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Interesting Premise but the need for a sequel lets it down.

Where do I begin?
I started this show due to a reel. Admittedly I was also curious because I have watched different dramas of the Female Leads.
It started off well enough, had a cheating subplot that added some character struggle and ethical dilemma(more on this, the show had another brilliant dilemma that they washed under the rug).
But as another viewer pointed out, the "girl boss" drama was only girl boss for 33% of the time. The first two and the last two episodes. The middle? Had the Female leads run around in circles only saved by the Cop husband, the hacker guy, or the antihero fiancé. I was quite disappointed with it honestly. But minor issue I thought at the time.
Up until the major ethical dilemma arises, around episode 10, the story was great. It had issues, emotional struggle, the whole shebang associated with lawyer dramas. Episode 11 and 12 was when the story went for a toss. Maybe they wanted to resolve the ethical dilemma; maybe they wanted another season; maybe they realised that the drama was centred around women actually coming out on top. Whatever be the case, the ending was rushed. The minor ethical dilemma glossed over. Characters killed offscreen. Episode 12 made me skip several times because of how I disliked how it handled complex issues.
The actors were great, the visuals really nice, and pacing was decent too.
Honestly, there's several stuff in the drama that begs further questioning. Quite a bit of issues that we as a society need to think off. Regardless this drama is a one time watch. Hopefully any further seasons fixes how the first one ended.

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I quite liked this drama, but I am giving some minus points for the story. I didn't like that much the FL character (I like Esther Yu, I think she acts really well), the way she was written, some of her reactions give me "pick me girl" vibe sometimes and I didn't like that.

Spoiler
I didn't mind the break up, but the way how the FL was lying about getting married, then generating the wedding invitation with AI (like excuse me it was so obvious, the image quality of that "photo" was so bad), was cringe. At this point I was speed watching and skipping a bit, the ending could have been a bit shorter.

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NOTHING almost makes sense, but worth it

THE FIRST THING to remember about this series is that this is a complete farce and fantasy.

Nearly nothing at all is remotely close to how things happen in organised crime and security service in real life.

So just watch it for the lads and passion between them. The series provides that a hundred percent (this is the opposite to what you see in eunuch bromances that pretend to be BL series like 2gether).

The only truly bad thing about the series is the endless propaganda of tobacco and alcohol, which are not only disgusting and detrimental for looks and general health, but are banned for high performance workers like bodyguard everywhere, including gangs. The speed and accuracy of reaction and endurance, tenacity degrade drastically.

Reality check is in a big comment with spoiler tag below.

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Wow. Feral Energy alert.

Childhood sweethearts, family vendettas, and the kind of kissing that makes you put your phone down just to process.

Let's skip the plot. You don't need the plot. The plot is: family drama, secret marriage, revenge feelings, love feelings, chaos. Fine. Whatever.
What you actually need to know is that the ML and FL have the kind of chemistry that makes you feel like a voyeur through your own phone screen.
He's rough with everyone. Sharp edges, cold eyes, zero patience for the world.
Then she walks in.
And he goes soft.
Not weak. Not suddenly a different person. Just, soft. Like someone turned the volume down on everything dangerous about him specifically for her.
Meanwhile she's timid with everyone else. Quiet. Careful.
Then someone threatens him.
And she becomes a completely different problem.
They don't just have chemistry. They orbit each other. Every scene together has gravitational pull. The way he gazes at her like she's the only solid thing in his world. The way her hands find him like muscle memory. The kisses aren't just kisses — they're the physical conclusion of every loaded glance that came before them.
Childhood sweethearts who finally get here? After everything their families put them through?
The sucking of face was EARNED.
Perfect for: Anyone who needs proof that chemistry is a force of nature not a script note.
Skip if: You need your leads to have normal human body temperatures around each other.
Chemistry Rating: 🧲🧲🧲🧲🧲
Soft For Her Rating: 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Kissing Earned: ✅✅✅✅✅

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A story about female friendship disguised as a legal/ company drama.

