Reviews

Let me start by saying some of the actors on this series are really great at what they do others are lacking. The serious is overall just toxic I didn't even see a point in the series to be honest I thought it was going to be something special and it was far from. Showing a three-way relationship going back and forth that's full of toxicity don't see how that's something that's people should be graduating toward. The cast was decent scenery was interesting but the overall chemistry was strongly lacking none of it was believable and half the time I felt like I was watching more like a straight story being played out by gay character concepts. All of it just felt off. The series was more laughable and it was intended to look more like children playing adult roles and to be honest this is the first time I get to say I'm not a fan of the two leads together in this one It just felt off on their chemistry than what I've seen them play in other shows.

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Interesting but lacking

Let me start by saying the storyline was very interesting. I did enjoy the overa;; story but it was very protectable. The two leads were ok, but sadly i did not feel the chemistry between them. The character of Oba was great, but i was not feeling Plawan, he felt to child like and annoying and did not fit the spy like person he was playing at, not even a believable chief. The side cast were all great and the second pairing was a fun opposite attract idea. The ending was horrible as it all the real drama happened then to fast and did not fit with the over all story. The background was lovely and the food was great. Sadly I would have wanted better out of this series but became to much at times, and wish the character of Plawan was played better.

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The milk never expired.

Okay, before i talk about the story. The leads in this drama are absolutely, breathtaking. The visuals are off the chart. We are probably not going to see the jung jung couple anytime soon. But they gave their full potential. Amazing chemistry with the leads.

This drama has everything a "drama genre" will have. The parents, the situations, the visuals, everything was very cliché. But it was done good.

The family was the main thing that this drama is in a drama genre. They gave their own problems, and even push their problems to their kids.

The ex was just there as a purpose for seok ryu to go back , and he was just there to make seung hyo confess. They gave him a super confusing role. But , the way i switched sides when they showed that he didn't cheat. Like poor man , I was hating on him for nothing. Bro lost a diamond though (Seok ryu)

Seok ryu had the most confusing, realistic and the most frustrating role in the drama. Her having a break down with her mom was super sad to see, the sibling partiality was shown so good, it felt real and it makes you feel bad for her.

Seung hyo is the whole reason I didn't drop this drama midway, cause i mean mannnn, the edits of him flooded my feed after watching this drama, and i ain't complaining!!. I felt so bad for him in the whole drama, like imagine the girl you loved, your bestfriend growing up hid that she had cancer. (Gosh his acting when he found out.) I mean I also was frustrated, i mean this man loved her for a decade without confessing. He stole the show for being an absolute hottie .

This is the first drama I LOVED the second leads. I need a whole drama for them. Their relationship was so cute. The paramedic girl (Mo eum ) and her mudflats man (Dan ho). Their first kiss was kinda awkward, Since they showed a guy grieving for his late wife to Mo eum, and this girl kisses him and runs. And we found out that Dan ho is not the actual father to Yeon du , very cliché but thank God they added that or else their first kiss would've been so awkward. Mo eum was amazing character, the cool kid i would love to be type, smart and an absolute baddie. Dan ho was an amazing parent to Yeon do, that made him so hot.

The parents love story was different genre. I mean them literally writing the drama queen of tears as seung hyo's parents. It felt like actual hae in and baek hyun woo when their old. Anyways I wished they focused more on the main leads though.

The relationship of Dong min (seok ryu's brother) and the gym girl (the one who had a crush on seung hyo) was disappointing , they could've made them date. I loved how the gym girl was a girl's girl and not a scheming one you typically see in other dramas

The drama went downhills when their exes came. I mean I loved seung hyo's ex , she was way better conveying her feelings than Hyun jae . Although she did kinda frustrated me when she was stealing seok hyo from seok ryu slightly. But it made them realise their feelings so I ain't complaining again.

