Boring!
I went into drama with high hopes. However, the only part that was good is the first episode with the child actors.I kept waiting for the series to start. There was no chemistry, no electricity, no forward motion. All four of the lead characters are flat, one dimensional. I really like a couple of the actors and was really surprised.
Can we address the violence for violence's sake? What is the point? WHO is it aimed at? What kind of audience is this series looking for? All we needed is an SA to make it truly revolting.
Chinese dramas have been getting worse over the last year or so. This one tops the charts for BAD.
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entertaining all-thrill action but ultimately lacks depth
this drama started off so strong but began to lose momentum and went downhill after the first four episodes. the concept was cliche but well loved (by me at least): a classic revenge crime action thriller centered on our protagonist, a victim who was wrongfully framed. but as the story progressed, it became overloaded with subplots that were barely resolved by the end.some arcs that i thought were poorly executed/written or simply unnecessary:
- the death race; the squid game esque concept is overdone atp and revealing yohan to taejoong so early on removed a lot of potential tension
- the prison gangster arc; bringing back the mob boss only for yohan to end up killing him? also, it would’ve been more compelling if one of prison gangsters end up helping taejoong instead.
- yohan’s backstory; he’s such an intriguing character yet we barely see his upbringing/family.
- eunbi’s one-sided crush; would’ve been more fitting if they gave them a close sibling relationship
that said, the action was undeniably intense.. my heart was definitely racing for many of the scenes. as expected,the ji changwook and action combo never fails. they did a good job keeping the show suspenseful, but as everyone already mentioned, the plot armor went crazy. from delivery boy to tackling 100 skilled men at once. and the fact that he had numerous enemies (everyone wanted him dead!) but he still made it out (a bit too easily, i’d say). it would’ve been more awe-worthy/satisyfing if he was able to win with some wits and not just fists.
taejoong’s character felt a bit bland. there was so much potential for him to evolve into a darker anti-hero after enduring prison, learning about his brother’s death, and discovering others had been framed in the same situation, but he remained pure and kind, even risking his life to save the hair salon mother and daughter. while admirable, it limited his complexity and made it frustrating to watch at times. at the same time, the narrative focused too heavily on him, leaving the side characters underdeveloped. they had so many opportunities to build from the prisoners, the doctor (bae nara), nanny, taejoong’s three friends, etc. but they completely missed. i think it would’ve been more entertaining to build the doctor to be stronger and more of yohan’s right hand man (instead of the random chinese girl??) instead of killing him off.
yohan was also a really interesting character, but they failed to elaborate on his upbringing/backstory. with that being said, his death was so random and the “revenge” was extremely underwhelming and emotionally unsatisfying. or i’d like to think that he didn’t die and nanny covered it up with the fire. im torn if i liked kyungsoo as the villain though he portrayed him convincingly—“just a boy”. he was terrifyingly powerful both physically and mentally. the way he killed with no remorse but excitement was so chilling man.
on a more positive note, yongsik and eunbi were good additions to the very bland supporting characters. i liked how they built their relationship development and it was heartwarming to see that they reconciled because of taejoong. i’m glad the writers gave them a happy ending.
overall, the drama had a powerful start, strong action sequences, and compelling character foundations but it ultimately fell short due to uneven pacing, excessive plot armor, and missed opportunities in character development.
“Time is the greatest enemy that you’ll ever have to face while you’re in here. The secret is, the only way to defeat time is to surrender to it.” - Yongsik
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MADE me laugh, though it should not be possible
WOW, it is usually nearly impossible for any “comedy” to make me laugh, but this series has forced me to LOL twice in the episode 9.Pond’s character is written to be silly because he does not explain to Phu’s character that they do not compete for Mix’s character. The drama is out of thin air.
A fellow male would never endanger your most important parts, the most so if he likes you, so this event in the story is not believable.
The “medical” “care” Pond provides to Phu is laughable, you could only facepalm if this was anything more than silly and cute series.
Universities of any kind have local first aid medical facilities so there is no need to wander around outside in search for bandages etc.
Drunk people do not confuse one person for another unless they on the brink of losing consciousness, so this plot move is not believable.
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Generic contract romance genre with rushed ending
This is your generic romantic drama with contractual romance genre. Could have been a better drama if not for rushed ending.FL is a great actress. ML does good job too. The supporting actors role should have been meatier.
