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How a Script Perfectly Matches Its Title: The Wonderfools
Unlike nonsensical dramas like 'Duty After School'—where no mysteries are solved, events are never clearly explained, and characters die unnecessarily—this was a show where everything was explained as clearly as possible, and both comedy and drama were beautifully executed. I was so deeply moved when the daughter of the man with the sticky superpower remembered everything. Even if a second season never comes, rewatching the show from the very beginning will feel like a second season to me. It was one of those rare Korean dramas with a well-written ending. After all, Korean dramas usually end either poorly or with an open-ended finale.Was this review helpful to you?
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SpoilerThe first few episodes were really fun. The ML paying attention to every little expression and the FL constantly switching roles for her lies were genuinely hilarious. I thought the whole drama would keep this light and logical tone. But then, I had to watch Si Da’s ridiculous career arc. Until the very last episode, he was madly in love with Rounan, and honestly, it was the worst portrayal of unrequited love I’ve ever seen. I was as happy about the girl who loved Si Da finally giving up on him as I’ve ever been about anything in this drama.
This show gave me 43 episodes of how the entertainment industry works, and barely any meaningful romance. Would rather give me a heartfelt love story than endless shots of Si Da’s career. The main plot of the ML constantly remembering his ex and breaking up with the FL happened at least 300 times. The drama only started to become somewhat tolerable after episode 23—not good, but at least not unwatchable.
The second couple was actually very sweet, and probably the only thing I truly enjoyed here. By the finale, I literally fell asleep while watching. Maybe I fainted, I don’t know. I only watched this drama because of a bet with my cousin, who promised to make me watch a “bad drama” if I lost. To be fair, it wasn’t the absolute worst pick, but still—overall, it was terrible, with very few good scenes.
Don’t watch this, and definitely don’t make others watch it.
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I truly love this drama
I just finished my second rewatch of Lighter and Princess. What makes this drama so special is the small details; like seeing the leads interacting in their own world in the background while other characters are talking. It makes everything feel so real. The old friendships and those university days where they all dreamed together were the best parts of the show. Usually, the villains lose in the end, but I honestly thought Gao would stay evil until the very last second. Xu Li Na also returned as a completely different woman in the final episodes.One of the most powerful scenes for me was when Xu Li Na told Li Xun: 'We all changed because of you, but you always stayed the same.' It perfectly sums up his character. Honestly, Li Xun’s arrogance and his 'I’m the best' attitude were annoying at times, but he was right. He definitely provoked Gao, and while Gao was ambitious, Li Xun pushed him even further.
On the other hand, Zhu Yun’s family constantly dragging her home was quite frustrating. However, the unexpected friendship between her father and the CEO in the office was hilarious—men really do become friends so fast!
Despite all the drama, I loved that the leads still had a heart and didn't want their old friends to get hurt. Also, the cozy vibe of their second office alone makes this worth watching—it even made me interested in coding.
My advice: listen to the OST before you start. There’s something magical about hearing a song you already love during a great scene. I truly love this drama.
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Another Revenge Story
For the first time, the ending of a Chinese drama actually surprised me. It was technically a classic finale, but Chinese dramas usually end with a happy ending or stay ambiguous. Honestly, even though the male lead died, it’s not a big deal because the leads have starred together in at least four different dramas.I really don't like the male lead's acting; it feels like he’s about to burst out laughing in every single scene. On the other hand, the female lead is very beautiful and her acting is actually good. I don't understand why they keep starring in so many dramas together when they don't even have any chemistry?!
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The Ultimate Office Romance
Why on earth is Song Weilong not in the first 4 episodes?! My favorite part of school dramas has always been the dormitory friendships. School is over, and now she has started sharing a room with her coworkers. Also, the post-graduation job hunt and her starting out at the company were so inspiring and beautiful. I guess this is exactly the kind of life I dream of. (Especially the job fair thing—it was the first time I've ever heard of it, and I think it’s a brilliant concept.)In Episode 5, at 33:00, one of the girls says the female lead misinterprets everything. Seriously, since the first episode, she has been looking at everything from the most wrong and ridiculous perspective possible.
