Reviews

The ending was more abrupt than Moonlight Rush

Actually i watched this first but put this drama on my shelf and done Moonlight Rush first and people on Douyin said this version was better since there is Zhang Chi (i didn't notice it was him). But i have to disagree with them this time. Moonlight Rush was far better than this.

Many reviews of "Moonlight Rust" recommended this one. Well, maybe many people have preconceived notions. Both are good dramas, but there's no difference in quality. This one is shorter, so it doesn't have as many details as "Moonlight Rust," and the emotional descriptions aren't as delicate as Moonlight rush.

The plots are basically the same. FL's character is excellent; once she decides to divorce, she doesn't look back without hesitation. When seeking revenge, she doesn't have a saintly heart and directly gives the mistress a silver bracelet. ML is more of a supporting character, with more kissing scenes with the SML, and she only ends up with ML at the end (so why was everyone criticizing Moonlight Rust in the first place? i never understand)

The acting and looks are both good, SML is also very handsome and Gao Ming acting was decent than Zeng Xitang, SFL is a bit weaker but doesn't have much screen time.

Still decent watch though.

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How Dare Yo? I Do Dare!

I knew that watching this drama was going to be great. Wang Chu Ran (played Consort, then Noble Consort Yu Wan Yin / Wang Cui Hua) and Ryan Cheng (played Emperor Xiahou Dan / Zhang San), you could not go wrong. Wang Chu Ran was great, as the Emperor's Consort, the noble consort / Noble Consort. She was such a strong character and she was so kind, unless someone she cared about was in danger. She was fearless and just so brave. Xiahou Dan was the Emperor and was a weak character overall; he drew strength from You Wan Yin (his Consort / Noble Consort).

This drama was serious at times, but had many funny moments too!

Tang Xiao Tian (played Xiahou Bo), was a very dark and mysterious prince. His deceased mother was formerly a palace maid servant. He was considered illegitimate. Actress Hu Yi Xian (played Consort Xie Yong Er) and was genuinely attracted to the illegitimate prince, Xiahou Bo. He used her for information and as a bed partner. Xiahou Bo only liked himself, somewhat. consort Xie Yong Er developed into a great character and she went from being aloof to having a close relationship with Wang Chu Ran's character (Consort / Noble Consort Yu Wan Yin). When Consort Xie Yong Er and Consort / Noble Consort You Wan Yin developed such a close relationship, they became close like sisters. The two of them played together, talked with each other and ate together. Sometimes the emperor would interrupt them and get in the way. There was a time when Noble Consort Yu Wan Yin started looking out for Consort Xie Yong Er, especially after she got pregnant and was poisoned. The Noble Consort Yu Wan Yin carried Consort Xie Yong Er on her back, to the Consort's palace. The evil Empress Dowager was a killer, a schemer and a control-centric person. Near the end of the drama, it was said that she was actually from the enemy country.

All throughout this drama, was was yelling at the television that the Emperor should give his Noble Consort more power; I wanted him to make her his Empress sooner so she would not have her hands to tied; she needed more power. He made her is Empress in the last third of the drama.

The final episode of the drama was so beautiful. The Emperor Xiahou Dan was in court with all of his Ministers. Wang Chu Ran, Emperss, walked into court with the most beautiful of gowns. She walked so gracefully and was so beautiful. She left the Emperor and Minister in aw. They Emperor and Empress walked back to a place laced with flowers. As the walked around and met at the end, a beautiful huge fireworks display took place in the night sky. The Emperor slipped a very unique gold locket ring on the Empress' finger. I had to snap so photos of the Empress' red and black gown. I also took some photos of the locket ring. I showed the photos to other people and they could not believe how the beauty of Wang Chu Ran, her red / black gown and the locket ring.

Actually, the ratings of this drama went from 8.3 to 8.7 on MyDramaList. If you do not know, that is a very high rating, that is up there with shows like Guardians of the Defang. It is ahead of Legend of the Female General.

I will watch this drama, How Dare You?, again in the near future. I Do Dare!

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Class 2 Lives Up to Class 1

This is my first time writing a review for all the shows that I've watched but I feel like it's necessary after reading through some of the comments on this season.

I just finished rewatching both seasons and I've upgraded season 2 to 10/10.

