Obnoxious, irritating second couple
Things I liked1 The dubbing theme. I am in the industry and wanted to see how they handled that. It was a great premise and it could have been much better if the script was better. It wasn't.
2 The ML. I've seen him in other dramas and I think he's a decent actor and quite handsome. He plays well the cold CEO and the playful in love hero. He wasn't the issue here. Actually the six is only for him.
3 The wedding photos. They were cute and fun. Unfortunately it was too late to save the series.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. It's not about looks, I thought she was cute. It's her character and her over the top acting. She's not a great actress, I've seen her in another short series and she wasn't good. That said, she was cute enough to make me care. Something was lacking but with a better direction she could save the role. The director did a bad job if you ask me.
Things I hated
1 The rival. Well, that's a plus since that was the purpose so I should probably put it on the positive things.
2 The 2ML. What an awful actor. He was atrocious and not only as an actor. The character was so irritating, I wanted to scream every time he appeared. I didn't think he was funny or interesting or anything. Stupid and cocky without any middle ground.
3 The 2FL. Unattractive, awful actress, awful character. She paired well with the 2ML for the most stupid and obnoxious second couple. I've seen worse to be honest but they were still so irritating I won't watch anything with them.
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I didn't hate it
Things I liked1 The first episodes. I thought there were funny and I was looking forward to the interactions between the main leads. It didn't last.
2 The kisses. This series had a lot of kisses and the ML is a great kisser. There was some chemistry with the FL, I can't deny that.
Things I disliked
1 The ML. I liked him more than in other series, but still not enough. I'm not sure if t's his acting style but most of the times I can't take him seriously. Although I cried when he cried. I also loved the kisses, he's a great kisser.
Things I hated
1 The FL. I'm not sure why she became unlikable, when I loved her when it started. At the end I wanted him to find someone else.
2 The dramatic par. I'm not sure why they do that, but I hate the mix of comedy and heavy drama. Not the fault of the actors, the script wasn't good enough.
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It drove me crazy for sure
Things I liked1 The trope Best Friends to Lovers is my favorite so I had hope that it would be deep, funny, or even mildly interesting. It was none of the above. They didn't develop any of the characters and it was boring and nowhere romantic or sweet or funny. A total failure.
2 The ML. Unfortunately for him he was paired with an actress he had no chemistry with and it ruined everything. He is a good actor though and I'd love to see more of his work.
Things I hated
1 The FL. What an unattractive, cold, untalented actress. I didn't feel anything for her and I wanted so much the ML to step away from her. She tried to be cute, she isn't. She tried to be deep, she isn't. She was awful as much as the script.
2 How they ruined the trope and didn't develop the characters or the story. They could have a perfect rom com they created a bland uninspiring story.
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Sweet and that's it
Things I liked1 The FL. She is cute and her character was sweet and luminous. But that's it. There was nothing more. No sparks, no chemistry, no dynamism. I'm baffled that this drama has an 8 while others much more interesting are rated lower. This was boring and was lacking something. Especially after the first 4 - 5 episodes, it became tedious.
2 The ML. I liked him but I didn't love him. He was too bland to awake any feelings in me. Negative or positive. I don't think he's a great actor, but I can't make myself put him on the "dislike" list. That said, the couple lacked chemistry and sweet isn't always enough.
3 The script itself. I adore tropes and high school friends or enemies is one of my favorite tropes, but here it was lackluster. Nothing was interesting, every scene dragged down the whole series.
Things I disliked
1 The 2 FL. I found her spoiled, annoying as hell and I wanted her to get rejected and live alone. What an unpleasant character.
2 The ML. It's not the actor but hi s character was also too juvenile and that he fell for that stupid and spoiled woman, the 2FL sealed his fate. Otherwise I could put him in the "liked" list.
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So good and heartwarming
Things I adored1 The friendship between these three women. It sounded genuine and it was heartwarming. So many moving moments. I didn't expect that when I started the series and it was a great surprise to see their friendship evolve and how it shaped them.
2 The main FL (although I could argue there are three). She's beautiful and talented and although sometimes it felt like she didn't exactly know how to deal with her character she still was great. I felt everything she felt and I was with her all along on her journey to become a more confident woman who knows what she wants and what she deserves.
