Reviews

Sweet romance between go getter FL and fox ML (he's a magical creature)

I was drawn to this drama because the translated title implies fox husband. I enjoy fantasy dramas so I watched it. I liked this drama very much.

What I liked:
1. Fantasy - I loved the fox arc. The appearance of his tail and his powers were delight to watch, especially that opening scene.
2. ML characterisation - I loved that he wanted to cook & do housekeeping. He was loyal, protective and loving towards FL.
3. FL characterisation - Smart & go-getter. I also liked that she was kind - that's what attracted ML.
4. Romance - I liked how their relationship progressed. There was a good balance of sweet, tender and spicy moments.
5. Supporting characters - I liked ML's secretary Fu.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Sister was incompetent, greedy with nasty personality. I couldn't believe she wouldn't mind harming her sister just to accomplish her goal. She had too much screentime. I also disliked FL's grandfather for his biased judgement. The fox princess was another annoying character.
2. Hidden identity - I wish ML had come clean about his fox identity sooner. I also wished that they had formed partnership to bring down Rou Xue.

Favourite scene
The opening scene

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Happy 10 years of Nirvana in Fire!

I recently decided to rewatch this out of the blue, only to discover how fitting it is as this drama turns 10 years old this year.

I still cannot wrap my head around how absolutely amazing this drama is. I first watched it almost 10 years ago (2017), it became my favorite C-drama back then and this rewatch solidifies that it still is now.

The story may be quite the slow-burn but it was all worth it. Hu Ge as Mei Changsu/Lin Shu is just such an admirable and charismatic character, he keeps you glued to the screen the entire time, not only because of how well-acted he is but well written as well. Of course, that's not to say the rest of the cast isn't as good: That is one of the aspects of this that I love the most. Everyone did so well in their own respective roles, and just combined with the immaculate script, cinematography, performances, music and just the entire production is absolutely marvelous.

I grew so attached between the brotherhood of Jingyan and Lin Shu, and it really shines as the story progresses. I cheer everytime their enemies come falling down, I am angry every time they are wronged, I cry when they are sad and I laugh with the little banter betwen them. I absolutely enjoyed every evil scheme, and every little substory other characters had and even the little hits of romance tugged my heartstrings.

I honestly don't think I can pick on anything about this drama because it's just perfect through and through. And it's nice to see it's still being appreciated today.

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The Show That Sabotaged Itself

12 Letters can be split into two halves: episodes 1 to 5 are a brilliant romantic sci-fi; episodes 6 to 12 are a disaster.

It starts with a mysterious mailbox connecting 1991 and 2026, a fresh premise that immediately recalls Frequency (2000). In Frequency, a father and son spoke across time with a clear, consistent dilemma. 12 Letters had the same potential, but it quickly lost its way.

From episode 6 onward, everything falls apart: the mailbox is forgotten, cartoonish gangsters show up, school melodrama takes over, and Shen Cheng—once a key character—is reduced to an idiot by bad writing. Episodes 8 and 9 are pure filler, endless flashbacks explaining what we already knew.

The ending is even worse: a last-minute warning letter that magically fixes everything, Shen erased from existence, Yu Nian waking up in a luxurious bed with a different life, and a sad soundtrack to force emotions. What began as a tense sci-fi puzzle ends with a rushed “happily ever after.”

12 Letters could have been the Chinese Frequency. Instead, it’s a collage of clichés and cheap melodrama—a show that sabotaged itself.

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Brilliant Drama, But an Unfair Goodbye

From the very first episode, Tempest had me hooked. It wasn’t just a drama, it felt like a full-scale movie every week. The direction, the breathtaking action scenes, and the outstanding performances made it a complete masterpiece. The chemistry between Main leads was fire mature, raw, and so real that it gave the whole story incredible depth. Add the OST on top of that (which I’ve been replaying nonstop), and it honestly felt perfect.

But then came the ending and that’s where my heart broke. After everything Munju had already endured, after all the pain she carried, they decided to kill San Ho? It felt cruel and unnecessary. The entire journey built such a strong bond between them, only for it to be destroyed in the finale. I wanted closure, healing, and maybe even hope for them but instead, the ending just left me shattered.

Even with this disappointment, I can’t deny Tempest is one of the best dramas I’ve ever seen. The quality, the acting, the direction everything was on another level. But honestly, the way it ended will always stay as one of the biggest “what could have been” moments for me.

Because of ending iam giving this masterpiece 9/

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love this

I love this series, is has deep meanings behind characters and shows awareness on addiction, mental health and fake friends. i'm not saying i watched this bc of the NC scenes but i watched it for the actors and the amazing acting. i love FirstKhaotung and they were the reason why i watched this. i didn't like the cheating all too well but of course the plot is amazing. i also love how it ended in a happy and sad way but also on a little cliffhanger. i love that they gave us a sign that there will be a s2 and i can't wait for it. this was my third BL that i watched in Feb and totally worth it.

