Not on MDL. Here, thought-police down-rate shows they claim deceived them into believing it was a BL. Of course,…
This has been the issue all along I have with MDL. It goes both ways, as in people rating it like 10s just because their fave actor is in it, before the show even airs. SMH.
I am not much of a fan of time splits, time travel or variation of the sort, but the premise of this drama sounded promising. In the beginning, I enjoyed the banter between the leads. Z. Tao carries enough pizzazz as the domineering boss whose mission in life is to torment his employee/former classmate/ex-rival/secret crush. Song Zu Er, on the other hand, was inconsistent. Sometimes, her portrayal of Qian Wei can come off as whiney and unlikeable, but I wasn’t sure if that’s the way her character was written, or if the acting wasn’t up to par.
Adding to my initial annoyance is this self-proclaimed hero, Li Chong Wen. As far as Second lead goes, he’s not exactly a formidable contender, except perhaps that the ML should learn from his persistence. Probably if we mix Chong Wen and Lu Xun’s personalities, we would find ourselves somebody more balanced. But it is what it is, and despite saying that, he’s not the worst SML in the history of SMLs.
The rest of the characters were not very memorable for me, and through no fault of the cast. They were mostly fillers in the drama whose roles were only to propel the plot of the protagonists’ forward. The only saving grace here really is Lu Xun’s character. His quiet, and yet unwavering support of Qian Wei over the years, was equally sweet and heartbreaking to watch. Although he’s prickly and seems indifferent sometimes, he actually cares a lot about Qian Wei.
The story progressed naturally until Qian Wei wakes up from the coma. From here, you can see all the efforts she tried to get Lu Xun to confess his feelings. But instead of confronting him outright, she employed some sneaky tactics to achieve her goal. I temporarily lost interest at this point. Instead of trying to confirm his feelings for her, I think she should show more reciprocity to do things for him as he did for her all these years. Although she attempted to do so, work-wise, helping him with the case; outside of this, there’s very little else to show that she indeed fell in love with him out of her own accord, and not because of him being nice to her.
After finishing this drama, I felt it somehow anticlimactic. While the drama was in the coma state, I couldn’t wait for Qian Wei to wake up. But once she did, I couldn’t wait for them to go back to that dream state. Although this drama isn’t bad, you will have to suspend your disbelief and just go with the flow in order to make sense of it.
I just finished watching this drama and the novel is even more amazing. I cried my eyes out. I was hesitant to read the book because of my past experience with another novel with the same premise that's been adapted several times. When I tried to read that other novel, I hated that book. It was so toxic that I could not finish it. But good thing the story for this one isn't. Hence I'm more excited for Season 2!
whoever said this is the best gmmtv bl yet is a LIAR!it wasn't terrible but omg it was SOOOO SLOOOOW. Moo didn't…
That's the only thing I don't like about MDL or maybe forums in general, you're not even allowed to voice your opinion, especially if they are different, without being pounced upon. It triggers an avalanche of misplaced assumptions and reading into an opinion more than what it is: an opinion. What's next? They're going to claim compensation for damaging their fragile ego because they can't handle someone not liking their favorite series? Well, I hear pampers are on sale.
I was not so keen on watching multiple versions of the same story like I used to when I had more time, but this show came highly recommended. You may ask: aren’t most dramas these days rehashed works of the same story, using the same tropes and plot devices, but just used a different name or a varied setting, and you have the same old, recycled drama, only all jazzed up. But I digress.
This Japanese adaptation did not hold my interest at first. The characters seemed disconnected from each other. Especially off-putting was Risa’s character. I already knew going in that she would impersonate her best friend for her own selfish desires. One may also argue that she had Sato Ai’s permission to do so in the first place, and therefore, it was acceptable. But she continued the pretense without Ai’s knowledge, and she did not seem remorseful about it; that midway through the show, I put this on hold for quite some time.
Picking up a second time where I left off, the show fared better, but not by much. My impression of Sato AI has improved, especially with how she dealt with the obstacles and challenges thrown her way. Sosuke, on the other hand, remained just a pretty face. He had very little chemistry with Sato Ai and had more engagement with Takuya. Speaking of Takuya, I did not feel a strong Second-lead syndrome like I did with the original Korean drama, though no fault of the actor.
