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U-Prince: The Ambitious Boss
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Il y a 7 jours
5 épisodes vus sur 5
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Globalement 1.0
Histoire 1.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Musique 1.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0

A MESS

First of all this is some bullshit drama. FL was too stupid and should grow up, ML is so annoying and weird, SML is just there I couldn’t care less. it was labelled as mafia and I thought it would be so good with how the plot was written but it was the opposite. The mafia were not mafiaing. The parents being the most irritating part of the dramas. Who are these random characters that just randomly show up apparently they are side characters all along I thought it was some mini ads in between . I kept on skipping cause I needed it to end so bad. disappointing this might be the worst drama of all time

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Le Palais de l'est
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par jevi
Il y a 7 jours
8 épisodes vus sur 8
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 7.5
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One of my favorite kdrama this year!

This is the first time in a while that I’ve binge-watched a drama without getting bored. I think it’s because most of the cast haven’t been in a drama for quite some time, so I was really looking forward to their comeback, especially Roh Yoonseo. I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time, and she was amazing in this. Her performance was exceptional. The same goes for Nam Joohyuk. It’s been three years since his last drama, so it was really nice to see him back.

I loved everything about this drama. The story was interesting, the visual effects were really good, and I especially loved the cute little creature. I wasn’t expecting it at all because I don’t remember seeing it in the trailers or maybe I just missed it.

I’m really hoping this gets a season 2 because it feels like the story could continue. Overall, I really enjoyed it. I liked how the characters were so determined to gain power that they didn’t care what they had to do to get it. The acting was excellent, and the soundtrack was so good, especially during the battle scenes. I had a great time watching this!

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Twinkling Watermelon
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par Bunny67
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16 épisodes vus sur 16
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10

Like hearing your favorite song for the first time all over again.

A coming-of-age story wrapped in time travel, music, and quiet heartbreak. Twinkling Watermelon simply perfects the feeling of growing up, loving your parents as people, and realizing that some memories are worth preserving rather than changing. The performances are effortlessly charming, the band scenes are infectious, and beneath all the laughter lies a surprisingly emotional meditation on family, disability, and fate. It's the kind of drama that leaves you smiling through tears, reminding you that youth is fleeting, but love echoes across generations.
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Le Palais de l'est
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par Sunless
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Globalement 8.5
Histoire 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 9.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 7.0

A Gripping, Cursed Palace Mystery That Stands Entirely on Its Own

I actually got into this drama purely because I love fantasy thrillers, not because of the cast or anything. I ended up binge-watching the entire thing in one go! It's genuinely good, and I highly recommend giving it a try.

The Cast & Acting:
Honestly, every single actor did a great job bringing their characters to life. The two main leads especially had awesome chemistry and did a fantastic job carrying the story.

The Story & Romance:
The plot is really unique. It has a great mix of curses, TWO different worlds, suspense, and action. While the action scenes are on the shorter side, they are well done, and the twists hit perfectly.

Just a heads-up on the romance: if you are looking for a heavy romance drama, this isn't it. There is only a tiny bit of romance, but for me, it was done so well and felt perfect for the story.

Overall Verdict:
It’s a really unique story with great plot twists. If you are a fan of fantasy thrillers, you will definitely enjoy this one.

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Le mensonge qui nous liait
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Globalement 9.0
Histoire 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 7.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 9.0

More than a BL

WOW just WOW
I can't really put it any better than that, this show was so much more than a BL. when people think of BL's it has to be said that the things that come to mind are Lovey dovey, Enemy's to Lovers, School or uni setting etc. With this show it felt more like a short series where the love story just happened to be between 2 guys. I don't remember seeing any of the normal BL troupes. Instead we got a series that was genuinely amazing and kept my interest all the way through.

I have to admit that this is probably the 1st BL in a very long time that i have watched where i didn't fast forward or skip parts. For me this has similar vibes to "Love on the Line" in that it felt like you were watching a series with Gay characters rather than the usual BLs we get. I can't recommend this series enough and if you are wavering then please just watch the 1st episode and i can assure you that you will be hooked.

