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a little too vicious at times but we get a happy ending
Zombies are NOT my thing, so take that into account in relation to my * rating.The zombie stuff (attacking, gore) happens mostly in the first part of the movie & then moves onto much less gruesome things. I wish that there had been more time spent showing us the training of the daughter than time spent on the zombies (in the beginning) as I felt there was alot of potential for more short comedic moments with the daughter.
Male lead Jo Yung Sook shines in this role & the young female lead did a really awesome job with her body movements (assuming they didn't CGI her). The comedic relief being a cat was amusing, but I wasn't sure if there was something sketchy implied when the cat sat upright, legs spread & tail twitching when it watched another cat on T.V.
I was disappointed in the way they handled getting rid of the biological father - it was a complete fail for me.
The last part of the movie was an unexpected & creative way to present a happy ending .
I didn't give it a perfect score because:
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They said "f-----" a good many times .
Having the biological father return made for an impossible resolution.
They COULD have had his arrival trigger memories that caused regeneration.
They COULD have made the uncle getting attacked cause regeneration due to memories of the bond between niece & uncle. They COULD have had the daughter bang her father with the stick & knock him out, OR even had uncle & niece drive off & leave the girl's father. after just punching him & knocking him down...but instead there is regression & all the progress of de zombification is lost in a moment where she gives into rage. that it's implied that the uncle finishes off the uncle (off screen) makes him less heroic & good. That the girl was still able to pass on the virus was also disappointing. that she does indeed bite her uncle as the end (even though it was invited) is also disappointing. I think there were better ways to handle these issues.
I also did not like that the uncle's former female class mate was so blood thirsty & un nurturing as she is presented as a probably love interest & new mother for the zombie girl.
So though it could have had more sweet & more comedic moments with the leads not going vicious, it was still good enough that i would rewatch it in the future.
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Jiang Mu as a character didn’t fully work for me — she just wasn’t my cup of tea.
"She chose his career path, and he chose to make her dream come true."ML: Jin Zhao / “Brandy” / You Jiu / Tou Qi – He Yu
FL: Jiang Mu – Esther Yu
To be honest, I was initially hooked on this drama and had high expectations, especially since Esther Yu is the female lead. As a fan of Esther, I always look forward to her projects. However, Jiang Mu as a character didn’t fully work for me — she just wasn’t my cup of tea.
Some viewers found the story uncomfortable and labeled it as incest or grooming. Personally, I don’t fully agree. Jin Zhao and Jiang Mu were separated when they were young and had no contact for around 10 years. Jiang Mu’s mother deliberately kept them apart during their teenage years, knowing they weren’t real siblings. Jiang Mu only learned the truth when she was 19, which led her to reconnect with Jin Zhao in Thailand. By then, they were already adults.
The storyline itself was okay — not outstanding, but not bad either. They were raised together from Jiang Mu’s infancy until she was around 9 years old, then separated. They reunited when she was 19, fell in love, broke up when she was 20, and later met again in their mid-20s. They eventually got back together, married, and built a life together.
I feel this drama is more suited for a younger audience. It leans heavily on the idea of falling in love with someone you grew up with — someone you trust, feel safe with, and believe will stay by your side for life.
Jiang Mu’s devotion to Jin Zhao was honestly 10/10. She was very straightforward and expressive about her love, but at times it became overwhelming. One scene that really bothered me was in Episode 25, when she confessed again and asked him if he would be okay with her marrying an abusive man — someone who would take her money and hurt her. She implied that if Jin Zhao let her go, he would be gambling with her future. That moment felt emotionally manipulative and unnecessary.
Overall, Speed and Love deserves an 8.5/10 from me. It’s a decent watch, and the chemistry between He Yu and Esther Yu was on another level — the eye contact, physical closeness, and kissing scenes were all top-tier. My main issue was simply that Jiang Mu’s clinginess was a bit too much for my taste.
