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Watch this drama right now you won't regret that is why i won't give spoilers

Honestly i watched a lot of bl dramas and there were really good ones too. But this drama is another thing. It is amazing . Normally when i watch dramas i will skip somee scenes because i got bored. But Top Form omg i couldn't take my eyes off the screne so that i won't miss even a second. Actors did really a good job. Dramatic scenes were so well done. It did made me cry a lot. The way Boom portrayed Akin and Smart with Jin was captivating. I know i might be biased over this how i can't stop watching it cause it the best bl show i've seen lately. We reallyy needed something like this. And Boss, our director did really good too even though it was his first work. I want to thank all the actors and others for creating this masterpiece. I won'ever forget this.
SmartBoom ❤️Auralis
(Sorry if i made mistakes eng is not my first language and there is a lot more i want to say but let's stop here right)

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You will need a huge suspension of disbelief...

...as Coleridge said. Nothing makes sense in this drama, starting from Ever 9.
An AI created to treat emotional issues that has more emotional issues than the human he's supposed to help. Please tell me that I missed something or I missunderstood something because this doesn't make any sense.
It's the classical fast-paced BL, so I didn't expect many explanations or a slow-burning story, but the cold-hearted main lead fell in love without much esitation with this robot and it doesn't make any sense to me. May it happened because Ever 9 kissed him straight away without any apparent reason? No sense.

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i started this series because of smart. i first saw him in don’t say no and instantly loved him, he became one of my hyperfixations for a while. i used to watch his tiktoks and kept hoping he’d be in another bl someday. i lost track of him for a bit, but then one day, the trailer for top form popped up on my youtube and i was so surprised and excited to see him again. i saw boom too and thought he looked really good, so i was immediately curious about their chemistry, and wow, they did not disappoint.

i don’t even have a favorite character because jin and akin were both amazing in their own ways. their chemistry was insane, you could feel how much they loved and cared for each other. the acting was also so good. boom honestly shocked me with how talented he is. i didn’t know him before this, but now i won’t forget him.

the story was interesting, especially the parts that showed what happens behind the scenes in the industry. they also included the topic of saesangs, which was important, though i’m still unsure about how they handled it. it wasn’t bad, just felt like it could’ve gone deeper. the ending also felt a little rushed to me, but it still worked overall.

one thing i have to mention is the soundtrack, top tier. every single song was amazing and fit the scenes perfectly. it made the emotional moments even stronger.

in the end, i really enjoyed this show. it gave me feelings, made me care about the characters, and reminded me why i love watching bls like this. definitely recommend it!

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Imagination

Although there are things that are against my belief, we all know the heaven and hell events from religious teachings and holy books. Other than that, there is no such thing as seeing, coming and telling. Therefore, I just said it was the imagination of the scriptwriter, the writer. I watched it that way. In my opinion, it was a very good series. It especially satisfied me in terms of acting. I watched the other aspects with laughter, amazement, interest, sometimes anger, and sometimes saying, "Oh, how can this be?". I especially found the 11th episode great. It was a very emotional episode. I cried while watching this episode. In my opinion, the leading actors gave award-worthy performances. First of all, our veteran actress Kim Hye Ja, whose performance at her age, such a beautiful, fluent acting, made me say, "Bravo!" I congratulate her. Of course, she gave a superior performance in Son Suk Ku. She showed a very good harmony with an older actor, a superior acting, and a superior performance in emotional scenes. Well done. Han Ji Min also joined later, but she showed her talent. She made me say, "This is how it is." I liked it very much. The other actor I want to be given an award for is Ryu Deok Hwan. Exceptionally beautiful, simple but striking acting, perfect harmony with Kim Hye Ja and the play evokes a beautiful mother-son relationship. Also sweet quarrels. Well-crafted. I should also congratulate the director. These actors I mentioned played award-winning roles. I also liked Cheon Ho Jin's play, I especially liked his image of the hell president much more. Good acting. This role suits him very well. I also liked Lee Jung Eun's role very well. Congratulations. I watched it despite it being against my belief and liked it. I'm not saying I approve of it, but if anyone wants to watch it, I say watch it.

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When our souls...mate.

This is a spoiler-free commentary.

