Reviews

ADORABLEEEEEE??

📚Spoiler Alert🖇️

When I first saw the teaser for this I was so excited because I knew both of the main lead especially the actor who plays Mashiro, who is in a boy group which I am a fan of. ✨

💙A little fun fact, Natsuki Hori (Mashiro) is in the same group as Yusei Yagi who plays Kiyoi Sou in My Beautiful Man and Keito Kimura who plays Onoe Satoshi in Candy Color Paradox. Please check their group if you have the time💙

Okay now back to the series. At first I was not expecting much with the plot since japanese BLs tend to go very soft and vanilla with their plot but this one surprised me with the unexpected character depth for both main leads. Both of them have very different personal conflicts and the series portrays perfectly how they help and need each other sorting their conflicts.

Kanade and Mashiro dynamic as a couple is very weird and surprising to see as they actually became a couple in episode one as they actually knew each other but not so much as they were highschool friends who had crush on each other. The journey of them discovering those feelings again and facing problems together is really cute to watch as a viewer and for me the actors really portray the characters’ behaviour really well that I just can’t help but to be intrigued for what comes next. I do also appreciate how they give each conflict fair time to be explored and resolved.

Of course there is some plot or character I am not really fond of. For example, the older female colleague of Kanade who is Kanamori, personally, she is too invested in other Kanade’s personal life for my liking and they did not really call her out for that but I do not mind much. Of course Mashiro’s mother plays the “Villain” here but I can’t complain about her character because if she makes me mad then she is actually doing a great job. And I do think her character get redeemed too fast. 💔

Overall, this is a fresh new idea for a reunion trope by involving the office environment. Sure there is some improvement that could have been made. I do enjoy this a lot than I expect and if you’re looking for a cute japanese BL with a little bit of drama, this is for you. ☔️🌧️

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Great acting, humor, action packed!

Dylan Wang’s acting was awesome. He was humorous, intelligent,charismatic, handsome and very likable. Romance was not over bearing; too silly or demanding. You got to know each character well and all were great. It was also action packed with many heroes, great fighting scenes; mysteries and anticipation, Overall, I loved it and highly recommend it. Looking forward to Season 2❤️.

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Simple Is Best

Unlike many of the dramas released in recent years, this series presents a simple healing slice-of-life story with brilliantly written characters and episodes. It never complicated the story and presented unnecessary plot twists even though it might've added a bit more excitement because everyone from the writers to the director and the cast knew that the show's potential lies on its story, rhythm, and the actors' delivery and chemistry.

It's a perfectly balanced series where neither the acting, the editing, the directing nor the writing carried the show (and not one of them lacked in any way either)—every element of the production worked in perfect harmony and ended with something great.

It's a palette cleanser for those who want a break from all the dense and action-packed K-dramas whilst having a really good story and strong acting performances from everyone.

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Started off great but the romance never really kicked off

I was trying to clear as many dramas in my youtibe watchlist by watching dramas with MDL pages. This evening I chose this drama because I hadn't seen any of Zhao Hui Nan's dramas. This drama started off great but faltered halfway through.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - She was cool. I loved that she was physically strong and also knowledgeable in traditional Chinese medicine.
2. Comedy - I didn't expect the comedic moments in the first act considering the dark opening scene.
3. Supporting characters - I liked both kids, ML's mother and grandfather. It was great to see change of perception from the mother.
4. Acting - I liked Zhao Hui Nan's acting in this drama. Her action scenes were done well and she exuded this cool & confident woman vibe.
5. Styling - I liked most of FL's outfits especially the black short dress she wore when she first went to ML's house. She looked like a punk princess!

What I disliked:
1. Romance - I was dismayed that they didn't get along until we reached 60% of the drama. I wish they were warm & amicable from the start because the emotional attachment between FL and ML in the third act was unconvincing. I didn't sense any spark between ZZD & ZHN.
2. Antagonists - FL's father was horrendous for framing FL . ML's cousin was incompetent but power hungry. He did the most scheming in this drama. I also disliked Suisui's supposed birth mother for being selfish & immature.
3. Paternity test - Sometimes I wonder why ML never did DNA testing on FL and the other woman.
4. Storytelling - I wasn't excited about the challenges faced by both FL & ML.

