Reviews

This drama isn’t your typical school romance drama, it focuses on so many things. The storyline is actually really interesting and isn’t boring at all, the emotions too you are going to be bawling your eyes at some scenes. From the characters to the lot it is engaging and makes u wanna binge the whole series, I’ve learned so much already from this drama the lessons in life etc. It’s actually super motivating and makes you want to study too haha, also the music and ost is soooo good!!! Acting is also amazing love all the characters in class 11 hehe they really became a family and love how they got so close to each other. I definitely don’t want this drama to end since I look forward to the new episode every day but I’m definitely going to rewatch this whenever I have no motivation or anything, can’t wait to watch the rest of the episodes and see the whole class successful! Each characters situation is so unique and how Sang laoshi/Lei Ming tries to figure out each one’s problems and help them out it’s so sweet. Glad to say this drama really made my year already, best school drama out there not really focused on romance but the concept is <33333! YOU NEEED TO WATCH THIS DRAMA.

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How have I not watched this sooner??

So. I might be in love.
This is my first time watching a reality TV series from Korea, and while it's vastly different from the ones I'm used to (mainly Drag Race, Big Brother and Love Island), my God is it entertaining to watch.

Above all, I think the cast is absolutely perfect. They are so loveable and genuine and they look like they enjoy spending time together. They're also so different and unique and bring different talents to the table, which I enjoyed when watching them perform. They're sincere in their emotions, care for each other, and earnestly try to do better not only as individuals, but as a group - I really appreciated that.
The music is GREAT. Man, I've never been a kpop stan, but I'll be adding a lot of these songs to my playlist lol. And the choreos are super intense and engaging, and the camera work during the performances really adds to the dynamism that they exude.
Lastly, I had so. Much. Fun. I've laughed a lot watching this series, and that NEVER happens. Shows like Drag Race never hit the spot for me, that type of humor is not my style at all - but it wasn't the case here. The reactions were great. Maybe they were a little bit over the top at times, but hey, that's reality TV for ya. I'll be quoting 'You're a BIRD' and 'Take me home tonight- gimme gimme' for the rest of my life, thanks.

I've seen other reviewers mention the production company, the voting system and the editing. Being relatively new to this genre of reality TV, I honestly cannot speak on this because I didn't even know Mnet existed until like a week ago. The voting system didn't really bother me, to be honest. At first I thought it was going to be excessively unfair to the G team, but it ended up being quite balanced in the end. I have to admit, though, that some trainees were eliminated when they shouldn't have been (I'll never get over Jay nor Haruto I'm sorry), and others stayed around for an astonishingly long time (Takuto was super cute, but let's be honest, what did he even excel at?? How the hell did he get through the first round?).
The editing I did notice. The repetition and constant replays were a little bit annoying at times, and I get that they were trying to get everyone's reactions, but maybe it's not needed to hear the same fucking audio bit back to back like five times?? And I also didn't like how they left out a LOT of performances. One of the trainees called them out on this in one of the songs and honestly, I felt so bad for him (and others). Imagine working so hard and then finding out that you're not even onscreen for three fourths of the episode. I think this could be solved by either 1) reducing the number of trainees at the beginning, so that everyone can be onscreen, or 2) having longer episodes / more episodes.

But yeah. This was a great watch. I'll be watching 103227 edits of the series for the next three months, if anyone's looking for me. I'm hoping for a season 2 but idk if it's ever gonna happen.

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Sweet balance between comedy and serious story

I was worried when I heard this story would only have 3 episodes but turns out each episode was twice longer than usual Jdrama so I was happy and had high hope for it.

The story:
Their story was simple so this amount of time was just perfect. Both main characters got their equal screen time and control of narration to expressed their side and point of view. The genius switching between their thoughts and showed us how much they misunderstood each other without communicating was such a signature for JBL that I always loved, they made it both funny and heavy to watch.