I'm sitting here processing. My head hurts. My nose is running, my eyes ache, and my heart is full. Whew...when I tell you that the writers of this show did a thing, their big thing, and that I want to fight them for it! Starring three of my favorite K-actors: Icon Kim Hye-ja, as our FL, heartthrob Son Suk-ku, as our ML, and comedic genius Lee Jung-eun, as a supporting lead. Starting from episode one, until the final, you are giving a beautiful kaleidoscope about life, love, and relationship connections within...and even outside of human connections, and my goodness.

The layers this series gives you with brilliant twists, and the skilled juxtaposition to be able to make me laugh and box kick me in the eyeducts...whew. I highly suggest this watch, and once you settle in it, also think about the bts with the actors themselves. This is also a commentary within that, and the fact that in an industry that lauds putting up nothing but youthful things, we get a story with a female lead being loved, giving love, and having a full-bodied voice carrying a series. This is beautiful work here, extraordinary work here, something American writers need to sit down and study as well in our now-changing industry.

Check this out...I have nothing more to say. I need hugs for my favorite series of 2025.

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really good movie but it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

if you saw that movie with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler you more or less know what we are talking about.
a guy asks a girl out, set girl Is unable to form new memory and he tries hard to make her happy every single day.

spoiler alert

unlike the Adam Sandler one we don't get a cheesy happy ending.

the first complaint is that the reason why they start dating is idiotic. in order to save a friend (a friend we won't see any more) a guy ask a girl out without really feeling it just to please some bullies. I don't know what this is all about but it sounds really dumb.

from the very get go we know he is gonna die. the film spoils it for you when the FL while cleaning her room finds out an old note book.
some people don't mind to learn these kind of info beforehand but to me it kinda ruined it all a bit.

their love story is really sweet but in the movie we don't find much out about any of the characters except for the ml family background which is there for plot reasons like bonding with Izumi over literature interest or "correct" Maori s notebook.

It also took me some minutes to get accostumed to the couple cause I saw them in a different dramas where the ml was the FL gay best friend.🤣
that aside they have good chemistry.

even though I knew he was about to die somehow, his disappearence wasn't build up
in a good way. it was to sudden. we never see him suffer or struggling.

the best and emotional part is definitely the second part of the movie when they start "erasing" the ml for all the notebooks. that was really emotional to be honest.

as I said we don't get a cheesy happy ending but somehow taoru Kun manages to keep living in Maori s "muscle" memory and notes.

definitely an enjoyable movie. sad.. but not devasting cause they missed the climax I guess.

maybe it's just me.

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Logical, Political, Romantic.

I had been unable to escape this appropriately titled Chinese Costume drama on tumblr last year and chose it as one of the CDramas that I had decided to finish whatsoever this year.
(Appropriate because blossoms are an integral part of the story. Unlike so many other dramas which make it obvious that the ones who choose names pick the most beautiful/powerful sounding word.)

And I am curious how it successfully managed to slip through the ‘reincarnation’ plot blocker, because it's quite evident that our female lead, Dou Zhao, doesn't believe that what she saw was a mere ‘dream’.
To support this, the first episode is shot and presented to the audience in a very conspicuous manner.

Well, the plot is nothing new as far as Historical Chinese Dramas are concerned, but the almost effective use of runtime and a script that was written with a clear vision might be one of the few reasons why Blossom is one to try, particularly for historical drama fans.

Dou Zhao, a young girl from an influential family of Lords, mysteriously remembers her previous life while engrossed in a book. Following a series of inevitable events, and knowing what lies ahead, she leaves home to live with her Grandmother in the countryside, acquiring skills and knowledge to ensure her survival, adapting the lifestyle of a businesswoman far away from the restrained life of a noble household. However, she once again encounters Song Mo, the feared General who had perished with her in the past. With the pieces set on the board, Dou Zhao attempts to guide Song Mo away from the tragic fate that awaits him whilst simultaneously battling her family affairs, both in and out of the court.

