Reviews

Watching this make me doubt about anything

I watched this after Xiao Wenyu version comes out and that drama quite hard to watch. For me, this is slightly better and have balanced acting since Chen Gang and Tian Miao Miao embodies their character greatly.

This drama is hard to categorize. If you call it tragic, you feel the FL deserves the sins she committed in her past life, and you also feel the ML deserves his own madness. If you call it sweet, the ML genuinely loves the FL in both lives. In the previous life, he forced himself on her, and in this life, he pretends not to love her in public while secretly being a devoted admirer.

I don't know who is tormented beside the myself. You say ML is tormented? I think he enjoys it. You say the FL is tormented? I think she's really asking for it. You say the housekeeper is tormented? He gets a high salary.

Actually the half of first drama was better pace until the appearance of brother. He is the one who destroy the yin yang of this crazy drama and everything was disjointed. The brother is one of reason i am not recommended this drama.

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Thais don't generally sleep with the lights on.

People watching Thai BLs who have not been to Thailand may assume that Thais like to sleep in broad daylight with all the lights on. But be assured most Thais -- like the rest of us -- prefer to sleep in darkened rooms. I realize that budgets are constrained but one would hope that producers could figure out a way of suggesting darkness during the scenes in which people are supposed to be going to bed to sleep for the night. And while we're at it, couldn't the makeup artists have made some effort to suggest that Jinn and Jerome have aged a bit in the scenes set a decade in the future? It's really hard to summon the necessary levels of empathetic grief when one confronts a rosy Keen Suvijak supposedly on his death bed. I mean, he looks not a day over 15 with his peaches-and-cream complexion and silky black hair Yes, he is a superb actor but conveying impending death in a hospital bed without any help from make-up artists is beyond even his talents. At least in the earlier visions when he was supposed to have died in an auto crash, we see some fake blood trickling down his lovely face.

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Amazing chemistry between the leads

Things I adored

1 The ML. He's one of the best actors and every time I've seen him he nails the cold but soft hearted character. I just love him and am looking desperately for any other modern dramas he's the lead. He is so handsome with a great body and hair, and yes I'm superficial, I want the ML to be handsome. That he can act only adds to his appeal. Here he was just perfect. His smile alone melt my heart. Good casting choice, no doubt.

2 The grandfather. he was grumpy but adorable and I loved his relationship with his grandchildren and his assistant.

3 The office workers. I adored all of them. Their interactions made me happy every time. So fun and heartwarming. I just loved them.

4 The ML's brother. What a sweet kid and a great actor. My heart was soaring each time they showed him with his brother. Some of the scenes just before he left were amongst my favorites. I admit I cried a lot during these scenes even before I knew what was going to happen. I wish they had some ending scenes between them. I'd love that. It's a pity it ended as it ended. The scene with his father wasn't enough for me.

5 The ML's friends. What a great bunch of people and how rewarding it was to se them coming together for the leads. Another aspect of the series I loved. It doesn't hurt that they were funny as well.

6 The 2ML. I found him endearing funny and loved his character even though they tried to make him a goofball and someone immature. What's wrong with being spontaneous and let your heart guide your life. I rarely love the second couples and I didn't particularly cared for the 2FL, but the 2ML was one of my favorites ever.

7 The chemistry. it's rare for leads to have such good chemistry and it's something that makes or breaks a series for me.

8 The kisses. The ML is one of the best in kissing and each kiss have me butterflies. I wish this was a bit more daring but I wish this for every drama so my wish never comes true.

Things I loved

1 The FL. I can't put her in he "adored" list for two reasons. I don't find her particularly beautiful and I think he was above her league to be honest although it sounds callous what I say. That said, I still loved her and that's why she acted perfectly her role. She's a very good actress, the issue is that I don't think I will search other dramas with her. The reason is that I think that the chemistry between her and the ML is what made me love her. I can't imagine loving her with another actor but who knows? Maybe I'll try one day. The second reason is that I think her character was a it inconsistent sometimes. I don't think she showed enough emotion. I feel like another actress could play better the emotional scenes. She was great at comedy though. I loved her relationship with her grandfather, her brother, her best friend and her coworkers.

2 The 2FL. I can't put her in the "dislike" list because she was a good friend, but I'm tempted to because I didn't appreciate at all the way she behaved with the 2ML. But fine, she wasn't a bad person and the actress is beautiful and acts well.

3 The outfits. The ML had some gorgeous outfits, some of the best I've ever seen. The FL had some great ones but she also had some awful ones that made her look like a grandma. Still many great outfits everywhere.

4 The whole series. I loved that it was a work office rom com. Others said are bored but I actually loved every work related aspect. I found the setting original and if it weren't for the propaganda I would have loved it even more. It had also many funny moments and I was looking forward to the next episode. So all in all a great series.

