel empathy (NOT love) for the drug boss, just as the ML was able to feel empathy for the Chinese drug negotiator--but the true love remained between the ML and FL, as evidenced by her continued pleads for him to be pulled from the operation.

Regarding the ending, IMHO the ML again sacrificed himself and his marriage for both the FL and drug boss, with whom he had developed a strong relationship. The drug boss had an "honorable" death and the FL didn't have to take the blame for his death. Therefore, the ML remained true to his character of protecting those that he loved, he didn't "turn evil." If the FL realizes this in time, then perhaps there may be a way for them to get back together.

Regarding the title of the drama, I wonder if the writer is trying to say that the worst evil is often the things we do for love. Did both men destroy themselves to gain the love of a woman? (Back to Helen of Troy) It is true that people do terrible things to protect their loved ones or to protect/foster the God they love or to avenge those that they love. Food for thought.

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Makes You Remember: Family Above All!

Where to begin with?

The entire drama has been nothing short of an emotional flood of remembrance, love, and pain. The show made me cry from the very beginning till the end and made me realise in every aspect how much your loved ones can mean to you. It's not just about how the story progressed but the flashbacks in between, the small anecdotes, the memories and the ever-daunting pain of losing a loved one and yet moving on with life is what this drama is all about.

If you are someone who wants to take some time off from the typical Rom-Coms then this drama is definitely for you. While the show could have focused more on the newly found father-daughter relationship, it still summarised their love in the best way possible! The drama is worth your time!

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The back-up story would have been there, but the willingness to actually tell it was limited

So here it is, the second season. The historical coat is stripped away and the story transforms into a modern thriller, the theme of which revolves around a horror that only humans are capable of.

Pleasing and pithy: Some script scenes from the first season were hinted at and entertainingly mirrored in the present day mise-en-scene. That´s fun to watch. The confrontation with the longing for power and immortality also has its moments and insights. Additionally: the leads give their all, again.

On the other hand, someone in production probably didn't really feel like it anymore... There is only minimalist suggestion of what may have happened during the past 80 years. This could actually be a substantial story, yet they are not going to tell us. This serves merely for shaping a coarse (albeit promising) framework, unfortunately remaining pretty lean. Thus it is raising more questions than it feels like answering, its only mission being turning the two leads though the mill of horror once more. Accordingly, the story almost constantly takes place in gloomy night, dark rooms or sinister underground.

For season 1, the dramaturgical technique of hinting at historically shaped, individual fates may have had an effect, enhancing identification with characters. For the second season, continuing with this method only works to a limited extent, because by now we are already closely identified with them.

All in all, the second season comes across somewhat indecisive. The back-up story would have been there, but the willingness to actually tell it was limited. On the other hand, it is still fast-paced and emotionally dense. Nevertheless (at least for me) it is somehow unsatisfying, almost unnecessary. Second seasons for Netflix-KDramas haven´t really convinced me yet. Neither does this one.

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LR Review

just an overhyped drama, It's a boring for me and can't relate a high schooler unrealistic story. I tried to understand the first 3 episodes but I just dropped it. Touted as a "must-watch," I was eager to dive into the storyline, but after a few episodes, it became clear that this was not going to live up to the hype. The pacing was unbearably slow, and the plot, while initially intriguing, quickly became repetitive and predictable. Every episode felt like it was dragging, with long, drawn-out scenes that added little value to the overall narrative.

The characters were flat and one-dimensional. The lead actors, while talented, were given very little material to work with. The female lead, in particular, was reduced to a passive, almost lifeless character, with most of her screen time spent crying or waiting for the male lead to make decisions for her. There was no growth, no depth, and no real reason to care about what happened to any of them. Even the side characters, who are often the saving grace in slower dramas, were underdeveloped and forgettable.

The romantic storyline, which should have been the heart of the drama, lacked chemistry and emotional depth. It felt forced and rushed, with little buildup to make the audience truly invest in their relationship. Moments that were meant to be emotional or heartfelt fell flat because the characters felt disconnected.

On top of that, the soundtrack is just okay, playing the same song over and over in nearly every emotional scene. Instead of enhancing the drama, it became an annoyance.

In the end, I found myself fast-forwarding through entire episodes just to get to the conclusion, which was equally underwhelming. If you're looking for a K-drama that captivates you from start to finish, this is not the one.

