Reviews

What a fun RomCom!

A strong female lead with shades of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo and Inspector Koo. The fight scenes are vigorous and necessary for the storyline.

The dialogue between the actors is on point, often hilarious and delivered with conviction. There is a hint of bromance and lots of slow burn romance that gets to a nice, adult relationship.

Friendship between the 4 main actors is lovely and supportive as the main lead's past dramas are revealed. lots of layers to the story had me bingeing the last 5 episodes. Heaps of laugh out loud moments, comedy, cringe, slapstick and acerbic wit combine to deliver good comedy.

I hope all these actors are cast into more opportunities in the future.

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Love it so far!

I’m not a big republican drama fan, but this one is different. It’s about a group of brave and fearless young students gathered from 3 different universities, they were not afraid of bullets and hardships. they stayed firm in their beliefs to save their country. I love Dylan Wang’s role as Cheng Jia Shu, he slowly developed from a carefree rich kid into a responsible young man who was willing to undergo anything to save his country and people. After after 3 years it finally air, I’m hoping it’ll attract more audiences, because I heard the filming was extremely challenging, owing to the amount of explosive scenes and filming locations, I can’t even imagine what the actors and crew members had to go through, my opinion, it’s well worth watching.

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Well Produced

The Producer/Writers has done a wonderful job in makingthis drama. I have been up late nights trying complete yhe drama. The drama is funny, sad and joyful. This isn't one those bad boy take all dramas nor is it a rich vs poor dama. You can watch the struggles of the families and of the students. Makes everyone remember their high school years with a smile. I am having fun watching this drama.

Xu Jing Jing was funny and she was the standout actor. To me, it appeared that Kang Jia Wei was a coward. At times he gets on your nerves. You just wanna reach into the tv and smak him. He had so many chnaces to tell Xu Jing Jing, how he felt. He chickened out each and every time. Gao Zhan, should of been one of the Main Leads. Scenery in the drama was spectacular. There were some much chestry among the cast. When they cried, you wanted to cry. When they laughed and did soething silly, you'd laugh upastorm. When there were some drama scenes that require strong emotion, it appeared real and not contrived.

There were some parts of the drama that they, the Producers, could taken an extra episode to explan. When a child's parent remarries, most of the time the child (depending onage) will recsent it. It take awhile for that child to come around, especially if another child is put into the family.

I am really enjoying this Drama. It makes me go back to my High School days and antis we use to do (smiling). I still wonder what became of some of my clasmates. You will cry, laugh and cheer while waching this drama.

I recommend this drama and I will watch it again.

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Ring ring hello karma there appears to be some people you missed

9/10 is my rating. This is a 2017/2018 South Korean coming of age drama. There are 12, 30 to 35 minute episodes. Also known as Revenge Note 1.

First I provide a synopsis then a review

Synopsis
Ho Goo-hee (Kim Hyang-gi) is a petite high schooler who just wants to make it through her school years peacefully. She is nice to everyone and this causes supine to view her as a pushover. When her dad stands up to a thuggish teenage group, the Zombies, they discover their high school junior, Hang-Gi is his daughter. To get back at the old man and really because they just like being bullies, the Zombies begin harassing and harming Hang-Gi. A classmate, and the most handsome and popular boy in that year, Shin Ji-hoon (Park Solomon also known by stage name Lomon) comes to her rescue. Hang-Gi receives a message on her phone asking if she wants to exact revenge. This happened before when her boyfriend cruelly dumped her. Each time she receives a nite asking if she wants revenge, the subject receives a note indicating they are marked for revenge, revenge happens then Hang-Gi is notified revenge is complete. But who is watching her to know she, orsomeone close to he, is in a situation where revenge is in order? She suspects everyone around her. Is it her brother’s friend turned idol, Cha Eun-woo (The Cha Eun-woo from Astro)? Is it her best friend Jung Deok-hee (Kim Hwan-hee) who is also very tech savvy?

Review
Dont we all wish, at times, we could just call up karma? This was a sweet, well acted, fast paced coming of age romance. No huge surprises other than the mystery of the revenge note. The main character is sweet and while she is a pushover it is only to a point. I recommend this to anyone that likes coming of age and wants some quick feel good vibes.

