Lacks soul
I understand that the writer wanted to make this a simple calm healing drama, which they somehow managed to make it so but in it's core it is a very shallow and weak story.The FL character was kinda annoying, and i mean her behaviour towards the ML, she was acting as a very intrusive and pushy little kid towards someone she doesn't even know, asking for privacy and setting some boundaries and rules she doesn't even care to respect or abide by.
Moreover, calling the very normal and calm ML a rude person for ignoring her very intrusive questions.
And aside from that she was written poorly as a character anyway.
ML was brooding nost of the time but he was well written as a character, i didn't like how everyone is easily getting into everyone else's life as if they were long lost family members.
All characters lacked depth and that's why we can't really sympathise with them nor feel their struggles.
I think 6 ep were too short, but at the same time i don't think more screen time would help in any way so it's a very not recommended healing show that you can skip easily ~~
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this cdrama is different from every cdrama i've ever watched
i'm used to cdramas to be bubbly and happy rather than serious and sadi mean i'm used to watch cdrama as a source of joy and flawless love but this one opened my eyes actually
their tension, the story is unmatched indeed
this drama covers a serious matter a difficulty that i would say every woman all over the world suffers from. I love how realistically they portrayed this case, didn't add some glitter nor made it unbelievable, they just said and shown the truth
when her husband made sth illegal he took his punishment, and the villain took his punishment following the law and the rules
they didn't give us a perfect, flawless characters they gave us humans who make mistakes and try to correct them
i would always remember this cdrama and i would recommend it to everyone
this genre of cdrama is new to me and i would be very pleased to know more
i also loved the way they portrayed the mother/daughter dynamic the whole family dynamic and their unconditional shared love
(i in fact discovered this by chance in MDL i loved the story which made me curious about how would they portray it and it is amazing totally recommend)
edit: (a mini spoiler) what made me not give this drama a 10 is that i was dying for a kissing scene by the end (like the one they had in the shower) but they gave us nothing:( wasted potential
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The Blood of Youth: Quest of Heroic Hearts
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Good plot but directed poorly
"Don't expect much to not be disappointed", I was consistently told by my Granpaw and didn't listen.I had high expectations for this one. Waited earnestly. But....
Even took me this long after watching it to write a review.
I will name it short: If it was directed well, this could have been way better. The director has a hand, decision and control on how a story will come out. Either he has a terrible vision, or he got lazy. The artists could gave also done better acting. The production is alright. Fight choreography could gave been better
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A Charming Korean Drama Filled with Heart, Humor, and Romance
Filing for Love is a charming Korean romantic drama that blends workplace tensions, legal intrigue, and heartfelt romance into an engaging story. The series follows two seemingly incompatible individuals whose professional paths collide, leading to unexpected personal connections and emotional growth.One of the drama's strengths is its balance between lighthearted moments and genuine emotional depth. The lead actors share strong chemistry, making their evolving relationship feel natural and believable. The supporting cast also adds warmth and humor, helping to create a well-rounded viewing experience.
Some plot twists may feel familiar to seasoned K-drama fans. However, the show's appealing characters, touching themes of second chances, and satisfying romantic development keep viewers invested until the end.
Visually, the drama is polished, with attractive cinematography and a fitting soundtrack that enhances both the romantic and emotional scenes.
Filing for Love is a feel-good drama that delivers romance, personal growth, and enough workplace drama to keep audiences entertained. It's a solid choice for viewers who enjoy heartwarming love stories with a professional backdrop.
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"Auditing the Heart: A Charming Corporate Romance That Assets More Than It Liabilities"
Filing for Love delivers a refreshing blend of workplace politics, corporate investigations, and slow-burn romance.The chemistry between Joo In-ah and Noh Ki-jun feels natural, making their journey from professional rivals to lovers genuinely satisfying.
The audit department storyline adds tension, as each case uncovers deeper layers of corruption within the company.
Shin Hye-sun shines as In-ah, portraying both her cold professionalism and emotional vulnerability with remarkable depth.
The drama's biggest strength is how it balances romance with the suspense of exposing powerful executives.
One of the most satisfying moments comes when the audit team finally gathers enough evidence to bring down the corrupt leadership.