Favourite scene
The opening

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I watched the drama mainly because of the male protagonist

Review:
Love is Written in the Stars is honestly a boring drama. From the very beginning, it doesn’t make much sense. I only continued watching because of a few actors.

One of the most unrealistic parts was the prince wandering all over the kingdom without guards. On the other side, the female protagonist could easily come and go from his mansion as if there were no restrictions at all. This just didn’t make sense to me.

In addition, both protagonists seemed almost insane at the start. The prince never behaved like a majesty, and the female lead didn’t act like a martial artist either. Their roles were inconsistent with how they were supposed to be. In the middle of the drama, there was a little seriousness in their behavior, but it quickly faded again.

I would only recommend this drama to those who have absolutely nothing else to watch.

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Campus drama with friends-to-lovers trope

I wasn't a fan of Ma Le Jie because of the roles she often played (damsels in distress). However I decided to watch this drama because I was preparing a reddit post on Cheng Cheng. Overall, I liked this drama even though campus drama isn't my favourite trope.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - It's cool that she was a ghost singer. She got fed up of the ill treatment & decided to stand up for herself after being given a second chance.
2. ML characterisation - I liked that he was rational and supportive friend.
3. Romance - Friends to lovers trope. A lot of sweet moments. Unrequited love trope was also explored in this drama.
4. Styling - The stylist chose the right sets of clothes to distinguish campus life from adult life.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - The SML & SFL were self-absorbed.
2. Slander - Same old, same old.

Favourite scene
SML went to FL & promised that he'd pay her back

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non-serious at its finest !?

🥂 Spoiler Alert (First of all the description provided for this series is so detailed that it basically spoiler atp)

I do not have much to say regarding the flow and pacing of this series because as a viewer it is a nicely flowed series because of the episodes limit that were given so it is a very smooth watching experience for me personally.

Now, what makes this series a bit boring for me is the decision to do another engineering students trope which is a problem for me because my brain just can't stop saying "I've seen this before" from other series who done this engineering environment before. I do not know much regarding how courses in thailand universities work but couldn't they choose different faculty or something but yeah this is a more me problem than the series itself. 🛠️

the series is very straightforward in showcasing which trope and personality they're going with each couples and I have little to no problem with the pairing of Force (Arc) & Book (Arm) and Junior (Faifa) & Mark (Wine), in fact JuniorMark is my favourite pairing on this show. the characterization of those two are very nice where one compliment the other one so well, what I have a problem to digest with is Perth (Yotha) and Santa (Gun) specifically Gun, personally I just could not stand this childish character, I am so sorry 😭. I do appreciate that they give a back story as to why Gun acts like that. (and personally I would like to add that Santa does not really suit this kind of character but then again this is more to me problem than the series itself)

One last thing I would like to add is the amount of unnecessary side characters. I did have a bit of hard time try to remember which one is who but yeah its gmmtv, one thing they're going to do is adding random characters to make sure their actors have at least one project to work on. 💔

💖 Overall this is very cute series with funny jokes (most of the times) and I might rewatch it but for certain couple only.

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Great acting but overall the drama wasn't remarkable as I expected

I unsubscribed my paid Youku account and to take advantage of the grace period, I decided to watch this drama on the app. I am fine with dark & gritty dramas but Tear Night didn't quite meet my expectations.

Trigger warning: Self-harm, Violence

What I liked:
1. Acting - Great acting by both of them. The emotional scenes packed a punch.
2. Revenge - She wanted revenge for the ill-treatment she got from her family & boyfriend. I liked that she used available resources i.e. ML.
3. Romance - The kisses were good and the development of their relationship was done well. I liked their tender moments.
4. Styling - FL wore a lot of black and her outfits were beautiful. ML wore fabulous clothes as well.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Her father was truly evil. He was fine with killing his own daughter and first wife.
2. Storytelling - I was disengaged a few times throughout the drama. The execution of her revenge plans didn't excite me. I accidentally dozed off but didn't need to rewind because nothing big happened.
3. ML's actions - I disliked that he self-harmed when he felt insecure about his relationship with FL.

