Reviews

An ill-fated twisted relationship;cliché troupes, at times romanticizing toxic/abusive relationship

Actors were great, 1st time watching this male actor work. He embodies the character well;as much as i dislike the ML i really admire the actor. FL is good too, both can express very well. The drama is well made like the set and the cinematography.

I hope anyone sane would know what the ML had for the FL isn't love. Love comes from respect. He often deeply cared for her only when she's in his palm. Shes like a precious pet to him.That's not love, respectfully. Even in their good phases, it doesn't feel genuine, part of ot because he couldn't be honest about her memories and how she didn't have much of choice in the relationship due to memory loss also how she is just reduced to a wife waiting for him all day without all the things that she's once passionate about.
I feel hurt for the FL genuinely. Started watching out of curiosity as the misogynistic idiots here were thrashing the FL as "toxic" because she didn't give in to the ML who forcefully kissed her(assault) and held in captive by threatening her. This is where the problem arise. As far as ik the writer didn't romanticize their relationship till the midway aka their marriage but people are labeling MLs horrible actions as LOVE and started justifying it just because he's a ml LOL. Most people wouldn't have problem if the audience isn't romanticizing their relationship. It will be harmful if the impressionable young people will think it's love. Please IT'S NOT.

She went through all kind of unfair hardships because of a bad fate meeting him. I don't hate him entirely but they weren't compatible at all. He goes around making enemies left and right, and was horrible to her in the beginning which started this ill-fated relationship. It's easier to ship them offline than to ship the characters at any point lol. Atp I just want a happy and healthy ending for the FL and wish ml the best in his work😂
But you can watch this drama without entirely romanticizing or justifying toxic traits of ML(Some scenes can be triggering). It can be watched leisurely as the production is good but can be draggy.

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The Casting of Minamida Minami Is an Absolute Disaster

What an insult to the original masterpiece! Was the casting team asleep when they chose the actress to play Minamida Minami?

Her portrayal of an autistic character is completely unconvincing. She fails to capture the character's distinctive behaviors, mannerisms, and emotional depth, making the entire performance feel painfully artificial.

There's simply no comparison to the original, where the acting, casting, and character development were handled brilliantly. Here, it feels as though barely any effort was made to understand or faithfully portray the character.

Everything feels forced, fake, and poorly executed. I couldn't even make it through the first episode. That's how disappointing it was. What a terrible adaptation of something that was originally so beautifully done!

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A pleasant surprise

A truly engaging series, considering its obvious low budget. In the first three episodes, the action is rather slow-paced, but in the second half the plot really picks up. Obviously, it’s hardly possible to explore a multi-layered story in depth in just six episodes, so I wasn’t even expecting that.

And yet, I was pleasantly surprised! It’s easy to warm to the female lead, the male lead is absolutely hilarious, and the antagonist certainly looks better than he does in the book 😆😭 (I haven’t read the book, but I know how he’s portrayed there 😅).

Above all, I really liked the ‘Halloween’ atmosphere of the story (I watched the series at just the right time of year 👻) and, in fact, the original aspect of this story – namely, the combination of the world of the living with the place where the dead and those on the border between life and death end up.

I wasn’t really surprised by the plot developments – I’d more or less seen the biggest ’plot twists’ coming – but I still enjoyed watching it. There were a few plot holes, but they weren’t significant enough to bother me. As is often the case with Netflix series that won’t be getting a sequel, the ending is open-ended, to say the least, and the story definitely deserves to be developed further (but we all know how it goes 💸💸💸)

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Great but some plot holes

In general, the drama was good. I enjoyed it thoroughly and watched religiously on a daily basis without forwarding at all - I find myself doing that a lot these days. There was great acting by the leads and main support actors. I consider myself now a full TXW fan - I must say I rarely become fan of actresses, and of course Yan An, who's not only super hot, but has proved he has what is needed for a lead. Now the not so great... many caricature-like characters (or acting) this includes Jundai, specially at the beginning - she felt like coming from a telenovela. The dumb aunt, the evil aunt at the end, the empress, general Han...etc. Also, there were some major gaps, like, how General Han comes back to the picture when his family was made commoners and he lost his rank? also, they mention that the crown princess was abandoned by her husband and then Wei Rao threatens to kill her at the end of their bet, but then she shows up back at the palace for the revolt? The end...well, I actually didn't mind it being open-ended, though I would've liked the next plot to be developed afterwards. lastly I wished they had found general Qi a good girl - I really liked his character ad felt bad for him.

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The truth behind growing up.

