News 
1
2
1
1
1
A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills' Dream
3 people found this review helpful
This review may contain spoilers
One of the artistic BLs ever made
I'm somehow a novice to the BL world, yet i have had my fair share of watching Some famous BLs recommended.I found this drama while it was airing and it was in the THAI section of MDL, which was confusing as i was not looking for a thai BL. Then i figured it was chinese. I will keep this review short by just mentioning pros and cons.
Pros:
1- The whole drama concept is new. The story, plot, characters, acting and production. It was not like other BLs i watched before.
2- The story is intriguing, romance-wise. I loved the leads. Their love was beautiful. Not quite innocent but kinda innocent in its own way. The chemistry was palpable. Not to mention the kiss scenes. Swoon-worthy.
3- The directing of this drama is quite interesting. At some point it gave the feeling of watching a documentary, The director paid attention to the smallest details too.
4- The scenery. God this drama has one of the most beautiful settings. The forests, locations, all of them are artistic. Kudos!
5-The OST. it easily became my favorite. All of the songs were amazing. It's rare to like a an ost so much but this will remain my favorite for a while.
Cons:
1- The plot and story were not coherent in some parts. Some details became suddenly vague or left unanswered. We don't what happened to those who were killed and commited suicide. I don't know it was delibrate but they left out a few things and introduced other things totally unrelated.
2- 16 episodes seemed a bit long. i think 12-13 eps would have sufficed. Some episodes became too sad or draggy.
3- I didn't like the fact that there were lots of deleted materials that should have been bought. I ended up not seeing so many of the NC scenes it seems lol.
4- To fully understand what had happened, I had to pay attention lol. yes this drama needs a little concentration or you will miss what happened.
Overall, it's a 10 for me even though it has some weak points too but nonetheless, this will remain one of my favorites.
Was this review helpful to you?
A very messy Drama
This drama starts off pretty weird; the leads are both in love with their teachers.The story revolves around Unrequited love, and a very immature bond forms between leads in order to fill the void. Their relationship progresses, but never matures. It's merely a friends-with-benefits relationship.
A very toxic Second lead forms. The respective teachers that the leads are in love with start a relationship as well, which oddly turns into marriage.
The story has no depth, is cringe-worthy, and gets silly as it goes. There are minor relationships too.
The FL with a fellow classmate who actually loves her and is willing to sacrifice herself just to see the FL happy. Their relationship remained platonic in the end. The ML, on the other hand, slept with a girl from his past, while he was in a contractual relationship with the FL.
It's full of sex scenes, but not the explicit type. The drama happens in a few limited locations and we don't get to see so much outside.
There is romance but very superficial and without depth. The leads eventually fall in love but decide not to get back together and go on living their lives. More like an open ending.
Overall, a very average drama.
Was this review helpful to you?
Another pandemic in the making!
Well, tbh, if you don't like anything related to Pandemic and all, stay AWAY from this drama.This drama is technically the future pandemic of this world.
The casting was great, but it got a bit draggy and pointless at times.
There is a lot of blood, killing, stabbing, hating, and psychosis.
The ost was not that great. You could hear the same song repeat and had no variations whatsoever.
I loved the leads. They had a wonderful chemistry, but expect no skinship/romantic scenes. A big No no for romantic lovers.
Overall, an enjoyable drama. Yet, it's a bit painful for us to see after the pandemic we all went through.
Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful story but...
I love romantic Cdramas. This drama follows the typical trope; a girl chasing her childhood love. at first, it was a little too much IMO, yet the ML actually fell in love with her in the long run.The drama started off pretty ok and the pacing was relatively slow in my opinion. Yet this drama was all over the place. it got too chaotic at some point( which was expected, as this drama is showing a firefighter), mixed with too much patriotism and complications. The second and third couples were ok too.
I personally liked the leads and their chemistry, but if you're a romance lover like me, you know how important it is for the actors to show affection. This drama is not some melodrama with a slow-burn romance, it's rather straightforward even from the beginning. However, the leads have the most superficial kiss scenes ever. They kiss like a few times, but each time it's like nothing. just lips touching. The chemistry is there, the kisses? NOPE. this happens a lot in cdrama world but still.
Overall, if you don't have any issues with the couple's chemistry and body language, the story is ok and watchable(albeit slow)
Was this review helpful to you?
