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Beware - This is a parody
I rarely laugh while watching a drama — at least not after the first episodes, when the fun is over and the real drama begins. But here I had a grin on my face throughout the entire mini-series. It’s so funny to see it play with all the tropes and clichés we’ve seen before: the long looks, the rain, the drunken nights… nothing is left out. Yet there’s no sarcasm or cold criticism, just pure affection and fun. Watch this if you’ve temporarily grown a little tired of the world of drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Definitely underrated
Love and Fortune is one of those rare dramas that feel uncomfortably close to real life. The 7.0 rating does not do it justice. It is a quiet, intimate exploration of long-term relationships, loneliness, temptation, and the confusing warmth of being seen again after years of feeling invisible.For me, this drama hit very close to home. I recognized almost everything: the treadmill-feeling of a long relationship, the slow erosion of appreciation, the unexpected thrill of being adored by someone younger, the slight embarrassment of holding hands in public with a man much younger, the painful clarity that comes when you love someone yet feel the relationship cooling anyway. And the pain of letting someone go after being together for years, even though the relationship does not feel right anymore.
The series handles handles all this perfectly: thoughtful writing, beautiful filming, and perfectly chosen actors. Even after watching it twice, it stayed with me and stirred old memories I thought I had long outgrown.
It may not be a drama for everyone, but for those who have lived through these complicated shades of love and longing, Love and Fortune feels unusually true. For me, it is a clear 10.
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Old fashioned dynamics in a BL relationship
My Weatherman is not a conventional romance, and it’s not trying to be. Its relationship is deliberately lopsided, almost old-fashioned: one partner who expresses affection through control and protectiveness, and another who endures, adapts, and keeps the peace. The dynamic reminded me strongly of the so-called “normal marriages” of the past, where one person led and the other adjusted — not necessarily healthy, but familiar.It’s an uncomfortable story, yet underneath the imbalance both characters slowly reveal their fears and vulnerabilities. Not for everyone, but quietly interesting.
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When winter is cold and warmth is needed
If you are into action and flaming hearts, this drama is definitely not for you. The stories told here draw you in slowly. They keep you interested and make you feel the unspoken pain, the solitude, the loneliness the main characters live with. But the pain is bearable, because in all this bitter coldness and icy numbness of winter you can already sense that spring will come, and the ice will thaw.I was fascinated by how beautifully the contrasts were shown. The cold and stillness outside, the frozen atmosphere in the FL’s home — and then the warm bookstore with its tea, colors, and the gentle togetherness of the book club. Winter becomes the screen on which past pain wants to be seen, spoken of, and healed.
A lot of opening up and healing has to be done in When the Weather Is Fine, and the thawing is slow. But it happens — just like nature does it every year.
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Solid Story
Romance Is a Bonus Book is one of those rare dramas that manage to stay gentle yet engaging. The world of publishing forms a thoughtful backdrop for a story about rebuilding one’s life with persistence and quiet wit. I especially liked the realism of the first episodes, when the heroine hits rock bottom and tries her best to survive and build a solid life again. The leads have natural chemistry, and their scenes together are a pleasure to watch. The pacing dips a little in the middle when her naïveté wears thin, but the story soon finds its rhythm again. Warm, well-acted, and quietly comforting.Was this review helpful to you?
This was fun
I liked everything about this drama, the story, the acting. I already watched it twice and recommended it to my daughter who had just as much fun as I did. I would really like to watch more dramas of this quality. Since I have to submit more than 300 letters, I'd also like to point out that Yoo In-na and Yoon Hyun-Min are two of my favorite actors. I just wish Yoon In-na wasn't so thin. Hope she is healthy.Was this review helpful to you?
I am still wondering why I watched six episodes of this story
I started Doona! for its atmosphere and strong acting, and for a while I was drawn in by the mystery around the heroine. But her toxic behaviour made it hard to stay engaged, and by episode five I saw only heartbreak ahead. The tone shifted from intriguing to drawn-out and emotionally draining, with several women circling the same gentle male lead. Beautifully filmed, but not the kind of story I want to end my evening with. (Dropped after episode 5.)Spoiler:
I did watch the final and I was right about the impossibility of their relationship. They both end up alone, each in his or her own world. And I ended up wondering why on earth I was watching this.
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Better than the Korean version (even though I am a Song Kang fan)
A wonderfully concise, emotionally honest adaptation. At half the length of the Korean version, the Japanese Nevertheless tells the story without unnecessary detours or filler. The FL is less hesitant, less insecure, and far more grounded, which makes the entire relationship feel real rather than exhausting. The production is simpler and less stylized, in the best way — emotions take center stage. And the ending is comprehensible and true to the characters, not cute or forced. A quiet 10/10 for me.Was this review helpful to you?
This one is special
What can I say — I just love everything about Love to Hate You: the story, the humor, the chemistry, the pacing without fillers, and especially the acting. Yoo Teo is simply perfect. One episode even features one of the most erotic scenes I’ve ever seen — two men practicing a kiss, and the air is sizzling. I’ve already rewatched the series twice, and I still love it just as much.Was this review helpful to you?
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Unfortunately, I got disappointed
I started What's Wrong with Secretary Kim expecting a smart, confident office romance with two competent leads. The early episodes were light, witty, and promising. But halfway through, the story takes a melodramatic turn with an implausible childhood trauma that breaks its rhythm. Even more puzzling, the capable and composed female lead suddenly turns timid and tearful, as if rewritten into someone else. Despite the polished look and charming cast, the story loses balance and believability toward the end.Was this review helpful to you?
It started out so well...
I started Summer Strike with real curiosity. What disappointed me most were all the small inconsistencies that chipped away at the story’s honesty. The heroine claims to seek simplicity and freedom, yet emerges spotless and perfectly styled after a night in a half-broken house. She talks about self-reliance, but gets drunk twice in three episodes and keeps slipping back into her “please use and mistreat me” pattern. These may look like details, but together they make her journey feel hollow. I had hoped for a quiet story about real change, not a polished fantasy about pretending to have one.(Dropped after episode 3.)
I started with high expectations — rating the first episode 9, the second 8, and the third 7 — before deciding to stop. The steady decline reflects my growing sense that the story lost authenticity and direction.
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