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"Is it real or am I dreaming?" A series that should be watched exactly 2 times!
The less I write about it, the more it'll make sense, because if you try to figure out everything in the beginning, you can't understand how Alan feels.This is a unique story about a clueless guy being clueless for 8 damn episodes only for you to see how complicated life can be when you don't understand what's going on with you. That restlessness, impatiently waiting for the story to reveal, "what the hell is happening?" is part of the process and, trust me, it all made sense.
In my opinion, it could be better if it was two episodes shorter because by the time I finished watching it, I had already lost my braincells waiting for the revelation. Once you discover it, the agony and despair hits you like the cold damp air in the depressing dawn of monsoon. So you watch this drama two times; first time for the journey and second time for the realization of being aware of the destination. It will hit the same as it did the first time.
"So, how was that? Was it more like a dream or a reality?"
"This isn't a dream?"
"I told you earlier, but you didn't believe me."
But the truth spares no one.
Did I make any sense?
I feel like I'm becoming Alan now.
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TRASH⁹⁹⁹
If you don't want to f*ck with your own mind don't watch this and save yourself from watching THE MOST humiliating pathetic portrayal of "love".In the beginning I felt this is gonna be quite promising and artistic, so I was anticipating for a real emotional wreck kind of romance.
OMG I was sooo right about this drama being an emotional wreck. I was left in confusion why the hell I started this drama in the first place. The cinematography was soo good, but the story was all over the place. The FL got on my nerves whenever she was on camera. She was rather pathetic. And the ML was cocky manipulating sadistic b**tard. I'm beyond irritated. This is probably THE MOST artistic trashy disastrous kdrama I ever wasted my time on.
Ngl OSTs were good tho 😒
You're welcome XOXO
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Fame is when ordinary becomes luxury. It comes with consequences...
This is a story of a fan and her idol proving his innocence. Sounds simple, but not easy to prove as the murder happened in the idol's house. There starts the push and pull game of faith, fate and resilience.As a kpop fan myself, it was hard to watch. Idols and fans are inseparable items. Both of them exist for and because of each other. But if one of them crosses the line, everything falls down. It made me wonder how my favourite idols go through their lives. Do they face these types of problems, backlash, humiliation, and negative thoughts every day? I bet they do. In spite of that, they put on a happy mask in front of us. Idol life isn't easy.
Call me weird, strange or crazy, but I liked Laik's vulnerable side, especially when he cried.
Unlike everyone, Laik expressed his deepest emotions and feelings very clearly. Maybe because he was portrayed as a psychologically struggling person, he was aware of his mental struggles and never shied away from articulating them in words. His crying face is painful for me as I found myself moved by them. He looked pretty and pitiful and at the same time.
He was thinking that he'd be protecting others, but he was the one who needed to be saved. Initially, we saw him behaving rudely to staff and band members, but we didn't know why he was acting that way. Idol's life isn't easy, his every move is constantly scrutinised and judged by people without any explanation, even if it wasn't their fault. How unfair is that?
This drama isn't perfect, it has its flaws, but one thing I know, I loved it for what it is. It wasn't a romcom, murder mystery or a full-fledged law drama, but the mix of everything that held its essence till the end. It keeps you guessing and suspecting possible murderers before the police. I loved how it wasn't romance focused because it wasn't. It was a journey of Laik proving his innocence, finding and loving himself once again. Without Maeng Sena it wasn't possible. She was the trust he needed to peddle himself back to his own identity as a person, Laik. Also, I loved how the romance wasn't forced, it was naturally flowy and slow but powerful. If you think it isn't romance-focused, the mystery ends in Ep. 11, and you get a whole episode of them being lovey-dovey. They made up the audience's hope for every single missed opportunity for romance. It was more than enough for me.
Acting was great! Personally I'm a fan of Choi Soo Young, also the reason I started this drama. But oh boy, got bamboozled by Kim Jae Young's superb acting and his handsome face. I could stare at his face for HOURS!!! Side characters, especially the ex-gf, bandmate's emotional acting was notable. The OSTs were nice, did created a whole idol vibe but nothing really stand out for me.
