Reviews

Another body-swap drama. This show is quite interesting; old-aged chairman of a company, Kang Yong Ho, "ressurected" into a body of a young footballer. The show focused more on the company side and almost nothing on football. The most interesting thing in this show was how Yong Ho "secretly" dragging everyone down using the body of Hwang Jun Hyeon. However let me be honest with you, the company intrigues was somewhat mediocre. This show centered so much on the over-obsessed child of Kang Yong Ho. The one that made me stay was how Yong Ho pulled out every scheme. The earlier episodes are slow.

Lee Jun Young was crazy in this show; really-really crazy. He pulled act of two different person with two opposite personalities impressively. Everybody did a really good job also; this show is full of evil characters and they put it right. Although they all acted excellently, I felt the chemistry between Jun Young and Lee Joo Myung was a bit off.

The story itself is full of plotholes. I really didn't understand, was this Kang family all born stupid? They let Jun Hyeon, a total stranger, took part easily in their schemes. Bang Geul on the other hands was very frustrating; she basically came back to the Korea with no plans whatsoever other than the plans made by Yong Ho/Jun Hyeon. Yong Ho got everything Jun Hyeon had in his body, except the foot injury. Min Seok Do kept using his car even after his wife said she bugged it. To wrap it, the crash at the final episode was really ridiculous.

Will I recommend this show? The story is quite alright and you'll get a surprise performance from Jun Hyeon; so it's totally worth it!

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Don't waste your time

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 many other roles and she's fine. Here she wasn't and her character wasn't likable ether. The ML isn't a good actor at all and some scenes were appalling. Bad acting form everyone. Let's not even talk about the second FL. I guess many agree with me since this was her only role from what I found out.
It's a shame this was so bad since it had some potential. Not to be original or perfect but at least decent.

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The Tombs, The Mystery, The Nostalgia... I Loved It

Okay, I’m just going to say it: I REALLY enjoyed this drama.

I’ve watched almost every drama in the Grave Robbers’ Chronicles universe, so obviously I was going to watch this one. At this point, I’m too emotionally invested in these people and tombs where absolutely nothing good ever happens.

And honestly? It did NOT disappoint.

First of all, I really loved the cast. One of my favorite things was seeing some of the older cast members come back, especially Chen Pi and Bai Ye. Seeing the original actors return was such a nice touch and made the whole thing feel connected to the earlier stories.

And Bai Ye in particular! I had forgotten just how lovable his character is. It was genuinely so much fun seeing him back on screen playing this character again because it’s been a while. There are some characters where you immediately remember why you liked them, and Bai Ye was definitely one of those for me. Seeing him again honestly felt like catching up with an old favorite.

I also really enjoyed getting to see more of the Mystic Nine itself. In the other dramas, we get bits and pieces, but here we actually get more of an idea of how everything works and how these people are connected. And I was absolutely here for the lore.

And THE MYSTERY.

There were so many moments where I was like, “Oh no. This is definitely what’s going to happen,” and then it absolutely did not happen..The drama also did a good job of making the past feel important. There are all these connections, secrets and pieces of history that slowly start making more sense as the story progresses. It made me want to keep watching because I needed to know how everything connected

The OST was also really good. It fit the atmosphere perfectly and added to that whole mysterious, ancient-tomb-adventure-with-way-too-many-secrets feeling.

Overall, I genuinely loved this one. The cast was great, seeing familiar faces again was such a treat, the connections to the older stories were really satisfying, the friendships were interesting, and the mystery actually kept me invested.

If you’re already a Grave Robbers’ Chronicles fan, you’re probably going to watch this anyway. But for me, it absolutely lived up to the expectations.

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Alien, meets E.T., meets Resident Evil, meets Star Wars with Mad Max aesthetics at the end.

The creature is obviously alien coded, but also has a bond and a finger touching moment with Jamie - E.T. like style. One of the cops is called Leon, you cannot tell me it's not Resident Evil coded, when the bioengeniring-focused powerful corporation wants the alien for experiments. Male lead at some point fights the alien with a freaking light saber. And we have nano-slugs that help with mental health issues, somehow... by going into brain through ear? I have no idea what I just saw. I had a lot of fun though.

This is literally the perfect bad quality - so bad you just end up entertained on levels never imagined. The stereotypical dumb US cops? Checked. The nerdy male lead with traumatic past? Checked. The badass female lead to save everyone? Checked. The dumbass profit driven villain? Checked. Awful CGI? Checked. Cool space shots? Checked. Awkward acting? Checked. What more can girl ask for?

Honestly, directing was not bad for the limited budget, but the writing was a choice for sure.

Perfect watch for bad horror movies enthusiast.

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I Already Love This!

Even from the first scene in episode, one where Megumi Saotome goes to the Yakiniku restaurant, and explains how being with the food solo allows, you to concentrate on the flavor of the food and the meat, and how her soul is soaking up the broth of the soup, I already knew that I love this series to bits. The way she describes Solo Katsu is exactly my experience as a proud Ohitorisama myself. I love her already. She talks about how when you go out to eat with other people, you remember the conversation and the atmosphere, but not necessarily the taste of the food, but the experience solo is a whole different intensity because it requires full concentration on one thing rather than the attention being fractured and distracted into multiple things. She is so cool!

I love how she narrates her feelings, and she doesn’t always feel confident in doing different things solo, but she faces those fears head on and I love the internal monologue that wonders about what other people are thinking of her and so on, but with her more experienced solo activities such as the Yakiniku restaurant, it shows her own inner evolution and she still feels nervous in other activities, such as the solo birthday bash in the limousine ride around Tokyo. It is so entertaining and relatable and I love it. At first, I thought I could watch this show without subtitles and just get the gist of it but now that I found a few subbed episodes I realized how important it was to hear the narration and internal dialogue which is the soul of the show.

