Reviews

Now I am impatiently looking forward to finishing this life go to her world and take a look

This drama was surprisingly good with every aspect balanced in harmony. The plot glides smoothly with almost no boring moments even the filler plots are kept purposefully short with no drag.

Cast is good I loved the ML (he looks like dai gao).. his acting was good moreover I think he should work a bit on his expressions of being in love ... His chemistry with the FL felt a bit off at various occasions.. in fact in writing this star crossed couple seemed one of the best but in appearance as the casted actors it totally fall apart .... In my opinion visually they don't look compatible.... Anyway cause this drama has multiple couples situation it was hardly obvious. FL was good her expressions are repetitive but somehow she pulled it through.
Side couples stories were also compelling.
Styling is right up to the mark for the period set up i loved that multi colour layered-off-shoulder thing they did with the few attires.
Ending soundtrack was listening-in-loops worthy.
Ending was satisfactory.. not cliched..

Deserves a season but I know it will never be delivered... Sheek!!! sheek!!!

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Boats and Oat?... What can I say?

Since the moment Boat and Oat became BL actors and were paired together... I just don't have words 😮! I am pretty speechless, but I will try to think of words to say about these two, so here goes....

First of all, in the two TV series I've seen them act in. All I ever see from them is sexual; especially from Boat. He does not seem to accept roles that would showcase his sensuality and not just his sexuality and Knot is no different. Each TV series I've seen him in, he's just a horndog. And what makes it even worse, is people tend to compare him with Boss when there is no comparison! Boss has more sensuality when he's acting in NC scenes versus Boat who demonstrates more beastiality in his NC scenes and the fact that in each TV series he has been in so far, he can't seem to keep it in his pants. I love Omegaverse series, but I do not think that Boat and Oat should have been picked for this Knot series. I probably would feel differently if Boss and Nouel had of been picked instead for this series.

And I get it, they're still fairly new at acting, but I really want to see a series where he is more sensual with his NC scenes versus beastial with his NC scenes. Boat displays a horndog every single time and it's getting redundant. Knot could have been a better series and I'm going to finish watching it, and I may redo this review once I finish the series, but as of right now, disappointing to say the least 🙄.

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Wisshing for FahPhoon as parents

The idea of Tonfah and Typhoon having their own family is so cute. Even if they are just babysitting Phoon's baby sister, the concept is still there. What kind of parents would they be? The episode also shows a nice touch of how much they really care for and love each other, and, of course, how possessive Fah is over Phoon.


I don't have much else to say since it is just a very short special episode. However, if you were to ask me what I would add to it, I think it would be a wonderful touch if they included Fah and Phoon planning for their own family, rather than just babysitting his sister. They already mentioned it in the series, so it would have been nice to see them make that dream come true

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The best of the En of Love series

In terms of acting, plot, music, & just being generally interesting, this series was the best set in this world.

Yin & War are great actors, and you can tell that they really go all in no matter what role they play. War in particular is really good at expressing his emotions just through facial expressions and body language. The supporting cast also did a good job in what little screen time they had & thankfully this series didn't subject us to 90% teasing and flirting. We actually got drama!

What made this series the best was, in large part, that it was actually interesting. It had actual drama. I don't want 100% fluff. I want the characters to go through something that makes their relationship grow stronger. Granted, what Mark goes through is something no one should have to, but you know, at least we got some spice. That said, I'm a big hater of cheating. It is one of the things that will turn me off a series so fast. It's treated as a normal thing that is bound to happen when it's something that you could easily not do. Now, in Mark's case, I find him innocent of being an accessory to this cheating the first time it happens. After that, he's guilty of being an accessory.

This is a plot that needed to be expanded further because it's clear a lot happens in the background that we don't get to see. It also has the kind of relationship problems that can't be resolved easily & is going to cause a lot of heartache. They did a great job doing so much in very little time, but I'm glad they decided to make Love Mechanics and give us the full story.

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Don’t Miss Out on This Gem!

