Reviews

It was weirdly entertaining

This is Perfect if you are looking for a series that’s cute, easy to watch, and not overly dramatic.

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

Although a little cringy, this was a very cute and entertaining series. The script may not be a masterpiece, but it’s not horrible. Nevertheless, there were some aspects that were either annoying and/or ridiculous to me. On the positive side, I liked how the predictable plot twists did not have predictable outcomes. The entire cast did an incredible job with portraying their characters and really saved this series. This is another good example why casting is very important. Just a heads up, there is a language barrier component to this series. However, the portrayal of the language differences between Junji and the other characters is more realistic compared to some other BL series. It also helped that Mukai Koji did a great job interacting with the rest of the cast. Although it had very cool graphics, the production team did not do the greatest job using their screentime. This had a lot of filler scenes and unnecessary flashbacks.

Random Note:

My favorite line was when Junji said “I’m not an idol.” to Hill in episode 10 considering the actor (Mukai Koji) is one (he’s a singer and member of the group Snow Man).

(Updated on 4/5/2026): The location used for Phat’s home was also used in the series “To the Moon and Back” (Trai’s parents’ home) and “Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist” (Jay’s childhood home).

The location used for Junji’s Thailand apartment was also used in the series “My Magic Prophecy” (Pong’s condo), “Happiness” (Sophida and Yoshi’s apartment), “Peaceful Property” (Home’s condo in America), “Wandee Goodday” (Ter’s condo), “Only Boo” (Shone’s condo), “My School President”, and “Good Old Days” (Phu’s condo).


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The weak aspects. This series basically has a hinted “I’m not gay, but I like him” vibe that did irritate me. I don’t understand why it was such a big deal that Yuku was modeled after Junji. I was not a fan of the weird office spying scenes and skipped them.

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dmd finally making good shows

i am an absolute sucker for basic, simple, just fun and cute university dramas—so clearly this is right up my alley. BUT if you want a complex and interesting story this obviously isn’t the bl for you.

things i like:
- the classic grumpy x sunshine trope
- how unique duang’s personality is without being over the top + he doesn’t act like an actual child despite being silly
- the supporting cast are all very natural and they seem like actual, comfortable friends
- ost is so catchy i’ve been singing it for a whole month
- plot is easy to follow without being boring
- the acting is very good considering this is most of the cast’s first or one of their first projects
- the fun sound effects
- honestly everything TT

things i dislike:
- there is some cringe moments where i seriously had to pause and take a breather…

anyways this is just the fluffiest and sweetest drama and teeteepor are just so cute and attractive together!!!!!

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Fucking underrated

Damn what a series. Fucking good series. Great story, great acting, great OST. Just series doesn't have some cheesy cringe moment then bl fans ignore those series. This series should be fucking popular but idk why people are not promoting story like this? Idk why this series is so underrated? If u see other bl series then this way much better than. Personally me and thee is worst series i ever watched and unnecessarily popular with basic cringe acting, basic story. I was traumatized after watching me and thee. Dropped after ep 5. So Goddess Bless from death deserve more love from BL fans. Good series always get less fans idk. And bad series get more love and praise. If story is good then i wish then some NC scene but this first series i am okay without any NC scene. Top tier series. 10000000/10

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The most unexpected comedy

I watched this because of Zhao Huinan and never familiar with Gao Yang works. Both of the actor are delivers their role and i never expected both can do comedy,

It's hilarious and worth the time to watch. The storyline is different from other shows. It's very funny and i noticed ML eye bag was growing BIG as the story goes because FL was stressing him out. I love that for he. The combination between FL's fierce and domineering FL combined with the ML's arrogant and aloof demeanor is a perfect match for fire energy person.

The ending was quite unclear and i haven't found the season 2. Worth to watch.

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I keep coming back to this...

This is hands down one of my most favorite dramas of all time. I love how simple it is. Yes, it's a celebrity drama so how "real" can it really be but Reba's character was written in such a lovely way that she seems like a normal person. Yang Yang also killed it in this drama! I know a lot of people criticize his acting but I think he did a great job. My most favorite thing about YY and DD as a couple? The hugs. They have THE BEST hugging scenes in any drama that I just replay every scene with hugging in it.

I highly recommend you watch this if you're looking for a comfort watch!!!

