Reviews

Finally a decent romcom from SK!

It's been ages since I last felt like watching a korean romcom. I'm usually bored by them since the comedy and acting are almost always the same. So when I randomly started Make Me Tingle, I didn't expect much – But to my surprise I got hooked immediately. So what exactly makes this drama different?

The Male Lead is basically straight out of the kdrama-textbook. A handsome and rich CEO with a past trauma and issues that made him not believe in true love. Aww lol. Of course he is also afraid of the dark and suffers from insomnia. At this point you might still wonder which drama I'm talking about since many MLs match that description. 😆

But his company is not just any company. It's a company that designs and sells sex-toys. First time I've seen that in a kdrama. So while he seems arrogant at first, he is actually pretty troubled and hurt by the backlash and judgement he is getting from random people as well as from his family. I like how he still stands his ground and is proud of what he achieved tho.

What I loved the most about him, is the overworldly handsomeness and the acting of Kim Jae Yeong 😉🔥 Like daaamn hahaha. The way he looked at the FL gave me butterflies. If I were to interpret, his eyes looked like he was helplessly in love. I saw some fascination for the FL, but maybe also about the feelings he developed for her. And I saw hope - that she also likes him. I'm swooning 😫💖. Their kisses were also really nice. But despite MLs profession, things didn’t get spicy – just so you know.

The FL grew up in a conservative family and didn't have sex yet. An emotional connection and real love has always been most important to her. She starts working as a marketing manager at MLs company and is confronted with the physical part of a relationship. Compared to lots of other dramas, the FL is not weak at all. I love how realistic the sibling-relationship is with her brother, how competent she is at her job, and how she stands her ground in the bickers with the ML. There were only 2 scenes in which she acted a bit cutesy and pouty (which I absolutely hate) so I was able to overlook that this time.

What I hated tho was her family lol. The conservative family theme is so out of time for me. And the views of her grandfather are so annoying, I can't understand how anyone would ever want to live with them. I was so happy when FL got out of there and claimed her life back. I also deeply respect how mature she handled this. She stood up for herself and made her own choices. As it should be.

Her being around 30 years old and having to justify herself for staying at her boyfriend's place... almost gave me acid reflux lol. This and her sexist grandfather. ☠️ I found this so frustrating, I actually had to fast-forward quite some of the family-scenes for my own sanity. I’m not even sure if all this was necessary for the story – at least not to that extent.

Because the most interesting part was the development of the relationship between ML and FL. I found the first misunderstanding about MLs sexuality super funny haha. I enjoyed watching the growing tension and feelings between them. But I also enjoyed their bickering and discussions about their different perspectives regarding sex and love. They didn't just bicker for the comedy, I found their views and opinions genuinely interesting and insightful. 😊 I wish we had more scenes like that and less of the family stuff. For once I also liked the business talk here btw.

The other characters had a very weird amount of screentime: too little to make me care about them. But enough to bother me xD I liked FLs friend tho.

What I disliked very much, on the other hand, was the Second Male Lead. At first I found it cute how ML got jealous because of him. But when he started actually pursuing her, and after the rejection even showed up at her house and chatted with her grandfather… I felt he really crossed some boundaries there. 😌🪓

But despite the annoying parts and this being a simple modern romcom in a business-setting (which usually bores me quickly), this drama was still able to keep me seated from start to finish (minus the family-scenes lol). So I guess they must have done something right. 😁

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Bello, con il plot twist finale.

