Reviews

INTRIGUING

I went into this with no expectations
I started it almost a month ago but dropped it a few minutes in cus I was angry the grandma was making him go to the forest
I hate such storyline.
Especially with how mature and responsible Fifa is, he didn't complain much and adapted.
He worked hard towards his dreams even if his family could afford it.
I love him.
I hated Hem at first
I felt he was irresponsible passing Fifa off to Pudme without adequate training, who in turn left him to fend for himself on his first day.
I hold him fully responsible for the Allergy incident and he should have taken accountability instead of talking down on the boy who tried his best.
Also if I was in that situation and the bike got stuck in the mud I would not move an inch until the came to rescue me and then I'd see that useless domino effect it will cause or the change in their Equilibrium.

What I loved later on, is their dynamics.
They learnt from each other.
I don't know if they will ever get together but it was a perfect representation of first love
Hats off to Hem for being careful with Fifa and his feelings.

I'm happy they didn't go with the "He fell in love with Pokpa" storyline and make him give up his dreams because Fifa is the most hardworking and relentless character I've seen in a while.
For a teenager he quickly deals with whatever life throws at him
He is a very respectable character
I loved the ending
A season 2 wouldn't be bad but I'm good either way

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I rewatched it too many times!!

Honestly, when you watch it at first it feels different. And that’s because it is.

This is one of my top k-dramas because it shows what’s life really like. I always like to guess what’s gonna happen next and here I couldn’t or didn’t even want to. I just went with the flow. It was bitter sweet, not sugarcoated and that’s probably why I loved it even more.

I usually watch dramas as a getaway from reality but I still couldn’t resist watching every single episode. I also rewatched it like four times. It gives me comfort, which might be strange but it’s true.

No spoilers-you have to see and understand yourself.

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The horror!

Wasn't actually that scary now that I think about it, sure it had it's fair share of jump scares but overall, am I much impressed? Let's find out!

Episode 1 - Our Little Sister
Story factor - 8.0
Scare factor - 1.0
Standout performance - Aye (Cherprang)
This was a fairly good story with a solid plot twist, it was a bit creepy and a bit sad and was quite the start to the series, the best one to start with as well I would say, they made a great decision to have this be the first of the anthology.
Final score - 7.0

Episode 2 - Wedding Dress
Story factor - 5.0
Scare factor - 3.0
Standout performance - Milk (Care)
This is one of the stories I thought would have benefited from a longer runtime, a full length movie perhaps, because while it was sad and scary, it didn't really create the impact it could have. Nevertheless, a solid entry, not the best
Final score - 5.5

Episode 3 - Ode to My Family
Story factor - 8.5
Scare factor - 1.5
Standout performance - Chawin (Poon)
This was my favorite episode and even without my obvious biased opinion, this is one of the best episodes in the series. Good suspense, psychological horror as opposed to just gore and a plot twist I genuinely did not see coming. The only one I didn't see coming by the way, other episodes did have plot twists that were predictable to an extent but this one I didn't anticipate.
Final score - 9.0

Episode 4 - The Vow
Story factor - 7.0
Scare factor - 1.5
Standout performance - Nat (Gee)
This was one of the episodes that was good, but compared to others, just felt a like bit of a letdown. Nothing wrong with the episode itself to be honest, just not my personal favorite. It was psychological horror and I believe the only one that was inspired by an urban legend, so props to that.
Final score - 7.0

Episode 5 - Spectral Class
Story factor - 1.0
Scare factor - 2.0
Standout performance - Nik (Prince)
This.. what on earth did I witness with this episode? I hated it. I'm sorry but I absolutely hated it. I know that horror stories don't necessarily have to make sense but come on! This was nonsense. Unnecessarily violent and gruesome nonsense. Just.. ugh.
Final score - 1.0

Episode 6 - Girl Next Door
Story factor - 8.0
Scare factor - 3.0
Standout performance - Bird (Nat)
This was the saddest episode of them all, I was actually tearing up toward the end of the episode. The set up was sad, the twist ending was sad, everything about this was quite emotional and what I thought would be one of my least favorites when I started the episode turned into something that impressed me
Final score - 7.5

Episode 7 - Dear Granny
Story factor - 5.0
Scare factor - 5.5
Standout performance - Nulek (Sydney)
This was definitely the scariest episode and a close runner up for the position of episode I hated most. No, not because it was scary. It was again, just not very believable or coherent. The twist ending was not explained very well, even if it had to be ambiguous, there are definitely ways to clear stuff up for the audience and this was not it. Again, pointless gore with a hint of a story.. not a fan
Final score - 4.0

Episode 8 - Viral Curse
Story factor - 6.0
Scare factor - 5.0
Standout performance - Ple (Nina)
This had both a decent story and some good scares, but unfortunately I was kind of over it by the time I got to this episode and my interest just plummeted. It was a very meta and well executed plot but much like the second episode, needed more time to develop. It wasn't bad, but I was just not into it.
Final score - 6.5

The acting in almost all the parts really impressed me, they did have some standout performances I liked but I did think the acting was solid all around.
The direction and writing.. definitely could have used some work.

