Go for it If you want to watch something Cute & Heart Warming !!!!!!!!!!
I Really liked this show so much.Firstly, i'll say dont try to judge the Whole show by the description Written on MDL or anywhere, In My Opinion Just Give it a go .
Moreover, the casting was good and it was very fun to watch them and female lead's reaction were so Kawaii and Innocent Sometimes.
Additionally, I Noticed that there were no strong emotions like Too much anger , Jealousy or plotting anything like that just lightweight I'd say.
Following this I'd say watch if you want something light, comedy and with no overly complex story telling or misunderstandings. JUST WATCH,,,,,,WILL NOT NEED TO USE ANY ENERGY TO UNDERSTAND OR FIGURE OUT ANYTHING ...
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Don’t pay attention to low ratings
Once again, people have, IMO, rated this drama ridiculously poorly! This drama requires a level of maturity and life experience to understand the complex layers of the leads. The FL had a lot of emotional baggage thru no fault of her own and the ML just got caught up in all of that. He loved her unconditionally and she loved him to the point of self sacrifice in order to protect him. That’s a familiar story, but whatever. Some reviewers tend to over analyze! Quite often, it’s just not that deep. I enjoyed the drama and I’m satisfied with the ending. Watch & decide for yourself!Was this review helpful to you?
Power Plays, Proud Faces, and Romance Stuck on Read ... Still a Solid Watch
I went into Glory 玉茗茶骨 expecting a strong female centric story and for the most part it delivered. I like women led narratives. Women can run businesses think sharper than men and hold their ground without apology. That part I enjoyed. Where it started losing me was when strength tipped into chest thumping pride and the men were written like background furniture or soft headed cheerleaders. Equality works best when both sides keep their dignity intact. A woman does not need to act like a man to be powerful and a man does not need to be reduced to look supportive. Balance matters.The main leads carried the show well. The male lead was excellent steady charming and quietly competent which made him the most believable person on screen. The female lead was capable and intelligent but the constant granite stare got tiring. Same expression in every room every crisis every win. Strength does not have to look so stiff. Supporting characters did a solid job and felt more natural which made the contrast even clearer.
Story wise it felt like ideas were sprinkled in randomly rather than grown carefully. Very modern attitudes dropped into a historical setting without enough grounding. I dislike clumsy women chasing men and I dislike it just as much when men are written to chase foolishly. Respect and self respect should walk together. Love should feel earned not postponed till the final minute just to prove independence. The fact that they do not get together till the end dragged and made the female characters come off as unnecessarily high and mighty rather than simply self assured.
Overall the acting was good the production was decent and the intent was there. I just wish the message had been cleaner. Strong women yes. Weak men no. Mutual respect always. That is the takeaway I would want the younger generation to see.
Glory had the bones of a solid drama and the leads did most of the heavy lifting. The male lead was a standout and the supporting cast held their ground. The female centric angle was refreshing at first but leaned too far into pride and modernised attitudes, throwing off the balance between men and women. Strength should look dignified on both sides. Decent watch, good acting, but the message needed more restraint and respect to truly land. Rate ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/10
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I adored the first 5 episodes, liked the sixth -- but then the drama went downhill. Actually, I was slightly bored when the end credits of last episode started.
The first half of "Me and Thee" took several tropes, like the age-old "love conquers class differences", the "rich people are detached from reality" and a few others, and played with them -- inverted or subverted them, played them for laughs and so on (cf. https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PlayingWithATrope). Khun Thee was the perfect mix of clueless and charming, with his lakorn-style over-the-top view of how the world works, and he made me like him a lot, even though I usually despise the ultra-rich.
I adored the silliness that at times bordered on the absurd, and thought I'd understood why this series got so much praise.
But even in the first episodes it was very obvious that the post-production team was doing the heavy lifting. The precise work in the cutting room as well as the clever use of background music were what brought the comedy to the on-point timing it had. I can see that Pond ("Thee") did his best -- and he wasn't bad at all! -- but in my view, his role would have deserved an actor with the abilities to *really* lean into the absurdity of the character's quirks.