Just finished too! Really loved the ending! Tbh I feel like this was basically a drama about the friendship of 4 young women and a little girl 🥹🥹🥹 All the company stuff also happened but basically it was all just a side story or a tool to bring these women together. Thats how I interpret it! 😂😂😂
It was definitely one of the best dramas this year so far. I give it a 9/10. The only thing that bugged me a bit was that some plot lines about the company got too specific and complicated, for example that one part when they are trying to trick Albert’s father with some old bills in Myeongdong??? What was all that about??? I seriously didn’t understand even a bit of that 😂😂😂
I was also sad that Albert and Miss Hong didn’t end up together!!! I need to stalk this actor now because he is hella fine!!!! His lips and his voice omg!!!! 😍😍😍I wanted to see more of him!
I also wanna see more of the actress that played Kang Nora! She was amazing as well as her mom!!! Loved these so much!!! Such an amazing drama about women power!!!! Love love love it!!!! Who run the world?

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It's definitely something

Honestly this drama isn't for the faint of heart if u don't like AI futuristic near horroe shows don't watch this. The story follows a woman who uses a virtual reality boyfriend simulator to go on dates with picture perfect men but feeling she's part of a commodity of women and just another number she goes a steo further and creates a perfect ideal man who a large survey but then this giu she created looks exactly like a coworker who she then dates and he finds out and within 2 episodes forgives her and continues the relationship?

Well this is very weird,i know it's a tv show we can't take it and apply it to the logics of the real world but it's very creepy. Imagine if that concept was gender bent or happened in the real world ?
the backlash? the horror? the disgust? i would even pursue criminal charges.

But it's a show that's supposed to be romantic and carefree so we can't take it to heart. I think the story wasn’t that bad no need for 10 episodes tho could have been 8 because it got draggy in the end. Furthermore it's an okay show would never rewatch it under normal circumstances tho. Also i think i am one of the few people ho thought Jisoo did a good job? she wasn't bad at all pretty good and I'm an ARMY . In the end i think inrated it high because i enjoyed the fact it was a different concept then what we were used to.

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INSANE CASTING!!!!

I've watched the anime, read the manga, and I have been a fan for over a decade now - THEY DID SUCH A GREAT JOB WITH THE SEASON 2. Though, there were some changes of the plot, like laboon's island, and in this live action, they just changed it instead into luffy recommending the idea. What they did was kinda' understadable though, it would be so hard to do with the whole island inside Laboon's mouth. ALSO!!! I love how they added more conversation between the crewmembers which the anime now is lacking, since the anime now is mostly action packed, we all missed the canons when they are just having fun as a crew and i'm so glad to see it being fulfilled here in the live action.

There might be comments saying this season is underwhelming, but I would say that it's just a perfect fit since skypeia and water 7 will be CRAZY to be both in 3rd season.

OVERALL, I LOVE THIS SEASON SO MUCH, and I binged watch it right after it dropped earlier. Luffy kind of cringe still, but that's part of his personality. THOUGH, I wish they could've made my Sanji a little bit simp and there's way too much aura farming with zoro for these first 2 seasons, give him some funny scenes man - they already killed it in the anime, don't do the same for the live action.

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Cutesy romcom

I loved the idea of the whole storyline; it’s quite original and fun. Honestly I feel like they should’ve tried harder with kyeongnam and mirae’s story cause some of the ‘virtual boyfriend’ had more spark compared to them *cough* eunho *cough*. This is the first kdrama of jisoo that i’ve watched, her acting is okay (not great on crying scenes, and some are a bit much, but overall pretty expressive). Inguk is wonderful at micro expressions, despite only getting a full story at the 2 last episodes he still managed to steal my attention.

Also wanted to point out that some people probably have problems with the virtual world cgi, but I think it’s perfectly hyper-realistic, matches well with the theme.

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A very cute (but very slow-burning) romance with Mek and Mark.

Sequel to Star & Sky: Sky in My Mind

PLOT: After his accident, Fah and his friends are sent to do community service in a remote mountain village. There, they meet a volunteer teacher, Prince. A rocky start for the city kids. Fah gradually falls for Prince, but traumatized by his ex, he hesitates to move forward. Later, Prince contracts malaria and is sent to the hospital under his ex's protection... Bridges are burned. But there's a surprising final twist and HE.