And they kinda threw that cancer part again they just needed a reason for them to fight. The ex not cheating, made the story better. Cause seok ryu was having a hard time moving on, at first i was annoyed, Girl i know it will take time to move on, butttt he freaking cheated on you??!. Then they showed that he's not a cheater but an green flag. I mean okay i kinda get you girl.

Her ex , was a mix of emotions. I'm sure everyone has their ups and downs , but the difference between him and seung hyo is , seung hyo is ready to hit rock bottom with her, so he could tell her she's not alone, but Hyun jae wasn't ready to do that. I respect it though, it's human nature, just because your girlfriend has cancer doesn't mean you have to mourn and devote yourself to her all day.

Some of the quotes I loveddd:

"My mom and dad didn't come to meet but as i looked at the girl who skipped her exams for me, I realised after meeting Bae seok Ryu, There wasn't a time when I didn't like her" -Choi Seung Hyo

"Don’t force yourself to laugh if you feel like crying.” — Choi Seung-hyo

"That milk expires today but my feelings for you won’t spoil tomorrow or the day after.” – Choi Seung Hyo

"Without you, time seems to drag on… Without you, every day feels bland.” – Bae Seok Ryu

"It feels unfair that there isn’t an expression better than I love you. Because that’s how much I love you.” – Choi Seung Hyo

SEE HOW MOST OF THE GOOD QUOTES WERE SAID BY SEUNG HYO, HE PRACTICALLY CARRIED THE DRAMA.
This drama is truly good for the romance, they're chemistry , the visuals, the acting, and the story was well written. I will recommend this drama to person who like slow burn with awesome chemistry.

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Take your time for this experience

Honestly, I really liked the slow pacing. Some episodes are definitely much longer (up to 2 hours) compared to the usual 45–60 minutes I’m used to, but they never felt too long. In fact, they often felt better paced than shorter episodes, which sometimes fail to fully engage me. The extended runtime gave the main couple enough space to properly develop, which I appreciated a lot. Also, we actually got a real plot that wasn’t only focused on romance, and that really made the series stand out compared to many others I watch. Overall, I enjoyed the village setting more than the city scenes. The atmosphere there just felt richer and more engaging.

Unexpectedly, I didn’t enjoy the former lives storyline as much as I thought I would, even though I’ve seen and liked reincarnation plots before. Objectively, it was well executed, and the past versions of the characters were unique and added important layers to the story. Still, for some reason, I was mainly interested in the present timeline. I liked the main couple – and the side couple – so much in the present that I constantly found myself wanting to get back to them. It felt like when you only watch a series because you’re waiting for your favorite couple’s scenes. This is purely my personal feeling, and I’m pretty sure it’s an unpopular opinion.

When it comes to Khem and Peem (his master), their chemistry was undeniable, especially since they were living together most of the time. That closeness really worked in their favor. However, I wasn’t a big fan of the two characters who were mainly introduced to distract the couple from each other and create jealousy – that part was pretty meh for me.

As for the side couple, Chan and Jet, I was pleasantly surprised. Their relationship developed very differently from the main couple’s, which made it refreshing to watch. Additionally, I really loved that we also got GL representation.

Honourable mention goes to Thong and Ek, the two adorable child spirits. They worked perfectly as comic relief, but I also got emotionally attached to them.

Regarding the villain, Ramphueng, I appreciated that she felt genuinely different from typical antagonists. She was powerful without being overpowered – the same goes for the protagonists – and her characteristics were clearly shaped by her past. One thing I personally didn’t like, though, was that Khem sometimes felt too passive or helpless and too dependent on Peem, almost like a damsel in distress.

Lastly, I absolutely loved the production quality. The visuals were stunning, atmospheric and truly beautiful - e.g. the ghosts or the ritual scene in the rain.

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Hilarious chaos and romance

One thing I can’t ignore is the fact that Jung Soo Young was dating Lee Min Suk when he was still in high school. I get that he was about to graduate, but still, it felt a little off. It made me raise an eyebrow more than once, especially since Lee Min Suk is a high school student and often acted very immature whenever he encountered Yoo Jin Woo. That said, it was hilarious whenever he tried to come at Yoo Jin Woo. His awkward overconfidence made for some genuinely funny moments.

