Reviews

When Fate Refuses to Be Rewritten

Going into Khemjira, I honestly did not expect it to impress me this much. Let me start by saying this is one of the most well thought out, well written, and well directed Thai dramas released last year. For a while, Thai BLs felt stagnant to me. Many stories started to feel repetitive and one dimensional. Because of that, I slowly lost some excitement toward the genre. Khemjira managed to break that feeling.

What makes this even more surprising is that this type of story is usually not my preference. I tend to lean toward romantic or comedic dramas rather than something that mixes supernatural elements with darker themes. Horror and emotional trauma are not normally my go-to genres. But the buzz around Khemjira was impossible to ignore, so I waited patiently for the series to finish before finally binge watching it.

The twelve episode run was structured really well. The pacing sometimes felt overwhelming because the story carried a lot of emotional and narrative weight, but it was necessary to maintain the momentum. Each episode felt important to the larger picture. There were a few lighter scenes that ran a bit long and I admit I skipped a couple of those moments, but overall every part contributed to the development of the characters and the story.

One of the biggest strengths of the drama is its creativity. Instead of following the typical school based BL setup that dominated many releases last year, Khemjira explored something darker and more imaginative while still keeping moments of warmth and humor. The story balanced those elements well and never lost sight of its emotional core.

Keng stood out immediately. Let’s be honest, the face card never declines. Episode after episode he delivered the visuals. But beyond that, his acting surprised me. His body language and the way he used his eyes carried many of his scenes. The only thing that distracted me at first was his voice. His tone felt lighter than expected for such an intense story, almost like it belonged in a softer romantic drama. After a while I got used to it and it stopped bothering me. Once that adjustment passed, his performance was genuinely impressive. And maybe it’s just me, but sometimes he reminded me of Hyuk from OMEGA X.

Namping was also a strong presence. Another actor with visuals that never fail. His performance worked well overall and he and Keng complemented each other nicely. My only hesitation with Namping is that some of his emotional scenes did not fully land for me. There were moments when he was clearly supposed to be devastated, but his expressions did not always match the intensity of the moment. His vocal tone also stayed fairly consistent throughout the drama, which made it harder for me to fully connect with the emotional core of his character. Still, he has a great smile and I can see a lot of potential for growth.

The KengNamping pairing worked beautifully. Their chemistry was natural and convincing, and it is easy to see why people enjoyed watching them together. I really hope they get more projects as a pair because they already have a strong foundation. Personally, I would love to see them in something lighter where their playful sides can shine more.

The secondary pairing of Tle and FirstOne played an important role as well. Their best moments came from the lighter interactions filled with teasing and jealousy, which helped balance the heavier tone of the main storyline. They added humor and warmth to the series. Both of them are visually striking too. At certain moments Tle reminded me of Pepper, which caught me off guard in a good way. I also loved how convincingly he portrayed his character’s nearsightedness.

Another major strength of Khemjira was its use of flashbacks. The show understood exactly when to reveal the past and when to hold back. The flashbacks did not feel random or unnecessary. Instead, they gave the audience important context at the right moments. Sometimes the number of flashbacks became overwhelming, but they were still essential to understanding how everything connected.

Ramphueng’s storyline was another highlight. The way the drama explored the depth of her hatred toward Khem was intense and sometimes painful to watch. What I appreciated most was that the story did not leave her as a one dimensional antagonist. When the truth finally surfaced, her character developed beyond anger and revenge. She had every reason to feel betrayed and furious about what happened to her. In many ways she deserved that anger. Seeing her growth after learning the truth added complexity to the narrative.

Technically, the drama also delivered. The cinematography was beautiful and helped build the eerie atmosphere of the story. There were a few small editing mistakes that stood out if you paid close attention, but nothing that ruined the experience. The visual effects were also impressive for the type of production this was.

In the end, Khemjira felt like a major success for Domundi and everyone involved. It managed to tell a complex story with strong character arcs and emotional depth. For me, it reminded me that Thai BLs can still be creative and exciting when the writing and direction are handled carefully.