5 The last scene with the small boy and the leads. Funny and heartwarming. I wish we had a few more scenes.

Things I disliked

1 The professor. I didn't hate him and he was a strong and interesting character but his propaganda speech annoyed me a lot.

2 The proposal. Too cliché and didn't give me the butterflies I wanted. It should have been done in another way more private, funnier and more romantic. It ruined the whole thing for me.

3 The lack of a final scene between the ML and his little brother.

Things I hated

1 The propaganda. It was too obvious and took away from my enjoyment.

2 The sponsored products. It was so blatant, it bordered to annoying, no scratch that, after a while it was annoying. I normally don't mind some discreet or sparse sponsored scenes but here it went too far.

3 The scumbags who have been arrested in the end. I'd love to have more time to see them going through some rough moments. They were both despicable. But at least we had some rewarding scenes with them caught scheming. Just not enough for me.

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Sex, drugs, and denial

So I was pulling my hair out of frustration watching Half-Awake, that minidrama has a very solid cast, loved the aesthetic, premise was my catnip (twisted mutual revenge) but the writing is just abysmal, to the point where nothing could save it from being a rage-inducing trainwreck with no reward in sight. Feeling deprived of my hate-love romance crack, my attention was caught by this drama : it has Wang Kai Mu, is made by director of critically acclaimed What a Good Girl and Please Tell Me If You Are Moved, and features a sexy scumbag ML I will inevitably root for (my bar for fictional ML's redemption is very low).

It's not for everyone, but it was certainly for me, I liked every minute of it (and it's not a short vertical at 3:40 hours), it surpassed my expectations, even surprised me at times. I find it so well written, appreciate it didn't shy away from some truly dark places. The hero is the anti-prince charming, he is absolutely two-timing his recovering fiancee and blackmailed mistress, turning both crazy, one with his lies and the other with his hypocrisy and mixed signals, he is caring but distant to his fiancee and abusive but all over the FL in the classic madonna/mistress complex. I find the drama made him feel very human by showing how he's trapped by guilt, self-loathing, and loyalty, until he's finally able to admit he should be more blunt to his fiancee who's spiraling out of control and gentler to his lover who's just trying to survive (I live for the moment these antiheros become sweeter, and the hospital scene ? Amazing) . The FL was also great, first I discovered a new favorite in Ma Le Jie, she's a bombshell and a talented actress, and second the character was truly moving. Yes, it's again a poor girl in a tragic situation where she's alone in the world with no support and a dear sick family member she will sacrifice everything to save, but it's well written and effective : her sister is such a sweetheart you understand why FL wants so desperatly to protect her innocence and save her, even if it means shredding her dignity (the scene where she begs under the rain : oof), the subplot about her reporting job gives her another dimension (and confirms that she does have a savior complex that puts her in very dangerous situations) and, something that too many of these love-hate romances never dare to do : she's not innocent in the deal, she does chase the ML, she wants him to be her support, even if he's clearly not willing, and yes, she weaponizes his sexual attraction to her to get what she wants. Yay for multi-dimensional characters ! The plot starts because of money, and is later moved by the magic pills that cures her sister, but the ML is nothing like your usual sugar daddy who provides the goods, falls head over heels for the FL and pampers her, noooo, their relationship is way more complex (and more interesting IMO) than that. I was glued to my screen to see how it was going to evolve, and the drama over-delivered. SFL was also very well written, not your usual green tea, she herself was dealt an unfair deal, and her excessive codependency to the ML made her more tragic than infuriating.

To be clear : the drama isn't trying to be realistic or feel like big TV, Zhai Shi Fan obviously adores the format's freedom to be over the top and soapy and she's a true master at it, shooting crazy but powerful and memorable scenes. This is an acquired taste obviously, I don't recommend it to anyone who isn't at least a bit into slap & kiss or makjang, and knows what to expect (or, you never know, let the show introduce you to a new type of crack !).

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Spoiled Stinky Cheese

Let's start with the poster. Bad design. Makes the show look stupid. Which, it actually is stupid. It's just a bad production with a dumb plot. It doesn't even know who it's audience is. We don't mind bad so much if the visuals are worth the time. They are not. This show isn't cheese. It's awful. Like it doesn't quite know what it wants to be. The sound effects for the kissing is sloppy, like literally sounds like wet sloppy licking and slurping. Bleh! And really who wants to watch forced intimacy? No one. The FL is supposed to be training at a science facility, but comes off as having fluff for brains. Like she can't even remember simple world building info that she is supposed to know. Not to mention the dumb stuff they have her do like "climb" down a rope in a mini skirt that magically doesn't bunch up and show anything. As if it isn't obvious she's being lowered by invisible cables. This is time wasted.

