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When a Robot Feels, and a Human Fights to Exist

A Robot Who Wanted to Live, A Human Who Wanted to Matter

First, Okay I felt really sad for Robot Shin. It hurt that his mom, who raised him for 20 years, put something as cruel as a kill switch inside him. How could she? At the same time, I can understand her fear—if a car can be hacked, then Shin could be hacked too and turned into a weapon in someone else’s hands. But even knowing that, her choice never sat right with me.

What frustrated me more was how everyone treated Robo Shin like he didn’t matter. As if Human Shin was the only one who truly existed, and Robo Shin was just there to fill in. That was hard to watch. The only comforting part was when he found his own world with So Bong. With her, he wasn’t a shadow or a substitute, he was simply himself.

.......................................................BUT BUT BUT ..............................................what i related to the most................................................................
I understood Human Shin’s side. Imagine having someone out there who isn’t your twin or lookalike but literally you. We already feel insecure when siblings get more attention—now imagine a copy of yourself who might actually be better at everything.

For 20 years, Human Shin longed for his mother, while Robo Shin had her by his side. He tried to win his grandfather’s approval, but the old man wanted the robot to succeed him. Even his best friend once said, “Even if Shin never wakes up, we’ll keep up the plan with the robot.” It felt like if Human Shin vanished, nobody would even look for him. And that is terrifying—being gone and not having a single person notice.

On top of that, people couldn’t even tell the two apart. Sometimes they acted like there was no difference at all. That blurred line itself threatened Human Shin’s existence. Because if others can’t recognize you, and they even prefer your duplicate, then what are you left with?

We humans are imperfect, and that’s where the real beauty lies. Human Shin was never weak—he was just human. He worked hard, carried heavy burdens, and still tried his best to protect the people he loved. More than anything, he dreamed of being free one day, of living with a little happiness instead of chains.

He always said he didn’t care about the company or succeeding his grandfather. Money, power, and status never mattered to him. What he wanted was simple—love and happiness. That’s it. I was glad he had a friend like Young Hoon by his side, but even he, along with Shin’s mother, focused only on preserving Shin’s position. Did anyone ever stop to ask what Shin truly wanted? If they had, they’d know he never wished to stay in that cruel cage in the first place.

No one thought of taking him away from all that toxic politics, of letting him live the simple life he longed for. Maybe with his greedy grandfather around it wasn’t possible, but still, the thought hurts. Seo Jong and the chairman were so obsessed with the company—they could have fought each other all they wanted. Young Hoon could have chosen his own side too. But Shin… he should have been allowed to walk away.

All he ever needed were honest words and sincere comfort from the people he loved. If his mom, Young Hoon, or even his grandfather had just sat with him and truly listened, told him that he mattered—not as an heir, not as a responsibility, but as a person—I don’t think he would have hated Robo Shin at all. Instead of feeling replaced or threatened, he might have accepted him as another part of his world. At the end of the day, Human Shin wasn’t fighting against the robot… he was fighting against the silence, the lack of warmth, and the constant feeling that his existence wasn’t enough.

When Human Shin and Robo Shin’s eyes met in that final moment, and Robo Shin was shot—I couldn’t stop crying. There was so much unsaid between them, yet in that one look they understood each other completely. It made me wish for a season 2, one where both of them get to exist side by side, without the cruelty of politics and expectations, without having to compete for love. A season where they both get the happiness they deserved—living freely, and living kindly..

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Chinese Mr. Bean, his friends, and their daily adventures!

A Bowl of Everyday Warmth: "One awkward man, his noisy circle, and the small, clumsy gestures that end up meaning everything."

It's magical how this show made me dwell on what to do when in life I face similar dilemmas, problems, and take notes.

🍲 🍲 🍲 A Warm Little Slice of Life🍲 🍲 🍲
They’re not just telling a story—they’re letting us quietly slip into the everyday lives of these characters.
It’s not trying to be some deep, life-changing documentary, nor is it an over-the-top, unrelatable sci-fi fantasy.

Even the title reflects that vibe. It’s not some “once in a century, never-heard-before” kind of name,
yet it’s also not something you’d see slapped on just any random drama. It sits in that sweet spot—simple, but memorable.

It’s simply:

A well-directed, well-edited, well-wrapped-up show
With interesting, layered characters
And unforgettable relationships
It never overwhelms you, but it never feels empty either.
Wardrobe of every character!! perfect!!! from earpieces to shoes

Just like the message it wants to convey, the whole project feels beautifully balanced
—helped even more by its gorgeous colour palette and the genuinely solid acting. 🎨🎭




🐱🐱🐱 A Grumpy Tsundere You Can’t Forget🐱🐱🐱
We’re introduced to a grumpy tsundere who means well, has a good heart… and an absolute menace of a mouth. Nothing we haven’t seen before, right?

But wait—this time, he actually does mean well.
He’s not your typical domineering CEO, OCD team leader, or goofy flirt with “issues.”

He’s a genuinely quirky architect:
a child at heart with the
emotional awareness of a mature adult.

He's not the most gentlemanly (with words) out there, but he is still better than the most gentlemanly one in the crowd sometimes.
He annoys you, and suddenly amazes you with his big-heartedness, and the small things.

At some point, I related to him so much that I started screen-recording his scenes and sending them to my bestie—and she couldn’t even argue.