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learn about yourself

watch this cause I was looking for something short to fill the blank between drama. First found on YouTube it's only 2hr 46min, but it turn out just a short cut from long drama. A good summary to summarize only about the FL and her dates. But since the story quite captivated me, I decided to watch the whole thing.

Now let's discuss drama...

This drama tell us about a girl named Su Nuan Nuan (NN), who at the beginning at this drama hit the bottom point in her life. Her work not so successful, she became doormat for her collage & boss; her boyfriend ask for break up, cause he think NN bring bad luck in his life. In the middle of this chaotic problem, NN buy blind box that contain 'the perfect boyfriend'.

At home, NN open the box & got a surprise, the doll inside 'the perfect boyfriend' box become real human. NO, it's not suddenly get big & be alive, but more bring 'the perfect boyfriend' into her doorstep. To activate this 'perfect boyfriend', NN need to put the light into each doll necklace & each doll only active for 72 hours. Once 72h over, all the memory regarding each doll will be erased from everyone memory except NN herself.

From each 'perfect boyfriend' NN got lesson to learn for her own life. In the end she learn: "People we meet in every stage of life only accompany us through unforgettable moments. In those limited times, let's just enjoy the process."

Overall I quite like this, the idea behind this quite good. But why do I give it quite low score...? I feel something amiss in the end that I can't grab my finger on. But with that note, I feel I can't give this drama higher score than this...

Let's discuss each box. But that also means SPOILER ALERT!!! So read it at your own risk!












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SPOILER ALERT!!!
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1st box. Fav idol
> This man appear when NN feel underappreciated, her boyfriend word cut deep into her heart. That's when the box give NN her fav idol, Jiang Hao (JH), to tell her: "There's always someone who appreciates you."
> NN become the one who encourage JH when JH feel nobody recognize him for his talent & he almost give up being an idol. NN give him booklet fill with his photo, with the booklet JH didn't feel invisible anymore & had courage to continue his journey as an idol.

2nd lesson. Pilot
> Learn to love urself. Don't forget your own need because u compromise with other people excessively. When u too care about other people opinion, u will change urself for them.
> U don't need to explain urself to unrelated people nor do you need to take their opinion to heart, because people who believe you will always believe you. So just be urself.

3rd lesson. Younger boy
> Know ur dream
> U're not really as bad as u think. U need to learn to do things u like. Because u worth it. Do what u like bravely

4th lesson. Entrepreneur
> She just get the opportunity to prove her works
> Lu Jing Hang (JH) appear when she feel the boss only take her work as a backup for her senior. & JH turn out to be the boss whose NN's company need to pitch their work. So JH gave the opportunity to NN to present her works. But once the 72 hours limit is up & JH forget about her existence. NN already learn what she need in her presentation & got herself the opportunity to prove her works. And in the end it just prove that NN's work is indeed great in its own way.

5th lesson. Online shipper
Learn to appreciate your family more
Fear nothing, nothing can stop us from face life with a cheerful spirit.

6th lesson. Physiologist
To think rationally and to understand the human complexity

7th lesson. Programmer
She opened it to help her during hospitalized.
Learn to fight for her design

8th lesson. Firefighters
She open it just to say thank you for the firefighters that help her.
The most useless box to be open. She just need to feel lucky

9th lesson. Finance guy
Mai opened it to help her parents feel rest assured about NN life in big city alone.
But in the end NN herself learn to appreciate the current time more.

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Love that dares not say its name....

Not as good or as heavy as Skate Our Souls and Side By Side which dealt with serious mental health issues, this instalment of Project S series is a worthy part of it. It deals with the issues of abandonment, violence, self-worth, family pressure, friendship and love through sports. After skateboarding and badminton, it is to volleyball to be put forward as the means of healing and personal growth.

The writing and the acting are stellar as usual but the intensity of the other two series is missing. I am probably watching these out of order (I saw the trailer for SBS at the ending of this drama's final episode!) so the mounting pressure is not there. Spike is more in line with ordinary teen dramas: the angst, the discovery of love and the fragility of friendship are all the usual topics of such dramas.

I needed to keep reminding myself that this was made in 2017 because the bromance was romancing c drama way. Maybe there was a bit of romance there between the boys but it was never openly said. Unless you count as the indication the moment when Puen, the main lead, jokingly says to his best girl friend that the gender is not important for him in love, crushing all her hopes...Am I seeing a BL story where there is none? I am not sure...

