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best drama ever watched

I don't know what Korean citizens say or think but this drama is worth to watch again and again. it deserve to get many celebrations and awards for their success 🎆 that they have got .. every thing about Perfect Crown is a visually stunning and emotionally engaging drama that captures viewers with its royal romance, beautiful cinematography, and strong performances. The chemistry between IU and Byeon Woo-seok adds depth and warmth to the story, making many emotional scenes memorable and heartfelt. The drama’s modern monarchy concept feels fresh and unique, while the elegant costumes, soundtrack, and cinematography create a luxurious atmosphere throughout the series.

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7 Stars for the Show 10 for Natsume

If I could do a rewatch that was just made up of cuts of Natsume scenes, this would be a weekly thing for me. I think Nao and Uehara are made for each other but I think Natsume was the better choice in general, with Diachu coming in at a close second (if we aren’t including season 1 characters). Side note: Who else was hoping for an Abe, Ota coupling? 
I think I liked this season better than the first because there were slightly less miscommunications and there was a bit more character growth on everyone’s part but I still wanted the smack Uehara for just not being able to share his feelings at all. 

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Park Hae Young, you're the best! Thank you for gracing us again with your talent! Go Youn Jung, Koo Kyo Hwan, you guys are the best! All the actors in this show are busy brilliant. Thank you very much for giving us a show that will be etched in our hearts for a long time.

This is life, this is adulthood, this is a very definiton of reality, we are all trying here.

We may cease to exist, but at least we have tried to be something else, someone fun, someone decent, and someone who tries.

Thank you so much, Park Hae Yeong.
Thank you so much Go Youn Jung.
Thank you so much Koo Kyo Hwan
Thank you so much Oh Jung Se
Thank you so much Han Sun Hwa
Thank you so much Kang Mal-geum
Thank you so much Park Hae Joon.
To all the casts, staff, directors, and everyone who worked so hard for this masterpiece.

Thank you so much, and see you all at Baeksang 2027.

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Fell flat at the finishing line

I picked this up cause i love Shin Hae Sun and i'm obviously going to watch her acting one more. In first episodes, the story didn't quite hook me but Gong Myoung was superb and that surprised me and kept me coming back. Story certainly felt refreshing at the start and tried to do something new, with solid comedy included.

I liked SFLs character, it's not usual to have MLs friend to be woman and i thought her character was also pretty unconventional but i just apphor how they've managed to butcher that unconventionality to cliched revengeful SFL character, i just don't care about her anymore.

SML was made bit too unlikable for me to switch my opinion at the point where he was switched up from that to misunderstood character. Now i just don't care about SML or SFL at all and since they have been getting increasing screen time, my interest just vanished on the drama.

The story seemed to be going in to direction to be commentary of the whole audit team and their work but somewhere along the journey the message just went out of the window and it turned it to the cliched rom-com story which might've been okay if it was like that from the start, now i just don't care enough to continue.

Both leads have done great acting wise but i don't think their story is enough anymore to keep me watching the last episodes.

Conclusion
Classic kdrama pitfall happened that start was decent and it just devolved into a mess at the latter parts, everyone is acting well but the story is just so meh, especially SML and SFL which just turned me off from this. If you go with expectations that this is cliched rom-com it might be good one time watch but don't let the start confuse you if you start this.

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We Are All Trying Here has become my all-time favorite drama

I don’t know what movies are to others. For me, movies are survival itself. My days are a loop: I wake up in the afternoon, I eat, I watch a film, and then I work. In the past, I would spend the rest of the day translating films. Now, I study cinema history and watch related films to write scripts for my channel, or I edit videos. When I need to rest, I play music or watch other films; then, I go back to work.

Evening comes. I go to the market and cook. I talk to my girlfriend. When she falls asleep, I watch a drama while eating. Then, I go back to work again. Time slips away—I eat, I watch, I work. In the morning, I talk to my girlfriend again, watch something else, and finally, I sleep. For 10 years, I have been living in this cycle—a routine that occupies about 29 days of every month.

Whenever my spirit sinks, it is usually films that provide the strength I need to keep living. K-dramas rarely give me that kind of profound, quiet strength, but We Are All Trying Here did. While Reply 1988 was my all-time favorite, We Are All Trying Here has now become my personal, all-time favorite.