3 The older FL. I adored her character. She was the glue that kept everything together for me. The actress did a phenomenal job to make me feel for her and I so wanted her to find peace. So many moving moments involved her and I loved each one of them.
4 The younger FL. She was adorable and she was probably the one who matured the most and changed the most which was great to see and follow. I loved how different she was from the other two, but also how loyal she was and how lighthearted when she has her own struggles.
5 The ML. Some say he didn't have enough screen time but I disagree. He was there when it mattered and there was real romance. I loved the way he treated the FL. He wasn't the cold, jerk boss, he was kind and understanding and honest. I loved his character and how he changed his life to chase his dreams. A positive character I'd love to see more often in Kdramas.
6 The 2ML. An adorable character who got what he deserved at the end and that was rewarding to me. I was with him all the way. He was respectful, kind, smart and he made a great couple with the heroine.
Things I disliked
1 I can't say I liked the appearance of the ex husband. I can see why they brought him in but the story didn't make much sense and went nowhere in a way although, yes, there was some reasoning and some healing behind his appearance. Still he wasn't interesting enough and the story about him and the older heroine left me unsatisfied.
2 The whole daughter plot. I won't say I hated it because it was a good plot and it had me in tears more than once, but I still would have preferred the story didn't have such a heavy plot. I know Kdramas have the habit to blend comedy with heavy plots, but I'm not a fan of it. I dislike it thoroughly to be honest. Either have drama and comedy can be created by circumstances like in real life, either you have comedy and drama isn't necessary.
Things I hated
1 The coworker. What a scheming, stupid hen. I didn't find her any redeeming qualities and I don't think it was necessary to try to excuse her. She was plain mean and a liar. I truly wanted her to have a worst outcome and pay for her stupid behavior.
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Different in a good way
Things I adored1 The FL. I loved the actress but also the character she portrayed. She was badass, different, strong, smart and funny. A woman who knows what she does and why. Honestly at first I thought she wasn't beautiful enough, same for the ML, and that it could diminish my enjoyment. Yes I do acknowledge I'm superficial about this and I want my romcom heroes to be handsome. But she embodies her character so well, I fell in love with her, and now I find her very pretty on top of her acting skills.
2 The ML. Same about him. I thought he was wooden and not very handsome at first and then I fell for his acting, for his character and I think now he's very very handsome. So this is a drama that won me over when I wasn't particularly fan at first. Great job.
Things I loved
1 The 2ML. I loved his relationship with the ML and I think he's one of the most handsome actors out there. This was the first drama I've seen him, but I will definitely look out for any other drama he's a part of.
2 The 2FL. She's beautiful and quite a good actress. I loved her friendship with the FL and although I think her character could be more developed I still loved her.
3 The story itself. It was different and fun in an original way.
4 The chemistry between the leads. I think they were good together. I loved how he stood up for her. It was great and got the 8.5 I was planning on rating it to 9.
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The young couple stole the show
The things I adored1 The young ML. He was gorgeous and also a great actor. I felt everything he felt whether it was pain or joy. He did a wonderful job showing his feelings and he was also a great character. He had chemistry with the young FL. One of the best couples I've ever seen.
2 The young FL. What a luminous actress. She embodied her role perfectly. She had great chemistry with the young ML and she also managed to make me feel everything she felt. I wanted them together so much. I cried quite a few times, I laughed as well. The best part of this drama was the young couple.
3 I love the concept of high school sweethearts meeting again later in life. It didn't deliver what I was hoping because of the main couple, but still, the theme is one of my favorites and the story was quite good.
4 The last scene. It was the perfect ending. I just had to close the eyes and imagine the young couple there.
The things I loved
1 The script. It was believable to me and except for some silly parts it was good. Overly dramatic as well for some things but a solid script nevertheless.
The things I liked
1 The 2 ML. I didn't care about his relationship with the FL, but all in all he wasn't a bad person. He was decent and had an interesting backstory.