Molto bello, come ho detto da un'altra parte (il mio diario delle serie), non è la prima volta che vedo il protagonista interpratare un time traveller bloccato all'interno di un loop e come la volta scorsa devo dire che le sua azioni e le sue reazioni sono estemamente veritiere, sia nella prima serie (Reset) dove non aveva la più pallida idea di che cosa era un loop, e in questa dove invece lui conosce i loop temporali, ne fa parte e sopratutto li sfrutta e li utilizza per il suo gain. Insomma due tipi di time traveller differenti, ma sempre un grande attore che li interpreta.
Come hanno sviluppato la trama devo dire che è stato molto intrigante, sopratutto perché nonostante le difficoltà riscontrate da ogni qualsivoglia serie con i loop temporali devo dire che in questo caso sono riusciti a districarsi molto bene, complice anche il fatto che probabilmente la serie è corta per gli standard cinese, e a non lasciare delle loose ends. Nelle serie con i time loop succede anche questo ed è per questo che ho apprezzato molto Mobius.
L'unica ragione per cui ho dato 9,5 rispetto che a dieci è la storia d'amore e il mio commento si sviscera su due punti: punto primo mi sembrava che la chimica fra i due attori ci fosse e non ci fosse e che fosse basata su cose che noi non abbiamo effettivamente mai visto (se non qualche flashback), il che mi porta al secondo punto, diciamo che la storia sviluppandosi in soli cinque giorni che fra le altre cose sono lo stesso sembra che la storia fra i personaggi vada da un momenti du stallo di cui noi sappiamo molto poco a 100 nel giro della stessa giornata ripetuta e devo dire, che mi è sembrata una po' una cosa così. Però vi devo dire che per il resto la storia non è male, anzi.

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Awesome

After just one episode I was pleasantly surprised, so far I have no complaints at all. From acting to plot, everything seems really promising.
I can only hope it will continue being just as good in the future, but right now I'm here for it.

You can watch it on iQIYI: https://www.iq.com/album/under-her-rules-2026-1g37nef392h?lang=en_us

Things I liked:
1. Awesome acting.
2. The chemistry and sexual tension between the main actors are off charts.
3. Styling.
4. Cinematography.

Things I disliked:
Nothing to complain about so far.

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What was good.. and what was not

Having watched the whole drama, my opinion flipped a few times as the story speed kept changing, I wonder if someone else experienced the same.

The story
The story of hardship and overcoming the odds and the history could have been told more successfully in half of the episodes.
The story line was probably the weakest element in the drama - followed by charters development. More is more is more is not a good strategy in my eyes. You tire the viewers (I know a few people who gave up watching it); it was a constant repetition of the same! The back drop changes a bit, but not enough to keep you hooked and wanting to keep watching.
The notion that you can pursue a woman to this extend and she will eventually be yours is a bad backbone to any story I’d say!!!

Strictly followed by the communist propaganda - oh, yes, I can see it clearly - cheap, basic and made by a template - it’s just like I was watching a Russian film circa 1978!! The attempt to mix emotions and political agenda failed in my eyes.

The Acting
Good - but falls in the same category, the same characters, the same roles - the only evolution I saw was his father.

The OST - probably the only worthy bit in the drama!

All and all, would not recommend to waste the time on it.

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The Chemistry is Insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I loved it so much

OMG! I honestly didn't expect the chemistry between Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young to be this INSANE! 😍

I was actually hesitant to watch this drama because I used to see them as siblings in 100 Days My Prince. LOL! But wow, I was completely blown away. They look and feel like a real couple on screen. Their chemistry is undeniable!

This is what I call REAL drama and REAL chemistry between the lead actors. From Episode 1 to Episode 10, every episode keeps you wanting more. It's the kind of drama that makes you excited to binge-watch the next episode.

Thank you, Nam Ji-hyun, for giving us another amazing drama this year, following To My Beloved Thief. You never disappoint! This drama has officially become one of my absolute favorites of 2026.

Fighting, Nam Ji-hyun! Keep shining! ❤️👏

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"The ending damages trust in Chinese filmmaking."

As a viewer, investing 30 episodes into a story only to be left stranded on the palace steps is a massive disappointment. We watched the main character fight through endless family intrigues, but when it was finally time for her ultimate triumph and her reign as Empress Regent, the series just cut to black.
This isn’t just a loss for the audience; it’s a loss for Chinese dramas as a whole. When production companies consistently fail to give their series a proper closure and a satisfying ending, it breaks the trust with the viewers. It makes people hesitant to invest their time in future C-dramas because we expect to see the reward at the end, not a lazy cliffhanger.
The original book has a beautiful, complete ending. Leaving it out of the show is a major storytelling failure.

