Reviews

A REVENGE MATERPIECE

CHENG YI brought on different character he as played on like the other dramas he has filmed in which he is strong or zero to hero, in this drama he is just a boy wanting to avenge the death of his family. A boy who is parents were killed and his sister survived and he took care of was his sister for seven years. IN the twenty-Four Strategies of Chang’an ,CHENG YI (Xie Huai An) came not to clear his parents name but to take revenge who killed his parents though he was smart some death cannot be avoided .
What CHENG YI brought our screen was wonderul. LIU YI JUN protrayal of the general king and ZHOU QI who protrayed the deposed emperor and zhang mo were very good as they fit for the roles
Though i am in the 14th episode this was a wonderful change in cheng yi roles and his acting ,This is me first time seeing cheng yi as a scholar and he fits the revenge driven roles. Looking forwad to Liang Jing Shi Wu Ri .

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Don't have high hopes, just try to enjoy the ride if you can.

I had to fight my way through this k-drama, because for the life of me, I did not want to watch it. It was painful to get through, but I finished it. So here we go:

The plot was all over the place. :( I had high expectations since the writer worked on Strong Girl Bong-soon and the director on Meteor Garden, but apparently that level of quality was a one-time thing. The premise had so much potential: they freeze them then thaw them out in the future! I was so excited to see how they would navigate the modern world. But after maybe one episode of acclimation, they had zero problems. Not once did they seriously mess something up because they were from the past. They barely showed it. Occasionally they threw in an old-fashioned phrase, but mostly they just said they were from the past without ever showing it. Such a wasted trope.

And the ending? D: Wow. They froze Go Mi-ran again, widening the age gap from 8 to 11 years. They should have frozen Ma Dong-chan instead, so they would not be so uneven in age, experience, and workplace hierarchy. They could have made Mi-ran a fulltime producer instead of an intern, or even a chief because fo her unique skillset with hit shows. Instead, they made everything more unbalanced. Then she suddenly wants to go abroad to study after he waited three years for her? Come on. The YouTube channel felt like a band-aid solution, and they did not even get married. Completely unsatisfying.

As for the acting: I love Ji Chang-wook, but this was easily his weakest role I've seen... the army must have drained him completely. Ma Dong-chan was a painfully bland character, like a wet tissue, and even Ji Chang-wook could not save him. He abandoned his girlfriend of 20 years based on an unconfirmed assumption, had no real relationship with his mother, and barely any meaningful connections beyond his niece. Criminal underuse. This character might honestly be worse than Noh Ji-wook. Lucky that he is so pretty.

Won Jin-ah, on the other hand, was the saving grace of this drama. She played Go Mi-ran beautifully. Her character was interesting, grounded, and genuinely enjoyable to watch. Her relationship with Nam-tae was adorable, and their bond surviving 20 years apart was one of the few things that worked fro me. She was a good daughter, a good sister, and had a far better reason to be frozen than Ma Dong-chan ever did. Her only mistake was falling in love with him.

The supporting cast, though? What a mess. Overacting, overreacting, tonal whiplash, and so much cringe I had to look away. The show could not decide whether it wanted to be serious or comedic. Na Ha-young’s storyline was treated with heavy seriousness, while Byung-shim's was played for absurd laughs, and neither approach worked. There were no real consequences, no emotional payoff, and they just sent Na Ha-young's character away when things got inconvenient.

My favorite part of the drama was Nam-tae! He opened his own bakery. I love seeing good people get good endings. :D

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A good time

This is a really good comedy thanks to solid jokes, dialogue and situations in which our characters find themselves in. The chemistry between the actors is really good, Kang Ha Neul and Han Sunhwa are definitely the standout with the unhinged and savage performances, while Kang Young Seok delivers a very fun character and Kim Young Kwang some heartfelt scenes. The friendship is the best part of the story.

While I really enjoyed this film, I can't help but feel The First Ride missed an opportunity to properly develop mental health issues in the aftermath of a tragedy. In one hand, I am glad this wasn't a sob fest but, at the same time, sometimes this issues were used as a punchline and even forced the story to be more emotional when the set up was already touching enough.

Overall, this is a good watch and I recommend it.

