Reviews

The Eternal Deception

Disclaimer: This review only covers the first 21 episodes as I'm too pissed off to continue. Furthermore, the storyline is an absolute trash that I would watch back in 2023.

Alongside "Legend of the Rosy Clouds", "The Eternal Fragrance" is shelved in the dungeon as well, serving an absurdly long sentence of 3 years before finally earning the green light to air publicly. Back then, this drama had no serious conflicts, law-breaking scandals, and whatsoever. Nevertheless, Youku preferred to dump it in the abyss rather than airing it quickly. I understood that Ju Jingyi did have a huge debate with her former agency, Siba Media, regarding her contract agreement, but that issue wouldn't stretch to this kind of treatment. Unfortunately, after 6 gambles (and all literally failed), Youku decides to show its trump card and hopes that this drama can turn the tables for Youku's chaotic monetary (just my deduction). However, you'll have to bite the bullet if you badly want to see this drama, because it is plagued by several issues that I'm going to list below.

The story centers around an unlikely couple - Xiao Bangchui/Jiang Lifei and Lei Xiuyuan. Originally named Bangchui by her master, the carefree yet cunning Lifei enters the elite academy of Chufeng to cultivate into a stronger girl, as she desperately searches for her missing master and long-lost senior brother. On her journey, she encounters a reality-hardened and equally sly young man, Xiuyuan. Xiuyuan originally comes from Gao Lu - a befallen country, and he needs to enter the academy to kill Lifei and controls a nine-tailed fox demon which is residing inside her hair to cure his sworn brother, Lu Shanhua. As the two play a dangerous psychological game to achieve their personal goals, they are attracted by the opposition of their characters and grow closer amidst the danger of Xiuyuan's past reincarnation as the demon lord, Ye Cha. Lifei enters Wuyue Court to look for her senior brother while Xiuyuan FOMO-ly comes to the same place to get close to Lifei (after multiple dreams of Lifei being his past lover).

Aside from this couple, we've also got several couples as well. Firstly, Baili Changyue and Ye Ye. Changyue and her sister Gelin also come from Gao Lu, while Ye Ye is the crown prince of Gao Lu, with Xiuyuan serving as his body double when their country was attacked. Since then, Ye Ye has been feeling guilty for Xiuyuan because he is supposed to die in the first place, not the latter. Changyue and Ye Ye develops a romantic bond in the academy and are admitted to Dizang Sect. Against Changyue's wish, Ye Ye openly confesses to her and wants to be more than an ordinary cousin.

Secondly, Baili Gelin and Lu Li. Gelin is Changyue's younger sister and also admires Ye Ye from afar. When she realizes that Ye Ye only chooses her sister, Gelin feels heartbroken and decides to go to Wanxian Sect after meeting the enigmatic Lu Li. Much to Gelin's confusion, Lu Li always speaks in riddles, proverbs, or even poems. But Gelin secretly admits that Lu Li might be a compatible partner for her.

Thirdly, Ji Tongzhou and Lan Ya. Tongzhou is the crown prince of Yue Country, and he always showers affection to Lifei, despite having an engagement with his cousin, the bitchy girl Lan Ya. Tongzhou ultimately goes to Xingzheng Hall, where a relative of his helps him there. Lan Ya, having been expelled from the academy, often goes to Xingzheng Hall to beg Tongzhou to marry her instead of yearning for Lifei. The couple has an absolute toxic relationship; I can tell you that.

