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A low budget revenge drama with interesting story

Well, it is a low budget short drama. Keep that in mind while watching, and you'll be surprised by how good the story is.
Firstly, this is not romance, for most of the episode the male lead doesn't even show up and has little to no screen time at all. The plot is centered towards the main female lead's revenge story and how she attain her happiness by getting everything stolen from her back. You'll be surprised at how the female lead basically does everything on her own and plotted against her own family. That's what made it interesting in terms of the story and how it was told, the bad thing about this was only because it lacks budget, short, lacks logic in certain parts and how it was filmed. The acting of the main leads are pretty decent considering how low budget this was.

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A MASTERPIECE

HOLY SHIT I LOVE THIS SO MUCH THIS IS SO GOOD! THE ACTING, ACTORS, MUSIC, CINEMATOGRAPHY IS THE BEST!! I CAN' WAIT FOR THE SECOND SEASON AAAA I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCH! NAM JOOHYUK'S ACTING IS SO GOOD IT'S PERFECT! I NEED HIM TO START IN MORE DRAMAS LIKE THIS! I NEED MORE DRAMAS LIKE THIS

the buildup, vigilante's plan, the backstory is so good !! i love this drama so much i wish it has 20 episodes!! manifesting for the second season next year plsplspls i know this is from a webtoon so im thinking of reading this ajskjdhasj but at the same time i don't want to because i'll be spoiled

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it's all about the chemistry

I believe Director Jojo has said this was inspired by 90's Lakorns and it meant to feel more like those than some kind of mafia drama. The point of the show is watching Palm and Nueng fall in love and damn if they don't look amazing while they do. Perth and Chimon are kind of wasted after episode 6 but they were good for what they were needed for. Phuwin does a wonderful job establishing Nueng as vulnerable as he is bratty. I watched FUTS and Pond had a lot of moments there of obvious "acting" and there is none of that to be seen here. He is quiet, intense, in a lot of ways he reminded me of Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain in that he is feeling so much but doesn't have the words or the position to say them.

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Storytelling with so much strength and compassion....

Ahhhhh....I love this whole story! I'm only on episode 22 out of the 40 but I've been seriously hooked the whole time! The story and characters are so well crafted. I feel like this was the writer's "baby," and they took their time on it!

The main leads are a couple who work through things, grow, and are seriously loyal to each other(when their loyalty has been finally won❤️). ML is strong, kind and so understanding. In a way that is not weak, but makes you admire and love him like all his team do, while FL is strong in a way that doesn't just run over the other people(which I really appreciate these days❤️), while still totally owning her space and queening it! Gosh! I actually like her, which can't be said for all chinese FL.
And seriously, the fight scenes are awesome!! So much beautiful chinese action.
The music is enjoyably in the back-round, while still having moments where is really shines and highlights the greatness of the story. I like how it has a bit of modern twist to it.

The whole story is gripping and engaging, keeping me watching with so many twists and turns, but with enough moments of rest, to keep the pacing excellent.

And the side characters are such a good balance of funny, loyal and actually smart(who would have guessed?😁). The main couple is still def the main focus, with all the other characters having enough time to let you enjoy and love them, without taking up annoyingly large amounts of the story time.

Gripping, beautiful, healing, engaging and deep storytelling right here! Thank you to all who worked on this masterpiece!❤️❤️❤️

P.s. this is my first review ever. When I saw no one else had reviewed it I thought I must! So you wouldn't miss out on this gem. And the only reason I gave it just a 8 star rewatch value, is because I personally rarely rewatch dramas.

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So REALISTIC and beautiful

I have not written a review in a long time because there wasn't really a series i desperately, I mean so desparately want to tell to people but here i got one. Happy ending romance. This is the most realistic (along with some other but you understand what I mean) series i have ever watched. It was not at all lovey-dovey, all enthusiasm, happy characters,nope. It had all the seriousness when it comes to working in industry though it be a literature industry. There were so many factors and sides were shown of Industry ; good and bad. So many sides of people were shown. So many sides of self was shown. The acting was all fine n good, not at all overly done. There were many characters and all did there roles profoundly, whether it be a small role or bad role. It had happy and sweet scenes which does not seemed forced. All in place.so good it was. So real it was . Well portrayed. I loved all the characters. Ahhhh this was so good. A new try and good try of Korean BLS.

