Reviews

One can only wonder about the high rating

Things I liked

1 The premise or what I thought would be the premise. They didn't try too hard to make it work, did they? I can't fathom how this drama has such a high score. I'm probably missing something but I can't imagine what.

2 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The actor wasn't that bad. Yes, he didn't have a lot to base his acting, but he is handsome, even though in a classical way, and I want to believe that if the script was better he'd be better. I may be wrong though. That said, he's so handsome, it's easy to see why he got the role. Even if I don't like that kind of beauty it'd be hypocritical to not notice how handsome he is. And I want handsome ML in my rom coms.

Things I disliked

1 The script and the fact that the characters were never three dimensional. They are all like cardboard characters and unfortunately the actors don't have much to work with and not enough talent to work with the little they have.

2 The friends and the secondary cast. No one stood out for me and I had no one to root for.

3 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The character was so so and he had some questionable lines that made me cringe. He wasn't what I calla green flag. Not a red one either but in any case he wasn't what I want in a rom com.

4 Lack of chemistry between the leads. I didn't see any, although one or two kisses weren't that bad.

Things I hated

1 The FL. I just don't get it. Is she supposed to be smart? Because I didn't see that. I saw a stupid teenager who thought she was beautiful and smart and walked around with this belief written allover her face. I'll be honest, I think she's a terrible terrible actress. Add to it that I don't find her beautiful at all and you have me perplexed about why she was cast as the ML. What I get from her is the vibe: I'm beautiful and don't need anything else to get on in life. Not only the character but also he actress. I feel like the actress knows she's beautiful and acts like she's the princess everyone has to bow to. Like she knew she acted and never immersed herself into the character. Sorry if I'm mistaken, this is what she projected for me. The character wasn't special either. She was supposedly smart but she never really showed that.

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If GMMTV wants GMMTV can

This is what happens when u actually put some money and thoughts into a project. Gmmtv delivered in a way I've geniunly haven't seen in a LOOOONG time.

The plot is extremely basic: a normal, almost "boring" photographer, Peach, meets a very "peculiar" mafia boss, obsessed over soap operas and with a clear lack of social awareness, and very simply they fall in love even through their substantial differences.

That's basically it. I know some people were disappointed in this, cause to be honest, there is no actual plot beside two people falling in love. No drama. No fight. No risks. However I think that, if done well, even no plot is a good plot. A great one even. And this is the case. Its just to people falling in love and building a life together, solving problems and misunderstandings, having to deal with their background and their own personal struggles to really love each other. I found that beautiful and very much needed. There was no unnecessary break up between them, no secrets. And I found that beautiful.

If there was one thing that I found highly useless was the whole Tatsuya storyline. He was there for... nothing? Usually those type of character serve some sort of growth for the protagonists but in this case it was not even that. I dont know what was the purpose fr. They could have just completely cut him out, and spend those time to better develope some plot

For example, they could have spent more time on TawanAran. Giving them the actual attention they deserved. I found their storyline so underrated, and that could have been WAY more. You know what I love more than a realistic depiction of a toxic relationship? THE TOXIC PART BEING ADDRESSED AND CONDEMNED. I know that gmmtv loves disney endings, and i am not against them going back together. Toxic relationships work exactly like this. But i wished they explained it better. They rushed their reconciliation so much that it left me mad. No person can change that much in so little time. Not even after what happened to Tawan. He never once apologized properly for how he treated Aran, which was the MAIN person he had to apologize to. If they gave the tatsuya storyline time to them it would have worked so good. BTW, I would have very much liked if they did NOT get back together, cause Tawan as a boyfriend was unbearable. OH! And i want to be honest. For everybody that said "yeah but Aran offering his body to Thee for Tawan is so out of charactert". NO ITS NOT. It just shows that him, the same person that was so adamant about his body and his self respect would go to such extreme lenght like selling himself for the person that besides everything he keeps loving, maybe even more than he loves himself.

On the contrary, unlike the absurd amount of people, I never complained nor seen a problem with RomeMohk lack of screentime. Honesty im glad they even got some. As much as people were hoping, nobody really knew if William was actually going to appear as Rome and the fact that he did was enought. I dont know if they will continue foward with a RomeMohk series (which would link perfectly with this one) but regardless i love how they left room for more and just gave me some more WilliamEst, for scientific reasons.

