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Just normal BL love story

This drama doesn’t have a unique or different storyline. It follows a very normal BL romance. I liked it, but I wouldn’t say it’s very good — it’s just okay.

In terms of acting, the two female characters are more talented than the male leads. They express emotions really well and have strong screen presence. From some angles, Junshi even looks a bit like BTS V — did anyone else notice that?

Overall, the drama is watchable. It’s mainly about romance, without much of a strong or complex storyline. If you’re looking for something simple and romance-focused, you can give it a try.

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so good!

this was my 2nd attempt at watching this and i’m so glad i gave it another chance; i literally binge-watched this in less than 1 day! i’m such a sucker for the found family trope, most especially within a sports club, so i was sure i was gonna like this and i really did.

i would have given this a perfect score if it weren’t for the annoying men who got too many screentime. i completely understand that it was for the plot and that these situations unfortunately happen frequently, but they appeared too often for my liking that i just skipped their scenes entirely—and that would be like a quarter to half of the episode! still very glad that they eventually got what they deserved because i was wishing for their downfall every second so i can finally enjoy the rugby team and woojin’s scenes peacefully.

also the romance was so cute! i like that it had both developing couples from the teachers and students, but it was just the right amount where they aren’t the sole focus of the drama while still having the cutest interactions.

overall still really liked it (so much so that i finished it in one go LOL)!!! would definitely rewatch but still skip any scenes with the annoying rats idc if they were important to the plot

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Very frustrating

I'm very, very pissed off! I'm used to watch all kind of love triangle and all different situations (friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, just met, etc). However, this one is somehow annoying from the beginning... I'm good with them not realising their lateral love until someone else appears BUT there are so many frustrating things.

Firstly, they tried to "justify" why she is going to choose Tae-O. Through the drama it shows how Tae-O helps Song-I all the time while Do-Hyeon isn't in her worst moments but it pissed me off because they created the "perfect" boy: good personality and rich with no jobs, so he has always free time for being by her side all the time that she needed it. While Do-Hyeon was always working (or had family issues too).

Secondly, every time that something happened, they never explained to Do-Hyeon what's going on, just for creating the "good" reason (bad emotions) for Do-Hyeon's leaving. Also, the mobiles thing! That never works.

Thirdly, having bad situation doesn't justify you make improper things! Your boyfriend has right to get angry with you despite being in a bad mood.

In the end, they put Do-Hyeon as a guy with emotional issues who needs to work on it (fake, Song-I caused it) so that he broke up with her. He is a green flag, he deserves something better!! Undoubtedly, for me it's not a happy ending.

By the way, how about Ga-Rin? A completely unnecessary character! The one who messed it up and also who doesn't have any goals (just living her life without her mother's commands but at someone else's expense)! Plus, she has plenty of money from the beginning but she just wanted to be in Tae-O's house. Undoubtedly, they just searched an excuse to put another girl in Tae-O's house so that Song-I won't go alone with boys.

PS: I hate Korean's optimistic with regards to families!! Not every thing can be forgiven just because it's your mom (in this case).

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A fluffy drama with great dynamics!

Shine on me gave me everything I ever needed in a overnight romance drama!! It's my second modern drama of 2025 and its such a good drama! The man leading weilong is such a Green flag and handsome as well,the Fl is pretty and did her role well since the drama revolved around her. The side characters zhuang xu,ye rong,Dr fang ad yin jie were all amazing! even their parents and Relations! I really can't get enough!!! I really love this drama,thank you Gu man!!💐❤️

lastly,the drama is fluffy,gorgeous and has deep meanings even in flirting!!! Worth watching all round!!!

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A sweet romance between Big and Park exploring the introvert/extrovert theme.

PLOT: Diew, a very introverted student, enjoys his quiet life with only one friend and his pet tortoise. But the arrival of God (an extroverted, almost hyperactive person) in the apartment next door disrupts his equilibrium. God gradually tames Diew, helps him overcome his fears, and integrates him into his group of friends (and into his bed :).

+++ A very cute romance, with Big playing a total green flag. Great chemistry between the couple, with a lot of sweet scenes.
+++ Fast-paced direction
+++ The theme explored (introvert/extrovert) is interesting and handled with intelligence and subtlety.

