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Definitely a rage bait show unless you binge it like those chinese short dramas

REVIEW UP UNTIL EP11:
it was interesting until the script was just frustrating to watch… its just annoying when the fl is supposed to be this strong bodyguard but when it comes to defending herself she’s so weak and the choices she (and everyone in this show lol) makes is just plain stupid.

its basically rage bait atp.

i enjoyed the show until she left the village- like genuinely, i was entertained. but if i haven’t watched this much of it i would’ve just dropped it. i would recommend this only if you’re bored and looking for something to binge.

after she went back to the main house it just went downhill. like the script is just so BAD. like when they tried firing people and just idk trying to keep people out of the house- why aren’t the locks changed. why aren’t doors just locked in general. this example of the bad script is just one of so many. OH AND SOMEONE TELL ME WHY the fl always puts herself in such bad situations. it’s happened so many times and SHE FAILS LIKE EVERY TIME?! HELLO?!

i’m just so frustrated atp every single thing is making me crash out. can’t even bother writing a proper review lol

EDIT (AFTER WATCHING FINAL EP):
idk if its cuz the show is over.... but its not that bad... HEAR ME OUT

so it was all part of the plan. that's okay. i see now why the script for the end of ep11 is written how its written. if only i binged this whole show, then i'd prob rate this show higher (maybe like an 8/10).

i enjoyed this ending. it definitely felt a tiny bit rushed but i don't mind it that much. it was funny and lighthearted (after the court scene) and i enjoyed seeing baek hyeji and lee don's storylines. not sure what the point of the time skip was tbh like it felt like it had no purpose other than for the fl and ml get together. and idk the show isn't centered on romance and the only times it was shown was when the mc was in muchang with the ml and ig a tiny bit when he went to go see her in seoul. but like idk it just felt a bit rushed and i feel like the kiss scene was just rushed. instead of the time skip, i would've preferred if the mc just moved straight to muchang lol but whatever. i have beef with some parts of the script so one more wouldn't hurt.

as for the actors, tbh i started watching this cuz of jinyoung (fine shyt) and jeon yeobeen cuz i recently watched our movie and it literally changed the trajectory of my life. jinyoung's acting was okay... i saw no faults and it wasn't spectacular yk it was just alright. and jeon yeobeen was good too. idk what else to say about her acting tho cuz her character is supposed to be this tsundere who is indifferent to everything until she moves to muchang. and she portrayed it well. there were times where i was like iffy about the acting but i'll just blame it on the script cuz it was questionable at times lol. i def stayed for joo hyun young (baek hyeji) she's so fun! i liked her since wooyoungwoo but her character in this show was interesting too it was fun watching her act in this.

anyway, its a fun watch just don't think too much into things and try not to stop during cliffhangers lol

overall: 7.5/10

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SLOW BURN with pure, green-forest romance (& a side of corporate war lol)

The drama starts off slightly slow and boring because of the SML and some business-y subplot but it kicks off much more interesting when the FL and ML are working at the company. I didn't particularly like the SML subplot because it was just annoying with the SML and Ye Rong. But when the MCs start actually flirting and getting together, I was definitely more invested.

The chemistry between the MCs was INSANE. Zhao Jin Mai's chemistry with all her MLs is always SO good. I'm always swooning during the couple scenes and it makes me feel like a third wheel (in a good way) lol. The eye contact, subtle glances at each other, just the flirting is insane. The relationship between the MCs is just so well written and Zhao Jin Mai and Song Wei Long executed it perfectly.

Lin Yusen is such a yeaner. And I love it. His character is so well written and executed there is not a single flaw.

The CGI is actual insanity. and I mean this in the opposite sense to earlier. Its just horrible lol. When the FL and her cousin go on a trip and the backdrop... I have no words...

The ending was okay. I didn't dislike it nor did I love it lol. I would've preferred more oompf for the wedding scene and it was interesting to have a big jump to when they had their daughter but idk it just felt a bit underwhelming.

I took off 0.5 cuz of the slow paced beginning, too much mulling over the trashy SML, the annoying college friends, and (ik its supposed to be like this but) THE SLOW BURN. Its just too slow lol. The plot focuses too much on her getting over the SML, stuff about the workplace and corporate giants drama it kinda takes away from the romance and since they took so long to get together, the dating era is just too short!

