Reviews

In twelve characters: Utter Failure

Twelve is a show that feels like it was written by a twelve-year-old. The plot moves like it only had twelve episodes to work with, the story could’ve been told in a twelve-minute short, and the final fight against the big bad lasts about twelve minutes. I honestly can’t remember the last time I was this surprised by how bad a show could be. This show was written by Ma Dong Seok for Ma Dong Seok to shine. But it failed even in that task.

I still don’t understand how that cast read the script and accepted the offer. The only reason the score isn’t lower is because most of the cast is at least okay. Not even Kopiko would be crazy enough to sponsor a second season.

Just for fun, here’s a list of the terrible elements of the series:
• Samin has powers and a sword… but chooses to fight hand-to-hand against someone whose only skill is “punches good.”
• One punch... and the big bad, who literally consumed the dragon soul and part of Haetae’s power, is defeated.
• Mirr does absolutely nothing the entire show except get defeated and captured.
• Haetae is mentioned constantly but we don't learn much about him at all. Also defeated in a single punch.
• The dead angels coming back… why?
• Bang Ul doesn’t speak and then decided to speak in the last episode.
• And finally, the worst decision in the entire show: the amount of screen time given to the old lady, who contributes nothing to the actual plot. We get more of her backstory than we get about what happened to the angels during the war against evil. The time spent on her is only second to the amount of time they are eating or talking about food.

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Easily one of my favorite BL series ever. Even if it broke me.

I love everything about this series. The pacing was excellent, and while it’s a BL romance at its core, it offers so much more — comedy, friendship, and the deep love between family members all play meaningful roles. The story unfolds beautifully, with plot twists that are clearly and effectively presented, keeping me emotionally on edge and constantly craving more answers.

And the ending… was completely unexpected. I genuinely did not see that coming. This was my first BL series with a truly sad ending, and I’m still struggling to process it. I didn’t cry — but my heart definitely ached. The story and its twists lingered with me long after the final episode. The emotions it stirred were intense and unforgettable.

Looking back, I did notice a bit of foreshadowing in the OST. While reading the translated lyrics, there was a line that said, “Why did you suddenly leave?” It caught my attention at the time, and I wondered what it might be hinting at — maybe a breakup or temporary separation. But never, ever, did I think “leave” would actually mean death. That subtle clue hits so much harder in hindsight.

I finally understand the hype — and yes, it's absolutely worth it. I'd recommend this series without hesitation (partly so I can drag others into this emotional pain with me). It’s one of those rare shows that hurts so good, you almost thank it afterward.

Even now, I’m still flabbergasted by how it ended. I wasn’t prepared. Right up until the last few minutes of Episode 9, I was in denial. I kept hoping it would swerve into something softer — maybe an "ICU but he wakes up" ending. But no. We got that ending. And I kind of hate it. But I also love it. Because that’s what makes it phenomenal.

Do I wish it wasn't the “funeral trope”? Absolutely. Couldn’t we have had a coma plotline and an emotional reunion instead?! At this point, what would a Season 2 even be? A ghost love story? A zombie resurrection? Both? Honestly, I’d still watch it.

In the end, History3: Make Our Days Count is painful, poignant, beautifully told — and easily one of my favorite BL series ever. Even if it broke me.

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It’s been a rough journey so far

I’m currently on episode 12 and really wanted to give this drama a fair chance. I’ve seen Cheng Yi in other works before—while I wouldn’t say I’m a fan with a bias, I was open to seeing how he would carry this story. Unfortunately, I’ve had several issues so far:
• Too many characters, too little clarity. The sheer number of characters makes the story feel distorted and hard to follow. Perhaps the novel provides more context, but on screen, the narrative doesn’t flow smoothly.
• Cheng Yi’s acting. His performance feels very monotonous. Maybe his character was written to have a flat affect, but aside from one emotional scene after a friend’s death (which still came across unconvincingly), his delivery lacks depth. I know he’s capable of better.
• CGI overload. The excessive use of CGI in fight scenes is distracting—especially in the era of 4K where the flaws become so obvious. Tom Cruise once said he refused CGI in Top Gun to keep the experience authentic, and I think that resonates here. Perhaps I’ve just hit my limit with the overuse of CGI in C-dramas.

