Reviews

Super fun!

It's really interesting to start a drama where the ensemble is already well-established, which makes it so much more fun to see how they work together on different missions and take on their roles. The banter is really fun and honestly it's the friendship that really carries the show.

I'm a little more mixed on the overarching plot. I like the cat and mouse game with the prosecutor and the moral questions it raises about what's valid when the legal system fails. But the other antagonist was not really that interesting, other than how it gives us the final conflict where all the cases we saw throughout the season culminate into one situation.

Overall, a really enjoyable show that's definitely very watchable — I can see why it's renewed for so many seasons.

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im sorry why doesn't this get a high rating?

This is the first time I've watched a C drama without a single episode or minutes skipped. I usually get bored easily when watching C drama. But in this drama, even when the characters are yapping, I still watch all of it. Lmao sorry for me yapping, but this is really the first time I've been like this.

Btw, I really like Hua Xian Xu's acting. I don't know why, but his expressions look very natural, and he's really good at capturing micro-expressions. I fell in love with him in this Chinese drama. His character is a whole green forest. I guess that's because it was written by a female author🤷‍♀️

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You'll Always Get Back What You Deserve

This drama follows a group of deeply questionable people making equally questionable choices and I’ll leave it at that. At its core, Karma is about consequences: how every action, no matter how carefully hidden or justified, eventually circles back. The premise revolves around watching each character slowly receive exactly what they deserve, for better or worse.

What I Loved

1. The Cast & Acting
The casting was one of the strongest aspects of this drama. It featured several of my favorite actors, and I actually started watching primarily because of Kim Nam Gil. Every actor stayed firmly in their lane and delivered performances that felt convincing and impactful. No one felt miscast, and the emotional weight of their choices came through clearly. Even when the characters were unlikeable, the acting made them compelling to watch.

2. The Premise & Execution
While the concept of karma and moral consequences isn’t new, the drama handled it effectively. The storytelling ensured that each character’s actions led to a fitting outcome, which was satisfying to witness. There were no random resolutions, everything felt intentional. The show stayed true to its theme and didn’t shy away from showing the cost of selfishness, greed, and poor decisions.

What I Disliked

1. The Pacing
My main issue was that the drama felt slightly rushed. I would have loved to see more depth and backstory for some of the characters. A bit more time spent exploring their motivations and internal conflicts could have made their arcs even more powerful and emotionally resonant. The foundation was there, it just needed more room to breathe.

Overall, Karma is a solid watch with strong performances and a clear moral direction. Despite some pacing issues, it succeeds in delivering a dark, satisfying exploration of cause and effect. If you enjoy character-driven dramas where actions have real consequences, this one is definitely worth checking out

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Who said healthy love is unrealistic?

Main relationship:
The straightforwardness of the ML and FL is what makes their relationship work. They are two individuals who can stand on their own by the time they meet, which in turn just shows them adding to one another rather than burdening each other. The moments when they were on “rocky ground” were the realistic moments of needed individual space that was accompanied by strong communication, and that was before they were dating! Some will say that their relationship is unrealistic, but I disagree. It was a very good example of how a relationship looks when two mature like like-minded people CHOOSE each other. Choosing to be together and choosing to make each other better through their relationship.

Xi Guang: The FL is my type of person. She starts the show very upfront about who she is, and it is quite refreshing. Though I am not an upbeat and bubbly person, one can only admire a person who is true to themselves, no matter what. I believe this trait is what makes her hard to digest for those who are insecure around her. The SML feels that someone of her status should not also be kind and that she should feel some shame about the opportunities afforded to her due to her background. While Ye Rong feels inferior to her not only socio-economically but also in personality. Her willingness to stand up for herself but maintain her kindness is not something we see often in shows. It's either one or the other: she’s mean but not a doormat, or she's kind but gets trampled on. After what she went through with the SML, Xi Guang is more reserved about love; she is not only afraid of pursuing, but she is also apprehensive about letting herself be pursued. However, after noticing the similarities between her past self and Lin Yuse, she realizes that she shouldn't let the one bad experience stop her from trusting that Yusen is serious about her. She is quite quick when it comes to self-reflection and correction, which is another likeable attribute about her. Though she becomes reserved in love, she remains true to her nature everywhere else, and it’s very refreshing to see.

