Reviews

it was 10/10 until eps 23&24

I thought all of the characters were written so well, the actors were great, everything was delightful. Then the writers decided to ruin the good vibes. I wish I could erase the nonsense and damage done to the integrity of the female lead character in those later episodes—she went from being mature, direct, and thoughtful to frustratingly irrational. Could have been the ultimate, so disappointed. Hoping the last 5 salvage the nosedive writing somehow. Still 1-22, peak writing and story. Low music rating because half the songs feel like AI slop lyrics. I will likely try rewatching this show again as a comfort and skip these episodes because it had made me so happy otherwise! The leads are beautiful, costumes in the VR part are amazing, and the humor is top notch.

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Again a wasted chance...

What's with all the "periodic" series in the past six months? It's all very lacorn style, over-dramatized acting, female villains and generally a story which does not make much sense. They build up a conspiracy against the crown which fades into nothingness. And because they are lazy writing a good script, there has to be a doppelganger which can be overtaken by a ghost...

I'm very sorry, this is also one of the series which is mostly bullshit. While I like BillyBabe (and of course their chemistry is undeniable being a real couple) and I think they can act, it's wasted with this kind of story. Maybe this only resonates with asiens or it resonates only with women, but for me it's just boring and unbelievable. This series makes some up with very good cinematography, very nice costumes, the dancing which was for sure a chore training for and the music in general.

Storywise this was a dumpster fire. Generally it's watchable, but mostly a waste of time.

Edit: Billy & Babe left Idol Factory, was anounced on 31st January 2026... good for them!

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Faith, Fury, and Justice: Why The Fiery Priest Stands Apart!!

Saints27 Drama Review – The Fiery Priest (2019)
Plot

The Fiery Priest delivers a gripping and well-paced story that blends crime, justice, faith, and dark humor seamlessly. The narrative keeps you hooked from start to finish, balancing intense moments with emotional depth and well-timed comedy. What makes the plot stand out is how it doesn’t shy away from heavy themes, yet never feels overwhelming or messy. Every storyline feels purposeful and ultimately ties back to the core message of faith, justice, and redemption.

Script & Writing

The script is one of the strongest elements of this drama. The writing is sharp, meaningful, and emotionally grounded. Dialogue feels natural, and every scene serves a purpose—whether it’s pushing the plot forward, developing characters, or reinforcing the show’s deeper themes. What stood out most was how the writers handled religion. The Catholic faith was portrayed respectfully and realistically, never mocked or overly romanticized. Instead, it was shown as something human—full of struggle, doubt, and growth.

Characters

The characters were exceptionally well written, especially the main lead. As a priest with flaws, anger, and inner conflict, he felt incredibly real. What made him stand out was how, despite his imperfections, everything he did ultimately pointed back to God and his faith. His journey showed that faith doesn’t mean perfection—it means perseverance, reflection, and choosing what’s right even when it’s difficult. The supporting cast also added depth and balance, each bringing their own personality and purpose to the story.

Cast & Performances

The cast delivered outstanding performances across the board. The lead actor brought both intensity and vulnerability to the role, making the priest’s emotional struggles feel authentic. The supporting actors complemented the story perfectly, adding humor, tension, and heart. Their chemistry made the drama feel alive and helped elevate even the quieter moments.

Action & Direction

The action scenes were another highlight. They were intense, thrilling, and well-choreographed without ever feeling exaggerated or over-the-top. The balance between realism and entertainment was handled perfectly, making each fight or confrontation meaningful rather than excessive. The direction kept the pacing tight and the energy high, especially during key conflict scenes.

Overall Impression

As both a Catholic and a K-drama fan, The Fiery Priest left a lasting impression on me. It’s rare to find a drama that successfully combines strong storytelling, deep character development, respectful faith representation, and exciting action all in one. The series not only entertained but also delivered meaningful messages about faith, justice, and humanity.

Without a doubt, The Fiery Priest is one of my all-time favorite K-dramas—an exceptional series that proves you can tell a powerful story while staying true to deeper values.

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Overrated and Messy Writting!

If I had to describe this drama in five points, it would be:
1. Messy plot and writing
2. Good visuals and color grading
3. A very good OST
4. An almost impossible plot to understand
5. “What is this story even trying to be?”

Can This Love Be Translated? is a drama that looks good on the surface, but quickly becomes confusing and unfocused.

However, the main problem lies in the writing and story structure. The plot feels extremely messy and scattered. It is unclear what the drama actually wants to focus on. Is it about romance? Family trauma? Personal healing? The show keeps shifting directions without developing any of them properly.