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Be My Player Two
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10

A Refreshing New BL

Honestly, every now and then a show comes along and just completely sets a new standard. Be My Player Two doesn't just try to mix a cute modern romance with the chaotic, high-stakes world of gaming it pulls it off flawlessly. From the writing to the aesthetic, everything about this show hits the mark perfectly.

The story is incredibly well-done. It actually respects gaming culture instead of just using it as a lazy background prop. You get a real look at the intense training, the strategy, and the massive pressure of the pro league, all wrapped around a super mature, moving love story.

The pacing is spot on. No filler, zero wasted scenes. The tension builds naturally alongside the tournament season, but the show still takes its time during the quiet, emotional moments

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Le Palais de l'est
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par Cora Finger Heart Award1 Flower Award1 Lore Scrolls Award1 Big Brain Award1
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Globalement 8.5
Histoire 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 7.5
Degrés de Re-visionnage 7.0
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A KINGDOM BUILT ON BURIED SINS

You know a fantasy K-drama is serious when the crown princes start dropping dead one after another before you've even learned anybody's name. The East Palace opens with the royal family being terrorized by what everyone believes is the vengeful spirit of a pond, and honestly, if I were the king, I'd stop pretending this was a coincidence after prince number two. But no. Like every politician in fiction, he spends way too long convincing himself everything is fine until the very last heir falls ill. Suddenly ghosts become everybody's problem, and that's when Gu-cheon, a man capable of crossing into the spirit world, is summoned to uncover what's really happening. Working alongside him is court lady Saeng-gang, whose ability to communicate with spirits makes her just as essential to the investigation.

I'll admit my expectations were ridiculously high going into this. Nam Joo-hyuk was finally back after military service, Netflix was throwing money at a historical fantasy, and the trailers promised ghosts running around a Joseon palace. I was fully prepared for elegant people getting possessed every twenty minutes. Instead, the series did something much better. Yes, there are terrifying spirits and creepy folklore creatures, but they're really just the gateway drug. The real addiction is the mystery.

Every time Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang think they've figured something out, the show basically laughs in their faces and says, "Cute theory. Here's another century-old secret." The investigation keeps peeling back layers of palace history until you realize the ghosts aren't even the biggest problem anymore. The supernatural gets your attention, but it's the people who keep you awake afterward. The series understands one of horror's oldest truths: monsters are scary, but humans with power and something to hide are absolutely terrifying.

For much of its runtime, the mystery unfolds with remarkable confidence, but as the series progresses, it becomes increasingly determined to explain every supernatural rule governing its world. New layers of mythology, spiritual mechanics, and centuries-old lore are introduced so frequently that the investigation occasionally loses the elegant simplicity that made its opening episodes so compelling. Rather than deepening the mystery, some of these explanations feel like unnecessary detours that slow the pacing and briefly interrupt the tension.

Gu-cheon ended up being one of my favorite fantasy protagonists in years because the show never tries to make him effortlessly cool. He's sarcastic, emotionally unavailable, and gives off the energy of someone who desperately wants everybody to leave him alone. At first he almost seems indifferent to the supernatural despite having the ability to enter the spirit realm, but every trip comes with a physical and emotional cost, and the more you learn about his past, the more his detached personality starts to feel less like a character quirk and more like survival. Nam Joo-hyuk plays him with remarkable restraint, communicating exhaustion, guilt, and grief without needing lengthy speeches every five minutes.

Then there's Saeng-gang, who thankfully avoids becoming the obligatory female sidekick whose only purpose is looking impressed while the hero saves the day. If anything, she's the one holding the investigation together. While Gu-cheon wrestles with ghosts and vengeful spirits, Saeng-gang untangles palace politics, hidden motives, and decades of buried secrets. I loved that the series never treats intelligence as less valuable than supernatural abilities. They solve different pieces of the same puzzle, and because of that, they actually feel like partners instead of two characters taking turns carrying the plot. Their chemistry isn't built on endless misunderstandings or forced romantic tension either. It grows through trust, mutual respect, and the realization that they're probably the only two people who truly understand what the other is carrying.