Ki-jun's unwavering support for In-ah during her personal and professional struggles makes him one of the year's most likable male leads.
The final episodes effectively tie together the corporate scandal while giving the central couple a well-earned happy ending.
Some side characters could have received more development, but they still contribute meaningfully to the story.
Overall, Filing for Love succeeds as an engaging workplace romance that proves honesty, courage, and love can overcome even the most powerful obstacles.
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Mature Well-Written Enemies-to-Lovers
It took me till the very end of ep 2 to get invested in this drama. While I love Shin Hae Sun and have enjoyed her in every drama I've seen her in (4 so far, including this one), I'd been considering dropping the show. However, now, 12 episodes later, I'm so happy that the email piqued my interest and convinced me to stay.đź’ŚWhat I Lovedđź’Ś
đź“‚The Comedy
Not only did I find myself smiling at their antics, but I also genuinely found myself laughing out loud in multiple scenes throughout the show. While the show does become more serious (but not excessively so) in later episodes, the first few episodes reminded me of the 2022 drama Gaus Electronics. They need to make more absurd comedic dramas like that one
đź“‚ The main couple - Mature, Hilarious, & they Communicate
You know those titkok and Reddit posts that are like 'which kdrama couple do you think ended up breaking up after the finale' (or something along those lines)? I am willing to fight anyone who would dare include this couple. Their start might have been a bit juvenile - as every enemies-to-lovers trope usually is - but as they grow, learn about each other, and eventually fall in love, they mature and fit together in the best possible way.
They face the awkward moments head-on, find their way back to each other after fights, and apologize; most of all, no one in their dynamic seems to pour more than the other. Despite their black cat x golden retriever dynamic, they meet each other halfway. They both put in the effort to keep the relationship moving and alive.
I think that often, when this dynamic is used in romantic plots, the golden retriever pours more of themselves into the relationship than the black cat in question. Yes, Joo In Ah does need coaxing to get her to open up, but she isn't standoffish or dismissive. She chooses him, talks to him, takes care of him, and shows him that he matters too.
And there was no 3rd act breakup. Hallelujah
đź“‚ Based on their past and upbringing, they work beautifully together.
Someone with her past needed someone like him in her life to bring more light, laughter, and, oddly enough, food into it. He made her life lighter and brighter. I think of her r/ship with the VP as a burden. She was his saviour and anchor. Considering her past, his love would've only weighed her down further down the line.
đź“‚ The Audit Angle of the Show
If you'd have asked me before this drama what audit departments did, I'd have replied with something along the lines of 'maybe cross-checking if the accounts and legal departments are staying on the up and up?' Literally nothing that would interest me in my day-to-day. However, auditing employee relationships? Now that's new. Because I'm lowkey nosy, I think I'd be into that IRL. Gimme all the tea
đź“‚ Our ML's family
While we didn't see much of them, I loved the few times we saw his family. He perfectly embodies the bullied lastborn son in a family of all women. Despite how big he gets, he's still the baby, and they will treat him like one. I loved how they portrayed that older sister, younger brother dynamic. Like I will protect you, but I will also embarrass the ever-loving shit out of you at the drop of a hat. Plus, Joo In Ah got to join this lively family down the line. I think it was great for someone with her background
đź’ŚWhat Could've Been Better/Questions that I'd have Liked Answeredđź’Ś
đź“‚ I think I'd have liked to learn more about the Team 3 members. Our little Gen Z baby, the girl dating the loser bf for 10 yrs (girl, stand up), and poor mr white blood cell. I was rather curious about them
đź“‚ What happened to Joo In Ah's father's OG family? It is mentioned once that he had a wife and a son. Where did they go? Did they just straight up abandon the man, or? Joo In Ah got saddled with him in the end. What a horrible thing. However, her breaking down after the funeral was one of the most standout parts of the show for me. The acknowledgement of hate mixed with grief. Excellent work.
đź“‚ Our 2nd Leads - Lord, were they frustrating
※JJY - Every time I thought of his life, his misery, the phrase 'msiba wa kujitakia' would pop into my mind. In this colonizer language, this phrase can be translated to mean that I saw his life, the misery that is his life is a self-inflicted tragedy. He frustrated me to no end.