The revelation at the end was no surprise to me. Perhaps if I watched this first, I might have a different opinion about this drama. There’s very little difference between the two titles, except this is less angsty and shorter, of course. What this Japanese version did better for me was the portrayal of female friendships. Perhaps due to its length, this show wasn’t able to explore much else. Nevertheless, it’s a decent copy of the original.
On second thought, I read through the premise and the reviews and I don't think I'll be able to watch this. I already hard time watching the Level 10s on this list, except maybe for KP, so this series will just send me into a mental facility.
At first I thought this would be one of those shows tackling disability as if it was a plot device to keep a relationship…
I cannot fathom how Shishio, who used to fight Morio all the time, ends up being actually in love with him? Logic not computing, but also makes sense. Is this like: boys who bully girls, secretly have a crush on the girl? He gives Morio a job at his grandmother’s store, helps him be his wingman, and later becomes his potential brother-in-law even though he’s gay? What in the fantasy world is this? Meanwhile Izumi, who is Yukiko’s sister, has poor taste in men. She’s also overprotective of her sister, and yet she seems to be the weaker of the two. And because everyone needs a partner, they just lump these two incompatible characters with each other.
At first I thought this would be one of those shows tackling disability as if it was a plot device to keep a relationship going, but while it may have started as how Yukiko and Morio know of each other, it wasn’t a show to gratify the condition.
Whereas other dramas might fail in undertaking the topic of blindness, this one succeeds. This drama does not give you a chance to feel pity for Yukiko, because you see her determination to overcome her inability to see like others. She uses the resources available to her, and where it is lacking, she creates and looks for opportunities to improve.
Instead of feeling sad for Yukiko, I ended up rooting for her like how Morio did in the show. His belief in her strength and tenacity was adorable. And while I appreciate how he supports his girlfriend, it only highlighted the time he has on his hands, that I forget he had a part-time job only after he met Yukiko. Nevertheless, Morio’s redemption arc from delinquent to dependable is to be noted.
Speaking of redemption arcs, I have a beef with the second leads. (In the Spoiler Below)
Aside from its flaws, this show is a decent watch, especially when they included the educational snippets from Hamada Yutaro, a blind comedian whose jokes flew over my head because I don’t have cued-canned laughter.
I just couldn't continue with this one for some reason and it's no fault of the actors. Because I've seen both main leads in other works and I enjoyed those ones (The Forbidden Marriage and Eye Love You). I don't have a problem with Tae Joon's characterization, it's the Tae Yang's that I'm not on board with. I mean, I am not expecting a perfect, strong Female lead with no weaknesses, but it's just frustrating for me to see how this young lady who was once the darling of the tennis world, wastes her talent by hiding her tail between her legs. Then she somehow feels that her ex-friend bullying her is justified of what happened in the past.
I can sympathize with people who are victims of injustice or maltreatment where they have no recourse to defend themselves, but it's another thing when the FL inflicts this suffering upon herself. And when I found out what REALLY happened in the past, how everyone ostracized her and sees Tae-young like an infectious disease, I just lost it. It's so easy to blame someone else for your misfortune, and this "sucks-to-be-me" pity party is one I refuse to watch.
I have been waiting for this pairing of Leo Luo and Bai Lu ever since I watched them in “Love Is Sweet,” and their on-screen chemistry was off-the-charts. I am glad this time it’s a historical drama that brought them together, as both were formidable in their past projects, “Ashes of Love” and “One and Only.”
“Till the End of the Moon” lives up to its title, as it tells of the searing saga and intertwined fates of the Demon Lord Tantai Jin and the Immortal goddess Li Su Su, going through several lifetimes and reincarnations until eternity. Here lies my contradictory feeling about the concept of “everlasting” love: while it’s commendable that these two managed to “resolve” their conflicts or despite their opposite goals, and still love each other years and years later; how many times should I see them cycle through different lives in various identities, without getting bored with it?
Back to the story, granted that it’s a complex one, but here we see Tantai Jin as the anti-hero. Was he really born evil or just a product of his cruel environment? Sure that he had the “evil bone” or whatyoumacallit planted inside of him by the spirit of Evil, making him more devil than the evil itself with his evilness. They had to make sure that we know he’s the devil, despite his insistence on the contrary.