Peach and Thee were geniunly the two best main character I've seen in a while now.
If i see a single Peach hater im gonna lose my shit. Finally a character that is normal, like everyone. Finally a character that act and answer like I would. Everybody be making fun on Thee's speaking and his soap operas way of speaking when some bl character are even worst and more unrealistic. FINALLY SOMEONE PUTTING A "GET A GRIP" TO IT. Like, finally. He behave exactly like he should. I love him, I geniunly think he is the best BL character in history, like just goat material. Thee on the other hand is a complete scene stealer. Every single time he is in a scene you are just drawn to his extravagant mannerism, and you laugh. I really loved how over the top he was in comparison to how grounded was Peach. Complete opposite in that department. And maybe that's why they work so well as a couple, they make the other qualities shines. I just wanna point out the scene on the beach after their first kiss when Peach says "what you did- no what we did" cause honestly it left me flabbergasted how mature he sounded. Yeah

They, and all the character would have benefited from ONE and i mean just ONE more episode. Idk what happened to GMMtv and their absolute inability to choose which show needs 12 episodes and what can have just 10 episodes. With all due respect, they made We Are 16 episodes long (could have very much summarized in 10 ep) and made Me and Thee 10 ep when they clearly needed at least one more. Oh god.

Regardless. THE ACTOR CHOICE WAS TOP NOTCH. I was kinda skeptical, cause honestly PPW in we are were.... em.... not it, but they redeemed themselves so hard in this one. Someone said that Peach doesn't really show love or doesn't really look in love. Oh SHUT UP! the hell u expect for someone who had such a traumatic childhood. And Phuwin portrayed Peach so well. No I geniunly believe that those were the best performances from PondPhuwin. And I strongly believe that Phuwin needs more of those character cause he slays them so much, the quiet and very mature type. And their kisses were SO better than We Are, beside maybe the boat kiss, which i cannot really pin on them given how uncomfortable the setting was (even if it was BEAUTIFUL).

But the one that i really wanna give my flowers to is the production crew. You can tell they put MONEY in this project. One thing that let me geniunly shocked was how good the sound was. If u ever watched a single gmmtv show you will know that they have serious sound problems with their mic, especially in like water or beaches scenes, yet here they did so good. It never bothered me.
The soundtrack was good, but kinda repetitive. I feel like there were only like five songs on repeat, which is not bad, but maybe a bigger variety could have helped the vibe to set in a little better.

Visual wise it was very good. Not top tier level good, not "never let me go" level good, but good enough to be enjoyable and sometimes mesmerizing enough. I liked it, and honestly the colour scheme was very good (im very keen on color grading ecc ecc). The contrast between red and blue scenes throuout the show were geniunly good and i loved it. I loved how they dressed and gave a character through everyone style. They made them look AMAZING in the show, like LITERALLY AMAZING. I loved it.
There were some small but, well, everlasting, mistakes in the editing phase, which we are not major or bad like in other series, but they sometimes made the fluidity and continuity disappear, which is the only bad rhing production wise

Rewatch value to the sky, given that I've already rewatched it like more then once I keep rewatching its becoming embarrassing.

In conclusion: watch it. Or give it a try. Its a beautiful show, well produced, well acted, maybe a little rushed, given the amount of episodes they had but indeed amazing and funny, a good show that makes you unplug your brain for a bit and just enjoy love.

Ps. To whoever did pondphuwin makeup: come here and let me kiss u, I hope both sides of ur pillow are cold exactly like you want them, I hope the sun will always shine when you need it and everyone will have luck and health in ur life. I love you more than words can describe.