Our Youth portrays the challenges and pain of growing up. I honestly loved this drama – especially the soft romance that developed between Jin and Haruki, the progression of the storyline, the soundtrack, and the chemistry between the actors. I enjoyed every aspect of it.

This drama also explores some heavy themes, including domestic violence, abuse, neglect, bullying, and acts of violence. While these themes may be somewhat overshadowed at times, they still exist and can be difficult to watch, so be aware of them before diving in.

Overall, it's a beautifully crafted high school drama that is much deeper than it initially appears. I highly recommend it!

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BJ alex temu version

Okay so firstly, this is my opinion and others may think otherwise.
I hate to say, but the soundtracks were the only good thing about this show. At least the producers well selected which soundtrack was to play during specific scenes.

However, this show is bummy. The pace is horribly slow; the only thing saving the pace would be watching this at 2x speed. Combining terrible acting with slow line delivery is excruciating. Though acting was bad, i dont blame the actors; there are multiple dramas in which they act a lot better.

Um waiter waiter, theres a bit of plot in my porn. This series is just nc scenes after nc scenes, and clearly, the producer could care less if the show had a sensible plot. It was just: meet in the night, attempt to eat, sex and repeat. And as if they were demented, they were clearly losing the main idea mid series. How could you bring out an idea, cut it/poorly execute it, then move onto the next. The main cp nc scenes were sometimes stiff it was off-putting. The tongue scenes and some of the full body nc scenes were awkward. Genuinely had me contemplating my life choices.

Oh and dont get me started on the 2nd cp. They had 0 contribution to the plot whatsoever; you could remove them from the show and nothing would feel different. They were just there to use up enough screen time to prevent the series from being centered around the main cp. It was terrible. Their scenes were repetitive, bland and lacked depth. Furthermore, im so sorry but they lacked chemistry. If they were only able to provide 2-second forced nc scenes, might as well leave it out of the show. Immediate skip whenever they came on-screen because they were bound to waste my time.

And of course, they are lazy to source peach artworks from proper artists instead of GenAI. How unprofessional.
if you want to waste about 10 hours of your life, i highly recommend

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It was alright.

While I don’t believe this drama was bad, I can’t say it was particularly good either. The plot felt all over the place, and the romance didn’t seem fully realized.

With only 8 episodes, each lasting 25 minutes, the show had limited time to develop its storyline. The romance felt rushed, the intrigue was barely explained, and the pacing was inconsistent. The finale, in particular, was a complete mess.

That said, the actors did their best with the material they were given. The chemistry between Kim Kyung Min and Kim Seung Beom was quite good, and watching their interactions was enjoyable.

Overall, is this worth watching? Yes, I would say so. You might connect with it in a way that I couldn’t.

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PerthSanta did an amazing job with this one.

Love You Teacher is much deeper than people initially realize.

Although the premise might sound humorous and the trailer suggests a potentially problematic storyline – where the main character reverts to the mindset of a seven-year-old while his boyfriend remains an adult – the actual viewing experience provides a more profound narrative than expected. As we explore the lives of these two men, we discover that Solar and his seven-year-old self share much deeper emotional connections than initially perceived. Pobmek’s transformation from a grumpy teacher to a dedicated caregiver, both at home and at school, is also a really compelling cinematic experience.

Perth and Santa have incredible chemistry, not only in intimate moments but also during emotional and distressing scenes. The nuance in their performances makes it clear how much effort both actors put into their roles. I personally believe Santa truly shines in this drama. His ability to distinguish between Solar and Sun solely through facial expressions is remarkable.

Another positive aspect of this drama is how it addresses the struggles that caregivers face when such an accident occurs. There is no guarantee that Solar will return to his ‘normal’ self, and Pobmek must support him regardless of the form he takes. This complexity is portrayed very effectively.

I could sing the praises of this drama all day long, but I’ll wrap it up here. This show is definitely worth watching. Don’t let the lack of scientific explanation, colorful fonts, dramatics, or the premise of reverting to childhood deter you – it really is an excellent drama, executing its unique concept beautifully!

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Bong Soon for the win!

Dramas where girls take charge are my absolute favourite.

This show is such a fun and overly dramatic ride! I loved everything about it – the sound effects, the dramatics surrounding Bong Soon’s powers, the romance, the comedic relief, and the intense moments towards the end. It was all a delight to watch.

Overall, this drama doesn’t take itself too seriously. It tells the story of a woman who simply wants to be loved unconditionally and explores the path she chooses in her life. Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik delivered splendid performances. I was entertained every moment throughout the drama.

I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantic comedies featuring a badass female lead, and a male lead who's a bit of a lovable loser for her.