To be honest, for a xianxia lover like me, this kind of story is too outdated for a 2026 release. Usually, I love stories with misunderstanding and betrayal tropes, to the point of feeling the tension boiling beneath. However, I don't feel anything from "The Eternal Fragrance" and even contemplate that their push-and-pull interaction is to distract the watchers from the impending doomsday. Cultivation, tribulation, star-crossed lovers, formation, and artifacts are also the tropes that I have always loved since the beginning of my journey in xianxia drama - but this time, everything feels redundant as if the screenwriters had copied and pasted the prior formula of a generic xianxia drama without making any improvisations necessary to keep the watchers hooked. The editing is quite choppy (courtesy of cutting 7 episodes in one fell swoop), CGI looks distorted/truncated (you can compare it with "Love and Redemption", sets look incongruous especially the tournament area's realm, and the main couple's story is undercooked as well. In other words, I feel that other couples are more interesting (I hope to see more of Lu Li and Ye Ye). Furthermore, the soap opera of Wuyue Court is a complete humdrum to me, not even the new master of Lifei can save the day. And why does the screenwriter add the love triangle formula into the plot? That bastard Senior Qin is seriously up to no good, yet Lifei still clings to her and deliberately ignores Xiuyuan's warning. However, I have a hunch that love triangle is used as a plot device to deepen the proximity of the main couple (no offense, but Senior Qin is a double-faced jerk).

I have mixed opinions regarding the acting. Ju Jingyi as Lifei does deliver the carefree essence needed to execute her character but coupled with her high-pitch shrieks and constant privation of needing help, I can't help to roll my eyes and feel disgusted of her. Thank goodness, her voice is dubbed by someone else, so I need not hear her seductive tone. Meanwhile, Song Weilong always distracts me from watching properly - I don't know why, but whenever he appears, I don't feel any connection to his character. From now on, I guess I need to avoid his dramas (I'm officially declaring that I'm not a fan of his). The two generate totally zero chemistry and don't even emit the electrifying tension of a couple - instead, they look like two con artists sharing a same boat to overcome crisis over and over again. I'm not gonna lie, but the level of deception is too exaggerating to my liking and I'm tired of it already. Other actors have done their best according to the given srcipt, so I can't complain too much.

OSTs are meh again, even with Zhou Shen, Zhang Zining, Zhang Yuan, Curley Gao, Bo Yuan, Lai Meiyun, and Ren Ran on the deck. Costumes are surprisingly pleasant to eye. But sets and backgrounds are a miss for me (perhaps due to the obsolete aspect of the drama).

Overall, highly recommended only for Song Weilong or Ju Jingyi's hardcore fans or someone who's facing drama drought this summer (though it's not a drought yet). I have no more words to say about "The Eternal Fragrance", but it's better safe than sorry. Thank you for reading, good luck, and happy watching!!!

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Why Oh Why no English translated lyrics of the songs?

I'm loving this show. It moves at a good pace. Got a problem? Boom! Solved. There's no unnecessary dragging along of the story with filler. It's concise, decisions are made quickly, solutions are found, then implemented, done! I like that. FL knows her own mind. She's not a wishy washy, immature, whiney brat like so many other FL characters that we'd like to slap and say "grow up" LOL
BUT... wtf 2 dramas in a row, for me, are not giving us the words to the songs!!! People...the songs have no meaning if we don't know the lyrics. Most dramas give us the lyrics (in English for me) So Much Better! Please, we want the words always.

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It was fine/C'était correct

English:
I liked this show. Was it amazing, and I'm telling all of my friends about it? No. I think it was a wholesome show for the most part. I loved the dad, he was such an amazing parent to both his own biological daughter and to a son that's not biologically his but treated him as his own. I think the dad was the best part of the entire show. I was originally interested in this show because of Hwang In Seop, so I read the plot description and thought, "Huh, this is interesting. I'll give it a watch." However, this show was incredibly slow-paced and felt like it dragged on. There were multiple different things going on, and it felt like it took 3 episodes to get back to something that happened. The "romantic" part of this series felt so forced. In the end, it was like all of a sudden San Ha and Ju Won were together, and it was like a complete 180 from how she was originally calling them her "brothers" and how they're all family. How can one call someone their brother throughout their childhood, then all of a sudden start dating them? That's odd. And don't even get me started on San Ha's mom. She was a disgusting human and blamed everything on San Ha when nothing was his fault. He was a child; how would he know what to do, and how could he prevent something tragic from happening? She was an incredibly lousy parent and just a disgusting human (no hate to the actress, the actress did an amazing job in this show). I also don't like how San Ha's father, Dae Wook, literally did little to nothing to shield his child from his disgrace as a mother. I have way more thoughts on this drama, but I'll leave it here. Overall, this show was fine. I don't think it was amazing or a show I'd call my favourite drama, but it was fine. I think it was alright for a one-time watch, but I don't think I'll ever rewatch it.

