Reviews

worse than i expected lol

even tho it has been a long time since i watched a romcom kdrama, i am wee accustomed to its plots and know what to expect, it is my favorite comfort genre after all. but i was still surprised by how much this drama didn't ring any bells for me, other than the occasional man lead shimkkong moments but that is totally on him being charming, it jad NOTHING to do with any character depth, chemistry or idk plot?? it was as bland as it gets, while on paper having alot of what i would expect to make a cool romcom...
i faced the same thing with marriage proposal... i wonder how romcom kdramas back in the day, like it's okay that's love, healer, dobongson, fight my way ... were filled with the clichés but still managed to make me love them 🥹

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Very boring — I definitely don’t recommend it.

I forced myself to watch all 10 episodes, hoping it would eventually get better, but it never really did for me. It took 9 episodes for them to finally get together, and honestly, I never felt the chemistry between them.
They started off as enemies, and then, almost like magic, they suddenly realized they liked each other. There was no real build-up or convincing development of their relationship.
The whole drama feels like a messy mix of random scenes, and I kept losing the thread of the story. So much of it is just people talking in the office, him sitting at home thinking about her, or her talking with her coworkers while they’re out — blah, blah, blah.
There’s very little that actually moves the story forward, and the romance didn’t give me the excitement or tension I was hoping for.
I really wanted to like this one, but it was a struggle to get through. Definitely not for me.

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100% detective vibe, Smart serial killer, Plot is Top Notch

love this plot so much, I find this series is more interesting than the 1st season, bcz it's a 100% detective drama, all members are more mature, more skilled & more experienced in this season, don't listen to viewers who gave low ratings for this season, bcz they find 1st season is more funny and interesting, but in the 1st season they are less experienced & more chill, yhh it's enjoyable and not boring in the 1st season, but if you love detective dramas, this season gave us more complicated crime cases, specially serial killer crime case, he's such a smart & very annoying killer, FL is a badass character, but a very soft person in inside, she cares about her members so much, ML is so cool, funny, & a caring guy. such an incredible detective drama, please watch this drama who didn't watch this bcz of low rating reviews, i also hesitated to watch this at first bcz of reviews, still bcz of both ML, FL & the plot, i started to watch, not a single scene is boring. A MUST-WATCH DRAMA.

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My first-ever review online. I thought I HAD to write it because of how rare this drama is.
It's one of those very few dramas that I will think about, recall and revist moving on.

Itsuki's character hits home hard. It's easier for people and society to misunderstand him. I can see why that is. I have never come across a character - even though I watch a lot of dramas - that is this real and unmatched.

To think that the writer/director/creators actually gave thought to bring to life a character like Itsuki, makes me appreciate and value Japanese dramas a little more. Japan does it like none.

I am grateful I happened to watch this drama, even though I was quite reluctant to start it.

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AI Usage doesn't Ruin The Entire Story. It's Worthy to Watch.

I think I probably can understand why the production team chose to use AI for those two childhood flashbacks scenes on episode 4.

Those two abusive/killing scenes involved 4 children.
For those who screamed anti AI in this series, have you ever thought about using 4 children to experience a 2 minutes abusive/killing scenes?

Only less than 5 minutes, yet the effects would probably big.

Perhaps the children might experience trauma, perhaps the parents would sue the production team, perhaps the people/watchers would condemn the production team for making such decision.

So many perhaps, but still possibly happens. Better safe than sorry I believe.

Children's mental health is way more important than this.

The AI usage on this series is not that much. Aside from those 2 scenes of episode 4, the other distinctive one is probably at the beginning of first episode.

The AI usage does not ruin the entire story, does not affect the characters' emotions, struggles, and chemistry that the series tries to convey.

In terms of story, from the first to the last episode, it's quite solid. No sudden changes in the mid episodes, and still true to the source. Milder than the book but still follow it through.

Feng Nong is quite notorious in writing toxic/tragedy/sad ending yaoi/josei books.

Just watch if you don't mind AI usage but no need to bad-mouth it just because you dislike AI.

Really, this series is realy worth to watch.

Several HK/Chinese production BL have been broadcast, but only some are worth to watch. This one is definitely very worthy.

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I read a lot of other rivews and comments and many of them were saying things like "this is what happens in reality" and "that's what the title says" and that may be true in some cases but that's no excuse. There are many dramas that do also show cheating but it is not romanticized like they are doing in this one. The main leads have been togeather for 10 years but they've known eachother and have been friends for almost all their lives and I don't think not feeling a spark or stress about life is really an excuse for cheating or anything the writers really messed up with this one cause as a partner or a friend i dont understand how you could bring yourself to betray someone you've known all your life.
And as for the title 'a love other than yours' doesn't necessarily mean there has to be betrayal they could have just kept the breakup in the 1st ep and make it about self growth and finding a new love while trying to grow out of the old one.
Overall i love the casting, the acting was good but couldn't save the story. Episode 1 was the best episode till now.

