Light hearted ✨️ ♥️
Most - 90%- of the cast do a wonderful acting work. The main characters, Wu Jia Yi and Zhao Yi Qin have a natural chemistry. Its so lovely to see two actors feel so comfortable together. The second couple, Han Jiu Nuo andalso have chemistry. Like the fact their story is fully explained.
From the beginning the story is light and quite interesting with many up and downs. Never a slow moment. It has a happy ending
I have watched it three times, it never disappoints.
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A complete mess in mini drama form
I know mini dramas usually move fast, but this one genuinely felt like a complete mess. The premise actually had potential, hidden marriage, memory and personality changes, rediscovering each other, but everything happens so quickly and randomly that it’s hard to feel anything. Scenes barely have time to start before they’re already over, and with episodes being around 7 minutes long, the story never gets the chance to properly develop. The emotional progression makes little sense, character reactions feel disconnected, and overall it just feels rushed from beginning to end.There are a few cute moments, but not enough to save the drama from feeling chaotic and underdeveloped.
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Goose Bumps Galore!!!
ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat (2024)Highly Recommend it!!!
Neverending smiles from ear to ear!
The storyline is fantastic, and the chemistry between Thame and Po is incredible—it genuinely provides that "butterfly" feeling that is so rare to find, even for someone like me who has been watching dramas since 2004.
Beyond the romance, the show features a wonderful group of friends. Each member of the group, MARS, has such special qualities that it is difficult to pick a "bias." Nano, in particular, is adorable. What I appreciate most about these characters is their willingness to stand up for what is right, a quality that feels very grounded and authentic.
This drama also raises a profound question about the idol industry and fan culture: 🤔
Do you believe that an idol loving a partner takes away from their love for their fans?
Personally, I think this drama beautifully illustrates that there are different shades of love. Just as loving a partner doesn't make us love our favorite artists any less, and an idol’s personal relationship doesn't or shouldn't diminish their appreciation for their fans. 💜💙🩵❤️🩷💛🧡🤍💚
Did I cry because of this type of treatment by the industry & fan culture? Of course, because it's so unfair & heartbreaking.
It is heartbreaking to consider the restrictive contracts and the loneliness many idols endure. As Po mentions in the show, fans are a part of an idol's dreams and future, and dating doesn't change that. This series really opened my eyes to the unfair emotional pressure these young adults face due to gossip and industry expectations.
If you haven’t seen ThamePo yet, please give it a watch. It is a great opportunity to connect with these issues and see a truly moving story.
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LOVE THIS SERIES!!
Taiwan absolutely delivered. This is a great series, it’s a clever, different storyline, the two main actors are fantastic and episode eight delivers better than so many of the shows out there right now. I’m not sure why it’s not getting a higher rating overall, but this is one of my favorites. the second couple is just as appealing and entertaining, I like the sort of magical side with Xi Xi and our little man with the watermelon candies. But it’s a love story at heart and just beautifully done.Was this review helpful to you?
They were just teens, yet they portrayed love, life, friendship, and family in such a touching way
bro im on ep 16 and i love this show so muchLita ia the one i remeber the most. She was so kind and beautiful. her character was supposed to mirror Gorya, so she was truly lovely and kind but also raw . She let go of her love for her friends MJ- best man loved him. He was so dedicated to his friends. without him f4 woulde been gone to waste lonnggg time ago
Kaning- the love she had for Gorya was so craxy. She made me cry bro
Kavin- Hes real, reminded me of me. Dont wanna share and be vurnerable always closed off but at the same time very very caring
Gorya and Thyme- omg they LITERALLY fought thoruhg thick and thin for each other. I admir their commitment for each other. I dont think i woudl ever do that. They were so cute <3
Rennnnn- this guy is the BIGGEST green flag i have EVER seen. He cared and loved Gorya so much that he didnt want her. He constantly pursued her happiness. Like hes the definition of love is not enough. Gorya love Thyme so much and vice versa but Ren loved Gorya AND did it and risked it all for her. That man was like the perfect example of what love is trully meant to be. a true man, Ren <3 He's "risk it all by Bruno Mars"
"have you ever thought about how ordinary teens like us can make a difference? But i do believe that is you fight with all your heart, If we fight with all our hearts, miracles will happen"- GOrya
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Absolute Peak
I found it absolutely amazing with the glamour, emotions and change of perspectives within each characters the series progresses! The main cast did an amazing job and when I had first started it I used to be super excited every week to watch the new episode and be amazed by how well and professionally these actors worked, am absolutely amazed by this, I highly highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Incomplete
I do not like multiple seasons and this one screams we only aired half a series to drag this out another season.The characters are sweet and kind of interesting at times, there are great acts of friendship and affection but also a whole lot of wtf moments.
