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HAS POTENTIAL BUT THE PLOT FALLS SHORT

This spin off connects well to the MK company from Kill Boksoon. That link makes the spin off feel natural, and it shows how the company's story led to this movie.

The first 10 minutes started strong. I liked seeing Min Gyu again. Right away, the film showed Mantis's fighting skills, I could already catch the mix of humor and gore. I especially enjoyed his fighting style with weapons, it feels refreshing compared to the typical assassin combat we usually see. The color grading and cinematography reminded me of Kill Boksoon but a bit upgrade, which was cool.

The middle act, however, didn't really build up much. It was just okay, with a few conflicts that weren't very surprising. Still, it was great seeing Bok Soon return.

The third act didn't land as strongly as I hoped. It was a bit predictable, though the fight sequences were undeniably entertaining. I just wish the writing carried more punch. Overall, it's a decent spin off with cool action and a good connection to the original, even the story could have been better.

Plot 7/10
Acting and Characters 8/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 6.5/10
Pacing 7.5/10
OST/Score 8/10

Overall 7.5/10

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SIMPLE YET SWEET 90s ROMANCE

It is sweet and nostalgic teen romance set in 1990's Busan. It follows Se Ri, a girl who thinks her curly hair is stopping her from confessing to her crush. But when a new student, Yoon Seok gets involved in her plan, she discovers more about love and herself.

The movie shines with 90s vibe, warm atmosphere, and natural chemistry between the leads. It captures the innocence of first love and delivers a touching message about self acceptance.

Still, the story is a bit predictable, and the idea of treating curly hair as a problem can feel uncomfortable, especially to modern audience. It's forgivable in context since it's set in the 90s, still worth watching.

Overall, it's a light and a heartwarming watch. It's a kind of movie you can rewatch whenever you want to feel cozy, relaxed, and a bit nostalgic.

Plot 6/10
Acting and Characters 8/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8/10

Overall 7.5/10

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CAN'T BELIEVE THIS DRAMA IS SO UNDERRATED!!

I honestly don’t understand why this drama has low ratings. It deserves atleast solid 9. Sometimes people overlook true art and storytelling, and this one of those cases.

What gripped me most was the manipulation and gaslighting woven into the story. By episode three, I completely sold and knew this drama would end up underrated. The quiet tension, the raw atmosphere, and the way the story takes its time really make you sit with the characters and listen. It’s not your typical fast paced drama where too much happens at once, this one lingers, builds, and keeps you unsettled in the best way.

The performances were outstanding. Kim Tae Hee especially, her trembling, fragile, unsure side so well. Both leading actresses carried their roles with such depth that every silence, every glance felt heavy with meaning. The acting, paired with the subtle cinematography (which what I love about this drama) and haunting score, created something truly special.

The writing also deserves praise. The way the story twists, misleads, and some part had me believing things that turned out out differently, which kept the plot interesting. The build up of both characters and plot was executed so well, and by the end, the women stood as the last ones standing, it was satisfying.

If I were to give one word, this drama is ART. From the performances to the cinematography, its aesthetic, to the way it leaves you unsettled yet satisfied. It is a masterpiece that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Plot 9.5/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 10/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 9.5/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9.5/10

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SUPERB CAST, STORY, AND HONG KYUNG'S STANDOUT PERFORMANCE

This story mixes suspense, tension, and bits of dark humor so well that keeps you engage all throughout. It was honestly so good. The setting captured the time period perfectly, the cast nailed their roles, and the comedic timing was just perfect. The operation scenes are tense but often undercut by absurd political bickering and clever dialogue that made me laugh a few times.

The cast delivered great performances across the board. The real highlight was Hong Kyung. He plays a young air force officer caught between duty and conscience, and he absolutely nails it. It's definitely his strongest performance since Innocence (2020). You can really see how much he's grown as an actor and I have always thought he had something special, and this movie confirms it.

I love how this movie combines serious political tension humor in such a natural way. It's not just funny for the sake of being funny. Even during the more intense part, it never loses its wit and humanity.

The climax is handled so well, unpredictable, fast paced. The direction, the performances, the humor, the visuals, and especially Hong Kyung's acting make it one of the stand out Korean films of the year. Overall, it's an absolutely a very good quality type of film. A must watch!

Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 9.5/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 9/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9.5/10

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MY TAKE ON WEAK HERO CLASS 2

I went into this Class 2 expecting new protagonists and new villains, and honestly, these new characters did not disappoint me. The new characters had substance and personality that stuck with me. Si Eun as always nails this nonchalant yet depressive character. He carries so much with so little, and still hits. My boy Seong Jae though was the stand out for me. He's complicated and really gives off anti hero energy that makes you like him.

The OST is still a vibe. Just like in Class 1, it leans heavy on that melancholic, depressive vibe, but it's still a banger.

