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i survived.

this drama was such a rocky road for me.

let's start with the positives:
-beautiful visuals
so many scenes in this drama were worth a screenshot. i loved the costume designs and how the production team made amazing efforts in setting the mood for either an emotional scene or a romantic one.

-good chemistry
esther yu and dylan wang did so well with their characters and i can't picture anyone else playing as the ear-piercing fairy and the hot emo lord. all jokes aside, the emotions were delivered nicely and i have no complaints.

-addictive ost
listen. the intro, the outro or whatever is in the soundtrack... they're all so dang stunning!!! i can imagine myself coming back to them now and then.

what's my issue with this drama?
i have two main issues that affected my enjoyment of this drama:
-the female lead
besides the high pitched voice and how childish her character was, orchid's backstory didn't hit me that hard. i had to wait for 20 or 30 episodes to wait for her to sort of grow as a character and whew, why did i have to wait so long? i didn’t even feel the character development because of how much the story was stalling.

-the mortal realm
yoooooo this part was so dragged. idk how long i stayed here to the point that it almost felt like a fever dream. i just wanted the writer to cut to the chase and get it over with.

do i hate this drama?
no but i'm sad. i wanted to love this so bad because there was potential for this to be really good. it sucks that only the ml's backstory was interesting enough to get me hooked but it all fell flat in the end.

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before reading this, beware that i'm writing this at 2 am and my thoughts are not that coherent (are they ever? the plot thickens)

so once upon a time... in a university setting we are familiar with , we are met with a chaotic frantic fred (zon), hardworking and intelligent joe (tutor), a charming and troubled brad (fighter), a charismatic and flirty edward (saifah) and other side couples that we only got to see snippets of because hA does there have to be a reason for multiple side couples except to sprinkle some filler scenes here and there? the side couples are cute but hmmmm it just didn't feel necessary to have that many side couples

the pacing of the story.... it was not good... it started with zon and worked its way to bring in fightor then we head to saifahzon town.... they turned into a rocky road then because we didn't get to see saifahzon much and it honestly felt like saifahzon became one of the side couples even though they're also a main couple...
liSTEN i love fightor with all my heart and soul and i understand that there was depth in fightor's story but damn did it pain me to see saifahzon's story underdeveloped :(

things i'm annoyed about:
-freaking teens
-tutor's phone not having a gosh darn password
-fightor never locking their door (you idiots will get robbed i stg fighter u rich af please lock the door for once)
-fighter's dad (yes he apologised but he looks like squidward so no forgiveness for u)
-that freaking kid

what i liked:
-saifahzon
-zee's acting
-fighter being wild af
-fightor switch
-kae the chef dude
-guest roles (it was kinda cringy but hilarious nonetheless)
-the ost !!! (y'all should watch tommy, zon's actor singing)

final thoughts? if the pacing was done right, i feel like fightor's story would've felt more whole and made much more sense and in the same way, saifahzon didn't feel so out of the blue.

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too soon... but not really?

i'd be guilty if i say that the reason this movie caught my eye was because im si wan is in it. after seeing countless of tiktoks about this movie, i just knew i had to give this a go.

boi, did i not make a mistake giving this movie a chance. the buildup to the suspense and thriller part of the movie was INSANE. at some point, i was thinking this will focus on being a psychological thriller because the villain had me HOOKED. however, an hour in to the movie, the pace was aiming for an emotional tone and it was then i realised, "oh shit, this situation hits far too close to reality i'd be delusional to deny"

in a messed up situation wherein people are in danger, there are those who have their survival instincts kick in intensely. looking at how our own world is in shambles with so many problems going on, this movie dives deep into a pandemic situation and shows how there is still humanity present. although it was heart-wrenching to see the people in the plane interact with their families, i personally wasn't a fan of the pacing from absolute thriller to this almost makjang feel.

one thing i wasn't sold was how quickly things got wrapped up. in my opinion, the ending was rushed. it wasn't even shown whether the main characters got to see their family when emotional buildup was there for them. however, all in all, this movie did well to keep me focused, barely leaving my seat despite my wifi making me watch this for more than two hours.

