Reviews

Trigger (2025) — Explosive, Gripping, and Absolutely Phenomenal!

If you’re thinking about watching Trigger (2025) — stop thinking and just watch it. This drama is everything I love about K-dramas packed into one masterpiece. As someone who’s been hooked since 2017, Trigger reminded me exactly why I fell in love with this world — the storytelling, the emotion, the atmosphere, everything was just chef’s kiss. It’s thrilling, heartfelt, and keeps you completely absorbed from start to finish. Every episode hits like a cinematic experience — tense, emotional, and deeply satisfying.

Kim Nam-gil absolutely shines here. I’ve been obsessed with him since The Fiery Priest (both seasons!), and seeing him again as Lee Do was nothing short of perfect. He brings such depth, fire, and raw emotion to his character — the kind of performance that leaves you speechless. His presence on screen is magnetic; every glance, every line delivery hits with meaning. The way he balances intensity with subtle emotion truly shows why he’s one of South Korea’s finest actors.

And Kim Young-kwang as Moon Baek — wow. He played his role so flawlessly that it’s hard to imagine anyone else pulling it off. His performance is layered, powerful, and absolutely commanding. The dynamic between them is one of the strongest parts of the series and truly elevates the story.

Overall, Trigger (2025) is one of the best K-dramas of the year — bold, emotional, and unforgettable. The writing, direction, and cast all come together so perfectly that it’s impossible not to be impressed. If you love stories that make your heart race and your mind spin, this is for you. It’s going straight into my Top 10 favorites, and that’s coming from someone who’s been obsessed with Goblin for 8 long years.

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When Justice Prevails

I was hesitant to see this drama at first. I'm really not a fan of Zhang Bin Bin tbh. I've seen Miao Xiao Tong in other dramas like Love020 which I don't remember her exact role there, and Nothing But Thirty. But, the story itself got me in.

Any form of crime is a difficult thing to witness specially SA. One thing good about this drama, it was able to present the harsh realities of what's happening in the society today, not only in the corporate world but in every aspect of life. The SA has been presented here in a subtle way. I mean, not too emphasized or elaborated. so, it will not be too heavy for the viewers to watch.
FL's character was presented weak in the beginning but developed into a fighter as the episode progress till the finale. While, ML's character was a bit red flag initially, but has more depth behind his character and yes, he's the kind of husband you'll want to have in reality.

Am glad the back story of how the MC met was presented near the finale. It's like, you'll feel blinded how they got married in the first place, given that they just met accidentally in a café after FL's failed blind date I think. As for the main story, I already knew that it will be FJC who'll be the culprit from the time that FL entered his office and asks about her request on her loan. His lustful look at her says it all already. Meanwhile, FL's mother is another notable character in this drama. Her way of parenting is simply a type of mother who you'd prefer to disown. That scene when she barged into her daughter's workplace and disgraced her own daughter in front of the executives is just too unethical for such a mother to do to her own daughter.
Another notable scene for me was when FL got hospitalized and confronted her own family about the way they treated her specially her mom. and that was the time she decided she'll report the crime incident to the police. Oh yes, I am also one of those who thinks the police investigation is very lacking. Like, come on, nobody thought of checking the car's dashcam or check the records on the culprits mobile phone for evidences such as records of text messages, emails or photos. Also the part that it was proven FL was drugged through the water given. I mean why it didn't reveal on the medical checkup when she was initially checked after the crime incident happened? This could have showned through the bloodtests she went through.

As for ChuChu, though she retracted her statement towards the finale,she inflicted a big damage to FL's mental health after suffering from FJC's first acquittal. Such reactions showned her true colors. I don'treally think she's a nice person. FL and her brother are so forgiving for her actions. Another hateable character, Tao Jie. She's more hateable than FJC's wife. I don't remember the exact sanctions, but, she should have been imprisoned as well for bribery and being accomplice of the culprit to cover up the crime.

Am glad FJC's wife had her realizations after being a battered wife. I also hate the lawyer who represented FJC who in turn was Nian Wen's former employer. Well, yeah, he is simply doing his job and have to act professionally. Still, he didn't made a wise judgement as a human being to represent someone who's obviously immoral.

I have to mention as well Nian Wen's final words during the hearing was the highlight of this drama. The way he described his sister was truly heartfelt. I really liked his character development.