Thee and Peach are a classic comedic duo (aka "double act"), with Peach taking over the "straight man" and Thee being the "comic"; and they would have been brilliant if both actors were able to play it up much, much more, so that most of the comedy comes from their own performance and not from the work of the post production team.
Better acting abilities might have also ironed out the weaknesses of the screenplay in the second half to some degree.
Because the screenplay let me down from episode 6 or 7 onwards: It decided to pivot away from playing with the tropes to playing them straight, but not to the point where they got funny again -- and that reduced the charm of the first episodes to a minimum and left only the eye-roll-inducing cheesiness. Great comedic moments were few and far between, and that was just not enough to keep up the energy of the first half.
An excellent screenplay would have been able to keep up the comedy *and* develop the romance at the same time -- but the comedy was reduced in favour of ramping up the romance. Unfortunately, the repeated use of the same tropes -- once to play with them, then playing them straight -- doesn't work for me at all. The romance part of the script also failed for me, see below.
The writer *also* tried to give some character growth, depth and background to their main characters. On the one hand, I love some depth with my comedy. On the other, the way they did it causes inconsistencies with previously set-up characterisations.
And I don't understand why this happens again and again (Ossan's Love Thailand is another example of this) -- Thailand has some very good screenwriters, and Thai productions are often surprisingly excellent at integrating different genres into one story, and even giving it some additional depth by doing so; but with GMMTV BLs, this just doesn't happen.
Overall, the last four episodes should have been condensed into two, to keep up the comedic energy of the first half, and maybe they shouldn't have tried to make it swoon-worthy romantic, if they can neither integrate it with the comedy nor deliver a heart-felt romance.
And that is a problem that quite a few (GMMTV) productions have: If you want to make a story romantic, then commit to it and make it so.
But the love and attraction just isn't there to see. Really, have any of the people working on the drama -- writers, director, actors -- never seen a couple in the springtime of their love? I don't mean the continuous snogging of teenaged couples or explicit sex scenes. But new couples in real life (yes, exen if they are adults) can't help themselves: they touch each other often, sometimes as little as a small brush on the shoulder, they look at each other constantly, they seek to be as close to each other as possible. None of these things can be seen here. On the contrary, Peach continues to hold Thee at arms length at every turn, and stays passive whenever Thee initiates physical intimacy. It's as if he doesn't even want any of it! Up to the point that Peach initiating a kiss is somehow a big thing -- in the last episode, *after* both of them vowed to stay together.
Maybe it could have worked if the second half of the drama had reversed the roles of the "double act": Make Thee the "straight man" and give Peach the role of the "comic"; for example make his "reluctant bottom" role carry the comedy. Even if that has been done many times before, it might have given the series a second wind that could have carried it to the finish.
That Phuwin's ("Peach") acting abilities are limited only makes things worse. In emotional moments, Phuwin is not able to convey fear, grief, love or any other deep emotion to a point where I can feel with his character.
Both of these two points combined make for a relationship dynamic that is severely lopsided -- from Thee's side we get the over-the-top, I-would-die-or-at-least-buy-all-of-Thailand-for-him romance, from Peach's side we get a grudging friendship.
Other than that (and let's not speak about the ubiquitous product placements, which were occasionally, but not often enough, well integrated into the script), there were some holes and contradictions in the way some points were resolved. Which is not a problem per se in a comedy of the style they had in the first half -- and could have been used to keep the drama on the silly, even absurd side of things. But it wasn't, see above.
Was it good?
The first half was brilliant, especially due to excellent use of cuts and background music. But then a combination of unfocussed writing and average acting made the comedy lose its steam and the series lose its charm.
Did I like it?
As with most GMMTV productions, this was an easy watch. But while I loved the first half, I was bored by the second.
Would I recommend it?
I don't think so. But "Me and Thee" is adored by many, so I recommend that every one should see for themselves.
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Glory: A Well-Built Story That Stumbles in Delivery
I’ve just finished watching Glory, and while it leaves a generally good impression, it ultimately falls short of being a truly refined drama.At its core, the series is well-written. The screenplay shows ambition and discipline, particularly in how it approaches characterization. The female lead is unquestionably the strongest pillar of the show. Her character is carefully constructed—shaped by upbringing, struggle, and emotional endurance—and the writing stays remarkably true to her nature throughout. What stands out is the balance she maintains: commanding without being loud, cunning without being exaggerated, and powerful without losing restraint. The performance complements this writing well, delivering nuance and presence that feel earned. Her arc remains consistent, controlled, and convincing from beginning to end.