Season 1 was a masterpiece but I feel like season 2 truly played off the characters from Season 1.

Si Eun's character was so beautifully done in this season. I feel like his resilience as a human truly showed in this season, because despite losing all of his friends and going through terrible trauma/betrayal, he still had the capacity to accept new people into his life and to truly care for them. He truly had such a pure heart.
He was also ridden with guilt, feeling like Su ho's medical state was because of him, and as the story unfolds, you see that he also felt guilt for the outcome of Beom Seok's story. The scene at the airport when he finally hears the words he needed to hear, "It's not your fault" truly was such an outstanding moment.
Si Eun is one of my favorite characters in all the TV I've watched and I'll never stop thinking about his character development.

We are given a morally gray "villian", Baek Jin instead of the quintessential one-dimensional school bully that we were given in the first season. Yes, there are some unanswered questions such as why he started the Union in the first place and how his and Baku's relationship went sour but I found his character very compelling. We were given little breadcrumbs about how he wasn't all inherently bad. I truly feel sad for him as a character. It was evident that he grew up with no family or friends and was bullied/beaten until Baku came around. He had the union but everyone in it was using him just as much as he was using them. The only person to really truly love and care for him was Baku---but he ultimately lost that person too.

Baku was such an amazing addition to the show. His history reminded me of Baek Jin's in some ways. Baku grew up with an alcoholic father that treated Baku terribly and was always getting into trouble where Baku had to bail him out. He didn't have a figure in his life that truly loved him, but instead of going down the path that Baek Jin did, he chose to be a good person and have such a vibrancy of life. He reminded me of Su Ho in the way they would act/speak. So loud and uniquely themselves.

I also appreciated the addition of Jun Tae. I think he was given a story that was somewhat similar to Beom Seok's. He was assaulted and bullied, but when he finally got his group of friends, he continued to stay true to himself and be such an amazing friend/human. I wish we would have known a bit more about his past along with Go Tak but hopefully in season 3??

Overall, I LOVE this show. Yes, there where some unanswered questions, but through in through, the story, the characters, the acting, the fight scenes...so well done. I'm really hoping for season 3. They sure left a cliff hanger to do so if they wanted to. Seong Je would be a crazy villain since he really has no moral compass or loyalties. He almost treats everything as a game and will do anything to get a thrill. I'm crossing my fingers season 3 comes to fruition.

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The only redeeming quality in this drama was Male Lead

I watched this last year because i am missing Ma Xiao Yu at the time and i have trauma against Xiang Yun Jie after her lousy kissing scene with Liu Lambo so for the therapy i tried the experimental trauma by watching this. Turns out, the plot is just very abstract. To make it simpler, seducing my ex-boyfriend's sister-in-law. Ma Xiaoyu should have been able to do that easily (in the drama), and the screenwriter clearly favors ML, giving him a complete character aura, and his crazy, dark, and reckless personality is well-developed.

However, FL is relatively one-dimensional. Their falling in love is also very formulaic, and the reason ML loves her is also poorly designed. Plus, the actress herself doesn't quite pull off the "older sister" role. Xiang Yunjie was miscast (it was nothing to do with my trauma, i am just being fair person she lacks jie jie vibe even the real age she is 3 years older than Ma Xiao Yu)

Maybe, i am little too fond of Ma Xiao Yu. I'm increasingly disliking these soft-hearted, dim-witted, and indecisive characters only watch this for his sake lol.

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*MILD SPOILERS* More cons than pros?

Overall, I did enjoy watching this K-Drama, but it missed the mark on a few things. So, I'm going to review with a list of pros and cons:)

PROS

1. The cinematography! It was absolutely a beautiful watch.
2. The actors did an excellent job, especially with the script given to them.
3. Some of the "plot twists" did have me shocked by the end.

