I don’t understand the high rating
This show was hella boring. The characters have very little chemistry and wanted us to be convinced it was something more. Lin Yusen actor was more convincing to show that he was into the Xi Guang. The actress was so annoying and acting was mediocre. Her “flirting” scenes were just cringy. I liked how this show broke many cliches and stereotypes like a dominant working and confident female lead. As well as the nice guy who treats her well and was not embarrassed to show his love. The show was cute, however it did not needed 36 episodes as it just dragged. There were too much talking and business scenes that caused me to skip almost half of the last 10 eps. Even the overusing of the same 3 songs got annoying which I liked at first. They also gave a decent amount of time of them in a relationship and after marriage which only then I was feeling the chemistry. I also like to see how the first love was not chosen and we were given a backstory on their relationship. Most shows show the first love come back and we don’t have an attachment to them bc we don’t see the relationship. The secong lead was fustrating with his emotions but it also made me feel bad for him (I had some second lead syndrome). I would like to see a spin off show with him to show his growth and not make the same mistakes bc he had some potential. You would like this show, if you want a background show with some cute moments and business/family drama.Was this review helpful to you?
better than the first season
Overall: I liked the second season more than the first, but wish they had had more screen time together https://kisskh.at/profile/blcompilations/review/380647 - 10 episodes about 24 minutes each. Aired on GagaOOLala https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/6153/cosmetic-playlover-2024-s02e01 (not available in Japan or Korea)Watch Suggestions (to focus more on the couple's relationship)
- watch episode 1
- episode 2 watch 8-9:40, 15:30-23:20
- skip 3 and 4
- episode 5 watch 17:45-end
- episode 6 watch beginning -3:45, 6:30-10:40 and 19-20:50
- watch episode 7
- episode 8 watch beginning-6:15, 15.40-18.30
- episode 9 watch 23:10-end
- watch episode 10
What I Liked
- kiss was realistic for an established couple (ie no dead fish lip press) in episode 1, (there was an odd lack of hands though in the finale)
- sweet and caring moments
- episode 7
- avoided a cliche (they actually communicated with each other in episode 2) and I was happy with the ending
Room For Improvement
- neutral on interspersed flashbacks from season 1
- love rival
- hanging out with the dad when he knew his boyfriend didn't want him to
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Female dominance
I watched it from beginning to end with great enjoyment and curiosity. It was one of the best series I've seen recently. However, from what you might call episode 20, or maybe episode 25, the series deteriorated again. Whether they added something after the story ended or something else, they ruined this beautiful series. The integrity of the series was broken. I was going to give it a 9, but I've reduced it to an 8. I liked it so much that I was going to say it was one of the best series of recent times. The usual thing happened, and unfortunately, Chinese screenwriters ruin series towards the end. They don't know how to end them. Or they start to become nonsensical towards the end. They get caught up in the panic of how to end it, how to tie up the story. Or they just don't care. They say, "Watch it or not, that's it for me."Cinematically, in terms of direction, acting, costumes, makeup, everything is very good, the story is also good, but in the final episodes, it's like they didn't realize how they were going to finish these 36 episodes; it's like the series was only 26 episodes long. I couldn't understand why they deviated from the main story and shifted to other things. I couldn't reconcile the series with the final episodes. I mean, I couldn't connect it to the story. Otherwise, you can drag it out endlessly, and it loses its appeal. That's exactly what happened.
Especially the pardon of the main culprit in the final episodes was unbelievable. It didn't suit the series. It wasn't a good ending.
It was a series where female dominance was very noticeable. These days, Chinese dramas are focusing on themes highlighting women's dominance and success in social life. This was one of them. There was a lot of praise for women's achievements. It was very noticeable.
I liked the chemistry between the lead actors. All the actors were harmonious and good. I recommend everyone watch it.
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Entertaining Mini Drama with Room to Grow
One of the biggest downsides of these short mini dramas is the lack of time to properly show character development and let relationships naturally blossom. I understand the limitations. There is only so much you can do in such a short runtime. The problem with these dramas is that it often feels like the leads fall in love overnight.Chen Fang Tong and Dai Gao Zheng had incredible chemistry. Every time they were onscreen together, you could feel the tension and longing between them. I really enjoyed the story, and there was definite potential for it to be great if the writers had more time to develop a solid plot.
This is a rather dark and melodramatic drama, and the setting and time period really added to the overall atmosphere and intensity of the story.
