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It drove me crazy for sure

Things I liked

1 The trope Best Friends to Lovers is my favorite so I had hope that it would be deep, funny, or even mildly interesting. It was none of the above. They didn't develop any of the characters and it was boring and nowhere romantic or sweet or funny. A total failure.

2 The ML. Unfortunately for him he was paired with an actress he had no chemistry with and it ruined everything. He is a good actor though and I'd love to see more of his work.

Things I hated

1 The FL. What an unattractive, cold, untalented actress. I didn't feel anything for her and I wanted so much the ML to step away from her. She tried to be cute, she isn't. She tried to be deep, she isn't. She was awful as much as the script.

2 How they ruined the trope and didn't develop the characters or the story. They could have a perfect rom com they created a bland uninspiring story.

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Freeing People From Pain One Patient At a Time!

Most people might have a hard time believing that there are even worse things than death. Living in constant pain is one of them. Some might call it “suffering,” but suffering is a subjective term. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

The irony is that death is not the opposite of life. Life has no opposite because it is eternal. People die, but they simply change form. No one is ever “lost” to us. That is a fabric of the mind and the ego. Birth is the opposite of death. Life can never be lost nor taken away because it’s who you are. You can no more lose your life than a wave can be lost from the ocean. It’s always a part of it.

Doctor John is a brilliant series that begins with a doctor who works as a janitor in prison. He’s been serving three years for committing euthanasia. However, he has no compunction about helping out a fellow prisoner who is suffering from pain. Doctor Cha Yo Han is nicknamed the “Ten Second Doctor,” because he can often diagnose a person within 10 seconds.

If Doctor Cha Yo Han has one principle in his life, it’s to never allow a person to suffer needlessly from pain, whether that be physical or mental pain. He fervently believes that his sole job as a doctor isn’t to necessarily save lives (even though it’s a big part of it) but to save people from pain.

We see that most of the doctors at the local hospital measure people in money. They also believe that a doctor who is empathetic is the weakest type of doctor. It’s sad that in today’s world, most of the medical community still views feelings as a weakness rather than as a strength. They walk around the hospital hallways as nothing more than robots. Shut down your feelings, and you’re not stronger. You’re simply half of a human being, which is a weak human being, indeed.

Kang Shi Young is a second-year resident assigned as a doctor to the prison because, according to Doctor Cha Yo Han, the previous doctor was an inept fool. Kang Shi Young is able to look past Doctor Cha Yo Han’s initial arrogance and see a man who has a gift. A gift for diagnosing patients, and a bigger gift of using his talents to help free people from pain.

We learn that Dr. Cha Yo Han was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Two people, Prosecutor Son Suk Ki and Nurse Chae Eun Jun have a piercing hatred for Doctor Cha Yo Han. Both are suffering immeasurably. A sadistic killer brutally murdered their children.

Prosecutor Son Suk Ki believes that euthanasia is a crime, and he was the lawyer who prosecuted Doctor Cha. However, after Doctor Cha is released after three years, he vows to put him back where he belongs: behind bars. He feels he was robbed of the chance to see the killer prosecuted, and he blames Doctor Cha for it.

Nurse Chae Eun Jun is an even worse case. She’s a mother so wrapped up in her own pain, that she sadistically forced the serial killer to sign a DNR, hoping that he would suffer immeasurably from his own illness and pain. However, Doctor Cha saved the killer from this fate by performing euthanasia on him, and thus robbing Chae Eun Jun of her revenge. The Chinese proverb, “When you set out for revenge, make sure to dig two graves,” came to mind. It’s sad that she lost her daughter, but it’s even more pathetic that a woman is willing to desecrate the memory of her own child in the name of revenge. When all you see is pain, you lose sight of everything else. That is even more tragic than what happened to her child.

The brilliance of Doctor Cha is like watching Dr. House. He’s a genius, but he also has a hidden secret. He suffers from CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain Anhidrosis). In short, he’s unable to feel anything. This puts him at great risk as he’s also unable to regulate his own body temperature. He daily takes and monitors his blood pressure, temperature, and other readings to make sure that nothing is wrong. As he says, “I am a ticking time bomb” as such people don’t normally live for very long. It also puts him at risk of losing his job, as his patients might view him as “less than a doctor” because he’s unable to feel pain.

