7/10 I Enjoyed But …..
7 /10 I enjoyed butK-dramas often fail to deliver in the end. They usually have great stories and acting, but the endings can be underwhelming. Did I watch 12 episodes just to see a random wedding at the end? Definitely not. Why not have the protagonists get married, or at least skip to after the wedding?
It's the same story for me every time I watch a K-drama.! enjoy the plot, acting, cinematography, and music, and I'm often moved by what happens. But in the end, I'm left disappointed by the lack of substance or closure.
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10/10 BEST BL ON NETFLIX
The best bl netflix has produced !!!! The enemies to lover trope never disappoints. I loved watching kieta here, he really suits this role and his other bls were just as peak as this one. The chemistry was chemistry-ing. I would love to see more bls like this especially the ones that are realistic af!!!That was insanely fascinating. The chemistry was just so authentic and genuine. Goddd this was what the industry needed 'THAT TENSION' was NEEDED. The leads were exceptionally hwat- they grabbed my attention. When elegance meets rawness uffff just hearing that takes me to this unknown heat of heaven. Oh goddd. That was amusing.
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10/10 Beautiful story and casting
watched up to today's SVIP episode, and honestly - whoever says this feels like a short drama, please don't believe them.Yes, it has a few high-class scenes, but nothing exaggerated or illogical like those over-the-top short dramas. I have no idea why people even compare it to something so different.
So far, this drama offers a realistic portrayal of modern society. The girl lied out of love, and her husband only realised her worth after losing her. That's a genuine, human story - not some clichéd "lost princess" or "secret heir of a business empire" plot you see in short dramas.
WC's character isn't a typical CEO living a glamorous life.
He's more like an ordinary employee still trying to prove himself, not some unreal figure who can "freeze the world" with a single phone call.
If you dislike Lusi, that's your choice - but don't let it cloud your view of the plot. This drama deserves better than that.
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10/10 IT STARTED SO GOOD BUT...
Despite its low ratings, I immediately dove into "1000 Years Old" because I rarely let ratings dictate my viewing choices.This series tells the whimsical story of Pun, a goofy, unserious 900-year-old vampire, and Yoh, a student obsessed with aliens. Yoh's curiosity about Pun leads him to follow the vampire to a pork blood soup diner, eventually prompting him to move into the same apartment building.
While 1000 Years Old features a vampire, there's no need to brace for scares. This series is a lighthearted, funny, and at times silly watch with just a touch of drama. The humor often lands, and thankfully, the acting is not cringeworthy unlike some other vampire shows (yes, "OMG Vampire," I'm looking at you!). I particularly enjoyed witnessing the delightful friendship that blossomed between Pun, Yoh, Kaemsai, and Shin.
Honestly, this show could have been titled "HAIL PORK BLOOD SOUP" given its central role in the story, lol!
The acting is decent, not particularly compelling, but certainly not bad. However, the series suffers from a slow burn pace that could be frustrating for some.
Despite the pacing issues, 1000 Years Old managed to keep me engaged up until episode 8.
It was a pleasant surprise to realize that the director of this series also helmed "I Will Knock You" and "2gether the series." While "2gether" left me disappointed, "I Will Knock You" just satisfied me.
Character Insights
Pun:
Pun is a sweet, kind-hearted, and refreshingly innocent
900-year-old vampire. He boasts a messy but colorful room and a surprisingly fashionable style, a unique blend for a half-human, half-vampire. He's also the proud owner of a black cat. I found myself instantly drawn to his character, and it felt like the attraction between him and Yoh was mutual. Pun's past struggles centered on his inability to die, but after meeting Yoh and opening the pork blood soup business, he finally feels a sense of purpose. He's the only vampire I know who openly declares his vampirism to anyone, though, amusingly, no one ever believes him! For a vampire, he's incredibly calm and sweet, yet a voracious eater of pork blood. It makes you wonder what his livelihood was before the pork blood soup business.
Yoh:
Yoh is a university student with an alien obsession, shared by his group of friends. While he has a keen eye for detail, his character can be quite annoying, especially his nosiness when it comes to Pun. In the earlier episodes, he constantly devises ways to prove Pun is a vampire, from placing crucifixes on doors to giving Pun a bunch of garlic. His behavior often veers into stalker-like territory: wanting to see Pun at the diner, moving into his apartment, and even searching his name online. It's frustrating to watch him accuse Pun of killing people in the neighborhood one minute, only to barge into Pun's room to sleep the next. For a university student, Yoh comes across as surprisingly dim-witted. He seems oblivious to Pun's obvious flirting and advances, and inexplicably, he's unaware of the health benefits of eating pork blood. His younger sister, in contrast, appears far more sensible. Yoh even jeopardizes Pun by bringing him in to the police. He doesn't take anything seriously when it comes to Pun, pivoting from alien obsession to vampire obsession, and he shows little consideration for Pun's feelings, either playing ignorant or simply being plain stupid. The relationship between Pun and Yoh often felt shallow to me, with Pun clearly more invested and Yoh failing to reciprocate his energy. Yoh's character almost made me give up on the series entirely.
Observations:
I found myself pondering a few things:
* How does a 900-year-old vampire know so little about vampires, their dangers to humans, or even how to ride a train?