Anyways, overall, I really enjoyed it. It would be hard to find a good drama after this one.

p.s. This drama slightly reminds me of The Best Thing (with Zhang Ling He and Xu Ruo Han) because of how pure and green-flag the ML is. If you haven't watched it, I would highly recommend that you watch it lol.

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FRICKIN GOATED SHOW ...with a lowkey toxic ml and a strong fl

IGNORE THE HATERS THIS IS SO GOOD

to start off, if you're looking for a romance-heavy drama, this is not for you lol the mcs kiss like four times in this 37 ep drama LOL

anyways, i've always enjoyed dramas with a strong/martial arts fl as the dumb ones lowkey pmo so this was just a fun and refreshing watch! zhao zhao is so badass so strong so smart so good at fighting... ugh i love her sm

the first few eps were a bit confusing as there's just a lot of characters, sect history, and just information overload in general. however, once the drama progresses a bit more, its so addicting. the different subplots and journeys they make along the way as well as the forbidden romance... its just THAT good.

one thing i would nitpick in this drama is that the relationship between the mcs is lowkey (highkey) toxic LOL well once you know the backstory you'd feel quite conflicted (like i am) but ig because i'm watching this ongoing, every time something happens and i'm left on a cliffhanger... makes me also want to h**g myself (satire). oh btw the ml is a YEARNER! he's definitely a bit crazy... and cunning... and calculating... and manipulative... and morally questionable... but he's so good to zhao zhao. he never wavers and mentioned multiple times that he would drop everything if they could just be together. mu is def my fav character in the show. there's just so much depth and layers to his character he's just written so well.

watched for zhou yi ran, stayed for bao shang en (and him too lol).

p.s. THIS IS THE YEAR OF STRONG FLs IN WUXIA DRAMAS !!! highly recommend pursuit of jade for a strong fl character too (its really good, trust me)

after express:
i feel like the whole "man in black" situation panned out so boringly lol idk like yea everyone found out who it was but i wish they actually showed everyone's reactions etc. cuz i mean its definitely a BIG shock for everyone. also idm the ending but the first third was us thinking mu was gonna... yk... and then the next third was closure for the main man himself and pingshu, and then the last third was the wedding. like its good. i liked the happy ending but i wish they just gave us a short timeskip after or something just to see what life is like after for them yk. idk it felt lacking in that sense.

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A really good youth/slice of life/romance drama

The drama mainly centers around teen/highschool friendship, rather romance (since they're pretty young most of the drama lol). I really liked YT and QX's storyline with the "right person wrong time" trope- they're so cute tgt. At some points it started to get a little out of hand though- like wydm he ghosted her for how many years and they reconnected like it was nothing (well not really but ygm) and wdym it happened TWICE. Like come on now... where's the resentment, the anger, like how come YT was so understanding. I feel like YT could've held a larger grudge. But its a drama so I get it.

Some characters pmo (mainly QX's MOM OMG) but it played a huge role in the overall plot so its ok. The girl friend (YY) in the first few episodes also pmo but its wtv- her character development was... okay idk actually she was still pmo towards the end when she didn't want to tell YT that QX was in HK- but she I liked her in terms of her romance line (or lack thereof) with YQ.

Took off a few points for the plot just because I didn't like the time skip to when QX was in HK. Felt like it was way too sudden.

I really liked ZJM and ZLH in this drama. Loved how big of a contrast this is (modern drama) to the princess royal (historical).

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a very realistic movie about two people who meet by chance and part ways by choice

was expecting to be sobbing and alldat but surprisingly didn't lol just shedded a few tears

a very realistic movie about two people who were together in the past and meet again after many years. there's a lot of small details and symbolism that keeps you thinking and the effects of the movie linger because of how much it reflects irl.

i understood the fl, and felt pretty devastated for her. for the fl, the relationship required way more sacrifices compared to the ml. before their relationship, him and his dad were her safe space, somewhere she could fall back to when things got rough. and if (when ig) they broke up, she lost that comfort. that's why she was so hesitant to start the relationship. and towards the end (of the relationship), it was sad to see the little details that he did. i.e. he moved the fan to face only him, and her enjoying the sunlight only for him to close the curtains on her. that small detail destroyed me. the symbolism was just insane. and the contrast to what he said before the relationship and that difference to now, with him shutting the curtains, was just heart wrenching (AND PEAK CINEMA).

