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He was sunshine, I was midnight rain
October 23, 2023Doona, this kdrama hits so hard, because I feel like it is a perfect story regarding the behind the stories of romances of idols/celebrities with "ordinary" people. This kdrama made me cry at the end because I know the pain of having to choose your career over romantic relationship.
The OST hits so good as well, but Midnight Rain by TS really captures the storyline of Doona and Wonjun. I know a lot of people are mad about the ending being unsatisfying, but I think this drama is about the reality. And the sad truth is not everyone will experience that happy-ever after ending that they dream of. Donna is a perfect example of that.
So please, to all the ones who is asking for that reality melodrama spiced up with angst. Please give DOONA the love that is deserves!
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DAYUM WHAT A SERVE
July 5, 2021Ok so, I never really read the reviews before I started watching it and I might be biased since I have been waiting for this drama to finish because Park Bo Young is starring. But I love this series from the beginning till end. Sure ep 15 could have been a bit better as to why I put a 9.5 there. Since I kinda had troubles understanding how Saram got back. But you know what, it is what it is.
As for the ost, whole bops. From txt to Gummy, the whole album is a whole masterpiece.
I really love how the love triangle was on the second lead couple instead of the main couple. I really love everything about the relationship dynamics of Saram and Dong Kyung. Maybe Saram was like your typical tsundre along with the main male lead for the second lead couple. But these two men are such gentlemen and they are so fine as well. Like damn, where to find them. Also, the third couple, Dong Kyung’s two colleagues were such a good couple either. Like they represent more of the cheerful and youthful couples. While our main and second lead couples are the one who suffered and overcame such obstacles in order for their relationships to flourish.
Anyway I think Dong Kyung’s little brother had the best character development in the whole series. I really love how he changed and look at him now. He may not be your typical Asian boy who graduated from college. But at least he is thriving as a Manager at the Coffee shop. And maybe people might look down on him. But hey a job is a job. And I am proud of him for accomplishing such career.
I don’t know what to do now. I really will miss this drama. I hope y’all will watch it!!!!
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Astounding two main couples
April 21, 2021Damn, I must say given the reviews of other users for this series. I was expecting it to be really bad. But this drama is not. I understand that the plot can do a bit more work but if I am being honest I did not mind its imperfection. Maybe it's the casts that saved the show. But this is pretty good!!
Fighter and Tutor's dynamic as a couple is superb and as much as the typical BL misunderstanding that happens between them. I was not agitated as other users. I believe that they have a pretty healthy relationship. Moreover, I just wanna say in that one particular scene. The trust on them towels though. How did it not fall????? HMMM Also, Fighter do you have foot fetish or smt?? Cause this man do be eating Tutor's feet at the damn time...
SAI FAH IS MY MAN SORRY ZON. BUT HOW IS THIS MAN SO CHARMING LIKE THE WHOLE TIME IN THIS SERIES. SAI FAH KEPT STEALING MY ATTENTION. LOWKEY I GOT JEALOUS OF ZON LIKE GET ME A MAN LIKE SAI FAH PLEASE. HE IS SO FINE, FUNNY, AND CARING.
Anyway, on to their relationship, I feel like Zol really was the catalyst to Zon and Sai Fah's relationship. Their relationship did not show NSFW scenes like Fighter and Tutor but those kisses were bomb as hell. Still mad the directors cut the nsfw like they already slept together. UGh /hj
My friends better step up their game cause these four are squad goals I ain't kidding. Also, that last episode gave me diabetes like literally.
I feel like this is one of the few series where both main couples are strong. NO ONE OVERSHADOWED EACH OTHER!!
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Get me a Taemu please and thank you
April 8, 2022A Business Proposal has lined the cliché up and I am devouring all of it. Everything in this series is pretty much predictable and you can kinda see how it will end. However, episodes 1-11 were too good. The execution and the delivery of the cast carried the drama. So what I am trying to say is that A Business Proposal served all the clichés that we all love.
Although the reason for my 0.5 deduction is just cause the last episode was a little underwhelming. I am seeing other people’s comments and I am definitely going to read the webtoon. Because I did not get the satisfaction that I need.... I feel like it needs more and I feel like the timing is a little rushed. They could have given this series maybe 13 or even 14 episodes just to wrap it up nicely and not leave me with this unwavering feeling of unfulfilled.
But everything else is top notched. Along all the rom-coms released recently, A Business Proposal ate and devoured all of them. A Business Proposal really up the game for the Rom-coms for the first half of 2022!
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S-tier show, a memoir of life
March 30, 2025I love this drama. After being on hiatus from watching drama series, When Life Gives You Tangerines set the stone in developing the strength of what it takes to really amply and tell that slice-of-life melodrama.
