Reviews

Best start to the year 2024!

Probably the best modern c-drama of January 2024! Do give it a try for the main leads chemistry!

It is a wholesome mixture of funny, fluffy, cute, funny and romantic at the same time. It is not overly cringe at all. The female lead is smart, cute and kind, and most importantly she is NOT a Love Brainer... she knows how to separate her relationship with her work, which makes it stand out from others. She doesn't need her man to protect her always.

Male lead on the other hand is rude and unsympathetic at the beginning but as the story progress he turns out to be the most caring and kind boyfriend who would do anything to protect her girl.

Oh and how can I forget the people who make this drama so damn funny, Wu Jun (ML's friend) and ML's mum had me every time it was their scene. Plus ML's mum is the best Mother-in-law out of all c-dramas, she is the cutest lol!

Edited- This drama had so much potential till episode 30 but lost all its momentum after that. My expectations were not met by the ending... to much happened that too in a short span of time. The writers did an amazing job till ep 30 but after that it got bad and worse! Overall it is still a good drama for light watch

Overall a very good drama to watch if you are looking for something light and cute but not cringe... It's a Must Watch!

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So wholesome and sweet it almost sent me into a diabetic coma

Aww hell, they really got me with this one. I wasn't expecting to like this show as much as I did but they won me over alright.
Plot-wise My School President doesn't really bring anything new to the table but through a combination of good writing, genuinely clever humour, and the occasional trope subversion it manages to make the story feel fresh and entertaining.
The young cast all deliver incredibly solid performances and the characters are all deeply charming.
Not only are the relationships depicted (romantic, platonic, or otherwise) wonderfully healthy and realistic - an absolute highlight for me personally are Tinn and Gun's respective relationships with their parents - the show also gains an edge by focusing on the more difficult aspects of teenage life as well as just on straight-forward fluff.
It explores how hard growing up can be, the difficulties of trying to find out who you are and what you want to do with your life, grief, failure, and the realities of being a young queer person in today's society.
It addresses all these topics with great care and and insight without ever getting too heavy or preachy about it.

I also really appreciate how uncompromisingly the story allows its main characters to take their relationship at their own pace. What starts off as a fun spin on the classic nerd/jock trope quickly develops into a slowly yet steadily building bond filled with mutual respect and fondness which the show uses to analyse the often blurry lines between platonic and romantic love as well as the differences between physical and emotional intimacy.
This all works together to paint an achingly sweet yet grounded picture of first love that had me, a grown ass adult, grinning like a fool much more often than I'd care to admit.

The show isn't perfect of course, it does have its flaws, but most of what I disliked about it was entirely down to personal taste. The sound track, for instance, did not work for me at all and the auto-tune hurt my soul a little bit, but a lot of people seem to genuinely love and appreciate this series for its music so you might really enjoy it as well.
It also has to be said that I am clearly not the target audience for this show, it's aimed at a younger demographic, so it's honestly a very pleasant surprise just how much there is to enjoy and love about the show for someone like me as well.

In short, MSP is a show that I would have loved as a tiny high-school baby gay, but which is still highly enjoyable even as an adult queer person. If you're in a the market for a well-written, deeply wholesome high-school rom-com with a good dash of realism as well as clever jokes, then this one is for you.
And if you're an old cynic who needs their cold heart dusted off a little bit, then this show might be just what you need as well.

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A must watch kdrama with a lot of depth

As soon as I saw the trailer for this kdrama I knew I would be a big fan of it.

But ngl, after starting the first episode I thought it was a bit slow. That was until the show picked up. Then on it was a weekly painful wait for this show to release as I loved every bit off it.

This drama had a lot of big strengths, one of them being the extremely strong cast. Usually in some dramas I tend to forget about the side characters but particularly in this drama all of them have Soo much depth, that I loved every bit off it. Must I add more about the chemistry between the main leads ( all of them ) and their acting. Perfect in all sense.

The ost in this drama was amazing too. All of the different songs in the drama were very vibey and I thought it fit perfectly with the premise. The sets of the drama along with the funny moments just added even more to such an amazing drama.