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Will not end well

I watched the first episode of this drama and i don't think i will be able to finish this drama...

When the show hinted to a possible sexual assault... and somewhere (i assume ) before this school she had a previous incident.. well she reported him immediately and he is arrested.. now

I dont really want to have a show where maybe she is telling a lie or the truth.. sexual assault is a very sensitive subject in todays society and if she is lying i think its very offensive, because she just destroyed not only his life but also his sons perception of who his father is , mind you it seems he already thinks his dad is absent in his life..

Then if she is just confused with the previous possible situation then I'll consider it a false accusation...

And if its true then i can only think the PTSD if might cause to victims watching this and the storyline is actually just crazy..


This show makes you curious on what the end will be , but as i said the scenario just doesn't seem to be pointing in a good ending.

And the cast really is a good cast , i believed every moment .. and thats what makes it do hard for me to not to finish this .

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more than 'catch a killer'

Really enjoyed this series, and I think it adds quite a lot to the popular culture canon of the Hwaseong serial murders, which this series is based on.

That it focuses a lot more on the consequences of corruption, the prejudices of the time against certain groups of people and the human elements that were affecting the investigation makes it such a rich and complex story, and not just a mere reinterpretation of the events.

The acting is also incredible. Every character felt like an entire world that had a background and interiority. It made us understand their actions and motivations much better.

My only issue, and the reason is not a 10, is that the pacing is uneven by the end, and it drags a little. I think some plot points needed to be sacrificed, or the series needed to be longer.

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Beautiful coming of age story.

Growing Season is one of those rare coming-of-age stories that manages to feel both deeply grounded in reality and wonderfully uplifting. It captures the complexities of being a woman in today’s society without losing its sense of lightness, warmth, and humor.

What makes this drama so special is the way it balances its more serious themes with touching relationships, heartfelt moments, and genuinely badass female leads. It never loses sight of the individual journeys of its women, allowing them to be flawed, strong, vulnerable, and unapologetically themselves.

There’s something particularly beautiful about how down-to-earth and relatable the storytelling feels. It doesn’t need grand gestures or exaggerated drama to make an impact; its strength lies in its authenticity, its characters, and the little moments that make growing up and finding your place in the world such a meaningful experience.

A genuinely lovely, empowering, and heartfelt watch. One of the most perfect coming-of-age stories I’ve ever seen.

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top 2 romcom of the year and it's not #2

this is my first time writing a 'review' so it's going to be messy.

first of all, finally a male lead who listens and remembers, who is not just in love with a woman but also respects and admires every single thing that makes her who she is, whose actions speak louder than every love confession. dokgo dal, you are so hot for that.

secondly, i love love LOVE how this drama has literally zero boring episodes. no boring characters either. been so long since the last time i watched something without skipping one single scene. that's how good this drama is. writing and directing?? def a solid 10/10 the connecting door in ep 6 was such a genius device to show their emotions changing. yeonsu being the one who 'crossed the line' first at the end after dal came knocking it out of worry for her, "i dated him for a year and a half and never once wanted to sleep with him.. yet i can't stop thinking about my kiss with you when i've barely known you for two months... so i've decided to start being honest with myself." ABSOLUTELY GENIUS LEVEL WRITING and it's (their make out scene after that) so beautifully shot too i knew i can always trust WOMEN.

their romance and character development is just so well written and well executed. and their chemistry?? INSANE, best one i've seen this year. all of their kiss and intimate scenes look so natural that's what happens when you pair two actors who not only always understand the assignment but are also so comfortable with each other. the comedy?? oh don't even get me started, don't want to spoil much but i haven't laughed this much watching a drama in so long! and i especially love THE CONVERSATIONS, there's just so much we can take and learn from their convos.

easily top 2 romcom of the year for me and it's not #2 (yes i have to make it clear it's #1 just like dokgo dal having to make sure what number he is lmao that will forever be comedy gold 😭😭)

closing statement: dokgo dal, just one chance please 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