Genre: Modern • Adoptive Siblings • Romantic Comedy See less
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Gong Jun.. My new found crush..?
Gong Jun.. My new found crush..😍I didn’t read the novel, so I am not sure if they adapted it nicely. I know I am late for watching this and I didn’t know why either. I just watched this because I saw Gong Jun in HELLO SATURDAY, and he looks adorable and funny.
Word Of Honor is one of the best wuxia that I watched. They said it is a BL drama, so it means it is my 2nd BL drama after The Untamed. The storyline was superb. Every character has its own good story to tell. And they tackle every person’s attitude or story why they become like that which is great.
Zhou Zi Shu & Wen Ke Xing love and understanding for each other is on another lever. They don’t even have to say it out loud. They just understand each other and read each other’s mind. I couldn’t say that it was BL ( Boys Love ) for me since what I can see is a brother/ senior juniors love maybe because it is an adaptation not the novel. The one tandem that really sticks out to me is Gu Xiang & Wen Ke Xing. Their love and loyalty as sister/brother for each other in top notch. It really made me cry. It’s so heartbreaking. This is why I didn’t see it as BL because when Gu Xiang died Wen Ke Xing doesn’t even care if he left ZZS just to kill Master Mo. And the love of Wen Ke Xing for Gu Xiang as a brother didn’t make him a fully evil master. As Wen Ke Xing said, Gu Xiang saved him from being an evil person.
Gong Jun did a great justice for Wen Ke Xing character. I really wanted to see him in another Devilish character.
Overall, this is one of the best Wuxia Drama that I watch. I'm a bit sad with the ending though. 😔
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SeaKeen forever!!!
I genuinely enjoy their acting coz they are so natural, from teasing to loving. It just been only one ep yet I can feel the chemistry and Cheewa confessing so uniquely "I am not just into planets, I am into you too" was so good. I also noticed that Narin loved to tease Cheewa as he was a nerd and took every joke so seriously.But seriously, seeing Sea as a cute nerd boy who just found his first love, trying to get close to Keen is a new form of him. I have a huge expectation from this series as I know their acting will never disappoint.
Also Cheewa not being shy and directly asking Narin directly if he can hit on him, oml!!!!
This review is based on my personal experience after watching first ep.
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Outstanding from beginning to end
Bittersweet Love surprised me with just how good it was. This is one of those dramas where I kept expecting the pacing to slow down somewhere, but it never did. There is an extraordinary amount of story packed into only 12 episodes, yet it never felt rushed. Almost every episode moved the characters, relationships, or larger plot forward, and there was very little that felt like filler.The acting was excellent across the board. Guan Yue was especially impressive as Xiao Fan. His transformation from a timid, naive young man into someone much more confident, capable, and self-directed was handled beautifully. The change was gradual enough that I barely noticed it happening until I looked back at the beginning and realized how different he had become. Zhou Ning Jia was equally strong as Lu Qing. He gave the character a maturity and presence that made it difficult for me to believe the actor is only 26. Even the supporting cast was consistently strong, which is not always the case in smaller productions.
The styling deserves praise as well. Xiao Fan’s development was reflected in subtle changes to his hair, clothing, glasses, posture, and overall presentation. Nothing screamed “look, he has changed now.” Instead, the visual transformation happened alongside the character development. By the end, he no longer looked or carried himself like the uncertain boy we met at the beginning.
The relationship between Xiao Fan and Lu Qing is complicated, sometimes deeply frustrating, and often painful. Lu Qing’s tendency to keep Xiao Fan in the dark drove me crazy at times, but importantly, it did not feel like one of those dramas where misunderstandings are artificially stretched out simply to fill episodes. His secrecy is fundamental to his character and to the larger plot, and eventually we understand why so much information was withheld. That did not make me any less frustrated with him, but it made the frustration feel intentional rather than lazy.