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Three Lifetimes, One Exhausted Viewer

Modern day office drone Zou Yan is just trying to survive her daily grind when fate decides to clock her out and clock her into another world. She wakes up in a cultivation realm as Liao Ting Yan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect, and before she can even process her new employee benefits, she is assigned to serve the infamous Grandmaster Sima Jiao. He is a powerful cultivator who has been sealed inside a mountain for 500 years, simmering in isolation and rage. Rumor has it he is cruel, volatile, and bent on revenge. What Liao Ting Yan does not know is that her original identity in this world is a demonic assassin sent to kill him. What Sima Jiao does not expect is that the “assassin” now in front of him has zero ambition, zero malice, and an almost comical lack of desire. Thus begins an unlikely romance between a villainous immortal with a burning past and a healing type slacker who simply wants to nap, eat, and vibe her way through destiny.

Right from the start, this drama comes in hot. Humor, tension, and one extremely charismatic male lead set the tone early on. Yes, the first few episodes are heavy on information dumping, but oddly enough, I was never bored. The world building felt dense yet intriguing, like being handed a thick fantasy novel and realizing you actually want to read the footnotes. Once we dive into Sima Jiao’s past, the emotional core of the story ignites, and what follows is a romance that is sweet, heart fluttering, and deliciously tension filled.

Sima Jiao is the definition of powerful and notorious. As the last known member of the Jiao clan and the only one capable of containing the Spiritual Fire, his presence alone commands respect. He is said to have a cruel heart and a fiery temper, and on the surface, he does appear cold, arrogant, and edged with danger. But peel back that icy exterior and you find a man who endured childhood torture, blood drains, and five centuries of imprisonment. No wonder he is grumpy. Behind the mask of a ruthless killer is someone painfully human and surprisingly kind. I have a soft spot for tragic men, and Sima Jiao walked straight into that soft spot and set up permanent residence. Arthur Chen, also known as Chen Fei Yu, absolutely devours this role. His deep voice, controlled expressions, and imposing figure make Sima Jiao’s dark allure almost unfair. Every glance feels intentional. Every flicker of emotion hits. He turns Sima Jiao into one of those iconic characters you remember long after the drama ends.

Then we have Liao Ting Yan, or rather Zou Yan inside Liao Ting Yan. As a modern soul dropped into a high stakes cultivation world, she is hilariously relatable. Instead of plotting revenge or seizing power, she compares serving a murderous immortal to working a nine to five job. Honestly, same energy. Wang Ying Lu nails the modern girl trapped in xianxia chaos vibe. Her facial expressions alone scream “I did not sign up for this.” She starts off oblivious and more concerned about food and sleep than survival, but slowly grows into one of the most powerful figures in the story. Her character development is deeply satisfying. Watching her evolve from protected slacker to capable force of nature feels earned and organic.

And now, the main course: the chemistry. Sima Jiao and Liao Ting Yan go from master and servant to friends to lovers in a progression that feels natural and intoxicating. Their dynamic is electric. The intimacy is sensual without being overdone, tender without being cheesy. Chef’s kiss does not even begin to cover it. Their stolen glances and quiet moments together sometimes say more than entire monologues.

However, this is where my personal struggle begins. The plot spans multiple lifetimes, three or maybe four depending on how you count them, and after the first life and Liao Ting Yan’s supposed death, I felt my enthusiasm dip. Even if one of them retains their memories in the following lives, they still have to rebuild everything from scratch. Enemies or strangers to lovers, all over again. It became emotionally exhausting for me. Instead of anticipation, I felt fatigue. I tried to push through, but my motivation slowly fizzled out. That said, this is not a bad drama by any means. The visuals are often stunning, like beautifully painted scrolls brought to life, even if the CGI has its shaky moments. The supporting characters all serve clear purposes and add layers to the story rather than cluttering it. The drama’s biggest strength remains Sima Jiao and his blazing, almost combustible chemistry with Liao Ting Yan.

For now, I am putting this drama on hold. Not because it failed, but because it burned so intensely that I needed a breather. Maybe one day I will return to see how destiny continues to toy with these two star crossed souls. Until then, I will remember it as the drama that gave me a villainous immortal with a tragic past, a slacker heroine who weaponized indifference, and a romance that truly played with fire.

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Transactional relationship with good camaraderie

I was in the mood for Wang Chen Peng's dramas after loving his recent drama with Bai Yan. This drama had been in my playlist since I also enjoy Li Ke Yi's acting. Overall I liked this drama.

