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Twinkling Watermelon: A timeless masterpiece!

From the characters to the storyline, to the emotions and the nostalgia for a time I’ve never even experienced, Twinkling Watermelon is truly a masterpiece and the best show I’ve ever watched. I loved the characters so deeply. Every single one of them was written to perfection. I see myself in all of them — in their struggles, their passion, and their love. I felt everything so intensely. No show has ever pierced my heart this deeply.

The visuals and cinematography were stunning, always bathed in that nostalgic filter that made everything feel like a dream. The OST was absolutely beautiful. I could rewatch this show a million times and never get tired of it. I’m so grateful for the joy and brightness it brought to my life. Overall, the most beautiful story I've ever experienced about youth, music, friendship, and love. Viva la Vida! 🍉

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the narrative of this drama is quite engaging and captivating.

The Chinese drama "Palace Shadows Between Two Worlds" caught my attention for its visual spectacle and the excellent performances of the actors, especially the lead actors.

In my opinion, the plot was appropriate for the context, neither too long nor too short to deliver a comprehensible and satisfying ending.

The drama is set in the Ming Dynasty and tells the story of Hang Yun Xian, a woman determined to practice medicine in secret, and her passion for two men: the Emperor and his brother.

The happy ending also left open the possibility of a sequel, although, as with most Chinese dramas, it's not guaranteed.

The performances of Lin Zehui, who plays two opposing roles, and Zizi Xu were excellent and dynamic.

The visual production of the drama features intricate choreography with well-constructed sets, costumes, and makeup. This point caught my attention to the producers' meticulous attention to detail.

I'm quite picky about plot development, and in my opinion, the narrative of this drama is quite engaging and captivating.

I recommend this drama as a healthy entertainment option.

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very good

This is definitely the best C-drama I’ve watched with this type of main couple. The female lead is amazing I think it’ll be hard for me to find another one as good as her. At no point do you get that feeling that the male lead takes over the action scenes.

The supporting characters were all very good of course, some stood out more than others, while some were more low-key. Throughout the story, a few slightly annoying characters show up, but thankfully they don’t take over the plot to the point of becoming unbearable. For example, Li Tong Guang [Ren Xin’s disciple] — he was definitely the most annoying and irritating.

The acting overall was really good, and there are plenty of action scenes, just the way I like it. The villains appear gradually as the story progresses. I think the only thing that could’ve been better is the number of episodes 40 felt unnecessary, and of course there are always some filler scenes.

Surprisingly, I was actually convinced by the whole 'girl dressed as a guy' thing in this one. The ending is kind of open, but I like that I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I did find the whole 'dies and comes back to life' thing in the last episodes a bit over the top and unnecessary, but overall, the result was great I really liked it.

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Cute!

Being honest here: I only watched this because I'm a fan of Omega X. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! I'm always going to criticize the typical format of KBLs, because there's rarely enough time to actually accomplish what they want to do with the show. I feel like this show had the perfect amount of romance, plot, and conflict for the time that it had! Was it the best show ever? Maybe not. Was it super fun to watch? Absolutely.

Na Aejoon (Kevin) is a high school teacher and long-time fan of idol group A-One. It just so happens that his bias, Choi Siyeol, ends up doing a variety show at the high school Aejoon works at - and asks specifically for Aejoon to show him around. Aejoon tries to play it cool around Siyeol, making sure he doesn't know that he's a fan, but when Siyeol starts flirting with Aejoon, that becomes much more difficult. However, Siyeol's motives for flirting with Aejoon aren't clear, especially as conflicts with other group members resurface.

Like I said, I mostly watched this for Kevin (and he was ADORABLE in it), but I ended up really enjoying it! If you're looking for a short, cute, and fun show, this is definitely a good one to watch. I wanted more for the side couple but, again, this show was short. If you like idol romance, or are just a fan of big height differences in couples, give this one a try!

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Dance of Love and Betrayal

I’ll be real, it is beautiful, but also so damn toxic.
Like, I get the whole “tragic romance” aesthetic, but that dove poison arc with Sha Qian and that Huo Ying and the way they glorified it as love, that was manipulation disguised as love. Till the end, Huo Ying never really saw the efforts of Shen Song, like idk what evolution of stalkhome did Huo Ying possess. Holding an antidote hostage just to get info on Shen Le. Wild

And Shen Le — yeah, he’s elegant, powerful, but half the time it felt like he never really saw what Dan Zi Lang went through. This man literally built an empire, spilt blood, carried guilt, made Shen Le his whole world, and Shen Le kept crying over his brother, who literally killed their dad. This whole dynamic between the main leads after episode 6 makes you feel like "okay, finally things will get better" and BOOOM "fall down a cliff".

The first episode felt like a puzzle dump — faces, names, kingdoms, but once it clicked, it clicked. Still, the ending didn’t need to be that tragic. The whole “afterlife reconciliation” with his brother felt unnecessary. Sometimes you just wish they’d let love live instead of killing it for symbolism.