He’s always trying to smooth over awkwardness or fill the silence with his strange, out-of-this-world conversations that he’s actually interested in. He tries to lighten the mood with his absurdity, or talk things out—while pretending he’s not doing you a favour, he’s “just being normal.”

But because his communication skills are tragic,
he ends up annoying everyone around him.

"The magic, however, is that the people who stick around him know he genuinely cares. They can feel it."
We Scorpios, sun signs with a moon Cancer, must relate heheh


He “hates” the idea of having a neighbor… but goes out of his way to help her, even on his birthday.

He “hates” the thought of his routine being disturbed by a new presence (the dog he shares his name wth kekekekek), yet gets attached in just a few days of caring for it.

We’ve all seen this character type in manga and dramas—but among all of them, he’s the most relatable.

Bro doesn’t explode in rage;
He just loudly and proudly flexes--
his single life, his routines,
and his “good habits.”
in the quirkiest way possible.

He’s the kind of character who quietly takes up residence in your head and just… stays there.

What’s not to love about him?
His ruthless truth-arrows, his low-key, zero-pressure kind of care…

I love how his friends don’t even take his insults seriously anymore.
In his head, love = taunts and honestly, the Yu Yu–Ye Jia bickering is elite 😂

Once you understand him, you can basically get him to do anything for you.

P.S. Every morning, Lin Sa and Shen Wu have to deal with a petty Yu Yu like:
“Why didn’t you like my Moments?”
“Why did you bully me in my dream?”
(Tbh, don’t we all ask our friends these things with full sincerity too? 😭💀)



💌💌💌 More Than Just “Single Old Guy Finds Love”💌💌💌
But the drama doesn’t stop at “quirky single old guy, or he finally finds love.”
It actually begins by explaining why he’s still single—
And by the end, you find yourself wondering, how was someone like this single for so long?
Because by then, you clearly see what an incredible person he is. [Ex: Even xiaoman ends up feeling she has fallen for him]

One of the best parts is that the story doesn’t just belong to him.
The supporting characters are treated with just as much sincerity.
The show doesn’t drown you in melodrama or endless sobbing;
Instead, it gently explores a wide range of relationships with a lot of warmth and nuance.

It reminds us that not every connection between a man and a woman has to be romantic.
Throughout life, regardless of gender, we meet people we simply don’t want to let go of—
people we want to walk beside, whether that bond is romantic or purely platonic.

Shen Wu and Yu Yu
Xiao Man and Shen Wu
Yu Yu and Xiao Man
(he cares for her like his own niece, though lowkey in his eyes(and concern level) dao, her pet>>> xiaoman)
Lin Sa and Yu Yu
Xiao Man and Ye Jia (one of the best found friendships!)
Yu Yu and Ye Jia
…honestly, if we keep listing them, it never ends.

The tiny group chat they formed just to discuss Yu Yu’s daily adventures was adorable.

Through Xiao Man, Shen Wu, and Xiao Xiao, we see what the younger generation is going through—
the decisions they’re forced to make, the pressure they face, and the kind of protection
and the guidance they need from the older generation:
lifestyle choices, career confusion, existential crises, financial struggles, messy romances…

Through Lin Sa, Yu Yu, and Ye Jia, we see the world of the older generation,
where romance becomes a luxury, and finding “the one” is truly not simple.
Career often becomes everything, yet even after giving it your all,
You still end up standing at a crossroads, unsure which path to take—
whether to prioritise stability, companionship, or your own peace.
(And in a way, those same questions echo back into the youth stories too.)
The body keeps getting older, but the heart… It’s still learning what it wants.

Even the side characters—like Ye Jia’s dad, the bike gang, Yu Yu’s family, Xiao Man’s friends—are all portrayed with the same care and attention that Yu Yu gets.

No one feels like a filler character; everyone is treated like a real person with their own weight in the story.

PS: Life is about learning from each other! I am glad Yejia helped Yuyu navigate his relationships more carefully and treat the people he cares about with the deserved respect and outspoken love. She is what my mom and my sisters are in my life!! The main character might be Yuyu, but the closest to the perfect?..warmest?..most mature? human in real life is what Yejia looked like.

There are so many things I love about this show and story that if I truly went ahead with listing them all.. MDL might overload!

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Even After a Lifetime of Loss, Coming Home Is Still a Beginning

Love Between Lines is already a widely discussed and well-reviewed drama, so there’s little need to reiterate its plot or summarize how it unfolds. Instead, I want to use this space to talk about what I haven’t talked/posted about during the watch!

This is not just about this drama, but a concise interpretation from all the projects I have seen…

Over time, I’ve come to see that a script is simply a story told from a particular perspective and angle, unfolding within a chosen span of time. However, knowing this doesn’t make it any easier to accept.

The wins, the losses, the injustices, the extent of forgiveness or the extent of allowed immorality, and even the emotional interests are all malleable—shaped by who is telling the story, what theme it serves, and where the storyteller decides to begin and end. They all change with perspective, with intention, with where the story is allowed to end. And how it ultimately reflects on the audience depends on how brave and candid the audience is willing to be.

For instance, I found myself unwilling to tread too deeply into my thoughts about the mother, the woman who married the man responsible for framing her husband and causing his death. When the truth finally came to light, what must she have felt? Disgust? Regret? Loathing? And directed toward whom—the villain, the circumstances, or herself?