The characters:
I can say that I love all the major characters in this drama despite the short amount of time seeing them. Start with both main characters, they had their flaw and they are self-aware quickly like adults which was refreshing to see. Hajime and Akafuji both had their backstory that explained so much why they are who they are and how they expressed their characters. Their supporting characters such as the girl, the idol and the managers are great additions and even they had the chance to have their own small part of the story.

The actors:
I feel like last year there are many up and down for me with JBL because they kept giving lead roles to actors who are too new to handle such role and I was having JBL fatigue for a while but this drama did a good job having actors who are capable of doing both the comedic and heavy parts of the story. I really have no complaint.

The music was just okay but I really wish the drama was longer even though I was also satisfied with this amount of story.

P.S. I really how there would be at least spin-off for the managers lol their love story seems… interesting.

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This show has everything, love it!

I will admit that the first episode was so corny and cheesy that I almost turned it off. But by the second episode I was laughing so hard that my stomach hurt. A half dozen episodes in, they broke my heart (for the first time of many). I was completely hooked by then.
Both of the two main couples were fantastic. Male and female leads had sparks together, and were both great characters on their own. Secondary couple was adorable and just fun to watch. (I will say the fake facial hair was disturbing, though.) Support characters were great and even the bad guys had their own stories that evoked a multitude of emotions. On a side note- there was so much eye candy that I might have developed a cavity.
The show cycled through corny and funny, dramatic, sweet, heartbreaking, suspenseful and much more. It was an absolute rollercoaster ride. You just have to get through that first episode, ha. I did particularly enjoy the female lead not being cold and prudish, as is often the case in these shows. They had some flashback scenes that were useful, but not overdone, which actually brought up things I had forgotten instead of being used to burn up the clock. I also liked that didn’t make us wait forever for the leads to FINALLY admit they like each other- I prefer watching the couple takes on life’s challenges together instead of being each other’s challenge. Both dance scenes were awesome.
All in all, I enjoyed this very much. It was well rounded, fun and very entertaining.

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This Was Everything.

I've just finished watching Lost about 5 minutes ago. I don't know whether to smile or break down in tears.

What a fantastically made show. Absolutely heartbreaking but liberating all in one.

Both lead actors had fantastic characters, nothing was overdone and I felt every emotion that they were trying to put across. There is so much pain and longing throughout the episodes but when I say I could barely breathe at the beginning of episode 15- I am not kidding. Absolutely amazing.

This show is a slow burn. You won't find a typical romance here but what you do get is heartbreakingly beautiful. I loved it.

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Bai Lu is the reason I would keep watching

The overall plot is actually not bad even though the ending episode was a bit rushed. Some reviewers didn't like the political rivalry and scheming in the plot but I find they are actually quite interesting. I enjoyed seeing how the political characters developed and guessing what they are up to.

Bai Lu delivered for me again but she only starts appearing in later episodes (around episode 15?). I absolutely love the character of Huo Xuan and would probably have enjoyed the series a lot more if she were the main FL. However, the character of the FL (Liu Chuyu) is really irritating and annoying for me like in many other Chinese dramas. I just find she is too naive and selfish like a smart ass teenager, and her character only finally developed into someone of more emotional maturity in the last episode. It would have been much more enjoyable to watch if her character started developing early on in the series. As a viewer, I really don't want to have to endure that much of the childish tantrums and pranks she throws at Rong Zhi because most of them are not even funny. I also can't quite stand the same childish look on Guan Xiaotong at every closeup and wonder if someone else like Peng Xiaoran would do better.

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Fun family comedy that is light-hearted even during survival

Survival Family was a fun and unexpected take on the post-apocalyptic world where everything doesn't immediately go to mayhem and last man standing. The Suzuki family is suddenly thrown into disarray when a mysterious blackout quickly starts to impact electrical systems that they are all attached to and finding themselves not able to live without. Seeing the panic in the city setting, the Suzukis decide to make way to Kagoshima on a journey of survival that is both entertaining and heartwarming adventure as they find themselves confronted with many challenges and discover newfound strengths within themselves. From scavenging for food to dealing with quirky characters along the way, each encounter gives amusement to the story.

