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Never knew a mobster could be this soft-spoken and cute!
I came to know about this drama a few weeks before it aired, and the vibrant poster did attract me to click on the drama page, and after seeing the tags gangster and romance, I went feral!This is literally a simple romantic story between a gangster and a kid creator who met in unusual circumstances at the right time but developed feelings for each other with a twist of fate.
If you are wondering why you would watch something this cliché, I know it is, but what makes it different is:
✓ Our gangster, ML! He's a pookie gangster. He has a low, raspy, sweet voice to soothe your senses. In the world of rom-coms, he's a hidden gem. His comedic timing, facial expressions, and body language are swoon-worthy!
✓ OMG, our mini-eonni, the FL, is such a sweet heart! Her natural beauty and acting are spontaneous, versatile, and full of warmth. The interaction between the two just gave me giggling moments.
✓ The storyline and setting are full of laughter and fun, which made me feel refreshed and energized. This is something I missed from the recent rom-com dramas.
✓ The chemistry between the leads is just awesome! They were co-stars in the drama Save Me 2, and you can literally see on-screen and off-screen how comfortable they're with each other. Their chemistry is just natural.
✓ In recent dramas, the visual romance is focused on the physical part, showing how intimate couples can be and showing skinship 24/7, but we forgot that without those, romance can bloom. I'm not an anti, but sometimes too much intimacy can be overwhelming and can be mistaken for lust. But here they took things a bit slower and concentrated on the comedy part more. Romance is all over the drama but shown in a very subtle and gentle manner, almost like worshipping "love.".
✓No annoying side characters, no unnecessary murder mystery, only pure entertainment.
✓ The Quad-Squad's comedy is extremely enjoyable. Sometimes their actions made me cringe, but they also made me laugh hysterically!
Is this too soon to declare it "My Best Watched Rom-com of the Year"? It was a refreshing summer rom-com, which I enjoyed very much, and discovering Uhm Tae Goo was the biggest treasure! Not gonna lie, I'm going to miss this show very much.
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Day & Night must meet. When they do, they can't be separated!
It follows the story of two people who were born on February 29th, i.e. Leap Day, which binds them together with a curse that leaves them alone in the world. Every four years, they are terrorized to lose anyone they love. They must work together to protect their loved ones at any cost.With this unique premise, GMMTV aimed to give the audience an opportunity to think outside the box. When I watched the trailer for the first time, I didn't understand the concept, so I was not bothered or interested in watching until that very day when they released the first episode. I was shocked and surprised to see how intriguing the plot was. As we proceeded with the storyline, new characters were introduced and things got more and more complicated. As complications arose, the flaws resurfaced, which really couldn't be unseen. The romance part was subtle, it didn't take much time, but in my opinion, it could have been avoided.
Irrespective of all the flaws, once again Gun delivered his best and the audience couldn't help but love him. His acting was the best among all the artists. His chemistry with Pond was amazing! They were funny, cheeky and their endearing solidarity won the heart of the audience. Personally, I discovered Pond and Dew's intense acting skills through this.
Overall, it's GMMTV's one of the best non-bl dramas which tries its best to establish a storyline with a flawed approach. I still believe it's worth watching.
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A BL, so sweet that can make you diabetic!
Great-Inn's friendship goes 10 years back to which you cannot question about their on-screen chemistry. They're too comfortable with eachother. Great being a boxer and Inn as a doctor suits more than anyone. They've portrayed their characters very well.Fighting scenes were mediocre as this series basically relies heavily on the romance part. But Great did a good job portraying as a professional boxer although they left spaces for improvement. Second half was unnecessarily dragged which made me skip a few scenes as I just wanted to get over with as quickly as possible.
I can't vouch for anyone else but to me there's a downside of this type of rom-com BLs as it got too sweet too quickly that after a while that I started to feel bored. Great-Inn were good but the comical NC scenes that were barely anything, I cringed watching them. They can be bestfriends but lovers, I don't know there's a visible awkwardness between them. They were too sweet to be true. The balance was missing.
But I loved Thor-Fluke! OMG their chemistry was something else. You can literally tell how whipped Thor is for Fluke, IT SHOWS! Their on-screen chemistry was oozing out. They filled eachother's gap in their characters and developed a mutual understanding between them. Too bad that the storyline didn't gave them their much deserved screen time. I cannot help but beg to GMMTV to give them their own series! P' adores his nong so much that I can't help but ask for more! >.<
Overall if you are in mood for something sweet then this one is perfect for you. As for me this was too sweet for my taste.
