Reviews

Why Am I Laughing at 2AM Like a Hyena?

For a long time, I didn’t laugh that much at any series — and Me and Thee absolutely broke my comedy drought. This show is funny, weird, and cute all at the same time, like it tripped, spilled bubble tea on itself, and somehow made it fashion. Thee is the walking definition of chaos with good intentions. One minute he’s being accidentally adorable, the next he’s making decisions that make you stare at the screen like, “Sir… why.” But that’s exactly why he’s impossible not to love. Peach is the emotional support human we all need. Soft, caring, and somehow always stuck dealing with everyone else’s nonsense. Peach brings balance to the madness, like, “Yes, this situation is ridiculous, but let’s cry gently about it.” Absolute sweetheart energy. Mok is pure deadpan comedy gold. The man looks like he’s constantly done with everyone, yet somehow always involved. Every time Mok appears, you know something sarcastic, awkward, or unexpectedly iconic is about to happen. And Rome? Rome is the calm-but-not-really calm energy. Smooth, charming, and quietly funny, until he suddenly drops a line that makes you laugh way harder than expected. Together, these characters create a beautiful mess of nonsense, heart, and laugh-out-loud moments. Me and Thee doesn’t try to be perfect — it just tries to be itself, and that’s what makes it so ridiculously lovable. In conclusion: weird? Yes. Cute? Absolutely. Funny enough to make you laugh after a long time? 100%. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys chaos, comfort, and characters that feel like your slightly insane friends. 💖🤣

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Great cast but inconsistent character

Overall, I enjoyed Can This Love Be Translated?. Visually, the drama was stunning, with beautiful cinematography that elevated even quieter moments, and the music fit the tone of the story well. The cast also delivered strong performances across the board — there were no weak links acting-wise, and that definitely helped keep me engaged.

That said, while the premise was interesting, I had a few issues with how the story was written, particularly when it came to the male lead.

My biggest problem was how inconsistent and jarring his character felt. Throughout much of the drama, he is harsh, emotionally distant, and highly critical of the female lead. He repeatedly pushes her away, judges her reactions, and refuses to work through her insecurities with her — even though those insecurities make complete sense given that he was in love with another woman for years. Rather than offering reassurance or communication, he coldly criticizes her and repeatedly says he wants nothing to do with her.

What made this especially confusing was how abruptly his attitude changed once he learned about her serious mental illness — something that would understandably overwhelm or frighten many people. Instead of struggling with this revelation, he accepts it almost instantly and suddenly becomes someone who knows her deepest secrets and helps her cope. The shift felt unearned. Even then, he often still seemed reluctant rather than emotionally invested.

Because of this, I was never fully convinced of his love for her. This wasn’t an issue with the actor’s performance, but with how the character was written. The emotional progression simply didn’t feel natural, and it made the romance less believable than it should have been.

I also didn’t care for the final plot twist. It added nothing meaningful to the story and felt unnecessary — almost like a last-minute attempt to end the drama on a dramatic note rather than a satisfying one.

Despite these issues, the drama was still enjoyable overall thanks to its strong visuals, music, and performances. While it didn’t fully deliver emotionally for me, it had enough strengths to make it worth watching — even if some of the writing choices ultimately held it back.

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Dark and Gripping Kdrama

This show was genuinely really good in my opinion. From start to finish, the acting stood out, especially from the child actors, who truly outdid themselves. Their performances were intense, believable, and emotionally heavy, which added so much depth to the story. It is not easy material, yet they handled it incredibly well.

The chemistry between the main leads was strong throughout the series. I loved the dynamic between them, especially because it leaned into the classic appeal of polar opposites colliding. Their contrasting personalities made their interactions engaging and added an extra layer of tension and interest to the narrative.

The chase to solve the main case was gripping and consistently intriguing. Each development kept me invested, and the pacing made the investigation fun to watch without feeling repetitive. The antagonist, in particular, completely fascinated me. The actor did an excellent job portraying someone so dark and twisted, yet fully convinced that they were right and had done nothing wrong. That mindset made the character even more unsettling and memorable.

That said, be warned that the show gets very bloody and graphic at times. Some scenes were intense enough that I genuinely could not eat meat for days afterward. While it was uncomfortable, it also added to the realism and emotional impact of the story.

I honestly do not have many bad things to say about this drama. It was disturbing in places, but overall it was highly enjoyable and well executed. If you enjoy dark crime thrillers and can handle graphic content, Hunter with a Scalpel is absolutely worth watching.

