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Tears, not angst

Oct. 14, 2022

Waw GO BACK couple is that kdrama that will literally make you question and rethink about your life choices and perspectives. I did like the main plot regarding the couple.


However, the subplot that tug my heart string the most was with the FL's mom story. I am not gonna lie to you, I cried bucket of tears, I had the ugly crying. I was just sobbing so hard. I really feel like the writers did such a great job with this arc. I felt all the emotions I needed to feel. The line that goes "you can live without your parents but you can't live without your child." That hit me the hardest. Emotions just rushed through and I couldn't stop the tears. I guess the moral story of it, is to enjoy your time with your parents since once they aren't around. Then you'll really won't see them ever again. Just plain tears, I could not emphasize it enough.

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Almost a masterpiece if it weren’t for that sloppy rushed ending

Sep 17, 2022

Another KDRAMA that I would have given a solid 10/10 if it weren’t for the disappointing ending. Big mouth had the greatest potential of being the kdrama of this year. Like episodes 1-12 were so fantastic and solid. I feel like I was so hooked into it and looking forward for the twist and turns of the plot. But episodes 13-14 became a little underwhelming then ep 15 was above average then ep 16 was just literal wtf. I feel like my whole reaction to ep 16 was just frustration with the writers and directors. They could have written and wrapped the story more decently. I feel like everything became so out of place. The pacing of the timelines were so jagged and jumpy. Honestly, I will just go in the bad first cause I haven't been this frustrated in a while. I think it is because I really loved this drama. Such a good series, but the ending really just didn’t serve at all.

As for the good, this is Lee Jong Suk we talking about so of course his acting is fantastic. I love the cast from his wife to the psychopath prisoners. They were all lovely, even the villains. They delivered well in their acting cause I really hated all of them.

Yea, honesty ep 1-12 solid 10/10
ep 13-14 solid 9/10
ep 15 7.5/10
ep 16 I am not even gonna bother rating it

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SO FKING GOOD

Sept. 19, 2021

HOLY SHIIII, I found myself another comfort drama and that is Racket Boys. I really love the theme of family and helping others here. The value and emphasis on community really get me to tears. This drama along with Reply 1988 and When The Weather Is Fine, really makes me wanna move to a small town full of loving and supporting people. Now that I think about it, in where such town can I find that place.

Also, I am so happy with how the ending went. It really showed the reality that all of us face. Sometimes, losing is better as it can help us grow into a better individual along with our skills I really love our Racket Boys, the girls, the townspeople, the city people, and the lovable side characters that curated this warmth energy. Every episode feels fulfilling, and although some parts can be a bit unnecessary. I feel like it's up to the viewers to decide on whether they want to skip some scenes or not.

BUT ALL IN ALL. I LOVE HOW MY SHIPS SAILED SO DAMN MUCH. I LOVE HOW EVERYTHING IN THE END WRAPPED UP. It feels so good to watch everything until the very end. I really have huge kudos to the writers and directors since it was just perfect imo.

I love y'all, fictional people if I can meet you. I certainly will do anything I can to make that possible!!!

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Mediocre plot but in BL standards its considered pretty average

Sept. 4, 2021

If I am being honest, I think I just kept watching this due to the actors and the cast since I love them so much. Honestly, the acting is so good and it definitely carried the show in my opinion. I feel like the plot is very weak and a lot of episodes have filler arcs so I was skipping a lot especially in the latter part of the series. The first half was okay in terms of writing but I think the writers just gave up in the last part. So many weird slow-paced parts that did not make sense at all. Like I love slow-paced arcs like in other dramas but I think the writers just kept throwing little subplots that did not really keep me interested or hook to watch the subsequent episodes.

However, I must say I definitely loved the main couple than the other couples in the drama. I really like how strong their chemistry is. Honestly for BLs sometimes, we have to lower our expectations since the budget is usually limited so I did not mind if the production is not as elegant as what other reviewers have pointed out.

THAT BEING SAID, I still recommend this drama for those who like shows in the category of "thrashy-romance" type.

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Whoa a non toxic jdrama thats rare

June 26, 2021

I love everything about this show. Sure there are some parts that are slow and I kinda skipped through. But overall its good!! I love how the characters specifically the male and female lead relationship are fairly non toxic. Sure they have their up and downs but for a Japanese drama, it’s not super toxic. And the FL is such a good character as well. She’s very independent and not whiny!!!