But hey, look who’s here: the fairy goddess turning mortal to save the day, like she fell down from the sky, literally. Not only that, Li Su Su is arguably the most beautiful human being that graced the heavens, but apparently, she’s the only one who possesses the power to stop the Devil from destroying the world. Maybe by seducing him with her flawless white skin and virginal attire, will make the almighty Devil shake in his knees.
Throw in five or a hundred supporting characters, then you complete this saga. First, you must always have the jelly-bitch of a step-sister, ala Cinderella. Then you must also have a trusty side-kick or two. Don’t also forget to include the meanie mother, in this case, father, who destroys everything like your hopes and dreams. A comedic-relief character is also necessary in any story, so you have that. Add in an army of villains to do your bidding, and Voila! You have a cast list that is longer than the roll of tissue in your bathroom.
What really made me (or probably you) overlook all the craziness of time- or life- warping back and forth, not sure what is in whose memory of where it takes place is the beautiful cinematography that razzles and dazzles, so you just go with the logic and forget that you stepped into plot holes that you magically come out of. You won’t wonder: did that just happen, because no, it didn’t? It’s just in your dream, in your mind, and you are not supposed to see that rip in the fabric of time.
Aiding in this mesmerization are the two key actors whose job is mainly to act like their lives depend on it. Bai Lu expertly balances between the innocent yet formidable; soft in her expressions, yet firm in her direction while making sure that her hair and make-up is not out of place. For his part, Luo Yun Xi employs micro-expressions to portray his role as the Demon God. In this drama, Leo’s eyebrows made a strong appearance to make sure that you know they mean business. Leo’s lips did a lot of the work too, especially when he coughed up so much blood and making it look as normal as brushing his teeth.
Despite its flaws, I enjoyed this drama. It had its strength and weaknesses. I would follow the pairing of Leo Luo and Bai Lu till the end of the moon, if only the moon isn’t too far and requires three lifetimes of dreams.
With the ending was this series made with a season 2 in mind?Otherwise why introduce the love killer at the end.Also…
Re: S2, I would think so, but it would depend on its ratings. Netflix has a habit of cancelling shows if they don't do as well as they expected. Sadly, there's a lot of shows they did not renew where the season ended in a cliffhanger.
As for the photo, I'm almost certain that's Maki and Ichica while they are on the beach. But tbh with you, I wasn’t so keen on the pairing. I'm thinking that Maki will be the one bailing on Ichica, leaving her to cry on Kanda's shoulder and they end uo together. But that is just me.
This drama performs like an up-and-coming magician who did not quite live up to its name. First, the set-up looks interesting: all the characters are there, playing their own roles, wearing fancy clothes, complete with the sob-backstory so they can seem more endearing. Then, we are razzled-and-dazzled with more glitter with a snap of a finger or ten. Hoping you don’t notice the loopholes, the writers juggle things around, employing slow motion and time travel tricks to mesmerize and confuse you. Then they attempted to throw you a red-herring, but it’s not really a red-herring because they made the villain so obvious that you think, “it can’t be that easy, right?”
Well, that’s what “My Demon” ends up being and the lackluster acting from Song Kang isn’t helping the show. Though he’s easy on the eyes, and albeit playful, I couldn’t believe that people are supposed to fear this guy! It’s like sending Bugs Bunny to play Batman. I was expecting for the banter between Gu Won and Do Hee to carry throughout the show, but after he realized his warm feelings for her, the “Demon” became a sap.
It was a good thing then that Do Hee wasn’t entirely hopeless even after entering a contracted relationship with the devil himself. She stuck to her guns despite the obstacles thrown her way. I also loved her relationship with the Chairwoman. I wish there was more of that in the show.
The rest of the characters are cardboard cutouts with one dimensional personalities. Frankly, the only thing that prevented some of them from disappearing into the background are the actors’ performances.
The comedic relief provided by the unlikely tandem of Park Bok Kyu and Shin Da Jeong is quirky at best and cringey at worst. I guess we can say the same about the Gang boss, whose minions were just there to fill up the screen.
In the beginning, “My Demon” looks like it had a good concept, but the writing and execution were lacking. If you take this drama with a grain of salt, you might enjoy the visuals.