The moment I begin to analyze the situation she was in when she made that decision, to consider the reasons behind it, to imagine what her son must have felt, or to question what alternatives she might have had—whether her choice was selective or truly the only route to survival—Is it wrong to think of oneself when one is helpless? — Stupidity is a crime, but to what extent does that hold? — Was it wrong of Xiao Yi to hide all of this from his mother? If yes, how so? And if not, then what? Which choice would have been more cruel? — What is she meant to do with the time she spent in wrongful hatred and misplaced trust—the time that has aged her, shaped her, and by now become an inseparable part of her being? – And what qualifies me to judge the morality or pragmatism of any of the decisions at all?-- these questions arise almost instantly. They take barely seconds to surface.

And yet, I deliberately refuse to pursue answers to any of them. Maybe I am not brave enough to face the answers and be able to determine the correct path.

But I want to end this on a gentle note. All’s well that ends well. Even if I’ve been lost for most of my life, it is enough to know that I am home now. From here, I can build—with what I have—the blocks of a future.

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The plums are mature.. As i head to the yard to pick them..My longing for you only grows

It’s such a healthy drama, especially compared to the intense, complicated ones I usually watch.

At first glance, it feels like a simple love story. Almost cliché. But somehow, it isn’t.

There’s a “family feud”… except it mostly exists in people’s assumptions and fears.
There’s an ex… but she might just be the best ex-girlfriend ever written — mature, dignified, and not reduced to a villain.

What I really loved is that it’s about healing through everyday life. Nothing dramatic or exaggerated. Just small moments, quiet growth, and emotional honesty.

In the beginning, it feels like the story belongs to the female lead. But as the episodes unfold, you realize so much of it happens around the male lead’s world. Slowly, gently, it becomes his story too. His healing. His perspective. His emotional journey.

It’s soft, grounded, and sincere — a drama that doesn’t need chaos to feel meaningful.

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Grandmeow, Churros, and Zombies

This is honestly the best zombie movie I’ve ever watched. To be fair, I’m not really into survival games or shows like Squid Game or All of Us Are Dead. But when I came across a few clips from this movie on reels, it genuinely caught my attention.

Jung-suk has always been one of my favorite actors—especially in comedy. He’s truly an ace. This film, however, surprised me with how touching, heartfelt, and sincere it turned out to be. It dives straight into the simplest yet most unsettling questions that anyone who watches zombie movies has probably thought about at least once: how can people abandon their loved ones so easily? How can they kill them without even trying to save them?

The father’s dilemma is the emotional core of the film. Watching him struggle, hesitate, and fight his inner battle is heartbreaking. His journey makes the entire movie deeply moving and engaging. His backstory is also thought cliche and predictable, moving us to tears.

The grandmother was a total crack hahhaa
And Grandmeow hahahahahah she was the show stellar. Thank god i have a cat or i would be too jealous.

When Yeon-hwa showed up with her irritating urge to keep reporting zombies, I was honestly so annoyed—uff. I guess I really bonded with Soo-ah in the process.
I cried a lot towards the end!!
Overall, this is a genuinely funny, cute, lovely, and emotionally powerful watch.

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Thrilling Comedy with Neighbourhood friends coming together to save the day!

Heroes next door packs a series of thrilling and fun moments with almost no extra or filler scenes! An amazing watch.
The whole nieghbourhood coming together to save it. Its fantasy for all special forces to be in one neighbourhood and all. And that extent of knowledge each character had about military, wow makes me wonder if I should enroll in the army for a few yrs too.
Every character is important and charming~~~
The teamwork is admirable, and the result of it all is sure to be rewarding.
The only let down is the villain Sullivan died without properly making his point across.. his greivances weren't unfound .. not like i dont understand where he come from..... and the real destroyers of justice and pests eating away the world.. the root of corruption didn't let a scratch fall on its name.
The government walks away wothout a rumor.. and truth doesnt see the light of day.
No regrets, and not a second wasted!

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"Vatican's De Exorcismis" with cute love story..

After a long overnight watch of another drama— when my senses had dulled, my mind and body completely worn out—I still decided to start a horror series. A bold choice for someone who can barely handle horror… even though I love it. Hehe.

Tbh, I watched the whole show at 2× speed, with a lot of skips. But despite all that, this was one of the very few horror shows lately that actually satisfied me. Otherwise, I would have dropped it. Call it sloppy if you want, but I still loved the clichés and the sudden, out-of-nowhere plot twists. I almost laughed out loud when I realized how deeply fooled I’d been—and how completely I hadn’t seen it coming.

Because the twist was so refreshing and oddly relieving, I couldn’t help but laugh and smile. It did feel a bit like a “super card” the writer played to fix the script at a point where it couldn’t move forward otherwise. Or maybe it was the writer’s original idea all along—to introduce an alternative flow to the drama.

I’d suggest watching it at 2× speed to keep your interest at its peak, though you might miss the full impact of the jump scares that way. The characters are fairly lovable, and over time, you do start to connect with them. The concept of devil worshipper thing itself was completely new to me, and that’s what made me really enjoy this take.

Unlike the majority audience, i quite loved the ending.. for me that was enough..
Whatever all that happened was more than I could have wished for !!