Seo In Guk and Lee Ha Na had amazing chemistry. They were constantly up to shenanigans together, and I always knew I would get a laugh whenever they shared a scene. Their playful teasing, awkward moments, and genuine support for each other made their relationship feel fun and realistic. They really fed off each other, and it was impossible not to smile whenever they were on screen.

The dynamic between Lee Min Suk, Kim Chang Su, and Han Yeong Suk was absolutely hilarious. Honestly, they were the highlight of the drama for me. Their constant bickering, over the top antics, and occasional moments of surprising insight made them incredibly entertaining. I loved how their interactions broke up the romantic tension and added a layer of comedy that kept the story from feeling too heavy.

Lee Soo Hyuk as Yoo Jin Woo was perfectly cast. He played a confident CEO really well and approached Jung Soo Young with bad intentions. He was so mean to Jung Soo Young despite what he has done to her, she continued to show him nothing but kindness. My only critique is that I wished his character growth was built more slowly. It felt like his feelings for her appeared overnight, and I would have loved a more gradual, believable transition.

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Boring AF

Iet me write honest review, and idc who many people get angry or criticize me for writing this. After seeing so much hype (8 million tweets or mention idk) around this drama i said lets try but for me this story is is average. No butterfly moments but actually i felt wtf he is doing. Literally when i was watching this drama it feel aww such a cute moments or wow nice. Literally i felt nothing. I don't understand hype around pondphuwin coz they don't even know how to act especially phuwin. Phuwin doesn't even know how to kiss. His kiss looks so fucking awkward. Best part of this drama is WilliamEst. Their chemistry is Fucking great even though they don't have kiss scene. Especially William. His childish acting is more interesting than pond cringe dialogue. Except leaving few scene i didn't find this series appealing. No moment to remember except propose one. I felt so bored that i almost sleep during ep 5 and 6 still lets see there might be good moment. If u see fish upon the sky and we are, then series looks good but when series from thai bl industry like Khemjira, Kinnporsche, Reset, Revenged Love, Triage, Manner of death The sign, SOTUS (pioneer of BL series), Love in the moonlight and few in other exist then this series doesn't hold value. They wanted to show this series as romantic, cute, fluffy but idk it looses it charms. It feels so boring that pond he is speaking same dialogue, u r the reason, i am lucky, its u🤦🤦🤦as long as pondphuwin work together these people will give 10/10,or give too much hype even if series is so basic. This series not for me. 5/10

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What an excellent conservative romcom! I always love a romcom when the side stories doesn't overpower the main story. This show keeps the focus on the two main leads, it's all about their struggles, fails and get backs again. The early episodes are a bit slot. Still, they depicts the characters well as they all have a lot of struggles. No unnecessary plots needed here. No need serial killers or truck of doom; it's all about living your life and never giving up on your dreams. The mixture between romance and comedy is really well-balanced for me.

The casts are all great, and quite premium if I may say. They even made Choi Woo Sik as a guest. However, what an outstanding performance from Kim Ji Won. She was really really impressive here, her pain, sadness, joy and silliness, she eat them all. Nothing can replace her iconic aegyo, and I've never thought she could pull something like that. Also Park Seo Joon expression everytime she did it was really hilarious. His performance here was even better than him in WWWSK.

Still, there are something bothering me about this show. I really don't like that SML reconciled with SFL, she really deserved better. Even though Joo Man did everything for the sake of "reminding him of her", I don't think it's tolerable. He should've shove Ye Jin away from the beginning, he failed to create a boundary. Also he was soo self-absorbed and all he was thinking was about his pride and pride. Seol Hui was totally a better person, too good for him. Aside from that, I don't think Park Hye Ran got a proper closure. Where did she go when she had no money and rejected by everyone? She also had never fix her relationship with Dong Man.