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Hunks, Boyfriend Swap, and Poetic Justice

I wanted a romance with my latest drama crush Cheng Cheng and was not disappointed with this one. I love the plot : You Xin's boyfriend has the seven-year itch and is fooling around with her best friend (it's always the best friend or the sister/cousin). After an light accident You Xin feels playful and innocently pranks them by pretending to have amnesia, but her plan has unexpected results and she sees horrified her boyfriend and bestie taking the opportunity to make her believe THEY are a couple and that her boyfriend is his friend Yan Zhou. Her boyfriend thinks himself very clever and that his great plan will somehow result in her pining after him because her instincts/deep love will prevail (lol) while he will get some leverage to enjoy his affair, but it backfires (duh) when Yan Zhou takes his new boyfriend role very seriously, making him nervous.

SML was a total jackass, classic jerk with an inflated ego who thinks he's so great both women can only be grateful for his attention and forgive everything, so it's quite enjoyable watching him hoisted by his own petard, because his bro is sure not giving the girlfriend back. The drama started hilarious and sexy, I couldn't get enough of the ML swearing to SML he will never touch his girl, being all "I give you my word bro I would never betray you", and then flirting with her like crazy the minute after, going for a romantic sprint of steamy kisses, loud sex (in hearing range of the cheating couple), baby planning and proposals in a matter of days. Cheng Cheng is the perfect mix of intensity (while his friend was dallying with fake bestie, he was longing for her) and tenderness. At first it's clear You Xin is using him to get revenge, she didn't have the best first impression of him (she's self-conscious about her humble upbringing and overheard him telling her boyfriend she wasn't good enough for him, of course he meant the opposite but she was very hurt), but when things cool down she notices how sincere he is to her and isn't immune to his charm. It was fun and they had great kiss scenes, but once the seduction is over I would have liked a bit more tension in their relationship, maybe some cracks (ML is too perfect) instead of the very silly last minute "twist" showing us the endless meltdown of the cheating BF that went on for way too long.

Both Cheng Cheng and Ao Ri Ge Le are total hunks which made for some premium eye candy (the scenes where they are arguing together are a visual treat, too much sex-appeal in one small vertical frame), and if you enjoy FL having two very hot men being obsessed with her (while fake bestie makes a fool of herself), you know what to do.

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Nothing but cute faces of the leads

Don't waste your time. It would have been ok if this wasn't the story of a contemporary research doctor with a miraculous access to modern items in their original packaging thrown into a novel. It didn't even have witty or funny script with enjoyable dialogue.
If the FL was the original character written as daring feminist who got tricked into wilderness and then worked her wits to entice the bandit chief into marrying her and felt in love with not knowing he was her betrothed it would have been better.
This was extremely low budget production and even though the actors did ok it was nothing but parading of pretty faces dressed in nice costumes. The chemistry was good and romance satisfying in regards to leads' undying loyalty to each other, but that was it. I had seen ML in better roles so I hope somebody else will post better things about it that I missed.

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This was short and sweet, but wrapped up a bit unsatisfactorily. The premise was cute and if there was another episode to wrap things up nicely, I would have rated it higher. The prophecy said that if they meet coincidentally 3 times, they would be soulmates, and that part happened. But the fortune teller also said that the person from Korn’s dream was not his soulmate and had already found his person, which means they can’t be soulmates, and that was never acknowledged. Maybe it was meant to be a faith thing - they’re soulmates if they believe they are - but if so, it wasn’t conveyed properly. Also, the humor was cringy and every interaction where the couple actually spoke to each other was really awkward. Their interest in each other seemed primary based in appearance.

Couple of chaste but proper kisses. No boundary / consent issues between the leads.

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Deep, yet Depraved Love That Will Light Your Fuse - In ALL the ways.

To My Shore is raw, twisted and complicated, just as most people are. These two are soulmates, who go through hell in the process of discovering themselves, and the depth of their connection! It is about the merging of two complicated individuals and watching that initial spark ignite into a flame that dares to consume them both, scorching the audience's souls along the way. For those of us who enjoy powerful stories like this, it is a MASTERPIECE!!

This story is based on a novel, so there is a cult following of fans from the books into the drama. It follows the original story well, though it is not for the faint of heart but instead for those of us who can appreciate the art of a love like theirs.

Newcomers >>> Welcome! If the headline of this post doesn't intrigue you on sight, that means you've stumbled into the twisted and dark side of dramaworld, and here we live on the edge! Hopefully you can appreciate the mastery of this story and its storytelling style the way we all have.

