really weird
This one was a solid 6. Idk, it wasn't really my thing. It was fine while watching, but after watching it I feel like there was nothing really outstanding about it and wondered why I watched it at all. Now I'm gonna directly quote another review I saw: "What’s even more confusing is the fact I actually finished it, and I did not even have to force myself to watch it. Not many things worked in this show, but somehow I still kept watching the next episodes. Don’t know what weird spell this show put on me, but it worked." This is 100% relatable to me and put my feeling after watching it directly into words. I didn't have to make myself watch it like I do with other not-that-good dramas, but in the end they were the same quality of product. I feel like Baek Su-jeong and Ban Ju-yeon did not fit together at all whatsoever. The maturity of Su-jeong and the immaturity of Ju-yeon did not click whatsoever. Idk what the 'magic' in this drama that keeps you watching but in the end you realize you shouldn't have wanted to keep watching is, but overall: don't recommend. You can watch it if you want and you won't suffer, but in the end you probably won't enjoy it. (Ignore my rating for music, unless it's really good I just put a two for everything)Was this review helpful to you?
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A Grandmother Who shouldn't be forgiven
This Is Drama for New Drama watcher or for someone who is being Nostalgic about old Rom-Com K-drama.For me i m the later one may be that's why i could finish it in 2 days,thats means it was not boring for me but it has its own flaws.But sometimes we overlooked those cz we r not in mood to nitpick.Starting the review.. Trust me it'll be short only some like/dislikes.
The main couple : I'm not a fan of Younger ML,Older FL plot,thank god i didnt check the tag.But it didn't bother me cz i understand their feelings.Both actors did very well for me personally its the male actor who actually is a diverse artist.I feel really pity for him throughout the drama.He deserve a Hug.
The Secondary couple : The most unreasonable one.I don't know what's their motto in life about relationship, seriously getting breakup/reconciliation in whole show without even a solid reason.Specially the 2FL, she literally doesn't deserve him.I was not even interested.
Other : The most Negative part of this drama is they didn't focus really on other Supporting actors life that much. Still Chief kwon really impressed me & become my most fvrt character here.
Music: Max r pop or brand music i m not quite fond of them.
Hobbies r important they make you wish to live another day no matter how hard ur life is going - i really appreciate this view of the director.
Overall it was a nice watching.
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Look For The Present
The story is about a man and a woman who met in the past when they were kids, when they knew each other in the game. Both of them have bad memories because the man states his love for her, but his looks are not good, so he was rejected. In the future, they meet again but don't know each other since they never meet again until they work at the same place. That's where the story becomes interesting when they started to love each other but didn't find out about their past.Was this review helpful to you?
Noona romance laced with cliché, fluff, and a sprinkle of cradle confusion
Normally, I don’t pick up dramas with lackluster reviews, but the premise intrigued me. But I’m such a sucker for noona-romance, so I took the obvious bait, and it didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the fluff that pandered to my taste, because occasionally I need to take a break from the heavy, sprawling, thousand-lifetimes drama and giggle at silly, trope-y shows to wind down.This fits the bill, with its cliched meet-cute, and then eventually meet-don‘t (or rather, meet-rewind); from online-friends, to let-down rivals that feel like a little cradle-robbery, to I-hate-you-boss-type of relationship. And of course, who could ever forget the what-a-small-world-scenario in nearly every drama, in where this MC, knows this MC, who knows this other MC, who happens to be this MC, and you’ve got a recipe of coincidences!
Preventing me from fully relishing this drama is Ju Yeon’s grandma, who is so horrible that she makes Maleficent look kind. But at least there’s that bad-hair-wig-band that Ju Yeon’s rocking to, as their songs gave him solace and an outlet to tap out his frustrations.
Not to be outdone in the chemistry department is the other pairing of Sin Won and Ha Jin. Their attempts at trying to separate the OTP are interesting to watch.
All in all, I cannot dive too deep into a drama that is clearly not meant for any Baeksang awards, but if the goal is to provide an escape from reality for at least twelve hours, then this drama certainly has done its job.
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My Dearest Nemesis – From online crush to awkward office fate
🔹 A teenage crush gone wrong resurfaces years later, when the boy behind the screen becomes the boss across the desk📖 Overview
🔹 12 episodes, modern romantic comedy
🔹 Adapted from the webtoon He’s a Black Dragon
🔹 Moon Ga-young plays Baek Su-jeong, who once fell hard for an online gamer called “Black Dragon” in high school
🔹 Choi Hyun-wook plays Ban Ju-yeon, an awkward middle schooler turned confident head of strategic planning at Yongseong Department Store.
🔹 It begins when Su-jeong realizes her new boss is the same boy who embarrassed her years ago, forcing her to face old wounds and the possibility of something new
✨ How It Felt Watching
🔹 Sweet and nostalgic, like revisiting a teenage memory you thought you’d buried
🔹 At first awkward and cautious, their vibe gradually becomes playful, marked by teasing glances and shy smiles.
🔹 Some story beats were predictable, and the pacing slowed midway, but the warmth carried through
🔹 Themes of first love, grudges that linger, and love that grows when you least expect it
🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹 Moon Ga-young plays Su-jeong, a witty character confronting her past while learning to move on.
