Reviews

Loser Lesbian

So yeah first of all to those people who says that this series is bad probably doesn't even know the quality of this series, their probably watching it blindly. Acting was good but not to the top, cinematography was good. I'm actually impressed that more and more GL this year improved when it comes to the cinematography. The only thing that I probably didn't like was the amount of green screen 😭. I mean not a lot of honestly but it's one of the things that you'll find disappointing in this series. It's slow burn burn which is good I like that. But yeah overall this first series form the mega project was good. Waiting for the Fire cause air is airing

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Why Twelve Letters will shatter your heart and rebuild it piece by piece

It’s 1991 in the damp, suffocating alleys of Meiwan Town, and it’s 2026 in the freezing, snow-covered streets of Beixing city. Two eras, thirty-five years apart collide.
Twelve Letters isn’t just a fantasy melodrama; it is a raw, bleeding-heart narrative that drags you kicking and screaming through a cause-and-effect stream of absolute desperation, heavy sacrifices, and a connection so profound it breaks the fourth wall of human suffering.
The plot kicks off with Yu Nian in 2026, desperately searching for her missing father, Yu Zhiyong, only to find a mind-bending mystery. Suddenly, Nian and a deeply reluctant, cynical ally, Shen Cheng, find themselves communicating with the past.
What follows is a rapid-fire race against time across two timelines to stop a horrific cycle of the most torturous life that threatens to rewrite itself. The pacing hits you, and lets you see the grit, the dirt, and the beautiful, agonizing choices these characters make.

WHAT I LOVED
Tang Yixun: An angel in a cruel world: I feel like Xun is an angel. This boy has nothing, yet his heart remains so pure and fiercely protective. He is the blueprint of unconditional love.

Ye Haitang’s defiant, unbreakable spirit: This young girl's heart is dead and bleeding from the start, but my God, she is a fighter!

The soundtrack: I love all the soundtracks in this drama. Each beautiful, melancholic song carries its own powerful emotions, perfectly timed to make you weep through the screen as the characters face their darkest hours.

WHAT I DIDN'T
Ye Yibo: An absolute demon walked the earth: I already know he’s trash, but this lying, deceiving man takes the cake for one of the most vile antagonist in cdrama history. An absolute demon.

Ms. Tan’s Severe Lack of Critical Thinking: Oh, I hate people like her. She plays the righteous academic. Her rigidity fails these kids when they need a safe haven the most.

The utter tragedy of the broken kids: The irony of these good-hearted boys getting crushed by some demons while trying to protect what they love is a tough, bitter pill to swallow.

The Final Verdict
Twelve Letters is an emotionally raw, utterly authentic cdrama that captures the exact heartbeat of desperation and survival. It doesn't sugarcoat the trauma of domestic abuse or the cold reality of some things, but it wraps that darkness in a breathtaking story of soul-shattering loyalty. You aren’t just watching a show, you are living it. Prepare yourself for a bleeding heart, lots of crying, and a masterpiece you won't forget.

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Nothing but CCP propaganda

Possible spoilage in the future......


I do talk about violence that may be missing from scenes. Don't know if this actually reveals spoilers, but just in case, there may be some.



I like the actors, and that's the only reason I gave this two seconds of my time. The acting in the first 12 episodes is good. I think Zhao Lusi seems a bit too convinved on how wonderful the Communist Party is. Not even Zhao Lusi is that perky about a government party. Especially one that wasn't above shooting you right in the street. I do find it amusing that they never even infer about the copious torture they used on their own citizens, in the name of 'possibly' uncovering a spy.

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Felt like a completely different tv shows by the 2/3 of it?

I usually don't care much about the story as long as the romance is good. Plot is a background concern. However, they really pushed it too far here😂🤡 I'll start with the good, as I loved how the relationship between the leads had no stupid angst. No love triangle, misunderstanding, breakups and all that. I now understand that they didn't make a mess of their relationshio because they put the mess everywhere else on the show lol. They did make the ml too perfect, within the relationship he has no flaws but writers made the fl exhibit behaviours that don't really make sense. Then again, seeing the latter part of the series, the writer obviously aren't the most logical. Both leads act well enough, I especially like the ml but that might be biased since I've liked the actor in other things. The male villains of the story fell short on acting for me though. I also really, really appreciate that the women who like the ml weren't made into men-crazed characters. Now, let's talk about the mess. Because that's what the plot is, a mess. Around episode 20, the show makes a 180°. Now, it wouldn't be so bad if there was any foreshadowing in the beginning. But literally the foreshadowing (nuts) happens in the same episode the plot changes💀 The show also gives the villain way too much screen time that isn't of much substance.