I liked it from the very first episode, but I never expected the ending to be handled this perfectly. In episode 11, I was deeply impressed, but I didn't think they could wrap up every single character so beautifully in just one final episode. I was wrong. Every character stayed true to their purpose until the very end. The businessman remained a businessman; those between the artist and the entertainment world stayed right in that space; and the only true "artist" in the show stayed true to his convictions until the final moment.

Seeing this final part, I realized that Park Hae-young is not just a screenwriter—she is an artist who truly understands what it means to live. Even if Hwang Dong-man is the protagonist, the soul of this story lies with his brother, the poet Hwang Jin-man. She shaped this throughout every episode, and in the finale, it reached its true climax. The real climax of the story was found in the character who had the fewest scenes among the leads. One could say we felt the most poetic experience through a character who had stopped writing poems.

In the act of creating art, the hardest part is not telling people what you want to say, but knowing what not to say. Hwang Dong-man is a character who talks too much, but Hwang Jin-man is a character who never says anything unnecessary. In We Are All Trying Here, watching Hwang Dong-man feels like seeing myself, but watching Hwang Jin-man feels like seeing the person I want to become. It might be an impossible dream, but my life’s ambition is to become someone like him—someone who wants for nothing and who can live courageously in a corner of the world, defined entirely by his own meaning.

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Would have given it a 10/10 except for one thing.

All-time classic that contributed to the shaping of modern Korean culture. The winter jackets worn throughout the show can still be seen as the style of choice in Korea today, and this drama also contributed greatly to the "first snow of the year" trend. The two lead actresses, Choi Jiwoo and Park Solmi, will forever be timeless beauties. I am glad the audience of this show is able to see them at their peak whenever they watch this show. The OST is also very memorable, especially the song "my memory" by Ryu, and also the score they played every time something alarming or a twist came up. The show had such a great overall premise and story but a bit of a strange choice for the ending. This strange choice at the end is the only thing preventing me from giving the show a 10/10. It is a must-watch drama in my opinion.

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Almost PERFECT!

A story about a fictional monarchy is nothing new but it's overall execution made it standout. It's not perfect, but I had extreme fun, zeal and anticipation for every episode.

Thank you to all who made this drama possible. It will be one for the books!

Upsides:
* awesome cinematography
* amazing soundtrack
* well matched characters (profile) to actors (portrayal was on key)
* undeniable chemistry of the leads (and their assistants!)
* cohesive storytelling (the plots were clear in every episode)

Downsides:
* the last few episodes felt rushed (at least 2 additional episodes could have made the pacing consistent)
* more screen time could have been given to show the second ML/main villain's perspective
* a montage of the transition of government could have made the last episode smoother

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Rare Xianxia with a Happy Ending

A xianxia with a happy ending! Yay! Overreacting a bit? Maybe. But after watching xianxia and C-dramas with mostly bitter, bittersweet, ambiguous or slightly hopeful endings, it was refreshin to watch a C drama that had a happy ending for its 1st and 2nd couples.

But aside from its’ happy ending, L&D has an engaging story with a wide set of characters and villains (who range from petty and boring, irritable, irredeemable to even tragic).

L&D features Ni Ni as Ling Shee, a low ranking immortal that by fate or accient awakens the God of War (Jiu Chen) from his 50 thousand year slumber. She then becomes his servant and works at his palace in the celestial court as a maid. But Ling Shee’s happy days don’t last long because fate has darker plans for her…

Okay. This is what I can say about the story without spoiling it much.

The idea of the story and its’ execution is mostly good. Ni Ni as Ling Shee is great and charms the audience with her beauty and wit. Chang Chen is also stoic, strong and completely believable as God of War and they have very good chemistry. The others are well cast too.

Another great thing about L&D is its’ production value, which is superb. The costumes and sets for each realm are very well done and the props and make-ups for demons are great.

