I started this, because it's a BL, but stayed for everything else. The romance story was a bit forced, it's like it came out of nowhere, it wasn't backed up properly, I couldn't really believe their feelings for each other, especially on Kan's side. It just wasn't a believable love story, it would've been better if the mains were friends, not involved romantically, the chemistry was there, but just beause of the actors, they were wonderful at portraying their emotions. I didn't like the nurse, there was something off putting about her. The acting was really good, the story had its ups and downs, the suspense was there, but it wasn't that hard to grasp the whole situation. The cinematography was very beautiful. I think the main point of the story is to make us think deeply, who is wrong and who is right. Both Kan and Tew are right when it comes to their morals and beliefs, but that doesn't mean they aren't wrong either. For some, Kan could be called a Devil, to others - he would be an Angel. It's an interesting drama, if you want to watch something similar - "Manner of Death" is the right choice.
I mean to say by.... What was it even... Like bro.... There were always plot twist in the end of the episodes....…
I also wanted him to find his real father, because that's one of the main points of the drama. But I guess, the whole trip was about "finding yourself" and the place where you belong, Chae Yeong Jo is the only father figure Hae Jo knows. & we were kind of fooled in the begining (the scene by the sea with his parents), because Hae Jo wasn't actually abondonded, yes - his father ignored him and didn't pay any attention to him, but he did go to the graduation ceremony in the end, even if he was late, he wasn't a good father, but he was still his father and maybe he even searched for him, they never showed his pov after his son's disappearance.
I pray that I will have the willpower to wait for at least half of the drama to be out before I start watching it, because waiting for a new episode every week is going to kill me! T^T Cutie Pie didn't do it for me, the storyline was a mess, but the chemistry between these two is off the charts and from the teaser, 'The Next Prince' looks really, really good, I hope it won't disappoint!
Aaah, I really want to watch this, but... why are there so many negative comments? T^T Vampires are not my thing, but I can tolerate them xD Joss and Gawin seem like and amazing pairing, so I'll probably still give this a try at some point.
Aaah, I was so excited about this drama, I tried my best not to start it while it was airing, because I didn't want to wait for the new episodes to come out every week, but... sadly, I was a bit disappointed. The start was good, then it slowly started going downwards, it wasn't boring, but something about the writing wasn't okay, especially towards the end - the last two eps., it was like I was watching a totally different drama. I think I was left with more questions than answers. I wanted to know more about Seo Myeong Ju and why she behaved like that, was she simply crazy? At times I even wondered if she's really Yena's mother and was waiting for some plot twist there. The scene in ep. 12 with "all" students was weird, was I supposed to believe those 30-40 students are all in the whole school? The leads were great, the supporting cast too. I enjoyed the chemistry between Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo, they could've worked out just as friends too. Kim Shin Rok was wonderful as well, she played a detective so well in Beyond Evil, so seeing such a role from her was a nice change. The comedy elements were on point, but sometimes I couldn't take the NIS agents and all that seriously. All in all, it wasn't bad, but I had high hopes, too high I guess, 7,5/10 is the max I could give this ~
A very touching and beautiful movie. Sometimes we never truly know and understand the past of our parents/grandparents, the 20th century was definitely a tough one to live in, it's so sad that there are so many forgotten elderly people all over the world, most of them probaby have such inspiring and striking stories to tell, but there's no one to hear them out.
Now, this is what you call a good webtoon to drama adaptation! Of course, it can't cover everything as the webtoon has 100+ chapters. Lots of toxic relationships, schemes, mind games, violent behaviour and a walking green forest. Whoever did the casting job, needs a raise, because the story lacks in some points, it even feels rushed at times, a lot was happening and some people were left confused, we really needed more episodes or at least a special, but the actors... they were truly wonderful, the chemistry was on point between all of them, not only when it comes to romance! Kim Su Hyeon is a red flag without a doubt, but Jung Woo did such an amazing job (it's funny that he's the maknae in the team xD), that we just couldn't hate Su Hyeon that much and we even felt sorry for him, that doesn't justify his actions in any way, but the acting was that great. It's not the best K-BL, but it's definitely in my top 5, it had potential for even more, but I'm still pleased by how it turned out, mainly thanks to the actors.
I had no expectations about this drama, but wow, what a pleasant surprise! Muto Jun was amazing! This had some interesting topics, Japanese BLs often offer something unique and different. While I was watching this, it was raining heavily, what a coincidence, I guess I chose a good time to watch it xD I wish there was at least one more episode or a special though.
