I don’t know why, but this drama really got me interested, especially because they are often referring to the book Wuthering Heights and i was amazed at how good the actors could portray the emotions, i was really desperate to know how the writer will end this story and the fate of each character. But then the story started to repeat scenes, nothing new happened and it didn‘t really progress plot-wise. And then the story ended abruptly and fast..like what? I think they could have gotten a better ending, but most of the characters don‘t really have any ending at all so you have to imagine an ending for them. It seems like the writer couldn’t find an ending themselves!
The same for the actor and actresses..like there were so many good acting scenes but because of the story they ( i think) had to show the same reaction multiple times and that made me really get tired of the drama. Nevertheless, i think the music really suited the story so it at least got a profound emotional base.
My hopes were high for an epic ending even if it was sad i would have loved it, but all i got was a silly ending where people surrendered or weren't even shown..my hopes on a reasonable ending got shattered.
To sum up, this drama was built on a good base with all the emotional stuff but the end was too abrupt.The re/watch value for me isn’t really high, because i think i would just re-watch half of the drama where the psychological part really was to see.
(I hope this review was a little bit helpful )
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Ready, Set, Love—what is it actually?
So, *Ready Set Love*—what is it actually? The premise had so much potential, but it just couldn't quite get it together. The genre blending here was the real issue. They seemed to want to balance humor, romance, and tragedy, but the result was an awkward mishmash. The humor often went so dark that it left you genuinely shocked, especially since it was supposed to be a light dating show. There were moments where it felt like they wanted to have fun with the absurdity, but then they’d drop a bombshell of tragedy without ever quite giving it the depth it deserved.
And speaking of the love story—it felt rushed. It was as if the show was trying to tick off the "romantic arc" checklist, but the chemistry between the main couple never had time to develop naturally. The relationship felt forced, especially when the show was so eager to dive into the tragedy that lay under the surface. Instead of focusing on the emotional depth of the main couple, the narrative shifted toward the second female lead and her tragic backstory. It felt like the victims of the dating show got lost in the shuffle, which left me confused about what the actual focus was supposed to be. Was it a love story? A dark comedy? Or just a sad tragedy in disguise? The unclear direction made it harder to invest in any one aspect.
Now, let’s talk about the acting. For what it was—a bizarre, semi-satirical take on a dating show—the actors did a solid job. I can’t imagine how tricky it must be to deliver those over-the-top, TV-show-within-a-show performances while still conveying real emotion. The cast nailed that balance, especially considering the tonal shifts. The main couple's awkwardness felt genuine, even though the script didn't give them much room to breathe.
Production-wise, though, they really nailed it. The set design, camera work, and pacing kept things visually engaging. It was clear that a lot of effort went into making the world feel larger-than-life, even if the story itself didn't quite match up. And the catchphrase "Ready, Set, Love" was oddly catchy—props to whoever came up with that one.
In the end, *Ready Set Love* is a show with a ton of potential, but the mix of genres and the focus on secondary plotlines really threw things off. It left me wanting more from the main characters and wishing they'd spent more time exploring the darker side of the story instead of distracting us with other subplots.
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Perfect ACTING Beautiful MUSIC
So from the start to the end was it awesome. This drama is one of the only dramas where you can see a strict storyline here’s not something like ,“fanservice“. You can say, you are watching the whole life from the male lead.... and the life from the male lead is overwhelming. I was only sad and hated it a bit at the end. I wished it had a longer ending because the whole story built to the ending. It all ended rapidly and fast and I wished I could had seen more of it.To the acting and cast.... are you people even real? The male lead acts his role perfectly, you could see every emotion he had to express in his eyes. I can’t believe how he can have a serious expression but still makes his emotions visible. As for the female lead... it’s the same they can express perfectly, what the character feels.
The music was beautiful and was always played when something overwhelmed happened.. the only thing is that i wished it gave one more song for a third emotion. Because it gives always one song for sad scenes and one for emotional. So yes.
I am not the one who watches dramas again after I finished them. But I would watch this again, there are so many scenes that are so emotional that you want to see them again. I want to see the people reacting again to the things that are about to happen.
Overall a 9.5 because this drama was awesome.