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a nice mood booster

this drama is literally the equivalent of the "do you ever look at someone and think, 'what's going on in their head?'" meme. if you're looking for the slightest drop of logic in this, you're leaving empty handed. you were warned at the beginning of every episode. it's nonsensical, chaotic and quite over the top but that's what makes it so entertaining.

what's absolutely special about this is that underneath the layers of the intentional comical editing and over exaggerated characters, there is still a pint of meaningful scenes. this drama (i know it's a sitcom but) tackled a character than ran away from home who is now on his way to finding his dream, an orphan pursuing his dream, a short breakdown about consent, chaotic people being each others' family and support system.

the main leads are adorable... i can't deny that. however, they can not cry for their dear life. i can't help but giggle during the crying scenes but i do love the way pun and nott characters were portrayed. the romance was super cute and the main leads definitely worked their way on their communication issue. while the ending hurts, it made sense for them to part ways. they needed time figuring themselves out and along with their dreams as well.

overall, i definitely enjoyed the chaotic charm this has. it's definitely not for everyone. if you are looking for something to shut off your brain and consume bits of pure lovely nonsense, this is for you.

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"Only if you asked to see me, our meeting would be meaningful to me"

if you were to ask me which drama i'd like to watch for the very first time, this.... this is that drama. huang yu xuan and li zi wei's story is an endless loop of twists and turns and ups and downs yet whatever they do, their feelings for each other never faded away.

for a time travel drama, i'm not going to deny that it's quite complicated to understand at first watch. once you move away from your seat, you're bound to miss a whole lot of clues. the writer and director were sneaky to give hints in earlier episodes which foreshadows the later events of the drama. i'm sure that if i were to rewatch this a second time, a light bulb moment would catch me offguard more than once. personally, i found the pacing in this to be perfect. it was not too slow, not too fast but neutral. the way the story was unfolded was truly a delight to watch because not for once did I saw some of the scenes coming. this drama keeps you guessing.

all the people who were involved in this drama carefully crafted a story that not only talks about a love story but also portrays deep emotions such as loneliness and deep dives into important topics such as depression and suicide. wang quan sheng and chen yun ru may seem to be like background characters but they were both essential to what happened between huang yu xuan and li zi wei. while i would've loved to see wang quan sheng get his own closure and happy ending, it would change the whole timeline and story. i truly feel for this boy who wasn't accepted by society. then, there's chen yun ru who is at her lowest point. while it did seem like chen yun ru wasn't going to add any layer to the drama, the writer truly surprised me at the last few episodes.

even though the main elements in the drama are more of a serious tone, this does have its heart-fluttering moments as well as comedic moments. the funny scenes wasn't over the top so it blended well not making it seem out of place. the acting from the cast was well done and i can't say that the emotional scenes didn't tug at my heartstrings. the friendship of huang xu yuan, mo jun jie and li zi wei is so precious to the point that they kept sticking around for each other (no pun intended).

overall, this was a cluster of mindfuckery and then there are parts of it that makes you squeal. i think the reason i was keeping this drama for so long was because i was afraid to fall deeply yet here i am, planning to watch it over and over again.

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weird aftermath taste

i was personally curious when i read this has cross dressing tag and i was wondering if the story was going to either be done poorly or amazingly.... sadly, it's the former.

i failed to see the love between the main leads. momose gave off major creepy vibes and i didn't find him likable at all. the way he was pressuring yashiro to dress in women clothing in such a forceful manner and also the sexual assault aha ha ha idk bro but that part just made me pause and try to digest what the heck happened.

the only cute part was momose shopping with yashiro. if that was how their relationship progressed and they had actual proper conversations, i would've believed they loved each other. however, all i see is a guy with a fetish disguised as someone who's helping a person be comfortable about their self.

overall, i'm not rewatching this anytime soon.

