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Entertaining at first, slowly fell apart. (not spoiler free)
I find myself disappointed by the trajectory they took with the story and the many (many) plot holes and convenient writing.The beginning was entertaining, albeit a bit cliché. I was rooting for A-Chou and even though I was not (still not) a fan of Lu Zhuo, their dynamic was interesting. To me, their mutual distrust had more chemistry than their latter interactions.
I thought his seemingly rigid moral compass would play much more of a role later in the story and would add even more tension, but it didn’t, unfortunately. The Lu Zhuo rant is coming.
I liked that at first, even though she was smart and resourceful, she genuinely seemed scared and wary, it added texture to her character. I also loved her relationship with Bitao.
The thing is, once the main plot was resolved, the show lacked any real backbone. First, they served the weakest, most predictable of plot twists which defeats the whole point of the drama; the commoner is actually a noblewoman.
Plus, Jundai’s death being as anticlimactic as can be, didn’t help.
We barely knew anything about her. They didn’t give us enough time, and she barely was fleshed out. The added brief flashbacks of her dying in Wei Rao’s arms and speaking of her grievances was too little. And flashbacks, really?
They just needed her to be vile and cruel, and added just enough of her “inner monologue" after her death for us to feel a little pity.
If the beginning was not perfect, the rest kind of fell apart. Plot holes, convoluted plans and an impossible-to-beat protagonist. Characters vanished never to be mentioned again, too.
The ending was so bad, I genuinely laughed. They had the time to tie it all up nicely, and to include other characters we had spent more time getting to know. The open ending certainly was a choice.
Now to my beef against Lu Zhuo.
First, his whole character is tropey; he’s the powerful heir, a smart, perfect, warrior with everything for himself. The only thing he lacks is a personality.
He serves no purpose other than jealously lurking in the corner, and to carry her bridal style to safety whenever she’s done plotting. And don’t get me started on that godawful coffin reveal.
The drama was relatively female-centric, and I don’t mind that it focused on Wei Rao’s character. The romance being so stale just made it hard to watch.
It was boring at best, and cringe from time to time. I’d have preferred it had they been just allies.
Also, the random AI usage doesn’t look good.
What I liked (because I like to have fun, I promise): Wei Rao’s relationship with Bitao. Some of the Lu family members. The brief moments of happiness she had with her people (Lu Zhuo not included).
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I Expected Less, But Wanted More
I expected this drama to be much worse, but it actually turned out to be pretty enjoyable. I rarely watch school-themed dramas, but this one managed to catch my interest. I liked the characters, especially the main character, Yoo Se A.One of the biggest downsides, though, is that it wasn't scary at all. The drama could have done a much better job of building suspense and keeping the tension high. Unfortunately, it never really managed to create that unsettling atmosphere.
The plot was also a little weak. The backstory wasn't particularly impressive either — basically, two friends had a falling-out, and everything started from there. There were also quite a few plot issues that made me question the writing. Where were the teenagers' parents? It felt like the writers didn't bother to properly address certain things. The days seemed to blend together, the kids were practically left unsupervised, the teachers were nowhere to be seen, and even one student's sister had no real backstory.
I expected worse from this drama, but I also can't say I finished it feeling impressed or amazed. I mostly just wanted to get through the remaining episodes as quickly as possible.
I think the drama was missing several things: more horror, more suspense, more interesting twists, a stronger sense of mystery, and, most importantly, more story development. I wanted more explanations about the characters and their relationships — who is connected to whom, why certain characters feel a certain way about each other, what their motives are, and what actually happened between them. In short, I wanted more revelations and a much deeper exploration of the story.
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No romance, no chemistry, no flutter
Something went wrong and the expectations I had weren't met. The leads were handsome, but there was no chemistry between them. Everything felt flat and to be honest it's disappointing because I thought it'd be an interesting heartwarming drama. It was bland and it never took off. It just flatlined after the first half so a total flop for me.I still will search the leads in other dramas. I have hope they will be better with a different script and a different director.
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Six Gorgeous Lead Stars
✨ UNDER HER RULES – Episode 1 | Office Tension After A Fateful One‑Night Stand ✨Thailand really must have some secret beauty formula — six lead stars, every single one breathtaking enough to stop you mid‑sentence! Right away this series feels packed with potential, and I’m already buzzing thinking about all the twists still ahead.
We meet Alice: hopeful fresh graduate ready to chase her dream brand/content‑creator role at L’UNE agency — only to land as executive assistant to Nannalin, the sharp, magnetic “Witch of L’UNE”. And the kicker? Years back they shared that unforgettable club encounter when Alice helped her through a wardrobe malfunction — that one‑night spark is now sitting across the same office desk! Professional boundaries, tangled power dynamics, long‑buried attraction are already blurring before our eyes; Alice will soon have to choose whether to walk away or surrender fully to Nannalin’s rules.
