Reviews

Not what I expected...

I think I had high hopes for this drama because of the high ratings and because it stars Bai Lu, but it missed the mark for me. It was still a fairly good drama, just not as good as I was expecting.

It starts out interesting, then the middle is a slow burn, and then picks up the last 3 episodes. I think it could have improved by adding more fight scenes (the fights they had were well-choreographed and therefore they should have added more), adding more spice to the ML/FL romance (romance was there, but barely palpable - maybe because the ML is supposed to be more reserved and battle hardened, but this makes the chemistry between the ML/FL not as electric), and making the FL stronger (she seemed fine just being told what to do vs fighting for what she wanted, but maybe this is because of the time period where it was just taken for granted that royalty women will do what is expected of them, though the female generals were awesome and badass). Bai Lu would have been a great badass woman, but unfortunately, her role here was not just to play a mute, but to be muted as a character as well.

The positives
- The strong female generals that kicked-ass
- Well-choreographed fight scenes (should have had more)
- Episodes 1, 2, 22, 23, 24
- Wang Xing Yue as was a nice surprise (thought he was good in this role - made me feel sorry for him and hate him, while still liking him lol)

The negatives
- Weak female lead that unfortunately doesn't become stronger as drama progresses
- Slow burn from episodes 5-21 (played at 1.5x speed to get through it)
- I was expecting more from Ren Jia Lun but maybe he was constrained by the character in the script
- Story seemed forced in some parts which made it drag

I'll likely not watch the sequel Forever and Ever. I really liked the chemistry and the romance between Bai Lu and Luo Yun Xi in the modern drama Love is Sweet and I think that will be hard to beat.

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Half a tearjerker

The Somang/Hamin plotline was absolutely beautiful to watch and it totally made me cry multiple times; I absolutely loved the emotional development that we saw our characters go through, and the portrayal of grief and guilt was very visceral.

I enjoyed the other plotline as well, but I don't know if it's just the nature of a more light-hearted school plot, but this plotline really made the drama come across like the webdrama it was, while the Somang/Hamin part just felt like it went into much more depth.

I think the casting has to do with this as well — I had read the webtoon prior to watching the drama and Hamin's casting was really the only one that felt completely right. Sunhee and Somang were okay, but Bomi, Jaemin, and Jinyeong just felt off to me.

Overall, I still think this was a nice watch but part of me wishes it was a full-length TV drama because I felt like it just fell short of the source material.

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Meh...

Poor directing that reflected on the cast middling performance, especially Joo Ji Hoon who was barely acting maybe because this was his second project. The thriller aspect was weak and the mystery didn't exist, the "baddies" were known too early, like in the first few episodes. Don't even get me started on the supernatural element, total flop. Some may watch it for Shin Min Ah but this is her weakest project imo.

The ending was extremely over dramatic that it straight up made it bad. It's okay to have the same "outcome" but what led to it "the final 2 scenes" needed a re-write as it is completely nonsensical in its current state.

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Cute leads and funny banter.

First off, I love the ML. I can’t believe he’s so young! Every time he smiles, my heart melts. His dimples are simply swoon worthy.

The chemistry between the two leads is great and the “thoughts” that are revealed to the audience adds to the hilarity of each episode.

It’s a mini romantic comedy with a pinch of mystery to add to the plot. If you are having seconds thoughts-erase them and give it a shot! You won’t regret it!!

Though I’m not done with the series, I would definitely rewatch it simply for the interactions and banter between the main leads.

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Best drama

It is a very interesting story that I really want to see. The first story is very beautiful. Actor and Acctress performance is also very good and makes us enjoy the story. Still I am broadcasting ep 15 and today is ep 16.
This is the first review I am writing because this story great for me to review. So go ahead and watch the story. I am very exicited to tell you to watch this story . And the story of this are really interesting and adicted so I can highly recommend this.You can watch this youtube but on today there are few ep are released but in the future I think you can watch it in youtube . And the male lead and female lead both of them are best actors and there are masterpeicing this drama , I love them both. The story can give tears and smile and laught all to you this is really great drama and this will be mn favorurite drama.. I am wating to aired this. So now I am sayng this to you again please watch this

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What's wrong? Nothing... I just cry at everything.

From the trailer (and the first episode), I expected not to like this, but it exceeded my expectations. Here are my pros and cons:

PROS

SANTA. Hell yes... he's all I want for Christmas. This boy's got it all: looks, charisma, charm, talent. Fanning myself just thinking about him.

SOME FAMILIAR FACES. Nice to see Prem in a different kind of role, and great to see Peak (Fuse from the Make It Right series) after a hiatus.

CONS

EARTH. We get it, he's good at crying. But the directors decided that he had to cry at EVERYTHING. And the Eiw character was so ridiculously weak and helpless it just became annoying. He might as well have worn a shirt saying "Bully Me." Cake, what do you see in this guy?

MOM'S CAUSE OF DEATH. Sure, complications from second hand smoke can be real, but the explanation the doctor gave for Mom's condition was ridiculous. For one, there would be no way of knowing the exact cause of the cancer. If the writers were on a mission to bring the dangers of second hand smoke to light, then good for them. But it was still a very weak plot.

It's a 6.5 from me.

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"immortality didn't beat justice"

This drama has fast paced story and jin jeong character is soo refreshing. Kyungsoo potrayed jin jeong very well. One cast has said that jin jeong eyes has something like crazy one and i admit it. Jin jeong look very determined if he want to do something. I really like the scene jin jeong with wooden sword.
The other cast play their role very good as well. 12 episode feel like nothing and its the only drama that i watch ongoing for this year.
I like the interaction between jin jeong and his friends and its bonus if they explore more with jin jeong and A ra scene. They look good together.

