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I BARELY SURVIVED THROUGH THIS SHOW

Alright, first things first, Bloodhounds was mid. Like, not even the kinda mid where you feel conflicted after—you just sit there, eyes glazed, wondering why you wasted your brain cells. I KNEW from episode 1 it wasn’t giving. Bro, the way nothing hooked me? The world could’ve ended mid-episode and I wouldn’t have blinked. I should’ve taken that as my cue to leave, but no—I stayed, because everyone hyped it up like it was peak. Plot twist: it wasn’t.

And let’s talk about the action. Objectively, the action scenes were good—well choreographed, clean shots. But here’s the thing: I DON’T CARE. I’m not an action person, so no amount of punching, kicking and knife throwing is gonna save a dry-ass plot. And this was dry. Sahara desert dry. I couldn’t even tell you what the main plot was after a point. Like, okay… we’re fighting against evil loan sharks… for Mr. Choi? Then it’s suddenly revenge… then it’s just beating up goons for the 50th time… What are we DOING? Honestly maybe I was so confused with the plot because it didnt attract me, LIKE Bloodhounds you are incredible, you made me extremely confused and extremely bored at the very same time!!

The convenience of everything pissed me off. Bro, why are they ENJOYING as if they have defeated everybody, and Mr. Choi knowing how Kim Myeong-il is.. shouldnt he have better idea of what Myeong-il's next plan might instead of celebrating?! You're telling me Lee Doyoung's (did i get the name wrong? probably.) ID was on the table like he’s at a damn coffee shop? You’re telling me these men live in a world of crime but got NO common sense? That’s plot laziness at its peak. The writer really sat there like, “What random thing can I throw in so another fight happens?” Oh, how about they randomly find an ID lying around? Genius.

And the two main guys… look, I know they’re boxers, but there is NO way two 20-year-olds are realistically beating up 30 grown-ass men every two episodes. Physics, biology, common sense—all thrown out the window. Although I have to admit, the fights with the Sashimi Knife guy and Lee Doyoung was pretty intense, enjoyed that quite a lot.

Oh.. the pacing? Hell. Pure hell. By episode 7 I was straight-up watching on 2x speed, and I’m like you—I don’t believe in 2x. I treat dramas with respect. Genuinely, I have never watched a drama in 2x. Bloodhounds, you are opening new lows for me. But this? Nah. I was SLEEPING mid-episode, bro. The boredom hit so bad that by the last two episodes, I wasn’t even looking at the screen. Just zoned out, waiting for the damn thing to end. No plot twist, no emotional pull, just… vibes. And not even good ones.

The villains in Bloodhounds… they were so painfully boring. Dont get me wrong, Myeong-il and In-beom were menacing, In-Beom creeped me out and Myeong-il did the same. But, genuinely, I kept waiting for any of them to have a real personality beyond just "I’m evil because…I like money?" Kim Myeong-gil felt like the most generic villain template ever—rich, greedy, power-hungry, and violent—but with zero layers. There was no backstory, no twisted motivation, not even a hint of complexity. Just a cartoonish bad guy who exists to move the plot forward, and honestly, I couldn’t care less about what happened to him. And his goons? Literal NPCs. I couldn’t even tell you a single thing about them except that they existed to get punched. Like… where’s the depth?

Also—wasted Woo Do Hwan. I wanted to like this for him and Lee Sang Yi. I tried. But even his face couldn’t save this. That says a LOT.

Also, talking about Gunwoo’s character—honestly, I was OBSESSED with him at the start. Like, that boy was literally sunshine personified. All shy smiles, polite, respectful, and just this golden retriever energy that made you wanna protect him at all costs. The way he cared for his mom, the way he was just trying to make money honestly through boxing—he was literally the sweetest thing ever. I GET why he changed by the end, like with everything he faced, the trauma, the constant cycle of violence—it hardened him. But honestly? I kinda hated that he resorted to becoming this typical cold, brooding badass. Like… I just wished he held onto some part of that soft, bubbly personality. I get it, people change, but it felt like we lost the very thing that made Gunwoo special in the first place. By the end, he just felt like any other K-drama action protagonist, and it was disappointing because that sweetness was what made him stand out.