Lin Yusen: Our ML is a breath of fresh air compared to the SML and many of those around our FL. Though he starts very conflicted about his feelings towards Xi Guang, he is consistently straightforward. When he “hated” her, he didn't make her confused if that was the case what confused her was why. Once he decided to leave it in the past, he in fact left it in the past. Quickly and honestly telling Xi Guang how he feels and his intentions of being a positive force in his life, not a burden. Much like the Xi Guang in college, he leaves his feelings at his desired partner's feet, waiting for them to choose what to do next. Apologizing when he felt he overstepped, and communicated with Xi Guang clearly. When the misunderstanding comes to an end, he is conflicted and rather than take it out on Xi Guang, like we have seen others do, he takes time for himself. To reflect on how this impacts his complicated feelings, but also how it may impact how Xi Guang sees him. His clarity stands in direct contrast to Zhuang Xu's redirection of people's feelings and intentional obtuseness regarding misconceptions and misunderstandings. He is a walking green flag and is a perfect example of a character that is not without faults and but is willing to be accountable.

Zhuang Xu: To me, he is neither a villain nor a victim. I understand his reasoning behind not wanting to be with FL, given their different backgrounds and societal positions. In this front, you could pity him for never being able to let go of this insecurity and be true with his feelings. However, being pitiful does not excuse how you speak to others, and feeling frustrated isn't an excuse to treat people however you would like. He spoke so condescendingly to Xi Guang and Ye Rong, to the point where I felt bad for Rong on some points. When Xi Guang explains how it is natural to have a change in feelings when someone treats you well and likes you, it should have been a wake-up call for him. He didn't have to confess his feelings to her to be kind; that was his major problem, he didn’t see that. Furthermore, he is drowning in self-pity and victimization. He takes no responsibility for the fact that it was his choices and unwillingness to let go of his misconceptions and insecurities to chase the one he “loves”. To the point, he blames Ye Rong, Xi Guang, and the universe for missing the timing with Xi Guang. Without taking accountability that he was fully in control of this “timing” for a long time.

Ye Rong; In my opinion, Ye Rong and Zhuang Xu are two sides of the same coin. Rong has the stereotypical insecure “friend” trope surrounding her. We are first led to believe that it is all revolving around Zhuang Xu, but it later becomes obvious, especially when speaking about careers, that Rong feels inferior to Xi Guang and must one-up her at every turn. The insecurity surrounding Xi Guang's background is what makes Rong and Xu so similar; both, in my opinion, are using each other to bring Xi Guang down a notch. Rong, to feel superior, and Xu, to bridge the gap that makes their relationship “impossible”. What makes Ye Rong a bit more villainous is that what she did was meant to ruin Xi Guang’s reputation. At the same time, Zhuang Xu put Xi Guang down to feel a little better about his situation; he holds to misconceptions he had of Xi Guang, even when they were unreliable, to make himself have a reason other than their socio-economic standing to not be together.

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What an action-comedy K-series!

Everything was perfectly perfect in this drama. The fantasy was on another level ! Something different to experience something great!

The casts were so good looking and did their job flawlessly ! A round of applause for the crew. When we want to suggest someone a K-Drama this is what we mean. Their acting was so good that every action scene in this drama seems superb!

Han Ji-eun is my most favorite character of this drama. Director told her to play , she heard slay! In the whole series she slayed really heard that her presence in this series was enough to make it a masterpiece, trust me! Her attitude was top-notch and remained same till the end. Her energy was everything for me to fell for her. She was a " Diva".
Whenever she showed up in this drama my mind was repeatedly playing this -

" Diva is the female version of a hustler!".

What can I possibly tell about our hero? If Han Ji-eun was slaying in this drama , then Hyun was nailing his role so hard! Both character ate their roles and left no crumbs! He was dumb at study so what? So what? To be honest, I never expected a weak dumbass who is extremely good in studies. I always expected to have the main character to be tough and strong and you know what it really satisfied my expectation.

Other characters were also great as well! This series is an action series which also contains fantasy, thriller, good plot, great cast, good music that you won't feel anything for the improvement of this drama.

Everyone literally slayed so hard in this drama! About my rating , sometimes 9/10 speaks louder than 10/10 ! So don't hesitate and give it a try and trust me you won't regret it!

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They are the CUTEST

The chemistry between the leads is FANTASTIC and it's hands down the best part of the drama. I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time.

I have a love-hate relationship with Esther Yu's performances — she's great but the aegyo is often so over-the-top. Here, though, it fits well for the most part, though there are some subplots that are quite cheesy. He Yu absolutely sells the bad boy (with a soft heart) persona.

The only hiccup this drama has for me was the big conflict that lead to the main couple going no-contact for years; while I like how the female lead's bubbliness came through while dealing with it, the angst leading up to the separation just didn't quite land and was more frustrating. It's already one of my least favorite tropes, but especially since the drama already started with the main characters reconnecting after not communicating while they were younger, utilizing a similar trope the second time just didn't really work.