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Some things were fantastic, some made no sense

My overall impression is the writers/producers/editors knew which couples were going to end up together, but not exactly how they would get there. A LOT of the show seemed improvised, which in my opinion is where First and Khaotung shine through. As much as I genuinely love Force and Book (and I adored A Boss and A Babe, I rewatch and bought the DVD), I don't think they had as much chemistry or coherence in their pairing. As they got together it felt like a competition, then a lot of declaring "I love you" without actually showing what made them fall in love? They have cute dates and cute scenes but in the end it didn't feel believable to me.
I thought the show was trying to make Neo and Mark layered characters, but in the end I don't think Neo's character had any real growth or understanding of what he was doing that alienated people. Mark was fantastic, I am begging GMMTV to give him a lead role again.

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Coming from someone who read the webtoon sweet home (No spoilers)

I have said this before, but the webtoon was one of the masterpieces and I love the other works of the author. I had a beef to pick with in the first season, but it was still leagues above what the second season is (can't even call it a season, to be fair). The whole 8 episodes could have easily been delivered in a single episode and would have been way better. Not gonna lie, I was massively excited as to how the story will progress, as it was diverging from the webtoon in the first season to begin with. However, now after completing it, the only thing I can say is the whole season felt like a dish served after it had gone bad.

The fan service of naked men was one thing, but the story was going around in circles and the bare minimum progress it had wasn't enough to keep oneself interested in keeping up with the whole darn eight episodes. The acting of the cast members was good, but too much CGI, which left a bad aftertaste for me personally, as I think it could have been done way better. Also, the individuality monsters had in the first season was gone, and the focus was more on portraying monsters as zombies than "monsters". I don't know how much budget went into the whole season but the gunfires, explosioins, fires, and such were done like poorly designed 3D warfare game. Anyways, it was a complete mess, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, but for now will see how season 3 pans out.

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Pretty much what I expected

I ended up binging this when I needed something stupid (affectionate) and hilarious as a palate cleanser. It was basically exactly what I needed and what I expected.

I have the usual grievances when it comes to plot points not making sense (Tae-moo being hospitalized for a... not even broken arm?? Which he uses just fine when he leaves? Lol sure, and Sung-hoon commenting on why someone who can see just fine needs glasses when he... LITERALLY DOES THE SAME 😂) and some cultural... expectations? that translate into plot points. The acting was cute and believable for the most part, except my one pet peeve - Tae-moo's hair brushing gesture, don't ask me why, just didn't feel real to me! Also Ahn Hyeo Seop is scarily thin (in this?)?? Like, not sure it's sexy to be able to see your RIBS from your BACK!? (But that is... generally speaking, that industry in that country, so.)

Anyway the plot is predictable but fun, the couples are cute, and the friendships even cuter. I enjoyed watching this but not my cup of tea for a rewatch, but for the fans of romance and fake dating trope enthusiasts, I think you'll have a good time.

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Definite improvement over SIMM, easy fun watch

If you are expecting HIGH drama and complicated layered plot, this is not the show for you. What it has going for it is the undeniable appeal and chemistry of Joong and Dunk. Joong is his typical endearing, thoughtful, besotted self. He has more nuance and more moods to convey here than he did in SIMM, where mostly I think his character was a confusing asshole. Not sure why everyone is picking on Dunk, as he was notably improved here. His character starts out clueless and hostile and gradually falls for Joke in a way that feels natural and understandable, especially when a little of his relationship backstory comes in to play. Dunk does his best work reacting opposite Joong and this as true for their conflict scenes as it is for their love scenes.
The side couple feel like an afterthought, and the plot and the twists lose steam after episode 9, not gonna lie, but Joong and Dunk are what sold the show and it was still very enjoyable to watch their scenes and their little shout out to SIMM.
It was fun for what it was, it would have been better if it was a shorter series or had a tighter ending but it didn't ruin anything for me.

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Falls below its potential

This drama would have done better if it was shorter. The writers had a brilliant cast to work with that gelled really well together. They had such interesting material for the 2nd love story between Pyung Hwa and Rowoon. I loved the sisters character because she wasn't devilishly evil, she wasn't trying to kill her brother or anything insane. So much potential was wasted. The writers/directors/producers were so obsessed with the visuals they forgot to bring any substance.

Lack of character development - For any of the side characters I would have loved to have seen some development.

What happened to Hwa Ran's mother? Why did they make it seem like she wasn't her father's daughter? Does she love her husband? How did they meet?

