Reviews

My Favourite Office Romance has to be...

No other drama catches my eye in the group of Office Romance+Trauma bonding rom com kdrama when it comes to this masterpiece! Great Leads! Great Osts! Great second leads!Great Story! trauma bonding wasn't my thing until I watched this and believe me guys once you start this you won't get bored even a second. I've rewatched for the third time now. it hasn't disappointed me ever.i loved when they were on that trip together. It was so hilarious! though I was kind of passed off with the main leads brother in some episodes but that just added more to the story.dude was crazy obsessed with his girl. Really a great Kdrama to start.

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How to Shape You Heir’s Future without Him Knowing

Picked this up on a whim after reading some of the reviews here.

It’s basically a walk of growth of the ML Xu Fengnian, the heir of King of Southern (eh was it northern?) Liang. He was against the idea of succeeding his father and practicing marial arts, until he heard the death of his travel companian, the groom Old Huang, who is also the world reknowned swordsman Jiu Jian Huang. Only then did he realized he needed power and martial capability to bring back his Old Huang’s sword box from the walls of Wudi City, and his sisters and brother whom Xu Xiao sent away in order to strengthen ML’s heir position. Thus upon agreeing to be King of Liang’s successor, his father told him to go on a quest to visit his siblings in various regions outside Northern Liang, during which the ML inadvertently acumulated martial art in the various assassinations that he was subjected to.

Xu Xiao is probably most unpredictable king-cum-father figure I’ve ever seen. He looked formidable enough to make people cower around him but in the presence of his heir, he was not be ashamed to cower under him even in the presence of others, just to quell Xu Fengnian’s dissatisfaction. Everything he did was calculated to the minute possibility of Xu Fengnian diverting off, and i would say it looked brilliant at first, but later appeared too staged. Despite being a loving father who dotes on his heir, Xu Xiao was so ruthless that he would not mind having his heir almost killed if it meant for ML to survive with better prospect of kingship later. Looking at their love-hate relationship, i can’t help but thought about Fated Hearts’s ML relationship with his father the emperor. If only Susha emperor was a bit more like Xu Xiao, the broken relationship with his heir wouldnt have been so. And that is why Xu Xiao earned my respect even more!

I am also surprised at how meticulous the makeup team is. Lord of Jing’an’s son was slapped by ML when his assassination attempt failed, and several scenes later the red mark still apparent on the right side of the cheek. It was not an obvious red like most would do, but a faint hue of redness like a real slap would look like.

The songs were great. I love the CGI too, thise adorable baby hukuis were definitely better than Legend of Shenli’s cartoonish chicken-looking-phoenix despite SSS being produced earlier.

However, the choreograph is rather mediocre especially when they rely too much on inner strength battles than the actual physical battle. I also failed to ship the Fengnian-Jiangni relationship. Honestly they looked like brother and sister rather than couple attacted to each other. Jiang Ni looked too childish while Fengnian too predictable. Predictable in a sense that all his actions laid upon this particular sense of fake righteousnous that seemed out of this world for the era he was in. It’s like seeing Fanxian with his unpredictable acts but in a different setting. I just felt like the writers got his surface personality mixed up with the from-the-future-Fanxian.

It was the supporting cast appearances that kept me interested, really. I was thrilled to see Little Fanxian appearing here! That boy’s acting was superb in Joy of Life I really liked him. And I was also excited to see Ah Mai from Fighting for Love, Zhang Tian Ai as Nangong Puye. Too bad her scenes were just in those first few episodes. how I wished for her to follow ML’s journey instead of the death guard Qingniao just so i can see more of her. And boy was I feeling giddy when Liu DuanDuan’s Zhao Kai made an appearance. He is definitely one of my favourite actors, i always get interested with the roles he takes up, cuz they were always of the eccentric kind. Like here Zhao Kai was infatuated with ML’s sister and keep telling people that she was his wife, but at the same time had no problem going on a rampage killing for his future brother-in-law’s life. What a disturbed mind.

I liked the plot up to the last 10 episodes when they started to intensify Fengnian-Jiangni relationship. Also the way Fengnian eventually found himself right back into the trajectory that Xu Xiao has planned for him looked too damn staged that my interest started to wane. I enjoyed Sword Snow Stride but I dont think i’d be eager to watch season 2.