2 The friendship between the FL and the 2 FL. I liked how supportive she was and open and honest.
3 Some of the school members. They were funny and cared.
4 How the story ended with the rivalry between the grandfathers.
The things I disliked
1 The ML. Difficult to put him on the "disliked list" when I liked the whole drama but he was completely wrong for the role. The comparison with the young ML doesn't help either. If another actor was playing this role this drama would be almost perfect. But he didn't have the physique and the wittiness to carry the role. At least the way it was written, with the rivalry and the silly bets etc. I love that kind of silliness but he couldn't deliver. Sometimes he was okay especially after they got together when he started smiling more. But he still lacked the charm his role needed.
2 The FL. She was wrong cast as well. The witty, luminous character the young FL displayed was nowhere to find. And yes, I get that the went through a lot and couldn't be the same person, but still. She wasn't charming or beautiful enough to embody the character well. Actually the couple had he same issues. They were good together, but not for this kind of role. Both are average, both look way older than the 36 year olds they're supposed to play, and both tried too hard to be funny. Some of the expression the FL had were awful. She didn't play well the charming, quirky, dynamic lead. The young couple carried the story to be honest. She was better when she started smiling, but not enough to save the role. I'm surprised by such a bad casting when they nailed the casting of the young couple.
The story about the other kids at school. To be honest i didn't care at all.
2 The second couple. Didn't care either. The actor was too old and haggard and the actress could do better.
The things I hated
1 The way the FL dressed. So unflattering, and the worst wedding dress I've ever seen in my life in movies and actual life. What the heck was that?
2 The wench who played the supposed friend. I hate the actress in all her dramas, that's given. But here I hated the way no one hold her responsible. What the actual heck? Why the FL would give her a free pass? What she did was despicable and she did it again. it's not like the learned her lesson, like she regretted. She just backed down when she didn't have a choice. Are we supposed to believe that any person who'd lose 18 years of happiness with someone and went through painful moments because of her would let her off the hook so easily? And even if that person exists how is that normal? How is it normal to destroy someone's happiness and to never face the consequences. Despicable as I said on all levels.
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I would have rated it higher if I didn't dislike all the actors except the FL
Things I loved1 The FL. Such a gorgeous actress and although she overdid it sometimes, she's a good actress and she made me fall for her. I do think though that she exaggerated sometimes to the point that I cringed. Still, she must be the most beautiful actress I've ever seen in a Kdrama and I will look for other series from her.
2 The premise. It was interesting and the mix of a mystery with rom com is my favorite thing to watch. The problem is that this was too heavy and personal and it took away from my enjoinment. That's the reason it's on the "I loved" list and not the "I adored" list.
3 The last episode and especially the ending. I loved the way it ended and for the first time I was on board with every scene. This is also on the "I loved" list because there was no kiss. Not even one. What the heck? I waited 16 episodes for the Happy Ending and I don't get even a kiss. Lame.
Things I liked
1 The ML. Apparently people adore him. I don't. I don't find him especially handsome and compared to the FL there was no comparison actually. She was gorgeous, he was average. That said, I warmed on him and I think he was a good actor. So in the end I liked him while at first I thought I would drop it because he wasn't ML material to me.
2 The ML friend. I liked how she made the happy ending possible. She was also beautiful and a good actress.
3 The FL mother. I wasn't in love with her, but she was an interesting character. I disliked quite a few things about her, but not enough to put her on the "I dislike" list.
Things I disliked
1 The 2ML. Oh God. He was the reason I thought a million times to drop the drama. I find him awful as an actor, I find him the opposite of attractive and I so didn't care about him. Really. He reminded me of someone who traveled from the 50's and had no idea we are in the 21st century. From the physique to the attitude.
2 The prosecutor who ended with the 2ML. What an irritating character and an actress without any charisma. I wanted her to disappear for most of the series. Maybe one of the 2FL I disliked the most.
Things I hated
1 The FL father. Where to start? The actor was awful, the character was beyond any redemption to me. I felt uncomfortable any time he appeared on the screen. Who the heck has that kind of relationship with his wife and daughter in this era? Those who have belong to jail. Abusive verbally and even physically. No redeeming qualities for me no matter how hard they tried. I hated hi, from he first scene to the last one.
