Honestly, I did not expect much, but I did enjoy this drama ^_^ It's not perfect and had some draggy moments, like the competition with the Ming envoy, but overall, I did enjoy it.
I enjoyed the story, cast, characters, acting (everyone did a good job!), fighting scenes, the time travel story (my favourite), the comedy, and the production overall.
As for the female lead, I'm not a fan of Yoona's acting, and her crying scenes were unconvincing, but she wasn't bad here. Comedy roles do suit her. As for the male lead, considering he was the youngest among most of the main cast, he really did well. His acting was really good, and we see his character evolve for the better.
The focus of this drama was on food. Although I'm not that much of a fan of food dramas, it was interesting to see Korean food and how Yeon Ji Yeong (Yoona) fused old and modern cuisine together. I did enjoy it, but it did get draggy at times, as I mentioned above.
As for the leads together, they were cute, but I did not feel much chemistry between them. They did get a happy ending in the present, and I enjoyed seeing that. However, I was more excited to see her cooking team from the past appear together in the present. I really loved the cooking team; they were awesome.
I wish they could have shown us how the King ended up in modern times. Leaving it as a secret does not make any sense to me. But whatever, I enjoyed this drama overall.
Honestly, I didn't expect much, but I ended up enjoying it :) I liked the leads; they were cute and adorable together.
Yes, Han Tuo has toxic traits and is obsessed with Jun Xi, but since Jun Xi reciprocated his feelings and genuinely loved him in the end, it all worked out. I also liked the friendships and the family dynamics. Overall, it was a cute and pleasant story. Plus, it's short, so it's a quick watch.
It took me 2 years to watch this drama, and I'm glad I finally did. I thought I would not like it, but I loved it!
Apart from the NC scenes, which were done well and got me blushing, I mostly loved and enjoyed the story. It was interesting and original! Now I get the whole ‘4 Minutes’ storyline.
Also, the acting was great, the camera work was amazing, the use of dark and light was incredible, and the production overall was great as well!
I'm sad about the deaths of certain characters (like Korn, Tonkla, Tyme's grandma, Dome, and Nam). They did not deserve to die at all. The biggest sadness is that you think they had lived, but that was only in the 4-minute vision of Great or Tyme. In reality, they still died.
The biggest villains in this story were Great's parents. Yes, there were others (like Title and that guy who worked together with Great's parents—I forgot his name), but those two deserve some type of bad karma. They had no remorse at all for what they had done. They left their children to die, and literally one of them did.
Definitely worth watching this drama. I'm kicking myself for not watching it earlier, but I'm glad I finally did!
Finally watched this drama after delaying it for 2 years! And I'm glad I finally did watch it ^_^ I enjoyed the story; it was really interesting.
I also liked the production, music, acting, action scenes, cast, and characters. I especially loved the leads together as well. Although I hated Ming's character and would not have forgiven him for what he did to Joe, Joe did love him after all and forgave him. The heart wants what it wants, and we do see Ming change for the better. Best of all, we see a happy ending, especially for Joe. He deserves it after all he went through.
What I really enjoyed seeing was how well it was done when we see the 2nd Joe's physical appearance in reflections, and then we see the 1st Joe again. We, the viewers, see the 1st Joe's soul, and then in mirrors, reflections, posters, and from another person's view, we see the 2nd Joe's physical appearance. For me, it was well done and served as a reminder that the 1st Joe is in the body of the 2nd Joe. Details like this make a drama more enjoyable to watch ^_^
This drama is not perfect. Joe's and Ming's relationship was not easy to watch, especially with Ming being so obsessed and toxic towards Joe. But I did enjoy it, as the lead actors had very good chemistry and their acting was great as well. Plus, it had a happy ending, so all the anguish and pain we saw throughout the drama ultimately turned out for the better.
I did not expect much and decided to watch this because I loved the actors together in Splash Splash Heart, but I ended up loving this short drama. For a one-hour drama, it tackled realistic issues. I wish it had been a bit longer; it was too brief. I loved the cat; it was so cute! I'm glad the leads decided to open up and got back together ^_^
Hey ! How have you been? Finally met you again in a drama comment. Just saw this and I enjoyed it very much too!
Me too! I love One Piece in any version! :D
For Bridergton, I did read the books and they really changed the storyline. But I'm enjoying the series as well. Honestly, I decided to take the books and the series as seperate.
But I do understand you. I hate it when my favourite books get adapted into live-action series or movies and they totally change the story. In the case of Bridgerton, it did not affect me that much.
Thank you for the recommendations, I'll check them out! ^_^
Hey ! How have you been? Finally met you again in a drama comment. Just saw this and I enjoyed it very much too!