Her inner monologue breaks down the typical dialogues that you hear, friends or couples or families, speaking together, as if they’re all reading from the same script, and simply to fit into the “norm” by saying all the “right things.” and rightfully so she has a smirk on her face as she listens to those typical dialogues. She sees how people do the “popular thing” by taking a round at the zoo or aquarium so they don’t miss anything, or seeing the “popular animals “ or ordering the conventional things at a restaurant, but while that’s what the groupthink wants, what about what you truly want? When you’re in a group, you feel pressured to follow the crowd or be considerate of others, losing yourself in the process. What do you really like to do? What is your real personality? You will lose yourself if you’re always with others. While perceiving the NPCs around her the odd looks and subtle judgments, she has learned to brush them off and enjoy her own time in her own way, seeing and enjoying and coming to understand what she likes, by being alone with her thoughts and commentary. She goes deep into her solo experiences, as opposed to skimming the superficial surface the way other people do when they engage with the same activities in groups. And through introspection and solo focus, she enjoys a very rich life.

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Worst high rated Kdrama ever

To put it simply this is pure waste of time . General idea was good but the way it was executed was bad. Characters behave in most idiotic manner just to push plot in certain direction whit no reason at all. If they made 90 minute movie it could have been good but 13-14hr drama with not enough of the story made this worst kdrama I watched and MDL inflated ratings are to blame for that . 8.8 score is ridiculous and I don’t know if this reviewers are paid or delusional but this is 5-6/10 drama at the best .

Sometimes I just wish there is a Douban type platform for kdrama that can give realistic scores so we can avoid colossal waste of time like this .

I think I won’t be watching anything for a while after this . It essentially killed my appetite for Kdramas.

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One of best romance drama in this year

I watched this drama before my friends recommended this and this drama is elevated version of Liu Xiao Xu romance drama. This one of my favorite drama of the year. And still rewatching until now.

Maybe I've been watching too much, so my standard has gotten higher? Lately, fewer and fewer short dramas are catching my eye, but this drama is really good. Hu Yiyao is so charming; the restrained, subtle, and intense atmosphere is so captivating. Liu Xiaoxu is surprisingly suited to this kind of tough-guy role. Their tension is absolutely fire and both of actors have excellent acting skills. FL's flirting skills made me scream, and ML's little expressions are all amazing. Both are incredibly charismatic. Plus, it's not just a simple romance; it also has real-world relevance and not being flat.

The summary of the plot is FL deeply grieving the unexpected death of her brother, is on a countdown. She encounters the ML at a guesthouse and deliberately gets close to him. He develops feelings for her, and under his influence, she changes her initial feelings. The two support each other as they face their problems. Besides the mutual redemption in the romance, the script also exposes the darkness of self-destructive groups.

If you are looking for deep romance drama, this drama is highly recommended!

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A big bunch of nothing

They were just aimlessly wandering around --- which is okay if they were wanderers but they weren't. There wasn't much plot. And everything was told to us by two people who should already know what was going on and there was no need for them to say it. It felt so unnatural.

I managed to watch 8 episodes because it was a breath of fresh air from countless pointless twists that dramas I have watched recently overuse.

The romance... Uh she should back off. So she's got a crush. He said he didn't want it. She should respect boundaries. There was absolutely no respect. She even kissed him without his consent!

Everything was pretty bland with just people standing around talking about nothing. The choreography of the sects was absolutely terrible! They could have tried harder. And I didn't see any special effects until later. This is so corny. And the cinematography is also terrible. Everything is always lit up so there's no shadow. It looked so fake.

Apparently this was meant to be released years before it was. They could have used those years to touch it up a bit. Geeze.

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A fan finds herself working with her idol from a now-disbanded group. Unfortunately, she got off on the wrong foot at work, and her boss is keeping a close eye on her, suspecting she is a spy for the competition. She tries to win him over, knowing he is the one who will decide which employee gets to go on a business trip with the group. Along the way, she comes to believe that her boss has a crush on the idol, while that idol has a girlfriend. Once the misunderstandings are cleared up, she must choose which of the two she wants to be with. Meanwhile, her boss discovers the identity of the real spy.

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A 10/10 watch

Don’t watch this if you’re looking for a serious crime thriller drama.
This was such a fun, hilarious, and entertaining drama! From the very first episode to the last, it keeps you hooked. With every new episode, it somehow gets even more interesting.

Along with the suspense and crime-thriller elements, the drama is genuinely funny. It strikes the perfect balance between crime, thriller, suspense, and comedy. It has definitely become one of my favourite dramas.

The entire cast did an amazing job as well. The detectives’ friendship and bonding were absolutely adorable to watch. And my favourite character is definitely YuBin—his humour was simply the best!

Overall, this was such a funny, entertaining, and enjoyable drama. I’d definitely rewatch my favourite scenes! 😂

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Move You to Heaven

So, I needed something short to watch because I couldn't sleep, and I came across this. I put it on in the background while also scrolling through my phone. How I ended up crying a few hours later, with the drama finished, will remain a mystery.

The story is of trauma cleaners, people who clean up the room and organize the belongings of recently deceased persons. This is very fresh, and this kinda service was unheard of to me. Much needed, I feel.

The tropes aren't very new. Each episode covers the story of a new person, while the main characters remain the focus. The reluctant male guardian who ends up staying and loving his ward is the setting. However, the way the story is portrayed is really fresh.

The writing, direction, cast, the acting (especially the male lead portraying Asperger's), cinematography are excellent. The drama either broke something in me or healed something in me. I'm not someone that really cries over fictional characters, but I did cry here and it felt good. You end up appreciating the people in your life more and you wonder how you'll process their departure.

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