+++ Mek and Mark make a lovely, very convincing couple. Mark doesn't seem very comfortable in intimate scenes, but this is his first series :)
+++ Realistic story (except in the last few episodes)
+++ Weird OSTs

### Fah is annoying with his constant dithering, and there are too many twists in the last two episodes.

=> A nice continuation of the series, but not memorable either.
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Romance très cute (mais très slow-burn) avec Mek et Mark
Suite de Star & Sky : Sky in My mind

PLOT: Après son accident, Fah et ses amis sont envoyés faire des TIG dans 1 village reculé de montagne. Ils y rencontrent 1 prof volontaire, Prince. Débuts compliqués pr les citadins. Fah tombe peu à peu sous le charme de Prince, mais trauma avec son ex, il hésite à aller de l'avant. Prince attrape la malaria, est envoyé sous la protect° de son ex à l’hôpital ... Les ponts sont coupés. Mais twist final surprenant et HE.

+++ Mek et Mark forment un joli couple, très convaincant. Mark ne semble pas très à l'aise dans les scènes intimes, mais ce sont ses 1e séries :)
+++ Story réaliste (sauf ds les derniers épisodes)
+++ OSTs chelou

### Fah agaçant à tjs tergiverser et trop de twists dans les 2 derniers épisodes.

=> Continuation sympa de la série, mais pas mémorable non plus.

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one night stand to step brothers to enemies to lovers...

Firstly, the writing of this wasn't exactly the best. I didn't have many expectations looking at the description and the title, however it's really annoyed me. The main lead (top, I forgot his name) was a red flag and was really pissing me off from the start. he accused the other lead of literally everything.

most characters here were annoying. The part that hurt me the most was that even though they were stepbrothers, the parents didn't see anh problem there. the parents were simply useless

the only things that I liked:
-main lead (bottom)
-plot easy to understand
-when they finally stopped treating each other like shit

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Interesting idea but horribly lacking.

Let me start by saying I love all the actors in here they're really good actors from other serieses but Sally for this series it was horrible. The story the play out just did not work. The storyline was mediocre there was no real personal growth The chemistry was off and it focused more on weird obsession than actual love like you did not feel the chemistry that was there that should have been to show development and all the characters seemed very obsessive pushy to try to get into a relationships. Par was overly obsessive but the doctor especially him considering he's a playboy which just made no sense for the storyline for him to want to settle with the doctor they didn't really even give you a purpose behind the fact of he only had a one night stand with him and then he already had multiple girlfriends. Night was a little better with his relationship. But like I said the storyline was just very nonchalant and was very boring It could have been a lot better if the writers did a better job but clearly this was lacking and missing a lot from the beginning to end It was very off-putting it that I even found myself skipping parts cuz it was so boring. Too many unrealistic moments and too much cheating and playboying.

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"...that no matter how hard life is, when two people share it, it becomes lighter."

It is the kind of line you hear often in romance stories. But here, it lands differently because of the circumstances surrounding the characters. Life in this drama is not comfortable or glamorous. Stability itself is hard to come by, and something as simple as having a roof over your head can become the biggest concern. People's greatest ambitions are quite simple: to study, get a stable job, a place to live, and a peaceful life with family. But even these are difficult to achieve in this story's setting. So, when the story talks about two people making life lighter for each other, it carries more weight than the usual romantic sentiment.

One of the things I loved most about this drama is the pacing, fully embracing what a slice-of-life story is like. Nothing is rushed and life moves slowly. The characters are allowed to simply live, dealing with work, family and societal responsibilities, and the quiet routines of everyday survival. Visually, the drama also stands out. The warm lighting and colors give everything a soft, almost cozy nostalgic atmosphere, which is ironically comforting considering how difficult that period clearly was. The world feels modest and sometimes harsh, yet the story itself still manages to feel gentle. The drama understands that ordinary lives can still tell extraordinary stories.