My only wish was that the final episode was longer and explored a bit more. But apart from that such a big fan of the drama and cannot recommend it more.

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The drama lost me after 8 episodes

This drama had a lot of potential and when it started it off I loved every bit of it. The cast and the chemistry and the storylines were perfect, initially

I loved the first storyline in this drama, the setup, buildup, and the eventual pay off was pretty good. The main leads were definitely cute and the side characters had enough depth ( not much of a story behind them ) to make them interesting.

But after wrapping the first storyline, the second storyline was just too long. The same set of scenes, dialogue and everything was thrown around multiple times. Towards the end I was skipping Soo much.

I really feel this drama could have wrapped up much earlier than it did.

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Really silly but enjoyable

This drama starts out with a poor overworked author who ends up dying and getting sucked into her own novel.
Got to love the recent flurry of similar dramas, but what I like about this one is the ML is almost a parody of similar types...the cold, arrogant, overbearing CEO is actually quite silly and a bit insecure. His handy dandy assistant is always having to reassure him that FL is for sure in love with him. 😂
I don't want to give away too much of the plot but the original FL of the novel, ends up being a bit of SFL since the author has fallen into the novel and become the new FL, but then suddenly a secret is revealed about the original. Their interactions all fall into place, it makes the rest of the drama a lot funnier and unpredictable after the reveal.
I found this a bit cheesy but still very enjoyable. The FL author has a mission, she has to fall in love in 3 months time or she can't go back into the real world...but in the novel, she's rich and has parents to take care of her...so why would she want to go back to being a poor and overworked author in the real world? She spends a lot of time and effort avoiding love at all costs!

Give this drama chance, it's about 3 and 1/2 hours long total. It never takes itself too seriously overall I found it entertaining enough for an evening.

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This relatable show does hit the spot

Finally a show that deals with some topics and problems that many people do face in quite a fun way. It isn't everyday that you see a K drama that isn't some cliche romance melodrama but more than that a show that boldly sheds lights on the intimacy problems faced by many couples. It is lighthearted, spicy, humorous and quite relatable too.

Ahn Hee yeon as a sexually frustrated girl whose boyfriend just can't make her orgasm and Bae Woo Hee as one bold and extroverted girl who isn't looking for relationships but just casual fun nailed their roles. The male leads and the supporting cast too did well with their characters.

It is a really good watch and worth your time if you are looking for something different than the normal romance dramas. Also don't watch it with family.

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I am known to be overly dramatic, but hear me out.......

For weeks I have been on the hunt for a good BL to watch. I feel like at this point I have watched almost everything (over exaggeration), but for weeks, I have seen this series everywhere and I continued to avoid it after reading the summary over and over again because of ONE thing.......racing lol. I avoided watching this because of the concept of racing cars. Yesterday, I gave in and I just did it, and I will tell you, I was GAGGED after the first episode, absolutely and completely gagged. I am going to try and review this in a really well thought out and organized way, but bear with me, because I do not do this often.

Story

The story is not what I expected it to be, I generally thought I was going to be bored with the whole concept, but boy, was I wrong. I have never been one for racing, but I have been on the edge of my seat with that whole again, concept. Racing is not really the whole part of the story though, and watching it has made me realize that there is so much more and it feels so complex to me, in a good way. I think that maybe there is a little bit of confusion sometimes when it came to the main story, but when is there not confusion in a BL (with the exception of the eighth sense, my all-time favorite). I think the story was really well thought out and portrayed in such a way that makes you want to keep watching. That's all I really have to say about the story, just STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF AND WATCH IT!!!!!!! (if you feel the same way I did.

Acting/Characters

The acting is flat out amazing, now I do not know Babe's real name yet and I will learn it soon, but he is outstanding. Everything about his performance has been amazing. Same goes for Charlie. The two of them combined = heart explosion. Their chemistry is and will forever be one of my favorites, they just feel so real and perfect. The side couple, which I haven't gotten into far yet is also going pretty well, I won't name names because it's a slow development so far and I don't wanna spoil it. This show has just done a really great job overall.

