Reviews

Stop normalizing sexual harassment!

It's so hard to finish the series when the one that you do not like is the main character. OMG! Why is Seheon so annoying? Why does he always cross the line? It really upsets me when I see him insisting on playing the piano in the abandoned building even though Taeyi has forbidden it. Not to mention, he always complains and nags when he's with Doyoon, especially when they're looking for Taeyi's house.

And one more, please stop kissing people without consent. I hate it when they normalize "sexual harassment" in the series just because the characters are supposed to be a couple at the end of the episode.

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At least it was short!

I don't want to write a whole book about this drama, because there's not much to say, to be honest.

The first thing I want to say, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be, but it's not good either. It had its moments, but overall, this is like the "Fast and Furious" saga. Dumb, not the best written, the visuals are bang average, but it's still a brainless fun.

Who wants to watch a brainless fun? You should decide that for yourself.

In my opinion, this was a wasted potential, the cast is great, the chemistry is great, but it feels like someone put everything in it without making it consistent.

One of my biggest problem with the show is Mireu was completely useless! I was waiting to see some badass things from her, yet she's basically the Damsel in Distress, and I hate nothing more than this ridiculous trope! It's outdated and makes no sense, especially when you have multiple badass female characters on the show. Also, she can see the future, but never said anything about it.

I don't think they will get the greenlight for the 2nd season, but even if they will, I'm not interested. I would've like the ending without the typical "credit scene", and the fact that they brought back the other Angels. That was such a nonsense!

My advice: Don't waste your time, unless you don't mind 8 hours of brainless fun!

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stardard. this series is nothing special…

… and many elements have aged atrociously. Consider me someone who appreciates the fact that the ML is somewhat sex interested (compared to other cdrama) but did we have to take it all the way to no consent? Then there’s the obvious, all effects and even stuntwork aged like milk, to the point of silliness.

The FL is such a poorly executed character, it reads as if her personality became as soft or hard as the writer needed instead of any natural development or growth from experience.

Seriously this drama is standard, the flood of 10/10s is odd but maybe at the time this came out it seemed a cut above the rest? I imagine that has to be it. Watching it in 2025, with a current lens, not worth it one bit.

I see a lot of praise for Yang Mi’s acting and that is utterly unwarranted. She is competent at best, ridiculous at worst: the innocent girl bits while pretending to be a male desciple in particular were a feast of cringe and mind boggling character choices. It was someone’s idea that she should be acting like a 10 year old girl while we are told shes passing as a male desciple with that behavior and mannerisms.

If you watch it and dont mind aspects i mentioned you might love it. Perhaps it’s worth a try for most.

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Visually Healing – A Gentle Escape into the Comforts of Simplicity

My Lovely Journey has been a truly healing watch for me. I connected deeply with the lead character, especially her background of growing up in a protective environment, never really needing to do things on her own. Watching her step out of that comfort zone and experience solo travel was incredibly relatable—it felt like watching someone live out something I’ve always wanted to do but never had the courage for.

The solo traveling, paired with the way each place is captured in its raw essence, is honestly beautiful. The cinematography is soothing—it's as if the camera lingers just enough to let you soak in the serenity of every scene. It’s light and easy to watch, with no heavy complications or emotional chaos, which makes it perfect when you're looking for something simple yet meaningful.

The cast is another strength of this drama. Every actor feels well-suited for their role, and nothing about their performances feels forced or cringey. Their portrayals are natural and thoughtful, and the story moves along slowly but surely—never abrupt, never confusing. That steady pace, paired with the quiet charm of the storytelling, makes it really enjoyable to follow.

While the plot may not be packed with excitement or major twists, the visuals, the subtle emotional beats, and the peaceful tone make it a treat for the eyes and heart. I’ve loved the lead actors in their past projects, and they continue to impress here as well.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an easy, uncomplicated, and visually appealing drama to relax with.

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A Red String That Is Soulful Indeed

Being a Westerner, I am completely drawn to the metaphysical construct of soul-transference prevalent in Eastern cultures. Especially if you throw in the mythology of the Red String of Fate. There is something so mesmerizing about the concept of two souls being bound forever via an invisible red string. The intensity of that symbolism is mystical for those of us from the West and I am compelled by its underlying intensity. Evocatively, I can think of no more intimate way to attach to someone you love, truly love, than by tying a red string around their wrist along with yours. Not only is that figurative, but it is also so romantic and shows a deep sense of commitment to a relationship. This series had all of that. Perhaps not in an intense way, and seemingly more peripheral than serious, but nonetheless, it remained its central theme. Read the full review at BLBliss.com.

