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To me, this one is bittersweet, and I’ll tell you why…The show started SO WELL. I was genuinely in love with them. Great chemistry, cute and intimate moments, comedy balanced with drama, cliché in the right amount… everything was lining up perfectly. And then the final episode happened.
WHY do writers still think amnesia is a good plot twist in 2025? They wasted precious screen time with memory loss instead of giving us what we actually deserved: the protagonists finally being happy. They robbed us of scenes that would’ve been beautiful just to shove in a cheap trope that added nothing.
I understand Seonwoo’s emotional block. He was deeply hurt: first by the mother of his child, then by Darim. Trauma doesn’t disappear overnight. BUT YEARS??? Years of pushing Hayeong away while clearly caring about her and giving her hope??? Unforgivable. Their arc had so much potential and was one of the most emotionally interesting parts of the show. Completely wasted.
The loose ends frustrate me the most. Seonwoo’s past is full of holes. I genuinely thought the mother of his child was dead, but no… she’s alive somewhere? No explanation, no closure.
And Darim’s sister storyline? A mess. She goes to Jeju to look for her sister, suddenly reunites with Jihyeok, they kiss, his memory comes back… and then she just forgets why she was even there and goes back to Seoul. Excuse me? What about the sister?
They tried to resolve in 20 minutes what should’ve been developed calmly over the entire episode. Instead, we lost meaningful resolution to an amnesia plot that cost one year of their lives.
Dynamite Kiss could’ve ended beautifully, but the ending was deeply disappointing. However, somehow, I adored the series.
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It could've been waaay much better...
I went into this expecting a simple rom-com with a quirky dystopian twist. And honestly? It had the potential to be exactly that: light, funny, and clever. But somewhere along the way, it lost itself.The premise is actually very interesting: a world where only 1% of men remain, treated as rare, almost sacred beings, raised in isolation at the Farm and turned into something untouchable. The social commentary about gender imbalance, power, and commodification of men started off strong. It felt satirical, fresh, and full of possibilities. But instead of balancing comedy and critique, it slowly weakens both. The humor loses its sharpness, the social commentary fades, and what could’ve been bold becomes oddly safe.
The romance between Day and Son also feels watered down. It’s there, but it lacks depth and emotional payoff. Sorry not sorry. And I kinda feels Day little forced... I mean, the script wants her to be charismatic and revolutionary without properly earning it. I don't know... I just can't feel it in her.
What frustrates me the most is the ending. There’s an entire arc about exposing the truth behind the Farm, about breaking the system, about changing things from within. And when they finally exposed all the shit, I though: "Now they gonna be free for real and end the whole shit".... but no... they just run away... AGAIN.
And the open ending with cliffhanger?? The post-credits hinting that Son’s missing father might be alive, suggesting more story to tell, and not given me a 2° season????? B*tch you better be joking!!!
But I have tbh, it’s not a terrible series. It has good moments, the concept is fun, but overall it wastes its own potential. And that’s more disappointing than if it had just been shallow from the start.
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To me, it's an Ok...When it comes to marriage scams, NOTHING will surpass No Gain, No Love!!! Sorry not sorry...
This had everything to be great, many plot twists that, if well developed, would have made this series wonderful, but they dragged it out too much, which made the plot drag, thus losing the impact of the events. Besides, things got lost along the way, leaving plot holes and more holes in the script.
The main couple is very basic, without much chemistry, boring dialogues... but the secondary couples were wonderful!!!
I really liked the plot twists, but I wish they were better developed, and I think I would have liked this drama more if it had a little more comedy, maybe that would have captivated me more...
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This one is dark, heavy, emotionally intense... and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful!!