Overall, a worthy, entertaining drama if you are interested in watching something not very romance-focused.
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The racer and the doctor both failed at their jobs but won in love
A doctor who will cure your disease ❌A doctor who will make you gay ✅
I don't watch verticals as their lack of depth doesn't pull me in, but when this was released, the YT recommendation pinned it on my forehead that I SHOULD watch it.
I wasn't sure why I should watch this, but the first episode was... well, that convinced me to watch the whole series. And guess what? I DON'T REGRET A THING!
Storyline wise, it's dubious, nonsensical, wacky, trashy but SOO GOOD!!! ✋🤣
The acting is decent, don't expect too much, the background music was well-chosen as they fitted every situation. And OH MY...the chemistry was *chef's kiss*. There was some awkwardness between the two, especially in the kissing scenes, but negligible.
So don't believe my words, just watch it. It's so damn entertaining that you'll actually forget to use the brain 👏🤡❤️🔥
P. S: I hope you never meet this doctor in your life, but what about your fever dreams? Sure! 😹
My rating is based on the entertainment value only, as it was wayyyy superior to the logic (was there any? Idc lol) or the storyline👌🌝
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Our Ball Boy definitely hides some tactics under his hood!
A revolutionary BL that shook the BL universe by just uttering two words, i.e. "I'm gay". Can you just believe it? Is it the same K-BL?The story revolves around two athletes fighting for their hearts while being vulnerable under the scrutiny of the pressure from the world.
If I'm being honest, I liked the first four episodes and then episodes 5 and 6 really disappointed me, but what happened in the last two episodes just shook me to the core. Why? Let me explain — we know athletes go through immense pressure of performance, public perception and not creating any rumors. Within this stressful setting, they continue to perform, but stress never gets better even when they retire; just exactly what happened to Jiwon. Incidents from his past still haunt him, making him feel uncomfortable wherever he goes. Watching him struggling and letting out his words overwhelmed me with all kinds of emotions. But the last two episodes really did clear the confusion for me and Jungwoo as well. We got "The Talk", the clearing session that is missing in 90% of the dramas. It was refreshing! Last episode just gave me butterflies in various shapes, colors and sizes. Definitely helped me increase the ratings.
Overall, it's a cute, intense and lovely drama that makes bad days better in an instant. Highly bingeable!
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Bloodline doesn't make you family, but heart does.
This is a story of the friendship of a mother-daughter duo who got each other's back through thick and thin. Let me be clear, this is neither a rom-com nor a heavy emotional drama but a proper mature drama with no adult scenes. I refer this as a mature drama because they deal with certain emotions which are not easily understandable for a teenager or a minor. If you're one, then I doubt you will enjoy this as much as I did.The plot revolves around the world of this duo. Here the daughter, Jin hee is a lot mature than her mother Eun mi. Eun mi is an independent, feisty, confident woman who likes to have fun, be reckless but never let anyone even her daughter control her life. She is her own boss who spice up this duo's life. On the other hand, Jin hee is calm, confident and a diligent daughter who works as a police officer. They have different opinions and values of life, but they try to hurt each other's feelings. They're more like constantly bickering friends than anything. At first, Eun mi's character might feel selfish, but she has every reason to act like that. She became a single mother at the age of 16 and never got to enjoy her life like normal youngsters. And Jin hee got matured at an early age because of her situation. They are very protective of each other. Like yin and yang they both of them complete each other. The chemistry between these two is too awesome! Sometimes they'll make you laugh, sometimes they'll make you cry too.
Another reason for calling this a mature drama is because how they dealt with the family issues. At first when Eun mi started dating Jin hee's biological father after 30 years, I thought this is weird. how come she can act like nothing happened and date the person who was unaware of his own child. Then she declared very clearly that even if she date this person Jin hee will always be her top priority and irrespective of Jin hee's relation with person she will be her child, ONLY HER'S. They were awkward and hesitant at first but they overcome that and accepted this whole thing as a fresh start. The biological father never demanded to be treated as her father because he can never fill the blank space in Jin hee's life. She's happy as the way things are and so there's no need to complicate things further. They respected each other's space which created a harmony in them.