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Gorgeous leads but lack of chemistry and weak storytelling didn't meet my expectations

It had been awhile since I last watched Zhang Chu Xuan drama so I decided to check this out. I had seen 1 or 2 dramas of Chen Ming Hao. Hhhhhmm I felt something was missing in this drama. I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to.

What I liked:
1. Opening scene - That's what hook me to watch this drama.
2. Visuals - What a gorgeous pairing! Both Zhang Chu Xuan and Chen Ming Hao were stunning in this drama. Beautiful outfits.
3. Alliance - I liked that FL was resourceful. She had allies in her plan to bring her husband down.


What I disliked:
1. Storytelling - I couldn't stay engaged during the drama. I didn't find the revenge arc interesting enough. FL's husband / soon-to-be-ex-husband was a good character to love to hate but overall this drama was monotonous.
2. Romance - If you look at the synopsis, this boss-employee relationship had the potential of forbidden romance. However I didn't sense much pull dynamics between them.
3. Acting - ZCX & CMH acting were ok in their individual roles. However I couldn't feel any chemistry between them.
4. Smoking - So much smoking in this drama.

Favourite scene
When FL recruited ML to become her bodyguard

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Two people with opposite upbringing falling in love but too bad antagonist got a lot of screen time

I was intrigued by the title of this drama on dailymotion - The Nerd and The Gangster's Daughter. Then I realised Zhang Ruo Chen portrayed FL - I like her acting very much. I watched it and overall it was a good watch.

What I liked:
1. Romance - The meet cute was adorable! This is a sweet, slow burn romance with opposites attract conundrum. The proposal was sweet and heartfelt.
2. FL characterisation - She was trained by her mother to be an independent woman. I loved that FL can kick ass. She was also kind - she arranged activities for ML's grandmother to meet people her age. That's a sweet gesture.
3. ML characterisation - He was intelligent & perceptive. He accepted FL as she was, without making a big deal of her unconventional upbringing. Also a sweet guy.
4. Supporting characters - ML's father didn't make much appearance but he was a cool guy. I also liked Uncle Jack.
5. Elders - I liked their group activities! It was fun seeing them stay active.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - ML's colleague / childhood friend was annoying and disrespectful. She couldn't take no for an answer and ML had repeatedly told her that he was not interested in her. The biggest disappointment is ML's grandmother. I couldn't believe what she did to FL after all the activities FL arranged for her. I didn't understand her insistence on class and status - she was just prejudice against people with different upbringing. Good that she was punished for the snobbery. ML's aunt was another horrible person. I also didn't like ML's mother for controlling her daughter. I understood her view but her approach was too aggressive.
2. Duration - This drama has a running time of 2 hours 42 minutes. I found it too long especially when antagonists were given too much screen time. I wish there was more time spent on FL-ML blossoming relationship.

Favourite scene
When ML confessed his feelings for FL and then proposed.

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When unhinged ML meets & falls in love with crazy FL, chaos ensue

I was in the mood for dark and dangerous female leads and somehow came across this drama on YouTube. The title of the video was My Mafia Girl - Your sweet enemy crashes your funeral *Hottest Date Ever. So that definitely caught my attention. I enjoyed this drama immensely!

What I liked:
1. ML characterisation - He was crazy and unhinged. I liked that he fought against bullies haha he is a person you don't want to mess with.
2. FL characterisation - She was crazier. Don't be deceived by her dainty look - she could kick ass.
3. Supporting characters - Uncle Shen Yangzhou was my favourite because of his close bond with ML. ML's parents were entertaining.
4. Acting - Min Xing Han was brilliant in this role.
5. Romance - I loved their banter. A lot of teasing and tension. Good kisses.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - Qiao Anna was a snob & bully. Quite pretentious.
2. Acting - I wish there was more chemistry between Min Xing Han and Xuan Yi Xin.

Favourite scene
The funeral

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Adulting with Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu

If It Started With A Kiss gave us the thrill of first love, They Kiss Again let us peek into the chaos and sweetness of married life and honestly, it’s even better than other adaptations because of all the extra details. It’s longer, richer, and gives us the kind of snoop into Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu’s relationship that fans can’t help but crave. And unlike most sequels, this is one of the rare dramas where Season 2 doesn’t disappoint at all.

