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Love In Training
Ahh, OffGun, my cuties. Finally we see them outside of a college romance. But, at what cost? As much as I love OffGun, and was extremely excited for this, it kind of just disappointed me. My hopes weren't too high, as Cooking Crush wasn't my favorite, but I still had standards.STORY: Ryan, a guy who comes along with his friend to an internship, ends up getting that internship. His mentor, Jane, seems like a cold and strict guy, but deep down, he's a sweetheart. As Ryan and Jane get closer through their work, ryan soon realizes that this isn't just admiration.
I have a lot to say, but not the words to say it. In short, Ryan and Jane were really cute, not much bad to say about them, but what got me was the side couple.
Bahmee and Tae. I love them both, genuinely. At the end when Tae proposes to Bahmee I was screaming and crying, as they began to grow on me. What tripped me up was the Judy and Bahmee thing. I'm glad they didn't work out, as I just didn't feel the chemistry. Tae was heart broken, which made me sad, but I don't understand why he didn't hear her out. I have been cheated on before so I know the feeling, but if it was obvious she had been drinking, I'd be a little more understanding. Being cheated on, especially on your anniversary, is a big deal, but I would have heard her out. (this is not meant to be offensive, sorry if it is)
Other than the cheating thing, everything was great. I loved the characters, especially Pah and Jo. As always, I just feel like Off and Gun deserve more mature roles since they did great with Not Me.
Would I rewatched this? Probably not. Was it cute? Yes. I'll miss my OffGun and was extremely excited when this started to air on my birthday.
Until Next Time 🫡
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CAN'T ERASE THIS LOVE!!
My Love Mix-up, originally coming from a manga series written by Wataru Hinekure and illustrated by Aruko, which depicts the love story between two boys who seem to of had a mistake of who likes who.If you haven't read the manga or seen the Japanese adaptation, then you may have went into this blind. I didn't. Probably about a week before this began to air I finally decided to watch the Japanese version, which no doubt, I will never regret because it was just such a sweet and genuine love story. That being said I knew the overall premise of the story, but that didn't stop me from wanting to watch this. I haven't read the Manga, so I'm not too sure about how it fully goes, but in my opinion, this showed a pretty decent adaptation.
This story depicts when a boy accidentally makes a different boy think that he likes him.
Atom borrows an eraser from a girl named Mudmee, the girl he likes, to his surprise he sees the name Kongthap written on it. The saying that goes around is that if you write your crush's name on an eraser, if you use it enough, you might be lucky enough for that special someone to like you back! Atoms heart is crushed, but he's determined to help her! Things go south when Kongthap sees this eraser and mistakes it for his, leading to his thought that Atom liked him. Kongthap had never had a crush nor been with someone before, therefore, he takes Atoms feelings into consideration because he doesn't know it's not his. What will Atom do when he begins to like his crushes crush? Or is it even Mudmees crush?
I have seen positive ratings about the Japanese version, and I can agree on it. Watching this made me feel.. happy? I guess you can say that. It's just like a cutesy High School relationship. It didn't really make me feel embarrassed, besides that one Mudmee scene.. But this is just a bittersweet romance that I would recommend to those that don't want anything too.. Hardcore?
The acting was great, the story has always been great, and it's just amazing overall. Some may say that this is two childish or just doesn't fit Fourth and Gem, but I honestly disagree. Most people know them from My School President, it wasn't the same as MSP, but was surely sweet just like it.
HONORABLE MENTION...
Chokun (Half) and Pahn (Mudmee)????? I LOVE YOU!! They were so cute together and I really want to see them together again! Chokun is so cute and silly and so is Pahn!! Hope to see them more!!
As I finish my review, over the course of these 12 weeks, I have written down every quote, and I'm going to pick one to five a little deeper into. (I'll put the quotes in the comments.)
From episode 8,the quote:
"For certain things, the question is not when, but why."
All the quotes in this series have spoke to me, but this one.. I don't know what it is about it, I just feel like it wraps all of the quotes into one. The quote itself is saying that the reason and why you want to get through it is the most important thing, whether it comes to challenges, love, or just anything in general. It suggests that understanding the reason behind them is more important than knowing the timing that it should happen. It's like it comes naturally and you'll know for yourself when it's the right time. As we know, this series is about high school romance, therefore this quote, when it comes to love, is meaning the love is more important than when it happens. It could be a time where you're the happiest in life, or it could be a time when you're the lowest in life, but that isn't important, it's the way it comes into your life and brings you that feeling in your heart. It shifts the focus to the deeper emotions and connections that make the love meaningful.