Overall, it was a fun ride watching this show. So I definitely recommend it


ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER IS SO CUTEEEE I WISH I GET TO SEE MORE OF THEIR FAMILY SCENE 😭😭😭

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UNEXPECTEDLY GOOD

June 20, 2021

From reading all the reviews, I thought that this series would be really bad but I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH. Sure its trashy but its good. Like it’s those trashy good sit coms. Sure the laughing track can be annoying but it really didn’t bother me. I love the references that they put through and kinda making fun of delulu kdrama watchers!!! Also damn, I just everything ahout this drama funny as hell. I am kinda sad on the poor low reviews but it is what is. Now u see all their pov and it’s clearly different than mine. Definitely be rewatching this again since I found another comfort drama to add to my list. I feel like a lot of the kdramas lately have been way too melodramatic or just those tragic love stories and I have been feeling suffocated so I keep dropping those series. But this drama is a breather and I love it even though people consider it trashy. I guess I an fighting everyone else here as I am one of the few who loved this drama.

ANYWAY CARSON IS THE BEST GIRL FOR BEING THE CUPID TO SAILING THE SHIPS. I REALLY HOPE SHE FIND SOMEONE BETTER FOR SEASON 2!

MANIFESTING FOR SEASON 2 CAUSE I NEED RIGHT NOW 😭✋

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RAM KING AND MEK BOSS THATS ALL I CAN SAY

April 24, 2021

Holy, I can't believe that RYAN PENG WON'T BE SEASON 2 PLAYING MEK. I AM LITERALLY SO SAD THAT HE WON'T BE THERE. I LIVE FOR MEK AND BOSS. I know so many people are for other couples but Mek and Boss stole my heart. I know people are saying that they were not convinced by Ryan's acting since it is dub but I must say it was pretty good. Sure the dub itself was bad but Ryan is a pretty good fit for playing the role of Mek.

Ram King is Ram King, I understand the hype since their arc is so well written and has a pretty healthy relationship. I hope they have more scenes for season 2 but they delivered!!

Bohn and Duen, I have a love and hate relationship with them. I can pretty much say that they have the generic line where one gets jealous way too easily and the lack of trust in their relationship was really frustrating. At certain points, I did skip their scenes as I felt bored and draggy on their plot.

Dr. Thara and Frong are interesting like I have an okay opinion of them. They were like I don't mind them yet I never skipped their scenes either. Well in fact I found them very chill and laid back. So for starters, I wanna see more. As they do have fewer scenes in this season,

Overall, this series shows "crackhead" energy and I laughed my ass off the whole time that I barely cared for the plot holes. !!

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Second part of the story saved the series

April 19, 2021

Sotus a very interesting drama. Although, it sets the tone as a college student type of story. The execution of the scenes a definitely made the planotic and simple plot better.

Definitely the chemistry of Arthit and Kong is good. I love Arthit’s character development and Kong’s perseverance.

Maybe its cultural differences but I really don’t understand the hazing plot. If I am being honest the first half of the series I feel very disconnected and I was really close to dropping it. It took me a few days to finish the first 7 episodes while it took me like a day or two the finish the remaining.

First half 6/10, second half 9/10. That’s why I can’t give the series a perfect 10 cause the beginning really riled me up. I was like how is this top rated then I understood after the second half. Anyway WATCH THIS YALL. First half was not my cup of tea but after ep 7 thats when everything becomes better!!

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Mediocre at its best

April 13, 2021

I might be biased since I already saw the rating for 2gether series but I felt that it was very underwhelming. Even Sarawat and Tine’s chemistry can’t save the show. I actually didn’t mind that they didn’t have touchy scenes. I feel like that their gazes to each other was good enough. Or how they act when they feel jealous.
I can safely say that I was convinced that they like each other.

But the series lost its magic. I used to feel the emotion that the actors delivered in the first half. Now, second half till end just feels empty. I don’t know what to say. I don’t know if I am being too critical but I was really underwhelmed with the delivery and execution. I guess the directors and producers are to blame?? Anyway see you in my review for season 2. Ill be there ASAP!!

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emotional and touching

April 9, 2021

Until We Meet Again is a very touching and emotional series. Be prepared to watch this with boxes of tissues as it is tragic and may lead to a mild feeling of depression. Though, I must say that be prepared for some spicy and steamy scenes that will make you faint.

Dean and Win, the strong "alpha" men who are very protective to their wives, Pharm and Team. Dean is so caring to Pharm and very thoughtful. He kept blaming his past life as he hurt Pharm so much. Also, a lot of people have been criticizing their chemistry and I must say that. They have pretty good chemistry, but I understand since Korn(Dean) and In(Pharm), their past selves really delivered through their story. It's so funny how they basically swapped families after they were reincarnated. Pharm is born into Korn's family while Dean is born into In's family. I am just happy that their families are accepting as they witness how Korn and In both committed suicides due to the disapproval of their family.

Though, the reason why I gave a lower rating in terms of the storyline as the execution was a bit messy. I feel like constant crying of Pharm due recollecting his memories as In had bored in the latter half of the story. I felt that every minute he cries and I try to understand but I just got more annoyed. Also, when Pharm asked for a 3-month break and pointed the gun to himself while confronting Dean just triggered my anger even more. I felt that Pharm was a bit selfish in his action and did not even bother to understand Dean.