Ultimately though, this was a highly addictive watch (especially in the first half) and I hope we get more of this archetype of ML in the future — they're really hard to come by but I eat it up every time.

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Wallace Chung caught my ?

Can't believe he's 51 years old by the time I finished watching this drama. But phew what a journey. Story is old school theme; belittled concubine daughter turns out very smart, logical, and sensible. She didn't ask to be a marquis' wife, but circumstances put her that way. And unlike the other 3 concubines the marquis already has, she didn't bother to fight for his affection nor favor. She has embroidering skill and wants to do business with brocade while fighting a stereotype of a noble woman shouldn't do any business. She did it in secret. Everything is fine from the beginning, the plot is written with care, the slow burn romance is fun to watch because ML has so little smile but the changes can be seen after he fell in love with his wife. BUT, thing go downhill after episode 38. The repetitive plot (betrayed by her trusted maid, stabbed in the back by jealousy concubines) just to get rid of some ppl so we can get the ending, which is "the husband who is devoted to his wife, he won't take on another concubine". And of course some fight to beat the corrupt minister who wants to take down the marquis. I hope china film industry can fix this kind of plot. I keep watching these kind of series because i want to see the lovely costumes, the acting skill, and the cinematic feels of the environment but the story always threw me off the drain.

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Strong Girl Bong-soon

Rating: 8/10

Strong Girl Bong-soon is a fun and heartwarming rom-com that shines most in its characters and relationships. Park Bo-young delivers an adorable yet powerful performance as Bong-soon, and the chemistry between the leads is one of the drama’s strongest points. The humor lands well, and the lighter moments make the show very easy to enjoy.

However, the drama loses momentum whenever it focuses heavily on the villain plot. The antagonist is portrayed as a single psychopath, and many of his scenes feel repetitive and drag the pacing. I ended up skipping some parts because they didn’t add much to the overall story. What made this aspect weaker is the lack of a proper backstory. We’re shown his actions, but not the reason behind them, which makes him feel one-dimensional rather than compelling.

I also think the drama would have benefited from either introducing another villain or giving more depth and psychological context to the existing one. That could have made the darker subplot more engaging instead of feeling like filler between the more enjoyable scenes.

Overall, Strong Girl Bong-soon is still very much worth watching for its romance, comedy, and charming leads. The villain storyline may be its weakest point, but it doesn’t completely take away from the drama’s overall appeal.

Rewatch value: High for the rom-com parts, low for the villain arc.

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Chaotic but Decent Show

Recommended if: you like mind games, obsession, manipulation, complexity
Not recommended if: you want something simple to watch or looking for a cute GL (there is suggested romance but it's not the focus of the show)

***

It seems that I'm part of the minority who enjoyed the plot of the show. It started with one case, branched out all over the place, and entangled the characters against each other. The way they presented how the events unfolded by balanced use of showing and telling created intrigue and kept me interested every episode.

However, there were times where too many things happened at once that it became confusing to follow. The characters were also more of a tool for the plot than well-developed entities. Their motivations were questionable, especially Jei. That's where they built on the mystery and thriller—instability, intensity, and complexity. I believe the show had a strong foundation but became ambitious at some point, and suffered loss of connection and impact to the viewers by the end.

Nevertheless, its a decent show that has its own charm. Its an interesting and fun chaos. I might not watch it again, though.

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cant wait for season 2!!!

Everything started out being all sunshine and rainbow and then boom his life turned upside down.
Episode 1 had me sat and I couldn’t wait for the next episode.
I really don’t get the girlfriend, homegirl was ready to give up...
Episode 2, Park Tae Jung went through hell. Felt so sorry for him but he started to gain some strength to fight back.
Fast forward, I like the friends we met during his time and that he could trust them.
Doh Kyung Soo played this villain role soooo good! Loved him in this.
Everyone in this drama deserves their flowers because their acting was so good.
I see we may get season 2....CANT WAIT

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SUPER WORTH IT TO WATCH!!!!

Definitely worth watching, especially on the weekend. I’ve been searching for a new drama, and I’m so happy I found this one at the start of 2026. I love everything about it—the plot, the story, the OST, and especially the leads. Nam Ji-hyun always exceeds my expectations. She is so underrated in Korea and truly deserves more awards and recognition. She delivers every scene so well and portrays her role perfectly.

I’m also very hooked on the chemistry between the leads. They say Moon Sang-min is always paired with noona characters, but the 5-year age gap between him and Ji-hyun is hardly noticeable. I even thought they were the same age! The second lead is also handsome and has great potential.

Overall, I super love this drama and I’m really looking forward to it every weekend.

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