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Save yourself from this...
I don’t know yet whether I’ll drop this show, but three episodes in and I’m already questioning every decision I’ve ever made. About 80% of it is the most awkward, forced sex scenes imaginable. Another 10% is AI-generated slop, and the remaining 10% is conversations between the leads that exist solely as foreplay for more sex.I keep having to skip through the pointless AI segments because they add absolutely nothing to the plot. If the company didn’t have the budget to hire artists to illustrate those voiceovers, they should’ve cut them entirely instead of padding the runtime with lifeless filler. Strip out the plotless AI nonsense and the endless sex scenes, and these three episodes would barely amount to 20 minutes of teeth-grindingly awkward, forced chemistry.
Worst of all, this show came at the worst possible time. I can’t even rewatch My Sweetheart Jom anymore- forever cursed :’(
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This show does not get better
I've decided to drop this show after 8 episodes. I know I'm almost there to the finish line but I can't keep watching this slop, which is so crazy cause I've never said that about an OffGun show before.The writing for the show is really where the issues stem from. The acting and even direction have been fine as always. But firstly let's talk about the characters. Koh is such a bad character, not only because he has a bad personality, but his thoughts and actions make no sense and his backstory doesn't justify the way he acts. And Jira is also frustrating because he genuinely doesn't want better for himself and feels tied down to any situation he's in, like being poor and having to work for Koh. He acts like he doesn't have a choice in his OWN LIFE. His character also doesn't know how to set and enforce boundaries and it's just so pathetic. I've seen people say Pheem is toxic but he's really not, his only "toxic" thing is believing Jira will fully accept him only after he's had s*x with him, which shows to be true from Jira's actions. Also he's just as obsessed with Jira but he at least doesn't act entitled to him, his time, and body like Koh.
The romance in the show is bad for the obviously leading couple. The only "romance" between Koh and Jira is Koh being needy (which is so unattractive because he acts like a kid/brat and is so entitled after being such an 🍑 to Jira) and Jira obviously not wanting to like him but liking him. But that's not romance, that's just the situation at hand. There is nothing showing me that yeah they really should be together and is the better pair. This show does not make my heart flutter, it only did that at first with Pheem and Jira cause they have the better chemistry and story. until Jira messed everything up. I think Pheem genuinely deserves better. This show would have been so much better if Dew and Off switched characters and it was about breaking free from their oppressor together/tearing him down and finding love with freedom.
And the plot started off as good but has fallen so badly. I liked the idea of him being poor and Koh hiring him and falling in love but the execution is so bad. Also all of the business scenese are done so badly. Nothing irl would happen like that and I don't understand why they show so much of the stuff he says to the business people if it's not important to the story. They should have just montaged those scenes. It was also giving revenge story at first and then just fell off so hard smh.
And last petty little things is that Mawin's dialogues are bad and always tries to be so profound over the littlest situations and Ing has a lot of weird aura farming moments that are so badly placed and last really long. Honestly there's been a lot of those scenes where they want to show the attractiveness of the cast but the scenes always come off as awkward and long lol
But yeah I would not recommend this. The people who say this show is so good are blinded by their OffGun love. I'm very disappointed and will now rewatch the entirety of Not Me and Bad Buddy to make me feel better.
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Meticulous Plan for Taming the Husband.
I watch this and didn't realized it was Li Sheng Jie since he didn't use his bang (His look was better than his usual look). Never see another Zhao An Di, so this is my first review about her. Both of leads carries their character well especially Zhao An Di.The plot is about FL transmigrates into a book and, to avoid becoming cannon fodder, starts by "taming" ML to win him over, eventually achieving her ideal married life. In the drama, FL gives the ML bait (by sleeping with him), and the negative impact of divorce on the military creates the conditions for her to control him. FL acts in her own best interests, using the ML's "interests" as bait, and adding some reasoning to achieve her goal of taming him. FL's methods only work because of the ML's character was straight man. If it were a more cunning and calculating ML, these methods probably wouldn't have been effective. Gradually, ML changes from loving the FL for her appearance to truly loving her of everything.
The plot is flawless, the sweetness and satisfaction are perfectly balanced, and the sense of the era and the satisfying action are both top-notch. The casting is perfect, the acting is natural and not exaggerated, and both the main and supporting characters are memorable.
Recommended to Watch.
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What begins as an awkward and forced relationship gradually transforms into an essential symbiosis. Yi Ping, initially reluctant, discovers in Ever 9 a presence that compensates for his emotional deficiencies and teaches him, step by step, the meaning of companionship.
The chemistry between the empathetic robot and the reserved human is the emotional core of the drama.