I know this is probably a very short and direct review, but this show has taken the words right out of my mouth. I have smiled, laughed, and cried already so much and I still have more to watchhhhh. I am just so invested right now that I had to come here a write a review on this. This show is sooooo different from any Thai BL that I have really seen, with exceptions of course, but I really just highly recommend this show, especially if you are a romance fiend like I am as well as someone who likes a little bit if steam~~.

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Only the leads characters are good

1/ STORY:
A fairy Cupid lives a forbidden love with a human. It is the depiction of this forbidden love. How it happened and what were the consequences. Will they manage to break the curse and be together?

2/ WHAT I LIKED
- The two lead characters, their personalities, how they got together, how they discovered the truth about their common past...

3/WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
- The thriller plot. It was convoluted and messy and repetitive.
- The romance throughout time. Hard to follow as we are spoon-fed by flashbacks. Gods's actions and discourses hardly understandable or logic.
- Second couple is a joke and finally not a couple.
- No endearing character apart from the lead couple. BFF is uninteresting. Fairies are useless. One of them is a liability occupying too much screentime for nothing.

4/ ACTORS:
- Good acting from the lead actors but good actors can't save a bad script.

5/OST: Good enough

6/ REWATCH VALUE: None

7/ OVERALL: Only the cute romance between the present version of the lead couple kept me following this. Their version in the past were in overly complicated convoluted situation. This drama was a mixture of many genres historical fantasy serial killer comedy ... that made it hardly digestible. Honestly, it is a disappointment, and I cannot recommend this drama. 7.5/10.

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Flashbacks, superpowers, technobabble...oh wait there's more!

This is what happens when style doesn't meet substance at all. You've got some stylish cinematography -- then use that to justify a script that is so unfocused and unedited it feels like five shows smashed into one...and none of the five shows are good either.

You've got Venus Wong with some sort of affliction which causes her to be super sensitive...but it's actually an excuse for them to say she can actually see past scenes just being "feeling" it in the area but yet she can't feel things going directly around her. It's really stupid.

You've got some sort of technobabble with a secret "diviner" person who gets introduced suddenly into the plot (I *think* it was supposed to be some sort of "twist" but ultimately made little sense) and uses technology to hynotize people? Throw in some stylized "chat rooms" in there for good measure.

And the plot? A very prolonged serial killer for justice thing which ties it all together....sorta.

And to make sure it feels "modern" throw in tons of flashbacks and re-tracing of entire episodes in different perspectives.

I feel tired just writing about this.

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My new favorite that beats all the classics including Goblin!

I love this drama. There are so many parts that were excellent. It has an great cast, amazing acting and the 2 leads had the best chemistry I've ever seen in a drama.

The pacing of the drama was perfect, never felt there was filler or too many side stories. It all felt very well-rounded and consistent and everything was wrapped up neatly and didn't feel rushed near the final episodes. There was also tension that made you look forward to each episode. I will be re-watching this drama many times and can't wait to buy the behind the scenes DVD!

There was a tiny plot hole so I deducted half a point but other than that it was perfect.

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A brother and a rookie celebrity beat reporter delved inside the volunteer rescue services in Thailand and the corruption embedded in them. Wanchai would do almost anything to protect his parents and discover what caused the death of his brother but he will need to proceed with caution lest he get burned.

After Wanchai received a desperate message from his brother in Bangkok he grabbed the first bus and headed there. At the same time a reporter, Kat, and her two co-workers were on their way to a gathering for the new CEO of the media company she worked for. At the bus station, worlds collide when a speeding sports car causes a devastating crash there. Due to events that occurred around the crash and at the rescue station, Wanchai suspects foul play. As Kat’s colleague lay in a coma, she determined to follow-up on her senior’s investigation into the volunteer rescue services. Neither had a clue what kind of danger they were walking into and they would have to be careful and lucky to survive.

I was surprised to find that the majority of Bangkok’s rescue services were volunteer based and most workers received very little money. As I watched, it was also apparent they didn’t receive much training either. At a fire, only one person donned turnout gear but with no mask or air tank. No fire truck ever appeared. During a gas leak the rescue teams wore respirators which are of little help in a confined place with high natural gas saturation, there’s not enough oxygen to filter. Plus, many of them weren’t wearing them correctly. With a head wound victim they failed to use a back board, or brace, and they didn’t strap him in so I worried the poor guy was going to slide right off as they carried him. No vitals were taken, no IVs started nor oxygen administered—common tasks for EMTs. About all these volunteers were capable of was CPR, stealing from victims and committing the occasional murder.