Identical twins - whose similarities end with their looks - swap identities & embark on a journey to rediscover the point of living.

One’s a former athlete while the other’s a corporate perfectionist. When they try to live as each other, will their contrasting personalities lead to doom or will their shaky bond ultimately save them?

Park Bo Young absolutely slayed in her dual roles 🫶🏻 She infused each sister with such depth & feeling, allowing the viewers to truly believe she was two different people. Her talents were not wasted with this script!

While thinking of how to accurately describe this drama, these 4 words immediately came to mind:
Poignant.
Healing.
Beautiful.
Profound.

It’s filled with numerous quotable lines & life lessons about being kind to yourself, not judging what you don’t know, that communication is vital, & the importance of family. This is a drama that you need to pay attention to lest you miss out on it’s important messages. It will make you think about your own life while causing you to feel for everything these characters go through (not just the sisters, but their love interests too!)

The unfolding of everyone’s backstories happens at a good pace, allowing us time to connect with the character right where they are in each moment. The layers of emotions surrounding the familial bond is both weighty & healing, showing how big of an impact a difference in treatment can have on one’s psyche. The love stories are a major focal point (ones I loved & rooted for) but never take the main focus away from this story ultimately being about the twins’ individual journeys to inner healing. Major kudos to the writers, each cast member, & everyone else for making this such a stellar production!

Some of my favorite quotes are:

- “Was this thrown away because it deflated? Or did it deflate because it was thrown away? Am I living like this because of the way I am? Or am I like this because of the way I live?”
- “When a lie comes to light, everyone feels awful, regardless of whose lie it is.”
- “It wasn’t until I lived as someone else that I realized my worst enemy was myself.”
- “No matter how pathetic or messy it looks, anything you do to survive is brave.”
- “For so long, I was harder on myself than anyone else. … So why do I end up attacking myself in the moments I most need to protect myself?”
- “People who have issues always take their issues with them wherever they go.”
- “We don’t know everything, do we? And if you don’t know the full story, it’s better to keep quiet sometimes.”
- “I couldn’t do anything about the pain, but I could choose not to cry.”
- “People who get swayed by gossip don’t care about the truth anyway.”
- “What felt natural to us seemed flawed to the rest of the world.”

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The things I always want to know 😏😉…
- First(real)Kiss : ep.9💋
- Together : ep.8 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻
- BreakUp: ep.11 💔
- BackTogether : ep.11 ❤️‍🩹

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It was okay... Just okay.

This was an okay story. I was not a fan of the guy Ravin in this TV series. Maybe he is just new to acting and that's why he's acting ability is subpar. Bas, was okay in this series but not like he was in KinnPorsche and not like he was in 4 Minutes. I do believe that Bas's talent was squandered on this series. But the Ravin actor should not have been chosen for this role. I finished it, but just barely because I could not handle his acting ability. I'm not completely writing it off as a bad series, but it was definitely nothing to scream about and the people that are giving this such high reviews, must have not watched the same series because it definitely isn't a 10-star watch. It was just okay and it's because of Ravin that I felt it was just okay.

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I am done with the Chinese drama Blossoms of Power, in two senses of the word “done.” I had enjoyed it at first. I liked the politicking and machinations. Then I stalled out midway because the romances were the “men who can’t take no for an answer” type, among my least favorite tropes. (In addition to stalker-ish issues, the idea that supposedly strong-willed women routinely fall madly in love with men who don’t respect their wishes strains credulity.) I came back because I generally liked both the FL and the disguised Marquis heir characters.

Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Then episode 36 happened! I guess I should have known that ML hadn’t really died because he didn’t do the hand flop. But the drama left so many unanswered questions and unresolved issues that it might have set a new drama world record.

