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What a disappointment...
After the episode where they both had the motorcycle accident, I was confused...They cut off their relationship without explanation, which made me look for what the story would be like next and I was disappointed...
I won't continue watching this K-Drama and I won't set my eyes on Season 2.... #disappointment
I don't understand how they broke their relationship, the development of each character could have been so good and could have grabbed the fans...
They could have developed his character, who was kind of destroyed by his parents, based on the love he felt for her...
They could have developed her character based on the difficulties she overcomes with her family...
There was so much to pick up on in the story, it could have been perfect and full of drama and love!
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Not Captivating, But Yu Tu Saves Some Scenes
You Are My Glory ended up being a disappointment for me, mainly because it never managed to truly hold my attention.The aerospace-related storyline was, honestly, very boring and dry. It dragged a lot and made many episodes feel unnecessarily long.
The only part I found somewhat engaging was the gaming aspect. As someone who has played League of Legends, I enjoyed the gaming scenes more than expected, even without any prior knowledge of Honor of Kings. That was the one element that felt more dynamic.
Unfortunately, the romance was very weak for most of the drama. I never felt a strong emotional connection between Qiao Jing Jing and Yu Tu.
I especially struggled to connect with Qiao Jing Jing as a character, which made it hard to care about the relationship. With Yu Tu, I did feel a bit more connection, and he was the only character that somewhat kept me watching, I would even be interested in checking out another drama centered around him.
The lack of chemistry was very clear in episode 25, particularly during the bed scene. The dialogue felt awkward and unnatural, and instead of being romantic, it was just cringe and uncomfortable.
Episode 26 had the potential to create more tension, but certain elements ruined the moment, like the oversized watch Yu Tu was wearing, which distracted me completely and broke the scene’s impact.
That said, in the final episodes, there were small moments where their relationship started to feel more believable, and their physical attraction became more apparent. It was subtle, but you could finally sense some chemistry and mutual desire developing, though it still didn’t fully make up for the lack of emotional connection earlier in the drama.
Compared to my first C-Drama, Speed and Love, which had real romantic tension from start to finish, You Are My Glory felt forced in its romance, and many intimate scenes were awkward rather than engaging.
Overall, I didn’t find this drama captivating. Many parts felt slow and dull, to the point where I started skipping scenes.
Eventually, I emotionally checked out, and at a certain point, I simply gave up on the drama altogether. Despite its popularity, it wasn’t engaging enough to keep me invested.
Rating: 5.5/10
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A Sweet Romance with Room to Grow
From the start, Dynamite Kids presents itself as a concise and well-paced drama aimed at viewers who enjoy romance-driven stories.While the opening episodes build strong expectations for a more intense and passionate romance, the drama slightly loses that momentum in the middle. Even so, it remains engaging throughout and never becomes boring.
One of the drama’s strongest points is its supporting cast. The second ML, in particular, stands out. Instead of forcing a romantic ending for him, the story leaves us with the promise of a possible future relationship. This felt like a mature and realistic choice, especially since he openly acknowledges that he doesn’t truly like the other girl (yet). After having such a strong crush on the FL, giving him time to learn how to love someone else makes narrative sense.
The ending was overall satisfying. However, the accidental kiss scene felt somewhat awkward and not entirely convincing. It might have worked better if it had leaned more into comedy, as the staging made the moment feel less “accidental” than intended. Aside from this moment, the finale was well executed.
I also appreciated how the drama handled relationship challenges, particularly with a child involved. The dynamic between the secondary leads and the child was warm and charming. Rather than ending as a conventional couple, they form an amusing and heartfelt trio, which added an interesting layer to the story.
Overall, Dynamite Kids is a solid and pleasant romantic drama. While it has some pacing issues and a few awkward moments, its characters, emotional warmth, and realistic choices make it an enjoyable watch.
Final Rating: 8/10
P.S. One thing that confused me in the final episode was the storyline involving her sister. When she goes to Jeju Island and sees that her sister is working there as a server, she enters a private party even though she wasn’t invited. However, after the romantic scene, it’s unclear whether she ever actually meets her sister or if that storyline was simply left unresolved. If this was addressed later on, I may have missed it.
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