Reviews

That's how we do a proper romcom

I was hooked up since I watched the trailer, but it exceeded my expectations. I had so much fun watching this drama and Cha Se-gye & Seo-ri's bickering.
Their romance was done properly, the aspect I loved the most was seeing Seo-ri affirming her feelings for him and holding onto them instead of fleeing. So refreshing that we avoided too much misunderstandings.

I also liked that they gave a proper ending to their Joseon version : let's not make them miserable, they also deserves their happy ending.

The regression, time travel, no time travel was messy at the end honestly, they complicated the issue for nothing imo. I wish we would've seen more of the real Kang Dan-shim specially because she also had tough life.

Choi Mun-do was good antagonist, he was the REAL villain of the drama. I found that Cha Se-gye was not a good opponent frankly speaking : he used words too much and took little actions. He's the MC so of course he won but in reality I don't think he would've won.

Overall the acting was great, the OST too. It wasn't perfect, but compared to the last romcoms I've watched it's well done, so I recommend it to everyone who wants a fun moment.

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Eccentric Style of Time Travel Show, But Fell Out at The End

We have another time travel drama again! This time it was Shin Seo Ri, the FL, who travelled from Joseon era to the modern Korea. By reading the summary, I thought it was going to be a usual romcom or something like that. However, this show was executed in the unusual way. Everytime you see a situation that makes you think "oh, this is going to be another cliche", they snapped it out and brought something unique.

However this unique executions stopped in later episodes. They were too makjang-ish even for a fantasy show. The way Seo Ri casually time travelled back and forth in the last episode was peak makjang. This show is also a plot-hole fest. As someone time travelling from the past, adapting to the latest technology should be difficult. Normally a time traveller in a drama gets a sidekick who constantly gives a brief about their usual habit etc. However, Shin Seo Ri was totally alone. Yet she was able to use a smartphone (she even left it at home at the beginning), pick up some foreign words easily, and even understand medical diagnose from doctors. A lot of questionable storylines including: why Seo Ri's parents did suicide, why Mo Tae Hui suddenly changed her goal, why Choi Mun Do's assistant betrayed him, and what the heck was the extras actress trying to pull? The ending was underwhelming for Mun Do in both Joseon and present era, like after all these pains he didn't taste his own medicine.

The highlight of the show? It's obviously the casts performance. Lim Ji Yeon succesfully pulled a ruthless-emotionless (and old-fashioned) woman. All the casts here successfully increased your blood pressure in their own way. The ost for this show is really good.

Should you watch it? Yeah, it's quite refreshing. Especially if you want to see how a common cliche build ups got twisted in a unique way.

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Finally, the revenge K-drama we actually deserved!

TEACH YOU A LESSON was one of my most anticipated dramas this year, and it absolutely did not disappoint! If you are sick and tired of shows where the villains get away with everything until the very last minute, you need to watch this right now. It is one of the most incredibly satisfying viewing experiences I’ve had in a long time.

The series dives deep into a world where the ultra-rich and their spoiled kids think they are completely untouchable, believing their money and status place them way above the law.

The first episode kicks off with a massive start, and from there, the plot settles into a highly engaging case-by-case format, exposing one troubled school after another. Across 10 episodes, the drama masterfully tackles major school-related crimes, including physical violence, substance abuse, cybercrimes, stalking, defamation, and scams.

Why you will love it
Pure, direct justice: There is no room for absurd forgiveness or letting the bad guys slide. Every single hater, bully, and "privileged" brat gets put exactly where they belong in the most epic way possible.

Absolute satisfaction: Every single episode feels like a massive win. Watching these rich kids lose their masks of superiority and seeing their empire of arrogance crumble is deeply addictive.

Relentless pacing: It doesn't waste time beating around the bush. It gets straight to the point and keeps your adrenaline pumping from start to finish.

Verdict: A brilliant, cathartic, and damn satisfying drama. If you are looking for a show where justice is served cold right to the faces of those who think they own the world, Teach You a Lesson is an absolute must-watch!

