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No revenge, The sweetness turns bland.

I watched this last year since i want to see another Ma Xin Yu works. I have no problem with Ma Shi Yao works but his drama is average for me. After watching this, feels bland to my taste. No chemistry, No sparks and there is plenty of kisses scene and the leads only do the task without looking the emotion. Not really good.

This version focuses on the romantic relationship ML and FL with numerous kissing scenes and a decent level of emotional tension. The plot is relatively weak, with many story elements left undeveloped. The revenge plot isn't clear enough; FL's motives are insufficient, and her goals are unclear. Feels in this version FL was too lazy to do anything. Many details are only implied in dialogue and not shown on screen. FL's motivation for revenge isn't foreshadowed early on.

Revenge scenes have been significantly reduced, so you supposed to watch as a sweet drama about the ML pursuing FL but if there is no chemistry it would be too bland.

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Earnest & heartfelt performance won me over

I gravitate towards Chinese vertical dramas since last year and with iQIYI expanding their catalogue, I discovered this title there. I only watched a handful of K verticals and most of them were meh despite handsome leading men. I must say I enjoyed this drama immensely.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - OMG I loved that FL is an heiress too so she had equal status to ML in terms of social standing. She was down-to-earth & hardworking. I liked that she worked at another company instead of at family business.
2. ML characterisation - Sweet & nice guy. I liked that he was genuinely concerned about FL.
3. Romance - Their first meeting was a meetcute. I liked that they made a deal and then remained respectful of each other. I also liked the progress of their relationship. Their first intimate scene was hot.
4. Supporting characters - I liked ML's assistant and FL's butler.
5. Acting - Earnest & heartfelt performances. I really liked their chemistry.
6. Plot - Nothing new because I have seen too many C verticals but the plot of this drama was executed well.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - Stealing credit isn't cool.

Favourite scene
When they realised their feelings for each other

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Cute chemistry but plot needs improvement

I watched Yu Yin and Gan Wang Xing version this year and i quite like their chemistry. The styling was quite pretty and i like Yuyin dress. Both of the leads somehow got their dramas like Schrodinger's cat since most of their drama i watch rarely do magic for me. But if you like simple equal of math theory if negative meets negative it could bring plus do this drama is like that. I enjoy this version even the plot was quite average.

Personally this script could be another good girl 2.0 even i feel this one was better than good girl. The good thing this drama has a more complete romance storyline, perhaps focusing mainly on the relationship. ML was attracted to the FL's intelligence before marriage, but after marriage, he pretends to be oblivious while watching her act like a little white rabbit – it's quite sweet to watch.

Recommended to watch if you prefer romance development.

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'The Finicky Maestro Can't Help But Fall for the Feral Pianist, Paris Film no 2

'Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II' concludes the live-action version of Nodame Cantabile. I wanted to really love it, but it fell short of what I had expected.

Remember how film 1 sets up this movie? She feels Chiaki is so far away and she needs to rise up.

In film 2, she is going in that direction, but she sabotages herself and thus does not reach her potential.

To be fair, since this centres on Nodame, the comedy and some of the slapstick comedy are back. If that is what you're here for, something that somewhat resembles the TV series, this is for you.

Overall, it's still a good watch, but don't expect this to have the same impact as the ending of the TV series and film 1. Nodame Cantabile presents Chiaki as someone rising, but Nodame has potential, but she may or may not choose to actualise.

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Baby's first costume C-drama

Okay so like most dramas, I would say this show is able to just barely pass on most of the basic criteria.

The costumes were okay, the music was okay, the plot was okay. Everything was JUST FINE for the most part. Truly MID at times.

I really liked the 2nd lead couple out of the three, they were the only ones who I was really invested in. The main leads were too dumb for me and the 3rd couple was boring to watch.

I also liked the action direction, the fights were very well thought out and creative for what the drama had to work with.