Fei Ni is the center of the story. She is capable, hardworking, and clearly meant for bigger opportunities, yet she constantly runs into obstacles placed by both the system and the people around her. Watching her try again and again despite being pushed aside becomes one of the most compelling parts of the drama. What I appreciated most about her character is that she never allows anyone to completely crush her small but persistent hope. Even when things look unfair, she continues moving forward, supported by the people who genuinely care about her.

Fang Mu Yang enters the story under chaotic circumstances, and I was initially worried his amnesia arc would become frustrating. Thankfully, it instead becomes a quieter part of his character journey. His memories return gradually, sometimes in the most random ways, and the situation becomes more about how those memories reconnect him to Fei Ni. Mu Yang is a genuinely supportive partner, but he is not flawless either. For someone who insists that married couples should share their burdens, he also has a habit of quietly carrying problems on his own, although Fei Ni discovers them in time lol. I know his actions come from a place of care, but it is also something he slowly learns to change.

The development of their relationship is one of the strongest parts of the drama. Their marriage begins as a practical arrangement. Fei Ni needs stability, a roof over her head, and the reassurance that she can continue chasing her dream of studying. Mu Yang needs a place to stay and a reason to remain close to her while rebuilding his life. What follows is not dramatic romance but gradual companionship. They adjust to living together, argue about their differences, learn each other’s habits, and slowly become a real family. They did not fall in love in grand gestures, but in the quiet routine of sharing life together.

The story of the second couple, Fang Mu Jing and Qu Hua, deserves appreciation as much as the leads' story. Their relationship carries a very different kind of tension. While Fei Ni and Mu Yang grow through warmth and companionship with a hint of a youthful romance, Mu Jing and Qu Hua’s story is shaped by restraint, misunderstandings, and emotional baggage. And their dynamic feels more mature. Mu Jing in particular is a surprisingly complex character, though not in a way that overshadows the leads. She often appears cold or rigid, but that surface hides someone deeply affected by societal pressure tied to her family background and the guilt she carries toward her family. Her pride, insecurities, and sense of responsibility constantly clash with her feelings. Qu Hua is also shaped by his own past and lingering attachments, which makes their relationship even more fragile. Their love is not as outwardly sweet, but the emotional layers in their story make it just as compelling. Like the main couple, they also begin by using each other out of circumstance, only to slowly grow into genuine love.

The antagonists also reflect the competitive and restrictive environment the characters live in, where even a supposedly strict system still leaves room for manipulation. Some characters are driven by greed, others by pride or desperation, but almost everyone acts when an opportunity appears, whether fair or not. Ling Yi’s choices show how easily ambition can turn into selfishness when opportunities are scarce. She was the antagonist I thought would eventually grow, but in the end she became her own downfall because of her greed. Xu Hong Qi’s authority and sense of righteousness gradually blind her to her own actions, and it takes returning to her roots for her to finally realize what she had become. These characters are frustrating, but they are believable. Feng Lin, however, eventually becomes the outlier. She starts as a simple insecure character, which made her interesting at first because there will always be people like her. But her constant attempts to sabotage the leads eventually feel excessive and a bit cartoonish compared to the grounded tone of the story. Instead of evolving, she keeps escalating her schemes until it becomes more exhausting and embarrassing than threatening. By the later episodes I was less angry at her and more tired of seeing what new trouble she would attempt next. Thankfully, karma eventually catches up with everyone who deserves it. For Feng Lin, everything she tried to take from Fei Ni eventually came back to haunt her: opportunities, a job, a home, and even a lover, all gone in the end.

The ending circles back to where the story began. Fei Ni spent years trying to enter university through recommendations, only to be blocked again and again by circumstances outside her control. When the college entrance exam finally returns, everyone cheers for Fei Ni, and so did I. But at the same time, I thought the moment feels bittersweet. All the effort she poured into meeting the old system’s requirements suddenly feels almost meaningless. It was not her effort that eventually changed her fate. It was time.

Yet perhaps that is also the point: the system had to change to open paths.

The story begins with Fei Ni dreaming of going to college. And it ends with that dream finally within reach.

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