The Child actor is good and has huge potential going further.
Music is okayish and the biggest flaw of this drama is screenplay and editing choices.
Overall a good drama to pass your time.
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English and Portuguese Review
𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥I’m sorry to say that my rating won’t be positive at all. I was misled by the extremely high scores and almost everyone giving it a 10, so I started watching expecting a suspense masterpiece. What a disappointment.
The story revolves around an extra student in the classroom, and from the very beginning they say they need to find this ghost. In my head, I imagined something like a survival game, similar to *Night Has Come* or even the anime *Another*, where the atmosphere is tense and people are actually in danger. But it was nothing like that.
To start with, the cinematography is very confusing. The drama promises horror and supernatural elements, but delivers bright, vibrant colors, and many scenes feel more like a school comedy than something scary. The students act overly cheerful and carefree all the time, which completely breaks any sense of danger. In several moments, I felt like I was watching a school BL focused on the dynamics between the boys. I have nothing against that, I even watch it sometimes, but it’s not what I expected here.
The editing and camera work also bothered me a lot. The editing is extremely weak, with transitions that look like they were made in basic phone editing apps, full of sparkly effects and weird cuts that completely ruin the immersion. There were scenes where you could even notice green screen flaws. It ended up making the production feel amateurish. The script follows the same path, the mystery basically ends at the very beginning. I literally pointed at a character in episode one and guessed correctly without any difficulty. On top of that, the ghost has several powers, but none of them are truly explored.
As for the acting, I also found it limited. In many moments you can clearly tell they’re acting, it doesn’t feel natural. The characters lack depth, and the classroom dynamic feels completely unrealistic. Everyone is friends with everyone, when in real life people usually stick to their own groups.
In the end, I felt the idea had potential, but the execution was superficial. For someone who genuinely enjoys horror, this series is a complete waste of time.
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𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜̧𝐚𝐝𝐨
Sinto dizer que minha avaliação não será nada positiva. Fui enganado pelas avaliações altíssimas e quase todo mundo dando nota 10, então comecei a assistir esperando uma obra-prima do suspense. Que decepção.
A história gira em torno de um integrante a mais na sala e, desde o começo, eles falam que precisam encontrar esse fantasma. Na minha cabeça, eu imaginei algo no estilo jogo de sobrevivência, tipo "Night Has Come" ou até o anime "Another", onde o clima é tenso e as pessoas realmente correm perigo. Mas não foi nada disso.
Para começar, a cinematografia é bem confusa. O drama promete terror e sobrenatural, mas entrega cores claras, vibrantes, e muitas cenas parecem mais uma comédia escolar do que algo assustador. Os alunos agem de forma muito animada e descontraída o tempo todo, o que quebra completamente qualquer sensação de perigo. Em vários momentos eu senti que estava vendo um BL escolar focado na dinâmica entre os garotos. Eu não tenho nada contra, inclusive assisto às vezes, mas não era o que eu esperava aqui.
As edições e os enquadramentos também me incomodaram bastante. A edição é fraquíssima, com transições que parecem feitas em editores básicos de celular, cheias de "brilhinhos" e cortes estranhos que tira completamente a imersão. Teve cena em que dava até para perceber falhas na tela verde. Isso acabou deixando a produção com um ar meio amador. O roteiro segue o mesmo caminho, o mistério acaba logo no início. Eu literalmente apontei para um personagem no primeiro episódio e acertei sem dificuldade. Além disso o fantasma tem vários poderes, mas nada é explorado de verdade.
Sobre a atuação, também achei limitada. Em vários momentos dá para perceber que estão atuando, não soa natural. Os personagens não têm profundidade e a dinâmica da sala é totalmente irreal... todo mundo é muito amigo de todo mundo, sendo que na vida real cada um fica no seu grupo.
No fim, senti que a ideia tinha potencial, mas a execução foi superficial. Pra alguém que realmente gosta de terror, essa série é uma total perca de tempo.
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Loved it.
