Reviews

A hidden gem for anyone who just wants to laugh and have a good time.

Just finished watching Modern Farmer and loved every second of it. Damn, this drama is an absolute gem! It's perfectly funny, wholesome, and ridiculously entertaining from beginning to end. I had such an amazing time watching the characters and their hilarious lives unfold, and every character gets their own chance to shine with their unique comedic moments.

What I loved most is that it isn't like most modern rom-com dramas. It doesn't rely on an overly dramatic romance, an annoying villain, or unnecessary conflicts to keep things interesting. It's simply a pure, lighthearted comedy that focuses on friendship, everyday life, and the wonderfully ridiculous situations the characters find themselves in.

They honestly don't make dramas like this anymore. Modern Farmer is funny, warm, wholesome, and full of charm—a genuinely enjoyable drama that knows exactly what it wants to be. A hidden gem for anyone who just wants to laugh and have a good time.

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Don't miss - great drama

Don't read the negative reviews and don't pay attention to the ratings, you might miss out on a great drama, personally, I enjoyed every moment (episode) The casting is perfect, the acting is perfect, the chemistry is great (not just between the main characters ), it has a little bit of everything, (haha), healing and recovery, love and disappointment, joy and sadness, (there were parts that made me cry), relationships between parents and children and vice versa, support, dreams and fulfillment, female empowerment, what goes on behind the scenes of the entertainment industry (dramas/movies) * Trigger – it also has domestic violence – I recommend it with love

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Pain and Revenge

My Name is a dark, heavy and intense show from beginning to end. Dr*gs, mu*der, knives, blood are everywhere, and the fight scenes are especially graphic and brutal.

I suspected early on that Jiwoo’s father was undercover and that Mujin had killed him, so the reveal wasn’t really shocking to me. But Pildo’s death shocked me so badly. I genuinely did not see it coming.

The action was entertaining, although some scenes weren’t very sensible. Jiwoo taking on so many people while already badly injured felt unrealistic, but I understand it was done to add more drama and intensity.

final episode I cried for the first time when he was tending to her and sharing his pain... I really liked the connection they were forming. It wasn’t loud or heavily developed in the usual K-drama romance way, but the connection between Jiwoo and Pildo felt deeper because of their shared pain and trauma. Even their explicit s*x scene didn’t feel vulgar to me; it felt more like two people with similar wounds finding comfort and connection in each other. I really thought they will end up together.... (why the f*ck they did they k*ll him!!!)

The acting was really good, especially Han So-hee’s performance as Jiwoo. She conveyed a lot through her expressions, especially during the emotional scenes. The music and OST were also excellent and fit the dark, intense atmosphere of the show perfectly.

The ending was interesting but left me slightly unsatisfied. I liked the idea of Jiwoo leaving her old identity behind and starting over, but how she survived and managed everything afterward wasn’t shown. I guess that ambiguity was intentional, but I still wanted a little more explanation.

Overall, My Name was gripping, brutal and emotionally heavy. Even when I could predict certain things, I was still completely invested.

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Cute, funny, and an easy watch

I really enjoyed How Dare You? It was such a fun and easy watch. I loved the humor and all the cute moments, and Wang Churan and Cheng Lei really delivered. Their chemistry was great, and they made the whole drama very enjoyable.

I especially loved Cheng Lei in this one. I’m more used to seeing him in serious, intense roles, so I really enjoyed getting both sides of him here. He was very convincing as the intimidating, more serious tyrant, which is exactly the kind of role I already know and love him in, but his funny and playful moments were such a nice surprise. His expressions and comedic timing made some scenes genuinely hilarious, while he could switch back to being serious so naturally. It definitely made me appreciate him even more as an actor.

Overall, I’d give it an 8.5/10. It’s funny, cute, romantic, and very easy to binge. Nothing too crazy or groundbreaking, but I had a really good time watching it, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a drama.

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Loved it

It is an entertaining, and thrilling drama that beautifully blends several different genres: fantasy, mystery, drama, and romance. This combination creates a fast-paced and seamless viewing experience that constantly leaves you wanting to jump right into the next episode.
One of the absolute highlights of the series is the lead cast (Park Bo-young and Ahn Hyo-seop). Both are exceptionally talented and well-regarded actors, so from the very beginning, there was no doubt the result would be fantastic. Their acting is outstanding, and their onscreen chemistry feels completely natural and delightful. Another major thing i loved is the ending: the storyline receives a complete, satisfying closure with no open ends, which is always a huge plus in this type of drama.
it is a very engaging, and enjoyable show, and I found myself finishing it in a very short time. Highly recommended!

