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A Bona Fide Killer
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by Dg457
Sep 12, 2026
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Overall 8.5
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Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Perfect blend between action, comedy and love

We don't get many action media which put a woman in the front. Usually, we have a male character doing all the dirty work. It's even less rare to see a woman in the center when the story focuses on vigilantism. Taxi Driver and Vigilante, for example, are two popular dramas where the male protagonist is the one who gets directly involved in the action part.

But what if the tables turned? What if instead of a male vigilante, there was a woman?

A Bona Fide Killer centers around Yoo Bo Na, a seemingly ordinary woman, who is happily married with a child. But Bo Na harbors a secret; she is the infamous Kingfisher, a killer who has been going after criminals for 15 years. After three years of inactivity, Bo Na goes back to "work" and resumes her duty as a public servant of justice. Only this time, her husband, Kwon Tae Seong, a reporter who has been writing about Kingfisher throughout the years, seems to get closer to discover his wife's identity.

I went into this drama pretty much blindly. I saw the poster about a woman with a gun and was immediately sold. I anticipated action and I certainly got it from the very beginning of the first episode. The more I watched, the more I realized that this wasn't a typical action story about a female vigilante. It was a story about a female vigilante who tried to balance her life while protecting not only her identity but the people she treasured the most too.

A Bona Fide Killer felt like a very fresh story. While not extraordinary as a concept, the story was very fun and easy to follow. Since the drama is based on an on-going webtoon, I don't know what changes were applied, therefore I'll judge based on what we got. A Bona Fide Killer was a combination of action, mystery, thriller and comedy. The blend between the different genres was handled well most of the time and I enjoyed the tone of the drama. It was lighthearted and dark when it needed to, highlighting the different aspects in Bo Na's life. A life full of love and crime.

I adored Bo Na and her family from the moment I got introduced to them. Bo Na and Tae Seong's relationship warmed my heart and the adorable Yul never failed to put a smile on my face. The domesticity between them provided me with a feeling of warmth and security and I wanted them, more than anything, to stay safe and sound.

It's safe to say that Bo Na has become one of my most favourite female characters in kdramas. As I followed her story, I felt like I connected to her even more and I was rooting for her and her justice. As the drama revealed more about her past, it became clear why she cherished her family so much and why she'd move to great lengths in order to protect them.

At the same time, while portraying her as a devoted mother and wife, the story didn't reduce her character as a mere housewife. Bo Na has her own goal to protect the world from criminals, when the justice system is unable to. She was fierce and unforgiving when it came to heinous crimes and her punishment was always delivered in the same way: a single shot and the "meeting" was concluded. Her fighting scenes were so thrilling to watch, I love it when women are included in fighting sequences and in Bo Na's case, she was the ace of her team and the person they relied to quite often, making her role even bigger.

It was interesting to observe Bo Na tackle her responsibilities between her two lives. There were some various scenes where she would discuss with the mothers of Yul's classmates which brought a tone of normality in the drama and which showcased Bo Na's eagerness to learn how to be a proper mother. That humanized her even more as a person, considering the fact the viewers would constantly see her going after criminals without a second thought (even though that too was a humane act).

That was my first Kong Hyo Jin project and I simply loved her. She was perfect as Bo Na, she could switch from a loving mom and wife to a cold vigilante in an instant. I liked the way she portrayed Bo Na, especially with how she would use the tone of her voice and facial expressions. Her performance was very balanced and helped the audience connect with Bo Na's character. I was captivated by her performance and I totally understand why she has become so popular.

Bo Na's husband, Tae Seong, captured my attention as well. He was so loving and considerate towards his family and it was clear that he cherished Bo Na and Yul so much. I appreciate how it was shown that he helped with house chores too and the times when he stood up against his mother in order to support Bo Na made me love his character even more. Typically, the son is portrayed as passive when it comes to his mother but here, the writers showed him going against his family when they ridiculed his wife.