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One of the best slow burn bl of this year.

ok first thing is synopsis which i didn't read at begning. the story is about a guy name chen wan(a perfect gentleman) and Zhao Shengge (the rich powerful heir of a really powerfull family). so chen wan have a secret crush on zhao. but the twist is he is really good at supressing his feelings to the point where no one (excpet his best frnd) knows about it. so he do a lot of little things from a far and in return he wants nothing. (like hua chang heavens official blessing). on contrary he wants to do everything without getting noticed. but as you know it is hard especially when your crush is sharp and can notice smallest detail like zhao. so he caught him and try to find out why. by doing some little things(because he thought he is another oportunist) and chen wan got proved wrong again and again. as he got intrested as he walked towrds chen wan. so yeah seed is now sprouting. and it sprout in a very very slowly. like for 1 to 6 episode they were kind of stranger. and all the time i was giggling when they were in same room. also till ep 8 i was so into it that i don't care about what will happen i was just blushing and giggling.
so, right now lets talk about pro and cons.
pro acting and direction which will make you notice small emotional functuation and rxn, which makes you more excited like we know how they feel and how deep they feel but they don't and now you are watching them praying for god's sake see the sign. zhou see it but wan is wan. so it is like your frnd and your frnd crush is having a flirtious conversation and you are watching them. while both the crush is trying while your frnd is too dumb to see. this kind of feeling.
story, i would say it is good but cliche maybe because i read a lot of stories and all of them has one thing common mostly. which i call cimbrella trope. where one is on top other is either on bottom socially or financilly or like have a really bad problem with them. this is something common but if you add few other things it became intresting. cliche are not bad if you adapt them well. this is what i think. few things that i talked before was. the psych of characters they are not normal. one is self destructive but looks fine gentle man. other is just a man who has authority and his family created a perfect heir with trauma and cold heart. so it is something i am personally intrested in. we also have second couple and they look cute a grumpy guy with sunshine guy. like if you have eyes you can notice they are couple. but they are not official yet. so yeah. for me story was really good.
now con: first thing the ai i am not someone who is exposed with ai yet so i don't know how to react to the scenes it kinda take me out of the drama but at the same time when i see other places and consider production value like what if they didn't use ai then i think production value for the scenes we are watching will decreese and it is a big no. like no one wants to see a rich society in some random room or place. like they need a whole bunch of money for this too. so i am fine. you might think i am making excuses but when i think that the scenes where they are in party or like on yatch or in somewhere else. i don't want them to spoil at any cost because these are the places where slow burned me alive. so i am happy they used ai for past and elevated present scene.
for rewatch value i gave 9 it is because i will definately go back and watch the scenes btw ml like when wan was in hospital or when zhou met him in the shrine and heard him badmouth him or like the scene where they were playing ball game, on the yatch when they met all those small little cute romantic scenes. (especially in new episode where zhou told his frnd wan has feelings for him but then he got hmm but we are not official yet then he got what! ad then he says chen wan is going to pursue zhou. and his frnd have no words to say.. like he knew zhou feelings for wan and all his efforts to win chen and now this he was just shocked and zhou was so cute) ahh so their are so many scenes like this which i would love to re watch.


my overall rating is if you can handle ai and is looking for something slow burn sweet with a good story line, plot you can give it a try. the actors and directors did a great job (also actors got face card).
but if you are not into ai then you can skip the part and continue.


(soory for all the typo i am working on it)

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perfect drama

In two words, "perfect drama", casting, directing, great chemistry between all the characters, witty dialogues, funny and at the same time, very deep in its messages.. groundbreaking in its openness, (which is almost not typical of Korean dramas) about sexuality and sexual relations, and different worldviews for the definition of what sex is, pleasure and enjoyment, marriage and interpersonal relationships, whether it is between family or friends, a kind of perspective between a conservative and permissive society, the characters without exception develop with the plot - which is a wonderful thing about the plot, I enjoyed the entire series and each episode separately. I recommend watching it with love and openness

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