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I liked it but didn't love it
Things I liked:1 I think this was one of those dramas you can't easily rate and that for several reasons. The FL was cute, but again not a great actress and not cute enough maybe. I truly don't know how to describe what was lacking but there was something lacking. I'm not sure I'll care to check her other series. That is the measure for me of how I liked an actor or an actress. After a while I made my list with dramas of actors I loved.
2 The story now. Not too much substance but I liked some aspects of it, so again difficult to rate. I liked the struggling to find her path and I wanted her to succeed.
3 There was no story per se, but it's okay. I like wasting time with a fluffy plot when the leads have chemistry and they make me laugh. That's all I want sometimes. That said, I'm not sure the chemistry was good here although sometimes it was. The main problem is the ML. He's handsome and I know he can act, but it's like he restrains himself from doing so and that happens in other series as well. I just don't get it. I watch him in a reality series and he's so much better. Funny, relatable, you can't help but rule for him. I don't see that side of him in his dramas.
4 The professor and the whole lab part. I'm a sucker for that kind of setting. College, competition, research, so that part worked for me. The issue is I liked many things but didn't love any.
Things I hated:
1 I hated the disease thing, though. Yes, I'm one of those who don't like rom coms mixed with serious issues. It always bothers me. Go for fluffy or for serious. You can mix a few not so serious issues, but not things like here that are too dark. On the other hand it was well dealt. See? One thing worked, one didn't.
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EVERYONE PLEASE WATCH THIS SERIES I BEG U
ini kalo ada bintang seribu kukasih semilyar sih gila banget ga pernah se kepincut ini, bahkan real life mereka gwe kepoin I LOVE COPTERBANK SM sehari aja ga liat mereka gwe meriang asli BUTUH MEREKA BANYAK EVENT.... kok jadi bias ke aktornya yak T0T sorry gwe cuma gamau spoiler aja sigh karna gwe juga gasuka dispoiler intinya gausah ragu ragu mau nonton nih series karna dijamiiinnn klean semua pda suka >< enih gwe isi review biar pada nonton yak tapi enih ada minimal karakternya bingung ketik apa lagiWas this review helpful to you?
"Chen Yi. When will you learn to love yourself?" "Miao Jing. I just want you safe."
Where do I start?I think I'll begin by giving hugs to certain people. Uncle Zhao was the sweetest. I really wanted to give him a big hug. Bao and Tu Li also deserved big hugs. And finally, our couple, Chen Yi and Miao Jing.
One of the strongest points for me was how our leads found their way back to each other. The road was muddy, foggy, and stony, but somehow, they found their way back to each other.
This drama was so emotional. I cried at so many different moments. It wasn't just about the romance. It was about emotional struggles, growth, finding peace within oneself, letting go, and fighting for each other. It just had a bit of everything.
Although I found the business aspect a bit difficult to follow at times, everything eventually came together towards the end.
The third parties, Tu Li and Cen Ye, were quite sensible and mature. They didn't give our leads too much trouble, and I found myself rooting for them.
Miao Jing's relationship with her mom was quite complicated. I've watched dramas with some seriously toxic mothers, and this one deserves a special place among them. I couldn't understand her at all. The final straw was choosing to meet her daughter with less than a month left to live. How can someone be that evil? But such is life, right?
I love the woman MJ grew up to become. Strong, protective, and in control. She didn't let her past become her shackles. Instead, she walked through every obstacle that came her way. She was simply impressive, and, as expected, ZJY did a wonderful job.
They withheld my wedding 😔 so I'll withhold my extra 1.0 stars. During the final scenes I was expecting her to walk out in a white dress🥲
I also loved the OSTs, just listening makes me so emotional.
I would recommend this drama to anyone looking for an emotional and healing story. I'm feeling quite chill after watching it, but it's also making me think about so many things. It's one of those dramas that leaves you reflecting long after you've finished watching.
And I'll just end with:
CY: Thank you for finding me.
MJ: Thank you for lighting up my life.
Happy watching ❤️
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fluffy romcom giving old school drama vibes
Light and fluffy romcom giving old school drama vibes with all the clichés. To watch if you want to laugh without having to think. The drama is not deep or serious, it's just meant to be entertaining. The whole cast, from the main leads to the supporting cast give great performances. The chemistry between the lead is there, which makes the drama quite enjoyable since it's focus on the romance. ^^Was this review helpful to you?
We didn't ask for it, we didn't want it and we definitely didn't need it
This drama looks so stupid 😭 Nobody asked for it, nobody needed it, yet here it is testing the last bit of patience I have left. 😂 Bring back my delusional kdramas where I can kick my feet over a hand touch and forget reality exists for a minute! And seriously, what would even be a good ending at this point? What does a happy ending even look like for these people?Was this review helpful to you?
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Tinha uma proposta interessante mas foi um pouco frustrante.