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Adding to my initial annoyance is this self-proclaimed hero, Li Chong Wen. As far as Second lead goes, he’s not exactly a formidable contender, except perhaps that the ML should learn from his persistence. Probably if we mix Chong Wen and Lu Xun’s personalities, we would find ourselves somebody more balanced. But it is what it is, and despite saying that, he’s not the worst SML in the history of SMLs.
The rest of the characters were not very memorable for me, and through no fault of the cast. They were mostly fillers in the drama whose roles were only to propel the plot of the protagonists’ forward. The only saving grace here really is Lu Xun’s character. His quiet, and yet unwavering support of Qian Wei over the years, was equally sweet and heartbreaking to watch. Although he’s prickly and seems indifferent sometimes, he actually cares a lot about Qian Wei.
The story progressed naturally until Qian Wei wakes up from the coma. From here, you can see all the efforts she tried to get Lu Xun to confess his feelings. But instead of confronting him outright, she employed some sneaky tactics to achieve her goal. I temporarily lost interest at this point. Instead of trying to confirm his feelings for her, I think she should show more reciprocity to do things for him as he did for her all these years. Although she attempted to do so, work-wise, helping him with the case; outside of this, there’s very little else to show that she indeed fell in love with him out of her own accord, and not because of him being nice to her.
After finishing this drama, I felt it somehow anticlimactic. While the drama was in the coma state, I couldn’t wait for Qian Wei to wake up. But once she did, I couldn’t wait for them to go back to that dream state. Although this drama isn’t bad, you will have to suspend your disbelief and just go with the flow in order to make sense of it.
This Japanese adaptation did not hold my interest at first. The characters seemed disconnected from each other. Especially off-putting was Risa’s character. I already knew going in that she would impersonate her best friend for her own selfish desires. One may also argue that she had Sato Ai’s permission to do so in the first place, and therefore, it was acceptable. But she continued the pretense without Ai’s knowledge, and she did not seem remorseful about it; that midway through the show, I put this on hold for quite some time.
Picking up a second time where I left off, the show fared better, but not by much. My impression of Sato AI has improved, especially with how she dealt with the obstacles and challenges thrown her way. Sosuke, on the other hand, remained just a pretty face. He had very little chemistry with Sato Ai and had more engagement with Takuya. Speaking of Takuya, I did not feel a strong Second-lead syndrome like I did with the original Korean drama, though no fault of the actor.
The revelation at the end was no surprise to me. Perhaps if I watched this first, I might have a different opinion about this drama. There’s very little difference between the two titles, except this is less angsty and shorter, of course. What this Japanese version did better for me was the portrayal of female friendships. Perhaps due to its length, this show wasn’t able to explore much else. Nevertheless, it’s a decent copy of the original.
On second thought, I read through the premise and the reviews and I don't think I'll be able to watch this. I already hard time watching the Level 10s on this list, except maybe for KP, so this series will just send me into a mental facility.
Whereas other dramas might fail in undertaking the topic of blindness, this one succeeds. This drama does not give you a chance to feel pity for Yukiko, because you see her determination to overcome her inability to see like others. She uses the resources available to her, and where it is lacking, she creates and looks for opportunities to improve.
Instead of feeling sad for Yukiko, I ended up rooting for her like how Morio did in the show. His belief in her strength and tenacity was adorable. And while I appreciate how he supports his girlfriend, it only highlighted the time he has on his hands, that I forget he had a part-time job only after he met Yukiko. Nevertheless, Morio’s redemption arc from delinquent to dependable is to be noted.
Speaking of redemption arcs, I have a beef with the second leads. (In the Spoiler Below)
Aside from its flaws, this show is a decent watch, especially when they included the educational snippets from Hamada Yutaro, a blind comedian whose jokes flew over my head because I don’t have cued-canned laughter.
I can sympathize with people who are victims of injustice or maltreatment where they have no recourse to defend themselves, but it's another thing when the FL inflicts this suffering upon herself. And when I found out what REALLY happened in the past, how everyone ostracized her and sees Tae-young like an infectious disease, I just lost it. It's so easy to blame someone else for your misfortune, and this "sucks-to-be-me" pity party is one I refuse to watch.
