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Can This Love Be Translated?
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by zenko
Jan 17, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0

GYJ's Performance, Wendy's DAYDREAM, and CINEMATOGRAPHY Make This Worth the Watch

Look, I had plans for this drama. I was hyped, ready to binge, already planning my breakdown for the finale. The first 2-3 episodes came out swinging premium cinematography, the kind that makes you pause and screenshot. Episodes 4 and 5 kept that energy going. It gave me serious LOVESTUCK IN THE CITY vibes with how beautiful and exciting everything felt. I couldn't control my happiness, I was on cloud9. But then... the dragging started. Scenes that should've taken half an episode got stretched across two. The momentum just died. I found myself checking how much time was left in episodes.

Go Youn-jung's Performance
I need to mention GYJ because her acting was above excellent. She carried scenes that could've fallen flat and brought real depth to moments that the script didn't always earn. Even when the pacing frustrated me, she kept me somewhat invested.

The OST Situation
Honestly? I only really vibed with one song, Wendy's DAYDREAM. But it's that good. Good enough that I'm giving the OST a 10/10 just for that track alone. It hits every time it plays and honestly does more emotional heavy lifting than some entire episodes.

Bottom Line
Strong start, weak finish. Beautiful to look at, Go Youn-jung delivers, and DAYDREAM is on repeat. But the quality follows an xy=1 curve, as the episode numbers went up, my interest went inversely down. The second half drags badly enough that it's hard to recommend without major caveats. Watch the first five episodes and decide if you've got the patience for what comes after.

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Can This Love Be Translated?
150 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 4
Overall 3.5
Story 3.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 3.0
Rewatch Value 2.5

“A Promising Concept That Failed to Deliver”

I honestly didn’t like Can This Love Be Translated?. I went in with certain expectations, but the drama failed to connect with me on an emotional level. The storyline felt weak and, at times, confusing, and the emotional depth I was hoping for was largely missing.

The pacing was another major issue. The drama moved very slowly, and many scenes felt unnecessarily stretched without adding real value to the story. Even the romance—meant to be the heart of the series—did not feel convincing or engaging enough to keep my interest. While the concept itself had potential, the execution fell flat for me.
The drama stars Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin, a skilled multilingual interpreter, and Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee, a globally famous actress. On paper, the story promises a unique romance built around language barriers, emotional misunderstandings, and cultural differences. Unfortunately, despite its promising premise and well-known cast, the drama failed to leave a positive impression.
One of the biggest problems was the storytelling and pacing. The plot progresses very slowly, with many scenes feeling repetitive and drawn out. Instead of developing emotional tension or meaningful character growth, the narrative often feels dull and unfocused. The idea of love being “lost in translation” is interesting, but the way it was presented lacked impact.

When it comes to the characters, I found it difficult to connect with them. Joo Ho-jin, portrayed by Kim Seon-ho, is shown as emotionally reserved and introspective, but his character lacks the depth needed to make his internal struggles compelling. His emotional conflicts never truly resonated with me. Similarly, Cha Mu-hee, played by Go Youn-jung, is meant to be a layered character balancing fame with personal loneliness, yet her character arc feels underdeveloped. Despite ample screen time, I never felt genuinely invested in her journey.
The supporting character Hiro Kurosawa, played by Sota Fukushi, adds a love-triangle element to the story. However, instead of strengthening the narrative, his presence made the plot feel more cluttered and directionless. His character failed to bring any strong emotional impact or urgency to the storyline.

The romance, which should have been the strongest aspect of the drama, was a major disappointment. The chemistry between the leads felt forced and unconvincing, and the emotional moments lacked intensity. As a result, the relationship never felt strong enough to root for, which is a significant flaw for a romantic drama.

Overall, Can This Love Be Translated? had the potential to be a meaningful and emotionally rich series, but weak writing, slow pacing, and shallow character development held it back. While some viewers may appreciate its calm tone and concept, it simply didn’t work for me.

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Moonlight Mystique
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by Star
Jan 17, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0

A drama with a beautiful story and great visuals.

