My Happy Divorced Life (Japan) (2023) – my first 2023 japanese drama. It’s a pretty fast pacing drama that only Japan can do. I really like this style of them. This drama is really short but is fully packed with scenes that made me think about the circumstances of divorce, dating with a younger man, and at the workplace at that. It seems really fast but when I got the hang of it, is good considering that it does not have to be too much. The drama focuses on the main leads, the female protagonist to be exact which I really like. There are not too many side characters as well which is a plus, and the other characters have their significant time to shine as well. Good watch but seems fast if you’re not used to watching these types of dramas like me.
Hit The Spot (2022) – I was not prepared that it was on the mature audiences drama, and I think there are parts that are way too much for me, I think those scenes are unnecessary for the drama to unfold. What I like about the drama are the female leads. Their friendship and their conversations. On the other hand, I dislike the male leads. Their characters don’t sit well with me, maybe that is why I am not a fan of the ending, though it’s openly ended. It’s a fine drama, I was just not prepared that it was an 18+ drama, though I am adult I'm still shocked.
Call It Love (2023) – I just love this “melodrama” with a “slice of life” genre drama which is one of my favorite genres in Korean drama world. This drama is either you will not like it or you will love it, since I found reviews on this on tiktok that they don't find this appealing but others also says that they like it a lot and I am one of those that like this drama a lot. I cried together with the characters. I think the personalities that the main leads have shown in the drama is unusual in the korean drama world and that is why I felt attached to the characters. The drama also touches family, as well as depression. The pacing is for me normal that it feels reality. I really like this korean drama and I am thankful that it is one of the first dramas I have watched this 2023.
Bo Ra! Deborah/True to Love (2023) – I think I expected too much in this drama but I still like it overall. The drama isn’t something new, from enemies to lovers trope romance comedy which was the staple in Korean dramas before. Maybe because the ending felt a bit rushed, my interest was lost in the later episodes. The in between episodes were fun and easy to watch though. Yoo In-na is perfect as Bo-Ra for me, she nailed the character perfectly. The ending wraps the drama nicely that makes it true to its title.
Bromance (Taiwan) (2015) - I like this drama. To think na nay nag ask sako regarding this drama, I think it’s quite famous compare sa other Taiwanese drama na ako nakita. What I like is that convincing kayo ang girl ani na laki, ang iyaha features kay murag jud pud og laki, which is pakpak kayo ko. Gamay ra ang maka portray ana nga role na maconvince jud ang mag tan-aw (*and she won best actress because of this role). This drama is really engaging and I think it’s because the main leads did really showcase their roles, I like their roles as well, not common. Although ji bet jud ang mga side characters ani nga drama, sige nalang. Overall I would gladly watch this again if I have time.