On top of all, this show is quite lightweight and easy to enjoy!

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I would give it a better rating but I disliked thoroughly the second couple

Things I adored

1 The ML. I didn't even recognized him at first, but I had him on my favorite actors after seeing him on What If. I fell in love with him in What If and he didn't disappoint here either. He's not handsome in a classic way but he's a good actor and he carries himself well.

Things I loved

1 The FL. She was good after the first few episodes where I thought she was too wooden and played like she was afraid to speak. Once she got into her role she was much much better. I do think though that in some scenes she needed to make more efforts.

2 The 2FL. I loved the actress. So beautiful and natural. I will check her other work. I hated the relationship plot with her, but I loved her friendship with the FL.

3 That they showed they had a healthy and adult physical relationship. The chemistry was there for me.

Things I liked

1 The band. They were good characters although we didn't learn much about them.

2 The bar owner. I could even say I loved her since she was mature, sensible and a good friend.

Things I disliked

1 The FL character in the first episodes when she navigated between her ex and the ML. I know it was needed but it still bothered me that she wasn't more decisive and affirmative.

2 The ML ex. I didn't hate her but she still bothered me. That said she redeemed herself so all is good.

Things I hated

1 The 2ML. I mean this time the brother. The actor was awful. Just awful. I never once cared about his relationship. Great brother, I can't deny that but pairing him with the best friend was a mistake and he didn't have the charisma to carry this through. I fast forwarded all their scenes after a while because it irritated me a lot. I do think a better actor could have made them less painful.

2 The whole second couple relationship. No chemistry and oh god it took even more time than the main leads' relationship. Why the heck? Sometimes it was like 2/3 of the episode were focused on them. It got on my nerves in the end.

3 The ex. What a despicable, manipulative character. he was handsome and yet I felt like he was so ugly. I wish he paid more for his actions. I hate manipulative people more than anything, and unfortunately they are everywhere. So it helps to be able to hate them in fiction.

4 The father of the FL. I don't care if he changed, I only care about the fact that he wanted his children to just obey him and that he used corporal punishment which was glossed over by the FL. What the heck is wrong with society? Why is is acceptable in 2026 to show that kind of behavior? All the things I hated made me lower the rating. If only the main couple was the focus it would be 8.5 at least.

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True Beauty a story of friendship growth and courage

True Beauty is a drama very similar to My ID Is Gangnam Beauty in how it explores society’s beauty standards and the effect they can have on a person’s mental health. Lim Joo Kyung puts extra effort into her appearance, and this comes directly from the intense bullying she experienced at her old school. She was treated as an outcast because of her looks and her awkwardness, especially her love for horror books, which made her an easy target. After learning how to do her makeup and completely transforming her appearance, she immediately notices how differently people treat her compared to her old school. This makes her believe that being beautiful is necessary to avoid bullying and gain acceptance.

Lee Su Ho meets Lim Joo Kyung when she isn’t wearing makeup and befriends her because of her caring nature and the fact that she doesn’t drool over his good looks. This connection is also rooted in their past, when Su Ho was extremely rude to her at school, which made her goal very clear: stay away from him. Of course, fate intervenes, and Su Ho eventually discovers that the girl he’s been talking to at the bookshop is Lim Joo Kyung. That reveal adds tension to their relationship and highlights Joo Kyung’s fear of being truly seen.

I really liked how at her new school Lim Joo Kyung has classmates who accept her, even after finding out she isn’t naturally pretty. Her friendship with Choi Soo Ah stands out. Soo Ah is upset that Joo Kyung kept her bullying a secret and didn’t show her natural face, disappointed that her friend thought she had to hide herself. That dynamic was very relatable and added depth to the story about self acceptance and trust.

Han Seo Joon is basically a walking green flag. He quietly protects Joo Kyung and consistently shows up for her without needing recognition or praise, which makes him both reliable and endearing.