From the beginning, Fan Xiao and Shulang’s relationship is marked by imbalance. Fan Xiao carries violence, trauma, and emotional restraint; he exists in the shadows, hardened by the world around him. Shulang, on the other hand, feels almost unreal — gentle, patient, and quietly kind in a way that contrasts sharply with Fan Xiao’s darkness.What makes this story so compelling is how love becomes a force of transformation. Fan Xiao doesn’t change overnight, and the series never romanticizes his darkness. Instead, it shows change as something slow, painful, and reluctant. Shulang doesn’t “save” him in a cliché way — he softens him, simply by existing, by staying, by offering compassion where Fan Xiao only knew brutality.
This is where the symbolism of Shulang being called a Bodhisattva becomes essential to the story — and also deeply ironic. In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is someone who reaches enlightenment but chooses to remain in the world to relieve the suffering of others. Fan Xiao admires Shulang for this, but at the same time, he resents it. He hates that part of Shulang exactly because he doesn’t believe it can be real. Deep down, Fan Xiao knows that not even his Bodhisattva could save him, and that belief becomes one of the greatest conflicts within him.
Their love is quite devastating. It lives in silences, in restrained emotions, in the tension between wanting to protect and fearing to destroy. The cinematography, the melancholic OST, and the pacing all enhance this atmosphere, making every interaction feel heavy with meaning.
This is a story about love as redemption, about darkness meeting compassion, and about how sometimes, the softest presence can be the most powerful. And one of my favorites!!!
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Definitely one of my comfort BLs series!
This drama is ridiculously cute in the best way possible. It’s light, funny, and so warm that it feels like a hug after a long day. The misunderstandings are silly instead of stressful, and everything flows with this soft, cozy energy that just makes you smile without even noticing.What really made me love it were the characters. Their personalities are so charming and well balanced. They're awkward, sweet, so damn dramatic in the cutest way possible, and incredibly endearing. I laughed a lot, genuinely laughed, because their reactions and interactions feel natural and lovable.
The romance is innocent, soft, and heartwarming. No unnecessary angst, just feelings growing little by little, with honesty and a lot of tenderness. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t try to be complicated, it just wants to make you feel good, and it succeeds.
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This series completely took me by surprise. In the BEST way possible.
This one is not just a BL, it’s a story about art, desire, creation, ego, insecurity, and the exhausting need to be seen and understood. The acting is phenomenal: OffGun deliver raw, layered performances, Dew shines, and every character feels painfully human. Add to that the beautiful cinematography and sharp dialogues, and you get something far above the usual GMM comfort zone — which really surprised me, considering GMM managed to deliver something this good with Burnout Syndrome.One of the strongest aspects of this series is how it talks about art. Not as something decorative, but as something visceral. Art as pain, as desire, as frustration, as obsession. And the way the series connects art and sex is simply brilliant. Not in a vulgar way, but in an intimate one. I mean, some dialogues between Jira and Koh are far more erotic than any nc scene could ever be. Desire here lives in words, glances, silences, and unfinished sentences.
Jira and Koh’s relationship is messy, toxic at times, but honest. Koh is a jerk and never pretends otherwise. He doesn’t hide who he is, doesn’t try to mold himself into something more acceptable — and that’s exactly why Jira falls for him. Their relationship is about friction, confrontation, and growth. They hurt each other, but they also see each other in a way no one else does.
And honestly? The true "villain" of this story isn’t Koh — it’s Pheem.
Pheem is terrifying because he’s realistic. He comes disguised as the “good guy.” He changes the way he thinks, speaks, and behaves to become what he believes Jira wants. He builds a perfect version of himself expecting love in return. And when that love doesn’t come, he implodes. Emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, entitlement... all wrapped in kindness. And that’s exactly why it works. We all know someone like this. Probably more than one.
The series also delivers a powerful message about valuing the artist over AI, creation over replication, emotion over perfection. And the final episodes elevate everything. That monologue where Jira talks about seeing the 277 times Koh slept in his car, fantasizing about waking him up, but instead pouring all those unspoken emotions into his painting — that broke me... when Jira said: “I kept all these emotions and put them in each of these flame lilies.” and seeing the painting after hearing that? Devastating. Beautiful.