Adding all the scores and finding the average.. came out to a score of around 5.9.. let's round up to a 6..
So did it impress me? Almost? Some of them absolutely did, others disappointed, and a rare one actually made me want to chuck something out of a window.

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Give it a shot!

When I saw the title at first, I was like “that’s not for me”. Oh well..
I was wrong, this is for me.

I really enjoyed this more than I thought I would. From when they showed their emotions through their actions to helping understand each other.
And also how well they could communicate sometimes and did not sulk for like 5episodes in a row after a misunderstanding.


I really wish this drama was out like 10 years ago, because the part about running away- that got me. I ran away and not only nothing changed when I came back, it was more messy than before. It’s a bit different, but I still related way too much. Maybe some people “get lucky”and all of the things are forgotten by others or they forgive themselves but the opposite is true for me. That’s why this reminded me I should stop (mainly) emotionally punishing myself for something I can’t change and finally live my own life. Little by little.

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Dr. Romantic – A Timeless Masterpiece

Dr. Romantic is more than just a K-drama to me—it’s my ultimate comfort show. I’ve rewatched it three times, and each time it manages to tug at my heartstrings all over again. The story, centered around the enigmatic Dr. Kim and the passionate medical staff at Doldam Hospital, is a perfect blend of emotional depth, gripping medical cases, and inspiring character growth.

What truly sets Dr. Romantic apart is how it balances intense hospital drama with meaningful life lessons. The characters feel real, their struggles relatable, and their victories deeply satisfying. Dr. Kim’s wisdom, dedication, and unconventional ways never fail to move me, and the chemistry between the cast members is phenomenal.

This show has everything I love—heart, humanity, and hope. It’s not just a drama, it’s an experience. I will forever have this as my number one K-drama, and I’ll probably rewatch it many more times. If you’re looking for a series that resonates emotionally and leaves a lasting impact, Dr. Romantic is the one.

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Formulaic but good acting

This drama is smooth ride to watch. It’s formulaic and doesn’t even try to break from it. The MER Team all their support reminds me of shonen anime, with the aloof but brave hero, his competent foil turned bestie-ish, his various support team from serious to silly with each getting a bit of highlight at one point, the grumpy ojichan that becomes his biggest fan/support, frail person for the hero to protect… The only difference is the love interest is placed outside this circle.

If I were to start with the positive I would say production is great, from setting to all the tech used and the view. I also liked the theme and the use of music in this drama.

That wouldn’t come to a surprise especially with the presence of Suzuki Ryohei and Kaku Kento among others, the acting and delivery was great. It really made the drama engaging enough to want to complete it. Seeing Kaname Jun as a grumpy ojichan was a delight though he can still pass for a youthful character.

I don’t mind formulaic dramas nor do I mind this particular type. My problem with the writing is that despite the long episodes, little time is given for the outcome of each episode and almost no room is left for character development or even character understanding. All characters, even the lead, are used as devices each episode. While there was a final goal to the drama but it didn’t feel like we actually had a story. Villains were so cartoonish though and lacked creativity.

So overall a fun watch but doesn’t add anything of value when watching.

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Overcome your initial disappointments to watch this superb series

Expectations were very high for this second season, so I was a little disappointed by the very different tone, cast, and (robot) context. However, after the first episodes (1-3), the story of this CL takes shape, I become attached to these characters.

PLOT: Xiao Bai (a little genius, cold and not talkative) has been in love with AppleDog (the goddess of Team Solo - an e-sports competition featuring combat robots) for 10 years. He becomes the captain of Team K&K (founded by Lao Han, his cousin), a rival of Team Solo. We follow the construction and rise to power of Team K&K, and the romances of Xiao Bai and Ai Qing, as well as Shen Ze's with the FL's sister.

+++ Three brilliant actors: Hu Yi Tian and Li Yi Tong, with great chemistry and touching scenes. Wang An Yu also brings color to this series.
+++ It's a joy to rewatch some of the actors back together (Xiao Bai, 97, the grandfather, etc.).
+++ A coherent story, with beautiful cinematography and perfect OSTs.

### The director's decision to show the protagonists' feelings/state of mind/inner thoughts, with a dark room filled with lightbulbs, can be confusing at times.

=> An excellent drama with a great cast...
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Les attentes étaient très fortes sur cette saison 2, donc "a little bit disappointed" par le ton, le cast, et le contexte (robot) très différents. Cependant, passé les 1ers épisodes (1-3), la story de ce CL s'installe, on s'attache à ces personnages.

PLOT: Xiao Bai (petit génie, cold & peu loquace) est amoureux depuis 10 ans de Apple Dog (Déesse de l'équipe Solo - e-sport en robots de combat). Il devient le capitaine de l'équipe K&K (fondée par Lao Han, son cousin), rivale de la Team Solo. On suit la construction et la montée en puissance de la team K&K, et les romances de Xiao Bai & Ai Qing, ainsi que celle de Shen Ze avec la sœur de la FL.