He had the means and opportunity to leave his horrendous family behind. To not accept being a pawn in an arranged marriage for company success. To seek a divorce. To not let the narrow and shallow societal view of his mother's mental illness be a black stain on his life, to not let anyone be ashamed of him and his life.
But what does he do? Sit and passively allow all this to happen. Bro could've taken charge of his life so long ago, but no. Noble idiocy, my friend. Noble idiocy. He does eventually get his head out of the sand and take charge of his life, but it was a little too late in my eyes
※A Jeong - There are so many reasons for me to be mad at this woman. For going after a married man (idc if his marriage was already in tatters and his wife was cheating), for throwing Joo In Ah under the bus, for using Noh Ki-Jun and discarding him TWICE!! for wearing those tiny ass skirts to work (giving a bad name to admin girlies everywhere), for helping throw Heamu into chaos and being instrumental in thousands losing their jobs, for being a two-faced little snake. I could rant and rage at all this, but I won't.
Because all my anger is at the fact that she's (excuse my French) a dumb bitch.
Miss girl is broke, homeless, and in debt. But she's going to risk the job, the roof over her head, debtors to hound her, the ability to buy food because of a dick that wasn't even pointing at her??? Risking your money, your bag for a man that don't even want you??? Christ on a cracker..! I can't. I just can't.
※And then at the end of the show, JJY seemingly forgives her and wants her back because she's apparently good at her job? Is Korea lacking in EAs?? Is there an EA drought in that country? An EA, especially a CEO-level Executive Assistant, needs to be one of the most trustworthy people to a CEO. She betrayed him once, and he still chooses her again? Sir, you are an idiot. I also suspect that that was a way for the show to hint at the possibility of their love story further down the line. I hate that
đź“‚Joo In Ah's Decision Regarding that one Audit File - I don't think we ever got a good explanation why she chose to delete the file. Why did she choose to keep quiet and deflect when they kept hunting and beating her down because of it? Part of me thinks she was holding on to the promise she made to JJY 5 yrs prior. That she'd always protect him. Personally, I don't think she owed him her protection or silence, especially after all the nonsense he'd pulled to her and Noh Ki-Jun since she came back. I also think she should've at least explained her reason(s) to Noh Ki-Jun.
đź“‚Final Thoughtsđź“‚
As a whole, the story is great, and the acting is fantastic by everyone involved. While I did find the 2nd leads idiotic, frustrating, and a little cliché, I don't think that's enough reason to miss out on the comedy and romantic development of our leads
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A big mess but sometimes it's okay
I want to start this by saying I did watch Only Friends: Dream On before I watched this and I am definitely more biased towards season two. This season had so much happening but also nothing happening at the same time. There was a lot of plot but all of them were just so drawn out that I just got annoyed. This show was messy, which I'm here for, but a lot of times the mess felt like it had no purpose other than to make the show more interesting rather than it having an actual purpose.Characters and couples:
Sand: I love First let me say that right off the bat. Absolutely love him! As for Sand, he was the character that had the least amount of drama, was the most reasonable and level-headed, caring, and definitely the kindest out of all the characters. He was in my top three characters throughout the whole show. I really enjoyed his character a lot. The only time he really bugged me was when his ex came into the picture and he kept hesitating if he still had feelings or not, other than that I loved him a lot throughout.
Ray: I love love love Khaotung so much!! Ray was my favorite character by the time the show was done. He was a huge mess don't get me wrong, but I loved the depth of his character, and I loved how much he grew over the show. You could really tell by the end that he wanted to be a better person by going to rehab and by trying to get along with Top, etc. He had a lot of issues throughout the show with Mew, Sand, Top, Boston, his drug and alcohol addiction, and family issues. I think he was for sure the biggest mess in the show, but he had a depth to his character that I felt everyone else was missing.
Sand & Ray: I think they have the best chance of making long term when it comes to the couples. They're really good for each other and care so deeply for each other. They were my favorite couple from the start through to the end (it could be because I'm also such a big fan of FirstKhaotung too). I liked seeing how their relationship changed throughout the show a lot.
