Ongoing 34/34
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14 hours ago
34 of 34 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5

Imagining the love moments of emotionless Liang Dai Wen and getting butterflies in my stomach!?

Liang Dai Wen is an emotional blind. He doesn’t feel anything. But he fell in love with Gu Yi at first sight without knowing it! Gu Yi also falls for Liang Dai Wen. Soon due to fate, they started living together under the same roof! (It’s getting more exciting episode by episode!?)

Tbh, I was waiting a lot for the drama and it didn’t disappoint me till now after watching almost 9 episodes! And it’s giving off a lot of 'Put Your Head On My Shoulder' drama vibes.

This drama's cinematography is also good, just give it a try. Hope ya'll like it.
HAPPY WATCHING!?

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14 hours ago
1 of 11 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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From The Biggest Manhwa Fan...

When I first heard that my favorite Korean manhwa of all time was getting a Japanese live adaptation, I was both thrilled and anxious. The manhwa detailing Korea's severe school bullying, that takes place in 2009-2014, is now set in Japan and in 2018. That was a brave choice to make, yet I think—as of the first episode—that it works.

It's too early to tell much, but I really enjoyed the first episode. Many details were slightly altered to fit the Japanese setting more, but I think they were done well. I am excited to see what more this show will offer, and what changes they will make. So far the only main difference I have seen is the choice to make the letter the first thing we are met with instead of the line about perpetrators, victims, and bystanders that they included in the end of the first episode.

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You Are My Spring
0 people found this review helpful
14 hours ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.5
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Saved by the unique lead chemistry

This drama started with aim of being romance suspense thriller which deals with psychological issues. 1st few episodes also felt like that. When I watched this I enjoyed this because I needed a relaxed romance free of evil mother/father , terminal illness, noble idiocy of separation, creepy 2nd leads etc. romance in this shows ticked all the boxes and the leads had great dynamics.. they are very likable.
But, after taking closer look it feels like the creators ditched every other genre except romance as the show progressed. Like
1. We have female lead, who is pretty f'ed up as she dates only trash guys and been with many men over the years. Reason given is that her father used bit up their mother ( the crazy father trope , very common) . So she has tendancy to like trash lunatics and she tries to fix them by being in a relationship. Very interesting and broken gray character! R8?.
Well no, she seems like pretty decent and likable person through the show. There is no growth. Her questionable characteristics are never explored
2. The ML has a better character arc, as in he starts somewhere and ends somewhere else. Basically he has change or growth. Though the change is not that impactful. Basically he starts value his own life a little more by the end of the show. Similar to fl , we are never exposed to non existent past love lives.. it was just mentioned that he had an ex apart from the " ex wife" which is quickly shut down by the fl's declaration that she dated 100 men . Whatever that means.
That what drives me crazy. They are not pure to act like high schoolers in love. And also the 1st love childhood connection!. Why??.. that just makes the guy look like a dork
3. One of the most wasted characters are the eun hu something girl , bestie of fl. 10 years of dating ended by noble idiocy.. I thought they will give a better story than " your brother has been in love with me all along , so I fucked him" arc.. so full of shit.
4. Most wasted part is definitely the thriller part. I just couldn't give a shit about the thriller part by the end.
So, if you want a romance which is not full of angst and charming, definitely give it a try. It also has good comedy.

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Something in the Rain
2 people found this review helpful
14 hours ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 1.5
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Move out from abusive parents as soon as possible.

It's an excellent love story, sincere, without falsehood, I enjoyed every frame, but... the first 10 episodes. This is a very Korean story about separation at 40 years old, it's very difficult to understand for us who separated from parents after school. I didn't get how she hadn't saved up money for a deposit over so many years in a good office job and she tried to rent an apartment for students. I like such meditative and unhurried narratives, the male protagonist is wonderful and I want to fall in love with him. But the female character infuriates me, I don't like slowpokes like her.
She was bullied at home and at work, she endured it for almost 40 years and was ready to endure more. It’s okay to live like that until you are 25. It’s normal to dissolve in relationships the first couple of times. But you are 37, you are an adult ajhumma, what is going on here?

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Dusk Love
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by JoJo
15 hours ago
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.0
Story 2.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
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I don't know

It took me a long time to finish this. The episodes aren't long but they're also not engaging.
The story is full of holes and nonsensical at times and the storytelling is sloppy. I didn't dislike the acting but it's also nothing special. ML was his usual self. FL was very stoic. I'm getting the feeling they don't hire real people to act, they seem to all have to fall into these standards that make them seem plastic or unreal. I guess we can blame Asian beauty standards for that. They're destroying people's uniqueness and beauty.