This one hits extra‑special for EngLot fans too: with Charlotte Austin’s controversial MGI departure once her contract ends, many are cherishing this as likely their final EngLot project, making every moment on‑screen feel even more precious.
Between those six stunning leads, unresolved history, simmering office tension and Namhom’s upcoming return throwing even more chaos into the mix — I’m so ready to watch every charged, heart‑racing turn this story takes next! 🤩
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I fell in love again with author Zhu Yi 's work
After waiting for almost a whole year, this drama has finally been released, and honestly, it was worth every second of the wait!From the very first meeting to the character development, everything was spot on!I especially want to praise the female lead's lu yuxiao 's acting. I just couldn't help crying during the scenes where she cried. Her emotions felt so genuine and realistic that I found myself feeling everything she was going through. I especially loved how she portrayed an introverted personality. And oh my goodness, she is SO beautiful!
Lin Yi definitely caught my attention! His visuals are absolutely stunning. I could genuinely feel how much the male protagonist wanted to express himself and communicate freely but was held back because of his past. Lin Yi portrayed those emotions so beautifully, and he definitely caught my eye!
The rest of the cast also did an amazing job with their performances.
I know many people are saying that the drama wasn't that good, and some are even comparing it to Hidden Love and The First Frost. But I think we need to understand that every drama has its own storyline, charm, and way of portraying emotions. We simply cannot compare every drama with another.
Personally, When I Meet the Moon has already secured a place higher on my list than Hidden Love and The First Frost!I genuinely can't wait to watch the upcoming episodes. I'm so excited to see how the story unfolds!
IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!! ❤️
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Why does everyone look like Jingjing Yu?
✨ OXYTOXIN EP 1 | Parallel‑Universe GL Vibes ✨Okay listen, first episode was so interesting — but I kept thinking: Is this a parallel‑universe version of 'Shades'?! Don’t get me wrong, I’m obsessed with how deliciously chaotic and addictive Shades was (still screaming over that cliffhanger Ep 6, waiting patiently for Season 2 in 2027!) — I just really hope Oxytoxin doesn’t turn into a re‑hash of that magic.
AND CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE CAST PLOT TWIST?! Half the leads give major Jingjing Yu‑look‑alike energy… and Jingjing herself is actually in the cast 😳 Like hello?! What parallel‑reality glitch is happening here?!
Also — high‑school bullying as a trope is so over‑done for GL/BL stories. Fingers crossed Oxytoxin skips those tired stereotypes and serves us something fresh and gripping ✨
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It's All About His First Awkward Gay High School Love!!
If you don't like the awkward moments and prefer sexy and romantic, sorry but go find a love story about experienced people. These students are new and awkward, and it's okay!! That's what this drama is about!! It's about learning and growing up!!Some might not like how awkward the kissing scenes are, or how awkward the characters are with each other, but they are high school students and it's their first time experiencing everything. Of course it's not going to be all sexy and romantic, it's their first time! Everything is awkward and it works!!!
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Personally, I would have rated it higher, but I didn't like the ending. The ending, while it was nice, it felt like there was an uncertainty to their future. Ending it on Sui's high school graduation without any mention of how they are going to handle the seperation didn't give us hope. Even one scene of Sui in college pick up Harutora or vice versa would have made everything better.
Anyways, on to the review of the plot. The plot isn't bad. It's about Harutora bringing Sui out of the shadows and helping him accept himself. Sui goes from being subtly bullied, to slowly being empowered. He doesn't make any grand changes. He takes slow baby steps as he grows more confidence and self esteem. Most of the time he is himself in front of Harutora, but reverts to his mouse-like self around others. While it can be a little frustrating to watch, it does show how much trust he has in Harutora.
As for Harutora... I wasn't really happy with Harutora. He brought out the best in Sui and seemed to want Sui to announce their relationship throughout the whole drama, but he never took any initiative to tell Sui he wanted to announce their relationship. Despite advocating for Sui to love and accept himself, he never really spoke about his own problems. Throughout the drama, he encouraged Sui to open up and tried his best to cater to him, which worked well until Sui became confident in himself. Once Sui became more confident and stepped out of the shadow, Harutora slowly found himself being upset that his relationship was hidden in the shadows, despite Sui being openly gay. I was waiting for Harutora to open up and express his dissatisfaction with it to Sui, but he never did. He only kept it to himself, which is why it was frustrating to watch. It was also the reason why I was disastisfied with the ending. If he had asked Sui to announce their relationship, or even if he announced it, I would have believed that their relationship would last past Sui's graduation. But because their announcement was never announced to their friends, it's hard to believe they lasted long.
