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Who would've thought sex toys could be so sweet?
Very cute, unique storyline with some funny moments and a lot of sweetness towards the end. I don't think our ML is a playboy; he was always polite and just simply did not believe in a long term commitment which he was upfront about. I think the show is a bit too short so his descent into fluffball status was a bit staccato but I can believe it.Also I love the casting.
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Memorable Rom-com of 2026
I love shows that give me a good laugh and I am easy to humour, I enjoy simple humour and situational comedic elements so I am enjoying this drama. This drama has many scenes that give one a good laugh so I am all for it. I love this show for the subtelty because it gives the audience the space to imagine and think things after scenes are over.the story summary:
Kang Jae Hee, a police detective goes undercover and in disguise of a man to find the secret behind the murder of Yoon Yi Joon's(heir to a powerful conglomerate) secretary. Kang Jae Hee joins as the secretary of Yoon Yi Joon and uncovers the truth.
the dynamics and pacing:
The show is well paced , the story is rather simple so i was not expecting much. But the chemistry and dynamics is what saves the rather simple plot.
the character:
This one is my favourite. The Male Lead: He is conventional in his theatrics yet not like any other CEO from dramaland. The guy has sass, sarcasm and swag. Everytime he is on screen the scene becomes 10X better. His character is well written and layered. The heir to a conglomerate who is in a succession fight with his sister, Yoon Yi Joon appears very demanding, narcissistic and eccentric. He wants his coffee made perfect to the point that he measures the temperature. His secretary office is always busy because to our perfectionist ML everything should be perfect. He knows how to keep people in line and makes sure that no one crosses it but then kaboom~~~ Kang Jae Hee enters his life and now all the castles he built slowly begin to crumble. When I say slowly I mean slowly because it is slow burn. The show doesn't go to-" he fell for the person at first sight or instantly" rathen we see his characters many layers, becoming more gentle, carning and less guarded around Kang Jae Hee, little by little, step-by-step.
And I cannot stop myself from praising Yim Si Wan so i wont add another heading to appreciate the acting. I'll do it instantly because that is how good it id. Yim Si Wan has the best expressions any actor can give in complex scenes(by complex I mean scenes with emotional complexity). He expresses sadness with a touch of angst and anger with a touch of fearful emotion. His eyes fill with happy tears when the scene makes his character genuinely happy and with sad tears when his character opens up to someone like never before. It's so good. This is not it, the sass and main character energy(which his character is lol) Yim Si Wan brings is the best element. For me nobody could've done Yoon Yi Joon's character better than him. Especially his rections and expression in Ep. 7 are worth remembering, I kept laughing staring at the ceiling while thinking of his expressions. The directors did a good job at showing his struggle beacuse after watching so many rich CEO rom-coms, Yi Joon has easily become my favourite rich guy haha
This one is one of my favourite FLs out there: The female Lead: She is a soldier toughened by life experience, a seasoned soldier. She has mental resilience and psychological scars but maintains her composure, thanks to her time in the military where she lost comdrades as well. She knows how to navigate sudden changes, carries the weight of duty and a habit of constant vigilance. Kang Jae Hee became a police officer and gets tangled into Yoon Yi Joon's life due to an undercover operation to uncover the truth about his secretary's murder. She uses the opportunity of the comapany's secretary recruitment and infiltrates the security team, joins the company as his "male" secretary , she disguises as a man because the recruitment was "men only". And now the story unfolds as Jae Hee discovers Yi Joon's secrets.
The good part is again the slow burn. Jae Hee hates Yi Joon because to her he is a murderer by circumstantial evidence but as she gradually uncovers the truth she realises that the guy is not that bad and it's the fun part. At one point the audience knows that both characters have subconsciously started to care for eachother and now the love is unrequited , it is fun to watch beacuse the directors don't throw it on our face as "he fell first or she fell first" but as gradual development of feelings over time. Another funny thing is that Yi Joon likes Jae Hee thinking she is a "he", so Yi Joon is down bad for 'Jae Hee- the secretary' not Jae Hee- the 'female' secretary, and it keeps getting funnier each episode beacuse the directors play on this "woman disguises as man" very well. Her struggle as she falls for Yi Joon knowing it'll end once he knows the truth is also subtly shown.
