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It's about music, not about the story

Usually when you watch a musical, music compliments the story itself, gives it layers and reveals hidden emotions of the characters and their pain and\or love to us. With this drama, it is completely vice versa - here, the story compliments music. Sounds, music, Naoki's songs are the main characters in this drama. In one episode, he says that he's writing all of these songs just to pull the noise out of his head. And this drama literally felt like watching this sounds and noises coming out of his head

There's not much plot. It basically sums up to creating the group, going through struggles, succeeding and that's it. Even a little plot twist didn't have that much of impact at all. I also personally not a big fan of open endings, so this is why my rating is 9.5. It was great in terms of the story until the last ep - because that one was just a huge performance without tying up all the plot lines. We don't know what'll happen to the characters after it.

Characters. I love all of them. Even if there's not much going on, the characters shine. We have eps that are focused on certain character and their story, aside of Kazushi, unfortunately. He's the only one not getting his own background story out of the main four. Surprisingly, there are side characters with a deep and properly written personalities even though they're on the screen for just a couple of episodes. And THE acting, every one of the actors gave an incredible performance, they put all of themselves in it.

Romance, bromance, found family. Main four truly works so good together, you can see all sorts of connections between them, and it evolves throughout the show. There's a huge found family plot - they care about each other deeply, but what truly binds them together is music and passion to perform, like they're completely different, but the sound brings them closer.

Romance is here too - it's truly just a little bit, and the love theme of the drama is more about the whole group, than about Akane and Naoki, but they did even this little bit beautifully. Don't expect the full-blown romance, expect the gentle kind, the "I'll be there for you always" kind.

And, finally, a bromance between Sho and Naoki that could easily be written as a romance, honestly, it was a great full of love relationship between them. I personally loved both romance and bromance, I truly feel like Naoki loves all 3 of his bandmates, it's just his love takes a different form with each of them:
- For Akane it's romantic love and the love that pulled him back from his own head
- For Sho it's admiration and the love that brought him back the happiness for playing the music
- For Kazushi it's more friendly love and the love that challenges his songwriting

The production and the music. This drama is mesmerizing. It's filmed like a movie, there's so many pretty shots and sounds, when they sing you can truly feel like you're on the stage there with them. And the whole OST... I don't even know where to start. I feel like it was made by musicians for musicians, and it's done flawlessly - even little bits of playing instruments between the scenes and the intro is so in tune with everything. As I said in the beginning, music is the main character, that's why the songs here are about the feeling and not really about the story, which is actually refreshing to see in the musical. I enjoyed it so much, but I think the way this drama works is not for everyone. You just need to decide what you want more - the story or the music. And if the music is your choice, this drama is for you

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- Guai Guai Ru Ju, He Shao Fang Si Jiao Chong (2025) is a very good romantic drama with Wang Nan( as He Lian) and Zuo Yi (as Jiang Yu) in the leading couple’s role. The drama has a good cast and they did a good job bringing their characters to life and Wang Nan and Zuo Yi have great chemistry. Overall, this drama is very entertaining, enjoy it!
In the meantime, you can find this drama on YouTube under the caption: “Fiancé dumped her for being a fool, his CEO uncle claimed her and spoiled her deeply” or “《乖乖入局，贺少放肆娇宠》从囚笼疯女到贺少心尖宠！她复仇路上他早已设好温柔陷阱：姜郁，这次换我救你💕#短剧 #恋爱 #甜宠 #总裁 #霸道总裁 #先婚后爱”

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Super Lighthearted

Ren Hao became my favorite to watch after Everlasting Longing. Wanted more of his dramas, but he's not really ml all the time.

So this was a nice watch if you're a fan of him, and want him to finally get the girl.

Storyline wasn't too stressful it was just the right flow for a cute historical drama.

FL was really cute in this not mean and not annoying at all. Which was a plus. Usually when I check out a calm sweet cdrama the fl's characters are always annoying and causing misunderstandings with the ml's for so long.

Here the leads communicate and solve problems together. If she's facing something difficult ml would step in to help her.

The only bad thing I can say about this drama is how the editing wasn't the best and needed fixing, but the drama kinda a few years old. So I overlooked it.

Still it was a fun watch and a happy drama!

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Don't read all -5 ratings reviews.

First, if you're a fan of some other BL drama currently airing and are criticizing this drama, making lame excuses, grow up. Because that's what I'm seeing most often in these so-called reviews here.

Now, turning to the drama itself: the cinematography, despite a few imperfections, is quite impressive. Visually, it's clear that real effort went into creating a rich, immersive setting. The costume design especially deserves praise, detailed, elegant, and entirely appropriate for the royal theme, enhancing the world-building effectively.

The acting, I can say, was very good, but not perfect. Some actors, I didn't feel the chemistry everyone mentioned they had, secondary couples, but it could also be a lack of collaboration that led to that feeling.

