Reviews

Dark human truth, deepfakes, dystopian interconnectedness, fake news.

Warning: HEAVY spoilers. Don't read until you've finished the drama.

"Maybe if we had a better childhood, things would have turned out differently. Others have happy memories to remember, but we don't."

The true meaning of the title is beautiful: Can you escape your sins?

I love stories that aren't truly about revenge, so this one spoke to me. Season 1 was agressive from the start, and yet so fun and refreshing. Season 2 was the real deal. I came for the villain protagonists and I was not disappointed. This was a story of broken people who went through hell and redeemed themselves.

How Ra Hee's plan failed but she prayed to God for the Five to redeem themselves and said she knew her fate was already written, like when she prayed to give her a second chance when she fell down on the snow. The tree scene where she reunites everyone means everything (the metaphor of planting a seed). Plus the fireflies making this moment even more magical. They started to question Ra Hee and themselves until they all found each other at the same place. But of course it wasn't that easy and they were still doing mistakes, until Myeong Ji's death and her last words happened.

My favorite scene was perhaps Ra Hee and Do Hyeok exchanging a look when she saved him before dying.

And Ra Hee's story... After they made a pact with the devil, she became what she hated, a subordinate, to the man who betrayed her at that. And that's why she looked empty compared to Season 1. It lasted for a while until the only thing that could break her happened, aka seeing the moment of Da Mi's death. My favorite scene was perhaps Ra Hee and Do Hyeok exchanging a look when she saved him before dying.

Hwang Jung Eum did one hell of a job. The scene where she repeatedly slaps herself, saying she doesn't deserve to punish, she's not human, she doesn't deserve to cry. And the first episode was the first time I genuinely cried and felt anxious. Genuinely brilliant and surprising in the best possible way.

Of course, Season 2 had a different vibe from Season 1, but I loved both. Naturally, Season 1 was pure adrenaline, Season 2 more emotions.

The fake news theme: It's a critic of provocative Korean media, headlines, youtubers and k-netizens (going along and writing malicious comments). I wish reality could be like the end of Season 2 where a law was created against them.

About the deepfakes, that was also close to reality by now, with AI getting stronger than ever.

Even K's story was very tied to the theme of "being fake." I loved the plot twist, his story and his character in Season 1. I liked the bromance with Do Hyeok, and the betrayal made it even better. It was cool how K didn't know that Lee Hwi So was scared of water because of trauma in prison. The twist is what made it stand out from Penthouse even more. I loved Do Hyeok as the actual protagonist and how focused the drama was on the Seven. K's mask, his laugh and his inimaginable schemes were fun, but he wasn't a completely cartoonish villain either, his story showed his frustration and you could see his pained expression when he ordered to kill his real father as he called him "Son." Uhm Ki Joon was able to show a great range here both as the protagonist and as the bigger evil. Kim Do Hoon's acting when he killed his mother (with a biblical painting at that, his mother's favorite) and his tearful eyes behind the window was awesome.

The plot twist having me shocked is part of why I liked it. K was really fun to watch when he kicked them down the stairs after torturing them in the amusement park. The ending of episode 12 with the Six teaming up against Matthew and Ki Tak jumping off the cliff with him and into the water before verifying his identity was especially great.

The switched at birth twist was also peak makjang (Do Hyeok being the biological son). There was a flashback in high school where K saw Do Hyeok with his mother as he learned about Do Hyeok's true identity, Do Hyeok had a genius mind and was good in everything while he was pushing himself until his nose bled. After K killed his mother, his father was going to send him to some island so he was forced to replace Lee Hwi So with him, but while he wasn't really happy with his new face he did like being respected and his true goal was Seongchan Group.

As for the new villain's twist, I personally found him scary. He had no sad backstory like K, just cold. Honestly, with K's new hair (he just wanted to be more like himself than Matthew) he looked a little pitiful in front of Chan Sung who was taller than him. I hated him when he was keeping Mo Ne's mom captive. (Btw, it was really important to not end the episodes too quickly because there were scenes like Ra Hee saving Mo Ne's mom and also the scene where she listens to Da Mi's video and chooses the name Medusa.) Again, Mo Ne was seriously unlucky. And to say this is pretty close to reality for women getting with abusive men... I was relieved and anxious when she stabbed him until Do Hyeok and Ki Tak came.

Do Hyeok and Mo Ne's romance was everything to me tbh. I was sad and scared for her when she left Do Hyeok after the campfire with the others. It was beautiful when Do Hyeok was saving Mo Ne's mother as the fire brought back his trauma, and she hugged him.

