14 Straight to the Point Checklist
1.) Happy/Sad/Cliff-hanger: happy if rushed2.) Four words that describe the FL character: kind, resilient, loyal, too flexible
3.) Four words that describe the ML character: protective, yellow flag ML (neither green nor red), stubborn, loyal, dedicated
4.) Drama quote that stuck with me: Marriage is the biggest lie, that it can always be happy and everlasting. Sometimes we will argue, will disagree and misunderstand each other. If loving someone means only accepting their strengths, but not their weakness, that love to shallow".
5.) Spice factor: 🌶️ 1/2 hot pepper-nice kiss scenes, 1 bed scene, a couple of ML backing FL into corner scenes
6.) Drama type: romance with revenge from side characters
7) Every drama starts with the script: I did not find too many plots holes, except the ending was rushed with not enough lead in to the final outcome.
8.) Conflict/Angst: The main leads had a short break up but together the majority of the drama. Most of the angst was from the side characters. Nothing will make you cry in this drama.
9.) Sucked you into the plot: The main leads loyalty and love was just sooo sweet!
10) Cinematography/Directing: nothing memorable
11.) Fighting choreography matters: nothing memorable
12.) Actors: I think that the ML was more convincing that the FL. But by far the FL's friend and her boyfriend kinda stole the show for me.
13.) Memorable/forgettable/acceptable: acceptable because it really provided the reality that love is not just about being happy, but about being their for each other no matter what life throws at you.
14.) Recommendation/rewatchable: If you are looking for romance to be the engine that drives the story, then this one does. Rewatchable maybe just once more, but not anymore than that.
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A Jewel of a Mini-Drama
Although a little rushed at times, (it's a mini drama after all), I did not skip a moment of it, which is pretty rare for me! You really want the FL to achieve her revenge and it's satisfying as the viewer to watch her do it. Not a lot of spice, but the kiss scenes are lovely (no fish kisses). The main leads acting was just as good as a non-mini drama, as were the hair and costumes. Even the art placed in-between the episodes was really pretty...I even screenshotted a couple of them. 100 % rewatchable and recommended for those that are looking for a romance/revenge/strong FL with a nice ending drama that they binge in a couple of hours. Favorite quote...."If all the heartbreaking agony, can ultimately bring me to you, than everything was worth i." Rise from the AshesWas this review helpful to you?
14 Straight to the Point Checklist
1.) Happy/Sad/Cliff-hanger: Happy2.) Five words that describe the FL character: naive, spunky, loyal, cute, fighter
3.) Five words that describe the ML character: manipulative, bossy, has PTSD, decisive, attractive but not a head turner
4.) Drama quote that stuck with me: ML to FL: Are you having your period? FL lead: no, ML: then not even your hormones can help you with your flat chest. 🙄
5.) Four Spice factor: 🌶️🌶️ one or two decent kissing scenes, two shirtless scenes, the M L attempts to block in the FL in a spicy move , which was more annoying than anything else. ML character slightly 🚩but more of a rich man who believes that he can buy anyone and you want to slap his face in annoyance , rather than being magnetically pulled towards him.
6.) Drama type: modern, slow burn romance with a large slice of manipulation
7) Every drama starts with the script: nothing really new here, but the art gallery family, death twist was slightly interesting
8.) Conflict/Angst: moving past mental health and childhood/family issues.
9.) Engaging drama: I skipped through much of the middle episodes, the manipulation by the ML character was a real turn-off and yes he redeemed himself later, but it stained the rest of the drama for me.
10) Cinematography/Directing: the ML dressed like he was part of a boy band, some of the scenery was decent, but nothing that provided a wow factor.
11.) Fighting choreography matters: standard one guy punches another guy
12.) Actors: the ML character had the widest variety of emptions, line delivery and sub-titles were all fine , but the FL fighting spirit and her supportive friends is what stuck with me as I write this review.
13.) Memorable/forgettable/acceptable: at the intersection of acceptable and forgettable
14} Rewatchable/recommendation: will not be on my rewatch list and is recommended if you have nothing else to watch
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Pride and Prejudice vibes
This drama has been a joy to watch. The character development, even for the smallest parts, was wonderful; the music and little sound effects were perfect; and the locations were so glorious that I just want to go backpacking and find Merien’s Homestay. Wonderful, supportive FL family and so funny! Super slow burn romance, fabulous acting, a story about self worth, with serious Pride and Prejudice feel to it. Definitely rewatchable and recommended.Was this review helpful to you?