What kind of pulled me out though was the change in tone. Class 1 was dark and heavy all the way through, so I wasn't expecting the added humor in this one. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it felt overdone. And because of that, Baek Jin's death didn't land with the same emotional impact it should have. It didn't feel real to me and I think that's where the tonal shift downplay the seriousness. I try not to compare it to Class 1 but the change in tone definitely ruined the experience for me, at least a little. Still, I can understand why they added those lighter moments, to make it more entertaining and easier to digest for a broader audience. That said, I can't knock off the performances. The cast absolutely carried the show.

This drama didn't hit me as hard as the Class 1, but still left me impressed. The new characters, the OST, the performances, they all delivered. The tone shift wasn't for me, but it didn't erase how much I enjoyed watching the story expand and seeing these characters evolve.

Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 8.5/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8/10

Overall 8/10

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RESONANT JOURNEY OF LOVE AND LOSS

I found myself attached to the characters from the very start. Ae Sun's journey is written beautifully. She feels real, flawed, and achingly true to life. Geum Myeong, her daughter was another I loved. She reminded me of Ae Sun, ambitious, full of hope, yet weighed down by choices and circumstances.

What makes this drama so special is honesty. It doesn't romanticized life, it shows the pain, the losses, and the regrets, but also the beauty of love that lasts even through hardship. This drama reminded me that even if life isn't perfect, it can still be meaningful and full of love. I liked the reincarnation hint and the ending was satisfying.

Kudos to the production team and the casts. The direction was tender yet moving, letting silence speak as much words. And the writing was honest and heartbreaking, and made this story linger with me for a long time.

Plot 9.5/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 10/10
Writing 10/10
Pacing 8.5/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9.5/10

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SISTERHOOD, MYSTERY, AND FEMINISM SHINE IN LITTLE WOMEN

This drama reminded me a lot of the hollywood film movie Little Women, especially with its themes of feminism and how women try to stand and strong in a tough world. It has the same focus on sisterhood but told in a darker, more thriller-like way.

The three sisters are written with clear differences, and I found myself understanding each of their behaviors and choices. In Joo’s vulnerability and longing for a better life, In Kyung’s stubborn yet idealistic pursuit of justice, and In Hye’s quiet independence all felt distinct but interconnected. Their contrasting personalities and imperfections made the drama more complex, and realistic.

I also really liked the chemistry between In Joo and Do Il. Their connection was subtle but strong, and I appreciated that their relationship was left open ended, it gave a sense of possibility without forcing a conclusion.

The blue orchid subplot was another highlight for me. It added mystery and symbolism that blended well with the overall narrative, making the story more intriguing. On top of that, the cinematography was beautiful and the ost/score/soundtracks are so good that I immediately listened them all after watching.

The story can feel a little messy at times, with multiple twists that sometimes overlap more than they should. But even with that, it is still worth watching for its themes, performances, and artistic execution.

Little Women is not perfect, but it’s a captivating drama that reimagines sisterhood, ambition, and survival in a unique way.


Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 8/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8.5/10

Overall 8.5/10

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DARK PAST, TWISTED MINDS

Queen mantis is a creepy and gritty crime thriller that revolves around a copycat killer case while digging into the dark disturbing past of its characters. It is unsettling in the best way and manages to hold your attention tightly, even if the story itself isn't exactly new.

Jung I Sin's character is the standout for me. Her disturbing childhood explains a lot about her psychotic behavior. The highlight of the drama for me is episode 3, during the confession scene between the two leads. It was eerie, intense, and unforgettable.

On the detective side, Su Yeol's character and the his co detective team unfortunately don't have much chemistry. Their interaction feel a bit off which makes the investigations side of story less exciting compared the darker plot lines.

I was able to guess the killer early on but what caught me was the revelation about the old man who called himself a pastor. That twist for me gives an extra punch for the finale.

While the story isn't particularly unique, it's told in a way that's engaging and well paced. It delivers a disturbing psychological crime story with some good moments and acting. If you enjoy dark thrillers and don't mind a familiar set up, give it a watch.

Plot 7/10
Acting and Characters 8.5/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 6.5/10

Overall 7.5/10

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A COMFORT QUEER FILM THAT FEELS REAL

Love in the Big City captures the messy, beautiful, and painfully real side of growing up, loving freely, and holding on to the people who truly understands you. The two bestfriends, Jae Hee and Hong Su, whose bond feels so genuine that it mad me a little jealous of their friendship.

Jae Hee is vibrant and strong willed yet deeply vulnerable underneath. Hong Su, on the other hand, is calm, gentle, and quietly emotional. The contrast between them makes their connection feel even more special.