I liked everything from Ra Hee and Ki Tak's relationship and backstory, Jin Mo and Paeng Hee's story, the kids, Jin Mo and Myeong Ji's romance (the bonding between them in Season 2, the hatred, revenge and tragedy), even Cheol Woo and Ju Ran's romance, Ju Ran's mistake due to Ra Hee's revenge, Cheol Woo hating her and then reconciling. Considering how serious Myeong Ji's character got, the only "comic relief" characters left in the main cast were Cheol Woo and Ju Ran. But because of that, it made sense that Cheol Woo would meet a tragic end. As a cop, he also redeemed himself by trying to protect the others. Well, I think that was implied because all we saw was K shooting aimlessly as he lost his mind.

The ending: Symbolic and well thought-out for everyone. Also poetic and spiritual. K's parallel to Ra Hee with the shot in the leg and burned down to the ground by Do Hyeok was amazing as well.

I also loved the start of Season 1 with Da Mi's appearance as a ghost (white dress and long hair) which makes you wonder if she's going to return from the dead. Then my favorite arc of Season 1: the divine punishment on the deserted island. The paradise illusion with the food and drinks on the ship, the fruits on the island, the unicorn, and then the disillusion that reveals it's a trap from hell. The illusion of water, brutally killing a monster only to realize those were real people after waking up (and the centipede), thinking it's Da Mi's curse, getting hit by a wave, fighting and leaving on the boat as the Seven's reunion (with some epic BGM).

(This video also shows what a few of the "victims" on the island did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWdbz3t-VNM)

And how could I not mention the Mission Impossible reference with the BGM during the mirror scene at the end of Season 1? Well, it wasn't even the only reference to fictional stories since there was also the Skull Island (possibly), or The Ring when Da Mi came out of Mo Ne's TV, and Marvel was also mentioned. Which I find funny because The Escape of the Seven is basically the end of a makjang trilogy (The Last Empress and The Penthouse). The Seven Deadly Sins are an obvious connection, and Salem’s Seven is a funny one, as they’re a group of super-villains from Marvel.

The Island arc, Season 1's finale, Season 2's underground prison arc, those were all unforgettable. Even if logic took a backseat to spectacle, it didn’t break my immersion, quite the opposite.

Season 2 even had video game vibes with Medusa's hacking abilities and that one Watch Dogs-coded scene (incredible directing) or K literally playing with Do Hyeok in the car (Ra Hee having to risk everything to save them and rightly getting mad for being so naive).

There was also an artistic teaser for both seasons, I'll link them in the comments. Plus, like in Penthouse, the opening is very symbolic as you get to watch it and analyze it every episode but it's a shame that just like with Penthouse, Viki only showed one version of the opening. Again, I'll link the one with K.

Overall, The Escape of the Seven offers an immersive makjang experience with a futuristic, surreal vibe and at the same time a story ingrained in reality.

Season 1's opening:
The first statues: Anonymous commenters.
The nail holding Da Mi's bobble: K's hand. (see the tattoo on his nail)
Ra Hee: Greed, spikes growing, but also a foreshadowing of her amputation.
Mo Ne's dress: Childbirth.
Do Hyeok's fire: His family's tragedy.
Jin Mo looking at Do Hyeok with a knife behind his back: He was behind the fire.
The snake on Jin Mo's arm: K.
The others are simple.

Season 2's opening is more biblical. The snake biting the apple (the original sin). Ra Hee being the last one to break, becoming the shield of Medusa that Do Hyeok is holding and turning K into stone.

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Late to the Reply Train... but I Don't Regret It

I've tried to finish this drama many times over the course of my drama-watching career. I always ended up dropping it after the first 5 episodes, but I think this drama came to me at a wonderful time. I am at a point in my life and in my youth where I am both overwhelmingly sad and overbearingly happy. The last four episodes of this drama were so well done and so emotional that it bumped the entire drama up to ten stars for me.

This drama feels like a warm hug telling you that the present is all you have. The love triangle was amazingly executed and did not leave me feeling uncomfortable like many do.

The interjections from grown up Deok Sun and Taek were perfectly placed and gave the drama a much more believable and nostalgic feel.

The second wedding scene has a choke hold on me. The five of them will never leave my heart. <3

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A beautiful workplace romcom set in the thrilling realm of flight and aeroplanes.

What I like:
Female pilot: Though the beginning may prompt an eye roll, that difficult start sets the story in motion. It pushes the female lead, Ruan Sixian, beyond her comfort zone, leading her to attend flight school and return three years later as an in-demand pilot. This tension makes her comeback especially satisfying. It is inspiring to watch her wear the uniform, train in the simulator, and handle the cockpit with confidence. She shows that women can excel in a demanding profession like piloting. I also appreciate actress Liu Xiening's preparation and training for the aviation scenes, which make them feel convincing.

