Reviews

Emotional storytelling that goes beyond the superhero angle

Moving really surprised me—in a good way. I went in expecting a typical superpowered drama, but what I got was something way more emotional and character-driven. It’s not just about people with abilities—it’s about family, sacrifice, and how much people are willing to risk to protect the ones they love.

The way the story was told—through different character arcs and timelines—made it feel fresh. Some parts are slow, especially early on, but once it picks up, you get totally drawn in. The action scenes are slick, but what really sticks with you are the quiet, emotional moments. Certain episodes (you’ll know which ones) hit hard.

The cast absolutely delivered, especially the parents’ storyline—it gave the whole show this emotional weight I wasn’t expecting. Not everything landed perfectly (some side characters felt rushed), but overall, Moving was a solid ride with a strong heart.

Pros:
✔ Emotional storytelling that goes beyond the superhero angle
✔ Strong performances and great chemistry between the cast
✔ Cinematic visuals with well-done fight scenes
✔ A refreshing take on powers and responsibility

Cons:
✘ A slow build at the beginning
✘ A few side plots could’ve used more closure

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Two iconic !That is the best cameo

My two favorite heroes and heroines are the reason I'm watching the drama.I am watching Lee Dong Wook's drama after a long time.Last I saw Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938.After that, I didn't have a chance to watch any more dramas.
But the trailer of this drama made me watch this drama.More importantly, Lee Dong wook's comedy is the best.Even if you're sad, you'll be forced to laugh watching Lee Dong Wook's comedy.

My second reason is Lee Joo Bin.Most talented actress.last time I saw her queen of tears .Her performance in Queen of Tears is truly worthy of praise.

Let's talked about this drama
I was really surprised in episode two.
It has been proven once again that wherever there is lee dong wook, there is joo boo ah.
I was even more surprised to hear that she was his second wife.I then reached the highest peak of surprise.I was too surprised and more surprised she was his second wife😲
I was feeling thought of Tale of t
he Nine-Tailed and here i go my universe of theories and delusion hh in another life.

I had a long-standing desire to see these two get married, and finally my desire was fulfilled in this drama.

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Khemistry in Spades

Ep 1 - c’mon horror theme, I never get goosebumps but that opening scene was scary, cool AND funny lol. But seriously, how beautiful can an actor lewk walking down a dark alley in Thailand! Namping is serving face chile.

And lordy did I get get chills seeing Namping/Khem’s father as a monk. It was shocking, scary and heart wrenching all at once and we’re only 1 episode in.

The red toolbox, chills again…seriously I’m really difficult to scare but ok, Ima keep watchin ya 😟😥😂.

Masters spirit dolls are the cutest.

Background music and OST, honestly from the trauma of ballad ridden The Next Prince and it’s clunky sound scene changes and BG music that is a character in itself, Mandee Work I was skeeerddd for this one, BUT, refreshingly it’s all really quite good, with a bit of silly so TNPs bigger budget doesn’t always mean better Mandee Work.

We have story, a plot and good acting, winning!

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Keng and Namping finally have their own series. We’ve been waiting since they were paired in 2023’s DMD Friendship The Reality after their excellent showcase highlighting their Northern heritage Keng from Phayao on the Laos border and Namping from Mae Hong Son on the Myanmarr border. It was a cute showcase vying to win starring in a series, go have a look at their early Khemistry (see what I did there 🤣). In the series they were up against #ThomasKong no less and see where they are now!

Personally, I think Namping is very beautiful on screen and Keng comes across as stoic and mature. I’m really looking forward to seeing how they’re acting has evolved in this horror comedy series.

I’ll post the release timeline here when it’s published (or if someone sees it message me 🙏🏾😂). It is expected to be after The Next Prince. Plus you’ll also be able to catch them in the upcoming Magic Lover which looks hilarious. They also have their own Vlog on YouTube @domunditv.

It’s a highly anticipated series with the pilot receiving 4.8 million views on YouTube to date:
https://youtu.be/WADsk88cA0c?si=BpGolPFvB6IjkDyO

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strong FL and ML

Amazing casting! This is my first time watching a drama with Chen Xiao and loved his role in this.
I am always down for the strong FL and ML - power couple. He was so captivated by her the minute he saw her and you could tell, he found him a bit interesting.
Listen, I had no idea Ouyang Xu would end up like that LOL.
Despite all the set backs, the leads and their friends finally got what they wanted.
For some of the characters (family), maybe I missed what happened to them.
For the ending, I wouldn't say it is my favorite. They could have given us the ending we were looking forward to see.
Overall, it was good and you will enjoy the romance and fighting scenes.