The scenery in this movie shows the beauty even in a time of distress of Japanese landscape, making the backdrop on the family's journey pleasant to see even during a global pandemic (which is kind of weird but keeps you attentive haha). I personally think the director's decision to keep the tone of the movie light-hearted, even in the pressing situation, is refreshing and sets Survival Family apart from the more intense post-apocalyptic dramas where it's survival of the fittest and immediate chaos with trying to outlive the bad guys for the entire movie.

All in all Survival Family is a great watch that combines a family comedy with the urgency of survival, making it an entertaining and fun sit down when pandemic movies don't always ending up leading that way.

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25 21 is a much loved drama by many.. and I see why now...

A lot of people love this drama, so I had to watch it to see why it's so loved by many...
Story: This drama is beautifully written, usually I don't go for shows involving sports as I usually find them boring to watch and drop them but for this drama I loved it and kept binging episodes without skipping through. I couldn't stop smiling at all of the happy moments and there were times I almost broke down into tears with the sad scenes. The ending was painful to watch as I'm sad the main couple wasn't end game but I'm happy the 2nd couple had their happy ending. I also like the message the writer gave to the viewers by telling them to relish everything such as people, memories, etc. And that it prioritizes different topics such as friendship over romance and the present over the past.
Acting: Kim Tae-Ri and Kim Jihyeon's acting stood out to me the most. Kim Tae Ri did amazing as Na Hee Do, most of the time I forgot she was an adult because she fit her character very well with youthful acting (her tantrums were hilarious to watch and it was so wholesome seeing her so excited over stickers) Kim Jihyeon did incredible acting horribly towards Kim Tae Ri's character and with her sad scenes. I couldn't help having a love-hate relationship with her character. Nam Joo Hyuk and Choi Hyun Wook did well as well their chemistry with the girls were beautiful and made my heart flutter many times!
Music: OSTs were nice, Stardust Love Song and Starlight are a must-have for my KDrama playlist!
Not sure I would rewatch this again cause of how painful the ending with the main couple was to watch, I think watching once is enough for me haha...

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tutoryim tried their best

the thing about this is that the script was just not good from the very first episode. and it sucks to see, because i really do think both tutor and yim have the potential to do something great with a good script.

yim really tried his best to make do with his character, but by episode 2 i literally just could not stand the failed comedy attempts and the silly goofy faces. although you can simpathize with jade, it gets to a point where it's just too over-the-top. literally no one is like that. by episode 5 the plot has NOT advanced one bit. there's just nothing going on at all. the goofy faces and the silly noises get old pretty quickly. tutor and yim deserved better and can do better, imo.

you might like this if you're looking for something extremely light and superficial, plus the comedy might be for you.

as for me, i'm just incredibly disappointed.

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had potiential but didn't hit for me

Everyone says the same thing about how great this is, and only one thing that I can agree on is that the cinematography is great and the actors did their thing with the script they were given. I personally found the story confusing at best and poor/lacking at worst. It was around like 4/5 where I was like wait do these characters know they're gay? Like the whole show is about subtly and realism but for the couple I just don't find it realistic to be romantic with one another and like be portrayed as like acquaintances?? I'm not sure, it felt gaslighty to the audience and didn't add any intimacy to the main couple. Like yk the flirty looks and stuff work and the intimate touches work in the beginning but if there's something there and theirs like weird cuts idk. I wish they delved into jae wons brother/depression also there's like a lot that can cause depth to the show, but it felt underwhelming which was disappointing. The therapist could have gotten some great lines but her character was a flop so was that ex gf. Some shit is stupid as well
I know it's like one of those creative projects that is like greatly praised for it's story and cine, so I kinda hate y'all for this. If the purpose was to be pretty it did that but don't expect to much like I did

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This is what I get for thinking Zee is really pretty

I will preface by saying that I'm not really a fan of mainstream Thai BL for multiple reasons, but watching "Why R U?" altered something in my brain and I might be terminally in love with Zee. Which was my main reason for watching "Cutie Pie".