His relationship with Bo Na was one of my favourite aspects in the story. It was very mature and grounded, both parties treasured each other and as we learned more about their past, we saw how they saved each other, each one in their own way. All of these moments were a nice yet stressful built-up for the inevitable reveal of Bo Na's identity. Although Tae Seong's love towards his wife was undeniable, it wasn't clear how he would react to the news of his wife being the person to hom he had dedicated years of his work. And that uncertainty added more drama and angst to the story.

Jung Jun Woon was very good as Tae Seong. His chemistry with Kong Hyo Jin was more than natural and at no point did I feel it was forced. His acting was subtle, yet it carried many emotions, particularly whenever Tae Seong contemplating about Kingfisher's identity.

Lee Sang Yi as Lee Dong Jin, Tae Seong's friend who worked for the police and who was after Kingfisher, managed to steal the show too. His character was adamant when it came to his beliefs about Kingfisher and his ability to connect the dots made me anxious numerous times. Sang Yi's performance, albeit less emotional, showcased the character's complexity, especially towards episodes nine and ten. His character was both fun and frustrating to watch, in the sense that he just wouldn't move on from Kingfisher, making the viewers worry about Bo Na.

The majority of the supporting roles were compelling enough. Sung Do Il was nice to watch as Kim Bong Pal and Hal Yul Ri as Oh Hyun Nam radiated so confidence and elegance, only to quickly turn into a fan girl for Bo Na. I also enjoyed Moo Jin Sung as Ki Young Do, whom I was able to read from the first episodes, regarding his feelings.

The cinematography during the action parts was fun and full of energy. The quick editing enhanced the hectic environment and the camera angles during the sniper scenes added to the weight of the situation. The soundtrack combined tracks of different styles, creating a different atmosphere based on the scene and the characters. The songs and instrumentals were pleasant and set up the appropriate vibes.

With all things considered, while I had a blast watching A Bona Fide Killer, I think the story could have been handled better. Since the drama was fourteen episodes long, there was room for more development regarding the characters and the themes. I don't know what portion of the webtoon was covered and if the writers took any liberties, so if you have read the webtoon, you are free to ignore my comments.

I feel like the story had some segments which felt more like fillers instead of meaningful additions which contributed to the development. The mini love-triangle between Bo Na's sister-in-law, Se Ah, Se Ah's friend, Seong Hun and Young Do, while fun and charming, became boring as it went on and dragged the plot back. I would have preferred it if the writers had focussed on one pair, either Se Ah and Young Do or Se Ah and Seong Hun. But its conclusion was very satisfying, so in the end, it ended up fine.

Bo Na's team was so fun and charming and I wish we could have gotten more scenes between the members. It was evident that all of them worshipped Bo Na and their dynamic as a team in the first episodes was one of the best parts. I wish we had gotten to see more of their bond or backstories at least, although that didn't prevent me from enjoying their interactions.

Bo Na's past was explored well but the clash between her and the final villain could have been more impactful, if their backstory had been explored more. We got some important scenes which added depth to Bo Na's character, it's just that the final confrontation came across as rather anticlimactic.

A pet peeve of mine was how the subplot with Bo Na's mother-in-law was handled. I think the writers could have been more brave and let her face the consequences of her actions by having Tae Seong not speak to her longer. Bo Na was too forgiving in my opinion, I understand where she came from and how sensitive she is, but she should have been harsher until she would have gotten a proper apology.

All in all, I had a great time watching this drama. I'll miss Bo Na and her family and I'll miss anticipating Kingfisher's next kill. If you enjoy action stories which combine slice-of-life elements together, you have nothing to lose by giving a try to this series. It's definitely one of my favourite dramas this year and I'm sure that Kingfisher's story could capture your own heart, too.

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Connecting to You
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Following the Threads, A Colorful Beginning and Lackluster Finish. They had me in the first half.