Of course, Doctor Cha only cares about himself as far as his ability to help others. He is put in charge of the Pain Management Team at the hospital. Soon, after curing several patients of their pain, people from all over flock to him for help.

Kang Shi Young quickly falls in love with Doctor Cha, despite his best efforts to let her know that she has no future with him. However, her feelings are unwavering, and she soon appoints herself as his guardian, helping him to monitor his body as soon as she finds out about his disease.

I was happy to see the romance was sweet without the usual cliches, pitfalls, and games that we typically see. In many ways, the romantic story was refreshing.

It’s also interesting to note that Doctor Cha doesn’t give in to Prosecutor Son Suk Ki and Nurse Chae Eun Jun’s anger and hatred. He, instead, patiently waits until they are willing to listen, to help them realize that they are the only source of their own pain. In fact, Chae Eun Jun discovered that Doctor Cha had seen the fake DNR sheet that she had forced the killer to sign, and yet he never mentioned that at his trial. She demands an explanation. “I figured that you had suffered enough,” he tells her. That is the mark of a true, loving and caring person. And Chae Eun Jun, despite her rage, cannot help but be touched, even after trying to sabotage and destroy him.

The series is filled with touching moments as Doctor Cha refuses to be drawn into the hospital politics as well as giving in to Prosecutor Son Suk Ki’s threats. His sole purpose is helping others, and he does a masterful job. Doctor Cha reminded me of Dr. House and Dr. Patch Adams. He has House’s brilliance without the temperament and Patch Adams’s love for helping others. The world needs more doctors like Doctor Cha.

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Actually it was better than second and third series.

I quite like Yunmiao so there is my review.

When I watched the second and third series, I felt the plot progression was too similar, and there was a lot of banter. I finished watching them, but the story wasn't as exciting as the first one, and it didn't leave much of an impression.

Supporting characters are treated as mere tools, their character development is extremely poor, and everyone feels like an NPC. The costumes, props, and sets are increasingly subpar, the number of extras is dwindling, and the large-scale scenes are becoming increasingly awkward.

I think Wang Xiaoyi should practice her lines; her tone of voice is so awkward.

There were many plot twists, and they were all generally resolved. There was banter, but the level was acceptable. This series tells two stories, and the Yun Miao regained some key memories.

Recommended to watch.

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Sitcom like comedy, a bit slapstick

This is a review of someone who did not watch Bed Friend, but because I like the premise.

I watched this expecting the worst, but tbh it's kinda entertaining. It's formatted like a sitcom, but it does know how to take seriously. I also like the plot of a side character or comic relief getting their own story, and Jade is just the right amount of loud and cringe (I'm pretty sure a lot disagree, but I enjoyed Secret Crush on You and Jade is tame in comparison). The first few episodes where they're all copying his decisions and the part where they close the menu in synch are so funny. I'm happy they did not turn him into someone completely serious at the end cuz that would defeat the purpose of the premise of "comic relief getting his own lovestory".

They get together at the last episode, but their dynamic before that is nice to watch too. The build-up is exciting and just enough to make me root for Mai and understand why Jade took that long to accept him. Tbh even if the series ends at the first 15 mins of ep 8, I would've been satisfied. Ep 8 feels like an epilogue.

The NC scenes were verrryyy steamy. And they did it more than once in ep 8. The last one just doesn't fit the vibe of the series, but I'll accept it cuz I'm considering ep 8 as a special episode, cuz they nicely concluded it on ep 7.

When it comes to side couples, I could care less about Tong and Gus tho, but King and Uea are endearing.

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The Great Grandma reference is letdown for me.

I already watched Yunmiao 5 and want to make review about this drama.

My biggest pet peeve this drama its similarly same to Tainai at the first and it feels lack of originality previous Yunmiao series.

Xue Binhong's fake eunuch setting and appearance add some comedic style to the drama, the plot is smooth, the pace is a bit slow at the beginning, but the pace is good after the obsession appears.

There's still a lot of verbal sparring, and the pacing hasn't improved significantly. The first story was decent, with some unexpected twists. The plot is driven purely by dialogue, making it difficult for the audience to connect with the story.