🔹 Choi Hyun-wook brilliantly portrays Ju-yeon, a poised and capable character, showing us that anyone can transform past struggles
🔹 The office team and family brought humor and warmth, though some side arcs wrapped up quickly.
🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹 Bright, modern office settings paired well with the romcom mood
🔹 Little nods to gaming nostalgia tied back to their shared history
🔹 Some transitions felt somewhat disjointed, but the overall cheerful tone remained consistent.
🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 What I loved most was how an embarrassing teenage crush turned into a chance to love again.
🔹 Would I rewatch? No
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 8/10, a nice brew, I enjoyed it
✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, this one felt like logging into an old game only to find the story had unlocked a softer path
✨ When did you feel Su-jeong’s grudge finally start to fade into something warmer?
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What was this plot?
I was really excited for this show because I love some of the works from both actors but actually what was this plot?It started pretty solid in the first few episodes but I think the lack of chemistry and the constant micro issues that were resolved within a matter of a few scenes were what had me rate this drama only 5.5.
They overdid the "baby boss" concept for Juyeon to the point I literally viewed him as this 15 year old student even in the present time, which kind of ruined the whole "responsible young ceo with an older gf" concept.
The second thing that pissed me off is that one of the main plot points in this show is the confession scene, and the "trauma" that resulted for the both of them from that. Picking this as the main clashing issue between the characters was really weird because, call me shallow, but this wasn't that deep. So when they used this trauma as the reason for their break up i found it so rediculous I almost stopped watching.
Didn't the both of them fall for the present , grown up version of themselves? I found it very weird that Sujeong took it so serious to break up because of this. I get that she wanted someone to rely on, which she didn't really have her whole life but come on...by that point in time Juyeon was able to fulfill that conditon already.
And lastly, what I mentioned in the beginning, is that the last half of this drama was full of conflicts that seemed serious but they solved by just talking a bit in the same episode. That took the whole tension and seriousness away, I found that pretty disappointing. Sad, because I usually like the actors projects and this one just wasn't it.
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Charming and sweet with all the tropes we love
A sweet and quick drama with some somewhat predictable tropes - the office romance, the chaebol male lead, a hidden nerdy hobby, the childhood trauma, the Kopiko placement - and the number of times someone stumbles and was caught by another character in slow motion, don’t even get me started lol. But let’s be honest, sometimes that’s exactly what you want in a drama. It’s a cute romantic story that delivers everything you want for a lighthearted watch. I found the pacing quite good and watched it in just a few days. The characters are pretty well developed too and the “B” couple was very cute and somewhat unconventional. No spoilers but the ending was just so sweet and surprisingly meaningful. Definitley worth a watch, especially if you liked dramas like What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, King The Land, or Her Private Life.Was this review helpful to you?
Adults also have hobbies
this was overall a good show, i really enjoyed the fact that they showed an adult who has hobbies and just want to decompress after a long day. The acting was also not bad however, they should have just remained friends and also developed the story better. there was multiple arcs and it ended up falling flat especially near the endWas this review helpful to you?
TYPICAL KDRAMA ROMCOM
My Dearest Nemesis is a lighthearted rom-com centered around a chaebol family. I stuck with it primarily because of the second couple. The main plot is rather cliché, offering nothing new in terms of storyline,it’s the classic tale of a wealthy grandson falling for a poor girl. The drama boasts great actors and good production quality, but the second couple’s story stole the spotlight for me. Despite their limited screen time, their narrative had immense potential. If only the series had explored their story further,it could have injected more life into the drama.K-dramas should learn to strike a better balance, giving second couples well-developed storylines instead of focusing solely on the main leads!
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Really Cute
A nice, fluffy watch. Very sweet. Except for wanting to kill the old bat. There is not enough forgiveness in the world. Kind of frustrated with the FL, but I guess I can understand somewhat. Nothing overly deep or complicated in this show. Liked it more than I expected to. Would have been nice to see someone get married though.Was this review helpful to you?
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Actually pretty cute
I decided to watch it spur of the moment and I enjoyed it. It has been awhile since I've seen a kdrama with a relatively non complicated storyline, meaning that it was a simple and easy watch, no real mysteries or big questions searching for answers.Cute love story between the FL & ML lead, this isn't a spicily romantic drama so the romance is sweet and warm rather than fiery and hot. In the words of the FL's nickname for the ML, truly each other's other half.
I know there are some still negative opinions about the grandmother by the end of the drama and while true she is not very likeable, I still felt more sorry for her than anything else.
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Refreshing light hearted drama
I didn’t expect to like this drama as much as I did. I’m glad I didn’t look at the reviews before starting, as I’m sure I would’ve been put off. It ended up being a surprisingly fun drama, and although it’s nothing super special, I did think it felt refreshing and would often find myself grinning at the screen. I started watching for moon ga young and kept watching for the yearning, enemies to lovers, and wholesome romance. At times I did question the chemistry of the main couple, but they ended up being really sweet and I did enjoy their romance. The second couple were so cute and I really enjoyed all their scenes. I would definitely recommend giving this drama a go, if you’re looking for something light-hearted to make you laugh :)) <3Was this review helpful to you?
