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Overall it was good but could have been better especially with TimPai

I am someone who really likes contract marriage, scam marriage, forced marriage etc so obviously this one made me have high expectations and to some point it also met my expectations. Especially the initial episodes where Tim and Yu are scamming Pai and North. I totally, absolutely loved the writing that we had for YuNorth. They had this wedding and then he realized he's a scammer and Yu makes up for it, immediately apologized and divorced to show north he loved him and accepted all the punishment. It was really touching. The problems with his mother was also handled perfectly with Yu chosing north over his mother.

But in case of TimPai the story kinda went downhill after the scam was revealed. Everything was perfect , tim realized he liked pai and decided to start fresh but unfortunately that doesn't happen. The thing that bothered me was Pai gave up his entire life to protect Tim, he gave up on his career and family but what did Tim do? Instead of apologizing and making up like Yu did he instead harrasses Pai and exploits his weakness. He does make up for things later but those 2 or 3 episodes where he is just forcing Pai to stay married was annoying. Worse Pai's family who Pai dedicated his life to didn't bother looking for him or checking on him until Tim asked them to🙄 like wtf. Even Tim's family was the same. They abandon their son who was just out of college with a huge debt and leave the country and then blame him for becoming a scammer. They didn't even show up at the wedding. So that's kinda where they're at.

I felt TimPai's story was not used to it's full potential. Although Mark did make me cry a lot during this series. I felt it could be a lot better cz i was here for the drama, begging and yearning after the scam reveal but that was kinda meh.

Overall it's a good watch but could be amazing. Gmmtv just sucks at screenplay

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Please watch this and support Teetee and Por!

Ive never given a review before however i feel like this is one of those series that everyone needs to watch.

I also want to say i even read the novel for this series which ive never done for a series before either!!

This series means everything to me,i loved every second of it. Some people may not like this series but i think everyone should atleast try to watch this even if they may not end up liking this.

Teetee and Por did such a good job for their first main role series. I hope they get the love they deserve and i hope the other actors get recognised too!

To me this series is one of few i could rewatch a million times without getting bored.It may be the only series which i could watch again and again.

When this series ended i bawled my eyes out which ive never done for a series before. This series means so much to me that it feels weird letting it go.

Even though this has ended it will always have a special place in my heart.

Idk if this series will be my favourite forever but i feel like i need to share this with everyone. I hope that Teetee and Por get a new series and people continue to love them because they have done such a good job on this series so i think they really deserve all the love they are getting and so much more!

I love u 'Duang with you' , I will miss u so much. It was so fun whilst it lasted. I hope Duang and Qin are together forever. <3

I really recommend this series to everyone. I hope u all decide to watch this and u all love it as much as i do.

Thank you for reading!

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It’s watchable.

I really did enjoy this because I dug leads. they’re both extremely likable actors, even though they have the zero range. I’d imagine if they keep it up they’ll get better. Po is literally the most one dimensional character in history of the world. The guy literally had two facial expressions the entire show. There was one scene, which is not a spoiler don’t worry, where they go to his apartment and he has clothes everywhere that he has to put away. Typical thing for me, but for him, it was a little strange since he wore the same two things the entire show. I’m not 100% sure when he wore any of the other clothes. These guys had incredible chemistry together, but I did find myself rooting for the other guy for the first half of the show, because believe it or not, all three people had similar chemistry. It would be really hard to choose if I was that guy. You know years ago a bunch of friends and I went to see this movie that was called This is my life. It was written by North Ephraim and it was a movie about a comedian. We both walked out of there, thinking this might’ve been a good movie if they would’ve actually had a comedian play the role of a comedian. There were plenty of people out there at the time, of that age, that were hilarious, but they chose to cast a woman who was basically an Actress and was not funny at all. This was kind of the problem I had with this show. There were plenty of established groups that they could’ve inserted this character into, but they ended up putting together a bunch of guys that seemed to have zero musical talent at all. Their voices were horrible, their songs were bad, and none of it made any sense at all. There’s no way that the song that they sung would’ve gone to number one. The production company could’ve very easily cast and existing tpop group, and then just inserted William into it. All in all this was a pretty cool show. I didn’t binge it or anything, I 100% kept coming back to it, I guess that would be my review. It’s 100% worth going back to 0% worth binging.

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A Heartwarming Journey That Feels a Bit Rushed

Family by Choice is a warm, character-driven drama that leans heavily into the idea that family isn’t always about blood, but about the people who choose to stay. The story follows three individuals who grow up together under unusual circumstances, forming a bond that feels closer than most biological families. The drama is structured across different life stages childhood, youth, and adulthood which helps in showing how their relationships evolve over time.

