Reviews

Only watch if you're trying to watch all of Meng Na or Ma Xiao Yu's dramas

Honestly the script is bad. ML's trauma leads him to think everyone is only in transactional relationship except ::drumroll:: his mysterious high school drowning savior. He agrees to a business marriage with FL, who actually does like him, but THEN the "savior" 2fl appears. So of course FL is framed to have abused 2fl and sent to jail. OKAY when she comes out it's unsuccessful revenge attempts over and over. He traps her and she digs herself deeply and it is so frustrating. Sigh like girl give up. She takes seriously family and business losses.....and gets nothing but faking her death so POORLY then MORE LOSSES. At this point girl should have never taken revenge whew. The ML is always intense and he does kind of like her but kind of hates her??? They really don't do enough in the script to make it work as I've seen in a couple of other dramas. The ending was.....there. It's fine I guess. Sigh I will say this I have seen it twice because the shaking intense over acting Meng Na and Ma Xiao Yu can do is compelling. I don't think all vertical dramas and actors do the gripping telenovela performances but I think these leads usually deliver that vibe so they do capture attention.

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I believe this one could have shown more openly about the conflicts Tanrak felt internally. I couldn't help but feel the show somehow diminished the heavy theme of oppression and the reality of depicting the real disparities coming from the religious characters, as it did in the pilot.

It got off to a great start, with the characters and storytelling glittering. I thought Barth's character was expertly portrayed. Tanrak had an incredibly loving relationship with both Father and Kongkit.

But the way they carried their characters perplexed me. Kongkit was the friend who Tanrak ignored, pushed away, and failed to express their distance from one another. There's constant apprehension in the episodes when Tanrak and Barth face Kongkit; neither of them shared a complete understanding nor had a factual comprehension. Given that Tanrak and Kongkit had been good friends for many years, I kind of didn't enjoy how Tanrak drifted away from the latter.

The biggest issue that left me feeling hollow at the series' conclusion was that neither the characters nor the plot showed any consequences for the battles Tanrak frequently appeared to be fighting in public.

Through Tanrak, we often had to come to believe we saw the shame and fear he goes through, but it was never implied. He was never pushed to make a choice, publicly chastised, or disgraced by anyone.
Initially, the priests who said that same-sex love is sinful simply understood and accepted it.
And ironically, Kongkit—who was previously thought to be a figure who may sabotage Tanrak and Barth's relationship—welcomed and encouraged them.

It's not like I disliked it; I suppose there could be some frames where we could have seen the apprehension that Tanrak felt throughout, actively, profoundly, from outside as well, from the characters, and seen Kongkit's side of the story a little more of what he felt.
Perhaps Tanrak realised what he had done and realised that his dread of not being able to see his parents in heaven does not change who he is. Then it might have made me feel something about Tanrak's constant fright, and the whole story what it ought to be.

Despite all of this, I still found the show enjoyable because of what it attempted to depict. I was humbled by Fourth's and Gemini's performances; the entire script's importance was breathtakingly lovely.

Some quotes I liked:

“If God teaches us to love, but we’re not allowed to love each other, then what’s the point of having God in this world?”

“No matter where I am, as long as you’re next to me, everything’s fine.”

“Humans can live without faith. Humans can live without hope, but humans cannot live without love.”

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SENTIREI SDDS

episódio especial feito só pra deixar saudades
pq realmente é muito fofo ver eles juntos
ainda mais ver eles evoluindo o relacionamento deles DE VERDADE
chegando até a noivar caraaaa

papo de que eu gostaria de eles casando e eu indo no casamenro assistir💔

chega eu fiquei até com vergonha de ver certos momentos ou ficava mt bobinha
pq parecia q eu tava atrapalhando e talvez seja só pq eu gosto mt deles, mas é isso ai mandaram bem👏

enfim fofos eu os adoro é isso

obs: até na prorrogação o futami me estressou isso nao existeeeeeee

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Una serie muy infravalorado con una historia de impacto