Anyway, WIN AND TEAM!! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR OWN SERIES. I HOPE IT GETS RELEASED SOON. Win is so caring to Team. It's so funny how Team is so loyal to his lays. I feel like Win might get jealous in their own series. Also, when Manaow finally got herself a boo and ALEX OUR BI KING AND DEL STARTED DATING I WAS SO HAPPY. I highkey wish that each couple from the squad will get their own series. Also, they are all cuffed up. Can I join their squad maybe I won't be single anymore? We have Dean&Pharm, Win&Team, Alex&Del, and Manaow&her boo ( I forgot his name lol)

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Unexpectedly good

April 8, 2021

If I am being honest, when I first watched the pilot episode. I thought this would be like your typical drama but it aint. This drama delivered the emotions that you need while touching the subject of friendship, relationship, accepting yourself, and self-love. I really AM SO FKING EXCITED TO WATCH SEASON 2.

I hope that in season two there won't be dragged-on misunderstanding. The way everyone was supportive of each other especially the brother and the ex gf and the other guy backing off. So that the two leads can be together was just phenomenal. I really love the chemistry of the leads. OMFG I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK ON THE SCENE ON HIS BEDROOM AND THAT UNDERWATER SCENE. MY GOD, I ALMOST CLOSED MY LAPTOP JUST TO BREATH. CAUSE THOSE SCENES WERE BREATHTAKING. THE TENSION OF THOSE TWO ACTORS ARE SUPERIOR. I FELT THAT MY STOMACH WAS PUT INTO KNOTS. I WAS SWEATING TOO CAUSE IT WAS JUST WAY TOO STEAMY!!!!

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Never hated a damn elevator in my whole damn life

April 7, 2021

This Japanese BL is one sweet of a ride. I really like the ending as it leads to the foundation that can lead to a second season. I really love our two lovely main leads. They are very affectionate even though there not a single kiss scene or steamy scene like most Japanese dramas. I know a lot of people have been criticizing the side story of the second couple but to be honest I did not find anything weird about them. Both are legal adults and their story is pretty cute too.

It would have been a perfect 10 but I feel like the plot just needs more. I feel like it falls short on explaining things as there as so many questions left unanswered. That being said, Ill change my review later if they release a second season. As I feel like it would explain and clear things up. Crossed my fingers that another season will happen.

Lastly, DAMN I HATE THAT ELEVATOR I LITERALLY GOT ROBBED!!!!

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DESERVES THE BETTER RECOGNITION

April 2, 2021

I LOVE THIS TAIWANESE DRAMA. One of my favourite for sure. It’s so good and well written. I cried so hard on so many occasions as I felt so empty and lonely watching the astonishing chemistry of the leads. From time travelling back to the present and past. Though I must say I still have a lot of unanswered questions.

Like why are they connected. It’s not like the characters are the reincarnated version of each other since in 90s timeline our 2019 leads are still children... They showed how Yu Xian met Li Zi Wei as a toddler and Zi Wei is already a highschool student at the time.

I CRIED BUCKETS AT THE END HOW CAN THE WRITER MA BE SO CRUEL. I feel so sad and empty after watching this. I can’t imagine if this shit happens to me.(Which I know will never happen but still) I AM STILL SO SAD 😭

I just hope the Huang Xu Yuan and Li Zi Wei meet again in the future. I don't care about the age gap. I just want them to find each other again in fall in love. I guess I am happy that the highschooler Li Zi Wei met the child Huang Xu Yuan. I wish there is more episodes to wrap it up.

I need a second season in the future in 2019 timeline where the Li Zi Wei who is in his late 30s or early 40s meet Huang Xu Yuan who is in her late 20s or early 30s.

Argh, THIS DESERVES THE BETTER RECOGNITION. IT IS WELL WRITTEN AND THERE WAS NEVER A DULL MOMENT. I AM SO SAD SINCE I FEEL SO EMPTY RIGHT NOW....

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In another life, I will be your girl

Dec. 3, 2023

Whoa, another kdrama that has ended and that I have finished.

Perfect Marriage Revenge is the drama for revenge and I must say I love the pacing of this series. As it is adapted from a webtoon, I was a bit skeptical with the 12 episode format. But I must say that 12 episode pacing was good, it did feel fast. And I did feel some parts of the plot could have had a better explanation.

Also did anyone else notice how the running time got shorter and shorter as the series went by??

Back to review, the series itself is pretty good, and anyone can tell that the budget of the series was not as high as other kdramas that are also in the runtime. But they did well, they excel with what they were given with. I did wish certain scenes could have gotten better execution. Some scenes kinda fell flat, and those scenes made me skip or watch in 1.5x speed.

REGARDLESS of its flaws, I still liked watching this kdrama. Something to keep yourself entertained for sure.

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