Reviews

A Story That Tested My Patience but Touched My Sou

I’ll be honest—Feud tested my patience. I put it on hold several times because I just couldn’t figure out where the story was going. A few of my followers on MDL encouraged me not to give up and to give it a fair chance, so I did.

From episodes 1 through 18, it was a real drag. The pacing was painfully slow, the plot made little sense, and at times it was downright frustrating. But once I reached episode 20—bam!—everything clicked. The story finally took off, and I was hooked.

Episodes 22 to 24 completely broke my heart. That’s when I finally understood her hatred for him—it ran deep, through her entire being. And when he realized the weight of what he’d done, that no amount of effort could undo it, it was gut-wrenching to watch. Seeing him try anyway was both sad and beautiful.

Both the ML and FL gave powerful performances, and the supporting cast did a great job bringing out their emotional depth. The side stories of the additional characters added a real sense of enlightenment to the drama—especially the healer and the fox. Their story was so sad, yet deeply touching, and it tied beautifully into the main storyline’s themes of love, loss, and redemption.

That said, this drama could’ve been phenomenal if the writer and director hadn’t wasted so much time on the first half. It’s fine to build up a storyline—but not at the expense of the audience’s patience. Once it got going, it was absolutely worth it… but getting there felt like a marathon.

Now, I do have a few questions—maybe someone reading this can enlighten me:

When the FL was walking out of the temple with her son, she turned back and looked inside with hatred—but there were tears of blood. Why?

In the final episode, when she told her past self to tell the ML that she was with child, why didn’t that change the outcome in the end?

If she told herself about the child, then shouldn’t the child have lived? Why was there nothing about him afterward?

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Plus & Minus: A Light Yet Heartfelt Journey

Review – Taiwanese Drama Plus & Minus

A cute and light drama that I truly enjoyed. I liked how it focused on the sincerity of the characters’ feelings and their efforts for each other.

The way it portrayed sacrifice, love, and connection was beautiful.

The lead actors, Fu Li Kung and Cheng Tse Shou, had great harmony and natural chemistry, which made their relationship engaging to watch.

I also appreciated the secondary couple—their relationship felt clear, rational, and well-developed.

Overall, the progression of relationships in the series was balanced and never boring, making it a delightful watch.

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The Winning Try: Rugby, Romance, and the Weight of Dreams

The Winning Try is one of those rare kdramas that makes you fall in love with the journey even if you already know the ending. Sports and romcom dramas share a certain comforting DNA, and this series embodies that perfectly. Both genres have predictable beats—you know the underdog will rise, that love will bloom, that triumphs and heartbreaks will land exactly where they’re supposed to—but what makes them truly magical is how those beats are orchestrated. There’s a rhythm to it, an emotional pulse that carries you along whether you’re cheering on a winning try or swooning over a quiet, tender moment between two people who have been through the storms of life together. I find these dramas to be my ultimate comfort watch because they provide that perfect mix of tension, heart, and payoff without needing an artificial twist to hijack my emotions. And The Winning Try manages this with masterful ease.

At the heart of the series is Yoon Kye-sang as Ju Ga-ram, a former rugby star turned coach whose life has been marked by both tragedy and scandal. Kye-sang balances comedy and pathos with such seamless grace that one moment has you laughing at his quirks, and the next has you quietly weeping for the burdens he carries. He is the tragic clown in the truest sense—someone whose light makes everyone else shine a little brighter, even while the weight of his own world threatens to crush him. Beside him, Im Se-mi plays Bae I-ji, Ga-ram’s ex-girlfriend and the assistant coach who is both fiercely competent and heartbreakingly tender. Their reunion is never forced; the romance grows naturally out of shared stakes and history, a gentle blooming amidst the chaos of training, tournaments, and the high pressures of youth. One of the quietest yet most powerful moments is when I-ji comforts Ga-ram with a simple, “I got you,” stroking his back with care that is at once intimate and steadfast. Beyond romance, I-ji’s story of sacrifice—from star athlete to mentor—adds depth to her character and grounds her care in lived experience, making her more than just a love interest.

