Reviews

Just too predictable

Mr. Kill is a tough one. I think the show had potential, and I know a lot of people have been waiting for a series with DewTee. Did I expect the series to be a BL? No. But I also think they exaggerated the heavy bromance aspects, similar to what happened on Wu. I think Peaceful Property is still the best bromance tone GMM has done, but that could be because we’ve seen TayNew kissing for many years.

But Mr. Kill’s biggest problem is the plot. The central mystery and the killer are very, very, very bland. It’s so obvious it’s Thun from day one that I almost thought it could be a red herring. But no, it’s the obviously suspicious guy the whole time.

Also, it is so weird how the series basically tells us Kay has DID, or something similar, but that goes absolutely nowhere. We have him always agitated to get to his pills, the scenes in the mirror, and him not remembering things that happened. But that doesn’t matter to the overall plot. Praew was extra annoying the entire time, absolutely insufferable.

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This plot will never die

This series reminded me quite a bit of "School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To" & about 20 other anime and dramas. Nothing about it stood out from all of the other Japanese series with a popular, aloof character falling for the shy, awkward, unpopular kid. Even the script was very similar; I wish I had a dollar for every time one of the friends got shocked because Mr. Popular is "never like this with anyone else". I'll give Japan this: when a plot is popular, they milk it till it's past dead.

That isn't to say that I hate this kind of plot; I wouldn't have finished it if I did, but I am getting very bored with it. Give me a plot I can't predict & a script that I don't know word for word by this point. Give me a little drama instead of just insecurity! Put simply, this plot has become so repetitive in anime and dramas that I can't tell one from the other.

This series in particular had nothing to make it stand out at all. Nothing. Not in a bad way or a good way. Chemistry was alright. Acting was good. Supporting characters were there. The script and plot were so repetitive that I honestly didn't need to finish it to know what happened. So to summarize: boring. I was bored. The only time I wasn't was when they went to the bookstore, and that's only because I like bookstores.

Another problem I had was that sometimes the actors looked much older in some scenes and fine in others. I don't know if it was the makeup, the lighting, or both.

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All that chemistry deserved more kisses

A feel good cop action romance with an incredibly entertaining pairing: a tsundere younger man who is secretly in love with his longtime crush, and an oblivious senior with a heart of gold. The first EP delivers such an extraordinary introduction to the story that I honestly lost count of how many times I rewatched it. I just love how Shiono constantly acted like he hated Takoi-san when, in reality, he felt exactly the opposite. His obvious denial and grumpy attitude made their dynamic so much fun to watch.

What makes their relationship even more investing is how naturally their personalities clas. Shiono may look cold and intimidating, but his actions constantly betray how deeply he cares about Takoi-san. Meanwhile, Takoi-san’s obliviousness makes their interaction even more hilarious because he rarely seems to notice just how much Shiono is affected by him.

Some of the plots were particularly amusing, especially the stalker girl and the new recruit who nearly came between the main couple. While these characters could be frustrating, they also gave us the chance to see Shiono’s jealousy and rage when it came to protecting his beloved Takoi-san from people with questionable intentions.

This wasn’t a drama packed with nonstop action, but I think it still managed to execute enough action sequences to complement its lighthearted tone. The police setting added a bit of excitement without overpowering the romance and comedy, allowing the drama to remain relatively easy and enjoyable to watch.

There were also several memorable moments that stayed with me. The cute hot spring date was definitely one of them, as was their first major fight after Takoi-san said something insensitive about someone’s sexuality. That particular conflict was important because it showed that their relationship wasn’t simply built on cute moments and teasing; there were also moments where their words had consequences and they had to confront their own mistakes.

And of course, I can’t forget Shiono’s takoyaki and his adorable pet turtle. As well as the introduction of Shiono’s brother-in-law, who is initially suspected to be Takoi-san's love rival. Those little details added so much personality to the characters. But my absolutely favorite scene has to be their first kiss inside the interrogation room. The way the scene recreated the manga cover was absolutely perfect.

Despite the positive reviews, I have to admit that there were a few EPs where I felt bored or found myself losing focus. The pacing occasionally made it difficult for me to stay fully invested. Still, it didn’t erase the fact that the series, at its core, is a chaotically fun and enjoyable BL drama.