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Unforgotten Night: The Perfect Guilty Pleasure You Can't Stop Watching

I honestly don’t even know what kept me watching Unforgotten Night—the plot isn’t revolutionary, the characters make questionable decisions, and some moments are borderline absurd. Yet, despite all that, I couldn’t stop. I ended up binge-watching all 12 episodes in just two sittings. There’s something about it that pulls you in, even when you know it’s a bit of a mess.

The show follows Kim, a 25-year-old office worker, who's been secretly in love with his senior, Day, for a long time. To get over him, he decides to have a one-night stand with a random stranger he meets at a bar. Enter Kamol, a 30-year-old mafia boss with some very special needs in the bedroom. He’s been hopping from one partner to the next, looking for someone who can truly satisfy him. And Kim? Well, he’s exactly what Kamol’s been searching for. Once Kamol lays eyes on him, he’s determined to make Kim his own, and thus begins their messy, intense journey.

What really kept me hooked was Kamol’s insane dedication to Kim. Kim plays hard to get, he’s stubborn and sassy as hell, but Kamol keeps coming back for more. Every episode, Kamol does whatever it takes to win Kim’s heart, and honestly? It was addicting to watch. Kamol’s persistence, despite the many walls Kim throws up, is what made me keep watching. It’s a slow burn, but when it finally heats up, it’s worth it.

As for Kim—he’s a total mood. His sharp tongue, sassy comebacks, and general "I’m not impressed by anything" attitude made him such a fun character. He’s tough to crack, and that’s exactly what makes his dynamic with Kamol so interesting. The way he stays one step ahead, constantly throwing out “already ready” responses, made me laugh more than I expected.

But it’s not just the leads that make this show enjoyable. The side characters brought so much to the table. Day and Itt’s height difference and their playful interactions were adorable, and Ruj, Krit, and Lop? They were the comic relief I didn’t know I needed. Honestly, their shower scene was one of my favorites—it was so hot and steamy, and the chemistry between the three of them was undeniable. I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing more of this threesome bodyguard trio! They added so much fun and heat to the show, and their moments together were always a highlight for me.

I also loved Baiboon’s pure innocence and cuteness. His moments with Kim and Kamol brought some much-needed lightness to the show. And then there’s Kom—his loyalty to Kamol and his care for Baiboon made him such a solid character. It’s nice to see loyalty like that in the mafia world, where trust is hard to come by.

Another part of the show I appreciated was the unwavering support Kim got from his friends, May and Jin. No matter how messy his life got, they were always there for him. Their care and love for him felt so real. And Kamol’s journey from being an orphan to finding a sense of family with Kim’s parents was beautiful. Kim’s parents were just so lovely and understanding. They accepted Kim and Kamol’s relationship with open arms, and seeing Kamol, who grew up as an orphan, finally able to call them his own was such a heartwarming moment. It added so much emotional depth to Kamol’s character arc, and I really felt for him in those moments.

There’s also Danil, whose obsession with Kamol is both creepy and fascinating. His fixation added a certain edge to the show, and it was fun to see how far he’d go to get Kamol’s attention.

Now, I totally agree with what a lot of others are saying about this show—it’s so bad, it becomes good. The plot is all over the place, the music often doesn’t match the scene, and honestly, some moments felt like they were just cut and pasted together without any real flow. The mafia boss and his four bodyguards literally kill everyone in their path with zero consequences, which is both ridiculous and strangely entertaining. Unforgotten Night is a hot mess—it's bad, funny, and silly all at the same time, which, somehow, makes it even more addictive. The flaws make it so much fun to watch because you just can’t look away. It’s so over-the-top, but that’s what keeps you coming back for more.

Sure, the show has its melodramatic moments, and the writing can get a little on the nose at times, but I couldn’t help getting wrapped up in the messy drama. Kamol and Kim’s relationship goes through so many twists and turns that you can’t help but root for them, even when it all feels a bit too much.

