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"a most beautiful but sad memory"

I read the webtoon prior to watching the series and it was 10/10. I'm glad that the webdrama did the original justice because everything from the plotline to the characters were so well conveyed. I don't have any complaints, except for the fact that I wished that the ending didn't have to be so heartbreaking. It's pretty obvious that HaMin wasn't coming back but it felt like a slow burn and a emotional climax at the end.

Bomi and Jinyoung's relationship development is so cute, unexpected couples >>>>> The acting was also 10/10 I'm pretty surprised at how accurate the characters were, especially Sunhee and Jinyoung. Looking forward to season 2 if they plan to continue the webdrama series~

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so touching and wholesome

Not going to lie, going into the first few episodes, I thought it was super depressing and hated how sanha's father got away with his abuse towards his family and even In Sook's grandma. However, as I continued on from the second episode, I realized how intricate the drama was.

I loved everyone's side story; the relationship between the 3 main girls, In Sook and WooCheon's relationship development, and the environment at the hospice. It was honestly really sweet and moments like these were able to distract me from the heaviness that some of the other scenes contained.

The concept of "sweet escape" left me lowkey anxious because I knew that even though they were safe for the time being they were being chased by time, the police, and so many things that were built up from their past. (the two main leads).

Honestly, I'm pretty sure there was not a single episode where I didn't cry. It's so bittersweet and you can't help but feel the emotional damage after certain characters pass. I think this drama allowed me to accept death, as unimaginable as it is, I felt like I was growing and also mentally preparing alongside the characters for the passing of another.

Overall, I really loved the vibes, the pacing is relatively slow in a good way. The actors did amazing (a few familiar faces here and there but some new faces). The OST is on point, it matched so well, I'm binging the soundtrack for sure.

I'd recommend this drama if you would like to sit down and watch something that is both peaceful but heavy at the same time. Prepare yourself and some tissues on the side :)

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breathtaking and emotional

I think it's pretty clear from the start how there's going to be a tragic ending...Nevertheless the entire series was a piece of art. The shooting style as well as the overall tone the drama gave was so on point. I regret not educating myself more about the Gwangju Uprising and its history before watching this because then things would have made a lot more sense.

The cast was impeccable...expected nothing less from the main leads Dohyun and Minsi (came from Sweet Home aha) as well as the second female lead (she did so well in Class of Lies). This drama felt similar to "When the Weather is Fine" where it was so relaxing and satisfying--until chaos strikes and nothing goes right. This melodrama was great depiction of reality merged with fiction. The harsh reality of what was politically going on especially amongst those who were hierarchically involved.

The joy and sorrow were expressed so well from the characters. I shed a few tears especially towards the ending episodes because the storyline was so moving. The OST played a big part in the success of the film. If you are someone who likes a nice drama with a peaceful and realistic vibe, definitely watch Youth of May.

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I don't know where to start. This drama was so overwhelming. The plot was so deep yet so complicated but if you really focus and think about it, you'll understand. There are some loopholes in the time traveling and character shifting situations but I think the overall goal was certainly made clear. The acting was superb . so much emotion and the OST certainly meets up to standard. The OST is probably the second if not best thing about this drama. I have every song saved in my playlist and it's so nostalgic and surreal. This is more considered melodramatic and that's what makes it heartaching yet lighthearted and sweet. I highly suggest you try out this drama, i can guarantee it won't let you down. A big hands to the actors and actress I haven't been so impressed in such a long time.

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I loved watching this drama especially because every single episode captures my attention. There's never a break, it always leaves you on the edge of your seat. The characters all have incredibly strong personalities. The main male lead is prideful yet a little immature. The female lead has weaknesses and is scarred by past trauma. Master Kim is wise and experienced enough to give credible advice to the doctors working under him. Overall, the amount of character development within each character; side or main, is stunning. The romance scenes are so mushy and cute I cringe all the time however it's one of the best dualities I've ever watched. That being said, Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim is a masterpiece definitely worth watching.

(also yoo yeonseok you have my whole heart)

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Although I skimmed through some parts of this drama, I really liked the chemistry between some of the characters. I feel that something is still lacking, I wish that some of the relationships worked out better. I was also really frustrated of Phoo's character...he is inconsistent and does not quite know what or who he wants in the relationship. I thought that some couples weren't meant to be, however, in the end, I am content. Overall, I recommend this drama, it really explores the part of youth that are often overlooked and neglected. However, it is one of the better thai dramas I have watched and i encourage you to watch Hormones 2 if you complete the first season. The actors and actresses are so handsome and pretty uwu

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I've seen how this was the number one recommended chinese drama so I added it to my watchlist and ended up finishing the whole season in one day. It's humorous and fluffy and the angst doesn't go too overboard. The male lead is a little petty at times but I was pretty satisified with how things turned out. I normally get annoyed by the female lead but shen yue did a great job and the female lead based off the plot was incredibly reasonable despite her being a big dumbo in the first few episodes haha. The casting was amazing and I highly recommend this drama :) it's better than meteor garden heh.