French:
J'ai aimé cette série. Était-elle incroyable ? Je le racontais à tous mes amis. Non. Je pense que c'était une série plutôt agréable dans l'ensemble. J'ai adoré le père, c'était un parent incroyable pour sa fille biologique et pour un fils qui n'était pas le sien biologiquement mais qu'il traitait comme le sien. Je pense que le père était la meilleure partie de toute la série. Au départ, je m'étais intéressé à cette série à cause de Hwang In Seop, alors j'ai lu la description de l'intrigue et je me suis dit : « Tiens, c'est intéressant. Je vais regarder. » Cependant, cette série était incroyablement lente et donnait l'impression de traîner. Il se passait plusieurs choses différentes en même temps, et on avait l'impression qu'il fallait trois épisodes pour revenir à quelque chose qui s'était passé. La partie « romantique » de cette série semblait tellement forcée. À la fin, c'était comme si tout à coup San Ha et Ju Won étaient ensemble, et c'était un retournement complet par rapport à la façon dont elle les appelait au départ ses « frères » et à l'idée qu'ils forment une famille. Comment peut-on appeler quelqu'un son frère pendant toute son enfance, puis tout à coup commencer à sortir avec lui ? C'est étrange. Et ne me lancez même pas sur la mère de San Ha. C'était une personne dégoûtante et elle rejetait tout sur San Ha alors que rien n'était de sa faute. C'était un enfant ; comment aurait-il pu savoir quoi faire et comment aurait-il pu empêcher quelque chose de tragique de se produire ? Elle était une mère incroyablement mauvaise et juste une personne dégoûtante (sans aucune animosité envers l'actrice, l'actrice a fait un travail incroyable dans cette série). Je n'aime pas non plus la façon dont le père de San Ha, Dae Wook, n'a littéralement presque rien fait pour protéger son enfant de la honte infligée par sa mère. J'ai beaucoup plus de réflexions sur ce drama, mais je vais m'arrêter là. Dans l'ensemble, cette série était correcte. Je ne pense pas qu'elle soit incroyable ou que ce soit un drame que j'appellerais mon préféré, mais elle était correcte. Je pense que ça allait pour un visionnage unique, mais je ne crois pas que je la reverrai un jour.

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A Summer They Never Outgrew

A love story wrapped in longing. Never Ending Summer is soft, painful and impossible to forget. Zhou Wan and Lu Xi Xiao’s romance begins in a fragile summer of hope, only to be torn apart by life, misunderstandings and wounds that never fully healed. Years later, when they meet again, every glance feels heavy with what was lost and every silence carries the echo of a love that never truly ended.

It’s the kind of drama that aches quietly, then stays with you long after it’s over. Zhou Wan and Lu Xi Xiao’s chemistry is tender and heartbreaking and the mystery surrounding their past adds even more depth to their emotional journey.

An 8.5/10 for a story about first love, second chances and the kind of feelings time can never completely erase.

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Literal Pedophilia/Pédophilie Littérale

English:
Overall, the show is okay. I don't really like how a 29-year-old man is paying attention to a high school student who has a crush on him. He should've shut that down immediately. This was an okay show, though. I watched like 10 episodes, then stopped and just never picked it back up.
I don't think I'll revisit this show. The PDF vibes that it gives off are way too much for me to genuinely enjoy this show. If that's your thing, you do you, but it's weird that you'd like a show that has non-consensual touching and kissing, literally p*dophilia, and internalized homophobia.
Out of 10, I give this show a 5, a 5.5 at most.