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"It must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero..."
—What did she do for them?*Nothing.
—What did they do for her?
*Everything.
—Why?
...
What. A. Brilliant Drama!
She was flying up so high, that when she fell, she kept falling until she crossed the path of the bottomless pit of hell. Then she rose from the ashes of misery! This was an unusual story of an anti-heroine who fought and crawled her way out of hell to make you believe that when darkness persists, daylight will not come until you let it in. So it remained dark, without any hope of light.
It's been a while since I enjoyed a thriller/ suspense drama after Strangers From Hell. Witnessing the rise of Baek Ah Jin from one traumatic past to another, they kept me on the edge of the seat in every single episode. I couldn't fathom how far she would go for her success, even if it endangered people's lives.
Ajin, single-handedly, carried the show on her shoulders. She made me despise her every action because she never wanted to play safe. Her creepy smile made my skin crawl! If she doesn't get the best actress award for this, I don't know who will.
Other characters, Jun Seo and Jae Oh, were her constant partners through thick and thin as her life proceeded, even though they knew how little they meant to her. Kim Ji Hoon as Jeong Ho was outstanding.
Honestly, I kept this review as vague as possible because I want people to enjoy what I enjoyed. It's better if you know very little about it. I loved it but it wasn't without flaws. There were several plot holes which weren't solved, even addressed. But I cannot let go of that eerie, restless feeling that I got from this drama. Often I found myself deeply moved by this storyline, definitely not in a positive way. Regardless of all the negative points, I liked it more than I expected because it's a drama I didn't expect anything to be "good" because I shamelessly expected it to get worse for a character who's beyond the fixing. Let's say when she hit the rock bottom, you can't expect fighting, surviving and crawling the way up can't be anything fairytale like. She must trample to achieve the throne, that was all she knew.
Overall, it's a must-watch if you want to be entertained throughout the series. I ensure that your sudden dopamine rush will keep you thinking about it for a long time.
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You think you stole my heart? But it was already yours to begin with!
This is the story of a righteous potato and a dumb fox who met each other at the right time but in the wrong place. Later, the series delves into their chaotic lives to show that separated, they're miserable, but together, they're sunshine on earth.✓Things that I appreciated:
• The main lead's natural chemistry is what brought us here. Storyline is important, but without camaraderie between the actors, establishing good content is impossible. Yin and War's portrayal of Jack and Joker showed us that with mutual understanding and support they can conquer the world!
• The main motto of the series was not to make a goofy light rom-com but to create an everlasting impression on the audience. The thrill, suspense, comedy, and romance it delivered were equally divided into parts that didn't outshine each other.
• The brilliant side characters Ama and Toey Ting. They were those supportive pillers; without them, the series would be incomplete. Ama's wisdom and Toey Ting, the Smarty pants, brighten up the mood instantly whenever they're on screen. The best supporting role goes to them!
• In the era of "who's more dominant" talks, we got our vice kings! One dialogue, "Let me lead today," warmed up my heart. This proves they're not showing what the audience wants but what they should expect. They set the bar high; no chance of defeat!
• This is not just a BL drama; it's more than that. It's a story of rays of hope finding their way through the darkest corner of hell. This is a tale of unprecedented happiness you get for fighting for your loved ones, i.e., family. Outside the blood-related family, you create bonds, which lead to an orientation of a family that accepts you for who you are and makes you shine beyond your shortcomings.
• I loved how the storyline was not entirely dependent on romance but had a proper story to tell, which created a huge anticipation throughout the episodes. The audience didn't get bored but rather was immersed in it the whole time.
✓Room for improvement:
•I would really appreciate it if action scenes were shown more naturally than memorised steps. Although they improved a lot from the first episode till the last one. This was my only problem; otherwise, it was a perfect series from start to finish.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster ride of anticipation, disappointment, sadness, and joy. It was thrilling to begin with. All those comedic elements did give a moment of relief and rehabilitation from the series of serious situations. Highly recommend. If you're looking for something fun and thrilling with a dollop of romance blooming, then this is it.
9/10 and 0.5 for my immense love for Yinwar (≧◡≦) ♡ they'll be dearly missed!
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The cinematography made me feel like I'm watching my sweetest dream in 1280p!