More than a simple romance, ANTI RESET is a meditation on what constitutes the soul and whether a robot’s promise can truly survive a simple hardware reconfiguration. The narrative maintains a delicate balance between tenderness and anguish, compelling the viewer to question whether true love can be erased by a programming command. Profound, bittersweet, and beautifully executed, this story will leave BL fans yearning for a happy ending for a couple that defied all expectations.
To avoid: If you prefer dramas without a heavy emotional load or existential dilemmas.
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Personally, I was expecting more action, but the series is quite light, with a somewhat absurd storyline. The spy is one of the clumsiest I’ve ever seen, and the one being spied on is terrified of cockroaches… a complete mess! 🪳😂
And that’s how a relationship begins: with a fear of cockroaches.
Even so, it’s still worth watching. The chemistry and acting between the two leads are sweet and fun, full of clichés. It’s nothing extraordinary, but when you watch the two of them together, you forget how simple the drama actually is.
The whole shop concept isn’t very clear to me; I think it should have been developed a bit more. I also feel there’s a lack of development for some of the supporting characters. It’s not very clear where some of them come from: the grandfather, the grandmother, the other couple, the other guy who suddenly appears with no explanation… anyway.
This series is worth watching mainly for the chemistry between the two main leads. It has fun, romantic moments and plenty of clichés, but despite its flaws… you should definitely give it a try. 💙✨
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Dissaponting ! This could have been something great but in the end, it just didn’t fully deliver.
I had a lot of expectations going into this drama because it started really strong. The first story was engaging, the setup was promising, and I genuinely thought this would be one of those clever, fast-paced con-artist stories. Unfortunately, as the drama went on, the story slowly lost its rhythm, and I was quite disappointed.
To be completely honest, the high rating I’m giving this drama is almost entirely because of the stellar cast, especially the actors who played the antagonists. They were exceptional and truly carried the show when the story itself couldn’t.
Plot*
The story follows three con artists who work together to help people who have been wronged. The group is led by Yun I-rang, a highly intelligent and creative woman who organises their operations while hiding secrets of her own. Alongside her is James, a veteran con artist with wit and humour, and Myung Gu-ho, the newest member of the team.
Structure & Storytelling
The drama consists of 12 episodes, with a new case or “victim” introduced every two episodes. The structure is very much Robin Hood–style: they scam the bad people, those who exploit, deceive, or harm innocent victims, steal their money, reimburse the victims, and keep a portion for themselves.
While this concept works well at first, after the initial story, everything began to feel disconnected. Instead of building momentum and a storyline of how all this began, each new case felt loosely stitched together. There were many elements thrown in, but they never fully came together in a way that kept me emotionally invested. I often felt confused rather than intrigued.
What truly kept me watching was the antagonists. The drama had an impressive lineup of well-known, extremely busy actors appearing as villains or in cameo roles, and honestly, I was surprised they managed to cast so many big names. These actors were phenomenal!!!. Their performances as bad guys were layered, convincing, and memorable and without them, I don’t think I would have ever finished the drama.
Acting Thoughts
Park Min-young is a very conflicting actress for me. She often plays characters who are traumatised in childhood, and this drama follows that same pattern. I was initially excited because this was supposed to be a revenge-driven role, but the main storyline tied to her character felt underdeveloped and not deep enough. I often asked this question," All of this just for that ?" IYKYK!!
The emotional depth wasn’t there, and despite the drama trying to make it dramatic and heavy, it never truly pulled me in. At times, her acting felt a bit unnatural to me.
Park Hee-soon is an actor I usually enjoy a lot, but in this case, I struggled to connect with him. His comedic moments felt forced, and the humour didn’t suit him in my eyes. This is the first time i am seeing him playing a comedy role, and I struggled to laugh. It just didn’t land the way it was intended. Of course, this is just my personal opinion!
Final Thoughts & Rating
Overall, the drama felt full of plot holes, and the ending was rushed. The main storyline never had enough time to properly develop, and instead of feeling cohesive, it felt like scattered pieces of information poorly connected. Maybe the limited 12-episode format played a role, but it still didn’t meet the expectations it set for itself early on.
If I were rating this purely on story, I’d give it a 5/10. However, because of the outstanding supporting cast and unforgettable antagonists, I’m bumping it up to a 7.5/10. They truly saved this drama for me.
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Great but not my personal favorite
I put off watching this one for far too long but ultimately had to because it's been recommended by so many friends and for the cast.Overall, great drama but not my favorite genre, so less stars from me for personal bias. It seemed a bit too long. Great cast, complex characters that aren't just straight up black and white, and an intricate plot that challenges ethical questions. The love story was sweet but not overly compelling to me. She could have ended up with the 2nd ML, and I might have felt just the same.