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Should be Watched by ELFs and ELF Wannabes

I can't claim to be a Super Junior fan, as I'd never heard of them before I became enthralled with K-dramas. I'm sure this documentary means much more to their fans, but I found it interesting, also. I initially watched it to learn more about the lives of trainees, how they work, and why they're chosen to debut. Little of that occurred, but I still found it fascinating how Super Junior came to be and how ground-breaking they were at the time.

I recognized Choi Si Won (Jackson!) from his acting roles, and it was fun to see how cute he was back when he was a pup. They were all adorable as younglings.

I thought the documentary would focus more on how the members got together and bonded, but it mostly hit the highlights of the group's career. It was a puff piece meant for their fans' enjoyment, so many things were glossed over. I had to use a search engine to discover why Lee Teuk's father and grandparents all died at the same time (murder-suicide). And the members that left the group weren't mentioned by name or their reasons for departure. That's okay. A love letter to their fans doesn't need to address the painful stuff.

I did learn that Super Juniors' fans are called ELFs: Ever Lasting Friends. I'll add a half star for all the sweet vibes I felt between fans and Super Junior.

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Forget you have working brain cells

I was only able to finish this drama because of all the hot people. Halfway through it I gave up understanding the plot. I realised there is no STORY LINE. Its just hot people declaring their love for one another, despite the looming crisis.
I started this drama becoz of TJR, I fell in love with his acting in MJTY. But I couldn’t get past episode 6. Eventually I picked it up again and I ended up liking JZ and CDL more. I felt their chemistry more natural and sizzling.
Infact watching ji ling and wuyi gave me a constant headache with their crying and dying. I agree visually their scenes were good, stunning even but emotionally it lacked depth. It felt like they were going through the motions to achieve what is conventionally accepted as epic love.

And the biggest joke of all is the Dragon Deity Master. Wu shuguan was much more interesting and powerful as a bead wielding demon hunter than as a 10 th dragon. Never have I seen Dragons being so useless and powerless in a drama that even a weasel could outshine it. And even ji ling became more powerful the moment he shed his chi wen role.

I couldn’t care less about who or what li jie or yuan wuhuo is. As long as it was yanyan delivers the dialogue and flexes his arms I am happy enough to watch it.

Also for some reason all the female characters except one are either manipulated, used or shown evil.

I will end my long rant with this.. I like the costumes , OST and the characters to some extent. But I refuse to believe this is a good drama with a solid plot.

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This is Gay ?Omg this series is sooo underated ????

This series teached me that bl doesn't need to have kiss scenes of anything , their acting, chemistry, charm and every thing was over the top really , nani and sky really are destined to be due ❤️❤️❤️ I can't describe how good this series is by words really 🌸 from ep 11 to 16 I can't stop smiling and giggling ❤️❤️ and it's rare to find main leads that can act really they don't depend on their visuals 🌸🌸🌸 nani is soo beautiful and has a very beautiful gorgeous, almond eyes 👀 they're dazzling 🌸🌸and to any one that like to watch bl ... This is bl 😂😂 it has the gayest lines that I ever heard in this industry 😂🌸 the only thing that's lack to be bl is the (bl) tag😂😂 and i'm watching wu the series and they already ate skynani 🌸🌸

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No Body is A Nobody

I don’t think people talk enough about the actual core meaning of this drama: the importance of your existence.

I think there’s a huge reason why they chose 1999 as the setting, the cusp of a new millennium, a time when so many people were anxiously contemplating the end of the world and questioning the meaning of life itself.

The story begins with Chaeni, who has never once stepped outside of Haesong City, questioning the value of her own life after being sheltered for so long and slowly running out of time. Gyeongun who is struggling after the IMF crisis destroys both his livelihood and his role as the family provider. And Robin who has spent his entire life never standing up for himself, even when being openly taken advantage of.