Before this, I watched Unintentional Love Story and was disappointed with the mediocre storyline; I only watched for the second leads. But seeing their own story get portrayed this skilfully warmed my heart.To be honest, this storyline is also very common; I could literally predict what's going to happen, but I couldn't let go because of the beautiful, aesthetic, mesmerising cinematography! I was watching a series, but I felt like I was reading a poem. Although after all these interactions we still didn't get our answer. It's definitely complicated.
The best part of the series is its short yet resourceful runtime, and there weren't any annoying side characters to waste time on doing dumb shit.
If you're looking for something wholesome and cinematographically pleasing, then this one is perfect for you! It wasn't anything phenomenal or groundbreaking but a quick fix sweet candy to uplift your mood.
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Laws of attraction says do not think twice just watch this series ASAP!
I won't disagree with anyone that there are many plotholes but we all agree that the leads chemistry was just *chef's kiss* 👌😘 and that's the main ingredient for the success of the series. Even though the thrill part can be guessed beforehand but Film and Jam's acting didn't let me skip a second! I'm glad I waited till it finished either I wouldn't be able to wait and watch just 1 ep/wk. Now that I binge watched the whole series in a day, my heart is full 💗Not a fan of lakorn but because of this lovely duo I'm willing to watch "To sir, with love"!
Last but not the least Silvy's voice was just cherry on top! She's a diva. Her piercing gaze with that sweet yet confident seductive smile just *AAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHH*... whenever she was on the screen I couldn't take my eyes away from her!🙈💕
There are many things left that can be improved in the future but in the era of fluffy BLs, a genre like this, came to me as a blessing and I loved every second of it 😻
My rating- 8/10
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Childhood best friends to lovers, you got me addicted to your love!
Secret Lover is your typical friends-to-lover BL that is easy to watch, great to binge and too sweet to give you diabetes, but all comes with a price, i.e, the questionable choices and their aftermaths.✦ Storyline: It was just a basic one and predictable. One doesn't have to use their brain at all, just watch and enjoy what is happening on screen. If you judge their every step, you're going to have a hard time liking this.
✦ Acting: It was lowkey the reason we all liked it. The acting of the cast was not anything out of the world, but they delivered it as needed. The thing that made it more interesting to watch, was the MLs insaaaneee chemistry. It was just on fire, like their single touch, softness in voice while talking to each other, the lovesick glances they gave....just enough to make one swoon like a brainless zombie. The kids were the real MVP of the series. They were soo adorable and did their job very well. Lovely babies ><
✪ Now comes the problematic part. Even though it got many swoonworthy scenes, there lies some toxic, unhealthy and selfish desire to falter the fate of the MLs. If you watch it like me without nitpicking every single detail, you'll like it, but if you try to over-analyze this simple dumb plot, then you might not enjoy it as it is. It has positivity for every single negativity they show, as they complement each other in a way that feels wrong on the surface but works perfectly well at a deeper level. Certain scenes will infuriate you, but in the end you'll end up compromising with the plot, and just accept it for all wrong reasons.
Overall, it was a solid bingeable drama for a Sunday afternoon to indulge in the sweetness of the gooey lovebirds. It was nice but nothing new.
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Pretty visual mantra always works !
It's your typical Wattpad bedtime story, where a troubled, sassy FL asks help from a dashing, handsome lad; initially, he refuses, but she wins him over. They fell in love with each other, and suddenly their world fell apart. FL got abducted, then her knight in shining armour ML comes riding horse to save her! *Deep sigh* *Eye roll intensifies*The storyline has a complicated drug theme; I didn't mind at first, but things got pretty confusing midway. I forget what's the point of all this drama and trouble. Romance was...nice, with pretty faces, slow stares, no way they could mess that. The cinematography was visually STUNNING. It's very aesthetically pleasing. Settings, lighting, camera direction, and acting all came together, which created an immersive, dark, sexy, but intriguing storyline. The production values are somewhat higher for a short-length drama like this.
The actress, Yang Yu Shi was beautiful; her acting was okay. Before this I watched Fan Zhi Xin in "The Lethal Man." Ngl, I enjoyed that more than I expected lol, and I was sure even if I didn't like the drama, I had something to keep me seated.
Overall, a visually pretty drama with a complicated storyline and some cringe-worthy *wiiisshh woossh waashhh and chik chik boom* scenes to rejuvenate your dying soul.
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"Thank you for picking up my discarded trash" What a masterpiece!