I hadn't seen any of the actors before, and I loved them all. The ML and FL were amazing. They had great chemistry. It's a typical romance in many ways, but had layers of special elements, such as the traditional workmanship. The setting was beautiful and makes me want to visit places like that. The ex-girlfriend's voice was a bit hard on the ears (and the plastic surgery round eyes is a bit confronting for me!!) but as it went on I got used to it.Overall I really enjoyed it.
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Fu Jun Jia Si Wo Gao Jia, She Zheng Wang Ye She Ming Chong
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fun, energetic vertical drama
this was, frankly, a romp. i watched on youtube, so of course there were issues with sound / no music, but aside from that i had a great time. this is a rebirth/revenge drama, and these can sometimes get repetitive within a given production or get stuck on one scene for a thousand years. that didn't happen here - the story kept a great pace, with a smart and adaptable heroine. there were lots of moving pieces in terms of both plot and characters, so though i figured we were in for a happy ending i didn't know exactly how we'd get there. the male lead was charmingly earnest underneath his stern exterior. their chemistry wasn't sizzling, but it was gentle and pleasant, so i'm not mad about it. for a mid-low-production-value vertical... really very good!Was this review helpful to you?
A calm and comforting drama?
The drama felt calm, peaceful, and comforting while still being emotionally engaging. From the very first moment, I found myself invested in the story and quietly rooting for the characters. I often caught myself smiling because the atmosphere felt so warm and genuine, and the relationship development was portrayed in a very natural way. It was refreshing to watch a story that proves a drama does not need toxic conflicts or excessive tension to be meaningful and captivating. The balance between quiet moments and emotional depth made the experience especially enjoyable.The acting was natural and sincere, which made the characters feel real and easy to connect with. The overall impression, including the cinematography and music, was beautifully done and created a soft, immersive mood. The song “Second Wind” in particular stayed with me and added a special emotional layer to the story. I only wish the episodes had been longer, because there was so much potential for even deeper development. Nevertheless, this drama has become one of my favorites.🩷
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Keeps you interested to the end+ a banger soundtrack
This is one of the BL's I would definitely rank to my top ones, in terms of the plot, casting and surprisingly for it's soundtrack. A lot of BL's have either very poor or at best average music choices and I get it. Using stock music is an easy way to cut production costs. However with this one the unique soundtrack is tied together really well with the plot progression.The plot was quite good too, though I maybe feel the last episode just felt like they ran out of ideas. It was cute, but considering how well the series kept me on the edge until the 11 episode, the ep 12 just felt bit meh. If you have watched a lot of BLs, I think you will guess quite early the big plot twist that happens in the end, but for me it didn't ruin the watching experience. There were still other elements in the plot that made me watch the show to the end.
I liked both of the couples and I'd say the couples got an equal screen time and a development arch. Since the episodes are on the longer side, they didn't have to rush the relationship development with either of the couples.
In conclusion:
- For action heavy BL fans a must series to watch. Keeps you watching to the end.
- Ticks a lot of boxes, even if the last episode didn't quite match the other ones in terms of keeping the suspension and interest.
- Worth watching just for the music alone.
- Has a good rewatch value.
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Challenge met for Force and Book in this BL Mystery-Thriller
PLOT: The MC, Botphleng, a crime journalist, had an accident 10 years ago that left him with amnesia. However, he is haunted by recurring nightmares and the feeling of a heavy, hidden past. His father is dead (accused of fraud), his mother is in a coma, and his grandmother hates him. Clues are sent to him to find his ex-lover, and he finds himself embroiled in criminal investigations, alongside the ML, Tan (brother of his deceased lover). Together, they will try to piece together the puzzle and restore Botphleng's memory and identity.+++ Kisses in every episode and an electric chemistry (as usual) between Force and Book. Force is perfect in this role of profiler, calm and determined, while Book is more emotional.
+++ Effective direction, with constant suspense and clues given at just the right moment. A good balance between sweet scenes and investigative scenes. Beautiful framing, lighting, OST, sets, etc.
+++ The supporting actors are talented: you're suspicious of everyone, and the viewer hates the grandmother (^‿^)
### The setup in the first few episodes is very confusing for the viewer. You need to be patient for the events to gradually become clear.
=> A different kind of BL (not focused on romance, which is still very sweet) that maintains suspense and mystery.
