Reviews

AI proganda in the year of our Lord, 2026

I was taught to keep to myself if I have nothing good to say. But perhaps if the good and the bad are mixed together, we can come up with an honest review.

Positives 👍
It’s really visually nice to look at. Everything is clean, bright, and colorful. You will never have to turn your brightness all the way up like in those HBO shows, but I digress. The actor lineup is impressive. I believe the casting director might have asked how many love interests the female lead needed, and the production team just replied with a yes. (I know that’s the whole point of the drama—the multiple love interests.) The music, production, and acting were all okay.

Negatives 👎
The downfall was probably the plot. I wasn’t sure if it was plot-driven or character-driven. Either way, I did not care about the plot or the characters, which is a shame because it’s a visually stunning drama. The drama had so many romantic encounters, but somehow none of them felt earned. Therefore, it was hard to connect with or root for anyone.

Personal opinion (you can skip this part)
I hate to do this. I could just leave my score and scram, but here we are. The main thing that I struggled to sit with was the propaganda of virtual reality and AI. We know AI dating is becoming a thing, and it’s preying on human loneliness to feed the AI companies with annual subscriptions. Somehow this drama is promoting all that. I think the vision of the crew behind this drama was: we can either join the movement of AI or fight it and we all know which road they took.
Another thing I was wondering is how destructive the Boyfriend on Demand reality was to her actual life. She was constantly having to escape reality to be in this fake world that she had to pay for. This could have worked as a thriller or horror although i believe black mirror already showed us this.
I will stop now. ✋️

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Rom-com lovers, rejoice—romance comedy is officially back!

Jisoo absolutely shines in Boyfriend On Demand on Netflix. The story is light, cute, and full of charming moments that make it impossible not to smile while watching. It’s the kind of series that reminds you why rom-coms are so comforting and fun in the first place.

What really makes the show work is Jisoo herself. She is gorgeous and brings such a natural warmth and charisma to the role, and her chemistry with her co-stars really feels effortless. Whether the scene is sweet, awkward, or lol funny, she makes it feel genuine and engaging.

It’s the perfect easy watch—adorable, entertaining, and full of heart. Plus the numerous eye candy is also worth mentioning. The casts are all pretty.

If you’re looking for something that will brighten your mood, Boyfriend On Demand is definitely worth adding to your Kdrama and Netflix list.

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It was OK

Feb 2026
Not memorable at all.
I liked the cast, and that's what carried this drama... just.
The story started ok, but was too drawn out.
The way characters were written made something of a mockery of specific women in the work place, for me. The FL character wasn't stupid, but her fixation was ridiculous, and held her back.
I also find it totally unacceptable, in this day and age, when K-dramas continue to include workplace violence (in this instance from the mature company head to a low ranking female employee), with no consequences at all. It makes S.K. look so archaic. Bullying is not funny, or something to be portrayed like it's normal behaviour.
I watched to the end, but wouldn't watch it again. I'm already struggling to remember the ending already!

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A Little Too Much Chemistry and a Little Too Much of Me Being Obsessed with RomeRaffy

Season 1 had a different kind of chaos... the unapologetically messy kind. Everyone was engaging, clashing, spiraling.. it was messy in the best possible way. This season feels more restrained, like everything is simmering just beneath the surface instead of boiling over. I won't say I'm not enjoying it because I absolutely am but there's a tiny part of me that misses that full blown, unapologetic mess.

That said.... I am still completely hooked.

Only Friends: Dream On is not trying to give you perfect love stories or clean resolutions. Instead, it hands you complicated people, blurred boundaries, and emotions that spiral just a little too fast... and somehow makes it impossible to look away. What makes it work so well is that every couple brings something completely different to the table. No storyline feels weaker than the other; instead, each dynamic pulls you in for entirely different reasons, making it dangerously easy to get invested in all of them.

Spoilers Alert!!!