The palace itself deserves credit because it never feels like a pretty historical backdrop. It feels alive, and not in the comforting Disney-castle way. Every hallway, courtyard, and abandoned chamber seems to be hiding another crime someone desperately wants forgotten. The series relies far more on atmosphere than cheap jump scares, creating a constant sense that someone, or something, is watching from just outside the frame. Whenever Gu-cheon crosses into the spirit world, the visual shift immediately reminds you why he dreads using his abilities. Those sequences are eerie without becoming overindulgent, making the supernatural feel genuinely dangerous instead of simply cool to look at.

Cho Seung-woo and Jang Young-nam elevate the political side of the story far beyond the usual palace scheming. Neither the King nor the Queen Dowager sees themselves as villains, and that's exactly what makes them compelling. They're consumed by protecting the royal bloodline and preserving secrets that should probably never have existed in the first place, and somewhere along the way they sacrifice every shred of humanity they had left. Watching them eliminate anyone who gets too close to the truth becomes just as suspenseful as Gu-cheon's encounters with the spirits. Eventually, the show makes it painfully clear that the greatest evil haunting the palace was never the ghosts lurking in the pond. It was the people sitting on the throne.

One of the series' biggest strengths is how confidently it keeps reinventing its own mystery. Nearly every episode ends with what feels like a major breakthrough, only for the next revelation to completely reshape everything you thought you understood. Those twists rarely feel like cheap cliffhangers because each one uncovers another piece of the palace's forgotten history, making the investigation feel richer instead of more convoluted. That said, the writers occasionally become so eager to outdo the previous reveal that later twists rely on increasingly elaborate mythology rather than emotional payoff. The surprises remain entertaining, but not every revelation carries the same weight as the earlier ones.

Visually, The East Palace is gorgeous. The palace sets are stunning, the costumes are rich without feeling theatrical, the creature designs draw heavily from Korean folklore, and the sword fights are choreographed with impressive precision. The CGI occasionally gets a little too ambitious, particularly during some of the larger supernatural set pieces, where spectacle sometimes takes priority over clarity. There were moments when I understood that something impressive was happening without being entirely sure what had actually happened.

What impressed me most is that The East Palace never forgets what kind of story it wants to tell. Beneath the ghosts, folklore, political conspiracies, and elaborate mythology lies a mystery about grief, ambition, guilt, and the terrible things people justify in the name of family and legacy. I just wish the series had trusted that emotional core as much as it trusted its ever-expanding lore. Whenever it focuses on its characters and the palace conspiracy, it's genuinely gripping. Whenever it disappears into lengthy supernatural explanations, some of that momentum slips away.

Even so, The East Palace remains an atmospheric, beautifully produced supernatural thriller elevated by strong performances, memorable horror imagery, and an engaging central mystery. It doesn't always balance its mythology with the same confidence it brings to its characters, but when everything clicks, it's exactly the kind of haunting historical fantasy I was hoping for.

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Salak Rak Nai Saengjan
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par Mira
Il y a 7 jours
12 épisodes vus sur 12
Complété 0
Globalement 9.0
Histoire 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musique 9.5
Degrés de Re-visionnage 7.5

A Nice Lakorn to Watch!

This is my first time watching a lakorn, as opposed to a series. That's why I did not judge it by the same criteria I would use for a series. First of all, I'd like to say that this drama is centered on family drama and romance, that's basically the whole plot, so if that's not what you're looking for, I wouldn't recommend you to watch it.

The acting is very good, I feel bad that Peak had so much crying scenes though haha it must've been so hard! I especially love Sasin's (Pearl) love-struck expression, really made my heart flutter.

Both main leads are handsome in their own way, and they really compliment each other.

I loved Pin's actress very much, I found her very cute. (The whole series I wished she would just marry me and leave the two lovebirds alone)

Saenkaew's father's and Pin's redemption arcs were a bit unsatisfactory, I wanted them to feel guiltier, to suffer a bit more. But honestly, thinking about it, I understand. If I were in Saenkaew and Sasin's place and my family accepted me after a long struggle and a lot of arguments (even if they included life and death), I would prefer to forgive them. I guess it just depends on your culture.

