the kdrama will never can be adapted to other country or director
1. The choosen of actor and actress is perfect2. The soundtrack is good
3. The OST kdrama is perfect even my fav song
4. kim go eun acting is really suprised me even thought i dont know him back then and i know him after wathing thid kdrama
5. the brotherly chemistryof the goblin and the angel of death is good
6.The chemistry between the main role of the goblin and the student is actually a little less than the second role of the angel of death and the shop owner.
7. The story of this drama is good and I think it's something new for kdrama there because this genre is difficult to adapt and act out.
8.Even though at the beginning I felt a bit creeped out and felt a little cringe with Kim Go Eun's acting when teasing the goblin, but when she cried, she was good.
maybe this is one of the best kdramas in my opinion, it's not there yet
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the best colossal kdrama ever
- All cast is good- story is good just dont like the ending and some emptiness scene in the middle eps
- soundtrack is good
- but the costume maybe lack of budget so maybe not that good from other drama
- development character still less and need improvement
- just wanna said IU acting in this drama in early eps little cringe but when she acting serious in few of eps before ending like i got swept up in her acting she can acting crying perfectly.
overall is perfect just need SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!!!!!
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Where there plot holes? yes.
Was the story still compelling and entertaining? Also, yes.
The soundtrack was good.
The acting in my opinion was pretty great. The best of it all.
I think Namjun did a great job as Segye and so was Jiyeon portraying two characters. now, Seunjo did so good that I do not think I will be able to watch him in anything any time soon.
I really wanna see Namjun in more dramatic and romantic series. also, this man is gorgeous. I do not get the hate.
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Because not only does the drama happily mix different genres, it also meanders through the episodes without a clear theme or obvious goal. I was so much that I felt that the plot was nowhere and everywhere at once until episode seven or so.
I suspect that the initial intention was to make a series to showcase different types of massage and their use; and this is where the drama is best. It's almost like a meditative documentary in these scenes. If the main goal was to educate viewers about (Thai) massage, then it did a good job!
This contrasts with the overall vibe, which is a comedy combined with slice-of-life, with the occasional dip into lakorn as well as more sober scenes when social issues are addressed. The plot's direction is completely unclear until the first half of the series is almost over, and even then, it occasionally diverts into sub-plots.
Where the screenplay is a comedy, it's a really good (Thai-style) comedy, and the serious issues are presented in a way that doesn't make light of them. It's the mix that will likely put the uninitiated off.
The main cast does a good job, even if the Thai way of "age is just a number" casting made it hard for me to accept the casts relationships. Both Yaajai and Chart are close to fourty (their actors were 31 and 45 at the time of release, repsectively); Pop, who is maybe somewhere around thirty, or slightly younger, maybe even in his mid-twenties, is played by an actor who is four years older than Nest ("Yaajai") and this makes him calling her ป้า (and later น้า, then เจ๊ ) incongruous.
The thing is, all actors look their age (which is not a bad thing in itself!) but it made it very hard to accept their respective status with each other.
However, if I think about it, I feel that the actors were still somehow right for their roles. Nest Nisachol ("Yaajai") had the hardest part, as she had to switch between over-the-top comedic acting to serious and calm; Kimmon Warodom ("Pop") is excellent (if a bit too pale) as uneducated, sincere but sassy respectful motorcycle-taxi-driver-come-masseur; Oh Anuchit ("Chart") is the sensible father figure with a secret; and Mim Rattanawadee plays a solid teenaged daughter who has her own burden to shoulder.
Without them, the series would have been not as enjoyable for me.
Something that also continuously distracted me was Yaajai's lipstick, which didn't follow the lines of the lips but went over and under them. It concealed her beautiful cupid's bow and looked horrible overall. Maybe it was to make her look older? Because I have seen this style of applying lipstick only on middle-aged and older women who try to make their lips look larger.
Overall, I liked it more than I thought at the beginning, I had no trouble at all to continue and watch until the (too saccharine) end. I do think the screenplay would have benefitted from a clearer underlying common theme -- there were some I would have liked to see explored: like the stress menial labour like driving, cooking, etc., i.e. work that usually is done by the lower class, has on the body, or the importance of human touch for well-being vs. the need for consent. (There was one scene where Yaajai was definitely disregarding boundaries in one scene, and unfortunately it was played for laughs.) -- both themes that could have easily been tied together with the promotion of massages.
I would not necessarily recommend this one. If I did, then only to those who are already familiar with Thai PBS productions and like them.
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the good drama cause the quality actor and actresss but weak on story
1. all main role actor& actress is good casting and have improvement every eps , for wang yibo is that he improved a alot from drama he took before even many reviewer drama that usually critic him can said that " finally he can acting", Li Qin my favorit actress right now he can played many role and always choose character who good for him , for wang yang even i hate the crew and production but i can said he good veteran who still can give us suprised even though his personality toward partner acting not that good too arrogant but his talent no doubt.2. the supporting role is good tho and have chemsitry , i like who played lin qiasong he can make me hate his character and still like his side live, actress who played chun miao wei ruolai financee i like him he can have chemistry with everyone and his acting with wyb and liqin was cute, the tailor communist really remind me of my grandfather calm and wise but every word come from his mouth is encouraging and full of hope, especially for the Communist Party even can make me cry when he died.
