Reviews

The Prosecutor is intense

They successfully delivered both justice through its storyline and intimacy through its romance. With its mystery-crime BL concept, the drama carries a heavy and intense atmosphere, and the performances of the main characters elevated that feeling even more.

Ju Tae Seon started as a bully, but as the story progressed, he revealed himself to be a genuinely caring partner. Kim Yoon Sik completely captivated me with this role because it’s the complete opposite of his personality in real life.

On the other hand, Lee Chae Ha was unfortunately the victim of constant bullying from his peers. As an adult, I honestly don’t understand why people continue to bully others as if they never grew out of a childish mindset. Workplace bullying is especially frustrating to watch.

What made the story even more interesting was how the couple’s lives were connected through their fathers. One was killed, and the other became the prime suspect. It was such a messy situation, but it also became one of the strongest and most compelling parts of the drama.

The sexual tension between them was incredible, and they really took the intimate scene to another level. Especially the bathroom scene that completely shocked and gagged me.

I have to admit that crime and mystery stories aren’t really my cup of tea, so I wasn’t always fully focused on every case. Still, I had already guessed that the cute and bubbly Song Ha Neul would end up being the villain. He’s still handsome and adorable in real life, though, so he still wins in my book. I liked how the ending tied all of the crimes together and finally brought everything to a satisfying conclusion. The only aspect I wasn’t a fan of was the use of AI.

Overall, the chemistry was definitely giving, and the dynamic between the sassy prosecutor and his obedient inspector made them incredibly fun to watch. Combined with mystery and emotional backstory, made this a memorable BL drama despite a few elements that weren’t entirely my taste.

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Chemistry Above the Clouds

Count me among the people who genuinely enjoyed this drama. I completely understand the hype surrounding this drama and can honestly see why so many people love it. From the very beginning, Lu Yu Xiao steals the spotlight with a character that's effortlessly charming, playful, and flirtatious (arguably one of the roles that suits her best). Her bright, mischievous personality makes the character incredibly lovable and impossible not to root for.

As someone who rarely enjoys xianxia, I was surprised by how much I loved this drama. The romance takes center stage, making the fantasy elements easy to follow. If you're here for romance, you won't be disappointed. Hao Ming Hao and Lu Yu Xiao share sizzling chemistry that elevates the classic fake marriage-to-lovers trope, making every flirtatious exchange and emotional moment a joy to watch. What I enjoyed most wasn't just the romance, but the dynamic between the two leads. Their banter is witty, their chemistry is sizzling, and watching their relationship gradually evolve made every episode engaging. I also loved Ming Xian's adorable bond with her pet, along with the constant tension created by her hidden identities. Since the main leads are originally equally powerful, their enemies-to-lovers dynamic feels refreshing, with neither one constantly needing to be saved by the other.

The overarching plot—centered around the competition for the title of champion and the pursuit of the Golden Millet Dream—is admittedly simple and occasionally borders on being childish. But somehow, none of that really matters when the romance is this entertaining. You don't have to be a xianxia fan to enjoy Love in the Clouds. If you're looking for a romance with lovable leads and fantastic chemistry, this drama is an easy recommendation.

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A MASTERPIECE! LOVE MR. VACUUM CLEANER AND HIS BABE

Yet another masterpiece that i am happy i decided to watch after planning on skipping it. When I saw the intro song using AI I was like well... having 2nd thoughts but then I like how the whole drama wasn't AI but it was used just like a tool for backgrounds and special effects only for specific scenes.

The story was just amazing. I like how they balanced both the cases and the romance while keeping the cases interesting and the romance intense.

The cast was just perfect🤭 makes me wish they were an official cp cz i wanna see more of them. But then it's fine cz they're humans n in korea so yeah. I think they were pretty in par with CBLs and JBLs when it comes to story, toxicity n stuff and on par with Thai BLs when it comes to NCs which was unexpected from korea.

Overall watch it please DO WATCH IT!!!

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Let's Stop by Lishan Mountain for a While

The way trauma and chronic illnesses are used here is great - even if I am sure health care professionals could point out flaws. Mo Li remains an idol drama but pushes at the boundaries of what these dramas can be in a heartfelt way. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoyed The Double and/or Pursuit of Jade.

The Couples
I'm not overly invested in romances, except when a couple really gives that wow effect. That was missing a bit for me here, but I incredibly enjoyed that the leads had the same goal while going at it in incredibly different ways. They slowly come to understand each other, and they are allowed to make mistakes along the way that are so deeply personal it is gut wrenching.

I thought it was neat that the drama pointed out how much the FL pushed the ML into fixing his legs against his will. That felt very real and is a neat way to show how much the FL wants things to go her way. She is compelled to make the world fit into her expectations in more than one way.