I somehow have mixed feelings about this. Maybe I expected more, because of the hype around the drama while it was airing. It was nothing fresh and new, but it felt like "close to home" drama in a way. I liked how people in their 30s and late 50s were portrayed. Finding the right path is never too late, changing our job, re-discovering ourselves, is sometimes the only way to real happiness. At times, it was too dramatic, at times boring and draggy (the episodes were really long), at times funny, the supporting cast did its wonders. The friendships were nice, the mains looked good together, but it felt like Seung Hyo was the only one who was in love. Dan Ho and Mo Eum were a far better couple for me, both when it comes to chemistry and storyline. It could've been better, but I don't regret watching it, 7,5/10 from me ~
I walked into this with no expectations, but it actually turned into a comfort drama for me. I hoped it wouldn't be too dramatic and thankfully, it wasn't. I give it 8-8,5/10 ~ There were some annyoing things in the story, but slave contracts in the entertainment industry really are a scary thing, you can't leave when you want to. William and Est had great chemistry, the OST was good, the story had some flaws, but I enjoyed this a lot in general. The first few episodes were a bit slower, while they were getting back the band, but they were a good build up for the second half of the series. I started watching this when 9-10 eps were out and after that I found out that the boys are an actual Thai group, which was a surprise, I wish them all the best and of course, I need more WillEst in the future!
I will try my best to ignore the fact that this was super unrealistic at times, both the storyline and the fight scenes. The school system in Korea really is rotten, that's all I've got to say. Leaving that aside, there's something special about this drama and I think it's mainly because of the actors and how well they played their roles, because the story doesn't offer anything new when it comes to a school drama, which revolves around bullying. The OST is one of the best I've heard in a while. I'm glad more people are discovering Minhyun, the first time I saw him was when he debuted with Nu'est back in 2012. The way the drama ended, there's a possibility for a second season, but let's not get our hopes too high. We were left with many questions, which might never be answered, but I still enjoyed the drama, it was a really good webtoon adaptation. 8/10 from me ~
To those hoping for a second season: let's not forget that Minhyun (Gamin) is currently in the military and he's going to be discharged in December this year. So a second season even in 2026 doesn't really sound possible. Study Group was actually filmed in 2023, months before Minhyun joined the military.
This is my 4th drama with Park Shin Hye and it was definitely her best role from what I've watched, it was something very different and she gave it her all. I recently watched a similar drama, which was very hyped, but I was left disappointed, so I decided to walk into this with no expectations and I was very pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed the drama! The cases, the punishments, the developement of the story overall, 12 eps were enough, but the second half of the last episode was a bit rushed. I liked the mains and the supporting characters, the OST, the budget on this was surely high. I wish there was more about the real Kang Bitna, both about her life as a human and in the afterlife. One of the top 2025 dramas. 8,5/10 from me ~
Wow... I saw an article about her death and I thought it was a joke... Another soul gone just like that. Korea will never learn its lesson and will always mourn and feel sorry for someone when it's too late. She was young and still had lots of time ahead to make up for her mistakes. I will always remember her as a wonderful and expressive child actress, because all I've seen from her are her earlier works from 2010 to 2014 ~ May she rest in peace.
The romance story was a bit forced, it's like it came out of nowhere, it wasn't backed up properly, I couldn't really believe their feelings for each other, especially on Kan's side. It just wasn't a believable love story, it would've been better if the mains were friends, not involved romantically, the chemistry was there, but just beause of the actors, they were wonderful at portraying their emotions.
I didn't like the nurse, there was something off putting about her.
The acting was really good, the story had its ups and downs, the suspense was there, but it wasn't that hard to grasp the whole situation. The cinematography was very beautiful.
I think the main point of the story is to make us think deeply, who is wrong and who is right.
Both Kan and Tew are right when it comes to their morals and beliefs, but that doesn't mean they aren't wrong either. For some, Kan could be called a Devil, to others - he would be an Angel.
It's an interesting drama, if you want to watch something similar - "Manner of Death" is the right choice.
But I guess, the whole trip was about "finding yourself" and the place where you belong, Chae Yeong Jo is the only father figure Hae Jo knows.
& we were kind of fooled in the begining (the scene by the sea with his parents), because Hae Jo wasn't actually abondonded, yes - his father ignored him and didn't pay any attention to him, but he did go to the graduation ceremony in the end, even if he was late, he wasn't a good father, but he was still his father and maybe he even searched for him, they never showed his pov after his son's disappearance.
Cutie Pie didn't do it for me, the storyline was a mess, but the chemistry between these two is off the charts and from the teaser, 'The Next Prince' looks really, really good, I hope it won't disappoint!
Vampires are not my thing, but I can tolerate them xD
Joss and Gawin seem like and amazing pairing, so I'll probably still give this a try at some point.
The start was good, then it slowly started going downwards, it wasn't boring, but something about the writing wasn't okay, especially towards the end - the last two eps., it was like I was watching a totally different drama.
I think I was left with more questions than answers.