4. The episodes leading up to the finale were incredibly tedious, and Wei Ruolai’s character development stalled halfway through. Secretary Huang deserved a far better ending; how could Shen Tunan simply let it go like that—after Huang had been loyal to him and died for his sake—even knowing that Shen Tunan was actually helping Wei Ruolai? Shen Tunan didn't even mourn Secretary Huang—it was bizarre.
The drama's ending didn't clarify the fates of the Communists or the Nationalists; judging by the finale, it seems they hoped to produce a second season. However, is that even possible? It feels like the crew, the director, and even the team that nominated the actors and actresses were just exploiting Wang Yibo. Look at the facts: it’s been a year and a half, yet there’s no second season, is there? In fact, between 2024 and 2026, the drama has aired on Chinese TV stations nearly 200 times. I’ve noticed that a lot of dramas from the 90s are seeing similar trends now.
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One of Korea’s painful moments told with sincere honesty
The core story behind Ransomed is heart wrenching and inspirational at the same time. While the movie itself is a loose characterization of the facts, it is well executed and authentically presented as it pulls you in for a turbulent ride in 1987 Lebanon. IMO it is an excellent film. I dare say Hollywood could have done better.The duo Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon were funny, sincere, and believable as Diplomat Lee Min Joon and taxi driver Km Pan Su. They had great chemistry together and were supported by a wonderfully diverse mix of actors who held their own in each of their respective roles. I was impressed by the realistic use of several languages. None of the actors came off cheesy when speaking English, which so often is the case in foreign films.
While not attractive due to the film’s setting, the cinematography was excellent. The OST blended with and supported the film so well it was never a distraction .
Korea has a fascinating history including its recent, more modern period. This story is part of that and I appreciate and applaud Korea’s film industry for tackling even its painful moments with sincere honesty.
I highly recommend this film.
10/10
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The main couple were adorable and had the perfect chemistry for a main pairing.
However, when it comes to emotional depth, mutual sacrifice, and deeply touching moments, Couple 2 felt much more endearing.
Even though Ao Ruipeng looked a bit dorky due to his costume, he portrayed his character brilliantly. He was sharp, analytical, and highly strategic, especially when it came to his clever schemes to win his wife’s heart and stop her from running away. His playful, teasing, and slightly deceptive nature was executed so charmingly that the audience found it completely endearing rather than objectionable, recognizing it as a plan born out of love.
Come to think of it, the matchmakers in this story did a terrible job. They paired people up based solely on their profiles rather than their personalities, without truly knowing the individuals involved. Originally, Couple 1 was supposed to be a match between two wealthy elites, while Couple 2 was meant to pair a military general with a martial artist. In real life, those original pairings would have clashed constantly because they shared the exact same dominant traits and backgrounds.
However, the accidental switch turned out to be a blessing, as they perfectly complemented each other:
The general, who possessed military might, benefited from the merchant’s daughter's financial savvy to secure funds and supplies.
The wealthy son found his life re-energized by the courage, vibrance, and fighting spirit of the martial arts school master’s daughter.
Ultimately, it was the mentors of both couples who ended up acting as the true, successful matchmakers.
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Wish there was more
In order to survive her rebirth she needs to marry the ML. however after 5 misses the system gives her an option of going after the MLs best friend instead for her last chance. An interesting concept m, however, i giund it to be lacking next to such talented lead actor/actresses. Howeever, that being said the two have incredible chemistry.Was this review helpful to you?
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The story, and the leads are awesome.
The chemistry between the two leads is off the charts! And their stories is wonderful. The only reason I gave it a nine out of 10 is because of some of the goofy office workers. They just took up too much time in the story and they had no real purpose since they acted so unrealistic for such a high-powered company . Other than that though, I really enjoyed the relationship between the two leads. I also enjoyed the angst and the relationship between the two brothers and their parents. this was one of those shows that I just really wished had a second season where they moved mountains together as a married team!Was this review helpful to you?
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I was completely hooked on this from the very first episode all the way to the finale. I absolutely love UpPoom, their chemistry is incredible and they carry the emotion so well. By the time I reached the tenth episode, I honestly didn't want it to ever end. I just wanted to stay in this story forever. It is rare for a show to keep me this invested without dropping the ball at the end, but they actually pulled it off. Joe's tragic fate as a stunt double and the intense, toxic history with Ming added so much weight to the plot. Every single emotional breakdown and confrontation felt heavy and earned. Was this review helpful to you?