Starting with Rome and his nose ring, the show stealer, if you ask me. The moment Rome appears on screen, he completely conquers it. I am absolutely not his strongest soldier. I have surrendered without a fight. And Raffy... oh, Raffy. Watching him feels like equal parts affection and frustration. One moment I want to defend him with my whole heart, and the next I'm yelling at my screen because sir, please open your eyes. Every time Jack gives Raffy even the slightest bit of hope, I'm sitting there in full frustration. Because no. Absolutely not. I am far too emotionally invested in RomeRaffy to handle that kind of confusion. And the worst part? Raffy himself is no saint in this situation... he's out there being a full menace. And yet, when it comes to him and Rome, I suddenly lose all objectivity and I become completely color blind. RomeRaffy are my personal Roman Empire and I am hopelessly soft for them. RomeRaffy's chemistry honestly deserves scientific research. How is it that every time they cross paths they're constantly one step away from either arguing or flirting and somehow doing both at the same time and there is so much tension.

Moving on, we have Tua. I am so soft for him. Honestly, I just want to wrap him in a blanket, cocoon him away from the world, and protect him at all costs. He deserves gentleness, reassurance, and at least five business days of uninterrupted happiness. This boy is so painfully, hopelessly down bad for Arnold... and somehow I am equally down bad for him. And Arnold ... for now, I will simply say... dumb and clueless. Respectfully, but also not respectfully. Please just be clear with Tua. The mixed signals, the hesitation, the emotional confusion- it's so obvious that Tua is getting hurt, and watching it feels like emotional damage by association. Tua is loving with his whole heart, and that kind of sincerity deserves clarity, not confusion. Arnold, please get it together before I personally step into the screen to file a complaint. But also... damn, their chemistry. Because despite all the sighs, every scene they share has me completely seated and emotionally invested.

Dean brings in a completely different flavor of chaos. He's bold, intrusive, unapologetically present- the kind of character who stirs things up just by existing in the same space. And yet, there are glimpses of something more beneath that surface, moments where the sharp edges soften just enough to make you curious about what's underneath all that bravado. And then there's Jack- caught in the middle of complicated histories and unresolved emotions, which makes his dynamic with Dean especially layered. Their connection feels like unfinished business, constantly balancing between past and present, between what was and what still lingers.

And just when the story starts to feel like it might find its footing, it reminds you exactly what kind of show it is. Stability is never guaranteed here. Emotions shift, dynamics change, and there's always someone or something ready to disrupt whatever balance has been built.

Even the soundtrack understands the assignment. Every track feels carefully placed, heightening the emotion of a scene without overpowering it. It doesn't just accompany the story... it amplifies it.

At its core, Only Friends: Dream On is about people who don't always make the right choices, emotions that don't follow neat timelines, and relationships that exist in all their complicated, messy forms. It's chaotic, a little frustrating, sometimes overwhelming but undeniably engaging.

And maybe that's the point.

Because no matter how messy it gets... you're still watching.

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There is many hole in ML character.

I watched this year ago and this is pleasant surprise from Du Yafei., i liked how he potrayed the ML. This is my first ever Wu Jialu drama's and her acting is quite comfortable to see.

FL disguises herself as an ugly woman to go on a blind date for her best friend, only to find that her blind date is actually her college classmate whom she has secretly loved for ten years. FL is filled with regret, thinking the blind date has failed, but unexpectedly, ML wants to take things further. What was thought to be a one-sided unrequited love turns out to be a cautious mutual affection and unrequited love. Facing various external interferences, such as misunderstandings and third-party intervention, their relationship goes through many twists and turns . Ultimately, they overcome the difficulties, bravely confess their feelings, and get together.

The biggest problem is that the ML is a scumbag. He's surrounded by women, has no boundaries whatsoever, and claims to treat them all like sisters. He even gets together with one of them for three months because she's his best friend's sister. How can he have the nerve to claim he love FL for 10 years. He cannot talk to FL to clear the misunderstanding.

Kissing scenes are good, lack of good certain atmosphere beforehand? I prefer to see kisses that develop naturally, rather than those spontaneous, impulsive kisses. These kinds of kisses feel cheap and it only used for marketing. This drama contains simple secret love which is common formula in short drama. What this drama better, were the leads delicate acting and chemistry.

