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Semi-Translated

What I’m about to say as a huge Kim Seon Ho fan is painful. But please hear me out.

KSH delivered so did the FL but not enough to catapult the show into a classic, iconic, or stellar list.

The first few episodes, I enjoyed but when I reached the latter episodes, esp. Episode 10 onwards, I found myself pressing the 1.5x speed button (one of my proven and tested indicators as a longtime K content fan). I felt it became repetitive and tiresome. I couldn’t believe myself and had to pause to accept the fact that I was bored and KSH wasn’t enough to save me and the show. It must be the pacing?

From that point on it became a struggle to go on, as it became a chore. I wasn’t enjoying it anymore. Also, the leads chemistry didn’t reach me sadly. This should have been reduced to a 8-10 episodes max.

Cinematography + Music 10/10.

I still finished it as my means of support to KSH but I’m sorry, this is not it. 8/10 overall. I’m a fan but this must be said.

And by the way, I need to say this. This show reminds me so much of Kill Me, Heal Me x IONTBO, fusion. Those two dramas that I mentioned are even worthy of a rewatch than this. Mianhae. :(

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FOREVER MY TOP FAV

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!! I WILL FOREVER LOVE THIS, PLS IF U LOVE FANTASY PLS DO WATCH THIS IT'S LITERALLY THE BEST THING I'VE WATCHED AND MY GOD IVE REWATCHED THIS LIKE 134135235423636 TIMES AND NEVER GOT TIRED OF IT I WISH I CAN ERASE MY MEMORY OF THIS EVERYTIME I FINISH REWATCH N THEN REWATCH N REWATCH N REWATCH AGAIN. AHHHH DONT EVEN MENTION THE OST BC UGHH THE BESTTTTTTTTTT LIKE HOWWW IS THE OST SO GOOD AND THE ACTING, THE STORY, THE CASTS!! EVERYTHING IS PERFECTION. SIMPLY A MASTERPIECE IN CDRAMA WORLD, AFTER WATCHING THIS I BECAME SO OBSESSED W CDRAMAS THT I CANT EVER LEAVE. AHAH

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I really loved it! I loved the depth and the growth of the characters. So far, I have been looking forward to viewing upcoming episodes, not feeling bored at all while watching, have some laughs at times and deriving much enjoyment while watching. Of the dramas I'm currently watching, I consider this the best and hope the quality holds until the end. I love Tan Song Yun as the female lead Ning Meng and I decided to give this drama a try because of her and then got hooked on because of the characters and the good plot - nice job screenwriters - do keep it up.
The male lead who I don't really know is ok too, but his role is being a bully just because he badly, badly, badly wants Ning Meng to continue on as his secretary. I will reserve judgement on him until later.
I also am very much enjoying watching Xiaoyang's (the one who replaced Ning Meng as Mr. Lu's secretary) reactions to the very tough boss. This is a good and interesting drama to watch.

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Love In The Clouds(2025) is a great fantasy. mystery, romance wuxia with Hou Ming Hao (as Ji Bo Zai) and Lu Yu Xiao (as Ming Xian / Ming Yi) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple has a fantastic rapport that developed into a steadfast and tantalizing romantic chemistry. Everything in this drama was done to high standards from writing and editing, cinematography, costumes, settings, OST, and very good CGI’s. The main characters really delivered a phenomenal performance to a well thought and edited engrossing story. This drama is very entertaining, enjoy it!

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Li Yun Rui is too good!

Finally finished and rewatching again! Because my fangirl heart needs Song Mo and Dou Zhao's love! 🥲

Li Yun Rui, I knew he'd make it some day! During Love like the galaxy, I kept praying for him to find his one love but sadly..he's always getting left behind no matter how good the character was! Seeing him protray Song Mo has really proved that hard work prevails. He is such an eye candy too and you can tell how serious and real he takes on his acting skills.

Meng Zi Yi, is an actress who is not only beautiful physically but she plays her character to the core! I'm thankful their chemistry was able to smoothly glide across my tv screen! Her character Dou Zhao showcases that women can be strong and independent if they put their heart to it. But to be with someone who understands you, truly understands you, you can prosper even more than you can imagine.

Script/Storyline:
My goodness was it good. Another revenge stroyline but the two main leads supported each other like no other. The pacing of everything was so nice. I hate cat and mouse chasing where one of them is always running away because they think its whats best for the other. Whether it came to the leads revealing their love for each other or even side character problems that arises, everything made sense really quick. This drama rarely had any filler or random shots too. Everything falls into place. The communication between the two characters were super strong and they continously confided and trusted each other. Which showcased brilliantly through the whole show. I'm just thankful that I've finally found this gem.