A proposta do drama é interessante, mas acaba ficando tudo muito raso, e a sequência da trama às vezes me deixava perdida também. Referente aos casais protagonistas, o casal formando por Baxia e Changlu foi bem fofo, eles tiveram alguns momentos doces, e outros de drama também. Já o casal da irmã mais velha, eu senti que não teve muito desenvolvimento, só drama. E foi chato porque a química e atuação deles era incrível, podia ter rendido muito mais. Mas eu me diverti assistindo, comédia leve.Was this review helpful to you?
Highly recommend for binge-watching totally worth it
A good, suspenseful storyline, you will think you know the characters but at the end everything will be different from the imagination to some extent and the pace of the story was also really good for 6 episode, as there could be blunders if the plots were not properly handled.In terms of acting I guess there was a right balance by each of the character as nothing felt over the top or underwhelming. I personally liked the way they have handled flowers in their narration, as well as the cinematography, lightning all of these were so good that I have to repeat some of the scenes just to appreciate it.
My favourite characters were Dalah with her iconic red lip and those eerily beautiful eyes, she was captivating whenever she was on the screen and Kris with that I don't give f**k attitude, his nonchalance dead eyes was good.
Highly recommend for binge-watching totally worth it
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A drama that actually does live ut to its name
This drama is one of few dramas that actually lives up to its name going up against the current breaking old historical drama narratives and showing us power relations in a really good way. ANd actually lives utp to being a female centered plot not confining t o male ideals.Our female lead is beyond smart, she is even called wise she may go agains the current but she does it in a very calculated way leaving almost nothing to fate. Where othe female leads will swoon at the first bat of an wye of a privlaged guy who shows them their love this girl not only questions his methods but also makes him work for her trust and find out for himself without taking on the "Oh I can save him" she basically shuts down his saviour complex with one smart line (or a few).
She also shows that life was damn hard for women, and no one could make it out alone no matter how smart they are you need to combine witts with community, opportunity and never, ever, ever underestamate those who do your laundry.. the working class, the servants.
While this is a romance in theory and we do have a male lead who seems to learn from his mistakes, considering the times the was pretty decent even if his methods where kind of off... but the romance takes a lot of time, and while it is very obvious when the male lead falls for the female lead the female lead is harder to read and honestly could not care less about the romance which is kind of adorable but will have us romance lovers waiting... and waiting... and waiting some more giving us the feel of having to row up agains the current I guess...
The whole giving the romance time as well as adding dots of reality checks for the time give all the main characters plenty of time for character growth instead of just making them fall in love.
Over all it does have some annoying elements, and while I do prise the feminist plot in here there is something that still feels off even if it is a lot better than other attempts to make a female centered historical. I am not really a fan of Chinese opera (it hurt my ears) and there are some characters that I would have wanted t see more of as well as could wish for a bit more romance...
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A Lament for What Could Have Been: Masterful Acting, Failed Storytelling
Some dramas entertain you, some frustrate you, and then there are those that leave you emotionally invested long after the final episode. The Lament of Autumn managed to do all three, though not necessarily for the reasons its writers intended.Ryan Cheng was truly at his finest as Yu Chang Xuan. He brought extraordinary depth to a character shaped by power, grief, longing, and an almost unfathomable capacity for love. His performance was a masterclass in emotional expression, with remarkable nuance in every shift from commanding authority to quiet vulnerability. Watching Chang Xuan’s character evolve was an absolute pleasure. Cheng Lei didn’t merely portray his emotions; he made you feel them.
Xu Ruo Han initially impressed me as Ye Ping Jun. She began as a woman of conviction, courage, compassion, and humility, someone whose principles were strong enough to challenge authority and whose conscience guided her actions. Unfortunately, with every passing episode, her character lost a little more of its credibility. What began as admirable strength gradually became a frustrating contradiction, leaving me struggling to recognise the woman I had initially admired.
This also reflects a troubling direction in some contemporary C-dramas. In their apparent pursuit of female empowerment, writers increasingly confuse women’s autonomy with female supremacy, while resorting to the belittlement, humiliation, and exploitation of male characters. Empowerment should elevate women, not diminish men. Equality loses its meaning when it becomes a competition over whose dignity matters less.
And then there is the romance! Despite everything, Chang Xuan and Ping Jun shared moments of breathtaking intimacy. The two bath scenes, particularly Chang Xuan’s solitary bath and their later shared scene, deserve a 10/10 in my book. The sensuality was understated, sophisticated, and beautifully executed. No unnecessary cheesiness, no gratuitous display, just an atmosphere so beautifully crafted that you found yourself wishing the moments would last a little longer. Ryan Cheng and Xu Ruo Han were magnetic together.
Do I regret the absurd open ending and Ping Jun’s increasingly self-centred, inconsistent, and disloyal characterisation? Absolutely! Will I ever rewatch it in its entirety? Never!