in a way, the breakup was inevitable. they both had dreams and for them to stay together and maintain their lifestyle, they had to sacrifice their dreams for the future. without the breakup, he wouldn't have had the motivation to start coding his game again and she wouldn't have switched into architecture. when she left, she knew she deserved better, and similarly, he didn't chase her onto the train because he knew that her leaving was for the best and going after her wouldn't change anything.

the ending was good too. two different outcomes from the same breakup. and that stark realization that if he got on that train, she would've stayed with him.

acting from both koo kyo hwan and moon ga young was phenomenal. loved seeing him still silly and goofy but now, in a romance genre instead. he was so good. (watched for him too). and moon ga young, she was great as usual.

p.s. i still think it was a little weird of them to sit in a hotel room together and reminisce of the past lol even if they used to be together, its weird. especially for the ml cuz ofc the fl would get ideas since they were recalling the time they used to be together and especially talking about this in a confined space???

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Law drama with a side of slow-burn romance

A great legal/slice-of-life drama that I thoroughly enjoyed. The pacing of the drama was great. There's no big surprises or anything in the drama, but it was overall a pleasant watch. I liked how each episode had a case of its own and that there was no over-the-top romance to take away from the law theme of the show. All the cases were interesting and tapped into a lot of important real-life scenarios.

The main characters were written and casted perfectly. Yun Seok Hun and Kang Hyo Min were always sensible and realistic- with every action justified- which is very rare to see in dramas. I think that's what made the drama really fun to watch.

The script is quite romantic and I really enjoyed that. However, its not romance between the MCs. Rather, it focuses on the different types of romance (i.e. between family, etc.) and between the other side characters, If you're looking for a law drama with obvious romance between the leads, this is not for you. But if you're into small, heart-fluttering moments that come as a slow-burn, definitely give this drama a watch!

The ending was done really nicely and I was surprised to see a lot of moments between the two leads. I thought they were going to progress and show more but I'm glad that they didn't. The MCs are very reserved, calm, and mature. Adding more would've made them seem very out of character. In the last few lines of the drama, there was a bit of reflection on the topic of love, which they never came to a definite conclusion. This kind of mirrors their relationship and its almost like they opened the ending so that there was a tiny consideration of the possibility of romance between the two. The slow burn was done impeccably. The actors executed it so well you could basically see the progression of their bond together- starting with admiration, growing to mutual respect, and progressed to a deeper understanding of each other.

The only reason why I'm giving this drama only an 8.5 is because I'm probably never watching it again lol. This drama isn't exactly what I gravitate towards (as I'm a big romance enjoyer) but I chose it since I was looking for a new drama to binge. The 8.5 is really just a personal bias (I apologize). I'd probably rewatch short scenes from the drama but I wouldn't take 12 hours of my time to watch it again- just my opinion!!

I still really enjoyed watching it and I would say they nailed law theme and the slow burn. (maybe if i'm feeling like it, i'll come and give it a higher rating lol)

Jung Chae Yeon is an amazing (and pretty) actress!!

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a hard watch

def not a drama i recommend. the plot is just terrible and sml and sfl (if they're even considered that lol) were pmo so much i wanted to stop watching (can't believe i finished it). like why did it take so long for the ml to find out that the children were his. and why did they add the ties between the fl's dad and the ml's dad like it made it so twisted and to be introduced that late into the drama?! this did not need to be 30 eps long.

the acting job was um... giving me second hand embarrassment.

i would not recommend whatsoever.

just wanted to put this out there to justify my 2/10 (and not 1 or 0 lol): if this was summarized on tiktok or youtube shorts i'd eat this up. however, this being a whole 30 ep drama (with the worst plot) and me taking time out of my day to watch this is just not it.

