Reviews

DYNAMITE VISUALS

I enjoyed Dynamite Kiss -- I really liked every single actor especially the mothers -- I mean you can never go wrong when you cast Nam Gi Ae I love her so much -- she could act in any role as any character one of the best character actors --Park Jee A is another under rated character actor these two alone can make an impossible series possible they are so good -- Ahn Eun Jin this lady is a force her visuals & her smile are enough to brighten any day & her co star Jang Ki Yong is one of the BEST leading men in the industry. He is uniquely funny maybe overacts a bit but in this series his character required it. The premise of this series was perfect & the kiss at the beginning well-- it alone is worth the watch just to see how the love story evolves & it does -- this show is a comedy of errors -- the only critique is the lack of social awareness regarding workplace Harassment I mean the main actress got smacked in the face -- thats a legal issue kind of uncomfortable for a light weight comedy series -- sometimes you don't need to go so deep sometimes a good laugh and just seeing actors do so well is enough I really liked this would recommend for some easy viewing

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People hate this because the story is about them

This is a drama about how corrupted the show business is. Sure, the stories aren't realistic or anything, but I still enjoyed it. One thing I remember is especially in the "Y idol" part of the show (episode 11 - 15) the main character and 2 others being referred to as "wives". This reminded me of the fact that some BL fans say things like that in real life. When talking about a bl pairing they refer to them as bottom, top, uke and seme. They always have to feminize one of them as well, like they just have to make it seem straight, or when you scroll on a video about a new BL series they always ask, "who's the top?" I even saw a comment saying, "who wears the dress in the relationship?" which is honestly just so damn disrespectful of gay men. As a queer woman, it reminded me of all the times men have said "two girls kissing! that's the dream :s" LIKE UGHHHH. Anyway, I'm trailing off so I just recommend this series because it is a statement about how weird the BL, KPOP and film industry is.

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IF Y'ALL DON'T SET ALREADY!!

It's such a shame these two had visual chemistry, but the romantic chemistry of a pineapple, cuz every time their lips touched it felt like someone rubbing two sandpapers together. And why the eff, was this so painfully LONG? At one point I wanted to jump into the screen and threw a goddamn sunflower at them and yell, 'Here, here's your stupid happy ending, now shut the eff up and set already, I am tired!'

Listen, this drama felt unnecessarily long! The plot dragged, was all over the place, chasing its tail like a headless chicken, and the characters were as interesting as chalk. Really, that gl couple... just give it a rest, and the second bl cp bored me pass. That bottom was so annoying, and that top felt too loud whenever he was on screen. He was literally standing there, filling space and I still felt like he was yelling at me. What is you, Bob?

The main couple were just... they were nice to look at. In the beginning of the series, they even felt compatible and watchable, but after this snooze-fest dragged on for a hundrend and three years, whenever they were on screen, I did that face. You know that one where you don't even have the strength to judge their existence. Like, why you look so good together and have the chemistry of a long division? Literally, they were kissing and I was wondering if one of them was toothless. Imma need directors to stop casting people based on their visuals cuz this was painful to watch. And the kisses looked so dried. Dude brought out blindfolds and I was like...wow, I have better chemistry with my landlord, and I owe that dude money, so I never make eye contact.

The plot. Frankly, it seemed like they had ten plots and twenty uninteresting characters, and each of them felt equally as boring and unnecessary. The parents in this drama sucked. That wife was so dense it was borderline ridiculous, why you so dumb, Sharon? Like who the hell won't even investigate an accusation like that? And why the eff that teacher was still at the school? And that whole stupid arse plan to bring him to justice, first with that ridiculous attempt with Ice and his 'oh, no, look at me I am definitely hiding a camera' plan, and then the one where they decided to live stream it instead of, I don't know, have the police literally on standby in the next room. Like, was everyone on that show taking stupid pills, cuz that father was just standing there watching instead of I don't know, call the effing cops, heck drive to your son you noob! In hindsight, with the characters combined IQ of a potato, I shouldn't have expected much.

I don't know, that drama within the drama they shot felt like an interesting story, show me that one instead, this one was draggy, boring and could have been shorten to eight episodes. Heck, three episodes in and I was wondering if all the characters were necessary and why I should care about them. Spoiler alert, I didn't. And the thing was, they had a powerful main plot that could have been done very well, connect with viewers emotionally and leave an impact, instead we got whatever mess this was that wasted my time and electricity.

Meh. If you like any of the cast, give it a go, your favs so you might enjoyed it. I felt it was draggy, and could have been better. Hopefully, their next work is an improvement from this snooze-fest.

Happy New Year.