Realmente nunca pensé verme la serie, es de esas que pasan desapercibido demasiado, pero realmente vale mucho la pena verlo. Es una historia que te lleva al tiempo Joseon y aunque yo no sea una persona que le gusten las series de época, esta en particular te enreda desde el primer capítulo, te muestra a goodeok nuestra protagonista luchar por su vida y por todas las desgracias que le pasan, y te muestra un amor sin barreras que pueden sacrificar su vida el uno por el otro, aunque aveces la serie te confunde y dice "¿de donde salió esto?" poco a poco la serie te va dando las respuestas. Deverdad MUY RECOMENDADA no solo por su historia también hay que hablar de su reparto y la actuación de todos.VEANLA

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IDIOTA BY JÃO

primeiro de tudo !! eles são meus paizinhos fala sério💔

mas falando da série
é uma série gostosa de ver
é legal ver a rivalidade deles
e depois ver eles endoidando e não conseguindo não se pegar
e depois eles se declarando e namorando
e depois o ryo endoidando de ciumes
e depois eles se resolvendo e ficando juntos e se assumindo
fora que eu gosto da junção personagem tsundere x personagem patético

mt lindinho mesmo eu gostei bastante
até pq eu tava acompanhando toda quinta mas o último ep demorei umas 3 semanas se pá pra terminar por causa da faculdade mas quando assisti não senti que foi cansativo e arrastado
o final me agradou

minha única critica é que eu gostaria que a rivalidade fosse mais forte pra ser mais dramático
mas é uma história mais sentimental, com eles sendo bem maduros pra resolver qualquer falts de comunicação e eu aceito isso apesar de querer o que eu quero

fora que os atores mandaram mt bem se beijando, lindo ver eles empenhados em serem um casal !

vale a pena recomendo !!

obs: eu menti eu tenho outra critica sim eu quero q o futami vá tomar no cu ele me estressou o tempo todo esse capetinha

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Es real?

Mucho mas allá de las coincidencias y del plot, la serie cumplió su cometido, intenté predecir varias cosas y algunas pude y otras no, muchas partes me sorprendieron, otras no tanto. Pero lo mas importante de todo fue que me atrapó y me mantuvo pensando constantemente: esto está pasando? esto es real?
Cuando finalmente el profesor entra en modo angustia, me he angustiado yo con el y no he podido parar, necesitaba saber la verdad. Al final dice "continuará" y el chico le dice que quiere escribir una historia, creo que el profesor no lo odia ni el chico al profesor tampoco, simplemente están escribiendo historias.... hay mucho factor psicológico en todo esto, su primer amor, su pareja, no poder escribir, no lograr tener hijos, ser un profesor odiado, y finalmente algo de adrenalina llega a su vida. En fin, a mi me ha encantado. 5am y la estoy terminando.
buenas noches ♡

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2 MOONS 2 - REVIEW

Story: 2Moons 2 is, in my opinion, the strongest adaptation of Chiffon_cake's Moon Courting Moon novel. What makes it stand out is how faithfully it follows the source material while also expanding the story beyond where the first series ended. Unlike the original 2Moons (2017), which only adapted the beginning of the novel, 2Moons 2 condensed the events of the first book into its opening four episodes before continuing with new material from the succeeding novel. This approach allowed viewers to experience the complete story in a single season without feeling like the series abruptly stopped.

Although the first four episodes revisit many of the same events covered in Season 1, I didn't see them as unnecessary. Instead, they served as an effective recap while introducing the new cast and establishing their interpretations of the characters. The condensed retelling also made the pacing much tighter, allowing the series to quickly move into fresh storylines that fans of the novel had been waiting to see.

Another aspect I appreciated was the greater focus on all three couples—PhaYo, MingKit, and ForthBeam. The original series barely scratched the surface of the latter two relationships because it ended before their stories fully developed. 2Moons 2 gave each couple meaningful screen time, making the overall narrative richer and more balanced. This made the friendships and romantic developments feel more rewarding and closer to what was portrayed in the novels.

I also found the storytelling more engaging than the original series. The pacing was faster, the conflicts had better progression, and there was always something happening that kept me invested. While some fans still prefer the chemistry of the original cast, I personally enjoyed the new cast's performances and felt they handled the emotional scenes well. The improved production quality and the continuation of the story made this version more satisfying from start to finish.

