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One of the best kdramas I've watched

I've been watching kdramas for almost 6 years now and by far this wins on everything for me. This whole drama is just perfect. The music caught me the most though.

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super cute! feels like a fanfic come true

I remember when I was a teenager, I used to write and read fanfics about my favourite idols (don’t ask who, i die of embarrassment thinking about it now).

this feels exactly like a fanfic come true and the entire filming and production was great. it constantly felt like there was a… sepia filter over, romantic constantly.

while there definitely are parts that are meh, like the weak ML being extremely weak (it really got quite annoying at times). but overall, I’d say this is a drama to watch curled up on your couch on a rainy day to just heal your heart and warm you up.

issues are quickly solved and every other moment is just candy like (ok one moment wasn’t).

it’s a really simple drama, 8 episodes revolving around the mains which is great in this situation, extremely easy watch, super cute.

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Best Japanese Rom-Com in the last decade.

What can I say about this legendary drama that hasn't already been said? There's a reason why this drama was a phenomenon in Japan and overseas when it was released. It was Mone 's breakout role and catapulted Sato to international stardom. I watch a lot of Japanese dramas and this drama is really up there with the very best of them ;from the last 3 decades even. Even till this day Koitsudu still top most popular/beloved of most lists least in Japan. The OST obsessed, I still listen to it till this day. The script is not new. This has been done so many times but the huge success of this drama is mostly because of Mone and Takeru electric, amazing chemistry imo. I don't rewatch dramas often but this is 1 of the few I rewatch the most. It's such a beautiful slow burn falling in love story. Amazing cast, cinematography, music...this is 1 of the rare instances where everything came together to create MAGIC ✨

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Loved the acting

This drama overall was enjoyable to watch. From the beginning it caught my attention and kept me wanting to watch the next episode but it reached a point to where I felt what was the point if it was all a dream. I know there is a greater message that no matter what you do you can’t go back in time and change the pass but move forward and learn from the past but this drama for me just lacked a satisfying ending. Part of that was because of all that build up of romance beteen the lead couple and we didn’t really get any sort of affection between the two. If this drama focused a little more on the romance aspect I think I would have liked it better but thats just my opinion.

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There's a rape scene in the last episode

I liked the show well enough. Pete and Ae are an okay couple, although Ae is too controlling and jealous and also manhandles Pete several times (pushing him against walls, grabbing his wrist and dragging him away). But I guess it's not too unrealistic considering that he's like 18 or 19 years old and in his first serious relationship. I still liked both Ae and Pete as characters because they feel fleshed out.
But then the last episode happens and there is a literal sexual assault happening and we are supposed to be okay with it?! That's why the overall rating is so low. I was not prepared and it's just so wrong. I can overlook some other problematic stuff (like one side character making homophobic and sexist remarks) but the rape scene messed me up.
There's also a love story between two brothers, which is disturbing. (Them being stepbrothers doesn't make it better, they grew up together.)

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Promising and Fun Start that became Unwatchable

THE GOOD: The show was really amusing for the first several episodes. A superhero premise demands suspension of disbelief and this one is almost a parody (which actually made it better and a lot of fun). Enjoyed the BA mom, naive/pure daughter, and comedic relief grandma . The boy toys were a satirical reversal of older superhero shows. CGI was in keeping with the overall campy vibe. It all worked... at first.

THE BAD: Unfortunately, the characters became one dimensional and grating, especially grandma. Romance lacked chemistry and credibility. The villain was boring. The plot line was unfocused, tediously slow, and increasingly uninteresting. Although this is subjective, the daughter's hair cut made her significantly less attractive--the actress is a beautiful woman and mom has unlimited money, so how could she look worse after the makeover? The actors deserved better writers.

THE UGLY: By Episode 8, there was a growing evangelistic worldview being preached that is out of place in a light, entertaining RomCom. Socialism = Good, Capitalism = Evil (which seems odd coming out of a divided Korea that clearly displays the opposite). Women = Strong/Intelligent, Men=Weak, Dumb, and/or Evil. (Etc.) When the sermonizing outweighed the entertainment, I quit watching.

