A slow and quiet storyline
As much as I love healing dramas, this one was a bit too slow for me. I lowkey had no clue what was gonna happen next cause it was so slow. I think there are just too many dramas coming out for me to want to stick to this show. I'll probably come back to it one day as the main leads have such a sweet chemistry but as for now I am dropping this show.Was this review helpful to you?
Great Drama after a long time
It’s rare that I finish something and immediately feel the need to tell people about it, but this one is sticking with me. Honestly, just trust me and go for it. It’s a bit of a masterpiece in its own quiet way, and it’s honestly just sad to see it not getting the traction it deserves.What really gets me is the cast. You’re watching these incredibly talented actors give these massive, grounded performances, and then you look around and realize nobody is really talking about them yet. It’s frustrating because this is exactly the kind of acting people say they want to see—nuanced, real, and actually impactful—but for some reason, the support just isn’t there yet.
I’m not trying to oversell it or pretend it’s something it’s not, but it’s genuine. It’s one of those projects that feels like it was made with a lot of care, and it shows in every scene. It’s the kind of thing that makes you want to support the people involved simply because they’re doing the work so well.
If you have a bit of time and you're looking for something that actually has some substance to it, give this a shot. We really need to start showing up for the artists who are actually putting in this level of effort. It’s worth the watch, and it’s definitely worth the conversation.
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realistically bittersweet love
This drama is clearly not everyone's cup of tea based on the reviews, but it's a 10/10 for me. If you want a bittersweet realistic drama and a good cry (if you're a crier), then I highly recommend it.I feel like most of the viewers who disliked this are just not the target audience. The story was really realistic for me as it explored all the struggles and conflicts life can give you. It was full of wrong timings and misunderstandings that I feel like could've been avoided if they, or mostly Eun-a, just actually talked to Tae-seo clearly and honestly before making all the decisions they did. However, I could honestly understand why they made all the decisions they did because hey, that's just how life happens sometimes.
Eun-a might've been self-centered but I understand where she is coming. It wasn't explored well but she went through so much and had to make decisions that negatively affected the relationship. Tae-seo on another hand was pitiful, I would say. He loved Eun-a for all those years and understood her every time. But, their own lives ultimately made it hard for them to be together.
I understand the other's sentiment that A-sol should've ended up together with Tae-seo, but it was fitting that they didn't. Tae-seo loved someone so deeply and him being together with A-sol would be a cheat to how he actually felt and it would've been just a forced connection due to A-sol's feelings for him. As for Seong-chan, in a way, he really just took advantage of Eun-a's vulnerability into having the kind of relationship that they had.
All in all, they were both right. Eun-a's place was right for her and Tae-seo's place was right for him. They were just not made to live in the same place.
Props to the writers for the rather realistic story. I personally think the actors did well in bringing me to tears every time, so props to them as well! It was a heartbreaking good watch. <3
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Don't watch if you're not a fan of sad endings
It's how things work out not in the same way yeah a bit different but in real-life not everyone gets a partner or a happy ending. The casting and acting was good but I feel like the storyline towards the ending could have been different. I understand why they got together after she came back after 10 years, they both were not dating each other atleast seriously and still loves each other, just things did work out. It was so sad and frustrating to watch that I skipped ep 7,8 and 9. I don't know if I did good or not anyways, Things could have definitely been better. It's just so sad that the teens who loved each other and found comfort in each other couldn't be together.I feel like I dislike Seung-chan a bit, maybe if he hadn't recommended that part time to her, they would still be dating. The story was good at the starting but at the end it felt like bs and so sad that I couldn't even watch. Maybe Eun-A could have been as loyal as A-sol to even one of the twos
I read some of the reviews here and when I was watching the starting eps I felt like I would write thins contradicting to them but it's the same anyways just wanna say that the storyline could have had some improvement otherwise it was kinda good too
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Continued watching this solely for jinyoung’s acting
Being a melodrama freak I couldn’t even completely watch this drama. Just because it is a melodrama doesn’t mean the story and the characters should not have any real life development. The story just spiralled around one theme the whole time and the ending was ridiculous. Jinyoung’s acting as usual carried the drama other than that there is nothing notable to watch here. The story has no progression. The characters also did not have any character development. The drama being slow paced and melo is not even the problem here, the script is a bunch of bull. I only completed this because of jinyoung and because i wanted to get it done with, just skipped the whole drama after the 4th episode. I would suggest you to watch it if you are a avid fan of jinyoung otherwise just skip it.Was this review helpful to you?
An Authentic Perfect Slice of Life Romance
Slice of life dramas aren’t for everyone and love is in a way, always “predictable” because you just fall in love and fall out of it, but if you love a down to earth, subtle story where many can relate to your own life, and the raw emotions of two ordinary people fall in love and meet again—then this is certainly for you.It is never meant to be “unpredictable” or dramatic plot heavy with a clear storyline. It’s meant to dig deep into two characters’ authentic emotions and choices, because the truth is, love is always you meet, you break, and you meet again. But each story is yet unique to their own, that’s what so fascinating about love, isn’t it?
You love, you get hurt, but you will do it all over again. Just like watching different love stories, it’s never about a surprising plot but how real the characters you feel.