The things that bothered me:

This drama employs forced marriage to further the plot and once the main leads do get married, they both get REALLY DUMB. ( like mess up plans that are of NATIONAL importance because of stupid jealousy tropes.)

Bro we get it, you love your wife, put the fries in the bag.

Too many comedic scenes that were unfunny and out of place.

Lack of communication which leads to dumb misunderstandings that are resolved basically immediately. This show will look you in the eye and WASTE YOUR TIME.

The arcs are too long and take forever to resolve.

FL is supposed to be important but they forget about her having a brain until basically the final arc. (it disappears whenever her husband is in the room.)

The plot relies on the villains being incompetent.

Everything is tied up so abruptly, and it's REALLY predictable.

The editing is abysmal, too many cuts and strange decisions. You'll be watching the most serious reveal and the editing looks like a YTP meme. Insane.

It was better than I expected, and I remember having some very deep thoughts about the plot and the characters… but I've forgotten everything now. I think that sums up my feelings on the entire show. It could have been great with some deeper, more creative writing, a bigger budget and a longer runtime.

Good watch to fill time, but don't expect a diamond in the rough.
This show watches like it was made for babies, it's not offensive though.

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Disappointing

I normally dont write reviews, but this had such high ratings I had to add a review. This series started out okay and I had high hopes for it, but was very let down. I thought we were going to get another series like Manner of Death, as in a crime drama that just happened to have gay characters, but plot focused. This was not what we got! The focus was very much JoongDunk as a couple and some crazy plot that was not developed well and got more and more lost as the episodes went on. The acting was also more and more mediocre as the espisodes went on from the actors across the board. I also saw this after watching High School Frenemy which did a great job focusing more on the plot, but still developing the character relationships. I was expecting even better from these more experienced actors.
Unfortunately, I think most people got stuck on the fact that it was their favorite couples and seemingly ignored everything else that is needed in a good production.

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Very bad plot and unmatched acting skills

I really wanted to love this, especially as a fan of Kim Hye-yoon’s incredible work in Lovely Runner.

However, the characterization and plot development here fell short.

While Kim Hye-yoon is a powerhouse, her 'Gen Z gumiho' was written with an annoying edge that her naturally dramatic acting style only amplified, making the character hard to root for.

This was made worse by the total lack of balance with Lomon. He was far too passive; compared to her high energy, he felt devoid of personality and emotional range. Most importantly, he lacked that signature K-drama 'ML gaze'—his eyes never truly sold the idea that he was in love with her.

The two felt like completely different colors that just didn't mix. WIth a strong ML 's acting, the story might be worth watching.

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"A Predictable Fantasy Romance"

“No Tail to Tell" revisits a very familiar K-drama trope: the gumiho, a nine-tailed fox caught between the supernatural and human worlds. The problem isn’t the myth itself, but how it’s handled here—very conventionally, without originality or depth. This story has been told before, and often much better.

The plot follows Eun-ho, a gumiho who refuses to become human, until an incident involving Kang Si-yeol, a world-famous football star, forces her to live as a mortal. This premise could have explored themes like identity loss, human fragility, and the choice between immortality and love, but the drama settles for predictable situations, artificial conflicts, and a romance that develops without genuine emotional tension.

The writing is shallow. Eun-ho’s transformation, which should be a major turning point, is quickly normalized. The dilemmas exist, but they’re never explored in depth. Emotional scenes lack impact, and several episodes feel more like filler than meaningful story progression.

The main cast does their best. Lomon brings charisma to his role, though Kang Si-yeol remains a stereotypical cold, controlling athlete who eventually softens. Kim Hye-yoon delivers subtlety and nuance as Eun-ho, especially in her more vulnerable moments. Their chemistry is decent but can’t make up for the weak writing.

The supporting cast is particularly underwhelming. Many secondary characters are underdeveloped or unnecessary. The shaman, who could have been pivotal in the supernatural and mythological elements, contributes almost nothing, seeming included merely for folklore flavor without any narrative purpose.