It really lacks the mysterious surprise of the first time. After the Empress's death and the appearance of the fourth princess's obsession, it enters the familiar rhythm of solving cases and helping to resolve obsessions. The character design and plot of the little girl Yun Xi acting are outstanding.

This is how i see the best Yunmiao series 1>4>3>2>5

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the plot

I love this drama because of its unpredictable storyline, great acting, beautiful and handsome actors, always keeping you on the edge of your seat in every episode, and the chemistry between the main characters is truly amazing. Every scene feels meaningful and emotional, the soundtrack fits perfectly with the mood, the visuals are stunning, and the character development is very well written. The plot never feels boring, the dialogue is natural and touching, and the twists always surprise me. I really appreciate the hard work of the cast and crew, and I can't wait for the next episode❤️

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Theerakit Kian Lee & LookPeach you will forever be ICONIC

This show is peak. It is hands down one of the best BL's I've ever watched. I haven't been this invested in a BL in so long. Waiting week to week for the new episode was such a struggle because I just kept wanting more. There's a reason its finale is breaking records! I loved every since moment

Where do I even start?
Thee and Peach's relationship was everything. I loved seeing it develop over the show. They have such a beautiful and healthy relationship. They're love for each other is so genuine and perfect and I love it so much. They had so many sweet moments together, as well as a few spicy ones, and it was so fun to watch.

Thee was such a fun character! He's a little cringe in moments but it's in a way that's really funny. He's super sweet and caring. I adored his character so much!

Peach was my favorite! I loved him so much. He's so caring and you can tell he feels things with his entire heart. His love for his sister too is so wholesome and sweet.

Everyone in this show was just so loveable and fun and more than just two dimensional which I think is what made them all so enjoyable to watch. Everyone's relationships with each other were so sweet, whether it was romantic or platonic.

I have to give credit to the actors! I've heard of PondPhuwin and William Est before but didn't know too much about them until this show. Since I started watching it though I've gone down the rabbit hole and have fallen so in love with these pairings, especially PondPhuwin! Their chemistry is unmatched!!

This series just brought such pure happiness to me and I'm so sad to see it be over. It will definitely be one I never forget. I can't wait for the special episode(s)!

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This drama is exceptionally good, the kind that keeps you hooked and makes you impatient for the next episode. Every scene feels meaningful and the story pulls you in right away. The actors’ performances are excellent, and the chemistry between the female and male leads is already undeniable even with very few shared moments, you can clearly feel the spark between them. I’m really looking forward to seeing the hate-to-love trope unfold and how their relationship will gradually change. Every episode of this drama leaves you wanting more, even though there are only two episodes so far and the storytelling keeps you emotionally invested from start to finish. I truly hope more people give this masterpiece a chance because it is absolutely worth watching.

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A very unique and unexpected series!

You have got to watch Can This Love Be Translated!!!!!

I have a blending of mixed feelings about it - However, I liked it a lot - it was very different than what I am usually used to but in spite of the strangeness and beauty of the series, watching was definitely worthwhile.

This series was strange, imaginative, distinctive, blending fantasy, surrealism, memory, and dreams and romantic as well. Ending was lovely. The scenes taken in various nations like Italy and Canada give it an international taste as well.

Kim Seon Ho as the ML and Go Youn Jung as the FL did an excellent job - especially the FL, having to be 2 different people, one imaginary one real.

Kim Seon Ho, from Cha Cha Cha, was handsome as usual but played a quite serious role.

The Hong sisters, who wrote the script hit another success, although there are a lot of mixed remarks on MDL.
I would give it at least an 8.5 but it is hard to score it because it is so different and can't be compared to other series.

I think Korea filming is finally realizing that it can't keep making dumb series like Potato Lab, Dynamite Kiss and other like series. Many are getting pretty tired of the same old tropes.

Idol I, Translated, Love Me, Spring Fever and others coming up, hopefully will bring new ideas - let's hope, C dramas and J dramas are just around the corner competing.

Thank you for reading this!

