Reviews

Feelings have found their name and it’s sweet love!

This mini drama is 6 ep , roughly about 10 minutes each, all centred around the classic friends x lovers trope. It was a soft, easy and light hearted watch.

The chemistry between the leads was definitely the highlight for me. I love their silly playful banter and tension. It felt very genuine. I liked and understood the hesitation. I think both of them liked each other but the thought of risking their friendship and crossing the line kind of terrified them. Considering how short the overall time was, I wasn't expecting much of a character development or a full fleshed out story but not over complicating things here definitely worked out for everyone.

Also, I love the trio's friendship was so healthy. No unnecessary drama, no toxic vibes. No Jeon Su was such a supportive, low-key comic relief and his bond with Jaeyul and Dowan was honestly so wholesome. Major props to the writers for NOT turning this into a dumb love triangle.

Acting wise, I found the overall performance satisfactory. I have seen Lee Jae Hyeop in Sweetheart service before , but he was way better here in my opinion. The rest of the actors were new to me,but they did their thing.

Production-wise, GND Studio has been pretty decent. My only complaint is why they didn't release a few episodes together instead of one per week or at least just increase the runtime for the story to have a bigger impact and continuity. I literally binged five episodes in a row and had to wait a few hours to see the final episode. But I also understand that waiting a whole week for ten odd minutes is frustrating.

All in all, it is a simple feel good story that is not asking much. It never tries to be what it isn't , that is no complex layers or intense character development.
I will definitely recommend it if you have an hour to kill and don't mind some light, fluffy fun but don't expect anything ground breaking.

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as a woman i know this feeling

i loved everything. It's not just about love and friendship. It's about how sometimes friendship between woman are.i hear this everytime that man's friendship is not toxic like girls.but men are not girls or women.we are generationally suppress our feelings and sometimes we think that acting tough is the best way to deal with own feelings.we hesitate to say things about ourselves and our fanily beacause we think how will they react.sometimes we don’t need reaction we just need someone to listen and not say what to do just listen....female friendships are complicated but once It's goes through everything it just become the unbreakable... i think this is the story.. they got jealous,angry,rage about themselves, laugh and at the end nothing matters except themselves. stand by each other no matter what

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i have never been more emotionally attached to a bl.
this show has it's flaws, some worse than others, but i think it just adds to the charm.
the casting is PERFECT. i truly couldn't think of better actors to play these characters. the chemistry is so strong, not only between the couples, but between all the characters. their interactions felt so natural.
a hats off to tian xuning especially. chi cheng may be troubled, but he knows how to keep a show entertaining. incredible work.
the plot twists and turns in all sorts of ridiculous ways and some things just didn't make sense. i can't leave a review without speaking on my gripes with the 7-8 episodes worth of misunderstandings, lack of communication, and unreasonable drama. i just choose to blame wang shuo and pretend it didn't happen. nevertheless, it's so hard to not love this series. i'll absolutely be revisiting. so much kudos to everyone who worked on it.

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A Trashy Manhua - So Bad it's Good?

It's as if the producers looked at all the Wuxia Manhua's available,
compiled all overused trashy troupes and put it all in this mini production. Haha

- A well intentioned, loud and dumb MC always crying for help when encountering each obstacle. He powers up each time, through the Goddess' generosity rather his own effort.
- Sultry Females always saddlying the MC. Showing extra Skin. ^^Harem? Even an enslavement..
- Stereotypes/Cliche Troupes, Noble Bullies, Demon Revival, Random Poem Competition, alot of energy sucking...
- Inconsistent power levels, tone and pacing. One minute tragedy next minute comedy. lol.
- Extensive Dialogue vomit explaining stuff rather than showing. Cliche dialogue like "Courting Death!"

You could probably turn your brain off for this one and still muddle through, just like our MC.
Perhaps this was intended as a Satire?

If you enjoy the trashy Manhua's, you will have fun with this. Otherwise best to avoid.

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Entertaining and heartwarming

A Shop For Killers is a kdrama I've seen being constantly praised on social media. The plot captured my attention and since Lee Dong Wook was part of it, I decided to give it a try. It's safe to say that I do not regret it one bit!


For a short kdrama (8 episodes), the plot was fleshed out very well. The pacing was perfect, neither too slow nor too fast and it made the series bingeworthy. For the majority of it, the drama had my full attention, I was so curious to see how Jian would manage to survive and my excitement was always high. The structure of the storytelling was also very good. I liked the way it incorporated the flashbacks and the jump between the past and present helped in elucidating some matters that needed more explanation.


One of the strengths of A Shop For Killers was its action scenes. I myself decided to watch the drama because many people shared positive things about the action sequences and since I am big fan of action series, I was sold. And you people were right. The series did not disappoint. The fights were well choreographed and added so much tension. I especially appreciated the sound design and the variety of weapons. Finally we saw something different instead of the typical sword or gun fights. The villains used drones, robots which made the game for Jian's survival even more lethal.


