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Very few complaints, I’d tell anyone to watch this!
I loved this show! For me, this is the gold standard for modern C-drama romance: mature, sweet, and absolutely swoon-worthy. It’s the perfect recipe for success. Dilraba was lovely, and her chemistry with Yang Yang was to die for. The only reason I’m not rating it higher is that I don't feel the urge to rewatch it. Usually, my 9/10 or 10/10 shows are ones I revisit constantly, but not this one. The beginning is a bit slow with all the gaming footage, and since the later episodes focus on their day-to-day life rather than a high-stakes plot, I feel like I'd be bored to death on a second viewing. Still, it was a fantastic one-time watch! 💕
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I'd recommend it!
This one was really enjoyable! The leads were super cute, and I loved the female lead, she was truly a breath of fresh air. She was fearless and straightforward, which made for an interesting watch. I had a hard time focusing at the beginning because I thought it was boring (and I don’t have much patience!), but I’m glad I stuck around because it kept getting better.I do think the show could’ve been shorter. C-dramas often go overboard with length when the plot isn't strong enough to sustain it. Since this is a slice-of-life show, you stay because you’re attached to the characters, but in my opinion, those types of stories don't need more than 16 episodes!
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Good idea, execution... meh !
The premise was interesting, and I really liked the female lead, she was smart and kind, exactly the type of lead I enjoy most. The male lead, on the other hand, was just "there." I don’t know much about his personality; I’m not even sure he had one!Still, their dynamic was cute and mature, I just love it when adults actually act like adults.
The acting was subpar, and while the FL was definitely better than the ML, she still needs improvement as she can be quite stiff and wooden at times. As for the male lead, he was stoic for the entire drama; he really needs to learn how to move his face!
Overall, the production was okay, but the execution was lacking. I feel like there were way too many characters, and the writers didn't know how to handle them all.
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Left my brain the second the credits rolled
I honestly don't remember much! I know I finished it, but as for when or how... I have no idea. From what I can recall, the chemistry between the leads was great. I enjoyed their interactions and wanted to see how their relationship would wrap up, which is probably the only reason I stayed until the end. I couldn't tell you a single thing about the plot or the side characters now. All I remember are the leads, and even that is pretty vague! NEXT!Was this review helpful to you?
Liked it!
This show definitely didn't need to be this long, but it was still good! I usually have a hard time focusing on the political parts of C-dramas because I just don’t care enough to listen to old men talk, but weirdly enough, I didn’t mind it here.I love it when both the male and female leads are sharp and strong; it’s such a pleasure to watch because it’s not frustrating, and I hate being frustrated. While the chemistry wasn’t the best, it also wasn't bad enough for me to drop the show. The only parts I skipped religiously were the little sister's scenes. I know some people liked her story, but she just seemed annoying at first. By the time her plot actually got interesting, I’d skipped so much that I didn't fully grasp what was happening and I was too lazy to go back!
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Cuteness overload!
I thought this one was so cute! It wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but it made me smile and kick my feet, so it was a win for me. I do think some people are overhyping it a bit, but alas, it’s all subjective! The leads were adorable and their chemistry was great. Thank goodness for that, because this drama doesn’t really have a plot; everything relied on the main couple's dynamic. Without that chemistry, I’m pretty sure I would have dropped this. ☺️💕‼️Was this review helpful to you?
Part 1 was better!
I definitely think Part 2 was weaker than Part 1, but it was still great and very watchable.By that point, I was so attached to the characters that I needed to see how the overall story would wrap up, that’s really what kept me hooked until the very end! But honestly ? Part 2 is the clear winner for a rewatch. It’s way faster than the first part, which felt a bit too slow for my taste. I’d much rather jump straight into the action of the second half! ☺️
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Loved it!
I loved this! I remember being absolutely obsessed with it while it was airing. The chemistry was electric, the story was gripping, and the production value was top-tier. Honestly, that’s all we ever ask for! While the story took a little time to get to the interesting parts, once it finally got there, wow, it was so good. 💕‼️Was this review helpful to you?
Frustating watch but still okay!
I actually binged this entire show, which is unusual for me with C-dramas, but I just couldn’t help myself!Their dynamic was really fun to watch at first, but then it took a turn. While I liked the male lead, the female lead did all the heavy lifting in the relationship, which didn’t feel fair. It became so frustrating to watch, and I hate being frustrated. I also wasn't a fan of the production. I like it when a show looks high-quality, and this one didn't. That was actually the reason I dropped it during the first episode the first time I tried to watch it!
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Can’t remember a thing about it!
I remember finishing this and finding it very funny at the time, but honestly, I couldn't tell you a single thing that happened in it now, which isn't a good sign! That explains my rating perfectly: when I truly love a show, it sticks with me. If I can't remember the plot, it clearly didn't leave much of an impression.
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It just gave me nothing, it was bland!
This one was really "meh." I don’t want to call it bad since I didn't finish it, but the few episodes I did watch were so boring. It’s one of those shows where if you don’t feel the chemistry between the leads, everything falls apart because there’s no real story. While the leads were attractive, their interactions felt more cringe than romantic. There were also way too many repetitive scenes, I felt like I was constantly watching them just eat or text each other. Ugh! Was this review helpful to you?
Bad timing!
This one is a "me problem" again! The story was actually interesting, even though the female lead was getting on my last nerve. I enjoyed it while I was watching, but I missed a couple of episodes during the original airing and just never went back. I honestly don't think I ever will. Once the momentum is gone, it’s gone! 😶Was this review helpful to you?
Not feeling it!
I just knew I wasn't going to like it, especially since the leads had zero chemistry. If there had been even a spark of a connection, I might have stuck with it, but without that, there was no reason to stay!
I am very quick to drop a drama, or anything, really. I don’t believe in forcing myself to sit through something; if it’s truly good, I shouldn't have to. Usually, if I don’t find the plot interesting (or if there’s no plot at all, which unfortunately happens a lot in C-dramas), I can only force myself to stay if the leads’ chemistry is really good. Otherwise, it's buh-bye! 👋🏻✌🏻
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Not in the mood and probably never will be!
I ended up dropping this show, not because it was bad, but because I just wasn’t in the right headspace for it. Eventually, I stopped caring about the plot entirely. I told myself I’d go back to it one day, but if I’m being honest, I probably won’t. That said, the show itself is actually great! The acting was solid (Dilraba has really improved), the storylines were intriguing, and the production value was decent. It just wasn't the right time for me. Onto the next one! 😩‼️Was this review helpful to you?