On the ML’s side the “divorce arc” falls under that character growth. This "arc" as people have been labeling it, is barely an arc. It lasts maybe two episodes. I really love how it keeps the leads entangled in the social norms of their time. Everyone else is suffering under archaic social rules and so do they. Treating the lead differently is something that became quite off-putting to me in early-2026 Bai Lu Drama "Unwind: Jadewind".

Just as ML's leg, just as Ye Li’s delusions, the couple had to be broken before they could be mended. The two are, after all, deeply hurt characters. It's not only one lead carrying out their eight years of revenge in the making. A lot of characters share resentments.

Their first kisses were so awkward and not in the cute way, lol. Their romance began to hit for me in the late episodes, when they grow comfortable with each other. That said, I am a fan of the multiple tragic love stories overall. As the OST says: love isn't only romance.

Family Dynamics
Li has the best uncle. Her mother is great. Her half-brother too. It's nice to see that not the whole Ye family sucks. I also loved the relationships with her maids (dead or alive) and her senior/secret guard.

The family dynamics are refreshing overall. Her sister is mean to her and there is another half-brothers pair in the drama who doesn't get along, but they stay within a selfishness and jealousy that feels very normal. They feel the need to get one over their sibling and only know violence as a tool, but that does not mean they truly want them dead. It's an interesting conflict.

The Last Episodes
I didn't have as much of a knee-jerk reaction to the ending as others, but I kind of felt the East Palace story wasn't well paced. Our leads have known Jingli escaped for months and Ye Li is so sure from the start that he won't sit quiet and yet they do nothing about it. I just don't think this drama needed a war story. There doesn't seem to have been budget left for it anyway. Jingli trying to storm the palace with a small army from the start seems like it would have been a good way to complete his arc.

Here, it almost felt as if 2026 costume dramas have been mandated to end with war (Pursuit of Jade, A Splendid Match, How Dare You, Love Beyond the Grave,...).

Nevertheless, I actually thought the last episode was incredibly beautiful. It wraps the stories up in a very heartfelt way. The same way Ye Li has to let go of her Lishan mountain past, the viewer must say goodbye to this story.

OST
Normally I don't notice the soundtrack that much or only one stand-out song, but here the music truly underlined the mystery and tragedy. I love the haunting melodies of the drama.

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Light, fun and surprisingly addictive

I was going through my plan-to-watch list when I came across this drama. I made a deal with myself—just one episode to decide whether to keep it or drop it for good.

To my surprise, I was completely captivated.The show follows Baek Su-jeong (Moon Ga-young), a sharp department store team leader known as the "Director Killer" for getting her superiors fired, and Ban Ju-yeon (Choi Hyun-wook), a third-generation chaebol heir who becomes her new boss . What Su-jeong doesn't realize is that Ju-yeon is her former online gaming partner from 16 years ago—the same boy who once confessed his feelings to her, only to be harshly rejected . Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic is the heart of the show, and watching how they slowly come to care for each other was genuinely enjoyable .

Of course, it's light, fun, and completely unserious—exactly the kind of no-brainer watch you need when you want something easy and stress-free . I found myself genuinely excited to hit "next episode," which is always a good sign.

That said, I really didn't like the grandmother character, and I didn't find her storyline or the resolution with her satisfying at all. It felt like a weak point in an otherwise enjoyable drama.

Overall, it's a great watch if you're in the mood for something light—but don't expect to be blown away. It's predictable, familiar, and doesn't break any new ground , but sometimes that's exactly what you need.

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definitely must watch even if you don't watch bl

definitely one of the best k-drams i've watched in the past years, the plot was plotting, the chemistry, the acting was top notch, but ngl it felt rushed in the last ep, they could've added one more ep to make it more filling and it would've been the series of the century, it's rare that i find series this good, in all aspects.
if you are looking for a thriller that you can binge watch and be invested in it then you must watch it. it also shows the ugly truth about reality and how rich peoples wrongdoings get easily hidden, and how important it is to have people like these 3 in the judicial system.
of the topic but after i got to know that Mr. vacuum cleaner was friends with lee know i want to see him reaction to this series. (and of course he will watch it with han 😉).

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Really LOVE this drama ❤️

Please don't stop watching yet! Especially if you just watched it in the first 5 episode. Overdo is really very worth watching, in terms of story, ML/FL cast! Although so many complain by netizen about using AI in the intro and in the first 5 eps. (The production side has changed the intro to not AI anymore). But rest assured after the first 5 episodes everything will change! Only this drama that I can't skip because in every scene there is a key answer to all doubts.
At the beginning, I also felt that this drama seemed to rush the story and not detailed, but I only understood it after the next episode. Therefore it is very worth watching. Believe me! And Zhang Linghe’s acting is really next level. His eyes can speak first before words 😍😍 Wang Churan also the best actress! Perfect combination 🙌

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This was nicer than expected

The older I get, the more I realise how bad the quality of 2020 Thai drama's actually was. Honestly, when we compare this series to other Thai series this was really not that bad. My main irritation is the colour grading and it actually quite improved through the show. At some point towards the ending I barely cared about it. Production aside, I'll try to make my review mainly about the storyline because this didn't bother me that badly. I have to say this series has amazing couples, even the side couples are good and enjoyable. It kinda felt like they were main characters to, aside from Solo and Gui.