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Explosively Blows Up a lot of Kdrama Canon (not in a good way)

My rating: 6.5/10

Dynamite Kiss starts off with a bang—literally, thanks to that explosive first kiss between Go Da-rim and Gong Ji-hyeok on Jeju Island. The opening episodes are full of charm, sharp chemistry between the leads who bring real spark, funny banter, and that classic rom-com energy that hooks you right away. The setup feels fresh and fun, with the fake-relationship trope flipped into something workplace-adjacent after Da-rim's desperate job lie lands her in Ji-hyeok's team at the baby products company. I would've easily given the first two episodes a 9/10—they had me convinced this was going to be a standout lighthearted K-romance.

But unfortunately, the show loses steam after that strong start. It shifts away from the breezy, feel-good momentum and piles on contrived misunderstandings, rushed developments, and choices that feel out of step with typical K-drama portrayals of relationships and social norms. The pacing drags in the middle, and while there are still sweet and funny moments (the leads' chemistry carries a lot), the later episodes feel increasingly unbelievable and frustrating. It's watchable and has highlights, but it falls apart enough that I wouldn't rewatch it personally. If recommending it to someone, I'd do so with major caveats—mainly that the early episodes shine, but expect some eye-rolling logic gaps and tonal shifts later on. (And yes, spoilers would be needed to explain why it doesn't fully deliver.)

One point that stands out even more on reflection is how the fake-marriage element was handled. The job was specifically for the "Mother TF Team" at the baby products company (Natural BeBe), targeting working mothers. Another team member was a genuine single mom who got hired around the same time, so yes—Da-rim could have plausibly applied as a single mother without needing to invent a husband. Pretending to be a single mom would've kept the lie smaller and more believable (single parenthood is tough but not unheard of), and it would've avoided layering on the extra moral weight of faking an entire marriage.

By making her pretend to be married, the show amps up the stakes unnecessarily—Ji-hyeok's internal conflict becomes about pursuing a "married woman," which feels heavier and more taboo in K-drama terms. A single-mom pretense would've let his attraction develop with less guilt (he's not breaking up a marriage, just navigating her having a child), potentially making the romance feel less fraught and more organic. Instead, it piles on extra angst and misunderstanding that drags things down later. This choice contributes to why the show shifts from charming rom-com to frustrating for many viewers, including me.

Spoilers

As a long-time viewer of Asian dramas (over 400 under my belt), I have a solid sense of the moral frameworks and social norms that K-dramas usually uphold—even if they're dramatized and not always 100% reflective of real Korean culture. This show really deviates from those in ways that made it hard to stay invested.

The core issue starts with Go Da-rim's initial lie: she pretends to be a married mother (with her childhood friend Seon-u, the single dad photographer, posing as her husband) to get the job reserved for moms. I get the desperation—financial pressures from her mom's health and other issues—but it's tough to fully root for her when she's portrayed as someone who's struggled with jobs due to skill or consistency issues, not just bad luck. Then suddenly, she's excelling at marketing, advertising, and sales in the workplace? It doesn't quite add up why such talent went unnoticed before.

The Jeju Island fling is another sticking point. That "dynamite kiss" is intentional and passionate, and they nearly sleep together—without extreme intoxication or buildup that usually excuses bolder moves in K-dramas. Da-rim is surprisingly casual about it, which feels off for the typical morality portrayed (first kisses are often accidental or tentative in these stories). Then she bolts the next morning without explanation after her mom's emergency, leaving Ji-hyeok confused and hurt. Later, she's baffled when he's distant? In K-drama logic, that level of intimacy (especially the almost-sex) would basically mean they're dating now—she owed him at least some communication about why she vanished. An apology even. I mean that level of intimacy is considered a big deal.

Ji-hyeok's side has inconsistencies too. He's supposedly engaged (or headed toward marriage) to another woman, but it barely factors in. His pursuit of Da-rim focuses almost entirely on her being "married," with little internal conflict about his own commitment. In most K-dramas, cheating or pursuing someone attached is a massive moral red flag—yet here he shrugs off his own engagement. No big societal fallout or media scandal for someone of his chaebol status, which doesn't align with how engagements of that caliber are usually handled (public, high-profile, scandal-prone).

Then there's Seon-u, Da-rim's longtime friend with implied unrequited feelings (longing looks, subtle comments). We expect a second-lead angst triangle, but he barely makes romantic moves. Instead, he spills her big secret (that the marriage is fake) to Ji-hyeok's fiancée, whom he's just met—supposedly to clear things up for her attraction to him. Violating a 20-year friendship like that for someone new? It feels wildly out of character and unnecessary.