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Only watch if you're trying to watch all of Meng Na or Ma Xiao Yu's dramas
Honestly the script is bad. ML's trauma leads him to think everyone is only in transactional relationship except ::drumroll:: his mysterious high school drowning savior. He agrees to a business marriage with FL, who actually does like him, but THEN the "savior" 2fl appears. So of course FL is framed to have abused 2fl and sent to jail. OKAY when she comes out it's unsuccessful revenge attempts over and over. He traps her and she digs herself deeply and it is so frustrating. Sigh like girl give up. She takes seriously family and business losses.....and gets nothing but faking her death so POORLY then MORE LOSSES. At this point girl should have never taken revenge whew. The ML is always intense and he does kind of like her but kind of hates her??? They really don't do enough in the script to make it work as I've seen in a couple of other dramas. The ending was.....there. It's fine I guess. Sigh I will say this I have seen it twice because the shaking intense over acting Meng Na and Ma Xiao Yu can do is compelling. I don't think all vertical dramas and actors do the gripping telenovela performances but I think these leads usually deliver that vibe so they do capture attention.Was this review helpful to you?
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I believe this one could have shown more openly about the conflicts Tanrak felt internally. I couldn't help but feel the show somehow diminished the heavy theme of oppression and the reality of depicting the real disparities coming from the religious characters, as it did in the pilot.It got off to a great start, with the characters and storytelling glittering. I thought Barth's character was expertly portrayed. Tanrak had an incredibly loving relationship with both Father and Kongkit.
But the way they carried their characters perplexed me. Kongkit was the friend who Tanrak ignored, pushed away, and failed to express their distance from one another. There's constant apprehension in the episodes when Tanrak and Barth face Kongkit; neither of them shared a complete understanding nor had a factual comprehension. Given that Tanrak and Kongkit had been good friends for many years, I kind of didn't enjoy how Tanrak drifted away from the latter.
The biggest issue that left me feeling hollow at the series' conclusion was that neither the characters nor the plot showed any consequences for the battles Tanrak frequently appeared to be fighting in public.
Through Tanrak, we often had to come to believe we saw the shame and fear he goes through, but it was never implied. He was never pushed to make a choice, publicly chastised, or disgraced by anyone.
Initially, the priests who said that same-sex love is sinful simply understood and accepted it.
And ironically, Kongkit—who was previously thought to be a figure who may sabotage Tanrak and Barth's relationship—welcomed and encouraged them.
It's not like I disliked it; I suppose there could be some frames where we could have seen the apprehension that Tanrak felt throughout, actively, profoundly, from outside as well, from the characters, and seen Kongkit's side of the story a little more of what he felt.
Perhaps Tanrak realised what he had done and realised that his dread of not being able to see his parents in heaven does not change who he is. Then it might have made me feel something about Tanrak's constant fright, and the whole story what it ought to be.
Despite all of this, I still found the show enjoyable because of what it attempted to depict. I was humbled by Fourth's and Gemini's performances; the entire script's importance was breathtakingly lovely.
Some quotes I liked:
“If God teaches us to love, but we’re not allowed to love each other, then what’s the point of having God in this world?”
“No matter where I am, as long as you’re next to me, everything’s fine.”
“Humans can live without faith. Humans can live without hope, but humans cannot live without love.”
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SENTIREI SDDS
episódio especial feito só pra deixar saudadespq realmente é muito fofo ver eles juntos
ainda mais ver eles evoluindo o relacionamento deles DE VERDADE
chegando até a noivar caraaaa
papo de que eu gostaria de eles casando e eu indo no casamenro assistir💔
chega eu fiquei até com vergonha de ver certos momentos ou ficava mt bobinha
pq parecia q eu tava atrapalhando e talvez seja só pq eu gosto mt deles, mas é isso ai mandaram bem👏
enfim fofos eu os adoro é isso
obs: até na prorrogação o futami me estressou isso nao existeeeeeee
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IDIOTA BY JÃO
primeiro de tudo !! eles são meus paizinhos fala sério💔mas falando da série
é uma série gostosa de ver
é legal ver a rivalidade deles
e depois ver eles endoidando e não conseguindo não se pegar
e depois eles se declarando e namorando
e depois o ryo endoidando de ciumes
e depois eles se resolvendo e ficando juntos e se assumindo
fora que eu gosto da junção personagem tsundere x personagem patético
mt lindinho mesmo eu gostei bastante
até pq eu tava acompanhando toda quinta mas o último ep demorei umas 3 semanas se pá pra terminar por causa da faculdade mas quando assisti não senti que foi cansativo e arrastado
o final me agradou
minha única critica é que eu gostaria que a rivalidade fosse mais forte pra ser mais dramático
mas é uma história mais sentimental, com eles sendo bem maduros pra resolver qualquer falts de comunicação e eu aceito isso apesar de querer o que eu quero
fora que os atores mandaram mt bem se beijando, lindo ver eles empenhados em serem um casal !
vale a pena recomendo !!
obs: eu menti eu tenho outra critica sim eu quero q o futami vá tomar no cu ele me estressou o tempo todo esse capetinha
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