If you can't, that is okay too! No one is asking you to branch out of your comfort zone, but please do not judge this story based on your own perceptions of what merits as good/bad. It is either your cup of tea, or it is not. There is no judgement here, but if you dare to take this ride - please come back and tell us how it impacted you. Be it in a positive or negative way, this experience will not leave you unscathed. That I can guarantee.

If you loved this story, they are making an EP 16 for us to get our fulfilled Happy Ending that our characters deserve after going through all the chaos, destruction, and growth that comes only with lived experiences, making and learning from mistakes, and allowing ones instincts to push them past the limits of conventional expectations only to come out the other side, forever changed.

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A BL That Feels Like a Warm Hug

Fourever you is honestly one of those BLs that just wraps you up in a warm blanket and lets you breathe. 💗 It’s so sweet and calming in the best way possible. Nothing feels heavy or stressful—you don’t have to overthink anything, you just sit back and let the soft, gentle vibes wash over you. I really love this kind of BL, where the story flows naturally and gives you that light, comforting feeling. Every moment feels cozy, like watching something familiar and safe. The romance is cute and tender, and it makes your heart feel full without trying too hard. One of my favorite things is the group of friends. Seeing them together adds so much warmth to the series. Their bond, the little interactions, the laughter—it makes everything feel more real and wholesome. It’s not just about romance, but also about friendship and being surrounded by people who care about you. Is the kind of series you watch when you want to relax, smile softly, and feel at peace. It’s gentle, lovely, and definitely a comfort BL that stays with you long after the episode ends. 🌸✨

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This show suffers from sluggish pacing and a lead performance that never quite lands. The female lead’s stiff delivery, awkward mannerisms, and constant evasiveness make the character difficult to invest in, and the repeated lingering stares at her boss add more discomfort than chemistry.

The male lead, by contrast, is far more engaging, charming, grounded, and genuinely pleasant to watch, which only highlights the imbalance between the two. The production leans heavily into the overly polished, makeup‑heavy aesthetic common in many C‑dramas, resulting in visuals that feel artificial rather than refined.

Overall, the slow pacing, uneven performances, and overly stylized presentation keep the drama from reaching its emotional potential.

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The story was okay overall, and I genuinely enjoyed watching the friendships develop. The way the characters supported each other felt natural and was easily the best part of the drama.

Where it completely lost me was the female lead. This is my second show trying to like Zhao Jin Mai in a romance, but she still doesn’t work for me in these roles. Her acting comes across stiff and awkward, and the character is written to behave quirky and childlike despite being an adult. On top of that, she’s constantly secretive and lying, which becomes frustrating instead of meaningful. I understand wanting privacy, but the drama drags the lying out so much that it overshadows the romance.

To be fair, there were a few cute moments where the chemistry peeked through. But overall, the romantic dynamic felt unbalanced. Every time he tried to hug or kiss her, she pulled away, making the relationship feel one‑sided and awkward. He’s clearly the more affectionate one, and she never matched his warmth or energy. It made the romance feel forced instead of sweet.

Honestly, I struggle with a lot of C‑dramas for this exact reason—the romance scenes often feel weird, stiff, or unnatural, and this show was no exception.

Because of all this, the romance never clicked for me. The friendships carried the show, but the female lead’s characterization and the lack of natural chemistry held it back from being something better.

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It started with a bang. It was fun to watch at the beginning. That love hate relationship was very cute at beginning but as you watch more, you realise that story has lost it's steam. This should have been 10 or 12 episodes Kdrama instead of 16. As a result story do stretch unnecessarily in the end. There are few filler episodes in the end. And also ending doesn't make much sense. It seems to me that they didn't know how to end this Kdrama.

This is why first few episodes were best part of this Kdrama after that you wish that it should end quickly because at times it feels that story isn't going anywhere in the middle. And it doesn't help the fact that story basically ended in 15th episode and they tried to explain too many things in the last episode and it didn't quite work out as a result you do feel that they ended this unfinished as you don't get any answer of how their relationship would last since one isn't human so virtually immortal and other one is mere mortal!!

So yeah, it's kind of disappointing in that sense despite the strong beginning! I think the writers must have figured we have two pretty leads - we don't really need a story so they read the trope book and filled in the blanks with illogical nonsense.