(I watched this drama in January, 2025 and forgot to write a review, so here I am).

Intro:-
The drama follows the story of a mortal girl who wants to become an immortal. Her journey is filled with different challenges and we get to see a strong female lead who overcomes every hurdle with bravery.

Strengths:-
1. I loved that in this drama, every female is smart, strong, and mature. Mostly, we see that the females "especially the female leads" are shown as childish, but believe me this drama has all the strong females.
2. The relation between the leads is mature and beautiful. They have no misunderstandings.
3. The 2nd leads are my favorites. Especially, the 2nd female lead. She was awesome.
4. The world-building of this drama is beautiful. I actually liked that in this drama we get to see demons as main characters. They are more powerful than the so-called good eternals.
5. The performances are convincing.
6. The costumes are great.
7. The visual quality is great.
8. The OSTs are genuinely enjoyable.
9. I personally loved the last ten episodes.
10. A beautiful and strong story.
11. It's a happy ending for the leads.


Weaknesses:-
1. The start might feel boring, but after two episodes it will get better.
2. I feel like the ending could have offered a bit more closure.
3. The pacing got slower in some episodes.




Themes:-
Never give up on your goals (Female lead, Core plot).
Kindness and selflessness (Female lead's father).
Good VS Evil (Core plot).
Compassion bridging races.
Becoming powerful through hard work instead of being born with special powers (for both leads and other characters).




(These are some themes I highlighted without spoiling).


Final thoughts:-

If you enjoy:

Strong and mature female characters,
A healthy main relationship,
A unique second-lead storyline,
Excellent world-building,
Beautiful costumes and top-tier visuals...

Then this drama is for you!

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Can This Love Be Translated?
173 people found this review helpful
by danni
Jan 17, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

Butterflies On My Stomach!

Still only on episode 4, and I have to say, the romcom is REALLY romcom-ing in this series!

There’s Cha Muhee, a struggling artist who, almost overnight, like something straight out of a fantasy film, suddenly becomes famous and gets everything she never even dared to dream of.

And then there’s Joo Hojin, a multilingual genius interpreter (he can speak six languages!) who is neat, clean, and well-organized, his life is basically just… straight and orderly.

Like most good, cute romcoms, their meeting is organic and heart-fluttering, sprinkled with a sense of fate, following the classic from strangers to something trope. Hojin meets Muhee in Japan, they meet again because of work, and the rest is history.

Their push-and-pull dynamic is so engaging to watch. There are so many scenes that make you squeal, feel shy for them, or even burst out laughing. It’s truly a light, easy watch, yet filled with beautiful shots and stunning scenery across four different countries.

A must-watch if you’re a romantic comedy enthusiast! 🤭🩵🍀

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Sh**ting Stars
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.5

A Sweet Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com

One of the first reasons I enjoyed Sh**ting Stars so much is because I really like the male lead. I think he’s a great actor, and his voice is very calming, which made watching his scenes even more enjoyable. The female lead is also very beautiful and I loved her acting. Together, they had a strong enemies-to-lovers vibe, which made sense since they clearly liked each other from the beginning.

Their misunderstanding from the past caused real emotional distance, especially for the FL, while the ML kept trying to get her attention in very childish and annoying (but cute) ways. It took some time, but eventually he confessed properly, and from there their relationship slowly became more confident and comfortable. In the beginning, both of them are shy and nervous, which comes across as very cute rather than cringe, mainly because the acting is good and natural. As the episodes go on, that awkwardness fades and their chemistry becomes even stronger.

This drama is quite romance-focused and includes several couples. The lawyer and the FL’s friend are actually quite compatible since they have similar personalities, but their relationship felt rushed. Considering he had feelings for the FL before, it seemed like he moved on very quickly. As for the other friend’s romance, I personally found that couple quite cringe. I’m not sure about the exact age difference, but she felt very young compared to him, and her overly “cute” behavior didn’t help. I also didn’t feel much chemistry between them, which made their scenes harder to enjoy.