It’s not a perfect show, but I can’t help but love how it made me feel. The ending left me wanting more, and now, even days after finishing, I’m still thinking about it. Unforgotten Night isn’t flawless, but it’s definitely a wild, messy ride you won’t be able to stop watching once you’re in.

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Park Ji Hoon deserves the awards he got for this performance plus more

I absolutely loved this. Although the entire cast is amazing, Park Ji Hoon definitively made this series.
I got into it within the first 10 minutes and couldn't stop watching despite knowing I wasn't going to be able to have the time to sleep - I even watched it again straightaway.
I connected to the characters almost instantly and was already telling people off or cheering for them within the first episode (in case its not obvious, I have a bad habit of emotionally over-investing in shows (and books)).
The storyline had me crying in the 2nd to last episode and Park Ji Hoon had me blubbering like a baby in the last episode - it was like I could feel his emotions as my own.

I would highly recommend this drama to anyone, its so good and so worth the sleep deprivation 😂

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A RARE GEM DRAMA!!

I only watched it since it looks interesting, at first I thought it would be a spicy romance without looking at the plot but this leaves me a emotional wreck lit the amount of tears I shed on the last episode 😭 what made me more emotional was the fact her things was still in place and Xiao han keeps growing flowers and everytime it blooms it reminds him of her and the place where he proposed scene. I'm not really into shows that has a sad ending but I already knew the ending would be sad. It's such a fresh and rare type of drama that I would rewatched it over and over again.

Their love is beautifully crafted and the scenery that they showed in the drama is so aesthetically pleasing. But such love only had a limited time.☹️
Some may argue that the ending was an open ending but I don't think so the girl really did die and leukemia patients usually have 5 or more yrs to lived.
In my heart this drama is a 10/10 but the mother romance side was so unplaceda and not needed in this type of show. So I just skipped their parts and it took up a lot of screen time 😔.

Overall PERFECT CASTING, OST and CHEMISTRY !! 😍 Tbh I did not even noticed the wide age gap of the cast like Jerry Yan looks so young 😭.
This drama deserves more attention!!

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Such and emotional ride with wonderful characters.

I'm going to say that even though I found the first 4-5 episodes really boring and slow, I'm glad that I picked it up again. I fell in love with the story because once it got going it never let go. I was happy to finally find a Xianxia that hooked me after Moonlight Mystique and that took time. Love in Pavillion was it! I loved the characters every single one had their nitch and made me root for them. I couldn't help and feel sad for most of their endings.
And that was the thing with Love in Pavillion, it made you care so much about their characters and this world that once it reached it's tragic ending you can't help and be heartbroken. I haven't watched Red Moon Pact yet but I decided to give LiP a chance and I'm glad that I did because it took me on an emotional journey.
The love story's here are beautiful too. Although Zheng & Mu Yuan were my favorites I adored Hong Ye and Huai Zhu too even if all their ends are painful. Now, I wait for HZ and HY's son story and hoping it hurts a lot less. But knowing the tragedy of Fox Spirit Match Maker series, I won't hold my breath.
Highly recommended if you are in the mood for a good xianxia with great characters all around, excellent acting and beautiful music. But beware this will yank your heart out in the end.
9.5/10

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✒ ✨️ The Unicorn Family Crashes Fang Motorworks °7.5° °VG°

Why is Daddy suddenly interested in helping out Wendi with her homework? Daddy's not the type to understand his own motivations or actions. Papa is much better at that, and Papa is always the one who helps with homework. Never Daddy. So, WHY? Because, Daddy has newfound motivation, and this is one of the funnest onscreen couples EVER. Really! Tang & Fang are a blast. With 73 ~ Seventy-three ~ yes, 7~then-3, episodes, they have plenty of time to take their time. Not only with Tang (Daddy) & Fang, but with Wen (Papa) & Wu, too. They are all as cute as “lost Blackie” posters.

The premise is almost a nonstarter. Two guys are summoned to the ob-gyn office where they learn that one of them is the father of baby Wendi. Mom didn't know which one. Mom doesn't care. She's left the kid to them to sort it out. She's going to pursue her dream🇺🇸.

That isn't what's implausible. What is utter nonsense is that these 2 (heterosexual) dudes decide to raise Wendi together. Whose-yer Daddy, Wendi? Forget biology. She's got a Daddy and a Papa. I can roll with any premise as long as the execution is good. This is not an easy one. Time travel is more believable, but let's see where it goes… even with it being threescore and thirteen eps, let's see where it goes, I thought.