What I liked:
1. Romance - It started off fake & transactional but I liked how it progressed into real romantic relationship. I liked that there was warmth from the start - FL & ML went into marriage of convenience without animosity.
2. FL's arc - She was daughter of a criminal & carried that stigma all her life. I liked how the arc was told. There was childhood connection between FL & ML.
3. ML's characterisation - I knew he had crush on her when he kept offering money for a task. However I didn't like ML forcing kiss on FL at the start of their relationship.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's friend & ML's assistant.
5. Acting - I liked the performance by Wang Chen Peng & Li Ke Yi. Good chemistry.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - ML's pursuer who was family friend and overstepped boundary. I also disliked ML's mother for disrespecting ML and FL.
2. Abuse - The abuse faced by FL was too much.

Favourite scene
The opening

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POETIC JUSTICE ,DELIVERED BY A RESILIENT HEROINE

If not that we are in the world of fantasy, i would have made you yhe keepers of justice! Ley me just give all the cast a Kudos you truely deserve, all the cast here they truely did amezing job the acting is high level and they convincingly portrayed their characters as perfect can go.
I know that (after reading comments) some are complaining about the age gap ,to my surprise i didn't even notice that detail til i read comments , the FL actress is a good choice given how her character is written, kind of puzzled why is that a problem if her co
-star is younger? (Maybe it has a significance in Chinese culture)
And i also notice that the complaint about chemistry between the leads ,some saying it was not enough, i truely believe that it was well played on that part,given that the character of Xue Fang /Jiang Li is written, she come from : betrayal,from someone she loved deeply and she lost her dignity (the rape case) i think for her to carefully and slowly romantically approach to Duke Su is right.
For those who are complexed by The ex husband Shen You Long i couldn't find a way of feeling anything either for hom,i understand those who can feel sympathy maybe because of circumstance wich brought him to become who he become, but putting the whole blame of that psycho princess will not be right, the man chose to kill his wife,he become unhappy because of his choice he is solely to blame and Im glad they both ended up like that. The poetic justice in all this is that He lost all the happiness the minute he killed the person who loved him the most, and he killed the princess, to avenge the person he become desperately obsessed with after killing her. The princess ordered him to kill to obtain the love from him ,the love she never got no matter what she coul do or give him.
The tragic scene of Shen You Long ,carrying Xue and the princess downthe stairs looking at them is the poetic tragedy, and a grimm tale ,that nothing can buy love.
This is my take on this amezing series, the writers you did well , this willstat with me.

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So overhyped

Things I liked

1 The premise. I don't mind repetitive themes and this one talked to me although it reminded me of Hallmark movies which I hate. It never delivered.

2 The ML. At first I loved him, the character and the actor. But then he fell in love with a stupid, mean, ugly person outside and inside and I lost every goodwill I had. Still, the actor did a good job.

Things I disliked

1 Most of the residents. Sad, unoriginal stories that one could come up while doing a million other things at the same time. No brain required. I don't think I found one who talked to me and for whom I cared. At first yes, but as the drama unfurled, my feelings changed for all of them. Obnoxious, nosy characters who think know better.

Things I hated

1 Usually I leave long reviews whether I like or dislike a drama, but this time I feel like it would be a waste of my time to honor this stupid drama with my detailed thoughts. So I'll just say that I hated the FL, he character and the acting. Now it's established that I think of her as an ugly actress, who looks ten years older, and has not the slightest talent. She always comes out as a mean, egotistical, know-it-all person who is never sympathetic. I made the mistake to start 3 series with her and I finished them, thank god, so I'll never have to see her again. Her only talent is to ruin every series she appears. It may sound harsh, but my gut tells me that the ugliness she infuses in her roles is her true self. I'm not sure what others see in her, but to each their own. The 3 is only for the ML. Otherwise it would be -20.

2 The title. Who the heck think of that atrocious title?

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Nothing Burger of a show

I feel like the script writers did not know what they were trying to say in this series. It has so many directions in the plot and nothing truly develops into a fruit for the viewer to eat at the end. Acting saved it for sure, shin hae sun and lee jun hyuk did a stellar job not even surprised. The writer really wanted the main character to have a trump card in every single choice and it just bends whenever the lead needs it to for the lead to pull of the big con. The lead has the same old cheesy lines to justify themselves doing horrible things like bruh we get it so corny.

