Already Iconic
I can't believe how quickly this show became a hit - and it is incredibly deserved. I'm typically not the biggest fan of comedies, but this one had me laughing out loud every episode. My usual problem is that the jokes don't translate well or cultural differences in comedy are too large, but in this case, they managed to make this a show that everyone will find funny. Pond and Phuwin do an INCREDIBLE job portraying these characters, and I think they'll go down as their most recognizable and famous characters for years to come.Mr. Thee (Pond), the CEO of perfume company Arseni and first son of a major mafia boss, wants to sleep with Arseni's top model, Aran (Santa). Luckily, before the bodyguard kidnap the poor model, the freelance photographer currently working on Arseni's new project Peach (Phuwin) steps in. Peach convinces Thee that threatening someone is not the way to their heart, and Thee convinces Peach to help him learn how to date by going on dates with him. Quickly, Thee forgets all about Aran and falls head over heels for Peach. Peach, oblivious to this, is baffled by every single move Thee makes.
The combo of "mafia boss obsessed with old timey soap operas" and the play on mafia CEO x y/n made this show HILARIOUS. Truly, even if you don't like comedies, it is worth watching because it is that good. There were a few major downsides to this show though: (1) There were two side couples, neither of which got much of a storyline. It felt like two half-baked plotlines instead of giving just one side couple a decent plot; and (2) the climax/main issues seemed to go away WAY too easily - a rival mafia boss and Thee's dad's rule about not falling in love barely seemed to actually matter. Still, this show was super fun and the most interesting characters Pond and Phuwin have played yet. Definitely give it a watch - just don't watch it for PerthSanta or WilliamEst, because this show is pretty much only about PondPhuwin.
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Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik Are Pure Magic Together
Normally, I’m not a big fan of sci-fi or fantasy dramas, but this was one I genuinely enjoyed. Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik had amazing chemistry, both were absolutely adorable and lovable, and their interactions were a highlight of the show.One thing I didn’t like, however, was how the drama initially presented itself as a lighthearted romance but suddenly took a darker turn. It just didn't fit right, but it was probably done to further develop Do Bong Sun and An Min Hyeok’s relationship.
I also really enjoyed Secretary Kong and Kim Gwang Bok. Whenever they appeared on screen, I knew a funny moment was coming, and they consistently delivered comedic relief.
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Skip unless you like Byeon Woo Seok
First and foremost, the breakout star of the drama is Byeon Woo Seok. I found myself watching only his scenes and skipping much of the rest. His portrayal of Ryu Si O is particularly well executed, especially in terms of facial expression and emotional control. In scenes with Kang Nam Sun, he conveys genuine warmth and care, showing a softer side for the right person, which adds depth to his character. I also appreciated the complexity of Ryu Si O, as the narrative offers insight into his background and personal struggles.In contrast, most of the other performances feel overly performative, making them difficult to take seriously. I was especially uninterested in the grandmother’s romantic storyline, which felt unnecessary and poorly paced. The screen time devoted to this subplot could have been used more effectively elsewhere. The lack of strong performances also made it difficult to root for the protagonists, who lacked both depth and complexity. Moreover, the ending was unsatisfying; Ryu Si O, who had consistently been calculated and intelligent, suddenly acted in ways that felt contrived, as if the writers simply rushed to conclude the story.
The main character also suffers from weak chemistry with others on screen, resulting in interactions that feel forced and awkward. Interestingly, Lee You Mi displays stronger chemistry with Byeon Woo Seok, though not in a way that enhances the overall narrative.
Ultimately, the only standout elements besides Byeon Woo Seok are the special appearances by Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik.
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Mini Historical Revenge series (26 x 15") - Sweet and Fun
PLOT: Two feuding sisters were married in the same mansion: FL (calm and wise) to the son of a concubine (lazy, opportunistic, and perverse); and FL2 (jealous, manipulative, and twisted) to the Crown Prince (why ? He is not the emperor's son). The Crown Prince divorces, and both sisters are killed. They are both reincarnated and decide to swap husbands. The Crown Prince will gradually be won over by FL, but this couple has many enemies (love rival; ML2; FL2; Prince Ning, etc.) who will eventually kill the Crown Prince and the sisters. Second reincarnation -> everyone will be more cunning.+++ Excellent actors. I am delighted to see Qin Tian Yu in his first leading role; he truly deserves it!
