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It was quite good story about friendship and love

I was watching The Guilty because of the premises and Sun Qian. I don't like We Da Xun acting on his previous drama and the episode is not too long, so i want to watch this and i had a feeling it won't be Happy Ending. I like how natural Sun Qian looks in this drama, it feels not pretentious.

Pure friendship, pure love, and pure family affection can all be seen in this drama. The friendship between Lu Ming, Xia Xue, and Lin Hua truly moved me. There was no turning to the dark side, no betrayal, just pure consideration for the other two, and a constant "I'll do it!" Lu Ming would risk his life to become a water ghost to earn money and try to silence Li Dong in order to protect Xia Xue.

Xia Xue gave birth to the child she wanted to abort to save their lives. Lin Hua was willing to take all the blame for them, transfer evidence, and even think about helping Lu Ming pay off his loan sharks.
Ten years later, the trio's tacit understanding remains the same, just like before, with each person thinking of the other two. Having such friends in this life is truly worthwhile.

I think Lu Ming and Xia Xue's love has even surpassed romantic love. Their love is etched into their lives. During the ten years they were separated, all they said to each other were "thank you" and "I miss you." Their love was so deep, so intense, that they were even willing to die for each other. Lu Ming and Xia Xue love is proof sometimes it doesn't have to be together to show the love. The family relationships are somewhat fragmented. Lin Hua's complete outburst for her mother, Lu Ming's parents' willingness to help him with his high-interest loans and even their savings, shows some understanding of his difficulties. Xia Xue's parenting is truly positive; even though she is the child of a rapist, she doesn't mistreat her. Ma Derong's genuine love for his granddaughter is also a surprising point. Although it was clear ten years ago that he cared deeply for Xia Xue's unborn child, in the end, this man paid the price for his son's sins with his own death. It's somewhat touching, but he's still evil, and I still can't forgive his past crimes!

If he hadn't spoiled his son, the three of them wouldn't have ended up like this. Lu Ming and Xia Xue should have had bright futures; Lin Hua could have enjoyed driving Lu Ming in the beautiful car he bought after making money. Their lives were all ruined by Ma Derong's damned son.

Lu Ming's character was so good. His death wasn't entirely for Xia Xue, but also for Lin Hua, for the innocent victims of the bombing, and for the justice he pursued his whole life.

This drama deserves to be known by people. The quality, plot, and acting are all excellent. I hope everyone can give this good drama a chance; the hard work of the dedicated creative team deserves to be seen by the public!

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Epic. Just Epic.

Where do I even start with this one.
Love in Times of War quietly does something most historical vertical dramas only attempt, it gives its FL multiple battles to fight simultaneously and lets her be genuinely, convincingly good at all of them. The literal battlefield, the legal nightmare of divorce, the emotional wreckage of a funded husband who came home wrong, and the complicated love of a family trying to protect her from herself. Four fronts. One woman. Zero breaks.
What makes it work is the balance. Yu Yun Yun is confident without being invincible. She's competent without being robotic. The moments of vulnerability don't undermine her strength, they make it mean something. A woman who can't be hurt isn't interesting. A woman who absorbs the hit and keeps moving? That's appointment viewing.
The writing understands that the domestic battlefield is harder than the military one and doesn't flinch from it. The direction gives every conflict room to breathe without losing momentum. The acting sells all of it, there's not a false note in the emotional beats and the action sequences actually deliver.
The Governor having carried a childhood promise for decades while watching her fight every war alone? Sir. The patience. The restraint. The eventual payoff.
Genuinely one of the better constructed historical verticals I've watched. It earned every battlefield and every resolution.
Highly recommend.

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Finally <3

Honestly, I love it. And here's why:
1. The original "Addicted" got me hooked for years now, and one of the main reasons for this was the scenery. I loved it for being not so clean and perfectly as other BL-dramas, and for showing another PRC - far away from the shining, bright side of usual chinese dramas.
"Love after addiction" now gives me a similar vibe of people just living their lives in their environment, showing some universal realistic struggles (like the villagers trying to sell their goods while competing with low-priced industries)
2. Although both Leads have some struggles, it is not scripted in a overdramatic way. While some decisions might not have been in the "ideal" drama way, I found all of them quite reasonable.
I especially loved and appreciated Yokis personality as he never tries to hurt the people around him and would rather suffer himself; this is clearly shown multiple times,when he decides not to reveal this actress, and continues in accepting Yang Mengs decision to leave him.
3. The little hints in the end pointing at the "Addiction"cast <3

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Light drama for killing time.

I watched this drama because of Song Yujia and never excpected Du Yafei character to be non scumbag ML.
It's a lighthearted, clichéd sweet drama, okay for casual viewing.

To put it more simple, ML is the FL's high school classmate who has had a crush on her for many years. He meets her at a bar and throws himself at her. To get on the romance show, FL marries the ML. The love-brained male lead shows off their love in various ways and uses his resources to suppress and bully SFL. ML 's assistant is praised by FL, and ML gets jealous because he keeps watching the ML assistant secretly taking pictures of him (wanting to report to the male lead's mother). FL misunderstands that ML assistant likes ML..