However, one thing that really stops me from rewatching it is the pacing. Even though the actors give very good performances, L&D really didn't need to be 60 episodes long. In fact, it can be broken down to three arcs and the second arc, which takes place in the human realm, is the longest (30 episodes). Sure, the story is interesting and actors do a very fine job of portraying the characters. But did it really need to be 30 episodes to finish what easily could have been 10 to 15 episodes? Basically, two major things happen in the second arc that determine the heroine’s fate. And in between these two tests, a lot of skippable drama happens; a lot of characters looking at each other either with doubt, longing, etc. Honestly, I had no problem with the first act because it managed to establish three things at a good pace: The world and the characters, the villains and the stakes, and the progression of the story. The 2nd act slows to almost a crawl and even with the actors’ talents you can’t stop noticing it. The 3rd act picks up the pace, but the editing could be tighter there as well.

I also had some issues with the ending and fates of some of the secondary characters. As I said before, L&D has a wide range of villains, one of which is a very irredeemable and nasty one. To its’ credit, L&D manages to use her very well for 90% of the drama. But in the last episodes, it dimishes her power and villainy and replaces her position as a major villain with a secondary character (who was a morally grey character before). In my opinion, it was unnecessary and seemed like a half-assed attempt at “seems like everything is going well for our main couple, so let’s ruin it for them!”

Despite it all, L&D has a definite on-screen happy ending and for that I give it a huge positive. However its’ unnecessary length and some plot choices near the end prevent me from giving this well-produced and acted xiancia a 8/7 or 9 rating.

Rating: 8/10

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It gets better and better

The Wonderfools is one of those rare shows that doesn't try to make superheroes look cool-it makes them feel human, awkward, and sometimes downright ridiculous, and that's exactly where its charm lies. Set against a nostalgic 1999 backdrop, the series blends retro vibes with a chaotic origin story where a group of ordinary people suddenly find themselves burdened with powers they neither asked for nor know how to use. Instead of smooth heroics, what you get is messy trial-and-error, accidental disasters, and moments that swing between laugh-out-loud comedy and surprisingly heartfelt emotion.

The performances carry the show beautifully, especially Park Eun-bin, who brings both vulnerability and stubborn energy to her role, making her character feel grounded even in the most absurd situations. Cha Eun-woo adds a quieter, more mysterious presence that balances the group's chaos, and together the ensemble creates a dynamic that feels less like a polished superhero team and more like a bunch of reluctant friends trying to survive something bigger than them.

What makes the series stand out is how it refuses to take itself too seriously while still weaving in a larger mystery involving hidden forces and past secrets. The humor never feels forced, and the emotional beats sneak up on you when you least expect them. While the pacing can feel uneven at times and the story occasionally leans into familiar tropes, the overall experience remains engaging because of its tone and character-driven storytelling.

In the end, The Wonderfools isn't about saving the world in grand, heroic ways-it's about imperfect people figuring things out, failing often, and still trying anyway. It's quirky, unpredictable, and oddly comforting, making it a refreshing take on the superhero genre.

My Rating : 8/10

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The most beautiful love story I’ve ever seen

Wow. I just finished this and I don’t even have words for how beautiful it was. Best love story I’ve ever seen, truly touched my heart. Probably cried 10 times but worth it. This one will stick with me for a long time.
Even though they never had romantic gestures like other shows, their love transcended romance honestly. It was deeper, and proves that not every love story has to be romantic/sexual in nature. This is not your average BL, in fact it isn’t a BL in my opinion, it’s so much more than that. I cannot even explain how good this show is, I truly will think about it for a long time. I cannot understate how beautiful this show was, please watch it, don’t listen to the bad reviews, they just wanted a “regular BL” which this is not.

BTW: If you want an idea of what this is like, it’s a bit like the anime movie “a silent voice” so if you like that, you will love this!

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W DRAMA PLEASE SEASON 2

NETFLIX I BEG YOU MAKE A SEASON 2

This review contains spoils!!
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Let’s talk about the actors first. They play their roles superbly well. I didn’t know most of them before, and they were all great discoveries! I laughed so much at their comedic timing, and their acting is truly impressive!

I loved the story right from the beginning: the fake kidnapping, the first death, them discovering their powers, the villains who appear gradually, and then all the revelations later in the series about who she really is and where her powers come from. Up until the end with the impressive fight scenes, the constant deaths, and finally the last scene where she saves everyone. I was scared she had died, but she didn’t!!!!! I absolutely loved the story.

The visual effects are really well done bravo!

The OSTs are amazing!

A very good K-drama that mixes comedy and supernatural elements.
I highly recommend this drama!!!

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