The strongest aspect of the drama is definitely the family dynamic. The relationship between Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun is the emotional core, and many of their moments together feel comforting and heartfelt. The father figures, especially Ju Won’s dad, truly stand out. His performance brings warmth, stability, and emotional depth that elevates the entire drama. The friendship between the parents also adds a grounded layer, showing how support systems are built through shared struggles.

The acting overall is solid, but one thing that didn’t fully work for me was the teenage phase. I found it a bit hard to believe them as actual teenagers, especially Ju Won. Her mannerisms and delivery felt a bit too mature at times, which made those early years slightly less immersive. San Ha gets some leeway since his character is written as more emotionally reserved and mature, and Hae Jun manages to bring in expressive energy that fits better, but Ju Won’s portrayal in that phase didn’t completely convince me.

When it comes to character arcs, there are both strengths and gaps. San Ha’s quiet pain and internal struggles are present, but not explored deeply enough. His trauma, especially involving his mother, feels like it needed more space and conversation. Similarly, Hae Jun’s storyline with his biological father and parts of his past are introduced but not fully unpacked, which leaves a sense of incompleteness.

The romance is another mixed area. While the main couple does get a happy ending, the shift from a sibling-like bond to romance feels rushed and not entirely convincing. The emotional buildup, particularly from Ju Won’s side, could have been handled with more depth. In contrast, Hae Jun and Dal’s relationship feels more organic. You can see the gradual development of feelings, hesitation, and acceptance, which makes their arc more believable and satisfying.

One thing the drama does well is keeping things relatively clean and focused. It avoids unnecessary love triangles and doesn’t rely on forced drama, which makes it an easier and more pleasant watch. The pacing is generally smooth, and the time jumps feel natural, though the shorter runtime means some slice-of-life moments and deeper emotional beats are sacrificed.

Visually and tonally, the drama is comforting. It balances emotional scenes with lighter, everyday moments, creating a soft and easy viewing experience. The themes of belonging, support, and chosen family come through clearly, and there are definitely moments that hit emotionally, especially those centered around home and parental love.

In conclusion, while Family by Choice stands well on its own as a heartfelt and comforting drama, the comparison with Go Ahead is almost inevitable. The original has the advantage of time and depth, which makes the emotional arcs feel more layered and immersive. That said, this version still has its own charm and is definitely worth watching. If you are primarily a K-drama viewer, you will likely enjoy this take for its pacing and tone. And if you are curious about the story in a more detailed and emotionally expansive form, then Go Ahead is absolutely worth checking out as well.

Personally, I watched this almost 1.5 years after finishing Go Ahead, which really helped me see it with fresh eyes and appreciate it for what it is rather than constantly comparing. Both versions offer something valuable, and honestly, both are worth experiencing in their own way.

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10/10 Highly underrated Must watch PS.Misleading tag

First of all it has a melodrama tag so most people like me will skip this drama. But just because of namgoong min I gave it a try. As expected first 2 episodes were kind of melodrama.
But I still continued for another 2 episodes. That's when things started to go south. Episode 4 I was crying like hell. I was invested in this. This is not just melodrama. It was action, gore, thriller. Now I realised why namgoong min accepted a period drama.
It's nothing like romantic period drama where main characters love each other and will get a happy ending and all. This is serious every character is well written. It's a must watch.

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Así se hace una buena romcome.

Realmente una gran historia de principio a fin, como supieron llevar de manera perfecta ambas parejas, tan bien equilibradas y de manera armoniosa en cada capítulo conocíamos más y más a los personajes y sus dinámicas con sus momentos Goofy pero también llevando justo y necesarios los momentos en los que tenía que ser serios.

Conocemos a TimPai con ese inicio tan perfecto, desarrollando las fasetas de cada uno no solo que Tim estaba siendo un estafador, también lo vemos enamorarse junto con Pai de una manera pura, queriendo cambiar por completo su finalidad con la que se estaba casando con Pai, volviéndose un amor serio.
Y por contra parte tenemos un amor más divertido donde se conocen de manera accidental hasta que sabemos que tan accidente no es, pero Yu se termina enamorando incluso antes de empezar a querer estafarlo, vemos como se va enamorando de North hasta saber que realmente no quiere engañarlo más, solamente le había mentido en pocas cuestiones de su vida.
Ambas parejas supieron sobrellevar las dificultades como cuando se enteraron de primer momento que Yu era un estafador después de haberse casado con North js y su manera de tratar de redimir completamente está situación. El momento de drama fue cuando se revela que Tim es un estafador en la boda, supieron también mostrar que incluso en esa situación Pai no quería qué saliera dañado, teniendo que los cuatro crecer en una adversidad diferente a la acostumbrada, incluyendo el volver a confiar en el otro, no solo vemos amores fuertes y estables, también vemos segundas oportunidades totalmente bien llevada y ejecutadas.