Supporting characters elevate this drama from excellent to extraordinary. Kim Yo-han as Yoon Seong-jun, the rugby team captain, carries a narrative weight that rivals Ga-ram’s. Seong-jun is perpetually under the shadow of his twin brother, a celebrated football player in Spain, and struggles with the constant need to prove himself, not just to his parents but to the world. The drama carefully unpacks his pressures, showing how his leadership, his insecurities, and his vulnerabilities all collide as he navigates the final season with his team. Kim Yo-han embodies this duality with subtlety and intensity, making Seong-jun’s victories—and small personal triumphs—feel hard-won and deeply resonant.

On the other end of the spectrum is Mun Ung, portrayed by Kim Dan, a rugby prodigy whose brilliance is as fragile as it is dazzling. This being only Kim Dan’s second drama, his performance is startling in its raw emotionality. Ung contends with a father who forbade him from playing rugby, fearing the cycle of disappointment that once shaped his own life. He also carries a deep trauma that prevents him from tackling other players. The drama’s depiction of his internal struggle, particularly in the tense scenes confronting Ga-ram, is both heart-wrenching and electrifying. Watching him slowly reclaim his courage is a masterclass in storytelling through character, and you forget for a moment that this is a fresh actor finding his footing in the industry.

The drama’s layered storytelling extends to Seo U-jin, the shooting team’s prodigy, played by Park Jung-yeong. U-jin seems cold and unapproachable at first, but as the episodes unfold, we see the crushing expectations imposed by her mother, her relentless drive, and the personal cost of being at the top. Her friendship and eventual romance with Seong-jun feels both inevitable and incredibly earned, offering a counterpoint to Ga-ram and I-ji’s mature, patient love. Both couples navigate pressures in their respective arenas—one team and one sport—but their struggles intersect in universal ways: the weight of expectations, the loneliness of high achievement, and the quiet, tender moments of connection that remind them—and us—that no one should endure these trials alone. I noticed, quietly, how lonely it can be for both of these people while standing at the top, at the end of their respective games.

The narrative unfolds beautifully across twelve episodes, and while the story is predictably satisfying in its beats, it’s in the journey where the drama truly excels. Ga-ram’s secret illness, the underdog rugby team, the pressures on U-jin and the shooting team—all these threads are interwoven with grounded logic, never straying into contrived plot twists. Every setback, every triumph, feels earned, and the drama’s focus on resilience is unwavering. By the final match, when the rugby team executes their winning try, or when U-jin finds her footing both in sport and life, the payoff hits with an emotional resonance that feels both immediate and lasting. And yes, the villains get their comeuppance, which is satisfying in a way that many kdramas neglect, rounding out the story with a sense of karmic justice.

Visually, the drama serves its story well without being showy. Rugby matches are captured clearly and effectively, close-ups during moments of personal struggle hit the right notes, and while it’s not a feast of cinematography, the visuals always support the emotion and action at hand. It’s in the audio that the series truly flexes its muscles—the OST selection is a triumph. Slow ballads like Hold Me Tight, If, and When I See You underscore moments of intimacy and desperation, while upbeat tracks like Touchdown, SURF, and Rise Up electrify the tournament scenes. One particular rap track moved me to tears—a first for me—and the team’s rendition of the main theme, Try, adds a layer of charm and authenticity that completes the immersive experience.

If there is a flaw, it is only that the rugby matches could have been shown a bit more, and that I long for a season two to explore the universe that this drama so meticulously built. But these are minor notes; they exist only because the world of The Winning Try is so inviting, so emotionally complete, that you ache for just a little more.

