Reviews

A legal show that deserves all the attention

This show was so fun and engaging, i found myself at the end wishing it was longer than just 12 episodes.
However, the writing could have benefited from a few changes. I could tell some of the legal aspects of the trials were not as credible, and i’m not a legal professional.

likes:
- the main characters and their storylines
- the comedic timing of this show was A+
- i appreciated the lack of romance
- i loved seeing queer and disabled representation, especially in a kdrama

dislikes:
- the last trial felt rushed
- the initial cases felt too over the top melodramatic and felt unrealistic in a way that you could tell they were written for a show
- i didnt like what they did to Jung-in’s storyline in the end

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Child actors need pay raise

I watch this because Peng Daidai but end up i quite like these child actor instead.

The Plot was about FL agree to being surrogate mother for ML for money but when she was on birth due her mother get accident and her children was taken away with her family.

It was nice to see Peng Daidai in refreshing role but the romance chemistry with Zhang Yuntao are lacking tension. But i amused with all of children actor especially the girl one. She could play more intense role for young age,

Recommended to watch if you like kids acting better than the main leads.

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Not sure what they were going for here.

I know I shouldn't review a show based on one episode, but I literally can't continue. The viewers are thrown into a world and expected to care about the characters without any information. It's just scene after scene of dialog interspersed with beautiful scenery. In the first few minutes we're in Italy suddenly in the middle of a confession scene, then in Japan traveling to go yell at some lady who may have stolen the FL's boyfriend... or not... but she wants him back... or not...? The ML walks away then comes back, and the whole time I'm like "who are any of these people??" Also there's at least three different time jumps/flashbacks, none of which have any context at all.
The FL isn't likeable. The ML has no personality. The first episode should draw me in, make me curious, give me some information. I felt like I was starting on episode five, like there was a lot that I was missing, and not in a good way. I don't have time to spend on frustrating shows, and honestly felt a little annoyed about it so that's why I'm leaving this cranky review.

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Another feeling, Another best besides S5

The only bug in this variety is the crew ,really annoying , like no brain , i hate all the segment they made ,they just want to create a difficult to make a “节目素材” in 花少,,no creative they just lucky , Asking them to gather materials and do their homework and one by one interaction is really a mood killer,its really annoying because the history of the country really more interesting but they need to collect the materials for the creative video ,the only thing they need to do is let go and not interfere with their travel problems, fortunately the members know how to refuse and communicate ,,AND SO ANNOYING A LOT OF ADS! THAT THE..!! ITS CRAZY ! ,

In 花少6 the crew also do unnecessary things like when the members are very tired they have to go out one by one to look for clues in the rain alone, the members don't know how to refuse, plus the oldest member like chen hao doesn't want to do anything, if so why join the trip? She feels she is too old and childish to do it, it's very boring, if only a few she dont like still makes sense


And in this season Maybe you could say the right thing the crew did was to choose Zhangyaqi for the little sister, when i first saw her, she might have seemed very fake, not only her but the other members too, even until the end, but compared to the other contestants, Zhang was the best in terms of character and ability ,she is cute

and for the other members, their emotions are quite stable and their way of interacting is getting closer and closer like a family, but sometimes they think that Naying is the one who needs their help the most, even though I think Chen Shu needs it more, several times when they need to climb, they carry Naying's things but Chen Shu carries them herself, it seems like she is being ignored

They had very different personalities, but in the end, they still managed to get along with each other while retaining their true nature.

And about one by one interactions, they make this stupid segment as a tradition of 花少 and being refuted by zhang wanyi ,This segment only makes a person's relationship with another person seem unfamiliar


About the place they go its so amazing ,especially Egypt, very impressed by its history and Madagascar by its nature, liked all the tour guides, they were very cool and professional

i think this season is another best one besides S5
Hope the member relationship can last longer

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CHALANT & SECURE MEN>>>

this was ok. i love love loved the cinematography the most!!!! the pacing/writing/scenes etc seemed so leveled up from other cdramas that are typically just "flat"...

i do indeed love a chalant pursuit of love and zhang ling he does it amazingly UGH. so many cute moments and him obsessing ... LOVE IT. also LOVED the fuckass toxic ex plotline... makes everything more dramatic and lowkey fun + puts a pain on my heart that feels good?? he literally helped her out of a toxic/abusive relationship...