First, I absolutely love this concept. I think it's a unique take on a paranormal aspect and there is so much promise in the idea that Chiakai could see not just the kind of ties others have, but the strength of those ties. So, I went into this with excitement, but very few expectations beyond the fact that I typically enjoy Taiwanese dramas.

I feel like it's most important to start with the chemistry. This is a romantic drama, so I do have expectations around chemistry, intimacy, and the build up. I love a slow burn, so the first half of this drama was delicious to me. I thought their chemistry was good and I absolutely loved the way Dawei was always entering Chiakai's space and calling him that perverted nickname. I thought that was successful, especially for the build up.

However, in the end, there were a lot of holes in the romance department. I know, I know, romance isn't all about the kisses, but I don't think it's unreasonable to expect kissing and intimacy in a drama that attempted to set up sexual tension and attraction in the first half. The tiger sound effects whenever Chiakai saw Dawei's body, the way Dawei looked at Chiakai's body, their proximity to one another, that nameless pull. The fact that the only kiss we were given was a drunken one leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I also have qualms with the evolution of their relationship. Most of it appears to happen off screen and only through implication! No real confession, no conversations around status, no intimacy beyond a few hugs that could have been between friends. Their chemistry that was doing so much good, heavy lifting in the first half completely fell flat in the second half. This is a romance so I expect the romance to be the central feature of the drama. It seemingly fell to the wayside.

"People are too obsessed with wanting to see characters kiss or have NC scenes." Well it's a romance and I do have expectations that the romance is going to be visible. I'm not demanding NC scenes, but I'm asking for something beyond a drunken kiss. It's disappointing and I think we deserve better than that.

Beyond the romance itself, I was also disappointed that the threads did not play a bigger role. It was the star of the plot, and it felt like they really had little relevance beyond a few key moments. I loved the soulmates implication between Chiakai and Dawei, but the shoelaces felt lazy and like an afterthought. I wish there had been something more significant tying them to each other, given that Chiakai ended up seeing a new color thread connecting them to each other. The soulmateism could have been off the charts.

Something that I thought they did well was Dawei's storyline. That is, up until its conclusion in the last episode. It felt like they were rushing to tie up loose ends and it ended up losing its impact in the process. Forcing it into the last episode also limited the romantic arc.

I know I have a lot of criticisms, but I'm serious when I say that the first 6-7 episodes were really good to me. I enjoyed watching them, I even enjoyed rewatching them until the next episode came out. But that second half was really suffering in pacing, logic, and lack of commitment to the romance of the drama. Maybe more time would have fixed those issues, whether it be longer episodes or more episodes.

I love Dawei, I love Chiakai, and I love their connection to one another. Even with my criticisms, I think I'll remember and revisit this drama fondly.

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Hope
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Sep 12, 2026
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Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Trust the Process

The less you know going into this movie, the better. Every time I thought I had this movie figured it out, it would catch me by surprise. It starts out with a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on a small town, killing animals and civilians. You have an incompetent cop chasing after this monstrous creature, and for the first 45 minutes you don't even get a glimpse of it. Once the creature is revealed, the movie becomes incredibly thrilling. The chase scenes were so fun to watch. Then Jung Ho Yeon appears on screen making the movie even better. Her character was one of the few smart ones in the movie because, in typical Horror fashion, you have characters making stupid decisions. At least it wasn't excessive.

The cast is great. The action was exciting. What's unique about this movie is that you actually get to see things from the creature's perspective and learn more about their story. When it comes to the cons, I'd say the movie's length is a big one. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and could have been shortened. The beginning seemed to have dragged a bit with the build up and suspense. The CGI was also not the best. The ending left me perplexed because the story shifts again, leaving room for a sequel. Overall, though, it was still an incredibly thrilling watch. It was worth it for the action.