In the first episodes, the storylines involving the “fake employee” and the ML’s mother were very interesting and emotionally heavy. From a psychological point of view, these were strong arcs that showed how much the ML had suffered. However, those topics were resolved in a strange and somewhat rushed way, and then completely dropped as the drama shifted fully into romance, which felt like a missed opportunity.

Overall, I really liked this drama. It doesn’t feel tiring, it’s fun, entertaining, and easy to watch. Even with some weak points in the side couples and storyline development, the main couple’s chemistry and the lighthearted tone make it a very enjoyable rom-com.

Final score: 8.5/10. ⭐

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Can This Love Be Translated?
72 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.5
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Solid drama!

I'm a big fan of Kim Seon-ho & I think Go Young is really coming into her own as an actor. They both did a great job! I genuinely enjoyed watching this. The first 5 episodes were especially great! They had great chemistry and synergy and I really enjoyed the comedic timing. I also really liked the 2nd couple. Their story was really fun. Overall I'd say the casting was done well and you could feel the chemistry onscreen. I'm happy they didn't overdo the cringe and didn't make everyone date each other lol.

The on & off with their communication was frustrating at times but I didn't dwell on it too much because the drama is literally called can this love be translated? And it's apparent from the beginning that their different communication styles would clash, so the slow burn absolutely makes sense! Now, the Do-rami arc was interesting at first but I didn't expect it to become so heavy handed for a romcom genre. I did however enjoy the funny brought out as a result of Do-rami. Revealing Mu-hee's parents were alive in the last 30 minutes was unexpected and poorly timed imo and we didn't see anything about how that actually went when Mu-hee left. I wish they'd showed us more stability in the last episode but at least we got a happy ending.

I think it's a solid drama that was well paced, lived up to the title and the dialogues were interesting so I'd definitely rewatch it and I will. Don't be dissuaded by reactive comments and reviews. It's a really good show!!

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Made in Korea
6 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 1.5

Very Hollywood. Watch 1 episode to see Huyn Bin acting and you saw it all

Very Hollywood - all about the bad guys, no real plot, just wild action without meaningful content.

Promoting the message of desperation and power of evil. Very typical Hollywood. The ONLY one good guy is super naive and gets betrayed by everyone.

I watched this to the end so that I write this well informed scathing review. Overall, this drama is trashy and you saw it all if you watch 1 episode.

I started watching bc I was curious to see Hyun Bin. Sure, he is a great actor but this role gets boring as he is ALWAYS THE SAME - smoking cigarettes witih a grumpy violent face selling drugs. THE DRAMA IS ABOUT HIM, WE GET TO SEE THAT EVIL DRUG DEALER ON THE SCREEN THE MOST, he dominates the drama as the most important character.

Couldnt HB find a better script, or is he doing this for money??

Also, there are no women in this drama. There are 3 listed as FL but their screen time is super minimal and insignificant.
Mr. Plankton is there acting stellar his role but he is on the screen litrally less than 5 minutes in 6 episodes. Total waste.
There is no meaningful dialogue anywhere. And it is quite violent and gory.

it does mention some key issues - like, government selling drugs to keep itself in power, Korean CIA in fact selling them, etc. and it rteaches history, like the dark times Korea had with the president staying in power by selling drugs and torturing the opposition, but that is all covered in ep 1 or so. No need to watch the entire drama

The audience of this drama seems to be military and conservative males.

Overall, this drama is a waste of time. You can see one episode to confirm that HB can act well, and by that time, you have seen it all, there is no need to waste time to watch the rest, it is all the same, always.

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Taxi Driver
0 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Whoever says to not watch it doesn’t have a taste
THIS KDRAMA IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE
I CANT even believe how this KDRAMA is still not worldwide known I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START FROM shall I start from the amazing cast the amazing story or the feelings that this series give to you ( it is literally showing us a reality of what happens to the world every day the best thing is that we can see how both the innocent and the enemy feels . Kim do ki the strong main character has so much aura literally not giving up and trying his best in every situation so the innocents can take their revenge ) this KDRAMA is a must watch at all cost !!! I really hope for a season 4 !!