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actual ragebait show

was excited for this child-care and in-law romance theme but am thoroughly disappointed

fl is actually braindead

the ml is not bad but why does he just let the fl and 2ml do what they want... should've just left with wooju smh and the 2ml... literally why is he everywhere

was so excited cuz wooju is so frickin cute but wtv idc fl and 2ml gave me a headache

was getting ragebaited so hard by this drama had to drop

update after watching ep 11&12: couple scenes were cringe, fl is still so frickin dumb until the last ep. i genuinely thought she would improve. i had hope. but im actually so pissed off like everything bad that happened to wooju was because of her like is she rtarded omg and how did the ml only crash out on her ONCE if i was him id take the kid and leave like since the first time. like literally why was the door even open who in their right mind would not close the door when you have a toddler around omg just thinking about this is giving me a headache. i actually hate this drama sm.

initially, before finishing the last two eps, i was gonna give it a 3/10 but im changing it to a 2/10. 1 pt for wooju and 1 pt for me actually finishing it loll (cuz despite how much it the fl pmo, i still actually sat down to finish it LOL)

i actually hate the fl. i haven't hated a character this much in so long. im like seething just thinking about her.

notes: watched properly until ep4 but ff through the whole eps for 5-12

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One of the best sports dramas I've watched!

The drama had a very satisfying ending and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! It's a fun, inspirational drama with an impeccable cast.

Wasn't sure if I was gonna like it in the beginning since I'm more of a romance/slice of life enjoyer and this was more sports and teamwork heavy. But I was surprised to say the least! The characters were well developed (fav character Mun Ung- he's so cute!), the romance was there but not too prevalent, and the relationships and teamwork between all the characters... *chef's kiss*.

Giving this drama a 9.5/10 just because I felt like it was missing a bit of "oompf" i.e. that cherry on top. I would've loved if they included Ju Ga-ram's revenge arc. i.e. tell the reporters the real reason behind his doping scandal etc. I understand that, of course, the main people who needed to know were the ones from the highschool. But it would've been so much more satisfying if they revealed his condition to everyone who hated on him.

I also would've preferred if they didn't focus too much on the shooting team lol. Like it was great, with Bae I-ji and Seo U-jin and all, and since one of the main villains was the shooting coach, its understandable that the shooting characters would have mroe focus. But I feel like since they showed that much, there should've been more plot afterwards- like the big coach and Seo U-jin scenario... then what? Like there could've been more ygm. Or, if they just didn't put too much focus on the shooting team, and just added more rugby team scenes, then it would've be perfect.

Other than that, the drama is great! I for sure recommend! So fun and so inspirational. Definitely watch even if you're not that into sports dramas. You'll surely fall in love with the rugby team and Ju Ga-ram!!

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Easy watch. Just romance, nothing special.

Personally I started this drama because of Lu Yu Xiao. I've liked her since Time and Him Were Just Right and My Journey to You (both of which are amazing) and so I decided to take the leap with this one too. She has done it once again. She never disappoints.

Firstly, its a great modern drama. I'm not mad about it. But I'm just a bit let down because I thought Rongcheng would have a bigger role in the drama. I would say, the drama is very romance heavy but the side plot with the designer/construction company was VERY prominent. And that being said... since this drama was mainly advertised with Rongcheng being the main aspect... umm where did it go?? LOL. Like it was only a few episodes in the beginning to get the main leads interested in each other and um ??? I guess I could interpret it as how Rongcheng was designed to be the ML's place to "escape reality" and since he got with her its not exactly needed anymore but still... I just wish there was more scenes with the games or just something. Felt a bit lacking in this aspect.

The romance plot is very average. Dives into a few themes like love at first sight, workplace romance, cohabitation, and past family connections. There's really nothing new. And everything that happens was pretty predictable.

Two more negative things about the plot to note. The ML's mom is actually the dumbest character in this drama. Time and time again has she pmo and its not even funny anymore. I don't want to go on a whole 'nother tangent but let's just say if your husband gets caught in a scandal and he offs himself... don't get with his business partner. Just don't. Like were you not curious to why he offed himself and just about the scandal in general?? And how is it that when you found out the truth, you just cried... on the couch next to the man who killed your husband... I cannot with this woman. The second aspect is the side plot with the friend's ex husband. It played out so tamely?? IDK what else to say with that. Like I was definitely way more invested in this side story and it was so short lived. Plus, the ending could've dived into the new romance with the ML's best friend.