2F is a 2013 release that answers the question: “Papa, what happens when 2 friends want the same thing?” After baby Wendi's living status is settled, here's what happens next:

It was just a trip to the supermarket.

Megan Laai (W Series: Love Yourself) is “Fang” Jing Zhu. Yes, she just hit another car in the grocery store parking garage, Since dad runs a body shop it isn't that big of a deal. She leaves a note for the owner of the abused car and continues with her errand, when she meets a horrible man. She'd been trying to get that last box of chocolate for at least a minute. She can just brush her fingertips on it. Viola! Her savior appears! But he pops those confections into his /own/ cart! After Fang objects, he counters by telling her that if she wants to get something from the top shelf, she should grow an inch. 😤 How rude! Next, she runs into an adorable father and daughter. They end up helping her out of an embarrassing situation.

Back home, dad isn't happy about her causing more trouble. He'll fix the stranger's car, but he won't fix hers. She'll never learn if he keeps fixing her mistakes. Dad shouldn't be getting her upset b/c tomorrow is her first day as a teacher. (Dad, btw, says some of the most horribly obnoxious things, but he gets away with it because he's just so dang cute).

The next morning, guess who's in her class? Fang discovers that the 2 men she met-a-marketing are the fathers of Wendi, her student. Not only is Mr. “Grow-an-inch” rude in supermarkets, but he is also a mean school parent. He's also the owner of the car she struck. This guy's cheap, too. She knocked off his side mirror, but he's asking her father to fix his bumper as well. Oh, he's the PTA rep, /of course/. Worst of all, he is a lawyer😱! It is going to be a long year.

Weber Yang (A Touch of Green) plays Mr. “Grow-an-inch” “Tang” Xiang Xi, or “Clueless Monster,” as Fang calls him. He calls her Ms “Rear View Mirror,” and that's where he wants to see her, both personally and professionally (he's guessing her teaching is as good as her driving). But he can't seem to actually put her in the rear view mirror. He is clueless, EQ-wise. Human emotions are nonsense to him. He cares about facts and results, and WENDI. He has no inkling of his developing feelings for Ms Fang, though there's sparks from the start.

The other father, (Lin You Wei from Na Pian Hua Na Pian Hai is “Wen” Zhen Hua), sees it all. He's darling with his tousled bedroom hair. A born nurturer, he enjoys cleaning and cooking. Wen sees what is happening: Fang and Tang are getting tangy together. They are like magnet and steel, to borrow from Walter Egan. Wen is now in a deep personal conflict. The primary house rule is that they never, ever, NEVER fall for the same woman again. That's how they ended up co-parenting Wendi. Wen sort of likes Fang, so he is depressed.

The alien, Wu Yong Jie (Cherry Leung) can see it. As an artist, she sees colors around people that broadcast their moods. Ms Wu is strange ~> Even for an artist ~> Think Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club. She isn't good at self-care. She refers to her cat, Blackie, as a roommate. She doesn't clean or groom. She just draws all day. Her apartment actually smells. Wen had to collect the overdue HOA fee from her and he was horror-stricken at first sight. Wendi bonded with Wu straight away, though. Wu agreed to teach Wendi how to draw, a deal that the 2 women struck while ignoring Wen's protests. Wen can't help himself: He ends up assisting Wu with meals and cleaning while she teaches Wendi. That brand of care branded her ❤️.

Love is in the air. Wen isn't the only sad onlooker as Fang & Tang start to bang around. Tang's partner, Jiang Ying Fan (Amanda Chou from the Youngsters on Fire series) is deflated like 3 day old party balloons. What is worse is that Ms Fang's brother (Marcus Zhang from The Eternal Love & The Wolf Warriors portrays Fang Fei Zhu) fell in love with Jiang at first sight. He works at his father's repair shop and he doesn't get out much. His only past relationships are with cars. He has no sense of style, he isn't cool, and he's pretty much clueless ~ “A primitive man in a modern world,” as Tang puts it. What he is, is very very sincere. His co-worker Ni Oh (a bit of comic relief) delivers epically awful love letters to Jiang's office for him (he enclosed a screw. ‘Screws are small but essential.’ It's a metaphor. Jiang only sees a screw loose). No Oh takes one look at receptionist Xiao Pei (Vanila Song) and falls hard: The over-reaching-dork disease is communicable; these women are way far out of their league. All’s well that ends well, right? These guys are technically stalkers, so one has to let that slide in order to enjoy the show. If you aren't in any mood to give that behavior an overlook, then I've just freed up 73 episodes worth of time for you.