Recommended to watch despite the flaw logic about ML

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Cozy but serious period drama

For me this drama exceeded all of my expectations. I personally am not big on crime genres, but this show balances the stories it is telling against that framework well, so that I never felt like it was just "procedural".

I found the characters all very interesting and likable. This gave me a "the crew" vibe, where the team is also kind of like a family, each bringing a different flavor to the ensemble.

The cases themselves were pretty interesting and tackle some pretty complex issues. Also it has been a while since a show has actually surprised me with a reveal, and a couple times I was pleasantly surprised that I had been taking certain things for granted in a given plotline. I guess this quality feels to me like someone really thought through each individual plotline and plot point so that they *really* make sense. And to do so for complex intrigue plots is extra nice, tbh these days many dramas just take for granted that tropes are all they need for a plotline, but if the audience gives it more than half a thought then the whole premise of a given plot point doesn't hold up to scrutiny. This show did not have that problem.

The leads are interesting and we get to spend a bit of time with them "living their lives" which was really nice to kind of flesh them out more beyond just showing them solving cases. I definitely would have liked to see more of this, but I thought what there was, was pretty good in this regard. The last "sismance" crime show I watched, did not do this as well as Duet of Shadows did.

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came for the romance, but stayed for the friendship

This drama had made me cry nonstop. I was already crying by the 2nd episode until it ended. It was so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

I would admit, the love story part of this series isn’t strong. There wasn’t a strong memory or experience for the female lead to suffer all that for the male lead. But what made it so beautiful isn’t the romance. It’s the friendship.

The friendship the female lead had with her childhood friends. Their loyalty and love to her. It was proof that what they have surpasses any kind of romantic love. It was a kind of soul bond that was so beautiful I can’t help but wish everyone experience that kind of friendship.

Trust me, the series is toxic- with male leads parents and the teachers more focused on math trophies and recognition than a childs welfare. It was toxic in a way that the male lead is so prone to ghosting and to just being so bad at communication that the female lead suffered 90% of the time. It was also so bad that the male lead got away with everything because the female lead was so in love with him. I actually am angered by the fact that she had to do everything for them to workout.

The truly saving grace of this show was the friendship.

I can proudly say, I came for the romance, but stayed for the friendship.

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Endless torturous drama

Okay this is my first drama that i watched when i know short drama. I quite didn't like Yuyin acting in here but the most despised one was the ML . Bai Fang Wen is good at playing scumbag ML He obsessed over FL and got affair with SFL so FL wants to leaves him but he torture her physically. I quite like Chai Huixin and Liang Siwei performance in here so i tried to torture my self by watching this and this drama has no sweet moment.

I dropped this drama after i see no character redemption nor development between the lead; ML was quite most toxic person while FL was the stupid damsel in distress character cannot do anything at all.

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I enjoy this drama

I watched this last year and finally Chen Gang gets a proper good drama with good chemistry. I was repeated this drama since it was quite simple more than the synopsis.

The whole cast has excellent acting skills, good looks and intelligence. The romance between Qin Tianai and Chen Gang is sweet and they have an interesting sparks. Before the amnesia, FL pursued ML. After the amnesia, ML pursued the FL. The revenge plot is intricate and step by step. The villain is intelligent and non-traditional one so it was quite good. The dual-strength setup is amazing, and the final gunfight scene is the coolest I've ever seen in a short drama.

ML's younger brother was the unfortunate people. He was caught up in the feud between the ML and their father. ML probably only saw the younger brother as the child of the couple who forced his mother to commit suicide. ML's younger brother just wanted to be with the ML, but was always getting pushed away by ML and every action that he did was quite understandable.

The plot is fast-paced, with not a single unnecessary episode. FL is incredibly intelligent; unlike some dramas where things seem obvious, she investigates immediately upon noticing something suspicious and quickly uncovers the truth. There are some heart-wrenching moments, but because they are presented in reverse chronological order, they are completely acceptable. The kissing scenes are natural and well-filmed.

Recommended to watch some action drama.

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The content is too much so it feels disjointed.

