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This is how the real world works plus a few fate tricks

It's not everyone's cup of tea for sure, since the lead couple are not ordinary and certainly not young, but they are among the most realistic couples i have seen in Kdramas.

Story:

Star math teacher. Heartthrob, rich, whatever you name it, he has it. There are dark secrets lurking around. there is also tragedy but filled with many good moments. On the other hand, we have a very troubled family with a secret of their own. not to mention the hardships and happiness shown are meant to depict a more realistic feature of life. Students' pressure in life. A world where justice has no say in it and the hierarchy of relationships. This is how real world is.
Not many loopholes and certainly everything wraps up perfectly. The story at its core is flawless, except for a few short mishaps.

Acting:

First time seeing the leads. They are mature in both acting and delivering a decent character. The chemistry is off the charts. silly at times, but beautiful. Wish they had more interactions as a couple, but this drama is more heavily focused on the story revolving around students.

production:

top-notch. The locations used for shooting and even the items of clothing worn by the cast is chosen with dedication and care. It's not just some low-budget drama. everything is on point.

soundtrack:

Beautiful songs are used throughout the drama. totally matched the mood.

Overall, if you like the Genre of teaching, students, family, and a mature romance, this is for you!

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A heartwarming drama with a fresh story

"See You in My 19th Life", as the name suggests, we will be immersed in the world of a human being that is being reincarnated over and over, and remembers ALL her past lives.

The drama follows the journey of a young woman who mysteriously remembers all her past lives, and attempts to change the course of events that led to her tragic fate while embracing her past love.

One of the most vital aspects of this drama is its narrative. The reincarnation aspect is handled with care; keeping viewers engaged as they unravel the mysteries surrounding events that shaped her life.

Shin Hye Sun delivers a remarkable performance, effortlessly portraying both the vulnerable and determined sides of her characters. Her chemistry with the rest of the cast, including her love interest Bo Hyun Ahn, adds another layer of emotional depth to the series. The supporting cast also shines, bringing their respective characters to life and enhancing the overall viewing experience, especially the second leads. They were very lovely.

The production value of "See You in My 19th Life" is quite eye-catching, with visually stunning cinematography and colors. The drama effectively utilizes its soundtrack to evoke a range of emotions, enhancing the storytelling and immersing viewers in the world created by the show.

While the drama explores themes of love, revenge, and past lives, it also delves into deeper topics such as the consequences of one's choices and a curse made in between. It beautifully portrays the complexities of human relationships and how deep feelings can go in our lives.

However, this drama does have a few flaws. At times, the pacing feels slightly uneven, particularly during certain episodes. Yet again, the plot got way too complicated at some point, with too many villains and loopholes; making it a bit confusing. The story is very intriguing, however, 12 episodes seemed to be a bit short to fully depict the story, and the ending was rather rushed.

Overall, this drama is a must-watch Korean drama that successfully combines romance and fantasy elements to create a captivating and emotionally resonant viewing experience. With performances, engaging storylines, and beautiful themes, Kdrama fans won't be disappointed.

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If you're craving for a mature romance, this is for you!

This drama is not your typical Cdrama, with glittery and bubbly characters. The story is intense, the characters are mature, and the real-life events are so relatable.

Story:

I was kinda surprised to see a cdrama with a strong story. Most dramas focus on the relationship aspects and the career aspects of the dramas don't make much sense overall. I should add, that 50% of this drama is career-related but the rest is very much about the relationship between the leads. There are complications(not so many) , but there are no loopholes and the story goes on smoothly. Just like how it is in real life!

Cast:

First time seeing Elvis and Elvira. What a match! their chemistry is so natural and beautiful, that you can feel their interactions, insecurities, and how they fall in love. Their romance is not fiery or fluffy, it's just mature and how it should be for career-oriented individuals. Despite all this, we get to see a very romantic and passionate relationship. Their kiss scenes are just marvelous, Their gazes at each other are on another level.

Writing:

It's almost flawless IMO, yet there are side characters that are too many and there are so many stories going on with them that take a lot of screen time. There are no ambiguity about the leads and their character development. overall, a very decent production.

OST:

I must say i loved the ost. Matched every scene. The lyrics are in rhyme with the story and i can say it's one of the best i have heard in cdramas.

If you are in the mood for something romantic, yet a mature one with great chemistry and career-related subjects, this is for you!

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If you want to watch this one, make sure to turn off your logical sense!

