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Mirror of the witch started strong, but the twist upon twist just got the best out of it. So the story is based on many fairy tales at first, but sticks to its own main story for the rest of the series. The twists are plenty and that makes Mirror of the Witch a rich in thrill and suspense drama. However, those twists end up being repeated way too many times and that makes it tiring to watch. Needless to say, you will end up hating the witch, though the script doesn't try enough to give her a better in depth look into her story and her character. The story, moreover, gets confusing, with too many characters and action that is hard to keep up. And the romance wasn't that strong, though Mirror of the Witch doesn't relay so much on it. Finally, the ending was good, even though the last scene wasn't explained enough and leaves you with many questions. But the performances were great and the whole drama gets you into the atmosphere of the empire era so 5 out of 10.

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I was waiting for the leading lady's comeback since oh my ghost. And though the beginning of this drama was a killer, the ending lost most of its charm and ended up a cheesy rom com. Thankfully, there was the serial killer case that at least kept it refreshing and interesting. Honestly, the main idea of a girl having the super power of strength kind of scared me off this drama, especially after having watched weight lifting fairy straight before it (felt like a rip off). However, I gave in and watched the first episode and I was immediately hooked. The girl was very cute, the guy funny, the second lead interesting and the serial killer case thrilling. That was until they became a couple. The drama shifted its attention from the girl's powers and quest of justice to the development of the romance. Okay, the couple was cute together, but some more twists on the criminal case would have been nice. One other thing that bothered me about this drama was the constant advertisements. Most of the dramas do it smoothly and some of them even hide them so good that you can't tell if they are promoting a product or not. But this one just had some unnecessary scenes simply for the purpose of advertising. If that had happened once or twice, it would have been tolerated, but there were scenes in most of the episodes. So, 6 out of 10.

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This drama is not one of those TV series that will capture your interest from the very first episode. Actually, the story is quite predictable. So why watch it? Well, I guess the performances are really good, and that's a reason by itself. The actors are quite refreshing and funny, giving a youthful vibe to the drama. But what about the story? Well, the drama is about a girl who is being compared to her beautiful and successful sister, even by her parents. That's the main idea, but, the second half of the drama focuses on her neighbour, who tries to find a boy who was kidnapped twenty years ago, and his rich grandmother never stopped searching for him. The good part is that there are some funny moments, and some scenes are cute and entertaining. Though the romance is so-so, the love triangle isn't boring, which is a relief. In addition, the ending held a twist, and that gave a nice note to it, as most of the final episodes of the K dramas are usually boring, due to the fact that the story has ended in the previous episode. So, 6 out of 10.

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My unfortunate boyfriend is an easy drama. Well, first of all, its not actually a drama. Is a light comedy, with romance and a little of a power game. The story is about a guy, who's all kind hearted to the point of being foolish, and a girl, who lies and cheats in order to get what she wants. The romance is quite sweet, with a nice enough love triangle. The first episode was almost idiotic, however, fortunately, the rest of the drama is quite entertaining and fast paced and it doesn't repeat the flash backs and the background story too much to make it unbearable. The quick story line is one of the positives of this drama, in addition to the easy story and the cute atmosphere. All in all, a nice drama to spent some relaxing hours watching it.

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Here for the cute boy in the dinosaur costume!! Kidding, truly, I wanted to try out the U prince series, since they are so popular. So, here are my thoughts:
as soon as you overpass the cultural shock, mainly the language (this is my first Tai drama and the language sounded a little odd at the begining, but had the same feeling with japanese dramas as well), you can enjoy this drama. The story is a bit silly, but cute. The boy is seriously adorable and funny, the girl not so much, as she tends to be annoying, well, that until she gets to know the boy better. The performances were okay, the settings quite beautiful, made me want to be on a beach on a summer day... Overall, a nice drama, though it got a little boring towards the end. But, it's only 4 episodes long, so maybe I'll try another U prince drama soon!!

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An unexpected drama that lives up to it's expectations. No wonder why it is still on the "hot to watch" lists even though it ended months ago! All in all, I really loved the girl's story, though I did find some disadvantages. First of all, the coming "back" from the future didn't really work, though it was forgotten after the second episode and it was only revisited in the last episode. Also, the comic acts were not that good, and they made the drama a little silly. Plus, the romance was strong, but I felt that the chemistry was lucking, though I did like the fact that she didn't develop feelings for the prince from the start, as it would have made the drama dull (twenty episodes long already it would have been tiring to watch if the romance had started from episode four!). Another thing that is only my personal opinion is that the male lead didn't work for me. As I'm not his biggest fan, I didn't quite identify with the romance, as he looked rather cruel at times and like a child in others, not to mention the "You are only mine" possessiveness didn't work for me at all! However, I did enjoy this drama. The performances were okay (the first episodes were a little awkward though), the costumes and the settings were breathtaking and the action and royal twists were enough to keep the interest high till the very end. Another plus was that the lead lady's character was well developed, as you could she her growing up from a bold girl to a respected head court lady. So, 8 out of 10.