CONS

1. Despite the great concept of a story, it's not always greatly executed. They also continue to repeat some of the same issues/miscommunications, and it gets tiring eventually.
2. Papago. It's literally the nickname of the male lead, as he can speak/translate so many languages. The female lead uses the app at the start of the K-Drama before she meets him, and she uses it just a couple of times after that. Most of the time, she and the second male lead, who is Japanese, don't utilize translation apps at all to communicate. So, A LOT between them is lost in translation. I genuinely don't understand at all why they couldn't use an app to communicate when they wanted to.
3. The genre is confusing. Initially, it feels like a quirky rom-com, but, by the end, it was like kind of more melodrama (although it technically has a happy ending).
4. The way the mental health issues were handled did not sit right with me. *SPOILER* One character has PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. At first, it was portrayed to be alarming and disturbing. By the end, it's almost like a "cute" romance plot device because it brought the leads together. In reality, this person needed therapy, not a relationship. On top of that, but the character goes to meet the person who is responsible for the trauma that gave her the PTSD and DID. They never show us this. The character just goes away and comes back totally fine after all that...doesn't talk about it.

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Quite decent History Fantasy drama

I watched this because both of leads are my favorite but the romance in this drama seems weak but i quite enjoy historical drama so i can tolerate this drama (I quite like 1930-1950 history so i eager to watch this).

FL accidentally travels back to 1936 Paris, where she meets ML, a seemingly calculating man with a deep sense of patriotism. Together, they embark on a legendary journey across time. From initial mutual suspicion, they gradually become partners, jointly protecting cultural relics and supporting the anti-Japanese war amidst the turmoil of the era. Ultimately, they go their separate ways for the greater good of their country.

Their romance develops in a relatively peaceful setting, with some plot points involving struggles for national survival added as turning points. FL is a time traveler, so she's very determined about the future, and her change of heart towards ML is based on her understanding of the future, making good use of her expertise. The screenwriter is quite clever with this. Chen Fang Tong's crying scenes and Wang Hao Zhen's deep affection are both very moving and this is one of the greatest selling point in this drama.

ML isn't some unrealistic hero; he's an ordinary person who uses his wisdom to reclaim national treasures. The story of ML and FL going from enemies to partners is neither melodramatic nor mindless; the subject matter is positive. Although the plot is largely predictable, it's still a good work.

Recommended to watch for hisotry fantasy enjoyer.

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I watched for Zhen Ziqi sake since the plot was mess.

I watched this drama last year because of Zhen Ziqi. I wasn't fond of Li Ke Yi acting before but the chemistyr between the leads was better than Zhen Ziqi with Teng Zewen.

The plot is about FL was switched at birth by her nanny and sold at age five. During this time, she meets ML, and they become each other's ideal women. She ends up in prostitution, becoming a singer. The young marshal ,ML, is well-developed, intelligent, and brave in love. He also falls for her, feeling a sense of familiarity.

The biological mother and brother are both rather dim-witted. FL and SML look very similar; they both see the birthmark but don't suspect anything. Every time the biological mother and brother mistreat the FL it's heartbreaking—a kind of familial intuition. The most intelligent one is surprisingly the adoptive father; he's the first to discover SFL is the biological daughter.

Even when ML exposes the FL as the real heiress, and a bunch of incompetent teammates and even family members don't believe him. Make me angry at FL family for being dim-witted.

There is too many plot hole in this drama but overall it still watchable.

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Simple and predictable, but still enjoyable

The story felt bland and predictable. With the base concept for a story about the struggles of idols, it kind of touched the main points and struggles but then oversimplefied or overlooked them so the story would proggress in the direction of a happy ending for everyone.

I liked both ML and FL, not sure if it is the directing, but there were moments when they were not very natural, but I liked them. HSout out to Chani as well, I enjoyed his performance. Also some scenes feel rushed, and it seems that there is not enough time to properly represent every character. The characters lack depth in general, maybe due to wanting to focus on everyone, but not really pulling it off since the characters are many and not a lot of episodes to do it right.

I love ATEEZ, (they were the reason for me to watch this) and as non-actors they were good with what they had to do. I believe tho they were a bit underused, like they can sing and dance much better compared to what was actually shown, but it is what it is...
Tea Party and Shaxx music was ok, but for Sparkling I was really uninpressed, since they were almost all Ateez, but they gave them such empty and weird songs. At least it became a good meme "Finally now, it's my time~"

It was still an enjoyable drama in my opinion. It scraches the surface of a very relevant topic in idol industry, and as a fan myself, I wish there was more awareness for the slave contracts and trainees conditions. If looking for an actually good series, I would not recommend, but if you want something chill and not too deep, it is an option.