In the end, The Winning Try is a healing watch. It reminds me why sports and romcom dramas are my ultimate comfort zones: both thrive on heartbeats, on laughter and tears, on victories both large and small. Watching it, I felt joy, relief, and the quiet thrill of witnessing characters earn their moments in ways that feel simultaneously inevitable and breathtakingly real.

If you need a drama that balances emotional depth, grounded storytelling, and the intoxicating pull of both competition and human connection, The Winning Try will welcome you in like a warm cup of tea on a chilly autumn day—and leave you wishing you never have to leave its world.

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Beautiful

Oh my, this was a lovely watch!

At this point, are all the OMEGA X boys gonna be in a BL? Might as well!! I also really appreciate their agency for letting them – that's pretty progressive considering.

Anyway, the acting was surprisingly great, chemistry was awesome, and they're cuties. Absolutely loved the genuine begging for forgiveness (Kim Kang Min is such a pretty crier lol) and grovelling.

I wish it was longer. You know, spending more time as an official couple, seeing more of the second couple, exploring the highs and lows of dating an idol (although ThamePo fills that gap too ;)), etc. But alas, this is going to be my new comfort drama!

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ending completely ruined it all for me

Finale episode aside cuz I’m pretending majority of that episode didn’t happen……. I really enjoyed this show ????? idk it felt like something new while also keeping familiar tropes and all that. I love love loveeeee marriage for convenience tropes that actually result in a cute couple. And I’m glad they developed a lot of the side characters. It was silly and suspenseful and romantic, which is everything I love in a drama. We’re so back.

Edit: Coming back to change my rating of this show bc someone pointed out the weird Palestine israhell reference they tried to make in the last episode and it finally clicked why the weird randomass side-plot didn't sit well with me at all. Actually insane and disgusting.

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must see for anyone who likes thriller mystery dark dramas

I think this is probably my first “family” drama and it’s actually insane how much I enjoyed it. Eun-ha is the cutest kid I’ve ever seen like ohhhhh my god. The acting from both the leads was phenomenal and I genuinely felt like I couldn’t breathe every time hyeonsu cried or had a panic attack. I’ll def be checking out his other stuff if it’s anything like this. The plot is so thick but even so it wasn’t too hard to keep up with and I was never bored even for a 16 ep series

Half star off for the stupid amnesia trope… that trope will be the death of me I hate it so much when it adds NOTHING…

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Episode 8 Made Me Write This Review

I don’t usually write reviews, but Episode 9 of Khemjira (the double episode / 2-hour special) left me no choice — it was that good.

This episode contained everything a BL watcher hopes for and more. Even though Khemjira is technically a horror BL, it hasn’t relied on jump scares up to now. Instead, Episode 9 was a perfect mix of funny, emotional, lovable, exciting and genuinely scary moments. It gave us progress in both the main leads and the second couple, revealed important backstory, showcased amazing chemistry, and still managed to end on a heart-stopping cliffhanger.

This is the episode that truly made the show. It reminded me why we all tuned into Khemjira in the first place — and why we’re proud to call ourselves Khemjira fans. 10/10.

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this drama did insane things for the bl industry

Genuinely just as impressed with the entire show second time around. The acting is actually insane, the cinematography and special effects are incredible; the only thing that brings it down is the writing every so often. I agree with what oomf said about their mom being alive and the back and forth on what’s the truth and what’s not. It just felt overwhelming at some points. They very easily could’ve wrapped it up a different way without their mom being alive and it wouldn’t have made a difference.

PORSCHE YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING like genuinely one of the best written characters ive come across in a good while. Every scene he was in i was captivated and glued to the screen. Apo you’re truly incredible.

Tankhun seems like he was such a fun character to portray. There’s so much you can do and improvise with and the actor did an amazing job at that. Made for entertainment when it was otherwise dreary.

I have to admit I did still skip almost all of porchay and Kim’s scenes again just because it had absolutely no impact on the plot and i was genuinely uninterested in them. I watched a few more scenes this time than the last but I still couldn’t do it.

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