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A Bona Fide Killer
5 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2026
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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SO UNDERRATED

I enjoyed this drama a lot. I feel I could binge all the episodes, but watching it weekly was also better. I found the Bo Na family endearing; her teammates were good; the supporting cast added depth to the drama; and the ending was okay.

I adore Bo Na family; it was clear that they really love each other and were ready to support one another. I liked the backstories and flashbacks, but I especially loved the leads' backstories and how they developed feelings for each other. It was clear that Kwon Tae Song fell for Bo Na at first sight, but I appreciated that he didn't pester her or act all cool in front of her; their love and relationship grew through the support and care they gave each other while they lived alone. Loved how everything was built up to the time when he confessed his love to her. It felt mature and genuine, and the response of Bo Na was likewise mature: "I have never fallen in love, so please treat me well". This was my first time hearing such an answer to a proposal, and I ate it up. They were soooo GOOD, and they served hard.
I felt they were a real couple, not acting, and they had a very natural chemistry with each other. I understand the pain Kwon Tae Song felt when he found out his wife was Kingfisher, but it was really sad watching him ignore her calls, refusing to come to the house/call her, and preventing her from caring for him. The moment when Bo Na told Kwon Tae Song, while he was asleep, that she never liked strawberries, but because she ate them with him, she liked them (a lot). It was really emotional, and I liked how his genuine love for his wife overcame his doubts and concerns, and he gave her a really warm hug.
I have mixed emotions about Bo Na going missing when she found out that Kwon Tae Song knew she was KingFisher. Kwon Tae Song already accepted her identity as KingFisher, so what was the need for her leaving her husband and child? But I felt that she needed a breaking point and time to cool her head, but she never really saw it from her daughter's point of view- how she would feel when she can't see her Mother. I liked the parallel they gave, as her husband found her in the spot where he confessed to her and the way they mended their relationship.
The scene in which Bo Na's daughter goes to the rooftop to call down the helicopter, just so she could go and bring her mother's parents, who are already dead, was emotional and went straight to calling for my heart; the child actor really conveyed a certain amount of tears in me. But the scene was so unrealistic, and I mean everything about it. How did she know to climb up? How could she climb up that fast and not get tired, and why was the door locked?
I was really annoyed with how Bo Na's mother-in-law was unnecessarily harsh with her and always picking on her, trying to find faults, when Bo Na was being as good as she could be. But I'm really glad she came to like Bo Na and supported her when she went missing/went to cool her head.

Never liked Kwon Se A's character when I first saw her; I felt she was too active and energetic, but I guess that's her charm, and when the plot got into her love life, she became interesting to me. While I have a weak spot for Ki Yeong Do, she clearly had better chemistry with Beom Seong Hun, and, to mention, they knew each other from childhood. I'm glad Ki Yeong Do realized early that trying to love her wasn't going to work out, as she had already fallen for her police friend, Seong Hun, and him wishing her luck and ending the relationship amicably was a good closure.

I predicted that Hyeon Nam and Tae Min would end up liking each other, even if the plot didn't show it. It gave us hints; after all, they have an unspoken chemistry. I would have loved to see them in their dating era.

I was actually annoyed with how the investigators went after King Fisher, as if they had no other case going on, but you could entirely see they were doing their work, and I think I was annoyed with them because they were going to catch my BIAS.

I loved that Lee Dong Jin didn't try to seek more after the King Fisher case was closed, as that could break his friendship with Kwon Tae Seong, with the hints he keeps getting. He really values his friendship with Kwon Tae Seong; their friendship was really heartwarming.

I felt the ending was rushed, and the things that occurred were unexpected to me. I really thought they would catch Bo Na as King Fisher, and wondered how the ending would be with her going to prison, but thank God it didn't take that route. I still can't believe Seul Gi, who gave a bad-boy vibe, was actually sent to protect her. Would have loved it if they delved more into her past, but still, they did well with the 12 episodes.


I WOULD ENDLESSLY ROOT FOR KINGFISHER

WHAT WAS THAT ENDING WITH THAT CALL?