HER FRIENDS ARE THE BEST. 1. the best girl friend so good for smacking her in the head for ignoring ML and telling her her ex is shit. also telling ML that FL still cares for him. love her. 2. the guy friend MUAH. lowkey he is more my type than ML. so cute, sweet, supportive. gives girl dad vibes and so comforting.

overall this was a green flag show and cute! i usually hate the dramas after they become a couple but i think they did it pretty well and still made their realtionship interesting afterwards. the doctor x patient plot was erm kinda weird for me cuz... is this not a HIPAA violation or smth. anyways..

chemistry was good. but story was kinda boring and 28 episodes is way too long bruh. i think cdramas must shorten these bruh

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I liked the sequel but i find this boring and draggy

I've watched 6 episodes and I've put this drama on hold 5 times🙃. I tried my best to complete it but i just can't without feeling sleepy. The plot is too simple for it to be 17 episode drama. 90% of the plot ended in ep 1 and 2 and starting episode 3 it's just fluff🙃 them flirting with each other and nothing is really going on. Yeah there's the past life flashback but that's not worth 17 episodes of pure boredom. I had high expectations from this one cz of the hype. Everyone talked about how heart breaking it was and how interesting it was but the only heartbreak i felt was in episode 1. It could be cz i watched the sequel 1st but i can't do it anymore so I'm dropping it.

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"Professionalism romance", Weighed on Family Drama

It's an enemy to lover romance, classic.. but what I love about this story is their 'professionalism'.. They're both fighter, warriors with known reputation which make them equal.. The FL character is a strong female warrior that had been through hardship and came out as a fearsome general..equal to the ML character who is a first prince (should be a crown prince -no spoiler, it's part of the story-) also a general who called the God Killer of his country..

And as we all know, they're from enemy country then somehow becoming lovers..
The romance scene between them is not so many, and I counted perhaps less than 5 scenes they acted lovey dovey in the whole story. So if you wish to watch lovesick couple, this might be not for you.

in my opinion, the story focused on their relationship development that make it a lot of fight brutal scene between them in the first 10 episodes.. then when they finally developed feelings, they still maintain their professionalism (the fact that both of them are prominent figure, both of them are General).

What I like about the female character is that after she fall in love with ML, she still keep her strong character as a female general, while know when to yield to the ML as her now lover.

Overall in my opinion, this story weighed more on family drama and friendship..
This story explore lots of that.. between stubborn father and eldest son.. between loving father and spoiled only son..an overprotected daughter whose going through her lovesickness rebel phase..also about friendship and betrayal..

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OVERHYPED OR NOT?

From my point of view, DEFINITELY overhyped. The drama had too may misunderstandings, sure we learned something from each of them but at one point it was annoying to watch the characters just straight up lie and miscommunicate all the time. If we talk about the lead couple, there was no individual emphasis no their characters , most of the time either it was them having some problem or them reconciling . And even if there was any emphasis it was mostly on the male lead and his past and his story, no back story or present emphasis on the female lead . Her character was never even explored properly. On paper, it can be seen that she is a computer prodigy and famous online singer but this segment was hardly ever touched, if I remember correctly it was 2-3 times that the writers decided to show this. But here's the thing when you make two people 'the lead' you have to express both their sides equally , I get that the male lead's character was more complex so needed more exploration but that doesn't mean you will totally abandon the other lead character's story. For me , this would have been a good watch if not for the above mentioned things but right now its really average.
I started watching this because someone told me it was even better than "FALLING INTO YOUR SMILE" but i highly doubt it, FIYS was way better in my opinion.
Of course, we should not always see the negative side of the drama, so I'd like to add that this drama does teach a lot about leadership, friendship, accountability, responsibility, about holding grudges, about perseverance, courage, ambition, discipline and how life throws the most unexpected thing at us when we least expect it .