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a quick finish

when i first read the synopsis of this before it came out, i was absolutely hyped because it seemed like a fresh concept. when i dived in and completed the drama as a whole, i'm left thirsty and empty. it's like i got pulled in so deep only to bounce back to the starting line. all i have is questions and there's literally no way to answer them unless a second season is possible which i highly doubt.

let's talk about the positives (and a tad bit of negatives):

-interesting concept
the world where monos and probes are introduced is very much intriguing. it was nice to see a whole different concept and not just another cutesy highschool (despite being set in highschool lol) cliché type of drama. i think the mono/probe idea was explained well enough and makes up for great tension and buildup for the story.
however, it would've been nice to see if there were other monos like yeon woo and perhaps, there'd be a different take to his perception. i'm not saying yeon woo's thoughts annoy me but i'm just looking for more depth to the universe presented.

-decent cast
yeon woo's actor did an amazing job showing the
emotions of panic and fear and overall, he definitely made the character show how loneliness, loss, longing and desperation look like. the crying scenes weren't cringy but devastating and believable.
yoo han's actor wasn't bad and he definitely made his character lovable and portrayed what it's like to love someone that you'd literally memorise a whole ass color palette. it's worth noting how soft his voice was which adds extra bonus point to him being a babie.

-beautiful ost
the ost is beautiful without a doubt. with the romantic scenes and the main leads being cute, the ost fits so well that i might have to add it to my spotify playlist later on.

what made this drama lost its momentum is the final episode. i understand the episodes are only 15 ish minutes each which would explain why it fell short but it just doesn't make sense. everything got resolved so fast despite the heavy things that hit the fan. the way the drama ended made it seem like the writers were not sure as well of the conclusion so they took the easy route of making things conveniently happy. while i'm happy no one got hit by the white truck of doom, it just leaves the drama as a solved case even though it's unsolved. what happened to yeon woo's mom? how was his aunt okay with him and yoo han? was yoo han's family okay with yeon woo?

overall, it's still a good watch and i don't regret giving it a go. now, i'm just going to sit in one corner and be delusional about a second season.

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A Beautiful & Tragic Gem

as someone who watched wuliang first, this made my heart ache. this short film revolving around Xiao Wei, Pei Rong and Wang Sheng makes you question, 'where does love come from?' 'how does love come to be?' or 'who loves who?'

with a stunning production and amazing cast, this short film definitely HITS you in the right spots. you will feel the pain the characters felt, the love they felt and the confusion xiao wei felt. i haven't watched the original but this remake really nailed it. there was something absolutely ethereal and haunting about the story.

xiao wei was a very interesting character because he is morally grey. he couldn't understand what he was truly feeling so for him to have 'emotional' connection to the husband and wife took a wild turn for all the characters.

overall, this was yet another amazing short film. i can find myself watching this again because there was so much that happened in just 31 minutes that i need time to process. my one advice would be to watch this before you watch wuliang to avoid feeling an empty void in your heart.

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an instant hook

while the concept of time loop didn't arouse my interest at first, i pressed 'play' and that's when i was stuck in my own loop of not getting out of the hands of this drama.

a big warning for this drama is that it truly pulls you in and you can't help but want an answer for the mysteries that uncovers for each episode. this drama was VERY addictive.

reset did a pretty good job at keeping its audience entertained as the suspense wasn't randomly thrown in but it was made to be filled with thrills and tension. besides the suspense, the background stories for every character wasn't dragged out. it suited the pace the drama was going with to the point that the story didn't feel overwhelming. it was short but straight to the point.

so, if you're looking for a good mystery drama, reset might be for you. my advice is to watch this at daytime if you don't want to end up walking like a brain-dead zombie the next day.