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My Future With You

I got hooked upon watching the first ep. The story premise gave me a different vibe. I've always been a fan of fantasy drama. I liked that it gave a realistic approach.
Yes, everybody complains why not the typical hot good looking guy for our ML. I believe YKS fitted the role. First, he has this look of authoritarian boss and I think a mature look of a guy would really fit the role instead of cutesie ones. And, yeah, he got some hot abs too! So, why not?!! As for the FL, I really like her look. She's mature yet still has that youthful glow.
So, the story basically evolved with the MC given their special abilities. The ML have ultrasonic hearing, like he can hear sounds or even conversation from afar. Meanwhile, the FL has the ability to see the future everytime a human touches her lips. It can be just a strand of a hair, a finger touch and yes, a kiss. Chemistry was definitely there. I liked how they build up the romance,though it's a bit slow burn for me.
There's not really a hateable character here, except for the villain, who's kinda predictable from the start that he's kinda suspicious.
I feel sad for the SML. Yes, he had some shortcomings with his relationship with the FL, but, he was simply a victim of a misinterpreted vision. Honestly, their relationship is worth saving. I felt his sincerity towards the FL. Unfortunately, this has been dictated by fate.
So, for the MC, the childhood arc is kinda clichéd. Definitely, there was a backstory behind how they gained their abilities. Still, it was well presented. I kinda skipped the office issues. I'm only interested in the development of romance in this drama. The co-workers also pulled off their roles. 2 or 3 of them are familiar faces that I get to see in other Kdramas doing same roles.
I'm glad the third wheels on both MC didn't do much hindrance to their relationship. I also liked that they accepted their fate that they aren't meant to be with their prospects. And these third wheels ending up together is kinda predictable too.
Inspite of the crime presented which was kinda resolved fast towards the finale. Everything went smoothly for the MC.
I just didn't like the filler they did in the finale having those petty quarrels and breakup. I would rather like see them more loveydovey instead.
Overall, this is another Kdrama you get to enjoy. It gives you a feel good vibe. It's an 8.5 for me. Not perfect, but the kisses and steamy scenes were really good.

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Solo-leveling of Medical Dramas

It's an action-packed "high-stakes" medical drama that packs in a lot of punch but lacks impact. In simpler words, it's an amusing k-drama to watch that is entertaining from beginning to the end. The writing is very self-indulgent with flashy characters who are fun to watch, stunts that definitely don't belong in medical dramas (but I'm not complaining), and an arrogant Mary Sue for a main character.

I think drama does well what it sets out to do. It's only eight episodes long, which is a smart choice because this drama is like a chocolate mousse which is to say it is mostly just fluff. The characters are one-dimensional, no one has any interesting stakes, there is no over-arching plot, and the premise is basic. However, it shines with execution. The tone of the show leans into shock-value based humor that doesn't turn cheap because it ends in eight episodes, the music and cinematography really highlights the stakes in each case in a way that leaves you wanting to watch just until this case ends, and just until this conflict is resolved, and just until the show ends. There is never a boring moment.

I think there are three criterion for a great story: characters, premise, and execution, but you only need to do one of these really well to be a decent story. This drama, as another reviewer put it, is "stylish." It does not have the charming characters of Hospital Playlist, the convoluting premise of Doctor Lawyer, the realism of Scrubs, but that also owes to the fact that it isn't exactly in the same category as those. This drama is less heart and more adrenaline. It's a fun watch, but it's no literary masterpiece - and that's okay. It's a self-indulgent, fast watch.

Now, do I recommend this? Honestly, yeah. You don't need an attention-span or media literacy to enjoy this. Tbvh, imo, it is slightly better than Solo Leveling in the "cool action but no substance" genre, because it comes off more as a trailer than a full show. I am curious about the nurse, and the protégé, and the anesthetist. If a second season delves into their lives, backstories, and relationship, and does it well, I will watch it. But Solo Leveling had one character and everyone else, well, i don't remember, don't care about. can't be paid to read ragnarok.

Overall Rating: 7.0

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A Powerful Reminder That Life Is Always Worth Living

Life is one of the most valuable gifts we are given, and this drama delivers that message in a deeply moving and meaningful way. It reminds us that life should never be taken lightly or sacrificed because of someone else or even because of our own struggles. No matter how difficult things become, life itself is precious and worth protecting.
Each episode of this drama highlights the importance of valuing one’s life. It strongly conveys that choosing suicide due to any reason is wrong. While pain, hardship, and emotional struggles can push people toward dark thoughts, the drama emphasizes an important truth: in the end, only you have the power to save yourself. No one else can do it for you. Putting your life at risk because of circumstances or other people is never the right choice.
The show explains this message in a very deep and impactful manner. As a viewer, you constantly feel how precious life truly is. The storytelling is so engaging that there wasn’t a single episode I felt the need to skip. Even though the episodes are nearly an hour long, they never feel stretched or boring. From the beginning to the end — not just of individual episodes, but of the entire show — it keeps you completely hooked.
What makes the drama even better is how well it balances its heavy theme with warmth and emotion. The small moments of comedy, the strong friendships, the mutual understanding between characters, and the genuine care they show for one another add depth and realism to the story. These elements make the message feel natural rather than forced.
Overall, this drama is truly very good. It is not just entertaining but also meaningful, thought-provoking, and emotionally impactful. It leaves you with a deeper appreciation for life and reminds you why it should never be taken for granted.