When I first watched this as a teen, a lot didn’t resonate with me but rewatching as an adult, it hits differently. I appreciate the growth in the characters, and Xiang Qin’s persistence stands out as truly inspiring. She’s unrealistic at times, sure, but her strong-headed nature makes her a role model for consistency and never giving up. The addition of her new friends was also refreshing, FINALLY, more green flags than red.

I especially loved the extra focus on Yu Shu’s life and budding romance. It made the whole world feel bigger, and the characters more layered. Cheesy, dramatic, even a little unrealistic but that’s exactly why I adore it. It feels like growing up alongside them, flaws and all.

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A story about toxic yet forgiving friendship, toally carried by leads' acting

Honestly, I was ready to drop it at episode 3 when I realized it's gonna turn into a mess. I continued hoping to watch more of Sang Yeon's side of story which actually never happened. There was about 1-2 minutes of script reading about her life but I wouldn't count that as her side of story.
The writers really couldn't justify the way she acted. Not sure if it's just me but the portrayal of her character was giving a hint that everything she was doing was ultimately for Eun Jung. Turned out, it wasn't. The writers really made her a "patthetic bitch".
Sadly, it only tried to show the exploitation of human emotions and kindness and never tried to prove otherwise. There were many instances of such, not just Eun Jung's emotional abuse. Sang Yoen accepting the proposal of that boy during her uni days, marrying the director, Lee Seung Jae's actions and violence during the shooting, their apologies despite being the victim and so on. I also had a gripe about the writer's reasoning behind their brother's suicide. The writers kept trying to drag the story, earlier with their brother's death, later with love triangle and finally with terminal illness.

I couldn't find anything positives in any of it. It's a frustratingly depressing story with nothing to learn from. I know it's typical of dramas to drag the misunderstandings to make the whole story but it was a lot worse.

If it wasn't for their acting, I doubt I would have completed the drama at all. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Not sure why people are hyping about it. Maybe, I'm just different. I don't enjoy a story just because it makes you bawl your eyes out.

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The Drama That Started My Delulu Era

Before K-dramas went global, It Started With A Kiss was already making waves, the OG Taiwanese drama that captured hearts and, in my case, turned me into a full-on delulu. I’ve watched the Korean and Japanese versions, but this one hits different. Maybe it’s the charm of its time, maybe it’s the raw innocence, but it’s a classic that sticks.

Rewatching it as an adult, I can’t help but notice the red flags in the characters and laugh at how messy and slightly annoying some parts are. Every episode is a roller coaster ride. Still, the nostalgic high school vibes and innocent first-love feelings shine through every time. It’s one of those shows that instantly takes me back to my teenage years, cheesy, heart-fluttering, and unforgettable.

For me, this is the kind of drama I’ll never get tired of, no matter how old I get. It’s not perfect, but it’s iconic, and it will always hold a special place in my drama-loving heart.

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2025 GL with the Best Cinematography, Sets, Acting, Chemistry and OSTs

I can honestly say this is the best GL series I've watched this year. The thing that sets RC apart from other GLs is its non-linear storytelling and use POV scenes which I’ve only seen used in The Witcher series never in a GL as most GLs are shot like soap operas or Disney channel shows. The storyline and pacing are the best as there was no rushing or dragging of the plot. Each characters' choice mattered and affected the story.

The cinematography, lighting and color grading are stunning, some shots look like it came from Thai Indie films which again I've never see in Thai GLs. I love how they incorporated the 'Roller Coaster' theme into the series through camera movements, sound effects and the way the emotions build up, down, twists and turns. The show also used the OSTs to tell the characters’ thoughts and struggles which is never seen in a GL usually the OST is just a cutesy bop.

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FL escaping from mother's clutches and bumped into ML. A sweet, slow burn romance ensues.

I was in the mood for pregnant FL dramas so I chose this drama assuming it would cover it. Nope, I was wrong but good thing I enjoyed the drama.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - She was courageous to go against her controlling mother. I liked her resilience, compassion and desire to live her own life.
2. ML characterisation - He was sweet, protective and respectful. I liked that he was genuine about helping FL. He never set any conditions e.g. contract girlfriend / relationship.
3. Romance - Slow burn but satisfying because of the emotional intimacy between FL and ML. There were good kisses with a few initiated by FL.
4. Qipao design - I loved this plot device because traditional clothes fascinate me.
5. Supporting characters - Huan Huan was a great friend. She was perceptive and smart to help her uncle indirectly to win FL's heart. I really liked Butler Xu.
6. Wedding - Gorgeous wedding with a special 'kiss under a veil' moment.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - FL's mother was overbearing and controlling. She treated FL as commodity and I hated her for forcing FL to do things her way. FL's rival at university was another horrible person. She was a snob.

Favourite scene
When FL agreed to be ML's girlfriend

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