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I absolutely love Bad Buddy. It’s honestly one of my favorite series ever. The story is simple, but the emotions feel so real and genuine. Pat and Pran’s relationship is beautiful to watch — the chemistry, the tension, the soft moments — everything just feels natural.

What makes it special to me is how sincere it is. It’s funny, emotional, romantic, and comforting all at once. I laughed, I cried, and I got completely attached to the characters. It’s the kind of series that stays with you even after it ends. I could rewatch it over and over and never get tired of it.

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I would blamed SFL screentime for lack of romance tension between the leads

I watched this because of Wang Nan and Sun Qian Xun. It was actually nice but didn't beat their previous collaboration.

Sun Qianxun is basically a guarantee of comedy, and her collaboration with Wang Nan is excellent. The early episodes are very funny, both absurd and hilarious. However, the plot starts to falter after SFL gains intelligence. There are too many plot holes: one night, cute baby, allergies, impersonation—it's all there. And there's impersonation twice.
The grandmother even tries to dismantle FL, who then admits she's human. ML feels deeply deceived and wants to marry the 3FL but he can't let go of the FL.

Most importantly, SFL has too much screen time! She's practically invincible. This results in insufficient romantic development between ML and FL, and the process of their initial romance is unclear. Expectations were a bit high, but overall, it's not as good as the first season.

Decent watch though

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If you look for romance, better look away from this drama.

I watched this because of Jiang Shiqi last year. Based on the synopsis, I thought it would be a drama about a fake heiress, a metaphysical wife, and lots of banter, but it was completely different, a pleasant surprise. FL is well-developed, with a beautiful mental state and attitude. She doesn't complain about being kicked out of her home and has no attachment to her ungrateful family. The comedy was well-played in this drama and the verbal sparring is not too much. Jiang Shiqi stills good on this comedy track.

Although the villains cause trouble, they are easily subdued by our heroine's extraordinary abilities. FL doesn't even get slapped once throughout the entire series, which is very satisfying. But for chemistry, between Zhong Zheng and Jiang Shiqi are non existed. It felt so artificial and they just do the task and getting paid without any tension.

Only recommended to hardcore fans.

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One of the best Zhang Jinyi-Lu Huanyu dramas.

I watched this last year but i only found out the page and rewatch it when i missed Zhang Jinyi-Lu Huanyu combo.

FL is quite pretty, and her character is good—she gets revenge on the spot and hasn't suffered any major injustices. TML hasn't done anything too outrageous either. There's a misunderstanding about a "white moonlight" character, but it's within my acceptable range. The production team seems to be relatively well-funded for a short drama, which explains why so many people watch it; it's really quite good. The kissing scene was good and the comedy was quite on point, the best part when ML put a ring into FL middle finger and she only show middle finger to everyone.

Recommended to watch.

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A Film That Made Me See Love Differently

I went into this film intrigued by the trailer because I genuinely didn’t know what to expect, but what I got was such a beautiful and heartfelt romantic story.

All of the main characters are kind of broken in their own ways, yet they slowly heal when they meet each other. It’s not just romance, the friendship aspect is really strong too. If you’re expecting the typical plot where the “ugly” female lead falls for a handsome male lead and later transforms into a conventionally pretty woman, this film is not that at all.

Gyeong Ruk feels like a one in a million kind of man, but at the same time I understand where his preferences come from. He values sincerity and purity over anything fake, and Mi Jeong embodies that. They literally become light in each other’s lives, and it’s so warm watching how deeply he loves her. Sangmin’s acting here is honestly amazing. You can really feel his “I can’t live without her” emotions and it hurts in the best way.

They clearly love each other so much, which makes everything even more painful. While Gyeong Ruk starts chasing his dream again because of her, Mi Jeong ends up leaving him because of her inferiority complex. I can see why that decision might confuse some people, but the idea that she leaves because she loves him too much is such a complex feeling, and the film explains it really well.

Yo Han’s character is also really important as the witness and narrator of their love story. Even though he’s quietly struggling with his own depression, he keeps putting on a strong front for his friends until he eventually can’t hold it in anymore. That’s when his friends finally step in, support him, just like how he always did for them.

Overall, this is a bittersweet film that is easy to watch on the surface but actually very deep. It leaves a lingering feeling in your heart after it ends. I honestly think this is one of those films I will never forget for the rest of my life.

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