Jun Liao is a highlight of the show as Fang Da Tong, Fang's Father and failed dating coach. Steven Sun from Before We Get Married plays Fang Qing Zhu, another sibling whom we meet in the 2nd half of the show. Lucia Xie (Dream Raider) is the adorable Tang Wendi, the little girl at the center of it all. She's fabulous, as are the two children who play her friends. Finally, there's the real star, Blackie the cat. Director Liu Jun Jie also did Boss & Me-7 which is a thoroughly enjoyable romance for romance junkies. If his name is on it, I'm interested.

We watch Tang and Fang's romance through Wen's eyes, or a third party's eyes. It's adorable yet less intimate than some romances. Whatever they lack in intimacy they make up for in adorability. Their interactions are delightful. 73 episodes of them frolicking? I'm in!

What do you call a first date in which neither party realizes that they're on a date? By ep 47 they are still clueless but always finding reasons to hang together. Do we count the frequent basketball and boxing matches? The boxing match has a strong case as for being the first date, but as far as we're-dressed-nice-we're-going-out-we're-going-to-have-a-couple-drinks-we'll-see-where-it-goes first date action, episode 47 is it... I think... I'm not sure what Tang was thinking. Even though it's working hours, he surprises her after school. He tells her to get in the car because he has somewhere to take her. Since it's something related to her family, in his mind, he can still lie to himself about the reason for taking her. So, it's a date, but it's not a date. . It's definitely a first dressed-up outing; Step 1; coupling-up. Episode 47 is a transitioning episode because Miss Wu ends up on a night out with Wendy and Wen. It's rather nice structure.

Will Blackie have kittens? Will that make Wendy wonder about who her mother is? Will Wendy's mother show up? (Cancel that b!+ch). I hope not. Will they find out who the true father is? Probably. Most probably. Some things seem obvious, but the viewer won't get everything s/he might expect. The show takes a couple unexpected turns and doesn't always turn when and where expected. For example, Wen should have been required to bring an assistant to New Zealand and it should have been Wu. To think about Daddy & Wendi joining Wen on his trip… it seems like a comedy in which the jokes would write themselves. But Wen goes away for several episodes, and everyone else must fend for themselves. Wu almost loses it completely with Wen gone. At the same time, Tang should have been getting more help from Fang with Wen gone. Missed opportunities. He definitely needed help with Wendi's hair. She learned to just do it on her own. Nothing “expected" happens during that entire sequence.

The low point of the show is when a character becomes hearing impaired. The way they handle it is disastrously bad. There is no rhyme or reason as to what is audible and what isn't with the character. For instance, this person doesn't hear the tea kettle screeching but does hear a knock on the door. At the dinner table during conversation, one person can be heard, but the next can't. It is really bad, but by the time this happens it is nearly the end of the show and I already considered the whole thing adorable, so they are forgiven for this sloppiness.

Tang harbors anger against his absent father who is now trying to reconnect with him. “It's all love, the difference is in how you say it,” Fang observes. That's good writing. Our extreme anger against a person can be evidence that we care. This also helps explain why Tang has ironclad determination to make things work well for Wendi. (“If you have a child, it has to call me Daddy too,” Tang tells Wen. They are family forever. Yes, we're in fantasy world. Nevertheless, it's utterly charming).

The filmcraft is what makes the show nearly seamless. The light music and cadence of the actors' voices have a relaxing effect. They regularly zip-zip-ZIP through lectures. It's a cute technique. (Who knows how long the show would have been without that?)

As long as it is, 2F is filled with love, laughs, legal cases, HOA drama, PTA problems, kissing and running, bad suits, horrible poetry, and totally radiating warmth. Snuggle up. This one is cozy.