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Love Begins in the World of If
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6 of 6 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Started so good, but rushed ending ?

This has so much potential! The leads are fabulous in their roles, the story and the pacing is well-done, especially the build-up. No one does the loner/loser x popular sunshine trope better than Japan and this one being set in an office was chef's kiss! The chemistry, subtle glances and, obviously, the insane height difference is so so good.

But the finale is almost enough to never watch it again (I probably will rewatch tho). I really don't mind bad/no kissing (Have loved dramas like Unintentional Love Story, My Love Mix-Up, Where Your Eyes Linger) but there was so much desire expressed by the leads that the dead fish kissing felt off.

Not to mention the finale? The whole resolution takes place in the last 10 minutes and bam, we're done. This definitely needed one more episode at the very least.

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Meet You at the Blossom
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Sep 12, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Incredible Production

Listed as a Thai show, but it's set in China with Chinese actors and Chinese dialog. The show is a fantastic political thriller with a gay love story. The production values, costuming and sets were just beautiful. The story is engrossing, even without the boys love aspect, it was completely worth watching. The acting was good, some characters are a little goofy, but that makes them endearing. I was very surprised that I was compelled to just keep watching it even though each of the 12 episodes is 45 minutes long, it still wasn't enough time with these characters. My only complaint is that some of the dialog moves very quickly so I had pause it a bit, especially in the beggining with the set up of the story's background, but now that I have the who and what down and the second viewing can only be better.

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Payback
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Sep 12, 2026
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

MY BEST BL FOR 2026 ✨

Okay, wait... I'm screaming, gosh. Payback is so amazing! Everything about it is perfection — the characters, actors, acting, plot, storyline, direction, cinematography, etc. I had been on hiatus from watching BL series for like 7 months, and when I got back, I struggled to finish other series. But this one, I was glued from start to finish. I binge-watched it for 3 days, haha!

I'd say I have good taste, not to brag, but I've watched almost 300 BL series, so now that I'm back, I've become super selective. I can't believe the main actors are newbies; their acting is so good, you feel drawn to their characters. Min in particular is so good, whether his role is a top or bottom — from edgy-looking to soft once he fell for Toptop.

The NC scenes are amazing too; you wouldn't expect that from new actors. The chemistry is top-tier, and the height difference is so cute. I hope there's a season two, or a new series for them — I'd love to see more fresh faces like them.

The story is also easy to follow. I feel like 10 episodes were too short, hahaha! If you're hesitating to watch, don't — watch it right away! Highly recommended!

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Payback (Uncut)
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Sep 12, 2026
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

My Best BL for 2026 ✨

Okay, wait... I'm screaming, gosh. Payback is so amazing! Everything about it is perfection — the characters, actors, acting, plot, storyline, direction, cinematography, etc. I had been on hiatus from watching BL series for like 7 months, and when I got back, I struggled to finish other series. But this one, I was glued from start to finish. I binge-watched it for 3 days, haha!

I'd say I have good taste, not to brag, but I've watched almost 300 BL series, so now that I'm back, I've become super selective. I can't believe the main actors are newbies; their acting is so good, you feel drawn to their characters. Min in particular is so good, whether his role is a top or bottom — from edgy-looking to soft once he fell for Toptop.

The NC scenes are amazing too; you wouldn't expect that from new actors. The chemistry is top-tier, and the height difference is so cute. I hope there's a season two, or a new series for them, I'd love to see more fresh faces like them.

The story is also easy to follow. I feel like 10 episodes were too short, hahaha! If you're hesitating to watch, don't — watch it right away! Highly recommended!

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The Early Spring
15 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2026
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 4.5
Story 3.5
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 2.5

“Two Leads, One Bed, Zero Communication ?”