I didn't like how dumbed down the FL's character was compared to the ML. Yes, naturally, we all have strengths and weaknesses, but she seemed to exist solely to make the ML improve and move thr story on his own. I know I'm being a bit dramatic here, but for some reason, she really bothers me.
It's also sad that they wrote such deep characters but made the main behind the scenes villain so one sided. Yes, she had a little depth to her, but the transition from one side to another was jarring and weird.
Maybe the biggest thing that put me off, (and again, this is my personal bias) is that even as adults, the leads still seemed like teenagers. It was almost like watching them solve a Scooby Doo mystery. It was hard to take them seriously in their adult roles and careers.
While, like I said before, it's not my favorite genre, I did appreciate a story that was driven by a plot where romance was less centralized and incorporated so intricately.
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The series is visually stunning, melancholic, and charged with a tension that permeates every frame. Pond and Phuwin’s chemistry has evolved to stratospheric levels; here, they don’t just act, they feel. Watching Palm become Nueng’s pillar of strength while his entire world crumbles is nothing short of wonderful. It is an ambitious project that successfully balances family drama with a high-stakes "bodyguard" romance.
The highlights: Phuwin’s performance as the lonely heir and Pond’s commanding physical presence as Palm. This is a tale of privilege, loneliness, and blind devotion. It’s not perfect, but it is deeply captivating.
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PLOT: Rak, a wealthy, refined, elegant, and sophisticated young man and BL writer, is sent to an island for two weeks to write his novel. There he meets Mut, handsome, seductive, and rough. They begin a (very sexual) relationship, but Rak (because his mother always had difficult relationships with men) doesn't believe in love. However, he becomes hooked and takes Mut back to Bangkok with him.
+++ I really like these actors (Peat and Fort). They are very talented, cute, and have great chemistry. They play different characters here than in "Love in the Air," although Peat is still the most traumatized (but he's so good when he cries!). He's very cute here in his very feminine little shorts. Fort is also very convincing as an uneducated but resourceful islander. Kudos!
+++ I really love the character of Vie, the best friend in the world!
Nothing to report on the OSTs.
Nothing to report on the technical aspects, well done.
BUT
### I'm starting to find Mame's stories unbearable. The characters are unrealistic, ring false, and lack psychological consistency.
The women in particular (the assistant, the cousin) are stupid, slow, clumsy, and unbearable.
### The GL segment helps distance Vie from the Rak/Mut relationship, but it didn't need to take up so much screen time (because we're really wondering what Vie sees in the assistant :).
### Regarding the father's behavior, we wonder why the problem wasn't resolved sooner!!
=> A pointless series except for the Peat/Fort interactions.
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Belle performance des acteurs mais la story est poorly-written
PLOT: Rak, riche jeune homme, raffiné, élégant et sophistiqué, écrivain de BL, est envoyé pdt 2 semaines sur une île pr écrire son roman. Il y rencontre Mut, beau, séduisant et "brut de décoffrage". Ils entament une relat° (très sexuelle) mais Rak (parce que sa mère a tjs eu des relat° difficiles avec les hommes) ne croit pas à l'amour. Accro cpdt, il ramène Mut à Bangkok avec lui.
+++ J'aime bcp ces acteurs (Peat et Fort). Ils sont plein de talent, mignons, avec une belle alchimie. Ils assument ici des personnages différents de "love in the air", bien que Peat soit tjs le plus traumatisé (mais il est si bon qd il pleure :). Il est très mignon ici avec ses petits shorts très féminins. Fort est également très convaincant en îlien peu instruit mais débrouillard. Kudos !
+++ J'aime bcp le personnage de Vie, la meilleure amie du monde !
RAS sur les OSTs.
RAS sur l'aspect technique, bien travaillé.
MAIS
### je commence à ne plus supporter les stories écrites par Mame. Les personnages sont irréels, sonnent faux, pas cohérents au niveau psychologique.
Les femmes en particulier (l'assistante, la cousine) sont stupides, lentes, maladroites et insupportables.
### La partie GL permet de mettre Vie à distance de la relation Rak/Mut, mais elle n'avait pas à prendre autant de screentime (car on se demande bien ce que Vie trouve à l'assistante :).
### Vu le comportement du père, on se demande bien pourquoi le problème n'a pas été résolu plus tôt !!
=> Série qui ne tient que par les interactions Peat / Fort.