This might feel overwhelming for viewers who are not used to horror driven narratives, but I would still recommend giving it a chance. Beneath the supernatural elements is a story about pain, truth, and healing.

The simplest message I took from this drama is this: everything that happened needed to happen.

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Disappointing

This is an interesting take on an interesting BL series manga. Based on the adaption of a manga the mango is okay The series was not as good as the manga. For me personally I didn't see or feel the chemistry between the leads. Overall I felt rushed and discoherent toward the way the story was supposed to be played out there were things that just didn't fit the way they put in the manga as opposed to the TV series. To be honest I wasn't a fan of any of it It was kind of disappointing overall. It has some nice music and some nice scenery but it lacked true storytelling toward the chemistry I was hoping to see.

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The serious was beautifully made with amazing cast of talented people. Two leads had beautiful chemistry together which really fun to see. It's a very touching story especially given the 1960s. The only down part for me was it was nothing new kind of seen it redone and many other BL's so it wasn't anything of a surprise with the way things played out. It was nice to see you a different outlook toward the time period And it was nice to see the beautiful scenery and the cast played their parts very well. But I wasn't too big of a fan of the ending I feel like there was a lot missing and still lacking in some parts Left you questioning a lot of relationships and where everybody really stood. I still question whether or not they even got a divorce they never even told you? Overall it was fun but nothing too special.

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Honestly, I’m not really sure what to think or feel about this series.

It had an interesting idea, but something didn’t fully work for me. I kept watching, hoping it would click at some point, yet I never really felt completely invested in the story.

It wasn’t terrible, but it also didn’t leave a strong impression on me. One of those series where you finish it and still feel a bit unsure about how you actually feel.

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La Pluie: High potential, washed out by the rain

La Pluie is a prime example of how stunning atmosphere and a dedicated cast can’t always rescue a script that seems determined to self-sabotage through toxic tropes and inconsistent writing.

The series kicks off with a fascinating premise and top-tier production value. The cinematography is gorgeous and the locations are scenic. The actors clearly gave it their all, which makes the eventual downfall of their characters even harder to watch.

What started as a sweet connection quickly soured. The character development in the second half is jarring:
Phat: He goes from being a charming, sweet, and caring lead to someone jealous and aggressive, which completely killed the chemistry for me.

Tai: His behavior becomes increasingly irrational. It’s hard to reconcile his late-game decisions with the "shy, good boy" persona established at the start.

Lomfon: Honestly? Totally unnecessary. His character added nothing but clutter to a story that was already struggling to find its footing.

The plot relies way too heavily on poor communication. The subplot with Tai’s parents is the perfect example: it took them almost the entire drama to finally talk to him, only for the "big reveal" to be so underwhelming that Tai moved past it in five minutes. It makes hours of previous angst feel like pointless filler.

It’s a decent, middle-of-the-road drama if you only care about aesthetics, but the character assassination and forced conflict make it a frustrating watch. It started as a refreshing emotional storm and ended as a messy, repetitive drizzle.

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Objection, Your Honour… Justice Is Complicated

Friendship, secrets, and justice walk into a law firm. What could possibly go wrong?

Honours follows three women who have been friends for roughly twenty years. Yun Ra Yeong, Kang Sin Jae, and Hwang Hyeon Jin first met as university students in their twenties. Two decades later, life has brought them to the same destination: L&J Law Firm, a place that specializes in defending female victims of crime.

Among the trio, Yun Ra Yeong is the star. She is a well known television personality, a celebrity lawyer with hundreds of thousands of followers who can charm an audience as easily as she dismantles an argument. Kang Sin Jae is the commanding force of the group, a lioness in a suit whose negotiation skills and intimidating charisma make people fold like cheap umbrellas in a monsoon. Hwang Hyeon Jin is elegance wrapped around fire, a lawyer who prefers action over paperwork and never hesitates to challenge anything that goes against her principles.