Lastly, for the ML. I think his character quite outshined the FL's character here. His life motivation was truly impeccable. The only downside for me is that, I felt he kinda stalked FL from their HS days to adulthood. A bit disturbing but, at least in a good way. And for FL's mother, I think karma work its way when she got her illness. Still, the good daughter unselfishly took care of her mother.

Overall, this was a good drama not to miss. I should have given this a 10 rating. But, FJC's very light sanction bothered me. He should have been given a life sentence imprisonment, given he assaulted multple women. 16 years is not enough tbh.

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A beautiful drama

Wow,

So i watched the last 4 episodes somewhere else as Me and other people couldn't wait patiently for netflix.
So I finished last 4 eps last night and WOW.
I even had chills which is rare, but i had chills, cried in a moment or 2.
To me the story was like a flow of water like the show ran smoothly without any boringness to it. I think the story telling was great phenomenal. I was very very happy with the ending. I thought things would go another way or so but it didn't. The romance between ji bozai and ming yi were great. I liked the kiss bite. that had me. Overall great. Would i rewatch it again probably, but i would probably rewatch WDBTD thats just my opinion. but i really liked this drama.

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A great fantasy romance

Love in the Clouds is the kind of fun, easy-to-watch chinese fantasy romance that I live for. The plot isn't overly complicated, and the romance is just as important to the story as the conflict.

While they began with deception, the lead couple has a wonderful relationship of mutual respect and admiration. Lu Yuxiao and Hou Minghao have some of the best chemistry I've seen in cdramaland. This couple is so good, that even with their abundant screen time, I still wished for more!

My 1 gripe with the storyline, and it is a rather big one, is the arc of the 2nd male lead. An arc we've seen in many many of cdramas through the years, that I have never cared for. The evolution of the character does not do justice to the 2ml we first met in the early episodes.

It was also evident at times that scenes were cut, and certain plot points were rushed. CGI was about average for a chinese TV budget - I've seen cleaner.
Still, this drama managed to keep a nice pacing and immersive, logical tale.

This is a must-watch (and re-watch) drama.

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Too few episodes killed good intentions

Sigh. It didn’t start badly at all — in fact, it was very promising. I honestly didn’t realize it only had six episodes, and that’s a real pity. The restrictions clearly hurt it, but that’s not the only thing people are criticizing.

One of the most talked-about issues is how a show with such obviously high production quality could end up with such awkward, almost perfunctory kisses — and even worse, how it skips straight from A to Z in the main relationship. It’s deeply unsatisfying to see them suddenly become a couple without any real emotional build-up. If you can forgive the kisses, that abrupt transition might still be the biggest transgression here.

Then there’s the subject matter. What we learn about the main character is undeniably problematic, and the way the show treats and approaches these topics feels clumsy. I suspect that’s another reason the current rating sits around 6.9. Personally, I don’t think this is a series for kids or teenagers — it’s better suited for adults who can handle retrospective and introspective storytelling. Still, it’s painfully underdeveloped. Six episodes were never going to be enough.

As another reviewer pointed out, trying to squeeze four couples into a regular-length Thai BL is already ambitious. Doing it in six short episodes is nearly impossible. Each episode gets about twenty minutes of story, and that’s just… laughable. Maybe if they had split it into four separate mini-series, one per couple, it would have worked better. But as it is, they decided to keep all four — and while every character was charming and likable in their own way, all couples felt rushed.

If you watch this as a supplementary series rather than a standalone, you might not be too disappointed — at least until episodes 5–6, when you realize how much they tried to cram in so little time. The first four episodes just drift along, postponing the moments everyone waits for in a BL: the first touch, the first kiss, the emotional payoff. Then, suddenly, everything happens all at once. It’s uneven, to say the least.

Despite that, I still believe this is a higher-quality series than its rating suggests. The visuals are beautiful, the characters are adorable, the performances are solid, and it’s definitely more watchable than some other BLs with weaker writing but higher ratings.

If anything, I think the show was simply dealt bad cards. Maybe if they had left out the kisses entirely, it would’ve even worked better.

So, newcomers, don’t be put off by the rating — this isn’t a “bad” series. It’s just one that deserved more space to breathe.

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TRULY EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!

