I really don’t understand why people keep repeating the same “Park Min-young is expressionless” take under…
I agree. I actually watch Park Min-young’s dramas because of how well she adapts her personality to each role.
In her recent drama "Confidence Queen", I couldn’t stop laughing during her scenes with James—their chemistry, the tricks, and the way they pulled off scams together was just so entertaining.
Even her older dramas show how versatile she is.
So in Siren's Kiss, it makes complete sense for her to be this restrained. The character is clearly someone who’s been through a lot of emotional trauma and learned to suppress everything. And we literally saw that build-up break in episode 4.
Not every role is meant to be expressive on the surface, and that’s exactly what makes this performance work.
Another Korean trash added to the south korea trashlist
the main question here is : why do you watch something that you don't like? only to leave such a bad comment?? I don't understand haters, if you don't like south korean dramas, then dont' watch? I don't watch Chinese dramas because I don't like them..it's very easy.
Starting to lose interest in this series. The first half was fine but my biggest gripe is how shit the character…
I actually feel the same. The rating is quite high and I usually like the female lead’s dramas, but this one feels really boring to me. I also feel like the male lead is trying too hard in his acting — especially when he’s supposed to be funny, awkward, or expressive. It feels exaggerated and unnatural.
What surprises me is that I really liked him in Serendipity’s Embrace, but here he feels like a completely different actor. I just can’t get immersed in the story or connect with the characters.
Honestly, if I wasn’t the type who hates dropping dramas midway, I would’ve already stopped watching. I keep waiting for a scene or moment that makes it worth continuing, but so far it hasn’t happened.
I finished episode 4 and I’m enjoying it a lot. It’s really fun and entertaining so far. Ji-soo is cute and beautiful (I’m not a Blackpink fan, by the way), but I honestly don’t understand why some people dislike her acting. I actually liked her in Snowdrop, and I think she fits this role well.
What I like most about this drama is that it’s perfect for changing your mood. It’s light and enjoyable without being cliché or boring. On the contrary, the pacing is fast and the story flows nicely. I also love the connection between her real life and the app world — especially the idea that the system uses data from her phone to build the experience. It makes everything feel more coherent and logical.
Also, I have to say… the number of handsome male actors in this drama is impressive, and I’m definitely not complaining! 😄 From what I saw in the cast list, there are even more coming in the next episodes, which makes me even more excited to continue watching.
Overall, everything feels well-connected and nothing seems unnecessarily dragged out. I’m really having a great time with this drama so far.
“Doctor Prisoner” is a smart and intense thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The series shines with the brilliant performance of Nam Yi-je, whose calm, calculating, and patient intelligence dominates the story. Watching him manipulate every move and control the game with meticulous planning is incredibly satisfying, especially when facing unpredictable and dangerous opponents like Lee Jae-joon.
The plot blends medical drama with psychological strategy and crime, delivering suspense and clever twists that make you constantly question who is really in control. While a few points in the ending felt slightly unrealistic—like certain legal and procedural details—the overall storytelling, character depth, and slow-burning tension more than make up for it.
If you enjoy thrillers with highly intelligent protagonists, strategic mind games, and morally complex characters, “Doctor Prisoner” is a must-watch.”*
It was boring at the beginning. I only watched it because of Park Shin Hye. The 1st and 2nd episodes felt like overacting from her side, and her character was a bit too loud and exaggerated.
But later on, that same “annoying” personality actually became funny and enjoyable. Her strong character—never staying silent about unfairness—is what made me like her. She doesn’t care if it’s a manager or someone with higher authority, she just says what’s right. She even hits her friend’s brother without overthinking and fiercely defends her other friend’s daughter.
The best moments are when she starts yelling at someone who’s doing something wrong and completely forgets about their position or status. Even the senior managers start being afraid of her, which makes it even more satisfying to watch.
I’ve reached episode 8 and I’m enjoying it more now, especially after (EBBY) identity reveal. My only problem is that it’s 16 episodes long—it feels like it could have been shorter.
Glad it’s over.Things I liked:The secretary (though the scenes with the team leader being pregnant later on…
I strongly agree with you.
What bothered me even more was the daughter-in-law’s storyline. She held onto so much anger and resentment for 12 episodes, and then suddenly she just “let it go” and became nice? Emotional wounds don’t disappear with the push of a button. That kind of shift needed proper development.
Same with the FL’s mother. The FL grew up hearing toxic and hurtful words for years, carrying that emotional damage well into her 30s. You can’t just fix that with one apology and a short reconciliation scene. Psychological wounds — especially from a parent — don’t heal that easily. It felt very rushed and overly cliché.
I get that rom-coms like Positively Yours are meant to be light and idealistic, but resolving years of tension and resentment in a few minutes was just unrealistic.
The only thing I genuinely loved was the final scene — looping back to where everything started was actually a beautiful touch.
Love the fact both their wishes became true with the epilogue. Him wishing they could be together and her wishing…
I agree! The ending scene was beautiful and very satisfying.