### The ex-boyfriend character is very unlikeable (and not very believable).
### Limited budget (costumes, sets) but well used.
### Some effects are a bit awkward.

=> Good series, especially if you like Big & Park (and I ship them :)
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Jolie romance avec Big et Park sur le thème introverti/extraverti

PLOT: Diew, étudiant très introverti, aime sa petite vie calme avec 1 ami et sa tortue. Mais l'arrivée de God (extraverti limite hyperactif) ds l'appartement d'à côté, bouleverse son équilibre. God va peu à peu apprivoiser Diew, effacer ses peurs et l'intégrer ds son gpe d'amis (et ds son lit :).
+++ Romance très cute, avec Big en Green Flag total. Belle alchimie ds ce couple, avec bcp de sweet scènes.
+++ Réalis° rythmée
+++ Le thème abordé (introverti / extraverti) est intéressant et abordé avec intelligence et subtilité.

### Personnage de l'ex très antipathique (ex-lover peu crédible)
### Budget limité (costumes, décors) mais bien utilisé.
### Certains effets sont un peu gênants.

=> Bonne série, surtt si on aime Big & Park (and I ship them:)

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Too Many Spoilers on the internet!

“Shine On Me” actually starts with decent potential: popular leads, clean visuals, and a light modern atmosphere. The theme song is pleasant and sweet, fitting well with the youthful romance vibe. Unfortunately, none of that is enough to cover the drama’s main weakness.

The biggest issue is the overly long and dragged-out storyline. The core story is very simple and could easily have been told in around 16 episodes, similar to many K-dramas. If it had been more compact, the emotions would have felt stronger and the conflicts sharper. Instead, the extended length makes many episodes feel empty, repeating the same dynamics without real progress.

This drama feels like a typical modern Chinese drama: light conflicts stretched too far, slow pacing, and an excessive focus on repetitive sweet moments. As a result, boredom becomes unavoidable, even though the actors themselves are appealing.

When compared to colossal (historical) dramas, the difference is very clear. Colossal dramas may also go in circles at times, but their core conflicts are heavier, more complex, and logically grounded whether in politics, power struggles, or moral dilemmas. There is a strong narrative reason for their length. In “Shine On Me,” however, the long runtime feels more like a production choice than a storytelling necessity.

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Lets go!!!

Everything I love about jdramas is in this show, but where oh where is season TWO!!! Fast paced, all the cinematography with this one is on point. Casting is perfect, I need more STAT!!!!

After being stuck with some angsty k and c dramas that get sucked into dumb plots 2/3 of the way in, and ruin the momentum of a great show, I love coming back to a jdrama because they plain don’t mess around. And I love them for that.

This is it!!!

I’m just hoping season two is everything we hope for because its certainly leading that way with season one.

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This holds a special place in my heart

"The story began in the summer of 2012, but it will never end."

I've always been a fan of coming-of-age/school life stories because they make my heart ache with nostalgia from events that I've never experienced.

In the summer before starting high school, Su Zaizai sees someone walking slowly in the rain. She calls him an idiot for not walking faster, and maybe it was from this moment on that the wheels of fate began to turn. She got a glimpse of his face and fell in love at first sight. He remembered the face of the girl who randomly scolded him.

Zhang Lurang may look cold and aloof on the outside, but this is just a shell to hide his low self-esteem and lack of confidence. It was only through meeting Su Zaizai that, for the first time, he learned that someone could unapologetically love him just for being himself. It was her genuine warmth that thawed his frozen heart, and he began smiling more and more for her. They both wanted to improve for the other and become better versions of themselves.

I also love how Zhang Lurang wasn't portrayed as a top student who excelled in every subject and how Su Zaizai wasn't portrayed as someone who failed in every subject. This made them seem more human to me. She taught him English; He taught her maths and physics.

I loved all 5 of the characters in the main friend group and how even though they split up for university (well not all), they still remained good friends even after they've started working.