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hella wild

my first impression of this was that there'll be a wholesome movie about two guys exploring the unknown. the more you delve deeper, it becomes an interesting view on how one can be intensely obsessed in uncovering inexplicable events and the afterlife.

this is not entirely an extraordinary movie but i like how we're left at the edge of our seats every minute. the thriller aspect was nicely done and blends well with how unpredictable the main characters were. with the unpredictability, there was a sense of humour that sparked because you ask yourself, "is he gonna do it??? lmaoo no way". i felt that sometimes the expressions of gla was a bit over-exaggerated but he definitely made up for it as the movie progressed.

overall, this was a fairly entertaining thriller that explores obsession and grief in a unique way.

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i was looking through youtube to find bl movies and i happened to come across this. there was nothing entirely headache inducing in this very simple and cute story. it wasn't gripping or super engaging. it's an "okay" movie.

the relationship dynamic is not extraordinary. one thing i want to note is that the actors did well with the kiss scenes and also the emotional scenes are convincing. the frustration that one feels from their parents when you're told to do nothing but stick your nose to your books is spot on.

migo's character caught my attention when he let go the moment he realised it's an unrequited love. usually, we would see the other to plot revenge and all hell to break loose just because one's feelings wasn't returned. so plus points for nice guy character.

overall, this is a cute story but it lacked enough depth in the relationship between the leads.

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the sound of excitement going down the drain

magician ✅️
musical ✅️
interesting premise ✅️
decent visuals and aesthetics ✅️
acting on point ✅️

so, what went wrong?
this is a magical-esque drama with thrilling vibes that also happens to give the viewers a reality check of how everyone's circumstances in life isn't simply a fairytale. the sound of magic makes use of fantasy elements in its message of believing yourself to take a step forward, regardless of how shaky the road can get.

for the first episode, i was a bit iffy of how the drama was going to utilise a mysterious character like ri eul. in a way, i was anticipating a thrilling execution to his story in the following episodes. however, little did i know, the level of enthusiasm i was feeling in the first episode didn't follow the rest of the episodes.

three main characters yet all stories were not developed that much. ah yi had her family thing going on. il deung had his inner struggles that could've been given a tad bit more spotlight. ri eul surely has a whole ass story to tell. even the romance was yeeted out of the story. all i can say is six episodes was not enough for many topics to be covered which is why it felt rushed and kinda all over the place.

i do not hate open endings but for a drama that teases you so hard with this mysterious character, it should've opened the lid a little for a slightly better ending. there are just so many questions.

maybe, the female lead's story could've been compressed a little because it wasn't really unique. il deung and ri eul spiked my interest and i kept waiting for something to happen but i was served none. i guess i'm at fault for having expectations.

personally, i wasn't digging the songs. although the lyrics were fitting to certain scenes, it wasn't enough to catch my attention. if i were to choose out of the twelve songs, my favorites were 'a curse of asphalt' and the ending song 'fantasy'

overall, i did enjoy it somewhere in the middle but it didn't last long for how underdeveloped the stories were for all the main characters. it could've been better.

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demon hunting, kick ass superpowers, concept of life and death, forgiveness, fight against corruption, red tracksuits and a group of lovely individuals. all of these describe the drama "the uncanny counter" and i believe it's uncanny how wonderfully done the writer did with painting characters that are flawed perfection. i'm not saying this drama is perfect but the chemistry of the characters are.

to be frank, i found the beginning episodes to be nicely paced and while the bullying parts were quite triggering at times, seeing eonni gang kick some bums were pretty entertaining. moon's character development wasn't underwhelming and it was great to see him not stoop low but stayed humble with a considerable amount of confidence. he is not petty and is willing to see the good in others despite how bad he was treated. although hyuk woo wasn't easy to forgive, i found his redemption arc heartbreaking. he doesn't have anyone in his life and witnessing true familial nature that is moon's grandparents probably made him reflect on things a lot.

this is probably one of those dramas where i have no problem with the cast AT ALL. everyone delivered their roles amazingly and i can not imagine anyone else playing their characters. moon, ms. chu, rich guy, mo tak, ha na, the villain (he do be fine), the evil spirits and heck even the other supporting characters did well.