I watched this with slightly fast forward 1,75x. I watched this because of Jia Yixuan. Ye Haoran in not his younger brother role was the one i quite eager to see. The chemistry was better than their first collaboration.

The plot starts with FL being chased in the forest and falling into a pit temple. She is attracted by a painting; the man and woman in the painting look exactly like the woman in her dream. FL touches the painting and forms a symbiotic pact with the people in it. ML, a nine-headed serpent demon, emerges from the painting. FL is a reincarnated demon hunter.

FL fiancé and three others plot to kill her, luring her into the forest. Later, even FL fiancé pulls out a knife, but FL is still blinded by love, thinks her fiancé is good person and would never harm her. Even ML couldn't get her way of thinking since he thinks she is stupid. This is the cliche part of the drama. The power will backfire and kill the FL If they don't unite, the nine heads of the ML will die one by one. what a great material for angst drama.

After the serpent demon tells FL countless times, she still doesn't believe him. We arrive at 1/4 of the story. Later in the series, FL finally discovers that FL fiancé is having an affair and has drugged her grandmother with sleeping pills.. This is after she has already vandalized the snake demon's house, sprinkled realgar powder on it, and burned it down. FL finally get her brain function back.

There's the snake clan wedding. and then a person who claims to be the snake mother appears. Didn't you two form a sympathetic contract? ML only appears after FL has been whipped many times by this villain. Later, ML uses his spiritual power to save FL's grandmother, a nine-headed serpent. ML refuses to harm the FL, so he refuses to cooperate, leaving only three heads... The evil snake woman then steals the ML's medicine, the two sleep together, and FL dies. Then, the nine-headed serpent's brother, an eight-headed serpent (the evil boss), appears.

Well, the past and present life plots are somewhat plausible, but the content is a bit too much and make headache somehow feels a bit disjointed. There are also quite a few bad guys. FL ex-fiancé at the beginning and the three parts of FL's aren't very smart—these two bad guys are quite active. Later, the snake clan villains are also quite active. I don't understand why this drama can get happy ending not because i don't like the leads but i feel it still doesn't feels right when the FL dies it lacks a certain feeling or maybe my brain is need to be upgraded instead.

Recommended if you are fans of the actor

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unnecessary hate on boyfriend on demand

boyfriend on demand is fictional but at the same time realistic story , for me, i could relate to so mi rae in lot of ways, like how she cringes at cheesy stuff, how she doesn't have time for anything and if she does she prefers to spend it on her self. I really liked this rom-com since it was really fun to watch, it made me want to try this device. as for people saying jisoo's acting was weird and not "professional" I absolutely disagree, I feel like her acting was realistic and same as I would react in real life. the casting was indeed crazy, never seen this many stars in the same drama before. overall it was really fun, relatable, kinda cheesy and enjoyable drama. 10\10

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Hello! How are you? Fine .. thank-you... and you ?

After Guardians of the dafeng in cdrama and Mr. Queen in kdrama.. this was the only transmigration plot that had checked all the boxes for me. While writing most transmigration series, writers forget that their protagonist travelled through a time-space wrap and it's inevitable for them to carry that modern aura and attitude .. it's almost impossible for them to not use their modern habits and ideas no matter in which time zone or book/game world they end up in. I am glad this fact wasn't ignored here. The protagonists used their limited knowledge of the book script they entered as well as their modern knowledge to combat the challenges they faced in this foreign world. There were a few more twists like ML and FL (vamp in the book plot) traveled 16 years apart when she entered the plot he was already there for so long that his real life seemed like a dream to him. Her arrival was actually the point when he realised he doesn't belong to this world. Second was the arrival of another FL (real FL in the book).
It was pleasant to see that the writer emphasised less on bitch fights and unnecessary misunderstandings' cliche instead kept the pace smooth with logic and organic issues. Cherry on top was their idea of developing modern weapon prototypes to fight the war in that ancient setting... Chef's kiss.