Miles Wei: He portrays Fu Mingyu, a sharp, rational vice president turned CEO. Tasked with major reforms and airline modernization, he exemplifies calm under pressure, high standards, and dedication to civil aviation. He combines professional authority with romantic tension, and Wei captures this role with depth, making him both commanding and charming, dreamy, and relatable. His character balances seriousness and charisma, embodying effective leadership with engaging personal qualities.

This workplace romcom has genuine depth. By prioritizing the characters’ personal growth, company reforms, and flight challenges, the story ensures that when they finally unite, they form a true power couple rooted in mutual respect rather than fleeting infatuation. This focus creates a meaningful, believable romance built on shared development and resilience, making their connection stronger and more authentic.

A key strength lies in its cinematography. The drama effectively portrays its setting, utilizing the flight decks, uniform designs, and sweeping aerial views to create a polished, high-end visual style that amplifies the romantic atmosphere. I'm truly impressed by the airport's designs, everything from the runways and cockpits to the simulators and aircraft, all the way to the Hengshi airlines building and its office spaces, showcases exceptional quality throughout.

The interactions between Ruan Sixian and Captain Fan are truly captivating, and the dramatic emergency they face is expertly portrayed. I'm confident that more of these compelling moments will unfold in subsequent episodes.

The romance unfolds through a series of intense misunderstandings. Their connection is fueled by sharp professional clashes. Fu Mingyu is immediately drawn to her bravery and commitment, while Ruan Sixian, initially guarded, gradually comes to recognize his genuine efforts and her own feelings, ultimately surrendering to him.

Supporting the main couple, a compelling group of characters fills the aviation world of Hengshi Airlines with their loved ones and acquaintances, enriching the narrative with elements of drama, romance, workplace competition, and humorous moments.

Easy to Watch: The story moves at a good speed. It is not too sad or too stressful, making it a very happy and cozy show.

If it adheres to the novel, the second half of the series will serve as the dramatic conclusion, progressing from the main characters' career development to their romance's final resolution and significant familial discoveries.

If you want a romantic show that makes you smile and inspires you to follow your dreams, you should definitely watch this! It is a lovely, feel-good drama about love, flying, dreams and ambition.

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A beautiful story about family and love

I’m really loving this series, it feels like something new because usually highschool jbls mostly focus on the evolution of the relationship between the two male leads, while this series shows a deeper view of how difficult it is for a teenager to accept the thought of liking someone the same gender as them and how that is seen by their parents. There is not much romance because it’s a journey that both of the leads intraprend together to understand better their feelings but it’s still very sweet.
I particularly like the way the characters communicate with eachother to find a common ground and to understand that love is not only between a man and a woman but it’s a deeper bond which should not be constrained by gender.
Really amazing I recommend.

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A veces la familia también se elige

The Road to Splendor fue un drama que disfruté muchísimo, especialmente por la relación entre sus protagonistas. Me encantó la química que tenían y, sobre todo, la confianza que construyeron entre ellos. No sentí que su relación se basara únicamente en el romance, sino en saber que podían contar el uno con el otro incluso cuando las cosas se ponían difíciles.

Algo que me gustó mucho fue cómo fueron formando una especie de familia con otras personas que, al igual que ellos, buscaban una oportunidad para cambiar su vida y tener un futuro mejor. Ver cómo se apoyaban, se cuidaban y crecían juntos fue una de las partes más bonitas del drama.

También me gustó mucho el mensaje que deja sobre la confianza. La historia muestra que a veces la persona en la que más confías puede ser precisamente quien más daño te haga, mientras que alguien de quien nunca esperabas nada puede ser quien te tienda la mano cuando más lo necesitas.

Y creo que eso fue lo que más me llegó: a veces la persona en la que más confías puede ser precisamente quien más daño te haga, mientras que alguien de quien nunca esperabas nada puede ser quien te tienda la mano cuando más lo necesitas.

The Road to Splendor me dejó una sensación muy bonita. 🥹💕 Me gustó por su historia, pero sobre todo por sus personajes y por la manera en que demuestra que cuando existe confianza, apoyo y un objetivo en común, incluso las personas que empiezan como desconocidas pueden terminar convirtiéndose en una verdadera familia.