The story starts pretty well, yet as it goes on the ML and FL become really weird. The ML has a dark past and is punishing himself out of guilt. The FL, on the other hand, seems caring, yet she becomes so absorbed in ML's life that acts out of character most of the time. She does things seemingly unnecessary, and can make you cringe :)
Call it love or anything, this pairing is weird :))
The leads have great chemistry, there are plenty of kiss scenes and skinships. It is romantic indeed, but the romance has no depth. it's just there.
The dark past is shown and the problems are generally solved too. it's not one of those so complicated dramas.
I liked this drama for the leads. Both actors are good-looking and cute lol
Overall, a pleasant drama. But don't get too involved with the story :))

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An amalgamation of almost anything

Well, i was glad i have found a drama with short episodes (unlike many, I appreciate shorter productions)
It's technically a low-budget drama, so don't get your hopes up.
Each episode is only less than 10 minutes.
The ML is hot (yeah I might be biased)
The FL is not that bad, but the writers decided to treat her like shit the whole time. I think the writer decided to go deep inside being abusive and degrading, to the point that it's unbelievable.
There is not much side story going on. The story had potential in my opinion, but it wasn't depicted decently.

If you're looking for a drama to pass time, This if for you, yet beware. *SPOILER* : The ending sucks big time. More than that, the story doesn't even seem finished to me.

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Came for the kiss scenes, stayed for the CP

Found this gem by pure chance. In the past few months, very high-end Xianxias were released that were overhyped too, but this one, many found it so suddenly! i'm glad i did. it's one of those rare Xianxias that kept me hooked from episode 1, and not a single episode was a filler imo( even though some episodes were a little rushed, and later I found out there were some things going on). not to mention the MOST beautiful kiss scenes and romantic scenes exist in this drama.


Story:
Romantic Xianxia about demons, gods and fairies with a time travel flavor. That sums it up. The fantasy element is strong, yet the core of this drama is romance. as someone who loves romantic dramas, this satisfied me fully lol. The leads only have eyes for each other and there is no nonsense love triangle/3rd wheel. Even through amnesiac episodes, the couple stay faithful to each other. There are some loopholes and some things left unexplained. but there was no need to do so imo. There were no filler episodes in my opinion, and all episodes looked refreshingly interesting.

Acting:
I have been familiar with Arthur Chen since his Lighter and Princess days and been following him ever since. he is such a talent; they call him the Nepo baby, but this person indeed has the talent to shine.
Wang Ying Lu. I wasn't acquainted with her before, but she is a heartthrob and looks so cute. Hope to see her in more works.

OST:
similar to many Xianxias, there are a selection of pieces played out throughout the show and the matched the mood. i even liked the bgm music.

Production:
One of the biggest issues with xianxias are the CGI they use. this one's CGI wasn't without faults but it was ok imo. The scenery and houses they made for the drama all looked appealing.

All in all, watch it for the romance and the beautiful kiss scenes! the lovebirds in this drama can't take their hands off of each other!

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If you really want to watch this drama, watch until episode 10. SKIPPING episode 11 is a must.

This was one of those Jdramas that started pretty well. the story was detailed and on-point. However, the writers decided to make it different and it was good, until it wasn't.

Story:
Adultery, but in a really absurd way. We get to see two very nonfunctional couples who are struggling with their sexless lives. however, this is not the whole thing. The characters are so lost and don't even know what they are doing. The concept of talking and marriage counseling doesn't even exist( which is not understandable imo). So to find solace and peace, they cheat; one emotionally and the other physically. and cheating is somehow forgiven by both parties again without talking. the reason why I'm saying it should've ended on episode 10 is that the leads finally got out of their dungeons and decided to make things right. but right about to do so, episode 11 screws everything up :/

Acting and chemistry:
Honestly, the actors and actresses don't depict emotions much. it's nonexistent kinda. except for a short period that we see Michi and Makoto getting close and romantic( Makoto's feelings were sincere but Michi's??! she was drowned in her mind). and the worst acting award goes to the second lead ( Yo and Kaede). The childish and selfish behavior depicted was unbelievable( but that does exist in real world, so kudos to the writer)

OST:
unlike many Jdramas I watched, this drama had a few songs that were quite good.

one thing I like to mention is that by episode 10, the whole story was wrapped up. we could guess the future based on the things we saw and it was over, but suddenly episode 11 popped up and the leads were all good with their exes? what happened? just a few months passed and they suddenly realized they can go back to being Comrades?LOL
as much as I liked the first few episodes, the last episodes weren't OK.

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Just beautiful

I read some reviews before watching this movie and i already knew the direction it was headed.