The cast was fantastic. Chu Ran absolutely owned the FL character .. She was beautiful, charming, witty, spontaneous, and kind, ...just so lively and real. And then there’s Ryan Cheng, who surprised me in the best way. I had previously seen him in My Journey to You and The Legend of the Female General, where he mostly played quiet, serious, straight-faced characters. This time, he was talkative, energetic, and genuinely fun.His shifts between tyrant king and playful CEO were amazing. Plus the way his character unfolds from tyrant king to transmigrating modern CEO to someone who spent 16 long years in this dimension kept me second guessing.
Their chemistry was so natural and genuine... For two people stuck in a dangerous world with only each other for emotional survival. When every step might lead to doom, falling for the only person who truly understands you feels almost inevitable. And these two delivered it beautifully… ✨
And it was so cute watching him feed her... putting berries, grapes, plums or whatnot in her mouth all the time ..like he wasn't just showing love but straight up spoiling her. And to top it all He even built a tunnel from his bed chamber to her palace ... Seriously that was so sweet even beating the feeling of carrying her in your arms and flying in the sky as many xianxia wuxia couples do. Ahh !! So magical ...

Other than the writing and the cast, the styling department also deserves a praise. Just look at the FL’s outfits, her makeup, and all those delicate accessories. What a visual treat!!! Honestly, she looked like some divine goddess Absolutely mind-blowing.
And those nail or fingertip ornaments she wore, I’m not even sure what they’re officially called, but they were stunning. They added such an elegant, almost regal touch to her whole look. Every detail, from the fabrics to the jewelry, felt exquisite. Big shoutout to the styling dept. 🫰💫

And giving the remaining credit where it is due .. the 'music dept' .. BGM was outstanding ... All the songs were beautifully soothing and melodious but the show stopper was that last song of battle ... Full marks for that song alone.


To sum it all ..this was the type of drama I can proudly recommend ..go watch it ..enjoy it

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Who despises... buys

Wow, he really makes you want him. It took a while for him to grant her an interview, then he continued to complicate her life, making her tutor his niece, rejecting her drafts... Oh, what a pain in the neck! But as the saying goes, he who despises, buys.
When he finally gets to know her, he begins to appreciate her and become jealous of her. She's brilliant, talkative, good at her job... He becomes attentive to her needs, responds to her messages,...
Her friend's couple with his cousin is a beautiful pairing, but it's a shame she's pushing things a bit too far and acting like a bitch (he's already madly in love with her, there was no need to reject her kindness).
All those theories of conquest she dispenses to her friend, and she finds herself in this situation?
If her friend finds herself spending the end of the year at home alone, it's entirely her fault. Just like Sheng Shuyi who, during the romantic moment when he was declaring his love, loudly expressed a desire for work. He rightly backed away, thinking she was putting work before love and therefore before him. These two couples make it clear that being in love isn't enough if there's no right timing to be on the same level at the same time.
The niece who insists on approaching her teacher, no way! She seems like a stalker. Always asking him to have dinner together... how boring. But when she takes a step back and distances herself a bit, it becomes much more pleasant.
At work, I like these 3 young Musketeers who fight for their ideas and don't want to submit to the old guard.
How hard it is to keep all these secrets hidden! Her friend's honesty is questionable. He doesn't even tell her who he's seeing, he doesn't share anything with her, and he keeps everything a secret, yet he gives her advice about her love life!
She breaks up with him and then interviews the second suitor. What a brilliant idea (joke)! She says she cares about him and then always puts work first. I thought he'd never be able to forgive her, but apparently their love has overcome even the obstacle of misunderstanding.

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Love that endures time and hardships

What stayed with me the most about this drama is the way it portrays love as something that grows quietly through time, shaped by loyalty, sacrifice, and the people who stand beside you no matter what. The drama doesn’t rush its emotions. Instead, it patiently builds a world where relationships feel grounded in everyday moments, in shared struggles, and in the deep sense of responsibility characters feel toward one another. I loved how the story highlights not only romance but also the importance of family and support systems, showing how love can exist in so many different forms. There’s a warmth running through the entire narrative, almost nostalgic, as if you’re watching lives unfold rather than just a scripted story. By the end, what remains isn’t only the romance but the feeling that these characters truly became each other’s home.

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