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Believe me, YOU have to WATCH this series !!!

This series is sooooo goddamn FINE i cam rewatch it everyday
The main couple has such an amazing chemistry ommmgggg they’re soooo cute and adorable together i fell in love with them from the first episode.
I can say this series will hit so hard in the future more than it already does now, the cast overall are so cute, amazing, and attractive I didn’t hate any single character in this series WOW and for the second couple 👏🏻👏🏻I LOVED them damnn.
If you didn’t watch it yet, then what are you waiting for…go and watch it NOWWWWW ♥️♥️♥️

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bittersweet .. just how it should be

Immediately after finishing, D.P. became one of my all time favourite dramas. Naturally, I highly anticipated the second season. Not one bit was I disappointed.

The second season shifted from the comedic aspect, resulting in a more intense experience. Knowing the true events D.P. is based on, I didn’t mind much. Unlike the first season, the focus here wasn’t so much on catching deserters, but more so on fighting the corrupt military. When facing such heavy topics and injustice, one is filled with utter despair and anger. Still, the fact that they tried- and there are indeed people doing their best- gave me a sense of solace and hope.
This was reflected in the acting, too. Jung Hae In once again proved just how amazing of an actor he is. He exquisitely expressed the all-pervasive melancholy of being part of the military. I applaud the entire cast, it is more than obvious that thanks to them, this drama is receiving so much appreciation.

I don’t usually care too much for OSTs, but D.P. is an exception. ‘Crazy’ from Kevin Oh is perhaps my all time favorite OST. I cannot imagine a song that would better express all the emotions D.P. evoke in me. Same could be said about the production.

All in all I really enjoyed watching D.P. It left me feeling somewhat sad, but that’s exactly what I expected from it. While it certainly was entertaining, it didn’t alter reality and stayed true to itself. I highly suggest watching it.

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watched it for the leads

literally forced to put 1 for rewatch value although this drama deserves a 0.

this story plot is the worst. certain scenes were extremely uncomfortable and cringe to watch.
one reason was that FL keeps calling ML 老哥哥, while ML keeps calling FL 小朋友. even though 6 / 5 years age gap is not that big, but the way the drama keeps using these two terms made it felt like a 12 years age gap and it felt really uncomfortable to watch.
however that being said, i especially enjoy the ost!!
literally only watched this drama for the two leads , zhao lu si and chen zhe yuan!! it is a pity that such great cast was for such a horrible drama. i almost could not finish it and had to take a break from it.

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ML's Smile is What Kept Me Watching!

When they were happy and together, it made me smile a lot. They were such a sweet and supportive team but that was only at the beginning and the end. I really understood when people were saying FL cried a lot, it bothered me a few times but it wasn't that bad. She was having a really hard time. It went down hill as soon as he found out it was his sister that she had the accident. The relationship became all twisty and hard to watch, so much so that I considered dropping it at ep 10. I wish they made that storyline shorter, it was SO hard to watch. They should have gotten them back together before the end of the last episode.

The ML was a real one all the way through, he's the greenest flag. The leads really went through it. I would of liked to see more games, we only saw them play together a few times. It would have been nice to have a flashforward at the end, showing them with medals and trophies. Can't believe they didn't show who won the match at the end, like what was the point!? I really wanted to see then win gold together.

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Underrated jewel

Has been sometime since I had the urge to write a review, but this series deserves one.
To me the plot itself wasn’t anything new or way above , but the actors did such a wonderful job.
Because in this age gape stories, the ML is usually super jealous, or too immature, and always have that bunch of stupid and annoying superficial “misunderstandings “ that makes me feel sick, but this show doesn’t have that.
The ML has a good character, seems like down to earth but of course does some noise things but I like his acting.
The FL to me was the real gem of this serie. Always steady, calm, racional, passionate and logic.
Even her way of speaking and demeanor made the scenes realistic.
Themes like poverty, family and many aspects of life were well explored to me and the support roles also did a pretty good job.

My evaluation is high because I really could feel many of the emotions that they wanted to convert, so If you’re in doubt, I suggest you give this serie a chance.