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It takes time to learn how to translate love

I binged this drama over two days because I saw the hype and I refused to get spoiled, and I'm glad I did so. Interestingly, I would say this show can't really be spoiled, after all. There's a story being told, and though I do think it works best if you go in without expectations, it doesn't really matter because there are no stakes. There are things that this drama did really well, but others that it dropped the ball on. Overall, I would say it was underwhelming but enjoyable.

THE GOOD

- Let's start by naming the stand-out of this whole show--the acting. Every actor on screen delivered, and none more than our leads, especially our Cha Mun Hee. I've marked this review for spoilers but I'll be vague regardless. If you've seen the show, you know why whoever played this character would need to have range--and boy did Go Youn-Jung deliver! She really brought the FL to life (over and over again....like a zombie...haha). I was blown away by her performance, and really appreciated seeing the quality reflected back by everyone whom she shared a screen with.

- Next--the characters. Every single character was fleshed out and characterised thoughtfully, even for throwaway moments in the background. It truly added so much to the world that we were being invited into. I would've happily gone down any number of side roads to learn more about the side characters, which I can safely say is a first.

- Speaking of the characters and how they were directed on the screen--the cinematography and direction of this show was phenomenal. It was beautiful and scoping, and artistic in a way I really appreciated. Small touches, like FL's flashbacks and the dollhouse, changes in lighting, parallels and symbolism in the visuals--they really added a lot of depth to the narrative. One of my favourite examples is when FL is crying and Do Ra Mi is dancing in a thunderstorm. The contrast!

- The story and genre were refreshingly original. I've already talked about the characters, so I'm going to skip them here, but the story itself and the way several plot points unfolded were so deeply satisfying. The drama starts with classic set-ups--a first love ML can't forget, unrequited FL pining, childhood trauma, secrets--and ends after resolving each one without falling into the pitfalls of kdramaland--love triangles, ignored yearning, amnesia, emotional reunions. It was such a pleasant surprise to constantly underestimate how characters would react and the story would unfold. Every attempt at manipulation failed because the main leads kept no secrets from each other, for example. Or the delightful one-sided love line with Hiro, who is in reality a complete opposite to his Prince Charming persona. Oh, and my favourite call-out: "I heard all that. What is wrong with you?"

- This is a continuation of the last point, with a focus on genre. I wouldn't call this show a rom-com. I know that's what it's tagged as, and it has both romance and comedy aplenty. But there's more to it than that. It's not slice-of-life. It's not thriller. It's not a melo. But somehow, it's all of those at once regardless. There is something very comforting about this show. It plods on at a steady pace, making progress without you realising it and suddenly you're on episode 6 and you wonder, what could possibly take 12 episodes??? And yet you keep watching, and it keeps you hanging on. Romance is definitely the main story, but it's not the only story, and I think that made it stand out even more.

- I really need to shout-out the character of 'Do Ra Mi' on its own. First, the zombie dancing killer from the movie FL shoots--oof! I wish that were a real movie! The scenes we got were fantastic and FL killed it! And then the Do Ra Mi that emerges later....she was such a contrast to Cha Mul Hee and it was so much fun watching her on screen. Definitely a highlight of this show.

THE IFFY
Most of my gripes with this show stem from the writing: it wasn't super neat, and although the characters and their relationships were refreshing, certain plot points and situations weren't developed cleanly enough. It's one of the biggest reasons this drama isn't rated higher.

- The pacing was a little choppy at times, especially with the time skips and flashbacks. They were positioned oddly sometimes, making the timeline a little difficult to follow. And certain situations could have been resolved easily with a translation app (aka, all of the scenes with Hiro and FL), but because it wasn't convenient for the plot, the characters never used it. That was a little frustrating in terms of the writing.

- Similarly, some of the dialogues were clearly set up to have an impact, but I couldn't tell what the build up was so the scene fell flat. I don't know if this was a translation issue or a writing issue, to be honest. The translations on Netflix currently suck, which is horribly ironic.

