Watched/completed in 2025

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would - action  is not really my thing. 

I liked this family - very unique characterizations and context.  Great acting across the entire cast. I did not like all the violence and gore - I had to fast forward through a lot of those scenes.

What I liked: the chemistry between the two leads is fire, the quirky second leads are interesting too.

What I don't like: a lot of this feels hammy and makjang. Lot's of fast forwarding. The hidden identity stuff was not my cup of tea - something felt off by the second half in terms of writing.

A cute office rom-com. Pleasant and forgettable.

Can Kikuchi Fuma take on a role where he is not cool and confident? And is more expressive?

The supporting characters and their love-lines were pleasant and interesting - a couple with an 8 year age gap and a couple where the male lead is very insecure about his weight.

I was not ready. This drama made me laugh and cry and then laugh again. It reminded me of True Beauty - the same manhwa feels, the sounds effects, similar sense of humor. It features a fangirl who goes back in time to save her beloved idol and hijinks ensue.

Byun Wooseok is beautiful - he resembles Taemin from Shinee in some angles - and his chemistry with the bubbly Kim Hye Yoon is wonderful. I even love the second male lead and would not have bee mad if the female lead ended up with him. I am glad I waited as long as I did to watch this - I needed this sweet and fun drama to lift me out of my winter blues.

Also Kim Hye Yoon is funny - especially when she goes into auntie/lecture mode ... so hilarious.

The OST was also great.

I liked Mint as the female lead.

But the writing was poor. I felt like the female lead could have been written better - nothing particularly interesting about her. The chemistry she had with both male leads was faint.

The antagonist was interesting but not fleshed out enough.

A couple that is separated reunite again in the workplace. They obviously still have feelings for each other in addition to unresolved issues from their marriage. This couple has a lot to work on in terms of communication and I don't know if the plot will address this well. The secondary female character is also creepy and odd - this character feels a bit off and out of place in this story.

I am curious as to if and how the leads reconcile - they have some big obstacles between them.

Lots of production value in this drama that occurs in Bangkok's Chinatown.

I really enjoyed the moments between Tee (male lead) and his father as they grappled with Tee's blindness. The drama also toucheed on living with a disability and loss of a loved one. I also enjoyed the love line that Tee's dad had.

Morakot Liu as 'Pai' may have stolen the show for me - her portrayal of the complex and bubbly character is lovely. Want to see more of this actress.

Ok, Jeon So Min is an actress that I can watch in anything. I just like her a lot. She portrays a woman who is struggling to make ends meet and needs to find value in herself after her divorce. Her sister and nephew move in and now Jeon So Min's character has to interact with the parents in the kindergarten and other folks in the neighborhood. 

I don't know if Jeon So Min's character is ready for love yet but I think it would be great to see her develop some confidence and self esteem and create a new community for herself.

The humor is great - Jeon So Min is great at doing silly and goofy and she gets to play off Choi Daniel and all the other quirky supporting characters.

Also, Jay, the little nephew is the cutest! Wish that there were more scenes with this cutie.

Features both a murder and a family that disappeared from a creepy and overly suspicious town. I really liked the portrayal of the two mothers in this drama - one looking to find the truth/justice for her neighbor and the other trying to rescue her neighbor's child. I also really liked how the drama showed that the protagonists struggled to make good decisions and that everyone has competing interests at play. I think this drama's message was it is better late than never to make a choice - we all need to remember that.

I also appreciated that the cast was mostly middle aged Japanese actors.

The female lead has amazing friends - lots of fun and laughs. First time that I am watching a dentist male lead and it is fascinating how these two slowly connect over time.

The love-lines in this drama are fun and sweet. The drama definitely  lost my interest toward the end as things got predictable.

This acts as a prequel. Features a lot of scenes from the other two series so it may be fine to skip this - not missing much. I do enjoy watching Maeda Goki.

Features a foodie female lead who loves wheat dishes. No gluten, no life! Viva carbs!

