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Good series
It’s a great thriller with great characters.The chemistry between actors Dew and Tee is fantastic—I love it. I really appreciate that it’s not a BL series, however the tension between the leads is incredibly high.
The story is solid; there weren’t any major plot twists at the end, and it was all a bit predictable, but I still consider it an excellent series.
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" The Immatured KDrama"
*Between Steps* starts off a little slow, but it gets better as the story progresses. However, the more you get into the story, the more predictable and somewhat immature it feels.Kim So-hyun and Choo Young-woo both delivered good performances, while their chemistry felt just average.
The supporting characters also did a good job. The emotional impact of the drama mainly comes from the actors' performances, which is definitely one of its positives.
My biggest disappointment was the ending, which felt rather unconventional and didn't quite satisfy me.
**Final Verdict:** An immature, below-par romance melodrama that has some good performances but falls short in its storytelling.
**Overall Rating: 6/10**
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My Favorite Japanese BL!
I love this bl deeply! The characters are halirious every single one of the episodes made me laugh at some point, the way in which when I first watched this I did not expect at all that she was in love with his bestie was such a good surprise! I think the only few notes I would give it is that the ending felt very rushed and it felt like it NEEDED a second season, however we did not recieve one which dissapoints me! I do think everyone should watch it because Aoki is still one of my favorite japanese bl characters ever!Was this review helpful to you?
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I expected tension, toxic, red flag (not so much you get it) and I got it for like 2 episodes??
I lost interest because I didn't get what I was promised? To plain tbh. The second couple was more interesting but they didn't have any chemistry?? I wonder how GMMTV made Barcode became a bad kisser...
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Other than some minor plot issues the drama was perfect, one of a kind!
Given the quantity of episodes, they might have included more scenes and information from the current. We know very little about Wang Chui Hua, and it would have been fascinating to observe Xie Yong'er or Ma Chunchun's actual lives. The little time it took them to settle the dispute—they could have done so in a single episode, included all of these, and still had more time.Was this review helpful to you?
I'm genuinely happy I came across this piece of art. I feel like it's a movie for mature minds. Many young people might not appreciate it, but when you understand how life works and have experienced different struggles and challenges, a movie like this hits differently and becomes even more special.
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Rushed end
I thought this show started a bit boring... and i had a hard time wanting to watch every episode...But after the 2nd episode i thought it was charming and cute . I actually think the pacing is fine for this drama .
Our ML always play these characters with such sad back stories, this man has made me cry more tthan my feminine hormones... and i really enjoy our FL most of her shows that i have watched are good.
I actually had to postpone watching episode four because i knew i was probs going to cry... why is everyone so obsessed with this mans leg 🦵 seriously 😅 he functions 100% with a sprinkle of pain .
I love how raw this drama is , it really does show those awkward moments in relationships , the lovers relationships, the siblings relationships and colleagues relationships ..
I actually like how the writer placed all the right 'show attractions' in one show
I found this show to be good , and then it really did derailed for me... honestly it seemed they didn't know what to do for the last two episodes ... they just wanted to end it... i am quite disappointed in this show as i had high expectation.
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You either fall in love with it or you fall asleep
Watching this drama feels like being wrapped up in a warm, cozy blanket on a winter day while watching a quiet snowfall. No storm in sight, no worries about what might happen next, you just enjoy the moment, and the warmth on your skin.If you're looking for a drama with a intricate plot, filled with angst, and heart-wrenching moments, this might not be the one for you. I'll probably find it too boring.
But give it a chance if you'd like to see a fluffy, cozy, slow-burn romance. It's a realistic portrayal of falling in love and experiencing a healthy relationship.
Acting and chemistry are good. You root for them, laugh at them, and feel butterflies in your stomach right along with them. The male lead isn't just a green flag 💚 he's a forest 🌳.
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basic tropes and personal review (no spoilers)
A Chinese romance drama with a bit of yearning, a savage grandpa and a sweet romance or two.In this review will be no big spoilers or reveals that may effect your experience.
Tropes/ main plot points:
1. fake dating
2. grumpy x sunshine
3. age gape (isn’t mentioned in the story, you Will only know this if you do basic math)
4. love triangle (not dominant)
my review:
This drama has a few refreshing tropes that aren’t normal. The way that she is in the begining the one persuing the guy and kinda of comes of as a stalker. It was very different and that’s why i liked it. I Love the journee the two main leads go through. It is a longer one, but for me it not to long. To be talking about the actors, I adore the male leads body and fashion sense but for the female lead I think they could have done better with the styling. Speaking of the production, I liked the side cast but the flashbacks were some times a bit long. And just as annoying as the same melody playing again and again, but overal the production was great. How long those flashbacks were, they aded some background information. Overal the story is great and is one of my favorits.