It has the most unusual plot ever and you will see the most intriguing romance too.
a simple girl falling in love with a debt collector. it is not simple in any way possible. we get to see how they start falling for each other, but this movie is directed in a way for the audience to feel sadness. To feel pain and loss. everything is short-lived and temporary in the end for the female protagonist.
The leads depict beautiful and real chemistry. you will definitely fall for their love

The cinematography was rather average. It's basically set in some poor, rural areas and that's where the leads come from.
One downside to this movie was the soundtrack. It basically had no background music, just natural sounds.

Overall, a really beautiful movie. If you don't mind some tears to shed, be sure to tune in.

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Decent and fun

This drama is literally fast-paced, to the point that in a span of 9 episodes major events happen. It's not draggy, there are no loopholes, no love triangles, and most important of them all No sadness :)

The leads have great chemistry together. There are decent skinship/kiss scenes. We go in-depth into their relationship and we get to see how they evolve and dissolve into each other's lives. The ML is cute and caring. The FL, on the other hand, is a bit socially awkward, but she is not cringey or anything. In fact, she does grow and mature as the drama progresses.

If you are already familiar with how Jdramas go, you won't get surprised, but this drama is based on a unique sort of fetish. You will see fumes and vapor, and hear the world Smell and sweat a lot, but not in a bad way lol. It's sometimes silly, but funny at the same time.

The drama is adversary-free, fun, and romantic. you will enjoy it overall.

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Watching this drama is like living in a fairyland

Get ready to fall in love( Even if you're not in real life) with a cute couple and their ups and downs as they navigate through life and being a couple.

The story is simple. An unrequited childhood crush. Well, the FL is so young when she starts having feelings for the handsome Gege who is 5 years older than her. Yet, she has to forget him for the time being. But guess what? Destiny has other plans for her!
This is one of those dramas that will make you go crazy to wait. Everything about it is perfect. The story, acting, visuals, OST, everything! it's like a fairyland made into reality. It's sweet. It gives you butterflies. The long gazes and touches are swoon-worthy. However, living in a fairyland is not without problems!

Plot Summary:
The drama starts off with a 14 yo student and her brother's chronicles with his friends. The FL starts having a one-sided crush on his bro's friend, however, she decides to erase him completely from her life. a few years later and the FL is now a sweet and caring university student in the city her old crush lives. Romance sparkles, despite the difference and the ML's past history. Yet again, the love is so deep and the leads are so mature that they turn these obstacles into possibilities and make their own fairytale. and not to mention the many beautiful kiss scenes and the awesome chemistry we get to see!

First impression:
Since episode 1, we get to see a very beautiful family and friends. The vibe is pure bliss and there mild mishaps every once in a while. This drama is overall a feel-good drama filled with lots of emotions, so it was expected to give off positive feelings( albeit it gets a little overwhelming as the story goes)

Acting:
I was familiar with ZLS since watching some of her dramas back then. she is a sweet actress and puts so much emotions into her acting, as if she is playing her real self. Kudos to her for delivering a beautiful character. CZY, on the other hand, it was my first time seeing him in a drama and I dare say he is decently talented. He is a heartthrob and managed the role beautifully. All the other cast members showed a great portrayal, especially Victor Ma who plays Sang Yan. I hope he takes acting seriously and we will see him in more roles.( It was fun watching him bicker his sister by calling her Little devil LOL)

Writing:
I'm unfamiliar with the authors involved, but the story is not without fault. However, the story's pacing and the production made it very entertaining to watch. I just wish they wouldn't cut the kiss scenes and use so much edits. Yet, we can always watch the BTS videos and enjoy the kisses LOL

Production and Cinematography:
I dare say this drama has a good quality compared to many Cdramas i have watched before. The lighting and edits are so improved. Even the dubbing is much better and we get to hear the lead's real voices. The places used for this drama were all according to the story and matched the mood accordingly.

Music:
This drama has the cutest selection of songs. we even get to hear to the lead's singing voice too! i loved the background pieces of music too, however, i couldn't find it anywhere. hope they release it soon.

Last but not least, if you're a romantic and die for romantic dramas with the least complications and cringe, and at the same time crave romantic scenes and beautiful chemistry, be sure to check this drama. It's a solid 10/10. highly recommended.


All in all, don't miss this drama!

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Cliche rom-com, but the chemistry is Amazing!

This drama is the exact definition of drama Cliche; a cold, handsome, wealthy boss and a poor, beautiful, loving girl. That sums it all. They fall in love despite bickering with each other from the beginning, but their love blossoms into something profound.