Français:
Dans l’ensemble, la série est correcte. Je n’aime pas vraiment qu’un homme de 29 ans fasse attention à un lycéen qui a un faible pour lui. Il aurait dû fermer ça immédiatement. C’était quand même une série correcte. J’ai regardé environ 10 épisodes, puis j’ai arrêté et je n’ai jamais repris.
Je ne pense pas que je reviendrai sur cette série. L’ambiance PDF qu’il dégage est bien trop forte pour que je puisse vraiment apprécier cette série. Si c’est ton truc, fais comme tu veux, mais c’est étrange que tu veuilles une série avec des touches et des baisers non consentis, littéralement de la pédophilie et de l’homophobie intériorisée.
Sur 10, je donne à cette série un 5, un 5,5 au maximum.

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Decent but there are triggers.../Pas mal, mais il y a des déclencheurs...

English:
I think this drama was pretty alright. There were so many scenes that made me giggle and kick my feet. There were also scenes that made me literally pause the show and start ranting about it to the ghosts in my room. I loved the characters (I LOVE how they're all attractive, a lot of the time, one of the actors is just plain ugly), I loved the acting, at some points I would get emotional too. I really loved the plot of this show. I find it super interesting. I do have a couple of concerns about the show, though:
#1. I feel like the story was kind of all over the place at times, and the writers were trying to prolong the ending. Like, why was there the whole "tax evasion" part at the end… That felt so unnecessary. Also, Suo Wei's ex, who visited his mom, saying that "Suo Wei and I are planning on getting back together" and then she falls off the face of the earth, she literally does not appear again in the show after that… like what was the point of making her say all of that just for her to not appear in the show again?? There were other plot lines that just felt kind of unnecessary as a whole, but I'll just leave those main ones.
#2. I HATED the SA, the gang r*pe, and the coercion to sleep with the other… like that's literally disgusting and did NOT need to be a part of this show. Like, I get that Chi Chang and Cheng Yu are the stereotypical "bad boys," but that does not need to be associated with this show. It's not okay in any circumstance to put any form of abuse or mistreatment.
Overall, I did enjoy watching this show. Would I recommend it to someone that just starting watching BL? No… no, I would not. There were scenes in this drama that I really did enjoy watching, however. I loved the actors in this. I think they're all super talented. I think the storyline just lost the plot about halfway through, but overall, it was fine. I seriously did not enjoy the r*pe, coercion, and SA. It was so unnecessary. In the end, I think this drama was pretty alright. I don't think I'd ever rewatch it, but I was good for a one-time watch.

Français:
Je pense que ce drama était plutôt pas mal. Il y avait tellement de scènes qui m'ont fait glousser et taper des pieds. Il y avait aussi des scènes qui m'ont littéralement fait mettre la pause sur l'épisode et commencer à râler à ce sujet devant les fantômes dans ma chambre. J'ai adoré les personnages (J'ADORE comment ils sont tous attractifs, souvent, un des acteurs est juste franchement moche). J'ai adoré le jeu d'acteur ; à certains moments, je devenais même émotif. J'ai vraiment adoré l'intrigue de cette série. Je la trouve super intéressante. J'ai quand même quelques inquiétudes à propos de la série, toutefois :
#1. J'ai l'impression que l'histoire était un peu partout par moments, et que les scénaristes essayaient de prolonger la fin. Genre, pourquoi y avait toute cette partie sur la « fraude fiscale » à la fin… C'était vraiment inutile. Et l'ex de Suo Wei, qui va voir sa mère en disant que « Suo Wei et moi prévoyons de nous remettre ensemble » et puis elle disparaît complètement, elle n'apparaît littéralement plus du tout dans la série après ça… mais à quoi ça servait de lui faire dire tout ça pour qu'elle n'apparaisse plus ensuite ? Il y avait d'autres intrigues qui paraissaient aussi un peu inutiles en général, mais je vais me contenter de celles principales.
#2. J'AI DÉTESTÉ le SA, le viol en gang, et la coercition à coucher avec les autres… c'est littéralement dégoûtant et ça n'avait PAS besoin de faire partie de cette émission. Genre, je comprends que Chi Chang et Cheng Yu soient les stéréotypés « bad boys », mais ça n'a pas besoin d'être associé à cette émission. Ce n'est pas acceptable dans aucune circonstance de montrer une forme de maltraitance ou d'abus.
Dans l'ensemble, j'ai quand même aimé regarder cette série. Est-ce que je la recommanderais à quelqu'un qui commence juste à regarder du BL ? Non… non, je ne le ferais pas. Il y a quand même des scènes dans ce drama que j'ai vraiment aimé regarder. J'ai adoré les acteurs. Je pense qu'ils sont tous super talentueux. Je pense que l'intrigue a un peu perdu le fil à mi-chemin, mais dans l'ensemble, ça allait. Je n'ai vraiment pas apprécié le viol, la coercition et les agressions sexuelles. C'était tellement inutile. Au final, je pense que ce drama était plutôt correct. Je ne pense pas que je le re-regarderai un jour, mais ça faisait un bon visionnage unique.