This drama is so good, it is well produced. The execution of scenes, the casts, the storytelling, it brought me to life. To really have more appreciation for how my life is no matter how shitty and low life can be. It is true, we need to take care of ourselves. There are instances where we had no choice but to really compromise. I love it. I feel so speechless finishing it now. Binging it for 2 days definitely shows how hooked I was. I could not put it on hold.
I feel that empathy really is highlighted in this show because the way we can see parallels between the generations of people. Life truly is just like that.
The life lessons, the perspectives, the risks, the tragedy, the failure, the happiness, the grief of losing our loved ones, aging, all of these are just so raw. Hence why this show really connected to me and my heart strings were tug a couple times for sure. Afterall, there is no villain in this show, just the course of nature and how life goes...
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Too hot for the Rain
Edit April 26, 2023. For some reason I can't watch Sky and Prapai. So this 9.5/10 review is only the first half of the series.September 30, 2022
Review for: Payu and Rain arc
Oh my god! Love In The Air: Payu and Rain is the bitch. They ran and pushed forth as one of my favourite bls for this year. I was originally going to wait until Nov to watch this series in a binge way. But one of my friends said that the first main couple's story was done now. So I decided to watch it right away. To be frank, I only started watching this show yesterday and I finished Payu and Rain's plot already, which were episodes 1-7. The reason I put the 9 on the story segment is because I feel like yea there are parts that don't make sense especially in episode 7. If you know, you know ahahah. Anyway, that part didn’t really bother me too much, I kinda skip my way away from what happened. So yes, in a way I kinda did shut off my brain regarding certain part of the plot. I guess the reason why some of the plot holes didn't bother me too much is because of how great the actors are in this series. If I am being honest, if the casts were only giving 'mid' tier or poor acting, I would have probably dropped this series just purely based on the plot. BUT since the casts carried the show and I just want to say how excellent the chemistry is between Payu and Rain.
In terms of their relationship, this might be one of Mame's least toxic unhealthy legal-friendly relationship that she has written. To be honest, I tend to avoid any dramas that she is involved just because of how unhealthy and how uncomfortable I felt in her other dramas I gave a shot. In which, I ultimately dropped. I don't know I just can't tolerate cheating and really pushy behaviours. However, for this one, Mame did a pretty good job in keeping Payu&Rain's relationship healthier.
I am so excited for Sky's arc to unfold so I will be back on Nov-ish... unless I get busy with other things. Anyways, until then soldiers!
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I wanted more
Oct 15, 2023Taikan Yoho is definitely one of the better bls released for the last quarter of 2023. Although, it poses the very red flag and toxic male lead, Segasaki, he is not as bad as what you might expect from the synopsis.
Obviously, this bl is adapted from a manga, so the delivery of certain lines was a bit off when the actors portrayed it. But nevertheless, it was not a huge thing for me to notice or for me to drop the show.
The plot is pretty cute but I did feel like the ending did not give a very good closure of the series. It just seemed like it got cut off right there.
I still think that the series is pretty decent in terms of comparison with the on going/recently released asian BLs.
Please give this show some love as it deserves it!
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ONLY HEAVEN KNOWS
Dec. 16, 2025I am so blessed to be watching this show cause Love in the Clouds is that WUXIA and CDRAMA of 2025. I have been experiencing really bad slump lately and this show just eats so hard.
I love how Ming Yi is such a badass female lead, she really is able to put her worth and decisiveness to the front. I know that Ji BoZai is a fantastic male lead, I feel like they are just that miscommunication boss couple, but it is so understanding why they would do such things. After all, they are so devoted to each other. I would rewatch this show over and over again.
The plot twists, the build up is just amazing. I can't wait to read the novel when I have time!
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I love love lvoe
Dec. 9, 2025I finally watched and finished this series kasi at first, I was contemplating on watching due to people's mixed reviews. Alam ko naman, na dapat I am not going to expect everything to be verbatim from the book.
So after years of pushing, I finally watched it and I fell in love with the series and the cast. Definitely on the grind right now watching all the university series!
Sevi and Elyse you guys ate so much, sa susunod ulittt
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ANG GANDA
Dec 8, 2025OMG i finally finished this show, i am so happy na finish ko na siya.
I really love watching VivaOne Teleserye since it helps me strengthen my Tagalog since I am not as fluent. It really makes me feel satisfied with the adaptation since I also read the wattpad novel version.
Sam and Clyden's story hits so damn different, knowing everything that they put me through.
I really love the cast, I know people were a bit harsh on the actor portraying Clyden but at the same time, maybe its just that high Filipino beauty standards, nevertheless, he still is pogi for me to be Clyden.
Among the University series, you can really tell, this one had good budgeting! And I hope it keeps up especially with the on-going show right now with Arkin and Via.
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Slow and smooth
March 31, 2024Jazz for Two is a decent Korean BL drama. It has some homophobic and violent content so, if you are looking for fluffy and cute plots, then I suggest that this might not be the show for you.