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A good story about revenge and power. Everyting about this part was really great and interesting. But that's it. I was really unconfortable about Jay and Sun relationship. Everytime, he force him to have sex and to kiss him. I was also unconforable about Sunny ending, how can I be happy about this kind of stuff no matter how bad he is.
To be honest, I would have love this drama if it wasn't for that (I would have give it a 10, but they love to put SA on screen, between two lovers - The only reason I gave it a 7, is because of the rest of the story).
But at least, the two actors got strong chemistry.
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Started strong, finished on fast-forward
It goes without saying that Ding Yuxi always nails his portrayals, and this is one of them. However, I'd also like to commend Deng Enxi, as I could see how much her acting has improved.As for the series, it started out really strong. The pacing was maintained, and the writing was decent, but I lost interest as the story progressed. It felt like the plot had already exhausted all its momentum, and there wasn't much left to explore by the final stretch.
I had to watch the remaining episodes on fast-forward just to get through the series.
One thing I like about the drama is how it flipped the usual dynamic on its head. The female lead was the one doing most of the heavy lifting. She was smart, emotionally mature, and often the one rescuing others or keeping things together when situations fell apart. It was refreshing to watch a heroine who carried so much of the story's emotional and strategic weight.
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I like it so far
I know I shouldn't compare this adaptation to the Korean one, but I still find myself unintentionaly comparing some of the things.It is too early to judge, though, so I will try my best to watch it and review it as its own thing since I have never read the webtoon this was adapted from.
So far my only thoughts are that I want to see more. I like it quite a lot so far, but it's hard to say much after just one episode.
Either way, it is pretty good as of now, and I hope it will continue being that way.
My biggest complaint so far is how much a lot of the Thai series love to add a lot of comedy where it's not really necessary. Especially here, where the series is not supposed to be that.
At the same time, though, I will say that there are two sides to it, with it being slightly okay for drama-heavy series like this one to help with the nerves. While at the same time also taking away the tension and seriousness from the series and making it like any other Thai BL.
So I'm not really deducting points for that yet because, as I said, it's only one episode, but we'll see how it will continue to go with that.
You can watch it on iQIYI: https://www.iq.com/album/my-secret-boyfriends-2026-1ybrgtlet0l?lang=en_us
Things I liked:
1. Interesting plot. I definitely love the plot here, and I can't wait to see how they will adapt it.
2. Good acting.
3. Cinematography.
4. Attention to the details.
Things I disliked:
1. A tad bit of excessive comedy.
2. Screen time being stretched to fit unnecessary side characters. Not so much of that, but I definitely noticed this with the office colleagues.
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180 Degree Longitude Passes through Us
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VIOLATES the law of drama is a realistic way
Paradoxically, this gay series is lacking in drama in a way that makes it more realistic.The law of drama dictates that main characters need to have an arc, they need to change, but in reality most people never really change what happens because their personality is strongly wired by how neural network has grown in their brain by the time it completes development.
It is also interesting how the country where the events happen can turn the story from psychological to social drama. For example, if it was situated in South Korea with its totalitarian societal pressure, the 180 degrees could have been a social drama, not about just a few cowards like this Thai setting suggests.
THE MOTHER’s feelings are contradictory.
She claims that her son is the most important thing to her but it is not important to her at all what he wants to do and to be in his life.
This is not how actual love works. But there are people like this in real life.
Overall, this series looks like a three hour state play that was extended to six hours. It could benefit from tightening up to avoid some repetition and overexposure in super long dialoges.
Still, it is great, and the actors were impeccable.
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Heart-warming comfort movie
This turned out to be completely different than I had expected. I started watching this movie thinking it will be way more unhinged (given the whole idea of buying a man, whose original profession is a host) and at the same time more romcom-ish.What I got instead was a heart-warming story about different life choices/ways to live one's life and companionship.
The plot felt refreshing, but not too over the top crazy. Despite a somewhat risque premise, the story ultimately turned out to be very heart-warming, wholesome, domestic even.
Main characters were either likeable (Sena), or at the very least intriguing (Yui), so following their story was an effortless endeavour. Shibasaki Ko was really good in her portrayal. I was familiar with Akaso Eiji, seeing him previously in Cherry Magic and Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?
This movie was his best performance that I've watched yet.
It's definitely one of those comfort movies that makes you feel all warm and lovely inside.
Also, I teared up towards the ending.
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