+++ Trois acteurs géniaux :Hu Yi Tian & Li Yi Tong., avec une belle alchimie et des scènes touchantes. Wang An Yu met aussi de la couleur dans cette série
+++ Beaucoup de joie de retrouver certains acteurs (Xiao Bai, 97, le gd-père, etc.).
+++ Story cohérente, avec une belle cinématographie, des OSTs parfaites.

### Le parti pris du réalisateur de montrer le [ressenti / état d'âme / pensées intérieures] des protagonistes, avec une salle obscure remplie d'ampoules, peut prêter à confusion par moments.

=> Un excellent drama avec un super casting...

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MORE BROMANCE THAN BL

I watched the complete episodes of Better Days because it was tagged as LGBTQ, but honestly, I kinda feel like I wasted my time. I went in expecting a real Pinoy BL, but it felt more like bromance than actual boys’ love. The whole thing came off more as deep friendship or something super platonic, I’m not even sure what to call it.

It was pretty slow, no real plot twists, and nothing major really happens. Just two guys having heart-to-heart talks about life. Sweet, maybe, but not what I was looking for in a BL.

That said, the acting was solid, so I’ll give it that. But overall, this one's a miss for me if you're expecting romance.

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Keep clear

I'll keep it very short. This drama is sht. I don't know why it has such a high score....
Plot-driven story. Everything happens because the writer intended for it to go exactly that way. And in order for it to happen, the characters do dumb things, act in strange way, otherwise the next step in the story wouldn't be possible. And even more weird, new plot elements are introduced and dropped later without any real reason. So basically the story is dumb and it gets cluttered with extra stuff, for no real reason. Beside that, cringefest. Lots and lots of cringe moments. Probably that was supposed to be comedy. Well, it missed.
Next, character development. Too few and not where it should've been. The chemistry is ok, mostly because of the ML. The FL tries too hard. Even her acting is a little bit off (and the "sexy" scenes are cringe and used only to boost the viewing numbers). I've seen her in other series and she wasn't this "bad". Of course, a lot of it can be blamed on the script and maybe even the director, but still.
What else? Annoying soundtrack. The production value is decent. The pacing is awful. Well, you get the idea. Give it a wide pass. The ML made all the heavy-lifting ( I even suspect some improvs from him, to make the scenes a little bit sweeter), coupled with some of the supporting cast. But not even the cast should make you curious about this one. Clearly the people who gave this drama a high rating did it only because "Omg I like X actor/actress. I'm so happy I got to see them again" or something like that.
Have a lovely evening.

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So good

No matter what I say nothing can describe how much I absolutely adore this show. This is the only show I haven't been able to watch while eating something because i genuinely couldnt take my eyes off of it, every second was so interesting and well filmed n acted. Oh the acting, Jihoons eyes can say so much without him having to actually say anything. All of the actors were so good, they brought the emotions of the story out so well, and the dynamics ugh I love it. Although I knew suho went into a coma whenever i started watching it, I still sobbed whenever it actually happened because I didnt know it happened like that. Beomseoks story breaks me, i understand those who hate him but i dont understand those who choose to ignore why be did what he did. It wasn't right and it was taken out on the wrong person but ignoring the story behind it is just ignorant and honestly no different than anyone in the story. I’m sad it took me so long to watch it but im also really glad i did, i can't believe i was missing out on a masterpiece

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diva for sure

I started this show with zero expectations and I was happily surprised by how I've been attached to the characters.

Junior~aka penguin
He is so fun, diva behaviour, as zero survival instinct, like mister have a carnivorous boyfriend and he's like "you wanna eat me? go on! I'm waiting for you and my whole body is on display!". I just love the sass and the attitude, he's been bullied and when he understood that he was like "I'm not gonna play their game, I'm gonna set ✨️MY OWN RULES✨️ and fuck them" before walking in the school's hallway like a supermodel at the fashion week with his sports uniform turned into a crop top.

Sun~aka black panther
He's so down bad and head over heels for his boyfie, even at the smallest sulk he's like "I know you don't that on purpose but I'm still gonna give you the world and every stars in the sky in a golden plate". And my boy is so protective towards Ju, even before they really talked he's trying to help him not to be tangled into the bully game.

Mina~aka the goddess
She IS the moment! I love her with my whole heart and i wish we saw her more in the show 😭😭 Breaking the 4th wall and all this shit... I just love her 😭

Overall~
Super cute serie to watch with a light heart. I was there giggling and kicking my feet everytime they were cheesy, usually it cringe me a bit honestly but not with them.

Ps~
WHY DID YOU SCARED ME WITH THE "5 MONTH LATER" IN THE LAST EPISODE??? I WAS SO SAD 😭 (but they got the happy ending they deserved thank god)

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Liked it! Hoping for season 2.

I really liked this series, i hope they will make a season 2 with new pairs and the old ones .

As you can expect from GMM-TV the actors did a great job. The only negative i can say about this drama is that when they try to make it extra funny by extreme acting it only annoys me and i don't think it is funny at all. The ones that did it in this drama were Book, Poon and JJ.
The most funny moment were the moments with subtle jokes and sounds.

I like all the couples except Marc / Poon, Marc doesn't show much emotions when acting and i feel no chemistry between him and Poon.

I think i will watch this again in the future, i definatly will if there comes a second season.

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