• Story and Romance:
Like all political dramas, this one is not immune to the 'boredom' aspect. Unless you are willing to sit through several characters' planning and plotting. There is romance, which is integral to the story, yet it becomes the backdrop for a couple of episodes. I mean this in a positive manner -- there was an even distribution of both romance and politics which managed to keep me engaged and know what was about to occur. The villain is revealed right at the beginning of episode one, so nothing comes as a surprise, but the curiosity about how Dou Zhao will alter her future.
The romance is excellently paced. Both Dou Zhao and Song Mo tested each others' limits, particularly Song Mo, as he had no recollection of his past. But, the break in their ice was gradual and convincing. It was not a love-at-first-sight for either of them. I would describe it as something to be viewed in person rather than attempting to write it down in words.

The scriptwriter is the same person who wrote the script of Legally Romance (2022), so I won't complain much as condensing a 500 chapter novel into a 34 episode drama is no simple task.

• Cast, Costume and Soundtrack:
I have no complaints about the cast, but there were a few highly emotional (tearful) moments where I felt that I felt Meng Zi Yi wasn't much into her role, though she absolutely nailed everything else.
Costumes weren't flashy, but Dou Zhao's 'countryside' outfits were my favorite.
I guess most of the budget went into other aspects of the drama because I don't remember hearing numerous songs. My favorite is definitely Don't Envy (不羡) by Bo Yuan.

• Cold Pricklies: That would definitely be Song Mo's character during the final half of the drama -- considering the length of the original novel, I understand how certain parts have to be altered; but his sudden response to one of the characters in particular seemed too cruel for me. The buildup was unexpected or rather I had failed to understand Song Mo's past.

• Final Thoughts:
A really good Chinese drama that respects the intelligence of its target audience, provided that half the stuff they release is often mediocre at times. I'm not sure if I'll ever rewatch 'Blossom', but it has definitely left an impression on me.
I hope that the entire household of Dou Zhao is happily living somewhere in an alternate universe.

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JohanNorth Forever

Personally, I loved this couple when I read the books and was thrilled to see the actors bring their characters to justice!
I believe it made a huge difference that the author Howlsairy was the screenwriter and made this episode based on the extra side story from the book North: How much is your love?

The plot: Simple and basic, nothing much. But you do see the growth in their relationship, which made the entire plot an eye candy for people who adored this pair!

The Music: I prefer the original soundtrack more but that is just a personal preference.

The Acting: Maxky and Bas deserve all the love and applause. Not only did they bring the book characters to life, but they also added their own charm to it. It was refreshing to see the softer side of Johan which we only got glimpses of in Fourever You. North's dedication to making the relationship a smooth sailing was so adorable! You see their effort and how much they both were trying to keep eachother healthy and happy. It was amazing to see how balanced their relationship looked. Also a small detail I noticed was mentioning North being close to Arthit which we will be able to relate in the upcoming season since North plays an important Friend role for all the couples to come. Till then, JohanNorth, you will be missed, you are the best! P.S: I would definitely love to watch Maxky and Bas act again on some other project as well!

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this was not on my watch list but i saw this recommended while prisoner of beauty was still airing and i wanted to watch it so bad that i started this one thing it would be similar. it was not.
the story follows yang caiwei who has been forced to change faces with shanguan zhi due to romantic issues with pan yue and unfortunately shunguan gets killed during their wedding. thus caiwei is left all alone to find out who killed her alongside pan yue who is the current magistrate of heyang. the synopsis is pretty confusing but once you started watching it it becomes easier
everyone said the fl had bad acting but imo it was okayish. she is beautiful and did well for the most part the only thing i did not like about her was maybe her pouting at everything and anything idk, other than that she was fine enough. i really started the drama because of the leads but just like the 90% others i fell hard for the second ml (i was fucking devastated when he passed like i was so sure he cannot be gone i just watched that scene causally and then for the next episode i see the comments reminiscing him and im like bitch wtf) the second fl was kinda annoying, suspicious and making me angry at times but still she was good enough (ig) imo the second leads had more chemistry than the main leads. the romantic pov for both the couples felt so absurd and forced. like one episode pan yue does not care about shanguan zhi but the next when she realises she is yang caiwei, her childhood crush he becomes all sweetheart catering to everything she wants/ needs at all times like he has loved her for generations. the second leads also were smooth-sailing, having great chemitry but them suddenly kissing and spending a night together then becoming awkward with each other was so questionable to me.
honestly i was so bored of the first 10 episodes i did not even care about the romance i just watched the whole series for the thriller and let me tell you, it was fucking worth it. i had thought about dropping this drama so many times due to the lack of chemistry but the thriller kept me going and that was the best decision ive ever made, i watched 20 episodes today in one sitting and damn that was so satisfying. the way each case is discovered and then solved, mwah chef's kiss. the way they ended this season im very optimistic about a second season and i believe it would be just as good. the director has an awesome touch for thriller and i hope he does not touch romance for a while yea lmao

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"Crime does not pay".