The male lead, however, is where the execution begins to weaken. On paper, his character is solid. He’s introduced with a sense of authority and emotional weight, and his gradual descent into love is conceptually well-handled. Unfortunately, that characterization never fully materializes on screen. The performance feels underplayed—almost passive at times. In several scenes, he appears strangely inert, as if merely present rather than participating. There’s a noticeable lack of emotional projection and intensity, especially when compared to the female lead. Whether this was a directorial choice or a performance limitation is unclear, but the result is the same: the character never reaches his intended impact.
The Duke family characters, while important to the narrative fabric, also suffer from uneven performances. They’re not poorly written, but their execution feels lukewarm. None of them reach their peak potential, possibly due to limited screen time or insufficient directorial guidance. As a result, many of their scenes fail to leave a strong or lasting impression.
Structurally, the screenplay is both a strength and a weakness. Some moments are given the time they deserve—slowly built with care and intention—while others are wrapped up far too abruptly. This inconsistency creates a disruptive rhythm. The issue isn’t slowness versus speed; it’s the lack of cohesion. There’s a noticeable shift in editing and execution, particularly toward the latter part of the series, where transitions feel rushed and emotionally disconnected from the buildup that preceded them. That imbalance prevents the drama from feeling polished or fully realized.
From a technical standpoint, the series shines visually. The cinematography is top-notch, lending the show a rich, atmospheric quality. The costume design is equally impressive—stylish, appropriate, and visually striking. These elements elevate the viewing experience and contribute significantly to the show’s appeal.
However, realism is where the direction falters most. Emotional scenes often lack authenticity, and action or injury-related moments are poorly executed. The scar sequences, in particular, are handled clumsily. The makeup and staging are unconvincing—you can clearly see the artificiality of the scars and the impact moments, which breaks immersion entirely. In a drama that leans heavily on emotional and physical trauma, such technical oversights are hard to ignore and reflect weak directorial control.
In conclusion:
Glory has strong writing, an excellent female lead, and impressive visual aesthetics. But uneven performances, flawed direction, inconsistent pacing, and a lack of realism prevent it from reaching its full potential. It remains a good watch, but not a great one—certainly not the kind of drama that fully lives up to its ambition.
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couple chemistry loving it ❤️?
Recently, I’ve watched a lot of dramas, but this drama is honestly the best one when it comes to couple chemistry ❤️✨The bond between the main leads feels so natural and genuine. Every scene they share is full of emotion, and their connection really stands out 🥰
For me, this drama truly set the bar high when it comes to on-screen chemistry 💕
now she's my favorite female lead made the loving scenes even more enjoyable 💖
Her expressions and body language were so natural and full of emotion — I absolutely loved it 🥰✨
She really knew how to show love through small details, and that made every romantic moment feel special 💕
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Qing Qi Tai You Ren, Jin Yu Shou Fu Liao Feng Le
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Plot was undercooked and chemistry was rare despite good kissing scene.
Bai Yan and Zhang Yuntao acting skills and looks are all pretty good and their kissing were good even the chemistry didn't feel that good, but the plot almost gave me neck stiff, ML mistakes his benefactor for someone else. FL want to divorce. After divorce FL unconsciously involved in ML business while ML, after the divorce, slowly begins to have feelings for the FL due to a series of events. The going back together trop in this drama feel are not enough for me. The villains are quite old-style annoying nutcase. Not satisfy with ending.Watchable for only fans.
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Captivating, intense, and Beautiful.
I have watched this last year but only giving a rating and review right now only because I only made an account a few days ago coz a cdrama I've watched really compelled me to make an acc lol. (Its "Glory" for anyone wondering)I don't remember the entirety of the story only the gist of it but remember how much I enjoyed this drama. The execution, the direction, cinematography, osts, and acting are very well done. Although I did find some (like one or two of the casts) acting a bit unsatisfactory, most of cast still did well.