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does justice to the webtoon

i have already finished the webtoon which consists of 266 chapters....this adaptation is the best....and one little thing for you'll that the real story haven't even begun yet......this was the back story to how a normal student becomes a badass one....the main story will start and the school he is transferred to now...the Eunjang.....and considering how great the webtoon itself is...there is content available of like 4 - 5 season minimum.....lets hope that they make it right...also interested people can read the webtoon ...it is really captivating....just a little changes in names have been made...that in drama he is si-eun yeon while in webtoon he is Gray yeon...other that that everything is just on point....hell I remember when I started this webtoon I was so eagerly waiting for someone to make its adaptation.....I even messaged some of the animation studios in hopes that they would make it....

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No high stakes from anyone and not a pass

Fluffy and non toxic.

Dohyun. I give him some props for the way he is open and vulnerable and consistent. I like the characher.

Also bonus points for actors having their own interests and maintaining their individual character even without the other.

I realize that fluffy and feel good dramas do get on top of my watch list.

Someone said that you should not miss out on this.

That is how I feel. It is short, sweet and not a pass. The storyline is not complex some things are left superficial but the chemistry is there.

I cannot see you regret watching it.

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Spoilers are at the end of the review.

I often hesitate to start a show, if people disliked it much. But I try to get less influenced and built my own opinion. So far; I don't think this show is that bad. But the ending is the problem here.. I am really sad right now, lmao.

What I liked:
+ PingPong, Lomfon and Thian. While I didn't care much about them in the beginning, I started to really like them and in the end, they are my favorite characters in the show!
+ The humour is funny and most of the time I liked the editing - even though there were a bunch of mistakes, like things changing their position.
+ The OST is beautiful. I started to watch BLs this year and after watching some shows with OSTs from Boy Sompob, I definitely get why so many people are in love with him. I am too.
+ I could understand Lomfon, Thian, Tai and Phat. Even if their behaviour was not productive or unlogically for some people, I could totally understand all of them, everytime.
+ This show has for real one of the hottest kissscenes. I wonder why not more people talk about them! They shots are pretty, the kissing is great, the chemistry is kinda hot, so...yeah, I don't know why it's not mentioned more often. :D

Room for Improvement:
- around episode 7 I started to dislike Phat. I don't even know why, but somehow I lost my interest in their lovestory.
- the end was way too dragged.
- not every character was as easy to understand as Lomfon, Thian, Tai and Phat. x)
- i would like to sue the cinematographer for the shitty shots we've got from LomfonThian in the last episode. They did so well with the first couple, so what was this?! We were robbed!!! T_T

Overall the show started strong, but the last two episodes were too dragged. I still like the show, but I really have to fight my bad feelings, especially about the very very last scene.

From here, I will mention spoilers:


- Excuse me, what the f*ck was this ending, please?! I swear to god, LomfonThian are adorable, don't you dare to separate them!!! T____T
- The GL couple in the end was cute, but unnecessary. The same goes for the other couples that suddenly popped up.
- The lies were so much nonsense, wow.
- I also don't get why the parents weren't just honest. It was really not that big of a deal, lol. I thought they also found out that one of them has two soulmates, or they lost their connection, lul.

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Team Leads

"The perspective that some viewers opt for the villain over the main leads and are labeled 'idiots' or 'blind' for their preference seems to disregard the complexity of character dynamics. Often, the appeal of a well-written villain lies in their depth, charisma, or motivations, which can resonate with certain audience members. These individuals might appreciate the complexity or backstory of the antagonist, finding them more compelling than the traditional heroic figures. Dismissing such preferences as 'idiocy' overlooks the diversity of opinions and tastes within the audience. It's essential to acknowledge differing viewpoints and understand that a well-crafted narrative can evoke varying responses from viewers, making the storytelling experience richer and more engaging for everyone."

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Last few episodes destroyed the drama

I loved this drama so much that I stopped at episode 9 and decided to wait for its completion and then binge watch.
Alas!
The last few episodes went off tangent totally.

What started off as a comic, funny, classically ridiculous drama got burdened with the stale and repetitive theme of wanting to kill a crown prince.
For heaven's sake - is there no other turmoil in the Joseon period beside murdering the royal family?
Every historic drama I've watched only has this as the basis of all trauma. Seriously??

The positives:
Rowoon takes the cake. He is so perfect in this role - riding a donkey - it's hilarious.
Rowoons side kick : deserves 11 stars. He is just phenomenal. Fantastic comic timing and expressions.
Everyone else is pretty good too
The romantic sidelines are pretty fun.
Absolutely gorgeous cinematography
Great wardrobes with aesthetic colors.