From the very beginning they got me hooked. The drama, suspense, emotional scenes, all were shot very realistically. I adored each character even if they were flawed. Many viewers said that they wanted to see the romance between Jin hee and Jae won but let's not forget that main lead here is the Mother-daughter duo, they focused on the relationship between these two.
It was an interesting journey to core of a mother-daughter relationship. Almost felt like I was watching myself on the screen.
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The Gangster who chose to win Peach's heart sincerely but as dramatically as possible!
GMMTV has always given us over-the-top romcoms, but it was never perfect until Me and Thee happened. It's the perfect blend of comedy and romance which leaves no choice but to love it wholeheartedly from the start till the end.The storyline is simple; a gangster falls in love with a photographer, Peach, who had never thought of falling in love with a man before. Till this point, it seems like a conventional lovestory, but it takes a different turn when the gangster, Thee, is your not-so-serious guy who can't take "No" for an answer. So Peach is out there questioning his life and what the hell the gangster wants from him. And it's a hilarious and heartwarming journey of two people with different upbringings and morals crossing their paths while trying to figure out their own heart.
The acting of Pond, Phuwin and Est is simply phenomenal! They delivered something I'd never imagined liking. Pond's over-the-top, exaggerated expressions, dramatic mood swings and dialogues made it so entertaining that one cannot help but fall in love with his hilarious charismatic persona. Will his character be on the wall of the most memorable character of the year or more like a living meme? Lol! On the other hand, Phuwin is us, the audience. He is THE MOST ORDINARY, SANEST PERSON YOU HAVE EVER MET! While watching this series, we sometimes can't help but question how ridiculous it is or sounds and Phuwin was right there, representing, questioning, judging every single ridiculous thing that doesn't fit the normal parameters for us. His character was so well written and acted that I felt like he wasn't really acting, he was just being himself the whole time. That's the charm of him I loved the most. While everything was going overly dramatically, Mok (Est) was just there, as Thee's bodyguard/friend, judging him and himself that he didn't get paid enough to tolerate his day-to-day ridiculous nonsensical wishes. It was so unserious and funny. I adored them all! Except PerthSanta storyline, it was unnecessary and poorly done. It was so toxic and nonsensical that their patch up didn't make sense for all the troubles they've through. Totally skippable! But WilliamEst hits different, their chemistry speaks louder even if they're just looking at eachother. They're the icing on the cake, yumm!
The cinematography was beautiful, the OST was upbeat, suited the ambience and their storyline perfectly. One thing I want to mention, it's the handpan instrument, the thing Thee called the "turtle shell thing". It was my first time discovering that instrument and I think it was love at first sight. Now I just can't stop listening to handpan music. It's so calming and gentle that it feels like a musical hug to my senses. I'll always be grateful for all the magical exposure this series gave me.
This is Pond and Phuwin's fourth work together. We've seen them work in Fish Upon the Sky, Never Let Me Go and We Are. Personally, I've never seen any of their work other than Never Let Me Go, and it failed to entertain me from an acting and storyline perspective. I never felt the urge to get interested in this CP because, for me, it seemed to be lacking in some ways. But this time it's different. Me and Thee is the first script which let them bloom into their best version of themselves by working on their facial expressions and acting skills. As they leaned fully into their comedic instinct, the result is one of the most entertaining BL premieres the studio has delivered in 2025.
Me and Thee is that gangster romance drama where you can put yourself in the Peach's character and see this whole storyline from his perspective. Why Peach? Because it has got those cinematic emotions and feelings written all over the series. Sometimes it's ridiculously hilarious, sometimes the characters get you swooning all over again, and sometimes you can't help but get emotional. It's a wholesome package for a bingeworthy drama.