Production wise this could've been way better. The editing is really weird and I don't like the 'Kdrama' styled slowed moments. The cutting in the first few episodes is REALLY weird. If you're someone who also notices these things or cares about the editing I do not necessarily suggest to watch this series. But I can't blame them, this was 2020 after all. It's crazy how you can just see the year. I like to watch older things, so I don't mind too much. There's a few things that will probably be considered cringe nowadays, like the random ass guitar. Sometimes it just randomly appears. The music is also giving 2020 Thai Drama.

Starting of with Solo and Guitar/Gui. I really like Gui's name, just have to say that. They are extremely cute together and the high difference is killing me in some shots. I feel like Gui's backstory really lacks and although he did have some flashbacks, I still didn't feel much. I understand growing up in an orphanage is bad but it just didn't hit well. When I first saw Solo I thought he was a poor and depressed guy, but that wasn't true apparently. Actually, I just felt bad for him the whole show. His dad, the reaction his classmates had about him and even more. Am I the only one or did Gui have like zero moments showing he was in school? Like only at the last 3 episodes it even shows he studied Engineering. Same for Solo, he barely had moments about his study. How come at the last episode Solo was suddenly not at school anymore while it started with him being a Freshman? Maybe this is something that I just didn't see but he wasn't done yet right?

Gui and Solo has insane visuals and they had a LOT of chemistry. I knew Nut Supanut from other shows but Petch Chnapoom? I had never seen him before. They would've been a great pair but I don't mind them not being a pair. If I'm honest I didn't notice it was Nut playing as Solo until I looked at the casting and it made a lot of sense why I felt like I recognised him. Nut is a great actor and I hope to see more of Petch, as in Petch in solo projects. Petch was quite good in acting this series so I look forward to seeing more.

The dad of Solo irritated me so much. Like wdym it's not a big problem that Solo wants to be with Gui but Gui has to do all kinds of shit while Linda can easily be like "Let's marry next month" and get Solo. I really hate Linda, she acts jealous of the actual partner of her fiancé while she never was in a romantic relationship with Solo. She was so unnecessary dramatic. Like your fiancé already has someone else go find someone yourself girl. This whole part made me so emotional and I really felt bad for Solo. Like boy please eat? His dad fucking sucks for 'not caring'

Now one of the only side characters that I really didn't like... I don't mind Fujoshi's at all and honestly it's the same as consuming a lot of straight media. But this girl, Khim really pissed me off. It started to feel like straight up fetishising and as a gay man I just felt disgusted and weirded out by her. Where did she even get the idea from to obsess so much with other people their problems and romance lives? Anyhow, Dr Petch was really cute with Dr Perth BUT I actually hoped they didn't end up together. Mainly because Dr Petch was forced in this all and I don't like how Khim forced his sexuality. This is just something that PISSED ME OFF. AND I MEAN IT. Khim was really cute and she seemed like a genuine girl but her obsession over MLM was CRAZY. She and Dr Petch had amazing chemistry but it still weirded me out how Dr Petch got crush on her. Like she forces you to be gay yet you still like her? Hello? I also couldn't help but feel bad about Dr Perth and Khem and their feelings because they were basically 'test' subjects.

Kao and Phuri had a very slow romance and I never expected them to even share a kiss or hold hands during this show. At first it seemed like Phuri didn't even have feelings for Kao and I really suspected him being straight with the lack of interest. The interest from Kao however felt way to quick and excuse me but that was like falling in love at first sight. Not sure what I think of them aside from lacking romance. I normally like grumpy lead but this... it was maybe a bit too grumpy to my liking.

One thing about me and watching series is that I really tent to care about the ost. Sometimes even my reviews higher because of the ost's. This ost and just every single song in the show lowkey sucked. Not only was the lyrics like super cringe but it was just bad. When Solo had to sing his voice switched and it made me laugh so bad like hello? Nut can sing extremely well but My Oxygen was just a bad song. Also, if you don't understand Thai, the moments he sung it for Gui make no sense. Sure there was subtitles but the love song itself won't hit amazing. It's also just... cringe asf.

Anyways, I do like this series and some couples are adorable, some aren't. I suggest watching it and forming your own opinion of course but do keep in mind this is 2020. There is some stuff you'll have to bite through.

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