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A what if dream of someone taking his last breaths...The sweetest and most fragrant dream

"To me, justice is equity and common sense everyone knows in their heads" - Judge Lee Han Young. But what if that common sense ... and the majority's idea of equity is flawed?

Throughout the drama, I couldn’t stop thinking about the recent flood of leaked files shaking the internet. The truth lies right in front of us—documented, proven, undeniable. And yet, even after seeing it with our own eyes, we feel powerless. It almost feels like satire, like a story mocking us.
What happens when the system we trusted, the men we praised, and even the ground we stand on are exposed as corrupt and rotten?
It’s easy to prosecute one man, easy to fight a single crime—but what are we supposed to do when the criminal, the law judging him, the people enforcing it, and the very foundations of the system all seem rotten? Can we even respond?
If justice becomes whatever the majority believes—and the majority itself is corrupt—does that redefine justice? Are we expected to stay silent and follow along?
For centuries, the majority’s idea of “justice” for women was suppression. Being treated as property was normal; being treated as “precious property” was considered a privilege. That version of justice survived not because it was right, but because those in power declared it so. Power shaped morality. Wealth decided what was acceptable. And society followed—because the powerful said so.
I don’t have clear answers for the crises we face today. Every era needs reform, and sometimes curing one evil gives rise to another. Still, it’s terrifying to realise that the people we idolised—the ones we believed were shaping our future—may be devils wearing human skin.
Do we have the courage to question the beliefs we’ve lived by, to face the truth instead of ignoring it, to resist something that feels too big and too frightening to fight?
Or will it simply become the trend?
The way drinking and smoking become “cool” when a favourite actor does it, and clothes we’d never touch become fashion once luxury brands endorse them.
Will crimes once seen as shameless and inhuman become acceptable—fashionable—simply because the rich and powerful benefit from them?


⚖️THE REVIEW⚖️

Lights. Camera. Action.
Bang Bang Bang

First of all—that OST???
“I GOT IT~~~” is literally etched into my soul.
The moment it kicked in, you knew the scene was about to win.

Instant adrenaline rush.
Goosebumps every time.
Absolute hype fuel.

Is it just Ji Sung’s sheer on-screen charisma?
Is the entire cast radiating so hard that the screen itself feels like it’s glowing?

Watching this genuinely felt like sitting in a theatre, witnessing one relentless, action-packed sequence unfold without pause.
For me, action isn’t just violence or flashy, over-the-top stunts. Action is intelligence—planning, plotting, strategy—and that one perfectly timed, straight punch that makes your heart go boom boom. The kind of moments that keep you holding your breath in anticipation, waiting for the next move.

You stop caring about physics or logic entirely. You’re too absorbed in predicting what comes next, your senses on full alert, ready to take the hit alongside the characters. That’s exactly how every single episode felt.

🧑‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️
Ji Sung is the drama.
And the drama is Ji Sung.
🧑‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️

Bro had superb chemistry with literally every character on screen—from allies to villains to side characters… ig even the trees and bricks

⚖️⚖️Won Jin-ah / Prosecutor Jin-ah:⚖️⚖️
Up until episode 8, I’ll admit I was a little disappointed. Considering her powerful entrance in episode 1—an entrance that instantly grabbed my attention—her role didn’t leave much impact initially.Her storyline and screen presence initially struggled to stand beside Ji Sung’s manic energy and adrenaline-fueled dominance…Maybe

That said, her first episode was unforgettable. The sharp styling, the spontaneous genius of her move, overwhelming her enemies and securing evidence—and yes, that blood-clot-eating scene. Wow. Yesul-ida. That was art.

From episode 8 onward, though?
She becomes The Walking Menace. 💃 💃

As a prosecutor, Jin-ah is terrifying in the best way. She’s physically small, but the moment she walks toward her target, she bites—and she doesn’t let go. A relentless, feral kind of determination. She proves that intimidation isn’t about height or size or gender; it’s about attitude, grit, and sheer willingness to push forward no matter what. Won Jin-ah absolutely nailed this shift.






⚖️⚖️Ji Sung’s Best Friend: The Cheat Code⚖️⚖️
Ji Sung’s best friend feels like the ultimate cheat code—straight out of an isekai story. And honestly? Without him and the team, Ji Sung alone wouldn’t have even scratched his enemies.

If I’m being optimistic, maybe he could have survived. But realistically, without solid intel and backing, he would have failed badly. Being “isekai-ed” might grant foresight, but raw power and money still dominate the battlefield.

His best friend bridges that brutal gap. He’s the “Superman aid,” the backbone that turns Ji Sung’s charisma into something outstanding—and lethal.

He is like Doraemon~~
His scenes helping the part-time student and her grandmother! We all loved him!






⚖️⚖️The Grey Protagonist & the Second Chance⚖️⚖️
Ji Sung’s original character's first life is exactly the type that sparks endless debate online:

Should he be forgiven?
Did he deserve what happened to him?
What if he had chosen differently?