The Bromance—don’t get me wrong, the chemistry was there. You could tell Woo Do Hwan and Lee Sang Yi played off each other well. There were moments where you felt that comfort between them, that simplicity of two guys bonding over boxing and shared struggles. Maybe it did make sense that they became close fast, because both of them were simple dudes just trying to survive in a messed-up world, and sometimes that’s all it takes. But still, I just wish they gave us a bit more depth—some vulnerable scenes, some conversations beyond "let’s go punch bad guys." Like… give me the emotional connection, not just the action-packed camaraderie. I wanted to see them TALK and heal together—not just brawl side by side. Although, them eating dinner together will always hold a special place in my heart, nothing special but it was so sweet.

Final verdict: Bloodhounds is just muscle, no brain. You’ll sit through so many punches, but the second you ask, “Wait, why is this happening?”—you’ll realize no one, not even the writer, knows. I give it a 5/10 purely because the fighting scenes were crisp and Woo Do Hwan exists.
Otherwise? Dumpster fire.

I should’ve rewatched Summer Strike instead

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BAWLING MY EYES OUT

I AM NOT OKAY. I finished episode 16 like 2 hours ago, and I’ve just been lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling, emotionally wrecked. My eyes are red from crying, and the OST is haunting me. Like, what was this show?? Why did it hurt this much??

Let’s get one thing straight—this drama was special. The emotions, the storytelling, the music, the relationships—everything was crafted so well that even when it wasn’t perfect, it still left the kind of impact that lingers. But GOD, the last few episodes needed more time.

First of all, Eunyu. What happened to her??? How did her time in 1995 change her relationship with her mom? Ofcourse we can deduce that they have a much better relationship now as Eunyu understands her mom but also did her parents stay together, or did they still separate? And Jonathan—was his fate altered?? The show built up so much for her, but in the end, they just let her fade away with zero closure.

Then there’s Yi-chan and Cheong-ah. We went through SO much pain for them, and yeah, we know they end up together and the ending of them becoming so succesful was truly incredible but imagine how much more fulfilling it would’ve been to see them in university, at their wedding, even as Eun-gyeol’s parents in their new life.

And don’t even get me started on the accident. The entire show had been building up to it, making us dread it, making us fear it—and then they just drop it at the end of episode 15 like a side plot?? No time to sit with our emotions, just boom, next thing you know, we’re in clean-up mode..

The last few episodes needed better pacing. The accident deserved more time. The emotional consequences deserved more weight. And instead of just rushing to wrap things up, we could’ve gotten more moments of Yi-chan realizing his feelings for Cheong-ah. Because let’s be real—he was chasing Se-gyeong until episode 11. Which he was probably doing unconsciously tbf, because he even practiced the song for Cheong-ah like if that isnt love idk what is. But yeah more moment before they got together and even after they got together would have been appreciated. It would’ve been so much more satisfying if we actually saw it develop naturally over time.

Despite all this, I GET why this drama hit so hard. Like i dont think i have cried this hard for any show, EVER. It wasn’t just about romance—it was about family, music and fates. It was about Eun-gyeol carrying the weight of his father’s fate and trying to fix something he didn’t even need to fix. It was about Eun-yu growing into her own person, about Yi-chan’s struggles, about Cheong-ah’s loneliness.

And honestly?? Eun-gyeol and Eun-yu supremacy. Why do people not like them?? Their dynamic was so interesting, layered, and emotional. They had one of the most compelling relationships in the whole show. I love them so much it’s insane. I SCREAMED everytime they had a moment like ohmygod they are my parents.

Final Thoughts: Twinkling Watermelon wasn’t perfect. But it was DAMAGING. It hit deep. It made me feel things I wasn’t prepared for. I wish we had just one more episode to wrap things up properly, but even with its flaws, I can’t deny how much it meant to me. I don’t know if I’ll recover from this anytime soon.

Would I rewatch it? Yes.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely.
Would I sell my soul for a special episode that gives me the closure I need? 1000%.

Anddd now 1 week later, i have a viva la vida pendant and a keychain :)

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