Interesting premise
Things I liked:1 The plot. It had room for creating many funny and romantic situations.
2 The main actress. She wasn't the best but she was a good romantic heroine.
3 The male lead. I'm not in love with him and at first I thought he wasn't handsome enough and would ruin the series for me, but he ended being decent and I liked him in his role.
4 The aunt. What a beautiful actress and she was perfect in her role.
Things i didn't like:
1 The script could be better. There was room for it but sometimes it felt contrived.
2 The male lead. I think someone more handsome would be better in the main role.
3 The SML. I don't like that actor so for me it was a sore point.
4 The character of the SML and his story. I truly didn't care at all. I hated the whole plot.
5 The SFL. Same as for the SML. I didn't like her and took away from my pleasure watching this.
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My first K Drama
Things I liked:1 The plot. It was fun and had potential.
2 The main actor. He was good in his role and had good chemistry with the actress.
3 The CEO. I loved the character and it was touching to see his struggles.
4 The partner of the ML. I liked his character and their relationship.
5 The relationship between the leads even before they got together. It was cute and seemed genuine.
Things I disliked:
1 The SFL. I think she was an awful character and no excuses for her behavior. Until the end she was irredeemable in my opinion.
2 The father of the SML. What an awful character. Not a single time I liked him.
3 The SML. He was an interesting character, but it wasn't enough to like him. I still think he played well his role and there were some times I had some sympathy for him.
4 The mystery about the house. I thoroughly disliked the reason the basement was close. It left a bitter taste in my mouth because it was too heavy.
5 Some things were out of date and offensive.
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Intriguing
Things I liked:1 The main actor. It's the only series I watched with him, but I liked him and I think he played well his role.
2 The main actress. She's cute and a good actress.
3 The MF character. I liked her story and how she was connected to the male lead. Although it was too heavy for me, it was beautifully written and acted.
4 The ML character. Even though he often was a jerk I couldn't hate him. And I think he had one of the best character development when the ending came.
Things I disliked:
1 The second female lead. Although she redeemed herself later I can't say I ever warmed (maybe a little) to her character. I think she wasn't good for this particular role. I tried but couldn't see the main actor with her.
2 The SML. At first I though I'd love him and hen I started to dislike him more and more and at the end I didn't even want him to have a happy ending. I know I'm being unfair, he had his reasons to feel like he felt, but still... I was mad at him, still am.
3 The story about the male lead's past. Too dramatic for me. I wanted something fluffier.
4 The premise wasn't one of my favorites but they managed to deal with it quite well.
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Love the actress
Things I loved:1 The main actress. This was the first series I watched with her and I loved her acting. She was beautiful (even more when she supposedly was ugly) , cute, funny, great. her character as well. She was smart, funny, hardworking, loyal.
2 The magazine team, all of them. They had a good relationship and it felt real. Also that the story took place in a magazine. I love anything that ahs to do with publishing.
Things I liked:
1 The friendship between the main female lead and her friend. They were there for each other and they were smart, ambitious women who wanted to be happy without sacrificing their friendship.
2 The ending. Sweet and not rushed. Also that she followed her dream and that they supported each other.
3 Some funny moments before they got together and some romantic ones after they got together. I think the leads had a good chemistry.
4 The premise. Original and funny.
5 The mystery about Ten although I knew who he/she was.
6 The relationship between the SML and the heroine. That said it was also a reason to dislike this triangle.
Things I disliked:
1 The main male actor. He grew on me though and I think he's good actor, it's just that he's not handsome enough for me and I'm shallow when it comes to romantic comedies and I want gorgeous couples. I still looked for other series he played to watch.
2 The triangle between the female lead and two males. Triangles is what I dislike on every series, but here it was once again painful because the SML was a great character.
3 The male lead character at first. He was rude and cruel without reason.
Things I hated:
1 The female triangle. HATED it! They didn't ruin things and managed to salvage the story, but while watching, it bothered me a lot.
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Good idea, poor directing and script
Things I liked:1 The plot. It was original and it could be great if the execution was good.