I liked the second couple a lot, but not as much as the first. Some other viewers prefer the second couple more because their relationship is more realistic. However, I still prefer Su Zaizai and Zhang Lurang's relationship more because I'm someone who watches c-dramas to escape from real life - and their relationship was the perfect antidote for all my negative emotions. Although there were some misunderstandings sprinkled here and there, they weren't excessive and were quickly resolved.

Another aspect of this drama that I especially loved was how we got to see the clips Su Zaizai took with her camcorder at the end of each episode, it really makes me want to buy one too.

The only negative aspects of this drama for me were that:
- the ending was quite rushed; I would of preferred if we got more detail of their university and adult lives (especially as I binge-watched the second half of the drama within a day so their lives literally flew by so fast, I regret it so much TwT) + plus some of the side plots were skimmed over
- the awkward acting in some of the scenes e.g. some of Su Zaizai's smiles looked really fake and strained + the amount of times the actors cleared their throats whenever they were nervous was a bit unnecessary

I definitely preferred the first half of the story over the second half, because it was just teenagers having fun and doing dumb things together. It makes me wish for those kind an forever friends, where we run together on the beach and watch many sunrise and sunsets. Although the second half was good too, I'll definitely reminicise about the first half more fondly.

I teared up at the ending of the drama when they started playing the flashbacks because it made me fully realise just how long I was with the characters for: from teenage youth to university life to employment.

During the first couple of episodes, I only thought that this drama was cute and heartwarming and nothing more. But it's funny isn't it? How some stories can slowly etch themselves into our hearts without us even realising it. This story will stay with me for a long time.

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The Warmth That I Didn't Knew I Needed It

i remember i didn't had the intention of watching this series but somehow i watch the first eps on the day that air. when people said that first episode is the key of the series, i believe it, cause tell me why i got hooked to this series from the very start.

no words could actually tell how much i love this series. this series really does have a great storyline. i love how much this series could give the bridge of relationship development whether its for thamepo itself or mars too.

the moral story of this series is something that u need to understand in this world and i love how this series could wrap this value so deep. it's the first series that i felt every episode felt so short cause the complexity of the plot itself. it so damn good that u didn't want to skip.

i love how much romantic relationship is shown in this series. i remember i always giggling watching thamepo when its been so very long i didn't felt this when watching hetero or homosexual romance series, but thamepo bring that back.

the cinematic was a chef kiss, every scene felt so beautiful. every emotion capture so well that u couldn't believe it. and don't get me started of how the actor actress potray the character. most of them were a rookie but God, they acting was unbeliavable.

thank you thamepo for being here, thank you for being one of the reason for me to stay alive. thank you

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Dorm is not exactly a horror movie in the traditional sense.

Ton (the main character) is a bold, assertive, extroverted young boy with many friends. He's enjoying his life until his father, with whom he has a poor relationship, decides to pack and ship him off to a boarding school in Chon Buri. His father says he wants him to spend more time on studying than watching television, but Ton knows that is a lie—he knows his father is having an affair and his father has sent him away so that he never reveals the truth.

At first he's lonely and does not fit in well. The strict administrator, Miss Pranee, doesn't seem to be doing much to make his adjustment to the school easy. All this changes when he befriends Vichien (the secondary protagonist), whom he soon learns is a ghost who dies every night. It seems Miss Pranee appears to be a common denominator in his death— nobody can quite figure out why.

The movie is best described as average—the acting, cinematography, directing, and script are just okay. Nothing too bad, but nothing too great either. The predictable plot is drawn out.

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So funny, feel good drama

This drama is so funny. It made me laugh and giggle.
Both mainleads are beautiful. I think they have great chemistry.
The acting of the whole cast is great.
The 2ML and ML must have had big fun while shooting this drama. For some people, 2ML was their favourite character.

There are no unnecessary long monologues or violent scenes.
However, the spice is mild, too. But as I mentioned, the chemistry is there and when they do "chemistry" together you totally cheer for them.

I love strong females and if you are the same like me, then you'll enjoy this one.
There isn't a damsel in distress, rather a female making the ML stressed with pranks and flirts.

There are only few flashbacks (as it is a rebirth drama). The flashbacks are rare and short.
So if you're not a fan of rebirth stories I think you'll enjoy it anyways.

(I didn't focus on the music, wanted to not rate it but I have to put a number to rate it)

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