“Daydreaming is a disease, and it requires serious treatment.” XD
In Episode 5, at 34:25, she prepares an Excel sheet for Yu Sen. This is literally my life. For the first time, I am seeing so many things I dream about all together in one drama. (I got so excited!)
Episode 8, 32:30 – "What kind of sick person eats every single meal with doctors?"
Episode 9, 20:30 – "My coworker jumped off the building."
I don't know if it's because I have an interest in and a fascination with Chinese corporate life, but I absolutely love the office scenes.
Episode 9, 21:34 – "What if I forget my wallet and make Mr. Lin pay for the whole meal?"
Episode 9, 23:30 – "Nie Xiguang, I forgot my wallet." (That was such an unexpected line from a big boss playing a serious role.)
Episode 9, 24:45 – He accepts the compliments as if he paid the bill himself. XD
Episode 21, 35:40 – "Even though you are a total troublemaker, leaving these little snowmen of yours behind on Changbai Mountain breaks my heart." "It’s okay, you are taking their creator with you."
In Episode 27, at 06:10, the female lead's uncle's impression was hilarious. He is one of my favorite characters in the drama. In the previous episode, he sent a photo of the main leads to his wife just to ask for pocket money. XD
In Episode 29, the female lead's mother mentioning that she had some regrets after the divorce shows that she isn't a hollow or shallow character. Instead of just filling herself with anger and acting purely out of spite, she calmly thinks and does what is best for herself. Most characters in dramas lack this kind of depth; they usually just think based on pure logic, saying, "Okay, it's over, now I must look ahead." But in this drama, the characters are written with both logical and emotional foundations. I really liked that.
Episode 29, 17:55 – 18:12 – "She is my mother." XD
In Episode 31, at 35:00, Yu Sen didn't even look at the female lead as long as he stared at that lobster!
In Episode 32, at 25:25, Yu Sen kissing Xiguang on the cheek to check if she has a fever, and their hug at 44:44 were so sweet. <3
In Episode 34, at 31:33 – "Just convince her, that's enough."
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Brightening up a life
I just finished watching Lighting Up the Stars, and it was such a lovely father-daughter dynamic. One of the most touching details for me was when Xiaowen got lost and actually remembered the address San Mei made her memorize before she left. That scene really hit me emotionally.When San Mei secretly gave the little girl back to her mother without telling his friends, they all got furious with him. With that big argument—and then on top of that, the sudden news of his father passing away—I honestly thought everything was going to turn into a mess and go downhill again. But it was a really beautiful finale; I’m so glad she didn't have to separate from her mother either. It wasn't overly dramatic or sappy, but since I’ve been watching too many political and comedy shows lately, this sweet emotional touch was exactly what I needed.
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Lack of Plot Variety
I'm writing a review for Spring Burning, which stars Chen Fang Tong once again. The drama is almost entirely focused on building a business and making money; it feels like there are no other plotlines. While 'warm and supportive male lead' and 'smart female lead' are fitting descriptions for the show, and their chemistry wasn't bad, I would have loved to see this couple in a different script.Was this review helpful to you?
When Logic Fails, the Fun Begins!
I absolutely loved Almost Delicious! The plot is filled with constant absurdities that are just hilarious. I especially found it so funny that the male lead was constantly vomiting. The contrast between his cold, serious demeanor and the ridiculous situations he finds himself in was brilliant. Honestly, once you stop looking for logic, this drama has a vibe that is incredibly entertaining :DWas this review helpful to you?
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I wish I hadn't wasted my time
I've watched 22 episodes of My Dear Guardian and it was actually going quite well. The action and fight scenes were impressive, and ı espcially loved how both sides acted logically and made smart, calculated plans. ı was fully planning to finish the series, but then -the classic cdrama trope happened! the I'am breaking up with you for your own good cliche finally showed up, and honestly, ı've decided to drop the show. I absolutely hate this trope. It's such a shame because the show had a lot of potential.If you still want to continue, my advice would be skip episodes 23-27. It looks like the leads will be apart for at least five episodes and ı just can't deal with that unnecessary drama. I'm out.
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