Reviews

Ending

I believe people have misinterpreted the ending. In the first story, the female lead writes a love letter to her adopted cousin. Therefore, the final line, "To all those spring flowers in the world, although I couldn't achieve it, I hope your lives won't be like mine," refers to her cousin's relationship, not to the male lead from the Joseon era.

I find the ending quite enjoyable. Her past self ultimately ends up with her lover and chooses to leave behind her princess title, which is ironic considering that's what she wrote about. In the modern era, she chooses her own path and boldly decides to pursue the other ML.

I really enjoyed seeing all the actors at the end in the modern era; it was a nice touch.

The acting and the story kept me hooked. I would highly recommend this show!

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The korean version of "love lost and found"

I didn't know it was a remake when I started it, I kinda liked the Chinese version, and despite not wanting to watch the same story again, I didn't drop it.

What I liked:
-Acting was good, not ground breaking or anything but it's a VD, the ML is to some extent an experienced actor, and the FL was ok too.
-They copied the OG scene by scene, and I'm glad they played it safe and didn't mess up anything.

What I didn't like:
- No chemistry between the leads, i couldn't see any love between them at all, and i don't want to compare the two versions because in the Chinese ver i could see the love in the ML eyes clearly.
- the way they copied the OG was a double edged sword as they didn't fix the other version's end which was the main complaint about it and chose to keep it as it is.

And I can't believe I'm actually saying this but the ML was extremely tall!!!
I can't possibly put that as something i didn't like, I'm not going to bully the guy for having a great physical shape, however, the height difference here wasn't cute and adorable as it should, the FL looked like a miniature next to him, in a very awkward way, their romantic scenes were awkward too, I believe the camera angles didn't help either, and the lack of chemistry made it even worse.

Overall, very mediocre and skippable, this has more negatives than the OG which wasn't perfect but least the romance was believable.

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Call it quits

​If you are looking for a masterclass in frustration, look no further than Call It Love. What sells itself as a moody, slow-burn melodrama quickly reveals itself to be a tedious, agonizingly slow train wreck. It is a show that traps you with occasional, manipulative cliffhangers, only to punish your patience with characters who actively defy logic, basic human communication, and common sense. I finally gave up at Episode 8, and honestly the scene that completely broke me was Min-young’s "confession" . She shows up at ML’s house and starts pouring her heart out, explaining why she cheated and broke up with him — except it’s actually the FL’s younger brother at the door because he’s living there now. And instead of immediately saying literally anything to clear up the misunderstanding like a normal human being, he just silently stands there listening to the entire confession before quietly closing the door without a word. It was so absurdly frustrating that I genuinely couldn’t take the writing seriously anymore.

The show is absolutely littered with moments like this. At some point I genuinely started wondering if some of these scenes were supposed to be unintentionally funny because of how absurdly frustrating they are. Every character constantly does dumb, uncharacteristic things for no believable reason.

There’s also nobody to root for emotionally. The ML is written like a permanently exhausted doormat who just absorbs misery without any personality, while the FL comes across less as “cold and wounded” and more like an emotionally detached brat. Even Min-young’s explanation for cheating and breaking up felt weak and nonsensical after all that buildup.

And yet… somehow I still watched 7 episodes. I think the only reason is that the show occasionally throws in an unexpected cliffhanger that tricks you into thinking something interesting is finally about to happen. But every time, it just circles back into more slow stares, awkward silence, and frustrating writing decisions.

I know this drama aims for melancholy realism and emotional subtlety, but for me it crossed the line from “slow burn” into emotionally draining boredom. Episode 8 was the final nail in the coffin.

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From Perfect Crown to Last Crown.

Let me , the minority, express what I thought about this drama.

I will start with what I enjoyed :

✅️ The visual & cinematography 10/10. I definitely enjoyed Byeon Woo Seok's face card. Although his features are not really my type, still what a pretty creature to look at. And who does not enjoy watching pretty tall things?
✅️ Costumes 9/10: Grand Prince Ian and Seong Hui Ju's wardrobe. I liked Ian's princely hairstyle the most. Pity they did not keep that hairstyle till the end 😩.
✅️ OST 8/10: While I did not become addicted to any of the songs, I liked listening to No Doubt by BOYNEXTDOOR the most.
✅️ Acting, romance & chemistry 8/10: IU was a perfect fit as Seong Hui Ju. I enjoyed watching her eccentric and charming personality. She made me cringe at times, but it was just her personality. This was my first drama with Byeon Woo Seok, and I enjoyed his acting too. However, the chemistry between the leads could have been better imo. The kiss scenes were 🔥 tho. Liked the tension that led up to it 🙊.
☑️ Angsty scale 7/10
☑️ The humor. It was between 8 and 8.5/10. Seong Hui Ju's eccentric personality contributes to 80% of the comedy factor in this drama. I liked her synergy with her stepbro. (P/s: I liked the fact that her stepbro was not the villain in the story.)
☑️ 70% of the plot. While it is not that great, it still manages to keep my interest.