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The actor and the journalist

There's an actor who becomes famous after a difficult start. He's tired of playing the same role and the same character and wants a breakthrough.
On the other hand, there's a journalist who was transferred from the "political" department to the "entertainment" department without knowing the field.
They meet for an interview and can't stand each other.
For her career, she decides to get to know him better and starts watching all of his series. She becomes his fan.
As they continue to meet, they end up together and manage to shed light on an old murder case.

Lee Jung Jae can act really well, but I've often wondered what it would have been like with another actor playing this role. In fact, I found him and her to be unbelievable as a couple. I missed the chemistry between the two.

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Potential drama with potential CP

I watched this when i want to see Sun Yue acting with other female than Xu Yizhen and Zhang Chuxuan is one of good partner for Sun Yue. They got dynamic duo and too bad their chemistry didn't utilized well since there is less romantic moment between them.

The plot is combination between thriller and angst with less romantic moment. There is no dragged moment expect SFL moment. I felt sad when ML was announced dead after saving FL for antagonist. The ending is not enough since we love to see the couple moment longer.

Recommended to see Thriller with little angst.

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high IQ and EQ in a ML character | but need a drama where also the FL is a IQ and EQ equal

What I like:
- The ML is soo majestic, Amazon forest. Gentle, smart, emotionally intelligent, has both IQ and EQ, charismatic, handsome and good acting
- I really loved the idea of ​​courtship, he had so much patience, and his smile and eyes ... omg they talked endlessly
- I really liked the maturity of the relationship between FL and her mother.
- her cousin, Jiang Rui is absolutely delicious, I loved his character.
- I like that the relationship between FL and ML is easily built.
- I like also the relationship between ML and his mother.
- I liked that for the first time in a drama I saw an entire episode with their settled and beautiful life.

What I did not like:
- FL, her character is teenager, immature, even the kisses was hard to watch.. all the parts where they have intimate communication, connection she is afraid, she is acting scared and numb, shy.
- how they transformed narcissists, toxic behaviors into better characters... which in reality is impossible... because they never heal, they never change
- a huge discrepancy between FL at work, smart, determined, ambitious and in her personal life, completely immature, spoiled, lacking emotional maturity, including in the scenes when they are married
- the role of her being a mother is completely strange , she has no physical and emotional connection with the child
- the publicity and the encouragement of digitization

I keep watched till the end as a respect for the ML acting and character and the nice relationship of her family.
In every episode I wondered what it would have been like if they had had an actress who played a more mature role, a role of a Woman and not a scared teenager. Because I have rarely seen such a masculine character. Absolutely inspirational for a balanced partnership.

I wanted to give a 10 for the ML and a 4 for FL.

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1)Strong Performances: Seo Hyun-jin (as the OB-GYN lead) and veteran Yoo Jae-myung (as the father) are consistently praised for their nuanced and impressive acting, with Dahyun noted as a promising rookie.
2)Emotional & Realistic: The drama excels at depicting loneliness, familial struggles, and healing with sensitivity, featuring strong, realistic dialogue and relatable characters.
Slow-Burn Romance: It features a slow, developing romance between neighbors, though some find the initial "stalker" element slightly uncomfortable before the relationship blossoms organically.
3)Family Dynamics: The show's strength lies in its portrayal of family healing and changing relationships, with dinner scenes often highlighted as emotional moments.
4)Pacing & Issues: Some viewers find the pacing slow initially, and there's a noted age discrepancy between some actors and their characters, but the emotional depth makes it worthwhile.

Overall Vibe:
"Love Me" offers a heartwarming, touching, and engaging story, balancing heavy emotional themes with light, sometimes funny, moments, making for an immersive experience that many find stays with them.

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HOLY F**K, what a ride!

The idea alone is enough to hook you. Talking to someone 20 years in the past sounds cool on paper until you really start thinking about the consequences. One small change doesn’t just fix things, it warps everything. And this movie leans hard into that. Every time you think, “okay, maybe now it’s safe,” it immediately proves you wrong. The butterfly effect here isn’t subtle, it’s brutal.

The movie kept me locked in almost the entire time. No dead air, no boredom. Just constant “wait… WHAT?” moments. The tension ramps up fast, and once it turns dark, it doesn’t let go. Watching the past and present collide in real time is genuinely stressful in the best way. It messes with your head because you start realizing that sometimes the worst thing you can do is interfere at all. Some things are just meant to happen, and trying to outsmart fate can literally turn someone into a serial killer.