Of course what made me enjoy A Shop For Killers the most was its characters and the way they were written. Apart from the fact that every actor owned their role and transformed into it, the characterisation in general was very good. It was so exciting to see all of these people gathering together in order to either destroy or help Jian and both sides (good and bad) were interesting to look at. I admit that the bad guys had some good moments too, they had some nice comedic moments which I personally did not expect (the gimmick with Seong Jo said "Attain enlightenment" every time someone died had no reason to be as funny as it was).

The secondary characters really shined, each one in their own way. I loved Min Hye, she was so fierce and cool and her fighting style was so fun to look at. Pasin became a favourite of mine, I adored his dynamic with Jian and how he became her master. I was rooting for him to survive throughout the series. And "Brother" was so funny and sweet, with such an emotinal backstory!

But the characters that completely won me over were Jeong Jian and Jeong Jin Man. A niece and an uncle who tried to navigate life after experiencing great tragedies. Both actors did a magnificent job, they really became the people they portrayed and their dynamic felt so natural.

Lee Dong Wook was captivating as Jin Man. Even though Jin Man appeared to be cold and nonchalant, Dong Wook managed to bring up his soft side. The soft looks towards his family (especially Jian) captured his love towards them and made him more humane. Jin Man was a very interesting character, he wanted to be righteous but he constantly had his back against the wall because of Babylon and Bale. He made some questionable choices but all he did was to ensure that Jian would be safe. Lee Dong Wook's cold yet calm demeanor demanded attention throughout the series. I liked the way he portrayed Jin Man, even though he wasn't very expressive since the character didn't demand it, it was the little details in his expressions and body language that gave a glimpse to Jin Man's emotions.

As for Jian, I found her to be a very complex character, one of the most complex female characters I've encountered so far. Before I had watched the drama, I expected her to be the typical young protagonist who is able to solo all of her enemies, who appears to be cold and serious and yet has a soft side and who is constantly strong. But Jian was nothing like that. To put is simply: she was a very vulnerable person. And not because she was unable to protect herself but because she had endured so much from a young age. I really appreciated the way the series handled her trauma, the scenes where she would have panic attacks and hallucinations because of her PTSD gave me so much anxiety and made my heart break.

I really liked how Jian was portrayed when she faced her enemies. Jian was never meant to be a soldier who had been trained to face dangerous enemies in the battlefield. She was a regular girl who had lost her uncle, the last member from her family and who wanted to survive. It was honestly so refreshing to finally see a protagonist who struggled to take down her enemies and who needed help from the more experienced adults. It was realistic that Jian wouldn't know what to do at first and it was also realistic that she wouldn't be able to just shoot at people. She might have trained with Jin Man but she hadn't shot a real person before. Moreover, I liked how she utilised her environment and her surroundings to take down Babylon's people. She was clever and creative, truly Jin Man's niece.

Both actresses did an excellent job portraying Jian. The child actress' performance was AMAZING, kudos to this young girl! Her eyes and the tone of her voice alone conveyed Jian's distress and fear so convincingly. During the scene when she had been locked in the basement and called for Jin Man, my heart almost broke while hearing her call for her uncle so desperately. Kim Hye Jun nailed her role as well, she was great as the older Jian and she added so may layers to her character. When Jian finally broke down, Hye Jun was absolutely terrific, you could sense how tired and sad Jian was after all the things she had to go through. Her portrayal was raw and pierced my heart.

I expected that A Shop For Killers would be thrilling to watch. What I could not foresee, however, was how heart warming and emotional it would be. Jin Man and Jian's relationship is one of my most favourite depictions of love between family members. I did not expect to be so moved. In the first half, there were some moments that made me tear up, specifically the ones between young Jian and her uncle.

I am a sucker for the "grumpy man adopts a child" trope but in that case, it goes deeper than that. Jin Man is not just grumpy. He had been exposed to many traumatic experiences and ultimately, he lost his family because of his choices (which wasn't his fault). Jian was the only thing that made him continue living. Everything he did, he did to protect her and ensure her safety. He didn't show his love in the same way her parents did but he did so through his actions and advices.

It was so heartwarming to see Jin Man and Jian grow closer after Jian's parents death. Jin Man's influence was poignant in order for Jian to cope with her trauma, while Jian herself added light to Jin Man's life. Despite his annoying shenanigans, Jian still cared for her uncle which is why she felt her world crumble when she learned about the secrets he had kept. At one point, I also started questioning myself about Jin Man's actions and feelings but thanks to the flashbacks, everything started to make more sense.