2 How the prosecutors office behaved with the FL at first. Even if she was different and didn't match their idea of a prosecutor, they were cruel and bad mannered. An awful bunch of idiots.
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Difficult to rate
Things I adored1 The 2FL. Such a great character, so grounded and enthusiastic at the same time.
2 The small boy. What a cute boy and what a great actor. His character was my favorite and I adored his relationship with the 2 FL.
Things I loved
1 The beginning. It had so much potential to be funny and interesting
2 The mothers. The ML and FL mothers were absolutely great. I loved their friendship, and how they were there for each other. I also loved the 2FL mother although I wish she could ditch her stupid husband.
3 The mothers' team and how supportive they were with each other. Heartwarming, but also funny and inspiring.
4 The ML. I thought at first I wouldn't like him at all because the actor wasn't appealing to me. But, rare enough to mention it, I warmed on him and I thought his character was great. He did act silly sometimes, but all in all he was decent and funny and never did anything I could blame him. Not even when he thought she was married. He didn't deny his feelings but he didn't do anything to ruin her marriage. I loved how he was with his team and
5 The relationship of the ML with his mother. I loved how he fought about her.
6 Small scenes like when they prepare food, or they are in bed. There were many scenes sprinkled all over I loved.
Things I liked
1 The ending. I know many didn't like the ending, and the amnesia plot. I get it. Personally, I dislike the amnesia plot that lasts, but here it was short and it didn't bother me. I thought it was funny to be honest. I'm all for tropes, so no problem there. The only thing that bothered me is that we didn't have enough time with them being a couple.
2 The FL. I didn't love her. I'm not sure what the problem is. At first I didn't like any of the leads but I more than warmed to the ML while I still found the FL lacking. It's not only bout looks, although yes, I don't think she's attractive. it's more how she played the role. Except from some scenes where she moved me, she was weird. Like when they kissed one time and I thought she was awful. She froze in a weird pose and had a lost look. So uncomfortable. Also, she's un ugly crier and yes, these are details, but they all contributed to think that the 2FL should be the lead.
The series would be wonderful if the 2FL was the FL. better acting chops, much more attractive and also more luminous. Anyway, I didn't dislike her, but I don't think I'll watch another drama with her. As it happens, I've seen another one where she was part of the main cast and I found her a bad actress there as well.
Things I disliked
1 Not enough time with them as a couple. It felt rushed and I don't think it needed more episodes. I need it needed better directing.
2 The FL sister. Yes in the end she tried to redeem herself, but what the heck? How can you be so irresponsible and bring others to your mess?
Things I hated
1 The ML father. Not an ounce of sympathy from me. Such an awful father and person. I would love to see him go to jail.
2 The "sister" of the ML. Not only I thought she was a bad actress but every time I looked at her I had goose bumps because she looked like a mummy to me for some reason. Of course I hated her character and didn't like at all how she ended. I would love for her to pay for her awful actions.
3 The 2FL brother. Well, what else to say about him that he was a poor excuse of a human being. 'm happy he got what he deserved.
4 The 2ML. I can't stretch enough how much I disliked the actor, the character and the hole plot around him. I wasn't happy at all that he ended with the 2FL. She deserves someone who values her and someone who knows how to deal with adults. He may have been a great father but he was a crappy friend and romantic interest. I'm not sure I liked him a single second and I know it's harsh but he rubbed me the wrong way from the start.
5 The whole triangle. What the heck? That was angst for the sake of angst. He could pretend be married to her without having feelings for her. I could have liked him then and the romance between him and the 2FL could have been more interesting, sweet and something to rule for. He was the worst part of the drama. Oh, and an awful actor to top that. I never felt anything watching him. Not even when he was with the kid apart one or two scenes. The FL played the parts with the kid a million times better.
It wasn't a bad drama and it had some funny, inspiring heartwarming moments. It could be better, though. Still, better than many for me and I watched all the episodes which is rare enough to mention.
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Sweet but not my favorite
Things I loved1 The four girls. Different personalities but all attaching and interesting.