The subplot about the parents’ past feels unnecessarily heavy and, honestly, not very important to the core story. Instead of adding depth, it makes the narrative more crowded and harder to follow.

The male lead’s feelings are also confusing. It is never clear who he truly likes — Dorami or Cha Muhee. This weakens the emotional impact of the romance, because the audience is not given a consistent emotional line to follow.

Overall, the drama lacks a clear “issue pattern.” There is no strong central conflict that is developed step by step. Because of this, many scenes feel disconnected, and it becomes difficult for viewers to understand what the story is building toward.

Despite its strong visuals and excellent OST, Can This Love Be Translated? feels overrated. The messy writing and unfocused plot make it more confusing than engaging.

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VERY AWESOME PLOT ? ??

I like how the main couple is perfect for each other very cool plot. The way the main lead was mean and softened that was cool to see character development 🥰🥰😎👍
I also like how the characters were portrayed in here very well played 💯
Although, it was a bit short that was not fair 😭 why does this only have 8 episodes and each episode is like 20+ minutes only 😕 while other k-dramas a literally 2 hours per episode 😢 oh well I love it anyways 🥰

I hope to see more series like this in the year 2026 🥰🥰

Thank you for this series it was absolutely awesome 🥰👍

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Mildly entertaining, mildly exhausting!

This was my first time watching Exchange and it was definitely a ride. I have mixed feeling about it. While the concept hooked me at start and it was definitely entertaining to guess who are the exes, it definitely didn't need 21 episodes to make its point. I feel like the pay off after investing so much time was too little and very dull.

Bringing exes together is obviously going to cause chaos, but a lot of it felt very staged. The drama was doing the absolute most, like the show was trying way too hard to convince us it was “real.” I know it’s a reality dating show, but half the time it felt like I was watching a scripted K-drama with worse acting.
It was unpredictable, no doubt... but in a very predictable way. I mean I could guess most of the final couples way before the finale. The twists did not feel shocking, just expected moments dressed up as surprises. Also, the decision to release 1 episode per week made me lose interest faster. I wish they had a better airing schedule.

As for favourites, honestly, I did not really have any. I liked different people at different points, but that never lasted. Every time I started thinking “okay maybe I like them,” they would immediately say or do something that made me regret everything. The manipulation and toxicity at times took me out. I don't know if it was the production demand or something...

Overall, the first half, specifically the first 10 to 12 episodes, was actually entertaining. After that, it turned into background noise real quick. Not sure I will be tuning in next season unless I hear some very convincing reviews.

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A Timeless Tragedy of Love, Fate, and Loss

What makes Autumn in My Heart a classic even after all these years isn’t just its sadness, but how deliberately it explores fate, sacrifice, and emotional inevitability. The switched at birth trope isn’t used simply as a cliche. Instead, it becomes a way to question whether love is shaped by blood, upbringing, or choice. Honestly the writers did a great job at this because I question this all the time when I watch this drama.

Yun Eun Seo grows up surrounded by privilege and affection, yet once her true origins are revealed, she’s stripped of both stability and identity. Her decision to leave the life she knows and return to her biological mother isn’t framed as heroic, but as deeply human. It’s driven by guilt, empathy, and a sense of responsibility that defines much of her character throughout the series.

Yun Jun Seo’s character is equally tragic. From childhood, he unintentionally becomes the catalyst for nearly every turning point in Yun Eun Seo’s life. As an adult, this burden manifests as guilt and emotional restraint. His love for her feels like inevitability, as if loving her is something he was never able to escape. This is why their relationship, while romantic, is also heavy and painful. They aren’t just fighting societal boundaries or family expectations, they’re fighting years of shared history and unresolved guilt.

The romance itself is uncomfortable by design. Having grown up as siblings, their transition into lovers is meant to unsettle the audience, forcing viewers to confront the gray area between emotional bonds and social norms. I remember watching this and just finding it very weird. The drama doesn’t try to justify or romanticize this conflict easily. Instead, it lets the discomfort linger, which adds to the emotional weight and realism of their struggle.

Han Tae Suk stands out precisely because he represents an alternative path. Initially introduced as a stereotypical wealthy playboy, he undergoes the most visible growth. His love for Yun Eun Seo is active and intentional. He offers stability, presence, and honesty, yet ultimately loses because love in this drama isn’t about who is better or healthier, but about who is emotionally inevitable. Yun Eun Seo’s inability to fully see Han Tae Suk isn’t a failure of judgment, but a reflection of how deeply her past with Yun Jun Seo defines her present.