I ignored the drama when it was first broadcast in April 2025 even though I like the two leads, Ren Su Xi and Gao Wei Guang. I decided to watch it last week out of the blue, and binge watched it in four or five days. It was so riveting that I had to finish it promptly. It was a pleasant surprise to see the high production values in the acting, directing, writing, film editing, set design, costume (aka wardrobe) design, and music departments. An outstanding job done by the cast and crew. The minor actors did a realistic job. The younger children had no idea of the scope of the plot.

The only criticism is the zealous BGM that was not necessary to tell the story. The music in this drama should have been relegated to the opening credits and closing credits. The main purpose of the drama was to educate the Chinese drama viewing public of a pervasive crime in society. It is very unlikely that they would drop the drama, due to lack of music. In real life, we do not listen to music nonstop. Music is for entertainment purposes. While dramas are for entertainment purposes, the storyline is the driving force. C-drama directors need to wake up and smell the coffee, and put a reign on the music supervisor/editor.

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You are going to need tissues by the end.

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

This was an outstanding series. The script was incredible and very well written. It really knew how to grab your attention from the very beginning. It also did a great job setting up the story, introducing all of the characters, and integrating the comedy and drama sections together. There is not much else to say without giving spoilers. My only minor critique was there is a slight problem with the editing/directing choice. Again, it’s only minor and didn’t really affect the incredible storyline. The entire cast was incredible. I really enjoyed how each one portrayed their character. This also had beautiful cinemaphotography to help convey the different moods of the series.

Random Notes:

I don’t say this often, but this a must watch. Especially for anyone that had to go through similar situation of taking care of a parent.

Wallace Huo should be listed as a support role, not guest role, on MDL. His character was seen throughout most of series. Hopefully someone will fix this.

I’m 100% positive that Aaron Lai had a guest role in episode 3. It was cool that his character was also an actor.

I’m not 100% positive, but I think Huang Chun Chih had a cameo appearance in episode 6 (the bike guy in front of the hospital)

******Potential Spoiler Alert******

The similarities of Le-le’s parent’s relationship story and her own relationship story was genius.

As for my minor editing/directing critique, there were no indications on how long Le-le and Chang Kai dated and how long they were married. Again, this was only a minor issue for me.

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O drama é interessante. São várias histórias paralelas ao longo dos 40 capítulos. Na reta final, após Jian Ming Shu recuperar a memória, perde um pouco o brilho, mas logo em seguida ganha um novo fôlego. São muitos os personagens gostáveis, até o segundo protagonista (que costuma ser uma pedra no sapato do casal principal, era muito fofo. A finalização deixa a desejar, apesar de ser um final feliz, as cenas não emocionam, a cena de Song Qing Zhao escrevendo as cartas foi mais emocionante que o final. Depois de cumprir um luto de três anos, finalmente, os protagonistas se casaram, mas o seguimento dos demais personagens durante esse tempo não é mencionado, como por exemplo, a mãe de Lu Chang, será que ela continuou sozinha ou desenvolveu uma relação mais próxima com o general? E o novo imperador e sua esposa, tiveram um príncipe ou uma princesa?
O elenco é bom. Gostei bastante do personagem Lu Chang, mas senti que faltou um pouco de brilho na atuação do ator Wang Zi Qi, certamente, não é a melhor atuação dele, em alguns momentos, parecia que ele estava desconfortável na pele de Lu Chang, talvez, isso seja por causa do ator de voz (dublador), pois nem sempre a voz correspondia as emoções expressadas pelo ator Wang Zi Qi. Uma dublagem deficiente pode estragar o trabalho árduo de um ator e, o diretor precisava ter mais atenção quando a voz não reflete as emoções do ator em cena (melhor seria a voz do próprio ator).
O figurino é bem elaborado e bonito. A trilha sonora é agradável.

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