Un drama que disfruté, que me hizo sufrir un poquito y que definitivamente me dejó con el corazón contento al terminarlo. ❤️

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OK WOW

I remember reading the first chapter of the novel years ago and despite ghosting it it never left my mind, when I heard it was getting an adaptation I postponed reading it so I wouldn’t be disappointed in case the drama lacked, BUT, who’d have expected for the show to be this good?? I’ve watched the first 2 episodes and they got me hooked in seconds.
the acting is very good, it doesn’t feel awkward like many other (just tiny moments here and there), the chemistry is definitely there but I’m not expecting a lot from the first half of the show since obviously the relationship between Shen Mo and Mingxuan is SUPPOSED to be tense so I’d say they’re doing their job. I also liked Zhou Yang’s(?) and An’an’s characters!
the show is obviously very high quality and I can tell they had an amazing budget because no matter how much you look NOTHING is lacking from any aspect.
lastly I wanted to talk about the OSTs or the ending credit OH MY GOD I NEED THIS IN MY PLAYLIST RN the singer’s voice is so comforting and nice I don’t think the rating deserves anything less than 9 stars (10 even)
also Shen Mo is so gorgeous hello??? he looks so delicate and fragile I couldn’t keep my eyes off him

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At first I seriously underrated how well written this is!!

Writing - 10/10
Most spoilers for first 4 episodes, but there is one spoiler for episode 19 at end.

The first couple episodes are steamy and interesting - but there were a several “red flags” that the male lead was giving off and I thought, ‘wow, if this was real life, that poor young lady has no idea what she’s getting herself into.’ And my false prediction was that the writers would gloss over these red flags and pretend that they didn’t show anything about his true nature and to what the most likely ending to their relationship would be. In real life, there’s less than a 1% that this guy would ever make a good long term boyfriend/ husband - instead, he would only be a fling to get one’s heart broken before she meets a good guy who treats her well.

BUT - The writer of this story seemed to find the 1% story where, yes indeed he does actually want this to work out.

So why is it typically men hurting women in relationships where sex is involved when they aren’t yet in a committed relationship where children are considered?
Because, if you strip away culture and social pressures, sex for sex’s sake, with someone you have close to a zero attachment to - it is a lower hurdle for men.
Yes, there are men that just have no innate desire for meaningless sex and yes there are women who do want it - but it is heavily slanted towards more men more easily being able to seriously enjoy sex with someone that they have zero (and I mean zero) emotional attachment to.

So - this means(some) men will get into a situation ship with a woman with zero real interest in her as a person just to have sex on a regular basis.
AND —> all the red flags are super easy to spot when you realize that SOME of the men looking for zero emotional attachment will ALSO let the women think there is a possibility of a true connection and use her desire for that to gain access for the sex. If both are looking for a fling, then there is no person’s innocence that’s being damaged - and I have no judgement. But deceiving a woman with false hope is just as bad as rape. Just as deceiving a men with hope to get jewelry is just as bad as theft. Neither sex is perfect —> there are predators and victims on both sides.
The red flags are to spot the liars and deceivers.

All the red flags that this was what he was doing:
1) he talked down to her.
2) he didn’t respect her professionally and showed it.
3) his reputation of having many girlfriends.
4) he slept with her without trying to get to know her first (as she did with him)
5) he accused her of trying to cling to him right after the first time they slept together.

That last one’s a huge one. He never promised her anything other than sex, and this action scream that he was not looking to connect with her.

Later, all the red flags center around him not really admitting or even being aware that he was growing attached to her.

So, why am I listing these out?! Because so many romance novelist ignore all of the above. They create strange scenarios where the red flags are shown, but there is no logical reason for them. The ML does all these different red flags, but they magically don’t apply to him, he was misunderstood.

There was one lady I know that loved this guy who had same type of red flags, flat out said he had no interest in clingy type woman, that women just tried to use men for money and he didn’t want to get married, etc etc. he was in the 1% of the time when a guy would dump girl at any moment - but she waited for ten years - and then he finally asked her to marry him.

This story is that kind of relationship - so yeah, now I believe the writers are good - this isn’t some fantasy bubble about a guy who is good looking and successful but is behaving like a jerk - a fantasy story that he actually loves the FL and is just bad at showing his emotions and suddenly wakes up one day and starts treating her like shes gold.

Bad spoiler thru episode 19 below!

This is a story about real love, and how it works. The path forward with an emotionally distant man (who had a tough relationship with his father that has impacted his ability to connect in an honest and straightforward way) —> this is a hard road. she ends up having to bring up marriage first! This isn’t a glossed over fantasy of the “guy says he never wants to marry but she magically heals him after one heart felt conversation.”
Nope, that type of healing takes a lot of patience and a lot of time.