Although FL doesn't suffer any losses, she's quite yapper. I really hate the lower eyeliner the female lead wear it was quite messy. Recommended to killing your time.

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1/5 Love

Simple and quick. I didn’t even finish the pizza I ordered to eat while watching. I gave the pizza and the delivery 5 stars. Today we are really putting stars on everything, so I’ll also put 8.5 out of 10 stars on this cute drama. In it, we have a romantic relationship based on 1 out of 5 stars. How could someone enjoy a 1-star pizza or a 1-star movie, and how could one develop a relationship with a 1-star person? But the point is that it is not always about stars. That is what the title suggests: there is more than stars, and the two main characters, provoked by a 1-star rating, begin their romance. Simple as that.

This is not a comedy, but the light, relaxed tone will put a smile on your face while you watch it. The actors are quite good and match each other well, even though the stars on their profiles suggest otherwise. My only complaint is that it ended too quickly, but the point about the relativity of star ratings is well presented.

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Reality? Overrated. Bring on the Boyfriends!

What do you do when reality feels like a snooze-fest? If you’re Seo Mi Rae, you dive headfirst into Boyfriend on Demand, a virtual dating product with hundreds of boyfriends to choose from. And let me tell you, watching Mi Rae escape reality is like escaping from the same old rom-com formula we’ve all seen a million times. It’s fresh, it’s chaotic, and it’s ridiculously fun.

From saving a hotel heir to running into a Joseon assassin, Mi Rae’s virtual adventures are a wild mix of rom-com chaos and action-packed drama. The real magic, though, is watching her hilariously roast every cheesy line and over-the-top trope along the way—it’s like she’s in on the joke, and we’re all laughing with her.

And let’s talk about Mi Rae’s flirting. In the virtual world, she throws caution to the wind and embraces her inner rom-com diva. Whether it’s a dramatic hair flip or accidentally dropping her pen to get noticed, her antics are so over-the-top they’re impossible not to love. It’s pure, silly escapism at its best.

And let’s not forget Yun Song (the Webtoon writer) and her BFF Lee Ji Yeon, who also dive into the virtual dating world. Their shared-but-different experiences are comedy gold. I mean, who wouldn’t laugh at Lee Ji Yeon asking for the hotel instead of the necklace? Priorities, people.

But then, Mi Rae decides to return to reality, and while it’s necessary to connect her with the male lead, the spark fizzles. The vibrant chaos of the virtual world is replaced with a reality that feels, well, a little too real—and not nearly as fun.

Ji Soo as Seo Mi Rae brings the character to life with a bubbly personality that fits the role, making Mi Rae’s escapades feel believable and fun, even if it’s not the kind of performance that screams award-winning. Seo In Guk portrays Park Gyeong Nam competently, but let’s be real—the character isn’t exactly thrilling. It’s clear they were going for a contrast between reality and imagination, but the execution just didn’t hit the mark.

Now, let’s talk about the cameos. The lineup of actors playing the virtual boyfriends is chef’s kiss. Some of their stories and settings are so intriguing, I found myself wishing they had more screen time. And no complaints about Seo Kang Jun as our university senior Seo Eun Ho—he’s not just convincing, he’s oh-so-dreamy in this role. Honestly, for a moment, I almost wished he was the main lead.

In the end, this drama is a mixed bag. The virtual dating chaos is a blast, but the return to reality, while necessary, feels a bit underwhelming. Still, if you’re looking for something fun, witty, and a little out of the box, this drama is worth a watch—just don’t expect the same magic once Mi Rae logs out.

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Amazing plot twists

I wanna start off by saying that I absolutely love JoongDunk, but to be honest, the romance in this wasn't it.
I just don't feel like it added anything to the story, which is weird considering this is a bl series. I like Jade and Kamin as characters, and they definitely have chemistry, but the romantic scenes felt corny and forced. This show would've been much better as just a thriller drama.
I also do understand people who didn't like Dunk's acting in this, he was definitely a little stiff. (To be fair though, Kamin as a character is a little stiff himself).
The rest of the actors did absolutely wonderful. I definitely felt their fear.

That being said, the plot itself is amazing. The concept of the "truth or dare" letters is so original and well executed, the murders were actually unsettling, and the plot twists were AMAZING. I also loved how every character in the friend group is morally grey and they've all f*cked up in one way or another.

Summarised: great plot with great characters, not a big fan of the romance.

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A fun story that gets better the more you dive in.

First things first, in terms of accessories, This drama was on point. I've been slightly annoyed how almost every historical chinese drama I watch always has overrated accessories. This one though was perfect, the FL's over the top accessories make sense because she is literally a concubine in the palace, and every scene makes sense, she is accessorized when is needed to be, and not accessorized when it's clearly unwanted. So genuinely amazing work from the team who picked the accessories.

Now Story, this was very cute. They truly felt like besties who were making mischief at some points and overall just trying to protect each other since they are the only 2 who got transmigrated from their world.
I like in a way the fact that you can see just how badly the FL struggled when she first came to the world of the novel and how even though she kept calling them 2D characters, she truly couldn't fathom the idea of anybody, no matter how random they are, dying. That's kind of what exposed the ML since almost the beginning. He had gotten accustomed to that life after years of being there and he knew that the slightest weakness would make him more prone to attacks.