The story itself took time to gain any traction as Wanchai and Kat sought out clues separately, not quite trusting each other. As the two spent more time together the romantic music began to swell. Given the number of car accidents, job training and job loss, beatings, and death threats, the romance came across as forced. These two people were in over their heads, romance should have been the last thing on their minds.

If you can’t fight city hall, it’s even harder to fight the wealthy and weird. One of the Big Bads decorated his long beard differently every day and traveled in an updated hippie van. The large cast made it difficult to keep up in the first couple of episodes as the layers of corruption and familial problems were peeled back disjointedly. The acting for the most part was good to serviceable. The good guys, of which there were few, were likeable and the numerous bad guys were easy to hate or even laugh at. There were also several gray characters who were willing to cross the line for their own reasons without understanding the cost of working for villains. I wish that they’d taken the time to give at least two or three characters more backstory instead of just teasing that information.

Bangkok Breaking was mostly entertaining if flawed. The numerous action scenes and rescues helped it move faster when the story bogged down. For me, I found the chaotic rescue squad system fascinating and frightening. If you live with an EMT you are likely to get an earful of all the things they did wrong, if not and you enjoy Thai dramas, this is one to try as it’s a fast watch.

24 Jan 2024

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Nong was the star of the show.

I am so happy Max and Nat got their own series, these two have amazing chemistry and I loved watching the relationship between Kon Diao and Yi in Cutie Pie so I'm happy they got their own series.

Like it predecessor Cutie Pie, Naughty Babe is keeping with the humor and comedic moments which I very much enjoy. You get to learn more about Kon Diao and Yi's past and the reason behind some of Yi's choices and actions in Cutie Pie.

I found it hilarious the archenemies Yi got as the episodes went on. In Yi's mind, that dog really was out to get him 😂.

I enjoyed the family dynamic in Naughty Babe and I especially adore Makorn and his obvious love and favoritism towards Kon Diao. I love how the show made it perfectly clear, as did Makorn a few times throughout the show, that he was Team Kon Diao and Yi better wisen up or else. Diao really developed from the character you're first introduced to in Cutie Pie, now he doesn't take any of Yi's crap and is even seen getting revenge against him. It was very amusing to watch Kon Diao's revenges.

I absolutely hate Kon Diao's family. How someone as sweet, caring and kinda naïve as Diao can come from a crook/conman like Sattha is just amazing to me.

The whole amnesia storyline was both good and bad. It helped the plot progress but it also got a little old as well. I didn't particularly like Yi lying to Diao about his amnesia but I understood the reasons for it. The romantic moments between Kon Diao and Yi are stunning to watch. Max and Nat did an incredible job showing the love these two characters feel for each other. Amazing acting from them both.

Yi accepting that his dad loves and adores Kon Diao as the son he never had is just hilarious to me.

The chase scene and that whole plan, while I understood why it was happening was odd and the whole re-proposal thing was just confusing and while it was sweet was kinda a little pointless. Maybe I just missed the mark on what it was about/meant.

And Nong strikes again turning father against his son and I don’t mean Kon Diao!! I died laughing at that whole exchange between Makorn and Diao. Nong really is Yi’s archnemisis. I love the teasing relationship they all have in this scene.

I still hate Kon Diao’s dad but I did really like how he had his chance to make amends with Dio and realize what he was actually doing to his son and hopefully change for the better. I thought the moment between them during the wedding was sweet.

Overall the acting was amazing Nat and Max really shined in this series. The plot was okay, a little boring in places but overall very enjoyable, the music was sweet and fit the scenes.

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Cherish your loved ones while they're there

I was hooked throughout and liked how they dealt with the time travel. I never like amnesia tropes but this was an exception. Everything comes full circle. There were even moments that brought tears to my eyes. You never know when your loved ones may disappear which is why you must cherish them. Both the FL and ML are two sides to this, one who disappeared and one who had someone disappear. And if you don't cherish your loved one, they may end up like the SML or you'll regret it for life like the ML.