+++ Effective, fast-paced direction and consistent storyline.
### Lots of used twists: poison, aphrodisiac, corrupted rival, evil FL2 always appearing at the right time and place, etc.
=> Nice, light, played by talented actors ... but not memorable. Just for the fun :)
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Mini historical Revenge & (26 X 15") sweet and fun
PLOT: 2 sœurs ennemies ont été mariées dans le mm manoir : la FL (calme et sage) avec le fils d'1 concubine (fainéant, profiteur, pervers) ; la FL2 (jalouse, manipulatrice, tordue) avec le Prince Héritier (??? mais pas fils d'empereur). Le CP divorce et les 2 sœurs sont tuées. Elles se réincarnent ttes les 2 et décident d'échanger leurs maris. Le CP va être peu à peu conquis par la FL, mais ce couple a des nbreux ennemis (love rival; ML2 ; FL2 ; Prince Ning, etc.) qui finiront par tuer le CL et la soeur. 2nde réincarnat° -> tt le monde sera + rusé. HE.
+++ Excellents acteurs. Je suis ravie de voir Qin Tian Yu ds son 1e main rôle, il le mérite bien !
+++ Réalis° efficace, rythmée et storyline cohérente.
### Bcp de twists usés : poison, aphrodisiaque, rival corrompu, evil FL2 qui se trouve tjs au bon moment et au bon endroit, etc.
=> Sympa, léger, interprété avec talent ... mais pas mémorable.
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Pure fluff. A simple sweet romance
This is my 1st GL. i think it's not bad..its good. No major misunderstanding. It was a really calm watch. I like how they showed both worlds one where homo sexuality was not acceptable and one where it was seen as something normal. Ayaka was cute while sempai was kinda cool😅... i was expecting them to immediately start dating once they got to know about their feelings for each other. Never expected that twist. Overall a good watchWas this review helpful to you?
Lost in translation, found in feelings
Can This Love Be Translated? is a quietly captivating drama that draws you in without relying on flashy twists. Its strength lies in restraint, allowing emotions, silences, and unspoken tension to do most of the work.The chemistry between Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung is palpable and effortlessly natural. Every glance, pause, and shared moment feels intentional, making their slow-burn romance deeply engaging rather than rushed or forced. The casting is spot-on, with both leads perfectly embodying the emotional depth their characters require.
Beyond the romance, the drama excels in its direction and writing. The storytelling is layered and thoughtful, using dialogue rich with subtext while trusting the audience to read between the lines. The pacing is measured but absorbing, staying true to the drama’s introspective tone.
Visually, the cinematography is soft and intimate, complementing the emotional weight of the story, while the OST is subtle and well-placed, enhancing key moments without overwhelming them.
Overall, Can This Love Be Translated? is a gripping yet gentle watch. It's one that proves love isn’t always loud, but when done right, it can be quietly spellbinding.
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Over the Top and Underwhelming
The drama execution ultimately undermines these intentions. The exaggerated portrayal of basketball disrupts narrative credibility and weakens viewer immersion. This stylistic excess makes it difficult to take the series seriously, preventing sustained engagement. I'm someone who enjoys action scenes and look past them flying around when fighting, but for this drama, I couldn't do that.Although I have enjoyed Jerry Yan’s previous projects, his presence alone is insufficient to sustain interest in a lackluster script. The absence of convincing chemistry among the cast further diminishes emotional investment. Additionally, Show Lo’s portrayal of Yuan Da Ying relies heavily on overperformance, resulting in feeling inauthentic.
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I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SUMMARIZE THIS
as a reader of the webtoon, THIS IS BEYOND my expectations. this is good, like, f good??? i really really want to thank the crew cause they changed the story of Suho and Sieun. that's the BEST THING EVERRR.and as a Jihoon longggggg fan, I'M SOOOO PROUD, LIKE WHAT? I KNOW YOU'RE A GOOD ACTOR, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE THIS GOOD??
so YES, they deserve all the hype and the praise.
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Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! (Uncut Ver.)
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All that potential... for what?