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Nanno's Justice
I finished it. I honestly skipped through the last three episodes because I didn’t enjoy them much. I have a lot of questions about Nanno, but I’m not sure whether they’ll be answered in season 2.1. Nanno most likely doesn’t feel physical pain and can use her body in any way for the sake of revenge. We can understand this from the scenes with the teacher in the first episode, or when she throws herself from the top of a building, or even when she is buried alive. Even if she does feel physical pain, as a beyond human being she can tolerate and endure it.
2. She manipulates the human mind and uses people in line with her own interests.
3. She actually does feel human emotions, which we can understand from the episode with TK. Normally, after taking revenge on her victims, she lets out a big laugh and looks at them in a demonic way. But when she left TK, her eyes were teary and she looked unhappy. Her emotions didn’t distract her from her purpose in any way, though.
4. She doesn’t need to eat, sleep, or rest like humans do. After committing theft with TK, even though they were running fast, Nanno was breathing perfectly fine, while TK was completely out of breath at that moment.
So my main question is this: why did she target high school students in order to take revenge and punish people? Even though they did many unethical and illegal things, why did she do this to underage kids? Don’t get me wrong, generally believe that Nanno gives people what they deserve, but I couldn’t understand why her target group is high school students.
What is Nanno’s true nature? She is most likely a demonic being, but how was she born? Was she human and then turned into such a being, or was she like this from the very beginning? These are the things I’m curious about. And while watching, there were moments where I felt that she made mistakes. I don’t remember which episode it was, but once she took revenge on someone who claimed to be rich but was actually poor. His main “crime” was lying at first, and then taking money from his parents’ wallet. Compared to other criminals, I thought he was a bit more decent, and honestly, I felt sorry for him.
Anyway, apparently a character named Yuri appears in season 2. I want to see her too, but I won’t start season 2 right away.
7.5/10
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Saving Your Crush 101
Park Seong A lives a double life. By day, she is a regular high school student trying to survive classes and teenage chaos. By night, she becomes Fairy Cheon Ji, a well known shaman who reads fortunes, predicts futures, and helps clients with illnesses and lingering worries, all while keeping her identity hidden behind a partially covered face. One night, a boy named Bae Gyeon U walks into her shrine with his grandmother, and Seong A falls for him at first sight. That flutter quickly turns into dread when she sees his fate. He is destined to die soon. As if destiny enjoys being dramatic, Gyeon U transfers into her class the very next day. Faced with the cruel timing of fate, Seong A makes a bold decision. She will do everything she can to save the boy she likes, even if it means challenging the heavens themselves.The drama kicks off on a playful note, following Seong A as she hilariously juggles homework by day and shaman duties by night. Watching her switch between a school uniform and ritual robes feels like a coming of age story with a supernatural twist. Just when things feel light and cozy, the mood tilts slightly darker with Gyeon U’s upside down entrance, but the gloom never overstays its welcome. Seong A’s bubbly, lovestruck energy swoops in like a ray of sunshine after midnight rain, keeping the tone bright and comforting.
Once Seong A learns about Gyeon U’s fate, it becomes oddly adorable watching her go full guardian mode, desperately trying to prevent the unspeakable from happening to her crush. Meanwhile, Gyeon U does what emotionally guarded boys do best and pushes her away at every turn. Their dynamic feels like soft chaos, with Seong A persistently closing the distance and Gyeon U slowly, reluctantly learning how to trust again. This push and pull is where the drama truly shines. The chemistry between Cho Yi Hyun and Choo Young Woo is its biggest strength. The bubbly girl and cold guy trope could have been tired, but they make it feel fresh and sincere. I had more than a few fangirl moments watching them share the screen.
What I appreciated most about Seong A is that she never felt immature or annoyingly naive. Despite her bright personality, she carries a quiet wisdom, likely shaped by her life as a shaman. She has this natural protector aura that makes you want to lean on her and believe that things will be okay. Gyeon U, on the other hand, is a walking bundle of unresolved trauma. Haunted by past experiences and burdened by a dark aura that harms those around him, his emotional walls make sense. I admit I am weak for the girl who slowly tears down the guy’s walls trope, and this drama knew exactly how to serve it.
Just when the main romance risks becoming a little too comfortable, Pyo Ji Ho steps in and saves the day. As Seong A’s best friend, confidant, and secret admirer, he adds warmth and balance to the story. I was genuinely happy that he did not end up as a bitter third wheel but instead became the couple’s biggest supporter. His growing friendship with the lonely Gyeon U was unexpectedly wholesome. Cha Kang Yoon fit this role perfectly, turning Ji Ho into the kind of sad boy turned bestie you cannot help but root for.