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a little bit of disappointment

I'm a bit disappointed with Neo Hou's acting, it seems a bit stiff and not like usual. Honestly, I expected more, the makeup and style don't suit her.. hmm for the plot, I'm trying to force myself to watch it, but seeing the acting of the two casts, I can't continue even though there are many other casts, I feel like I already know how the ending will be, so I stop watching it.. if people think it's good, honestly, I think it's a bit boring and there are already a lot of plots like this, (I'm not hating, just giving criticism) sorry sorry sorry I can't continue anymore..

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Ice Queen God Chills Drama

I had high hopes for this drama. For most of the drama, Hua Ru Yue (Bai Lu) was so cold and unforgiving towards her husband Emperor of Heaven Bai Jiu Si (Joseph Zeng). She blamed him for everything that went wrong in her life, even though she was the main cause of everything wrong in her life. She kept the rules of her sect, but broke the rules of Heaven. For instance, she gave power to a human to kill a drought dragon. The Heavenly Emissary (Yu Meng Long) came to the mortal realm and forced Bai Jiu Si to seal Hua Ru Yue's power as punishment. Bai Jiu Si took all of the punishments for his wife and even took a 10-year Heavenly Tribulation (lightning strikes) for her. She removed and destroyed his golden core and she stabbed him a few times. Bai Jiu Si loved his wife and tried to show her some affection, but it was always met with coldness. She was pregnant and had their child, but she never told him; her human student knew of her pregnancy and was there for her. When Bai Jui Si fell into a childlike state, she showed him compassion and fondness. When he died, she showed love, monging, deep sorrow and regret. Finally, Emperor Bai Jui Si and Hua Ru Yue were together again, at the end of the drama. They had a renewing of their love.

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Good!

Solid second season! I found the beginning a little slow, but still entertaining and intriguing – and soon enough I was watching the cases unfold with delight! Had a lot of fun as the different stories were diverse and entertaining, if not sometimes frightening (the (Burning) Black Sun case…!). The last 2 episodes were not my favorites to be honest because I found them a little boring and draggy for some reason. I also don’t like how Kim Do Gi’s trauma is nothing more than a plot device. Here, it served as a temporary setback before the last big fight, I was a bit disappointed. His trauma is usually not really explored, and when it is, it’s to create scenarios such as this one in which he’s disadvantaged before coming back stronger … whatever, I guess. Will watch S3 for sure, and can’t wait!

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Good but not great

I will start this by saying i was very excited for this series as I love Ja as an actor and the storyline was something different than what we usually get. Now I will also continue this by saying that begging of the series and the end of it feel like 2 very different quality series...

The beginning of the series was something I actually enjoyed watching, it was interesting and the chemistry between Ja and Tae was AMAZING. Unfortunately that didn't last... the moment their characters got in a relationship that chemistry was nowhere to be seen....
Tae is not ready to be a main character and his kiss scenes were horror show. For goodness sake your partner was Ja THE JA the one who knows how to kiss, who isn't shy to kiss his partner!! The kiss scenes left me frustrated because of Tae and his lack of reciprocation during them. Genuinely hope he stops accepting roles until he doesn't get comfortable with kissing other people.

Next couple. The girls. In all honesty I skipped them... I tried to give them a chance but the plot was not something in enjoyed that beginning of their relationship felt so rushed to me that I just couldn't get pass it.

Finally MudBook the only couple that had good chemistry from start to finish and weren't shy around each other. The plot of their relationship was also good but I do love some level of toxicity in relationships.

All in all I was left disappointed especially when Ice and Saint decided to give that person a chance. Warm was supposed to be left in past, forgotten and not forgiven. I was rooting for this series, but not everyone deserves a happy ending. A good watch, but definitely won't be rewatching it.

I also do love the OST.

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The Kind of Drama You Wish You Could Watch Again for the First Time

Neo Hou’s performance stands out, especially in his non-human role, where he perfectly captures emotional restraint, loyalty, and quiet suffering. The relationships in the drama particularly the complex romantic dynamics are layered and engaging, adding warmth, pain, and subtle humor to the overall narrative.

The female lead as Xiao Yao is another major highlight. Her character is adorable, lively, and emotionally grounded, bringing balance to the darker themes of the drama. The actress’s casting feels perfect, and her natural, expressive acting makes Xiao Yao instantly lovable and believable. Together, the strong performances, thoughtful storytelling, and refined visual atmosphere make The Unclouded Soul a drama that lingers long after it ends.

What makes the drama even more exciting is how the plot keeps getting better as the story progresses. The pacing never feels flat; instead, the conflicts grow more intense and emotionally layered. And the love quadrangle surrounding Xiao Yao? Absolutely one of the most entertaining and heart-tugging parts of the show. It’s messy, painful, funny, and charming all at once. Watching these characters love her in completely different ways is both adorable and heartbreaking.

Honestly, this drama is so good that if I ever lost my memory, I’d want to watch it all over again from the beginning. It’s unforgettable, emotionally rich, and incredibly rewatchable.