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It's the catchy story that will make you watch this drama. However, there is more to this drama than the twin sister story. Sure, it's interesting to see if she will get caught and how she manages to survive in a world that's far from the one she grew up into. But the main interest is the bulling. In this drama, it is handled carefully. showing all the forms that is can take and all its results. And for me, that was the best part of the drama. The love story, actually the love triangle that it develops between the girl, her sister's best friend, and the outcast of her high school, is really good, but it fails to be completed, as the final episode leaves you a little confused. Also, the production didn't handle well the presense of the two girl simultaneously in the same place. But, other than that, it's a good drama, with quick pace and interesting theme.

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Investing into a 40+ drama is something you should double think cause if the drama ends up as something worthless, you would have just lost a good 40 + hours of your life for nothing. Surelly this drama starts strong, and if you like school dramas, you'll love it's first half. The story then is sweet and cute and exactly what we chinese slice of life school drama fans like. However, things go way of the rail for the second part. First of all, everyone gets involved into a big company and most of the characters become famous, fact that produses lots and lots of drama. Then we have a murder, a sickness, a pregnacy, a break up, a death and finally, an ending that ended well for the side pairing but never ended really for the main couple. So, 4 out of 10.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is the story of a family throughout the decades.

The start of the drama is a bit rocky, but it quickly settles into the story. The plot is filled with emotional scenes that are the product of the slice of life drama and not a melodramatic try hard, which makes it even more impactful. Each episode was also interesting till the very final and the timeline, with its back and forths, was nicely handled and didn't get confusing.

Finally, the settings were great and the period part of the drama was masterfully presented. Moreover, the performances of the cast were excellent.

So, overall, nine out of ten.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' When the Phone Rings '' is a romantic melodrama.

The drama has a strong start, with a pure makjang plot with many cheesy twists that are enjoyable for those who love the genre, and well handled overall.

The romance was intense as well, as the couple had chemistry and had many sweet and romantic scenes together.

On the other hand, the final part was not as great. The drama should have ended two episodes prior, as the plot was stretched too thin in the final two, they utilised way too many cliches that didn't make any sense, and in general, the story went downhill.

So, all in all, six out of ten.

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This movie is not for everyone. Nor it's a classic k movie, focusing either on romance or crime. This one is a remake from the Japanese movies with the same name. However, this version, focuses more on the character and on her struggles rather than the nature and the recipies that she makes during the four seasons. Her relationships mostly revolve around her mother who left one day without explenation. After that, we are presented with the girl's friends and possible love interest, although a love story never gets really developed. Also, the heartwarming atmosphere and the love for a simple life near the nature is there, though it's not the focus of this movie.

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The second movie follows the same example as the first one, recipes, nature and a few story lines here and there. Of course, the scenery was beautiful in here as well, with the green forest and the white snowy landscapes creating an idyllic atmosphere, making the movie look like a moving painting. In this movie, the recipes had more meaning behind them, as they were originated not from the girl's past with her mother but rather had been triggered by a story from the past that had shaped her character now. The plot thickens with the girl interacting more with friends, co workers and potential lovers. The mother daughter relationship is here as well, but it never gets deeper than a few hints here and there for the mother's character. Finally, the ending was a bit rushed, with the conclusion seeming like it was out of the blue. So, 5 out of 5.

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Not Good Enough

Korean Drama 'Our Unwritten Seoul' is a life melodrama with a romance to boot.

The drama has an interesting plot, but fails to expand it, and the story never flies high after the impressive and intriguing first episodes. The two girls were sweet, sure, but their stories weren't equally presented. Also, the psychological trauma was nicely handled at first, but was left to the side for the sake of the romance. The said romance was interesting at first, but got boring and too adolescent. The second romance was almost non-existent. The past storyline was emotional though.

Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.

So, overall, four out of ten.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' No Gain, No Love '' is a romantic comedy utilizing the fake marriage trope.

The drama has a strong female lead to get it through the most boring and tricky parts and she indeed was shinning through, with her openness towards her sexuality and her honesty towards her practical way of viewing love and relationships. Her story, along with the second female leads, and their tragic circumstances, were really what should have been further developed.

Alas, the drama chose a more romantic view of things, focusing on the love story and even using that overused cheesy trope in the final episode. Unfortunately, the romance wasn't strong enough to outshine the family drama, thus, the drama felt lackluster. Also, the third friend's story was undercooked and rushed to have an ending in the final episode. On the other hand, the side couple was adorable and kept things interesting when the main one was too boring.


Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.

So, overall, six out of ten.

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