Unfortunately, the drama stumbles a bit in its second half. The introduction of Bongsu shifts the story into darker and more complicated territory. While the show remains relatively light and easy to digest despite the heavier shamanic concepts, Bongsu’s storyline drags on far longer than necessary. What frustrated me most is how it almost completely sidelined Gyeon U’s fated death, which felt like the true core of the drama. Bongsu himself is a tragic character born from trauma and regret. His first appearance intrigued me, then slowly made me anxious, and eventually left me feeling pity. Still, sympathy aside, his arc would have worked much better as a shorter subplot. The only truly blessed gift from this storyline was Seong A and Gyeon U sleeping side by side, which was painfully cute. Sadly, the resolution of Bongsu’s plot felt far too easy for something that took so much screen time, leaving me shaking my head more than once.
Yeom Hwa is another character who constantly kept my nerves on edge. Her mysterious and dark allure initially made her fascinating, the kind of character who makes you brace yourself for disaster. When her motivations and past were finally revealed, I understood her pain, but I still could not bring myself to like her. Tragic backstory or not, she remained unsettling and frustrating until the end.
The ending itself was fine. Not spectacular, not disastrous. We definitely could have had more, and honestly, we deserved more. Still, it wrapped things up well enough to leave me satisfied. Head Over Heels is a charming mix of romance, destiny, and supernatural flair, carried by strong chemistry and heartfelt moments, even if it trips a little on its own ambition along the way.
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A weed with every reason to grow, but the gardener can seem to stop cutting it off.
Dear X is an unapologetic story that refuses the common limitations of K-dramas nowadays. It doesn't fear getting dirty, personal, or wrecking your emotional wellbeing. It has only one purpose, to tell the story of Baek Ah Jin.But how much of this destroys the very essence of the drama?
Story: The story began as promising as it could be. It told the story of a girl with Anti Social Disorder and her experiences in an abusive home and how that ultimately shaped her. It also showed us just the lengths Baek Ah Jin would go through to survive. As the story progresses, the stakes get higher and your view on Baek Ah In shifts. You begin this drama understanding that she doesn't care but as the betrayals ensue, you're not sure whether she can still remain an at least "likeable" main character. However, the story justifies her actions, every single time without fail.
Towards the end, she suffers from trauma which is a lackluster consequence to her actions but I digress.
It finishes off with an idea that the audience can make up the ending to Baek Ah Jin, whether she truly cared about those she had to betray and sacrifice, or if she simply found them as thorns in her shoe. At some point in the story, you almost begin to understand Yun Jun Seo's desire for Baek Ah Jin to be "normal" or at least show signs of humanity in situations where it would naturally be necessary, but the plot strips you and Jun Seo of that idea and progresses. I personally found this rather irritable as I am ashamed to say that I wish Baek Ah Jin did a somewhat redeemable action to anyone in the story, absolving the hate I had for her. That is to say, I understand her character and I understand why that would simply be impossible.
Acting: Kim You Jung's acting portraying Baek Ah Jin, a woman with anti-social disorder was nothing short of spectacular. The emptiness in her eyes sold Baek Ah Jin's character and her crash outs felt real. Bae Soobin's portrayal of Baek Ah Jin's father gave me what it should have: uncomfortableness, anger and disgust. Perfect. The rest of the line up of actors did amazing and sold the idea of this seemingly "noir" series.
Music: There was nothing noteworthy about the music that had played, but I felt as though in certain scenes, it was better to not have it as it led me to quickly infer what would happen next, ruining the immersion into the series. The ost used in the film were great but not exactly memorable.
I don't think I'd ever watch Dear X again due to the turmoil in emotions I had faced, but it was an interesting, captivating watch. I simply could not miss each episode.
So watch carefully and don't get attached to anyone or the "romances" this drama has to offer. The only romance here is the romance of survival of the fittess and what it means to have enough power for people not to discard you.
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Quite good at first half but the ending didn't resolve the problem
I watched this version first and the plot is more complete and detailed. FL's inner thoughts are portrayed delicately, and her interactions with ML are frequent and effective. The visual quality is good, and the opening shots of FL's background are well-done. The characters' behavior is logically consistent with the established plot. I quite like Li Shengxuan madness acting.When the FL had relapse moment, I could feel her second personality emerge even through the screen; it felt very realistic. Li Shengxuan's facial expressions during the episode were also excellent, without any exaggerated facial movements.
The weakness in this drama; the chemistry between the Wu Zhuxi and Li Shengxuan dont really strong as other version. The ending is poorly handled-it didn't completely resolve the time loop and reincarnation issue.
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