The only reason I wouldn't give it a perfect 10 is that the opening episodes inevitably repeat familiar content, which can feel repetitive for viewers who have already watched the first series. However, once the story moves beyond that point, it becomes a much stronger adaptation and delivers the continuation that many fans were hoping for.

Acting/Cast: The cast of 2Moons 2 delivered an overall solid performance, but the quality of the acting varied depending on the pairing. The biggest highlights for me were Joong Archen as Ming and Nine Kornchid as Kit, as well as Pavel Naret as Forth and Dome Woranart as Beam. Joong and Nine had effortless chemistry that made MingKit one of the most compelling couples in the series. Their playful banter, emotional moments, and natural interactions made their relationship feel believable and enjoyable to watch. Likewise, Pavel and Dome exceeded my expectations. They captured Forth and Beam's slow-burn dynamic with warmth and sincerity, making their scenes some of the most memorable in the series. Their performances gave the supporting couple enough depth to stand out alongside the main leads.

On the other hand, I found Benjamin Brasier (Phana) and Earth Teerapat (Wayo) to be the weakest pairing among the three couples. Individually, they gave decent performances and portrayed the personalities of their characters reasonably well. However, as a romantic pairing, their chemistry felt somewhat lukewarm. Since Phana and Wayo are the central couple of the story, I expected a stronger emotional connection that would make viewers invest in their relationship. Unfortunately, many of their romantic and emotional scenes lacked the intensity and natural spark needed to leave a lasting impression.

Music: One of the most enjoyable aspects of 2Moons 2 is its music, particularly the opening theme. The OST immediately sets a warm, comforting, and youthful atmosphere that perfectly matches the series' tone. Every time a new episode begins, the opening song creates a sense of excitement and nostalgia, making it easy to get immersed in the story. Its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics capture the themes of friendship, first love, and personal growth that define the series.

Beyond the opening theme, the background music is used effectively throughout the drama. It complements both the lighthearted and emotional moments without overwhelming the scenes, allowing the characters' interactions and emotions to remain the primary focus. The soundtrack helps reinforce the series' feel-good atmosphere and enhances many of the romantic moments.

While the overall soundtrack is enjoyable, I don't think it is particularly groundbreaking or especially memorable beyond the main theme. Most of the background tracks serve their purpose well but don't leave a lasting impression after the series ends. Because of this, the music doesn't quite reach the level of being one of the drama's defining strengths.

Rewatch Value: To be honest, the only scenes I consistently find myself rewatching are those of JoongNine. Their portrayal of Ming and Kit left a lasting impression because of their natural chemistry, believable performances, and the way they truly embodied their characters. Every interaction between them felt effortless, making MingKit the emotional highlight of the series for me.

I also revisit PavelDome's scenes as Forth and Beam from time to time. Their relationship had more emotional depth, angst, and maturity, and I appreciated how they moved away from the stereotypical "seme-uke" dynamic often seen in BL dramas. Instead, they presented a relationship built on mutual respect and emotional vulnerability, which made their story feel more authentic and refreshing.

Overall, these two couples completely stole the spotlight for me and remain the biggest reason I return to 2Moons 2. It's a little bittersweet knowing that Joong, Nine, Pavel, and Dome have all gone on to establish successful individual careers and, in some cases, new on-screen partnerships. While that means a reunion is unlikely, it's rewarding to see each of them continue to grow as actors and build strong fanbases through their own paths.

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Somewhat Original Concept ruined by the Lack of Chemistry

The look of the show, the beautiful leads and the fashion were great. It almost put me in the mind of The King Eternal Monarch, especially the look of the royals’ palaces etc., almost. The idea of a modern-day monarch with no power but a requirement to still follow ancient protocols sounded intriguing especially when a wealthy commoner would step into the picture to upset the status quo.

The story was set up nicely with a dramatic party and intriguing mystery from the past. The first meeting between the leads was perfectly executed with sparks flying between the two. So great start! Unfortunately, the story slowed to a crawl and the leads subsequent encounters did not exhibit the same fire. They had some great scenes that should’ve fueled the original spark that flashed between them but there was just nothing there. The chemistry died between them and I’m not sure why. With each interaction I found their “romance” less and less believable and actually begin to see an organic connection between her and the SML – the Prime Minister.