Overall, it's a must-watch drama for any BL fan out there. You just cannot skip this one. It's a heartwarmingly wholesome series which I highly recommend curing your wrecked, tired and overworked heart. Just go for it!
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Panic disorders are scary but you know what is scarier than that? PMS!
To watch this movie you need to be in a certain mood. And I was in one of those moods; irritated, sad and depressed for no reason, which made me understand and feel for the characters. To connect with the characters I can say I was in every possible situation that they were in. It's a movie taking account two least discussed physiological and psychological problems which we often normalise as common problems, even if they are, it is different for each and every person.A mundane movie with slow soothing instrumental music, showcasing everyday problems dealing with oneself and showing camaraderie, empathizing with people, made me pause and think. You might connect or you might not but sure you'll get a new perspective of life. Sometimes life isn't about extravagant celebrations but living in today and looking forward a better future of tomorrow makes you feel alive.
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Breaking the wall of disappointment, you came into my life as a ray of hope.
This is a story of two teenagers acting like adults just to be found that their inner child is still alive and yearning for the love and affection they never got.The drama that I almost skipped had me in tears. I can't explain to you enough how much I could connect with their storyline. This was very different than any other love story where the word "love" was never uttered but understood in their own way.
💟The things I appreciate:
• First of all, I wasn't interested in another high school stepbrother falling in love, but I was pleasantly surprised at how neatly they had woven the storyline so intricately that you couldn't let go.
• It's not easy to accept someone as your parent with whom you're not biologically connected. So Sheng Wang not accepting Tian's mother as his mother was normal. Most importantly, the way he accepted is praiseworthy. Like, I accept you as my family, but definitely you can't replace my mother. Fair enough.
• The best part of the series is its willingness to give "time" to both characters and them accepting the circumstances. It's not like they started hating or loving each other all of a sudden; it was a continuous natural process of them coming to terms with being brothers and then realising maybe they have affection and consider each other more than brothers. Things weren't rushed but shown in a slow, subtle manner.
• Sheng Wang and Jang Tian's past experiences created a deep hollow in their hearts; they closed their hearts and isolated themselves from the whole world until they met each other. But the process of them getting to know about each other in small situations had me wondering how small things hold important memories in our brain that we don't know we had. A simple gesture of avoidance holds a heap of grudges in our hearts, which slowly eat us from the inside.
• The side characters are lovely. Realistically, when you have several comforting, reliable helping friends like Gao Tian, Li Jia, Xu Tian, etc., then there's always someone who's not friendly and jealous of you, like Jia Hao.
📝Room for improvement:
•Actually NONE! I'm neither worried about it's runtime or long episodes nor any side characters because everyone was flawed, and they and I both accepted them as they are, beautifully broken.
About the 2nd season, I do want that; I do want to know how they'll deal with and explain their simple feelings in this complex world, but I do realise some things should be left as they are, unfinished and unsaid; that's how real things get in life. That's why I could connect with this so well.
Overall, if you are not worried about teenagers being absolutely frustrating, having a slow-paced storyline, having no physical intimacy, but having a pure connection of soul and heart, then this is for you.
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GRITTY AND INTENSE THRILLER TO BOGGLE YOUR MIND
I watched this series back in 2019 while I was on a trip with my family and decided to binge watch all the downloaded episodes in the bus.That was dumb. I agree cuz after watching this series I was left dazed and in denial for days. Last time I was this baffled when I watched the "House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths" docu series.
From first 5 min to last minute I was hooked! I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. All of characters were written equally weird and wonderful. Not only Im Si Wan and Lee Dong Wook acted well but also the other characters like Park Jong Hwan, Lee Joong ok and Lee Jung Eun created an eerie aura which will make you realise how gruesome-ly each characters are real.
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Everything but a Yakuza romance!