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I at first read the dramalist storyline before I watched the movie. 5 minutes in the video and you already get the hint that the protagonist is having flashbacks and memories of the girl from the past that impacted his life. I was prepared for the ending to the sad. The character change and the casting was on point and the part where they both went on a trip together was super cute. Although it ended tragically, I feel that the script writer already prepped the audience for it all. It is true Sakura died however the author really emphasized how she tried living her life to its fullest with the protagonist by trying new things and checking things off of her bucketlist. Overall, yes, I did cry a couple times during this movie, but it was very heart-touching, deep, and moving. <3 I highly recommend this~

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I watched reply 1988 before I watched this drama and I liked reply 1988 better, however, I could relate so much to the fangirling and loyalty of fandoms that the main character goes through. I am also a huge fan of Apink (eunji omgggg) so I really enjoyed the casting. The parents are always the same people so the familiarity is nice :) The storyline, just like any other reply drama, is based off of family conflict, friends, love, and finding out what is most important. I did cry a lot so prepare yourself some tissues !!! but it's beautiful and illustrates the beautiful youth everyone goes through in life. <3 highly recommend this drama

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I read one review about this movie and then convinced myself that I should give it a try, knowing that mature genres are not my cup of tea. The movie starts with graphic content (ofcourse.) but I discarded it, thinking that the plot would be decent. However, the main character doesn't really get anywhere..there's not much character development.. he's supposed to be someone who evolves into a man who understands women better, however he started out as a pretty gentlemanly and kind person so there's not really much difference. There are some scenes (okay, to be frank, 90% of the sexual scenes made me uncomfortable). The characters are just too different and way too weird for my liking (the clients i mean). The only sex scene I was okay with was with Sakura but everything else was either way too intense, strange, or aggressive, so that was a turn off o.O The main character (Ryo) has a pretty face and has pretty good acting, but this plot literally went nowhere and I'm really questioning myself to why I chose to watch this. I don't recommend watching this, but if you're down for weird kinky material and lots of uncensored sex scenes...then this might be it for you

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This movie kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There's not a single moment where the seas are calm...it's literally nonstop violence, action, and intense moments. Being a lover of action, mystery, horror, and occasional love story on the side, this movie was thrilling. However, as the audience should know, be prepared for deaths and heartache. This is not your typical badgirl turning into a heroine into a lover type of movie. I personally really like sungjoon and his role. He kept her feeling sane and loved throughout the chaos that she faces overall great movie!

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very basic zombie series but great actors

Just by watching the trailer by itself I already assumed that it will be your typical zombie invasion drama where friends go through several obstacles and friendship tests,,, kinda nailed that assumption :) Besides being a pretty basic zombie theme series, the acting itself is quite impressive. Despite the kind-of cliche and fairly predictable plotline, the actors were super well casted.
Suhyeok and Namra definitely carried this series, both were level-headed characters that had good morals and were never rash with their actions--exactly what you need in zombie movies! finally !!!! the others---were pretty frustrating at times lol
Since they shot this in a school setting, I could feel the small slice-of-life/highschool romance moments, which were pretty refreshing. It was a good reminder that the setting/mcs were in highschool and despite being in a middle of chaos, by portraying their youthful feelings, it was somewhat realistic ..
Although the series didn't blow my mind completely nor did it leave a big impression, I am curious to see what the production will. bring to the second season if they ever release one.
The casting was really good, once again, and if you're into action/thriller especially zombie gore, this is the right series for you to binge.

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beautifully tragic

The drama is heartbreaking and that's not a spoiler... it's pretty obvious even from the beginning. The ost is so beautiful and goes so well with the series, it's such great cinematography. Bailu once again proving that she's the best actress..there's not much to say;; Bailu's character doesn't have a lot of lines but her emotions and body language convey everything that needs to be conveyed. Surprisingly this was the first drama I watched that starred Allen Ren and his acting is quite spot on as well. The drama as a whole was kind of a slow burn but there were also lots of uplifting parts that lowkey distract you from the painful ending.

Aside from the plot and the series of unfortunate events, the characters were all so well written. I absolutely loved the side plots and chemistry with the other characters such as the advisor monk, Shijies, and Shiges. I wish we were able to get more of that, but all in all, it was a sentimental and lovely series.

Now I'm pretty excited for the epilogue though...knowing that these two characters deserve a happy ending and a satisfying romance that we never was able to get from this drama.

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so sweet and wholesome~~

This drama was overall so lovely and wholesome. I enjoyed it a lot; a binged it within a week and all the characters are so lovable it's hard to dislike any characters. The main leads and seconds leads as well had such natural acting and the chemistry between all the couples were no doubt present. It was a really well filmed coming of age series; I'm glad that it was a really open-minded plot. The character profiles weren't cliche; they are actually very realistic profiles; where they pursue their interests along with their relationship with eachother.

I also enjoyed seeing the family dynamic, a lot of comments mentioned that the mother was too harsh on the FL but I think that it was a really accurate portrayal of mothers in Chinese households. Similar with the highschool homeroom teacher; I thought that it was incredibly impressive acting.

The OST was so beautiful; both opening and ending :3

The only issue I had with this production was that I wish we got to see more character development between the other two couples Shadi&Song Ziqi and Keke&JiangCheng,.. otherwise, I really enjoyed this coming of age/rom com drama and I can't wait to see what the future holds for both actors. <3

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