2 The University backdrop. I love this kind of stories.
3 The acting. I think they were good actresses.
Things I liked
1 The love stories. Some good, some I didn't care.
2 How the girls changed during the series. It was realistic enough and interesting enough.
3 I didn't love the actress playing the elder sister. She looked old and didn't fit with the rest of the girls.
Things I disliked
1 The story of Lang Lang. Nope. I wasn't happy with the ending.
2 I thought it was boring sometimes.
All in all it's a good series but some things didn't click with me.
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Uncomfortable
Things I liked1 The premise. Unrequited love and second chances are two of my favorite tropes so I was glad to read the synopsis. I thought it'd be one of my favorites.
2 The friendship between the girls. I've seen friendships I liked better but it wasn't bad.
3 One of the 2ML. He was adorable and I was sad to see he waited for the 2FL. I didn't like her at all. I wish he broke up with ehr for good. Drama for the sake of drama.
4 The ML mother. I just liked the actress and her character.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. I don't think she's a great actress. I think she's bland. She didn't make me feel for her. Not funny either so not the best casting for the role.
2 The ML. He's making me uncomfortable for some reason. I don't know what is the problem. That he looks too young? That his character wasn't that great, even when they tried to make us like him? I still found him obnoxious.
3 The 2ML. Too goofy for me. Not the right drama for this.
4 The lack of chemistry between all the couples but especially between the main couple. Something didn't click with them.
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7 just for the likable characters
Things I liked1 The premise. I always love premises where someone has to fight to get on the top, especially if they fell from the top.
2 The FL. She isn't my favorite and I won't look for other dramas with her, but she was fun and I liked how she played the role. Her character was decent and she made me care for her. I wanted her to succeed. It's just that she wasn't someone I fell in love with. That said, she had some moments where I loved how she delivered her lines. She was funny.
3 The ML. He was good, but not great. I don't think he was good at the playboy part. He was bland and he didn't brought anything special to the series. To put it simply, anyone could pay his role and most as well, probably even better.
4 The mother. I liked her relationship with her daughter.
5 The 2 couple. They had some fun scenes and she was gorgeous. To be honest, I think these two would be better for the main couple. Better chemistry. All in all, nothing unpleasant, just nothing extraordinary either.
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Sweet, moving, gorgeous actors, great production quality
Things I loved.1 The plot. It was simple but so well done that it doesn't matter. I'm a sucker for Best Friends to Lovers trope and I've seen my fair share of series and read hundreds of book with this trope. This one was one of the best. It was subtly done and it felt real.
2 The actors. I rarely found a couple with both the leads being great actors. I think they did a wonderful job conveying how they felt. No need for exaggeration, their acts, words, expression were truly enough to make us rule for them.
3 The past interactions. They were shown at the right moment and were important to understand their relationship.
4 The second couple and their relationship with the main couple. No need for a lot of words to show they are true friends.
5 How the story evolved to get to the realization for the FL of her feelings and of the feelings of the ML. It didn't feel forced. It could happen to anyone.
Things I liked:
1 The mum. She had few scenes but she was good at them. I liked how she got everything and helped the ML.
2 I liked the attitude of the producer.
Things I disliked:
1 That's because I have to say something, and of course it's meaningless, but the pull he wore in the last scene was beyond awful. What the heck was that? What she wore wasn't much better by the way.
2 The kiss wasn't memorable in my opinion. It should be longer, more close up and fiery.
3 I disliked that it wasn't longer. Because I needed my dose of them talking and kissing and dating after they confessed their feelings. It's a pity that it ended without them talking about their feelings.
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Just boring
Reasons I dropped this movie:1 The main reason is that although I found the plot intriguing, it didn't deliver. I found it boring and after 50 minutes I went and watched the five last minutes. Something was amiss. It should be cute and funny but it didn't work for me.
2 I liked the actors but I didn't love them in this.
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Hated the ending
Why I disliked this movie:1 The main actor wasn't right for this kind of movie. Not charismatic in the least and I didn't care about his character.
2 The direction. It didn't give me any feelings and that's difficult to happen to me. You can easily make me cry, laugh or move me. Here I was of stone.
3 The ending. Why would I spend two hours for such an ending? Maybe I'm being unfair but it wasn't what I expected and that means the plot or the description failed me.
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