Sure, its one of the better military cdramas that have been made, incredible fight scenes for both leads, but the script and plot holes were ridiculous and as this show progressed it was clear something was a little off. I was about to throw hands in those last few episodes and it felt like killing off people hadn’t been done enough so a token one was needed. Nice optics, the FL plays her part well. Just the writing fell way short to make this a 10 star performance.
Quite different for FZX, not so much firey angst, domination etc we usually get from him but still plenty kisses. Swoon.
For once I’d love for him to get a shot at a big budget, he’s a great actor with a massive range in acting and he would be great, but they love giving him the soapy tropey ones still.
OSTs were very knock off some kdramas, especially Cinderella and the Four Knights. I mean come on can’t you do something original?!?!
Its a rough first 3 episodes with the FL so hang in there.
Sad. I thought this was going to be a zinger of a show. Best I can do is 7/10. It got so boring but I needed to finish it. FL role was so terribly written. Turns at the flash of a wim and everything is about her and her own pain majority of the time. And the horrid baby voice when interacting with ML is so obvious compared to when she’s in full on businesswoman mode. Can’t stand that. ML is emotionless most the time. Best part of their whole interaction is when things get tense with the secrets and business stuff half way thru, I was thinking at last we have a story. Second couple were by far the most interesting. Theres moments in this show that are sweet, but mostly theres just a lot of bad acting all round. Shame.
Great show but you will miss a ton of text on screen because I highly believe IQIYI don’t have actual subbers. it must be auto translated from sound with zero editing. They never get the right gender most the time because its the same sound in chinese - just the written word is different between the 2. And when there is no human that means we never get the visual translations either, and there is A LOT in this show, I felt like we are missing out. i know some Chinese but not enough to keep up with that. Shame.
This show got real confusing towards the end and while its ok, it missed an opportunity. Sad.
Excited at first to see a cdrama version of Marry my Husband. Korean or Japanese version this is NOT. This is the short Temu version.
Also figured it might have some great chemistry at least, it’s missing despite our cdrama shirtless hottie in it. He’ll eat your face in a kiss but it ain’t happening with this actress. Zero chemistry.
What to say? Started out SO strong and extremely typical with FZX’s typical character he gets cast as, though we don’t mind, he pulls it off well. I’m always amazed a fairly young actor is giving mid 30s. The FL also was great tho the constant makeup was awful. I feel we got one scene near the end where she didn’t have a face full of makeup. This wannabe soap opera was all kinds of soaping and I hate that so much. Can someone please give FZX a better script! It turned so toxic and trashy real fast. The relationship really lost its zing early on too. They became a little old married couple and felt dead in the water.Still yet to find something as solid as My Lethal Man, but not a bad attempt. I skipped the entire breakup part, ugh leads just went off the rails. For the heck of dragging a script out, writers don’t do it. Either come up with something more intelligent or cut your show down 10-20 episodes. 🤣
Looks to be some conflict in opinion over whether the K or J version is better. I adore the leads of the K version and it was a 10 for me and in my top 5 of the release yr. I love jdramas though so was so excited to see this one. There’s certainly enough differences to not feel like its back to back the same show, some scenerio’s were better in one and vice versa, and this is only 10 episodes so theres plenty cut out. I’m on the fence, if you had to push me, I’d say I liked the Korean one better, the ending is more put together and better written. There’s tons of toxicity in both but a well thought out revenge story non the less. Satoh makes this show though, without him I’m not sure I’d have seen this through. Fantastic makeovers for FL, wow. Worth the watch but only a 8.5 for me.
Despite Korean production-the OST is 100% jdrama lol, can’t be getting away from it.
I had hoped it would place up there with “What Comes After Love” and “Eye Love You” for Korean infused jdrama, sadly it didn’t quite.
Probably unpopular opinion on how others are rating this drama. Best I wanna do is 7. It was so incredibly frustrating from start to finisj. The script for the leads is rough. It’s a hard watch, because its dark and exhausting. Not really my kind of show but I watch. Sometimes they grow on me, this one didn’t. I speed watched almost the entire thing.
Acting is 10/10, story/script wore me out. 5/10. Hence, overall 7/10. Would not rewatch.
So glad to see I’m not the only one completely disappointed. i’m too exhausted to rant here, but if there was ever a core plot that could have killed it for drama of the year, this was it.