Honestly, by episode 10 I started to get really tired of the plot and inconsistencies. Plus editing made keeping track of time so confusing.. For example, in one episode, Hope got beat up by Boss during the day, then we cut to Joke buying Jack a building, helping him repay his debt, and doing all this other stuff that seems like it would take more than one day to do, but then we cut back to Hope at night time still recovering from being beat up?If it weren't for the chemistry of the main leads and sweetness of the found family with the little girl and grandma, I would have nothing to hold onto... Skipped episode 11 completely because I didn't care about the 5th misunderstanding plot line that could've been solved with a mature conversation. They all promised to communicate and not lie, so I started to get annoyed when they refused to use any common sense and communicate.
Tbh I think the issue is they try to squeeze too much in the plot. It's not that we're pressed for time (12 episodes, all 1 hour each).. it's that this show wants to be so much at once. It wants to be a heist movie, it wants to be a crime thriller, it wants to be a comedy, it wants to have a forced marriage plot, it wants to have redemption arcs for all these minor characters, it wants sooo much.. And it could have successfully done most of these things tbh if they dropped some irrelevant plotlines or side characters and added real consequences for evil actions that make sense. I don't think Save, Hope, Tattoo, AND DEFINITELY NOT ARUN (wow he had not a single consequence besides being cut off from Daddy's money) had what you would call a satisfying redemption.. The only redemption arc I enjoyed was the Coach minor character because bro genuinely apologized without expecting forgiveness in return and he faced his comeuppance with humility.
TL;DR The story has 12 1 hour episodes, but wastes our time yanking us back and forth between unbelievable character and story arcs after enticing us with all the potential it had in the first few episodes. It's a catfish! Held together by a hot main couple (YinWar carried this show fr) with good chemistry and a cute found family.
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easily ten out of ten from me.
the best school romcom that i've ever watched, even better because it's a MUSICAL SERIES. the plot, the act, the singing, LIKE what are you guys doing? THAT'S SO GOOD, GOSH.IF i have to describe the series with one word, then it'll be GREENFLAG, cause all the characters in the series scream greenflag so loud, the way they communicate with eo?? it's so rare to have that kind of good communication nowadays, even in real life.
oh, if you're searching for a really cute series that's going to make you have cuteness aggression, THIS IS IT. AAARRRGGGGHHHHH MY TWO LOSERS IN LOVE!!!!
AND, if you seek a high school series that'll make you feel the nostalgia of first love, this is it. i've rewatched this series for like 17 times? i even lost count cause i rewatched this SO MUCHHHH. SO YES, this will be my forever comfort series, worth the watch <3
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5283, operação concluída!!!
A única coisa que não gostei nesse ultimo episódio foi que nao explicou quem era o o general e como falou com o kim do gi. Mas de resyo foi uma otima temporada, eu sou contra doramas serem renovados, pra mim vai criar mais enrolação pro enredo, mas com taxi é totalmente diferente, ele manteve constância mesmo numa terceira temporada e explorou muito mais histórias, sem ser chato e repetitivo. Sinto que essa temporada teve uma dinâmica diferente mas que nao perdeu o estilo e eu continuei gostando. Mas o que da vida mesmo alem de um bom roteiro é sempre os atores e eu amo eles como se fosse uma família mesmo. So faltou o do gi e a go eun como casal assumido, essa temporada entregou migalhas deles 🥹Acredito eu que nao vai mais ter mais outras temporadas e acho que me dou por satisfeita, principalmente por eles terem ganhado varios premios no ano passado. Vou sentir saudades
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Selling out all of ARSENI for some not even guaranteed cookie is crazy
WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH MY LIFE NOW? First head 2 head and now me and thee. This was actually amazing and geniuely so fucking hilarious I didn't know what to do with myself. I think that a little more action would have brought this show over the top, but I liked that they didn't have BS problems and got straight to the point. Okay, I would give it a 9 (8.9) out of 10, and I am going to say what I liked, what I didn't, and then do an episode overview. If you are on the fence about this show, jump off the fence right into Phuwin's lap.This show was so fucking fun, and oh my god, it was perfect. I do not read descriptions, but I watched the trailer so I understood what was happening, and this was SO FUCKING FUNNY and literally perfect. I think that Pond and Phuwin both did a phenomenal job with both of their characters, and something in the air (it might be age) BECAUSE THEY WERE SO FUCKING SEXY IN THIS SHOW I WAS WET THE ENTIRE TIME. The chemistry was good in this, and just everything about them was great. I don't see a lot of funny mafia boss shows, so I enjoyed this greatly. People who say that Mr. Thee was cringe, you literally DO NOT GET THE CONCEPT. He is supposed to be cirnge, he is supposed to be over the top, that is the whole point of his character, and it was so great. I think that Peach being an introvert was also really fun, because she stayed an introvert the entire time. I thought that the costumes were really good, and the same with the makeup. Everything from the sound effects to the backgrounds, it was all fucking perfect. Giving it up for our second couple, William Est. When I tell you I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW WILLIAM, I GENIUELY SCREAMED (and I ain't even about that life fr). This show and them had me smiling so fucking much, I swear. Back to them, they dynamic in this was everything I have ever dreamed of and better, whoever wrote this out, you deserve to have your ass eaten CLEAN, BACK AND FRONT I SWEAR TO GOD because that was a great dynamic and a great job. Mhoks or Moks character was really good, and I am so happy to see Est back in bodyguard roles, because I haven't seen him in one in a hot minute. Just great characters and a good dynamic with them. I liked how they didn't have bullshit issues like miscommunication or where the main couple were doing weird things; they took their time with it, and they made it genuinely good without having weird issues. Good fucking writing, I swear to god. I TRULY DON'T THINK I HONED IN ENOUGH HOW FUNNY THIS FUCKING SHOW WAS. LIKE I was pissing myself laughing, Jesus Christ. People's main criticism was that this show felt rushed, and it felt like Mr. Thee jumped the gun, BUT THAT WAS THE POINT OF HIS CHARACTER, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS OR HOW IT WORKS, HE ONLY SEES IT ON TV, SO OF COURSE HE IS GONNA JUMP THE GUN AND RUSH INTO THINGS. The lore with peach was great, and I wished they did more with it, truly wished they did. And that is all!
Our beater couple. They are one of my main criticisms of this show. I really think that they either should have written them out better or just scrapped them completely. I love Perth and Santa so much, but their toxicity in this was just awful and hard to watch whenever they came on screen. I think it has nothing to do with acting, because they did great, it just has more to do with the fact that it was just bad character writing and bad placement. Because Perth's character was so fucking toxic and abusive, and the fact oh no my family got deported, and now I won't be toxic because of that, like shut up, get the fuck out of my FACCCCEEEE. AND THE FACT HE GOT BACK WITH HIM AFTER ALL OF THE SHIT HE DID, TIME AFTER TIME, FUCK OFF. Pissed me off. Also, I think that this show should have had a little more action, and that would have pushed it over the top. They had some good action scenes, and then they just kind of faded, so I think it would have done them good to add more scenes like that. THEY JUMPED THE GUN OUT OF THE WEDDING. Like I wished they didn't do that because it kind of took away from the story a bit. They could have paced the story out better towards the middle; it felt a little awkward. And yeah, just doing more with the ending, and I think I am gonna need a special episode or something for rome and mhok and thee and peach BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY THIS SHIT ISN'T 400000000 EPISODES. I am so sad, okay that is it.
