Reviews

Frozen Fist Frustration!

I am a little disappointed in this one because despite the actors being at top form, it just completely failed to deliver - as a comedy or a romance or even a heartfelt story.

Fist Foot Fusion follows Khlairung, a Tik-Tok boxing influencer who has been at odds with Sunshine, an influencer debunking influencer (he basically goes around "exposing" people's online presences). Sunshine says Khlairung is a fake boxer, so he asks for help proving that he's a real boxer from the shrine of a former Thai traditional dance teacher, by promising that he will dedicate a performance to the shrine. But when he forgets to do it, his fist is frozen into place. So to fulfill this promise, he enlists the help of Malai, the teacher's granddaughter who is an aspiring idol.

And that's it. That's the story. They say so and so has to happen, it happens. Done.

I loved all the performances - acting and dancing. Sky was his usual best, I actually enjoyed Prim's performance, Mark just gets better and better, and though we don't get to see much (or as much as I wanted) of Piploy or Thank, I think they did a solid job.

The script just let me down though. Everything felt like a half attempt. Hingeing on a few reactions for the entire comedic plot. The romance not really hitting the spot. And I think there may have been a encouragement/heartfelt try at writing but it fell flat.

It's a nice little addition but definitely the weakest of the anthology (until now) for me. The other three until now had a balance of heart and comedy and/or romance, but Fist Foot Fusion tried so hard to have all three and ended up with almost none.

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Last Summer Review: ML Saved the Drama

Just finished Last Summer (2025), and honestly… it was kind of a drag overall, but there were parts I really liked. The beginning of the story was actually interesting - trying to figure out what was happening with their memories kept me hooked. Then we eventually realize that they’re geniuses and that there are actually two of them, which takes a while to understand. At the same time, you start noticing things that don’t make sense, and slowly piece together that maybe there really are two of them. Up until that point, the story was genuinely engaging.

I’ve never found the FL’s acting interesting, though. Honestly, if it weren’t for the ML playing the brothers, I don’t think the drama would have had much potential. One couple that I actually thought had more potential than the main couple was the friends - the guy in a wheelchair. I really wish that storyline had been explored a bit more. I liked seeing the challenges they faced, and the part where the girl drops the bag and you see all the clinical and medical things she had been using to help him… he realized that she wasn’t unhappy, but genuinely happy with him, accepting him as he is and not caring that he’s in a wheelchair. In the end, he accepted her love, and now they’re expecting a child. That storyline ended up being more emotional and beautiful than the main one, and I just wish it had gotten more screen time.

Overall, the drama had potential but didn’t fully deliver - some of the acting and pacing felt off. I’d give Last Summer a 6.5/10. Honestly, I only made it to the end because of the ML; without him, I don’t think I would’ve finished it.

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Confusing

I think it has a potential. But failed. Miserably. The plot was actually pretty interesting— It’s about a guy that suddenly blipped into another world and couldn’t stay far from the ML or he’ll disappear. But here’s the thing. They made it so goddamn complicated and so most of the time I was like this ‘😦’. Have no idea what they’re talking about and that’s bad because what they’re explaining is the most important part of the plot.

Personally, I think many elements still need improvements. The only thing I like about this drama is the visual. And yes maybe the main plot as well. Oh and I do like the plottwist. But again, I don’t really get the explanation behind it

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a must watch

This drama is one of the few shows l've been interested in and willing to watch from beginning to end. Some might think the subject matter isn't particularly popular or slow paced, but for me it's truly outstanding among the mass-produced cliche dramas of recent years. The cinematography is exquisite + the plot, characters and setting are interesting. There's no excessive filtering or skin smoothing, the bgm/osts are magnificent and the actors performances are all excellent. If i have to nitpick about something it would probably be about how they handled some plots just to pass the review. But overall this a good watch and worthy binging on

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What a dissapointment!

I was looking foreward to this, but in the end it was a real struggle to finish it.
The story was not bad, but nog great either. The best thing about this whole drama were the visuals and the music. If you don't count the song at the beginning of each episode, because that one wasn't very good.

The acting was very bad! Especially the main actor who played Win! How he managed to get a lead role is a mystery to me, because oh my gosh, he is really one of the worst actors i have ever seen...
There were only 3 good actors in this drama, Fluke, Yuuki and the old man.
All the other actors need to take a lot more acting lessons.

There was a bit of chemistry between the leads and the kiss scenes were ok.

I do not recommend watching, this is really a waste of your time.

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Better than expected

Honestly I confused this one with another movie called Target, which also had SHS a lead so it took me so long to watch this movie and I regret not watching this sooner.
The movie starts from KGT's point of view so this automatically makes the viewers sympathize with him which can lead to not realize he is also a criminal just as Sora. Nevertheless, it's kind of a fresh breath of air to watch a movie from an antagonist pov too.
In my opinion, Sora is a sociopath rather than a psychopath. She thinks she is the most pitiful in the world and her background made things harder of her but in reality she is just using others to cope with the decisions she made along the way. Generally, psychopaths don't search for reasons to justify their bad decisions. Also, she is a really good manipulator too which could be seen in a lot of sociopaths.
If we talk about our stalker friend KGT, he describe himself as a good stalker but in reality there are no good in stalking. To be honest, I didn't even knew there are people who like to peep into a strangers' house before watching this movie so this is also good for spreading awareness.
About the ending, everything was well put together and I can say that I was very satisfied with the ending.

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My goodness, this was such an unexpectedly entertaining full-length BL drama! It’s available on YouTube, and honestly, it’s worth every minute. From the very first episode, the show leans fully into its comedic charm, and I genuinely laughed through most of it. The humour is sharp, playful, and perfectly timed — but what impressed me even more is how seamlessly the drama shifts into serious, emotional moments whenever the story demands it.