Top: I hated this man the first part of this show and then somehow, he became one of the most likable in my opinion. I don't think he really cared for Mew at all in the beginning and truly did just want to sleep with him. I think it was shortly after he slept with Boston again that he realized he was starting to really like Mew and really regretted cheating on him. He was so unlikable the first few episodes of the show and I was pretty happy with his growth over the show.
Mew: He went from being my favorite character to someone I was just pissed at constantly. I swear after he lost his glasses, he just became a completely different character and I didn't like it. I'm not talking about him being upset that he was cheated on either, because who wouldn't be upset about that. He was doing drugs, drinking a lot, dating Ray even though he didn't care about him like that, doing shady stuff, and was just pissing me off all the time. By the end, he did get a bit better again, but I just felt mixed about his character by the time the show wrapped. I will say I loved that he never forgave Boston.
Top & Mew: Now I know they were together again by the time the show was done & they did make an appearance in S2, but I don't think they'll last forever to be honest. We really didn't see them having anything in common and I don't think Mew will ever get over what happened. They are cute together don't get me wrong, I just can't see them lasting long term.
Boston: I hated him every second of the show and that never changed. I didn't care for him in S2 either, but this was so much worse. If you want to be a single and sleep around then do it, I have no issue with, but sleeping with your best friends boyfriend? Sleeping with your best friends brother? Cheating on your boyfriend? Absolutely not. Top cheated too but you can tell he regretted it and knew it wrong. Boston never was truly sorry or saw what was wrong with any of it. He played with Nick's feelings too and never saw an issue with that either. I just hated him every second of the show.
Nick: Other than sleeping with Boston, he felt so unattached from the show. He really didn't have any importance other than being Boston's f*ck buddy/boyfriend. He was fine, but not really that exciting. I am glad he broke up with Boston in the end because he deserves better than that.
Boston & Nick: They were bad together and am glad they aren't together anymore.
The girls were so unimportant in the show I'm not going to bother writing anything more about them.
Also need to mention how crazy it was that everyone was kissing everyone. Insane!! So tea!! I did enjoy the show, I just think the script was all over the place in moments and some things were very drawn out.
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Better than you'd think!
This show was pretty funny and was really enjoyable. I don't usually like superhero shows, but this one was pretty good. I only watched it because Eunwoo was in it to be honest or I never would've checked it out. He looked so fine in this show. I think the comedy really helped with this show. I'm glad it all came out at once and not weekly because I don't think it would've done well coming out one episode at a time. The characters were all pretty interesting. I loved Un Jeong, Chae Ni, and some of the villain characters as well. Some of the powers were pretty cool too. Strength and the sticky power were pretty lame I can't lie and Gyeong Un annoyed me. I saw there was an after credits scene so maybe we'll get a season two which I wouldn't mind. Overall, the show was better than I thought it would!Was this review helpful to you?
Get them an award for the most undeserving protagonist duo in K-drama
This drama is so stupid that I cannot believe my eyes that have watched it. I know, I feel bad saying it. But it is true. It is also so sad cos the supporting roles did an amazing job really, and then those two were hired as protagonists.Eun Sol, the main prosecutor in this drama was so flat and uninteresting. There was nothing and I mean nothing where she showed her quirk. You know, a quirk which shows you to be deserving to be a protagonist of whole drama. Why was she a protagonist? Ok, so you said that she can remember all things indiscriminately well...so why didn't you make use of that to build her character? But everyone was more interesting than her and
the second protagonist, Baek Beom. I mean I understand he is even named Grumpy, but the lack of appeal this guy has. They were trying to make him memorable with 'don't write fiction' or yelling 'leave' or whatever. But this demeanor without any crack is rather off-putting? cos his lack of sentiment extends to guys who are with him every single day. So it translates as somewhat one layered acting, I have to say. Such a bad cast of leads.
Even the main point of this season was so underwhelming. Shocking at first and then it dissipated crazy quickly for everyone. The reasons they make up for cases or for creating drama are so dumb and unnecessary that it loses me in all aspects.