I love the FL's character growth in which she truly stopped considering the world fake and realized that she was dealing with people who might be from another world, but are just as real as her. We see this most clearly in her scenes with the scholars. All the deaths when nearing the end of the drama felt so..relevant and meaningful (I'm so glad not all of the scholars died it would have been so disappointing)

So all in all, I truly did enjoy this, the plot was fun, the characters were properly created, and the good acting was the cherry on top.

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Namjihyun and HongMingi CHEMISTRY is on another level!!!!! I loved it so much

I’m so in love with this drama, not only because my favorite actress is Nam Ji-hyun, but also because of how perfectly she portrays her character in every project she does. To be honest, at first I was rooting for her pairing with Moon Sang-min, but to my surprise I became completely hooked on her chemistry with Hong Min-gi. They truly nailed the characters of Eun-jo and Im Jae-yi, and because of that I’m really manifesting that they get to work together again—whether in a modern drama or another saeguk. For me, the chemistry between Ji-hyun and Hong Min-gi is top-notch and on another level. The story plot and OST were also very good, and I absolutely loved the ending.

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My own thoughts on the show

The drama does make sense when you go halfway from episode 7 to 11 when it comes to the second pair the first pair story was stretched out, not due to their fault, but the people who made the drama in the first place, acting was fine to me 🙃 besides, nothing is perfect. No drama is perfect. Not even this one, but I don’t think the cursing is really necessary when people leave reviews on dramas.🥹 I don’t leave reviews on this page ever . This is my first one and I think the resurrection was the smartest move and people had to fight for that. For the people coming in after afterwards, I hope you got that memo. 👌🏻 it’s not about making things perfect. It’s about keeping the jobs and the ships going. 🤗 enjoy the roller coasters of fictional dramas no matter which one you see. 😜 as a US audience we sure have class. 🤣

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Just for pure CP enjoyer.

Okay i watched this Zhang Jinyi and Lu Huanyu for years ago and it basically Du Ya Fei and Meng Na version with simplified plot.

For the summary, in the ancient time ML and FL are a General and Sect Leader daughter. FL is eventually murdered by the Emperor while realized ML feeling for her. FL travels to the modern era and inhabits the body of the ML's wife. ML was forced into marriage and is very cold with his wife. FL lead also wants a quick divorce to end the marriage but ML reluctant to let her go. The chemistry between the leads were good but the plot was too basic.

Recommended to watch if you CP fans.

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Well, at least it was interesting.

Overall, this was just O.K. It was interesting, but didn’t have the same horror magic as the first movie. The first one had the perfect mix of horror, comedy, and drama with an underline meaning. This sequel did not have this and added a weird romance element too it. This also had a slow start and could have done a better job with recapping all the information from the first movie. Although it got better 30 minutes into the movie, there were many aspects that didn't make sense (like the island). However, I do appreciate it was not a complete copy of the first script and they tried to change some aspects. I just wish the script was a little more fleshed out because I felt like I was not getting the complete picture. Another problem is we did not get enough backstory of the characters to make you care about them. I understand time is limited and I’m not asking for complex backstories, but some of the characters were just there. The main positive aspect was the excellent cast. They did a great job with their characters with what they had to work with. Other positive aspects include the amazing cinematography, special effects, CGI, and FX make-up.

Random Note:

Warning: There are gory scenes which were not that bad, but I do have a high tolerance level of gore.

Only watch this if you really want to know the meaning behind the very last scene in the first movie. If you are cool with movies with an ambiguous ending, you can skip this sequel.

The newspaper picture of the little girl used in the very last scene of the first movie is different from the one used in the beginning of this movie.

There is one more scene at the end of the credits with a a hint of another sequel which I’m going to pass on.

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Not an amazing love story, but amazing friendships

I was rewatching this and I now understand even more why I liked this when I first watched. Yes the story is a bit bland, the plot is a bit messy but there were 2 main things I actually enjoyed.
1/ the trope, honestly I personally am quite a fan of the gamer/gamer trope. This drama executed it.. messily but I still found it relatively funny. The whole 'dynamic' was so messy therefore funny
2/ The friendships. It's very rare that dramas about romance are able to portray friendships in a nice way, but this one did so amazingly. The characters all displayed a certain level of maturity that I don't often see with other 'extremely romantic' stories. I assume this is due to the weird concept of 'if you love somebody, they mean everything to you and you depend on them for everything'. This idea has been portrayed by so many others dramas that it's a bit disturbing. I love how this drama portrayed not only true friendship, but also proper independence from the other partner. Around the ending when the whole company acquisition thing happened, the FL displayed proper backbone instead of just going along with it. In so many instance, we get to see not just the FL and ML but all characters properly treating their friends.

So overall, this might not have been an amazing love story, however I will give it full credit where it's due. This one truly outshined so many other stories for me just because of it's friendship dynamics.

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