Spoilers
I starting watching this days after MoonBin of Astro died of suspected suicide. To see Astro make guest appearances was sad just knowing what happens in real life, but it was nice to see them at the same time. A couple of people in my personal circles have made that choice and every one I even hear about brings it back. So I was feeling so sad about the entire thing and heart broken for Cha Eun woo when I watched this not knowing Astro was in it. Cha Eun Woo as second guy was strange because it is hard to imagine him being second to anyone and the role he payed in this was as nice of a character as I understand he is in real life. Astro fans really should not miss this as they do make cameo appearances. Just maybe wait if seeing them will make you too sad. I really wanted to find out how revenge note came about and who is exacting the revenge, but it never reveals that part just hints at it. Her shart was so cringy for me but in American culture that would be extra level faux pas. Most Americans do not talk openly about that bodily processes not right or wrong just a cultural difference. So I had major second hand embarrassment going on with both her and her dad’s digestive woes. I thought her friend was unreasonable when she found out main girl knew Cha Eun woo and didn’t tell her because, as a fan girl, she should have understood why she couldn’t tell. I liked how main girl stood up for people even when they hadn’t always been great to her personally. It was a little much to believe there could be two incidents with alleged inappropriate behavior from teachers but was intersting to see how, in one case, it was true and, in the other it was false accusations. As you can tell for such a relatively short series it had substance.

#SweetRevenge
#RevengeNote
#KimHangGi
#Lomon
#ParkSolomon
#ChaEunWoo

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Pain is never permanent

tw: su!c!d3, d3pr3ss!on

I've always been attracted to time travel stuff, but it's so hard to find a drama that portrays it so well that to be honest, this one really got me. First of all, we start the drama seeing how well and fine our ML is, with his "perfect" life since he accomplished everything he wanted because he was the best student in the whole school. But the thing is: his life is far from perfect, he's brooding over the past because the girl he loved simply k word herself, when they were teenagers.

Kyung Hwi (the ML) is now living by the automatic control: he goes to his work, treat patiens (he's a doctor) and talk to his best friend who also is his brother-in-law. And one day, his sister just tells him to go on a blind date, but he doesn't accept it since he's still in love with Han Na Bi (our FL and also, his lover who died), even though it's been 10 years after her death. Kyung talks and drinks with his bestie and his sister and goes to Nabi's father pub which he's closing and selling because he's tired and feeling guilty over her death. Kyung drinks more at this place and finds Nabi's diary which he discoveries that she was really sad and guilty over something that nobody knew. Kyung then listens to a song which asks him: "Is there someone you wanna meet when you go back?" and he answers "Nabi", that's when he sees her and follows this kind of "mirage" and suddenly, blacks out.

That's when our story begins.

Kyung Hwi is, definitely, madly in love with Nabi and we can see that throughout the whole drama. All the things he changes for her, all the things he does so he can get closer and understand how everything happened to her and, the most important thing: how he does everything to make her understand that she matters and that she's loved. We can see through the flashback scenes how he was so coward because he was bullied, but 28yrs Kyung Hwi is mature and when he comes back he shows that. I loved how he could care less about the bullies who frightened his life in his 18y, but now his main mission was just make Nabi pass through her death date.

Nabi was amazing, I really loved how sassy, but sensitive she was. She would always pay back in the same coin the bullies when she caught them doing bad things, but she also would feel sad if someone who she thought that cared for her, do the same thing as them. Nabi had parenting issues and trust issues, but not just that, anxiety and depression because of the reason she k word herself.

At first, I really didn't expect that Nabi's death was su!c1d3 and even the reason is somehow astonishing. And how the story goes and we just keep discovering everything with Kyung Hwi, it really makes us feel his pain and his anxiety to make her live. I really felt it all. But the ending was really unexpected, and seriously, I really wish we could have a s2 just as the chinese version has lmao

The conclusion is: even when life gets hard, we have someone who cares for us, and even though we don't see it or even though we don't know it, we always have someone. If we exist, it's because we're needed, we just need to surpass the obstacles and everything gets better. It's hard to believe, but trust me (and this drama), in the end we'll be seeing a sunset and then a moon in the sky, and in the next day we'll be experiencing new things and learning that, somehow, nothing matters, but our own life.

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The Fatal Flaw: a weak characterization of the female lead

With eagerness and anticipation, I approached this drama, drawn in by the allure of an antagonistic lead character. The male lead's acting prowess and striking features were truly remarkable. However, my excitement was soon dampened by the female lead's portrayal, which proved disappointing despite her beauty and acceptable performance.

Throughout the drama, the female lead consistently exhibited weakness and made ill-advised decisions, undermining the believability of the storyline. One such decision that still gnaws at me to this day was when she recklessly discarded the bracelet that was shielding her from harm, even though her own people were out to kill her. Another was her choice to consider marrying the second male lead, an action that ultimately did not come to fruition. While I comprehend her thought process, I cannot help but feel that she would have made a wiser decision had she taken the time to devise a plan. This frustration was compounded by her tendency to act impulsively without first thinking things through.

