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Witch Yoo Hee
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
Witch Yoo Hee (2007) - the one that started it all. My highschool heart can’t get enough of this drama. This drama, based on my memory is probably the first drama that I watched constantly/as much as possible in tagalog dubbed version. I remember laughing and smiling while watching this, as well as butterflies. The second male lead is sooooo handsome, but I remember that I really root for the main lead here. Having fond memories of this when I was still about 14 or 15 years old, I watched it again when I was in college about 18 or 19 years old. Always have that smile on my face and the romance never faded. It’s one of the dramas that I have had a good time.

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Mouse
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Oct 19, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.0

Innovative storyline

A very unexpected topic. As most supensful koreans dramas, the director did a godd job as he is very subtle in hints he gives throughout the series.

Unfortunately once the light has been made, plot as well as the performance from Lee Seung-gi tend to go downwards. It is not about the ending but how it was conducted. As well he does a perfect job in the first part and second part of the drama but it wasn’t that investing towards the third act.

Dig up other characters would have been better.
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38 Task Force
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
38 Task Force (2016) - totally speaks OCN to me and I really like this drama. I like the concept of tax that is embedded in the drama and it is quite new concept for me as a korean drama watcher for so long.

The cast is perfect. They embodied and portrayed the characters really well. I also like how the pacing is done in the drama, it just flows and I was not bored watching this even though I already know what's gonna happen next seems it has that cliche storyline of a crime type of drama.

Nice drama overall, would definitely recommend this.
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Spring Waltz
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Oct 19, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0
Spring Waltz (2006) - I love you so~~~ Love is a beautiful one~~~ hahahahaha. If you find singing to this song again, yeah right it is this drama.

Among all the season series (Winter Sonata, Summer Scent and Autumn in My Heart), this is the only drama that I finished watching so I don't really know about the other dramas in this series. It's a slow paced drama with a lot of throwbacks. I also find the drama frustrating at times, since they could have finished this earlier I think they are vital moments for a touching story that was formed. I cried alongside this drama because most of the scenes are sad.

The OST is great especially the piano pieces - it adds an aura of melo in the drama.

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Marrying a Millionaire
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.5
Marrying a Millionaire (2005) - this is one of the dramas that I waited watching every night on my local television network ABS-CBN which usually airs at 10:00PM and a student that is supposedly asleep at that hour. I actually do sneak up at night just to watch it on TV. Honestly I missed a lot of episodes of this on TV, because I was asleep and there are scenes that are cut. I watched this one in Korean with english subtitles and I was really satisfied to see the entirety of the drama. I did still enjoy the drama, thanks to the main leads. Marrying a millionaire is one of the dramas that I truly find myself smiling because I can remember my childhood.

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18 vs. 29
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 2.5
18 vs 29 (2005) - having been a fan of amnesia themed dramas before, I guess I did enjoyed what this drama have offered. More on the comedic side, cute and romantic but I preferred that it should have been a movie rather than a drama. The 16 episode long drama didn't really quite grasp the whole believable factor that I would have liked to fully develop the drama.

The characters were a bit too comedic that it turns out childish to watchers like me. Though lessons are given to viewers it was not properly executed as a whole.

Not rewatchable as well.
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My Lovely Sam Soon
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.5
My Name is Kim Sam Soon (2005) - never thought I would still watch this drama, 5 years earlier than Secret Garden and I find the outfits so crazy and funny including the hairstyles, but it's a fun and somewhat realistic story especially the emotional parts of the drama.

Although the male lead is a chaebol, what I like is that they did not limit the flow of emotions, both with the lead characters and also the side characters. Want to applaud Sun-ah for playing Sam Soon and embracing her role that I could really see her flaws specifically in the physical aspect. I find her awkward with a slim body, though she is really originally a thin actress. She gained weight for this drama, and that is a committed actress.

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Revolutionary Love
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Oct 19, 2023
10 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 4.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Dropped........................

Looks like "Revolutionary Love" had more plot twists than an episode of a soap opera! I mean, three attempts and still couldn't get through it? That's some dedication right there. It's like ordering the same dish three times at a restaurant, hoping it'll taste better each time.

The protagonist's transformation sounds like it needed a bit more seasoning—maybe a sprinkle of authenticity or a dash of character development. Going from a privileged person to a "champion of the people" is like trying to turn a cupcake into a superhero without the right ingredients.

And a predictable love triangle? Come on, writers, throw in a curveball! It's like playing chess with someone who only knows how to move the pawns.

The pacing issues sound like a real workout for your patience. I can almost see you checking the time, hoping for a superhero to swoop in and save the day, or at least bring some excitement.

At least the cinematography and production quality were on point. It's like having a delicious-looking meal that unfortunately tastes like cardboard. Presentation matters, but so does the substance!

And those attempts at humor—forced jokes are like trying to tickle yourself. It just doesn't quite hit the mark. Maybe they needed a comedy consultant to spice things up.