In a city where everyone knows everyone, the trio are the outcasts. The unlikeables. The unwanted.

And that’s why I think Boon the King Duck’s powers manifested the way they did. Their abilities are directly tied to the emotional voids in their lives and their struggles with self-worth. The untraveled Chaeni gains teleportation. Gyeongun, who can never stick to his own words, gains stickiness. The meek Robin, who has spent his life being pushed around, gains super strength.

Then comes a new kid in town: Unjeong. He’s someone who just wants to live quietly without getting dragged into conflict, until he was given an offer he cannot refuse. An offer that he believes might finally give meaning, or even salvation, to his tragic existence. But along the way, he meets the trio, and they slowly force their way into his life… and eventually his heart. Without even realizing it, they had unintentionally become the meaning of his existence he had been searching for all along. And that’s why what he did despite that still made sense to me. Emotionally, he was trapped between the life he had spent 20 years longing for and the people who unexpectedly became his home within just a few weeks. And I think Cha Eunwoo portrayed that conflict really well.

The same theme also explains why the Wunderkinder were so fiercely loyal to Father. As children, he was the only source of love and validation they had ever known. They weren’t just random children in the project. They were his S-tiers. His favorites. The ones who had been there from the very beginning and were therefore the most deeply shaped and brainwashed by him. One only understood their worth through making Father proud. Another only ever experienced kindness and affection through him. And another stayed not out of devotion, but because that place was still the closest thing she had ever had to a family. So can you really blame them for clinging to the person who gave meaning to their existence?

All of them are fighting for the reason of their existence.

And that’s also why one of my favorite moments in the show was when Gyeongun asked: “Why are we helping people we don’t even know?” And Chaeni replied: “But we know everyone here.” Because the drama’s main message is that nobody is truly “nobody.” Even the strangers they pass by every day have their own existence, pain, purpose, and place in the world. So why not save them too?

So while most people understandably praise the directing, acting, comedy, and chemistry, I honestly want to put a huge portion of my praise on the writing instead. The writing here is incredibly meticulous. From the moment Unjeong finally accepts being part of the Wonderfools and immediately starts doing the foolish “I'm the charging” kind of things (only for Gyeongun and Robin to go “nah, please just be you”), to Palho’s god complex, to the security guard’s powers manifesting from his long-held guilt, every small detail feels intentional and emotionally tied to the characters themselves. For an absurd comedy, nothing here is actually random. Everything is deliberate.

And for all those reasons, this might be one of my favorite K-dramas of all time.

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Deng Kai are you being forced to act against your will. If you need help, wear a yellow shirt.

Hello once again, sexy.

I think many of you would agree, that a spiceless Deng Kai drama is a travesty of justice. Maybe some of you are not here for Deng Kai, you are here to watch something whimsical and cute. If so, then I love that for you, and maybe you should watch this.

But I am not here to watch something whimsical and cute. No. I am here because I watched Qi Min *literally chain his woman to himself*, and it fried my motherboard. I used to have a functioning brain. But not anymore. Maybe you think people with this level of brain damage should not be reviewing shows. Yet here we are.

I am not alone. Millions of us have Deng Kai brain damage. And if you also suffer from the same debilitating condition that I suffer from, then this review is for you.

Maybe you don't think it's reasonable to harbor deep-seated resentment and bitterness at a producer who, when blessed by the heavens for actually managing to book Deng Kai as the ML for your show, then proceeds to squander his talent and sexiness with goofy sound effects and poorly executed kiss scenes. But I do. And as such, I shall now channel that bitterness into mercilessly ripping apart this drama. Because this is NOT how you treat a gorgeous Deng Kai. It was blatant Deng Kai abuse. And I must vent my anger.