Thank you My Love Mix-Up, and thank you to the cast, for making these past 12 Fridays meaningful to me.
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Too Much
I feel as if in the 2 episodes that there were, it was kind of repeating. They would kiss, tell each other they love each other, ect. The chemistry of JoongDunk is there, but I feel as if they have more chemistry outside of the series than the characters themself. I had higher expectations for the episodes, but it kind of made me disappointed. It was enjoyable for the time being but it just felt like the same thing would happen in both episodes. I really hope that Hidden Agenda redeems JoongDunk.Was this review helpful to you?
First Impression
This year has overall brought us some good series, and more to come. Gmmtv always produces, in my opinion, the best kind of series.The cast is top tier, seeing a mix of multiple couples, and a new couple on screen brings me excitement. I have always loved them all in their own series, together or not.
Love seeing a hint of the characters personalities in just one episode. (ex: mew being a more soft guy, top being POSSIBLY toxic, etc) and much more to learn about each of the characters.
I really do wonder how this series will turn out, because I enjoy them being on screen, and seeing how it will go with these 6 will be interesting.
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CREATE OPPORTUNITIES EVEN IN HELLISH SITUATIONS
Study group, my Thursday drama. What will I do now knowing I don't have 3 episodes waiting for me at home? Will I be able to survive on just one? As much as I have loved other dramas, I think this might have just lit up a light bulb in my head. With the love between friendships, to the real world lessons, we have seen the characters grow each episode. I've been watching since the beginning, and I don't know how quickly I can let them go. This friend group showed how far someone can go for the sake of love.The acting within this project is phenomenal. I felt as if I was genuinely a character in the show with how much emotion and attachment I've grown upon these characters. Honestly, I have so much thoughts but I'm unsure how to put them into words. Did I cry when I finished? Yes!! Was it because of the episode? NO!! It was because I already missed them.
The story follows Yun Ga Min, a student who strives to excel academically but is only skilled in fighting. He forms a study group at the most troubled school imaginable and embarks on a determined journey toward the college entrance exams. Though Yun Ga Min appears to be the model student, he attends Yusung Technical High School, one of the most challenging environments for education. Despite his relentless efforts, his grades show no improvement. Nevertheless, he remains focused on his goal of attending college. When his study group friends are bullied, Yun Ga Min sheds his glasses and uniform jacket, using his fighting abilities to defend them. Lee Han Gyeong, Yun Ga Min's teacher, is determined to improve the school. Having tutored Yun Ga Min during her university years, she reunites with him when she is appointed as a temporary teacher, carrying a secret of her own.
The premise of this story is both intriguing and relatable. Yun Ga Min’s character, someone who is determined to succeed despite being in an environment that doesn’t support his academic ambitions, really taps into the struggles many students face when dealing with a challenging school system. The combination of his academic dedication and hidden talent for fighting adds an interesting layer to his personality, making him not just a typical student but one who has depth and complexity. The school setting itself, labeled as one of the worst places to study, seems like the perfect backdrop for a transformative story. It gives Yun Ga Min the opportunity to not only grow personally but also potentially lead others to change. The fact that he’s willing to defend his friends and stand up to bullying shows his loyalty and sense of justice, giving him a hero-like quality. On the other hand, Lee Han Gyeong's role as a teacher who wants to improve the school and has a hidden connection to Yun Ga Min adds an element of mystery and mentorship. The blend of personal growth, hidden potential, and an underdog school setting makes this story inspiring.
Honestly, I did really love the plot. There was so much depth to it that I can't describe. Although I really liked the plot, I think I loved the characters more. Se Hyeon was probably my favorite character, not only because he was a cutie but also because he tried his best to show his potential. In the last episodes, he learned to start to protect his friends. He wanted to try and use his own strength, even if he wasn't that powerful. To protect his friends in this situation he used tactics to beat up those stronger with him. I just really like the way his character developed from being a little quiet shy guy at the beginning into a still quiet guy but able to stand up for himself.
Overall, this was a great watch. I'm definitely going to miss them, but I can't say I regret watching. I love Min Hyun, which I could just be biased because I just love the man himself, but I also have found other people in this series to love. This drama has shown how far you would go for the people you love, even if you don't directly say you love them.
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