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A Masterclass in Artistry, Acting, & Aesthetics

It is also a study in human ugliness. It is a story of how like-minded individuals, a hive mind if you will, (you will understand the reference) are all pawns to their worst instincts. In other words. The protagonists are the antagonists as well. Each has succumbed to their lowest common dominator which ironically is at the core of what made them successful. Is this counterintuitive? Oxymoronic? Yes, to both. This series is a masterclass in artistry, acting, and aesthetics. It is also a study in human ugliness. It is a story of how like-minded individuals, a hive mind if you will, (you will understand the reference) are all pawns to their worst instincts. In other words. The protagonists are the antagonists as well. Each has succumbed to their lowest common dominator which ironically is at the core of what made them successful. Is this counterintuitive? Oxymoronic? Yes, to both. These protagonists died emotionally a long time ago. They are only existing in the realm of trying to connect to one another simply to survive and get ahead. All three stopped living a long time ago. There is such emotional realism with moments of tenderness that you knew were not genuine. All of them were so broken they were incapable of feeling anything even close to concepts called compassion or sincerity and therefore love. This is not a BL; it does not even come close to any definition of love. Kudos for making, producing, and acting in this one-of-a-kind dynamic series. One of my early choices for best series for 2026.

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One of the best high school dramas

Things I adored

1 The friendship between the three main characters. So heartwarming and natural, it felt like it was real.

2 The ML. Such a great and developed character and also the actor did a great job. He was funny and deep and reminded me of the years we all had to deal with family and friends and goals and we struggled until things became clear, well clear-ish. I will definitely check his other dramas.

3 The 2ML. What a natural and great actor. Both ML are handsome in such a natural way you want to hug them and you wish for them to be happy. His character was also well done and I will check his other dramas.

4 The last episode. I loved the old self-new self discussions. It was sad, moving and so real. I cried a lot and my heart still aches when I think about it. It reminded of my life of what we were and what we become and that there's no way to script your life. You have to accept that you may not have a choice, that you'll lose people, that you'll lose and find your way several times. So many things resurfaced when I watched this episode.

Things I loved

1 The parents. They were so believable it made me sad, happy, like they were my parents and I were an adolescent trying to make sense of family and life.

Things I liked

1 The FL. At first I loved her, but in the end it felt like she had great chemistry with both ML as a friend, but I didn't feel the chemistry as strong when it came to her relationship with the ML. Maybe it's just me, though. Her character was lovable and believable, I can't say the opposite, but maybe I missed something to make her my favorite. I won't look for other dramas from her although I won't discard one either if she plays a role.

2 The 2FL. Others didn't like her and I get why. But to me she was a complex character and she reminded me of some people I know. They aren't evil, they are great people, but they didn't have the chance to be themselves and had to fight to become their true self and while doing this they made mistakes and ruined relationships.

Things I disliked

1 The ending for the second couple. it was realistic, sure, but it was also sad in a way. I didn't want to be sad I wanted them to overcome their problems and be together.

2 The relationship of the 2ML with his new girlfriend. She wasn't the problem. The problem was that I wasn't invested in their relationship and it was like it was there to have a proper ending for all of them. It made me sad and I cried. Something fell off.

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Superb acting & chemistry between the leads + heartfelt drama

It was early January 2026 and I missed watching Guo Yu Xin dramas. I remember this drama in my watchlist so I watched and OMG loved it! It was warm & heartfelt.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Guo Yu Xin and Liu Hao Qun were spectacular. They matched each other's acting prowess and intensity. Palpable chemistry between the two.
2. Romance - They took their time and once they kissed, damn they were on fire. I loved that they were affectionate with each other. I could "see" love for each other in their eyes. They had each other's back.
3. FL characterisation - She was victim of abuse & manipulation and later sought protection from ML. She grew strong and confident as she lived with ML and his family. Compassionate & kind.
4. ML characterisation - He seemed sketchy at first with his gang members but he was very kind towards FL, his brother and his best friend. I liked his protectiveness.
5. Supporting characters - I loved ML's younger siblings, best friend and his kid.
6. Kindness - Acts of kindness and compassion were demonstrated in a few scenes. Those were heartfelt.
7. Styling - I loved the outfits worn by FL & ML. The red cardigan /jacket was pretty.

