Reviews

Oh this broke me…

“We’re lovers only during the good times, and a burden to each other in the bad times”

This show takes the “right person, wrong time” trope and twists it so it can hurt in the best way possible.

Everything about this show seems so real. It’s not like other shows where the scenarios are over-exaggerated to make the show seem interesting. It takes actual real life problems that people have and execute them perfectly.

It tackles topics like financial struggles, moving on from teenage years into adulthood, determination, relationship problems, abusive teachers, dealing with change, and letting go of the past (..and a shit ton of other stuff i forgot about).

The ending is bittersweet too.. just how I like it! :P

It’s pretty slow-paced so there wasn’t enough to keep me hooked, but I highly recommend :)

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A waste of time filled with NC scenes to keep viewers engaged

I had to take a deep breath before writing this review so I can write it without offending others .
Taste is subjective but I’ll still say what’s on my mind in a respectful manner.

This series is a waste of time and would reduce your brain cells . The Nc scenes were so unnecessary that there was no longer chemistry. I started skipping the Nc scenes of both couples . That’s how exhausted I was .

I know you’d wonder , if you hated it so much , why did you finish it . I finished it so I could hate better with proof and evidence . I watched it to the last episode and dropped it 19 minutes to the end because it felt like self harm at that point .

I could go into details that only people that have seen this drama would understand and empathize with me but no .
The purpose of this review is to chase away someone that hasn’t watched it yet .
This review is for the person wondering if they should start and I’m here to say DON’T do it .

Don’t fall for the edits or recommendations .
If I’m able to save at least one person’s time , then I have succeeded .
In this day and age , there are several series to watch . Please pick something else .

Note : I don’t hate the actors as individuals. I think they did a great job . The show is just not it and I hope they all get better projects in future although I doubt I’d be interested again but I wish them the best .

Bonus : the actor that plays run is very pretty and I hope he gets a show as the lead .

Byeeee and see you in my next review! :)

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Bursting the hype reviews

You know what? Dali and the Cocky Prince really could have worked.

The whole old-money art heiress meets nouveau riche, brash businessman dynamic? That’s interesting. The commentary on class, taste, refinement versus hustle culture :there was something there. It had potential to be clever, layered, even a little biting.

But then… it just became silly. And not in a charming, rom-com way. In a “can we please be serious for two seconds?” way. There were moments where I genuinely felt like my time was being wasted because the tone tipped so far into childish absurdity.The conflicts became exaggerated in a way that wasn’t witty or satirical, just… over-the-top. And not in a good way.

I get why people were excited about it. The premise is fresh by K-drama rom-com standards. It’s not your usual chaebol CEO meets poor girl setup. I respect that. But freshness alone isn’t enough.

There were sparks of something smart and stylish in there, but it just couldn’t maintain its balance.

For me? No thanks.

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Its got everything

First of all, don’t be turned off by the name. It’s… strange. But trust me, there’s actually something solid going on here.

This drama watches like a classic police procedural, with engaging cases layered alongside family themes, mystery, and a bit of intrigue. It’s sad at times, poignant in others, and it really hits the emotional beats it sets out to hit.

What I appreciated most were the procedural elements as the cases were genuinely interesting and well-constructed. That’s where the drama really shines. There’s also a subtle slice-of-life undertone, which gives it warmth without overwhelming the plot.

Romance isn’t the focus at all , in fact, there’s basically none ,but there are a few implied romantic moments that add depth without distracting from the main story. At its heart, though, this is a drama about friendship, bias, prejudice, and not judging a book by its cover. It knows what it wants to say, and it delivers that message pretty strongly.

The male lead’s character progression was especially satisfying to watch. Seeing him grow into himself and figure out who he is was one of the most rewarding parts of the show. And the plot twists? Fantastic. I genuinely did not see them coming. They made the watch worthwhile and kept the momentum going.

Overall, it’s a pretty solid drama. I’d give it a strong 8/10. And if there’s a Season 2, I’d love for it to lean even more into the procedural side with fresh, compelling cases .