Honestly, if the writers had made Eun Jo become Queen, it would have felt unrealistic. In Joseon, birth status was extremely important — especially in the royal court. Ignoring that would have taken away from the historical logic of the story.
I actually appreciated that they stayed true to that reality while still giving us a happy ending in their own way.
can some one help me to connect the dots, there was a scene where ml lead enters into court and next scene cuts…
I think his mother (the Queen) told him about Eun Jo’s decision not to enter the court. In the end, she only wanted her son to be happy, so she informed him hoping he would be able to convince Eun Jo not to leave.
When he went after her, Eun Jo said she would wait until he became an ordinary man — meaning not the King — because due to her birth status, she could never become Queen. He agreed to that.
That’s why, once his nephew was old enough to take the throne, he stepped down and left the palace to live with her as a normal man.
ok, i have to say it characters like Choi Se Jin annoy me to no end.ep 5 lets see
She is so selfish. She wants to win but unable to do that , so she blames "Han Gyul" and hates him because of that, instead of working on herself and accept that there is someone better than her because he's simply better..She's very annoying and Han Gyul also selfish. He tried to make his whole team lose only to make her happy..that's also selfishness of him.
I watched Winter Sonata & Stairway to heaven, I loved them both..so I decided to search for more dramas like them. People, please don't judge these dramas (Makjang). If you don't like them, then Makjang is not your type. As simple as that. They're not like any other dramas, they're Makjang, so you can expect anything : melodramatic storylines, common tropes , revenge, fatal diseases, and shocking twists even sad ending.
I started this drama planning to “just check the first episode” and see if it was worth continuing. Honestly, I was interested mainly because I like both leads.
But from the moment I started… I couldn’t watch anything else. One episode after another until I finished it. Even though I’m currently following other dramas and new episodes were being released, this one completely took over my attention.
The chemistry between the leads is really good and very easy to watch. And Dorami’s character deserves a special mention — she’s a story on her own. She’s wonderfully crazy in the best way possible and brought so much charm and humor to the drama. I honestly don’t understand the comments saying she was unnecessary; on the contrary, she added life, fun, and balance to the story.
Overall, the drama was eventful and engaging. It never felt empty or dragged out, and it was filled with enjoyable moments from start to finish.
The only thing that felt cliché and unnecessary to me was the secondary storyline involving Mo Hee-cha’s manager and Jo Ho-jin’s girlfriend (his brother’s fiancée). That part felt forced and didn’t really add much to the overall plot.
Other than that, this drama hooked me unexpectedly and became one of those shows you start casually and suddenly find yourself finishing without even realizing it.
Wow why are you saying that... ??? Your opinion does not count unless you can explain what you meant Imo the drama…
When you reply to every negative comment asking for explanations, it stops feeling like a discussion and starts feeling like policing opinions. You are very annoying !!!
Wow why are you saying that... ??? Your opinion does not count unless you can explain what you meant Imo the drama…
I’m reading comments to decide whether to watch this drama or not, and I keep seeing you interrogating everyone who didn’t like it. People are allowed to dislike a drama without writing a thesis about it. That alone tells me enough about the show. Thanks to you, I won't watch it !!!! STOP ANNOYING PEOPLE HERE
Kim Do Ki is the heart and soul of this drama. While the entire cast delivered solid performances, Kim Do Ki is the one who truly gave the drama its sparkle. I can never get enough of his goofy, over-the-top personas — they’re endlessly entertaining and perfectly timed.
This might be the final season, but honestly, I hope it isn’t. The show still has plenty of room for creative ideas, and with Kim Do Ki’s hilarious and versatile acting, it can keep audiences hooked no matter how many seasons it runs.
I don’t know why I’m rooting for Baek Gi Tae… maybe because it’s Hyun Bin? 😅
Or maybe it’s his acting and mastery of the role—the way he gave those cold-blooded looks when he killed his boss… Can you believe he’s the same Hyun Bin who was the brave, romantic North Korean in Crash Landing on You?! Wow, Hyun Bin is truly amazing! 😍
I love this drama. Each episode just makes me more hooked! Can’t wait for the next one!
I have to ask about this, actor (Park Hae Joon) appeared in Eps. 3 with a baby (should be his child in story), but when the baby was crying he called the actor Park Hae Joon : Appa is this baby really his son? because the baby is too young to be able to act and called another man appa!! and he went into his arms crying calling him daddy !
In her recent drama "Confidence Queen", I couldn’t stop laughing during her scenes with James—their chemistry, the tricks, and the way they pulled off scams together was just so entertaining.
Even her older dramas show how versatile she is.
So in Siren's Kiss, it makes complete sense for her to be this restrained. The character is clearly someone who’s been through a lot of emotional trauma and learned to suppress everything. And we literally saw that build-up break in episode 4.
Not every role is meant to be expressive on the surface, and that’s exactly what makes this performance work.
What surprises me is that I really liked him in Serendipity’s Embrace, but here he feels like a completely different actor. I just can’t get immersed in the story or connect with the characters.
Honestly, if I wasn’t the type who hates dropping dramas midway, I would’ve already stopped watching. I keep waiting for a scene or moment that makes it worth continuing, but so far it hasn’t happened.
