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The main cp was cute and sweet.
Unlike many, I wasn't invested on the 2nd cp despite them being connnected to the leads. It's probably the pairing, didn't feel any chemistry (but I did feel chemistry with Kao and his partner in Lovely Writer).
The 3rd cp would probably be good too if they had more screentime.

Overall, the plot was interesting but at times there were cringey scenes. But the cast/acting wasn't bad for a heavy drama, this being the most emotional Thai bl that I've seen.

The main cp is cute, sweet and wholesome with good chemistry. That's it.
Didn't feel chemistry with any of the side cps and wasn't interested in their stories. Maybe they just weren't written well.

I was already expecting for this to be chaotic based on the trailer, and... boy was it chaotic.
An interesting bl because it's from a fujoshi's pov. Her getting to experience her ship's romance, her own unexpected romance and for a moment there, her bff's romance as well. Chaotic mess indeed.

But other than that weird kiss, I enjoyed this.
It was quite the ride, and everytime Jennie appeared it's a sure laughtrip.

It's quite easy to distinguish comments that are objective, biased or just hating.
Most of the time, I'm on the page because it was rec to me, the comments are just an addition. Like with this one, it was rec to me because of the strong/smart fl and ml who isn't "awful for no reason" + the proper HE.

Once I rate it rarely changes cause my opinion is from the time I watched. If I keep changing according to recent standards, then it won't be fair to past dramas.
I thought my rating was okay, but maybe I'm not as generous. hah

You're an editor? cool. I also read webnovels, mostly danmei cause they're the ones available. Bg novels I was interested in didn't have trans or the trans hurts my head.

I prefer modern kdramas and jdramas because they're short. Some cdramas are good at first but get draggy later on. Those would've been better if they were 16-20 eps.
I guess it's personal preference, I don't mind 24+ eps of historical/wuxia/xianxia because fantasy-action-adventure and mystery-crime-thriller are my type of genres.
And I'm Japanese, so... hah, but I understand that jdramas aren't to everyone's taste.

I actually prefer the comments than the actual review section. As someone whose mothertongue isn't English, the comments are short, simple and direct. It's also more varied and answers to common questions are available. After weighing them + my mood, then I decide if I wanna give that drama a go. But I don't give a rating below 6, though it's also rare to get a 9 from me.

I've actually heard a good review of Crush from a friend recently. While I haven't heard any for FIYS in my circle, which usually means it's not well received. But those 2 are modern right? I'm not really into modern cdramas, just costume ones. When it comes to modern, I prefer kdramas and jdramas.

So far I've only met people like that here once. I was talking about the character, but they took it as it was about their fave. Then again I don't usually leave comments on every dramas I watched, only those I'm passionate about or strongly against. For the mediocre typical ones, I just give a rating then move on. So maybe I haven't encountered enough yet.

It's all about the fl/mc for me. I don't follow any actors in general so no bias. But if I can't tolerate the fl/mc even after a few eps, I'm dropping it. As long as I like them, I'd go through ups, downs and all the angst, even BE/SE with them.
About ALP, I'm just gonna say the cgi was good.

This one, the fl and main cp made me finish it. Though I would've liked it if it was condensed into 36-40 eps. And maybe the rating could be higher too (reach 8/8+) as one solid season.

Same. But even though I don't find the majority of Chinese actresses beautiful, I also don't find them bad looking, just cute. And I can usually tolerate the high-pitched voice and the "cute=dumb" character of many fls. But the one thing that I can't is an actress that has features of a porcelain doll, it's unnatural and it creeps me out. It makes me uncomfortable.

That's why fl here is so rare. She's truly beautiful.

She is indeed determined. She said before that when she likes a role she'll tell her team that she wants to audition. I think that's a good attitude to have instead of just waiting for offers or for her company just because she's still young.
Even though I replied to you, I also meant it in general because c-ent is quite scary.

She usually has break of a week or more after every drama filming. It was only this time that it was less than a week, still it was her own decision. I think the 4-month break from before really had an impact on her. Maybe she worried that no production wanted her. After the long break she competed with 4 other actresses for CQQ. Fortunately she got the role, but if she had missed it, who knows if she'd be where she is now.

Production companies have her as first choice now and she is being offered good roles in big budget dramas. These opportunities motivates her to continue working hard.

It's up to you whether you believe her or not, but my statement has sources of her interview and not just mere speculation.  Her company didn't even want CQQ for her but she insisted (this was after LOTY with the 4 month break). Then her company also didn't want LLY for her because it was only 2fl, but she liked the role and accepted it.  That's why c-kelulis praise her judgment in choosing roles.

I understand the fans' concerns but I think the most important is what she feels. Making her rest long when it bothers and makes her restless? instead of seeing her hyper and happy during filming.
If she really wanted to rest, she wouldn't have opened her café on top of her dramas.
She’s an employed actress and a business owner at the same time. Whenever she has break from filming, she’s always out or at her café.

Other young people like long breaks from work, but she actually loves her work and enjoys it.
The concern should be for her company to protect her better. Since the haters are the ones that's giving her stress (not her work) but that's a different topic.  

She said that it's not just about hard work but also luck. Many actors/actresses had been working hard for years but never got the recognition they deserve. And when they do get recognized, it only takes a single issue to ruin their career.
Right now she has all these opportunities, she's getting strong/smart fl roles that she always wanted to play, and it motivates her to work harder.

It's 3 days, and it was her choice.

ZLS herself said that she loves filming continuously.
Back when LOTY ended filming, she didn't have any project lined up next and the 4 months of break bothered her a lot.

Finally, the leads in the same frame. And they look cute.
Looking forward to this.

Same.
It's the reason why I clicked on this article.

Looking forward to a new Hana drama.
Excited for SugiSugi!

Classic kdrama romcom with lots of cliches but it was fun and I enjoyed it.
The osts are the best part (yes including the bear song).

My first Thai series.
And my fave of all the FH versions.
The chemistry of the leads is great.

One of the best kdramas, and not just in the historical genre but overall.
The acting is good esp. the royal secretary and ml in his dual role. They carried this drama all the way. As for the fl, her character could've been written better.
16eps is enough, it didn't drag and the pacing was right.
Overall, I enjoyed this from beginning to end.

It was interesting at first, esp. the focus on the selection process since its not usually shown in most historical kdramas. But in the 2nd half, it felt like something was lacking in the story.
Finished it for the ml and fl's chemistry, but even the ending felt rushed.

The Queen annoyed me with her crying and blaming everything on Kang when she playing favorites in the first place.
I liked the ending the most. It wasn't rushed, it was proper for everyone.
Kang's was poetic.
NG's was well deserved.
RSG's was for the best.
GT was able to travel, move on and come home.
And esp. Hwi and JH, happy and finally doing something they both love after all the years.

Overall, JSW was the best part of this drama, and despite the cliches, I still enjoyed it.

This is late but in case you still wanna know, yes its a happy ending. It's not rushed but proper happy ending with everything settled.
Jahyun ended up with Hwi. Her feelings didn't change nor waiver throughout the drama.