I would say any interesting points were supplied by the supporting leads: Stella and Suho did a great job and then Seong Ju was so good. Dr. Ma was great in his limited role, and so was Su Yeon, so smart. It is overwhelming how well supporting cast did.
But as I was in exam period, I also was wanting to watch something familiar and non intense. So I have been going through the episodes.
All I can say that Season 2, and I am now on episode 6, did not do much better job. They gained a great new prosecutor who took over the acting... but then we lost both Stella and Suho and gained someone who was supposed to do Stella's job but was not there in any capacity.
Oh well.
Maybe check another criminal drama?
Thank you for reading,
RPX
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A Strong Start That Got Me Hooked
I didn’t expect much when I started Reborn Rookie, but the first two episodes really pulled me in.The story is fast, fun, and easy to enjoy. The body-swap idea may sound familiar, but the execution feels fresh because the drama knows how to balance comedy, business tension, and revenge.
Lee Jun Young is doing a great job so far. His confidence, expressions, and screen presence make the character really entertaining to watch.
Overall, this is a very strong start. I’m fully here for the hype, and I just hope the writers keep the same energy until the end.
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Dance Psychotherapy
Office work is very stressful, and employees need some form of refreshment so they don’t carry their work issues back home. The main character in this movie is the office leader, Guk-hee. I heard her name as “Cookie” :) She seems very strong and confident, but she is bursting at the seams, both personally and professionally. Eventually, she discovers flamenco dance and things start to change.The movie tries to portray a social drama, but it felt overly complicated. It was hard to keep up with all the office issues. Since I’m not an office worker, I had a hard time relating to the characters. On top of the drama, the movie also tries to be a comedy, mostly through weird and childish bodily humor. The main actress often stretches her face in exaggerated ways, probably to make us laugh, but for me it was sometimes uncomfortable to watch rather than being funny. I don’t think the actors did anything wrong — it just didn’t suit my personal taste. Hopefully the movie will be more successful with other viewers.
What I appreciated is that the movie presents dance as a remedy to help people find balance and emotional relief from the stress of daily life. We all need a way to break free from our problems — not to run away from them, but to face them in a healthier way.
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LOVED THIS DRAMA!!!!!!
I know some viewers have concerns about the romance angle between a student and a teacher, but honestly I felt the drama set clear boundaries between them throughout. Yes, you can definitely feel the chemistry, but the storyline makes everything understandable and justified.I really, really enjoyed this drama and it was definitely something fresh and different from the usual comedy k-dramas I've been getting lately.
Deep down, I really want a Season 2... I would love to see the characters grow even more, and I would love to see Yeo EuiJu become a famous BL novelist!
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This show really didn't know what it wanted to be
In the beginning it was some magical show where our characters tried to find missing artifacts, then it was about a cult then some past story/life, multiverse, some horsemen and eventually just descended to madness.The first half of the show with all the guest stars and finding the artifact that they stole was fun. But after that it went downhill. Its like the team ran out of actors to hire so they added some backstories in the last minute.
Literally who is Dome? He came into someone's body and then Kantha tried to keep him around cause he is an incarnation of Chan but then how does he have all this power? Who tf is 'the one'???
So much God and devil convo in the last few episodes and sometimes they will thrown in some christian reference and then say something unrelated. Just some vague lines in the end about choices and what not. They even tried to make the whole museum gang appear like a family but we barely knew shit about them so I couldn't care less about them.
I will the one to say it but it feels like Gun is always playing the same type of character in all his series. He is the damsel in distress, never aware of anything and doesn't know anything and has to follow someone around. Its getting boring atp. His acting is fine but its just the same material over and over.
The vague ass ending seems to be speciality of gmmtv. So far all the non-romance shows I have seen from them has this out of character ending which seems to be a setup for season 2 but they never make one.
The one star is for all the cameos and the half star is for my girl tu
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Acting: horror, as if 5-year-old children are in the roles. Psychiatrist: according to the Hippocratic Oath, he should do his job, not be friends with the patient's brother and carry out his wishes. The psychiatrist BTW looks like he's 16. The brother is sick, he needs a psychiatrist rather than Sao Tor. All in all, terrible acting, terrible script, never happened again!
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