Favourite scene
When FL discovered ML's secret

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🌸 Kill to Love (Historical BL Drama)🌸

This drama is nothing less than a MASTERPIECE. From beginning to end, it carried me through love, sacrifice, pain, and emotions so powerful that they will stay in my heart forever. The couple’s chemistry was breathtaking 😍 — their bond felt so real, so deep, and so unforgettable. Please, we truly need more BL dramas from them 🥺❤️.

✨ Production & Story.
Everything about this series was crafted with perfection — the direction, cinematography, costumes, background music, poetry, and dialogue all came together to create magic. The plot was rich and emotional, filled with heart-wrenching scenes and unforgettable moments. What touched me most was that it relied not on vulgarity, but on pure emotional intensity between the characters — making it timeless and truly meaningful.

✨ Acting Performances.
Every actor, from the leads to the supporting cast, gave their very best to light up this drama. But the leads were simply extraordinary:

Mr. Zang Ze Xu (as Duan Ziang)— He carried anger, revenge, pain, rejection, and yet the tender care for his loved one with such depth that every emotion reached our hearts.
Mr. Mi Jin (as Xiao Shu) — With just his eyes, he spoke volumes: softness, sacrifice, agony, betrayal, humiliation, and unconditional love. His emotional expression was beyond words.

Together, they created a love so raw and powerful that it will live forever in our memories. I hope with all my heart to see them together again — not only in historical BL dramas but also in modern dramas❤️🙏🥺.

✨ About the Ending
My heart struggles with the ending 😭. I dreamed they would marry, build a small home in the suburbs, and live a peaceful life together — that was the happy ending I wished for them. Instead, the ending shattered me. It tore my heart apart, left me broken inside, and I can’t move forward because I am still stuck with them. The pain is killing me 😭. They deserve better..
This love story has carved a permanent place in my soul.

✨ Final Thoughts
Even with all the pain, this drama remains one of the greatest BLs I have ever watched. To the director, the writers, the actors, and every single person behind this — thank you for giving us such a precious gift.

To Zang Ze Xu and Mi Jin: I love you both so deeply ❤️❤️.
Please bless us by reuniting on screen again. Your love, your acting, your chemistry — it’s unforgettable.

With endless love and gratitude,
Dula🌸

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When you love a fool

The drama starts off slow. I only found it interesting from episode 2. Everything was great until ep 7 I believe. Then things started going downhill for me. I understand that some stories are tragedies and I have enjoyed them but forcefully turning a story into a tragedy didn't sit well with me. I just couldn't understand Xiao Shu He's behaviour. He was desperate to be a martyr and extremely selfish.

As many historical dramas, Kill To Love also has a power struggle plot. The problem was that Duan Zi Ang had learnt to fight for survival. But Xiao Shu He led a cushy life and failed to make the most of what he was in charge with. I understand not everyone is capable of leading. But I don't understand his hate that lead to tragedy for everyone including himself. Why did he refuse an alliance? But later he acted as though he cared for his people. An alliance would have greatly benefitted the kingdom.

As for the romance, initially the chemistry was great but towards the end, everything was uncomfortable and almost intolerable to watch just because of Xiao Shu He.

In the whole story, the one I pity most is Duan Zi Ang. He suffered needlessly. There was also a certain medicine recipe that I wish had been used but they didn't. So the final scene was just not my cup of tea.

With every episode towards the end my mental rating kept dropping because I couldn't understand why this one person is behaving so obstinately. It ruined my overall experience. Actually there were 2 more stubborn side characters. It seems no one wanted positivity in their lives.

Nonetheless, for the most part, it was interesting even if I don't include the first and last 4 episodes. I disliked the ending because it felt like a fool's dream. The actors did a decent job on their part when it came to emoting. I found them quite stiff in episode 1 though to the point that I couldn't get into the story and nearly dropped it.

Personally, this isn't a drama I could rewatch.

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If you enjoy grown up dramas this is for you

It is hot. It is steamy. Plus it really helps that the main leads are gorgeous and has insane chemistry. And no, regardless of what people say it is not softcore p**n, not even close... just don't watch in a public place because the suggestions are there...and a lot of kissing. ALOT. The story does have some tiny holes but they are so tiny you may not even notice. There are also no crazy misunderstandings which I appreciate. I was getting tired of the fluff on mainstream C dramas so as a grown person I thoroughly enjoyed seeing people that are attracted to each other fulfil that attraction.

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