Seor In A really did an amazing job, for me she's always been a favourite but now she is "The" favourite.
this is it. I'll complete the review after the final ep but for now this is it .Adding to this, there was an ongoing dicussion that Yi Joon knows she was a woman all along and some commentors are obsessed. I personally think " DOES IT EVEN MATTER!?". We all love romaces and love stories where people fall in love for them as a person, the personlity and the kind of human they are not for their appearence, the beauty or "what they bring to the table", so here Yi Joon loves Jae Hee , for the wonderful human being he finds her to be, regardless of her being a man or woman, Yi Joon will always love her for who she is and I think we should appreciate that. Thanks for reading till the end :))
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9-
Ho tribolato per qualche minuto, se dare 9 e poi scrivere 9- o se dare 8,5 e poi scrivere 9-. Però ci sono delle scene doppiate in cinese che sono fatte devo dire un po' con i piedi e quindi ho deciso che, per quanto questa storia mi sia piaciuta parecchio, darò 8,5.Bene, tolto il doppiaggio di dubbia qualità, passiamo alla storia in sè e per sè. Allora, carina, mi è piaciuto il device di far scrivere ai cinque "grandi autori" un libro assieme, in modo che questo fosse non solo un bland dei loro stili, ma anche un modo per superare alcune delle loro divergenze e per imparare a comprendersi meglio e a creare un gruppo di amici che sarà per la vita. Mi sono piaciute molto le loro storie individuali, ma alcune volte l'editing mi perturbava (un po' come il doppiaggio assurdo), perché comparivano storie di personaggi un po' in mezzo al nulla e senza un collegamento con il quadro completo della storia. Quindi per quanto la storia e i personaggi mi siano piaciuti (e ovviamente dieci e lode alla vibes tipo The Untamed) devo dire che per alcune scelte che esulano dagli attori la storia mi è sembrata con poco struttura lineare e nemmeno circolare (perché fosse almeno circolare la struttura uno dice ok, non è lineare, ma almeno c'è una strutture che viene seguita). Quindi al netto di tutto carina la storia, anche un bel modo di porre alcune critiche al mondo delle Y Novel che devo dire non mi sono dispiaciute.
Al netto di tutto la serie mi è piaciuta, togliendo le cose che ho detto sopra, è una visione piacevole e ha un suo perché, l'unica cosa che avrei cambiato è l'age gap fra i protagonisti: visto che TutorYim sono coetanei, mi sembra un po' assurdo l'age gap che ci hanno proposto con le loro controparti giovani, visto che poi quell'age gap non si sentiva da adulti. Insomma, sta cosa gestirla un pelo meglio.
Ultimo commento trasversale che devo dire è trasversale ha tutte le serie della DMD: ma avete notato che in tutte le serie i b0tt0m vengono presentati come degli ingenui che sembrano non capire una fava del mondo (o almeno in molte serie che ho visto) e poi ecco che per magia ti droppano scene NC degne di case di produzione ben più propense? Ecco, magari un po' più di coerenza nelle caratterizzare un personaggio, così, per dire.
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A lovely peaceful show!
This felt like a soul cleanser watch to me, it has a calm autumn vibe, it was just perfect to watch the daily episodes with my morning coffee!The romance is beautiful, the way they interact and communicate with each other is refreshing, didn't expect them to be this cute.
They were both so whipped for each other!
The support roles were also wholesome, I like an "all the villagers are family together" story.
And the friendship between FL and her bestie was sweet!
I'd like to praise the styling, love the The outfit on everyone, every character had really cute outfits. Specially the FL, all of her looks were pretty and they matched each other, like you can see she has a specific style of her own. Love the detail of how she always wore hats/hair accessories.
Also the interior designs were beautiful.
I wish they were more clear on how much time has passed throughout, and some minor issues but nothing too distrubting.
A good watch In my opinion, recommended!
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Extraordinary Attorney Minami is every bit as good as the Korean version, Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
The first episode of this Japanese version stays very close to the original. Even the dialogue and the costumes feel very familiar. But three episodes in, the Japanese version develops its own personality.
Mana Ashida is excellent as Minami. She captures her intelligence and determination, and also her delight in the world around her.
As the series progresses, Ashida seems more fluid in the role. She’s given Minami her own distinctive movements. And watch her eyes: they tell us so much about what Minami is thinking.
We also hear more of Minami’s inner thoughts through voiceover in this series, which gives us another way into her world.
Then there’s Funai, the dashing young paralegal played by Fumiya Takahashi, a rising young talent in Japanese film and television. In their first scene together, Minami finds an ally. It’s a meeting of minds. The characters are in sync, and so are the actors. We feel that connection immediately.
The young attorney’s team leader brings a different dynamic, too. He appears older than his Korean counterpart and, beneath his professional manner, is essentially a kind man. He recognises Minami’s abilities and understands her individual needs as a lawyer with autism.
He’s also following instructions from the head of the firm, so I suspect there will be more to that story.
Two familiar faces from Hot Spot are here, too. If you missed Hot Spot last year, it was a fantastic dorama and I highly recommend it.