From the outside, they look like an unstoppable trio of brilliant lawyers and loyal friends. But beneath the polished surface lies a secret they have carried for twenty years. When a new case begins to unravel a large prostitution ring, the shadow of their past resurfaces. Old wounds reopen, buried truths claw their way out, and the three women must decide whether their friendship is strong enough to survive what comes next.

Right from episode one, the drama hooks you like a good legal thriller should. The story opens with a disturbing rape case involving a minor, Jo Yu Jeong, and an actor named Kang Eun Seok. At first it feels like a standalone case, but the breadcrumbs quickly lead to something much bigger. A prostitution ring operating through an app called Connect In begins to surface, and suddenly the scale of the story expands from one crime to a whole system of exploitation. Naturally, my inner detective woke up and immediately started wondering who the mastermind was. My money was already on corrupt officials because the way the law gets maneuvered in this show screams power and privilege.

One of the drama’s biggest strengths is the chemistry between the three leads. Their friendship feels lived in. They share the same office, the same lounge, and an easy comfort that only comes from years of knowing someone’s worst habits. Watching them banter made me think, wow, I wish I had a best friend group like that. At the same time, it becomes clear early on that their passion for defending sexual violence victims might come from personal scars. Something happened in the past, and the drama keeps teasing that mystery like a dangling carrot.

Then there is Hwang Hyeon Jin and her complicated personal life. The revelation that she cheated on her husband, Koo Seon Gyu, with her ex Lee Jun Hyuk was honestly disappointing. I kept hoping maybe it was just a kiss, but nope. That whole storyline made me feel bad for the husband, who is basically walking around with a giant green flag above his head. Meanwhile Hyeon Jin spends a good chunk of the early episodes spiraling in panic as her detective husband investigates her ex’s murder case. Out of the three friends, she definitely came across as the most frustrating character at the beginning. Her emotional reactions sometimes made her feel less like a composed lawyer and more like someone who misplaced their common sense.

Still, one thing I genuinely loved was how open the three friends are with each other. Their transparency feels rare. In many dramas, even close friends hide information with the classic “I’ll tell you later” trope. Here, they lay things out on the table, even when it hurts. That level of honesty made their bond feel stronger and more believable.

As the episodes roll on, the Connect In case becomes darker and deeper. Victims like Han Min Seo and Jo Yu Jeong reveal just how cruel the system is. One scene that stuck with me was when Han Min Seo arrives at a client’s house and casually asks whether they want to do “it” one by one or all together. The way she delivers that line shows just how emotionally numb she has become. It is chilling. The drama does a good job portraying how exploitation can hollow someone out from the inside.

The mystery around the past also slowly unfolds. Eventually we learn that the man now known as Park Jae Yeol is actually tied to a traumatic incident from the women’s university days. He attempted to assault Yun Ra Yeong, and during the struggle Hwang Hyeon Jin struck him in the head, leaving him with lasting damage. Instead of reporting it, the women hid the incident. That decision comes back to haunt them twenty years later when Park Jae Yeol resurfaces as both a judge and the mastermind behind Connect In. Talk about karma doing a dramatic U turn.

There are many twists along the way. Some work brilliantly. Others make you raise an eyebrow. The revelation that Han Min Seo is actually Yun Ra Yeong’s daughter was predictable but still gasp worthy. It adds a tragic layer to their relationship because Min Seo spent her life suffering in the very system her father built, while blaming the mother who gave her up. If Shakespeare wrote legal thrillers, this would probably be one of his plotlines.

Another fascinating character is Baek Tae Ju. At first he appears to be a mysterious ally, then slowly reveals himself as the creator of the Connect In app. His motivation stems from revenge connected to an old case involving Seo Ji Yoon. In theory he is a morally grey character who believes justice requires blood. In practice, the drama pushes him into full psycho mode near the end, and the shift feels a bit abrupt. The camera work and his sudden intensity made those scenes feel slightly out of sync with the earlier tone of the show.

The story also has a few logic gaps that made me scratch my head. The three lawyers spend more time investigating crimes themselves than actually practicing law. Court scenes are surprisingly rare for a legal drama. At one point they even leave a crucial witness alone in their supposedly sacred evidence room, which naturally leads to missing evidence. Watching that unfold felt like yelling at a horror movie character not to open the creepy basement door.

