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My Perfect Stranger
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by turtle
2 days ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5

twinkling watermelon

it has vibe like twinkling watermelon idk why I watch this too late
this is so underrated
and same level of twinkling watermelon
for some time fl lead annoyed me but I think it's her character trait bcz of how she suffer
but there chemistry is so mature and cool ....
the father daughter and mother daughter bonding is so cool I wish she spend more time with her father
I don't like when she always give mean vibes to her father ik it's hard when u see ur mother suffering but she already saw how her father suffered and still
at the end when she returned she givs me mean vibes but .....it's okay though overall the drama is masterpiece cool concept good laugh good cry

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Against the Current
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2 days ago
47 of 47 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

More Than Just a Drama – A Masterpiece That Touches the Heart and Teaches Meaningful Life Lessons.

I absolutely love this drama. The storyline is captivating, beautifully crafted, and truly leaves a lasting impression.

I believe every single person involved in this production has done an incredible job. From the talented actors and dedicated staff to the director, music team, and entire crew, everyone’s hard work and passion have made this drama truly special.

I have completely fallen in love with both lead actors and their wonderful performances. The supporting cast also deserves tremendous appreciation, as each of them has contributed so much to bringing this story to life.

I am genuinely impressed, touched, and grateful to everyone who has been part of this masterpiece. My deepest admiration and appreciation go to the entire team.

Thank you for creating such a beautiful drama. I sincerely look forward to seeing more wonderful works from the director and all the talented actors in the future. ❤️

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Master's Sun
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by turtle
2 days ago
17 of 17 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

good bad both

too many episodes runied this show for me

if they gave us like 10-12 episodes then I think these drama I'll be like worth watching for so many of

but I still like this not so bad and I was so bored not watching any spoller so for me it's engaging

fl lead is so silly and ml lead is so cold so somehow not so balanced relationship it's kept getting better

but I don't think so last some episodes made any sense but yes good to cure boredem











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Something about 1 Percent
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by turtle
2 days ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

peak 2016 romcom

maybe now some find it's boring but honestly this is such a cute romcom

I love. how they both have insane chemistry cliches but somehow hooked till end

charcters are annoying some point but they develop at the end

fun to cure boredem and enjoying a
perfect romcom

not so major plot twists but still good

if I am talking about old kdrama era I'll definitely gave them my top 5 kdrama romcom


also so much underrated bcz I don't know how I never see any edits for them in my fyp
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Positively Yours
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2 days ago
2 of 12 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 2.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.5

I read the manhwa

I gave up after watching only two episodes because I read the manhwa... and it's one of my favorites 😭 It's unacceptable what they did, it's like the enjoyable and beautiful story disappeared. Actually, if you consider the drama as a standalone story or even fan fiction, it should still be fun to watch. The thing is, when understood as an adaptation of a story already written and so beloved, I think the drama falls short of what it sets out to do.
I don't recommend it if you've read the manhwa, but I won't stop you either.
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Between Steps
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by JHul
2 days ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

The Messiness of Real Life

I tune in to kdramas for the tropes and the fantasy. Everything about this drama is the antithesis of that. This story delivers real life in all its messiness and quietness. The acting in this drama is flawless. I have never experienced any acting that feels as real as this feels. The characters are all deeply flawed, but so moving. The music is top notch late 90s nostalgic vibes.

Nothing happens in this drama, and that is one of its strengths. It's set in a robotics lab, but don't expect that to take over the story. Everything is a backdrop for fears, love, and other complicated emotions to play out.

My literal only complaint is that I never felt like Youjin really cared about robotics. I would have liked to see some of her genuine interest shown in some small ways. She just felt like she was trying to prove she could do it to others, rather than for herself.