I also loved how much of the story was revealed gradually. Later episodes recontextualize things we saw much earlier without making those earlier scenes feel dishonest. Details that initially seemed small become meaningful, relationships turn out to have much deeper histories than we realized, and characters who were underestimated—both by other characters and sometimes by the audience—become far more complex.
The music was beautiful, the atmosphere remained wonderfully bittersweet throughout, and the final stretch brought together so many of the drama’s recurring themes: home, family, class, sacrifice, care, independence, and what it means to truly choose someone.
And the ending genuinely moved me. After everything these characters went through, it felt earned rather than simply handed to them.
This drama made me frustrated, anxious, amused, angry, and eventually very happy. Most importantly, it kept me completely engaged from the first episode to the last.
I would absolutely recommend Bittersweet Love, especially to viewers who like character-driven BLs where the romance is only one part of a much larger story.
And I think “Later episodes recontextualize things we saw much earlier without making those earlier scenes feel dishonest” is one of the strongest compliments you can give this particular drama. That really was one of the things it did exceptionally well.
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Ma Gang Uk is GREEN GREEN
I went into this series blind and did not expect much, but it had been quite a long time since I last watched a drama starring Park Eun Bin or Yang Se Jong, so I thought, why not give it a try? I am glad I did! It was much more fun than I expected.Both main characters were very likable. Park Eun Bin is so very versatile, and her acting is undeniable. Yang Se Jong can also portray an unserious character really well. His previous works were mostly serious, so this felt fresh and different. Ma Gang Uk's subordinates were also entertaining. Their acting felt very natural, and they were funny.
The relationship between the two main characters was also something I really supported. Their relationship feels very mature, especially on Ma Gang Uk's side. I liked the way he was very understanding towards Cheon Yeo Ri and did not push himself on her when she needed space. At the same time, Cheon Yeo Ri became more easygoing and trusting towards the people close to her after spending so much time with Ma Gang Uk.
The downsides for me were:
1/ Although the ghosts were the "center" of the story and what brought the two main characters together, they suddenly became almost completely absent and forgotten in the later episodes.
2/ I forgot which episode it was, but when Ma Gang Uk was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car, he suddenly appeared in front of Cheon Yeo Ri, and she thought he was a spirit and had died. Only when she hugged him did she realize that he was actually real. It was super weird to me because he had a cardiac arrest just minutes before. There is noooo way the hospital would allow him to just walk around already.
Other than that, it was fine. The antagonists were all annoying, so that's good, I guess. Happy to see Ong Seong Wu in a drama again.
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♥️A Must watch CDrama 10/10
Absolutely loved this drama! The storyline is captivating, the romance is beautifully developed, and the chemistry between the leads is amazing. Every episode kept me wanting to watch more. Chen Zheyuan was outstanding and completely stole the show for me! The characters, costumes, and overall production were also fantastic. A perfect blend of romance, mystery, court politics, and humor. Definitely one of my favorite C-dramas and a 10/10 for me!Was this review helpful to you?
A generic rom-com that doesn't go anywhere
A generic romance comedy, with a little bit of action, lack of suspense and weak narrative. Honestly, the series is poorly written. The premise is good but it's so inconsistent. Let's not even get into whether it's realistic or not; it's simply not believable. The characters are poorly written, even for a rom-com, with an abundance of illogical inconsistencies.The pacing is horribly slow and more than half of the time, there's just nothing going on. The chemistry lacks between the leads and a missing sense of excitement to see them on the screen. One of the biggest problems here is that there is no central conflict in the story that’s worth caring about. There is no such intrigue that a villain usually brings to the story. But that’s not the biggest thing to worry about, because the leads are nothing extraordinary themselves. Here every plotline moves simultaneously, so there is no starting point to follow. It’s not convoluted, thankfully, but it’s not easy on the eye either.
The performances were not great. None of the characters are written effectively and the story doesn't support their growth either. The FL was better, however the chemistry felt forced. The supporting were just an addition that were totally forgettable. There were so many loose ends in the narrative, that it genuinely is laughable. Technically, the show has great aesthetics and decent background score, but it couldn't save the chaotic story of 'Our Sticky Love'.