If you want a family drama, this is definitely one of the best ones out there so feel free to give it a watch. Overall, a 9.5/10. Very well made and beautiful drama.
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Excellent Leads Chemistry but beware of a tone shift from a Rom-Com to a Melo/Healing Drama
Subjective Gut Rating: 8.25“Can This Love Be Translated?” seems to have garnered quite polarizing reviews. Either you love it or you are very disappointed. I think this might be due to the fact that most viewers came in expecting a romantic comedy with a love triangle with 2 hot guys. However, the show’s focus and tone changed to a more dramatic and melodramatic tone that viewers might not like or expect.. I agree with some of the criticisms, yet I can’t deny I also really enjoy the drama and binge that in two days.
Plot:
The first episode was a great start that holds my attention. This drama uses a flashback approach to tell most of the story and only bring us back to the present-day timeline towards the end of the drama. I love the meetup between Ju Ho Jin (ML) and Cha Mu Hui (FL) in Japan. Their interaction was fun and there’s definitely chemistry between them. The introduction of Hiro (2ML) was fun. I was so happy to see that Hiro is not another perfect Prince Charming but a petty, adorable and sweet super star played by the very handsome Fukushima Sota. Similar to what many viewers thought, I also went into this thinking this is a romantic comedy taking place during the filming of the TV show. I was expecting to have an internal fight to see who is the better option for FL. You know, it’s hard to choose between Kim Seon Ho and Fukushima Sota. The filming and what happened during the show did take about half of the drama’s time. But towards the second half, the drama delves more into the mental health, tragic past and family dramas. The tone definitely shifts and it’s not as romantic and cute anymore. It was surprising to me but I didn’t hate it. I felt that the character of Do Ra Mi was interesting early on. But towards the end, I found her antics repetitive but you could argue it’s necessary for the plot. I prefer the Do Ra Mi from the early episodes when she was more fun and zombie-like. I don’t want to share too much about Do Ra Mi since it’s a spoiler. I had an idea who she might be but in the end, I don’t think the drama explicitly confirmed my suspicions. The drama spent a lot of time in the middle episodes between the two leads. They are cute and I love their banter, but I felt that there’s not enough time dedicated in the last episode or two, to learn more about FL’s family.
Romance:
The first half of the drama should satisfy those wanting a cute and adorable romance. The leads are fun together and I love their conversations and ‘misunderstanding’. You can say they heal each other of their past failed relationships and complement each other - one is reserved and introspective, the other is assertive and honest.. I think Cha Mu Hui/Go Young Jung (FL) has a lot to do with how much I enjoy the drama. She’s sweet and adorable, pretty and personable. I really like her and was rooting for her happiness the whole time. Go Young Jung did a fabulous job in this role, and also being Do Ra Mi as well. For those who hate love triangles, you have nothing to fear. This is one of the most unintrusive love triangles and gosh, both guys are just so handsome! It’s done well and won’t make your blood boil. It’s interesting to see a professional interpreter unable to interpret what FL is trying to say. He was reminded by his friend of what he should do if he doesn’t know a language. However, I do think the push and pull between the leads lasted a little long, both during the romantic cute stage in the beginning, and the melodramatic stage in the second half. With 12 episodes only, there are other plot lines that could use a little more time. There is a very short secondary romance that’s underdeveloped. I think the couple needed more screen time before they got together. And after they got together, there’s really not much substance to their relationship. Their existence doesn’t add much to the plot itself.
Acting:
As I mentioned earlier, Go Young Jung did a fabulous job playing the dual role of Cha Mu Hui and Do Ra Mi. Her acting is much stronger than when I last saw her in “Resident Playbook”. The two male leads are not only handsome but can also act. I was expecting Sota to be a polite and gentlemanly Japanese actor. It’s nice to see another side of him, and that he could be adorable with his niece, petty when ignored, and romantic when confessing his feelings. Kim Seong Ho holds his own as well. How come he doesn’t age? He looks as good as I remember him in his early “Start Up” days. The supporting cast did well but we didn’t really spend a lot of time getting to know each of them. None of them irritates me, except for the nosy female producer that I found slightly annoying.