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'I'm Seong Hui Ju'

IU's acting is really something I like. When I saw this drama a few months back and when it was airing, I wasn't much curious about it.

And when I watch it now, I was a little bit disappointed with the how the last eps went but it wasn't bad either. Some weren't punished and some character have their development.

It's nice they demolish the crown but I was a little disappointed because the setting is a modern monarcy so I really thought there will be crown, king and queens until the end.

but then, I still love the ending. Just like the same stories with happen endings, I wish they have shown us more about their life after the monarchy.

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I could watch My ID is Gangnam Beauty more than a hundred times and Cha Eun Woo and Im Soo Hyang still nail it like they were born for the role. I was in middle school and could relate to Mi Rae with her anxiety and both her and Kyung Seok with their awkwardness (Mi Rae's being more about social situations, Kyung Seok simply being the outcast). I myself am quite awkward so yeah lmao. I also had a difficult time when I watched it during middle school and it became a comfort drama that I kept rewatching, like a safe space. A calm and stoic character has nothing to do with bad acting and when you don't express yourself like other people this is as comforting as it gets. Looking good isn't enough, you need to play on subtle emotions, restraint, charisma. Eun Woo himself graduated from acting and claiming he's bad based on this, while he has a bubbly personality in real life and more expressive roles even in his past dramas like Hit The Top is ridiculous. (Also, acting like he doesn't have plenty of various roles with even stronger acting. None of his roles is the "same.") Yet, his acting in this drama is stronger. You can see the affection in his look even when he recognizes Mi Rae at the university, remembering her dance moves, looking at her from afar and the chemistry whenever they get close. They are one of my favorite introverted couples. Helping her to grow and feel confident, directly and indirectly confronting her to her insecurities and mindset. He was charismatic, serious, smart and full of warmth. I also loved when he got angry. Having his own family drama in the story, there was even a scene that impressed me where he had to cry while containing himself with anger. Mi Rae's character development and her relationship with Kyung Seok, Su Ah, Mi Rae's mother, Kyung Seok's mother, Mi Rae's best friend. This drama had such a great cast of female characters, depicted the experience of many women in society, gave awareness about the Korean society, and influenced the Hallyu wave. The only thing that sucks is how they changed New Face by PSY into some random music which almost ruins the scene where Mi Rae dances to it. (Here's the original scene in the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5i_3E7hyUY)

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"Otaku bags a baddie" trope done right

Watched on the FOD Short app with English subs!

My true rating would probably be closer to 7.75, so I rounded up since that's not possible on MDL. I don't think this hits quite the same as other dramas that I've given 8/10, but I still enjoyed it a lot more than expected. I'm learning that vertical dramas tend to work best for me when they're smaller in scope and focus on one particular moment in time, so I like how this just breaks down the 12-or-so hours Yui and Sorata spend together on their date with some well-placed flashbacks to build out the story. Given the run time, I was surprised that Yui and Sorata actually get decent character arcs and therefore felt more fleshed out than most vertical drama protagonists. They had subtle but palpable chemistry that made their interest in each other feel genuine despite their aura gap lol.

And although Sorata is supposed to be the geek/loser in this dynamic, Wakabayashi Jiei managed to balance out the awkwardness with some natural charisma in his performance, and he wasn’t overly creepy or incel-coded like virgin male characters can often be. Even the side characters, like Sorata's sister and his coworker, brought a lot of personality and charm to the drama. Honestly, my only real complaint is that I wish Nakao Masaki didn't have that hideous goatee lmao. I also suspect the FOD Short app subs were at least partly AI-assisted and/or not properly QC'd judging from the occasional incorrect pronoun usage and mistranslations (why was pineapple & cranberry ice cream translated to chocolate & raspberry....did the AI think that was too weird a combo lol), which was a shame because I truly think this drama deserves attention and should be given the best chance at being properly enjoyed!

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Emptyness. Beautifully shot.

I endured it until episode 10. Now I have learned that it is possible to have too many stunning locations, shot beautifully. I guess anything can get boring.