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Lazy rich mother is selfish, hope she get a clue

The foods presented was amazing, the characters not so much. You have three main characters that has issues of their own combined with side characters that are problematic especially the FL’s mom. The mother was pure selfish to the core, rich she maybe with no brains or skills of any kind but to think everyone is beneath her even her staff that has been with her for 20 years. How can the mother not learn to swollow her pride when she was left with nothing and try to learn a trade to sustain herself. The true hero of this series is Doo Chil Seong, he transformed his character from being a despised loan shark to a kind heart person that helped our out of the job chef Seo Poong to regain his chef title at the hotel where he was fired. Chil Seong also helped an out and down heiress and her family while the father was in jail. He also wanted his minions to get out of the gangster lifestyle and have a skill that would sustain them. What kind of ending was that, I think the audience deserves a better ending than what we got.

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Aggghh!!

Maybe cause I appreciate the slow-burn this story didn't leave much of an impression on me ..sure it was cute, romantic and full of fluffy moments but nothing worth reminiscing. The pulp of the story concluded somewhere around ep 13-14 after which the only things left are n number of group diners, second couple chases/denials and dramatically irritating third wheel entries everytime main couple tried something intimate (though despite this they managed to kiss a lot). Even with the medical suit and emergency rescue on the border fillers, the story could not succeed to hold any charm.
Talking about the cast it was quite mediocre. The word little in the title is taken literally .. Fl is looking like a dwarf as compared to the rest of the cast especially ML .
Music was okay for a modern theme..

Overall it was so-so ..neither worth recommending not with hating.

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The movie is better than the series

What happens when a lychee encounters a durian? You get a recipe for a sweet and pungent little movie.

Originally a five-episode series that was condensed into an hour-long movie, I can understand why viewers who watched the original version may have disliked it. Something inevitably gets lost when five episodes are squeezed together, especially continuity and character development. But as a short movie, I actually think the story flows much better. It’s a small-budget production, but the right actors with good chemistry can make all the difference.

From the get-go, we’re introduced to Gao Ran’s beauty and personality. So the question becomes: would you rather have fruit in your room or a naked man? 😂 Didi, our confused and introverted older virgin, discovers the joys of sex but, because of his insecurities, is constantly looking for something safe and familiar. There’s no long, drawn-out drama here, just a chance encounter, a little confusion, attraction, and what happens afterward.

Don’t take this “what-if” movie too seriously. It’s essentially a sitcom and rom-com rolled into one, and that’s exactly what makes it entertaining. It’s short, light, silly, and sweet enough to be worth a rewatch.

Wang Chen Rui has so far mostly appeared in BL productions as he continues to develop his acting skills. I’m hoping he gets better scripts that allow him to show what he can really do because there’s definitely talent there. We already know he has the hot body. Now let’s give the man a script worthy of it. 😂

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I loved it!

If you are looking for a light, funny and romantic drama that is simply fun to watch – Destined With You is a great choice.
This is a fun and entertaining viewing experience from the first moment. The acting is excellent, and the chemistry between Rowoon and Bo Ah is simply great – you can clearly see that the actors themselves had a lot of fun filming the series, and this energy is transferred directly to the screen. Rowoon is simply a great actor who brings with him a lot of charm and great comedic timing.
This series really has everything: lots of romance and comedy, alongside touches of drama, action and some interesting historical background that adds volume to the modern plot. An excellent, light and very fun series that simply does good for the heart!

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It's an amazing work about revenge, but not at all the kind everyone is used to. There are no bloody showdowns here: the cruelest part is that Li Gang only gives the beginning, and Ho Moon thinks about everything else himself - and thus destroys his life himself.

The story is based on only two people, and this is its strength: on one side - a writer who did not let go of the past and was tormented by a sense of inferiority, on the other - an offended orphan. And the way Lee Gang makes Ho Moon believe and fully immerse himself in his plot is truly impressive. Ho Moon doesn't even notice how he becomes the author of his own fall.

It's not about a blow to the face, but about a blow to the most vulnerable - to those thoughts that have been spinning in my head for years. This makes revenge feel even more terrible: it is quiet, but irreversible. The film is not action, but how it accurately shows how the past can control us if we allow it. A very strong, psychologically verified story.

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Caveat Emptor!!! buyer beware.

Caveat emptor. When something looks too good to be true, perhaps we should be wary.