And she get hurt frequently along the way. She takes time, she slowly tells him what she wants/ need + he starts to do those things.

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WE ARE SO SEXY

Okay, I finished this the other day and was sitting here holding my balls, waiting for it to be available on MyDramaList, and it's finally here, yayay. Okay, so I would give it a 7.5 out of 10, and then I am going to say what I liked and what I didn't, based on some notes I took lmao.

Starting off strong with things I liked: the actors. I don't think I have seen them in anything before, but we did our big one with this; I can't even lie. We are both so sexy, just different kinds of sexy, and I thought our acting really brought this short drama to life. We had good chemistry together, which is really hard to come by with Korean BL, ESPECIALLY short dramas, but they really exceeded my expectations for this.

Next up, I think the story is fun. I have only a couple to compare it to, but swimming dramas are always so boring, and maybe it's because I can't swim, so I don't really care for it, but this was a fun one. Their dynamic was kind of an enemies-to-lovers that bordered on abusive, but they were both into it, so that made it okay (right...). Yeah, just overall really fun.

Then the final thing I have in my notes for stuff I liked was the abuse. Okay, I am not into no fetish shit, I swear; I just thought it was good writing in terms of justifying why the evil one out of the pair was acting the way he did. Because it is how his dad treats him, so he thinks it's okay. Right, love to see some background development, especially for such a short show.

Switching over to things I didn't like, uh...I don't think swimming is ever that serious, oh my god. Why did that dad keep trying to kill the tired-looking one? Like, dude, actually back off; your son isn't even that good at swimming, lmao. WHY DIDN'T WE PUT THAT DUMB NIGGA IN THE DIRT? LIKE WHAT? FUCK THAT BITCH. THE DAD WAS SUCH AN UNNECESSARY HINDRANCE TO THE WHOLE SHOW, AND I FEEL LIKE WE COULD HAVE BROKEN HIS LEGS AND RAN AWAY, LIKE WHY ARE WE LETTING THIS OLD MAN BEAT ON US? I'M SO CONFUSED.

Following up on this, I have two things: one, why was the whole club mean to him? And two, why was everyone the dads' goon? I mean, we had a lot of coaches, and every single one of them was the dads' goon. He was just some guy who made it to the Olympics and then tore his shoulder; why did he have so much power? I am just lost. I feel like we could have written more with that and justified it, but we didn't, so I don't really care.

Well, I did like the plot, like actually a lot. The part with the swimming scholarship was so predictable and overdone; like, please, we need to do something else. I am begging. But no, all we want to do is play in my face and shit on my grave; I'm done.

Related to that part of the plot, once again, well, I did like the plot and thought it was fun, but the plot was actually overall pretty lackluster, and we didn't do a whole bunch and just had all this tension and chemistry just for us not to do SHIT. Girl bye.

Next up for things I didn't like was AI. I am pretty anti-AI, but it's hard not to see it now, but fuck, it was all in my face. Every time we showed a building, AI; the newspaper, AI; the pictures in his house, AI. GRANDMA'S FUCKING FUNERAL PICTURE WAS AI, BITCH, WHAT? Let me, girl, at least rest in my peace, my lord.

And lastly, the ending was incredibly mid, and I wish they wrote that out a little bit better, because I feel like, other than the things I complained about, this show had a lot of potential, and it just kind of ended very rushed, and I didn't really like that.

Okay, would I recommend this? Yes, and I am going to say the thing I say for all of these short dramas: if you already pay for it or are watching on some sus website, watch this, but if you don'tpay for it or don't dabble in sus websites because you are righteous, then don't; just find the guys' Instagram and ogle them there. Okay bye!

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? From Angry Ex to Lovesick Puppy

OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟
This was one of the best versions of this familiar storyline that I have watched. It began with anger and emotional pain but gradually developed into a sweet, natural and satisfying romance. The story was fast-paced, tightly written and entertaining, with believable misunderstandings and no unnecessary filler.

WHAT I LIKED💖
• The FL always placed others before herself. She originally gave up the ML for his sake and later endured tremendous hardship to protect her son.
• I loved her devotion to her sweet little boy and how courageously she faced the people targeting her.
• The child’s first approach to the ML was adorable, and the ML’s willingness to interact with him immediately revealed his softer nature.
• Their matching mannerisms and natural father-son bond were beautiful. The child sometimes felt like an adorable third wheel between the leads!
• The ML’s anger never completely erased his love. Even during their conflict, his concern repeatedly slipped through, and he protected the FL when it mattered.
• I loved watching their relationship move naturally from anger and hurt to cautious concern, tenderness and finally open love.
• The ML’s mother had excellent judgement. Her undercover-maid routine was an old cliché, but her immediate dislike of the SFL and affection for the FL were priceless!
• Once the secrets were revealed, the ruthless ML transformed into an adorable lovesick puppy and doting husband, while the FL finally became the boss.

WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The earlier episodes included workplace bullying, manhandling and forced kisses, which may be uncomfortable for some viewers.
• The ML’s desire to punish the FL was harsh, even though his emotional conflict and gradual softening prevented him from becoming completely irredeemable.
• The SFL was nasty and manipulative, although thankfully she wasn’t allowed to dominate the entire drama.

PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• The lead actors had wonderful chemistry, intense romantic tension and several very good kisses.
• The ML’s facial expressions were excellent. Even the smallest changes showed his anger, concern, confusion and lingering love.
• The performances felt natural, and the emotional changes were given enough time to remain believable.
• The writing and direction balanced painful confrontation with softer moments, humour and genuine family affection.

FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This was a lovely feel-good romance beneath all the initial anger and emotional pain. I thoroughly enjoyed the leads, the adorable child and their believable journey from resentment and misunderstandings to honesty, forgiveness and love. I could easily have watched them for another hour!

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Seriously , I just don't get the hype!

Meaning I keep seeing this drama in my TL these days therefore I decided to give a try expecting something new but unfortunately this show has nothing particularly special to offer except for the visuals of the cast. The story isn't anything compelling or unique. While watching shows, the factors that make me keep watching is basically the plot or the acting . But here, there was neither of the two!!
The acting of the male lead whom I have seen for the first time, is pretty cold and I feel like he can't genuinely convey his feelings to the viewers! Like seriously ,, he's got no expression mannn 😶 On top of that, I can't really understand why he's pushing so hard to tryna look cool like that 🙄? I m sorry to have said this but he literally has no aura of being a CEO to say the least and he's way more suited to play in idol dramas instead! As for the female lead, I think I have seen her before where her acting was pretty good but here I just found her performance stiff. Several things of this drama has been blown out of proportion including the chemistry between the mc which feels pretty forced and medicore to the core. In a frank way, I didnt find any hotness or tension between them. There are many c-drama couples in chinese tv I know whom despite having no kisses or bold scenes still managed to hold up the tension on - screen. But here the romance totally fails even with tons of kıssın . I think if the leads were actors like Sean Xiao or Landy Li , who can easily connect their feelings to viewers, conveying the required emotion then that would have definitely worked and make a memorable combination despite the average plot!
The supporting cast is also very weak here. Usually in C/K dramas even in case I don't love the male lead character , somehow I end up falling for the second lead guy or the morally grey antagonist. But in this show there is none that's worth to mention like what the helllll 😭?! The supporting cast felt like more as if they were just filling up the show for the time being hahaha. But the music of this drama are sort of pleasing ngl and I guess this might be the only thing I enjoyed here so far.
If not for Netflix push, it doesn't seem to me like anyone would want to invest their time in this drama of those same repetitive storyline 🤷🏻‍♀️
Anyway, in the end, I said what I said and I am glad that the douban reviews exists that way I could be sure that I'm not the only one who feels that way 🫣.... I just hope this show ends sooner so that I no longer have to keep watching this on my feed all day lol

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Confused Character

So they both love eachother but they can't express and accept and the guy is on different level like he can't trust her even a bit and girl seems just too gullible like what.....
And why can't they just speak there mind if they don't want anything say why are they just watching each other .
SPOILER ALERT

like in 18th episode the guy didn't like she didn't say he was her bf but in place of correction he just watches her UNACCEPTABLE just WHY can he say he want this or that

The guy is 100% possessive but 0% wants to show he is possessive it don't work that way dude..

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Who getting fucked tonight? You get fucked tonight.

The vibes were definitely there for this one, and I should hate it for its lack of plot, but I really don't. I would give it an 8.4 out of 10, but I am going to round down because we did play in my face a little bit lmao. Okay, I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't like, do an episode review, and put this baby to rest (even though I feel like I already wrote the review for this show, but you know what, whatever).

I love Tutor and Yim, and I know they have a track record of bad shows, but I love them so much, and I think this made me love them even more, especially my boy Yim, oh my god. Okay, I mean this in the wokest way possible, but it is very obvious that he has gained weight, and when it flashed to, I think, one of the second scenes of him on the couch with his legs out, I think I came on the screen; I don't know, though. He is part of the Big Momma club now, and I ain't even mad at it. He looks so fucking good; I actually didn't know what to do with myself. But yay, yay, them. On top of this, I thought their chemistry was really good in this, and it fit the very questionable but good dynamic of this show. I just really love to see couples who are actually in love and fight and shit instead of living in these perfect worlds, so just seeing that was great.