My take - There are dozens of good rom-coms with a plot, go revisit them again instead of this.
My Rating : 5/10
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Started off strong, but it started to lose steam towards the end.
The starting episodes were fire. The curiosity builds up really well and makes you want to watch the next episode, but somewhere along the way, the concept they initially set up gets lost. It felt like the story started going down a sidetrack instead of staying focused on the main plot. There were also a few scenes where the characters didn’t feel genuine or convincing.I was expecting a bit more from the ending, so I’m honestly kind of disappointed. It started off strong, but unfortunately, it lost its spark towards the end.
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cinematic, super cute and chill
I loved this because there is little drama, just cute stories about women in different walks of life meeting each other and changing each other's lives not with grand romantic gestures or dramatic plots, but quiet, cute moments. Very slice of Life, chill and with some cooking, farm montages. The cinematography and scenery was absolutely stunning, and I would rewatch this for sure.Was this review helpful to you?
Don’t watch this drama
This drama starting to piss me off..stupid love..RECIPE FOR LOVE is 100 times better than this dogshit drama..to who want to watch it just skip it..0/10..i hate this drama so much..I stop watch it at eps 8..both lead are just dumb and so frustrating………………………………………………….TRASH……….Was this review helpful to you?
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Beautiful, But I Fought for My Life Trying to Get Into It
I really tried to like this one, y’all, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t working for me.First, the cinematography is undeniably beautiful. There are some genuinely gorgeous shots here, and visually, the drama is absolutely doing its thing. Unfortunately, most of the time, it also felt like that was the main thing keeping me watching.
The pacing is excruciatingly slow. I know a full-length C-drama needs time to establish its world and characters, and I don't necessarily expect everything to happen in the first episode. But at some point, I do need the story to give me a reason to care. Usually, if a drama doesn't grab me in episode 1, episode 2 is where I'm willing to give it another chance. Here? I was still waiting.
I saw several fellow commenters saying that things really pick up after episode 4, so I kept going. And going. And going. Unfortunately, I never had that “ohhh, NOW I get it” moment. I genuinely can't remember the last time I had to put this much effort into simply convincing myself to watch a drama.
The pacing aside, I also struggled to connect with the characters. The FL, especially in the first few episodes, felt more like someone being presented than an actual character. She's constantly being groomed, dressed, washed, combed, attended to by servants… and while I understand that this reflects the circumstances and expectations placed on a young woman from a noble family in that era, I still needed to see something of her underneath all of that. A personality, a particular trait, some spark that would make me want to root for her. I just wasn't getting it.
And then there's the ML. I love DYX, which is honestly a huge part of why I tried so hard to stick with this one, but I have to be honest: his portrayal here just didn't work for me. Some moments felt overly performed rather than naturally acted, and the whole thing occasionally veered into very “idol actor mode.” I know he can act, which is why this was particularly disappointing for me. Maybe it's the character direction, maybe it's the performance choices, but either way, I wasn't connecting with it.
At episode 7, I'm officially tapping out. 😭 I really wanted to love this one, especially because of DYX, but at this point watching it has started feeling more like homework than entertainment, and life is simply too short for that. Maybe it eventually becomes everything everyone says it does, but unfortunately, I won't be around to find out. 😂 For those still watching, I genuinely hope it clicks for you and you're having a much better time than I did!
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I Ate This Up, No Crumbs Left
F4 Boys Over Flowers Thai version is 10/10. If you want to watch a live adaptation of the source material and haven’t seen any and can’t figure out which one to watch, choose Thai.After sitting through the entire Korean version back in the day, this remake is the ultimate glow-up. It addresses the class divide and toxic bullying tropes with maturity, giving us actual human beings with depth instead of cartoon caricatures. The production quality for a Covid-era drama is insane, and the soundtrack absolutely ate, carrying the emotional weight of every single scene. If you want a masterclass in how to successfully adapt a classic, dramatic cliché story, this is it.