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Don’t Waste Your Time

A 46-year-old married man meets a 23-year-old woman, feels young again and decides it must be true love. Of course.

Sung-jae spends most of the drama acting like he is the tragic victim of his own affair, while his wife and daughter deal with the actual consequences. Shin-woo sees the father she lost in him, he sees his lost youth in her, and somehow the drama expects this to feel romantic.

I usually enjoy age gaps, affairs and morally questionable characters, but this relationship was simply dull. There was no chemistry strong enough to justify all the suffering, and Sung-jae came across as a selfish man turning his midlife crisis into everyone else’s problem.

The production was also quite poor, which made an already unconvincing relationship even harder to watch.

Just terrible.

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A major project starring FreemBecky

This series gave me everything I was looking for. The acting from both leads felt so natural and emotional that I was completely immersed in every scene. The storyline was engaging from beginning to end, with the perfect balance of romance, emotion, and unforgettable moments.

The breathtaking scenery showcased the beauty of nature, while the portrayal of Thai culture made the story feel even more authentic and meaningful. Every OST was beautifully chosen and perfectly matched each scene, making the emotions even stronger.

Last but definitely not least, the chemistry between the two leads was absolutely phenomenal. Their visuals, expressions, and on-screen connection were so perfect that they made every moment feel real.

This is more than just a series—it's an experience that will stay with me for a long time. Highly recommended!

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Director Was NOT Serious…

I really wanted to like this drama because the premise sounds perfect on paper: betrayal, a secret child, a rich mistress and a woman entering her ex-lover’s new family for revenge. Unfortunately, the execution is painfully lifeless.

The drama takes an absurdly long time to reach the story it is actually supposed to be telling. Dong-woo and Young-joo barely share enough meaningful scenes to establish a believable attraction, yet their relationship is suddenly presented as an irresistible forbidden affair. Their kissing scene was especially awkward. Instead of passion or tension, it looked like two actors falling on top of each other while the camera desperately tried to hide the fact that they were not really kissing.

Yun-hee is equally frustrating. She is supposed to become the emotional centre of a revenge melodrama, but for far too long she does little beyond suffering silently, staring sadly and accepting Dong-woo’s increasingly obvious lies. A slow burn should gradually build tension, motivation and emotional attachment. This drama mostly repeats the same conversations until somebody becomes teary-eyed and the episode ends.

The production is also shockingly poor, even by late-1990s television standards. I love old movies and the hazy atmosphere of early Korean dramas, so age is not the issue. The problem is the complete lack of visual storytelling. The camera angles are flat, the blocking is awkward, the editing has no rhythm and the music rarely adds anything to the scenes. The cast is clearly talented, especially Shim Eun-ha, but the direction somehow makes accomplished actors look stiff and amateurish.

I understand why the premise and dialogue may have felt provocative when it originally aired, but popularity does not automatically make something well made. Korean dramas improved enormously in directing, pacing, music and emotional storytelling during the early 2000s, and Trap of Youth makes that difference painfully obvious. A potentially addictive revenge story is buried underneath lifeless direction, weak romantic development and endless staring.

Not a slow burn. Just a drama that takes forever to begin.