Their chemistry feels effortlessly real, it's not over the top kind, but the subtle, comforting kind that say "you get me". Watching them share moments, fight, laugh, and support each other made the story heartfelt and personal.

I love how realistic the story feels, showing love, friendship, and queerness in a way that doesn't feel forced and idealized. It's honest and comforting.

And I have to mention the soundtrack, it's perfect. Overall, this is a comfort queer film that's easy to love.

Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 9/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 8.5/10
Pacing 9/10
OST/Score 10/10

Overall 9/10

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TWISTS WERE GOOD, BUT I COULDN'T FULLY CONNECT

Before anything, this review is just my personal opinion. I know many people might have different thoughts about this drama, and that's totally okay. I just wanted to share my honest experience watching it.

The concept itself is really interesting, ambitious, and it had a lot of potential. But honestly, I didn't really connect with the characters. I'm not sure if it's because of the acting, the dialogue, or how the scenes were executed, but something felt lacking. I couldn't fully feel their emotions or get attached to their stories, even the political plot was solid.

The twists, though, were good. I keep watching because they kept surprising me, and I was sold. The drama isn't fast paced but stay engaging, mostly because of the eye candy main leads.

Episode 7 was when the drama really started to get more interesting. From there until the finale, the story became more intense. One thing that bothered me, though, was the English dialogue. Aside from the actor who played Anderson Miller, most of the English lines sounded awkward and unnatural.

The ending also left me a bit unsatisfied. Some characters, like Jang Jun Sang, didn't get enough explanation. I guess it's meant to be an open ending for him, but it felt incomplete.

I also have to give appreciation to the production and cast. The drama looks expensive and well made, from the sets to the cinematography, everything feels polished and realistic. The casts presence really elevated the story, even in the slower parts. Overall, Tempest is an interesting political drama with good twists, solid production, and talented leads.

Plot 8.5/10
Acting and Characters 7/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 6.5/10
Pacing 7/10
OST/Score 7/10

Overall 7.5/10

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FINDING BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS

Watching My Mister wasn't just about finishing another kdrama for me. It felt like peeling back layers of my own life, one painful and beautiful truth at a time. It's not the kind of drama that entertains you with crazy twists or exaggerated romance. Instead, it looks you straight in the eyes and quietly asks, Are you okay? Are you tired too?

The story of Dong Hoon and Lee Ji An is heavy, but not in a way that pushes you away. It's heavy because it feels so real. The loneliness, the quiet suffering, the unspoken burdens, they are things I've felt, and maybe things you've felt too. Their pain doesn't feel like fiction, it feels like watching your own scars being mirrored on screen. Sometimes I found myself crying not because the characters were sad, but because I suddenly remembered the parts of myself I'd been ignoring for so long.

The performances of the two main leads are beyond phenomenal. Every small glance, every silence, every restrained word carried weight. IU's portrayal of Ji An broke me. The way she bottled up years of pain, surviving each day, felt like embodiment of all the times I've swallowed my tears just to get through another night. And Dong Hoon, with his quiet kindness and despair, reminded me that in brokenness, there's still dignity and comfort left in humanity.

And then there's the OST. My God, the OST. Every track felt like a heartbeat echoing in the background of my own life. What makes My Mister so haunting and universal is that it doesn't pretend life is easy. It doesn't give you simple answers or happy illusions. But it shows that even in the bleakest corners of life, a single act of understanding, a single connection, can keep someone going. That's why people can relate to it. It's not about resolutions, it's about surviving the day, and maybe finding one person who sees you when the world doesn't.

For me, this drama was a mirror and a comfort at the same time. It broke my heart but also held it gently. And maybe that's why it lingers, it reminds us that even when we're at our lowest, there's still hope in connection, still beauty in brokenness, still meaning in simple enduring. None of this impact would have been possible without the brilliance of the director and screenwriter, kudos to them. It takes a rare sensitivity to tell a story this raw yet still give us space to breathe, and for that, I'll always admire them.

Let's be happy!

Plot 10/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 10/10
Pacing 10/10
OST/Score 9.5/10

Overall 9.5/10

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JOURNEY OF GRIEF, LOVE, AND HEALING

This story tells Hee Wan, a young woman who has been living in quiet despair since losing her first love. When Kim Ram Woo suddenly returns as a reaper, he tells she only has a week left to love, and together they set out to complete her final wishes. Along the way, old memories resurface, friendships deepen, and Hee Wan begins to rediscover what it means to live fully even with limited time.

Kim Min Ha carries this role with a rare honesty. Her tears feel unguarded, her silences are weighted with loss, and her moments of joy feel like hard won sunlight. She made me ugly cry more than once. What also stands out is the way friendships are allowed to grow naturally, offering warmth and quiet support that balance the heavier emotions.