The negatives:
The last few episodes move away from comic to dark revenge or whatever.
The chemistry weakens. The romance dies,
Rowoon is just dragging his feet. The female lead is left hanging.
I don't know anything about the accuracy of this period - but somehow it seems unbelievable. The writers have taken some liberties where needed and at other places they behave conservative and illogical.

What a pity that this drama went downhill.

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Don't come looking for romance

Very well-acted by the leads. Lee Joon Gi is always excellent. First, he's not a "pretty boy". Additionally, he seems to take on parts that allow him to be kind of morally gray. Seo Yi Ji was good, and for her part, she tends to pick strong female roles, which she does well. Storyline was very good. This isn't my go-to genre, but it was well done. This was NOT a romance (except ep 6) and I’m all about the romance. However, worse than that was the main bad guy - he was like a caricature of a bad guy (trying to be like Marlon Brando in The Godfather talking with a mouthful of marbles.,. His acting Really took me out of the story).

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Could have been a better 16 episode drama

Spoiled the drama just to accommodate it into 8 episodes. Could have been more space for romance as well as drama. A lot of shifting alliances would also have been possible. Romance is lacking, drama is lacking. everything comes to stop abruptly for every dramatic moment. I guess they wanted to focus mainly on THE REX, but it would have been better if the story was viewed from FL viewpoint. The FL needed more time to build her strength as well as develop as a character. Plot twists are not very interesting. The dramatic impact is also not long enough to feel, it was always rushed so as to complete the story in 8 episodes. I think they wanted to focus THE REX to create more seasons with different actors with REX as the center but it did not work.

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Very realistic depiction of young love

I liked it. It was a comedy, but also realistic. It shows four immature youngsters who do very immature things. (Big surprise!) You often want to smack them. No one is a villain here, they take turns being infuriating. She is often manipulating, trying to "train" her lover to be as she would like him to be, but also consistent in her feelings and goals and ultimately most of what she does is to help him too. He, on the other side, is kind-hearted, pure and sincere, but also extremely childish! He's often blind to things clear to everyone else and his lack of self-confidence makes him distrustful and makes him act like a total idiot and a jerk.
But then you understand that yes, inexperienced youngsters can and will behave like this in real life. And they gradually learn their lessons and grow up. But it will take time.
The secondary couple's relationship is also very endeering.
I think that this drama is a useful watch for young people, very educational: it might make them think about how they conduct their own lives and love affairs and maybe, just maybe, avoid some of the pitfalls that the drama characters fall into.

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I actually really love it!

I put off watching this show for quite some time because of how thoroughly mid the ratings and reviews are. Imagine my surprise when I fell completely head over heels for this series after the very first episode.

It's a very quiet, slow story with a lot of lingering shots and silent moments which in a lesser show could very easily have become boring and repetitive, but here, thanks to fantastic acting performances by the entire cast as well as the precise editing, serves to build atmosphere and tension expertly.
Which is not to say the entire show is tense and dramatic, oh no there is plenty of charming, understated humour as well as some perfectly timed non-verbal comedy which genuinely made me laugh out loud.
Through most of the story the characters talk to each other fairly little; instead, the writers take the show-not-tell approach and let the audience get to know the characters through flash-backs and small, silent interactions. This not only serves to highlight the acting prowess of the cast, it also helps build a certain level of suspense as well as drive the plot - the main characters are two people who are, understandably, hesitant to be open and direct with one another and their small, increasingly intimate quiet exchanges eventually culminate in a highly emotional conversation when the two are finally able to communicate clearly with one another. In fact, they talk specifically about what led to their miscommunications and reflect on what they should have done differently so as to avoid further problems and give their relationship a real chance to succeed. This scene is a great release of tension and, in my opinion, a very satisfying pay-off.
One of the biggest complaints people have about the show seems to be the big kiss that happens here and I agree, it's bad.
But personally I don't think it spoils anything. These two are not afraid to get close to each other, we see them get physically close and touch casually repeatedly during the show and there is a clear intimacy and palpable romantic tension between them.
It is also neither the first nor the last kiss the two of them share and I feel their final kiss specifically is incredibly sweet, so I honestly don't think the "big bad kiss" is nearly as much of an issue as people make it out to be.

In short, if you want a highly character-driven story with great acting, solid visuals, lots of subtle (and some not so subtle) humour, and an incredibly charming slow-burn romance, then this show is for you!
It's obviously not perfect, but it's clever, sweet, and fun so give it a go, I honestly don't think you'll regret it.

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