I guess I was looking for romance in this one because the mental health issues were not the topic here. Puen had to deal with the abandonment issues since he was little but sports helped him overcome it and gain confidence. This was all explained in a short flashback.

The songs' lyrics did nothing to make me think differently: it was all I love you, you are the most important person, you make me better etc.etc. whenever the scene was about the three particular boys. A burgeoning love triangle if I never saw one...

An excellent drama! I only hated Puen's haircut! The rest is a great watch!

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'You only live once, so don't leave any regrets'

This movie took me a while to watch as this movie is a sentimental movie that needs a certain mood.
All I can say to this movie is to enjoy life... live to the fullest and just go for it.
As a traveler myself, this truly hit me on the spot as I am someone who is struggling with whether to enjoy my 20s by traveling as much as possible or to go to back to school and get a career job.
In this world, most people want to earn as much money as possible and to travel the world.
That is still what I want but it's just so difficult as responsibilities build up as we get older.

I know that everyone has their clock... but were just overwhelmed and pressured within the society and by our family.
This drama made me cry and inspired me in a certain way... to follow your dreams...

Life is hard. But we should be grateful for what we have and what God has offered us...
I'm truly grateful for what I have as there are others out there who do not...

This drama truly inspired and motivated me yet made me think about life in a certain way.

Why does it have to end that way tho...????

I feel numb.
Now I'm rewatching Twilight..
124am
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Tragic

The drama is about the missing people and doesn't miss to portray how tragic it is for them and their family throughout the show.
I really liked it. The show was quite predictable about the characters, like we know who is related to who, who killed who.But you can't predict how this is going to unfold to reach to revelation. And it was heart-wrenching to watch everytime, even if you know already what will happen.
I really like the chemistry of duo kim wook and jang pan seok. I loved jang pan seok. He represented the suffering of a family member of missing person impeccably.The story of yeo na and joon ho was equally heartbreaking.The idea of the community they have created together was unique. The village setting was beautiful, especially the flower field. The child actors did the marvelous job.
I thought the show is going to be serious and heartbreaking and it was, but still it has funny moments, carried by our duo and sometimes trio.
I really don't like only one thing about this drama that characters try to withhold information from each other, especially kim wook.
But overall, it was a unique concept. And I really liked this drama, because of the characters I'd say.So, if you are having a mood for good cry, go for it.

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Taboo or To be

Gay teen goes to a bar, mutual attraction occurs, later it turns out to be his homeroom teacher. No hook-up was implied, just eye contact. In the light of day, teacher Hoon sets boundaries but over a year, teen Woo sees every act of sparce kindness as Hoon's continued attraction for him. Woo stalks him. Hoon's job is to interview the parents at home of all the students. Finally, Woo forces the situation to come to a head by physically inserting himself in Hoon's care and doesn't leave. Woo wants an admission from Hoon. Does he remember their previous encounter? Will he admit that he is attracted to him? Will he give in and let Woo into his life? I should mention here, Hoon is 35 and his pursuer Woo is 18.

Before 2020, the legal age of consent in South Korea was 13. The film was made in 2012.

Hmmm, gray area or no?

Woo doesn't take no for an answer. He relentlessly pursues Hoon, blackmailing him into spending time with him with pictures he took of Hoon in the gay bar. Hoon is searching for another teaching position to escape as he recognizes that Woo will not give up. He knows that Woo is forbidden fruit. Woo knows himself. He is gay and he wants him. He understands the position well as his mother knows his orientation. Hoon viciously rebuffs him, and Woo hurt by his words, leaves the car in anger and cries. Finally, Hoon is free. He looks down, finds Woo's forgotten headset and carries it home. He sees Woo enter before him and on his steps he waits.

Gray area:
Though legal, what can an 18 year old teen bring to the table?
Should Hoon resist further as Woo is still in school?
Can 18 form a stable relationship?
2012 gay relationships were still no fully accepted, what would they endure as a couple, being gay, age difference and social status?
If Hoon gives in, how will his job be affected?

The film brings these thoughts to mind and only answers one. You will have to watch the entire film to get it. The actors did a commendable job with their roles. Hoon's frustration with himself and Woo is believable. Woo's dogmatic focused attitude towards the situation is dealt with an 18 year old fervor. I will recommend this film for the questions posed and the actors themselves. Though I liked it, more could have been done. Rewatch - maybe not. In 2024, this comes across more like a period piece from 2012.

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