I also fell in love with Watanabe Shu even more through this drama, and I’m so glad I got introduced to Saito Ryu. Their chemistry was one of the biggest reasons the romance worked for me. The significant age gap between them also became part of their charm.

The opening and ending songs were another highlight. Both had such a fitting vibe for the drama and added to its overall cuteness. They were the kind of songs that made the show feel even more memorable once all EPs ended.

If I had one major wish, it would be that they should have kissed more. There were so many moments when I was waiting for another kiss. But then again, the title itself already gave us the answer: duty comes first, and kisses can wait.

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Not perfect but very enjoyable

This is a series that took me a couple of weeks to write a review for because I know my bias toward TeeHeng would show up. I have to start with the most important aspect: I am so happy that Dan was a scumbag like I sensed from day one. I rewatched Big Jane punching his face multiple times. Was Little Jane stupid for not realizing sooner? Yes. But it also doesn't make sense for Big Jane to not tell him about the deal with the parents and why Dan hates him. At least Little Jane got some extra points by shooting Dan. I don’t remember having to justify and turn a blind eye to all the bad things someone's done since Vegas in KinnPorsche.

Second, Colorblind is the OST of the year.

The third most important thing is that Gap was the best character, and one of my favorite best friends to the protagonist in recent years. I can’t say that about his counterpart, the always annoying Put. Don’t Be Too Emotional is not perfect, and a lot of the love the series gets is based on TeeHeng. The best scenes are them together, and they have amazing chemistry. The story is OK, but the one step forward and two steps back every week was a problem.

Something I didn’t expect would work out well for this series, but that actually helped with the second half, was the introduction of Jamie. I don’t usually care much about a BL couple having to become dads to a kid, but here it worked super well. Maybe it's because the child actor was talented, or it could be because he’s a bit older. Jamie helped us understand that Little Jane was an exception for Big Jane, but Little Jane was not the only person Big Jane cares about.

The last scene, with the dad showing up at the wedding, was a bit too random. But maybe it’s an opening for a special episode.

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MUST WATCH

I have to say, I usually don’t write reviews or comments about dramas, but Love in the Clouds really deserves one. ❤️ This drama is SO good! I honestly can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a drama this much. There hasn’t been a single boring episode for me. Every episode is interesting, the story keeps moving, and there’s always something that makes me want to watch the next one.

And the chemistry between the two main leads is just AMAZING! 🤩😍 Their interactions, little moments, banter, and the way they look at each other make their relationship so enjoyable to watch. They have such a natural and beautiful chemistry together. ❤️

I also love how the drama manages to balance romance, emotions, action, and humor without making the story feel dragged out. The characters are interesting, the visuals are beautiful, and the whole atmosphere of the drama is just so captivating. ✨

Honestly, I’m going to miss these two when the drama ends. 🥹 I really, really hope we get to see them together in another drama in the future because their chemistry is too good to be a one-time thing! 🤞🏻❤️

Definitely one of those dramas that I’m so glad I decided to watch. 😍

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Cute show and a great start for a new pairing

At first, Sun and Bay’s story reminded me a bit of Bad Buddy, where their parents hate each other, but the kids don’t actually have any animosity. Unlike Head 2 Head, where the families were really close but the sons hated each other for no reason, that feeling disappeared pretty quickly when I realised Sun has been head over heels for Bay since day one and they were friends during childhood. Bay has loved his little Tofu from across the street.
It actually surprised me that Chun did steal the recipe from Bee and it wasn't just a misunderstanding. But something I was glad turned out differently is Bay and Sun not having to hide from everybody. That helped to explore the good chemistry between Teshow and Ping, which I was shocked was so strong so fast. Bay and Sun are super cute together, and that could only work if the actors had good chemistry.
The side characters were all fun to watch, too. I was worried Bay’s mom would continue to enable her husband’s bad treatment of everybody by just ignoring it, meaning the guy kicked out both sons at the same time. But it makes a bit of sense when you realise she’s been feeling guilty for years for knowing about the recipe theft and all that happened. Boat and Kong getting the cheek kiss at the end was deserved; I was worried the series would just leave them "inconclusive".
I’m not the biggest fan of the main couple getting separated in the end because of having to live in different places. However, since we’ve known from the very start that Bay’s dream was studying in Italy and Sun's whole life has been focused on joining the national team, them staying together but long distance makes sense and works for them. No breakup, no characters giving up on their dreams to stay together.