✎ DISCLAIMER: This review is from the perspective of someone who didn't watch the original Korean version. So I won't be comparing it, and will only share how I felt watching it.At the beginning, I was reluctant to watch another time-travel drama as it can be complicated to understand sometimes. But Satoh Takeru, being the male lead, assured me to watch this. OMG, after watching it I was completely obsessed with the characters and the storyline. Honestly, it was so mentally, emotionally satisfying that I didn't want to let go. THE FIRST REMAKE that did not excite me to watch the original one. This is the version I only need.
𖤓 Storyline:
The storyline was fascinating. There was no way one could get bored or want to skip scenes. Every second of this drama was full of surprises and thrilling elements to keep the audience on the edge of their seat. Very intriguing and satisfying, but it was frustrating at times.
𖤓 Characters:
✦ Misa > Koshiba Fuka aka Misa as our main protagonist was phenomenal. Her realistic portrayal of the character Misa brought her to life. The way she changed herself to portray different phases, from misery, revenge to embracing her happiness, I was awestruck with her charm.
✦ Wataru > Satoh Takeru as Wataru was the best thing EVERRRR! His charming appearance, micro expressions, and acting were amazing. I mean, if you're signing up for a drama where he's the lead, it's rarely bad. Loved his character! He was a loving, caring person throughout Misa's journey who made her feel respected and cherished.
✦ Reina > What a vile character. She was so toxic that just a sight of her face was enough to make my blood boil. She made me wonder if she ever considered Misa as her friend. She was always jealous of her happiness and she wanted Misa to mirror her unhappiness. The actress, Shiraishi Sei, just nailed it. Her sudden expression changes, twitching lips, fake smile and with jealous eyes to portray this character just won my heart as a villain. I'm looking forward to her future work!
✦ Tomoya > Ah, this spineless scoundrel was hard to watch on screen. His aloof, mean face infuriated me. He never cared for Misa, only treated her as an emotional punching bag who'd tolerate his tantrums and wouldn't talk back. He deserved the misery.
Overall, it's a drama that will frustrate you and do a happy dance in the same episode and, as a result, your satisfaction level will increase at the end of it. So if you are looking for a drama that is energetic, full of twists and turns, then you should definitely check this out. Let me remind you that you are in for a wiiiild ride.
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Psychology, Psychopaths and a Psychic.
A fantastic sudden discovery that left me awed. Didn't realize how I finished 24 episodes without feeling bored.❉ Storyline:
The storyline may look simple from the beginning and people might think that it's a romantic thriller, so it won't have anything that serious. But trust me, that's where it gets your attention and surprises you at every step.
The most intriguing part of this drama was how the thrill was woven into 24 episodes so intricately that one cannot just stop at a certain episode without pressing for the next one.
❉ Acting:
All the actors were fantastic, nobody seemed out of character. It was my first Wallace Huo and Yin Zheng. They were excellent! From the beginning, ML maintained his stern expression and, although as he said, FL did bring out the softness he needed in his life, that didn't change his life overnight but slowly shaped him into an empathetic person. Although FL's start was pretty good, it lacked substantial growth as the period proceeded. Felt like she turned off her brain and started to act like a side character. Yin Zheng, Susan and Bo Jinyang's chemistry was everything. It held the whole thing together. Their trust and friendship were literally the treasure of the ML. Unlike any dramas I have watched till now, this drama had large numbers of non-native speakers who didn't mess up or degrade the quality, but they worked together so well that one might think of it as a western drama starring overseas actors.
❉ Cinematography:
In my opinion, it wasn't anything brilliant or something that'd blow your mind, but certain close-ups, fish-eye lenses and pov shots did a good job of making the watching experience more thrilling and suspenseful. I would like to give it extra credit for no dubbing. That thing is hella distracting and irritating in my opinion. It was a relief that they could capture the real tonal emotions accurately.
✧ This drama was something that I didn't plan on watching but stumbled upon and absolutely loved it. Surely, as I watched the drama 10 years after its release, I can see the plotholes, but that doesn't make it less interesting. For me it was negligible. The thrill had my eyes glued to the screen as it kept me guessing what was going to happen next. First 15 episodes were going smoothly until the last few episodes were nerve wrecking as lots of things happened in a short period of time. Most importantly, in the whole 24 episodes, it doesn't have any bleak moments. Such an entertaining, thrilling ride to this suspenseful drama.
Overall it was a solid watch that had its dedicated shots of romance, thrill, and suspenseful moments to keep me entertained from beginning to end.