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When a Drama Exceeds Every Expectation: This Drama Gets Better Every Episode

I’ve been waiting for this drama for so long, and when they finally posted the trailer, I was SO excited to see Junior and Mark in the main roles together. Seeing them as Pai and Tim made me even more excited, but honestly, reading the plot also made me nervous because it’s very complicated. There are a lot of difficult scenes and emotional moments, so I knew the director had a big responsibility to make it work.

But when episode 1 came out and I watched it, I was honestly amazed. Everything from the production quality to their chemistry was incredible. We already expected their chemistry to be good, but it was even better than I imagined. The funny moments also made it really enjoyable and balanced the serious parts perfectly.

Episodes 2, 3, and 4 were all amazing too, and I could talk about them for hours. But now that I’ve just finished episode 5 (and have to wait another week for episode 6 😔), I can say it’s my favorite episode so far. You can really see Tim starting to change and accepting that he’s falling for Pai, and I loved seeing that development.

I’m also nervous about what will happen next, but if the drama continues at this level, it will definitely be a 10/10 for me. Everything about it has been so well done so far. I seriously can’t wait for the next episode!!!

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Quietly Inspiring

This is a warm, quietly inspiring, deeply sad, and incredibly precise in what it sets out to do. Like a good drama -it knows its brief and hits it again and again with nuance, restraint, and emotional intelligence. For me, it stands as one of the strongest slice-of-life dramas out there, and easily one of the genre’s best.

The writing is beautiful, the direction is assured, and the pacing is just right: never rushed and never indulgent. Every character feels thoughtfully constructed, but a special mention has to go to Chang-hee, the brother. While everyone shines in their own way, his character was the most endearingly complex and emotionally enduring for me. There’s something so painfully human about him, so layered, so quietly resonant, that his arc stayed with me long after the credits rolled.

I also loved the delicate balance the drama strikes: a touch of romance, a hint of whimsy, but always grounded in the rawness of the human experience. Nothing feels forced or overly sentimental. It’s subtle and deeply felt. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind a rewatch ; I feel like this is the kind of drama that only grows more poignant with time.

Now, why isn’t this a 9 or a 10 for me? One thing. The insertion of a particular character who was the sister's best friend’s boyfriend felt soooo unnecessary and a bit like overkill. His presence seemed to exist mainly to force growth in a character who was already progressing beautifully on their own. That arc didn’t need the push, and the detour felt like filler more than enrichment.

Still, those are minor qualms in an otherwise beautifully made drama. I’m not typically a slice-of-life person, but My Liberation Notes completely won me over. Add in a gorgeous soundtrack, and you’ve got something truly special.

This could be very much worth your time.

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Slow in the beginning, then it grows on you till it gets draggy

We have 3 stories about 3 women struggling through life, I think only two are considered interesting IMO, because Na Jeong's story is half of the married wives' life story, they literally had noththing to add so the created this whole work harassment idea to keep them going.

At first I was so interested in Ju Yeong, because asexual husband??? That's new, but actually he isn't asexual, he had childhood trauma that developed some sort of paraphilia/objectophilia and the whole thing revolves around one big ass miscommunication issue, and dare I say some sort of pretending or cheating before marriage because how come she doesn't know anything about that, but we don't know anything about their backst6how they got together and how long have they been married for, so we can just talk about what they show.

Be that as it may I also found Il Ri story also interesting but still slightly like a fairytale.

The positive and also negative thing about it is that the story start from the middle, the leads are already in relationships and going, so we don't know the back story of how they got to that point but at the same time that's the whole point ~

I genuinely enjoyed most of it, I have to admit that I skipped all the harassment parts, also after Il Ri Had her Happy end, I skipped some scenes because from ep9 to 12 there is nothing but holding a secret that eventually got out and didn't change the happy end anyway, for Ju Yeong and her husband they made the whole thing too complicated while it can be solved with a heart to heart conversation which is weird that they didn't do that before considering that they are in love and married ~

Na Jeong's story, I don't know what to say about it, her husband is actually a weird guy, he completely ignore his own family's problems and spent his life being a busybody, without even coming clear about everything with his wife.