Here we have Akihiro Kakuta as Minami’s father and Kami Hiraiwa as the head of the law firm. I was delighted to see them both appear here. I love Hiraiwa-san’s work, and it’s fascinating to see her in a deeper and darker role.
As someone trained in law, I enjoy watching the lawyers explore different arguments and think laterally. And by episode three, we’re beginning to see Minami’s detective instincts. She connects details quickly and reaches conclusions that can change the outcome of a case and entirely flip it on its head.
The computer-generated whales take us straight into her imagination. They suggest those flashes of insight when ideas connect, and Ashida’s expression brings a sense of wonder to those moments.
By episode three, I also noticed how well the music suited each scene. One scene featured “Just as You Are” by Japanese pop-rock band muque. I enjoyed it so much, I immediately added it to my Spotify playlist.
This remake stays close to the dialogue and storylines of the Korean original while bringing its own Japanese cultural perspective. I’m curious to see where it goes next.
And if you enjoy legal dramas, I also highly recommend Japan’s Anti-Hero, starring Hiroki Hasegawa, and Korea’s Pro Bono, starring Jung Kyung-ho.
I’ll update this review as the series progresses. Mata ne!
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I love this show
It was 8/10 before the ending. I don't like how they resolve the affair case, it doesn't make any sense why on earth would yoon bom post it on the school bulletin? Besides that, I love the series because it broke my kdrama slump. It is soo funny but some humor are a miss and some are a hit. But when it hits, i laughed so hard. It is so unserious. Oh, and i love all the side characters and the 2nd lead was surprisingly not annoying. No one was boring. I love this show, but i do think it is a simple drama. But, don't get me wrong it is a good drama and the couple are soooo cute. There were times i was kicking and giggling because they're so sweet.Was this review helpful to you?
Started watching for Park Shin Hye, continued for the cast and story line
I'm a fan of Park Shin Hye, so this kdrama was added to my list when I saw it to be aired this year. Didn't watch any trailers or teasers - just watched it because of the FL and the synopsis. I expected a show with romance as its main genre, but realised that wasn't the case after watching the first ep.Ngl, the first ep was hard to get into at first. I wanted to see Keum-Bo do her undercover assignment already, so all that exposition bored me. I wasn't interested with all these names and whatnot, not realising it was all part of understanding the mission. I told myself to at least see the first ep through before dropping, because I'm not usually the type to drop a show. Luckily, I continued and was more invested in the show by the end of the ep.
I'm glad that romance isn't the main genre. I knew Ko Kyung-Pyo from Reply 1998, so I was looking forward to his appearance. And when he did during the next ep, I suddenly thought that it's good the show didn't focus much on romance because I personally think the genre didn't suit him much. Or maybe that's just me.
Anyway, the rest of the cast was soo good. I really like and appreciate how the show introduced and gave them backstories. From 301 roommates to Risk Division charas, they were given life by the writers and cast. Most of them were easy to get attached to, which made me love the subplots! Which also supported the main storyline well. Honestly, once Yehppee was revealed, the thrill of the show plummeted - and I would've gotten bored if I wasn't so invested in the supporting cast.
The show is overall great. I don't have much criticism. I just watched for a good time. The cast, storyline, OST, cinematography, etc were all brought together to create a show worth watching. Sure, it may not be that thought provoking as others, but I didn't regret watching and finishing it till the end.
This is your sign to give this show a chance. There's still plenty of comedic and romantic scenes, so it's not too serious. And 16 hour long eps? It covers a lot. Even enough to give the cast a satisfying ending.
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bad
i hated it, dont'waste your time. i've watched so many detective japanese dramas over the years and this one is by far the only one i hated. i think the premisse is good but i hated the plots. it doesn't have like even a good history. For me i am only writing this to avoid other people to watch, because i usually don't reviewWas this review helpful to you?
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REAL RAW AND QUIETLY HEARTBREAKING!
"I just met someone who can't seem to take a break. It's like they have the entire world on their shoulders, and before you can ask them how they catch a breath, they start running"
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Sunshine Through the Rain follows the story of two similar yet different people surviving.
It tells the story of two students that meet as rivals. There's initial misconceptions, but slowly they get to learn about each other the more they work together, forming an unlikely bond.
This show is raw, realistic and an emotional rollercoaster, but it isn't the kind where all emotions hit you at once, but rather in bits, slowly by slowly until you're tearing up before you even realise it. It's the kind of show that's cosy enough to draw you in with its warm and realness, then give you a reality check through its dialogue, giving you a chill that spreads through your body, then hands you a blanket to cover you from the cold.
It has this rawness that's told through its characters' stories, covering themes like emotional survival, physical survival, how we cope with the struggles of the world, friendship, family and more.