The last scene makes absolutely no sense and seems like it was made by a 10 yo obsessed with getting married and being a wife.
THEY WERE ALREADY MARRIED!!!

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The Guardians
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15 hours ago
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

What a ride

Main reason for starting to watch this was because SHINee's Key was in it. I was thoroughly entertained, each episode had a suspense, no filler moments! Action scenes were so well directed.

Story: intriguing from the first episode, as soon as an episode finishes you need to see what will happen next, not to mention the plot twists at every corner!

Acting was so good, main leads stole the show.

OST was so well fitted for the action packed scenes and not just that.
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My Love from the Star
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15 hours ago
21 of 21 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0

romance that transcends centuries and the longing that spans light-years apart

This drama truly deserves every bit of its massive fan following and even more. It's hands down one of the most beautifully crafted stories out there.

Why I liked it:

1. Captivating plot: It maintains a steady momentum, with only a few lows but significantly more highs.


2. Outstanding cast: Kim Soo Hyun is an exceptional talent—words can't fully capture how phenomenal he is as an actor. While I'm not necessarily a fan of Jun Ji Hyun, I still enjoyed watching her performance. The rest of the cast was equally impressive.


3. A unique ending: Some might find the ending unsatisfactory, but I personally enjoyed it. Having read several stories with similar conclusions, like Gakuen Alice, I used to find such endings disheartening. However, over the years, I've matured to appreciate the depth of bittersweet conclusions. That said, I can’t deny that a part of me still wished for a more satisfying closure for the main characters.


4. A timeless love story: The romance that transcends centuries and the longing that spans light-years apart was incredibly moving.


5. The comedic relief: The humor added a sparkle to the parts where the story momentarily lost its momentum.



Areas where the story could have been improved:

1. Vague time-travel mechanism: There's little explanation of how he plans to travel back. Like, okay, here's a comet... now what? Am I supposed to throw a rope around it or just stand in front of it? At least provide some clarity!


2. Weak investigative elements: The writer seems to have limited knowledge of prosecution and detective work. The investigation scenes came off as lackluster.


3. A poorly developed female lead: The female protagonist's character felt weak and somewhat irrelevant. She didn’t contribute significantly to the story from start to finish.


4. Boring flashbacks: The scenes set in the past were quite tedious. I initially watched a few but soon realized they didn’t add much value to the plot, so I skipped them.



Lastly, the background music was delightful. Every time I rewatch this drama, its soundtrack keeps playing in my head for days afterward.

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Ongoing 20/40
The Story of Pearl Girl
2 people found this review helpful
16 hours ago
20 of 40 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

A Must Watch…

The Story of Pearl Girl is a must watch…a well developed storyline, amazing acting, beautiful cinematography, excellent cast, and overall, top notch production.

Initially, I wasn’t sure what to expect with the plot. But after watching the first few episodes, the series is much more than I imagined and now I’m hooked. I’m half way through the series and am so glad they were approved for the 40 episodes - allows for a well developed storyline.

Zhao Lusi is an amazing actress. I have enjoyed watching her in other dramas , but her skills in this one is next level. Her ability to tell the story of her struggles and resilience through all her different emotions is incredible. The underwater scenes with her diving for pearls is exquisite. Liu Yuning’s acting as the ML is also impressive. His imposing stature and strong overall presence make him suitable for the role. The chemistry between the two leads is overflowing. They are very comfortable acting with each other. The cast are all great actors.

The cinematography from the underwater images to the desert scenes are mesmerizing. The costumes are captivating. The OST beautifully matches to the production. This series has been top tier so far…

I’m looking forward to the 2nd half of the series…

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Kieta Hatsukoi
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by JPK
16 hours ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Funny and fully embracing you

These 10 episodes made me forget my life responsibilities and bury myself into the paranoia driven world of Aoki. And I was happy about it.

Aoki as a character was so funny and his extreme expressions fit the character so well. Chemistry between Ida and Aoki did leave things to be desired, but that did not interrupt my enjoyment of Aoki's antics about his first time love. Or in general the atmosphere that the drama created: of friendship, of acceptance and reliability amongst each other. I noticed that the time was passing while watching this drama, and realized how wonderful it is to be young, that is, younger. There is certain innocence that marks that age of exploration.