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Take Charge of My Heart
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2 days ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Lowkey Disappointing

I watched this with the intention of being able to finish it, and it was extremely hard to watch. The plot got really boring, and it was not that enjoyable. I do love the female lead because of the When The Phone Rings scene, but I don't really like the ML acting. I would use this as a background K-drama, but watching it intently was not as fun as I thought it would be. It was such a cliché plot of having the girl being able to only touch the male lead.
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The Last Oath
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2 days ago
24 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 10

A fine dining kind of experience, not fast food or take aways.

If you are tired of superficial BL dramas that rely on cheap gimmicks and cringe-worthy tropes, The Last Oath is an absolute breath of fresh air and a masterclass in mature storytelling. Instead of forcing its leads together through unrealistic situations or silly misunderstandings, the show builds a genuine, slow-burn connection forged through survival, shared trauma, and hard-earned trust in the middle of a brutal post-apocalyptic world. The writing completely respects the audience's intelligence, delivering razor-sharp pacing, logical character growth, and a dark, atmospheric tension that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Even with a few minor budget constraints in the CGI department, the raw emotional realism and narrative depth completely overshadow any flaws, setting a flawless gold standard for what a truly high-quality thriller should be.

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Family by Choice
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2 days ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

Rushed ending, interesting plot, good family relationships

I haven't watched the orginial Chinese drama. But I can say this kdrama was really decent. Everything about the drama makes me want a family like this, haha. Female lead's acting was kinda mid but she did improve towards the end. I was confused by the romance between practically siblings (because FL really wanted the same last names and stuff like that) like for the first half of the drama you're telling everyone your siblings and then all of a sudden you're dating?

Family By Choice has its off putting moments but overall and solid tv show. Hae-jun and Park Dal needed a better, closer, more developed relationship because it was way too rushed at the ending. Bae Hyun-sung is handsome.

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Youth of May
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by ZyKuu
2 days ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Youth of May Review - ZyKuu

"Is retrospective love a curse or gift - Flawless. The story was everything to me. It taught me about a major event in history, the Gwangju Uprising. It also contained many different tropes that worked together so well. No matter if the mood was romantic, comedic, or saddening I thoroughly enjoyed it, Thanks to the writing of the story, I was moved emotionally during multiple scenes and I was able to relate to many characters. The cast was phenomenal and it had such a broad range of talent. The main leads Kim Myeong-hee and Hwang Hee-tae both grew up in traumatic households. Both individuals were negatively affected by the actions of their respective fathers. Myeong-hee comes from a struggling poor family whilst Hee-tae comes from a family that is financially set. Their relationship is endearing and their chemistry on screen is tremendous. Myeong-hee is one the most beautiful actresses I've watched. Both actors are incredible and portrayed their characters to the highest standard. They both have little brothers who are Kim Myeong-soo and Hwang Jung-tae. Myeong-soo and Jung-tae had an adorable friendship that slowly started to grow as they spent more time together. Now the fathers of both household are Kim Hyun-choel and Hwang Ki-nam. Usually parents in K-dramas do not have that much impact but these two was beyond extraordinary. Their acting range and the emotions they evoke out of you as a viewer is bar none. Hyun-cheol reminds me of my own father so I empathize with him more. Ki-nam is so power hungry it clouds his morality and he absolutely delivers in his role. Myeong-hee has one friend whom is Lee Soo-chan. Soo-chan is a college student who has her own journey within the show and she demonstrates her character and acts on what she truly believes in. Her brother is Lee Soo-ryun is a successful businessman and he is very protective of his family. Both Soo-chan and Soo-ryun are amazing people who play key roles. The OST is absolutely amazing, whether it was the songs or the music, everything fit perfectly and I will listen to this forever. I loved the style displayed within the show. The setting in which this drama takes place in is beautiful and it was shot with such grace. I was dreading finishing this drama because I did not want it to end. This was undoubtedly a peak melodrama for me and I believe it to be the epitome of a K-Trauma!

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Study Group
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2 days ago
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Definitely unrealistic, but amazing at the same time

It's not for everyone, but for those who like action comedy this is for you. I really enjoyed watching Study Group even though some parts made no sense. It was really funny and the acting was really good. I still listen to the soundtrack too.