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Mediocre/Médiocre

English:
This was an okay show. It was really short, so it felt a bit rushed at times, but it was okay overall. I liked the actor who played Tae Seong; he was attractive and good at acting. However, I didn't like the actor who played Hae Bom; he isn't attractive (in my opinion), and I think he could work a little on his acting skills. This show was based on a WEBTOON, and I think it was okay. I tried reading the WEBTOON, but I never ended up finishing it. Again, this show was okay, but I don't think I'll ever revisit it or rewatch it.

Français:
C'était une série correcte. C'était vraiment court, donc parfois ça semblait un peu précipité, mais dans l'ensemble c'était correct. J'ai bien aimé l'acteur qui jouait Tae Seong ; il était attirant et un bon acteur. Par contre, je n'ai pas aimé l'acteur qui jouait Hae Bom ; il n'est pas attirant (à mon avis), et je pense qu'il pourrait un peu travailler ses compétences d'acteur. Cette série était basée sur un WEBTOON, et je pense que c'était correct. J'ai essayé de lire le WEBTOON, mais je ne l'ai jamais terminé. Encore une fois, cette série était correcte, mais je ne pense pas que je la reverrai ou la regarderai à nouveau.

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This was a cute drama!/C'était un drama mignon!

English:
I really liked this drama. I initially watched it because I saw clips of it on social media, so I was intrigued. I like the concept of the show, where Ha-ri had to conceal her identity to avoid being caught by the CEO, Tae-moo. I think that the acting in the show is very good from not only the 2 main leads but also the side couple as well. I like the romance as well as the one steamy scene (if you know, you know). At some points, I wish it trailed back to the side couple more, but overall this was a great drama. I love the actor Ahn Hyo-seop, so that was an added bonus when watching this show. I don't have an overwhelming urge to rewatch this show, but I do see myself watching it again in the future. Overall, great show and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Français:
J'ai vraiment aimé ce drama. Au départ, je l'ai regardé parce que j'avais vu des extraits sur les réseaux sociaux, donc ça m'a intrigué. J'aime le concept du show, où Ha-ri devait cacher son identité pour ne pas se faire attraper par le PDG, Tae-moo. Je trouve que le jeu d'acteur est vraiment bon, non seulement pour les deux protagonistes principaux, mais aussi pour le couple secondaire. J'aime la romance ainsi qu'une scène chaude en particulier (si vous voyez, vous voyez). À certains moments, j'aurais aimé que l'histoire revienne un peu plus sur le couple secondaire, mais dans l'ensemble, c'était un super drama. J'adore l'acteur Ahn Hyo-seop, donc ça a été un bonus en regardant ce show. Je n'ai pas d'envie irrésistible de le revoir tout de suite, mais je me vois le regarder à nouveau dans le futur. Dans l'ensemble, super show et je le recommanderais définitivement à d'autres.

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Complete waste of time/Perte de temps totale

English:
I DID NOT like this drama. I watched like 4 episodes and just could not continue. I was excited to watch it because I thought the concept of the plot was really interesting, but I was SEVERELY let down by the execution. The actors SUCK. I hate the main character, Po. He's ugly, he CANNOT act for the life of him, and I just did not want to see him act. The other main guy, Sasom, is also ugly as fuck. When he's "filming" his porno, he wears a mask that covers his eyes, and I thought "oh wait, he's actually attractive," but as soon as he takes that mask off, I was immediately like "oh fuck no". Sasom, who created the porno account, is actually an A-List celebrity in Thailand (in the series of course), and he uses the account to get away from the troubles in his idol life. He has a bodyguard, and the bodyguard is SIGNIFICANTLY more attractive than him, and I can't help but wonder why the fuck they cast the guy that plays Sasom instead of the actually attractive guy. Then, the best friend of Po is also SO MUCH more attractive than him, so I have NO IDEA why they didn't cast those two as the main couple. This is something that I will wonder about for the rest of my life. I do not like this drama; I will never revisit it or rewatch it. It's so difficult and painful to watch. The sex scenes are the only good part of this whole show, and obviously, they aren't long (it's not worth watching the show just to see the sex scenes, they're not even that good). HATED the show, HATED the main actors. Absolutely not.