Some fans defend him as a tragic man who fell, repented, and paid the price. Others reject forgiveness altogether. The drama doesn’t offer easy answers—but it makes a bold choice: it gives him a second chance.
The difference between his first and second life is striking. It’s not inconsistency—it feels like hope and confidence were breathed back into his soul. After dying, losing everything, and suddenly being given it all back, change feels inevitable.
The rewind-for-the-villain trope isn’t new, especially in isekai stories. In his first life, he had only just begun to reform when it abruptly ended—right when he was starting to understand who he was and what truly mattered. That unfairness lingers.
This time, he rewrites his life not as a blank slate, but as someone carrying memory, regret, and consequence. And that’s why his change feels earned: he tries to do better not simply because he can—but because he knows the cost of failing to do so.

What Han Young did—and dared to do—was only possible because he had faced death and understood what truly matters. Unlike others who chase power, he chose something simple: reading case files, sharpening his pencil, and writing fair verdicts. Even when he could have gained everything by handing over the X-files, he refused. That quiet choice reveals his truth.

When others justify “necessary sacrifices” for the greater good—building empires on the bodies of the weak—Han Young asks the simplest, sharpest question: “And who agreed to those sacrifices? Nobody.”

What I admire most is his resolve. It’s hard to stand by your version of justice when the world debates and pressures you otherwise. But he does—and that certainty makes him powerful.


⚖️⚖️The Ensemble: Second Half Supremacy⚖️⚖️

The drama becomes twice as fun in the second half as the team slowly comes together.

Baek Yi-seok—uff.
The duo moments for Lee Han Young and the bald mentor? Ridiculously funny.
Park Chul-woo? Absolutely hilarious.

I also loved how multiple characters were given second chances, not just the lead. Initially, I suspected a forced love angle between Jin-ah and Han-young, but I’m so glad the drama stayed true to itself. The pairings felt organic, subtle, and respectful—letting married characters resolve their own issues rather than forcing romance between Jin Ah and Han Young only because they are the leads~~.

Jin Ah and Chul Woo were so cute ~~ i had an inkling from the start... and I was right!
See-he, especially, surprised me. I didn’t like her much in her first life, but her second-life version slowly grows on you—quietly, persistently—until she earns her place. An oddly adorable Little Red Riding Hood.
Judge Baek and the mentor uncle?

Cuties. Absolute cuties.
And Judge Baek’s actor once again proves he’s an all-rounder—you just trust him instantly when he plays good characters.







⚖️⚖️The Villains:⚖️⚖️

Kang Si-jin.
Uff. What a villain.

That food scene alone—every time he ate, it felt like we needed to run for our lives. Chilling, unforgettable, masterfully acted. I genuinely don’t think I’ll ever forget this character. His slurps and big mouth eating were messing with my OCD. I seriously considered watching his scenes on mute~~
We get to see his reasons, his past, his version of justice—what he believed in. I initially thought he was just plain evil. But he truly believed he was fighting for justice, which surprised me. Even Han Young used a few “cheat codes” (I prefer that over unfair means), but Si Jin openly admits he dirtied his hands to enter the system and reform it… and somewhere in between, he lost his way.
And his subordinate—the killer—felt less like a human and more like death itself. Overpowering, almost mythic. Pure fear. That hospital scene… uff… bang bang bang. No rage, no hesitation. Just cold indifference. Killing as casually as cutting veggies for lunch.







⚖️⚖️The Plot:⚖️⚖️
It’s fantasy, after all—a judge who returns from death and keeps winning, rarely failing. Is it realistic? Not really. But I honestly prefer it that way. Let heroes win for once—at least in dramas. Let them triumph. Let it be smooth, fun, and unapologetically thrilling, like a wild ride~~
The plot never gets boring. I watched some episodes at 2x, some at 1x, and enjoyed it either way. There’s no dull moment, and nothing feels overly complicated or hard to follow.
The portrayal of corruption hits hard because it feels uncomfortably real. Power, money, and influence operate above the law, while institutions meant to protect justice are hollowed out from within. What makes it chilling is how casually this corruption exists—normalised, protected, and hidden behind authority.
The weight of the corruption reaches us through the characters—their shock, fear, and disbelief—so the audience realises the depth of the rot alongside them, instead of brushing it off as normal. Because it’s not.


⚖️⚖️The conclusion:⚖️⚖️

For me, it was like a paradise experience, a dreamlike journey, a bed of roses. The heroes risking their life for it all, surviving and putting those cuffs on everyone..
The drama is great and, for the most part, a lot of fun—but it is a fantasy. And honestly, it has to be. If it weren’t, it wouldn’t be enjoyable at all. Real life is far messier, far sadder, and its struggles stretch not just over years, but across generations.

This is a drama where, as the audience, we are allowed to enjoy a victory. That in itself feels rare.

I don’t know how the real war unfolding in front of us will end, or how long it will take—whether for us, or for the “heroes” within the story. Reality doesn’t wrap things up neatly, and justice doesn’t arrive on cue. But at least here, in this one battle, in this first fight for independence, they have won. The fight and

And that matters.

Because the truth coming out—being exposed, documented, and visible for everyone to see—is already a step forward. Naming the truth is not the end of the war, but it is a battle won. It breaks silence. It cracks the illusion. One can forget.. One can forgive.. But once something is seen, it can never be completely unseen again.


⚖️⚖️An Alternate POV:⚖️⚖️
Since he is isekai’d back ten years after dying, I can’t help but wonder—what if it isn’t real time travel at all?

What if it’s the last gift of his mind… or a quiet mercy from God?