Expect the most cringe-worthy Jdrama ever made
Ok so the first 4 episodes was fine. We encountered a malfunctioning couple who were so in love. One a hopeless romantic, and the other a married guy on the verge of separation from his almost-dead wife.This drama will drive you nuts. The couple are in love yes, but the guy is so irresponsible and the woman so irritating, like she has to sacrifice everything because the guy does not know what he wants. She is the one making all the sacrifices because she thinks this the LOVE for her.
Don't forget a somehow-crazy wife in between who is in dire need of medical intervention for mental health.
And a love triangle of course. Another guy fighting for the wrong girl, which eventually learns his lesson.
Overall, it's full of cringe. Got some romantic, steamy scenes.
Plus, i think this was a promotional drama for Tiffany but in a bad way LOL
Was this review helpful to you?
Very fresh and new
I watched this drama years ago. The story was weird at first, but as the characters developed, i got to see a thorough and elaborate story. The family is not functional, and so are the kids. The relationships are weird to begin with, but they grow up through the series.I haven't watched many Taiwanese dramas as of today, but i dare say this one is a must-watch, despite it's age and somewhat mediocre production( which was ok for the time it aired).
Overall, a delicate yet entertaining drama.
Was this review helpful to you?
A drama where you can feel zero chemistry between the leads
Rarely do i drop dramas, mainly because of the fact that i hate leaving any projects unfinished.The drama is supposed to be a romantic fantasy; focusing on a boss's life and his family and past relationships.
It had potential, but up until episode 10, i personally couldn't understand anything.
There is no logic in this drama( I know it's fantasy but at least they should have thought things through)
The leads literally have no chemistry while they already kissed like 2-3 times in the first 10 episodes by accident.
The ML is like a robot. His face has no expressions. He can't even show sadness, anger, love, etc.
The FL is cute and clueless and i wanted to continue because of her mainly, but the story didn't keep up.
There is a cartoonish turtle( which was fine and cute at the same time, but i saw technical errors even in that aspect. For instance, the voice actor is not talking but the turtle's lips are moving and making gestures! so silly tbh. They really need to be considerate even in such absurd details.
Overall, it had potential in my opinion, but the story lacks a lot.
Was this review helpful to you?
Painful but beautiful at the same time. Definitely a must-watch for Romantic Melo lovers!
The first episode literally shouts what's going to come: heartbreak, pain, and, most important, LOVE.If you're familiar with Korean melodramas or Ktraumas, you will know how this is.
Two people from two different worlds are met by fate. One is emotionally shut down, and the other does not have much time to live. Each is going to light the other's life, but they don't have forever to give or spend with each other.
The cinematography and OST are all amazingly beautiful. the scenes, the landscapes, and, most importantly, the songs used pierce the soul.
Updated Review:
If you look closely, episode 1's beginning is actually the ending of the drama. why?
Story:
A terminal patient with hopes of fullfilling her only wish to become an actress, finds the rare chance to star in a movie about a terminal patient directed by someone who has his own baggage of issues. The path is bumpy with so many problems, from her illness and those around her, to the ML being under pressure to make the movie happen. But the story goes on and these two also fall in love. not just a platonic superficial love, but a deep one that lasts a lifetime. "Our Movie" is made in the end and the leads get to watch it, one in this world and the other from the other side. Heartachingly beautiful.
The Cast:
I have seen previous works of Nam Koong Min and Jeon Yeo Been. Both are talented artists. I wasn't expecting to see their chemistry flourish into what we just saw. They literally delivered the best versions of Lee Jeha and Lee Daeum that will stay in the hearts of the fans for a long time. The second leads albeit annoying a bit, delivered the respective roles quite beautifully.
Production and writing:
Simply poetic and artistic. the colors, scenes, and the characters emotions conveyed is so deep in this drama. there are a few minor issues in the writing but in my opinion, these issues and faults are what make a drama so beautiful.
overall, this drama became one of the best of 2025 for me personally. 10/10 recommended to those who love this genre and this marvelous cast!
Was this review helpful to you?
This Chinese BL is SO GOOD!
I always refrain from Chinese BLs due to the fact that they end up being bromances with no actual intimate scenes, but DAMN, this one is so good.The story, acting, cinematography, and literally everything.
The leads have so much chemistry and are amazing. The plot is also very mesmerizing and definitely gonna be one of the best chinese BLs.
shall wait and see how the rest unfolds!
Was this review helpful to you?