Rating: 10/10 — The Absolute Blueprint
The Korean Version vs. The Thai Upgrade
I watched the entire Korean version back in the day, and let’s be real—it did not pass the vibe check for power dynamics. If my memory serves, Gu Jun-pyo was giving straight-up toxicity and physical violence. It treated severe bullying like a quirky plot device and completely failed to address the power divide well. The Thai remake is a massive, undeniable glow-up. It actually addresses the class divide and bullying without making the characters feel like cartoon caricatures. They feel like actual human beings with depth, not just walking tropes.
The Ultimate Female Lead Glow-Up
Let’s talk about the absolute blueprint that is Tu as Gorya because she was the biggest upgrade of the entire show. In the Korean version, the actress just wasn’t cutting it. I get that the character isn’t supposed to be some glamorous beauty, but she still needed to have a sense of femininity, and the K-drama completely missed the mark on that. Tu the other hand, was everything. Her acting was so impressive, and she managed to be incredibly grounded, relatable, and feminine while still being a total badass who could hold her own.
A Chaotic But Healthier Romance
Because Gorya could actually stand her ground, the romance between the main couple felt so much better to watch. Don’t get me wrong, Thyme and Gorya are still extremely chaotic, but they aren’t as toxic. They’re just codependent. There are definitely still heavy power dynamics at play, but their relationship felt infinitely healthier than the absolute disaster of Jun-pyo and Jan-di. Bright completely understood the assignment with Thyme’s character growth, and his acting was great. Their chemistry made the madness work, and they did a phenomenal job bringing that messy, classic romance to life.
Team Ren Forever
But real talk? If I were Gorya, I would simply not choose Thyme. I would have settled for Ren in a heartbeat and never looked back. Dew as Ren was the only guy I was truly rooting for the entire time. His confession scene in episode 15 had me straight-up bawling my eyes out because I knew exactly what was coming for him, and it broke me. He deserved the world.
Elite Production & Acting
For a drama filmed during Covid, the production value is a massive flex. Every single scene felt high-tier and visually gorgeous. The main squad, including Win as Kavin and Nani as MJ, was so incredibly young when they filmed this, but their acting was so grounded. You can visibly see their character development throughout the show instead of them just staying flat. Even the older actors killed it—Cindy Sirinya Bishop, who played Thyme’s mom, Rosalyn, was so unbelievably good at being evil it was terrifying.
God-Tier Soundtrack & The Cliché Lore
Yes, the source material is fundamentally goofy. We have the classic wealthy CEO heir x broke girl dynamic and they even threw in the ridiculous, chaotic amnesia arc at the very end. Honestly? These clichés are exactly why this story still has a chokehold on readers and viewers globally. They are classics for a reason, but the specific spin the Thai drama put on them is really good. What truly added depth to the entire show was the soundtrack. The music was flawless and elevated every single moment. It made the intense scenes exciting, the heavy scenes dark, and the emotional scenes completely heartbreaking. It is a definite upgrade and easily one of the best remakes to ever exist.
I would say, if you want to watch a quality coming of each Asian drama, don’t get discouraged that this story has a Chinese and the Korean remake. Thai remake is very very good and you will enjoy watching it.