I feel like the manhwa will give you a better understanding of the characters given how short the series is. So there are instances where the plot feels jagged in terms of the storyline of our leads. I do love their dynamic and the chemistry is definitely there. It isn't as strong as what I expected from them, but I guess this is my bias in comparison to the manhwa.
Nevertheless, it was still a fun ride watching Jazz for Two and I hope you guys can give this KBL a shot !
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ANOTHER WAY TO REWATCH on heavy focus with our main leads
Mar. 13 , 2024I actually did not know that this version exists until I was on my rewatching moment with The Untamed and I stumbled upon this version.
Needless to say, I definitely loved this version as well. The focus towards Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian is just chef's kiss. The fact that the subtle change in the ending really made this version so good.
As someone who loves The Untamed. I heavily vouch to not watch this special version cut and watch the original version. As this has made so much cut regarding very important details and back stories. IF YOU HAVENT THE ORIGINAL YET. However, if you are like me and love to rewatch series over and over again. Then this special version is perfect for you. It is much easier to watch given how compressed it is as well.
CHEERS !!
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Amazing storyline with charismatic casts
Feb. 1, 2024Love for Love's Sake is that Korean drama BL. It is one of the best written shows for the BL genre in a while. I am so happy and amazed at how the storyline progressed. Each episodes, the story just keeps hitting the write spot. And I am really really happy at how the Kdrama community is showing love and recognition to this type of plot line. As a big manhwa reader, this type of plot may not be other people's cup of tea as it is very unrealistic in terms of how it is a gameline and kind of like an isekai genre.
Huge shout out to the production team and the manhwa creator as they really put the work needed to make this show just fantastic. I love the "learning"?, or the theme that they were conveying. Especially with the execution of the scenes. Although, there were parts that were omitted from the manhwa. It wasn't something that bothered me as much.
In terms of the casts, I love them all. They did equally well in terms of portraying the characters to life, and they were even able to put their own little spice and twists to them.
I can't believe that the year has just started and Korea has already produced a remarkable BL that sets the standards so high.
Please continue to give the reception and love this show deserves!
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The greenest of the all
Jan. 26, 2024If It's With You, Japanese BL was a show that I have been seeing and hearing for the past few weeks. When I first started it, I wasn't really feeling the plot. But it got so good so quick. Every episode I was wanting more and more. The story is very simple but the execution is so well written. To think that both leads are rare breeds who are very green flag, positive people, who wants to communicate. Actually, they communicate their feelings pretty well. Any issues that might arise they will fix it asap. I love how they are able to express their feelings without hiding it to each other. They are the ideal couple that we all should be looking for. I want what they have so bad. For such highschool type of drama, I was getting so much butterfly like I am jealous that I was not able to experience such type of love.
I also find it so ironic that the drama that I didn't expect too much from becomes one of my favourites. I think the WHOLESOME factor of the show really did it for me. It stole my heart, the lovable leads too. It's only 5 episodes but there is so much depth and substance in each episodes. I might be reading it too much but the subtle actions, the symbolisms, the way they handle what other queer people feel especially when it comes to those public affection that is normal in a heterosexual couple like holding hands between queer couples and getting judgement from it. Battling the fear of the past and the lack of acceptance of our own self identity. It just hit all the bullet points.
This drama is chef's kiss and I am so happy I started my year with this show. If It's With You is now, one of my new comfort drama that I will surely be rewatching over and over again.
I think after a while, this is the first time I feel good and passionate about writing a review. I doubt many will be able to see this. But please give this show the love that it deserves.
May we all find the green flags we are destined to be and be a green flags ourselves as well.
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A good drama to watch on a slow day
Jan. 10 2024A Good Day To Be A Dog is definitely that kdrama that you usually watch to relax and ease of your mind. The pacing of this show is more laid back so it is definitely can be boring to others who might be looking for the intense feeling and anticipation.
Needless to say, it is one of those drama that is good to have this kind of pacing. Others might find it too boring but it was decent enough for me. And I think this is a good break from all of the intense jaw dropping show that has been airing out alongside with this show.
I just want to add on that, I think Eunwoo is really harshly treated for his acting. I am seeing how terrible he is as a lead. But as someone who read the webtoon. He definitely fits the character not just visually but even the vibes and personality. I just think people have a strong bias against him. And maybe thats why others are very strong opinionated regarding his acting. To say the least, he is pretty good as a idol-actor.
As for that ending, I know many were left bored or even disappointed but I did not. I guess it is really just a matter of personal choice. The conclusion of the show could have been better and yes the last 1/3rd of the show definitely hit the questionable execution of the script and direction. However, I do still would like to advocate of how fun a ride watching this show for me is.
Given the pros and cons. Pick your battles and I hope you pick this show up, if you are looking for something more laid back and easier to digest when watching. Especially given how many kdramas in this air time right now have those crazy twist and turns.
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