Now I'm really anticipating their next project "Tiger sniffs the rose" ..I know it won't be for a while though. May Li Yun Rui and Meng Zi Yi continue to have positive careers so we can continue to watch their gracefulness on our screen. I tell myself, if I can remember the main characters names by the end then that means it was a dang good one. Chinese dramas hasn't been like that for me since the Untamed. Blossom put a stop to that indeed!

Overall, its a YES for me. Lets continue to support these two and the rest of the cast <3

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Hidden Gem

I stumbled upon this one by accident. You almost wouldn't think it was a short drama. It captivated me from the start. Plot was unexpected out of the norm. ML and Fl had create chemistry. The sets were stunning. I would have to put this right up there with A Familiar Stranger. I definitely felt ad for the daughter. I can kinda understand why he did what he did but still, i believe she had the right to know that at the very least who her dad was. However, because its a historical piece it wouldn't make sense why the mother and father were no longer together.
Why do these dramas have to end like this. 😭
Definitely will have you on an emotional roller-coaster.

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Very chill dating show with cute dogs

This is the first drama-free relaxing dating show I've watched, it's perfect ♥ If you want to get away from all the overdramatic dating shows that exaggerate, play games and hurt people, this chill show is for you. I think the concept of dogs playing a matchmaker is SO UNIQUE and if you happen to be an animal lover, you will definitely enjoy this slow paced romance and funny moments with their dogs.

Everyone is so nice, caring, loving, there's no drama and we're really happy with the couples in the end. That's why I give it a high rating ^^ I was really rooting for everyone as well. It should've had more episodes 'cause I felt they left a lot of cute moments footage out, but the 4 episodes they had was very entertaining to watch!

I'm sure you'll have a favorite human and dog when watching this show :) I was immediately in love with Jin Woo hehe. He is so handsome and cute AND smart too, what a catch ♥ And the big while fluffy dog was too adorable! Watching animals really gives us a happy mood. I loved this show and wish there was a season 2 or more pure reality shows like this... It's def underrated and we all should watch it if you love dogs! ^^

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The best romantic sports k-drama ever!

Where should I start? Do I love k-dramas? It's a big YES! Why? I watched some, but didn't got hooked. Then, two of them changed dramatically my watching spectrum: Twenty Five Twenty One (that I watched because I loved Nam Joo-Hyuk in Start-Up) and Fated to Love You, with Jang Na-Ra. After these two, it wasn't easy to get back to my regular watching habits. No, sir!! I loved Twenty Five Twenty One to bits, and reading that Na Hee-Do's journal is the real Kim Tae-Ri's journal during her 6 months training in fencing, made me love the actress more. After that, I have read that she trained 1 year on Tae Kwon-Do for the Alienoid role, and 3 years(!!!) on pansori for Jeong Nyeon - A Star Is Born. Oh well, if Kim Tae-Ri does not deserve prizes for her amazing efforts, I don't know who does!

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miscommunication & avoidant attachment final boss

\this was EVERYTHING until episode 7...
UGH my favorite two actors in a romcom(ish)??>???? LOVED. the first 6 episodes were SO GOOD. like UNDENIABLY GOOD. i LOVED the small moments the main couple had together. they have undeniable chemistry and i literally felt it in my heart. muhee being quick to anger and quick to fall in love... her cute and bubbly personality (hiding emo backstory) literally made me love her so much. and ML was soooo yearning final boss and loves and feels so so deeply but doesn't show anything. so many cute cheeky moments i loved it.

then ep 7 the writers pulled in this crazy do ra mi horror plot and backstory/?? that made no sense at all??? and that fuckass other couple (jisu and the manager???)??? like what? it was so hard for me to follow what the hell was going on in the plot? i was so lost... and hte MISUNDERSTADNINGS KILLED ME. 1. i didnt understand why ML would do something crazy (like say that she was the rebound for jisu) and then she would get mad, and then the next time they meet shes chasing him again?? i wish she kept her frustration for him longer. 2. why was the ML not saying ANYTTTHINGGG. like he KNEW she liked him??? what is he on??? 3. why was do ra mi pulled into this... and i HATED jisu ??? like wdym she was lowkey flirting with ML and after breaking off her marriage she went right to another guy??

up til ep 6, it was so sweet, perfectly romcom and perfectly good. then the second half of the drama made it so fucking confusing?? like hiro really had no part to play at all in the storyline? and the translation x actress really wasn't the core of the story which really confused me. so minus points for that!

anyways, LOVEEEEEEED the actors and the sweet and cheeky parts. not so much the weird horror/backstory/miscommunicaiton parts. i really was looking forward to the interpreter plot... but highkey some parts were so cute and ugh that just made their relationship so intimate and so sweet... very cute.

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