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Welcome to M9 Saga
Okay, so August has been a pretty hectic month for me, with assignments and tutor classes piling up on top of one another. It's even harder for me to leave spare time for watching dramas (I've been attempting to binge "Ray of Light" too, but not completed yet). After one backlash after another, Youku finally shows its trump card by airing "Mystic Nine", one of my most awaited shows. Apparently, "Mystic Nine" is a spin-off or side story from the main lore, "The Lost Tomb", as it focuses on the story of Wu Xie's grandfather Wu Laogou and his friends as they traverse into supernatural edifices and tackle so-called mystical rituals, and ultimately strengthen their friendship bond over time. After "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery", I grow even more curious of how "Mystic Nine" is going to play out. Turns out I've trusted the right crew all along. By the way, "Mystic Nine" and "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery" have a gap between 20-something years and both are staged in Chinese Republican era during the world revolution ("Mystic Nine" marks my second consecutive republican drama that I complete wholeheartedly and thank God I dropped the wacky "Overdo" without being overdone). With all those above being said, let's rock on the review...In 1930s Changsha, the Mystic Nine, an alliance of nine powerful families, is led by military commander Zhang Qishan. Alongside his closest ally, the resilient Wu Laogou and the other members of the Mystic Nine, Qishan is tasked with protecting Changsha from both supernatural threats and political conspiracies. Their greatest challenge begins when Unit 401, a mysterious Zhang Family military unit, suddenly appears in a hospital before disappearing without a trace. Qishan, Laogou, Huo Xiangu, and Qi Tiezui enter the legendary Otherworld Tower to find them. Built by the ancient sorcerer Yin Changsheng, the tower is filled with deadly mechanisms, illusions, monsters, and psychological traps designed to distort memories and perceptions of time. Deep within it, they discover Star-Moon Dust, a poisonous substance capable of causing hallucinations and erasing memories. They also uncover its connection to the Life-Swapping Herb, the Mutation Pill, and the monstrous Zhai Niang Niang. The situation becomes even more dangerous when they discover that a group of Japanese soldiers has secretly occupied the tower. Led by Yoshiyuki Hatoyama, they have mastered Yin Changsheng's techniques and intend to obtain Star-Moon Dust and a Zhai Niang Niang as weapons against China. Laogou is abducted because of his unique ability to tame creatures but eventually escapes at the cost of his memories. As the Mystic Nine races to rescue Laogou and Unit 401, they uncover the tragic history of the Otherworld Patriarch and his follower Hua Zi, whose final message reveals the key to escaping Star-Moon Dust's influence. After surviving the tower and defeating the Japanese scheme, the Mystic Nine finally returns to Changsha. However, their victory is short-lived. The Ministry of War launches a secret campaign to eliminate the Mystic Nine, with Huo Wenhai carrying out the plan. With political turmoil spreading and World War II approaching, Zhang Qishan must make an impossible choice: sacrifice his personal loyalties or risk the destruction of the Mystic Nine and the people of Changsha. The battle for the Otherworld Tower may be over—but the survival of the Mystic Nine has only just begun.
TBH, I really love "Mystic Nine" script and I have to appreciate Kennedy Xu for bringing us another grand masterpiece in "The Lost Tomb" lore. Previously, a user shared that Kennedy Xu had completed the script for 7 years, before modifying it to enhance the essence of the story and make the characters feel more alive. Turns out, this method truly works and I'm hooked up from the get-go. Kennedy Xu is also notorious for creating plot holes and suspension of disbelief - but don't worry, we're going to get a thorough elaboration of the entire event near the end of the drama. Meanwhile, you'll have to deal with a ton of jumpscares during the Otherworld Tower's scene as those hallucinations may feel realistic to you. The script also amalgamates a portion of thriller mystery, horror, and humor into a perfect combination. I also like the main characters' bromance - all of their scenes feel emotional and gut-wrenching to me, especially the reunion of Qishan and Laogou. I also like Qishan's lackey Xiaoyu and Xiaojin's banter with Tiezui. No matter how intelligent and logical they are, they can never defeat Tiezui's endless hypothetic yapping. In spite of appearing as cameos, most Mystic Nine members create a strong impression for me, and their contrasting personalities bring out the essential key to understanding them better. I'm also surprised at the use of Japanese language as it's a Chinese drama (we are clearly aware of that). As an amateur Japanese language's learner, I really like the dubbing of the Japanese and can comprehend one or two things from the overall sentences spoken. Moreover, the dubbing and lip movement sync a lot that I can't find any flaws regarding dubbing issue (which occur in most dramas, especially low-budget ones). Nevertheless, I'm still a bit of bothered by the Xiangxi accent of their Mandarin when they're in the auction gala of Xinyue Restaurant. Overall, the production crew has done their best to make "Mystic Nine" alive and Youku definitely isn't the laughingstock anymore. One more thing, someone once mentioned that Zhang Family should open a harem for pretty boys - I agree a lot with his/her opinion because the Zhang Family are eye-candies and extremely good-looking to the point I need Shrimpie as my psycho boyfriend (if you've seen Archive, you'll know what I mean).