Lee Hoon’s character also had the potential to add real tension or depth but is poorly utilized. His role is minimal, with little impact on the story, leaving viewers feeling like an opportunity for meaningful conflict was wasted.

Even the production can’t elevate the series. The fantasy atmosphere is there, but it never reaches intensity. The drama never takes risks and stays firmly in its comfort zone.

In short, “No Tail to Tell" fails to stand out either in originality or writing quality. The gumiho premise feels overdone, the supporting cast is weak, and certain characters—like the shaman and Lee Hoon—are largely wasted. Despite the efforts of the lead duo, the drama remains bland and forgettable.

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the closest they've ever been to Great Escape

If you're watching without expectation, go watch it! might be the best variety show you've ever seen.

As a JJY PD shows fan, I always wanted another show like the masterpiece that was Great Escape. With this show has similar premise as Great Escape, I watched with such expectations only to be disappointed at season 1. In season 2, though, you can definitely feel and see the much-needed improvement. The cases difficulty is adjusted because this show has more 'brainy cast', the team chemistry is built better with more teamwork cases, and the story is much more grounded and immersive compared to the first season. Overall, it cannot replicate or surpass the magic that is Great Escape but it came close.

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The chemistry is IMPECCABLE

I usually can’t sit myself to watch costume style cdramas but the plot and chemistry is having me sit at the edge of my seat. It might be a slow start but the plot thickens real quick and the subs might throw you off. I’ll likely rewatch everything when it’s all complete!!!

I love how the story gets more complex and we see more characters within the story. Some people might find it hard to keep up with many storylines here and there. I like how the story doesn’t go in a straight line, very unpreditable, and really strong characters. I understood why the title is named generation to generation once we start to see the bigger picture of the conflict. The main leads are basically the ones changing the divide between the clans/“sect”. Not really much of a spoiler but I haven’t set an eye on who the “villain” is other the the fact that we are following the story of the mcs.

Updated: THE DRAMA GETS BETTER AFTER A COUPLE EPISODES ONCE THEY ESTABLISH THE CHARACTERS. It looks like everything is going fast and slow at the same time just means that I’ve enjoyed watching it. At first it seemed overhype but people just need to give it a chance. For those who are rating this very low just be hating. it actually has a good plot, cliche but good.

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Heavy but hopeful!

Before I start going through each detail, I just wanna point out how dramas like this are the reason why I love watching K-Dramas. I think they are the perfect representation of life. The way they mix genres and moods, from dark to cheerful, from thriller to comedy, is just done soooo well! No other type of Drama or movie can do this mix of genres as well as K-Dramas do! Because life is not just constantly sad and tragic or constantly happy and bright. Even for people with mental health issue, there was a time when they were happy, even if for a brief moment. And there will be a time when they heal and become happy again. It’s the same for people who are usually cheerful. They are not cheerful all the time 100%!!! They also feel sadness or even depressed. They can go through grief and even develop mental health issues as well. Life as a human and as an animal as we can see in this drama, is not just always black or white or gray. It is sometimes black, sometimes white, sometimes gray, sometimes yellow or any other color. And I just love how the moods constantly changed in this drama just depending on the characters and the cases.

Let me go through each case individually:

1. School Bully victim:
TV writer who experienced bullying at school meets her bully as an adult who wrote a novel or webtoon about a school bully victim and acts like an angel in front of the person who once was a victim of her bullying.
This chapter was done really well!!! Ro woon’s character was being the goofy idiot but it gave it some comic relief as it will do in future episodes as well. The toilet scene at the end was hilarious 😂😂😂

2. Job market struggles / Being jobless:
This story was about Jun-woong’s friend who kept on failing the police officer exam and struggled finding a job. This actually hit me hard because I also struggled with this issue. I had a few moments in my life when my future was uncertain because I couldn’t find a job for over a year. So I knew exactly how this character felt. It is definitely a feeling of being useless and having no significance in this world by failing to contribute to society. The sad past made it even sadder. I cried a lot in this character’s story. Again, the ending with the chicken was hilarious 😂

3. Loss of a loved one:
In this story arc a runaway soul is trying to save her husband from blaming himself for her death. This was also a very sad story. I think being blamed for someone’s death multiple times can have severe effects on one’s mental health. It was a miracle that he turned out to be a proper and kind person but we can see that music has saved him, or else he would be a goner much sooner. I cried a lot here too especially about the childhood scenes. They ripped my heart apart!!!!

