Reviews

A timeless masterpiece

By now i have watched this movie a many times and i would say that you will not get bored even after rewatching it because the story is so well written, i am not korean so it took 2-3 watches for me to understand every element shown in movie because to understand things deeply i always search about them. apart from this the cinemotography is very good and the way movie takes turn is also nice because after one hour into the film you migh question that everything went well than why one more hour is still pending and from that moment movie catches the speed and than its just a nonstop mindblowing journey and with some twists for first time watcher, at last i would highly recoomad this movie because movies with good storyline are very few in korea in my opnion.

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Finally a good drama for romance lovers

I’ll start by saying I’m glad we finally got a romance K-drama without a weird ending. The writing was filled with comedy and drama at the same time. Kudos to the writer for not dragging out the depressing parts or falling into the usual trap of historical k-dramas: first half falling in love, second half watching the leads suffer like Adam and Eve. Indeed, there was some suffering included, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected. The leads had great chemistry, which helped cover up a few acting mishaps (reference to last episode). The ending felt a bit abrupt, but at least I didn’t feel like I wasted my time as it is the genre causing the most k-traumas. I recommend this series to everyone who's looking for an easy watch in historical fantasy genre.

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Best ever fight scene! Great wuxia!

I am absolutely obsessed with The Journey of Legend. It’s not your average wuxia drama; it's a rare find that completely hooked me with its emotional core, killer mystery, and a really cool transmigration twist.

Now, some people say the start is slow, but I totally disagree. For me, the pacing is perfect—it’s brilliant! It just nails the foundational setup, giving you all the space to understand Ming Ming's inner turmoil. Watching him get thrown into Qui Shui's body and life is so affecting. You can practically feel his resistance, his painful, step-by-step acceptance, and then his incredible emotional awakening. It’s portrayed with such raw, subtle power.

What truly elevates this show is its deep dive into morality. The Qui Shui we see is the epitome of chivalry—he is 100% righteous and dedicated to justice, unshakeable in his principles. This drama's brilliance lies in exploring how his pure integrity clashes with the harsh realities of the world.

The Acting Blew Me Away and Made Me Think
The mystery element is fantastic, with loyalties shifting all over the place. But the real game-changer is Cheng Yi's dual role. Seriously, it's a masterclass. He doesn't just play the complex Qui Shui; he fully embodies the cold, calculated hidden boss, Li Chen Zhou. Both characters actually share the same ultimate goal, but their paths are wildly different: Qui Shui focuses on principle, while Li Chen Zhou is fixated on results. This contrast forces you, the audience, to constantly weigh their choices and decide what road you would take. The way Cheng Yi flips between these two completely different people is seamless and electric. That performance alone seriously ratcheted up the whole narrative tension!

The production is just so well put together. The fight scenes are immaculate—honestly, the best I've ever seen! They are tight, fast, and totally purposeful—no over-the-top fluff here. Every move matters. The OST is gorgeous and hits you right in the feels during both the emotional and action moments. Everything about the cinematography and costuming feels elegant and focused. (I do have one minor gripe though: the post-production is a little lacking due to noticeable editing and timeline flaws. It's nothing major, and the story quality shines through, but it’s the one small thing I wish they’d polished more.)

Final Thoughts: Don't Miss Out
The Journey of Legend is a rich, emotional slow-burn that completely rewards viewers who love nuance, genuine character growth, and mature storytelling. If you’re like me and you're tired of surface-level hype, you need this sincere, intelligent, and heartfelt story in your life. Seriously, stop what you’re doing and start watching!

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A rare case where more jumpscares would benefit the movie.

It’s based on a really simple concept filled with really effective jumpscares, and then makes it more complex and takes away the majority of the potential jumpscares and I’m not sure how I feel about it.

I don’t think it gives me enough substance to see the potential depth and build that psychological horror of the situation and male lead’s real life circumstances, but since it also took away a lot of the typical horror elements, it also does not quite serve as a good horror movie. It balances between simple, but effective and complex and reflective and does not really hit a homerun in any direction.

If I had to guess? Analyze? I’d say the theme of the movie is dealing with regret and guilt. The loop is not just about checking for anomalies, but also about dealing with your inner struggles. Male lead regretted his hesitation after hearing the news from his ex-girlfriend, he regretted not helping the mother in the subway. He regretted his inaction. Hence the ending somehow makes sense for me. It’s left to various interpretations though, there is no clear cut idea what it means. And that’s kind of how the whole movie rolls - throwing stuff at you without explanation, things that feel related, but not quite. You kind of get the full picture, but not really.