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Heartwarming

I’m surprised how much I liked this one! The age gap and chemistry between the leads worked surprisingly well, though I did think their story was a bit underdeveloped towards the end. However, I appreciated the more realistic take on relationships and that they take time to manifest.

Shin Min Ah was wonderful as the FL! She was definitely the main cast member with the most experience in acting, and she handled a range of emotions well. I was easily able to understand her character. Hae Yeong’s development in was very well done. Kim Young Dae was fine, but was a bit one note at times. I have seen one other drama of his, and he’s got good facial expressions, but maybe the writing just didn’t give him enough to do. That being said, his character was such a green flag!

As I’m sure many people have already said, the 2nd lead couple stole the show. At first, their storyline was a big red flag, but they turned out to be super cute. I felt for Ja Yeon and all she’d gone through in her life, and I was pleased to see how they developed Gyu Hyun as a character. Lee Sang Yi was such a loser in this drama, and his moments definitely gave me the most laughs! I usually see him play a badass action hero or cop, so it was a nice change, and he did super well! In the end, I think they both grew a lot and I can’t wait to see them in the spin off!

The only plotline I wasn’t particularly crazy about was the Bok family drama. It wasn’t developed in a way that felt necessary to the story and just padded up the run time, and in the end it wasn’t really resolved? Things just turned out okay between Ji Uk and the family, but no real resolution was shown. I guess they let bygones be bygones and nobody stood up to the parents? The storyline should have been focused on more or cut out altogether. The main conflict should have been Ji Uk and Ha Yeong working on their relationship, which I think was sidelined towards the end.

Overall, I appreciated how certain themes were handled and many moments felt very realistic. Again, I wish we had gotten to see more of Hae Yeong and Ji Uk’s relationship, and more backstory between Hae Yeong and her parents. I think it would have made the drama about Ji Uk being one of the foster kids more impactful as Hae Yeong would have to come to terms with it. But it was a cute drama!

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Why Down with Love Remains a Memorable Romance

Down with Love is one of my favorite romantic dramas, and it is a series I often revisit. One of its strongest aspects is the compelling chemistry between Jerry Yan and Ella Chen, which brings authenticity and emotional depth to the story.

My one complaint is the lack of communication between Xiang Yu Ping and Yang Kuo. Their inability to openly express their feelings leads to a major misunderstanding that delays their romantic relationship until much later in the series. (I can't be to heavily critical on this as there is a reason behind why Xiang Yu Ping couldn't confess his feelings earlier.) While this trope can be frustrating, it also serves as a narrative device that heightens emotional tension and prolongs character development. Aside from this issue, the drama remains highly enjoyable.

Jerry Yan delivers a convincing performance as Xiang Yu Ping, effectively portraying the archetype of the cold male lead who gradually softens. His character’s emotional growth is especially evident in the way he respects Yang Kuo’s boundaries after confessing his feelings. His willingness to wait until she is ready demonstrates maturity and emotional restraint.

Ella Chen’s portrayal of Yang Kuo is equally strong. She embodies a carefree and somewhat naïve character whose primary goal is to find personal happiness and love. Through her optimism and sincerity, Yang Kuo challenges Xiang Yu Ping’s rigid outlook on life and family, ultimately becoming a catalyst for his emotional transformation.

The dynamic between Xiang Yu Ping and Yang Kuo is one of the drama’s greatest strengths. Their contrasting personalities create balance within their relationship, allowing both characters to grow. Additionally, their moments of disagreement highlight the natural challenges every relationship and emphasize the growth that occurs through mutual understanding and compromise.

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