Yes I agree, I can't find anything good to watch. These series you mentioned look interesting, I'll check them out.
I recently watched Sweet Tooth, the Sandman, One Piece Live action S2 and Bridgerton S4. I'm watching lots of vertical dramas and I'm into audiobooks lately as well. Everything apart from asian dramas lol.
I did not expect much, but I really enjoyed it! The story was quite interesting and got me hooked. It's been some time since I last got into a story.
Yes, the story is not perfect; it has lots of flashbacks, repetition of the plot, and the ending is questionable, etc. But considering the drama is not that long per episode, and the story was aimed at a happy ending, I found it good.
Honestly, Jin Zhu and Lou Si Yi deserved it after all they went through, even if it's not explained properly. Let's just accept that Lou Si Yi “drew” himself in time for the leads to reunite years later, after the consciousness of the author died.
Also, I loved the leads together; they were cute and had good chemistry <3 I liked the cast, characters, acting, costumes, music, and the production. Honestly, I recommend this drama. It's an enjoyable, fast watch ^_^
Finished! I loved this drama! It made me cry, laugh, smile, and feel angry and sad, etc. It made me feel all kinds of emotions.
The main plots (the leads’ three lifetimes and that mirror that leads to the river), the side plots, the cast, the characters, the acting, the production, the music, the costumes, the fighting scenes, the background scenes, the character’s powers, etc., were all great and excellent.
What I did not like were those moments and scenes that were fillers, dragged on, or had idiotic moments. But I fast-forwarded those scenes, so it’s all good.
Also, there were too many characters who died for nothing, died too fast, or did not deserve it at all. Especially likeable characters whom I got to know and like; especially characters like Dali, those three demons who were locked up for 10,000 years, Pian Pian, A Li (the mountain elf), etc. There were many characters who did not deserve to die at all.
As for the ending, the leads went through three lifetimes and 10,000 years passed, and they still did not manage to end up together in a proper way. They always have obstacles blocking them.
Like, I get that she went back in time through her memories to meet Hong Ye again, but did she really meet him again? Or is Xiao Yao deluding herself and seeing him in the past life of their third lifetime?
Anyway, the ending can be interpreted differently, but for me it is not satisfying. At the very least, they could have let the leads end up together properly after all they went through in their first and second lifetimes. I’m sad, but I still loved the drama anyway and do recommend it.
Overall, I did enjoy this drama. However, the story did get draggy at times and had a lot of long scenes. I fast-forwarded through some of them. I think if it were about four episodes shorter and got more to the point; especially at the beginning; it would have been better.
Anyway, I loved the cast and the characters, especially Saint and Shin. Their chemistry, acting, and friendship (or more than friends, whatever you want to call it) were amazing. They really carried the drama.
I understand why people love Sky and Nani together. I don’t mind if they are not a CP couple; they don’t have to be. For me, having good actors and good chemistry is enough. There are many CP couples who don’t have much chemistry, or whose acting isn’t that good.
As for the rest of the characters, I really liked Class 2. They started out hating each other and ended up becoming the best of friends. I also loved their homeroom teachers and how much they cared about them. I liked how they ended up feeling more like a family. Honestly, I hated their constant fighting throughout the drama, especially since they were often fighting over nothing; but that was the point of the story, and they are still kids, after all. Thank goodness it got better as the drama went on.
It took me two years to finally watch this drama, and I’m glad I did. It’s definitely worth checking out :)
Honestly, I liked the movie (or I'm calling it Season 1) better. This season feels more like filler in terms of the story. I get that Cha U-sol wanted revenge because of Lee Won-jun, but it feels like the story leads to nowhere special.
The rest: the music, fight scenes, cast and characters, acting, and production; were just as good as in the first one.
Honestly, if they decide to continue it (and I really hope they do), I think a third season would be much more interesting. The ''team'' could all compete in the rookie championship. The story would have more meaning, whether they are fighting for the prize money or, in Cha U-sol’s case, because he truly loves fighting, wants to improve his skills, and eventually hopes to beat his coach, Jung Do-hyun.
I enjoyed it. I loved the training part, thanks to Jung Do Hyun, and seeing Cha Woo Sol improving in his mental and physical strength.
I loved that he kept being humble even after defeating all the strong opponents and making friends. Best of all, I loved seeing him defeat his bully, Bae Seok Chan. Although I kind of wanted him to destroy him, I loved that he walked away after beating him when he saw that Bae Seok Chan feared him. It felt like his purpose; to be strong and overcome his bully; was fulfilled.