The acting absolutely carries this movie. Both leads commit hard, especially the villain. She’s unsettling in a way that sticks with you. It never feels cartoonish, it feels wrong, which makes it scarier. Visually, the movie looks great too. The atmosphere does a lot of heavy lifting and adds to that constant uneasy feeling.

That said… man, that ending.

I was so on board until they decided to pull that final move. I’m fine with dark endings. I’m fine with unhappy endings. But this one just felt like it tripped over itself trying to be clever. Instead of feeling earned, it felt like the movie flipping the table at the last second just to shock you. It took me from “holy shit this is great” to “why would you do that?” real fast.

Still, even with that ending, I can’t say I regret watching it. The concept is strong, the ride is wild, and it keeps your brain working long after the credits roll. Just be prepared: you’re probably going to love most of it… and then get pissed off right at the end.

Worth watching. Just don’t expect to walk away fully satisfied.

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IS MESSING UP THE FINAL EPISODE A TREND?

This is the third sequel, and it's still has the same quality with the previous one. Each individual cases are so good, some of them are impressive. This show doesn't have the big case that connects each individual cases and I think it's good since that type of case usually draggy.

We don't need to talk about the cast anymore. The chemistry between the Rainbow Taxi team is just getting better and better. Jang Sung Chul has more involvement to the story this season. They don't potray An Go Eun as a nerd with supercomputer skill anymore which is good and more realistic. Kim Do Gi is more brutal this season, which also good because as a fighter I think he was too soft in the previous season. The writer also decided to remove the romance at all this season. In overall it's a journey between ups and downs, UNTIL YOU WATCH THE FINAL EPISODE.

While the individual cases are good, there are several flaws in this show. They're even more noticeable compared to the previous one. The beginning of this show is quite shocking. It has no introduction. It starts with a case, not even from the introduction of a case but from the middle that it looks like this show is S2E17 instead of S3E1. They didn't even try to build a connection between season 2 and 3, although they set each season in a different timeframe (the deluxe taxi and other taxis changed). This causes a bit unconfortability and confusion during watching. Also I don't like the fact that the cases come to the team out of nowhere consecutively, not from the call. It's not like they want a revenge, but the Rainbow Taxi is making them to take a revenge. Several things which disturbing me for each case: On Ro Mi case, they suddenly forget about her manager which Do Gi crashes out with taxi; it doesn't like he gets what he deserves. On the Samheung Island case, they're firing a shotgun too much consecutively without reloading. This case also has too much plot armor, they don't have a good preparation before going to the island but they survived. As for the final episode, I lost words. What possibly hit the writer's head, or is he joining the trend of messing up the final episode? That final case resolution is underwhelming and quite... makjang? Why does he take a bullet? He has never done it and always has another way around!

This season is a combination of upgrade and downgrade. Several cases has better storyline, but I think they put too much plot armors this time. Still it's a good show, they even have a soundtrack this time. It's also good for rewatch as it doesn't have a big connecting case, so you can do "small watch-ing" case by case.

PS: They should sell that Elements lightstick as merchandise!

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When the splendid moon sings

He Yan dons a mask and assumes the identity of the eldest son of the He family, taking the place of her frail and seemingly dying stepbrother, He Rufei, to safeguard the family’s inheritable noble title. Trapped in this false identity and desperate to escape an arranged marriage to another woman, she chooses the battlefield instead. Years later, she returns as a celebrated war hero and is personally rewarded by the Emperor with the title of General Feihong. Glory, however, proves short-lived. Her stepbrother recovers, covets her achievements, and conspires with their father to steal her title and rewards, leaving her blinded and presumed dead.

Against all odds, He Yan survives. With the help of her former tutor, she gradually recovers her sight and reinvents herself once again, this time joining the Xiao Army under an assumed name. The army is led by Xiao Jue, her former classmate, who fails to recognise her without the mask. Still, he quickly grows suspicious. Her military skills far exceed those of a new recruit, and his doubts deepen when he discovers that she is a woman. Yet, ability speaks louder than gender, and He Yan proves her worth repeatedly on the battlefield.

In Yezhou, she befriends Chu Zhao, a gentle and refined scholar who is also a student of the Chancellor, a political adversary of Xiao Jue. Friend or foe, Chu Zhao occupies a precarious position in the larger struggle. As life-and-death experiences bind the trio together, both Xiao Jue and Chu Zhao fall in love with He Yan. The question then becomes not only who will win her heart, but who will survive the ruthless game of power surrounding them.