The dubbing is just awful, really, really awful the logic lacking and to be honest it didn't really grab my full attention making it even a bit draggy at times. That said chemistry is good. kisses are morally iffy but passionate.
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peak Thai comedy
Overall: this was a wild ride and I enjoyed myself immensely. 8 episodes about 25 minutes each. Aired internationally on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6712/wooju-bakery-2026-e01 (not in Japan, Thailand or S. Korea which has it on Wavve streaming platform)Content Warning: held against will, past murders, attempted murder
What I Liked
- unique premise
- visuals
- styling (especially the sequins, iridescence, deep v necks, semi see thru shirts and large earrings)
- some touching moments between the leads
- adored Princess
Room For Improvement
- the comedy did not work all of the time
- AI in episode 1
- choppy at times though it kind of fed into its chaotic charm
- unanswered questions
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the suspense was built so well from the start... every ep keeps making you question who is hiding the truth and what is actually going on.. even with the short runtime it manages to keep the mystery interesting the whole time
but the best part was definitely the emotional side of the story. the friendship and bond between the characters felt genuine and once the truth is revealed everything hits so much harder emotionally... the reunion scene especially was done beautifully and felt both comforting and heartbreaking
the plot twist was actually worth the buildup which is rare sometimes with mystery dramas.. when everything connected in the end it made so many earlier scenes feel meaningful
also the acting deserves more appreciation because the cast really sold both the fun friendship moments and the emotional intensity... the balance between mystery emotion and school drama was honestly done really well
this is more than just a simple mystery web drama... emotional suspenseful and surprisingly memorable for such a short watch
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panic ..sarcasm.. comedy and next lev actingg
honestly this was way more entertaining than i expectedthe story itself is not something completely new since it is still based around doctors and emergency cases but the way it was presented made it feel fresh and intense... every episode keeps moving fast so it never gets boring and the short length actually works well for it
the biggest reason this drama works so much is the acting... the cast carried every emotional and chaotic scene perfectly especially the confidence and energy of the main lead. the chemistry between the team members also made the hospital feel alive instead of just another medical setting
what i liked most is that it balances serious moments with fun moments really naturally. one second it feels stressful and emotional then suddenly funny without ruining the mood... it is not trying too hard to be overly deep or dramatic but still keeps you in the patients and the characters...a very enjoyable watch with strong performances and a different vibe compared to typical medical dramas
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unexpectedly thrilling
This very quickly went to my top five favorite drama of all time. It’s got everything! Exciting plot, mysteries, romance! The whole story was very well written with so many twists and turns I didn’t know what to expect. characters were all very well acted as well, nobody was one-dimensional. Every character has at some point a secret and it ties into the overall plot beautifully. There’s so many touching moments, and I cried a lot more than I expected to! it’s a very touching, funny series, and I definitely recommend it!!Was this review helpful to you?
Not as great as it is rated for!
Absolute trash. The guys are all jerks in this series no respect for women. They are all fine using the women who like them and then casting them away when there is no need for them. The ex of the main FL is trash... just a skirt chaser to get women in bed and then when they fall in love with him he discards them or gets his friend to help him break up. The women needs some self respect and should not keep chasing such losesr who have no interest in them this goes for the FL and the women who pines for the ML but knows she will not get him. Hate this kind of relationship in Kdramas. The male lead is also a piece of s****. He is fine using her then discarding her when it is convient for him. The second FL is gorgeous she should move on from the loser. why waste your time and life. This must be a cutural dating thing in Korea for it to be shown in drama's allthe time I dont get it.Could not get past the 4th episode. We all know what happens the ML+FL get together in the end otherwise this drama would not exist. In fact this garbage should not have ever been produced.