The premise about the eraser causing misunderstanding was great. The way the main initiating event also tied in the story of Aida and Hashimoto (side characters) was lovely. I liked both Aida and Hashimoto as characters and rooted for both of their happiness throughout the show.

It is very heartwarming drama. It reminds me of coming of age gems like 'When I fly towards you' and "Weightlifting Fairy". Also I have noticed for 2021, it did not age badly. It is just right.

I have to say Japanese bl dramas do not have a high record in my watch history. I seem to either have poor choices or the way they explore tropes does not fit my preference. However, this one was wonderful. And it left me with warm and fuzzy feelings. Absolute recommend.

Thanks for reading,

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Chaser Game W2: Utsukushiki Tennyotachi
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by chuu
17 hours ago
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Better than season one!

Omg!! Season two was sooooo good!! I really liked the first season, and season two only got better!


The plot was better written, there was better acting, it is safe to say this season really upgraded. A lot of the new plotlines were interesting and good. The love triangle really added to it and created some drama in an unannoying way. Also, can we talk about how perfect their chemistry is!?!! The leads did amazing together. I loved this drama.

This season felt refreshing. It had a nice ending; oh, how Ill miss Itsuki and Fuyu! It's such a good drama; I hope the actresses work together in the future. If you've seen the first season, be sure to watch this one!! It won't let you down, and just watch if you like gls in general.

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Tell Me That You Love Me
1 people found this review helpful
18 hours ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.5

A Heartfelt Drama That Feels Like a Warm Embrace

I initially regretted dropping this drama, but coming back to it, I’ve discovered a hidden poetry in its storytelling. Perhaps when I first watched it, I was in the mood for something fast-paced, full of action, or with a more intense plot. Now, watching it during a difficult time, I feel as though this K-drama wraps me in a gentle embrace. The acting is exceptional, allowing me to experience the characters’ emotions—betrayal, sadness, and a deep sense of longing—alongside them.

I would recommend this drama to anyone who’s looking for a slower-paced, comforting story that feels like a warm hug for an hour.

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Hometown
2 people found this review helpful
by fazola
19 hours ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.0
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A very interesting psychological and thriller drama

In my personal opinion, this drama deserves a higher rating in MDL (even tho many good dramas dont have that high of a rating here).

It is not for everyone considering the heavy feel throughout the entire 12 episodes. It is for people who watch a lot of real crime shows like me. So, to be convinced of this storyline, you need to research real life cult leaders with a criminal record and how powerful they can be in terms of affecting their victims’ decisions and lives in general. Here is a link that may help: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_religious_leaders_convicted_of_crimes

This story immerses u into the hurtful cults and represents very well how one person (cult leader) can control several people no matter their sexuality, age, educational level and occupation. It shows how a cult leader can develop a quest to enhance his self-esteem to compensate for his own childhood, all by inflicting harm on others (showing his anti-social disorder).

Let’s just say that the cast of this masterpiece made it even more amazing. The more i watched the more i got sucked in to it.

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Mr. Plankton
3 people found this review helpful
19 hours ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
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Emotional tug-of-war

Netflix might have let me down with some of its releases this year, but Mr. Plankton completely turned that around. It proved to be one of those rare dramas that kept me engaged from start to finish,I wasn’t bored for a single second. The story of Hae Jo’s journey felt so genuine, and each moment added depth to his character.

The countryside visuals were a huge plus, creating a beautiful, immersive setting that perfectly matched the mood of the story.The acting was fantastic, too. Shin Ha-kyun brought incredible depth to Hae Jo, making his journey feel real and relatable. The cast overall added so much heart to the story.


Still, I have mixed feelings. If it weren’t for the kind of cheating element, I’d be even more invested, though I’m not sure if I’d fully call it cheating—it’s a bit ambiguous.

Another thing I don’t fully get is why dramas feel the need to start with miserable characters only to end on a similarly sad note.

But even with that, the pacing was excellent, making every minute worth watching.

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Culinary Class Wars
0 people found this review helpful
20 hours ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Colheres são colheres, não importa a cor

Embora eu não tenha concordado com o resultado final da disputa, achei a ideia do programa bastante interessante, assim como os diferentes critérios de julgamento. Porém, o que mais me chamou atenção foi como todo aquele clima de tensão entre os chefes mais renomados e os demais, aos poucos, foi se diluindo. No fim das contas, todos eram capazes de vencer e superar uns aos outros. :)
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Mr. Plankton
1 people found this review helpful
21 hours ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 4.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

Ending

it would be 10/10 if the ending was a little bit better this kdrama made me cry so hard ???????????????????????????
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