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A mini series between parody and absurd.

PLOT: a second-rate actress, FL, is sent into a video game with a classic historical plot. But she bonds with the supposed villain of the Court (the ML), rather than with the 4th prince (OGML). She will face the hazards of the game, court plots, ... while trying to bring her darling back into the real world with her.

The story is totally eccentric, surfing between parody (a long series of clichés from historical dramas) and isekai.
It's relatively well played, we can admire Li Ge Yang's handsomeness.
BUT
- I didn't get hooked on this unexpected/incoherent/absurd plot.
- the characters are inconsistent, as is often the case in mini dramas.

I would like to see Li Ge Yang again in a more developed series, but I do not recommend this drama.
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Une mini série entre la parodie et l'absurde.

PLOT : une actrice de 2nde zone, la FL, est envoyée dans un jeu vidéo avec un plot historique classique. Mais elle se lie avec le supposé villain de la Cour (le ML), plutôt qu'avec le 4e prince. Elle va affronter les aléas du jeu, les complots de cour, ... tout en essayant de ramener son chéri dans le monde réel avec elle.

La story est totalement farfelue, voguant entre la parodie (longue suite des clichés des dramas historiques) et l'isekai.
C'est relativement bien joué, on peut admirer la plastique de Li Ge Yang.
MAIS
- je n'ai pas accroché à ce plot inattendu / incohérent / absurde.
- les personnages sont inconsistants, comme souvent dans les mini dramas.

J'aimerai revoir Li Ge Yang dans une série plus développée, mais je ne conseille pas ce drama.

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A MASTERPIECE

Honestly this show was amazing. Besides mnet and it's (surprisingly minimal) evil editing this seasoned shined with new and amazing talented dancers. I really appreciated the fact that they added foreign crews to the mix. Bear with me as I say a few things about the judges and the crews.

Judge Monica: I got to know and love Monica through swf1 and I got to say that she is extraordinary. She's an experienced dancer and choreographer and her judging was absolutely on point. I loved how she considered both technical and emotional aspects during judging and most importantly she gave great feedback to help other dancer grow.

Judge Shownu: We all know and love him which is why it saddens me to say that he wasn't fit to be sitting in the judging chair. We all know that he can dance but I believe that his lack of experience and advanced technical knowledge were holding him back. His feedback were mostly nice generalities I believe mostly because he wasn't confident to judge in such a high level. He certainly brought the star quality and I loved seeing him have fun and enjoy the dancers. I could see him as a future MC of the show (in case Daniel steps down which I hope he doesn't because he's amazing).

Guest judges: All of the guest judging brought something unique to the table but I think the one that stood out the most was Mike. I new off him before the show but I really got to explore his personality more and I really appreciated his fun and hype-y but also somewhat technical feedback.

Wolflo: Honestly I'm not really a big fan of hip hop but I've always admired how great hip hop dancer move their body and ride the flow of the song. Although their choreography occasionally lacked in ways they made up for it with their fierce battles. Their maknae really grabbed my attention with her fun but fierce personality.

Tsubakill: Not much to say. Amazing dancers, smart choreographers. They brought something new to the table but unfortunately they came off as somewhat arrogant and I think that was the reason they got eliminated first. I wish we could have seen more off them. My favorite member was Rena(if I remember her name correctly) I really liked her choreography for Twerk and her dance style.

LadyBounce: I didn't find them appealing at first to be honest but as the show progressed they grew on me more and more with each episode. They were really hardworking with witty choreography and great flow. My favorite member was definitely Capri. I just loved her bright attitude.

Deen N Dap: I really found the obnoxious at first and especially their leader Mina but slowly but surely they managed to prove themselves and have fun instead of trying too hard to be tough. I really got to appreciate Mina and her story and she quickly became my favorite among the crew.