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A Soft, Comfort Watch with Flaws

I watched Luminous Solution as a palate cleanser after a run of darker, heavier dramas, and honestly, I had completely forgotten most of the story going in. That said, it turned out to be much better than people often make it seem.

This drama is entertaining without being overly angsty or emotionally exhausting. It keeps things relatively light while still touching on the complexities and realities of real-life relationships. The storylines between all the leads were genuinely interesting and explored different kinds of emotional struggles and personal hardships in a way that felt grounded and relatable.

One of the more enjoyable elements was the wish-granting aspect, which added a fun, slightly whimsical layer to the story and helped keep the tone balanced. It gave the drama a sense of charm and kept things from feeling too heavy, even when the characters were dealing with serious issues.

My main issue was that the plot could be slightly confusing at times, which I think comes down to the writing rather than the concept itself. The premise was solid and had real potential, but clearer storytelling and stronger structure would have elevated the drama significantly.

By no means is Luminous Solution a perfect BL, but it’s far from bad. It’s an easy, watchable series that works well as a comfort drama or a break between more intense shows. If you go in with modest expectations, there’s still plenty to enjoy.

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Long build up makes a decent story

First of all if you are in this for the romance then walk away there are rare pebbles of romance but not much more in that department.

However if you are in it for the power, corruption and intrigues than you are definitely in for a ride. As this is a drama that will have you questioning pretty much everything from politics, to ethics, to idols... Basically showing us that the truth is what the highest bidder wants it to be.

An interesting story, with some pretty decent characters and a few annoying characters... Like the mom I wanted to frame for murder. But a it also has aute daughter and bad ass director


Ps. male lad looks better as a homeless guy, enjoy that look while it lasts.

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it's worth it

What captivates me most about this drama is the connection between the couple. Their love is so pure that neither time nor their poor choices could drive them apart. Even in difficult times, they understand and support each other with such deep love. I didn't give the story a 10 because the second couple felt very unstable and unbelievable to me. But it's definitely a drama worth watching at least once, even if you don't like open endings.
The OST... the last time I really liked an entire album was with Tsubasa Chronicles.
The acting, both are good actors with excellent microexpressions and expressive eyes. I really enjoy watching them.

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I cried tears in the end because it broke me and built me up at the same time!

I wasn’t really getting the hype during the first episode. Sure it was fun and moving but I wasn’t obsessed with it. Then came the time travelling back to the past and even that wasn’t so fun seeing Ie chan going after se gyeong etc but damn shortly after it started growing on me so muc i became totally invested in the characters! When Ie cha lost his hearing after all I legit cried tears and I never cry easily ! I wish he didn’t have to lose his hearing but that’s part of his story and I’m okay with that. This drama is perfection and I totally understand now why it’s so highly rated! 100/10 starts for such a beautifully moving experience!

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Strong Potential Undermined by Weak Writing and Inconsistent Characters

I really wanted to like Love and Crown, mainly because I see genuine potential in Allen Ren. He was excellent in One and Only, and his performance in The Blue Whisper was solid as well. Unfortunately, this project doesn’t live up to that promise. The shortcomings don’t lie in a single area—the writing, production choices, character construction, and even the chemistry all feel underdeveloped.

The male lead is framed as a ruler forged by prolonged patience—someone who willingly surrendered regency and endured years of restraint in order to consolidate strength. Instead, his character remains surprisingly passive. Rather than embodying the weight and transformation of a king, his primary motivation revolves almost exclusively around protecting the empress. This makes him feel more like a reactive figure than a decisive one—more talk than action—undermining what could have been a far more compelling arc.

The empress, meanwhile, is written as an idealistic heroine guided by a simple moral framework: protect the weak, punish the evil. While this concept works in theory, the execution falls flat. When faced with real consequences, her responses rarely align with the strong moral stance she claims to uphold. Emotional reactions often replace meaningful action, and forgiveness is handed out too easily, even when it contradicts her stated values. This creates a noticeable disconnect between who the character is meant to be and how she actually behaves.

Performance also plays a role here. The actress struggles to convey emotional depth through facial expressions, which weakens pivotal moments and makes it difficult to fully believe in her character’s internal conflict or convictions.

Two recurring narrative patterns stand out throughout the series. First is the overused trope of “hurting someone for their own good,” repeatedly employed without enough nuance to justify its emotional weight. Second is the persistent tendency to shift blame onto the king for nearly every misfortune, as if other characters lack agency or responsibility for their own choices. This imbalance becomes increasingly frustrating and reduces the complexity of the story’s moral landscape.