Français:
JE N'ai PAS aimé ce drama. J'ai regardé genre 4 épisodes et je n'ai juste pas pu continuer. J'étais excité de le regarder parce que je pensais que le concept de l'intrigue était vraiment intéressant, mais j'ai été TOTALEMENT déçu par l'exécution. Les acteurs sont NULS. Je déteste le personnage principal, Po. Il est moche, il NE SAIT PAS DU TOUT jouer, et je n'avais tout simplement pas envie de le voir jouer. L'autre gars principal, Sasom, est aussi super moche. Quand il « filme » son porno, il porte un masque qui couvre ses yeux, et je me suis dit « oh attends, en fait il est attirant », mais dès qu'il enlève ce masque, j'étais direct genre « oh non bordel ». Sasom, qui a créé le compte porno, est en fait une célébrité de l'A-List en Thaïlande (dans la série bien sûr), et il utilise le compte pour échapper aux problèmes de sa vie d'idole. Il a un garde du corps, et le garde du corps est SIGNIFICATIVEMENT plus attirant que lui, et je ne peux pas m'empêcher de me demander pourquoi ils ont mis en vedette le gars qui joue Sasom au lieu de celui qui est véritablement attirant. Alors, le meilleur ami de Po est aussi TELLEMENT plus attirant que lui, donc je n’ai AUCUNE IDÉE pourquoi ils n’ont pas choisi ces deux-là comme couple principal. C’est quelque chose sur lequel je vais me poser des questions pour le reste de ma vie. Je n’aime pas ce drama ; je ne le reverrai jamais ni ne le regarderai à nouveau. C’est tellement difficile et douloureux à regarder. Les scènes de sexe sont la seule bonne partie de toute cette série, et évidemment, elles ne sont pas longues (ça ne vaut pas la peine de regarder la série juste pour voir les scènes de sexe, elles ne sont même pas si bien). J’AI DÉTESTÉ la série, J’AI DÉTESTÉ les acteurs principaux. Absolument pas.

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Different from most Rom-coms out there!

I did not expect this to be this good, male lead is op but there's depth in his character and the story. relaxing story if you are Drama watcher for years. 😌
this couple have a great chemistry too.
there are some dragging crying scenes but that was ok , this couple makes that kinda thing goes away.
Kinda suprised this drama is good for anyone i think , there's is no main villain 😱
So in guk delivers the character Amazingly.

So if you haven't watched this you gotta watch this
Love this couple forever.❤️
#Doomisnot thatbadafterall

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Perfect Show For K-Drama Beginners

English:
I watched this K-Drama the year it was released, 2020, and I thought it was pretty good. I don't mind the lead actress, I think she's pretty. Her acting was okay, but the scenes with her crying were actually painful to watch. A lot of the romance aspects were really cliché, but it was cute at some points. Like when Ju Gyeong gets cake all over her face, and Suho uses his jacket to cover her is cute, though I did think it was a little cliché. Something that genuinely pissed me off was when Suho went to the US for years AND broke her heart. Seo Jun was there with Ju Gyeong through it all. Then, when Suho returns, Ju Gyeong just runs into Suho's arms AS IF HE DIDN'T BREAK HER HEART. Even though so many people love Suho and thought that he was so romantic and loving, I am Team Seo Jun. I was in 2020, I am now in 2026, and I always will be.
I think the overall acting in this show is alright. I think Hwang In-Yeop is a brilliant actor, and the scene with him crying in the stairwell (After letting Ju Gyeong go BECAUSE HE IS A LITERAL ANGEL), honestly broke my heart. I also watched "Family By Choice" starring Hwang In-Yeop, and I think he was amazing in that show as well. Moon Ka-Young is a decent actress; she has scenes that are good. However, the crying scenes? Wrap it up…. Also, the scenes with her "roaring" at Seo-jun? I CRINGED beyond belief (I know that it was the writers of the show that made her do that, but omg please never make any actor/actress EVER do that again). And Cha Eun Woo, he is a good actor, I'd say. The only other thing I've seen him in was "My ID is Gangnam Beauty, and to be completely honest, I don't think his acting was very good. I think that's because he was new to acting when he was shooting that show, but I'd say he improved with his performance in "True Beauty". Then, Park You-Na (Kang Su-Jin) is an amazing actress as well. I think she really played the part beautifully. I haven't seen her in any other show, but if I watch a drama and find out she's in it, I already know she's going to do an amazing job.
Overall, I think this was a good show. If someone were new to K-Dramas and needed a show recommendation, I would recommend this show to them. I love Han Seo-Jun and will forever wish that he got the happy ending that he deserves.