The illness plot, often criticized as melodramatic, serves a crucial purpose. It removes the possibility of a clean or logical resolution. Yun Eun Seo’s decision to live selfishly near the end isn’t selfish at all. It’s her first and only attempt to reclaim agency over her life after years of having her fate decided by accidents, family, and circumstance. Choosing Yun Jun Seo becomes less about romance and more about choosing familiarity, comfort, and emotional truth in the face of limited time.

Ultimately, Autumn in My Heart doesn’t offer emotional relief. It leans fully into longing, regret, and unresolved love. The chemistry between the three leads amplifies this, making every interaction feel loaded with unspoken emotion. Rewatching it as an adult reveals how layered the story truly is. It’s not just a tragic love story, but a meditation on how some relationships are formed not by choice, but by fate, and how those bonds can shape a person for life, even when they lead to heartbreak.

Song Seung Heon as Yun Jun Seo was a character I personally struggled with. I disliked how emotionally reserved he was, especially toward Eun Seo. It often felt like his guilt over her circumstances convinced him that he didn’t deserve happiness, which caused him to hold back when it mattered most. I wanted him to be more open and expressive with his love for her. That said, Song Seung Heon did a great job portraying Jun Seo’s internal conflict and emotional restraint, which ultimately made the character feel believable, even if frustrating.

Song Hye Kyo as Yun Eun Seo, also known as Choi Eun Seo, is especially impressive when you consider how young she was at the time. It’s almost unbelievable that she was only around 19 during filming. Despite her age, she delivered a deeply affecting performance. Her portrayal of Eun Seo is emotionally raw and fragile, and her scenes are absolutely heartbreaking. You don’t just see her pain, you feel it alongside her.

Won Bin as Han Tae Suk is another standout. It’s fascinating to think about how reserved and private he is in real life, considering how expressive and emotionally transparent Han Tae Suk is as a character. Yet he makes the role feel completely natural, almost as if he’s playing himself. His performance adds warmth and sincerity to Han Tae Suk, making it easy to understand why so many viewers were drawn to him and rooted for him despite being the second lead.

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Sometime great resource are needed to be hit.

Okay when i watched this i have mixed emotion about it because sometimes it needs more privilege and luck to get noticed.

You can clearly see the difference between a high-budget and a regular short drama from this one. High-budget, high-quality scripts usually have a complete storyline, professional film editing, meticulous costumes and props, and clean cinematography. This drama embodies these characteristics, so its popularity is understandable.

I watched the first version and i quite like FL characterization of Rong Yu from Zhong Yujin (she was newbie but her characterization is the best from Tainai adaptation) but her supporting casts are not stellar compared to Li Keyi's version. I dropped Zhang Shan version and tried to watch Li Keyi version and yes i quite like the Ou Gang way for the grandpa. I was barely know about Zhang Tingyi back then but Wang Peiyan was quite well-known. However, Li Keyi's fit with the role isn't great, so aside from scenes created by cinematic language (wartime) and storytelling (the ship returning home and the chess game), some parts feel slightly jarring. The good thing is that it's a short drama, so the shots aren't too long, making it somewhat acceptable.

Still watchable and I love grandpa and Wang Peiyan character in here.

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Amazing Vibes with Messy Writing

I’m honestly torn about this drama, because on one hand I did enjoy watching it and I was invested, but on the other hand… the writing frustrated me SO much that I can’t pretend it didn’t affect my overall experience.

Let’s start with the good.
The biggest saving grace of this drama is the actors and their chemistry. If their performances were even slightly weaker, I genuinely don’t think I would’ve finished this. The way they look at each other, their expressions, the comedy, the emotional moments, all of those felt real and natural. When things were good between them, I was smiling and enjoyed it quite a lot. The cinematography and overall vibe also really worked for me and gave the story a charm that I just couldn’t let go of, even when I was annoyed.

Now… the writing. Yeah. This is where my problems start.
I was fine with how they were building up their connection, the tension, the almost-lovers phase, it was nice. You root for them, the chemistry is there, the emotional pull is there. And then… instead of letting that naturally develop into a relationship when it naturally feels they should get into one and showing us growth while they are together, the story keeps blowing everything up with misunderstandings and emotional back-and-forth that felt forced and unnecessary.

They honestly became the biggest villains in their own love story. I’m sorry but their emotional timing was NEVER aligned and it made their journey more frustrating than satisfying.

Honestly, I really think they should’ve gotten together around ep 6 and after that the drama could’ve explored healing, past trauma, and how they grow as a couple. Instead, we got episode after episode of miscommunication, and by the time they finally became a couple, proper couple content we got felt like crumbs. Their chemistry didn’t even get time to fully shine before the story moved on to past trauma arc and side plots.