What I like most about this drama is that it’s perfect for changing your mood. It’s light and enjoyable without being cliché or boring. On the contrary, the pacing is fast and the story flows nicely. I also love the connection between her real life and the app world — especially the idea that the system uses data from her phone to build the experience. It makes everything feel more coherent and logical.
Also, I have to say… the number of handsome male actors in this drama is impressive, and I’m definitely not complaining! 😄 From what I saw in the cast list, there are even more coming in the next episodes, which makes me even more excited to continue watching.
Overall, everything feels well-connected and nothing seems unnecessarily dragged out. I’m really having a great time with this drama so far.
The plot blends medical drama with psychological strategy and crime, delivering suspense and clever twists that make you constantly question who is really in control. While a few points in the ending felt slightly unrealistic—like certain legal and procedural details—the overall storytelling, character depth, and slow-burning tension more than make up for it.
If you enjoy thrillers with highly intelligent protagonists, strategic mind games, and morally complex characters, “Doctor Prisoner” is a must-watch.”*
But later on, that same “annoying” personality actually became funny and enjoyable. Her strong character—never staying silent about unfairness—is what made me like her. She doesn’t care if it’s a manager or someone with higher authority, she just says what’s right. She even hits her friend’s brother without overthinking and fiercely defends her other friend’s daughter.
The best moments are when she starts yelling at someone who’s doing something wrong and completely forgets about their position or status. Even the senior managers start being afraid of her, which makes it even more satisfying to watch.
I’ve reached episode 8 and I’m enjoying it more now, especially after (EBBY) identity reveal. My only problem is that it’s 16 episodes long—it feels like it could have been shorter.
What bothered me even more was the daughter-in-law’s storyline. She held onto so much anger and resentment for 12 episodes, and then suddenly she just “let it go” and became nice? Emotional wounds don’t disappear with the push of a button. That kind of shift needed proper development.
Same with the FL’s mother. The FL grew up hearing toxic and hurtful words for years, carrying that emotional damage well into her 30s. You can’t just fix that with one apology and a short reconciliation scene. Psychological wounds — especially from a parent — don’t heal that easily. It felt very rushed and overly cliché.
I get that rom-coms like Positively Yours are meant to be light and idealistic, but resolving years of tension and resentment in a few minutes was just unrealistic.
The only thing I genuinely loved was the final scene — looping back to where everything started was actually a beautiful touch.
Honestly, if the writers had made Eun Jo become Queen, it would have felt unrealistic. In Joseon, birth status was extremely important — especially in the royal court. Ignoring that would have taken away from the historical logic of the story.
I actually appreciated that they stayed true to that reality while still giving us a happy ending in their own way.
When he went after her, Eun Jo said she would wait until he became an ordinary man — meaning not the King — because due to her birth status, she could never become Queen. He agreed to that.
That’s why, once his nephew was old enough to take the throne, he stepped down and left the palace to live with her as a normal man.
People, please don't judge these dramas (Makjang). If you don't like them, then Makjang is not your type. As simple as that. They're not like any other dramas, they're Makjang, so you can expect anything : melodramatic storylines, common tropes , revenge, fatal diseases, and shocking twists even sad ending.
Honestly, I was interested mainly because I like both leads.
But from the moment I started… I couldn’t watch anything else.
One episode after another until I finished it. Even though I’m currently following other dramas and new episodes were being released, this one completely took over my attention.
The chemistry between the leads is really good and very easy to watch.
And Dorami’s character deserves a special mention — she’s a story on her own.
She’s wonderfully crazy in the best way possible and brought so much charm and humor to the drama. I honestly don’t understand the comments saying she was unnecessary; on the contrary, she added life, fun, and balance to the story.
Overall, the drama was eventful and engaging. It never felt empty or dragged out, and it was filled with enjoyable moments from start to finish.
The only thing that felt cliché and unnecessary to me was the secondary storyline involving Mo Hee-cha’s manager and Jo Ho-jin’s girlfriend (his brother’s fiancée). That part felt forced and didn’t really add much to the overall plot.
Other than that, this drama hooked me unexpectedly and became one of those shows you start casually and suddenly find yourself finishing without even realizing it.
While the entire cast delivered solid performances, Kim Do Ki is the one who truly gave the drama its sparkle. I can never get enough of his goofy, over-the-top personas — they’re endlessly entertaining and perfectly timed.
This might be the final season, but honestly, I hope it isn’t. The show still has plenty of room for creative ideas, and with Kim Do Ki’s hilarious and versatile acting, it can keep audiences hooked no matter how many seasons it runs.
Or maybe it’s his acting and mastery of the role—the way he gave those cold-blooded looks when he killed his boss…
Can you believe he’s the same Hyun Bin who was the brave, romantic North Korean in Crash Landing on You?!
Wow, Hyun Bin is truly amazing! 😍
I love this drama. Each episode just makes me more hooked!
Can’t wait for the next one!
is this baby really his son? because the baby is too young to be able to act and called another man appa!! and he went into his arms crying calling him daddy !