The acting was passable in this, but not great. IU is good at playing self-important, but when it came to exhibiting real emotions she just couldn’t pull it off. Additionally, with the storyline kind of dropping off and not being that engaging and the lack of chemistry between the leads, the episodes began to drag, and their 90-minute run times did not help. The more I watched the more I found I just could not and did not care about these characters and their romance. It’s a shame because the look of the show is fantastic and all of the actors and wardrobe are beautiful. But I just didn’t care enough to continue. So I ended up dropping this.

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Laughs ≠ Good drama

Personally I love short cdramas, but I firmly believe short cdramas should just stick with one season. I fear the only reason that this would have high ratings is because it has funny elements. Obviously I don't expect much from a short series, but I believe they male lead and female lead could have just addressed the elephant in the room, which was the misunderstanding that there was another man in the picture. Honestly, even if they did make a second season (which i would watch) it wouldn't add anything to the story regardless because what else can you say except she's not from his world and he can read minds? Yes there are plot holes, I don't know why that's not be addressed either.

I'm not even gonna attack the acting in this series, because then again. It is a short series, what would I actually expect? But what really gets me is the amount of times the female lead had the chance to uncover the fact that the male lead can read her mind. The story itself has its funny moments, but that doesn't add up to the quality of the drama itself.

I'm just unsatisfied with the ending, when the whole series could have been finished in an extra episode or something. Now I'm just forever (possibly) stuck with a cliffhanger as an ending and them not addressing their issues. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of stories like this, I'm just annoyed that it not got finished. I'm convinced this story isn't gonna get picked up again.

Would I recommend this? If you like being frustrated then yes, other then that NO. Will i watch the second season if it comes out? Yes. That is all I have to say, and if you disagree with me. That is perfectly fine. I still believe I was generous with my overall rating.

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The Nemesis being the Non-Traditional FL worked well for this Comedic Love Story

Though I’d heard that this show was really good, I was reluctant to give it a try mainly due to the actress who is playing the FL. Great actress but I’ve mostly seen her in the role of villainess. Therefore, I didn’t know if I could buy into her being the gentle FL for whom I needed to root for.

Well turns out the FL was anything but gentle. Lol. In fact she was just short of the antithesis of the typical FL. Loud, flamboyant (personality), confrontational and fearless. Loved it! And the ML wasn’t far behind. He was the typical moody ML but also extremely arrogant, unpleasant (to start) and generally dismissive. But again, it worked. The love story between him and the FL was fun and funny. They had good chemistry and I enjoyed the fact that their personalities were so different from what you normally see from OTPs. I also enjoyed the fact that once the ML realized he cared about the FL he was all in. Even when she’d push him away for her own valid reasons he would not give up but would still remain respectful of her wishes.

Though the love story was well written, I really enjoyed how they tied their story in the present to the past, some of the side stories weren’t as strong. The corporate infighting could’ve been written better. The story with the cousin/brother was okay, but I felt it wrapped up too quickly and a lot of his evil deeds were not addressed nor was his story fully fleshed out. How and why the FL ended up in the present and past and how she was able to co-exist in both places was explained but didn’t make sense. However, this is not new for reincarnation, time travel series, it’s rare they can make that part of the story make sense. Also, as the series progressed, especially once it got to the final 3-4 episodes, some stories were either abandoned or just used to fill time while others became repetitive.

Despite some of the storyline and pacing issues, overall, this series had good writing and acting and was enjoyable.

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More like family drama than revenge drama

Well, at first, like most people think, I also think it was a revenge drama, but when they got the body swap, I was already intrigued, like, how is he going to take revenge on himself?

But the plot is even better; instead of revenge, it was a journey to redeem himself, a second chance in life to sort everything back. I admit it was slow and has lots of boring stuff, but believe me, the betrayals and massive plot twist will keep you watching.
It is a very sad drama, actually, and it makes me realise a lot of things about my family that I also didn't realise before.