“Till the End of the Moon” lives up to its title, as it tells of the searing saga and intertwined fates of the Demon Lord Tantai Jin and the Immortal goddess Li Su Su, going through several lifetimes and reincarnations until eternity. Here lies my contradictory feeling about the concept of “everlasting” love: while it’s commendable that these two managed to “resolve” their conflicts or despite their opposite goals, and still love each other years and years later; how many times should I see them cycle through different lives in various identities, without getting bored with it?
Back to the story, granted that it’s a complex one, but here we see Tantai Jin as the anti-hero. Was he really born evil or just a product of his cruel environment? Sure that he had the “evil bone” or whatyoumacallit planted inside of him by the spirit of Evil, making him more devil than the evil itself with his evilness. They had to make sure that we know he’s the devil, despite his insistence on the contrary.
But hey, look who’s here: the fairy goddess turning mortal to save the day, like she fell down from the sky, literally. Not only that, Li Su Su is arguably the most beautiful human being that graced the heavens, but apparently, she’s the only one who possesses the power to stop the Devil from destroying the world. Maybe by seducing him with her flawless white skin and virginal attire, will make the almighty Devil shake in his knees.
Throw in five or a hundred supporting characters, then you complete this saga. First, you must always have the jelly-bitch of a step-sister, ala Cinderella. Then you must also have a trusty side-kick or two. Don’t also forget to include the meanie mother, in this case, father, who destroys everything like your hopes and dreams. A comedic-relief character is also necessary in any story, so you have that. Add in an army of villains to do your bidding, and Voila! You have a cast list that is longer than the roll of tissue in your bathroom.
What really made me (or probably you) overlook all the craziness of time- or life- warping back and forth, not sure what is in whose memory of where it takes place is the beautiful cinematography that razzles and dazzles, so you just go with the logic and forget that you stepped into plot holes that you magically come out of. You won’t wonder: did that just happen, because no, it didn’t? It’s just in your dream, in your mind, and you are not supposed to see that rip in the fabric of time.
Aiding in this mesmerization are the two key actors whose job is mainly to act like their lives depend on it. Bai Lu expertly balances between the innocent yet formidable; soft in her expressions, yet firm in her direction while making sure that her hair and make-up is not out of place. For his part, Luo Yun Xi employs micro-expressions to portray his role as the Demon God. In this drama, Leo’s eyebrows made a strong appearance to make sure that you know they mean business. Leo’s lips did a lot of the work too, especially when he coughed up so much blood and making it look as normal as brushing his teeth.
Despite its flaws, I enjoyed this drama. It had its strength and weaknesses. I would follow the pairing of Leo Luo and Bai Lu till the end of the moon, if only the moon isn’t too far and requires three lifetimes of dreams.
As for the photo, I'm almost certain that's Maki and Ichica while they are on the beach. But tbh with you, I wasn’t so keen on the pairing. I'm thinking that Maki will be the one bailing on Ichica, leaving her to cry on Kanda's shoulder and they end uo together. But that is just me.
https://batolisis1988.medium.com/10-japanese-school-rules-that-are-strange-but-true-e2f759e70379
Well, that’s what “My Demon” ends up being and the lackluster acting from Song Kang isn’t helping the show. Though he’s easy on the eyes, and albeit playful, I couldn’t believe that people are supposed to fear this guy! It’s like sending Bugs Bunny to play Batman. I was expecting for the banter between Gu Won and Do Hee to carry throughout the show, but after he realized his warm feelings for her, the “Demon” became a sap.
It was a good thing then that Do Hee wasn’t entirely hopeless even after entering a contracted relationship with the devil himself. She stuck to her guns despite the obstacles thrown her way. I also loved her relationship with the Chairwoman. I wish there was more of that in the show.
The rest of the characters are cardboard cutouts with one dimensional personalities. Frankly, the only thing that prevented some of them from disappearing into the background are the actors’ performances.
The comedic relief provided by the unlikely tandem of Park Bok Kyu and Shin Da Jeong is quirky at best and cringey at worst. I guess we can say the same about the Gang boss, whose minions were just there to fill up the screen.
In the beginning, “My Demon” looks like it had a good concept, but the writing and execution were lacking. If you take this drama with a grain of salt, you might enjoy the visuals.