〰🖍 IMHO

📣7.5📝7 🎭8.3 💓7 🦋4 🎨5 🎵/🔊8 🔚7.5 ▪ 🌞7 ⚡2.5 😅3 😭2 😱1 😯1 🤢2 🤔3.5 💤0

Age 12+ Language: once or twice there was a b!+ch, d@mn,.and a $h!+

Re-📺? Not excluded

In order of ~lite & trite~ to ~heavy & serious~ you may also like:

🇹🇼Taiwan -
Age of Rebellion-9.5,
Autumn's Concerto-7.2,
Back to 1989-7.3,
Black & White-6.8,
The Fierce Wife-8 - worth sticking with,
Love You-7,
Office Girls-7.3


💓 -
C🇨🇳: Well-Intended Love 7.5 Rom-porn - extra points for the dopamine;
A Little Thing Called First Love 8.5;
Find Yourself 8.9;
The Romance of Tiger and Rose 9.8;
The Sleepless Princess 9.1
K🇰🇷 :
A Witch's Love 7.8;
Love To Hate You 8.9;
Touch Your Heart 8.2;
Crash Landing On You 9.1;
Oh My Ghost 10;
It's Okay Not to Be Okay 9;
Hospital Playlist 9;
My Mister 9.5;

🎎 -
C🇨🇳: Overlord 8.4,
Under the Power 8.6,
The Rebel Princess 9.1,
The Sword and the Brocade 8.6 (in ancient Chinese opera style),
The Rise of Phoenixes 9
K🇰🇷:
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Mr. Queen 8.5;
My Sassy Girl 8.5;
The King's Affection 8.3;
Mr. Sunshine 9

🔮🐉-
C🇨🇳: Love Between Fairy & Devil 8.9;
Once upon a time in Linglian Mountain 7.5;
Douluo Continent 9.4;
Handsome Siblings 8.7;
Eternal Love 8.3,
Ancient Love Poetry 8.6;
Love and Redemption 10

⚡/😱 -
C🇨🇳: Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber 9-Kung-fu!;
K🇰🇷:
K2 8;
Private Lives 8.1;
Sisyphus 8;
Tunnel 8.1;
Signal 8.6;
The Man From Nowhere 8.9
Black 9;
Squid Game 8.4;
Kingdom 8.3;
Sweet Home 8.4

Japanese🇯🇵 lite romcoms: Maid Sama-10, Mischievous Kiss Love in Tokyo-7.8, Love, Chunibyo And Other Delusions-8.4, Toradora-8.5

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So, this feels like a hate crime.

I too fell into the trap of projecting my feelings onto Kaori and Fujisawa and was sorely disappointed when neither character turned out to be asexual. Instead, Kaori sometimes treats Hagiwara like a child (but at other times I was also kind of scared for her, so there are layers) and Fujisawa is abusive. Delightful. Clearly, Sei and Hagiwara were incompatible with their partners, and not just in terms of sexual needs. Still, and regardless of anyone’s sexuality, the lengths this story went to villainize the partners of our two male leads felt like a personal attack.

It’s all well and good to ask for sympathy for the main characters because they’re unfulfilled. But can we agree that nobody owes anyone sex and that being in a sexless relationship is not the literal hell on earth the main characters proclaim it to be? And it bears repeating that I really could have done without the rape. Sei and Hagiwara’s mutual reassurance that they’re oh so good people was a bit much too. Is the insistence on viewing every conflict through the lens of sex not just a societal ill but also in part a problem of this genre? I don't know.

Everyone’s non-confrontational to a fault in this one -- right up until they blow up on each other. No one is really honest about their identity either. Points for realism! I would also be remiss not to mention the good acting. If only this story wasn’t so set on sex being essential to romantic relationships, it could have meaningfully expanded upon the complexities of intimacy. It’s all very frustrating because the building blocks were there, and it’s not like the show can’t do nuance at all. It’s just that the amatonormativity won out. Even for a self-proclaimed enjoyer of toxic erotic relationships like moi, Futtara Doshaburi went against one too many of my core beliefs to remain a pleasant viewing experience.

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I have no ntoes, I'm happy

Honestly, this is what I enjoy about kdramas - romance and revenge plot that are well-executed. There are many different complaints about the show, but I have no notes. The FL had been wronged so much by people close to her that she felt the need to get revenge and I must say, I enjoyed the way she went about it.