And let’s talk about Nut, because he absolutely carried this series. His role was not easy; it demanded comedy, dramatic range, emotional vulnerability, and a larger-than-life personality. Yet he delivered all of it so naturally. In the emotional scenes especially, he didn’t disappoint at all — his expressions, timing, and depth made the character feel real, lovable, and unforgettable.

The supporting cast also deserves credit for holding their ground. Each character felt distinct, fun, and meaningful to the story. Their performances added layers to the narrative and amplified the humour without ever overshadowing the central plot.

Overall, it’s a highly entertaining, well-acted BL that balances comedy and emotion effortlessly. Definitely give it a try — it’s one of those rare full-length dramas that keeps you hooked, smiling, and invested till the very end.

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A muddled story that is elevated by Kim Go Eun's incredible performance

About 10 minutes into the first episode, I wondered if 12 episodes would be too long for this drama, and it turned out I was right. I think 8 episodes would've been perfect and allowed for a tighter story, but I can't even complain about the excess episodes because it gave us more time to watch Kim Go Eun's absolutely phenomenal performance.

The story itself starts out pretty strong and there are lots of twists and turns, but the it starts dragging around the middle and then kind of fizzles out by the end. The central mystery around who killed Yun-Su's husband has maybe one of the most unsatisfying reveals I've ever seen. The subplot around the vengeful grandfather (with really distracting old man makeup) is unnecessary and not particularly interesting. The cops and prison guards are so incompetent it's laughable and there's a lot of suspension of disbelief that's required to watch this show.

And yet, I was riveted for all 12 episodes because Kim Go Eun is just that good in this. The entire cast is very good, but make no mistake, this is the Kim Go Eun show. She is SO compelling, not just as a terrifying detached murderer hell-bent on revenge, but also as the kind-hearted doctor who is devastated by the injustice that caused the deaths of her sister and father. Every time she's onscreen, it's almost impossible to look away from her. I wouldn't really consider myself a fan of hers (her dramas have been mostly misses for me but I did love her in Tune in For Love) but I have been dying for her to take on a darker, gritty role ever since I saw her as Luna in The King: Eternal Monarch and I'm so glad to finally see it happen.

Say what you want about Netflix's influence on the kdrama industry, but I'm so glad they have popularized these darker, female-led thrillers that we've seen more of in recent years because imagine if Kim Go Eun got stuck doing mediocre romcoms for the rest of her career when she has THIS kind of acting range??

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Female protagonist who suffers a misfortune and finds love in the middle of the road

I won't say much. The romance is embracing and captivating - the main couple doesn't talk about it - but all their actions prove it. It is in the chapter between 30 and 32 where they affirm their love relationship and until the end of the story they give us sweet moments.

If you want to see a drama where they don't break up their relationship (I saw one where they broke up more than three times (Wonderland of Love, I will never forgive you) - when they are a couple they are razors, be sweet but don't be the main thing in the story. A sexy ML, a silver tongue FL. It's your drama.

My score is not 10 for two reasons (SPOILER) in the end we have the unexpected deaths of the ML teams - unnecessary at that time - where they did want to give it drama and make it tragic. They could have killed him in the main war with the people or in a scene further from the end. I didn't suffer, it was uncomfortable. Second reason, the protagonist continued to deny his feelings with the emperor until the moment they became a couple, he hated those moments where he said it was a chess piece. I know it was so as not to involve her in danger.

A sweet couple - who made me embarrassed and stopped some chapters to recover and be able to talk -. I hope I'm not the only one

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Reason behind the killing is annoying..

Overall, it was a solid drama, the acting was top-notch, and every character fit seamlessly into the story. But the motive behind the murder? Total nonsense. I get that the killer wasn’t exactly sane, but they really should’ve crafted a more compelling reason. I appreciate that they tried to avoid the cliché 'she’s just a psychopath' angle, but still, the explanation felt weak. If the motive had actually made sense, this could’ve easily been a 10/10.

I feel like the apology was an excuse from them cause if truly they went to court then they should have gotten a court order asking the painter to apologise instead of bombing him with unnecessary calls.. I also loved that the witch also unalived herself cause what will be her reason for living??

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beauty privilege is real

selama nonton ini di kepala cuma kepikiran emang beauty privilege is real karena bisa diliat ahjin ini manipulatif & red flag final boss tapi masih aja pada setia sama dia apalagi cowo-cowo, tapi emang perlu di garis bawahi masa lalunya dia juga kejam banget beban hidupnya dia tuh dari kecil ga abis-abis. makanya salut banget sama orang yang dari keluarga yang diperlakukan kejam tapi masih berusaha jadi orang baik karena jujur aku ga menyalahkan kenapa ahjin jadi orang jahat bukan sebagai pembunuh tapi manipulatif dll. tapi alangkah baiknya jangan diikuti ya malah ceramah. aktingnya oke banget

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Alternative title "Clueless Prince"

I am writing this review after the second watching because when it first showed on my IQIYI feed there was no page for this title here on MDL. Now that the title was added I could not even remember what the story was about and how to rate it - hence rewatching. The verdict?
1. Banal story,
2. Dumb ML character,
3. so-so acting
4. interesting ending.
5. GORGEOUS COSTUMES!!!!
Overall, who needs enemies if you have family like hers??? The offset is his family and their integrity, but honestly, there was nothing here of interest other than jaw dropping spiffy outfits with elegant hair ornaments, jewelry and pretty interior design. 2nd time around I watched it at 2x speed not really paying attention to anything other than the eye feasting views. Which probably will tell you if you should even start watching.
The ending though... I liked the FL's characterization, and the conclusion was fitting if not satisfying. I do not hope for s2 even though this VD has "end of chapter 1" on the final frame.

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