Additionally, the male lead could have benefited from taking more time to consider alternative solutions instead of playing the role of a white knight. A particularly irksome scene occurs when he fails to explain to the female lead why they cannot be together before her first death, leaving her confused and heartbroken.

While not all characters need to be strong and capable, pairing a meek and timid female lead with a powerful antagonist risks presenting a stereotypical representation. Though similar portrayals have been tolerable in other dramas such as "Ashes of Love," this particular one pushed the limits for me. While the female lead undergoes some character growth in later episodes, her decision-making still lacks logical reasoning. The pair could have also worked on their communication skills to prevent a significant portion of the problems they faced.

Another element that dampened my enjoyment of the drama was the male lead's loss of charm as the series progressed. While still a compelling antagonist, he loses some of the qualities that made him an intriguing character. In contrast, characters such as Yan Wushi in "Thousand Autumns" remain true to their "evilness" until the end, making them a favorite of mine.

Finally, the repeated deaths of the main characters was a source of frustration. As in the series "Supernatural," there comes a point when one simply wishes for them to remain deceased.

Despite these shortcomings, the drama does have some redeeming qualities. The male lead's commanding presence and impressive acting abilities compensated for some of the drama's deficiencies. The series also features several memorable scenes, such as the male lead's displays of power and his unwavering devotion to the female lead. The rescue scene in episode 11 stands out, with its impeccable cinematography, tension, and visuals.

Another unforgettable moment was when the male lead, shattered by one of the female lead's death, withdrew into a dream-like state, conveying his love, desperation, and longing in a tragically beautiful way. If the drama had concluded at that point, it would have become one of my all-time favorites, despite my aversion to tragic endings. In that moment, I did not miss the female lead at all, making it a tragically beautiful happy ending for me.

Although I did not love the pairing in the drama, I found their interactions in behind-the-scenes videos to be charming and endearing, deepening my appreciation for their friendship.

In summary, while the drama is not without flaws, it is still worth watching for those who can overlook the frustrating portrayal of the female lead. The male lead's commendable performance and the drama's memorable scenes make it a compelling watch. However, the female lead's weak character and questionable decision-making may detract from overall enjoyment.


"Great acting can make a poorly written character somewhat tolerable, but no amount of great acting can make a poorly written character great." - Dan Harmon

This quote is sadly true in this case.

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PERFECT SERIES

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

This series is for the people who knows BEAUTY. Those who rate this below 8 are people who is LONELY and needed LOVE. I PITY YOU GUYS.

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the best korean BL until now

i would like to say it was flawless, but i can't. it had some problems (yes, it had) but they were mostly technical (like some weird coloring not matching some times and the image quality going super low), but the story is 10/10. the acting was also good and i LOVE how it all feels so real and relatable. and my gosh the cinematography is surreal. the way they used camera angles to prioritize feelings over image (like the sexual tension in the shower; the love and happiness during their first time; the feeling of distress and sadness when yoowon was crying because nothing was working for her, etc).

i love how they talked about depression and trauma and the fact that there was a psychiatrist was really good. i feel like in so many korean dramas people are obviously depressed, suffering of traumas and such but they never visit a psychiatrist (honestly, one of the few times i saw it happening the dude went because he thought he was gay. it was just used as homophobic "humor"). so the eighth sense has my respect for using it correctly.

i always say i don't like when they use women as villain in bl. it's a really bad trope. but they used it right in here. because she wasn't the only "bad" person. i feel like all characters (maybe not junpyo, he's 100% pure) are grey characters. they aren't bad or good. they are exactly like any person you can find in any corner. but still, i hope in bl, if they want to make love triangles and such, they should start using men as the third one instead of women. i won't complain much about this dama because it gave us GREAT women. the female characters were so good, really. they were well so written it is hard to believe they were written by men.

well, the conclusion is that the eighth sense is BY FAR the best korean BL until now.