Honestly, Early Spring lacks the emotional depth I look for in a romance. 😭 The leads seem more connected through physical intimacy than genuine emotional understanding. There’s attraction, but I don’t really feel the deeper bond, mutual understanding, or meaningful communication between them. It feels more like two people being physically drawn to each other than two people truly falling in love.

And honestly, I completed this entire drama in half a day. 💀 That probably says everything about how invested I was.
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The Early Spring
10 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2026
24 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
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frustrated by what it could have been

I am very torn to rate this show and I am doing it without having read any review or comment.sorry in advance for the criticism, I’m not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings

Pros: the story itself, the OST, the supporting characters and storylines, the way the show has been directed with some very modern takes on intimacy (compared to usual shows) .

and for me what could have been a 10/10: the ML and the actor. the ML himself is ridiculously attractive and has an amazing development arc as a character, with so different phases where you see the walls going down and the love building. so many times, he’s supposed to be the cold bad guy but I totally disagree, he might not have done all the perfect things but his bad guy label was very soon obsolete in the show. all this was sublimed by the actor himself whose acting range was just stunning. he led the show, and every scene where he was there was just so obviously bringing aura and layers and emotions.

now my biggest let down? the FL and the acting. first about the acting: I don’t know if it’s the comparison with the ML but there were so many times where she just looked like a deer surprised by flashlights, no variation, no range. the only time I felt it was better was during the road trip but after, we were back to monotone acting and resting face (even during the most romantic proposal ever? even when they reunite and she still looks away or shocked while she’s supposed to be a character who grew, a girlboss character and so on and I didn’t see that at all in the acting )

and then the FL herself. I almost throw my phone so many times while watching. she keeps hiding things (not telling your bf once that something happened once at early stage is okay but three times even after some years of relationship? not saying about having been attacked, the S.harassment that he has to learn about in the generic company email?, and that her roommate who was secretely not so secretely in love had passed away?) and then she’s pushing back the arguments about oh no but you’re only my boss/not from my world, you don’t help me and you’re cruel? she doesn’t even introduce him to his friends and parents.

I could forgive miscommunication and stupid moves in the early stage of the relationship and even some immaturity for someone in the early 20s. but after 7 years where she’s supposed to have become her best version and found herself? still inventing a fiance and other excuses, also, letting him in the freezing cold night and denying him to see his dog (not an animal person but that thing broke me!)?
I am very disappointed and gave her a chance so many times but even if the ML wasn’t perfect from the start, looking at the actions and the trust, I really think that the FL is the actual biggest red flag of both if I had to chose one. at the end, I was still swooning for the show when they got back together step by step and for the proposal scene but I was really frustrated that the acting and the actions of the FL didn’t give me anything except asymmetry with the ML/other actor.
to clarify: I didn’t want a sub FL that would have stayed forever at the company and said nothing. I liked that she went exploring things for her career experience and that she even ended by launching her own company. but it gave me still so much immaturity and no trust, no vulnerability towards the ML and no idea that she loved him.

I would have loved to see another version of the show with another FL character writing and arc and probably another acting style for the FL (this is not against the actress because maybe it was how the show was directed). in an alternative version, this could have easily been my fav show

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A Dream within a Dream
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40 of 40 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
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This series is so infuriaTING!!! I love it....

Subtitle: '' ''Close the gates and release the dogs'' IS in the Art of War.''

This is an ultimate meta-drama; anti-trope, anti-box, anti-expected plot progression. At some points I wanted to scream and pull my hair out because character action didn't make sense, but you just have to wait and really watch it till the end for everything to make sense. An interesting take on prejudice, pre-determinism and fate, where your belief about what your life is or should be and what other people are like, makes you the main character and everyone else is just an NPC. Or are they?

This is the second attempt at watching and now I remember why I quit the fist time around - humor is quite a bit over the top (at the beginning). Very slapsticky, doesn't feel natural and this time I will say it's the writing not the acting, cause physical acting is good, just the script is unnecessary ridiculous at times for my taste. But, at least the drama knows what it is and leans into the absurdity. And when the scales tip towards the end, the drama is DRAMA, but then it again ends very light. Don't miss the end-cut scene from modern times, it's very cute.