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Amazing cast and interesting story and plot

I’ve been in a kdrama slump for nearly two months and then i found a clip of this drama and I immediately went to check it out. I’m a sucker for romances that include a rich girl and her bodyguard and I loved the first episode. I really did not expect time travel and body swapping and I was a bit disappointed but I continued watching and it was hilarious. I’m enjoying this drama so far and I canto wait for thr next episode.
I’m also a huge fan of bo na and her acting does not disappoint in this drama. She looks beautiful. I also used to hate the male lead because of his role in our universe but I loved him in dive into you.

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Where is love ??

loved the initial episodes, I won't lie. The start was actually good. The cinematography was pretty, the awkwardness of Hira felt real, and the whole dynamic of a quiet, bullied kid having a crush on the most popular guy in class - it was interesting. I was hooked at first because it felt different from other BLs. It wasn't too loud or over the top.

But after like 2-3 episodes, it just went downhill for me. It became too much worshipping. I get it, admiring someone you like is normal, respecting them is also fine, but what Hira does is not admiration anymore. It's straight up crazy obsession. The way he calls himself Kiyoi's slave, the way he stalks him, follows him, takes pictures without permission, keeps his things - how is that supposed to be romantic?

And the worst part is the show tries to make it look like love. Like this is true love, this is devotion. But for me it was just uncomfortable. There is a very thin line between love and obsession and this show crossed it completely. If Kiyoi was a girl and Hira was a guy doing the same things in a straight drama, everyone would have called it creepy and toxic immediately. But because it's two boys, people are calling it cute and pure. I don't get that.

Kiyoi's character also annoyed me after a point. At first he's cold and that's okay, but he is so mean to Hira and still Hira keeps worshipping him. It's like he enjoys the attention, he enjoys that someone is obsessed with him. There's no healthy communication at all. One is always on the floor and the other is always looking down. How is that a balanced relationship?

I found it so annoying to watch after the middle episodes. The plot was just repeating - Hira misunderstands, Kiyoi gets angry, Hira cries and blames himself, then they have one soft moment and again the same cycle. It felt so dragged and forced.

And honestly the whole "my beautiful man" concept became cringe for me. Every two minutes it's "Kiyoi is beautiful, Kiyoi is god, I'm nothing". Bro has zero self-respect. I understand having low self-esteem but this was too much. It romanticizes self-hate and makes it look like if you hate yourself enough for someone, that's love. It's not.

I still watched till the end, I forced myself to finish it because I started it and I wanted to see if it gets better, if they actually show some growth. But no, even till the end it was the same worshipping. There was no real development where Hira learns to love himself or where Kiyoi learns to treat him like an equal. It was just cringe till the last episode.

I know a lot of people love this show and they find it beautiful and pure, and maybe for them it is. But for me, it was just hard to enjoy after a point. The initial episodes gave me hope that it would be a soft, realistic story about two different people falling in love, but it turned into a story about obsession and stalking being shown as love.

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Very intriguing drama!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A Prophet had me hooked right from the start to the end.
It is fast paced with interlaced twists and turns that definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The story proceeds in a way , which we can never anticipate and definitely leaves us surprised with each episode.
Li Xian as Wang Jiaxian/Shangguan Chengming was peefect for this role. From a commoner to a strategist behind the annihilation of Tianxiang sect, his growth was awesome and Li Xian has been excellent in portraying various emotions.
Li Yitong really surprised me with her acting. She was absolutely splendid and outstanding in her performance as Jiang Feiyan, a character with mutiple shades.
Liu Guanlin and the actors were excellent in their roles.
The visual effects and the costumes were good too.
Loved the subtle romantic track between the leads.
A WORTH WATCHING suspense drama💯
Exceeded my expectations
Definitely , on my rewatch list!!

