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Maybe they are just convincing themselves NOT to like these dramas but actually fap to these stories. Denial is not a river in Egypt. 😅😅😅

@bia for someone who don't like the premise of the story, you sure do exert alot of effort voicing your opinion. Are you trying to convince people not to watch, or yourself not to like it? It's like those people who find pornography disgusting, they click on more of those videos just to leave comments. Like a moth to a flame.

I agree that people should rate a drama based on its own adaptation, rather on what was omitted or added in the drama based on the source material or other adaptations. Although it is also natural for those who watched other adaptations or read the source material to make comparisons between each other. For me, I always treat each work as a standalone and review it on its own merits or faults.

Exactly. If he's not prioritizing the person he profess to like, then she's not that important to him. So he can't be angry when somebody else gets her attention. He could have sent a simple text. Anything really, but he's more concerned about his classmate and dismissing all his friends. What next? On the day of the wedding, something comes up again that he's unable to attend? But hey, if that's the kind of guy she likes, then be prepared for the consequences.

Selma, I agree with you that reading the manga or watching the anime should not be a precursor to watching the drama. Though reading then source material will certaintly provide a better understanding of the adaptation.

That being said, I don't like how Kou's character is being portrayed here. I would have preferred Kiuchi to be with Futaba but we know that won't happen.

I totally agree with you. I'm not saying that the first time he left, but the second time he ditched her and gave all these excuses, then becomes angry when someone else becomes interested in her. He's just treating her like a toy and is bored of playing with until another child has fun with it. He even admitted to his friend, that even if he likes Futaba, he has no intention of dating her.
Then he brushes off the accidental kiss as if it's no big deal and gets upset when she ignores him as he did to her?????

At least Kiuchi is consistent. I don't even know what these girls see in him. Probably the allure of being cool and aloof?? SMH

There's nothing in my post that has not been said before. Scroll through earlier comments on this title. I just expanded on some of the sentiments that echoed mine. You don't have to agree with me, so just run along and go touch grass.

They probably don't want to incur the wrath of the staunch fans. I find that that there's basically three types of raters here on MDL. The first group tends to give 9 and 10s so freely as if no production is ever deemed bad or mediocre. Everything is rainbow and sunshine to them. The second group tends to give 1 or 2s to dramas that are not their cup of tea, through no fault of the production team. This group is usually unsatisfied with everything and and nitpick every nook and crevice. These are the people who would call out injustices where there are none. Then there's the third group, who are the pacifiers who usually stroll in the 7s, where they are reluctant to offend anybody and unwilling to "fail" a drama. These are the type of people who would give out participation trophies for every kid so they don't feel left out.

"This series is moving so slowly it's damn near moving backwards" hahahhahahhahaa

I actually enjoyed this show more than I expected. I was reluctant to watch this at first, because of how Miao Yi looks so much like Ariel Lin, who I forever have pigeon-holed in her “It Started With a Kiss” character of a dull-witted female chasing genius male, which this drama is almost akin of. Although Xiao Tu is similar to Xiang Qin from ISWAK on that front, she does not throw herself needlessly at Ling Chao, and has her own adorable charm. And though he appears aloof at most times, Ling Chao is unlike Zhi Shu and has a soft heart for his childhood friend.

The drama is mostly light-hearted, but it has its emotional moments, like when Ling Chao is dealing with his absentee father or when Juan Juan was coping with her relationship woes. But the gang of misfits provided comic relief, and Miao Yi certainly proved herself to be a natural. While there are some cringe moments, it is easy to overlook them. I love how this drama does not take itself seriously, and it is such a fun watch.

Started out as creepy, and ended up as not so creepy, and through no fault of the story really, but I blame the casting director on this.

First, why didn’t they cast an appropriately-aged actor to portray ML’s teenage self, when they did so for the FL and 2nd ML? All those screaming “Pedo” would have no grounds to stand on, if this was done, and frankly, not as disturbing to watch a 12 yr old smiling infatuatedly at a 35 yr old at the start of the drama.

Second, why they didn’t dub Yang Mi’s voice so it doesn’t come across as whiny and annoying throughout the show?

Third, why do production companies insist on casting actresses who cannot even clearly pass as a guy unless you are totally daft and oblivious? There are probably more androgynous-looking actors out there that they could have chosen.

I continued watching anyway, as I love a forbidden romance between Master and Disciple, but man, was it ever frustrating! By the nth time Jian Ming pushed Hai Shi away, I was actually rooting for her to end up with someone else and I would have been happy. You would have thought that Jian Ming was a green flag due to all his self-sacrificing intentions, trying to put Hai Shi out of harm’s way, but he is not doing her any favors as she keeps coming back. Why would she be hopelessly clinging onto somebody who doesn’t prioritize your happiness, but would always choose the country over you?

And don’t get me started on the emperor! Tilan clearly has a case of Stockholm syndrome! Actually Di Xu’s bromance with Fang Zhu looks more sus with all those half-naked, pact-making rituals and fussing over their bestie’s pale-looking lips.

The third coupling may seem the least toxic of all the pairings here, even though Zhou Ying was prone to peeping over the courtyard where Zhe Liu was working. Stalking seems to be the least of all evil here, so the show gave it a pass.

The drama also throws in half-baked villains with some half-baked back stories, expecting you the swallow the Kool-aid that they only did what they did. To watch this show to completion, you need to suspend your disbelief, and throw away logic, or better yet, hang on to that remote control. You need that FFWD button.

With a title like “Silent,” I had a feeling that this would be an emotionally heavy drama. The drama begins with the story of a woman who is currently engaged to her boyfriend, but she still sometimes wonders about whatever happened to her high school sweetheart. Tsumugi’s fiance, Minato, also spent time looking for that same answer, because back in highschool, the three of them were friends. Their trio dissolved when Sou cut all ties with people who knew him before he lost his hearing.