Still: the show matters. It's worth watching, it's worth crying for, it’s not just beauty, it's brutality. Not just romance, but wreckage. And even in wreckage, there’s longing.

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It is a good sequel of Flourished Peony, as Mu Dan and Chang Yang faced political unrest.

In the Name of Blossom is a sequel to Flourished Peony, continuing the lives of Mu Dan and Jiang Chang Yang as they turn their pretended marriage into reality, facing political and financial setbacks.

Synopsis: He Wei Fang, the gifted proprietor of Chang’an’s thriving Fangyuan Garden, earns renown when she orchestrates a stunning peony display for foreign envoys. After uncovering the truth behind her mother’s death, she turns from commerce to compassion, opening clinics and teaching trades. Together with Jiang Chang Yang, she aids the emperor during a time of political unrest. She helps suppress Prince Ning’s rebellion, all while nurturing a powerful love that withstands hardship. (Source: SpillTheDramaTea at kisskh)

My Reviews:
Acting: 8
Script: 7
Music/OST: 7
Production Quality: 8
Cinematography: 8
Onscreen Chemistry: 8
Rewatchable: 6
Overall Rating: 7.5

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it doesn't present a more relevant theme at the end.

In most cases, I tend to watch Chinese dramas in one sitting. When I take time off, I prefer to binge-watch a series in one sitting. I prefer to watch all the episodes in sequence rather than follow daily or weekly releases.

I maintain this habit with the exception of Chinese dramas that are subject to speculation due to some external factor promoting masked marketing, even though they claim it's not a marketing strategy for viewers who are inattentive or attached to fanaticism to the level of idolatry for some entertainment professional.

Since I'm detached from idolatry, the different types of marketing strategies disguised in different forms, which can be called however the viewer wishes, don't fool me.

It's for this reason that I don't mind fanatics who hysterically play the troll card to viewers who assert their right to express their point of view on some production created for entertainment.

For these hysterics, the message is that life goes on, with or without their screams on the internet.

I watched the Chinese drama "Mei Ren Mou" in 2025, despite the mostly negative reviews.

I confess that I also agreed with some comments that associated the drama with a production lacking a sense of emotion and weak plot development.

In my opinion, the flaws in the plot development could have been overcome if the chemistry between the leads had been better presented to the viewers.

The directors and editors failed to adjust the shooting angle to eliminate the leads' apparent difficulty connecting with the characters and the story.

This flaw made watching this drama a somewhat tiring experience. However, although the plot failed to capture my attention from the beginning, I didn't abandon the drama because I didn't find it predictable. And I can certainly admit that this is one of the positive aspects of this drama, given the superficiality of the characters' feelings, which were explored by the director in a way that generates little interest in the main couple.

Overall, in my opinion, it's a time-consuming and unnecessary drama because it doesn't present a more relevant theme at the end.

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As a Muslim I really didn't mind the concept of iblees being taken

As a Muslim I really didn't mind the concept of iblees being taken I mean they didn't say he was wronged from the start they even showed him being beaten up by the very creation he loathed and falling for the same creation I don't know why you all didn't like it I laughed soo much everytime he was beaten up and the acting of every character was sooo damn good we could see when the FL lead finally started changing because of genie the change in her expressions was prominent especially when she was scared and sad for the first time....
I've seen wayy too many kdramas ever since I was a child and I hardly like many kdramas but this one didn't disappoint I wasn't bored all night I was hooked on every episode

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Don't waste your time with this drama. TenCent can't do short series like iQiyi

Hide Games is a short crime drama consisting of only 24 episodes, each 15 minutes long, starring Wallace Huo, Bosco Wong, and Adi Kan.

The drama was so confusing to watch, and Wallace Huo was playing identical twin characters (Han Xu/Wang Yu). The Wang Yu character didn't appear until the last 4-5 episodes, and he was a bad guy.

The acting was okay, but the script and the plot were not good.

Synopsis: Set in an alternate reality, the story unravels around a mystery case—the murder of a narcotics officer. Packed with nonstop thrills, the series delves deep into the clash between good and evil. Beyond the excitement of piecing together every clue, it explores the complexity of human nature as shocking truths gradually come to light.

My Reviews:
1. Acting: 7
2. Script: 4
3. Music/OST: 5
4. Production Quality: 6
5. Cinematography: 5
6. Rewatchable: 4

Overall Rating: 5

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a fun masterpiece

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty was honestly a masterpiece from the very beginning right until the very end. I literally loved every single bit of it. It was just so beautifully written, produced, executed like everything about it was perfect. The whole concept was so refreshing to see, different from the usual kind of dramas, and it just felt really, really nice. I actually went into this blind and didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but wow, I was obsessed.