The main thing that this show lacked was the romance, you can't discuss family and relationships matter when there is no romance between the couple, with exception of Il Ri, the other two did not show any intimacy not romantic attachments to their husbands which is weird considering that they are married already ~

That been said it wasn't bad, but not that great either, if you like mature people shows about life in general with a happy end despite everything then this show is perfect for you ~~

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The most cliché redflag/good guy "romance" ever...

After "Bad Guy My Boss" I hoped the next thing should be better, but no it's still a pile of crap. The worst thing is GagaOOLala picked this diarrhea up and polluted their content.

It starts with an narcistic egoistic asshole meeting a good guy and of course the good guy falls heavily for the asshole regardless of warnings previously given. And when the inevitable happens he has to cry himself to sleep. But of course the asshole gets a miraculous redemption arc because - the script says so. Yeah of course love can move mountains but people are not mountains. 🤣

I don't know why girls dig such shit, because this series still has a rating of 7.1... WTF? What's wrong with you people? This series is so awful it's not only a waste of your time, it's a waste of the money that was invested. Of course it's a tad better compared to 4Destiny, but it's just a different taste of shit. Could they please stop making such series? Nobody needs them, because they only thing which was watchable where all the nc-scenes because fanservice is king or so it seems.

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BL with a mafia boss (but nothing like KinnPorsche :( )

PLOT: A mafia boss (Kamol) with BDSM and gay tastes can't find a guy to satisfy him until he meets Kim, an ordinary guy trying to get over his crush on his senior. Kamol pursues Kim, gets him to move in with him, and asks him to adapt to his way of life (love rival woman, competitors in the market, etc.)... under close surveillance.

+++ Filmed during the pandemic, the series takes place in a few locations with a limited number of actors.
+++ OSTs not too intrusive.

### The story is VERY poorly written ＼(〇_ｏ)／ The BDSM aspect isn't explored, OK, but the mafia setting isn't believable at all!! We wonder what the tigers are doing there (to gain sympathy? for decoration?). The dialogue is flat. So many predictable twists...
### The villains are also VERY poorly written (⊙﹏⊙✿)

=> Disappointing series. Go watch KinnPorsche if you haven't already :)
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BL avec mafia boss (mais on est très loin de KinnPorsche :( )

PLOT: Un mafia boss (Kamol) ayant des goûts BDSM + gay, ne trouve aucun mec pr le satisfaire jusqu'à sa rencontre avec Kim, mec ordinaire qui essaie d'oublier son crush sur 1 senior. Kamol poursuit Kim, le fait aménager chez lui et lui demande de s'adapter (femme love rival, concurrents s/ marchés, etc.)... sous haute surveillance.

+++ Tournée pdt la pandémie, la série se déroule ds qq sites, avec un nbre limité d'acteurs.
+++ OSTs pas trop intrusifs.

### La story est TRES mal écrite ＼(〇_ｏ)／ Le côté SM n'est pas exploité, OK, mais le contexte Mafia n'est pas crédible du tout !! On se demande ce que les tigres viennent faire là (pr s'attirer les sympathies ? pour faire joli ?). Les dialogues sont plats, les twists tellement attendus, ...
### Les Villains sont aussi TRES mal écrits (⊙﹏⊙✿)

=> Série décevante. Allez voir KinnPorsche si ce n'est déjà fait :)

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A Bittersweet Feel: Nostalgic Moments Emerge

Two high school best friends ignite a tender, forbidden romance in a Catholic school. In 100 min, it captures first love's raw pulse every heartbeat, tear, unspoken glance.Hazy visuals evoke faded memories; haunting score swells at their kiss & goodbye, delivering dulce amargo: sweet warmth into sorrow.Real hurt from slow-burn longing; authentic queer HK tale, no clichés.

Personally, it took me back to my youth, falling hard for my best friend

(spoiler: she always chose distance despite her pain.
I was never an option).

If you've silently loved your bestie, it rips scars open 10/10, cry it out.

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