Burnout Syndrome is mature, bold, uncomfortable, poetic, and deeply emotional. It doesn’t try to please everyone — and that’s exactly why it works.
This is art. And art isn’t supposed to be comfortable.
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This one broke me in ways I wasn’t expecting…
What hit me the hardest wasn’t just the violence, but the emotional conflict between Suho and Beomseok.Beomseok’s need to belong, his inferiority complex, and the way he clings to Suho as a source of safety felt deeply human. He didn’t just want friends, he wanted a place where he mattered.
Suho never meant to hurt Beomseok, and that’s the tragedy. Suho pushes people forward because that’s how he survives the world himself, but what he sees as guidance, Beomseok experiences as erasure. To Beomseok, authority has always meant being erased. Care and control collided, and neither of them realized it in time.
I’m genuinely frustrated that the series shows so little of Suho’s personal life. His emotional background is almost entirely absent, and that gap matters. Understanding why Suho is the way he is could have added even more weight to their conflict. Instead, that silence becomes part of the story itself.
Overall, the drama is cold, tense, and raw. The cinematography intensifies the characters’ emotions, and the pacing keeps the tension suffocating from start to finish. The acting is outstanding!!! Every glance, every silence feels heavy with meaning.
And that fucking ending… I’m speechless..
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This is one of those movies that leaves you feeling confused… and strangely affected at the same time.This is a disaster drama that leans much more into symbolism and emotional chaos than into a logical, well-structured story. It’s less about understanding every detail and more about feeling the weight of the situation: fear, loss, helplessness, and survival. The flood itself feels almost like a metaphor for everything collapsing at once, externally and internally.
This isn’t an easy film to follow. The narrative feels fragmented, sometimes messy, and often unclear. A lot of things aren’t explained properly, and more than once I found myself lost, trying to understand what was happening and why. But the more I thought about it, the more it felt intentional.
Visually, the movie does a good job creating a heavy and oppressive atmosphere. The cinematography and sound design help sell that sense of panic and disorientation, even when the story doesn’t fully land. Some scenes are genuinely impactful, while others feel rushed or underdeveloped.
That said, this isn’t a movie for everyone. If you like clear explanations, strong narrative cohesion, and answers, this might be frustrating. For me, it was confusing, yes, but also oddly compelling. I didn’t fully understand it — and maybe that’s part of the experience.
Overall, The Great Flood is far from perfect, but it left an impression. It’s messy, symbolic, and emotionally heavy, and even though I felt a bit dumb watching it at times, I can’t say it didn’t make me feel something.
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8 episodes of pure perfection!!!! Japan truly NEVER disappoints me.I loved how the protagonists' mental disorders were portrayed so realistically and super well-acted by the actors. You could feel how difficult it is to live with the illness and the constant attempt to get better even when something is trying to stop you at all costs and you can't control it...
The way Sozuke and Hana find in each other a kind of escape valve for all the confusion that is their minds, having each other as anchors, was truly touching. Seeing their relationship grow gradually, without haste, with care and affection, going from strangers to friends, then to lovers... was just so beautiful.
The plot is really well developed, the drama was just right. Obviously, there were one or two things that were lost, but overall it was a well-constructed script, especially since I believe the focus was on the difficulties faced by people with mental disorders living their lives like anyone else, with dramas, struggles, romance, and everything else, and that's exactly what they conveyed. The other subjects weren't poorly developed, they were only developed in the basics, without depth, but it was okay... and the cinematography was impeccable, and the OST too!!
Now, what really made me think, "Hmm, what's this vibe all about?" was the guest actors (Sakaguchi Kentaro and Song Joong Ki) at the very end of episode 8... I mean, was I the only one who felt a colorful vibe coming from that 20-second exchange of glances?! Because I did, haha! Okay... I'm definitely being delulu but I felt it lol
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