I dived into this as a Yakuza romance enthusiast, expecting the angst and romance to have me swooning. But what I got was a watered-down hotchpotch family drama without the thrill.Just after finishing "Lover's Revenge" and this drama, I realized that the FL, Konno Ayaka, chose two dramas with the SAME timid, lovely, easy to trample with and "mommy issues" personality in the same year. Felt like her character was teleported from the previous drama to this, no change, same old "help me" puppy eyes with "this world can't have another innocent person like me" face.
The storyline was mid, acting was okay, side characters are nonexistent in a way that they don't intrigue you at all, just some cartoons popping up here and there. The Yakuza ML was more of a office worker than a leader so won't be seeing him fighting, but some occasional glare fights and mostly (99.999%) being diabetic sweet to the FL.
This was a Yakuza romance without the Yakuza part. It means, you ordered chicken soup without the chicken, but it was still okay as it "got the flavor", so you ended up finishing the bowl. But you will definitely not order this again.
Personally I wouldn't recommend, but do check it out if you are really interested as everyone got different tastes. If you don't like this, just want to let you know, you've been warned.
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I want to kill you, but can I live without you?
A dark Yakuza romance that hit me with a wave of emotions that I had never felt before.As an admirer of unconventional Yakuza/Gangster romance previously, I've read my fair share of novels, mangas and manhwas. Most of them amazed me with their intriguing storytelling, but I had yet to meet the drama of my imagination and THIS WAS IT. My words are not enough to describe how I feel about this drama.
✧ Storyline:
Just like any other Yakuza dramas, this had one traumatic unforgettable night and a deadly fling with a warm fire lantern. When the past haunted him, the lantern gave him light and warmth which kept him safe and sane.
✧ Acting:
The actors who played Kataoka, Odajima and Kairii, did a brilliant job of portraying the characters who felt like they jumped out of the manga, so alive and real. There's one thing that kept me going through was the constant tension between the two leads. I never mentioned this in any reviews, but I have to admit, it was the best JBL kiss I've ever seen. Best in terms of what? Delivering emotions. I've never felt emotional watching a kissing scene. Indeed, I was. So beautiful!
✧ Cinematography:
The best. The colour grading, dark and yellow tones created a lot of tension in serious situations. The camera angles and lighting added depth to the characters. There were many scenes where the screen was closely dark and yet the character's emotions were portrayed skillfully.
✧Music:
My love for the OST, Tsurezure, knows no bounds. From the moment I heard it for the first time as the intro, I was sold. It's been playing on repeat with my other fav OSTs of the year. Just fabulous! Other than the OST, the melancholic music pulled my heartstrings. It was sad yet so soulful.
✵ Honestly, I had no idea about the release of this drama, so I started watching it only knowing the fact it was a Yakuza romance and that's all I needed to know. I was blown away by the contrast between the light and dark aura of the characters and the storyline. In every episode, I felt that "pang" in my chest, hands covering my mouth in awe, disbelief and also there were several instances where I could hear those thumping heartbeats in my ears echoing. Altogether, the angst had me in the palm of their hands, gripping, choking, and I let them torture my heart willingly. My heart ached for Odajima. His eyes, his heart, how empty and traumatized it was that he never lived for himself. That scar of survival bears deep wounds that never healed fully until Kataoka opened the wound and let it heal slowly. Kataoka was the missing piece of Odajima's life he didn't look for, and yet he became the most important person he'd live for. Their storyline deeply moved me. Definitely going to rewatch and binge this soon.
Overall, it was an awesome experience watching my manga faves alive. They needed no publicity or anything, but unexpectedly, this proved to be one of my greatest BLs of the year 2025. If you are interested in torturing your heart with the prickly thorns of BL Yakuza romance, then sure you will not be disappointed.
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Punk isn't a style, it's a way of living!
Punk's Triangle is a refreshing twist to a generic way of creating cookie-cutter bl.Honestly, I do not have any idea about punk fashion style, so my knowledge of punk was limited to music. I did not expect to get this exposure from a drama. The storyline was nice, exciting and bingeable. The characters, Enaga/AE and Chiaki's chemistry was adorable. But I did find it highly predictable. It might be my personal issue that I expected it to hit me in a certain way, but it didn't, so I was left a bit disappointed. It was very basic at the end, nothing stood out for me.