So once again, we have a bad stylist who covered him in BB cream and face powder, and smeared purple eyeshadow under his eyes and gave him a dark berry shade of lip color. Don't get me wrong, I like the vampy vibes it gives. But come ON, stylist. Dear stylist. Are you really that disrespectful, that you made up one of the hottest stars in China without even looking at his other shows. ***Too much powder ages Deng Kai by 10 years on the screen!!!*** I thought we all knew this by now. You have to go LIGHT on his powder. His skin is flawless and delicate, and he works long hours. He needs to be hydrated and his skin's oil balance needs to be RESPECTED. And yet you caked him in powder, that's a desiccant! Why don't you just wrap him in parcel paper and sand between episodes while you're at it! At this point I don't understand why overpowdering Deng Kai is not an arrestable offense.

The kissing. Is just not there. Now on this one, I give it somewhat of a pass. Because it's nice to think that Deng Kai isn't some cheap thrill like Jesse Ren, or some playa like Yan Zi Xian, and he can't summon that fire energy for just any FL he happens to be in front of. So let's just say this FL is no Snow Kong, and leave it at that. But it was also a fail on the part of the producers who apparently were dead set on making this one of those "clown-honking, rubber ducky squeaking, cartoon sound effect" dramas. JUST WHY. And don't even get me started on the dubbing. Everyone on the sound team should have been pre-fired before the show even started filming. Is that on the sound team for being inept? NO, that's on the producer for not stopping it from happening.

The script. Are we REALLY turning this in the last episodes into Confession Followed By Random Fireworks, and Running Barefoot On The Beach Holding Hands And Laughing. Really. Oh, and you want kisses in the back half of the drama? Aaa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, that's a good one. Yeah no that's not happening. No, they just gonna continue to shove bad plot down your throat like dry toast with no butter.

Short-length supporting cast is short-length supporting cast. No surprises here. Nothing but mid as far as the eye can see. Great job, casting director, you've really outdone yourself.

But honestly... props to the evil father's mistress who still showed up to the set every day despite that nasty case of conjunctivitis.

And that's all I have to say about THAT.

6.5/10

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Prequel To An All-Time Favorite

The first season of Tale of the Nine-Tailed was instantly one of my all time favorite k-dramas even though I had only watched about 5 dramas at this point. That ranking has not changed... well not completely.

It has been many years since I've watched season one but season two is BETTER. It's so much better. The romance in the first one was okay, but I could've lived without it. I didn't think they had any sort of mind-blowing chemistry or anything. Much like Goblin, forget about the ML/FL love story and give me more of the bromance.

I'm so glad Lee Rang was so prevalent in this season. I cannot get enough of him and Lee Yeon together. I wasn't sure how to feel about Hong Joo but damnit if she doesn't grow on you despite doing bad things. Much like how Lee Rang did in season one.

I thought the love story with Yeo Hee and him was only okay. I saw a connection from her to him but no moment that really sold me on when he started to love her. I had completely forgotten that Eun Ho and Shin Joo wound up together in the first one. They are very cute.

Moo Yeong was an interesting side plot. Seemed like it could've been squashed with a conversation. Like why are you trying to resurrect someone who tried to kill you? He really glossed over that. Go figure he'd FAFO at the end. I'm glad he was brought back though. Way to go OG Lee Yeon.

I also super loved Jae Yoo and even Mi Yeon. I love that those two and Shin Ju came to be so close!

Anyways, I loved this story so much but for whatever reason I thought it was 16 episodes, so when it ended in 12 episodes I was devastated. I had a feeling as it was wrapping up, but I was still heart broken.

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Sooo perfect ahhhh

Perfect Crown really caught my attention because it’s more than just a glamorous drama about status and success. Beneath all the elegance and ambition, it’s actually a story about pressure, expectations, and the emotional cost of trying to appear perfect all the time. The drama constantly keeps you questioning who’s being genuine and who’s only protecting their image.
What I loved most was how intense the character dynamics were. Every relationship felt layered—full of hidden feelings, pride, jealousy, and unspoken tension. The leads had strong chemistry, especially during emotional confrontations where you could feel both love and frustration at the same time. The characters weren’t perfect, which made them feel more real and interesting to watch.
The cinematography also made the whole drama feel expensive and elegant. The styling, lighting, and dramatic scenes added so much emotion and atmosphere. But beyond the beautiful visuals, the story itself was what stayed with me. Perfect Crown is emotional, dramatic, and filled with moments that make you reflect on ambition, love, and the pressure of living up to impossible expectations.

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