The fiancée's quick pivot to pursuing Seon-u (a single dad) is another norm-breaker. She becomes interested in him and finds out pretty quickly he's a single dad. She pauses briefly when she thinks he's married, but as soon as she knows he's not, she's right back in romantic pursuit. This doesn't make sense because she should be considering her own engagement—yet that never seems to factor in. In K-drama canon, single parenthood carries heavy stigma—characters usually wrestle with biases before accepting it and the older generations still look down on it a lot. Here, she doesn't even miss a step or hesitate; she doesn't bat an eye once she learns he's not actually married, pursuing him aggressively without any apparent concern for the social implications of dating a single parent. That level of instant acceptance feels too dramatic a shift from traditional portrayals. And, just a few scenes before, she was trying to get Ji-hyeok to kiss her to test the chemistry. Her behavior toward him implied she was, and had been, interested in a romantic relationship with him. Her past behavior would lead one to think she should be thrilled about the engagement. But not so much. She sees Seon-u, and it is suddenly like never mind.

Adding to the things that just didn't add up: Ji-hyeok's sister wants him to fail because she obviously wants the company and doesn't want her brother to get attention. But some of the things she does wouldn't have been about the company's success—she could've made him fail in ways that wouldn't have damaged the company's reputation. For her to sabotage him in ways that did harm the company doesn't make any sense, as it undercuts her own potential future gains.

Everyone in the show comes across as practically shallow, just like the little kid (Seon-u's son). He likes Ji-hyeok's fiancée because she's pretty—not because she's nice or anything else—but simply because she's pretty, and he wants her to be his dad's girlfriend only based on that. Even though he's supposedly had some relationship with Da-rim where he was almost treating her like a mom at one point, he so quickly forgets that because of this pretty new possibility. Him so quickly deciding that the fiancée should be his dad's girlfriend because she was pretty... I mean, it matches a little kid vibe in a way where everybody’s looking for the "pretty mom" or whatever, but he had an emotional connection with the main character. A motherless child is going to be more interested in a motherly figure than a pretty face.

It is just a series of events that break K-drama canon. Characters that are shallow and annoying lies. I dropped it after completing episode six because I read other reviews and knew it wasn't going to come together well, somehow all be excusable and make sense, and end harmoniously.

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Main Problem: No sparks between WHZ and HCY and Sloppy Production

I watched this on last year because of Wang Hao Zhen and the premises was very promising at first but it turns out to be my biggest disappointment from him.

The plot lacks twists and turns, as does the romance, making it overall quite uninteresting. The acting itself isn't the main problem; Wang Hao Zhen and Hou Cheng Yue still delivers the role but their acting weakness was obviously shown as chemistry almost non-existent and there is no sparks between them. The plot execution was the main problem and the production team were lack from the way they editing the drama.

There are too many close-up shots, and the lack of filters and beauty effects exposes the actors' flaws in appearance. Every screenshot is unflattering; to exaggerate, this series is truly a disgrace to the leads reputations. Even the most handsome men and beautiful women can't withstand such close-ups.

The color tone is also poor, the camerawork is terrible, and there are many meaningless long takes that leave viewers confused. The kissing scenes are also full of close-ups, with no background music, resulting in neither aesthetic appeal nor any atmosphere.

I never rate Wang Hao Zhen drama lower than this .Even two of his dropped drama was better than this, ugh.

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Co-dependent Drinking Relationship Romance

My rating: 8/10

I don't watch movies much because I'm so spoiled by series, where plots and characters get room to breathe, change, and develop over time. But every now and then, I crave a quick romance fix, and Crazy Romance delivered just that.  

I would have loved to see this expanded into a full series—there's enough emotional depth, backstory, and chemistry here to sustain multiple episodes. That said, for a feature-length film, they did an impressive job packing in a complex, heartfelt story without feeling rushed. It ends on a genuinely high, uplifting note that left me smiling.  

I'd recommend it for anyone needing a satisfying, low-commitment romance hit. If it popped up on streaming, I'd happily watch it again, though I probably wouldn't actively seek out a rewatch.  

Spoilers

My biggest issue was the constant drinking—it made it tough to fully root for their romance. It felt like they were heading toward a codependent relationship built around alcohol rather than healthy habits. If either (or both) had chosen to step away from drinking, the story would have felt lighter and more hopeful overall.  

That said, Sun-young's epic takedown of the malicious office gossipers was legendary—one for the books! I could absolutely see these two together long-term and even happy... but the drinking would definitely be a lingering problem in real life.