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I went to watch this show with absolutely no expectations as the reviews weren't that great but OH MY GOD!! I have no words, this drama was so good. First scene of FL and I was hooked. We see a strong ML all the time but seeing such physically strong FL felt like a breath of fresh air. It was very fascinating to see the leads fighting together, gave me adrenaline rush everytime they would beat an army of people singlehandedly.

Many didn't like this show because of too much palace politics but imo it was quite great. Feng Lanxi was always ahead of them, it showed the power of Fountain abode. Umm another great thing about the drama was that FL wasn't some helpless lady for whom ML would always need to worry about. Bai Fengxi was hands down my favourite character, so lively and carefree with best kind of martial skills.

Some of my favourite scenes of this drama were -the first interaction of Hei and Bai, then another where both of them are playing Cuju and Langhua said that they are flirting with each other. It was cute. Then the war scene where Lanxi said that they hurt my women and went on to attack Huang and Yu. Another one was when Feng Ju's army attacked Lanxi in court room and it literally took him just 2 seconds to defeat them. The face of both mother and son was laugh worthy.

There were some drawbacks too ofcourse. I think there were too many instances where the drama could have been more dramatic, like when Xiyun's identity was revealed or two of them being in love and stuff. And oh such shortage of romantic scene, like you are watching two of the most good looking people and there is hardly any romance, please this actually sounds like a betrayal. Also I was actually a little hoping to see how Huang Chao and Hua Chunran's life is after marriage.

Who Rules The World is really a unique drama. It shows well how not to underestimate someone. Both the ML and FL are strong and the compliment each other. Even though there are less romantic scenes they are neither greasy nor cheesy. Even the palace politics are clearly shown and are not overly complicated. In short it is worth watching. All in all, I personally loved this show. It kept me on edge of my seat specially in the first 20 episodes. Rare show where I didn't skip any scene. If you like a FL who is as strong as the ML, relationship with no misunderstandings, too much plotting and planning from all sides then this is the show for you.

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I WILL NEVER EVER GET OVER THIS SHOW.

Its been a year since Ive watched this, and still: nothing can fill up the hole this show left in my heart.
I cant find any other drama that made me feel the way i felt when i watched this. This is definitely one of my favorite dramas of all time, its a must watch. If youre thinking about whether or not to watch this because the reviews are mixed, it doesnt seem your cup of tea or you think its too old: WATCH IT. You wont regret it.
That being said, good job to everyone. The acting was fantastic, the writing, everything.
Ill always remember this show fondly!!

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Legend of Anle started out as such a fun drama and I loved Dilraba and Gong Jun together. It was my first historical cdrama where I didn't find ep 1 or 2 boring. Gave it a solid 7.0 because this drama storyline could have been more !! AND I MEAN IT BECAUSE it had lots of great moments, and the plot overall was trying to maintain that "legend" quality to the storytelling. There were some seriously perfect characters in this drama. The main leads and even some of the lesser characters could do no wrong, and got away with stuff other people would literally have died for. Also people were just too self-sacrificing at some points. I know they're all supposed to be nobles, but still....

The plot got draggy at some points. The whole second quarter of the drama, where they focused on the Princess competition and the bogus Di Chengen, could have been reduced to a 3-4 episodes. Whenever they kept to the Anle storyline, it was much better. I feel like they should give more scenes to LengBei/MoBei and AnNing rather than Di ChengEn. Their storyline has a lot of potential but they make it so shallow and meh. AnNing's death outcome is also so messy that I don't even see the Emperor's reaction.

The only thing I really hated about this drama was the way they wrote the story for the character Lin Lang. I feel like they turned her into a plot device instead of a character, a thing instead of a person. She never got credit for all the things she did to make the leads' plans work. The fact that her feelings were never acknowledged by anyone, in particular the 2ML, was just wrong, but I especially dislike the way they just "disposed" of her as a way to ensure that the bad guy was quickly caught. Even at the end, when the 2ML reminisces, he quickly glosses over her loss to concentrate on Ren Anle . So sad.

Overall the first half of the drama is actually really good and even the middle episodes however the ending of all other characters is very disappointing..I also think that the drama really slowed the romance down at the end when they should have given us more sweet moments. You should watch the extra scenes (I think they’re on YouTube) because they give us some of what was missing. Overall a fun drama that just falls off in the second half

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