Our female lead, Zheng Yu, brought to life by Yang Chao Yue, is shown as someone who doesn't catch a break, having a moment in a vegetative state, lots of bills to pay and school. She works really hard, part-time jobs, even go as far as get hit but not report to the police, but rather takes pics and threatens the assailant into compensation. She once described herself as, "I stretch everything to its limit, meals, sleep, energy." Now I know you're feeling empathetic and pitiful, but despite all of this, she is smart, strong, driven, resilient and not a push over. She takes charge of her life until she feels too helpless to do anything. That's who she is. Even when life beats her down, she fights, at least until she can't do that much anymore.
Then the male lead, Chen Yanzhou, brought to life by Win Win, is a student that comes back to the university after taking a year off due to his health. He is revealed to be smart and hardworking and pushes himself in terms of school and his researches, but he's also dealing with the loss of his brother and other issues.
These two are initial rivals. To her, he's the boy who walked into the elevator with his shoes clean despite everyone else's shoes having mud on them, and to him, she's the girl who would probably do anything for money and will confront you to your face and not your back.
Then they become lab mates, and they slowly realise that they are both equally competitive, then slowly he learns about her life and vice versa, and they realise that maybe they aren't so different after all.
Their relationship is slowly built as the show goes on, strangers to rivals to lab mates to comrades to friends and probably more as we go.
Their chemistry is good and interactions fill me with warmth. They have this emotional intimacy that makes it all worthwhile.
The acting makes it even better. Yang Chao Yue really makes her character feel real, that withdrawal that I could break at any moment vibe, her silent break downs, her loud frustrations, everything. She's doing a wonderful job.
What I love about this show is that it shows you that misfortunes are something everyone has. Yes, you have it rough, but so is that cheerful person next door.
The dialogue is also absolutely wonderful and thoughtful.
It has completely won me over with its realness and unexpectedly one of my favourites this year. Waiting for episodes is a struggle.
Some of the quotes and dialogues from the show so far:
There's a saying I've heard:
You can judge a person by their shoes.
Different shoes take people down different paths.
Only shoes on a rainy day are an exception.
They bring everyone to a state of equal disarray.
A person arrived with all of their yesterday's behind them.
Only at a moment of being hurt does a relationship feel real.
The harder you push through life, the more life assumes you can take on. I stretch everything to its limit, meals, sleep, energy, and as a result, on one of the days I couldn't afford to lose, I lost to myself.
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ZzzZZzzzz…
For me, this was a sleeper. I just can’t seem to warm up to these sloppy fluff style BL genre like this one, Me and Tee and that others like it. I enjoy a good rom-com, but productions with as one person describes it “brute force” comedy I get something similar to “pet aggression” (when you pet a cat and it suddenly turns happy to angry). I start to grow more and more annoyed with every fluffy moment of this series. I gotta stay away from these from now on. I don’t have much else to say other than I suppose it!s personal taste, I guess?Was this review helpful to you?
A Very Hooking Republican Era CDrama!
Speaking of an own, not as a person whose been a deep and old cdrama fan or a critique, I have watched MANY shows as well, but this? I love this show. How come I am getting entertained with people discussing the situations and incidents happen and argue about it comparing life from 1920s to today's culture, traditions, and norms? It did not just made me hooked in the drama itself, it made me cling to the story in which they have showcased characteristics of each characters actors portrayed well. There are A LOT of realizations upon finishing this drama, I'm not just talking about facing romantic relationships huh? I am also talking about how this era or transition from monarchy to democracy changed the people's lives or way of living, how pain snd hardships impacted people's view in life and how status and power influences authority and credibility. I just love people discussing everything, I haven't read the novel in which I heard much be more harder I think than this show adaptation but I believe every production, team, and casts made justice to their roles they have portrayed. Kudos and I hope CL and XRH will have 2nd collaboration with a much more deserving ending, I wouldn't argue on open endings as common sense, it is a republican era timeframe where every show shows great opportunities to end but writers chose to hasn't (and that's where the painful acceptance comes in tho lmao) and I hope they get a happy ending next time, perhaps on another dimension of a trope or a dynamics they may play again in some historical or modern romance? I'm looking forward into it though!Was this review helpful to you?
not about wining the lottery
yes he wins, but its an office drama, so money gave him a little back bone, cause if he gets fired he will survive and find a new job, the acting was good ,but I found myself falling asleep 20mins in each ep... Just a tab boring... we would all get a little back bone winning money or snooty, but honestly to much of a sloowwwwww 🔥.... I dont think I will make it to 10... I made it to 8 and could careless how it ends... its one of those "one man's trash is another treasure" kinda dramas............................. .........................Was this review helpful to you?