The story could easily be summarised on a napkin. And then they dragged it out into 16 episodes. I like slice-of-life and story-less drama, provided that I get to feel something in return. Nothing to feel here. In the beginning you are impressed by the stunning locations, set decorations, cinematography, perfect lighting. The location scout must have been busy with this one. You will be slapped with 15 new locations per episode. All beautiful. But irrelevant.

All the bad things I can remember:
- The characters aren't really fleshed-out. Very limited back-stories, many of them are just assholes. Makes it hard to get invested in their stories.
- We have a lot of time on our hands, but the second couple only gets a quick minute here and there, totally random. And the third (non-)couple? We get it in homeopathic doses.
- The music, at times, is totally in your face, incompatible with the scene and takes you out of it. And then the occasional goofy sound effects we are used to in Thai BLs.
- At times, it felt similar to porn: beautiful scenes, boys kissing, boys driving in cars, boys kissing, beautiful landscape, boys kissing. But contrary to porn, everything besides kissing is only implied, never shown. Come on, I'm so bored here!
- The constant mobile phone interface overlays on screen are annoying, unnecessary and take you out of the story.
- Most of the communication happens in code, via messages on social media or in metaphors. Totally unrealistic.

In conclusion, the producers somehow managed to get way too much money and then tried to be deep but only managed to produce theatrical nonsense.

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"coming like a storm into your town, you can't catch me now"

I love the character of Tang as an outcast of society, and the thematic of the characters in general. Their names, their stories, how they relate to each other. The dynamic between Tang and Nam Gam made me think of the line "coming like a storm into your town, you can't catch me now" of Olivia Rodrigo's Hunger Games OST.

The directing was very creative, and I’m not surprised to see it’s the same person who was behind Strangers from Hell.

A Killer Paradox isn’t your typical thriller. It’s a dark comedy, and it’s great at that. I was fully captivated from how the first episode ended, with the shot of Tang walking in the street, depressed, standing out from the others, almost looking like it could end there, until the quiet finish of the last scene with the beautiful Korean ballad ‘Ordinary Person’ by Lucid Fall.

I have to admit that I mostly loved it for Tang so I wasn't that into the last episodes but I understood the shift as the story had to unfold and there was no point continuing as a generic vigilante story because it isn't, there was meaning beyond that, especially with Tang's final choice that was his own and only his own. Loved Roh Bin and Tang's duo as the dark superheros. Song Chon was kinda annoying but I understand his necessity in the story. I liked the detective to some extent, charismatic actor.

About the ending: The moment where Tang shovels the snow in front of his house so his mother notices him made me sad, even if all I wanted was for him to get away. I almost cried when Tang tells Roh Bin he’s scared at the end of Episode 6. It’s as if he found a goal in his life, and the end is a new beginning.

About 6 months later since I reposted the review: The more the months pass the more I miss this, I feel like I can't forget Tang because of the ending, and I keep thinking of him when I hear can't catch me now. His gifted power/curse was so meaningful. I loved how ordinary and relatable he was, yet he didn't truly belong anywhere. His own choice at the end made me so proud. I don't know, I feel so sad... He's truly everywhere now. I love endings that haunt me 😭

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My Blank Menù for Me

Il titolo rimanda ad un altro programma fatto da Netflix dove il vincitore di CCW2 prepara dei piatti con gli ingredienti più disparati a personaggi famosi. E si chiama my blank menù for you. Ecco in questo caso questa serie può essere definita: my blank menù for me, perché ogni piatto preparato dal vincitore parla un po' di lui e di quello che ha passato per arrivare in quel punto. Insomma una stagione intera per quello che il suo blank menù per se stesso. Mi sono piaciuti tutti i piatti che ha portato, ma forse il mio preferito è stato quello della sfida con il cuoco black spoon dove ha creato quella che chiamo una Onionception, quindi un piatto composto al 100% solo da cipolla. Mi è piaciuta molto come idea e come comuqnue ha sviluppato tutti i pasti.
Detto questo sono molto felice dei partecipanti e di come si è svolta la stagione. L'unica cosa che un po' mi ha fatto stridere è che sembrava mi pombassero un sacco Brewer Master, non lo so mi dava questa impressione (cosa che magari un po' tone down, anche se la stegione scorsa lo facevano con il White Spoon che è arrivato in finale, quindi...).
Però sono veramente felice di come si sia svolta e non vedo l'ora di vedere la prossima.

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