Ninomiya Kazunari did a great job as Lost Man, but I have to say my favorite performance was Kochi Yamato as Walking Man. Be it for his creepy blank expression, or even creepier smile. Or his desperation and regret, fear, anger, regret. Such a tiny bit of the plot, yet such an expressive performance.

To be honest I feel like the movie was both too annoying and not annoying enough. I should feel the frustration of the lead being stuck in the loop, but I don’t feel like he was stuck in it that long… The number of mistakes he made was minimal to what would be expected, knowing how minimal some anomalies are. At the same time I was so annoyed, because he kept lingering a bit too long in the corridor even after noticing the anomalies. What are you exactly waiting for? There is no new development going on - you see something off, you turn around right away. And yet this man was checking them all out as if he was in a haunted house in an amusement park.

It was a decent movie, maybe the issue were my expectations.

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The Journey of Legend - A Modern Wuxia Masterpiece

The Journey of Legend is a breath of fresh air in the wuxia genre, skillfully blending emotional depth, a compelling mystery, intense action, and a unique transmigration premise.

The story starts deliberately slow, dedicating time to the internal journey of Ming Ming as he's thrust into the life and body of Qui Shui. This foundational pace is crucial, allowing us to witness his raw emotional resistance, his gradual, reluctant acceptance, and his eventual awakening into his new identity.

The heart of the drama lies in a mature exploration of morality: the battle between personal survival and the ideals of true chivalry. Our protagonist is far from a perfect hero; he is deeply flawed and human, constantly struggling between vengeance, self-preservation, and the pursuit of justice. The narrative successfully asks a powerful question: What does it truly mean to remain righteous when integrity is punished by the world?

Dual Roles and Masterful Tension
A gripping mystery thread runs through the entire series, complete with shifting loyalties and hidden agendas. This is amplified by a brilliant narrative choice: Cheng Yi delivers a masterclass in a dual role performance. He not only plays the deeply conflicted Qui Shui but also the cold, calculating antagonist, Li Chen Zhou. The contrast between these two characters is stunning yet grounded, and Cheng Yi's seamless transition between them dramatically elevates the entire tension of the show.

Production and Polish
The production values are elegant and focused rather than flashy. The fight scenes are notably tight, fast, and purposeful—every move serves the plot without being over-choreographed. The Original Soundtrack (OST) is perfectly selected, enhancing both the emotional beats and the action sequences. Strong cinematography, precise editing, and tasteful costume design round out a high-quality production.

A Victim of Malice, A True Success
It's necessary to address the fact that this high-quality drama has been the target of malicious review bombing and coordinated online hate, largely aimed at the male lead. Many of the low scores circulating ignore the actual narrative and driven instead by external fan agendas.

Despite this, "The Journey of Legend" is a certified success in China. It has consistently topped daily streaming charts and earned open praise from industry veterans for Cheng Yi’s dedication—accolades that are not easily given.

The Verdict
Forget the fast-burn idol dramas. The Journey of Legend is a slow-burn, emotionally rich wuxia tale that richly rewards viewers who appreciate nuance, character growth, and mature themes. If you’re looking for a sincere, intelligent, and heartfelt story that stands apart from the typical hype, make this your next watch.

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a story that feels like home <3

this was such a beautiful journey. JimmySea did such an amazing job. The acting, the plot everything was so on point. The entire cast was so good. This series healed my soul, it isn't just a series it's my comfort zone. I will never get over how beautiful this is, it's a forever memory for me. From starting till the ending everything was pure magic. Im so grateful for this masterpiece that touched my heart. My heart will always belong here. The characters felt so real, the emotions so raw. This series became my safe space and i will carry it with me always. A tale of love and healing that will forever be etched onto my heart.

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Your Majesty In Seoul City

This drama reminded me of The Rooftop Prince. I was first introduced to the food Omurice because of the said drama.
Almost the same plot because of the time travelling.

It started well. I got hooked. As the title suggest, the drama focused on cooking in the Joseon era. The romance was there but not focused until midway of the drama. Lee Chaemin definitely stole the spotlight here. He really shined and carried the entire drama. As for Yoona. I've seen her drama since Love Rain. I haven't seen any changes from her in terms of acting. She's just okay but, not really I would look forward to in another drama.

Story-wise, I'm not really happy about it. Yes, I understand, this is all about cooking and food which is the main focus. Infused with some royalty politics and yes, romance. I just find some scenes stretched too long. Like the cooking competition with the Ming's. And of course, the treason by the Uncle. It would have been better I think if they gave the supporting casts some story of their own which could have been a better filler instead of stretching out unecessary scenes. Like, I was hoping a developing story for So Gil Geum and Gong Gil.

The romance for the MC is quite bland. The writer tried to gave it all towards the end given the epilogue. The kisses for me, were badly executed. It just didn't felt natural till the finale.