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The most NCs I've seen in a Japanese BL

This drama is literally a NC fest😂😂 at 1st I was like did they add it for views but apparently the manga is the same. It has NC every single episode without miss. It's good for a short drama. The story is decent and the acting is good too. If you're wondering why the rating is soo low apparently it's cz the actors are ugly which I don't agree with.

The makeup was a little too dewy but overall it's an easy watch. Skip it if too much NCs bother you. I didn't expect soo much NC cz the poster looked cute😅😅 so.

If you've read "Punch Drunk Love" this one is pretty similar😂😂 minus the oblivious uke.

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I cried so much but still felt good

This series makes you smile, laugh, cry, angry.
I always like bittersweet crying series where you cry but hopeful, not ugly crying and feeling the plot overly sad and difficult to swallow.
At least 2 key scenes made me cry.
It was so satisfying. You cry but you don't feel overly down because you're sure things will be alright in the end.
Very good acting from the main and supporting actors. Day is very believable, you're kinda annoyed by him but can't help to want to root for him. You can tell Mhok's actor is very deep into the role. Porjai is very beautiful. Night can represent the hit close to home feeling for some audience.
The OST. The moment you hear the OST you lock in. This OST bring you inside last twilight world instantly.
The ending can be knitted more tightly and beautifully, but well. The 90% before is more than enough to make this one of my favorite series and ignore the last part. At least you folk don't experience the hurt of some ending out there which is so abrupt and saddening it ruined the whole series. This ending, while not perfect, is hopeful and leave you feeling good. The director is famous for making very very very good series with high emotional value but rushed ending anyway. Maybe he'll find a better formula someday. I'm willing to forgive it for that key climax scene.
Overall, the series is very good it neutralize the rushed ending.

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Shadows that need a light to give them shape.

☑️ The plot for the first 10 episodes: 6.5-7/10.
🔸️Just so and so. I mostly used 2x speed during my watching.

✅️ The plot for the last 19 episodes: 8- 8.5/10.
🔸️It took me 10 episodes for me to fully engage with the plot.
🔸️I enjoyed the story better when our leads were trapped in the Star Stone's illusion. I liked Wu Shi Guang and Wu Wang Yan's story more than the main couple's. Their story gave me feelings the main couple hadn't. The chemistry & the spark between the two were electric. The couple exuded a more mature vibe, and their love developed so naturally that it was believable and tugged at my heartstrings.
🔸️Lu Wu Yi's and Ji Ling's story was just okay to me. Their scenes that made me feel the most were when Lu Wu Yi went back 150 years in the past for Ji Ling. What happened there… was truly heart-wrenching. Poor Ji Ling and Lu Wu Yi. Till now, I still remember the pain from those episodes 😭😭.
🔸️The flow of the story in the last 1/3rd was quite complex and confusing because the past revelations were done bit by bit. We went back and forth from the past (50 years, 150 years, 1000 years) to the present; many things were hard to understand. I felt so dumb while watching 😂. Of course, you won't be as confused when the puzzle of the story is completed later. You just got to be patient...

✅️ The acting: 8-8.5/10.
🔸️I enjoyed Joseph Zeng's, Chen Du Ling's, and Tian Jia Rui's acting the most. Since Feud, I liked Joseph Zeng's acting . I have no more doubt about Chen Du Ling's acting after watching her in The Glory and now, this drama. Tian Ji Rui did not impress in MJTY and FOF, but here, he slayed his roles as Ji Ling and Dragon Deity. My opinion of Ju Jing Yi's acting is the same. It is still 50:50. Sometimes I feel her character, but sometimes, not.

✅️ Cinematography, Costumes, OST: 8.5-10/10.
🔸️Knowing this director, you would instantly know the aesthetic would be spectacular 🤌, even prior to your watching.
🔸️The OST took me a while to get used to, but most of them were pleasant to listen to. My favorite: Time Woven in Mist by Xin Liu (Wu Shi Guang + Wu Wang Yan's theme song)

Others:

I can't help but compare this drama with Fangs of Fortune. The latter left a bad taste in my mouth even after nearly 2 years post-watching. It made me doubt this director, Edward Guo. So I didn't place high expectations when I started in this drama. I was ready to drop this at any time. But man, I was glad I was wrong. I enjoyed this drama more than I expected to.