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i had this on my watchlist for so long i just made history lmao
so my husband in law is about meoi and tien who are lowkey childhood friends and a life threatening situation has brought them together to be a married couple. throughout the drama we see them growing as people and starting to love themselves and the people surrounding them.
meoi was such a loveable character i can tattoo her smile on my forehead it was so magical ugh. she sacrificed a lot for tien (given she had a crush on him) and even if she comes off as stupid at first she js quite witty and intelligent. i love her sm. i love how she was portrayed as such a perfect character from the beginning but as the story went on we realised even perfect characters need improvement. meoi went from caring only about tien to caring about herself and love herself more
tien on the other hand was a bratty player who got himself into a life threatening situation and refused to quit acting like a child until he got abandoned lmao. tien had great character development. he went from caring only about himself to everyone around her and especially meoi who sacrificed half of her life for him. match made in heaven fr
the friends are absolute baes ugh i love all of them.
this drama was perfect and other than the second hand embarassments and aome cringe scenes i loved it sm. thai lakorn >>

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fav mini drama

I've taken quite a liking to mini dramas recently and most of them have confusing/empty kind of plots due to the short amount of time, but this drama gave me everything it could in such a short time the twist didn't seem rushed like everything was just taking it's time and making everything seem like i'm watching one of those long dramas,the romance was top tier the main couple's chemistry was incredible and i love the second leads love too although it's a pity they couldn't continue their romance,loved the comedy through out too and the music was so good matched scenes perfectly, so overall 10/10. I'm absolutely mesmerized the actors deserve everything.

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Needed character depth

It was blatantly obvious alright about what the drama was going to be about from the title. It didn't romanticise "toxic relationships" as some would say (I think people need to stop throwing the word "romanticise"around ) It relayed how people who find themselves in relationships like this think and analyse things. The show didn't hide the fact that that was the direction it was going to ,hence the title . I love slice of life dramas but this one lacked character depth, because that's what I was looking forward too. I understood the characters' mindsets but I was just annoyed there wasn't enough sensibility in the writing of their characters. One of the dramas I felt I wasted my time with,tbh.

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INTERESTING

Although it was a little difficult to watch at first, the next episodes drew me in. He took him on a tour of the martial world. Our series is, of course, fantastic, so there were a lot of places that did not happen, a little too much. But the interesting thing was that it was beautifully rendered. It was because it was made up of strong and beautiful actors. It was a combination of a wide variety and many players. There were too many characters. You are never bored. Because each chapter has a different character introduction. An interesting Commander and his rather interesting son. An interesting father-son relationship. However, he is a planner and an interesting father who also explains that you shouldn't judge people based on appearances. She has found various characters for her son and through them she protects him. Hey, it's interesting. I used the word very interesting. The events of this series are interesting. I think the subject here is the interesting thing. In particular, they brought together very beautiful female actors. All of them are beautiful and beautifully rendered as a separate character, so are the male characters, but the women were more interesting. As a result, it was a half-hearted ending with the expectation of the second season. There is no second season in sight. So it doesn't appear. I hope will be. I also liked Zhang Ruo Yun. as a game. I used to watch it already. This is the man of the roles. It was a man of interesting roles and a series like Joy of Life. Easily handled. The father-son relationship with Hu Jun is also beautifully and interestingly conveyed. Congratulations to the actors. I found all the female actors both beautiful and I liked them very much. I also really liked the child actors. Rong Zi Shan like the young actress. The future is promising. I liked the veteran actors. There were too many experienced players. They added value. I recommend everyone to watch it. I'm also waiting for the second season.
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It's okay

As someone who grew up in a town, I have to say the writing for each of the characters was very sensible. I could relate so much and the characters felt real,they provoked me,made me judge,made me laugh and made me cry (just a few times) I just love when a drama has good character depth which makes it seem like the viewer is actually watching real people and their problems . And the acting was so good,I can excuse a bad storyline but if the acting is bad ,it would be dropped. The costume is design is also noteworthy,each suited the character's personality especially the male lead.
But.......why is it so highly rated? I hated the childhood trope incorporated in this drama it was unnecessary and was so contrived. And also his mental breakdown should have been reviewed in like episode 13 or something, it's a character driven drama, I don't understand why it was rushed .
It's one of those highly rated dramas that didn't wow me or anything but I appreciated a lot of it's components like the character depth, realistic familial relationship and the sceneries.

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It was a good romantic comedy series

It was a good romantic comedy series. The absence of the boy's family in the series was very felt. Regarding the ending, it went according to the theme of the series. I thought it was reasonable. The storyline of the series revolved around previous lives and I think it was a good series in this sense.

Spoiler
Because the girl did not get married in her previous lives or at least she did not have a stable marriage, it was logical that she would not get married in this life either. Similarly, the series examined modern relations in Korea. Out of four friends, one was married and had a normal life. One of them was single and wanted to have a child. One had two partners and Hyun Joo didn't want to get married either. In this sense, the story went logically

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