As for the finale, so many unexplained things which felt really rushed. Like, how did FL got to the hospital? I mean, she should be back at the airplane. Her wounds remained. So, the entire kitchen team of Joseon got reincarnated without their memories back. Even Im Song Jae, didn't get his memory back. Yet, MC got the memories intact.

The CGI was good towards the finale. I just didn't appreciate the CGI's used everytime ML tastes the food. It felt like over the top.

Overall, inspite its flaws, I still gave this drama an 8.0 rating. That is for Lee Chaemin. This is really is breakthrough drama.

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Feelgood GMMTV craft, but a bit yesteryear's best

MY MAGIC PROPHECY - Review

With Episode 10 "My Magic Prophecy" ended today with a slow but warm and wholesome ending. As usual the chemistry between Jimmy and Sea is a well oiled machine, perfected over time. It is a nice thing for fans to see the actors and their roles mature. In the acting Jimmy always had a bit the upper hand, he just seems a natural.
Altogether the show had a good cast, an interesting side-couple, a tragic villain - well played - and just enough of the balance between lovey-dovey and drama as usually the better and best shows of GMMTV. Sometimes with the masses quality suffers several times, but not so here. Each character had a good, well understandable background, character development to be convincing. It also shone with interesting sets and a good sense for fashion being neither over the top not boring and always the same.

I always felt music was never a particular strength of GMMTV, but then it rarely is in BL series IMO. Now talking about my elephant in my room: the show is a 2025 show and as such stands in competition to the current time, and as such... it did not rise of the heights of drama the like "Revenged Love" and others had. It is more the reliable yesteryear type, even though among the best of that, I felt the system started to feel a bit outdated to me, given the risque and new areas other shows and developers made in 2025. So there is nothing bad, but after having been spoiled it felt like 2024's 10/10 but not 2025s. Still I have nothing negative to say, and so putting it in a place I feel is fair, I rate it a very wholesome

8/10

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Guo Yu Xin and Wang Hao Zhen were excellent in this epic love story

I was stoked when I found out that Guo Yu Xin and Wang Hao Zhen would act together. Both are excellent at dramatic acting and I was looking forward to watching their drama.

What I liked:
1. Opening scene - DAMN, that bedroom scene was extremely hot. Like habanero (I can't eat those but I can eat Thai's bird's eye chilli & jalapeno).
2. Romance - Slow burn with a lot of longing & pent up feelings. Once they were honest about their feelings for each other, the romance went full scale and got exciting. Great kisses and tender moments. I also liked that both had each other's backs.
3. ML characterisation - He had his own struggles to tackle which led to hesitation in pursuing FL openly. I liked his tenacity, kindness and protectiveness.
4. FL characterisation - She was a rookie actress looking for opportunity to grow in the industry. I liked that he used her connection to ML to get a role. At least she's got talent and grit.
5. Supporting characters - I really liked FL's agent, Chao Meng, the crew. The first-billed actress was observant - I liked how good she was at reading ML's behaviour toward FL. Their male friend was entertaining too.
6. Career - I loved that both FL & ML were in entertainment industry. I liked scenes of them on set shooting a drama. It was a drama within a drama.

What I dlsliked:
1. Antagonist - ML's stepmother was evil for threatening and guilt-tripping ML.
2. Duration - At 4.5 hours, it was the longest vertical drama I ever watched. I must say I struggled at times and couldn't finish it in one sitting, which is my preferred way of watching a vertical drama.

Favourite scene
Opening scene

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“My Magic Prophecy” — Stuck in a Loop of Clichés

Honestly, watching "My Magic Prophecy" felt like a chore. The plot is completely overused and painfully predictable - you can see every twist coming from a mile away. There's nothing fresh, original, or even mildly exciting here. Even though the episodes are only around 40 minutes long, they "feel" much longer. The pacing is sluggish, the structure repetitive, and the overall vibe just... dull. I found myself skipping through entire scenes, hoping to land on something worthwhile. Spoiler: I didn't. The chemistry between the main leads is fine - passable, at best. But the kisses feel stiff, and the sex scenes? A bit cringey, honestly. There's no real emotional tension, and the attempts at romantic or steamy moments fall completely flat. As for JimmySea, it's seriously time for them to branch out into different genres and roles. They've got talent, no doubt about that, but these repetitive fantasy-romance storylines are doing them no favors. It's starting to feel like the same character in a slightly different setting, over and over again. Give them something bold, something fresh - they deserve that. "My Magic Prophecy" isn't worth your time unless you're a die-hard fan of the cast. Otherwise, skip it and save yourself the boredom.

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