4. War veteran:
This was suchhhh a sad story!!!! Omg I cried soooo sooo much!!!! Lonely, old people who have no one in their lives break my heart. And he was a war veteran on top of that too, living with so much regret!!!! I almost couldn’t bear this episode!!! It destroyeddd meee!!!! And tbh people criticizing the drama because of this scene being patriotic or whatever, my response is that they did not quite understand the identity of Korea and Korean people: As one of the smalles countries in Asia they were always the target of invasion. The fact that Korea still exists today is because of all the humans who defended it during those times of war! Korea never attacked another country like Japan or Germany did. In that case it would be patriotism in a bad way. But the patriotism of Korean people stems from survival, endurance and loyalty to serve for their country as a proud citizen. It is the collective spirit of unification and being there for each other, because they love their country and their people so much and understand each other’s pain because they all shared the same… So the end to this story was nothing but fitting in order to display the loyalty and pride Koreans have for their country.

5. Eating disorder:
This story was one of my favorites. It was also the eeriest because of the way the person saw herself as if she was being possessed. It made me feel very shocked and also sick to my stomach to see how other people idolize looks like this which is based on mental illness and unhealthy eating habits. And the scariest thing is that this is one of the most common mental illnesses in our society nowadays and again it mainly affects women. I also liked how it started out with an error in the system and the reapers didn’t know who the suicidal person was at first. In the end it came down to the two women who had physically very opposite figures. People would initially think that the chubbier woman would wanna kill herself because how can anyone love oneself when they are not skinny. So I really liked how they portrayed this as well: Chubby / non-skinny people can be confident and happy in their body too. It all just came down to what they experienced as kids: The chubby woman used to be skinny in her childhood so she never grew up feeling insecure about her body (which is kinda similar to how I feel in my body nowadays too). Whereas the skinny woman with an eating disorder used to be overweight as a kid and was bullied heavily because of that. Here we have the problem of bullying again which I think together with eating disorders is one main cause for suicide and mental illness. I liked the two different cases and how in the end the chubby woman helped out the skinny woman in developing healthy eating habits.

6. Suicide scammers:
This part of the drama was probably my least favorite. But I think this was an important part to show that not everyone who is suicidal is a victim or a good person. Sometimes, a suicidal person can also do bad deeds like killing others. In the end suicidal thoughts mostly come from unresolved or untreated mental health issues, some smaller and some bigger. And some people wanna take as many people into death with them as possible. Whether it is people attacking schools, jumping in front of trains or terrorists / suicide bombers: They all have been victims once and tried to survive through life but because of unresolved trauma and having no one who was ready to help them they became violent and dangerous not only to themselves but also to others. This showed the dilemma that the RM Team had to face of having to save everyone trying to commit suicide, regardless being good or bad.

7. Suicidal dog:
Omg this story was SO SAD!!!!! I just couldnt!!! I cried soooo much 😭😭😭Like come on, how do you expect us to not cry when a tiny little dog, A POMERANIAN is involved???? 😭😭😭😭😭 Again, it ripped my heart out!!!! 🥺🥺🥺 No more words!

