Emotion behind loneliness
Encounter unfolds like a quiet poem.It speaks in silences, in lingering glances, in the ache of loneliness hidden behind high walls and higher status. Love arrives gently, not to conquer, but to soften—teaching even those placed above the world how to feel human again.
It shows how a single, sincere connection can loosen the weight of power, turn solitude into warmth, and remind guarded hearts that happiness is not a privilege, but a choice. Subtle and tender, Encounter is a story where love does not shout—it changes lives by whispering.
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Fun fluffy romcom with some retro vibes
Looking for a funny fluffy romcom with some retro vibes and a nice chemistry between the leads ? This is it!The episode are not so long so you quite don't see time passes by. The leads are endearing, not too mature but not too childish either, I felt like it was well balanced. We got plenty cute accessories reminding us of the 90s, lol. And I found the plot quite fun. It's really mainly comedy. And the ending is also satisfying. I was scared because I got trauma from transmigration dramas but this one did not disappoint. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is the second leads. The friend of the leads, that are set to be a couple too, are boring. Their characters don't bring anything to the story. They feel useless and have no chemistry. Not having them would have change nothing to the story, unfortunaltely, they're not impadtful whatsoever. And their love story is really so-so...
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In books or life Tgere is joy and sorrow…and love
Initially I put this aside as I was still under the spell of CXX’s other drama LBL. But picked it back up and was not disappointed.Both of the leads portrayed their characters so convincingly that I couldn’t help but feel like I was a silent observer in their world.
There is humor, frustration, fear, unbelief, delusion, happiness and sorrow demonstrated in this drama, and every scene was not only acted well, but the scenery and settings along with the music built a world that involved your heart and mind.
The poyniancy of this drama was not hard to miss if you pay attention - to truly love another person you have to understand that relationships thrive when those involved are sincere in their words and actions. More importantly is not to make assumptions about another persons thoughts. Communication is imperative. Opening up your life and heart can be painful, but also it can be beautiful despite the pain. You must lay your heart, dreams and life open in order to truly accept the love of another person and welcome them into your world.
The last 2.5 episodes had me in tears the whole time. I have experienced the loss of the man I love and had I known we would be separated, I would have lived and loved him differently, I don’t know that I could have been as brave as this drama portrays the FL in those last episodes. I would have been a total mess.
If you’re questioning whether to watch this or not because of the lower star rating, throw that number out of your head and watch it. The character development was very well written, and the acting out of these characters was incredible.
I guess the one thing I took away from this drama is that no matter how alone we are, or how much we may want something from life, we have to be vulnerable with the right people and not try to power through situations just to survive. Time is limited and we are not going to be around those we love forever, so love with all your heart, talk about your dreams and your fears, and don’t let outside circumstances distract your heart and turn it into stone. Love those around you with all your heart.
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This depressive drama makes me want to scream!
I absolutely am not a fan of the FL of this drama. The character is so self-deprecatingly exhausting, and she needs ALL THE GD therapy, not a man! I'm also utterly convinced this whole family is cursed. Like, seriously, cursed to have the most drama, which is unfortunate. I don't need my K-dramas to always be sunshine and rainbows, but my gosh this one was soul draining.The upside to this drama is who I'm calling the secondary couple, the father's story. Sad that it was, I could stomach his journey so much better. Outside of that, I truly wish that I could get my time back. Everyone acted beautifully....I just want my time back.
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uhm shortie
the plot is good for marathonthe acting is so amazing for the mc
i kinda amazed the supports role is also good at acting
the visual is nice, the filter, the effects
but i get confused sometimes, but thats okay
the ending, feel too rushed, i feel like everything just vanish??
myb bcs its "4 minutes"
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Came With Low Expectations, Left in Tears
A good drama, for me, is one that leaves a lasting impact even if it has plot holes. I didn’t expect to take this drama seriously or to get so emotionally invested in the characters, but both actors portrayed their roles beautifully and convincingly. CXX, in particular, conveyed longing and emotion so well that I could feel it—and I ended up crying with them.Was this review helpful to you?
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Sizzling chemistry & plenty of kisses but the story offered nothing new
I am in the mood for a drama starring Yue Yu Ting so I browsed her work and decided to watch this drama. I love love love their collab Rose Beloved so I had some expectations about this drama. Overall I liked it but Rose Beloved remains my favourite collab drama of theirs.What I liked:
1. Romance - Sizzling chemistry from the get go. There were plenty of kissing scenes and they were hot.
2. ML characterisation - Mr Nice Guy who had crush on FL. I liked his cheekiness.
3. Styling - Beautiful clothes worn by both leads. I loved that form-fitting black dress. Chen Zheng Yang also looked good in the glasses.
4. FL characterisation - She was protective of her aunt, whom loved her unconditionally.
5. Duration - About 2 hours, which is good length for me.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Her biological mother wasn't a nice person. She was bias when it comes to her children. FL's ex was also despicable.