I started it because I really loved the chemistry of both ML and FL, and wanted to see more of them. Their acting goes beyond my rating scale and I could literally feel the emotions portrayed, bypassing my screen and reaching my heart and eyes. It happens for very few dramas. For the first few episodes, I will agree that I couldn't keep up with the storyline, everything felt so overwhelming and confusing. Like they were trying to build mystery but was very much scattered. I would like to pass it because during this time, the way they built all the side characters and all, was truly commendable. It is like I can watch any episode as standalone. Every episode will be like a whole package in itself.

The OSTs, the costumes, the background sceneries, everything was on point. The dialogues and their perfect execution is the key to this drama's success for me. I personally loved their spirit animals, their friends at Jixing Abyss, Ming Yi's (FL) father and ML and FL ofc! It was such a heart-healing drama, like even though there was a cruel plot cooking at the backend, the drama never let go of it originality and wholesomeness. I was really disappointed when Ji Bozai (ML) couldn't recognize Ming Yi as Ming Xian even after so many episodes and hints, like how can a ML be so dumb!? But then I completely understood the whole point and storyline after that. It was just a different form of love they had each for each other and at times, I would fail to understand its depth but once understood, it will truly well up my heart.

The whole drama is like a vintage wine which just gets better with time (more episodes). I think after ep 20, you will truly fall in love with the drama and its characters and storyline. Because till then, all the characters and sub plots would mainly be set in place, and now you'd have got complete picture of all the plots in the drama. There are very subtle plot twists and revelations, not your usual "it blew my mind" moments. Also, what makes this drama different for me is: Firstly, the first drama where I have actually seen FL being in so much pain and sacrificing herself for the hero, usually its the opposite. Secondly, there is no such concept of hatred between them. They both are in themselves such strong and independent characters, so wisely acted out their roles. There was no unnecessary or immature or dragged out scenes. Everything made sense and even their childish moments or be it their starting "husband-wife pretending" moments, they were so fun to watch. Thirdly, not any of the good side characters die at the end, it was in true sense a happy ending which is very rare in chinese historical dramas, where usually side leads are killed or sacrificed at the end to bring out sympathy or provide a melo end to the drama. But here I was truly happy with the ending.

It was truly the justice served right. I loved how all evil characters met their doom one by one, and what a powerful message the whole drama portrays. More than sacrificing yourself for the lover to save the world, you both should together save the world and live together or die together. It didn't glorify sacrificing oneself for the lover but taught us a different way where both ML and FL can trust each other and the capabilities, and are willing to join hands together. Like it was such an inspiring and comforting moment. Overall, I personally loved the characters' chemistry, the humor, the war scenes, the pain, the sacrifice portrayed, the emotional depth and so many micro-lessons from every episode. It gave me a whole lot of memories and happy moments. Truly a comforting and dopamine-boosting drama! Be patient, trust the storyline and the plot, you will automatically get connected to its characters and will really enjoy such a wholesome and heartful drama.

LASTLY, I LOVE ML AND FL CHEMISTRY, THE OSTS, THE PLOT AND THE ENDING!!!

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One of a kind masterpiece

This is a tale of a love so deep it transcends time. I cried, I laughed, I had my heart broken over and over again to finally having the pieces put back together In a painstakingly way.

If you are wanting to watch one of the most epic love stories that will speak to your soul for forever time, then this is a must watch.

The ONLY reason I can’t give this a full 10 is because there were so many times I was SO frustrated with the FL pushing him away and not realizing how he felt. They could have saved themselves a lot of turmoil. But then again we wouldn’t have had the most beautiful 20 episodes.

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Justice on wheels. Must watch

Taxi Driver is one of the best revenge thrillers I’ve seen. The story is emotional, intense, and full of moral gray areas that make you question what real justice means. Lee Je-hoon absolutely nailed his role... switching effortlessly between calm, serious Do-gi and the many personas he takes on to help victims.

I loved how the show didn’t start with a perfect setup... the team and their car evolved with each mission. Some episodes, especially Jong-eun’s, hit so hard emotionally. Others made me furious seeing how easily criminals walk free while victims suffer. That’s what makes this drama so satisfying... it shows what happens when the system fails, and people take justice into their own hands.

Episode 7–8 were peak intensity for me. A mix of anxiety, humor, and pure satisfaction when Do-gi served karma. Prosecutor Kang Ha-na frustrated me at first, but by the end, her growth made sense. She truly represented lawful justice while the team symbolized emotional justice.