Perhaps, in his final moments, as his breath faded and regret closed in, his consciousness created a “what if” world—a softer ending. A second chance he never had in reality. Not a literal return to the past, but a final dream meant to comfort him as he lets go, allowing him to relive his life with awareness, courage, and the power to choose differently.

A peaceful illusion before everything goes dark.

Because sometimes, the cruelest part of death isn’t dying—it’s the weight of unfinished choices. And maybe this second life is his final comfort: a fragrant dream where justice wins, wrongs are righted, and he walks away redeemed.

Not reality.
But peace.


⚖️⚖️BIG TIME ENDING SPOILERRRRRRRRRRRR⚖️⚖️

In the middle u start to wonder if all the evil men of the past will get their karma or not..
Anyway, they wrapped it up beautifully—not a single loose screw, not a shred of unfinished karma left hanging. Every crime answered. Every thread tied.

Uff. The emotional punches and kicks this gave me—I’m still feeling them. Pure catharsis. Pure release. I’m genuinely floating on cloud nine right now.

However, though they seem to have won the battle, there is a bigger war waiting ahead.
Because like cancer, because like weeds, like rust ... corruption is not about the people or individuals involved alone.
You can polish the metal, but if the environment stays the same, decay resumes...
Tbh i felt so hopeless... and broken when i saw one face among the seats in the new suojae...but ig thats what u call reality of life..because even with luck, and tricks in our hands... with how much ever effort you remove the infected area or part of body ..cut it off.. the poison is already spread to the whole existence, cell, and blood.

But the drama doesn't end at this miserable truth scene. It ends with Han Young enjoying and feasting with his friends, family, and neighbours over the connections and experiences they have had over the past few episodes..

Life isn’t only about curing the illness.
Evil exists — it always will.
But so does good.

And sometimes, surviving, protecting your people, and finding moments of warmth despite the rot in the world… is its own quiet victory.

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“All Style, No Soul: When Aesthetics and big name stars Can’t Save an Empty Story”

There wasn’t a single character I could truly connect with or form an emotional bond with. That said, the actors themselves did a commendable job with their performances.

The drama boasts strong cinematography and polished editing, but visual finesse alone cannot compensate for the lack of substance and meaningful character development. The story is deeply cliché, and instead of elevating or reworking that familiarity, the direction seems more invested in making the show look artistic and aesthetic than in strengthening its narrative core.

Sex or physical intimacy, likewise, cannot mask gaps in the screenplay or the absence of plot complexity. Seo yeon and ji o didnt take more than 10 seconds to get into the heated physical intimacy every time they appeared on screen. But over time, it became repetitive and undesirable to watch.

At times, I did feel fleeting pity for certain characters, and I could understand where they were coming from. However, most of them felt undeserving of sustained sympathy. In-ji’s struggles, as well as those of others, often came across as self-inflicted—not because they lacked reasons for their behavior, but because nearly everyone took their obsessions several steps too far.

Seo-yeon was the worst among them. I could understand her resentment and hatred toward Jeong-won—if it had remained hatred. Instead, it evolved into something far more excessive and troubling.

For some, a new life or a child can be a blessing; for others, it becomes the beginning of misery or even a curse... It might be loathsome how grueling the process is, and the whole result of it. It's not mandatory for a woman to feel the maternal love afterall when most fathers barely care, and some of whose lives are the least bit affected by this momentary change capable to wholly revolutionizing the world of the woman involved.

Despite everything, I never found myself wanting to comfort any of the characters—neither Seo-yeon nor Jeong-won. Even when the stalking and harassment against In-ji crossed uncomfortable lines and felt deeply unfair, I didn’t feel the instinctive urge to console her. Perhaps that speaks more to how her character was written than to the situation itself.

Poor Ji-o, meanwhile, felt like collateral damage—dragged into a conflict where he had no real agency. He was efficiently used by both the narrative and the screenplay as a tool to eliminate the ultimate villain and conveniently secure happiness for the main cast.

The strongest emotions the show evoked in me were not empathy or sorrow, but disappointment, anger, and disgust—particularly toward the shameless failure of law and order. Characters like Eom Tae-seong, who believe their vile behavior is excusable simply because they are “sick,” walking free without consequence, were infuriating. The utter incompetence of the police and legal system—unable to protect a citizen, utterly useless in preventing harm—was deeply disturbing.

When In-ji asks Eom Tae-seong why he takes things so far, his response—“Because I can”—is nothing short of blood-boiling. He represents everything rotten in society, and the system’s inability to restrain or stop someone like him until another individual is forced to take matters into their own hands is both cynical and tragic. And yet, the person who does the job the system failed to do is branded the biggest culprit—an irony so sharp it borders on dark comedy, or perhaps pure tragedy.

Even then, the show barely explores these themes. It doesn’t allow space to sit with these emotions or examine them meaningfully.

In the end, it’s a dull, hollow watch—one whose absence wouldn’t have made any difference to my viewing journey.

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To the point, and smooth to watch

I am not much into vertical dramas tbh..
If the story and acting both sucked i would not have completed this. Though i did watch it in 2x speed.. i did enjoy the directness of the drama and the fact that i didnt have to skip scenes.. The elder brother of the prince was maybe my most favorite character.
It was refreshing for the first time in a while for the guard of the ml to respect and support the fl from the start instead of presumptously speak ill of her~~
Like any other vertical dramas it has lots of heart fluttering scenes, cheesy dialogues and intimate interaction... cute banter etc.
Its good for pastime.