Overall the kdrama has a good plot and good pacing. Some love it, some hate it, I'll definitely recommend Study Group as one of the best kdramas of 2025 by far.
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The Good Bad Mother
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2 days ago
14 of 14 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

surprisingly great

I came into the Good Bad Mom thinking nothing of it, just another family drama. But boy was I surprised... I wanted to watch this kdrama because of Ahn Eun-jin and Lee Do-hyun. The story was an absolute masterpiece that I will remember.

The acting was flawless, eespecially the Mom. That character had good intentions but horrible excution. The mom chacter was really deep, after all the drama is xentered around her (which is rare). At first, I thought she was terrible to her son, for example that one scene when she threw him into the pond to force him to get up! But she truly cared for her son and wanted a better future for him, which is just so heartwarming and heartwrenching at the same time. Kang-ho's relationship with his kids was soo cute and funny. The scenery of the coutryside was.beautiful too.

I 100% recommend this kdrama because I simply can't find anything wrong with it.

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A Splendid Match
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2 days ago
40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Splendid Drama Without Blossom in the Title

Ren Min was mesmerizing as Gu Jin Zhao. It wasn't difficult to understand why she was sought after by several men. She was ethereally beautiful, strong-willed, and of fine character. Also, as Chen Yan Yun (played by Ci Sha with a powerful aura) liked to tease her, she was rich. Each man represented something special to Gu Jin Zhao, and the viewer could easily see her ending up with any of them: the scholar, the Marquis heir apparent, the court official, or her cousin. Her interactions with each one were full of chemistry: sweetly yearning, fireworks and explosions, mature and alluring, and kind and caring.

The drama began before her coming-out party, when she was immature and rebellious, for understandable reasons. She'd been spoiled by her grandmother, ignored and stigmatized by her father, and vilified by her stepmother. Her journey to navigate the poisonous waters that swirled around her helped her mature, become wiser, and solidified in her mind what kind of life she wanted for her future.

It was a nice change from most romances that after the couple got together, the passion and love were still on display. I've never understood dramas that depict early married life as dull and routine. This couple was more affectionate as husband and wife than they were during their courting. They communicated, planned, and strategized together. I relish dramas with strong married couples; they are too few.

The romance(s) were intertwined with palace politics and family hierarchies. All three built steadily throughout, with each affecting the other parts. There was a nice symmetry to the beginning and end of the drama: they both involved fire.

Ending was abrupt. Like that sentence. Nothing was tied up with a bow. The viewers were given vague outlines and were expected to connect the dots.

There is a 41st episode with deleted scenes that are from Chen Yan Yun's viewpoint: https://kisskh.co/Drama/A-Splendid-Match/Episode-41?id=12910&ep=215433&page=0&pageSize=100

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Hierarchy
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2 days ago
7 of 7 episodes seen
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Overall 2.5
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 2.0
Music 2.5
Rewatch Value 3.0

don't watch this dumpster fire of a show

What the hell was this? I think I was expecting too much, that's why Hierachy gave me nothing. It was empty and boring and forgettable to say the least. The actong was trash and there are some many better high school kdramas. I regret watching this garbage. Might be the worst drama I've ever watched. Personally, I thought it wasn't good writing and the plot was blah blah. The characters were blah and dumb, the pacing of the show was blah blah. BLAH!
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The Tale of Lady Ok
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2 days ago
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

Top 5 best kdrama of all time

Production,cinematography,acting,music and story were all amazing! The Tale of Lady Ok was such a heartwarming, fresh journey and overall a very unique historical drama.

For the most part there was no mention of royals, which was interesting. This kdrama makes others look like poopoo!
I came across it while doing research on Choo Young-woo, the male lead. When I completed it, I was at a loss of words, it was that good. I hadn't seen anthing like it. The series felt like a book, a tale of Gu-deok's life. I guess its not for everyone but go get a free trial on Kocowa and watch it! You won't regret it.

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