Ultimately, I decided to stop at episode 23. By that point, the script felt repetitive, the plot logic strained, and the emotional chemistry still absent. Love and Crown had the ingredients for a strong political and emotional drama, but weak writing and inconsistent character development prevent it from reaching its potential.

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badass drama i've watched so far

the plot is all about revenge, mostly for claiming the throne, but it’s executed so clean. fast paced, no dragging. everything the characters do actually makes sense there’s always a reason behind their actions. it really hits you with how betrayal feels, especially when it comes from your own family, siblings, or even the person you love.

the main role is insanely OP from start to end, and even the support role carry their own responsibilities instead of just existing.
the romance is minim but powerful. feng suige, i swear, has enemies everywhere and every single one of them is dangerous literally the definition of a fearless first prince.
honestly, i’m still not over xia jingyan’s death, and the fact that zuo ye turned into a villain here is just criminal.

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Women in Men's Fields: Toxic CEO edition

The best Toxic CEO FL romance I've ever watched. If you want some good and thorough role reversal with a possessive and unyielding FL and a reluctant ML being taken advantage of, then this drama is perfect for you!

TL;DR: A fantastic role-reversed CEO drama with sizzling intimacy and chemistry that sadly loses its solid plot in the second half and ends rushed.

The Good:
• Dynamic - As I said, this is a very role-reversed CEO romance that commits to the trope in ways others wouldn't dare. In every way, FL is a toxic, possessive CEO who chases the object of her affection relentlessly, even if that means manipulating him to get her way. If you want to watch role-reversed forceful kisses, this is the drama. WOW! (Special mention to the car scene and the pool playing scene. I'll be rewatching those often).
• Leads - FL is such a badass red flag in the best way! Very forward, bold, and shameless, oftentimes treading into noncon territory with her affections, but extremely protective. I also liked that her character did more than just pursue ML; she ran her company and fought her POS family, too! As for ML, perfectly bratty and cute at the same time. He takes a while to come around, but it makes sense for his character and the story. He's loyal, caring, and gentle, a good contrast to FL's fiery persona without letting her always get her way. Both characters were surprisingly complex for a vertical minidrama.
• Chemistry - So good! The leads had good banter and were comfortable with each other, making their steamy scenes extra hot. There were lots of kisses and intimate scenes that were straight up 🔥🔥🔥
• Acting - Pretty dang good across the board! The FL dominated more than just ML; every scene she was in was elevated. She effortlessly and very believably portrayed the badass CEO. ML also stood his own despite his more subdued character. Both really convinced me of their roles!
• Supporting cast - Surprisingly competent acting from most supporting roles. Even very secondary characters had screen presence and seemed like they acted before.
• No bait-and-switch - In the sea of dramas that start off a certain way and then pull a 180, this one does not! The drama commits to role reversed CEO romance and delivers on it until the very end. FL doesn't lose her strength or power later in the drama, and ML doesn't suddenly become dominant and powerful for no reason.

The Okay:
• Plot - Started out pretty good for the kinda drama that it is. Melodramatic and silly, but still grounded enough to actually sell you on the story being told. Things were set up and then brought up again, so it felt fluid. Sadly, as the plot progressed, certain arcs faded into the abyss and were kinda forgotten. The main plot suffered from this too, dragging a particular misunderstanding surprisingly long to the point that once it was resolved, it felt rushed and unnatural.
• Amnesia plot - Won't go into details because it's a bit spoiler-y, but as far as amnesia plots go, this one was quite tasteful in its execution. Maybe it's because it gave me a lot of angsty romance moments between the leads that I liked it more, but I thought the way ML was struggling with his feelings vs his memories was interesting. I just wish they had done more with it.
• Love triangle - Fun and refreshing at first, with it being F/M/F in a not cringe way, but it dragged on unnecessarily long for seemingly no reason. Made the romance feel strained, especially at the midpoint.
• Overall quality - Of the better-looking vertical dramas. Camera work was pretty, lighting was good, sets and props were good. All of it was serviceable.

The Bad:
• SFL - Underutilized and ambiguous character. She is just kinda there for most of the drama, only an obstacle by proxy but with no agency of her own. Everything about her is so vague that I just felt irritated seeing her on screen.
• Ending - VERY rushed. They kinda resolved everything in the last couple of minutes with hella plot conveniences and flashbacks, and then called it.
• Sudden switch - Due to the previously mentioned love triangle and dragged misunderstanding, ML makes a sudden switch halfway through the drama that feels very unnatural. He completely changes his perspective and opinion with very little set-up for it.