That said, I’ll continue watching in hopes that the series redeems itself. Right now, though, I’m also watching Spirealm, which is far superior in quality, making the flaws here stand out even more. It leaves me with the same feeling I had watching Shadow Love—great actors stuck in mediocre shows

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A good enough blend of a watch

This isn’t bad. Most often I’d hang on if i feel that the leads brings interest to see where story leads. Though some actions early on in story is a turn off, that usually makes me hit the next search button, the female lead is a new watch and i wanted to see more of her acting. At conclusion, I’d say she’s growing and has lots of potentials. Looking forward to seeing her growth. As for male lead, the typical cold, hard to please character, played that part well. For someone unsmiling for the most part of series, it really did shine through when she said, “ah, is that a smile”. That was actually cute because it really was nice to see him smile. He outdid that cold demeanor role. He’s good.

What i liked was that the male lead was on top of everything from the background to keep her protected. In family conflicts for wealth control isn’t new plots but this one made for interest because the execution had some interesting twists, enough to hold me in. Biggest twist came few episodes before last that didn’t quite hit my fancy but at least it was resolved before last episode. Some may like it, i just think a better plot would be building leads relationship.

Again, this is a decent watch. Though it has blends of mystery and schemings plotting, it’s a feel good drama to see leads end up together.

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A Thai-Japanese mini series, very fantastic

This series immediately caught my attention with its tender yet powerful storyline, beautifully portraying the themes of regret, reunion, and how love can reignite even stronger than before.
The actors delivered outstanding performances, and the chemistry between the characters feels so natural and genuine that it easily draws you in and makes you feel those sweet, heart-fluttering moments.
Each episode is the perfect length—tight, engaging, and never dragging—plus you can watch it all at once without having to wait, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.
Overall, it’s a romcom I would definitely recommend: touching, entertaining, and sprinkled with bits of cultural insight that make it even more memorable.

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The thin line between love and hate - a toxic love story

This is not just a slice of life but a whole pie of life as we follow these two girls and the people that affect them from childhood to adulthood on a journey of self destruction, hate, pain, more pain, self blame, hate, obsession and possession.

The acting is phenomenal and so is the storytelling and cinematography. Each episode has a build up and ends with a line that makes you want to press that next episode button, to find out what will happen next, We the viewers are given small clues, but they take their time telling the story, preparing us for the twist the lie ahead . I rarely watch dramas in bed while my husband is still a sleep but this time I just had to see how it would unfold. So I turned off the sound just in time for episodes that even without sound evoked a whole lot of emotions in me that I found myself lying in bed crying my eyes out in the silence of the early morning. No violins needed.

The characters are not always lovable, they are human beings imperfect full of mistakes, full of hate oh so much hate. (mostly towards themselves) , there is a show of several social issues and representation without taking away focus from the main plot. And while I do have some issues with coice of words here and there this is without a doubt a drama I highly recommend. Just make sure to stock up on sleeves, tissues or whatever you prefer to use ro wipe your tears and snot for the episodes somewhere in the middle of the drama.

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A Beautiful Journey of healing, heartfelt moments and filled my heart every minute

A Beautiful Journey of healing, heartfelt moments, and the best bromance and filled my heart every minute.
I started watching Ghost Doctor without much planning, just casually. But episode by episode, the drama drew me in more and more.

Cha Young-min — I’m not a huge fan of Rain, but every time I watch him in a drama, I can’t help but be captivated by his acting. And Ko Seung-tak — I had almost forgotten about Kim Bum since I hadn’t seen him in a drama for a while, but this role made me fall for him all over again. His cute, lively acting was so lovable and eye-catching. The other actors also did a wonderful job and added so much depth to the story.