As for the storyline, there were some clear missteps that could have been avoided. The subplot involving the mines and the resulting health crisis, for instance, had great potential but wasn’t sufficiently developed (Scenes like the musical, singing in the middle of the drama weren't very good.)
The prince’s attempted assassination of the king, a pivotal moment, was rushed and underexplored, despite being a foundational element of the story. Its resolution within a single episode felt abrupt and underwhelming.

For readers of the original novel (I haven’t completed it yet), you’ll know that several important themes were left out of the adaptation. For example, the opportunity to address sex education in the kingdom, a topic of real significance, was completely overlooked.

This production represents a significant step forward in comparison to previous fantasy BLs from DMD. The overall investment in production quality is clearly higher, and the improvements are noticeable.

To close, I urge fans of other dramas to remember that not everything needs to be a rivalry. Dismissing or attacking people who enjoyed this show doesn’t make your opinion more valid, it just undermines the discourse. Constructive criticism is one thing; petty negativity is another.

Anyway, I recommend it; it's a good drama. It’s visually captivating, thematically ambitious, and offers a fresh experience, even if it didn’t reach its full potential. Enjoy! 😊

02/08/2025.

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Thrilling Start But Weak Payoff

This is essentially the story of Lee Do, a man with a tragic past who became an exceptional soldier (and killer), but later chose to continue his career away from high-risk zones and firearms. The plot revolves around guns becoming increasingly accessible to Korean citizens secretly, showing different motivations: someone struggling with mental illness and pushed around, a grieving parent who never got justice for their child, a bullied student, a sexual offender seeking revenge on the police, and more.

Case by case, Lee Do unravels the threads, tracing them back to uncover where it all began, or from who. Overall, it’s a solid thriller with good pacing. However, the ending felt anticlimactic, we never learn what happened to the antagonist, and it’s clear that the forces behind him still intend to spread guns nationwide in Korea. In the end, very little is resolved, and the final episode lacked tension to the point that I watched it at 2x speed.

It seems to be hinting at a second season, though honestly, they could have wrapped it up in this one, or at least within 12 episodes. So, I do recommend, it has good scenes but do not expect a pay-off.

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Music is the universal language

I liked it, I still prefer the soundtrack from the film, Our 30-minute sessions. Glass Heart has excellent cinematography, use of colour, props and acting. The story structure paced itself with a few slow moments.

In terms of the romance element, I was not too invested. The cinematography and editing made the chemistry somewhat believable, but due to the disinterest from the ML, it didn't quite convey until the very end.

Overall, I enjoyed seeing how the band came together, the obstacles faced in the music or entertainment industry. Despite the rivalry, hardships, rejection, fallouts, the series makes it loud and clear that music brings people together, no matter what language you speak or know.

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More Than Just Romance – A Drama Full of Heart

The Prisoner of Beauty is not just a romance — it's a journey of healing, understanding, and learning to love again. I went into it thinking it would be like many other dramas, but it turned out to be something truly special.

This drama shows that love is not just about sweet moments, but about patience, forgiveness, and personal growth. Both main characters carry pain from their past. They start out far apart emotionally, but over time, they build something real, gentle, and strong.

The female lead is simply amazing. She has so much dignity, strength, and kindness. She never lets life break her spirit, even when it gets really hard. The male lead is cold and guarded at first, but he slowly learns to see the truth, and his transformation is one of the best parts of the story.

There are many scenes that quietly touched my heart. Some moments are so honest and raw that I had tears in my eyes — not always from sadness, but from how human and sincere the characters felt. And even when it’s emotional, it never feels too heavy. There’s always hope, warmth, and light.

The pacing is just right — no unnecessary drama, no dragged-out misunderstandings. It respects your time as a viewer. The supporting characters are also well-written, and they all have their own part to play in the story, adding meaning and depth.

The music, visuals, and acting all work together beautifully. But what makes this drama unforgettable is how it makes you feel. It stays with you long after you finish it — like a soft, comforting memory.

If you’re looking for a drama that’s deep, emotional, and full of quiet strength, please give this one a try. It might just heal something in you too.

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Cute Love Yang Mi

Love this drama and i can rewatch it again after sometime as it's cute in many ways. Ambitious lawyervand pure hearted genius who's lost self-esteem due to a setback.

There is just one thing disturbing in this series to me , that is Tan Jin Hui, the ex-boyfried. He is the worst man ever. Either it's intentional by director to mke his character this way or they screwed up the story timeline. Tan Jin hui would have still been dating QinShi when her supposingly 2.5 yo son was born. So how could this guy actually didn't straight away know that it is a lie?!!!! In fact the jerk Wang JieSen figured it out before him. So, so wrong! The quirky yet sweet Yang Hua is way way better, he's so cute with his drunk poetry and adoration for Qin Shi ❤️

Spot on the office politics, it's all about whom you know and money you get in! It's hard being a single career women in this society. Both lawyers Qin and Li , very cool 😎 happy ending to our FL n ML but i wished they give better ending to Li as she's also a beautiful character, wish that she'd found her partner..