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A great mystery ruined by greed and lazy writing

hated Oh Yeon Jin. Not only did she keep hiding information from everyone else, but she was greedy from the beginning.

Even after getting the insurance money which technically wasn't even hers,she still tried to play innocent, even though her motive from the very start was getting that insurance payout. That innocent act was so annoying because she knew exactly what she was doing.

Honestly, both Yeon Jin and Tae Jae Gyeong didn't care about their friend's death. Yeon Jin was involved because of the insurance money, while Tae Jae Gyeong was only interested in finding out who drugged him. If that hadn't happened to him, he probably would've accepted it as a suicide too. They were both selfish, just for different reasons.

The show also tried way too hard to make Yeon Jin look like a good person just because she decided to share some of the money with Jun Seo's wife. Sorry, but that doesn't erase everything else.

And Jun Seo's wife cheating? I can't justify that at all. Yes, she was depressed and lonely, but so was Jun Seo. It was their daughter, not just hers. Depression can explain someone's feelings, but it doesn't automatically justify cheating.

Jun Seo isn't a saint either. The man literally used his ex's birthday as the password for everything. What was that? I don't even feel bad that he got cheated on ,they're both trash .

I also wonder what happened to the rest of the money. They earned it illegally, so shouldn't it have gone to an orphanage or some other good cause instead of ending up with them?

And finally, this show dragged on for no reason. It easily could've ended in 8–10 episodes instead of stretching the story out so much.

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Cathartic and fun

I had to hold back half a point because I didn't get to see Han Su-gang's mother get her teeth smacked out, but it's so great to watch Shin Hye-sun righteously busting chops like this. That signature axe kick of hers is amazing to behold.

Given how likable I find Lee Jun-young in general, it's amazing how passionately he got me to hate him in this role. He's phenomenally detestable. I savored every slomo kick to the face.

I also love the little touches of levity, like Cha Chung-hwa's reaction to So Si-min's father on their first meeting.

As always, my ratings are based on enjoyment, not objective critique. Simply put, I loved this movie and will rewatch it for sure.

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A Must-Watch Hidden Gem

This drama is beautifully written, with a story that feels both engaging and genuinely heartfelt. The actors did an incredible job with their roles — they conveyed so much emotion, love, tenderness, and chemistry that it was easy to become completely invested in their characters.
What I especially loved was the romance between the main leads. Their relationship develops organically and gradually, with a clear reason behind every step. You understand why he falls in love with her, why his feelings grow stronger, and why he wants to protect her. Nothing feels rushed or forced.
Their love story is beautifully balanced. Nothing is exaggerated, nothing feels unnecessarily dramatic, and the emotions feel natural. The romance has the right amount of tenderness, chemistry, humor, and emotional depth.
I also loved that the characters' feelings are actually shown through their actions, not just words. You can see their relationship growing and changing, which makes their love story feel believable and satisfying.
A beautiful, underrated drama with great writing, wonderful performances, and a romance that feels genuine. Definitely a hidden gem that deserves more attention! ❤️

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One of The Best Historical C-Drama Ever Made

It was not easy to watch this drama. I mean, 70 episodes (yes, what a good old days) of toxic harem politics, endless inner-court scheming, betrayals, revenge, and people plotting against each other? What a journey. But somehow, this drama was so addictive that I just kept clicking "next episode." Once Wei Ying Luo started scheming her way through the Forbidden City, there was simply no turning back.

I never really cared much about the Emperor. To me, he was... meh. But thankfully, this story was never really about him. It was about Wei Ying Luo and her journey. And what a woman she is.

Ying Luo starts as a lowly embroidery maid with nothing to her name, but she quickly proves that she is not someone you can easily push around. She wasn't the strongest, the most powerful, or the most beautiful woman in the room. What she had was her wit. She is sharp, observant, stubborn, fearless, and probably one of the smartest palace heroines I've watched. What makes her so satisfying to watch is that she doesn't sit around waiting for someone to rescue her. She rescues herself!! Every time someone tried to set a trap for her, she somehow found a way to turn it back on them. She learned the rules of the palace and then used those same rules against the people who thought they were smarter than her. She could play innocent when necessary, but underneath that was a woman constantly calculating her next move. Oh, her revenge plots? satisfying!