All side characters were lovely! I loved Sasin's friends, and when the band played their music, I was mesmerized. The main singer's voice is so good! I really wish to know what songs he was singing.

Our antagonist (though I don't consider him to be the main antagonist) Prince Inthorn was not very detestable honestly hahaha I loved his relationship with his wife and although he made plans to "ruin" Prince Saenkaew's wedding, it made me root for him haha

Overall, this lakorn is pleasing to both the eyes and ears, with no awkward moments and good chemistry. Although I'm not used to watching such long dramas (last ep was 2 hours!), they kind of grew on me, and I wanted to see them a bit more. Their love made me blush and giggle, and not everyone can do that.

If you have the chance, give this drama a watch!

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Melancholia
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par Ramnyli
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Globalement 3.0
Histoire 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musique 6.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0

interesting storyline but poor execution...dropped

I went into Melancholia with high expectations. Lee Do-hyun is one of my favorite actors, and the premise—a mix of academic corruption, hidden motives, and a controversial teacher-student dynamic—sounded right up my alley. But despite my genuine respect for the cast, I just couldn't make it through.

I actually put the drama on hold after the first episode. A year later, I came back determined to give it a fair shot. I managed to push through to episode five, but it was a real struggle. The episodes felt endlessly long—I kept checking the timer, hoping I was closer to the end than I actually was. That's never a good sign.

The acting is without question the highlight. Lee Do-hyun delivers a compelling performance, and the rest of the cast holds their own. But great acting alone can't carry a show when the pacing drags this much. The storyline itself is interesting on paper, but the execution just didn't work for me. Scenes felt stretched out, and the emotional beats didn't land because I was too busy waiting for something—anything—to happen.

I kept going because so many comments were overwhelmingly positive. People called it moving, poetic, even a masterpiece. I wanted to see what they saw. But after five episodes of constant clock-watching, I had to accept that this drama just isn't for me.

So yes—I'm officially dropping Melancholia. Talented cast, intriguing idea, but unfortunately, not worth the time investment for me.

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Bittersweet Love
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10
I absolutely love this series! From the very first episode, I was completely hooked. The chemistry between the main characters is incredible and feels so natural that it makes every scene enjoyable to watch. Their performances are full of emotion, making it easy to connect with their characters and become invested in their journey.

The acting is one of the strongest parts of this series. Every cast member delivers an outstanding performance, and each character has a unique personality that adds depth to the story. There are no boring moments because everyone plays their role so well. The emotions, expressions, and interactions all feel genuine, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Another thing I love is how interesting and intriguing the storyline is. Every episode leaves me wanting more, with unexpected twists and emotional moments that keep me excited for the next chapter. The writers have done an amazing job of building suspense and making viewers curious about what will happen next. I always find myself thinking about the story even after the episode ends.

The only thing that makes me sad is the release schedule. New episodes only air every Friday, and waiting an entire week feels so long because I'm always eager to see what happens next. If it were up to me, I would love for new episodes to be released every day! That's how much I enjoy watching it.

Overall, this is one of the most entertaining and captivating series I've watched. The amazing chemistry, talented actors, and engaging storyline make it a must-watch. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a drama that is exciting, emotional, and full of unforgettable moments. I can't wait for the next episode, and I'm sure I'll continue loving this series until the very end.