With all things considered, as much as I enjoyed A Shop For Killers, there were some aspects that prevented me from loving it as a whole. I found the second half to be less engaging than the first one. It was good that during the last episodes we got Jin Man's backstory and that we saw the events unfold from his point of view but all of these flashbacks felt so repetitive because they showed scenes we had already seen. It would have been better if there was more balance, I think it was a little bit unnecessary to dedicate two whole episodes to Jin Man and then go back to present time in the last episode.

Additionally, I would have wanted to see more scenes between Jin Man and Jian during the second half. The first episodes did an excellent job depicting their developing relationship through the flashbacks but I think we should have gotten some more interactions between them. Of course it was important to focus on Jin Man himself, since we needed more answers regarding his past but the series could have given us more scenes between him and Jian. To tell you the truth, I didn't particularly find the way the drama presented his advices very convincing. Yes, some of his words helped Jian and gave her strength but it wasn't as much impactful as I had expected. Jian didn't rely on Jin Man's advices as the description and blurb indicated, she took them into consideration but ultimately, it was she who helped herself.

All in all, I am extremely happy for finally watching this drama. It deserves all its hype and more and I cannot wait for season 2!

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Amazing Series hidden gem of season 2025 best series

“I’m the Most Beautiful Count” is truly a hidden gem!
This series blends heart, humor, and breathtaking storytelling in the most perfect way. The chemistry between the characters is irresistible—Prince (Supanut) shines with charm, Kosol (Worradej & Pince) brings depth and emotion, Banjong steals every scene with his cool presence, while Jude and Ched add so much warmth and fun. It’s not just funny, it’s touching, dramatic, and beautifully directed. Every episode leaves you laughing, crying, and falling in love with the cast all over again. If you’re looking for a drama that has everything—comedy, emotion, action, and unforgettable characters—this one is a must-watch! 🌟

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Enjoyable Silly Romcom That Makes You Smile!

For some unexplainable reason, I ended up really enjoying this show. Watching it felt like time-traveling back to my younger self at the start of my drama journey, when I wasn’t picky and would just enjoy whatever came my way.

This drama is by no means a masterpiece, it’s a silly, lighthearted romcom about a superstar and a common girl getting in a contract relationship. Just hearing that setup probably tells you exactly what to expect from start to finish, and you’d be right. But somehow, the journey was still worth it.

I admit I’m a fan of contract-relationship stories, so maybe I’m a bit biased. Still, this drama had a charm of its own.


Cheng Xiao Shi is Sweet, naive, and exactly the kind of female lead you’d imagine in an older drama. Yes, she was embarrassing at times, but I found her kindness and over-the-top personality really endearing.

He Qun, I went in prepared for a “criminal ML” since this is a 2006 drama, but to my surprise he was actually good! Adorable, a little narcissistic, and with smirks and smiles that completely worked. His acting was solid, and his chemistry with Cheng Xiao Shi made the bickering-yet-caring relationship shine. Even the cheesy romance lines hit just right.

Second couple: Honestly, I couldn’t care less about them. Their push-and-pull felt weak, and half the time I didn’t even realize they were “together” until they broke up (again and again). Their last moments were sweet, but overall their relationship lacked impact, though they did have better chemistry in BTS clips.

He Rui Zhe (ML’s brother): I was so sure he’d fall for the FL since he’s the ML’s brother and they had beef. But to my surprise, he didn’t! Instead, he became a supportive friend, which I actually loved. He was a cool character, and I could see why Xiao Shi had a crush on him.

Rita: Her back-and-forth between the brothers annoyed me, but I didn’t hate her either. She had her moments where she was chill and likable.

Vincent: Poor guy, constantly overworked dealing with the superstar’s scandals, I honestly applauded his patience.

FL’s family are The true stars of the show! Their warmth and cuteness fit perfectly with their restaurant’s name, Smiling Pasta. Every scene with them made me smile.


Overall, This drama was a guilty pleasure, except I didn’t even feel guilty enjoying it. It’s cute, silly, and heartwarming all the way through, with a good OST and solid rewatch value. Definitely a drama that reminds me why I fell in love with romcoms in the first place. I recommend checking this out when you're in the mood.

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Together like a compass

A drama that exceeded my expectations. As we usually know, a second season of a series could ruin the emotions, thrill given by first season but, as for me, season 2 of UTS (Under The Skin) made me like the drama even more and look forward to the story they will reveal in season 3.

Plot and story combine themselves really well together. As known already, the plot revolves around "finding" criminals & uncover the truth. But as for acting, it has been one of the aspects that made me shocked.

One of the most important scenes that made me go "WOOOW", scared and at the same time astonished was the episode 20 where they were trying to discover the crime about "Dragon and Phoenix bringing prosperity". He acted his role perfectly. The way his acting expressed multiple emotions throughout his explanations to the criminal. The smile, the laugh, the look, the screaming and especially the creepy smile at the end when he asked the criminal who should he replace the victim with and just said to replace her while looking in the mirror, made me think that he was indeed the criminal. This will be one of the scenes that I won't ever forget.