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Challenge réussi pour Force et Book dans cette BL Myst-Thriller
PLOT: The MC, Botphleng, crime journaliste, a eu 1 accident 10 ans + tôt qui lui a fait perdre la mémoire. Cpdt, il est hanté par des cauchemars récurrents et l'impression d'1 lourd passé caché. Son père est mort (accusé de fraude), sa mère ds le coma et sa gd-mère le déteste. Des indices lui sont envoyés pr retrouver son ex lover, et il se retrouve mêlé à des investigat° criminelles, avec le ML, Tan (frère de son lover DCD). Ensemble, ils vont essayé de mettre en place les pièces du puzzle et rendre à Botphleng, sa mémoire et son identité.
+++ Kiss in each episode and an electric chemistry (as usual) between Force & Book. Force est parfait dans ce rôle de profileur, calme et déterminé, tandis que Book est plus émotionnel.
+++ Réalis° efficace, avec un suspens constant et des indices donnés au bon moment. Bon équilibre entre les sweet scenes et les scènes d'investigation. Joli travail de cadrage, lumières, OSTs, décors, etc.
+++ Les acteurs support ont du talent : on se méfie de tous et le spectateur déteste la gd-mère (^‿^)
### La mise en place du contexte ds les 1ers épisodes rend le spectateur très confus. Il faut s'accrocher pr que les évènements s'éclaircissent peu à peu.
=> Une BL différente (non focus sur la romance, qui est très sweet qd mm) qui ménage le suspens et le mystère.
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Do not lets people's ratings stop youfrom watching this masterpiece
I had plan to watch this show long ago but I didn't watch it because of bad reviews but this time I decided to watch it and it doesn't disappoint.Starting to the writer producer,director, actor and everyone who participated in this masterpiece I want to praise them.
I've never write reviews before this imy first time and I just write it to let you now that some reviews might stop you from watching some really good stories. And lastly if you are a fan of until we meet again, give this a try you won't be disappointed
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one of the greatest action comedies
"숨으려면 제대로 숨고, 싸우려면 제대로 싸워"Wowwww, I really really loved this! Every episode is so fun, and there’s not a boring moment at all! It’s full of action, with funny moments and touching storylines, plus the backstories of each character are really fascinating! It makes me want to know more (would not mind a 2nd season 🤭) I actually started this a few months ago and stopped watching after 20 minutes because I thought it was too silly for my taste but I'm so glad I gave it another chance!
also; I've never seen so many obvious product placements in a show ㅋㅋㅋ
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It’s emotional, soft, and nostalgic — focused more on love, memory, and second chances.
Yesterday Once More feels like a warm hug you didn’t know you needed. The story gently reminds us that love isn’t perfect — it’s fragile, messy, and full of misunderstandings. Watching them relive the same day made me realize how many small moments we take for granted. Every repeated moment carried new emotions, and somehow the same day never felt the same. It made me smile, it made me emotional, and it left me thinking about how precious ordinary days really are. Such a sweet, comforting watch.It’s not just a time-loop story… it’s about regret, growth, and learning how to love someone better the second time around. Quiet, emotional, and beautifully tender.
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This review may contain spoilers
In the last episode, at the airport, Nie Xi Guang arrives with a "friend". This is not Yin Jie, her co-worker, it is Sheng Xing Xiu - Lin Yusen's cousin (?) That he suggested to grandfather should take over the company. It has been 10 years and now Xi Guang and Grandfather 's companies are collaborating on a project. Was this review helpful to you?
Dark & Brilliant
This is truly one of the most bizarre dramas you'll see, and from minute one you won't be able to stop watching it. Besides being dark, it can be a bit graphic and disturbing at times, and yet they still find a way to put some comedy into it as well.The entire five protagonists are absolutely perfect together, as well as the actors portraying these dark characters. They're a tight-knit family, and oh boy, what a family they are. Doo Na is so fantastic playing the mother, as is Seung Beom as her husband. The couple to end all couples. The kids are exactly what you would expect with parents like that. Lomon & Su Hyun complete this family circle with cold macabre acting. The perfect pair to fill these roles.
I think the only negative I have to say is that it was too short a series. Six episodes went by so fast, I wanted another six.
Thankfully I see that there will be a season 2, hopefully in 2026. Judging how it ended, you kind of had hopes they would return.
Dark entertainment at its best!!
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