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Key to the Phoenix Heart
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18 épisodes vus sur 28
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10

Ich liebe dieses Drama und Hou Minghao ♥️♥️♥️

Key to the Phoenix Heart ist für mich eines der besten C-Dramen, die ich seit Langem gesehen habe.
Hou Minghao liefert hier eine schauspielerische Leistung auf höchstem Niveau ab. Seine Darstellung von Wu Yi ist intensiv, vielschichtig und unglaublich fesselnd. Mit seinen Blicken, seiner Stimme und seiner Mimik vermittelt er Emotionen so glaubwürdig, dass man jede Szene mit ihm förmlich spürt. Für mich gehört Wu Yi ab sofort – gemeinsam mit Ji Bozai aus Love in the Clouds – zu seinen besten und unvergesslichsten Rollen.
Anfangs hatte ich große Bedenken wegen des Altersunterschieds zwischen den Hauptdarstellern und weil die weibliche Hauptrolle zum Zeitpunkt der Dreharbeiten noch minderjährig war. Diese Sorge hat sich für mich jedoch weitgehend gelegt. Die Produzenten haben die romantischen Szenen sehr zurückhaltend umgesetzt und den Fokus stattdessen auf die emotionale Verbindung zwischen den Figuren gelegt.
Gerade hier zeigt sich Hou Minghaos außergewöhnliches Talent. Er schafft es allein mit seinen Blicken, seiner Stimme und seiner Mimik, eine intensive romantische Spannung und tiefe Gefühle zu vermitteln. Dadurch habe ich die leidenschaftlichen Kussszenen, die man beispielsweise aus Love in the Clouds kennt, erstaunlich wenig vermisst.
Ein weiteres absolutes Highlight sind die OSTs. Vor allem die beiden von Hou Minghao gesungenen Titel sind einfach wunderschön und transportieren die Emotionen des Dramas perfekt. Besonders sein Duett mit Zhang Yichen ist unglaublich gefühlvoll. Obwohl ich kein Wort Chinesisch verstehe, bekomme ich jedes Mal Gänsehaut und oft sogar Tränen in den Augen. Allein deshalb schaue ich mir bei jeder einzelnen Folge den Vor- und Abspann an, anstatt sie zu überspringen.
Auch die Geschichte, die Inszenierung und die Atmosphäre haben mich von Anfang an gefesselt.
Für mich ist Key to the Phoenix Heart ein absolut sehenswertes Drama und definitiv eines der Highlights des Jahres. Wer sehen möchte, wie beeindruckend Hou Minghao als Schauspieler sein kann, sollte dieser Serie unbedingt eine Chance geben.

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Dare You to Death
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par puwupy
Il y a 7 jours
10 épisodes vus sur 10
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Globalement 5.0
Histoire 5.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Musique 5.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0

I was hoping for something better

The thought I had while watching the series until the end was: "this is messy".
The story had potential, and the first episode was excellent at grabbing my attention and my curiosity. Unfortunately, as the episodes went on, my interest in the series got weaker, until it sizzled out at about episode 7, which is where I had to start forcing myself to finish just to see the ending.

I couldn't help but feel that every aspect of the story was half-hearted. The investigation looked superficial, as if the police didn't care about the victims nor about finding the culprit at all. The mystery felt impossible in the first episodes, then turned almost too obvious. As for the characters, I had the constant feeling that they were acting through a checklist of things to do and lines to say - there were very few moments when they truly seemed alive to me.
This was also the first time I was annoyed by the romance. I'm not unfamiliar with Joong and Dunk, I was actually looking forward to see them here in these new roles, and yet whenever they had a romantic scene I just wished they could stop flirting and focus on their job.

In conclusion, I believe that this series is lacking proper focus on the themes and aspects it wants to portray, so it ended up showing it all, without putting enough care in anything. I don't recommend watching this.

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Love for You
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par Mar
Il y a 7 jours
16 épisodes vus sur 32
Abandonné 3
Globalement 7.0
Histoire 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Musique 8.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 5.5
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Beautiful Initial Chemistry, Sunk by Circular Angst

I really wanted to like this drama, especially after being so invested in the childhood arc. The leads have incredible visual chemistry, and there was so much potential for a good story. However, reaching the halfway mark at Episode 16, I’ve decided to drop it.

The biggest issue for me is the shift in focus once we get the time jump. What started as an engaging story has become sluggish and circular. The pacing drags and not much is happening to move the story forward.