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BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

I used to think that they choose an unfitting actress for Navier, but after watching the first episode, this series COMPLETELY changed my mind.
Her demeanour, the way she talks, walks and literally makes her face expression, is EXACTLY like Navier, so this surprised me and exceeded my expectations.

So as a fellow Manhwa reader, who read Remarried empress when I was 12 (Now I'm 17), this makes me soo happy.

But also the way they presented Rashta is a little different from the manhwa, but in a good way. We always saw Rashta in a bad light and got less about her backstory, but her demeanour in the drama depicted her as "In order to survive, I will get with the emperor". This once again proves that many people always judge the woman and not the man. It also makes us have just a little bit of empathy for her...

BUT, hear me out:
I won't spoil anything, but BECAUSE they depicted her in a pitiful way (especially those wounds, they weren't so bad in the manhwa, she just had a few scratches), it will make us hate her EVEN more later once she reveals her true colours.... (so much that we even called her TRASHTA those days haha)

..Which is why I like the way they presented her, as it will have a bigger effect on us later. It also seems they spent quite the money for this - like I thought they would use AI a lot, but it seems they used it barely (and for that more CGI). So as dear watchers, we should support them through legal means (;

But that one crown Navier had, my best friend has the EXACT same one from Temu😭 (I do not support Temu). So yeah not everything is positive.


But the first episode itself: 10/10

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"Blow wind, blow, and crack your cheeks!"

Full disclosure, I cannot always be counted on to be dispassionate and objective where Yakusho Koji is concerned. He is one of my favorite actors from any country. I was concerned when I saw the slapstick style poster for the drama that he was truly going to test my love for him. I should have had more faith. Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? turned out to be exactly my kind of drama—a moving redemption story. An actor faced his worst nightmare; he and his work were completely forgotten. He thought he needed to reclaim his life, his vocation, and his fame. When confronted with who that man was and the pain he’d inflicted on others, the path forward wasn’t as simple as he thought it might be.

Renowned Japanese stage actor Takasegawa Gen is reveling in his performance in London as King Lear. He’d moved to the UK for the chance to perform on stage and also to escape his latest scandal. Married, divorced, married, and caught with his latest mistress, he asked for people to forget him and he left the country. After two years, he’s ready to go home but his return is delayed due to a horrific pandemic. When he finally arrives in Japan he is hit with every actor’s worst fear—he’s been completely forgotten. Not just by the public, but by family as well. His on-line and financial presence is scrubbed. For a time, he is the King living on the streets until he finally lands a part-time job at a sauna with a feisty Korean speaking manager and an actor playwright. Gen determines to get his old life back, but as he stumbles about on his journey, he realizes his old life wasn’t so great.

Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? is similar to It’s a Wonderful Life, if George Bailey had been a jerk that most people had come to hate. Gen gets a glimpse of how he treated people and the path of destruction he left. By walking in the shoes of extras, stage hands, and others associated with dramas and films he began to experience empathy and humility. His acting skills also expanded as he learned to be “normal” from the invisible extras on set he had disdained in his prior life. As he grew, he still craved validation and appreciation, but more so from people he loved and admired than from strangers. He was no longer glued to his phone searching for any mention of his name. Through the eyes of people who knew his father he gained a better understanding of the man whose shadow he walked in.

The drama revealed the darker side of making films and dramas highlighting the overworked, underpaid people who bring entertainment to life. I was surprised to find that extras are often not paid for their work which is usually not the case in Hollywood. Gen was not alone in feeling alone and anxious. Famous actors, extras, and those behind the camera felt the same way.

Yakusho Koji was perfect for the role of a man with 1000 faces both onscreen and off. Gen reinvented himself, failed, learned, made real human connections, shone, fell on his face, dusted himself off and tried again. And along the way he attempted to atone for his earlier actions. At nearly 70 years old, he demonstrated that it’s never too late to open your heart and mind to the people and world around you. It’s never too late to be the best version of yourself that you can be.

3 November 2026
I did have one criticism which I’ll note below in a spoiler.














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Both of Gen’s kids at the end said they didn’t care about his affairs that tore apart their parents’ marriages. They just wanted him to excel as an actor. I’m going to call BS on that. It hurt them before, now that he was famous again it didn’t bother them? He’d betrayed and abandoned both families. Forgive him, sure, but laughing it off? Probably not. It was strange how both ex-wives became instantly more amenable toward him once he became famous. He was a celebrity before he left for London and they had no problem disliking him then. He was a better man, but that was whiplash inducing changes in attitudes. I almost dropped my score to an 8.5 and may still, but I really loved Koji’s performance and the story overall.

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