Made me believe in a pure love again
Immense yearning & insane chemistry. Mesmerizing plot that has all the best tropes such as time travel and serial killer while still being a sentimental romcom.Every episode is unskippable. There is so much humor intertwined with high stakes that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The romance is amazing because both are yearning so hard for the other that it seems impossible to the viewer that the characters themselves don't know.
Sol and Sunjae are incredibly lovable.
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Best enemies-to-lover/fake lovers drama
Insane face cards and chemistry. The visuals are mesmerizing. Fake lovers trope is incredibly well done with misunderstandings being understandable and resolved well.I love that it has the he fall first and harder trope. The misunderstandings are painful but at least it's understandable that it only occurs because one is afraid of hurting the other.
My only problem is the rushed ending. It ends with the ML breaks up and tries to make the FL hate him to spare the pain of his death cliche. I also hate that the second ML has too much screen time. It's easy to feel pity for him as the second lead but when he turned obsessive and pouting villain, it got annoying.
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Soulmatism at its finest
Undeniable chemistry and entrancing storyline with breathtaking visuals and tear-jerking OST. The soul switch trope is well done, it's humorous without the cringe. I love that they are shown switched back in the important moments and is vital to build their relationship.There is immense pain that Gang is trying to overcome with vengeance, he is an intense and unyielding in his goal yet Dal is such a sunshine character that it makes it impossible for him to ever look the other way. Their yearning and devotion to protecting one another is so deep that it transcends fate. They are actually unhinged for each other, it's insane.
The only flaw is the second female lead. Her lack of emotions makes it hard to believe she even likes, let alone loves the Grand Prince. Luckily, the main leads' overflowing love for one another makes up for it. The plot also flows well and the ending is endearingly charming.
This drama is truly the ultimate depiction of the red string of fate.
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Truly a fateful and tragic love story that makes you reminisce on your own life
Goblin is a a story of life and love. Kim-shin and Eun-tak have this adorable chemistry that makes your heart warm.The supporting characters have great backstories that actually add to the story. The supernatural elements and themes of fate/life are well done in a way that makes you ponder on your own life. With catchy OSTs and moments that are so humorous that makes the tragedies even more heartbreaking.
In the Goblin's search to end his life, he found his reason to live. Truly a drama for the ages.
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An extraordinary, chaotic fateful first love
Such a unique and unpredictable plot line guarantees that you are on the edge of your seat with each episode. Complex characters, mind-bending pot twists, and a touch of every cliche from amnesia to historical royalty transforms this drama into a fun rollercoaster.The stakes are high for spunky, peppy Dan-Oh as she chaotically attempts to change her fate. If she is the force pushing the story, Haru is the life given to it. He may be a quiet character, but his heartfelt eyes for Dan-Oh proves their chemistry.
Their romance is simply adorable. It's impossible not to root for them.
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Entrancing visuals for the eyes and heart
This drama is a feast for the eyes and heart. Intense face cards in magnetic landscapes with magical OSTs and VFX. It's so beautiful that it almost hurt the eyes.Ultimately, this is a story of growth and healing. The classic Cold ML x Naive FL trope, the soul switch leads them to be more open or stronger respectively. It was easy to see who was in which body based off their quirky, slightly cringy micro-expressions. It's adorable how protective Dongfang is of Orchid who is the only one in the realm to freely place her faith in him.
The humor and angst is fierce, the moments of laughter are hearty and tears are gut-wrenching. The plot is paced well and the plot twists actually made sense, contributing heavily to the story. Overall, a magical and heartwarming fairytale.
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A haunting yet poetic tale of when a king falls in love
An incredibly heartbreaking but beautiful story of sacrifice and devotion. It is a realistic portrayal of how it is to love a king when you are of lesser position. Sorrowful OST and profound acting. All the supporting characters had well-rounded backstories.It's so obvious how Deok-Im and Yi San are in love with each other but the palace politics and her desire to maintain independence halted it from progressing. When they ultimately did ended up together, it is not a celebration but a happy condemnation.
It was a humorous beginning but ended up in a true tear-jerker. The tears would not end for the woman in love with a man who had everything but was not able to gave her the one thing she desired, his entire self.
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Healing and unconditional love
A heartwarming and healing drama that teaches how to let go of a painful past to place trust in someone you love.It's funny how it seems like it's the cold ML x naive FL cliche. The dual perspectives give the viewer insight that the leads have this incredible depth of love for another. The misunderstandings are due to this fear that Yifan will hurt Sang Yan when all along, it is his life's purpose to be in her center of orbit.
Yifan's trauma is intense but the force of Sang Yan's love is unforgettable and helped her to recover. Incredible yearning, Sang Yan is on another level.
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