What I did not enjoyed (CONTAINED SPOILERS):

❌️ Plot holes. All thanks to a weak and lazy script. I don't mind if it was done discreetly or was just a minor little thing, but here they made it as major plot device and the production team couldn't care less to show or explain more about it.

▫️ The culprit behind who tampered with Hui Ju's car. While I liked the car scene, I have to admit they make it obvious this scene just acts as a plot device that will make Ian push Hui Ju away.
▫️How was Queen Mother able to get the marriage contract? Ian placed it in the locked safe, and they don't show where Hui Ju keeps hers. So now we just have to assume the spy got it just like that?
▫️ How the fire killed the late king. Don't tell me the whole place was burned due to the burning of the late king's last will. That thing did not even completely burn when it was just a piece of thin paper? And how did Ian get that last will anyway? When the whole place had already burned down?
▫️ Fire and explosion in the palace show how severely lacking the security of the palace is. How many times does it need to happen for the person in charge of guarding the palace to take the safety of the crown seriously? No firefighter at the scene nor any urgency seen by the palace guard/security to save the king or grand prince during the incident too.
▫️Prime Minister Min's motive was too weak. He was one of the strong characters in early episodes; they portrayed him as rational and able to control his emotions, but by the end they made him look straightaway crazy in his love lust lol.
▫️Why the sudden abolition of monarchy? They did not show even a bit of Ian's intention in the early episodes. Now when we were nearly the end, they dropped all those talks about how the monarchy, the benefit & the privilege that are tied to it, is the major problem? Pfttt. It is not like all those political people in the cabinet don't gain any privilege due to their position ... so should we now abolish the cabinet too? How I wish the story did not go to this route.

❌️ 30% of the plot . Episode 11 to ¾ of episode 12 especially.

Originally, I wanted to rate this an 8, but my displeasure and disappointment were too great to ignore. So a 7.5 it is. Perfect Crown ,despite the shortcomings, it was still worth watching if you love the cast and rom-com is your to-go genre. It is a perfect comfort drama if you just want to relax after having a heavy day. Just don't forget to turn off your brain at times.

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"Duang With You Series": A Literal Masterpiece ?✨ (Rate: 1000/10)

Tbh, waiting for Saturday nights just to watch this has been the ultimate routine. It’s easily one of the best BL series out there. The plot flows so beautifully—it’s calm, cozy, yet hits you right in the feels. It literally teaches you about friendship, family, love, and what it truly means to love someone consistently, all while blending the perfect amount of comedy and angst. 🥺🤍

The production value? Beyond unmatched. The acting, visuals, casting (even the resemblance between family members is spot on!), cinematography, and the OSTs are all top-tier. Every single detail like the clock, apartment pins, color palette, background music, and outfits were so thoughtfully planned. Not a single boring episode. 💯

Huge thanks to Duangqin, TeeTeePor, P’Kla, the writer, and the entire cast and crew for creating such an incredible masterpiece. Duang With You will always hold a special place in my heart. See you in the next project, TeeTeePor 🤝🌟

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Delightfully Quirky

Quirky characters, an unexpected love story, and a plot that explores the connections between food, family, and memories make this charming drama a warm and heartfelt watch, just like the bento box lunches that bring the leads together.

The story revolves around Haru (Inoo Kei) and Naho (Matsumoto Honoka), both young professionals working in the gaming industry. When the two have a “meet-cute” in a park near their workplaces and start eating lunch together, sparks fly.

Haru is the definition of eccentric — he’s professionally successful, but a loner who talks more to an AI companion than his coworkers; he treats his collection of bonsai trees better than the people around him; and his diet consists entirely of protein bars until a certain female acquaintance begins making him bento boxes for lunch… and that’s how the “lunch break lovers” come to be.

Despite his idiosyncrasies, Haru is surprisingly sincere and thoughtful. He’s also lonely, and Naho’s earnest and nurturing personality, along with her happy family environment, draws him in. He’s able to open up to her about his unhappy childhood and come to terms with some emotional baggage thanks to her support and encouragement.