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Blossom in summer
Wanted to watch something interesting and keep you in seat ..? This one is perfect.. It's not yet completed but definitely this series will make the kdrama lovers to rewatch every episode with thrill and make us to recollect our school days /youthful days. Male and female leads are very young and expressive. It's a one line story but the way they present here is fantastic...enjoy the showWas this review helpful to you?
First 2 eps is just so good
The casting of ML and FL is perfect. Their chemistry is good, performance is so real, like usual couple, they are so sweet and cute. They are funny too. The sceneries are beautiful, the ost are nice too. Everyone please watch! It can be watch at Netflix global. Minju fighting, Jinyoung fighting, Still Shining fighting!Was this review helpful to you?
Resenha Crítica: Um Amor que Deprime (Still Shining)
Nota: 5.0 / 10Onde o brilho se apaga na falta de reciprocidade
Assistir a Um Amor que Ilumina (ou Still Shining) foi uma das experiências mais frustrantes de 2026 até agora. O que deveria ser uma jornada de superação se transforma rapidamente em um teste de paciência de 11 horas que eu não receberei de volta.
O maior problema do drama está na falta de amor próprio do protagonista. Ele parece incapaz de tomar as rédeas da própria vida, apenas orbitando as necessidades dos outros sem força para lutar contra a correnteza. É agoniante ver alguém com um coração tão puro ser tão passivo. Ele não ama apenas por amar, ele entrega a alma em tudo o que faz, mas infelizmente essa intensidade é desperdiçada.
Absolutamente, ela não o merece e nunca mereceu. É doloroso ver tanta entrega emocional sem nenhuma reciprocidade. Ele deveria conhecer alguém que o amasse com a mesma força e intensidade. Por causa dessa desigualdade, a dinâmica do casal se torna insuportável e não há química que salve o roteiro.
A irritação se estende ao elenco de apoio, onde nem mesmo o irmão do protagonista consegue gerar empatia. O título brasileiro, Um Amor que Ilumina, soa como uma ironia de mau gosto, pois a sensação real é de um Amor que Deprime. É um vai e vem sem propósito que causa um cansaço emocional enorme no espectador.
Veredito: Se você busca entretenimento para relaxar, passe longe. Depois de Our Universe, este é certamente um dos piores títulos do ano. Uma trama que prometia luz, mas entrega apenas escolhas erradas e personagens que não se respeitam. Salve suas 11 horas e assista a outra coisa.
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Amor deprimente
Eu nem ia comentar sobre esse drama, mas realmente preciso falar. Não se deixem enganar pelos dois primeiros episódios, eles são bons, sim. No começo, a história parece promissora, com um romance interessante e envolvente, que faz a gente criar expectativas.Mas, a partir daí, é só ladeira abaixo.
A cada novo episódio, a trama vai ficando mais pesada, arrastada e, sinceramente, deprimente. Não consegui me conectar com os personagens, faltou química, faltou emoção verdadeira. E olha que já assisti muitos melodramas, mas nenhum conseguiu me deixar tão desanimado quanto esse.
Eu estava torcendo muito no início, queria que desse certo, mas simplesmente não deu. Foi difícil continuar assistindo até o final.
E sobre o desfecho… sei que algumas pessoas podem até achar bonito ou profundo pela atuação, mas, para mim, não funcionou. Não compensou toda a carga negativa da história.
No fim das contas, é um drama triste, cansativo e sem brilho. Sinceramente, acho que um título mais adequado seria algo como “Amor que destrói” ou “Amor deprimente”, porque esse tipo de amor não ilumina ninguém, só traz tristeza.
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Nostalgia que Perdeu o Trilho
Um Amor Que Ilumina foca no amadurecimento e nas memórias de Yeon Tae Seo e Mo Eun A. O drama tenta construir uma narrativa sensível sobre como o tempo transforma as pessoas, usando o cenário de uma hospedagem em Seul como ponto de conexão.Por que a nota 6?
• Ritmo Lento: A trama demora muito para desenvolver os conflitos e acaba caindo em uma monotonia que torna a experiência cansativa.
• Falta de Dinâmica: Embora a sinopse prometa transformar as rotinas dos personagens, os diálogos e as situações parecem repetitivos.
• Expectativa vs. Realidade: Para um romance que fala sobre "sentimentos adormecidos", faltou aquela faísca que faz a gente torcer pelo casal.
É um dorama que, apesar da produção caprichada, acaba sendo "chato demais" para quem busca um enredo mais envolvente e dinâmico.
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pardon ????? pardon??????
mais comment commencer aussi bien une serie avec des persos si attachants, c’est posé, c’est tranquille, c’est une belle histoire de lycéens et on se dit qu’ils vont se retrouver et ça va être cool!!!!MAIS C’EST QUOI CE FINAL??????
J’ai pas signé pour souffrir moi, si je regarde des kdramas en mode love story c’est pas ppur que ça finisse de cette façon et que je perde 10 heures de ma vie !!!!!! sinon je regarderai des séries de zombies et de serial killer ! non serieusemelent quelle déception , je sais pas ce que vous attendez vous d’un kdrama de ce type, mais si vous etes comme moi je vous fais gagner du temps …. ZIP IT !!!!
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