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Not sold on this one

I am still on a teen movie streak, LOL.
But sadly this one fell short for me.

Since they are not blood related, I had no issues with them growing up as siblings.
But with the rest.

Zero chemistry between the lead actors.
As a viewer you should be able to perceive some level of pull toward each other and yearning between these two (it’s a romance after all), but there was none.
The ML characterization didn’t make much sense either:
Seemingly stoic and no issues with using random girls to distract him from his love to his stepsister, but a softie and an instant cryer during that break up scene with fake Mina. Huh?!
The 2ML was subtle creepy most of the time with his swarminess. 😐 When niceness comes with an agenda. Eww.
The only positive point in this movie was the female lead and the best friends.

The fl actress did a good job. And while Minato’s actions aren’t exactly stellar, they were relatable and without malicious intentions.
Which brings us to the story.
I have no high expectations regarding storyline, when watching a teen romance. But that doesn’t mean, the plot should be without any depth. There are movies out there, which are easy and fluffy, but are still wholesome and carry some kind of underlying meaning.
Not this one. Why was the cleaning quirk of the fl not a touch more explored and as a healing process more woven into the story? It clearly related to her brother.
No.
No recommendation from my side. There are better options out there to watch.

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A simple romance... i kinda expected a bit of drama tho

It was as simple as a straight line. The story had no ups or downs just a simple straight line.. when i saw ep 1 especially Amane's FWB i thought it'd be something like "Therapy Love" but nope. All the foreshadowing lead nowhere.

But the lead were really cute and adorable to look at. The drama was an eye candy. Just a little too undramatic for me... i personally prefer dramas which show the whole process of them falling in love with each other and getting a happy ending. Probably cz this one was a short drama? That didn't happen here. All of this was just 1 episode in the end. The remaining 4 it was more of friendship i guess...

Yeah it was good. Should you watch it? Yes. Would i re-watch it? No.

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The brilliance in simplicity

A very substantial mini-series, under the category of queer media, that addresses many issues and concerns of gay relationships and dynamics with realism and depth. If feels very natural and down to earth from the writing and the acting to the cinematography. Despite that the episodes are short, each character is unique, multidimensional and properly fleshed out.

Regarding the acting, it's very solid. Every performance feels authentic and genuine.

Overall, I definitely recommend this series to people who are looking for a more raw portrayal on queer matters. It's a show that embraces imperfection and flawed characters, which is what makes it noteworthy.

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Shine on My Awkwardness

Haven't finished the drama, but for the first 9 episodes there's really only one word for my experience: Awkward.

It's not just that the characters were awkward, because I actually did not mind that so much. The main characters were mostly kids freshly graduated from college, and having been there myself, I appreciated depicting more of the faux pas that happens with young, innocent, well intentioned impulsiveness. The drama itself also appears to understand when someone said something really weird and off-key, so that all seemed deliberate and with purpose, so in my books, that's acceptable. But I found myself questioning the writing and the writing process, because THAT seemed awkward too. It's one thing if something embarrassing happens because this was a personality trait, like a character is just really shy and lacks the sharp tongue necessary to resolve situations rapidly, or is insecure and lacks the confidence to stand up for themselves, but the characters keep getting themselves into weird situations and misunderstandings that feel completely unnecessary. In the beginning, FL had a crush on the SML. She was bold enough to confess first, but for some reason he didn't actually answer? And upon learning that her roommate also had a crush on SML, she acted all awkward and regretful about it, leading to these long, painful sequences where FL and SML would stare at each other wordlessly over and over again. What did the roommate having a crush on SML have to do with anything if FL confessed without knowing and he should have answered? How do you have such a conversation without a resolution one way or another? Did the writers not know how conversations work? If SML actually liked the roommate back, then be like your old confident self who confessed first and cut things off, stop pining after him like a loser. If he didn't requite the roommate's feelings, WHAT DOES THE ROOMMATE HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING? Why didn't he just answer? If he didn't reply then he doesn't like you, move on exactly like you would if he liked your roommate back. Hello? It's such a bizarre way to land in this limbo state, both look like idiots and it's so hard for me to believe I'm enduring all these scenes for any good reason. What kind of logic did the writer use to explain this situation? Each time it comes up, I'm not sympathetic toward the characters, I'm just baffled.