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Blossoms in Adversity
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 17, 2026
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.5

The Rise of Hua Zhi in a World That Doubted Her : When Intelligence Becomes Power

Blossoms in Adversity tells the story of survival, growth, and love in a society that believes women cannot stand without men. When tragedy strikes the powerful Hua family, the men are exiled and their property confiscated, leaving only women and children behind. Overnight, the once-protected household is pushed into poverty and danger. In the middle of this collapse stands Hua Zhi, who refuses to let her family fall apart.

With intelligence and resilience, she leads the Hua women through rebuilding their lives, restoring their business, and reclaiming their dignity. Along this difficult road, she meets Gu Yan Xi, the Commander of the Security Bureau, whose fate becomes deeply intertwined with hers. From cautious allies to unwavering partners, the two slowly develop a relationship built on trust, loyalty, and quiet affection rather than dramatic clichés.

🌸 Characters & Romance

Hua Zhi (played by Zhang Jing Yi) is one of the strongest yet softest female leads in recent historical dramas.She is a resourceful and intelligent young woman who, after her family faces ruin, uses her hidden talents to lead her female relatives in navigating poverty and social stigma She is capable without being arrogant, gentle without being weak. What makes her special is how naturally her leadership grows. She does not suddenly become powerful; she learns, fails, adapts, and keeps moving forward for the sake of her family. Her business sense, emotional intelligence, and compassion turn the Hua household from helpless victims into independent survivors.

Opposite her is Gu Yan Xi (played by Hu Yi Tian), the feared yet deeply loyal Commander of the Security Bureau. On the surface, he is cold, disciplined, and ruthless to enemies, but with Hua Zhi he is gentle, respectful, and quietly devoted. Rather than controlling her, he believes in her. Their relationship is refreshingly mature. They communicate, trust each other, and walk through danger together instead of creating misunderstandings.

Their romance is a slow burn filled with subtle flirting, emotional support, and mutual sacrifice. There are no dragged-out love triangles or forced separations. Instead, we watch two adults slowly become each other’s strongest allies.

🎭 Acting

Zhang Jing Yi delivers a graceful and emotionally grounded performance as Hua Zhi. She balances softness with authority beautifully. Whether leading her family, negotiating business, or showing vulnerability, her expressions feel natural and sincere. You can see Hua Zhi’s growth not only in dialogue but in posture, confidence, and emotional control.

Hu Yi Tian shines in one of his best historical roles to date. As Gu Yan Xi, he blends stoicism with warmth. His fight scenes are sharp, his presence commanding, and yet his quiet moments with the female lead are full of tenderness. He plays the contrast between savage commander and gentle lover extremely well.

The supporting cast also elevates the drama. The Hua family women, servants, and side couples all feel alive and meaningful. Even the emperor, though frustrating, is performed with nuance and complexity, adding depth rather than simple villainy.

🎬 Execution & Storytelling

The execution of Blossoms in Adversity is polished and engaging. The pacing remains steady across its episodes without dragging. Emotional moments never feel overly melodramatic, and happy moments feel earned rather than exaggerated.

Visually, the drama is beautiful. Costumes, sets, and cinematography enhance the historical atmosphere and make every scene immersive. The production quality supports the storytelling rather than distracting from it.

What stands out most is the balance between romance, family, business, and politics. While the later episodes lean more into political conflicts and slightly away from business development, the emotional core of the drama never gets lost. The ending wraps up character journeys in a satisfying, comforting way that feels complete.

🌼 Final Thoughts

Blossoms in Adversity is not just a romance drama. It is about women discovering their worth, families rebuilding from nothing, and love growing through trust instead of chaos. It delivers comfort without being boring and strength without losing tenderness.

If you enjoy historical dramas with strong female leads, mature romance, emotional intelligence, and meaningful storytelling, this one deserves a spot on your watchlist.

⭐ Rating: 9/10
A heartfelt, empowering drama with beautiful performances, steady romance, and lasting emotional impact.