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With our friends, we are the dumbest fools of the world!

The First Ride is fast, chaotic, and genuinely funny.
The background is dark. But the storytelling is pure comedy.

The movie opens with Cha Eun Woo’s narration: “It’s a sad story."
Well, it is. But maybe not. That line is sad, but his tone isnt. So I obviously assume it's a straight-up light comedy. The line actually is a premonition for the whole movie vibe, which will present you with absurd tragedies in a weird and fun comedic way. And what follows is wild, loud, and hilarious.

This is exactly my kind of genre. I vibed with it from the first minute.
Yes, the reality behind it is heartbreaking. Mental illness is not a joke. Trauma is not funny. But the way the film is shot makes everything feel sharp and alive. The editing is quick. The camera work is restless. Almost no second is wasted.

The technical execution deserves praise.
The pacing is tight. The transitions are smooth. The background score pushes the chaos forward. The dialogues land well. The expressions are exaggerated in the best way. The movie lets me forget myself for a moment and join them in the chaos. To be part of their journey, and to reminisce abiut my friends and childhood.

More than the first half is unapologetically hilarious. It is loud, unpredictable, and full of energy. From Yeon Min’s birth to his journey of bonding with the “fools,” every moment feels spontaneous. The gang dynamic is crazy but lovable. I laughed constantly for two hours.

Later than the midpoint, during one of their fights, I started to sense something deeper. That’s when I realized the hidden truth behind Yeon Min’s doll. From that moment, the movie changed for me. It was no longer just comedy. It became a more than just a story about friendship, Travel and absurd humor.

And towards the end? I cried buckets.

The cast has done an abosultely amazing job.
After watching this, everything else feels a little dull.
If you’re alive and love chaotic storytelling with heart, there’s no reason to skip this one.

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The whole series felt like a “dump your head into an aquarium” experience.
All girl-disguised-as-a-boy trope dramas are a bit illogical anyway… and Taiwanese dramas just seem to have their own unique filming style, I guess.

The good part?
Well, there has to be something good, because I watched it twice over a span of six years.
I guess this trope is one of my favourites, even if it wasn’t executed very well here.
I also found the SML interesting (not perfect but okay)— it just didn’t make sense to make him suffer when we know she can’t love him.

The bad part?
There are so many issues that it becomes hard to even list them.
I don’t want to compare it to billion-dollar-budget K-dramas/C-dramas, but the actors could’ve been a bit more sincere at times.
Especially the ML — his slow running and swimming in the first few episodes were way too obvious, just to highlight her “strength.” Either use better editing or train the actors properly for the role.
The FL is often frustrating… but that’s nothing new for drama watchers.

Overall:
It’s a light, fast watch. It’s a bit of a burden to sit through, and it’s also not something amazing that you’ll regret missing or feel like you’ve never seen before, but if you might enjoy at least a few parts ..it wont feel boring as long as u skip here and there some scenes..

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Cliché Served as a Snack: An Old Drama Experience

Not stellar acting or plot but by the standards of an old drama and the then trend, its okay. Considering the usual filming style of Taiwanese dramas.. This was fairly nice. Ik the pacing is too slow, and characters can be utterly cringe at times. However its still interesting to watch this cliche plot of heart donation, and identity exchange; like a snack. Its not totally unbearable. In this world, There seems to be no law here, no police here, no brain here, no logic or consistency of script, no identity card. But well whoever is watching this or planning to watch wouldn’t probably care much? Because thats obv wouldnt be why they are watching..
For me it was because i was hella curious, how this is gonna turn out~~ i was so curious about all reactions..however i dropped when the reveal happened..

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Kiss the Shark(ifykyk): Along the 40th parallel north

Wow the World is genuinely, unexpectedly funny.

I initially started watching it mostly for Yu Wen, and partly for Xing Xu. But somewhere along the way, I ended up falling for everyone.

That said, I stayed till the very end only for Yu Wen jiejie.

I have only completed 10 episodes so far, but I am taking a break and putting it on hold because my muscles are tired laughing and giggling, moreover i have a lot of airing drama to finish. I will rewrite the review for 20 eps when I restart this.

Yuwen comes across as such a genuinely nice person—someone whose emotions and reactions feel understandable and real. In some interview, she talked about being shy and less talkative as a child because she felt she wasn’t well-spoken enough, and that she gradually opened up after entering the industry. Somehow, that growth shows. Watching her dramas likeYou Are My Lover Friend and My Page in My 90s felt less like watching someone “perform” and more like watching someone simply be themselves. I think YAMLF is where i became a fan of hers.

To some people, her personality might come off as strong or even dominating—but that’s exactly what I love about her. She doesn’t hesitate to say what’s on her mind, and she does that in a polite and fun way. She makes her point, and communicates her opinions without hurting others. She knows when to step up and step down in most of the situations.. The way how clumsy she is still in her actions and words only speak more about how sincere and honest she is with them.

She follows her heart instead of calculating every step too carefully. She’s moderately smart and skillful—not overwhelmingly clever. One that makes you lose guard around her to be friends, and at the same time adore her and find her cool! I understood Yu Wen’s desire to win, but I loved her even more for how gracefully she let things go when they slipped out of her control—often turning awkward or failed moments into humor and lightness. To me, she was the light of the room.