As for the story itself — even though it’s a fantasy, it felt incredibly real. At no moment did it feel unbelievable; instead, I often thought, this could actually happen in real life, hidden from what we see.

And the OSTs — absolutely beautiful. The moment “I can fly awayyy” part of the song played, my heart raced and danced with excitement. The other songs were equally moving and matched the story perfectly.

Overall, I truly loved this drama. It was heartfelt, meaningful, and unforgettable.

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12? Doesnt even deserve a 5. One of the worst of the year

Sad and crappy doesnt even sum up how i feel about this drama. ANd they have the gulls to tease us of a second season?

Putting Ma Dong Seok Park Hyung Sik and Seo in Guk in one drama got me so excited although right at the beginning i had reservations why Seo in Guk wasnt used enough in the trailers to sell the drama. Netizens say give the series a chance, and why not? The show promises an epic battle between angels and demons - and who isnt intrigued to see Park Hyung Sik in a differnet role. Sadly the show didnt deliver at all and was such a disappointment and my fears were realized as SIG is actually just a second fiddle and PHS wasnt actually the villain.

I dont even know how much the actors got paid for them to accept working in this trash. Didnt they (or dont they pay people to) read the script before signing up? They should be firing their agents and managers.

BAD WIGS. BAD COSTUMES. BAD MAKEUP. BAD ACTING. BAD PRODUCTION DESIGN. BAD SPECIAL EFFECTS. BAD SCRIPT. BAD STORYTELLING. BAD FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY. if someone confesses that this show is made entirely by bad AI, i would totally believe it.

There was literally NO ONE among the characters to love and get attached to.

And to the cinematographers and editors and special effects people out there please take note that this kind of weird ugly colorgrading and filters and smoke cloudy effects are not fooling anyone and its not hiding how poor the visual effects are. they just make it worse.

Is there anything good? Nothing.

This is the lowest grade Ive ever given a Korean drama. It is that bad. Stay away like your life depends on it.

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Striking Cinematography, Perfect Leads, and Powerful OST

Sometimes I just want an story with an elegant vampire, don't you? Even better if it was set in the Republican Era—dramas I've just recently discovered. I love so much the look of them: the clothes, hair, cities, interiors, and cars (oh, those cars!). Such style and class.

I can't say enough good things about the FL. She was charming, sweet, brave, and such a nice change from the silly, ineffectual girls that are often portrayed in Chinese dramas. The actress did an amazing job depicting an abused girl slowly being transformed by love. The ML was mesmerizing as he transformed from cold and aloof to cautiously looking forward to a future filled with happiness.

There were some cheesy moments and exasperation that some people refused to die and stay dead, but I overlooked all that because the main leads were so charismatic, the visuals were stunning, and the music was fitting. It's worth watching just for those alone.

The drama was hampered by censorship. The word "vampire" was never uttered, no fangs were shown, and no direct feeding was depicted. The romance was greatly hampered. I realize there was a theoretical age gap of 82 years between the two leads, which could be problematic for some. It didn't bother me and I was rooting for them (they both deserved love and happiness in their lives and were optimally suited to one another due to their damaged psyches), but the censors downplayed the romance due to the age difference. Even so, the chemistry was deep and strong. I'm left to wonder how amazing this drama could have been without censorship.

The last episode was rushed and unsatisfying. I wasn't happy with the ending, but it made sense, and I've made peace with it. I wasn't the only one displeased: after the drama ended, there was so much vitriol directed at the production team that the director had to disable his Weibo, and the screenwriter posted a happy ending epilogue on hers to placate the viewers.

An extra half star was awarded for beautiful images and lovely music.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrHfFAqfpc&list=PL_cn955nlB8Tsq16mP_RBZIYoOLvHqbkM

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