I loved the acting, the cast and characters, the bromance, the music, the production, and the fighting scenes. For the story, there wasn’t much to it; it was mainly about surviving in prison and was more focused on the fighting; but that was the point of it. I enjoyed it overall. Off to see season 2!
Overall, I did enjoy this drama. The story was good, and I liked the characters, the couples, the cast, the acting, the music, and the production. However, in the middle of the drama, there were too many filler episodes, and it could easily have been shorter and more to the point.
On the other hand, the ending, where the female lead goes back to her world and reunites with the male lead, who also happens to be from the same world, was too short. I’m happy they got together, but what about the rest of the characters and couples from the ancient/story world? It feels incomplete, with lots of questions and loose ends.
As for the emotional relief from FX and YSL and the lack of other couples... in the novel there is a side couple…
Thank you for clarifying and satisfying my curiosity :) I had initially thought that Xue Bao Tian would be in a side couple, since he kept complaining abut someone when they were at a club.
But then the story did not eleborate on him further, and then I forgot him and the name he mentioned.
Then, I just remembered about him and the name 'Zhang' when you told me that in the novel there is a side couple.
I don't think the 'Zhang' guy ever appears, I'm not sure. He just mentions him.
Maybe, I'll get around to reading the novel later on, definitely not know. I'll rest my mental well-being first and watch positive dramas now :D
As for the emotional relief from FX and YSL and the lack of other couples... in the novel there is a side couple…
I haven’t read the novel yet, so I didn’t know that; thank you for letting me know. If they were worse, I definitely wouldn’t have been able to bear them. Out of curiosity, is the side couple Xue Bao Tian and Zhang Shi Cheng?
The acting was great, the leads’ chemistry was sizzling, their kiss scenes were amazing, and I really loved them together. The music and the production were also very good. The story was dark but addictive, you never know what is going to happen next. Even the work-related plot was not boring and did not drag.
However, the relationship between You Shu Lang and Fan Xiao was too much. Fan Xiao was far too obsessed with You Shu Lang. He stalked him and controlled his entire life. He claimed that he loved him to the point of almost destroying him. It felt like either You Shu Lang was going to end his own life or end up killing Fan Xiao.
Yes, Fan Xiao “redeemed” himself and changed for the better near the end of the drama. But honestly, if I were You Shu Lang and had gone through all of that in a relationship; plus lie after lie, all for such a stupid reason, since Fan Xiao believed You Shu Lang was pretending to be a saint and wanted to reveal his “true” nature; I would never forgive him. No one deserves to go through something like that, and I truly hope nobody ever does.
I know the writers wanted to give the leads a happy ending, and I do love them together. But considering how the story unfolded, I would not have made them end up together. You Shu Lang went through far too much.
On the other hand, You Shu Lang also seems addicted to pain, since he went back to Fan Xiao. Like… what? Their relationship is the darkest one I have ever seen in any drama. I am glad that You Shu Lang was not a doormat and that he got his revenge as well.
Fan Xiao is the biggest red flag I have ever seen in any drama, BL or straight. Honestly, neither of them is in a healthy state of mind. I recently watched ABO Desire and thought Hua Yong was a red flag; but Fan Xiao wins first place by a thousand miles.
I truly admire those who binge-watched this drama, because I had to pause it for a few days. It was simply too much for me. The drama offers almost no emotional relief at all and focuses almost entirely on You Shu Lang and Fan Xiao. There were no other couples.
The only real ray of sunshine was when You Shu Lang adopted the child. It was a relief for him and a relief for me, because finally there was something positive in the story.
As I said, I have very mixed feelings about this drama. I both hated and loved it and thank heavens I finally finished it.
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I enjoyed the story, cast, characters, acting (everyone did a good job!), fighting scenes, the time travel story (my favourite), the comedy, and the production overall.
As for the female lead, I'm not a fan of Yoona's acting, and her crying scenes were unconvincing, but she wasn't bad here. Comedy roles do suit her. As for the male lead, considering he was the youngest among most of the main cast, he really did well. His acting was really good, and we see his character evolve for the better.
The focus of this drama was on food. Although I'm not that much of a fan of food dramas, it was interesting to see Korean food and how Yeon Ji Yeong (Yoona) fused old and modern cuisine together. I did enjoy it, but it did get draggy at times, as I mentioned above.
As for the leads together, they were cute, but I did not feel much chemistry between them. They did get a happy ending in the present, and I enjoyed seeing that. However, I was more excited to see her cooking team from the past appear together in the present. I really loved the cooking team; they were awesome.
I wish they could have shown us how the King ended up in modern times. Leaving it as a secret does not make any sense to me. But whatever, I enjoyed this drama overall.