2 The manager. Great character, good acting, I just loved him, and his relationship with the male lead.
3 The male lead. Although he didn't do a great job, he still was good at showing some emotions and other than the manager he was my favorite of the cast.
Things I disliked:
1 The plot didn't live up to my expectations. It could be funny, romantic if the director was good, but in my opinion he was truly bad.
2 The female lead isn't a great actress. For such a funny premise I was expecting more from her. It was like she didn't care about her lines. Something felt off.
3 The way the male lead acted. I love this actor normally. Here he was too distanced from his role and he never truly embraced it.
4 Lack of chemistry between the leads.
5 The producer and the director. I didn't find the endearing, just irritating.
6 The script. The idea was great, the script just bearable. Some things didn't make any sense and the whole concept felt stupid when they could have chosen to develop it in some other way that could make it shine.
Things I hated:
1 The second female lead. Such a stupid character. I didn't like her even for a second. I didn't care what would happen to her at all.
2 The second male lead. Worst actor ever. Worst character ever. Not only his character was beyond redemption and his acts those of a psychopath, but the actor rubbed me the wrong way as well. I don't think he managed to show any kind of real emotion. I just wanted both him and the second female lead to disappear. They ruined the series for me.
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Interesting idea
Things I liked:1 The heroine's character. She was smart and assertive most of the time.
2 The progress of their relationship. Although fast it felt real.
3 The romance and the kisses. Not enough but better than in other series. There was chemistry between the leads.
Things I disliked:
1 It took me a while to warm to the actor. I'm not sure I care to watch other series with him, although he's a good actor.
2 I think his character sometimes was great and sometimes overbearing. It was difficult to deal with some scenes and it rubbed me the wrong way.
3 The time it took to find out why she was chosen. I think the story would be better if they spent more time on this.
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Good, interesting premise
Things I liked:1 Both leads were great. The actress is one of my favorites and the actor although this is the first series I watch with him was great.
2 I liked the relationship of the heroine with her father.
3 I liked the premise, it was fun and intriguing.
4 Some funny scenes.
Things I disliked:
1 Not enough romantic scenes for me.
2 I don't like romantic triangles and this one was painful for me since I like the actor.
3 I didn't care about the second couple. I didn't think they were interesting characters.
4 The premise was great but I think the execution could be better. The script wasn't up to par with the idea.
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Too dark for me
Things I liked1 The ML. He's handsome at least. I can't say much for his acting skills though since this my first drama with him and I wasn't impressed. I didn't find his character was that great to be honest so maybe he should play it like that. I don't know. The thing is I was disappointed after seeing so many good reviews.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. I think she's not a great actress and her character wasn't compelling. She wasn't able to give it some depth so in the end I didn't care for her.
Things I hated
1 The script. It was too dark without make me care for the cases.
2 The lack of chemistry between the leads. I blame both, it feels like they didn't even try,
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Toxic, boring, abhorrent.
Things I loved1 Nothing. Just to be clear.
Things I disliked
1 The premise. It could be fun and relatable if they had treat it as a rom com. They treated it as a real issue and they managed to offend any decent human being out there. Shame on them for shaming people with a health issue as gaining weight.
Things I hated
1 The way hey made this into a serious drama. What is wrong with everyone involved in this mess? I started thinking it would be fun and lighthearted and it turned out a shame game.
2 The FL. This was my last attempt to like this actress. She ruins everything she's in for me. At first, I thought she'd be one of my favorites but she manages to make me hate each of the characters she plays and she drags with her her male costars. She exudes arrogance, she's terrible at comedy and she makes me depressed. Awful actress.
3 The second couple. I think there was only one other drama then I Married an Antifan or something that had a toxic second couple I hated. Now this one is at the podium as well. Not once ounce of remorse from those two execrable human beings. What kind of story is this where the mean people win?
4 The plot. it was beyond stupid. The family plot, the rich hidden hero plot. Everything was atrocious.
5 The last episode. What the hell was that? He shamed her even at the last minute? Despicable! The more I think about it the more I regret having lost so many hours for this stupid shameful drama.