It's important to note that some might find it disturbing seeing the daughter started having feelings for her father in the younger body, but the director is very wise and keeps the romance in check; her father is still deeply in love with her mother, and his love for his daughter is just fatherly love.

I won't give away the ending, but it's a happy one in which everyone who commits a crime is held responsible for their actions; the true villain is your assumption of someone.

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Filing Fizzled Strangely as the "Love" Started to Blossom

I really enjoyed this show to start. Loved all the actors in this. Liked that the FL was all business and didn't take crap from anyone. Though I did have to laugh at the ridiculousness of her starting a physical altercation with the HR Director and still keeping her job and in management no less. Lol. Only on "tv." SMH. Both would've likely been fired if this show was more realistic. Still I liked that she wasn't the nicest person in the room, but she would fight for what was right.

I liked her interactions with the ML. Loved that she countered his arrogance and childishness with professionalism and maturity. But I also liked the potential that was between them. So when they finally kissed I felt the fire. However...things started to go down hill from there. After that kiss the ML was suddenly smitten with the FL and became insistent that they pursue a relationship, even though he knew doing such a thing would cause real problems for them, especially for her.

Also, it seemed like he had this savior complex, as evidenced by his past relationship with his ex-girlfriend. So I found myself questioning whether he truly liked the FL or did he see her as someone who needed to be saved and was confusing empathy with love. I think that's when their potential romance started to cool for me. Then the SML is thrown in the mix along with his history with the FL and I couldn't help but start shipping them.

Yes. He was problematic but their history was interesting and they were evenly matched emotionally unlike the ML, who could be extremely immature. I got more than halfway through this series and lost interest because I just could not ship the OTP anymore. Plus the story had some contrived plot twists and started to get boring. I took a break from the show and attempted to pick it back up, but it could no longer hold my interest, so I dropped it.

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Lost me by the 2nd episode

Love Lee Jun Young. He's one of my favorite actors. So I was looking forward to this show. Unfortunately, this went in a direction that I didn't expect nor which I was I interested . The show did a great job at setting up the ML's (soccer player) - HJH story and making me care about him. In contrast they did a great job at showing the awfulness of the chairman. He learns that the damage to his prized car is due to a kid being hit and nearly killed while his insufferable children were driving and his fury is over his car being damaged. So right off, I did not care one iota about him and his backstabbing family and could not wait to see them destroyed.

So imagine my shock when the body switch happens and we're stuck watching the POS chairman infiltrate his business as a "rookie" employee, so that he can take down his corrupt children - whom he raised and coddled to the point that they became this way. While poor HJH, the ML, whose professional soccer career has been destroyed because of them, lays up incapacitated in a hospital and trapped in the 80 year old chairman's body.

I did. not. care . about the chairman and his horrible family. They could try to kill him, embezzle from him, steal his business and run it into the ground, lie on him, ruin his reputation; they could do their worst to him. I did not care about any of them. I cared about HJH and how he'd get his life back on track while getting his revenge on this horrible family. Unfortunately, that's not the direction of the show , at least not to start. Perhaps they changed things up as the series progresses, but I didn't have any interest in watching them get there. I don't know why the writers thought anyone would be interested in this family. Perhaps they thought as long as Lee Jun Young (LJY) was the chairman people would care no matter what? This wasn't the case for me. Though I enjoy LJY, I had no interest in the chairman or him playing that character. So I dropped this. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because LJY was in it otherwise I would've rated it a 1.

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Almost Perfect Drama ends on a Flat note.

This drama has everything.
Gripping Story/Script, Fantastic Acting, Suspenseful twists, thrilling action, Romance and killer OST.

Will make you laugh, cry, and be on the edge of your seat. It is really quite a joy to watch. Words do not do it justice.

Unfortunately the last quarter falls rather flat.
For three quarters of the drama, our heroine is built up to be, a talent with all the skills needed to be undefeatable. She is always pro-active, but for the last quarter, not only does she become inactive, she is nerfed to make way for ML and supporting characters.

While it is a happy ending, it could of finished much stronger, considering the title "The First Jasmine", i feel it lost focus on who the main character is.

Despite the lack lustre ending, i still rate it high. It is unlike any other in execution for the first 3 quarters.

Go Watch it!

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