Mun Ka Young as Lim Joo Kyung was perfectly cast. She’s a strong actress and handled the emotional scenes beautifully, especially the moments where Joo Kyung’s insecurities and fears came to the surface. She balanced vulnerability and humor in a way that made her easy to sympathize with.

Cha Eun Woo as Lee Su Ho was a bit more mixed for me. While he fit the visual and reserved nature of the character, I wished we could see more of his emotions. He often came across as stiff, which made it harder to fully connect with his internal struggles.

Hwang In Youp as Han Seo Joon, on the other hand, was perfectly cast. He effortlessly exuded confidence and embodied the bad boy image while still showing emotional depth when it mattered. His presence added energy to the drama and made his character especially memorable.

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My ID Is Gangnam Beauty quiet healing

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty is a drama I really appreciated for how openly it explores society’s beauty standards and the impact they can have on a person’s mental health. It doesn’t just focus on appearance, but on the internal damage caused by constant judgment and comparison. I especially liked how Kang Mi Rae eventually realizes that she was never truly ugly to begin with and that plastic surgery wasn’t the solution to her pain. What she really needed to fix was her mindset and the way she viewed herself. Through Do Gyeong Seok, she slowly learns that caring too much about other people’s opinions only holds you back, and that what truly matters is how you see yourself.

Do Gyeong Seok is extremely handsome, and he’s very aware of the pretty privilege he has. Instead of using his looks to his advantage, he actively tries not to benefit from them. This made his character feel more thoughtful and self aware. When they were in high school, Do Gyeong Seok had noticed Kang Mi Rae, but there was a misunderstanding that stuck with her. When he asked if she was wearing perfume, Mi Rae immediately took it as an insult and responded with, why? Because I’m ugly I can’t wear perfume? That moment perfectly showed how deeply her insecurities ran, and how easily kindness or curiosity could be twisted into judgment in her mind. Do Gyeong Seok walking away only reinforced that misunderstanding, which lingered between them for years.

Im Soo Hyang as Kang Mi Rae was perfectly cast. She portrayed Mi Rae’s insecurities so naturally that it felt painfully real at times. In moments where her character was shy, awkward, or scared, she brought in a sense of humor that made those scenes endearing rather than frustrating. You could really feel Mi Rae’s internal conflict and her constant fear of being judged. Im Soo Hyang did an excellent job making Mi Rae’s growth feel gradual and earned instead of rushed or forced.

Cha Eun Woo as Do Gyeong Seok was also a great fit, at least in my opinion. His character is reserved, quiet, and highly observant, and Cha Eun Woo embodied that calm presence well. Because of his family history, it’s easy to understand why he keeps a small circle and comes off as standoffish to others. He isn’t cold without reason, and I liked how the drama slowly revealed the layers behind his behavior instead of spelling everything out right away.

Together, Im Soo Hyang and Cha Eun Woo had really great chemistry. Their interactions felt gentle and sincere, and their relationship developed in a way that supported the drama’s overall message about self acceptance and emotional healing. Their chemistry wasn’t loud or dramatic, but subtle and comforting, which suited the story perfectly.

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I will give the overall score higher if was not for abrupt ending.

I watched this drama last July when it was released and i was quite like it and how we cannot forget iconic Liang Siwei first scene when he was topless and kissing his FL. I quite like Yao Yuchen acting but her plot was not really that good and this is one of the exception. The chemistry between them was passable to watch.

A Lovely campus romance drama. Pure sweetness throughout, no angst. There are a few minor misunderstandings, but they are quickly resolved. The main characters are all normal people, without any particularly outrageous male-female rivalry. Brothers and best friends are all supporters. The plot is rich, without any melodramatic scenes, the pacing is tight and smooth, they are mutually redeeming, secretly in love, and heading towards each other.

I need to thank for ML golden retriever dog since it was my sole reason to watch this drama with full focus. But the cons about this drama is abrupt ending. It almost destroy the good merits of this drama.

Recommended to watch.

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