2. Plot - Nothing new and at times I felt bored so I doubled the speed.
Favourite scene
When ML & FL hid under a table
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more babies
i j love everything abt itthe actors
the slow burn plot
the relatable relationship
the characters development
the dramatic acting n exaggeration
love how silly, chaos, childish, cute, funny it is
its a good series for a chill sunday morning while hvin ur breakfast
yeah ik shin is 19 n might be "old enough" for them to wohoo
but for me minato is too innocent lol
he looks so nervous around shin n tbh i feel him
i would die bcs shin is too hot for tht age
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silly babies
u need to watch the 2nd bcs its not enoughits j cute series w/o heavy plot its like slow burn
DONT EXPECT THEM TO GET MORE INTIMATE
BCS TO MINATO
SHIN IS TOO YOUNG
AND HES AWARE
SHIN J LOVE TO TEASE HIM
the jealousy, the flirty
i hate how cute it is
when shin jealous, overprotective
meanwhile minato dont get any ideas
hes stupid for love
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Great performances in this dark revenge tale about poor vs rich people
I was apprehensive about watching this drama because of the length but one Youtube user commented that Sa Gang Yun was in this drama. That made me watch the drama. Overall I liked the drama and I hope Zuo Yi & Sa Gang Yun will collab again.What I liked:
1. Morally grey - I liked that 3 characters were morally.grey and at some point of the drama, they became unlikeable including FL.
2. FL characterisation - She was out for revenge for the untimely death of her boyfriend. I loved her determination to punish those people.
3. Acting - Superb performances from Zuo Yi, Sa Gang Yun and the actress who played the main antagonist (SFL). The actor who played FL's boyfriend gave great performance.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's boyfriend and FL's mother.
5. Plot twist - I liked that it appeared close to second hour. The third act was unpredictable.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - SFL was sinister in her way to stay in control of the household. SML played by Sa Gang Yun was a ruthless character.
2. Seduction - I know romance wasn't main focus of this drama but Sa Gang Yun was too sexy. I wish he & Zuo Yi had some kisses with FL initiating them before ML passed out.
3. Acting - Zhang Ting Rui gave an underwhelming performance. The actor who played FL's boyfriend gave a better and more memorable performance.
Favourite scene
When the son found out the truth
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INTERESTING ONE?
If you think of their relationship with a moral mind it was kind of messy and toxic but funnily enough they’re both perfect for each other, match made in heaven for sure?? I’m not judging too much but rather went with the flow with this one. This was like reading a manga for sure, so reminder to set your morals aside or else you wouldn’t be enjoying this one.!!☝️Was this review helpful to you?
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Sweet & protective "mob boss" with hardworking & humble FL
I saw the teaser trailer on reddit and was intrigued. I had not seen many Zhou Ling Feng's drama so I decided to watch this drama a few weeks ago. I enjoyed it.What I liked:
1. Romance - Sweet & protective. They started off with good vibes and held hands a lot. I liked very much!
2. FL characterisation - She was smart, hardworking & humble.
3. ML characterisation - He was supportive of his wife. Loving & protective.
4. Supporting characters - I really liked ML's right hand man (he looked intimidating but turned out to be a nice dude). I also liked ML's grandmother, mother and their nosy but kind neighbour. I also liked the mob squad.
5. Ending - Nice twist.
6. Styling - I liked the clothes picked for both FL & ML. They made both baby-faced leads more attractive.
7. Identity - I liked how hidden identity was presented as a conflict and later solved.
What I disliked:
1. FL's ex and his mistress were nasty. She was envious of FL. No integrity. I also disliked the snobbish heiress who liked ML.
Favourite scene
When ML was admitted to ER at hospital
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Decent Watch, Slightly Overrated
This is a good drama, but it feels somewhat overhyped. While it’s definitely enjoyable and deserves a solid 8/10, a 8.9 rating seems a bit excessive.The acting was consistently good across the cast; however, the main leads lacked strong chemistry. I didn’t really feel a convincing emotional connection or rapport between them, which took away from the overall impact. The music was fine, the ending was satisfactory, and nothing stood out as particularly memorable but nothing was bad either.
Overall, it’s an okay, watchable drama that fits comfortably in the 8-range. It might be especially appealing to beginners in Chinese dramas, but for seasoned viewers, it may not live up to the high praise.
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That hopeful melo fairytale
Do we understand even when we communicate?🩷 Nuanced romance
💛 Timidity vs spontaneity
❤️ FL falls first ML falls harder
🧡 Slow-burn but heartfelt
💜 warm and sad and surprising
This was an ingenuous take on language, translation and how we comprehend others based on whats said but what of those left unsaid. And our leads, both Mu Hee and Ho Jin spoke plenty with just their eyes.
Though the story haf some dip in energy but it was carried through by the strong performance of the actors. They made you believe when 2 beings who approach life very differently found attracted to each other. The tension. The mood. That yearning for love and romance. The scenery, the breathtaking aurora. All made for a very cinematic and memorable watch.
Excellent production. May we hope more of this calibre from Netflix.
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my opinion (don't judge)
i love duang with you so much , this series is literally one of the cutest one i've ever watched with strangers to lovers trope , with the one being the golden retriever and the other being the black cat , i also love their supporting friends so much and the way jamie and pae keep supporting duang are the best , ep 1 make me laugh so much and i absolutely love this series , let this series be popular soon (i guess it already is)Was this review helpful to you?