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DMD Friendship Reality, the Third Chapter
3 people found this review helpful
by cdvmty
Jan 17, 2026
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 4.5
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The most scripted season ever

I remember writing a review when I watched Be On Cloud's "The Hidden Character". That show was scripted to the wazoo and back and was mainly intended to find a partner for Ta. Funny enough, most of the people who appeared on that show are no longer with Be On Cloud, including Copper, who now appeared on this one.

Well, this season of "DMD Friendship" has to be the most scripted and planned in advance yet. So far, we know this show is designed to find BL partners for the new generation of artists hired by Domundi. We know this show is also designed to find new BL partners for artists from previous generations who had a partner and something ended it up (see Tommy-Jimmy for example) or who decided not choose anyone during their own season because they were not mentally ready (see PatJi and Ryujin or TeeTee and Por in the previous generation).

All that is fine, however, it is a bit annoying to have a show when you already know most of the outcomes by episode 1 or 2. We knew Thomas and Kong or Keng and Namping were going to be a couple 2 seasons ago. We knew TeeTee and Por and Save and Auau were being paired up last season. And we also knew Jimmy needed a new partner so Ohm became the main candidate by episode 2, when Jimmy was "surprisingly" brought in episode 2 of last season.

This season was no exception. Ryujin and PatJi were going to be a couple but we needed some possible drama like PatJi not being 100% sure, so their storyline dragged for the whole season without much mystery in the end. Copper remained as fake as I remembered him from "The Hidden Character" so I can't really say I like him, but I do get why many find him charming. Pung acted in "Khemjira" and looked so green in the show but I was surprised when he maturely talked to Copper about not feeling ready to have a partner. Although, I don't think Copper was going to choose him anyway.

Wave looked he was going to cry when nobody chose him. Pete is the youngest if I'm not mistaken, so I think this is like PatJi in the previous season not being ready for a partner yet. Porsche's acting in "City of Stars" was mediocre at best... plus, he is already 30 years old and while age is not an issue, the closest in age to him is Phupha who is 7 years younger. That made it a bit more complicated as he was seen as the "older brother" and not partner material.

The cruelest thing was the Otto-Phupha-North triangle. Phupha and North chose Otto and we had all this mystery of who he was going to choose. In the end, Otto chose North but the writers decided to have him walk in front of Phupha, say goodbye, and just keep walking to find North. If I were Phupha, I would be angry as it was just designed as a scripted plot to showcase their triangle.

In the end, we have yet another season of the new DMD artists looking for a BL partner. The show seemed to revolve around PatJi and Ryujin, Copper-Fifa, and the North-Phupha-Otto story but felt way more scripted than previous seasons and there was no clearly evident chemistry among the resulting BL partners. Ryujin seemed to confident about PatJi but not the other way around. Fifa and Copper give me the same type of vibes, North and Otto might work depending on the roles. Plus, from what little acting they did for one of the missions... I'm not sure about the acting quality we will get.

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Can This Love Be Translated?
9 people found this review helpful
Jan 16, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Trash. Fake kdrama. It is Hollywood with asian actors. A big STEAMING pile of script

This drama is a fake kdrama. it is a hollywoody Idiocracy mutt
FL and Hiro are excellent actors. ML sucks.
The drama is a BIG STEAMING PILE OF SCRIPT.
it lacks all elements of a kdrama - warmth, communication, inner work, redemption arc, sharing, family, lightness, humor, compassion, ...

it is about isolation, sleeping around, FL kisses 2ML, etc etc It is western isolation and miscomunication of egoistical ppl. And they re rich and feeling entitled.

The start of ep 1 gives the preview of what it is going to be like - a very TOXIC drama - an immature selfish FL and a very cold ML who covers up for her.
Then she had an accident and evrything changed and for like 2 episodes it looks like the drama might take off. It was fun to see different countries and actors from various countries. BUT IT WAS JUST A GIMMICK, to make up for lack of content and plot...