In the end, it seems like "Revolutionary Love" missed the mark. If only they had added a pinch of direction, a dollop of character development, and a splash of unexpected twists, it could have been a feast for the eyes and the heart.

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Wonderful Life
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Oct 19, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
Wonderful Life (2005) - one the dramas that I find out while watching our local network television ABS-CBN and I rewatched this one via CD/DVD.

One of the cute dramas especially dealing with parenthood and family. It has also some slice of life themes even though in a comedic type of portrayal. Although it has a cliche plot which is the norm in korean dramas before, still I like this drama. Both Eugene and Jae Won are great at their respective roles and the child is soooo cute. Overall, cute romance drama.
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Girl From Nowhere
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Oct 19, 2023
13 of 13 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
Girl From Nowhere (Thailand) (2018) - I watched this one because of Christian Antolin's video, I was curious because it is at top 4 on Netflix.

The first episode was really engaging for me but I think it drag out as it goes. I like that per episode there is a different storyline. There are stories that is about 2 episodes long but eventually the stories are for me unique. Maybe because it is a Thai drama which is so different from what I would usually watch. It's nice but there are episodes that I don't like. Hoping to see the second season soon if I had the time.

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The Crown Princess
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Oct 19, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 6.0
The Crown Princess (Thailand) (2018) - it’s just my second Thailand drama after Full House and I must say, “they are spending money”. Portrayal of a monarchial type of drama for me is pretty expensive. I like the outfits of the characters in the drama, and I find them all attractive. Another aspect is that I really like the main leads. There is really chemistry. I find them great together.

Although there is lacking in special effects especially the ‘action’ parts, I find it fine. I like also the sound effects, is appealing as I was watching. Although I already know the culprit even if it was not revealed, I still hope that it would not be her until the end, but sadly she is the one. More likely I’d be happy if the ending wasn’t like that but nevertheless it is justifiable. I will recommend this, especially those who had not encountered thailand dramas.

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U-Prince: The Single Lawyer
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Oct 19, 2023
4 of 4 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 3.5
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 3.0
UPrince The Series: The Single Lawyer (Thailand) (2017) - I think I like the plot of this uprince series among the others that I have seen. The sad thing is that they didn't fully utilized the plot.

The main leads are attractive looking but lacking in acting skills. I find it a struggle to watch because the portrayal is lousy. The revelations in the end was a really good turning point of the drama, and I find it regretful since it is really a good drama. I hope a remake would be done with this either by a korean or a japanese, or a Filipino one that could give justice to the story.

Cute story but not well portrayed.

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U-Prince: The Playful Comm-Arts
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Oct 19, 2023
4 of 4 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.5
UPrince The Series: The Playful Comm-Arts (Thailand) (2016) - I didn't like it at first but it grew in my heart. Maybe because the main female lead is so cute, she carried the show. I don't find the male lead attractive, maybe that is why I cannot relate how cute is Sung.

Overall a cute drama, with a comedic fluff thing. Still, I find the female lead frustrating, as a role. She had her different antics which I find annoying.


I would not rewatch since I'm not someone who rewatch a drama.......
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I Promised You the Moon
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Oct 19, 2023
5 of 5 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.0
Story 3.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 2.0

I pretend I do not see it

Unfortunately it seems like this is one of those sequels I would prefer to forget about and likely will never watch again, except for maybe parts of that first episode and some scenes where the leads are just spending domestic time together.

The chemistry between the leads is absolutely still there, and all the intimate moments are still beautifully shot and make you feel like you're intruding on something very private and meaningful.

As someone who absolutely despises infidelity plots, it was really difficult to even give this drama a chance, and the end result was exactly as I expected — infuriating. It's not only that I feel like we went through so many learning moments about communication in part 1 just to feel like the characters regressed to a worse place, but also that the side characters involved in the infidelity plot weren't enjoyable to watch at all. There was none of the chemistry the show tried to convince us of, and all of the deep moments or life lessons felt icky considering the circumstances.

There are far too many time jumps, which felt lazy and meant that emotions seemed to appear out of nowhere without proper build-up and forgiveness happened without feeling earned. The subtle visual symbolism and showing-not-telling was also absent, despite the cinematography still overall being great.

I feel like the only reason I still don't absolutely hate this to the point of a 1/10 is because there's just so much magic between the leads when they're on screen together and because the scenery is still gorgeous.

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U-Prince: The Absolute Economist
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Oct 19, 2023
4 of 4 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
UPrince The Series: The Absolute Economist (Thailand) (2016) - surprisingly I find this entertaining to watch, maybe because my expectations is already low given the previous UPRINCE series I have watched.

At first I really didn't like the female lead's role, she really just have a huge crush unto the male lead but as it goes on she grew on me. The actress just acted the role/character and I find her cute at the end of the series. Well, most likely the male lead is handsome but the acting is not it. Another factor that make me like the drama is the second couple alongside the main lead, though they are not the center of the drama, I like that it had little portions of their love story, cute.

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