Pyung Hwa had the most interesting background and as a throw away we learn the pilot was her ex? Why did he register the marriage? How did she confront him then? I would have loved more of Rowoon's background, how did he become to be such a great person?

Da Eul's ending was wasted too. Get her together with someone better. Being single is better than that loser of a husband. He didn't learn anything at all.

Unclear ambitions for the main leads. Won wants to own everything but settles for the hotel? Why doesn't she open a hotel with her name Sa-Rang that means love in Korean, rather than Amore? WHY? Won is busy building an empire, why can't she do it at his side? The resort hotel could have been the starting place? She worked hard to get to the top of her field and what? She starts over? She earned a position at King Hotels. She would have earned that promotion!

It was just too long for no reason. But the parts I didn't fast forward through were nice.

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wonderful show

there's really not much I can say that hasn't been said already, and nothing I wouldn't (or haven't already) managed to express via fanfic, so I'll just say this: this is an absolutely amazing show, it's very entertaining, not without faults but nonetheless worth a try if anything about it seems interesting! as I'm writing this review, I'm watching the donghua because I don't want to let the story go

admittedly, there are times the acting goes over the top and the show is restricted in what it could faithfully show from the novels due to censorship, but overall this is an interesting, varied retelling of the real story. wang yibo and xiao zhan are perfect for their roles

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interesting story!

This was really interesting, I thought the story was so good and the characters were really interesting, I loved the perspectives of both characters had me going like “ohhh!”. I wish they communicated more and there was just SOO MUCH MISUNDERSTANDINGS. Super annoying but that’s the whole point so I powered through it. I’m not gonna lie, I feel like they didn’t have chemistry at all so I truly didn’t care what was going on with them at all since they gave nothing, no passion, no energy! But that’s just me! The story kept me going!
I really liked the side couple! I liked how they continued the perspectives of both, wish we got to know more about both characters but they were just a side story so I get it.

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Can we stop with the "fat is ugly" trope? (rant)

This story had promise but as someone who is overweight (a former athlete with multiple surgeries) I get so sick and tired of dramas using the "she would be beautiful if she was skinny" device. I've seen some girls who were skinny turn beautiful when they put on weight and some cute chubby girls turn ugly as skinny girls. This trope is right up there with "if she didn't have glasses she would be beautiful".

You know what? I have glasses and I bought contacts and you know what happened when I wore my contacts? I stayed ugly. My eyes just got smaller. I never knew I had small eyes until I wore contacts. Who knew my glasses made them bigger?!

And can we stop with the fat suits?!

Find a fat actress. There are many of them that they can be found even in Asia. The fat face is ridiculous. My body is fat and my face is chubby but I don't look like I swallowed a stone or balloon. Some of us are literally starving ourselves to get skinny and we remain the same because our genetics hate us also we have thyroid issues and one thyroid was removed due to a 5-inch tumor that I've complained about for a decade and doctors ignored just saying "lose more weight" but I digress.

Also, I'm fat and I used to deliver food. I have NEVER wanted to eat my customer's food especially after I drop it on the floor. Like what the hell was that scene about? We have to set up the "meet cute". That's not cute. That's defamation of fat people. Oh, fat people are disgusting and can't stop themselves from eating, what monsters they'll eat your food if you're not fast enough to come to the door.

Did I feel personally attacked watching this? Maybe.

Did it stop me from watching this? No.

Was it wishful fulfillment of a fat girl wishing a hot guy would date me? NO!
I've dated hot guys and hot dummies cause I'm good in bed (for a fatty). See now I'm doing it. This stupid drama.

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In defense of remember me

I made an account just so I could defend this drama. Going in I wasn’t expecting much I was just bored and looking for a bl to watch on Viki, but I was moved a lot while watching it. There’s a lot happening but each storyline made me feel so much. It’s true that remember me is not a romance drama but it just has romance in it. But I kind of like that for a change. Most dramas especially bls the relationship is the main plot which is fun but sometimes I want to see more growth outside of romance. This drama gives room for us to watch the ensemble grow as individuals and a group.
Yes there were some pacing and script issues that were hard to get past at first, but as I went along I felt like I was watching things sink in emotionally for the character. Where the script lacked the actors really made it feel real. Each character goes through something different that can be relatable to anyone watching. Personally I related to champ a lot through his story.
It’s a story of growth first and a gay romance just so happened to be in it.
I also loved the representation of people with 2 different disabilities/ hindrances.
Please give this drama a chance!

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