Before you continue reading - yes I have watched the entire show (without skipping any scenes, though looking back I wish I would've skipped all the Yi\Khondiao scenes), but....... On 2x speed. After trying to power through the first episode "normally" I just couldn't bear it anymore. I have slowed down back to normal on the prominent Lian\Kuea scenes but other than that, my expectations were horrendously low so I didn't see a point in being properly invested in the show.

Now for the good parts:
- Acting! Nunew, who was in 90% of the scenes, did great with what he was given. Sometimes he was given really really bad stuff but he still managed to make it look as honest as possible and he gets huge kudos for that. He was never cringier than the script and I truly enjoyed watching him. Zee, my love, was great at what he does - being pretty and in love. He was always really pretty and he's exceptionally good at acting in love so he did not disappoint me in those areas.
- Chemistry! Needless to say, Zee\Nunew are great, and the supposed confirmed IRL nature of their relationship was also a convincing factor for me to watch the show. I get it! I truly get it.
- Some "progressive" parts, like a scolding for "are you angry because you're on your period" and the reccuring talk about the legal status of same-sex marriage in Thailand in a show centered around a (future) same-sex marriage. (Though the "love who you love" falls short when you realize that we're still kinda talking about an arranged marriage here. Also, the beginning\ending speeches were out of place to me and I feel like the show didn't actually get that point across at all. And as they say, actions speak louder than words so it was really unnecessary to me)
- The Boun\Prem cameo which reminded me I should check out "Between Us".
- The scene with "The cauliflower looks yummy" - "It's broccoli" - "I can't cook" - "It's okay". Peak cinema.

The bad parts:
- The plot? For the life of me could not explain to people what the show was about. Even the premise is a bit confusing. They're in an arranged engagement but they're childhood besties but they don't really talk more than once a week but they love each other but now one has decided that he doesn't and. Again I watched it on 2x speed and some episodes just had nothing happening in them which was a bit insane. Nothing really moved and nothing really changed and Lian\Kuea fought out of nowhere and reconciled really quickly every time and it was just. Unsatisfying. The last episode almost went into a really cute, IMO, direction, and then it was ruined again by the sameeeeeee dynamic, again. And it basically ended at the same place it started, but Now Kuea Wears A Leather Jacket In Front Of Lian.
- Everything about Yi\Khondiao, and just Yi in general. To say he's controlling is an understatement. Showing us how Khondiao is literally scared of him in certain scenes was supposed to make me what, coo at how "fiercely protective" Yi is? They didn't even explain their whole backstory properly, either letting me piece together the hints or just saving it all for the spinoff (which I'm not watching if it's the last show on earth). I hated their dynamic, I hated their acting, they don't have any chemistry and don't look good together. To think that some people believe this to be a normal relationship in any way is genuinely concerning to me. (I even hated every scene Yi and Lian had together because they just seemed like bad friends to each other)

The songs I simply did not care about so I don't have anything bad nor good to say about them. I also expected to like Syn\Nuer more but I didn't, mostly because it felt like it came out of nowhere. The comedy was also not funny to me most of the time. Just a lot of things about this show were very wattpad-y, in a bad way.


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Our Gloomed Youth

The story kicked off with the female lead getting falsely accused of murder and the prince is connected to the incident. So how would they structure the drama around this narrative? They had the female lead spend most of the drama hanging around the prince waiting for something to pop up for the story to move again, which didn't happen until the last few episodes. Unbelievably long and draggy for little to no story or character development. Everything can be summed up with 6 episodes without compromising anything from the narrative. The romance and the secrets were too delayed to care about, instead of laying them out evenly. Which made romance redundant by the end. Aside from the initial few episodes, I don't see anything appealing in this drama.

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