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✨ WHEN LOVE BECOMES ANOTHER KIND OF PRISON

OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟
This was an emotionally exhausting melodrama built around a deeply damaged marriage, concealed motives and a FL desperately searching for safety. I was hooked immediately because the story suggested that more was happening beneath the ML’s cruelty. Understanding his history added complexity to his character, but it did not excuse the suffering he caused. This is a gripping drama, although its handling of abuse and forgiveness will understandably divide viewers.
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WHAT I LIKED💖
• Bai Fang Wen delivered an extremely convincing performance. He captured the ML’s coldness, inner conflict, possessiveness and emotional instability so effectively that the character became genuinely disturbing.
• Yu Yin portrayed the FL’s fear, vulnerability and exhaustion beautifully while still allowing her determination to survive to remain visible.
• The SML provided an important contrast through his patience, gentleness and willingness to protect the FL without demanding her affection.
• The story maintained a strong emotional intensity and kept me questioning the characters’ true motives.
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WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The drama contains severe domestic violence, sexual coercion, emotional abuse and controlling behaviour that may be extremely triggering.
• The ML’s hidden motives were sometimes used to soften conduct that remained cruel and indefensible regardless of his intentions.
• The FL endured an excessive amount of suffering, while the people responsible were not always held accountable enough.
• The resolution may frustrate viewers who believe that remorse cannot repair prolonged abuse or restore destroyed trust.
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PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• Both leads gave emotionally committed performances and made the painful relationship believable.
• The supporting cast strengthened the conflict, particularly the characters offering the FL compassion and an alternative sense of safety.
• Some unrealistic medical developments, confusing storytelling and inaccurate subtitles weakened the production, but the emotional performances remained effective.
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FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This was powerful, upsetting and memorable rather than romantic or comforting. I understood the ML’s motivations more clearly as the story progressed, but understanding was not the same as forgiveness. The acting carried the drama and took me through anger, resentment, sadness and cautious hope. Recommended only for viewers comfortable with extremely dark relationship dynamics and severe abuse.

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chaotic drama that makes you laught

The first few episodes are hard to get through. There's a lot of shouting and screaming, which can be genuinely annoying. But if you push past that, you'll find yourself hooked.

It's a funny drama that genuinely made me laugh. I loved the relationship between Noh Hwi-oh (Jung Woo) and Lee Min-kyung (Oh Yeon-seo)—their interactions were the heart of the show. It was nice to watch their journey as they slowly help each other heal. Both characters carry their own traumas, and seeing them find comfort in each other was genuinely touching.

The story was fun and engaging, but toward the end, I felt myself losing interest. It got a little messy, and the pacing stumbled in the final stretch. Still, despite the flaws, it's a great watch. If you can survive the chaotic beginning, there's a sweet and satisfying story waiting for you.

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I must have seen a different drama

This will be one of my short reviews. I realize that it's a waste of time to try to give all the reasons I didn't like something, so I prefer to focus on what I like and write long reviews for the dramas I loved. So from now on anything that gets less than a 7 gets a short review.

I've seen the actress in another drama and she was decent but the drama was perfect because of the ML. Here the ML was so bad he couldn't save it or her. This is why I say I must have seen another drama. The actor was unattractive and had only one expression during the whole drama.
He could be the perfect portrait of a miserable person or someone who never heard the words lighten up. I seriously can't imagine him being different in another drama. Why? Because this drama should be lighthearted and fun and they ruined it with over the top dramatic scenes, hello 2nd FL, another awful actress, and he acted like he was in a Shakespearian tragedy.

I was disappointed because the premise was fun and I was looking forward to it.

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Surprisingly wholesome for a movie about BDSM

I went into *Love and Leashes* expecting something much more scandalous, but what I got was actually a surprisingly sweet and wholesome romance wrapped in a BDSM storyline.

The movie does a great job of introducing BDSM without treating it as something shameful or inherently weird. Instead, it focuses a lot on **trust, communication, boundaries and consent**, which I really appreciated. The relationship between Ji Hoo and Ji Woo is awkward, hilarious, and genuinely cute at times.

Ji Woo's reactions throughout the movie had me laughing because she basically goes through the five stages of *“what the hell am I supposed to do with this information?”* 😂 Meanwhile, Ji Hoo is somehow both incredibly confident and painfully awkward at the same time.

The chemistry between the leads worked really well for me. Their relationship develops in a way that feels more about learning to understand each other than simply being attracted to each other.

I also really enjoyed the humor. There are plenty of moments that could have easily become uncomfortable or overly sexual, but the movie often turns them into comedy instead. It makes the whole thing much easier to watch.

Is it perfect? Definitely not. Some parts felt rushed, and I would have loved more time exploring their relationship and characters. The ending also left me wanting just a little more.

But overall, it was a fun, charming and unexpectedly wholesome watch.