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natural and cute chemistry between the leads!

I enjoyed watching the dynamics between the leads especially during their uni era. Like hes a genius but his EQ is quite low and she is forced to involve herself with him due to some issues. I liked how they didnt make the FL character boring and gave her chances to be independent and strong. However at the start its nothing much, she was mostly following everything he was telling her to do.

For the ML i wont say hes a red flag but more like his personality became like that because of all he went through. He was quite a bad leader in terms of leadership and bringing the team together. I was triggered multiple times when he used to just throw around comments like "are you sure you can do it?". Hes used to doing everything on his own so didnt treat his teammates well. Except for her he made her learn and develop (but thats cause he likes her).

The villain aka their friend, their 3rd teammate in the group. I felt so sad for him because he was such a passionate guy who just wanted to learn. But in the team continuously his efforts kept getting disregarded by Lixun. I didnt like how Zhu Yun also just stood and watched all this happening. She only tells Lixun "be nicer to Jian hong" and thats it. She does apologise to him but again disregards his feelings and follows her and lixun's plan. So Jian Hong going "evil" was just a matter of time.

The romance is really cute. I feel both of them were really natural with each other. Even after the breakup they had a regular colleague relationship until they got back together.

However I do feel this drama could have been 24 episodes. Alot of the scenes felt repeated and situations were just repeating. Other than all the angst scenes its still a cute fluff~

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Deceiving title or I’m just expecting a lot of pain

Not gonna lie, I am always a big fan of Japanese BLs and how they executed a devastating melancholic storyline. From the synopsis, I’m sensing a sad romance of a bully and its victim. Yet, it turned out differently from the drama. It was light, unmessy, and simple.

With the two main characters, they seem fine. But at the end of the day, the chemistry wasn’t that strong either. I like the cute and minimalist color tees of Natsuo. To be fair, the Hiro from high school and the Hiro as the hairstylist in the present really do look different.

I don’t know how they came up with the title as I can’t actually derive and connect it to the story, both in a literal and metaphorical way. The drama and all of its elements were average. It is kind of interesting but it was just strongly delivered the expected outcome from its potential.

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I genuinely believe that if you're in high school, college, or simply feeling like you don't know where you life is headed, you should watch it.

This show is about this group of friends in high school, navigating their life. It depicts the lives of these friends who live close by and how they help each other. The three main characters are so well written. From their family backstory, struggles of a student/athlete, how to fit in, having crushes, academics, family pressure, and what to do after high school. etc.

Once they graduated high school, that's where the real story begins! It's also not just all fun and games, there real scenes that hits you hard. One of Huan Er's roomates goes back to her hometown, they say how some live ordinary lives despite their potential. Xi Chi is having a hard time with work. Qi Qi moving abroad, They tackle life struggles people have, issues that the viewers may relate to.

The last episode were the characters from their high school and talk about life. Some are successful, studying, navigating life.

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Drama with deep dialogues

I finished watching the show and enjoyed it. Many of the dialogues in this drama were deeper than typical dramas, pondering philosophical, moral and ethical elements that blurred the lines between righteousness and evil or right and wrong. LXY's monologues were especially mesmerizing, and his mad speech when he was demon lord was equally captivating to watch.

However, the open ending is painful and not satisfying to me. Another miss is that they did not show the last 6 months when YZ and JTY travelling to see the places as happy couple before JTY disintegrated.

Overall, it is a great show, a beautiful love story that goes beyond romantic love and attractions, showing a lot about being understanding and forgiving, communicating, and valuable friendships.

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I wish I had watched this earlier.. The drama’s premise is simple and perhaps for that very reason, deeply compelling.. Tomoko and Ryohei’s bond was beautiful.. Ryohei, even though he looked like a delinquent was such a sweet soul.. Caring for her came so naturally to him and I loved watching them grow close as they fell in love.. Their story is accompanied by emotional turmoil shaped by what they had to go through and what she has to face in her everyday life.. The drama is engaging, too short for my liking but still satisfying.. It’s one of those dramas that almost gaslights you into giving it high ratings because of how simple yet feel good it leaves you at the end..

Overall, this drama was beautiful, raw and romantic.. The story was so tender, no nonsense, just two souls falling in love and finding their way together.. Simply put, this was such an unexpectedly good watch..

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