Notable scenes:
- When FL pulls ML into the car and tries to get them caught in the act.
- When FL forces ML to play pool with her.

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Masterful — An Exceptional Drama That Reminds You Why K-Dramas Once Ruled

Robber is a masterful, deeply human pre-Netflix era drama — emotionally intense, organically written, and beautifully directed. Every character feels real, layered, and wounded in a way modern dramas rarely allow. A rare gem I’ll truly treasure.

Some dramas entertain you. Others stay in you.

Robber is one of those exceptional K-dramas that feels almost unrepeatable today — a drama that touches on deeply intense subjects with such organic flow that nothing feels forced, performative, or artificially “written for impact.” It simply unfolds like life: emotional, complicated, and profoundly human.

What made it exceptional

This drama has what so many modern shows have lost: narrative courage and emotional trust. It doesn’t flatten itself for broad international appeal, and it doesn’t over-explain. Instead, it lets the emotions rise naturally — quietly devastating at times, unexpectedly tender at others.

It reminded me exactly why I gravitate toward pre-Netflix era K-dramas: screenwriters had more freedom to be culturally specific, narratively daring, and emotionally layered without needing to “translate” the story for global palatability.

Directing & atmosphere

Not just cinematography — the directing itself is outstanding.

It’s the kind of direction that creates a strong emotional pull without manipulation — simply by allowing moments to breathe.

Character depth (including side characters)

One of the biggest strengths: every character has depth.

Even side characters feel like full people — with histories, motivations, and emotional arcs that matter. No one exists purely as decoration, plot filler, or stereotype. That level of character writing is rare.

Wardrobe & era realism

The wardrobe deserves special mention — not because it’s flashy, but because it feels real and era-anchored. It triggered memories from when I was younger — small details I’d forgotten — and that realism made the drama even more immersive.

Jang Hyuk (as always)

Jang Hyuk is simply outstanding — not just talented, but deeply expressive in a way that makes contradictions feel human rather than confusing. He brings a rare emotional intelligence to his performance.

A personal delight

It was also genuinely cute and moving to see Kim Hwan-hee (from When the Weather Is Fine) as a child actress. I could recognize her features immediately — like spotting a familiar presence long before she became the actress we know now.

About the “annoying character” criticism

I’ve seen some viewers describe the male lead as “annoying,”. While everyone experiences stories in their own way I’d like to add that I didn’t experience him that way at all. If anything, I suspect some of that reaction may come from projection — especially from people who have personal pain around being deceived or scammed.

Even having been hurt by people myself, I still found the character human, not irritating — because this drama gives everyone the dignity of a real arc.

Final thoughts

Robber is the kind of drama you almost never see anymore — fearless, intimate, emotionally intense, and beautifully crafted. It’s not just a good watch. It’s a drama you keep.

A rare gem — and one I’ll truly treasure.

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I appreciate that they have Czech in the poster, I was already cheering when all those posters came out, besides, I was excited about the series even before it came out. Someone just said that they were planning to start filming "Can this love be translated", what would it be about and I already knew at that time (last year) that it would be a masterpiece. I honestly didn't expect all 12 episodes to be released (why only twelve, I hate goodbyes, damn it) and I tried to binge-watch it, but because I loved it so much, I simply couldn't finish it in one day. I applaud the actors, who did a really wonderful job, the cast is legendary and their acting is like a joke. The series actually starts with how their adventure across Canada and Italy ends and we remain tense as if in braces, what happened there and what will happen next. As soon as the scene in Japan came on, I started screaming with joy and was thrilled. I knew it would be great and I would be done for, but I didn't expect it to be this much. The whole aesthetic was so beautiful that I had to rewatch it several times (I mean the nature shot in Canada, the streets in Japan or the landscape in Italy).

I admit that I experienced every moment with the characters, I laughed, I cried a lot, and not just because it was sad at times, but mainly because of how beautiful it is. Another plus is the beautiful story and music, which really suited every situation, and especially I have to mention the amazing song by Wendy Daydream, which plays in my head 24/7 and I am totally obsessed with it. This series became my addiction even before it even came out and I am glad that my waiting and enthusiasm paid off, because it is really worth it and it is beautiful. Really beautiful, I love it. It is really very beautiful and I recommend it to all lovers of romance, travel and kinda love triangle. This masterpiece has officially become my favorite series and I hope it will have the response it deserves (the best).

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