Yet I don’t regret watching it for a moment; it made me happy, sad, anxious, exasperated, and deliriously joyful over even the smallest moments of affection Ping Jun showed Chang Xuan.
The Lament of Autumn has left me with a lingering ache, and I suspect its lament will stay with me for a long time. Chang Xuan, and every moment of Cheng Lei’s extraordinary performance, will remain etched in my heart.
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It started well but then I lost interest
I have to say that this is exactly the script I love. Adventure or mystery mixed with romance is the thing I love most in dramas, so I was excited to watch this. The first episodes kept my attention and although I didn't find any of the leads particularly attractive it was fine. Then it started to bore me and the story wasn't captivated enough.But the main issue I had I think was the lack of chemistry between the two couples. Somehow I think that with other partners it could be much better. Maybe also that the romance wasn't a big part of it, or it wasn't well executed. So at the end of the day I can't say I loved this. I mildly liked it and it's a shame since it had everything to be come one of my favorites.
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Love Is Better the Second Time Around Season 2
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here it goes !
i honestly really enjoyed this second season, like i said even with my cosmetic playlover season 2 review, i geniunely believe i do enjoy when we see our couple struggling rather than just having a relationship which is perfect with no issues, do i care that it lasted the whole season? nah, should it have lasted the entire season? maybe not but i think it still worked really well regardless !young love is full of foolishness, uncertainty and mistakes, decisions are made which might later be regretted, choices are made which might be appreciated but the love stays as love even into adulthood, especially when that love lingers and tugs at your heartstrings endlessly, letting you know that no other person can be described as the person you truly love. and that's what was between takashi and miyata, a love that bloomed when they were younger, struggled through adulthood and blossomed the moment they finally, truly understood one another and their feelings.
i was smiling so much seeing them doing their speech but noticing their rings like yes, it finally freaking happened !!!
i'll miss them a lot 😔.
"can you stay by my side?"
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EB did not deserve this
I genuinely started this expecting so much more cuz US was literally one of my most favourite GL's ever. I was sooo disappointed watching this. Honestly speaking, if someone were to ask me what this show is about i cant even explain it properly without it sounding terrible itself. These roles were too out of both of their personalities in general. I dont think they fit such characters. Ig this was just done to attract the audience and stuff showing them in roles which are no way similar to the previous ones. The music also was much better in US and any other GL other than this made by GMMTV. Genuinely super disappointed with GMMTV like i genuinely expected better.The characters didnt even have chemistry. Like it felt so stiff with no emotional depth whatsoever. I hate that they had to make everything so fast-paced like the marriage was not even necessary. There were sooo many scenes which felt so uncessary like the mom and all getting involved. I hope they get better projects than this lowkey
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one of the best chinese dramas
i usually do not write reviews of shows but this one is so good i have to leave one. i first started watching this when i was bored a couple of months ago and it got me HOOKED. i am quite picky when it comes to dramas, i tend to drop shows very quickly if it does not have me interested by at least the 2nd or 3rd episode. i have only seen one cdrama from this director but i have heard how his shows are so visually pleasing and interesting so i had to give it a watch. this show introduced me to so many talented and great actors and actresses, i definitely have to watch more of ju jing yi's shows and i was so saddened to see the lack of shows tian jia rui has been in, he got me even more hooked on this show. the storyline is interesting, and it has all the elements i love in cdramas, which is, well, fantasy beings. the acting is also phenomenal, everyone portrayes their character so well. also, lets talk about the music. not suffering is honestly one of the greatest songs i have ever heard, it is so beautiful. next, lets look at the couples. the pairings are so matching and they complement each other so well. i really wish jing yi's and jia rui's characters would not have so many sufferings, i cried so many times during the show. i would rewatch this show a hundred times and i wish i could watch it again for the first time.Was this review helpful to you?
It can only go up from here, right?
Not too bad of a start, pretty much as expected. So far it doesn't make much sense, but I never expected it to be a masterpiece, so no disappointment here. I am giving it a 7.5 for now because one thing I'll give this series is that the acting and the visuals are great.Hopefully it will get better with more episodes, and I'm excited to see more.
You can watch it on iQIYI: https://www.iq.com/album/teach-me-touch-me-2026-e7wsfxl3et?lang=en_us
Things I liked:
1. Visuals.
2. Styling.
3. Good acting.
4. FortPeat side couple.
Things I disliked:
1. Gear. As much as I feel bad for him, I also absolutely can't take watching him embarrass himself again and again.
2. Friend. I know his intentions weren't bad, but he definitely should've not overstepped and called the main character's ex and his new bf to meet the main character in the club.
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And one of the reason that i still coming back to watch korean dramas after a stint of one or two shows of chinese and japanese b'coz they still have a variety of genre to choose from this year (2026) Perfect crown, Royal Nemesis, Trigger, Teach you a lesson, Climax, A bonafide killer, 2 Of Park Eun Bin shows and the new release 100 days of deception and Killer X.
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