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Promotes Healthy Friendships and Family Bonds
I went into this drama blindly, and I wasn’t disappointed. Love Me, Love My Voice is a simple yet sweet watch, free of unnecessary drama. Both the male and female leads have healthy friendships and strong family relationships, which I really appreciated.
The first half reminded me of The Liar and His Lover because of the power and age dynamic—the female lead is younger and new to the industry, while the male lead is more experienced. It also gave me the cozy feel of Go Go Squid, not just because of the romance but because of the work circle. In Go Go Squid, it was the gaming scene, in this drama, it’s the dubbing industry that creates a similar dynamic.
I loved that the story focused on a pure romance without love triangles. The relationship between the leads felt healthy and well-developed. The supporting character romances were also entertaining and added to the overall charm of the drama.
The only thing I didn’t really like was the proposal and wedding scene—I wasn’t a fan of how the male lead went about it. But aside from that, this was a lovely drama. On top of everything, I’m really into ancient Chinese tunes and OSTs, and this drama delivered on both—so I’m in love!
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Smile Code – A Disappointing Letdown
This drama was a letdown, and I am so disappointed. It had such a strong start, and I really wanted to love this one.The first half of the drama was incredibly engaging—I was tuning in every day, excited for the next episode. But everything changed after episode 18. There was a weird shift in the FL’s character, so drastic that I even went back and rewatched the previous episodes just to make sure I hadn’t missed something. I hadn’t. Her personality flip was so jarring that it felt like an entirely different person, and from that point on, the entire plot went downhill. I tried to keep going because of how much I had loved the beginning, but I just couldn’t do it. I eventually had to drop it.
That being said, the actors did a really good job with their roles, especially Lin Yi. His portrayal of a character with alexithymia was well-executed and believable, which made it even more frustrating that the story itself lost its way.
That being said, I loved the OST. No matter how poorly the storyline was executed, it couldn’t make me hate the music—I was singing it for days when the drama was still exciting.
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One and Only – Wasn’t Expecting to Love This
To be honest, I only started watching One and Only because I wanted to get to Forever and Ever. I’d heard that this show was the first part of the story, so I thought, “Why not?”At first, it felt smooth and easy to watch—something I could just coast through. I was enjoying it, but I definitely got too comfortable with the storyline. I thought I knew exactly where it was going.
Spoiler alert: I had no clue what was about to happen.
I really loved how the show explores longing and yearning for a future that may never materialize. That’s probably the best way I can describe it without giving anything away. But fair warning—there will be a lot of crying. I cry pretty easily, so maybe it won’t be heart-wrenching for you… but it really got to me. It might very well be just me.
I think I ended up enjoying this much more than I expected—maybe not entirely because of the ending, since I was already enjoying it quite well before the plot twist. That said, the ending definitely played a big part. I don’t know if I can call it a plot twist exactly, but the way things wrapped up really hit me.
As you can tell, I’m completely avoiding spoiling the plot, because I think this show is best experienced blind. If you haven’t seen it yet, I recommend giving it a chance. Go in with no expectations—you might be surprised.
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Everyone Loves Me – She Loved First, but He Loved Harder
She loved first, but he loved harder—and desperately!This was such a fun, easy watch. It starts with the FL having feelings first, but the real twist comes when the ML discovers that the girl he rejected is actually his longtime online crush. From that moment on, the tables turn, and the pursuer becomes the pursued. Watching him go from indifferent to absolutely smitten was so entertaining.
It reminded me a lot of Love O2O with its online gaming premise, so if you enjoyed Yang Yang’s legendary drama, there’s a good chance you’ll like this one too!
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The Double – An OST So Good, It Inspired Me to Play It
Gave The Double a second chance after putting it on hold for a while, and I was not disappointed. While the story was well-executed, what truly stood out to me was the OST. Episode 11, in particular, was unforgettable—the FL’s qin performance was breathtaking, and the music was so powerful that I’m now inspired to learn the song on my violin. That’s how good it was.The drama is heavy on politics and revenge. The romance is present but isn’t the main focus—it complements the narrative without overshadowing the central themes. The acting was strong, and the emotional weight of the story was handled well.
And the FL’s ex-husband? The audacity of that man! His actions were frustrating, but they added to the drama’s tension in a way that kept me engaged.
The ending was ambiguous, which I actually loved. I’m still unsure whether the CP reunited in life or in death, as it’s debatable, but that open-ended nature made it even more impactful.
Overall, The Double was a well-done revenge drama, but the OST is what truly made it memorable for me. Highly recommend for the music alone!
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Dropped at Episode 7 – Here’s My Rant (Review)
I haven’t written a review for a dropped show in a while, but this one pushed me over the edge.From the intro alone, you can probably tell—I’ve dropped this show. I just couldn’t do it anymore. To make it through, you’d have to lock both your brain and emotions in a box and bury it in the basement. It got me so pissed off, it actually became funny. At some point, I started wondering if this was a satire.
I’ll try my best to write this without spoilers, but fair warning—strong feelings ahead.
I don’t even know where to begin, because everything was just bad.
The Main Couple? Toxic.
Let’s talk about the relationship between the main leads. Toxic doesn’t even begin to describe it. And don’t get me started on the “love confession.” Never in my life have I heard a more obnoxious, emotionally manipulative confession.
I know I said I would avoid spoilers, but let me just give you a snippet of what I mean:
“I can’t promise to catch you when you fall, but I assure you that I‘ll be here while you’re falling.”
I kid you not—this is a direct quote from the confession. It might not sound that terrible alone, but on top of everything else, it’s just sad. Teenagers these days might find this cute—I don’t know—but I couldn’t stomach it. And my teenage years weren’t that long ago, mind you.
The Male Lead? Not It.
I started this show with hope, even though I already had my reservations. I personally hate the “cool guy” trope—the kind where rudeness is supposed to equal mystery. I was hoping he’d drop the act as they got closer, but nope. I kept making excuses for his behavior until I couldn’t anymore. It wasn’t cute. It was insufferable.
The Female Lead? No Better.
She has the brain of a squirrel, I’m sorry. She just kept letting the men around her derail her entire life. First Sheen—don’t tell me he didn’t know she liked him—and then Drake. It was like going from the frying pan to fire.
The Friendships? Not Real.
Her friendship with Aya? I don’t even know how that qualifies as a friendship. They were constantly fighting and hitting each other. Lowkey, I think they actually hate each other. In fact, most of the relationships in this show were borderline abusive. Even Sheen’s relationship with his ex was just plain unhealthy.
Supporting Couple? Nope.
I thought the supporting lead’s romance would be a breath of fresh air. I was wrong. It was creepy and stalkerish. I’ll just leave it at that.
The Plot? A Mess.
The side plot was weird and disturbing. I think it was meant to be the author’s hook or something—it just came across as bizarre to me. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but I didn’t like it. Honestly, I think that’s what finally broke the camel’s back for me. That was my last straw. And then, as if I wasn’t already suffering enough, they tried to add a love triangle. NO. Just no.
To Be Fair…
Nothing against the actors. I think they did their best. The plot is the main problem. And before anyone says, “Just wait till the college arc!”—no thank you. I don’t think any amount of character development could save either the ML or FL at this point.
And yes, I know some people say the original story was written when the author was in high school. Nothing against the author personally, but honestly, I find that more disturbing than endearing. I didn’t find this kind of behavior cute in high school, and I sure as hell don’t now!
I’ve said my piece. This is more of a rant than a review, but I still can’t believe I sat through 7 episodes of this.
Anyway, I now pass the baton to you, the reader. Give the show a try and let me know what you think.
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