SIDENOTE: The song "Starlight" (Sung by Chani from SF9) in the show is so good, I have added it to my playlist. I loved it so so much, and when Seo-Jun sang it in remembrance of his deceased friend, I got emotional. It was an amazing scene, I loved it.

Français:
J'ai regardé ce K-Drama l'année de sa sortie, en 2020, et j'ai trouvé ça plutôt bien. L'actrice principale ne me dérange pas, je la trouve jolie. Son jeu d'acteur était correct, mais les scènes où elle pleure étaient vraiment douloureuses à regarder. Beaucoup d'aspects romantiques étaient vraiment clichés, mais c'était mignon à certains moments. Comme quand Ju Gyeong a du gâteau sur tout le visage, et que Suho utilise sa veste pour la couvrir, c'est mignon, même si je trouvais ça un peu cliché. Ce qui m'a vraiment énervé, c'est que Suho est parti aux États-Unis pendant des années ET lui a brisé le cœur. Seo Jun était là pour Ju Gyeong à chaque étape. Puis, quand Suho revient, Ju Gyeong se jette juste dans les bras de Suho COMME S'IL NE L'AVAIT PAS BLESSÉE. Même si beaucoup de gens aiment Suho et pensent qu'il est si romantique et attentionné, moi, je suis équipe Seo Jun. J'étais là en 2020, je suis là en 2026, et je le serai toujours. Je pense que le jeu global des acteurs dans cette série est correct. Je pense que Hwang In-Yeop est un acteur brillant, et la scène où il pleure dans la cage d'escalier (après avoir laissé Ju Gyeong partir PARCE QU'IL EST LITTÉRALEMENT UN ANGE), honnêtement, ça m'a brisé le cœur. J'ai aussi regardé "Family By Choice" avec Hwang In-Yeop, et je trouve qu'il était incroyable dans ce show aussi. Moon Ka-Young est une actrice correcte ; elle a des scènes qui sont bonnes. Cependant, les scènes où elle pleure ? Faut arrêter…. Et les scènes où elle "rugit" contre Seo-jun ? J'AI HURLÉ intérieurement de gêne (je sais que ce sont les scénaristes de la série qui l'ont fait agir ainsi, mais omg, ne faites JAMAIS ça à aucun acteur ou actrice). Et Cha Eun Woo, c'est un bon acteur, je dirais. La seule autre chose que j'ai vue lui faire était dans "My ID is Gangnam Beauty", et pour être complètement honnête, je ne pense pas que son jeu d'acteur y ait été très bon. Je pense que c'est parce qu'il était nouveau dans le métier quand il a tourné cette série, mais je dirais qu'il s'est amélioré avec sa performance dans "True Beauty". Ensuite, Park You-Na (Kang Su-Jin) est une actrice incroyable également. Je pense qu'elle a vraiment joué le rôle magnifiquement. Je ne l'ai vue dans aucun autre show, mais si je regarde un drama et que je découvre qu'elle y est, je sais déjà qu'elle va faire un travail incroyable.
Dans l'ensemble, je pense que c'était un bon show. Si quelqu'un était nouveau dans les K-Dramas et avait besoin d'une recommandation, je lui recommanderais ce show. J'adore Han Seo-Jun et je souhaiterai toujours qu'il ait la fin heureuse qu'il mérite.

PETITE NOTE : La chanson « Starlight » (chantée par Chani de SF9) dans le show est tellement bien que je l'ai ajoutée à ma playlist. Je l'ai tellement adorée, et quand Seo-Jun l'a chantée en mémoire de son ami décédé, j'ai été ému. C'était une scène incroyable, je l'ai adorée.

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