After the three united later, not by choice on Sou’s part, things begin to change. Despite Tsumugi’s insistence that it is Minato she loves, he ends their relationship anyway because he knew he couldn’t hold a candle to Sou’s place in Tsumugi’s heart. On the other hand, Sou pushes Tsumugi away, and shoots down any semblance of rekindling their old feelings for each other.

Throughout the entire show, I felt that Minato’s self-sacrifice was unnecessary. He did not give himself any credit for being good enough for Tsumugi. And the same goes for Sou, who arbitrarily assumes that no one, not even his girlfriend, would be supportive of him if he divulged his condition. His faith and trust in Tsumugi was so little that he did not think that Tsumugi would be there for him when he eventually becomes deaf.

Although I understand the part where Sou considers himself as a burden to others, and his self-exclusion was just a coping mechanism that he adopted. Meguro Ren as Sakura Sou portrays this man who has hearing loss with great care and sensitivity. He is certainly the star of this show.

The rest of the cast also carried their own weight and delivered performances that are nuanced and natural. From Kawaguchi Haruna as Aoba Tsumugi to Kaho as Momono Nana, everyone did their utmost best in representing their characters.

The drama touches on the struggles of people with hearing impairment, how some may deal with the condition (whether from birth or later in life), and how the people surrounding them may deal with the issue differently. From the overprotective mother to the supportive sister, each of them shapes how Sou views the world as being unable to hear.

The drama also dispels some assumptions that people with hearing loss can have on those who do not have to deal with the same condition and vice versa. This poignant drama will make you feel empathy for those who live in a world filled with silence.

Same!!!

he's actually a robot here . more in libe with "Are you Human Too?"

The bad of Part 2:

- Though the leads are physically attractive, Jang Uk and Bu Yeon didn’t have the same spark as Jang Uk and Mu Deok.

- The pacing in this one dragged endlessly despite its short length. They spent more time wallowing than fighting.

- All this soul-shifting back and forth, like jumping from one body to the next, that defies the laws of fictional logic? How can the drama just explain away why in this instance, it’s okay to shift, but in that instance it’s not? I can’t keep up anymore with whose body belongs to which soul and whose soul is now inside which body.

- As for the secondary characters, it looked like everyone was just there for the sake of being there and going through the motions. You know which character that caught my interest? The god-damn turtle!

- And all the reminiscing. What’s the point? Am I supposed to believe that Jang Uk grew fond of Bu Yeon, because she’s Bu Yeon, or because she exhibits Naksu’s mannerisms and thoughts?

Part 2 Verdict: A shadow of Part 1. (8 out of 10)

Combined score: 9 out of 10.

Overall impression: Should have stopped at Part 1.

How to rate a drama where the first part had me at the edge of my seat, while the second part almost lulled me to sleep? Hence my dilemma with Alchemy of Souls. I wasn’t sure where part two went wrong, or was it because part one was so amazing, it was hard to replicate the same excitement when I watched it?

The good of Part 1:

- The chemistry between Lee Jae Wook and Jung So Min is chef’s kiss. The banter between Master and Disciple, or Master and servant in some cases, showcased expert choreography and finesse in the performance.

- The cinematography, especially during the fighting scenes, was executed with remarkable precision.

- The plot, although sometimes over-complicated, was intricate and kept me on my toes.

- The supporting characters were not one-dimensional and had depth in the roles.

- The show explained the supernatural elements later, despite them being sometimes difficult to keep up with.

- The humor is quite refreshing and quirky

- The swoon-worthy music supported the emotional journey of the characters

Part 1 Verdict: Off to an amazing start! (10 out of 10)

Combined score: 9 out of 10.

Overall impression: Should have stopped at Part 1.

Three words to describe this drama: short, sweet and sexy. The premise sounded simple enough: two people meeting on an app intending to marry because of different reasons other than love, find out they work for the same company and fall in love in the process. Nothing ground breaking here, but both lead actors were natural in their roles. The rest of the cast also did their bit parts, expressing their interests in the MC’s. A decent watch that does not need too many brain cells to process, but enough to put a smile on your face.

This drama is cool without being cliche, as it guides viewers through the sexual development of youth. Despite being naïve about certain things, the characters were willing to learn about the different sexual concepts that aren’t necessarily traditional.

It is refreshing to see how the three friends differ in their outlook on love, lust, and beyond. While some are shy, they still communicate their concerns and thoughts to each other, albeit ironically, in a very public restaurant.

I find this drama highly entertaining and educational without being preachy. It’s certainly hilarious how things kept falling out of Sakura’s bag, and how shocked she is at finding things she deemed “dirty” are actually a normal part of human sexuality. I am stanning also for the ace and bi rep, especially after both Tsumugi’s and Yu’s speech.

Even with only nine brief episodes, this drama thoroughly explores everything related to sex, including, but not limited to pregnancy, birth control, consent, periods, etc. The show thoroughly examines these subjects and handles them honestly, without disguising the truth. It certainly is a progressive approach to education in an Asian country, mostly perpetuated by conservative principles.

And as one teacher suggested, it is important for schools to provide proper sex education so that students can make informed decisions and not make assumptions about sex. Highly recommend this drama as it dispels the misconceptions and myth about sex.

" I legit felt like I was at work with her typing up contracts (and that wasn't a good thing)." Hahahhaa. This is soooo true. Swore I yawned even while pressing the FFWD button.

Romance here is slow burn. At least on Female's part. We can see that Male MC is already attracted to her since the beginning.