It’s rare for a drama to balance action, emotion, and ethics this well. Taxi Driver did it brilliantly. Can’t wait to watch Season 2 and 3.

P.S. some parts were predictable and some scenes like do gi single handedly beating up multiple men was ridiculous but I'll just let that slide. he looked cool.lol.

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Could have been so much better

It wasn't the best, but it did keep me coming back to see the next episode ... I guess that says something.
I found the series trying to mimic "Boys Over Flowers", but a much darker less satisfying story. I think the main difference between Hierarchy & BOF was the likeability of the characters. With the "Flowers" cast, you could root for and see a good transformation from bad to good with each passing episode. All, with the exception of Ha Kang, no one had any likeable qualities, whether you were watching episode one or seven, it just wasn't there.
Chae Min, who I'm definitely a fan of, did a great job with his performance ... but at times it was a bit difficult watching the rest of the cast blend together. It was a rough road.
Toward the end, there were so many antagonists not getting what they deserved, that was a real turn off ... but like I said, it did keep me coming back to see the next episode. I just wish it could have been a bit better of a conclusion in the final episode.

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A Battle of Delicious Kiss Scenes vs an Awful Plot

As my rather eggagerated title says, this show has two extremes and just not much else inbetween. I've heard good reviews of the overall series but after watching it to see for myself I'm suspecting the high ratings and praise MIGHT just be so plentiful because of the [life saving] kiss scenes. I can give Blank credit for that anyhow. BOTH actressess seem to give their all and passionately so, Faye Peraya is the more impressive of the two in both the lovescenes and her overall performance but Yoko despite some critiscism I've seen here and there unfairly so surprised me in some of her scenes by playing her part at least decently. Faye is a very skilled and believable crier, one of the more natural ones I've seen in GL series and for that she deserves half the credit of the entire show. Plus a bonus for being AN EYECATCH [Don't get me squealing about the scene she wears that dress..........] There's nothing wrong with the acting from either of the leads or any of the other [rather aimlessly hovering] cast. The big problem and demonstrative of Dissapointmenit is nothing other than the extremely weak sagging plot and the laughably low-budget production. Concerning the plot I can go all out and sick up sour critiscism everywhere but I' rather not bother. I'll keep things calm saying there were far too many lags, gaps and bits that just got shoved in without having any explanation as to why they came along or fit in and then slinking sneakily into the background as if the production team expected their audience to have the object permanence values of a toddler. Aneung's mother having a childhood crush on Khun Neung to apparently serious levels in one episode then it never being mentioned once again after that is just one of my scrutinizing examples. As well as the random shoving in of the tom- oh sorry, ''Queer'' character as perhaps an attempt to create tension/conflict between Aneung and K. Neung only again to completely shove any follow-ups of that introduction away into the corner in later episodes. Oh and of course the infamously infuriating Grandma Switch where in one episode Aneung's strict sharp-haired authoritatian grandma is suddenly replaced by a whole new actress with a much more obviously placid personality. That was one of the funniest ''whoops-es'' in the series for me. By that time I already decided not to take the show so seriously as it would just beckon forth more incredulous disapointment. Anyhow, as my large point says, the production and story were just not up there at all. If we have Faye on the top shelf and Yoko a little way below to illustrate the quality they added to the show...well the aforementioned production and plot would be shattered on the floor in front of that shelf.

My issue is with the components making up the rest of the show that is not the acting and scene directory. I think Blank could have been a lot better if it had been treated more intricately and taken seriously by its own crew. I would certainly rewatch it though just for the delightful kissing scenes which along with Faye and [most of] Yoko's acting make up all of the five stars I rate this series. It could have been a lot better than it was.

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Excited to see what’s next

Whispers of Fate has exceeded all my expectations. For a production that includes stellar performances from Luo Yun Xi and the rest of the cast, top notch visual effects and costume design, the best thing about it is actually the plot! The story centres around the mysterious protagonist Tang Li Ci (Luo Yun Xi) and his journey to around the world to revive his friend fangzhou, along the way we discover his past, his powers, and fall in love with the relationships (friend or foe) he has with everyone he encounters. It’s a journey for self discovery and it is captivating at every turn. The level of world building is unmatched by any other dramas and the imagination and creativity of the plot is a clever mix of Chinese mythology and western sci fi. I find myself screaming in excitement started at episode 4 and every episode after. Don’t miss this one, it is such a breathtaking masterpiece

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