What I liked:
1. Antagonists - I didn't like FL's relatives for their bad treatment towards FL. I also didn't like ML's stepmother at first but she redeemed herself.

Favourite scene
Morning after

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Magical romance drama with high rewatch value

I will never stop raving about this drama. I’ve watched this show 4 times and it gets me excited each time. Needless to say, the leads have sizzling chemistry and they are just fabulous actors. Not a hint of aversion to each other- just pure love and buzzing with chemistry. It’s so rare to see leads in a kdrama who don’t look uncomfortable when it comes to skinship and these two are it! They sold us on their romance big time. It’s unbelievable that this was KJW’s first ever rom-com because he was born for this genre. As much as the story fizzled out towards the end, this drama will always have a special place as the leads shined more than anything and that is all you need to make a rom-com successful.

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A Gold Thriller, but Actually Dung!

Now I understand why people gave bad ratings to this show. This show is a gold and sh*t at the same time. The story tells about a girl who took a fake identity of Sarah Kim. She used such identity to build a luxury brand by conning a lot of people, including a loan shark, an investor, a hostess, a sick-wealthy man, a luxury department store owner, her own store sales agent, and a lot of VIP customers because her luxury brand was not luxury. She conned everyone meticulously by using another fake identities, and threatened them with their own secrets. She made them unable to report her (and it was pointless to report either since her identity was fake), and even unable to let the world know that she had conned them. How come a series of con became so much success? Because all of the victims fall into the same pit: DESPERATION. The name of her brand spread quickly and successfully made other people jealous, putting her into a point where a con tried to become her fake. So now there is a fake of a fake person. And after that you'll begin to question: among all those frauds, which one was done by the fake and which one was by the "fake of the fake"? I also began to question: if these all are cons, then maybe they weren't cons but business? Then all of her confessions, were they all a con too? What if actually Kim Mi Jeong who made the confessions? What if it was actually Mok Seol Hui? What if Kim Mi Jeong was actually never exist, and she made it all so Sarah Kim could die and Mi Jeong could take all the blame?

While all of the story above are really convincing materials for a thriller, this type of story needs to be written very very meticulously. They tried to pull a mindblowing plot, but unfortunately the number of plot holes are too much here. Park Mu Gyeong found out her suicide was fake through some phrases referring to luxury brand taglines in her suicide note, why the hell she had to left hint? Also the remains of a man that found in the suicide scene, who's that? The polaroid of a couple; I think it was her and Seong Sin, why Ji Hwon name was written in the back? Then about Sarah Kim in a crutches at the police station front, in what part of timeline was that and what was that? When she said she is Kim Mi Jeong, why didn't they check the surgery scar? More importantly, throughout the show I think the police were all too one dimensional and frustrating. They were too certain of something unclear, and later trusted her confession too much. How could they trust a con after she said she was actually Kim Mi Jeong? It feels like the police let Sarah dictate the investigation. In the end, they tried to make us pity Sarah, but failed to do so.

Shin Hye Sun is a bit overkill for this show. I thought they were going to explore the fragile side of Sarah Kim, why she did all the con, etc but they didn't. She played excellently as a jerk villain, but I feel she isn't jerk enough. Lee Jun Hyuk and other talents are a bit wasted here as the story focused too much on Sarah Kim.

This show highlighted a harsh reality about a luxurious culture, the fake and superficial live. Everyone tries to pay at any price for a prestige. It doesn't matter if it's a fake, as long as it can amaze others. And when it comes someone who steal more eyes from them, they will always try to win it back, no matter how. This theme is very comparable to a show from the same production 3 years ago: Celebrity. It has same elements: fake luxurious life, con,, and murder. That's why people will compare it directly to it.

The ending lets us decide which part of the story is true and which part isn't, and which identity of Sarah Kim survived. The pace of this show is extremely fast. Very intriguing and quick, but maybe not enough for a rewatch.

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