The ending was abrupt they reunite after a 3 month pause (not clear why the split) and say they missed each other. No love confession but it is clear it is headed there. Many would be fine with that. I am a happy ever after confess and sealed with a kiss type of ending fan.

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Love Buried Under a Whole Lot of Animosity

My rating: 8.5/10

Review 

For what it was, Love Reset was really good. It was clearly meant to lean more comedic than anything else, and I'm super impressed because they pulled off a major turnaround that I genuinely didn't think was possible (no spoilers here on why). The acting from Kang Ha-neul and Jung So-min was excellent, and the story stayed interesting enough that I kept watching even when one particular point I considered stopping. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a quirky thriller-romance hybrid—it's not your typical feel-good fluff. It's more of a darkish, relatable take on marriage struggles that might make some viewers feel truly heard in its portrayal of how resentment builds. It's unique and thoughtful in a genre that's often predictable.

Spoilers

I had serious doubts about No Jeong-yeol and Hong Na-ra getting back together, given how much they seemed to genuinely dislike each other before the accident. How could memory loss alone fix that level of bitterness? But then I stepped back and thought about real-life couples I've known—several who hit rock bottom, made huge mistakes against each other, reached a point of near-hatred, then had some kind of reset (a breakup, a crisis, time apart) and realized the "big" issues weren't actually that big.  That's exactly what happens here: they were stuck in a toxic cycle of nitpicking faults, often as self-defense because each felt unloved or constantly annoyed by the other. The surprise for me was how well they showed that growth—it wasn't just "amnesia = bliss." No Jeong-yeol remembered everything in the end, and he didn't deny the bad memories or pretend the new start erased them; he acknowledged the pain and chose to move past it thoughtfully. That made the transition feel earned and realistic, especially since Hong Na-ra was arguably harsher to him pre-amnesia, while he had already fixed a lot of what bothered her. Even if she regained her memory fully, there'd be enough good new memories to outweigh the old ones.  

I'm superstitious enough that if something like double traumatic head-injury amnesia happened in real life (and they both survived the crash, which was called a miracle), I'd see it as fate or destiny giving them another shot—it's that rare.  So, there's also that. Even though it was hard in the beginning seeing them being able to resolve that much animosity, t felt like there was some fate rolled in or how could such an unlikely thing happen. Two people, on the eve of divorce and both of them not only live through a severe accident but develop almost identical amnesia.

Hong Na-ra's mother, Joo Sook-jeong, was the most interesting character—I couldn't figure her out at first. She seemed so severe and like she'd never accept No Jeong-yeol, but in the end, I admired her because her bottom line was just wanting her daughter to be happy.  

The fourth-wall breaks, especially with the crypto kid bit where they point out "he's got lines," and a few other moments, added a fun, quirky element. It wasn't necessary, but it wasn't annoying either—it lightened the mood without derailing things.  

I did almost quit halfway through—the middle dragged a bit with the families trying to keep them apart and No Jeong-yeol and Hong Na-ra going along with it. At that point, I wasn't even rooting for them and thought they should just divorce anyway. But I'm glad I stuck it out. The unique turnaround was handled in such a thoughtful way, and it made the whole thing rewarding.

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The fast paced and decent reborn drama

I watched this because of Tik Tok advertisement and it was decent drama even there is less romance in this drama.

I never expected Cheng Cheng can be so youthful. Cheng Cheng and Ma Le Jie have great chemistry FL's appearance as a basketball cheerleader was stunning! Their interactions are quite sweet, but there aren't many scenes featuring them. The humiliation scenes are smooth, without any major mishaps.

The script is clichéd. FL mistakes the person who comforted her, leading her to chase after a scumbag. After her rebirth, she turns back, only to discover in the last few episodes that it was her childhood sweetheart who comforted her. There's also a lot of verbal sparring from the SFL, FL hiding her wealthy identity, the female supporting character getting humiliated at a wealthy family's house, etc. In this version rather than focusing on reborn, it more focusing on ML secret crush to FL.

I watched the same version but personally it was the most decent chemistry. Recommended to Watch.

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Positively Awful

This is a flop. I’m distracted doing laundry, doing other things on my cell phone and not paying attention to this Kdrama. It lured me in because I like the two romantic leads but not sure they have the chemistry together. But the story has been so boring and not believable. Love Triangle not working. The supporting cast are loud and annoying. I’m up to episode 6 and will just finish this to the end even if I have to skip an episode or fast forward through. This one is no Dynamite Kiss or Idol I, that’s for sure! There’s some really good kdramas and ones that completely flop.

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