By ep 4 or so, THE DRAMA DIPS INTO DOODOO.
It quickly gets super boring as the characters keep getting stuck and nothing moves forward.
They never communicate. The dialogues are ... weird...
The drama time is taken by scenery and trivialities, instead of CONTENT. Nothing really happens.

BY ep ... 6? IT WAS DEEP DOODOO. I JUST FAST FORWARDED THROUGH EVERYTHING TO THE END AND IT WAS COMPLETELY CRAZY. I fast forwarded to the end just to make sure I did not miss a U-turn to sanity and could evaluate to the end.
The drama became completely totally crazy. Literally. It looks like a nightmare of someone on something. and actually a lot of it *is* a nightmare or anxiety memories and "hallucinations" - ML talks forever with the imaginary character of his FL, etc. IT IS LITERALY CRAZY

It starts looking very Hollywoody as everyone sleeps with everyone, seems like, ... FL kisses 2ML.... nobody communicates... and nothing is resolved....

THIS IS NOT A "NORMAL" KDRAMA AT ALL
this is ... a drugged nightmare about very unruly lives of several young people doing all kinds of things. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH KDRAMAS

And I am really thinking this guy was 100% correct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1_j6izmEX4 How Netflix killed kdrama

I was thinking - what is the goal of Netflix with releasing all 12 episodes at once? so that only Netflix drama is watched?

I think Netflix, Disney and other non-korean kdramas are a lot worse that Korean kdramas, they just LACK CREATIVITY
Disney's Made in Korea is a sinister brainwashing into the power of evil

This drama is ... ??? what is it?? A SENSELESS NIGHTMARE OF REALLY WEIRD PEOPLE

I this continues, kdramas will be dead very soon. Koreans are going to lose their creativity and freedom, they cannot address what they want but have to follow american $$$$ and do as their slave master says. kdramas will not be Korean, but american made with some Korean actors.just like this drama was. This is the death of Korean culture too

For someone tired of Hollywood cesspool, this drama could even look nice, but this is not a kdrama. It is ... a slightly less of cesspool Hollywood.

I feel like I wasted time to check this drama out, but I had to check it, before I made a decision NEVER to watch anything Netflix or Disney made ever again. THIS DRAMA IS A WASTE OF TIME.

you can watch a travel program yourself and see Canada, Italy, Japan, etc

and then watch some real kdramas, made by Koreans in Korea.

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Technicalities:

Th filming is WEIRD, they go back and forth in time and th whole drama has a nightmarish "look"
For the first several episodes, it was bearable bc there were enough "normal"scenes and it was not too difficult to pick up th plot.

I really liked the acting of FL actress and Hiro actor. Hiro is so real, it is fantastic! The actor totally nailed a Japanese spoiled brat. To the tee... . ML's brother is my fav actor from Discovery of Love and he did his part great too. I like the character of FL's manager and their relationship.

ML actor cannot act and is utterly boring to watch, the same face and demeanor from start to finish. ANd I remember seeing that exact ffacial expression and "acting" in another drama. Get him OFF.

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No Tail to Tell
22 people found this review helpful
by OL28
Jan 16, 2026
1 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Indeed interesting

UPDATED:
I am here updating my review after episode 4. Am I still hooked, yes definitely! Begging for SBS/Netflix to release all episodes now please! Such torturous wait 😂 The storyline/plot is getting extremely interesting.
This drama is NOT for viewers who expects typical romcom, fantasy, straightforward , predictable storyline, if that's you, please do not watch this drama. There are a lot of plot twist, unpredictable, surprises which make it entertaining and interesting.

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Initial review:
Watched episode 1..and hooked from the first second (including the intro.....LOL).
It contains interesting plot and the gumiho behaves like the world revolves around her....and what is she with $$$ ! 😂
Kim Hye Yoon again convinced me of her execution of the role. Lomon and the other casts, are superb, especially the guy whom played the villain.
I am eagerly waiting for episode 2 !

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Can This Love Be Translated?
7 people found this review helpful
Jan 16, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 2.0

Hong Sisters' old dramas are better!