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Life From The Rooftop
I'm writing this in 2026 so I'm a few years to late to this funny, endearingly sweet, precocious bundle of fear, regret and true friendship wrapped in love. This had the right touch of humor and drama evenly placed throughout. I found myself warmly embracing it for the entirety.The characters were enjoyable, the story appropriately placed on the roof, the direction light. Heavy enough to make Ha Neul's breakdown at the hospital sympathetic. Jeong Min, his recent ex had gotten into a car accident. Light enough to make his crumble into a blubbering mess with Jeong Yeon, Jeong Min's sister, funny real. I will forever remember the green suit. Oh, how I loved his honesty while still protecting Jeong Min's sexuality. It was his story to tell. The sister's attitude - a huge plus.
Bong Shik's hesitation was palpable. Fear of rejection had him self sabotaging the best situation of a lifetime. Faced with the a choice to accept or walk away from, he falls into the waiting arms of trust, understanding and quiet determination. His living for the present would soon change to planning a future. His passion for growing plants on the rooftop would symbolize how they faced life. Growth happens facing up towards the sun.
I'm also convinced that Korea has the formula to deliver the best in this genre. Their acting skills alone are above the best with Japan being their closest rival. At some points, I was remined of Love In The Big City - the series. Funny and playful with a message. Lastly, I would not change the ending for anything. Nicely completed.
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A little over 2 and a half hours of struggle and pain
Quick quiz: how many accidents can the ML have and stay alive before getting paralyzed?Cause I counted about 6, and he was still alive and kicking!
The headline says it all ~
Aside from a secret that needn't be a secret, and a lie that is completely unnecessary, the show has practically nothing but struggles, the FL struggle with money, her father's illness and the harassment from the ML, and the ML struggles with accidents, the FL repellency and jealousy over her.
The ML can't take no for an answer and is obsessed with the FL in a very unhealthy way, not romantic but more like bullying and harassing way, somehow that's understandable cause he is in love and this is fiction
the FL already has too much on her plate and the ML came to just make her life worse, although IMO everything could be easily avoided had she told him the truth ~
However, I have to praise the two leads as they were great!! And they had good chemistry.
There is something in the story that I didn't understand in the beginning and it doesn't have an explanation later but I sincerely am not interested in asking about it now, I'm just glad it ended because finishing this was quite a chore despite generally liking it ~
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Big Ideas in a Very Short Drama
I never thought I would enjoy mini dramas this much, but there is still no way to fully build a solid story in 10 minute episodes, even with 30 of them. As I began to dive into the world of short dramas, that feeling was only confirmed. One of the biggest downsides is the lack of time given to properly see the characters develop and for their relationship to naturally blossom. I understand the limitations. There is only so much they can do with such a short runtime. But instead of trying to cram in every cliché imaginable, why not focus on just one strong storyline?There was simply too much going on, and some plot points felt unnecessary and confusing. The whole idea that surviving three strikes somehow makes a death contract no longer valid made no sense. What was that even about?
That said, the cast was great. The chemistry between the two leads was amazing, and the action scenes were genuinely fun to watch.
If you enjoy the bodyguard protecting the rich heiress trope, you will probably like this drama. It gives you everything you need when you are in a drama drought and want to watch something entertaining without having to invest too much of your time.
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Easy and enjoyable watch
As someone who doesn’t find horror too scary, I loved it. I have watched other zombie films before but this is by far the best. It shows many viewpoints from all different students in high school after a zombie outbreak. The chemistry and bond between the cast was great the storyline was very interesting!! I also loved how they made Nam-Ra a halfbie/hambie as it helped viewers to see a more emotional depth into her character + nayeon being a very controversial character made the fandom way more intruiging.summary: would defo watch again and the characters were very entertaining with all the different views and personalities!! loved it very much 🧟♀️💞
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Why do people hate this so much??
As soon as MarkOhm were announced as a pairing, I was immediately so excited for this. And they didn't disappoint!! I watched this series while it was ongoing, and found myself excited for the next episode to air every week.This series is sickeningly sweet, and cringey in all the good ways. It had me rolling on the floor laughing every episode. I do get why some people may not like this though, it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Mark and Ohm's chemistry is wonderful, and they work so well together. They're comedic gold together, and they're both so charming but silly. I think they were the perfect casting for this.
This show wasn't very serious, apart from Sant's trauma side plot, but it still worked very well. The plot is simple but great. I also found myself loving all the side couples!
The sudden introduction of Jimmy was an amazing surprise, and Sea's cameo in the end was so cute!! This is the type of series you just sit down for, turn your brain off, and enjoy.
The music was also amazing. The OST had me jamming everytime, and the music in the series itself was also great. The sound effects were also perfect.
Finally, the finale was very sweet. It had a great ending, and I'm so excited to see more of MarkOhm and the others.