Besides this, the story & the plot wanted to unfold the friendship between Shen Yi & Du Cheng, and them being able to trust each other. This was possible throughout the end of the story. As said by Shen Yi, they are like a compass, something that cannot be separable from each other.

There is nothing more to say other than that UTS is a drama which made me really invested into it, especially since I'm not a fan of these genres of dramas. Can't wait to see what story they're going to reveal in season 3 since it has been confirmed that there's going to be one.
I really recommend you watching it and I am sure you won't regret it.

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a drama not reaching its full potential.

not gonna lie this drama was better than i expected and good compared other recently released historical dramas ,except prisoner of beauty.

ignoring plot holes like the fls completely different physique and voice compared to her brother. chu zhao's completely foolish behavior in the end ,where several different options could've been chosen for extending an extra 2 episodes(34-36).
i know the reincarnation plot was changed from the webnovel due chinese sensoring. they did mange to save the story despite it. the plot armor for the fl is really strong by the way.
i wanted a better backstory of how the fl became a general which it did not give.
i liked the chemistry between the leads with more romantic scenes compared to other dramas.

overall not a bad watch with good acting, production and music with subpar script in last few episodes.

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100% Emotionally Compromised

Revenged Love is not your average BL drama, it’s a masterclass in emotional manipulation, slow-burn chemistry, and character transformation. Wu Suo Wei, scorned by his wealthy ex-girlfriend, sets out on a revenge mission by seducing her new boyfriend, Chi Cheng. What starts as a calculated game spirals into a tangled web of genuine feelings, power plays, and emotional vulnerability.

If Revenged Love had been pulled due to content, it would’ve been a tragedy. This series doesn’t just push boundaries, it redefines them. It’s sexy, smart, and emotionally devastating in all the right ways. And yes, we NEED another season. Because we’re not done being ruined by Chi Wei.

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First cut ...

This is the first ever bl drama I watched. it has lead to years of obsession to bl dramas and books. Loved the story, the chemistry between the actors. first cut is the deepest cause I have really rewatched it as many times as I can.It really doesn't matter it's incomplete, what's available is perfect on its on. The story build up is perfect, the kisses look so real.

Will they ever be allowed to give us season 2? it's so sad and heartbreaking that was it. Even reading the book doesn't really heal. it isn't the same. Think this is one of the few series I have watched where I am addicted to the series more than the book.
Fingers crossed, one day

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A romantic sweet treat!!

If you are looking for a sweet romance that will make you smile, with real kissing.....this is it. The acting was wonderful, the FL was strong independent woman, while also being so adorable. The ML was intense, you could see his emotions in his body language and expressions so well. The second FL/ML are quirky and equally entertaining. This is romance all the way, with just enough angst to keep it interesting. Some may think this drama is formulaic, but after a terrible day, something comforting, like a sweet treat, a comfy blanket and a guaranteed happy ending makes the everything better.

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Good vibes only

TLDR: This show is the definition of straight wholesome vibes.

Overall: If you're having a bad day this is the show you turn on to give you the warm and fuzzies inside. The character chemistry is fantastic all around and I loved every relationship romantic or otherwise. Just watching them exist is a treat to watch.

Story: Not the point of the show. Literally just a vehicle to toss the characters into the room and watch them be super wholesome which is fine by me.

Characters: Amazing all around. Love both the FL and ML and think their performance here is incredible. Specifically the ML it is cool to see how different he is from some of his other role which is a credit to his acting ability. Their chemistry is amazing and watching them just be the giggly/bubbly honeymoon couple could not be more fun. The entire supporting case is fantastic and I love the Perfect's dynamic. They definitely give the vibe of a true group of friends who've known each other for a long time which is not always the easiest to pull off. Goes without saying but their performances are all great as well.

Can't say enough good things about the cast and characters. Just watch it and enjoy.

Music: lots of good stuff which is to be expected in a show focused on a VA studio.

Rewatch: High. Not going to be something you rewatch often I'd say but something to revisit every couple of months if you need that nice dose of comfort.

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Not for Me

I was excited to watch this because it looked great in the preview. Unfortunately, I only lasted 7 episodes. The FL actress is so pretty. She was very funny at the beginning where she was sucked in the script and died so many times. I love how she portrayed her role. But I don’t know, I just don’t see the chemistry between the leads. Maybe that’s just me. I watched the ML in another drama and he was great there, but sadly, I just couldn’t get myself to be hooked with this one. I watched the last episode back in July and it’s already September and I still haven’t gone back to watch it. Definitely not for me.

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