1 million: Like everyone I follow and obsess over their choreography on YouTube. They are always smart and trendy with catchy moves but also highly technical. I think they were the best choreographers out of all the groups. My favorite member was def Redy since I've always enjoyed her dancing even before the show.

Mannequeen: I have no words for them. They were always on point. Their battles were jaw-dropping and their choreography was always smart and thought through. Their style is one of my favorites overall. I really like Redlic even before SWF2 but Cera really grabbed my attention within the group. Her battles were literally showstopping.

Jam republic:
I only really knew Kirsten bur I was the most excited for them when they got announced. I always loved Royal Family choreography (duh) and JR certainly didn't disappoint. Audrey was literally a revelation I think. Idk how she can be so powerful yet so tiny. I was mesmerized by her dancing since day 1. I'm excited to see more of her in the future.

Bebe: What can I say. They definitely deserved the victory. Their choreography was always smart and satisfying to watch. Their themes were catchy and their sync was out of this world. Although advertised as Bada and the girls I think that every single member proved themselves in the process. Tatter really grabbed my attention. Her dance lines were totally my cup of tea and she showed resolve and determination.

Overall I'm really excited for maybe another season in the future.

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So warm and fuzzy, I died!

It's actually quite slow paced for my liking but surprisingly keeping me entertained with its hearwarming story.

It's tone is mainly warm and fuzzy, with some comedy and touching moment.

It's pretty realistic and not the over-the-top kind of drama.

My only wish is more romance scene between them, although I kinda know this isn't what the show is about (I mean, look at the poster lol)

And, the little boy is a gem, he definitely brightens up the show and is a crucial part of the show. He honestly steals the show in many moments. In fact, there is one scene that really just melts my heart because I am touched by his purity, innocence and sweetness. Sometimes, watching a child makes us remember the simple things in life, like what truly matters is having fun, playing with your family and really just love trumps everything.

It also really teaches us the how COMMUNICATION literally is the key to relationship!

Also, don't get me started at how cute Inukai Atsuhiro is. He looks so different here than in his other show I've watched but cute either way!

It's a simple yet meaningful show about family, romance, and just about LOVE and LIFE!

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The great thing about this series is that I started watching it for the BL, but it seem to hv continued watching it for what it truly is.
Its a beautiful and heartfelt story full of laughter and tears.

This series has quickly become a favourite of mine and for good reason. I addicted to its music track & casting.
The OST honestly slaps. It’s sweet and light hearted. And also the acting is perfect. Each character is beautifully portrayed and written. Every single member of the cast is perfect as their character and even out of them.

Despite having low viewing and not much exposure. I hope everyone gives this show a try. The cast and crew deserve that and more.

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A great fluufly BL to watch no matter what your mood is

I really like this drama very much, and everything about it. The writing, acting, direction, sound team - everyone did such a great job on this production.
I generally like fluffy BLs very much so, I was very engaged throughout the series. It was always such a pain, to leave an episode and wait for the next 10 hours for the sun to rise again in my world to complete it. As i am someone who prefers watching characters with too much love and too good communication lines, this series was such a treat.
There isnt much drama in this series as one would expect in a BL, i mean, at the very least, there should have been a crazy ex or a housewrecker to act as a catalyst to strengthen the relationship. But this series had none of the usual I-dont-have-much-creativity-so-I-am-gonna-use-some-basic-drama-templates shit that i usually encounter. the characters relied completely on their own communication, feelings and trust they had for each other to build their relationship to the big castle it is at the end.

I especially like kurosawa in this series, and the actor, who has managed to beautifully walk the line between a passionate boyfriend and an understanding one, which I dont think is a very easy thing to do... I also like how adachi always manages to take kurosawa's feelings into consideration even though he very clearly is very nervous, scared and frightened by the fact that he is in a relationship.
even though i can go on and on about them forever, i think that the bottom line is that its a great show, and i love it :)

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