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MID
For me, the show wasn’t really worth the hype I felt it lacked something I can’t really figure out what tho but it was aiit. I just wished the there was more depth behind the story. I wished there were more facial expressions from the actors and I wished the camera qualities were also higher because I felt bored watching it a lot it took me 2 weeks to finish it because I didn’t understand the quality. Not trying to sound like a hater but it could have been a whole lot better but I’m not a writer I’m I🙂Was this review helpful to you?
Scandalously Bad
Arguably, the first K-GL to make it to a mainstream platform, this came out of the woodwork!And how did it fare compared to K-BL's first popular offering of Where Your Eyes Linger in 2020, which gradually led to a K-BL wave and even real irl representation on the screen in the form of the reality dating show His Man, which has run for multiple seasons?
*grimaces*
Yeah, unfortunately, I believe the K-GL wave is going to be set back because of this trash.
I went in with hope. And again, with this being a milestone drama, I tried to give it grace.
They did try.
But did they really?
Because much as I wish I could say there are redeeming aspects to Scandal Love, I can't think of anything positive to say other than the two FLs had a couple of legitimately good moments together and it was an effort to produce/put out a mainstream K-GL.
I even find myself questioning whether this was "subtle" product placement, given how on-the-nose the writing was and how many times the two girl groups in this universe were name-dropped, and promotion/marketing was treated like character growth.
The sound design was poor, AI/stock footage shots were very obviously AI/stock footage, the dancing was laughably bad, the music sounded like it was royalty-free, and never have I ever seen actors/characters SO uncomfortable existing on the screen! Their faces were always twisted in pain/they looked like they were cringing with every line, begging the ground to swallow them whole.
Seemingly, no one wanted to be here except Mr. Creepy Ceo (who, I might add, switched from supportive mentor to voyer villain on a dime), funnily enough. Which go-figure it was the dude licking his lips, trying to mog the camera, eyeing the FLs/their potential romance like a steak he couldn't wait to devour, because this shit felt like cheap porn without plot except there was no porn AND no plot!
And to top all this off, of course, there were constant character inconsistencies from episode to episode and even scene to scene! One moment, one of the FLs is sad, and the other is bitter, and the next one's supportive and adoring, and the other is cold and distant, and then both are suddenly super duper happy and optimistic and besties and/or in love, with NOTHING in between to justify the sudden shift. You're just supposed to go along with the drama's mood swings, I guess! The only theory I can come up with for this nonsense is that the editor fell asleep in the middle of editing, and their vindictive black cat took over the keyboard!
Don't even get me started on the plot because tell me how they managed to drag such a lame, bare-bones story about a K-Pop girl group who gains a new member out of nowhere, has millions of followers, and is also about to be forced to disband, across ten episodes with an average runtime of 40 minutes each? That's not a compliment!
Low budget, few actors/sets, and not much time to rehearse/shoot can be understandable reasons as to why a piece of media doesn't live up to expectations.
But this is just inexcusable!
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DO NOT LET THOSE BAD COMMENTS SWAY YOU! WATCH IT FOR URSELF! IT IS VERY GOOD!
Honestly, IDK why this is getting so much hate. If you approach it without comparing it to PA, you'll definitely enjoy it. And the criticisms to the actors are so unfounded, i believe they delivered pretty well (especially Li Yunrui). And even if you would complain about the age gap of the actors, that still is not a valid reason to pull this drama down, bc the age gap thing wasn't even a hindrance. And a piece of advice: If you can't understand the plot, and whine that the story is so unfocused and complex, then you weren't paying attention when watching it. Again, watch it urself, don't believe those bad reviews (bc most of them plainly compared it to PA).Was this review helpful to you?