Watching her climb from maid to one of the most powerful women in the palace was honestly the highlight of the entire drama. She wasn't simply climbing the ranks because she wanted status. So much of her journey was driven by protecting the people she loved and finding justice for the people she lost. I won't pretend I supported every one of her choices, but I understood where they came from. Especially becoming the Emperor's concubine because... HELLO, FU HENG'S HEART?! 😭 Girl, you really had to do that to my man? But I can't deny how entertaining it was watching her eventually tame the Emperor's heart while taking down one scheming concubine after another.

And then, of course, this drama also gave us the glorious introduction of Xu Kai, and WOW. What a rookie debut. Fuca Fu Heng was BLINDING. This man looked like a literal ray of light every time he appeared on screen. Even with that questionable half-hair situation, he somehow still looked ridiculously dashing. But Fu Heng wasn't just eye candy, he was such an important part of Ying Luo's story. He was one of the few people who saw her for who she actually was. He respected her intelligence, believed in her, protected her, and gave her something the palace rarely offered: a relationship built on genuine affection rather than power and survival. Their romance was one of the most bittersweet parts of the drama for me. They had chemistry, mutual respect, and that feeling that they could have been genuinely happy together if they had simply been allowed to live a normal life. But this is the Forbidden City, apparently happiness was not allowed in this palace. I am STILL bitter about how the writer handled Fu Heng's ending and his tragic love story with Ying Luo. Of all the people in this drama, he deserved a little peace. Instead, we got emotional damage. As for Wu Jinyan, she may not fit the traditional beauty standard, but she absolutely knows how to carry a character like Ying Luo.

Yanxi Palace may have been exhausting, but it was also ridiculously engaging. At its core, this wasn't really a story about an Emperor collecting concubines. It was the story of a woman who entered the Forbidden City with nothing and refused to let the palace decide how her story would end. And honestly, watching her win was half the fun. This drama is pure OG nostalgia. A timeless classic and, hands down, one of the best historical dramas out there.

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The Key to My Suffering... seriously

So, here we go...

I finished this drama a while ago, but it took me THIS long to gather enough courage to actually write a review about it.

First of all, thank you, Minghao, for making other dramas like Love in the Clouds and Glory. And thank you, Ai Mi, for making dramas like Love in the Divine Tree. Why am I saying this? Because The Key to the Phoenix Heart literally feels like a vertical drama with an absolutely chaotic script. If this had been their first drama, I honestly don't think they would have become famous after this. It is THAT bad.

First of all, there are SO MANY random cuts. Every single episode introduces some new conflict, and somehow they resolve it within the same episode. And how do they resolve it? By killing everyone.

Seriously, I lost count of how many characters were simply discarded because they died.

You know when you watch CSI or The Mentalist? There is a main villain, nobody knows who the hell they are, but every episode still has shootings, fights, explosions, and absolute chaos. The Key to the Phoenix Heart is basically that, but 30 times worse.

And I'm NOT saying CSI or The Mentalist are bad. Quite the opposite. If this drama had even HALF the storytelling of either of those shows, it could have been amazing.

Another thing that drove me insane: the female lead is constantly described as a GENIUS weapons designer. A literal prodigy when it comes to creating weapons.

Girl...

She is so clueless half the time that you would NEVER guess she is supposed to be some kind of weapons genius. Where is the badass woman they kept telling me about?!

And then we have all those familiar drama tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn, forbidden love, misunderstandings, political intrigue, revenge, secret identities, childhood connections...

THEY THREW EVERY SINGLE TROPE IMAGINABLE INTO THIS DAMN DRAMA.

Every time I thought, “Okay, maybe NOW the story is finally going somewhere,” they would introduce another plot twist out of nowhere.

At this point, I'm getting stressed just THINKING about everything I went through while watching this.

I literally ate the bread the devil kneaded watching this drama.

But okay. I survived.

What actually saves this drama?

The OST, the acting, and the visual effects.

Those three things were genuinely good and, honestly, they were probably the only reasons I managed to finish it.

I actually dropped this drama once. Then I forced myself to go back and finish it.

Worst decision I ever made.

But hey... at least it's over.

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