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As the title says Sweeth Teeth
It wasn't on my top of recommendation but def one of Cdrama I can rewatch a couple of times. It's refreshing and no complex plot twist.I like Dr./Mr. Yi's personality the most. He's like a cat tbh, like a puppy almost 😅
For the music, good choices as well, there are some parts though where I felt like, the bgm is too loud but overall, the songs are great to listen to.
The acting, it wasn't the best but the characters are well portrayed.
I like the age-gap couple troupe too, not much fun of the third couple though.
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The acting ruined the story’s potential.
Sorry, but this is going to be the first K-drama I’ve ever dropped. The female lead Shin Ye-eun was just acting, that’s it. Her crying scenes felt like she was simply pretending, and they weren’t convincing at all, even with the melancholic music. I tried so hard to continue, even checking the remaining episodes and the finale, but her acting just didn’t work for me.It’s just my opinion, but I feel like there are other actresses who would have been more deserving of the role. I just can’t stay invested, even though the male lead is good Ong Seong-wu. The story is promising, but her acting ruins the mood for me.
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A slow burn I might not finish
This is a very slow romantic drama—most of the time, nothing particularly dramatic happens. And yet, somehow, it kept me interested enough that I never felt the urge to skip scenes. That says something.I was so happy to finally see Ji Hoon in a lead role, as I absolutely loved him in Begins Youth. He doesn't disappoint here. I really enjoy the main couple's dynamic—they have a quiet chemistry that works—and I also found the ML and SFL's friendship fun to watch. Their backstory, though, was hard to sit through.
That said, I paused this drama to watch something else, and now I'm struggling to get back into it. It's not that I disliked it—it just doesn't pull me back. The slow pacing makes it hard to pick up again after a break.
It will probably end up on my dropping list. Not because it's bad, but because it doesn't have enough urgency to make me return. A gentle, well-acted drama that might work better for someone with more patience than I have right now.
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don’t wait, watch now!!!
i literally have not reviewed any of the dramas i’ve recently watched but this show made me feel SO many emotions that i just have to dictate it 😭can i just say that one of the things i love about this was the switch up of zhang lurang after falling in love?? he LITERALLY couldn’t stop smiling and neither could i 🥹
additionally, the scene of su zaizai ignoring him gutted me. girls do so much for the boy they love and it reminded me of high school me so bad.
i’m so excited for wimtm now!!!
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A Captivating Journey Through Time: Seasoned Cast and Flawless Storytelling
A wonderful show with a seasoned cast delivering authentic performances! The narrative is engaging, revealing key events with excellent pacing as the story unfolds. The time jump to seven years later completely hooked the audience, leaving us captivated and eager to see how the characters themselves and their relationships had evolved. Interesting too to get a glimpse into life in S. Korea in the 80s.Was this review helpful to you?
Too Many Tropes
An interesting start to the narrative ruined by predictable tropes. It’s devolved into a toxic parenting drama filled with cliché portrayals of antagonists and particularly the angry outbursts of the Chairman Na character. It's a failure of the director to opt for trite portrayals of emotions lacking nuance. I liked the performance of the two Lee's; particularly their acting was effective in humorous scenes. I'm curious to see how the plot unfolds so that in itself is positive but I think they are overplaying the despicable twins; though the actors were convincing. I am skipping over parts and I find that I am completely baffled by the 9.6 rating and that it's listed as a comedy. I now understand the comedy angle after watching the final scenes in the last episode.Was this review helpful to you?
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The Fallen Lady Got Up Greatly
The Fallen Lady Returns is such a great short drama. Zhang Xi Yin (played by Teng Ze Wen) was forced to marry into a family by the evil empress. Her husband and in-laws wanted her shops and wealth so badly. The husband killed her and left her for dead. She was reborn and set out on a path of revenge. She worked out a association with the emperor's brother, Prince Duan Jian Li (played by Zhan Yu). He was very apprehensive when it came to dealing with Zang Xi Yin, in the very beginning. When it seemed that their alliance was not going to work, she tried to meet the prince's sister, but the guards turned Xi Yin away. She waited in a building not far from the temple. An assassin wanted to kill the princess by knocking her out and burning her alive in the temple. Xi Yin rushed into the temple and got the princess out, but she herself was trapped until she was rescued by Prince Jian Li. The bond between Zhang Xi Yin, Prince Duan Jian Li and his sister was formed.Anyways, I will not rehash what others reviewers already reviewed. I would just say that Prince Jian Li was responsible for getting a divorce for Zhang Xi Yin, away from the evil family. She learned to kill and she was very intelligent. She was a great schemer. She saved the emperor from the empresses rebellion and thus saved the country.
Zhang Xi Yin and Prince Duan Jian Li were set on their course of bliss.
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A love letter to Me, You, and Kashgar.
This was truly one of the most beautiful pieces of work I have watched. The portrayal of Kashgar culture was beautiful, while still staying rooted in its realities.As someone from Pakistan (which borders, and therefore blends with, Kashgar), I thought the way they presented the culture, their norms and customs, was really well researched, and I found myself relating and enraptured by the representation.
The story follows 3 girls, each with their own distinct stories, struggles, ambitions, and growth, as they move through life, make decisions, meet people, face consequences, and learn lessons. These people, along with every other character, make mistakes, fall, get back up, and grow. Their decisions feel realistic and comfort you with their familiarity.
They showed the beauty of the traditions and roots, while also displaying the problems with the society (something which I found the most relatable).
I think the love this drama has is so unique. I can't help but feel the true appreciation the production has for this drama, from the writers to the directors and actors, and even the camerawork.
Even though it was only 8 episodes, this is by far the best pacing I have seen in a drama, ever.