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Other than my nitpicking of Harutora and the ending, the drama was a fun watch. Watching Sui grow more confident in himself is really empowering and great to watch. However, you do have to remember they are high school students because there are lots of awkward moments, which if you remember their ages and that this is their first time experiencing anything, it fits in well. If you are expecting beautiful kiss scenes then this isn't it because it's awkward, but the awkwardness fits the theme of the drama well.
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Soul captivating
This is the kind of K-drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat, constantly wanting more and craving the next episode. Both the FL and ML, along with the entire supporting cast, delivered outstanding performances. The way every actor brought their character to life made this drama what it is.There are so many storylines intertwined beautifully, from our FL's mother to the ML's stepmother. Even when our FL wants nothing to do with the unfolding drama, she somehow finds herself right in the middle of it. They truly pulled out all the stops!
What I particularly loved was how they didn't force the romance. They allowed it to develop naturally while the other storylines kept us entertained, intrigued and desperate for more.
I found myself waiting restlessly every week for new episodes. A beautifully executed story, brilliant performances and an addictive plot. **This is truly a masterpiece!**
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Not good ,not great and not bad
This show started off okey for me, i understand the production was made earlier than 2026 , thats why the some cinematic editing is not to good but its nothing to write home about.I personally don't like the ML and FL chemistry , i prefer the FL and SML chemistry..
But i like the FL , she portrays both of her characters so well and with clear distinction.
I don't have to much to say about this k drama, its just average so far for me
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Unexpectedly pleased
These are one of those shows you go in with no expectationsand i absolutely loved this show . The comdy,romance and relatable content. I thought they might loose me with the intimacy, but they really played it off well. The mains had such good chemistry
This is a 2026 win for me
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Very Underrated Film
This is a really unique story about two people who come into each other's lives for two totally different reasons. One finding out she has cancer and the other in desperate need of money. In the very beginning I wasn't it expecting it to be a solid story, but it really blossoms into a great drama, very realistic, and having two protagonists give fantastic performances.I'm always a fan of Eiji Akaso, and as usual, he did not disappoint in this role. He plays a character like you've never seen him before, blending perfectly with Ko Shibasaki. It was so unlikely this two would work, but after the first few minutes, you just sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
The story itself can be a bit on the depressing side, not just because of the aspect of a cancer diagnosis, but there are several sub stories that bleed into the main one, completing the puzzle for a dark drama with just the hint of comedy from time to time.
All in all, it's a very fast two hours seeing everything come together. It shows how some tings do happen for a reason and how life can have its ups and downs in a very short period of time.
Definitely worth watching!!!
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genuinely wtf
that’s the worst K drama I’ve ever watched. Where Should I even start? I was cringe from The beginning to the end and I stopped watching it after the 2 episodes. The costume were Horribly cheap. It actually look like they didn’t have any budget left for that part. Second of all, the acting Was not great either. The fact That they put music that made no sense in the middle of a conversation is actually killing me.also the colour grading was not great and I think that is what kills it overall.
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A good watch, though ending felt rushed....
I needed more tbh! 10 ep is way less, atleast 12 episodes needed to complete the series. The female lead comes from a conservative family and there was a very mild progress in the family upto the end, I felt the story of brother of the female lead wasn't satisfactory, the reaction of the grandfather affer hearing it is a son and secondly, the idol girl accepting to keep the child, both weren't satisfactory, i wanted him to atleast show a bit of change in his old thinking but it still remained patriarchal and misogynistic in that sense....Main leads story 10/10,
I am sorry this is my first review and i just wrote what disappointed me lol but you will find many better explained reviews too i just felt the need to highlight the issues i found....
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A perfect mix of suspense and comedy that keeps you guessing until the end.
I had this drama on hold for a very long time, and I regret not watching it sooner. I had so much fun watching it! It has the perfect balance of comedy and suspense. There wasn’t a single boring episode because it kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly guessing who the killer was. Just when you thought you had figured it out, it turned out you hadn’t. The writing was impeccable! I just wish they had added more romantic scenes between the two main leads because their interactions felt a little lacking in romance. But overall, I enjoyed it a lot! I finished it in just two days, which is actually surprising even for me. I just wished they added more episodes to show the presentWas this review helpful to you?
Fun and Farcical
If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted, fluffy romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one might be for you. The writers get a lot of mileage from the double meaning of the word “charge” in the English title, for example.The supporting characters are either stereotypes or placeholders to demonstrate the tired old cliche that rich people are all greedy, self-aggrandizing nincompoops perpetually worried that someone might use the wrong salad fork.
As for logic, the writers ask you to suspend your disbelief to the point that your brain goes belly up. The FL’s magical powers are turned on by a bolt of lightning and mysteriously turned off by ??? If this was ever explained, I must have blinked and missed it.
While both leads were fun and appealing, I don’t understand why a tall, handsome Korean man is so often paired with a diminutive Fl, who looks like a 10-year-old child next to him. While they both did their best to make it work, at times it was–let’s just say–a bit cringe.
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