Me gustaría agregar algunas quejas pero realmente no encuentro ninguna falla ni en la producción, ni en el guión ni absolutamente en la actuaciónes del elenco.
No puedo negar el trabajo increíble y las actuaciones de todos, totalmente increíble, conocía la química del JuniorMark y no esperaba menos de ellos.
Siendo la primera serie para el OhmPoon es realmente una joya y una gran puesta en escena para ellos dos.

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10/10 Highly underrated Must watch PS.Misleading tag

First of all it has a melodrama tag so most people like me will skip this drama. But just because of namgoong min I gave it a try. As expected first 2 episodes were kind of melodrama.
But I still continued for another 2 episodes. That's when things started to go south. Episode 4 I was crying like hell. I was invested in this. This is not just melodrama. It was action, gore, thriller. Now I realised why namgoong min accepted a period drama.
It's nothing like romantic period drama where main characters love each other and will get a happy ending and all. This is serious every character is well written. It's a must watch.

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Not bad, but, not that good either.

I know not to trust the high ratings on MDL and yet I fall for it every single time. I guess I thought that because this is a new pairing the reviews wouldn't be biased and I am not judging people's preferences here I'm really not, but a 9.1 rating for this is a bit much.

There is nothing new or exciting to this plot, just an average University BL that follows pretty much the standard script. Both mains are extremely unlikeable, Duang is annoying and Quin is rude, obnoxious, cold, jealous and insecure for absolutely no reason, the side characters are not so bad but they are barely in the story,they're just there for the sake of being there mostly. I did laugh a lot at the first couple of episodes, despite Duang's childishness, the actor is so cute that I was willing to put up with it, but it's way too much the episodes are long and nothing interesting happens, nothing. I wanted to finish it mostly to see if there is a logical explanation for why Quin is so awful, but I don't care anymore, my guess is neglectful parents and maybe physical abuse 🤷‍♀️ which really sucks but still...

I am dropping this, it's just not for me.

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Nicely done

I loved every moment of this and then it lulled. Only one reason: length. Beautiful concept. Great acting. Humorous. Playful, light but emotional. It was good, not denying this, but carrying it to this length waned the enthusiasm. The broken phase lasted too long. This is not to say that forgiveness should be given easily but a bit more concisely.

I have no fault with any of the actors. The old and new cp did well. I will say the series benefitted with Louis in that role. He made the moments a bit more enjoyable. Poon has a way of being adorable even when he's not trying. Ohm a better fit for Poon but still he lacks the chaotic energy to make them perfect. Mark and Junior still good but I will like to see them 'youthful'. The dress code used here aged them rather than refined.

Storyline: I struggled to forgive Tim more than Yu. Yu tried his best to make North happy, giving him what he needed. Tim kept inserting himself in Pai's life without allowing him the space to heal or giving him reasons to forgive. Pai's love for him, as he met his emotional needs, was really the reason for their reconciliation. Yu became a scammer as he was trained to do so and out of necessity. Tim chose this as an easy out to keep his family home and bring his family back. Ironically, they didn’t want it. I felt his pain but I didn't feel the remorse.

The ending was nice without dragging on. A good watch

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Did Somebody say GREEN FLAG!!

So everyone is obsessed with TeeteePor now right? It's not just me...

I’m so sad this series is over, idk what to say other than everyone needs to watch this. This was such a cute drama that portrayed one of the most healthiest relationships I've ever seen. Idk why I can't rate it a 9 right now but watch me come back in a couple days and change my rating lol.

Duang is a GREEN flag like green forest. I loved the way he respectfully pursued Qin, gave him space, took the time to understand him before they even started dating. Where can I find myself a Duang cause boy is in LOVE!! Not only is he head over heels he's also an amazing friend?? Like hello I loved his character so much and the fact that it felt like it was just Teetee playing himself I loved that even more.

I relate to Qin a lot, being closed off and not trusting. Building those walls etc. so it made me love it even more when he slowly started opening up to Duang and how Duang never forced him to be anything but himself. He took that time, put in the work and gained Qin's trust. To see Qin just absolutely smitten in the end too and happy and smiling made me want to cry, he deserves all the happiness and I’m so glad he found that in Duang.

This drama was filled with so many rewatchable moments for me, they're so cute and I really hope we get a special episode or second season lol. I honestly feel like a second season could be happening fr because no way we don't get to pursue Jamie and Marvis' characters more and who is Pae dating??? So many unanswered questions, so I’m hoping and praying for a second season cause I LOVED NorthOtto so gimme more!!

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