The cinematography was breathtaking, and the music unique in its presence.
I 10000% recommend this; it is worth every second.
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Definitely queer, disguised under the protective shield of "Bromance" label
This review is mainly about the interpersonal emotions and messages of the show, but I will have some opinions on the main plot as well later.SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY
They are written as an "unspoken" romance, their bond is beyond platonic. They have a soul binding, they think of each other when people ask whether they met someone they feel connected to and want to stay forever with, they exchanged necklace and ring (on the ring finger!!) like spouses, they would die for each other, they get flustered at implications of being a couple, they have scenes framed in an extremely romantic way while they look at each other like lovers do. If one of them were a girl this would be widely accepted mutual yearning situationship without any "sibling/bestie" labeling.
I like platonic soulmate dynamics but this is already in romance territory. The characters don't need to confess or acknowledge it to be considered canon. Other characters acknowledge it and the subtext does too (even the OST!!). In my opinion it doesn't need to be stated out loud to be canon because the characters are just written like that, to be stubborn and prideful and shy, unable to admit their own feelings. Some canon ships never get together just like some people irl also never get together despite being in love with each other, due to societal circumstances or not wanting to leave the comfort and safety of being friends in fear of ruining it, or simply because friendship and love can be hard to define, sometimes impossible to define and it doesn't always matter to the people involved whether they call themselves a "couple" or "friends".
The show doesn't treat the audience like idiots, the romance doesn't need to be explained to us, the ones who see it get it.
It is pretty obvious but of course never said word for word and officially labeled as bromance which is a good protective shield for actors still. SkyNani aren't bound to the BL genre which sadly happens to some actors once they go all out on the "BL actor" title, they cannot explore outside their niche cuz even in the year of our lord 2026 BL is considered a genre and not treated the same as hetero romance or other non romantic media in general. It may also be more profitable and marketable to mainstream audiences and homophobic countries.
But to me and many others it is interpreted as intentionally written like a romance.
In canon they are friends, and friendship does not negate romantic feelings. They are friends, platonic soulmates even, yes. But they are also additionally in love.
My thoughts on the overarching plot itself:
Flawed and sometimes confusing or rushed, some under utilized characters (Fei especially) but all in all great premise.
Very unique and carries a beautiful message. I loved how they made a point about anger and demons being valid, natural to humans and not inherently evil. I love this really refreshing take on rage and using it for good instead of fighting the rage and banishing the so-called "evil". They did that at first but came to the conclusion in the end that demons and heaven are the same, neither is inherently good nor inherently evil which is so beautiful.
The antagonists had real goals and even got some sympathy from me with a believable backstory and nuanced motivations for their actions.
Everyone in this was acting their arse off, amazing performances. Relatively well written supporting cast despite being a little under utilized like I mentioned earlier but sometimes it's ok since they're still just supporting and not main cast. "The Wu" is such a good ensemble and play perfectly into the found family themes.
I gave a 8/10 rewatch value because while it is one of the best shows I've ever watched, it did require some emotional/mental capacity and strength which I may not have all the time to rewatch it often. This story really made me feel a lot. Also it's a bit gory which I personally am not affected by but people who are squeamish might wanna brace themselves before watching.
10/10 would recommend to those who can stomach gore and spiritual stuff etc.
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Overly Dramatized
So far the FL has pursued the ML unabashedly. She acts impetuously and on her own even after she marries and seeks a divorce from the ML. The age difference between the ML and FL is supposed to be only a few years but the FL looks many years older than the ML; makeup looks heavy. Too bad they didn't cast someone more suitable for the FL. Acting skills of FL appears to be forced overly dramatized, not believable. ML is slightly more believable. Narrative began in an interesting way however it became tedious. I fast forwarded thru many episodes and didn't watch to the end.Was this review helpful to you?
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What a sweet story!
I have to say I ended up loving this drama. It was difficult for me at the beginning with the mental health issues, but I couldn't help but love both the ML and FL. I loved the story of them trying to save the chocolate shoppe, and the scenes at the beginning of each episode were especially beautifully done, showing the chocolates being made.This was very funny in places, serious in others, and cozy in other places still. Others knew that they liked each other before they did, and that was sweet. Their chemistry with each other was natural, and I really believed them when they bonded.
There wasn't any of the usual trope-y stuff. No breakup, no evil ex, ML's father was a pill and his assistant was two-faced, but the importance of that was way down on the list of importance. It was so touching when the other workers accepted her and what they did for her to make her feel comfortable.
We got a wedding!
I especially appreciated the fact that they weren't magically cured at the end of the drama, it was more believable. If you want something sweet and easy to watch, give this one a try.
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Love Rebellion Was Troubling
Zhang Ling He's character kept getting in the way of Jing Tian's characters growth and challenges. He constantly interfered with her tests and life. He and the other male moved into her house without her permission. This could have been great, but it failed miserably. I almost stopped watching this drama, but I muddled through it. Jing Tian was great, but.....Was this review helpful to you?
Too many storylines
I still wonder what was the need for a third couple. They were so disconnected from the rest of the cast and the main storyline it almost felt like an entire different drama.The first 4 episodes were so good but somewhere down the line it got a little boring, at least for me 2nd lead couple stole the show and I kept watching just to see them 2 get together.
It is sad because the lead actors had so much chemistry and did a fantastic job, they could've developed their story a little more.
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Money is Coming - Money in the Bank
The acting was great. I loved the female lead. She learned to kill and to threaten people. She made the show very good for me. The male lead was good, but he started off very strange. They meshed together and did very well. Money is Coming is a treasure to watch. I will be watching for the third time. Nothing more to say; everyone else hit all of the important points.Was this review helpful to you?