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My Dearest – A Tale of Love, War, Identity, and Survival
Set during the Qing invasion of Joseon in the 1600s, My Dearest is more than a historical romance. It’s a harrowing, poetic exploration of what it means to be human when the world is stripped of dignity, hope, and control. Through intimate character arcs and sweeping historical tragedy, it weaves love, loss, betrayal, and resilience into something hauntingly unforgettable.⸻
War as the Great Equalizer and Destroyer
The backdrop of the Qing invasion is not just a setting — it’s a living force that crashes into the characters’ lives and obliterates every illusion of safety, class, and control. Nobles become slaves. Soldiers become traitors. Citizens become survivors. The war strips everyone bare, revealing the raw truth of who they are when everything else is taken.
“The world has changed. And so have we. But I don’t know if we changed because of the world… or because we had to survive.”
The war exposes the fragility of national pride, the corrupt nature of political loyalty, and the sheer helplessness of the common people caught in the games of kings and emperors. Joseon’s leadership is portrayed as weak and divided, failing to protect its people — a bitter commentary on the cost of blind patriotism and power struggles.
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Love as Resistance, but Not Salvation
Yes, the central love story between Lee Jang-hyun and Yoo Gil-chae is moving — but it’s not romanticized. It’s full of missed chances, trauma, and choices that hurt both of them. What makes their love story so compelling is that it mirrors the chaos of the era: unpredictable, painful, yet rooted in something deeply human.
But love does not save them. And that’s the point.
Instead, love becomes a quiet rebellion — a way to cling to identity, hope, and humanity when everything else is collapsing. It is both a burden and a blessing. The tragedy is not that they fall apart, but that they love so fiercely in a world that doesn’t allow them to be together.
“You became the only thing I wanted in a world that gave me nothing.” – Jang-hyun
“Even when I hated you, I prayed you were alive.” – Gil-chae
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Identity and Transformation
Every character undergoes transformation — not a glow-up, but a breaking-down and rebuilding of the self.
• Gil-chae evolves from a vain, naive noblewoman into a hardened survivor. Her journey is about losing her identity as a “lady” and redefining strength not in status, but in compassion and endurance.
• Jang-hyun, once a man who lived only for himself and “didn’t believe in love,” becomes someone who sacrifices everything, again and again, for a woman and a people who may never understand him.
• Kyung Eun-ae, Gil-chae’s best friend, also goes through profound change — from a timid woman into one who takes painful decisions, shows moral courage, and chooses survival over dignity.
The show constantly asks:
Who are we when no one sees us? Who are we when survival demands we become someone we hate?
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The Burden of Memory and the Cruelty of Hope
As the war ends and the dust settles, what remains is not relief — but trauma. The characters carry the weight of what they saw, what they lost, and what they did to survive.
Jang-hyun’s eventual decision to leave Gil-chae for good, even when she’s finally ready to be with him, is devastating. He’s dying — and he chooses to spare her the burden of watching him fade away. It’s a final act of love, but also an indictment of how tragedy has robbed them of even the right to grieve together.
“I wanted to die in her arms. But that would have made her die with me.” – Jang-hyun’s final words
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Cinematography, Symbolism, and Score
Everything about the production elevates the storytelling:
• Muted tones and natural light reflect the fading innocence and raw reality of war.
• Symbolism is everywhere: water represents both rebirth and distance, letters become vessels of love and regret, and silence often speaks louder than dialogue.
• The soundtrack — particularly “Road to You”, “One and Only”, and “Always Be There” — amplifies the longing and heartbreak without ever overwhelming the scene.
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Final Reflections
My Dearest doesn’t offer a happy ending. It offers something harder: truth. The truth that sometimes, love comes at the wrong time. That war doesn’t end just because the fighting stops. That we may survive, but not whole.
It’s a show about what we hold onto when we have nothing left — and what it costs to keep holding on.
It’s not for the faint-hearted. But for those who watch it, it leaves a quiet ache — the kind that lingers like the memory of someone you once loved in another lifetime.
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Satisfaction pro Max
The Judge from Hell is a wild ride—super emotional and definitely gets you thinking. The main characters have a lot of depth, and you really **feel** for them as they dive into revenge. The emotional payoff? Totally satisfying. But the plot does get kinda repetitive. Like, the revenge arc stays the same throughout, and after a while, you kinda know what’s coming next. Still, it hits that sweet spot of justice and catharsis, so it works.The big question here: is legal punishment enough, or does the cycle of violence keep going? The show does a good job of making you think about it. Also, shoutout to the male lead—he was absolutely adorable! His performance really carried the emotional weight, making the show way more impactful than it could’ve been.
Production is top-tier. The acting is solid, the visuals are great, and the soundtrack really sets the mood. It’s not the most groundbreaking show, but if you’re into intense character drama and moral dilemmas, it’s worth watching.
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