I hate when shows have a revenge plot where the MC suddenly acts like they "forget" how evil the other characters are, so they let their guard down. That didn't happen at all here. In fact, she knew they were bad the whole time and didn't let up and even when they showed their darker colors, for the most part, she was prepared. I liked that Ji-Won took action; she didn't wait around for Ji-hyuk to do things for her, but she also didn't stop him from helping too much. And I like that as things ramped up toward the end, she kept going.

Idk, the story about how she regained her life bit by bit, reclaiming ten years of her life that was stolen from her...I loved it. I enjoyed the acting a lot and I actually love every character.

Even the evil people, like min-hwan and su-min. I like them as characters. I like that su-min was great at survival and that min-hwan, even though evil, had a strange charm to him. I like every character because they felt real. They didn't suddenly "have an epiphany about their wrongdoings," they were just evil and got more and more evil as the show went on. Su-min's acting was GREAT, so was PMY as Ji-won.

The intricate choices and how they changed the outcome were also very fascinating to watch.

I loved how caring and attentive ji-hyuk was. Ji-won really deserved someone like him.

I'm really a fan of this show.

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Real and raw -- not a fluffy rom-com

Something in the Rain. Where do I even begin with this one? It's a drama that sticks with you, but not always in the ways you might expect. First, the premise is simple: it's a noona romance, older woman/younger man, and what complicates their relationship besides the age factor is that the younger man is the older woman’s best friend’s brother. What I loved at the beginning was how natural their relationship felt. It's a slow burn, watching them go from being friendly acquaintances to realizing there's more there. The chemistry between Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in is undeniable. They capture those little moments of connection – the glances, the handholding, the way they talk – so well. It's all very sweet and, honestly, kind of swoon-worthy.

The drama does a great job of portraying the everyday aspects of falling in love. It's not all grand gestures; it's also about the intimate moments that make a relationship feel real. The title, Something in the Rain, is quite fitting because rain often features in these pivotal, romantic scenes. However, this is where it gets a bit tricky; the drama isn't all sunshine and roses (or should I say, sunshine and rain). It also delves into some heavy stuff. We see their challenges due to their age difference, especially the disapproval from Jin-ah's family. Korean society can be quite traditional, and this drama doesn't shy away from showing how societal pressures can affect a relationship and burden it and the people involved in unimaginable ways. At times, it was hard to watch how intrusive and borderline abusive Jin-ah’s parents were, particularly the mother. We also see the difficulties Jin-ah faces at work, including issues of sexual harassment. It's a stark reminder that even in seemingly modern settings, these problems still exist. I appreciated that the drama addressed these issues, even though they sometimes made it a bit tough to watch.

The pacing of the drama is something to note. It's quite slow, especially in the beginning. Some reviews found this boring, but I think it helps build the emotional connection between the characters. It gives you time to really invest in their relationship. Later in the series, the pacing shifts, and it can feel a bit uneven.

Overall, Something in the Rain is a drama that shook me because a grown woman is stripped of her adulthood and choices regarding who she can love or live her life. The drama is almost perfect for its realistic portrayal of falling in love, heavy plotlines, and pacing. It’s not for everyone, but I recommend watching it, especially if you're a fan of romance dramas. Just be prepared for a bit of a rollercoaster ride. The acting is superb, the chemistry between the leads is amazing, and it offers a glimpse into some of the social issues in South Korea. And maybe I like this drama because it is not a light and fluffy rom-com. It’s a real, gritty experience.

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The Perfect Chemistry Between Akin and Jin

The chemistry between Akin and Jin in Top Form is something special. I absolutely love the dynamic between them, especially considering the age difference and Akin’s years of experience in the industry. Akin has been in the entertainment world for so long, and seeing him interact with Jin, who is just starting out, adds so much depth to their relationship.

What really stands out is the fact that Jin's journey into the entertainment world is tied to Akin—Akin was the one who inspired him to pursue it. The dedication and admiration Jin has for Akin make their bond even more meaningful. It's not just about romance; it's about growth, learning, and finding inspiration in someone you admire.

And then there's Akin, the "crybaby" of the pair, which adds an unexpected layer to his character. Despite being the older, more experienced one, his vulnerability and emotional moments make him feel more real and human. It’s refreshing to see the older character in a more emotionally open light.

Their interactions feel natural, and watching their bond grow throughout the series has been one of the most enjoyable parts of the drama for me.

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