Production:
This is a beautifully shot drama. Netflix definitely takes the cast on a journey through Japan, Canada and Italy. The drama doesn’t really tell you where they went but from @Cho Na’s review (https://chonawrites.com/can-this-love-be-translated-unmet-expectations/), I learned that they went to “Japan (Kamakura, Enoshima), Italy (Tuscany: Siena, Florence, Perugia), and Canada (Alberta: Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise)”. The mountains, lakes, castles, streets and alleyways….everywhere is so beautiful. Aside from the scenery, the drama has a decent OST. There are many English songs (seems to be a common theme with K-dramas) and a couple Korean songs. None of them really stays with me. I also really like the dresses, suits and long coats selected for this drama. All three main leads look gorgeous in whatever they wear.
If you want a romantic comedy, "Can This Love Be Translated?" might not satisfy you. But if you don’t mind a sudden change of tone due to the growing character and romantic development, then this drama has enough to keep you engaged throughout the 12 episodes. The chemistry of the 3 leads is great, the acting is great and the cinematography is great. I had a good time watching this despite the criticisms. I debated between rounding up my 8.25 to 8.5 or rounding down to 8.0. After thinking about it overnight, I think the fact that I binge this quickly and keep on hitting "next episode" is a good sign that I did like the drama enough to warrant a rounding up.
Completed: 1/21/2026 Review #662
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“Beautiful OST and visuals, but slow pacing drags the story down.”
Overall, this drama has an interesting concept, beautiful cinematography, and a very strong OST that stands out the most. However, the extremely slow pacing and repetitive push-and-pull dynamic make the story feel dragging at times. While the main leads have decent chemistry, some character interactions feel awkward, which affects emotional engagement. The drama delivers a clear message about the importance of communication and certainty in relationships, but its execution may not work for everyone.Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful story with a little bit of blandness to it.
So this is a Cdrama that was recommended to me because it was apparently similar to Glory so I gave it a try. After watching I can definitely say that I like it however I wouldn't say that Its better at least to my taste. As someone who likes watching family dramas, I really like the story on this one however I'm gonna be honest, its a little bland and but without faults.. Not the story specifically but rather the execution of it.First off, the reason why I say its a little bland is because there seems to be a lack of osts and background music. They will really only play an ost whenever its the most very very very important part. I mean its not bad tho, ig it helps you in a way to focus on the story more? but there were a lot of scenes where I thought to myself would be better had it had a music in the background playing to intensify the scene.
Secondly, the story really liked to dance between serious and comical scenes. Whenever a scene is supposed to be serious they try to make it as something funny which I didn't really like especially during the first few eps of watching it.
Thirdly, I don't know if its just me but the time skip was the most confusing sht ever. Not the story but trying to know who is who was just a headache. Especially when they added more characters and some of them looked alike and some of them also had the same titles like "Second brother", "Zecheng", "Zesheng". I literally had to go check the character list and research who is who. Well, I did manage to get past it even though at some point I was mistaking Gu Tingye for Sheng Changbai lol and kid Changbai as the other illegitimate kid who lost to kid Tingye. Ig I was face blind since this is the first time I'm seeing this actors/actresses? like one point I also mistook the father of Ming lan as father of Gu Tingye and was wondering why he was punishing Changbai, turns out its Gu Tingye he's punishing and the scene is at the house of Gu. I was at a mess trying to find out who is who, it all clicked after few eps tho lmao.
Well, those are some faults that really got to me. There is also the ending with the 4th sister Mo Lan which I didnt like but I'm not gonna spoil it. Overall, really enjoyed this drama. I'd give a 9/10.
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BEST CASTING
I really like this film, everything is perfect, starting from the casting, the storyline, the cinematography, and even the very perfect casting for each role. This film also presents various beautiful natural visuals, and Kim Seonho is great at mastering various languages just to deepen the role of Jo Hojin. Go Youn Jung is no less cool, she can even explore 2 roles at once in this film, and the difference is visible. Sota Fukushi is also cool, he can make a difference that was initially Enemies to Love.HM: Do Rami is really, really cool, and this character also provides a plot twist at the end of the story, who exactly is the alter ego of Cha Muhee.
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My FAVORITE kdrama pairing!! ?