Okay, let's look at my episode thoughts. "I need all the episodes of the show to come out right now because I’m four minutes in and I’m addicted. He and the soap opera, and he’s getting fucking clowned on my peach. And the bodyguard has to go along with it cause they get paid to do this today. I’m gonna need to be tied down waiting for this shit." "Someone mentioned that they put like 10 chapters of the novel into one episode, and the first episode felt rushed. I low-key don’t think so. I think that our mafia boss is falling in love too quickly, and that’s because he has a skewed sense of a relationship, and I think they’re showing that really well, actually. And I don’t know if they even mean to do that, but I enjoy that part. This show is an absolute ball fest. I’m having so much fun." "And I think he is so delusional because his life is shit, and I think that’s interesting. This show is lowkey such a bawl fest I can't. ROME MENTIONED I love this show so much. I might explode, oh lord." "BREAKING OUT IN SONG IS CRAZZYYYY. WILLIAMEST, IT'S A BLESSED DAY. I LOVE THEM, AND I'M SO HAPPY THEY BROUGHT THEM OUT. FUCK I DIDNT THINK THEY WERE. Oh my godddd." I THINK I PISSED MYSELF WATCHING THIS SCENE. "I think they should have spaced this show out a little better, but I am also so obsessed it's crazy, so they are doing something right. Camera catcher in the car's reflection, y'all not slick. Thee is lowkey such a good guy. Camera again in the glasses, y'all not slick. Why are we speaking in English? Mok keeps this crazy family grounded, lmao. Why are we bringing the gun out rn? Thank you to whoever prompted Pond to start flexing. Thank you. JUST GOT WAR FLASHBACKS TO OF HOLY FUCK. I love them to death, holy shit." "Thee is going through some pretty good character development right now. This episode is a little boring. Oh, speak of the devil, we have some lore. Being sent there because of abuse is, in some aspect, worse than having nobody. work yourself to death, that's the American dream." "OH FUCKKKK. Twin, you better keep your mouth shutttt. Selling out all of ARESENI for some not even guaranteed cookie is crazy. WHAT THE FUCK? They executed my boy. He actually punched him; that is crazy. Oh fuckkkk. Everything is going to shit. Praying on these two downfalls, holy moly. Perth and Santa are toxic as fuck. I wish they did more lore with the mafia and stuff. Bc I know they are gonna unleash it all at once. I love all the green-ish blue in this house; it is so elegant and nice. Also, Phuwin has me feeling some type of way right now. I don’t wanna be down bad, but his body is beyond sexy. Here comes daddy. Thee is a freak and lowkey a menace. THEY FREAKED OUT. Also, I forgot this was 10 episodes. Come on, y'all, we got this. We can do this. I love them. THEY ARE FREAKED OUT. Especially thee, he is so down bad it's embarrassing." "BROS DOING HIS JOB INSTEAD OF KISSING BOYS. A very frozen-in-time family. He loves you for your everything, and that was some good fucking writing. They are so cute, and I am going to miss them so much. PONDS DOGGGG AWEEE MY BABY." " Just realized I am smiling at grown men and there is nothing to be smiling about bc im a fat fucking chud. The singing is cringe, but it's okay because it's him. Marriage is lowkey crazy, I can't lie. THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED WHAT THE HELL? IT IS A BLESSED DAY HOLY MOLY THEY ARE SO SEXY AND HOLY FUCK. THEY ARE SO AWARE. IM GONNA DIE THE CAMEOS ARE HILARIOUS. Okay 9.5, I am gonna need a special for Mok and rome, and they jumped the gun with the wedding a bit, but other than that it would have been a 10!"
And that's it. I wish they did the ending better, but all in all, this was so fucking fun, I swear to god, and I am going to rewatch FOR SURE. Okay bye!
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Another series I’ll truly miss on my Saturdays~ 💕I laughed so much while watching 🥹✨
Super easy to watch, light and cozy, and exactly what I needed at that moment 🌸
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The best GMMTV BL in a while
I've been excited for Me & Thee ever since the pilot trailer came out because PondPhuwin are my favorite gmmtv bl couple but this series surpassed my expectations. I knew they would kill the comedy aspect and have been wanting them to have another comedy series ever since FUTS, but I never expected this series to make me cry. Peach & Plub's sibling relationship was so well written and Phuwin & Bonnie need to always play siblings idc. The only reason I didn't give this series a 10 is because of Tawan & Aran. Tawan was SO TOXIC and Aran deserved better, I love perthsanta but Tawan pissed me off so much.So excited for the special eps and really need to see more of Thee & Plub plotting and annoying the hell out of Peach because they are truly the best trio ever (also maybe we could give Plub a girlfriend played by Emi...perhaps)
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A whole buffet if I say so my self
To say I'm flabbergasted would be an understatement frfrfr. This series is well seasoned and balanced. There were so many twists I never saw coming. Overall, it’s a good, comfy, comedy, and intriguing show. Once you start watching, it really pulls you in.I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just say: y’all should go watch it—it was definitely worth my time, and I hope it will be worth yours too. Honestly, I think part of the reason I loved it so much is because of Chief Hong from Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and the female lead, who low-key looks like Zhao Lusi from China.
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