I wanted to know more about Seo Myeong Ju and why she behaved like that, was she simply crazy? At times I even wondered if she's really Yena's mother and was waiting for some plot twist there.
The scene in ep. 12 with "all" students was weird, was I supposed to believe those 30-40 students are all in the whole school?
The leads were great, the supporting cast too. I enjoyed the chemistry between Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo, they could've worked out just as friends too.
Kim Shin Rok was wonderful as well, she played a detective so well in Beyond Evil, so seeing such a role from her was a nice change.
The comedy elements were on point, but sometimes I couldn't take the NIS agents and all that seriously.
All in all, it wasn't bad, but I had high hopes, too high I guess, 7,5/10 is the max I could give this ~
Sometimes we never truly know and understand the past of our parents/grandparents, the 20th century was definitely a tough one to live in, it's so sad that there are so many forgotten elderly people all over the world, most of them probaby have such inspiring and striking stories to tell, but there's no one to hear them out.
Of course, it can't cover everything as the webtoon has 100+ chapters.
Lots of toxic relationships, schemes, mind games, violent behaviour and a walking green forest.
Whoever did the casting job, needs a raise, because the story lacks in some points, it even feels rushed at times, a lot was happening and some people were left confused, we really needed more episodes or at least a special, but the actors... they were truly wonderful, the chemistry was on point between all of them, not only when it comes to romance!
Kim Su Hyeon is a red flag without a doubt, but Jung Woo did such an amazing job (it's funny that he's the maknae in the team xD), that we just couldn't hate Su Hyeon that much and we even felt sorry for him, that doesn't justify his actions in any way, but the acting was that great.
It's not the best K-BL, but it's definitely in my top 5, it had potential for even more, but I'm still pleased by how it turned out, mainly thanks to the actors.
Muto Jun was amazing!
This had some interesting topics, Japanese BLs often offer something unique and different.
While I was watching this, it was raining heavily, what a coincidence, I guess I chose a good time to watch it xD
I wish there was at least one more episode or a special though.
Maybe I expected more, because of the hype around the drama while it was airing.
It was nothing fresh and new, but it felt like "close to home" drama in a way.
I liked how people in their 30s and late 50s were portrayed. Finding the right path is never too late, changing our job, re-discovering ourselves, is sometimes the only way to real happiness.
At times, it was too dramatic, at times boring and draggy (the episodes were really long), at times funny, the supporting cast did its wonders.
The friendships were nice, the mains looked good together, but it felt like Seung Hyo was the only one who was in love.
Dan Ho and Mo Eum were a far better couple for me, both when it comes to chemistry and storyline.
It could've been better, but I don't regret watching it, 7,5/10 from me ~
I hoped it wouldn't be too dramatic and thankfully, it wasn't. I give it 8-8,5/10 ~
There were some annyoing things in the story, but slave contracts in the entertainment industry really are a scary thing, you can't leave when you want to.
William and Est had great chemistry, the OST was good, the story had some flaws, but I enjoyed this a lot in general.
The first few episodes were a bit slower, while they were getting back the band, but they were a good build up for the second half of the series.
I started watching this when 9-10 eps were out and after that I found out that the boys are an actual Thai group, which was a surprise, I wish them all the best and of course, I need more WillEst in the future!
The school system in Korea really is rotten, that's all I've got to say.
Leaving that aside, there's something special about this drama and I think it's mainly because of the actors and how well they played their roles, because the story doesn't offer anything new when it comes to a school drama, which revolves around bullying.
The OST is one of the best I've heard in a while.
I'm glad more people are discovering Minhyun, the first time I saw him was when he debuted with Nu'est back in 2012.
The way the drama ended, there's a possibility for a second season, but let's not get our hopes too high.
We were left with many questions, which might never be answered, but I still enjoyed the drama, it was a really good webtoon adaptation.
8/10 from me ~
So a second season even in 2026 doesn't really sound possible.
Study Group was actually filmed in 2023, months before Minhyun joined the military.
I recently watched a similar drama, which was very hyped, but I was left disappointed, so I decided to walk into this with no expectations and I was very pleasantly surprised!
I really enjoyed the drama! The cases, the punishments, the developement of the story overall, 12 eps were enough, but the second half of the last episode was a bit rushed.
I liked the mains and the supporting characters, the OST, the budget on this was surely high.
I wish there was more about the real Kang Bitna, both about her life as a human and in the afterlife.
One of the top 2025 dramas. 8,5/10 from me ~
Another soul gone just like that.
Korea will never learn its lesson and will always mourn and feel sorry for someone when it's too late.
She was young and still had lots of time ahead to make up for her mistakes.
I will always remember her as a wonderful and expressive child actress, because all I've seen from her are her earlier works from 2010 to 2014 ~
May she rest in peace.