Once we get to the time jump, the relationship dynamic between Jing and Yi becomes frustrating to watch. Both carry childhood trauma and the pain of their separation, but we can tell that they still care deeply for one another. However, what we get is a hot and cold cycle from both of them that is exhausting. It is painful to watch them take one step forward only to take two steps back, repeatedly avoiding the necessary conversations to get them on track. Even worse, it often feels like Jing is intentionally trying to test Yi and it makes him suffer. Yi puts up his walls as well. I want to root for them but I found it hard to do so. Yi is an avoidant and Jing is anxious in their attachment styles. It is two people starving for the same thing (connection with one another) but using two completely opposite, self-sabotaging methods to try and get it. She often tries to trigger a response from him to see if he cares enough to fight for her. He acts both aloof and like a puppy, pretending that his need for her doesn't exist while also becoming overwhelmed and both running towards her and then distancing himself when she acts out. It’s like they’re together without having the conversations and doing the hard work of being together.

The noble idiocy trope used is also terrible because it strips away the character’s agency. Jing was 18, had graduated from high school, and is intelligent. She knows her options. Attending a good college isn’t the deciding factor towards a full life. C'mon Yi, let her decide on her own future! That's not love or sacrifice, it is meddling and distressing.

We also get side characters like Tu Li and Zhang Bin, who I find myself uninvested in. The side plots with their jobs (her current one and his past) seem confusing, distracting, and uninteresting. I don't know who or what I’m rooting for anymore. I would prefer if the story stayed closer to healing the main leads back together. I did like Bo--he is an anchor for Yi.

For me, the unknowns in the plot don't feel like an intriguing mystery—they feel like filler. The leads are beautiful, but visuals aren't enough when the writing lacks the substance to keep me invested and moving the story forward.

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Me and Thee
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Il y a 7 jours
10 épisodes vus sur 10
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Globalement 7.5
Histoire 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Musique 8.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 6.5
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It was okay?

The series starts off poor, gets really strong in the middle, but the ending... Meh.

The ending is such a strange pace. I don't know if it's because they only had 10 episodes to do it in, but it definitely felt like it needed at least 12 episodes, min, to flesh out the final bits of the ending.

I'd recommend watching it yourself. There's obviously a lot of fanfare regarding it, considering the score (which I struggle to understand, it feels more like an 8.1/8.2 tbh)

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Acting: Was good, but the intimacy scenes was a bit subpar tbh, feels a bit dated in acting style, You can see 'Peach' invert his lips before kissing in one scene... It gets subtly better near the end, but even so. It's 2026. Even Korea's getting better at it.
Music: No complaints really, sound effects actually made me chuckle a few times at how well placed they can be, but again, it's a GMMTV, so expect a few.
Story: Story started out in typical unrealistic fashion, got pretty good, bit of a build up of tension between rival company, and parents, that is resolved almost instantly in both regards, which is good if you just want fluff, but wasn't needed if so.

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Love Class Season 3
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Il y a 7 jours
16 épisodes vus sur 16
Complété 0
Globalement 7.0
Histoire 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Musique 9.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 5.0
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Pemaparan Realita Kerja jadi Idol

Waktu pengumuman Love Class bakal punya season 3, aku excited banget. Demi apapun. Aku menaruh ekspektasi yang tinggi. Karena sebelumnya di season 1 dan 2, aku sukaaa banget. Apalagi yang season 2 tuh, uuuulala chef kiss. Hari demi hari terlewati, akhirnya episode 1 season 3 tayang, awal-awal sih premise nya kayak bagus gitu yaa tapi... hm..