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Too many uninteresting stories

Things I liked

1 The premise. I thought it would be great to explore the theme of the secretaries but they never delivered.

Things I disliked

1 The ML. I didn't care about him. He never was enough charming or compelling to make me care.

2 The FL. She wasn't good. Something bothered me in the way she acted. Her character wasn't great either. Annoying and unlikable.

3 The rest of the cast. None was good enough in my opinion. The problem isn't maybe the actors but the characters that were not developed enough. I think this is its major default. Everything stayed superficial.

4 The script. It was all over the place. They didn't know how to continue or end some plots and it was irritating. I love tropes and clichés but when they give me the feelings and make my heart flutter. Noting happened here so it felt like I wasted my time for things I've seen a million times done better.

5 Lack of chemistry between the leads. There was none to be honest.

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I want a season two

I have yet to see a bad detective c drama, they are all so well written. I honestly don't have much to add here, if you like detective dramas, this is an absolute must watch. I like that they kept the dark vibe throughout the whole story and that it wasn't interrupted with funny whimsy character treats and joke moments. Just serious detective work. I especially like that everyone on the team had a good share of lines and screen time, you really had a sense of team work in there (I'm saying this because detective dramas are often centered around one of the main investigators and his past). And of course Luo Yunxi in glasses and turtlenecks, the forensic character suits him so much. 10/10 without further questions and u really would love a season two of this.

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"If the sky falls, the tall will hold it up"

I stumbled across Forget You Not and to my utter delight found a hidden gem dealing with the joys and pitfalls of family, friendship, marriage, and work. Hsieh Ying Xuan and Chin Han gave beautifully realistic performances of a daughter and father distanced through their own faults and misunderstandings. Every chapter was meaningful and gave insight into their lives and loves. As only Taiwanese dramas can do, the characters were flawed and real, relatable guides on this journey into aging and life.

Cheng Le Le’s life is shaken when her marriage falls into trouble and her “unreliable” father is diagnosed with dementia. Her rocks are her two best friends and her job as a stand-up comedian.

Each chapter in Forget You Not focused on a different aspect of Le Le’s life-her father, the mother who abandoned her, her friendships, her husband, and circled back to her father as his illness progressed and he became completely reliant on her. The episodes wove flashbacks with the present, never wandering afar and always giving insight into everyone involved. Aside from Le Le, we also peer into the stress of Zhang Kai’s privileged life, Cheng Kuang Chi trying to provide for his family working aboard ships, and Hsiao Fang’s pressure to raise a child largely alone.

The writing was thoughtful, showing people’s strengths and foibles. As in real life, marriage was a work of balancing expectations and needs, some not always fulfilled. Friendships were forged with people who were imperfect and faced their own crisis at times. As people aged, they suffered the loss of friends and family, whittling down their social circle we all depend upon. Parents were fallible, some capable of the job, others not. Children, even adult children, focused on themselves often shuttling parents’ needs aside. And ultimately, some children came to be caregivers of aging parents reversing the roles of a lifetime.

Forget You Not never shied away from the difficulties in relationships and caregiving. One of the most thankless and difficult jobs is caring for a loved one, often without any help. Even when done out of love and familial responsibility, it can bring a person to the breaking point physically, mentally, and emotionally. And financially. It is consuming and exhausting with the person always haunted by guilt with the questions of, “Am I doing enough?” Often followed by, “Will this ever end?”

This drama was heartbreaking and heartwarming. Following Le Le on her journey of self-discovery and a new relationship with her father was a deeply emotional journey for her and me. I tend to call out dramas that work too hard to manipulate the audience through cheap tricks and maudlin music. Forget You Not had absolutely gut-wrenching moments earned through authentic storytelling and nuanced acting. It was not all sorrow, for there were moments of levity, joy, and laughter. Sometimes when it seems the rain will never end, all you can do is dance in it.

28 January 2026

❤PSA-If you know a caregiver, please drop off food, ask to run errands, or find a way to relieve them so they can rest, shower, get out of the house/hospital for even a small amount of time. Anything so that they know they aren't alone. Sometimes caregiving takes a terrible toll on people's physical and mental health.

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