The leads’ relationship develops naturally through sharing food and flirty banter. Every time Haru gave feedback on Naho’s cooking with an enthusiastic “Buono!” I couldn’t help but smile. From his random Italian phrases to launching into trivia about food and nutrition, his character feels like a real person with real interests and hobbies and personality quirks. It’s an unexpected level of character detail for an 8-episode drama, although not all of the characters have as much nuance — some of the supporting roles are a little cartoonish (particularly the two gaming company CEOs and their constant temper tantrums).

But overall, it’s a fun and heartwarming watch with likable main characters, cooking sequences and artfully arranged bentos that will make you hungry, and a sweet and satisfying conclusion.

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A tale of wasted potential

In a nutshell: If you love a dreamy romance, love IU as an actress, and/or have a soft spot for BWS (that man is genuinely unbearably attractive in this show, like actually forget to breath for a second attractive) then this show is def worth a watch. If fleshed out character arcs and a well-executed plot are really important to you, this show will frustrate and disappoint you and may be better skipped.

What the show did right:
- The romance characters, story, and plot. Longing glances, heart fluttering moments, quiet expressions of connection and support, the kind of kisses that make you blush. This show knows how to make you root for two people to be together.The romance is slow burn and the couple genuinely grow and connect in a way that feels like it will last a long time. One of the healthiest, most mature pairings I've seen in a while.
- Both the main characters and the actors have bangers chemistry, and BWS especially sells it. He made me actually cry at one point from how much he loved her. He is a true romcom prince.
- IU really shined here. Her character was fierce yet charming, she brought a lot of vibrance to the show especially early on.
- There were a couple of standout performances other than the leads. Steve Noh as the PM was compelling even when I didn't want him to be, and Chae Seo An and Lee Jae Won as the FLs brother and SIL were delightful in every single scene they were in and I wanted to see them so much more than we did.

What it missed (spoiler: pretty much everything else)
- Other than the main leads, the entire rest of the cast was underdeveloped. Most characters had zero backstory so they were little more than cardboard cutouts, the rest had just enough to service the plot but not create fully vibrant characters. No characters had any sort of goal or trait other than what related to the leads or the main plot.
- All of the side character arcs were either rushed an unrealistic, or puttered out and didn't go anywhere, or never started to begin with. So many great actors were given repetitive, bland scenes where they couldn't show their true potential, or forced to have a identity transplant over the course of a half episode.
- The 2ML has no personality other than liking the FL a lot. Literally every scene he's in, from start to finish, multiple scenes every ep, everything he does or says is motivated by him liking the FL. Despite being the prime minister of a country. It was a tragic waste of Steve Noh, who somehow managed to steal many scenes regardless.
- The plot was paper thin. They set up a huge mystery, and with it being a modern palace drama you'd think there'd be intricate layers of story full of twists and turns . But there wasn't. While there were a couple revelations, everything was so boringly straightforward and unimaginative and uninspired. The fan theories people came up with were a thousand times better than what turned out to be a very predictable plot. There wasn't enough plot for the amount of episodes, and so the second half meandered and circleed the same drain, recycling the same cliche plot points and getting so lost in them that the ending felt somehow rushed, too.

With the setting, premise, and cast of capable actors, there was a really cool, well crafted story full of compelling characters to be had here but the show focused so hard on getting the romance right that it seemed to not have the energy for everything else.

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Enjoyable? Fun? Clicheyish? All of that and loving it!

I just love this so much. It’s like reliving that feeling when I first started watching kdramas during covid. The feeling of immersion, a discovery of new heights in screen entertainment, impatiently waiting for episodes. It’s the type of love story that captures your feelings right away, toe curls, and automatic smiles. Oh my heart this is so cute. Maybe it’s the leads, especially main guy. Fresh!! Leads are having a blast obviously because it translates through the screen. Their interactions, line deliveries resonates in laughter, frowns, shocks. Yeah it’s them. When you think of it, the plot is so similar to hundreds others so yeah, they are making the plot immersing. I love it!!

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Not gritty enough to be action, not absurd enough to be comedy.

This is another one of those half-baked shows that really doesn't know how to traverse magical realism. If you read enough YA, you know how much suspension of belief is required for the rules of the universe to stick and always, always these superhero tropes don't seem to grasp their own universe to make it believable enough.

Initially, I absolutely _loved_ the comedy. The character set ups, their chemistry. I wish the focus was on how ridiculously silly they all were. But then THE THING happened and basically from episode 3 or 4 onwards, the internal logic of the show started to slide downhill for me. To be clear, one of the best things about the show is the comedy. I wish there was more. I wish the comedy was so integrated that it makes you override any disbelief you may have about character reactions to external changes.