The OST lingers beautifully in every scene, The pacing is perfect, no filler, no dragging, simply a story that unfolds directly and meaningfully. Grief in this drama is not something that disappears, it shapes how Hee Wan lives, how she withdraws, and how she eventually learns to open up again. By the end, her development feels profound, she doesn’t overcome grief in a sweeping moment, but she finds the courage to carry it with her, to reach out again, and to turn farewell into something hopeful.

All in all, this drama is a deep drama that gives you emotional satisfaction, reminding us how love, loss, and connection can define a life, even when time is running out. Definitely worth a rewatch if you need a good cry.

Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 10/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9.5/10

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A FUTURISTIC KDRAMA

I really enjoyed this drama. What stood out to me the most was the chemistry between Han Hyo Joo and Ju Ji Hoon. It didn't rely on the usual romance tropes, but their connections felt so genuine and nuanced. There was this tension and trust between them that kept me hooked, and honestly, they made every scene together worth watching.

The story itself has so much potential. The whole idea of lab grown meat and the politics around it is such a fresh concept. It set up something that could easily be expanded into broader world, and I kept thinking while watching that they have to make a season 2. There are still so many unanswered questions and threads that deserve to be explored.

Cinematography wise, I loved how it looked. Especially with its movie-like color grading. The tone, the cool muted palettes, and the way it framed both futuristic and intimate moments made it feel more like a high budget film than a tv show."That's how my world is made" by Natalie Major is absolutely cool and perfect composed for this drama. The rest soundtracks feel so cinematic.

What I also liked was how it wasn't just about suspense or action. It actually made me think about ethics, power, and how technology can reshape our lives for better or worse. It felt fresh and compelling without losing the thrill of a good conspiracy theory.

Overall, this drama really struck me. It is polished, intriguing, and the cast carried it so well. I just hope they give us that second season because there's no way this story should end here.

Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 9/10
Cinematography 9/10
Writing 8.5/10
Pacing 8.5/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9/10

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THIS SHOW DELIVERS RAW EMOTIONS AND COMPLEX CHARACTERS

Weak Hero Class really moved me with mix emotions in every episode. From the first episode until the last, it kept me hooked and never let me down. Each episode built up the tension while also showing deep and meaningful character moment.

What stood out the most to me aside from the gritty fight scenes was the contrast between Si eun and Beom seok in the relationship with Suho. When Suho stopped Si eun from going too far with Yeong bin, Si eun was upset at first but he understood Suho's attention and grew from it. Beom seok on the other hand, took it negatively misunderstood Suho's actions, which created a rift between them. This difference in perspective highlights how people deal with care and friendship in very different ways.

Beom seok is probably one of the most complex characters I've seen in Korean dramas. He's my favorite because his story is written with such depth that made me feel something, sympathy, frustration, angry, and even sadness at the same time. His journey shows how insecurity and pain can twist someone's view of the world. Just wow, it's well written.

It's more than just a school action drama. It's powerful story about friendship, pain, and the choice people make when pushed to their limits. The writing is sharp, the acting is strong, the ost is fire, and the emotions feel real.

Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 10/10
OST/Score 10/10

Overall 9.5/10

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GREAT CAST AND SURPRISINGLY FUN

It tells the story of a mysterious genie who grants people’s wishes, but each wish slowly reveals how human desire can lead to greed and corruption. At the center is Ki Ga Yeong, a psychopath who plays a big part in the story’s darker side. The drama mixes fantasy and moral lessons in a way that’s easy to follow, so it doesn’t feel too heavy to watch.

What makes it interesting is how it deals with people’s wishes and how far they’re willing to go once they get what they want. It’s not exactly a new idea, but the way the story is presented makes it entertaining.

I was honestly surprised to see Daniel Henney appear here since the last time I saw him was in The Wheel of Time. His scenes with the chauffeur, Kim, are some of my favorites. Their chemistry is really fun, and they made me laugh a lot. Though, the cgi and vfx are a bit inconsistent, sometimes it’s clearly looks off.

I was expecting more from Steven Noh’s character, but he ended up feeling a bit flat. His role seemed like it could’ve been more important, but it didn’t really go anywhere. Aside from that, I also noticed how the story has a lot of similarities to Goblin.

Genie feels like Goblin himself, Death/Ejlael plays the Grim Reaper type role, and Genie’s sword. Even the plot of Genie trying to save Ki Ga Young from death is very similar to Goblin’s story. Because of that, it doesn’t really feel original, more like it borrowed a lot of ideas from something that already worked before.

Still, the cast really carried the show. Bae Suzy and Kim Woo Bin have great chemistry, and Suzy’s acting as a psychopath is amazing, she completely owned her role. The grandmother and her younger self also stood out and added a lot of heart to the drama.

Plot 6.5/10
Acting and Characters 9/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 8/10
OST/Score 8/10

Overall 8/10

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