Despite the generally positive reviews, it took me a long time before I finally started watching this drama. The English drama title initially reminded me too strongly of Mulan, a name that has become almost synonymous with the trope of a woman disguising herself as a man to go to war. Mulan herself is a fictional figure, and I have little interest in yet another retelling of that story; I have watched more than enough variations already.

Ancient Chinese history offers few documented examples of outstanding female generals and none had disguised as a man. For a delicate woman to pass off as a man for prolong period, it needs her comrades to have vision problem and the premise stretches realism. Furthermore, cross-dressing heroines are an extremely overused trope in historical dramas.

That said, once I finally began watching, I found the drama surprisingly entertaining. It ticks all the essential boxes: attractive leads, strong performances, exquisite costumes, evocative theme music, polished cinematography, and impressive CGI. The story itself is engaging and filled with suspense. There is little mystery regarding the villains, as their identities are obvious from the outset. Instead, the appeal lies in watching the battle of wits unfold and holding one’s breath to see which side key characters will ultimately choose.

What truly stood out for me was the second male lead, portrayed by Zhang Kang Le. Although he has appeared in dramas I have watched before, this was the first time he truly caught my attention. He delivers a convincing performance as a pivotal character whose choices can tip the balance between victory and defeat. Torn between following the corrupt path of his tutor or adhering to his own moral compass, his internal struggle adds considerable depth to the narrative. I do, however, lament how harshly the drama treats him in the end. After all his efforts to live an upright and principled life, he deserved a more compassionate resolution. While he does make a grave mistake later in the story, he already pays dearly through emotional loss and a deeply fractured love life. The emperor should not blame him for his own error in decision which is the consequence of his own suspicion and mistrust of his generals.

In most dramas built around a love triangle, the suspense is often squandered far too early. The endgame pairing is telegraphed either through the narrative itself or, worse, through trailers and promotional material. What could have been a delicious source of tension instead becomes a foregone conclusion. Sadly, this drama falls into the same trap. The writers could easily have made He Yan’s choice far less obvious, allowing viewers to genuinely speculate about where her heart would land. After all, Xiao Jue treats her abysmally for much of the story, while Chu Zhao makes no secret of his efforts to court her with patience, warmth, and respect. A little narrative misdirection here would have elevated the emotional stakes considerably and made the romantic arc far more compelling.

Finally, I must comment on the English translation of the drama’s title. It is uninspired, unimaginative, and painfully mundane. In fact, it was the main reason I delayed watching the series in the first place. A more poetic title, something along the lines of 'When the Splendid Moon Sings', much nearer to the Chinese title, would have better captured the spirit of the story and perhaps enticed viewers sooner.

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doomed yuri that is not actually doomed (?)

was so great at first, then started getting super convoluted around episode 11 or 12, and i constantly felt like i was missing something i was supposed to be following. the main plot points were all easy to keep up with, but there were smaller details that kept leaving me confused. loved the ending tho; the last episode was good and brought back the interest i had watching the first half of the show. really just wish the gl subplot was a more major part of the show :( but hopefully it being a part at all means therell be more gl stuff popping up in the future <3. lets go lesbians

and shoutout choi kyung my g

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Good drama and different plot

This drama was good and not a common plot at all,this is my first impression of guli nezher the Fl actress and it did not disappoint at all! actually I stayed for her although I'm not so familiar with the drama,She's really good with expressions. Although Hou minghao is handsome,his acting really didn't impress me much compared to that of the Fl,he was a little stiff here compared to Love in the clouds and even worse in uncloyded soul,but overall his charm contributed the beauty of the drama. The side characters are also doing great and the CGI is really nice. I like this drama so far and I might rematch one or twice.

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It was very wholesome and heartwarming, not as sad as expected, I thought I'd cry rivers, but I watched the whole thing and didn't cry, maybe I'm not that sensitive lol

Everyone did great, and the lil girl was so adorable and cute, I loved the adoption story the most, also this is all connected stories which is something I like.

I'm not a pet person at all, I can't bear to watch them go which is why one of the stories was hard to watch for me, but still it was very lovely movie I'd recommend it for pet lovers and owners of dogs.

The big golden dog was so cute 🥰

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