Despite these issues, the show keeps you entertained with constant twists. Episode after episode delivers revelations about corrupt VIP clients, buried cases from the past, and the uncomfortable reality that powerful people rarely face consequences.

The casting deserves praise. Lee Na Young, Jung Eun Chae, and Lee Chung Ah bring distinct personalities to their characters, making the trio feel balanced and believable. Newcomer Jeon So Young also delivers a convincing performance as Han Min Seo. As for Yeon Woo Jin, he shines in the early episodes with his mysterious charm, but once his character goes full villain the performance becomes a bit too exaggerated for my taste.

The ending is perhaps the most realistic yet frustrating part of the drama. Justice is messy. Some villains escape punishment thanks to power and corruption. The protagonists continue fighting rather than celebrating victory. Yun Ra Yeong and Han Min Seo are still awkward with each other, Kang Sin Jae is struggling to rebuild her family’s law firm, and Hwang Hyeon Jin is simply trying to hold her marriage together. It is not the triumphant finale people might expect, but it mirrors reality in a way that feels honest.

In the end, Honours is an entertaining ride filled with suspense, emotional trauma, and plenty of twists that keep you glued to the screen. The early and middle episodes are gripping, even addictive. The final stretch loses some momentum with convenient evidence and a slightly messy focus shift, but the overall experience remains engaging.

It is not a perfect drama, but it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. And sometimes that is exactly what you want from a late night binge session.

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I never expected in a rom-com.

I watched this rom-com series between 3 and 4 March 2026. If you are bored of typical romantic stories, then you should try this one because it also includes some psychological drama.

Story: The story starts with Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), who is a brilliant multilingual interpreter and can speak around four to five languages. He meets an unknown actress, Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), in Japan and helps her there. I will not write more because it may become a spoiler. But the twist that comes suddenly was something I never expected in a rom-com.

Overall, it is one-time watchable, and I give it 7 out of 10.

Content Type: Web Series (K-Drama)
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama, Psychological Drama
Writer/Director: Written by Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran. Directed by Yoo Young-eun. Produced for Netflix.

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A fun watch with great acting !

It’s genuinely entertaining, and I really enjoyed the performances especially Shin Hae Sun’s. Of course, there are some aspects that feel a bit weak, but overall it still comes across as a very enjoyable drama and definitely worth watching.
The performances are another highlight. The cast delivers convincing portrayals, but Shin Hae Sun in particular stands out. Her expressive acting and natural presence bring depth to her character, making the emotional moments feel genuine and impactful.

Visually, the drama is also pleasant to watch. The cinematography and overall atmosphere complement the tone of the story and help keep the audience immersed.

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It is not a bad drama, but totally not my style. The story was quite boring for me, it felt just like watching rich successful smart people enjoy their lives (with a few terrible events). Sometimes it works, sometimes not. And this time it didn't. It is not about the actors (I like many of them), but the script and story development which didn't work for me.
Especially, since the whole skiing trip and then the engineering stuff was too fancy/unrealistic for me (I know how to ski and being myself an engineer this didn't work for me). There are dramas were these are portrait more realistic and more entertaining.
That being said, I don't think I will ever rewatch this drama again.

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One of my beloved xianxia dramas

This is one of the dramas which I can recommend to others. I had quite high expectations for this drama and it delivered. Sometimes the CGI was a bit funny, but more often it was done so well. Also, I have enjoyed the costumes, soundtrack, story line, everything.

Spoiler
I appreciate the acting when both FL and ML characters switch! Many times you don't see it in the acting, but both of them played it so well! I was laughing so much :)
I don't enjoy the trope of one of the character dying even though we know that this character will come back at some point, but that' my only complain.

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A calm and warm watch about the modern life in Lhasa, Tibet

These past few years, we've been seeing more dramas about minority ethnic groups in C-drama land. The first and most popular among international audiences are, without a doubt, Meet Yourself and To the Wonder, but they're not the only ones. For a story about Tibetan people, there's City of Sunlight.