- The biggest issue for me was the back-and-forth that happened between the ML and FL. I couldn't follow their reasons for staying away from each other. It felt a little contrived, especially when Do Ra Mi was introduced. That also contributed to the confusion because she would speak FOR the FL at times to progress the plot, and we wouldn't really see how FL felt about it all. For example, at one point she says FL is too embarrassed to speak to ML...okay...but what exactly happened? There was so much stuff happening between event X and Y that it was difficult to follow. It also felt like ML and FL had several emotional 'breakups' only to get back together. That normally would have rage-baited me, but it was tolerable here because there was still progress, you know? But it definitely made the overall writing weaker. I think the writers could have developed it better (as we do see Do Ra Mi make excuses for that behaviour at times).

- One thing I would have loved would have been increased anchoring of the story with quotes and references, like in 'Because This is My First Life'. The set-up was there, with ML being widely read and living in a house full of books, as well as his professor friend. Not to mention the many languages featured on screen! It would've added some great emotional depth to the story, as well as backbone for the ML and FL's arc.

- One last point: Do Ra Mi drugged ML. No one speaks of it again, even after they learn the actual circumstances of how FL's parents 'died' and how her aunt and uncle were afraid she was just like her mum. That should've been resolved because drugging...that's crazy.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, I really enjoyed this show for what it was. If you're in the mood for a binge-worthy romance that is satisfyingly sweet, that has great side characters, and beautiful cinematography and costuming, definitely give this one a go. Give it a miss if you're looking for a story that has realistic depictions of mental health and emotional arcs of love and reconciliation. While I liked that they were a part of the story, neither of those things were anything more than a plot device. The introduction of the dissociative identity was interesting and made sense for the story, but it would have been less gimmicky had it been rooted in FL's trauma in a more realistic way. REGARDLESS.

CUTE ROMANCE, EXCELLENT ACTING, BEAUTIFUL SHOTS.

(I will admit, some part of me watched this show because I was searching for Park Chung-Seob from When Life Gives you Tangerines...)

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they should bring back lengthy kdramas

It’s like no other ordinary kdrama like what do mean the female lead started out getting dumped and pregnant. Not only that but also she doesn’t abort and she was only sent to the U.S to study and comes back and lie to her rich family.

I feel like before TikTok vlog moms and their cute babies I had Areum and Tiffany.

one of my childhood memories is waiting for it’s episodes to come out and have jaw dropping moments here and there. I don’t why people hate it but it’s one of my favorite dramas ever, like her having a baby and even how it starts with her crying in the rain. it was all beautiful and thought of and not rushed like the new 12 ep .

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"Liking someone has nothing to do with killing them"

The Vendetta of On was a fairly standard drama featuring a strategic genius bent on revenge after the murders of his loved ones. As always, when doing a familiar story, the execution is key and Vendetta acquitted itself well. Much like Mei Chang Su in Nirvana in Fire, Xie Huai An rocked his fur lined costume and stayed at least one step ahead of the bad guys…most of the time.

Xie Huai An aka Liu Zhi has spent the last 15 years since escaping a massacre at his family residence plotting how to bring down the people responsible. The capital has changed ownership a couple of times and Xie is put to work by the new owner in finding the deposed previous owner as well as bringing down the traitorous and sly general of the Huben Army. Spies and sleeper cells abound, with layers upon layers of deceit and deception. Xie will have to count on his wits and friend circle to attain his goals and survive long enough enact his vengeance.

🟢What I liked:

It promised on revenge with the bodies stacking up early and often.

The tenacious and loyal General Gu. Despite being unable to walk he was still respected by his men. Was happy to see a wheelchair bound character written and portrayed so well.

Ye Zheng. I’m a bodyguard girl and was thrilled for Tong Meng Shi to play the role.

I wasn’t initially crazy about Faux Mo, but he grew on me and I was actually relieved his mask wasn’t removed later on as it helped my brain keep the continuity going.

The writers attempted to provide roles for women, even though most of the female guards were cookie cutter characters. I’m always astonished when these kinds of dramas all but omit women from the cast so I’m counting it as a win. Oddly, the casting director chose women who all looked quite similar despite the wide range of variety for the men.

The sets, wigs (important in these dramas!), acting, and fight choreography were all high quality. The drama also showed the cost of "othering" people.

Cheng Yi did a solid job as the obsessive Xie who had only one purpose in life. Even though Xie was usually ahead of everyone else, he did stumble on occasion without completely face-planting. I also enjoyed Wang Jin Song’s equally obsessive take on Wu Zhong Heng. There were numerous single-minded people in this drama who were in dire need of a trip to a bouncy house park.