I don’t really have anything bad to say about it at all, except the ending. The ending did kind of frustrate me in a way, but not because it was bad. it was still a good ending and I was happy overall but it just felt incomplete. The unanswered questions really got me. Like how did King Yi-hun even manage to travel to the modern world? Why did Ji-young suddenly wake up in a hospital after being last seen on a plane? None of that was explained and after investing so much in their story, I just felt like I needed that closure. It was almost like they rushed it for the sake of giving us a happy ending, which was sweet, but it left major leaps in logic. Honestly, if they had made it 16 episodes instead of 12, they could’ve filled in those gaps and it would’ve been perfect.

The whole episode 11 scared me, like I didn’t know how the ending was gonna be, I couldn’t even imagine it at all, and episode 12 as well, like, it was just really crazy. I loved the whole entire aspect of going back into the modern era and how he came there and everything, like he fulfills his promise. it was a happy ending, and that was a very nice, happy bit for me. I needed a happy ending, I could not have taken a sad ending at all after it being such a good drama.

Ji-young waking up in the hospital — that’s like linking back to the start with the plane crash. The whole Joseon era thing almost feels like it was her “other world” journey, and then boom, she’s back to reality. But instead of her going to him, he chooses to come to her world, which is why he’s there when she wakes up. Again, no explanation, it’s just “accept it, they’re together now.”

So yeah, the ending was rushed, like they literally just did it to give us a happy ending without bothering to explain the logic. If they had even one more episode, they could’ve filled all of that in and it would’ve been way more satisfying. But the takeaway is just: don’t overthink the mechanics, it’s more of a fairytale vibe. They just wanted us to focus on the fact that they got their happy ending and love literally won in the end.

But apart from that, everything else was honestly just amazing. The romance was perfect, the comedy was on point, and I loved the whole entire cooking theme so much like I really wish I knew how to cook like that. The way the chefs and cooks all came together, the friendships, and then the whole transition into the modern world, it was just so, so beautiful to watch. The villains were obviously evil right to the end, which made sense for the story even though their backstory wasn’t the most important part for me.

Honestly, this drama just gave me everything I wanted. It was wholesome, funny, romantic, beautifully shot, and just felt so well put together. I don’t even know what more to say other than I loved it, love it, love it. If I had the time, I would definitely rewatch it because it’s just that good. For me, it’s a solid 9/10 and honestly, if the ending had been explained better, I would have easily given this a 10/10.

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A Solid Mystery Buried Under Bad Decisions and Dragging Pacing

This drama had potential but ultimately falls short. It’s predictable, drags on far too long, and is filled with characters who make one questionable decision after another. Almost everyone behaves like an asshole at some point, and a few moments border on outright unrealistic or just plain dumb.

What saves it from being a total miss is the cast, they do their best with what they’re given and manage to keep things somewhat engaging. The central mystery about what really happened is intriguing enough to hold your attention, but the story should’ve been shorter and sharper. It had the foundation for a solid thriller, but too much filler and poor writing weigh it down.

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You should watch only the first 10 episodes, and drop it afterward. Bad drama.

Footprints of Change is a melodrama that spans over 60 years, from the 1930s to the 1990s, starring an ensemble cast that expands across three generations of three women during that time.

The acting is good, but the script takes a turn for the worse after 10 episodes. The first 10 episodes, starring Cheng Lei and Jelly Lin, featured more engaging and dynamic stories, as well as on-screen chemistry.

From episodes 11 to 20, starring Tong Yao and Liu Yi Jun. Tong Yao's character Yi Yi was the niece of Lin Si Yun (played by Jelly Lin). Her character and Wen Pu were frustrating to watch because of the ridiculous involvement of the Communist Party in their lives, to the point of being absurd.

From episodes 21 to 30, starring Rain Wang, she played Ye Xi Ning, the granddaughter of Yi Yi. The last 10 episodes were a waste of my time, and I watched them at 2x speed.

In short, don't waste your time with this drama. If you insist, then watch only the first 10 episodes with Cheng Lei and Jelly Lin.

Synopsis: This drama shows an old bungalow and the three generations of women it witnessed - Lin Si Yun, Yi Yi, and Ye Xi Ning in the sixth century. In the ten years of changing times, we have constantly encountered collisions between reality and dreams. In the 1930s, Lin Si Yun returned to China with the dream of opening a maternity hospital, but encountered war. In the 1950s, the hospital was transformed into a clothing factory. Although Lin Si Yun's niece, Yi Yi, dreamed of becoming a clothing designer, she faced dual career and love challenges due to her status as the widow of a Kuomintang officer. By the 1990s, this old bungalow had been transformed into a well-known hotel in Shanghai. Yi Yi's granddaughter, Ye Xi Ning, was originally preparing for her best friend's wedding here. Still, she was accidentally involved in a conspiracy, which led to her losing her job and incurring huge debts, forcing her to join the wave of reform and opening up and face challenges bravely. Three generations spanned sixty years, and each left their own footprints in the tide of the times, witnessing their unyielding strength and courage.

My Reviews:
1. Acting: 7
2. Script: 5
3. Music/OST: 5
4. Production Quality: 7
5. Cinematography: 5
6. Rewatchable: 4
7. On-screen Chemistry: 6

Overall Rating: 5.5

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