The conflict dialogue often felt weak to me. In important emotional scenes I sometimes couldn’t even fully understand what the characters were trying to express or why they were reacting the way they did, it just felt messy and tiring instead of feeling emotionally clear.

Honestly, the love triangles weren’t even the main issue (as I initially thought they'd be). The real problem was the leads and how badly they communicated with each other. On top of that, the side ML felt poorly developed and emotionally flat, so he ended up just pushing the plot instead of adding meaningful emotional tension.

That said… despite ALL of this, I still can’t say I disliked the drama because when it was cute, it was REALLY cute.
When it was funny, I laughed. When they were soft with each other, I felt it. So yeah, my heart enjoyed it more than my brain did, all thanks to the actors.

In the end, I gave this an 8/10, not because I think it’s a perfectly written romance, but because the actors, chemistry, atmosphere and emotional vibe were strong enough to keep me watching and emotionally engaged until the end. It’s the kind of drama where I’m glad I watched it, but I also know it could’ve been SO much better with stronger writing and better pacing of the relationship. Would I rewatch it? Probably not. Did I enjoy watching it the first time? Yeah, I really did (even while yelling at my screen).

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Romeo & Juliet, BL style :)

PLOT: The two leads have been neighbors since childhood, secret allies, because their families hate each other and argue daily over petty things. At university, they also belong to two rival departments (lots and lots of fights). But nothing prevents their feelings from evolving into something romantic, even passionate.

+++ The two leads are amazing, subtle, and cute (✿◠‿◠)
+++ The OSTs are pleasant.

### The friends (especially Wai) act more like middle schoolers than college students. You can't be that immature at 20-22 years old!

### The parents (Pran's mother & Pat's father) are unbearable, stubborn, and immature... Appalling!

=> The quality of this show is not the story or the production, it's the cuteness and the chemistry beetwen Nanon and Ohm (the 2 leads).

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Roméo & Juliette à la sauce BL :)

PLOT: les 2 leads sont voisins depuis l'enfance, alliés cachés, car leurs familles se détestent et se disputent quotidiennement sur des mesquineries. A la fac, ils appartiennent également à 2 départements rivaux (bcp bcp de bagarres). Mais rien n'empêche leurs sentiments d'évoluer vers qqchose de romantique, voire passionné.

+++ Les 2 leads sont extraordinaires, subtiles, mignons (✿◠‿◠)
+++ Les OSTs sont agréables.

### Les amis (en particulier Wai) ont plus des comportements de collégiens que d'étudiants. On ne peut pas être immature à ce point à 20-22 ans !
### Les parents (Pran's mother & Pat's father) sont insupportables, entêtés et immatures ... Affligeant !

=> La qualité de ce show, ce n'est pas la story ni la production, c'est la cuteness et l'alchimie de Nanon et Ohm (les 2 leads).

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Mixed up teenage love

This drama is an extremely innocent story about first love crushes and how a group of teenagers deal with it. The problem is, everyone seems to have crushes on the wrong person. There's so much unrequited love in this drama, it gets extremely annoying to watch.
I'm not a fan at all of the lead male protagonist, Ren. Nothing against the actor, Kyohei Takahashi, but his character is so cold, boring and has zero personality ... and yet everyone seems to confess their love to him. I just don't get it. He's not a bad looking guy, but nothing else seems to play in his favor. To me, the only "normal" character is this series appears to be Takumi. He has a sense of humor, great personality and seems to show emotion better than anyone. Coki Yamashita does a great job at making him extremely likable.
The last episode left much to be desired as it ends. I see that a second season is coming out, so I'm hoping to see an overall improvement on the story, as well as the maturity of the characters.

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The biggest Mame flop

Everything was perfect except the story itself. The costumes were perfect, good looking actors, good and decent acting performances, the best setting, a good budget and a solid fanbase for the lead actors. But what was the story about?
Why Kanin NEVER asked about his mom? Why did he have to learn about his country’s flag when he’s in his 20s? Like what was his father doing when teaching him about his country? Why could anyone get close to and harm the second in line of throne? Why Charan’s phone was not tapped? The old king was a control freak but did nothing to those who attempted to kill his grandson?
Nothing makes sense!

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Like a meet cute in a bus

This was um.. cute!

I genuinely do not know what else to say because the series was basically 10 minutes start to finish and was essentially about someone's car being in the shop and them meeting a future love interest thanks to public transportation.

There's some weird conversations with AI, some actual cute conversations between human beings and of course there's a happy ending, because why not!

It's as filler as filler can get. If you're looking to bridge your last completed show and your next watch but you're kind of stuck on which one to choose, and you just need to scroll for ten minutes - go with this one.

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