When we first found out this drama would be filming with Go Youn Jung and Kim Seon Ho as the leads back in 2024, I was beyond ecstatic. Alchemy of Souls 2 is one of my all-time favorite kdramas, and GYJ is probably my favorite k-actress. And then finding out the Hong Sisters wrote this was just a cherry on top. It was a LONG wait but I can finally feel the satisfaction of finishing such a well-executed and high-budget show!Plot-wise, I have to be blunt and say it wasn't my favorite. The pacing was pretty slow, and there wasn't a SUPER big plot twist, nor constant action to keep you on your toes. But I still enjoyed its simplicity. Almost like a healing drama, there was more of a lighthearted vibe to this drama from start to finish. I do wish there was a bit more though, as I did not find myself crying myself to sleep or laughing with giddiness like I do with some really well-written masterpieces.
Characters were all great, emphasis on our three leads. Like I stated earlier, our ML and FL were just fantastic and simultaneously executed the yearning and comedic relationship development so well. But I have to say, Fukushi Sota was quite the scene stealer. Every episode, I liked him more and more. It was pretty obvious from the start it would be a love triangle (literally the first scene lol) but I didn't realize I'd low-key be rooting for him🥲 He's such a healthy example of a MAN. 😅 The second couple was very random and meh but not annoying.
High budget is always a feast for the eyes-- in this case, the travel destinations were so beautiful. Japan, Canada, Italy were all filmed in quite scenic locations and it was a delight to see them going to places I've visited. Overall, I think more budget does have some correlation to high quality, giving the show almost a movie-like aesthetic. I wonder if they cut the story to only 12 episodes because of the amount of money they were pouring into this-- honestly 16 could've been better for the story.
Overall, it was an enjoyable finish. And just a feast for my eyes🫣🥰 Don't think I'd rewatch, but this will remain in my memory as a beautifully-executed easy watch with a great lineup.
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The Ending Lost the Stories Purpose
Bulgasal: Immortal Souls is a dark, slow-burn fantasy drama that aims much higher than most genre shows, and for the majority of its runtime, it succeeds. Drawing heavily from Korean folklore, the series builds a grim, moody world centered on immortality, reincarnation, vengeance, and the emotional cost of carrying memory across lifetimes. It’s patient, often intentionally restrained, and clearly more interested in themes and atmosphere than quick payoff.One of the show’s biggest strengths is its sense of purpose. For most of the series, it knows exactly what it wants to say. Immortality is framed as a curse rather than a gift. Reincarnation is exhausting rather than romantic. The story repeatedly emphasizes cycles; of violence, guilt, and obsession, and how difficult it is to escape them. There’s a heaviness to the show that feels earned, not performative.
Visually, Bulgasal is inconsistent but often effective. The special effects go through noticeable ebbs and flows. Some sequences are haunting and cinematic, especially those tied to folklore and past lives. Others feel undercooked, briefly breaking immersion. That said, the overall aesthetic; dark palettes, slow pacing, and eerie framing, does a lot of the heavy lifting and keeps the tone cohesive even when the effects falter.
The performances are a major asset. The leads carry the emotional weight with restraint, selling centuries of pain and fatigue without excessive exposition. Supporting characters add moments of grounding and humanity that prevent the show from becoming emotionally monotonous, even when the story gets bleak.
Where Bulgasal ultimately stumbles is the ending. It comes incredibly close to being amazing, close enough that the disappointment stings. Rather than concluding in a way that reinforces the themes and lessons the show has been building from the beginning, the finale pivots toward a romance-focused payoff that felt like it never truly got started. The emotional groundwork for that shift simply isn’t there.
The problem isn’t romance itself. It’s that the show spends so long prioritizing ideas about consequence, loss, cyclical suffering, family, and forgiveness, only to set those aside at the finish line in favor of a relationship that was never meaningfully developed and was only hinted at. The result is an ending that feels smaller than the story it’s trying to conclude; less thoughtful, less earned, and oddly disconnected from the show’s own strengths. It’s so close but ends up just unsatisfying.
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i love this kdrama its now my fav
aib is PEAK season three is okay wasnt really needed but still good also my fav char is agunie and its got good things everywhere with the plot story acting cast rewatch vaule.Was this review helpful to you?