6 The ML. His character is exactly what any women should avoid. Under the cover of living healthily he imposed his vision on a another human being and shamed her all the way. Shame on him. And in case you wonder. I lost 20 kg a few years ago and I know how hard it is. But no matter if I weight like now 60 kg or like a few years back 80 kg, I never once accepted or will accept that someone shames me. I pity the young women who will consider this romance.
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How to mess up a great premise
Things I loved1 The concept. Fresh and perfect for a rom com you can't believe there's a way to mess it up. And yet.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. She wasn't great, but I blame more the writers than her, so she doesn't go to the hated list.
Things I hated
1 The ML. He wasn't the right actor for the role. He never managed to make me laugh or make me care about him.
2 The writing. Disjoined plots and nonsensical characters that turned a great concept to an utter disaster. I gave it 2 for the premise, but the rest is below zero.
3 The wrong labeling. I thought it would be a rom com. It wasn't.
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Major casting failure. The FL actress isn't right for the role and ruined it for me
Things I liked1 The ML. he did his part. he tried hard to make it work but it was useless with the useless partner he had. I hope I see him in other series where he can shine.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. Something was off and it never felt like they were in love. He probably was, she certainly wasn't. She gave the impression that he was lucky to have her and we were lucky to watch her destroy a love story.
Things I hated
1 The casting of the FL. The actress didn't even try to make us believe she was in love. No warmth, no humor, no tenderness and certainly not any chemistry with the ML. The people who cast her for the role should be fired. If she's not capable to convey love and warmth she has nothing to do in a romance series. Don't make me incest my hours on something you know it won't give me satisfaction because you chose a person for the role who can't act. It's an insult to the viewer. First and last time I've watched that actress.
2 The line about leave to men to take the initiative about the future. What the hack was that? Who wrote that dreadful line?
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Her acting ruined it
Things I liked1 The ML. He's not my favorite actor and will never be for the simple reason I think he's one dimensional. No matter the role he comes out the same way. I believe he's a great person, at least that is what he projects, but his acting skills could be better. Still I can't put him on the dislike list.
Things I hated
1 The FL. Her acting was weird and off-putting. Her grimaces, her delivery were awful. I wasn't a fan of her character either, so in the end I have nothing positive to say. This wasn't my cup of tea. Maybe others will like it.
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ML didn't work for me
Things I liked:1 The first episode. I thought it was a cute premise and it would work. I saw potential in it.
Things I disliked:
1 The FL. I didn't dislike her actually, but I didn't like her either so in the end I have no choice than put her in my dislike list. I thought she was cute and at first I thought she would be one of my favorite actresses, but when I finished the series I realized that I didn't like her acting and sometimes I even disliked her character. There were times I couldn't understand her reactions, and that took away from any enjoyment I had at this point.
2 The love triangle. Nothing new on the horizon for me, I dislike them all, but this one irked me particularly. Too much time on the relationship between the SML and the FL.
Things I hated:
1 The ML. First of all I think he's not handsome, so he starts with a strike. But beauty is subjective and as it happens, I fell in love with many actors I don't find handsome. This one didn't make that list. The reason: His wooden acting. And no, I don't think it's how he should play his part. I believe he doesn't know how to convey any emotion. Not only he was never convincing me in any of the emotions he tried to convey but he gave me the impression that he was asleep standing. I swear that watching him made me close my eyes more than once. It was like his acting put me to sleep. Weird, but i swear it's true. The worst is the character he portrayed though. he ruined the series for me. He wasn't romantic or kind or anything. I felt like he was bullying her sometimes.
2 The lack of romance. Maybe others felt romance was just fine, but to me it felt like there was no romance between the main leads. Not once my heart fluttered. On the contrary it felt like he was cold and he didn't really wanted to be in love with her. Like he had no choice and accepted his faith. I'm not convinced she portrayed her love well either, but he did a terrible job, no doubt. Even when he said that he loved her it was like he was reading instruction about how to build a fort. Horrible.