Okay, I am going to talk about the elephant in the room now, which is Yim's whiny ass personality in this. I would put this in stuff I hate, but for some reason I don't hate it. Like, beyond fetish shit and all that, I don't hate it, and I think that's due to his ex. So we are kind of dropped into the ocean and forced to swim at the start, but it becomes very apparent that Yim's ex leaving him for a "smaller" and "cuter" guy, who's also the servant in Love Destiny, but let's not get into that lmao, took a toll on his mental health and the way he looks at himself. SO I say all this to justify the baby talk and him saying, "Oh, he's small and cute," like, lock in y'all, good plot writing; just had to read between the lines a little bit.

Brat Daddy dynamic NEXT. I ATE THAT UP, I'M SORRY. We could have had more of that, but noooo, suddenly everyone wants to be woke lmao.

Random Cameos with our domundi faves (also final JimmyOhm cameo if you even care) were very fun to see and gave the characters a little bit more dimension.

I am obsessed with the diary entry recaps at the end of each episode; that was really cute, and they did not at all need to do that, but they did, and I really enjoyed it! It just kind of gave us more inside perspectives into their lives, and that's so fun and makes them feel like actual people instead of characters on a screen.

Going over to things I didn't like, we didn't do a damn thing this entire show. Like, my god. Hey, our ex cheated on us, we got with some random guy at the temple, NOW WE AREN'T GONNA DO DIDDLY SQUAT FOR THE REST OF THE FUCKING SHOW BECAUSE FUCK Y'ALL. Like what? That just pissed me off, silly; I can't even lie.

Following this, because I think they are kind of related, there were low-key a lot of plot holes for there to be NO PLOT, like what? We have so much happening but also nothing at the same time, and you guys have the nerve to have plot holes, bitch the restaurant is the whole point of this damn show, and we saw it a lot at the start, and it got faded out and then randomly caught on fucking fire- like what? I mean, I know it was the ex's new man, but why is he actually evil for the love of the game? Like, I know your man isn't over his ex, but like, come on now, Yim doesn't want his ex anymore. Stop fucking bothering him, you annoying fucking bitch. Just bye. Bad plot writing and character writing for them damn plot holes.

Also, a lot of wasted potential with Yim and the ex, I fear. Like they were alluding to him being abusive in the first episode and also the third one, and I really wanted to see that (not even on some crazy shit; it just would have helped with the plot), but they kind of just left it on the table, and i was just like, okay, go on and play in my face then I don't care.

Regarding the ending, this is what I had to say: "I would be lying if I said I wasn't zoned out during this, but they're really cute, and I'll miss them holy shit dearly. This show was cute. People who didn't like it need more of the target audience, I fear. It was simple, it was cute, and I was about to say I didn't like the ending, but they met at a temple, so that was kind of cute. Maybe they could have done a little bit more, but I don't have any ideas, so thank God I wasn't directing this. I'd give the ending an 8 out of 10." Basically it was mid, but I also didn't hate it, but I don't like it enough to put it in the likes section, so it's going here lmao.

Episode overview time! Episode 1: "Yim is also bigger now, and I think I'm spread and dead because he know in my big mama club on g." Episode 2: "Lowkey nothing really happening, but I love it. I just need them flirting, lowkey have a brat dynamic going, especially with the daddy shit, and I'm not a woker, you know I am eating that shit up lmao." Episode 3: "Not a lot is happening, but I feel very obsessed with this show, and I don’t know why. I think it’s because I love their chemistry and they’re acting." Episode 4: "FINAL JIMMYOHM CAMEO, OH MY GOD. Auau and Tutor lmao, get off of him lmao. I like the ending with the book lmao. And I like that they are communicating, and Yim is god sexy, my lord, them legs. Love this shit and their bum ass love and softporn; all they want to do is fuck, and hell yeah." Episode 5: "Also, in is lowkey a crashout but hides it well." Episode 6: "We are kissing him and flirting with him, but your bangs are uneven. We are worrying about the wrong thing right now. Also, asking him to trim your balls is crazy because your bangs are uneven as fuck. You are worried about the wrong hair. THEY MAKE ME SICK. Why does he have micro bangs now? I do not even know. THEY ARE FREAKEDDD OUTT. 24/7 365, bro. So, are we gonna actually run the cafe or just fuck? HE DRIVING THAT BITCH IN NEUTRAL IM DONEEE" Saves character is like: “Hey, I am really cute and adorable, but for some reason, all my man wants to do is kiss another guy, that guy beng In…” Episode 8: "If you're going to get with a man who cheated to be with you, he does not love you. Try not to fat-shame erng hard edition." "The winner takes it all, for real, for real. But there are no winners, and everyone’s a loser in this game." Episode 9: "Giving us a flashback like we weren't literally there with y'all." "We're about to wipe our tattoos off in the water and break tutors back. I think I'm gonna start crying, and I don't know if they're tears of sadness, joy, or cringe, but this mermaid shit has me literally dead. I don't know what we're doing right now. Also, your man sucks at taking photos. Because what the hell. That's actually really adorable that they both got rings for each other." Episode 10: "I love to see my domundi fam always. I am a GMMTV girlie, but I also love Domundi just as much. It's very mom's side, dad's side for me lmao."