Sadly the writers screwed up big time and they needed a better actress for lead, who can do more than 2 facial expressions.
Saved by King, Imugi and the Mom who played their roles so well, esp King and Imugi GC. Absolutely amazing acting by both.
Gave it a 7 cos the whole thing with Q was unnecessary. At least the plant didn’t become a plot hole.
Its cute its short its packed full of tropes. Great chemistry for the leads tho and everything you hope for in a romance. Story would have helped this show get a bit higher in the ratings, its kinda flat, with holes and roles that have mains doing literal 180s. Clothing budget was limited or they lost travk of who was wearing what on scenes, because literally sometimes they are in the same outfit for days.
Started out interesting, dragged, then had intermittent moments that felt like it was finally picking up. Far too much time spent on sub plots, less leads for a good chunk of this show. At times I didn’t feel like I was even watching a romance. Little disappointed in the lost opportunities for a little chemistry and tension between the two. Also considering they are consenting adults, its weird that they only hug through their relationship. The age gap isn’t that big, and its not abnormal these days. The other couples were cute especially the younger sister. So glad we avoided the typical “go abroad” nonsense- I mean no one ever wants them to go but they never say it. Finally someone did and guess what it won’t make a difference anyway. Still happy. I watched most of this on double speed.
My biggest gripe apart from the draggy script was the usual FL domination of the relationship. Fed up of the guys being kept on a string while they decide what they want or don’t want from the ML. the moments where her vulnerability shined, was empowering for the ML, and it became genuinely real and authentic.
At episode 6 and finding this plot incredibly slow, its not engaging me at all, which is surprising me given the decent rating here. Have dropped for now.
It’s a mid drama, nothing to write home about. Can see it being one of those filler type shows. For a 10 episode drama, you’d think we would avoid draggy parts, but there were plenty. Even with the addition of super star Yoo Yeon Seok, yeah surprised me too, his face doesn’t show on the cast until the very end, it didn’t help.
Boring in so many parts, and complete lack of chemistry for the leads. Kiss scenes were flat and far too long paused. They looked forced and uncomfortable. Even amongst their tension I could have cared less.
Not as great as I hoped. Quite honestly just because Netflix is airing it isn’t a given for a great show anymore. 2025 has been extremely flat for dramas for some reason.
For once I’d love for him to get a shot at a big budget, he’s a great actor with a massive range in acting and he would be great, but they love giving him the soapy tropey ones still.
OSTs were very knock off some kdramas, especially Cinderella and the Four Knights. I mean come on can’t you do something original?!?!
Its a rough first 3 episodes with the FL so hang in there.
This show got real confusing towards the end and while its ok, it missed an opportunity. Sad.
Clever unique suspense filled drama.
Also figured it might have some great chemistry at least, it’s missing despite our cdrama shirtless hottie in it. He’ll eat your face in a kiss but it ain’t happening with this actress. Zero chemistry.
Overall its a soapy mess times a thousand.
Despite Korean production-the OST is 100% jdrama lol, can’t be getting away from it.
I had hoped it would place up there with “What Comes After Love” and “Eye Love You” for Korean infused jdrama, sadly it didn’t quite.
Acting is 10/10, story/script wore me out. 5/10. Hence, overall 7/10. Would not rewatch.
Sadly the writers screwed up big time and they needed a better actress for lead, who can do more than 2 facial expressions.
Saved by King, Imugi and the Mom who played their roles so well, esp King and Imugi GC. Absolutely amazing acting by both.
Gave it a 7 cos the whole thing with Q was unnecessary. At least the plant didn’t become a plot hole.
But for the swoony kisses, we’ll overlook it.
My biggest gripe apart from the draggy script was the usual FL domination of the relationship. Fed up of the guys being kept on a string while they decide what they want or don’t want from the ML. the moments where her vulnerability shined, was empowering for the ML, and it became genuinely real and authentic.
Boring in so many parts, and complete lack of chemistry for the leads. Kiss scenes were flat and far too long paused. They looked forced and uncomfortable. Even amongst their tension I could have cared less.
Not as great as I hoped. Quite honestly just because Netflix is airing it isn’t a given for a great show anymore. 2025 has been extremely flat for dramas for some reason.