❌What didn’t work as well for me:

Xie was an expert in nearly everything despite spending 15 years in the reeds. He left his home penniless, but somehow through the years acquired wealth and an extensive spy network. He was privy to secrets only a fly on a wall would know. He always seemed to have a change of clothes on him as well. Lol Pretty sure he had a Megamind “frequent kidnapping” card that was nearly punched full. He also had James Bond plot armor. Despite falling into his enemies’ hands time and again, no one immediately cut off his head, rather letting him hang around until he either escaped or killed them.


🤔Things that made me go hmmm….

The guards who defended the walls were in desperate need of remedial training. It was painfully funny how easily the enemy could scale the walls without anyone knowing on numerous occasions.

Characters were often gut stabbed with no lingering effects. I don’t care how good their medicine was or how tough they were, peritonitis is deadly.

The most chilling thing said in the whole drama for me was, “Everyone is a shadow guard. That’s the price of protection.” Yep, nothing makes me feel more secure than knowing my neighbors and co-workers are spying on me 24/7, ready to turn on me at a moment’s notice.

Overall, I found The Vendetta of An entertaining. The fights were fast and furious and we were weren’t forced to wait until the last quarter of the drama to witness Xie’s enemies begin to pay for their betrayals. The stakes were high and good guy losses hurt as much as I cheered the heads of the bad guys rolling.

18 January 2026
Trigger Warnings: A snake in episode 22. Decapitations, spurting blood, numerous stabbings, suicide.

~~Very Spoilery thoughts below~~















Does everyone keep a perfectly preserved identical head in their junk drawer?

I didn’t care for the sister’s story. She was ill developed and only served to add to Xie's man pain of which he already had enough. It was literally overkill. Not sure why she’s listed as a main character given her limited amount of screen time.

One of the more interesting duos raised a lot of questions for me. Cen Pickles and Wu were slaves of the lowest order in Tiemo. As slaves they murdered a number of people. Did I miss their story arc? How did they escape punishment in Tiemo and then both become highly educated? Was Tiemo advanced enough to have universal schooling for everyone? Cen ended up working in the Chang'an palace and Wu had been a teacher at the academy where the Chang'an noble children attended. No background checks from the secret police? I could see Wu murdering his way to being king if the Tiemo just wanted the baddest dude to be the leader, but Tiemo nobility were mentioned often which was quite a social leap for a wolf killing slave. I actually found Cen and Wu's relationship intriguing mostly because of the actors' abilities. Wu might have had nefarious plans for the people he intended to conquer, but the actor was fascinating to watch.

I don’t have access to the special episode. My guess is, just like soap opera rules, without a body, Xie aka Liu survived. His death, mirroring Zhou Mo’s in episode 1, kept him from being killed by the Huben Army. Though I don’t see him making daisy chains and hanging out at a pub. I’m not invested enough in the ruling class to care who took over the throne…for now. That throne room had a revolving door on it.

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something special and rewatchable

I've watched this almost 7times till now.. and tbh I am literally satisfied.. i haven't heard about the webtoon before watching this.. i watched this for park solomon.. and my goodness.. he is something beyond magical.. his appearance, acting, looks, the way he performed is something couldn't be explained.. this is one of the finest cdrama I've watched (though I don't watch cdrama so much).. but this is magical..
i know the episodes are so many but trust me on this those are worth watching.. but the ending is open.. neither happy nor sad.. I have expected something more than that but it's okay.. still worth watching..
MUST WATCH

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new fav drama !!

you know that feeling when you start a drama and then you feel mentally and emotionally empty when you finish it????😭 yeah i felt that when i unfortunately finished this one. but you won’t believe how many twists are in this drama😭 and dont even get me started on the cp🫰🏻love this couple so much and i hope they will star in a modern drama like HMH said in one of their interviews?? no but seriously the chemistry was actually so good i cried after the last ep. if you watch this and like the non toxic love triangle, amazing cp, turns of tables, and beautiful costumes, you are going to love my other all-time favouite: the princess royal💁‍♀️

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