* The series started to drag significantly around episode 8. It would have benefited from fewer episodes, focusing only on the crucial scenes. It felt as though the story was stretched merely to fill all 12 episodes.
* Yoh's continued testing of Pun, despite already believing he's a vampire, made little sense, especially with Pun passively allowing it.
* Yoh's inability to express himself clearly was also incredibly annoying and contributed to the slow pace of the show.
* How come the vampires' wedding was held in a Catholic church?
* While the series started strong, the writing became noticeably duller as it progressed into the later episodes.
* The twist at the end turns out to be interesting as it explores reincarnation.
On a positive note, the cinematography and production value were excellent. The vibrant and colorful environment perfectly complemented the overall mood of the series.
Don't go into 1000 Years Old expecting anything spicy; it's from the same director as "2gether" and "I Will Knock You," after all!
At its core, 1000 Years Old offers a bit of everything - romance, friendship, and of course, vampire antics. The overarching lesson to be learned is one of perseverance and following your heart's desires, alongside a celebration of the deep friendships formed between the characters.
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10/10 TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT
When I saw the movie trailer for this series in may,l was like wow I totally needed to watch this, but because of my nationality and the fact that the only available place I could watch it on needs to be uploaded, l had to wait and I waited for three good months before I could watch it and am impressed.from the start to the finish I was enthralled, especially by khanin and Charan romance, they totally have THE chemistry, the other couples, ramil and paytai was hot and bdsm kinky while that of Calvin and Jay was soft an sweet, just so glad that they all made up in the end.although I would have loved to see more of ramilpaytai and jaycalvin relationship end up with a wedding ring like that of nincharans own, but for now am satisfied, not complaining at all.Still shocked as to how the evil villain turned out to be none other than prince wasin,was expecting it to be Mr green cobra but am not surprised.thought the grandfather would be alive to see the new changes and reform nin and his dad would bring so am still not happy he died before that at all, would have loved to rub it in his face but oh well!!.
All in all this series is one of my all time favorite after watching love in the air,we are, ever you and boy next world. looking forward to more amazing series from the producers but this series is a must watch, am so damned serious.and I gave it a ten so you all would understand how serious l am .
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* 10/10 A different kind of k drama -- fun, refreshing, romantic, moving
The reviewer who complained about the romance subplot is so off it's wild.First of all, this show's actual genre is crime romance. It's listed as a romance. So why would they expect there not to be a romance. And the romance itself is a slow burn and is given way less screen time than the crime and horror aspects.
Second, the male lead's character arc is completely tied in with the overall plot arc and with FLs character arc, he's not just there to look pretty or make us swoon, he is very important to every aspect of the story and drives much of the action. He doesn't just pop in to be romantic, he is key to the central plot of the serial killer and is the reason why the FL even has a character arc, cause...
Third, the FL is not a judge trying to advance her career, she's a demon trying to complete a mission. She's there for one job and one job only -- to find and kill murderers to send them to hell. The ML is not distracting some story of a judge trying to become a better judge, he's making her interesting by being the key to her humanizing as a demon, which is the entire central point of her character arc. Watching a demon go around coldly killing murderer after murderer with no change would get real boring after a few eps.
It seems that reviewer just wanted a completely different story, with different characters and a different plot. Instead of looking at what story this show is trying to actually tell, and if it's doing a good job.
Which, it really is. This show has so much going for it and the romance only adds to that. The FL and ML have fantastic chemistry. The writing is very tight and knew where it was going from the start, everything connects well together and develops so organically. Good directing a great editing. All the actors are nailing their roles. It's fun at times, scary at times, moving at times. It's been my favorite drama this year.
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We Will See - Seen This Theme Before
Only the 2nd episode so far, so leaving it open for additional comments tor "First Lady" when more come out,, but I have definitely seen this theme before of the ML running for President of S Korea with the faithful wife sticking by his side (with a HS age child of course), and also the wife behind his success for winning the election in the first place, all the while him being stone cold to the wife snd child with cheating allegations snd asking for a divorce of course.I initially am struggling to adjust to the Ml's change of acting roles from last year's award winning drama from good guy to the stone cold cheating guy this time and also another actor who was on the same drama in s different roll. Will see how the total flip of acting skills turns out.
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School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To
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“Strangers on a Trip… Until They Aren’t”
School Trip: Joined a Group I’m Not Close To” is turning out to be one of those deceptively soft BLs that hide emotional landmines under everyday moments. What starts as an awkward school excursion quickly becomes a story about quiet crushes, forced proximity, and the kind of teenage tension that feels painfully real.The chemistry is beautifully understated — it’s not loud or dramatic, but it hits you through shy eye contact, small acts of attention, and the way the leads slowly start noticing each other in ways they didn’t expect. The show captures that universal school-trip feeling: being stuck with people you barely know… and somehow forming unforgettable bonds.
As it’s still ongoing, the pacing is gentle but promising. Every episode adds a new layer, pushing the boys closer while keeping that sweet uncertainty alive. It’s charming, relatable, and genuinely heartwarming — the kind of BL that sneaks up on you and suddenly becomes your comfort watch.
If you love slow-burn youth BLs with realistic emotions and soft aesthetics, this one is absolutely worth following week by week.
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