The whole drama is set in various hotels and you see cute and breathtaking sceneries. The story is quite simple but there are mishaps along the way for the leads too. Don't expect to see the logic behind anything that happens, as it is the nature of this drama to be funny and romantic. The leads are just made for each other.

overall, a feel-good drama with cute skinship and chemistry between the leads.

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Second chance in love and its chronicles!

This drama is very much typical ( Time travel elements, second chances, Second leads who want to destroy the main leads, etc). I love that the main focus is actually on romance and the relationship between two estranged lovers who lead a bitter life with a tragic end, yet they are given a second chance to fall in love again!

Plot Summary:

This drama is about a couple in their early 40s who travel back in time to when they were 20 and about to get married again. They choose to get married again for the sake of politics and power, with divorce in mind. They go through ups and downs and so many trials, however, they fall in love again. They choose to be with each other despite the FL thinking she was in love with the SML. The ML, on the other hand, has always been in love with her but circumstances were not in his favor and he is willing to make this work this time.

First Impression:

The drama starts pretty simple as the plot suggests. The pacing is decent, since the leads find each other very early and despite their past grudge, they decide to use this second chance to their benefit and help each other out. The aesthetics is rather simple but the leads are very beautiful and have a wonderful chemistry. This drama is not as glamorous as most Xianxias with heavily decorated scenes and battles but is more focused on the leads and their whereabouts.

There is a very evil SML dressed in white and has an angelic voice. Some say he was given too much screen time compared to the rest( unlike in novel). I personally agree on this yet he had a story to tell and why he traveled back in time and the things he did. sadly he dug his own grave in the end.

Acting:

Zhao Jin Mai and Zhang Ling He create a very dynamic and beautiful couple. They are bickering and scornful at first but their love is deeper than they think and these two depict a wonderful couple. Chen He yi, aka SRQ, has done a good job depicting a villain yet he is being a little too much glamourized for being evil. we have to wait and see about that too. The rest of the cast did a pretty sufficient job as well.

Production, cinematography, and writing:

seems like the authors have taken a detour when writing it seems and the drama suddenly drifted. The main couple's on-screen time and relationship suddenly decreased till the end of the drama and the SML and the rest were focused on. yet, i liked the OTP and their chemistry was beautiful.

I like the decorations personally and since this drama doesn't show fights or battles, those who like a serene sort of historical drama will definitely love this drama.

Overall, if you're in for a good romantic historical drama with a nutjob SML and cute couple, this is for you! the leads are just very sweet and mature at the same. However, bear in mind the story does deviate at some point and it could've been written better but this doesn't mean It's of low quality. totally worth the watch.

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One of the best Cdramas of 2025! truly a gem!

Found this drama a bit late. I saw everyone saying how good the story is, yet in the romantic department, the majority agreed on the fact that it was minimal at first, so i was a bit reluctant to watch, but glad i did because it became one of my favorites!

Story:
Typical Romantic Xianxia about star-crossed lovers who are actually archenemies( romeo juliette maybe lol). The story is a bit complicated with so many details but the strong point of this drama is the story's consistency. it did not drag a bit( something quite common in Cdramas). The main characters romance was so beautiful that will stay in my heart for a long time.
The chemistry, kiss scenes, them holding hands and hugs were sooooo lovely.

Acting:
Neo Huo and LYX were amazing. it was my first time seeing them both as i haven't seen their previous works but i dare say despite their young ages, they are amazing! the rest of the cast were quite decent too, which is again very rare in Cdramas to see such intricacy and performance.

Production:
I was worried about CGI and special effects mainly used in Xianxias, which is not good yet in this one, they exceeded my expectations. the production companies are getting better and better these days. Nothing seemed fake or overly colored.

OST:
Both NH and LYX had tracks performed by themselves and their voices were beautiful.

All in all, watch it for the romance and their beautiful love! the lovebirds in this drama were not only heroes but also faithful lovers!

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A Short remake but still enjoyable!

I liked the og version and watched it when it aired. had to go back for a rewatch to refresh my memory and start this one.

I don't think it's closely following everything from the og since it's short and also a Japanese remake, which they tend to change everything to fit their own aura of production.

The story is fast-paced, with not many details going on. The leads have a decent chemistry and are not cringeworthy IMO. The chemistry development is pretty decent up until episode 5.

I personally am not watching it, hoping to see the exact scenes and plot from the original suspicious partner, but that doesn't make this drama less entertaining.

Overall, an enjoyable watch, yet the last 3 episodes went downhill and their relationship could have developed to better.

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