the ost is godsent. absolutely beautiful and fitting to the scenes. from intro to outro, i definitely want a full playlist of all the songs from this drama.

okay. with positives comes the negatives. i actually felt like the last few episodes were draggy. while the actors of the politicians did good, i found myself skipping some of their scenes because it didn't interest me. i understand they have a big fish to catch but it felt a tad bit repetitive. when they did catch the guy and managed to summon the evil spirit, i don't know what i was expecting it felt anticlimactic. for the finale, i did enjoy seeing my faves enjoying themselves and such but the flashbacks of their fight scene and them with their grim reaper suits was cheesy and cliché. regarding moon's academic activities, did this boi forget he goes to school? i get it's behind the scenes but it's kinda weird we saw less of him in class/ at school as the episodes went on.

nevertheless, i still loved this drama as a whole as it features strong characters that emotional back stories but still managed to have comedy and action aspect. overall, this is a great watch and i'm not sure what's in store for season 2 but i'm looking forward!

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Boy For Rent? More like.... Hair For Rent.
Honestly, did no one give a damn that Liz's hair colour was changing from black to brown to black to bro- in every gosh darn every episode?

I can't say much for this drama... It has your standard childish naive fl stereotype and after a few episodes, she lets her hair down, removes her glasses and she's a brand new person... I guess? Not really. I don't understand how one can take off their glasses and make it out alive.

Y'all know what I didn't like??? The sexual assault scenes. I sWEAR to the deities above that the amount of times a sexual assault scene happened... I just? It would've been fine if it was just once but no, there was one in the last episode as well. There was no police involved after the assaults??? It was brushed off like nothing. Sigh. Also, there was a questionable part that lacks consent (Badz and Smile in the hotel). I didn't like how Badz was talking about the man instinct bull. Like bruh, no, men should keep it in their pants and learn how to take "no" as an answer.

Usually, in Thai dramas, I skip the ads. In here, I skipped Kyro and Liz scenes. I didn't see chemistry between the two at all. I do like that the characters have a bit depth to them and they are helping each other cope with their family struggles.... but there were no sparks at all. I wasn't the biggest fan of Liz's character... her character was lacking personality. I think that's why I wasn't digging her with Kyro. Seriously, Smile has better chemistry with Kyro. I'm confused. The relationship of Badz and Liz was bound to fail. 2 years of dating and they can't even manage to communicate? All the issues and conflicts could've been resolved if they sat down, ate their salad and talked. Badz should've opened up to Liz about how he ended up in such a job and Liz should've told Badz about how she didn't feel secure in their relationship. No need of going to this shady place and renting a guy to get back at your "cheating" boyfriend. It just makes you look worse.

So, what did I like? Badz and Smile!!! These two are so fluffy and they just blend well together. I like at the beginning when Badz taught Smile how to be aware of her surroundings and not be naive. The chemistry between these two is so good that I forgot about Smile's screeching voice at the beginning.

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hello i don't declare war

this drama basically went through what some kdramas go through; a curse.
it starts really great then after 6 or 10 episodes.... you're sat there wondering, "what the heck happened?"

truth be told, i actually enjoyed this at first. i loved seeing a female character standing up for herself, being independent and just overall a wholesome character. i could relate to her being chaotic when things were tough. just really great stuff.

i think what i'm bitter about is that i do not see any character development? at all? like yes they do sort of try to convince us, the viewers that such change has happened but i don't see it? after those glorious 10 episodes, it fell quite flat with no substance left to be milked. it is to the point that i fast forwarded the remaining few episodes because i was honestly bored with the main characters and wanted to see more of han ji pyung, grandma, the samsan tech trio, sa ha and cheolsan. in those remaining few episodes, i was looking for anything else to wake me up from the snooze town in which the main leads live in.

one bonus point is that the ost is absolutely lovely.

to sum it up, start up is not entirely a bad drama but it does fell short in terms of the way the story progressed.

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