On the brighter side, both the leads have pretty good chemistry (I think) and the kiss scenes... well let's just say cdramas nowadays have gotten a lot steamier than before! I was (pleasantly??) surprised haha. To preface, I'm not the biggest fan of Chen Xing Xu. Well its not like I dislike him or anything he's just not my type and I see he's conventionally attractive but its just not the look for me LOL. And because of this I'm just very indifferent to seeing him lol. And thus, I wasn't too interested in the romance plot of this drama. Definitely stayed for Lu Yu Xiao tho lol.

Lastly, this drama has the best OST I've heard in a while. Wasn't iffed out by a single song! They were all so good. Would definitely be adding a few of them to my everyday playlist!

p.s. makeup and costumes were insane. Hu Xiu's outfits were always so good. Lu Yu Xiao is so pretty.

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Action-packed, fun, found-family-esque drama

Slow progression in the first two episodes (I'll admit, I fast-forwarded a ton- dare I say, I barely watched it lol) but the plot does pick up and it becomes super interesting and action filled as the drama progresses.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this drama the plot was interesting throughout and kept me entertained the whole time. I would say the wait for the two episodes each week was worth it!

As for the villain part of the drama and the ending... Sullivan's ending was a bit anti-climatic lol. I expected a bit more but it just died down pretty tamely. His character was not bad tho. He's a "calm" villain, rather than a psycho crazy one so that aspect made the drama unlike others. But I think because of this, his motive for the bombs were a bit inconsistent like you want justice for your daughter who got caught in a power play thing but like um wdym you just want to bomb up a town that you were born and abandoned in... It's just a bit confusing and its never explained well enough.

Anyway, it's still a good drama so because of the Sullivan stuff, I'm giving it an 8.5/10.

Side note: Na Eunjae pmo LOL like her character was so dumb and unserious like girl calm down now like you were technically the start of the problem to the whole bombing stuff like girl what

They teased us a bit with a few elements signalling to a second season so I hope that's the case!

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Coming of age drama with lots of hidden messages. A fun, easy watch.

I honestly enjoyed this drama. It was an easy watch and it was fun watching all the SF members. The characters and acting in the drama were all entertaining. Overall, it was not bad at all!

Its not a romance heavy drama which I enjoyed. And it explored a lot about the main character, U Yeon, understanding herself and the people around her, and gaining confidence to speak up about her feelings and likes/dislikes. The drama starts off pretty simple and you would think that its just a simple, straightforward, cliche teen drama. However, there was a lot of hidden messages and the main characters actually had a lot of depth to them once the drama progresses. We see different sides of the characters and its honestly pretty refreshing to see how well the drama showcases it all.

I enjoyed watching the adult SF members and wished their characters were explored more but they did well for a 12 episode drama. It was entertaining to watch the different perspectives within the drama. That is, young highschool students, university students, and adults. I LOVED how this theme was explored within the drama. It was done so well and meticulously. Oh and I also particularly liked Nam Gi Jeong's character. He was fun to watch and idk he was just written very well. What a loverboy ahha.

Speaking of loverboy, Seon Ho and Geu Rin... THAT KISS IN THE LOUNGE ROOM (i think that's what it was called i don't exactly remember) WAS INSANE. It was SO unexpected. Like okay this is a teen romance drama calm down ToT. Anyway, I thought it was smart to have two different couples. The contrast was done really well. The other couples (or what could've been ig) were also portrayed really well. It made the drama a bit more realistic i.e. the difference in fights and misunderstandings between couples/people of different ages. Overall, the drama did really well in this aspect.

Okay, lastly, one thing I want to nitpick is the ending- hence the 7.5/10. It was so rushed. Like U Yeon's dad was FIRST shown in the end of ep 11 and he just stirs so many things up. And then in ep12, U Yeon introduces Gi Jeong to her parents, her dad chases after her and then what? Absolutely nothing. Her dad is shown to play such a big role in her family but its all just skipped and overlooked. I understand that showing U Yeon and her mom is more important since her mom is one of the main characters, but it just felt unfinished since we see no indication of how their family made up. Her dad also ends up doing a 180 and is doing housework?? Like its all just so random. And her brother? IDK there's just so many things I wished they added. Could've avoided all this by making it a 16 episode drama lol.

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