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What is better, being trash or being a moving human sex toy?
This is the story of two broken people who tried to mend their souls. In terms of achieving their "normal", they went through dark corners of hell and found each other while waiting for a miracle.My feelings and mind are fogged. I can't explain my internal emotions right now. So I'll try to elaborate on the points I liked:
• The fact young, underage people like Hayato are still in the industry and the ruthless pimps like Maya exist makes my skin crawl in disgust.
• Hayato's only family; his mother never actually loved him. But he practically grew up and faced all those misfortunes alone in his life. Physical scars can heal, but the deathly mental scars the world gave him.
• Chihiro being disowned by his family for being gay caused him lots of trauma, which led him to lose his self-worth. He wanted to be loved no matter what, even if that person treated him like trash.
• When Hayato treated Chihiro like a nobody, a lifeless object, that broke my heart. He was ready to give his heart, but Hayato's heart was not ready to let him break his thick walls.
•In this dysfunctional world, finding a person to love and love back is a miracle. Glad that they found each other.
I loved the characters to the moon and back. They grew on me, and it was hard to let go. I can feel that it'll linger on me for a while.
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You heard my silence when I was busy hearing your heartbeat.
This drama has a simple storyline, but the lead's endearing friendship and heartfelt love exceed expectations. It all started with Taichi when he was being a note-taker for a hearing impaired student, Kohei, in return for his delicious bento!I loved how delicately they handled the characters with hearing problems and how it affected their daily lives. Taichi helping Kohei at first was just a favour in return for his bento, but gradually it turned into affection and care. He moulded his life for Kohei so that he feels comfortable, safe, and appreciated by people. On the other hand, our quiet and brave Kohei couldn't help but fall in love with our sunshine retriever Taichi when he knew it was one-sided, yet he bravely expressed his feelings but never let that love ruin their friendship.
Importantly, a character that I can't miss, i.e., Maya. At first, Maya seems annoying, and sure, we disapproved of her, but if you look at her from different perspectives, she is our deepest concern, intrusive thoughts, and fears we are afraid to face. The raw scornful attitude we hide to be accepted in society can be seen in the characters of Maya. She's immature but young and bold; she never fears to tell her honest opinions. She was open to more bullying, pitiful looks, and neglected peers. Her mantra or coping mechanism is to judge people before they judge you so that you don't have to get hurt later. I can try to understand where she's coming from. A person who's born with hearing difficulties is somewhat different from a person who lost hearing later. So honestly, she was definitely a bit annoying sometimes, but I really don't hate her character. Sometimes I feel she looks like my alter ego.
I enjoyed this throughout, but the last episode seemed rushed and ended abruptly. I wanted to see more of their lives when they're together; maybe a glimpse of their livelihood would have been nice. Without physical intimacy with the bare minimum skin ship, they established one of the greatest BLs of all time by just relying on their chemistry!
Irrespective of the flaws, I adore these awkward kids!
(+0.5 for Kohei's dimples and +0.5 for Taichi's puppy eyes)
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Sometimes silence speaks better than words
I have been waiting for this movie since the beginning of this year. Lovely story of two disabled people finding way to each other's hearts. Yamada Ryosuke once again nailed it; he didn't speak a word, but his facial expressions said it all. People in the comments were disappointed with the lack of communication from Aoi's side, but as a silent film enthusiast, his actions spoke more than words for me.Overall, it wasn't perfect, but a nice watch when you're bored and want to watch something emotional, but it left many questions unanswered, which feels like something is missing. But if you want to watch this, please only go through the tags, not the synopsis, as it ruins the storyline.
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Regardless of gender, all the feelings are differently same to be this relatable.
As I said, I did. I devoured all the episodes at once. I'm not a binge watcher, but for this one I had to, because now I know if I started it while it was airing, I would have gone insane by waiting.Before starting, I was and am still against dating shows because barely any couple stays the same after the shows; it's just for fame. But there's something unique about this one. I can't explain anything without spoiling the show, so I better stop here.
I couldn't skip any scene because each and every pause, gaze, and movement were speaking when everyone was silent. The cast had me giggling like a fool, but they also made me feel super frustrated at times. At the end, I found myself in a puddle of my own tears. I warned myself not to get too attached, but unfortunately, I did. I can't stop thinking, What are they doing now?
So if you are still contemplating whether to start this one or not, I would say if you trust me and my words, you should definitely give it a try.
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