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Wishing Tenblank was real

I watched this mainly for Keita, but honestly, the entire cast was phenomenal. The acting was impressive, but not surprising, since I've seen most of them shine in other dramas.

The plot was decent. I haven’t read the manga, so I can’t say how faithful the adaptation is, but regardless, it gave me a certain spark, you know life energy. The music was also excellent. I'm no musical genius, but it genuinely felt like they’d mastered their instruments. It looked and sounded incredibly natural. I do wonder if the crowd during their performances were all real.

The drama was also visually stunning. Some details really stood out and added depth to the overall mood. You can tell a lot of thought went into the aesthetics.

There’s a bit of romance, too. There seemed to be an age gap, but it didn’t bother me much. Also, some subtle BL/brotherly sparks that definitely caught my eye.

All in all, everything came together to create a really solid show.

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?❤️ Strong Women, Soft Men, and All the Feels — Sign Me Up!

If you're into dramas where the guy is rich, powerful, and the girl is helpless and crying in every other episode — this is NOT that show. First Love Scout flips the script, and I loved every second of it.

Our female lead? A total powerhouse. Independent, driven, and doesn’t wait around to be rescued. And the male lead? Supportive, sweet, and exactly the kind of green flag you'd pray for. (Seriously, I caught myself whispering, “God, please send someone like him to me too.”)

This was the first drama I watched in 2025, and wow — what a way to start the year! It made me hope, cry, and weirdly gave me the motivation to get out of bed and chase my goals (who knew a K-drama could double as a life coach? 😂).

Yes, I’ll admit — there was a point where it felt like the story was stretching a bit too much, but I was already so invested that I had to see it through. And I’m glad I did.

So if you’re looking for a drama with a strong woman–supportive man combo, emotional moments, and some unexpected life inspo — First Love Scout is the one. Go for it!

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Super fun and high energy, lovely setting!

Nut and ping are doing so well in this so far, they have become one of my favourite CPs since Pitbabe. Ping had to specifically bulk up for the role due to the initial backlash of the first pilot trailer and has really proven himself. Nut is in his element and super campy and feminine as a katoey/ladyboy. The costumes are great and the historical setting is beautiful and a nice change. The main character (woradet) has been using she/her pronouns so far so I will continue with them.

The series is lighthearted and humorous, not for those seeking something deep and serious. Its playful and a great mood booster at the end of a bad day. The kissing scenes are on point, episode 8 was really well done including the village drama right after it.

I'm enjoying the confusion around who broke the counts' heart where she is kissing all the locals in ep 1! Kosol is a hunk of a guy with bulging muscles and a pet tiger, the complete opposite of woradet who is becoming overwhelmed after being plunged hundreds of years into the past. There's humour, campiness, sexy moments and interesting side characters. Woradet is going to end up in many more difficult situations to come such as the taboo on gender and sexuality in this time period along with choosing from her various potential romance partners.

I'm hoping Kosol will be a force to be reckoned with and claim woradet as his and may have conflicts with the other suitors. Its interesting to see that he was not massively surprised to see Woradet back from the dead but was still eager to jog her memory of their affair :D.

Nuts performance is lovely to see as he navigates the various difficulties his character faces. This role is refreshing and suits him very well. The MC is very OTT and campy and some may think this is too much, however i am finding it to be fun and I think Nut will be able to balance this out throughout the series and portray the more serious scenes along with the comedy as we have seen so far in ep 1.

I absolutely adore this drama! Waradet is so cute and flustered all the time, big strong kosol is very tolerant and caring towards her even after her personality changed after the poisoning.

I'm also really enjoying seeing pop and lee finally get more prominent roles in a series other than pit babe.

There are some issues with a 'love triangle' but just see this as prince fighting waradets desires as she is in someone elses body and some of her feelings are not entirely her own. The triangle is resolved after about 2 episodes.

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It's been a long time since I've seen something so interesting

The plot makes sense. It is fast paced. It is gritty, dark, suspensful and cruelly truthful about several aspects of its topic. Although it doesn't go too deep, it shows a more realistic aspect than most of its kind in cdramaland.

The characters make sense. Their decisions and mistakes are logical and they are explained through plot points, but the viewer has to pay attention. The script is tight and it assumes we can put two and two together. Thanfully for once, the writers don't assume that the viewers are stupid.

The focus is not on the actors' and actresses' looks, makeup or clothes. The heroes have romantic entanglements and serious problems in their love lives, but we don't waste our time with dating sequences and lover misundrstandings . Only when it makes sense within the storyline.

The actors are very very good. They are experienced and they can act. Even when the director films them from a distance or with weird lighting, they can act with their posture and positioning.

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