**Would I recommend it?** Yes, especially if you want something different from the usual romance formula.

**Rating: 8/10 ⭐**
**Romance:** 💕💕💕💕
**Comedy:** 😂😂😂😂
**Awkwardness:** 1000/10
**Communication:** surprisingly healthy???
**My expectations:** 📉
**My enjoyment:** 📈

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The affair was just the beginning… and then everything got complicated.

I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into *The Affair Was Just the Beginning*, but this drama completely pulled me in.

The title already tells you that things are going to get messy, but what I really enjoyed was how the story goes beyond the affair itself. It’s about attraction, complicated feelings, secrets, jealousy, and the consequences of getting involved with someone when you know you probably shouldn’t.

The chemistry between the characters was definitely one of the highlights for me. There are so many moments where you can feel the tension without the characters even saying much. And just when you think you understand where the story is going, it manages to throw another complication at you.

That said, this is definitely **not a drama where everyone makes good decisions** 😂. There were moments when I was literally sitting there thinking, *“PLEASE, just communicate for once.”* Some of the characters frustrated me, but at the same time, that frustration kept me invested because I needed to know what they were going to do next.

I also liked that the drama doesn't simply treat the affair as a romantic fantasy. There are emotional consequences, messy relationships, and difficult choices, which made the story feel more interesting than a simple forbidden-romance plot.

Overall, it was a messy, dramatic and addictive watch. It definitely had me emotionally invested, even when I wanted to scream at the characters.

**Would I recommend it?** If you enjoy complicated relationships, forbidden romance, jealousy, emotional chaos and characters who make questionable decisions… absolutely. 😂

**Rating: 8/10 ⭐**
**Rewatch value: Maybe 👀**
**Emotional damage: Yes.**
**Communication skills of the characters: 0/10.**

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Yoo Seung Ho shines but the Team 1 family got my heart

Watched it for Yoo Seung Ho, really liked it for everybody else, I'll be watching S1 now because the reviews are so good. Yoo Seung Ho really only appears at the final arch, and by them I kind of thought it all became lukewarm. At the middle we get the most development of relationships/ characters so when we get to the final part it feels like it slows down, even if it is the final conflict/ final boss of the season. Because I Su seems emotionally very clear and settled there is not much at stake at the end. I would have liked more if they had explored more Jin I Su relationship growths. Maybe a romantic development, maybe a development on his involvement in his family company, I really hope we get a season 3 so we get to see that. It really feels like a second book in a trilogy. Still, I really enjoyed the entire show, its a 9/10 for me. The cast chemistry is great, the subplots are there and the character's development is there, the conflicts are interesting and keep you involved. It doesn't need romance for it to work. I really just thought of it because the show it self kept mentioning how I Su is single, so by the end it kind of feels like there is something missing, that there could have been some advance in that regard in his life.

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✨ THE LITTLE MATCHMAKER WHO TURNED A CEO INTO DADDY

OVERALL IMPRESSION🌟
This familiar secret-child and concealed-identity storyline became a charming family comedy through its playful direction, delightful performances and hilarious interactions. The plot was often illogical and prolonged its central misunderstanding, but the warmth between the characters made it thoroughly entertaining. Little Le Le was the real driving force behind the romance and unquestionably stole the show.
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WHAT I LIKED💖
• Le Le was clever, outspoken and determined to bring the leads together. He often understood the adults’ feelings better than they did and became an adorable little matchmaker.
• Bai Fang Wen and Wang Jin were comedic gold together. Their expressions, dialogue and natural chemistry made even the most ridiculous situations enjoyable.
• I loved seeing Bai Fang Wen portray a warmer and more playful CEO instead of the usual permanently cold and intimidating ML.
• The FL had goals beyond romance, giving her character and the familiar secret-child premise greater substance.
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WHAT I DISLIKED⚠️
• The concealed identity and related misunderstanding continued far too long, even after the clues became increasingly obvious.
• The FL’s inability to recognise what was happening occasionally became exhausting rather than amusing.
• Several scenes felt like unnecessary padding created solely to delay the truth and extend the runtime.
• Workplace bullying, harassment and unreasonable treatment were handled too casually.
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PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCES🎭
• Bai Fang Wen balanced authority, gentleness and humour beautifully, while Wang Jin made the FL adorably clumsy and naturally funny.
• The child actor gave Le Le enough confidence, intelligence and personality to become the drama’s most memorable character.
• The playful sound effects, physical comedy and supporting cast strengthened the humour, despite some pacing and dubbing weaknesses.
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FINAL THOUGHTS💭
This drama succeeded because of its cast and comedy rather than its logic. The story was clichéd, exaggerated and occasionally frustrating, but the leads shared wonderful chemistry and Le Le made every family scene more entertaining. It was sweet, silly and genuinely funny—an easy recommendation for viewers who enjoy secret children, mistaken identities, playful CEOs and adorable little matchmakers.

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