Was I sold a bag of rotten eggs? And can I only blame myself because I was attracted to the beautiful packaging? I have been watching Royal Betrothal slowly unravel since the second half began, and I kept telling myself, perhaps it will get better. That is usually the danger with these dramas, you invest so much time and emotion that you keep hoping the writers will somehow find their way back.

Unfortunately, by episode 30, I finally gave up. Their version of a Game of Thrones “Red Wedding” was the moment I couldn’t even finish the episode. Everything about it felt wrong. The bait-and-switch, only to be baited and switched again, became exhausting. At some point I had to ask myself: How creative were the writers when they ran out of ideas? The excessive slow-motion sequences became almost comical, the fight scenes defied any sense of realism, and the drama seemed to substitute spectacle for storytelling. With only two episodes left, I finally succumbed to my inner desire to drop the series. Life is simply too short to finish a drama I no longer enjoy.

And that is particularly disappointing because this drama had so much going for it. The production looked beautiful, the cast was attractive, and there were moments early on when I genuinely thought we were getting something special. Wu Jin Yan and Chen Zhe Yuan are both talented actors, and they certainly have the ability to carry a good story. But as a viewer, I also have to hold them accountable not for the writing or directing, but for the choices they make about the projects they take on. As top actors, they have some say in the stories they attach themselves to. After this one, unfortunately, they have lost a little of the goodwill I had as a fan.

I know Chinese dramas are becoming increasingly mainstream and are reaching audiences far beyond China. That is wonderful. But please, don’t mistake international audiences for ignorant fools who will accept anything simply because the costumes are beautiful, the actors are gorgeous and the production looks expensive. We are watching. We are paying attention. If anything, expanding into the international market means the writing has to step up, more credible characters, more intelligent plotting, and storytelling that doesn’t insult the audience’s intelligence. The Chinese drama industry absolutely has the talent and resources to do this. I’ve seen it. And unfortunately, Royal Betrothal is no Pursuit of Jade.

If this becomes a continuing trend, audiences outside China may eventually shift their attention back to Korean dramas and other Asian productions. There is plenty of competition out there, and beautiful packaging can only take you so far.

Having said all that, I realize this is a rather long rant. But sometimes you simply have to get it out of your system. I really don’t like being sold a beautiful bag only to discover that someone forgot to check what was inside.

So, with two episodes remaining, I’m moving on. There are plenty of other dramas waiting for me and perhaps after this disappointment, it’s time for some completely senseless high-school BL nonsense. Sometimes that’s exactly what the doctor ordered.

And next time, please don’t call it Royal Betrothal.

Just call it what it really is:

“Chop Suey: The Movie… Part Deux.”

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Back again for an unnecessary season 2 of a pretty good short drama; let's go

It's been a while since I actually finished this show; I just forgot to write my review for it, lmao, and thank god I took notes, because I don't remember a single thing about it, lmao. I would give it a 6.5 out of 10, and I am going to say what I liked and didn't, and finally be done with this show.

The only positive thing I had to say in my notes was: "yay they are dating," which is lowkey insane. But yeah, this is season two where they are dating, and the rest of the show goes downhill from there.

Starting off strong with things I didn't like: this whole show is a continuity error. We know I'm so picky with this shit, and I was just irritated as fuck. Okay, in season 2, they were both in their third year of college, and not even a month later we know both have full-time jobs and are out of college, BECAUSE THAT MAKES LOADS OF SENSE YALL. We both lowkey have bullshit jobs but somehow don't have time for each other, and the manager lowkey looks like his man; like, I am so gagged.

AND hey, we are going to allude to a cute moment but not really do anything because we don't live together, we don't text or call, and we can barely look each other in the eye, but apparently we are dating, yes, of course.

And that is it for the show, because we have to spend 5 of the 28 episodes doing behind-the-scenes shit. Of course, because why would we ever try to get an actual plot in these? Okay, yeah, I would say watch the first one but not this one because it is a waste of time. Okay bye!

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