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Not funny or romantic or anything
Things I liked1 The premise. I thought it was interesting. Unfortunately it turned out to be depressing instead of funny.
2 The FL. She's not my favorite actress but I've seen other dramas with her and I think she's cute and quite talented.
3 The ML. Unlike others I don't find him that attractive and I'm not happy he's in some of the dramas I want to watch because I usually abandon them. But I can't put him in the dislike list either. I have a feeling he's getting better as he ages.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. I didn't think they were good together. Nothing inspired me to rule for them. It was bland and boring. The FL tried too hard and it didn't work.
2 The acting of the ML. He has a natural talent for making everything a little sad and depressing.
3 The cinematography. Too dark and uninspiring.
Things I hated
1 Too long.
2 Not funny. yes, she tried and yes she had some jokes that landed but nothing original, nothing truly funny. I wonder why the heck didn't they hire someone to write a true one woman stand. Most of the jokes she said are old and were never funny to start with. I wonder honestly how this drama can have so many 10. Do I miss something?
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The most irritating FL ever
Things I loved1 That it was related to law and to a boss and a new layer and also the living together trope. I love all these things and was excited to start this series.
2 The 2 FL. What a beautiful and subtle actress. I was interested in her story as well.
3 The 2 ML. What a decent character and I was really invested in the relationship between the second couple. I was glad it ended well.
Things I liked
1 The ML as an actor. But and that's a big "but" here he played someone I didn't like at all. A pity since he became one of my favorite actors after Love Between Lines.
2 The other lawyers. I thought they wee all decent people and there was also some humor when thy interacted so that's a plus.
Things I disliked
The lack of chemistry between the leads. When you see Love Between Lines and My Page in the 90s you understand that here there was no chemistry at all. I blame the female lead and the way the characters were written
Things I hated
1 The ex of the 2FL. What a stupid, Machiavellian character. Every time he appeared I wanted to smack him. I'm happy he paid some price in the end although it wasn't enough.
2 The ML character. Not the actor, but the character. At first I thought it would be the cold and softhearted CEO I like and don't mind even if I saw the character a million times. But what bothered me as the series advanced was that he had some beliefs and that he tried to impose them on the FL. It wasn't funny after a while to talk about how she should eat, talk, behave etc. One of the most irritating male characters I've ever seen. He never redeemed himself for this kind of behavior. HI don't mind his lawyer beliefs but his personal ones. I can't imagine who in their right mind would accept to listen to someone tell them how to live under the cover of being together and love each other. That wasn't love, it was toxic and not warm or sweet or anything. There were some good moments but really not that many. I dare say I felt like he didn't like playing with her. Either it was the director who didn't know how to do his job or the ML disliked the FL.
3 The FL. Oh God. What can I say for this actress and her character? A disaster would be accurate. At first I loved her. I thought she was beautiful and charming and the beginning was strong enough to make root for her. Then the downhill started. She can't act other than as the robotic clueless female and it never changed. She never learned to stand for herself until the very last episode. I didn't like her spineless character who every time she said I'm sorry and I apologize and I'll do whatever you want. What the heck? I never labeled a FL as a pushover because I can accept a lot of the humor and the dynamism and the chemistry is there. but there was none of these. She continued to be stupid and to behave like a ten years old. The fact that she can't act sealed the deal. Now I drop her other series I was looking forward because I can't stand her. If you are more than 25 don't act like 10 unless you are talented enough to bring the laughs or the cuteness like Esther Yu. Here the actress blew it and made me mad.
4 The writing of the characters. I never want to watch another series from this screenwriter. He created two toxic and appalling main characters. I gave it four only for the second couple and the coworkers.
5 The mistress case and the way the FL acted. She may had a point about the adultery and the other woman but why the heck did she think it was right to not give to the little boy what he deserved from his father. Crazy thinking. I was shocked and that's when I stared hating her. She thought it was right for a little infant to pay for the adults mistakes just because her sister has been cheated. Despicable.
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