8. Rape victim:
This one was a tough one. It was made really well tho. I think both the victim’s life before and after the incident and the toll it took on her were portrayed quite realistically. Her relationship with her brother and how they ended up blaming each other ripped my heart apart. Also the way the perpetrator lived his life as a privileged and successful student was quite realistic too as I think most of the time, sexual perpetrators are the kinds of people you would least expect to do such things…
The end of the episode took me out tho, when Jung-gil sets fire to the police truck he is in I fell in love with his acting skills!!!! Like Ro-woon who??? 😂😂😂
I do have one critique point here tho, just a small one and that is how quickly the female character went back to her cheerful self. I mean they probably did it because there is no time in a drama to fully convey the length of the time period it will take for people to recover fully so I get it. But that was a bit too abrupt.

9. Miscarriage:
This story was about the woman who was the rebirth of Ryung-gu’s mom and she becomes suicidal becomes she blames herself for loosing the baby. I heard a lot of stories about women mentally struggling with this. I also have two cousins who went through this and it took a huge toll on their mental health. It definitely made me really sad but the end of this story was so heartwarming! I think this one had one of the best endings.
Also why did no one sue that cheetah woman who literally killed her baby???!?!!! She lost her baby because of that woman who pushed her!!!! I think that was the only thing missing here.

10. Comfort women:
This story was one of the hardest to watch but also in my opinion the most significant one! I have heard a lot of stories about comfort women but never seen it in such detail like in this one episode in this drama. This episode alone makes Tomorrow deserve a 10/10!!! It destroyed me! Ripped my heart into millions of pieces!!!! As a woman and a kids teacher I cannot stand this!!! I didn’t just cry, I also felt sick to my stomach!!! And it made me dislike Japan! It made me dislike having lived in Japan for so long, for having supported Japanese people and the Japanese government for so long, when they have NEVER even once acknowledged their grueling deeds or apologized for the atrocities they have done! Most Japanese people don’t even know about this!!! They don’t teach them at school what Japan did in Korea and China!!!! And if they know they deny it! They say patriotic, propaganda-inducing Koreans made it up!!! I was shocked when I heard some young Japanese people say that!!! And since recently, the more K-Drama I watch the less I wanna stay in Japan… the war crimes they comitted and never apologized for, the ignorance of what they have done just sickens me…

11. Cyber bullying / hate comments:
The last story was about the rebirth of Ryeon’s best friend in her past life who was reborn as a famous idol / actress, and is struggling with fake news about herself and a lot if hate comments online. Anothet issue and cause for suicide that seems to be a huge problem in South Korea is one that cannot be hidden away from the public since it involves celebrities. It was definitely maddening watching this but I thought Ryeon’s behaviour had a lot of flaws in this part and she acted in a way that I had not expected. But I guess it had to be done so that there would be a reason for Jung-il to find out about their past together. Also, the guy from hell looked like Johnny Depp lol 😂😂😂
I definitely didn’t expect this to end like it did but I am not mad. I just wished at the end of the drama they would have shown how the idol friend will end up dating Rowoon 😂😂😂 They teasered that their fates are connected now but they didn’t show how they would end up together 🥲

12. Workplace pressure / Power harassment:
This was the case without Ro woon’s character since he already woke up from his coma and went back to the real world. And ofc he saves yet another person from comitting suicide and he meets Ryeon and Ryung-gu again and omg I laughed so hard 😂😂😂This was literally the perfect ending!
They definitely showed the workplace bullying issue only shortly but I hope that Ro woon’s character can be the savior of this man in this case.
At the end of the episode I would have liked another epilogue, looking into the future when Ro woon and the idol meet again 😂🥺🥺 Sad that didn’t happen! I swear I could have watched two more episodes just about his life and also the changes of the RM Team or seeing who would join them (I want the blond girl from the comfort women episode to join them)!!!

In summary, topics/triggers for suicide in this drama were: Bullying, rape, loneliness, Work-related pressure or unfulfillment

I was genuinely sad when this drama ended, I think I had a slight K-Drama hangover! If it wasn’t for currently airing dramas, I wouldn’t be able to start a new one for a few days.
I highly recommend this drama!

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