As someone who watched Hong sisters' drama since Sassy Girl Chunhyang era, watching CTLBT feels nostalgic: the signature character set up & plot of the writers.
CTLBT feels like The Greatest Love + Master Sun.

On eps 2, I was teary because of this nostalgic vibes. I also love "dark" vibes on A Quite Woman filming /scene. I am so happy for first 6eps.

But unfortanely after watched 12 eps, I feel something off. My Girl, The Greatest Love, You're Beautiful left long lasting after taste for me. I was also very emotional when I watched those dramas. I still listen to those OST till now, & I always recall the emotion back then.
But unfortunately I didnt really feel something emotional around eps 9-12. Why did suddenly I loose my empathy for the protagonist? Why all the problems seems like only decoration, that definitely would having happy ending? The OST is also forgettable compare to Hong Sisters old dramas.

My mind actively analyze why. I think the problems come from script structure & dialogue. The script failed to build depthness of the trauma of each character. The triangle love suddenly became main couple part + second couple part + Hiro part. The narative logic like: the manager moved to JHJ's house, but he never met CMH. Etc.

Now I am going to sleep. Seems my mind will still busy to analyze after that.

Edit:
I've just woke up LOL
Now I realize another factor. The title imply about human translation & interpretation: from missunderstanding become understanding & empathy; from hate become love; from stranger become lover.
But the script itself didnt really do that. Only missunderstanding. The main couple barely having deep & meaningful conversation. Dorami only tell FL secret, & ML do sacrifice in silent. Until last eps, FL didnt know that SFL is her manager's fiancee. Etc.
In example, the growth of FL rely on scenes when "she closed her eyes", suddenly everything come to resolution. The problems-resolution & characters development in this drama rely on editing!

I can compare this drama with Run On (a drama who also potray translator life) who really do great job about human communication: light, funny, but also deep & meaningful. Audience can see the growth of the character.
The charms that are absent from CTLBT.

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Can This Love Be Translated?
25 people found this review helpful
by ksh
Jan 16, 2026
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Opens the top of the best dramas of 2026

Despite the fact that I haven't finished watching it, I can confidently say that all my expectations for this drama were met twice over! Without hesitation, I recommend watching it!
This drama has once again brought me the joy and excitement of watching a Kdrama! It's a top-notch new release with an unusual story and an amazing cast!
The rom-com was truly a rom-com! I laughed a lot at Jang Moon-hee's actions and words, as she is so charming.
I adore Go Youn jung, not only because she looks gorgeous, but also because she delivers an outstanding performance in any role! As a zombie, she was completely unrecognizable! I’m 10 times more impressed with her acting skills! She is a true gem in the world of korean cinematography! Kim Seon-ho captivates me with his dimpled smile every time I see him! He is an exceptional actor! Although his character's attachment to his first love was frustrating, he ultimately found his path. He is an amazing character! I cannot help but praise their perfect chemistry and the level of cuteness between them. Their introduction was both interesting and beautiful.
I am highly impressed with the storyline, making me want to watch it without interruption. The scenery in the drama was captivating and picturesque, showcasing the beauty of different countries. It was a brilliant idea to film in various locations. The show, especially in its live format, was incredibly creative.
Overall, I am absolutely delighted with everything that happens in this drama! I highly recommend it to you! Idk what everyone’s saying about this masterpiece, but for me the kdrama deserves its place in my 2026 top! This drama is really 10/10 !

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Cashero
2 people found this review helpful
by Max
Jan 16, 2026
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 9.5

Cashero: Different kind of Superhero

I finished episode 8 today, it was so good.
The special effects were really good, this Series must have been high budget.
Cashero isn't about normal super powers.
One of the most exciting parts for me is, that Kang Sang-woong is bankrupt and he still needs to save the world with his money.
The fighting scenes are insane.
I had no expectation in this Series because i couldn't imagine what would happen.
Nearly everything could happen.
Cashero is one of my favourite Series/ Kdrama's of 2025. It’s worth it.
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