Premise atau bait?: berkaca dari Zhang hao & Hanbin (firasat kuat)

Kelen liat sendiri lah, Hyunjae kayak ada mirip2 nya gitu sama Zhang Hao, dan Sooan first impression ku kayak soft boy dengan hati hello kitty yang penuturan kata-nya lembut, mirip siapa? mirip Hanbin. Bjir ini dramatisasi dari BoysPlanet 1 kah? wkwkkw. Dan di episode 1-2 kita bisa lihat kalau Hyunjae & Sooan dulunya (era survival show) itu dekeett banget, udah kayak sahabat sehidup se-mani eh salah maksudku sampai mati. Affection yang mereka tampilkan udah kayak orang pacaran, basically. Yaa mirip lah sama kedekatan Zhang Hao & Hanbin di BoysPlanet, pelukan sambil nangis sambil bisik-bisik ke telinga mengutarakan kalimat positif dan menyemangati satu sama lain eh tapi angle kamera fancam penonton keliatannya mereka kayak lagi cium leher, beuhh imut banget bjir lah (seumur hidup aku berkawan ngga ada nya kawan ku kek begitu pun// aku iri).

Second couple syndrome; Jaemin & Khun

Dari awal mereka muncul dilayar sampai akhir episode, ga pernah gagal buat mencuri perhatian penonton. Kayaknya, eh bukan kayaknya deng, emang beneran second couple syndrome. Ini pertama kalinya diantara semua varian Love Class aku lebih suka second couple daripada main couple, salah satu alasannya mungkin karena ya.. simply coz they have a better written story. Pacing/tempo dari kisah mereka tuh, selow, kayak- kalo orang jawa bilangnya, alon alon asal kelakon. Mereka awalnya ketemu karena kecerobohan-nya Jaemin, kemudian lama kelamaan mulai dekat. Tapi, karena Khun masih trauma akan potensi sasaeng, dia mulai menjaga cara dia bersikap ke Jaemin. Akhirnya mereka kembali membangun build trust dan mulai "masuk" tuh cielah kiw kiww. Happy till the end ga kayak couple sebelah...

Plot yang "dijanjikan", ngga terlalu ditampilkan secara eksplisit.

Secara garis besar, Love Class season 3 sejatinya masih satu kesatuan serial berkelanjutan tentang Kelas Pernikahan dan Keluarga. Tapi, menurutku di season 3 ini kurang di-representasikan, karena kisah hidup "Idol" itu sendiri sebenarnya sangat rumit, tidak cukup hanya ditampilkan dengan 16 episode dengan durasi hanya 15 menit.
Nih ya, yang hadir di kelas topik Pernikahan dan Keluarga itu hanya Jaemin dan Khun. Soo An sih diawal-awal diceritakan bahwa dia juga mahasiswa (although ga tau apakah satu kampus sama Jaemin atau Khun). Kalau kita bandingkan sama Season 1 dan 2, fundamental atau pondasi utama dari tema Pernikahan dan Keluarga, itu sangat berhubungan dengan pasangan/pairing utama, atau kalau di kasusnya season 1 ya simply cuman ada 1 couple. Nah karena mereka sedari awal di-desain untuk menjadi couple utama, maka cukup masuk akal kalau aspek-aspek yang memengaruhi atau dibahas dalam kelas Pernikahan dan Keluarga, ya berkutat dikehidupan mereka sendiri, bukan di side couple punya. Nah beda cerita sama diseason 3, justru malah Jaemin dan Khun yang jadi peserta kelas tersebut. Bukan berarti mereka nggak berhak ya, tapi kan balik lagi judulnya itu Love Class bukan Love Idol Scandal, kalau mau angkat kisah kehidupan idol, setidaknya penulisan script dan alurnya bisa dilakukan dengan lebih mendingan, bukan kayak gini..
Caranya? buat episode nya jadi berdurasi 45 menit lah paling ngga, dan mantapkan dulu background story dari masing-maisng pairing sebelum lanjut ke development dari love story nya. Paling nggak itu dulu deh. Soalnya rata rata reaksi ku pas nontonin setiap episode tuh aku kayak "hah? apa ? kok gitu?. Contohnya deh, pas Sooan sama Hyunjae tiba-tiba jadi deket lagi tanpa dijelaskan gimana bisa misunderstanding yang dibebani alias yang dipikirin sama Sooan, kok bisa tiba tiba hilang gitu aja?. Berharap penonton pake mata batin buat mahamin mereka?.

Sementara kayak gini dulu, lagi gak tenang suasana hati buat ngetik gegara masalah keluarga kek tai

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