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Bringing back the old but gold k-romcom we used to have

Liking this drama wasn’t a surprise for me. I’m usually a fan of time travel/soul swapping trope so I knew I would like this one in the moment I watched the trailer. Both main leads here are hot tempered too, which made their dynamic really interesting and funny to see. I was already convinced by their acting and chemistry since EP1. And in a time where acting seems to be forgotten, it was really refreshing to see actors who really can act.

Im Ji Yeon showed another version of her and if you watched her being a villain in The Glory, you will be surprised by how different she is here. That’s what a good actress do and her acting was really on point here. She nailed every scene. There’s a lot of funny scenes that she did amazingly without being cringe. But I’m not gonna lie, Heo Nam Jun was the best thing in the drama for me. He also nailed all scenes and he’s sooooo expressive. His eyes can literally tell everything that the character is feeling.

Cha Se Gye was exactly the type of main lead we used to see in old k-dramas: he’s rich, dramatic as fuck, possessive, hot tempered but at the same time the boy it’s a yearner and would do literally EVERYTHING for Seo Ri. He didn’t care about anyone else. I think it's been a while since I've seen a male lead in a k-drama be like that and literally swallow his own pride for the girl he likes. He didn't care about being pathetic and I loved that. When he thought Seo Ri was gone? The boy almost died and cried his eyes out like wtfffff #NEEDTHAT. I wouldn’t say he’s perfect tho because in real life some of his actions could be a red flag but a character like that in fiction? GIVE ME MORE!! I also screamed in all the romantic scenes like the chemistry between the main leads was on fire.

Jang Seung Jo as a villain was good too. He can really convince us right away. In fact, I felt that all actors here did a great job in their respective roles. Seori’s nanny and Segye’s secretary was on point too. The main plot about the soul swapping/reincarnation was also interesting and we even had some plot twists that made the drama more interesting.

But although I enjoyed the drama, I think the last episodes were a bit off, don’t know if anyone felt the same. I feel like in the beginning of the drama the pacing was better but after EP12 things got a little too fast paced, especially the villain arc and the issue with the company. Mun Do was a good villain but then I felt his whole story got flat. The soul swapping thing and the correlation with the past was also confunsing in last episode. It’s unfortunate because the drama was moving really good and then I felt it declined a bit.

Overall, although not perfect, My Royal Nemesis was a likeable drama that reminded me the old but gold k-romcom we used to have. We know these dramas aren’t perfect right but they are so enjoyable and they just have the exactly good things that make us enjoy watching a drama. I feel exactly like that with My Royal Nemesis. I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a good romcom with good acting and chemistry between the leads. Cha Se Gye you’ll definitely be one of the my favorites male lead of the year lol

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Good Drama

I think the title Netflix gave it confused a lot of people; the nemesis thing doesn't last long because Segye falls in love quickly lol, since the literal Korean title is "Wonderful New World" (Meotjin Sinsegye)


I feel like it could have been 16 episodes long to give more development to certain things, like Seori's relationship with Segye's grandfather, why Dansim marries the king, why Seori's "friend" hates her, and a conversation between Jihyo and Seori.

But it was pretty good; I didn't feel so disappointed like some dramas do when they reach the end. The actors did a good job.

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lackluster vertical series

Overall: note that this is not a BL series, there is a small BL part to it. I was annoyed by all of the lead characters at various points. 50 short episodes. 1-5 for free on the Shortime app. The rest you can watch for free by watching ads. My referral link is https://playground.shortime.en/invite/NKNIWI (all letters) and it should get you a bonus.

Content Warnings: intimate partner abuse/violence (including choking), manipulation, mental health struggles, likely more that I'm forgetting

What I Liked
- the gay couple, though there was very little of them
- character growth with the lead guy

Room For Improvement
- all of the lead characters were annoying at various points
- it seemed the abuser and the professor would have some consequences, but I wanted to see him in jail which I realize is unrealistic but at least in fictional media jail time for an abuser would be nice to see
- the stupid jingle at the end of each episode including some that were very serious
- "comedy" sound effects
- odd camera work

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