Yes, Han Tuo has toxic traits and is obsessed with Jun Xi, but since Jun Xi reciprocated his feelings and genuinely loved him in the end, it all worked out. I also liked the friendships and the family dynamics. Overall, it was a cute and pleasant story. Plus, it's short, so it's a quick watch.
Apart from the NC scenes, which were done well and got me blushing, I mostly loved and enjoyed the story. It was interesting and original! Now I get the whole ‘4 Minutes’ storyline.
Also, the acting was great, the camera work was amazing, the use of dark and light was incredible, and the production overall was great as well!
I'm sad about the deaths of certain characters (like Korn, Tonkla, Tyme's grandma, Dome, and Nam). They did not deserve to die at all. The biggest sadness is that you think they had lived, but that was only in the 4-minute vision of Great or Tyme. In reality, they still died.
The biggest villains in this story were Great's parents. Yes, there were others (like Title and that guy who worked together with Great's parents—I forgot his name), but those two deserve some type of bad karma. They had no remorse at all for what they had done. They left their children to die, and literally one of them did.
Definitely worth watching this drama. I'm kicking myself for not watching it earlier, but I'm glad I finally did!
I also liked the production, music, acting, action scenes, cast, and characters. I especially loved the leads together as well. Although I hated Ming's character and would not have forgiven him for what he did to Joe, Joe did love him after all and forgave him. The heart wants what it wants, and we do see Ming change for the better. Best of all, we see a happy ending, especially for Joe. He deserves it after all he went through.
What I really enjoyed seeing was how well it was done when we see the 2nd Joe's physical appearance in reflections, and then we see the 1st Joe again. We, the viewers, see the 1st Joe's soul, and then in mirrors, reflections, posters, and from another person's view, we see the 2nd Joe's physical appearance. For me, it was well done and served as a reminder that the 1st Joe is in the body of the 2nd Joe. Details like this make a drama more enjoyable to watch ^_^
This drama is not perfect. Joe's and Ming's relationship was not easy to watch, especially with Ming being so obsessed and toxic towards Joe. But I did enjoy it, as the lead actors had very good chemistry and their acting was great as well. Plus, it had a happy ending, so all the anguish and pain we saw throughout the drama ultimately turned out for the better.
For Bridergton, I did read the books and they really changed the storyline. But I'm enjoying the series as well. Honestly, I decided to take the books and the series as seperate.
But I do understand you. I hate it when my favourite books get adapted into live-action series or movies and they totally change the story. In the case of Bridgerton, it did not affect me that much.
Thank you for the recommendations, I'll check them out! ^_^
I recently watched Sweet Tooth, the Sandman, One Piece Live action S2 and Bridgerton S4. I'm watching lots of vertical dramas and I'm into audiobooks lately as well. Everything apart from asian dramas lol.
Yes, the story is not perfect; it has lots of flashbacks, repetition of the plot, and the ending is questionable, etc. But considering the drama is not that long per episode, and the story was aimed at a happy ending, I found it good.
Honestly, Jin Zhu and Lou Si Yi deserved it after all they went through, even if it's not explained properly. Let's just accept that Lou Si Yi “drew” himself in time for the leads to reunite years later, after the consciousness of the author died.
Also, I loved the leads together; they were cute and had good chemistry <3 I liked the cast, characters, acting, costumes, music, and the production. Honestly, I recommend this drama. It's an enjoyable, fast watch ^_^
The main plots (the leads’ three lifetimes and that mirror that leads to the river), the side plots, the cast, the characters, the acting, the production, the music, the costumes, the fighting scenes, the background scenes, the character’s powers, etc., were all great and excellent.
What I did not like were those moments and scenes that were fillers, dragged on, or had idiotic moments. But I fast-forwarded those scenes, so it’s all good.
Also, there were too many characters who died for nothing, died too fast, or did not deserve it at all. Especially likeable characters whom I got to know and like; especially characters like Dali, those three demons who were locked up for 10,000 years, Pian Pian, A Li (the mountain elf), etc. There were many characters who did not deserve to die at all.
As for the ending, the leads went through three lifetimes and 10,000 years passed, and they still did not manage to end up together in a proper way. They always have obstacles blocking them.
Like, I get that she went back in time through her memories to meet Hong Ye again, but did she really meet him again? Or is Xiao Yao deluding herself and seeing him in the past life of their third lifetime?
Anyway, the ending can be interpreted differently, but for me it is not satisfying. At the very least, they could have let the leads end up together properly after all they went through in their first and second lifetimes. I’m sad, but I still loved the drama anyway and do recommend it.