Chu Xia and Xiao Dong are adorable together with a healthy slow burn relationship. I loved all of the FL's outfits and hairstyles. She made every scene a visual. I really enjoyed both the lead's personalities. The ML's approach in romance was admirable. People love him for him because he didn't flaunt what he has. Although the FL doesn't seem like it at first, she doesn't want to be burdensome and tends to keep quiet even to her own detriment. Some may find it annoying but I find it very relatable.

The SML was a formidable antagonist yet relatable. I will say though, I find it odd that many characters believe in the time travel story without much resistance. And I do think they could have done the FL's character better as she has made some decisions I don't think any real person would do because of how brainless they are. The realism is not reliable in this drama, especially what happens with the SML at the end. Overall, it was a fun ride if you look past that aspect.

I personally like the ending. It had a hint of tragicness to it, but all is well that ends well. It was definitely a win for all in a way that you would not expect.

SPOILERS OF WHAT I DID NOT LIKE (AKA not well written character decisions):

I was facepalming when the FL pretended like the SML didn't just reveal her identity to her parents without her consent and continued to talk to him like nothing happened, or when she believed in the SML's biggest lie about her involvement with the patent without a second thought despite how she knows he's been lying to her this entire time (although I will give her the benefit of the doubt because of the photographs, but I still think she should have at least questioned it since he's an unreliable source), or how she literally did nothing but stare at a clock when she went back in time and finally had the chance to spend time with her parents, time not well spent. She was also slow on the uptake about how her past in 2011 was her future self going back in time. She should have known immediately when she was recreating the photographs and her flashbacks in the forest. They really did her character dirty.

I hate the SML but I love the concept of his character. He wasn't cherished by his loved ones and it turned him into someone who will do anything for it. I know that he wants his father's love but considering how stubborn he is, I find it hard to believe that he would just give up that easily after all the grievances his father gave him up until that point at the first sign of a loving parental relationship or just because the FL said so with her line about his future self telling her to stop him no matter what. I still very much enjoyed everything, I just have to look past the unrealistic parts

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Affection level for this Series, Plus Plus Infinity

I just dived into the show without giving it much thought and I was utterly surprised from the very first minute. First and foremost, I love the transmigrating into the game premises and all those game inbox styled notification just add even more to the whole premises. It's a unique concept in the BL world and it's executed pretty well. Sure, the later half of the series felt a bit rushed with abrupt cuts but hear me out the plot didn't feel one bit incomplete and I enjoyed it anyway.

Talking about the cast, I love each one of the leads. They all have portrayed their character so well. My favorite is, no doubt, Tae Myung Ha. He is such a sweetheart, a cool one at that. He transmigrates into the game like world and his mission is to make Cha Yeo Woon, his favorite character, happy. His affection level with Cha Yeo Woon starts from minus and with the minus affection level brings a bunch of debuffs that just makes the whole concept even more interesting. It's so heart touching to see him care for Yeo Woon. Yeo Woon, he seriously turns on my protective mode. He is so so so freaking cute and his smile is everything. He really deserves the world.

Myung Ha and Yeo Woon, they are absolutely adorable. They would be the one flirting, smiling, looking at each other, interacting and going on dates but you would be the one blushing, smiling and banging your hands somewhere. I guarantee it. Their cuteness is really blinding.

Also, the other lead, Ahn Kyung Hun, he looks so adorable with those thick glasses, curly hair and he is a real sweety and a really really good friend. Cheon Sang Won, him trying to get Myung Ha's attention is kind of funny and annoying. But I liked him too. He is just as adorable as the others.

And I so badly wanted Yeo Woon to call Myung Ha Hyung instead of Sunbae even just once, not that I had any problem with Sunbae, but you know just the urge. And I know I already mentioned this but they are absolutely absolutely adorable and I have binged watched it for the nth time now. And I am still stuck on them.

I really enjoyed watching this. Definitely highly highly recommended!!

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