Her outfits were incredible—comfortable yet stylish. Honestly, I wanted all of them. And those moments where she danced her heart out on the streets with foreigners? Absolutely adorable. I couldn’t help but stare in awe.

Watching her felt familiar—like watching a friend. Her thought process, her small reactions, the way she handled situations—it all felt home. She’s smart, but not a genius. She tries her best at games, strategies, singing, guessing, acting—everything. And especially her ability to turn any situation into comedy, combined with her way of speaking, made her endlessly entertaining.


She walked around like a boss and got along with everyone, but her interactions with Hong Lei ge, Naiwen, and Chen He were especially heartwarming. She looked completely at home with them—safe, happy, and genuinely comfortable. They bonded early, always made sure to include her, and quietly took care of her in subtle ways.

Since my focus was completely on her, I noticed a lot—emotions, expressions, tiny details. Some things are better left unsaid. I’m the kind of person who, once I fall for someone sincerely, stays with them for a long time. Perfection doesn’t matter anymore. As long as that affection remains, even their flaws and slip-ups start looking sweet. So much so that when they lose or mess up, I end up getting annoyed at others for being right or winning.

I’m not particularly into overly mushy, cutesy, or hyper-feminine actresses—though I don’t dislike them. Even when someone is cute or soft, I’m drawn to confidently cute and soft women like dilbara. But confidence isn’t something anyone or should i say no one can carry flawlessly all the time. And in those imperfect moments, I admire people who stay true to their hearts and express themselves honestly, instead of making others guess what they’re feeling. I know it’s especially hard for introverts—but Xing Xu, despite being a big one, did an amazing job at that as well.

If Yu Wen was my top favorite, Xing Xu was a very close second.

Xing Xu, felt like the innocent child of the group—the kind you can’t help but root for.

His puppy expressions, his innocence, and his constant tendency to get caught in pranks were irresistibly cute. He was inexperienced, naive, and always walked straight into the lion’s den like a normal kid who doesn’t yet know how the world works—and that’s exactly why I adored him. While I respect skill and excellence, I’m far more drawn to people who are still learning, still making mistakes, still getting up after falling.

Bullied yet deeply adored by his fellow travelers, Xing Xu felt like the group’s shared treasure. Everyone genuinely cared for him, protected him, and wanted him to experience good things.

It’s easy to see why Yu Wen and Xing Xu stayed friends for so many years. Their contrasting personalities worked beautifully. Yu Wen, soft-hearted yet outwardly boss-like, took care of Xing Xu like an old friend would. They teased each other constantly but shared a deep, genuine bond. Yu Wen relied on him during critical moments, and Xing Xu never failed her—always showing up with the same sincerity a she does. He respected her, followed her lead lovingly, and understood that even she could feel scared or overwhelmed. He never teased her seriously—only in light, playful ways. Similarly, while Yu Wen made fun of him endlessly, she always stood up for him and never used his fatal weaknesses against him, to expose each other to embarrassment.

Hong Lei ge, Naiwen, and Chen He were pure joy. Honestly, they were the soul of the show. Without them, it could have easily become awkward. Hong Lei and Yu Wen developed a lovely father-daughter / best-friends-across-generations dynamic. If you removed even one of these three, the show wouldn’t feel the same. They were the pillars holding everything together—bridging gaps, easing awkwardness, including everyone, and keeping the energy alive with their experience and warmth.

Chen he is aboslutely hilarious and weird as a person, i can almost see myself in him sometimes. hahahha The more random and quirky he is, the more I get obsessed!! He draws our attention to the smallest and unnoticeable things and cracks us up uncontrollably. Turning ordinary into extraordinary, he has that charm. I truly resonate with this character!! The way he is, anything he does doesnt seem out of place, no wonder he can easily perform tasks otherwise awkward or impossible for other, because howmuchever weird he beahves, people pass it as him being normal. I love how he sincerely eats away, he is shockingly quiet most of the times... but when he does speaks~~ HE rocks!

Didi was another standout—adorable, talented, and a scene-stealer. I wanted more interactions between her and Yu Wen, and I replayed whatever little we got at least three times. Her dance, singing, and intelligence were impressive.. She would come onto stage only to rock!—especially the moment she lifted Yu Wen. Too cute.

Liu Yuning, unlike xingxu was an incredibly intuitive player. Early on, he rated his familiarity with everyone as a 1—except Gong Jun, whom he gave a 9.9. He mentioned being introverted and nervous, even asking Jun to help him socialize. Ironically, it turned out the opposite way. Gong Jun was among the quieter ones, while Liu Yuning kept winning again and again, as if he had a third eye. I won’t lie—I got irrationally annoyed at one point, probably because I never win games with my own friends and felt painfully jealous. He was one of the most entertaining companions of the trip.. Always providing the background music!!!

Gong Jun, the “nightangle,” was another major highlight. Other reviews probably cover him in detail, since he was consistently entertaining in whatever eps he was in and ridiculously handsome. His English skills helped the group a lot, and I loved how his high notes constantly messed with Liu Yuning. These two chaotic besties—always paired up, even during punishment—were hilarious.

TBC………………..

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