Don't be misled by the fact that you haven't heard of it. The teams behind and in front of the camera are very good, and like its more famous counterparts that benefit from the hype, they also provide a nice vibe and heartwarming family/community relationships, as well as stunning landscapes.

Perhaps one reason this show has gonne unnoticed is that the English translation of its name doesn't help, as you can find it listed as The City of Sunlight, City of Sunlight, and City of Daylight.

The Story

This production from 2024 is set in contemporary Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It's a slice of life drama that, through the relationships and conflicts between two generations of a Tibetan family, portrays the clash of old and modern mindsets, the daily life in Tibet - mainly in Lhasa - and the strong cultural heritage of this region.

In Tudeng's family, the eldest son wants to give up the security of a public office position to be an entrepreneur, the younger wants to quit his medical career to pursue a life as a Tibetan opera singer, and the daughter faces difficulties in her love life while being the heart and soul of the family after their mother passed away. Around them, other characters from the community and rural villages build quite a complete picture of intertwined stories that make you laugh, feel emotional and, perhaps, sometimes cry.

Highlights

The difference from To the Wonder or Meet Yourself is that City of Sunlight's point of view is totally local. There's no "foreigner" that arrives to the place to discover a different way of life and see things. Just as the drama Tales of Wumeng does with the Miao people, this is a local story told by locals.

Buddhism is omnipresent in the drama in a silent way, as a part of the daily lives of Tibetan people rather than shown as a touristic attraction on display. More often than not, these beliefs and symbols are shown but not explained, ranging from a picture on a wall to the magnificent Potala Palace reigning over the whole city.

In this regard, you can watch the drama as a casual viewer, but if you're interested in knowing a bit more of these hidden not-so-hidden hints, I made a post identifying and explaining them – without spoiling anything, of course. You can see them in Spotting Buddhist symbols and beliefs in Cdramas: Born to Be Alive & City of Sunlight

The cast is for the most part fantastic – half Han and half Tibetan –, the cinematography for both indoor and outdoor spaces is beautiful, and the storytelling is overall good. I have some caveats about how the last episodes chose to tell the closing part of the stories but that doesn't affect the overall experience.

I especially love the optimistic and energetic opening and closing credits, singing in Mandarin and Tibetan and talking about the characters. That´s why I used it in this post, although the quality isn’t the best.

FINAL THOUGHTS

City of Sunlight is a calm and warm watch, wrapped in 21 episodes, ideal for those interested in learning about Tibet, its culture and its people in an engaging and light way. It's also a good pick to have at hand as a palate cleanser or a rest between heavy and more dense dramas.

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Interesting Premise but the need for a sequel lets it down.

Where do I begin?
I started this show due to a reel. Admittedly I was also curious because I have watched different dramas of the Female Leads.
It started off well enough, had a cheating subplot that added some character struggle and ethical dilemma(more on this, the show had another brilliant dilemma that they washed under the rug).
But as another viewer pointed out, the "girl boss" drama was only girl boss for 33% of the time. The first two and the last two episodes. The middle? Had the Female leads run around in circles only saved by the Cop husband, the hacker guy, or the antihero fiancé. I was quite disappointed with it honestly. But minor issue I thought at the time.
Up until the major ethical dilemma arises, around episode 10, the story was great. It had issues, emotional struggle, the whole shebang associated with lawyer dramas. Episode 11 and 12 was when the story went for a toss. Maybe they wanted to resolve the ethical dilemma; maybe they wanted another season; maybe they realised that the drama was centred around women actually coming out on top. Whatever be the case, the ending was rushed. The minor ethical dilemma glossed over. Characters killed offscreen. Episode 12 made me skip several times because of how I disliked how it handled complex issues.
The actors were great, the visuals really nice, and pacing was decent too.
Honestly, there's several stuff in the drama that begs further questioning. Quite a bit of issues that we as a society need to think off. Regardless this drama is a one time watch. Hopefully any further seasons fixes how the first one ended.

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