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True definition of “love that transcends time”
This drama is a masterpiece. Story and acting are superb. THE ONLY THING WAS THE ENDING. Not the worst, just not satisfying.I love the cast and story so much. Never a dull moment! So many comedic scenes. I love their love. I love every gesture and every expression of their love. It was so pure through all the lifetimes and truly moved me. I haven't been attached to a drama in a while; this one is it. I am hooked and obsessed with the story as well as the ML /FL.
The reason for the 8.5 rewatch rating is that I can't go through the ending again; my heart can't take it. Nevertheless, this drama is a must-watch at least once. It is a great drama.
Keep up the great work, HMH and crew! Thank you for bringing the characters to life and letting us viewers truly immerse ourselves in this story.
Looking forward to many more of your dramas. Stay healthy and happy always!
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So frustrating
Why was this storyline so frustrating and unsatisfying? I was rooting for those two the whole time, but they had it so hard the whole time. They could never catch a break for more than 2 seconds before another crisis appeared. And they both had to have a crappy ending? If the point was to let us know that if we find drugs, even if our family is dying, we must hand them over to the police, I feel like that could have been a video on the police social media. So much stress with hardly any payoff.Was this review helpful to you?
Nostalgia
High Kick belongs to the classics of Korea and well for obvious reasons.It’s an anchor of the modern Korean drama and filled with television anchors.
It’s not a micro drama
30 minutes episodes, which made it watchable and enduring.
Heartwarming story telling
Good family drama
Good actors
Nice music
Very good humor
Familiar faces of well known Korean and overseas figures.
I can recommend watching High Kick if you love the older G drama’s.
This drama gives you all the nostalgia
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High Kick! Is a classic
High Kick belongs to the classics of Korea and well for obvious reasons.It’s filled with television anchors.
It’s not a micro drama
30 minutes episodes, which made it watchable and enduring.
Heartwarming story telling
Good family drama
Good actors
Nice music
Very good humor
Familiar faces of well known Korean and overseas figures.
I can recommend watching High Kick if you love the older G drama’s.
The only thing that disappointed me was the ending.
Like everyone else mentioned, it really bothered me. It would’ve been better if they added more episodes to made it ended well.
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Nice try, somewhat fun, but not really worth the time
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNT - ReviewMan, what to say. It is like a split within myself, one side kinda linking it, the other sort of not. Let's break the basics down. The story about Prince a sort of star in a fictional country like Thailand. Now the assessment of who he/she is is difficult because Thailand knows a term called "Kathoey", which as far as I tried to find out has not 100% equivalent in Western terms. In the subs it is translated as "trans-woman", but kathoey seems to cover more, like the Thai "Ladyboys" who not so much are like trans people and all the way to entirely transitioning man to women. But then, read up the term. It just left me personally irritated that I didn't get what Prince/Worradej wanted to be. But then that's just me.
For western eyes, since we do not have the Kaothey culture, I cannot say how much his overacting as extremely stereotypical (some may say caricature) of female identity feels offensive or entertaining. And truth me told: I have no clear mind about it myself. Basically: it is pure cringe. Sometimes cringe can be fun, sometimes not. I can live with a lot of cringe, and that was not so much puzzling me here, when I take my brain out and enjoy the comedy side. On the other had, I DO feel irritated like: is this doing trans or queer or gay people a favor? And being honest, I think not. But then, a series doesn't HAVE to be realistic. Make of that what you wish.
The acting was ok-ish. I found none of it really great in all roles. Then going into a past of Thailand or Asia is always a problem, where does it go into a fantasyland far away from realism, and let's be honest: any attempt to turn a conservative, religions, slave-owning 1400s society into a modern, progressive Republic is... hogwash. Sorry, both as historian and as BL fan, this was just way too much to believe. Suddenly in the end everyone is happy and dancing, villians included, and of course nobody is really dead, despite "dying" many times. This was just... no. It was too much make believe. I heard the webtoon continues after this in the modern world, but then I most certainly have no interest to know MORE about this world.
Was I entertained? Yes, I mean it took much time and I had fun overall, despite the story being hilariously absurd and making no sense at all. Like there is an entire Kingdom, apparently made up of 300 villagers and everything else is "off screen", so politics, army all suddenly seem to play no role. The nobles go, the army vanishes and all end in some Disney-song ending. It was partially like a feaver dream. It felt like a far cry from way outdated slapstick times, but I understand it can be VERY divisive for reasons mentioned. I don't want to be too negative, but overall, despite being okay entertained, I can only rate this a "nice try"
4/10
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