Anyway, I loved the cast and the characters, especially Saint and Shin. Their chemistry, acting, and friendship (or more than friends, whatever you want to call it) were amazing. They really carried the drama.
I understand why people love Sky and Nani together. I don’t mind if they are not a CP couple; they don’t have to be. For me, having good actors and good chemistry is enough. There are many CP couples who don’t have much chemistry, or whose acting isn’t that good.
As for the rest of the characters, I really liked Class 2. They started out hating each other and ended up becoming the best of friends. I also loved their homeroom teachers and how much they cared about them. I liked how they ended up feeling more like a family. Honestly, I hated their constant fighting throughout the drama, especially since they were often fighting over nothing; but that was the point of the story, and they are still kids, after all. Thank goodness it got better as the drama went on.
It took me two years to finally watch this drama, and I’m glad I did. It’s definitely worth checking out :)
The rest: the music, fight scenes, cast and characters, acting, and production; were just as good as in the first one.
Honestly, if they decide to continue it (and I really hope they do), I think a third season would be much more interesting. The ''team'' could all compete in the rookie championship. The story would have more meaning, whether they are fighting for the prize money or, in Cha U-sol’s case, because he truly loves fighting, wants to improve his skills, and eventually hopes to beat his coach, Jung Do-hyun.
I loved that he kept being humble even after defeating all the strong opponents and making friends. Best of all, I loved seeing him defeat his bully, Bae Seok Chan. Although I kind of wanted him to destroy him, I loved that he walked away after beating him when he saw that Bae Seok Chan feared him. It felt like his purpose; to be strong and overcome his bully; was fulfilled.
I loved the acting, the cast and characters, the bromance, the music, the production, and the fighting scenes. For the story, there wasn’t much to it; it was mainly about surviving in prison and was more focused on the fighting; but that was the point of it. I enjoyed it overall. Off to see season 2!
On the other hand, the ending, where the female lead goes back to her world and reunites with the male lead, who also happens to be from the same world, was too short. I’m happy they got together, but what about the rest of the characters and couples from the ancient/story world? It feels incomplete, with lots of questions and loose ends.
Anyway, it’s not bad overall, I did enjoy it.
Thank you for the warning, I'll try to read it. If it gets too much, I'll probably drop it.
But then the story did not eleborate on him further, and then I forgot him and the name he mentioned.
Then, I just remembered about him and the name 'Zhang' when you told me that in the novel there is a side couple.
I don't think the 'Zhang' guy ever appears, I'm not sure. He just mentions him.
Maybe, I'll get around to reading the novel later on, definitely not know. I'll rest my mental well-being first and watch positive dramas now :D
The acting was great, the leads’ chemistry was sizzling, their kiss scenes were amazing, and I really loved them together. The music and the production were also very good. The story was dark but addictive, you never know what is going to happen next. Even the work-related plot was not boring and did not drag.
However, the relationship between You Shu Lang and Fan Xiao was too much. Fan Xiao was far too obsessed with You Shu Lang. He stalked him and controlled his entire life. He claimed that he loved him to the point of almost destroying him. It felt like either You Shu Lang was going to end his own life or end up killing Fan Xiao.
Yes, Fan Xiao “redeemed” himself and changed for the better near the end of the drama. But honestly, if I were You Shu Lang and had gone through all of that in a relationship; plus lie after lie, all for such a stupid reason, since Fan Xiao believed You Shu Lang was pretending to be a saint and wanted to reveal his “true” nature; I would never forgive him. No one deserves to go through something like that, and I truly hope nobody ever does.
I know the writers wanted to give the leads a happy ending, and I do love them together. But considering how the story unfolded, I would not have made them end up together. You Shu Lang went through far too much.
On the other hand, You Shu Lang also seems addicted to pain, since he went back to Fan Xiao. Like… what? Their relationship is the darkest one I have ever seen in any drama. I am glad that You Shu Lang was not a doormat and that he got his revenge as well.
Fan Xiao is the biggest red flag I have ever seen in any drama, BL or straight. Honestly, neither of them is in a healthy state of mind. I recently watched ABO Desire and thought Hua Yong was a red flag; but Fan Xiao wins first place by a thousand miles.
I truly admire those who binge-watched this drama, because I had to pause it for a few days. It was simply too much for me. The drama offers almost no emotional relief at all and focuses almost entirely on You Shu Lang and Fan Xiao. There were no other couples.
The only real ray of sunshine was when You Shu Lang adopted the child. It was a relief for him and a relief for me, because finally there was something positive in the story.
As I said, I have very mixed feelings about this drama. I both hated and loved it and thank heavens I finally finished it.