Unfortunately, as superhero tropes do, Chae-ni, Geong U and the gang are riding a wonky train that doesn't quite ever arrive at the station. Even the camera takes the whole affair too seriously, framing absolutely stupidly mundane moves as "cool" and "badass". There is no intention behind any of the characters, they're buffoons and clowns. Their superpowers are pure fluke. That's why they're so funny and great. Instead, everyone gets way too serious and still there is absolutely no pre-meditated movement, they're simply just reacting to events and triggers the whole time. Screaming at things and running around like headless chicken but with slow-mo tracking and gritty music in the background.

I'm not saying this is the worst show ever, there were some really entertaining comedic moments. But now I know why these superhero shows in korean dramas suck so hard. They're always trying to make absolutely stupid sh!t look like they're the new Avengers or something and it makes no goddamn sense.

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Really good

This show really shows the impact of lies and it's bad to lie

starts FML is sweet,kind ,ml is cold ,rude mean sometimes, in the start he is really rude and mean towards FML but she did the mistake she lied so he was angry on her later he becomes completely different person

romance - rare kdrama that actually shows what romance actually is, natural not forced or random, it's slow burn FML falls first but ml confess first , I really prefer ml confess then FML they have alot of romantic interaction,and great chemistry, really cute couple

2nd couple - I skip them in all dramas , first the drama are too long and I prefer main leads romance than side characters

what is annoying in this -
FML really lies alot 😂 but it's kinda struggle survival,for her she is an orphan and gets treated step mom sis behaviour they're actually her real family , mom always gives attention love to her daughter than the FML, the cousin dislike and jealous of her creates trouble for FML

FML is really dumb and stupid sometimes what she did - the ml female friend who is in love with ml tried to frame FML and kick her out of office , everyone knows what she did , FML is so dumb she goes to her and brings her back to office ,and she did create trouble for her she told a secret which caused breakup and she even replaced her assistant position with the cousin who is intern , FML that time brought her cousin to her office because she is poor and doesn't have a job
this was the worst scene in this drama but it wasn't long so I don't rate low because of this

the FML family is very bad she forgives them forgiving was okay but why bring her to the office ? she's just stupid for this

another scene I dislike is the ml ,when FML hide his father is faking illness it wasn't that long but she hide on this the ml gets angry on her ,it's was okay to be angry but ? when the female friend remove her from assistant position and make her work as intern ? he just watches that ? and the cousin also bullied her , that friend also told her to resign as soon as he got angry on her . this is the only time I really disliked ml ,
the ml sister is one of best character she's a child has better understanding than adults around her

last - full of drama troubles created by ml friend,FML family, I just skipped last 2 eps felt repetitive
it's happy ending

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Hidden Gem Alert: The Best Enemy-to-Lovers Rom-Com You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Oh my goodness, you guys, I am completely obsessed! 😍 I went into My Uncanny Destiny expecting a typical, low-budget historical web-drama, but it completely blew me away! The production quality was surprisingly top-tier, and the story kept me glued to my screen way more than I ever anticipated. If you love chaotic energy, fake identities, and pure fluff, this is your next binge-watch!

Here is my official, total-fangirl breakdown:
Acting: 9/10 — The main leads have the absolute best facial expressions and comedic timing!
Music: 7.5/10 — Super cute, bubbly tracks that perfectly match the playful vibe.
Romance: 10/10 — The chemistry is sizzling, swoon-worthy, and beautifully developed!
Storyline: 8.5/10 — Surprisingly engaging with great pacing and way fewer boring fillers than usual.
Rewatch Value: 9/10 — I will 100% replay my favorite funny scenes when I need a dopamine hit.
Overall Vibe: 8.5/10 — Pure, unadulterated joy from start to finish!

The Actors Absolutely CRUSHED It!

I need to shout from the rooftops about how much I loved the actors' performances! Zhang Yue Nan (Ye Zhaonan) is an absolute star as the cross-dressing city lord. She is so fierce but possesses the most hilarious, expressive reactions. And Luo Zheng (Liu Xuanming)? Wow. He plays the arrogant-but-whipped lord so perfectly. Their chemistry is electric, and you can tell the entire cast was having the absolute time of their lives filming this.

The laughable moments in this drama are pure gold! The entire amnesia arc where Zhaonan ends up serving Xuanming in his palace is filled with top-tier slapstick comedy. From the ridiculous misunderstandings to Xuanming trying to figure out why this "man" makes his heart flutter, I was literally wheezing. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes the humor land perfectly every single time.

If you want something lighthearted, beautifully shot, and shockingly well-written, do not sleep on this drama! It is a total 10/10 in my heart!

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