And then even weirder was the ML, who's a neurosurgeon; I don't know exactly how old ML is supposed to be and whether this was addressed somewhere I'm missing, but folks, Chinese medical school lasts at least 5 years, which is 1 year longer than your average uni, and that's assuming you don't aim for a PhD, which ML apparently had, so he needed to have been in school for at least 7-8 years. Then you enter residency; first year of any residency is always the year where you're mostly clicking charts, prescribing Tylenol to inpatients, and observing from the back in the OR. If you've proven yourself and the attending is in a good mood, MAYBE you get to retract, which isn't really relevant in something like neurosurgery; at most, you might be able to close with sutures at the end of the case. Neurosurgery residency in the US takes 7 years, I guarantee in China it wouldn't take any less time to complete, which means it would be a few years before you're trusted to do a full surgery on a patient's brain front to back. Not being a neurosurgeon myself, I'd wager end of 2nd year, beginning 3rd year at the earliest, and only very simple, short cases; honestly I really doubt a resident would be trusted to do a full case that early. Still, let's say ML is a genius and he defied all convention and really did pick things up that fast. So at the time of ML and FL's meeting, FL would have been 22 years old, ML should have been at least 29 or older, because he was referred to as a PhD, he was shown performing an 8 hr surgery as a primary, and then having a car accident that damaged his dexterity after which he was out of surgery for a year. Now I'm not talking about the age gap, I'm talking about ML, despite being a surgeon and at least 7 years older than FL, being weird enough to blame FL for not showing up to see him at the hospital after his car accident despite never even having met before? Even a 10yo wouldn't be this irrational, and this guy's supposed to be a neurosurgeon and the hero of the story? Furthermore, his characterization also makes zero sense; he is depicted as a guy who silently angsts while glaring at FL for her seeming abandonment a year ago when she clearly had no idea what he's upset about. The dude's a SURGEON. What self-respecting surgeon is able to shut up about themselves and whatever is on their minds? Yes, they can be socially awkward, but not because they don't say enough! If anything they're absolute divas, especially if they do NEUROSURGERY, I defy any of you to find a surgical specialty more proud of how brilliant they are than BRAIN SURGEONS. These people make decisions about whether or not to cut your head open, they're not going to waver about saying what they want to say, and they're certainly not going to care whether you want to hear it. So this whole weird dynamic of ML misunderstanding FL for several episodes straight and not being able to clear things up because he has selective emotionally-triggered mutism immediately knocked me right out of the immersion. It's fine if 22yo college grads who are still wet behind the ears don't know how to express themselves, but an almost 30yo former neurosurgeon is just pathetic. "Maybe he suffered brain damage from his car accident", you might say. Well, then maybe he should focus on his brain damage instead of hooking up with his employee. And I won't even go into how ludicrous it is for him to sit with his former colleagues in FL's room when she was admitted at the hospital, discussing other patient cases like some weirdo. What do they think they are, neurologists? Did they forget that workstations exist where they don't need to discuss private medical information in front of those who aren't part of the care team? Anyway, if you don't know how neurosurgeons behave, don't make your character a neurosurgeon. If you don't understand how 30yo adults behave, don't write about 30yo adults. There are plenty of much more natural, realistic series of events that can lead to awkward tension between two people, if you're not able to design a believable context then you shouldn't be writing this kind of plot. It's just so clear that these writers don't actually understand the topics and people they're writing about. I'm not dropping this show because it's awkward, I'm dropping it because it so clearly did not have to be and this is what makes it more agonizing than anything else. If I'm constantly wondering why the writers designed the show this way, chances are many of you would find this show more insufferable than enjoyable.

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A slow-burn romance about growth, choice, and quiet strength

Shine on Me is a drama that unfolds gently, rewarding patience with emotional depth, meaningful growth, and one of the healthier romances I’ve seen in a long time.

At its core, this story is about the female lead reclaiming herself. She begins timid, overly accommodating, and shaped by other people’s expectations — especially her father’s. Over time, and largely through the steady, non-intrusive support of the male lead, she grows into a confident, decisive woman who knows her worth. That evolution feels natural and earned, never rushed.

The romance is a true slow burn. The male lead supports rather than controls, listens rather than dictates, and challenges the female lead in ways that help her see her own potential. Their relationship is built on mutual respect, emotional safety, and choice — not sacrifice or misunderstanding-driven angst. When they finally come together, it feels like a partnership, not a reward.

The second male lead is frustrating by design. While moments of sympathy emerge later, his arc reinforces one of the drama’s strongest themes: indecision and silence have consequences. Love requires courage and timing, not assumptions.

Family dynamics add emotional weight, particularly the female lead’s relationship with her father — a man repeatedly blinded by control and manipulation. In contrast, her mother represents quiet strength and self-respect, creating a powerful generational parallel. The business storyline, especially around the PV industry, complements the character growth well, highlighting the female lead’s intelligence and passion beyond her family name.

The ending delivers a true sense of closure. The time skips feel earned, the future feels peaceful rather than rushed, and even unresolved threads align with the drama’s tone. This was never about explosive revenge — it was about healing, choice, and moving forward.

Overall, Shine on Me is a thoughtful, emotionally grounded romance about choosing the right kind of love and growing into yourself with someone who walks beside you, not ahead of you.

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