If they really want to do season 2, i on board with that.😊😊

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I honestly started the show with not many expectations. I am a big fan of Dilraba and never heard of Ren Jialun before, so I was not sure of what to think. However, after just watched the first episode I got hooked - the cinematography, colors, acting, soundtrack and plot are a 10/10. It became my absolute favorite chinese drama in only a few episodes LMAO.

I never have written a review before, but I'm very surprised the rating for the drama is not higher than an 8.3 (for now). In my opinion it at least deserves a 8.7 or higher. The chemistry between the leads is AMAZING, and it will have you gripping for more! I am a huge fan of chinese historical dramas, and after watched "Ashes of Love" / "The Untamed" / "Love Like the Galaxy" i did not think i would find any dramas as good as them, however this one exceeded EVERY SINGLE one of my expectations. i 100% recommend it. you wont regret it at all!

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Well written plot with well versed actors

Before going into the story if you want to know about watching it i recommend it strongly for ppl who love court dramas with unique way of winning
With out of box ideas not just fighting with "truth always prevails " plot
Actors played their part really well and namkoong min really is versatile i loved every part of his acting
Story will make u hooked in ep1 it started as a comedy and ep12 ended with a comedy note but because of particular 2 ep and actors chemistry you may find yourself you can't laugh like before becoz you know what that smile on ML meant for
Story has good comedy, little action, bromance,lots of thinking,and a heart wrenching pain for 3ep atleast
Music plays a major role in that particular 2ep and helps with the story

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SO CONCISE AND FLUFFY

November 11, 2022

Roommates of Poongduck 304 just fills me up real good. MHHM MHHHM. I am so tired from o all these angsty shows and heavy weighted shows released this year that I am so happy this drama gives me the good amount of fluff I need. The story is literally your typical Kdrama plot line but I do not care cause the way the actors executed the plot is just so good.

I don't even have anything bad to say, for anyone who wants a short drama with good chemistry and cheesy romance. I heavily recommend this series! I literally screamed and paused so many times cause the feels I got were just hitting the right spots

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Change of pace

So from the start of this series, I was HOOKED! The story itself was refreshing that it wasn't the same dramatic bs that Thai BL dramas have become known for. It did the 'from hate to love' thing but that was about it in terms of overused basicness. I always complain about the side couples not getting enough screen time but for the first time in my experienced BL watching life... They literally got their own episodes! Like suddenly the roles were switched and I loved it. The first couple is more sexual with a strong bond but I feel the second couple really puts you in your feels in terms of genuine love and building trust after physical and mental trauma. Both stories tell their own and I highly recommend you experience it for yourselves. Everything ranging from sex scenes to visuals and from heartbreak to motorcycles you'll find it all here
Enjoy...

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In my 100% you're the %1 I'll only love ♡

Definitely recommend just maybe bring a whole roll of bounty, a teddy and chocolates with you if you wanna binge it.

9/10 For me. Santa and Cooheart did an amazing job their chemistry was top notch and the story heart warming and gut wrenchingly painful at times I.e. last two eps especially for me who has had to deal with the same thing as Eiw. Where it gets the point deducted is with Peak and Hom's storyline, I didn't think it was necessary and inappropriately placed within the second to last episode, their relationship was the last thing on my mind, I did not need to see Peak pull Hom aside to talk while she was in the hospital. The rest of it I enjoyed and loved actually, Santa and Cooheart as Cake and Eiw will be missed 🥲

Music- The scoring was beautiful per usual standard with a Wabi Sabi Production.

Acting- 10/10 Tho the dad was a bit questionable with his crying still everyone did great whether I liked their character or not.

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Typical rich man/poor girl story

This is an ok snort show. The storyline isn’t new in any way but it’s interesting enough.
Character wise we have this FL that is a strong and capable secretary, at least in the beginning, because after she falls in love that somehow changes and FL becomes a kind of damsel in distress. That happens often in Chinese dramas. ML starts off as a playboy but soon falls in love and starts to behave himself.
Acting wise this is only mediocre and there is a tendency to over-acting. It doesn’t ruin the show but it affects the overall quality.
So, if you like a short show with a nice love story, this is an ok watch.

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Disappointing...

I don't know why but for some reason I had high expectation, it turned out to be a complete flop. One of the worst chemistry for a lead couple ever. They might as well replace the male lead with a random support character and it wouldn't matter. Most of the relationship is one sided, FL who is doing most of the heavy lifting and constantly being abused meanwhile ML barely there or reacting, all talk no action, it's truly exhausting to follow their relationship, especially with the unjustified hatred from the in-laws. It turned to a pure blind hatred.

The drama had no clear direction, around mid way through they were making shit up as they go. Random plots and character appearing and disappearing. Soo Bin completely disappeared in the last 1/3 despite being a main character, they didn't even bother writing anything for her. Even though she had a heavy involvement/impact on the story early on. Yu Ri's father inclusion was the worst part about the drama. For the second half there was no story going on other than the leads' story, all side stories were dead by then.

I don't recommend this drama. Because of the amount of shit they were making up, they writers completely trapped themselves in a corner and the only option to get out is to introduce terminal illness to force some emotional investments from the viewers for the climax. Evidently, the ending turned out to be bad with how they decided to execute it.

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