Beautifully shot and edited, and all (very few) slow motions were spot on. Loved the music, yes it was modern at times, but still worked well with the plot.

This drama really buries the leads of who's doing what and why until the end. A reflection of real life, on some level, as you're not always privy to other peoples reasoning and life experiences that shape their decisions, letting you believe that they are assholes for no reason half of the time. You will likely not realize who's the real bad guy until late into the drama, that is, of course, unless you are one of those people who don't believe that a child plotted his other mother's murder at age 9. Not to mention the wonderful take on writers responsibility of their characters in the story world they create and how absolutely insane some twists can sometimes be.

The wrap up was so so, but I ignored the nonsense and completely suspended my disbelief at that point (yes, it took me 40 epdisodes to give up reason), because sure, why wouldn't the Noble Consort throw divorce papers at the Emperor and why wouldn't he run after her like a puppy?

A special mention for acting goes to father offthe FL, Mr Song, he did such a great job at playing the politician father while maintaining a perfect balance between comedy and seriousness while always being just a breath away from scheming comic relief with great physical acting, his eyebrows did a lot offheavy lifting. And second mention is to Song Yiting, sister of FL, whose last line in the last episode made me scream laugh out loud.

Love the way the Seventh's Prince always calls the Emperor's bluff on whatever threat he issues. Malicious compliance at its best.

Some of the ML scenes were shot on a green screen for some reason?

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Agent from Above
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by Lewski
Sep 12, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.5
This series was an such a fascinating watch experience, it felt like the show was intricately woven with a captivating paranormal theme with the "gods and demons cant come to the human world no more unless they got a vessel, " it reminded me of something i watched when i was younger and i gave it a try. And boy did this show keep me entertained there was literally some point where i was kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation. So the show starts off with Ye Zi searching for someone to help and Han Chieh is there. wow already in that small luttel part of the search you can feel the vine of the show. Yes its what a lot of oeople say but its true here, from the very first scene, the show did an exceptional job of immersing viewers in its richly constructed world, skillfully introducing a diverse array of characters that felt both relatable and intriguing.

Moreover, the visual elements of the series were nothing short of stunning. The cinematography was breathtaking, utilising striking compositions that enhanced the storytelling. An d the special effects and CGI were seamlessly integrated IMO, enriching the paranormal elements of the narrative without overshadowing the characters and their development. Overall, this series was a great show in the in storytelling, it left a good impression on me with its engaging plot, dynamic performances, and visual artistry.

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A Single Spark
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Sep 12, 2026
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

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A movie about Jeong Tae Il, who faced difficult working conditions. Having learned about the law on labor standards, he tries to ensure that workers' rights are respected. After an unsuccessful attempt, he goes to a desperate act - he takes the book of laws and accepts a martyrdom so that society and the world can pay attention and take action.

The film shows that even one spark may be enough to ignite a whole flame. Hence, I think, the name. At the same time, the spark is not only in one person. She also lived in his comrades, who supported him, helped him, together tried to change something - even if their efforts crashed against the wall of the system. And then this spark didn't go out years later: Kim Young Soo had it too, even if a decade had passed. He collected evidence, wrote a book - and this also fought, only in a different way.

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The 8 Show
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Sep 12, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 6.5
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idk

lowk wierd tho icl

ending was wholesome asf tho 💔👀

also no.2 was so hot like pls dom me mommy 😍

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Sep 12, 2026
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

I want ti go back to when I started ts

aib forever has a special place in my heart 🥲

I genuinely would go back to when it released because everything was freaking tuff (specifically arisu😭)

Cried at the ending bc I didn't want the show to end 😎

anyways gng if ur seeing ts pls watch aib ITS WORTH IT

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