Overall, it was a one time watch. I don't expect myself to rewatch it again.
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If resetting your life can give you a boyfriend /lover like Thada, then LET ME RESET MY LIFE!
A story of an unfortunate guy, Armin, who rose to fame shrugging years and years. In his difficult times when no one was by his side, he had only one true silent/invisible supporter, Thada, who was with him through thick and thin. By resetting his life he get to redo his mistakes and meet his ultimate love of his life. But reset comes with cost, now the question is what will he has to pay in return?Even though I liked 90% of the things, it still isn't without flaws. Here are some points to breakdown my opinion about this.
✔️Likes:
🔵 The actors, Pond and Peterpan, were phenomenal! Their chemistry was breathtaking. It's their first project together, but it felt like they've been working together for years. Their bond was electric. Their intimate scenes never felt awkward, it was spontaneous, as if you could feel that yearning the characters had for each other; naturally romantic!
🔵 I am very fond of lakorns. They're chaotic, fun and never boring, just like this show. From Armin's struggling era, Thada's loving and caring side to villains plotting against our MLs, everything was so in-tune that I could hardly blink my eyes. Each and every episode was full of thrills and romance to get me hooked.
🔵 Side characters, Weinai and Janine were my favorite characters. They were shinning even though they were not the main characters. Their comedic timing, stealing glances, got me giggling like a fool!
🔵 You know when you watch a story you don't want to waste any time on side characters ruining the spotlight for the MLs and, guess what, it didn't happen. The full-on concentration on the drama was given to the MLs who professionally gave their best. And last but not least, I want to praise Pond and Peterpan for their versatile acting, especially Pond. This man's acting is so real that one cannot help but immerse themselves in the plot.
❌Dislikes:
🔴 Thiwthit. OMG, this guy was an annoying AF! His overacting, throwing hands like a 5-year-old spoiled brat was hard to watch. I cringed. HARD! His presence and acting was very cartoonish. How can the audience be supposed to take him seriously?
🔴 Even though I enjoyed it very much, I still feel like it should have two more episodes to wrap up the whole thing, rather than solving the mystery so quickly. The ending didn't feel rushed, but the whole process could be a bit slower than usual.
From the beginning to the end, this drama was full of surprises. It had action, drama, romance. Overall, an engaging piece of work which will make you glued to your seat! OUUUFFF What a brilliant drama it was! 🔥
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A toxic relationship worth the watch!
This a story of a stand in who was accustomed being a shadow of an actor until he met his love of his life who tore his peaceful life and made it chaotic as hell. Once a stand-in, always a stand-in.• It was not all good and flawless but I liked the toxicity (iykyk) and pitiful character of Joe. He's the reason I stayed till the end. He deserved all the happiness yet he get to suffer more than anyone. He's literally the star of the show and all the other characters were a bit amateurish.
• Up and Poom's chemistry is to die for!!! You hate him in one episode and then on the other your brain somehow starts to sympathize, you hate it but can't help it. I wouldn't lie, my heart was played by Ming just like Joe's. It's time to accept we're all sadist in some kind of way.
• Notable things I liked- random blind yogi baba in a foggy forest drinking tea and doing nothing, Ming's assistant's oversized blazer, a thai gangster wearing turban?!? and rare outburst of Joe in just one episode.
Breaking down the nagatives:
-0.5 for all the hiccups in acting and action scenes which made me laugh and yes I skipped a few of them because they looked like kids fighting lol. I want perfection. Period.
-1 for Sol's existence and his awful idol performance. Wtf got him to Korea I wonder. He better improve his acting skills or say bye bye to showbiz industry
-0.5 for Ming who let Joe fall from the stairs while he was just standing like an idiot (╥﹏╥)
After criticizing all these things I'll still say I liked it. Yes I'm a generous giver as this was a thai adaptation of danmei which we didn't lost to censored bromance, so I have give them a score they truly deserve!
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