Would I recommend this? I don't know. It's kind of nothing, but a good nothing, you know? If you want to watch Tutor Yim do soft porn and flirt, this is for you; if you want a developed plot with developed characters, steer clear lmao. Okay bye!

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First Impression: The Missing Piece

Overall: a character will need to have a fantastic redemption arc. Based on the book The Missing Piece (貌合神离) by Kun Yi Wei Lou (困倚危楼). I have not read the source material and am reviewing the series on its own merits. 15 episodes about 35 minutes each. Airing on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/9032/the-missing-piece-2026-e01 ; YouTube https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLGOvxXmhie_0?sbp=KgtpYW1QbUdFU1R5Y0AB ; Heavenly (S. Korea) & more.

Content Warnings: several, I'm keeping this spoiler free for now

What I Liked
- visuals
- got right into things at the start
- sister is nice

Room For Improvement
- confusing, a series should not expect all views to have read the source material
- a character will need to have a well done redemption arc because right now he's abusive
- likely there was a stupid "plan"

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Fun thriller that needed a little more

I'd been waiting for Mousetrap to drop because I LOVE crime thrillers, and this one sounded especially unique! The idea of a stolen identity plot, where our main character has no way to prove his own identity, sounded SO cool to me, and I really loved the show at the beginning. As it continued, I felt that it either needed more time to flesh out everything they wanted, or that they needed to cut some things out and simplify it for the time they had for this show. Still, it was a relatively short and fun watch that kept me wanting to know what would happen next!

Je Munjae hasn't stepped foot outside his apartment for three years due to a panic disorder. His friend and accountant Suhyeon handles everything that needs to happen outside, including all of Munjae's finances and income from his novels. Munjae's life slowly begins to unravel when because of this "friend," he's locked out of his bank account, his apartment gets sold, and he's forced to go outside for the first time in three years. He soon discovers that there is a man identical to him, claiming to be the real Je Munjae, and the cops are trying to figure out which one of them is responsible for the murder of a woman, and who is the identity thief.

While I thought the plot of this one was super intriguing, and could easily look past some plotholes around the stolen identity/perfect plastic surgery to look identical/etc., I did find that some of the show was a bit frustrating. Especially towards the end, they are trying to convince you that maybe YOU as the viewer don't even know who is who, which I think they should have woven in earlier to make a more engaging story, instead of making the viewer feel like they were being lied to. Still, it was a good watch with phenomenal acting from the main actor. I also really enjoyed some of the action scenes and thought they were really well done. While it's not my favorite crime drama, it definitely had a bigger psychological thriller element to it that was very enjoyable!

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Sang Sang is the true main character!

To be fair, i'm not a big fan of the Arthur Chen acting, i can't tell why but that it. I started this drama because it's in the RECS of my previous drama: The Immortal Ascension, and honestly it's was a good adventure too.

It's a big drama of 60 episodes, and this time i liked a bit Arthur Chen acting but we have to talk about the real main character to me : Sang Sang played by Ireine Song. It's her first big drama and she is so freaking good, very fast she became to me the character i wanted to see the most. Ireine acting is just perfect, she put all theses emotions on this character, the little girl who follow her master bt we all know she is more than that. Always smiling, working hard.
If there only one reason to see Ever Night it's for her.

The whole story is not really that big and even quite boring sometimes after EP30, i dont even remember some support characters because of that, maybe there 5-10 too much episodes.


Overall it's a good show, not a deep story like i wanted but Sang Sang/Ireine Song kept me watching. I hear there a season 2 but people doesnt really like it, i will give a try soon i think.

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