Lots of food shots - don't watch while hungry.

Two people form a business marriage but fall in love while living together. Predictable. The acting and chemistry felt unconvincing to me.

An enjoyable family story about 4 sisters with a focus on the second oldest who is working on becoming a scriptwriter. Interesting characters and circumstances including the missing/no contact third sister.

I like the themes that the drama focused on: the complex relationship between the sisters, imposing your own values on the people around you, career mentorship, and that happiness for modern women can look different and that is ok.

I also like the lead's friendship with lovely and supportive Ritsu. And its portrayal of how women deal with love and their careers.

I forgot how charming Adachi Rika is. She portrays a frustrated OL who is trying to find one night stands. Her relationship with her boss is interesting. The eating of spicy food to curb her desire was amusing. It could have been better - I would have liked if it addressed female desire in a more meaningful way.

Rewatch of this 1996 classic. Been in the mood for old school doramas lately. I forgot how much I liked Kashiwabara's portrayal of Naoki - easily the best version of Naoki with lots of nuance and charm. I can see why Kassy was so popular in the late 90s.

The behind the scenes of this drama is great as well!

The chemistry is strong. Is this a TV friendly version of a steamy manga? Predictable and am curious if the female lead can address her issues at work without interventions from the male lead.

It's great to see Kim Ok-Vin again in a lead role - she is stunning as the no-nonsense lawyer who is good at everything. The drama delves into gender roles and stereotypes in the first episode alone - the screenwriter must have a message to deliver here. 

Enjoying the action scenes as well. The love story was cute and Teo Yoo is fun to watch along with Kim Ji Hoon. I do wish the drama delved more into the female lead's family and past.

I like this - a no-nonsense and capable female lead. The action scenes are impressive.The nephew is adorable. Grandma is funny too. The love line between the leads is great - lots of bickering and also sweet.

A gripping tale of revenge featuring lots of family drama and gray characters. Also visually stunning with its exquisite cinematography and production. The action sequences were beautiful. The second half of the drama lost its steam.

A zany plot involving a NIS agent infiltrating a private high school to find gold. The school is full of corruption, ghost stories, antique clocks, and bullies. Seo Kang Joon is great in this fun and comedic role - this is also a very masculine and mature look and vibe for him compared to his past roles. Jin Ki Joo is bubbly and fun to watch as well.

Low-budget web series. Nothing interesting.

I like the vibe. Focuses on the lives of four young professionals. Macau seems to be another main character in this drama - lots of lovely cityscapes and shots of people, food, and architecture. It is my first time watching Sunny Sun on-screen and I am charmed. I am definitely more invested in the Sunny Sun-Amy Chen couple though that's just my personal preference - the other actors are all great - the acting feels natural and slice-of-life. Also, the OST is lovely. There are several scenes that feel like the scenes of a beautiful music video.The plotline between Casey and little Frank was so heartwarming and sweet - not a usual relationship in dramas.

A cute coming-of-age movie about two identical twins and their conflicts as they move to their grandmother's home and fall in love.

The premise was ok. I did not buy into the romance between the main leads, especially because he was her boss and trying to fire her. The best part of the drama was Ong-ju, the female lead's bestie who was crazy and funny. I would watch a whole drama with Ong-ju as the lead just doing and saying funny things.

Yes, the drama is about a Grim Reaper visiting a young woman. However, it is also a drama about loss, trauma, grief, loneliness and closure/healing. The drama also touches on young love in a sweet and humorous way.

This is my first time watching Kim Min-ha and I am so impressed - what an expressive natural beauty.  The OST is lovely too.

"Everything happened to us for real. As long as I remember, that truth will never disappear."

An enjoyable campus drama with some interesting characters. Bai Xiao Duo has an interesting past and is a likable lead who captures the interest of two seniors who also happen to be rivals.The OST is great and the production value seems better than usual for this type of drama.