Aside from the cohesive script, "Mystic Nine" also relies heavily on the superb acting by the whole cast, thereby inducing a lot of emotionally heart-wrenching moments and humorous jokes simultaneously. Some of the former actors come back and reprise their respective roles, including William Chan, Hanson Ying, and Hu Yunhao. This is my first time watching William Chan and I have to say he's an excellent actor - you can feel his turbulence of emotions through his gaze, body language, and micro expressions, especially when he is forced to either eradicate or spare Mystic Nine's member. His masculine build also fits Qishan's description as a military commander and he's definitely a strong fighter on top of that. For Joseph Zeng, I don't connect to him on the first few episodes due to the indoctrination of his image as an innocent cute little golden retriever in my mind. I can't quite imagine him as a cunning yet street-smart tomb raider at the first place, but his performance improves after several episodes and thank God he does. "Mystic Nine" marks Joseph's third drama of the year, after "Veil of Shadows" and "The Legend of Rosy Clouds", where both of his characters are awfully written. Sebrina Chen also does well as the sole female in Mystic Nine, and she's got that badass headstrong girl's aura in herself. Meanwhile, I also want to commend the whole assemble of casts for giving "Mystic Nine" long-lasting impression in every watcher's mind.
I have literally no impression of its OSTs, as they are rarely used in the drama (I can't make baseless assumption, can I?). On the other hand, sets, backgrounds, costumes play pivotal roles in helping the watchers to contemplate the events occurred in this drama. Moreover, watchers can take a glimpse on republican era's civilization and how social hierarchy works in that epoch.
Overall, it's a wonderful experience and I have no regret wasting my time for nearly-an-hour episode because every detail and fact is worth it. For "The Lost Tomb" franchise's hardcore fan, "Mystic Nine" isn't to be missed as we can take a peek at Wu Xie's grandfather's backstory, which serves as the prelude for Wu Family's tomb raiding occupation. As you know that "The Lost Tomb" emphasizes the main branch of the Zhang Family, "Mystic Nine" takes a drastic turn by explaining more about its side branch (Qishan's original root). We also get to know Laogou and Xiangu's budding romance here (FYI, Xiangu can be considered as Huo Ling's mother and Huo Xiuxiu's grandmother). I guess I'll end my yapping here - good luck and happy watching!!!
For full synopsis, you can click on the link below...
https://myreviewforcdrama-bycv58.blogspot.com/2026/08/nine-full-synopsis-major-spoiler-alert.html
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Coincidentally, "Mystic Nine" ends its run on my birthday, 15th August, so I'll consider it as my birthday gift this year. I really appreciate it.
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Fun comedy romance drama
This is one series you can watch multiple times and still find it a great view. The writers did a brilliant job of creating something that has you laughing, crying, fascinated and cheering for this two charismatic lead characters.I thought that the male lead, Kim Young, a handsome, magnetic lead displayed quite a wide range of a emotions that paired beautifully with his costar, the lovely multi-talented actress, Jin Ki-joo, who had great chemistry and comedic timing with Kim.
The subplots were a good balance of rich characters that were portrayed by a stellar supporting cast.
Thank you to all the talented masters of their craft that gave us The Secret Life of My Secretary, especially the composers, producers and director that added their talents to the beautiful soundtrack.
Well Done.
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