Compilation of random thoughts I had while watching this drama:

1. Why don't I have an older brother with hot friends?
2. Jiaxu is way too hot for his own good! Every time he appears on screen, my heart skips a beat; I forget to breathe; I go into a daze; and I keep smiling like a stupid fool who's too old for this shit!
3. Sang Zhi looked more mature when she was 14.
4. But Sang Zhi is still fine as 17 year old. Maybe a little too shy, or she could be like that because of her crush on Jiaxu, and I totally understand it.
5. I love Sang Zhi's petty fights with her brother. That's me and my brother and we still fight like that at the age of 26 (me) and 24 (my brother)...
6. For a moment I thought Sang Zhi at 17 is too much, but again I was kinda exactly like her except I never skipped cities just to see a guy I had a crush on (perhaps rich people privileges!)...
7. I love how considerate Sang Zhi's parents and brother are. If I would have even told my family about my first love and heartbreak in school, I would be dead.
8. Does the parents' generosity and good deeds get passed down to the kids? No! Then why should kids bear the burden of their parents' sins?
9. Again, I love the brother-sister dynamics. They are just too real!
10. Sang Zhi and Jiaxu's overthinking phase is very realistic. I am sure most people in their young age would have experienced it. Maybe that's why I am liking this drama so far, even though it's a fluffy romance (I am more into crime thrillers).
11. This is soooo cute..... I am constantly screaming and getting butterflies seeing Sang Zhi and Jiaxu interact with each other. This drama is like every girl's dream fairytale!!!
12. It should be a crime to make a guy look this adorable! How am I supposed to lower my expectations when someone could imagine such a person and put it down on paper? Where will I find someone like Jiaxu who can reach my sky-high expectation? Or does the writer wants me to be delulu forever until I die single?
13. I might die of diabetes before this drama ends!
14. I like how understanding Sang Zhi is. I would probably die of overthinking if I would have been at her place!!
15. I am going to cry myself to sleep after finishing this drama because it is making me feel single and lonely in 100 different languages.
16. Love that every action and reaction of people in the drama feels natural. Some people may not agree but when I imagine the type of situations portrayed here, I would expect people to react in the same manner, be it Sang Zhi, Jiaxu, Sang Yan, Sang Zhi's parents, or Jiang Ying. I was a little disappointed with Sang Zhi's boss coz I would expect a boss in the workplace to be more mature to keep personal and professional life separate.
17. I know I have said it before, but I truly adore the Sang siblings' relationship. Not everyone gets to experience it, but personally, I relate to it the most.
18. And slowly, I fell for Sang Zhi also!
19. I am so envious of Sang Zhi that she could ask someone to love her forever. A lot of us have lost hope in love so much that we don't expect it from anyone anymore. All we do is try to love ourselves to feel a little less lonely and somewhat content...
20. I think I can watch them for 1000 more episodes, growing old together, successfully overcoming all life problems, and living happily.

I ASAP need some advice on how to get over this series! Ahhh! It completely ruined me.

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It's chaotic and that's why you should watch it.

Everyone has already listed the best and worst of this series so I won't do that. Instead, I will tell you this - if you want to see the most humane story that could describe people, their actions, emotions, and choices, give The Good Bad Mother a chance.

Some may say this series is trying to justify lousy motherhood, but truthfully, nothing is black and white. We, humans, go through various circumstances in our life that affect the way we react. So, instead of seeing black, let's focus on the shades of grey and maybe we would get better at healing ourselves and others around us.

I am not trying to justify abuse here or bad behaviour towards kids; I am just saying, don't forget mothers are also human and are prone to making mistakes. And this series perfectly depicts how events that unfold in one's life can completely change the course of their future.

Most people watch dramas and movies for entertainment but you can learn a few lessons from this one that could actually prove to be useful.

Lastly, Lee Do Hyun did the most commendable job in this series with his acting skills. His role as Kang Ho will always stay in my heart...❤️?

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Now, this is one of my all time favorites!!

I am writing a review after a really long time, but this series deserves all the praise and some more. Also, this is my first Chinese period drama, and I am glad that it's getting added to my firsts...

To begin with, the locations and scenes were mesmerising. I was a total goner when I saw the scenic beauty this show portrayed. Be it landscapes or architecture, everything was perfect.

As for the storyline, I was expecting it to be slow-paced and it was; however, I have to say that the 30-episode flashback kinda tested my patience. I am very impatient and going through the past story made me question everything. But then I started seeing the story unfold and understood that it was necessary for us to fathom the chemistry and loyalty between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan.

And that brings me to our leads. Both the actors were great, their characters were written to perfection, and they both did justice to it. I know that the novel this series was adapted from is BL but here they kept their chemistry so subtle that some may not even catch it. Looks shared between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, their unbound trust in each other, the care they showed for each other, Lan Zhan's softness and leniency towards Wei Ying, those slight smiles that Lan Zhan only gave to Wei Ying, these small things were far more intense and interesting.

I have to say this, every time Wei Ying smiled at Lan Zhan, even I couldn't stop my smile. That guy was looking crazy beautiful with his personality, attire, flute, those dark shadows, and that smile. As for Lan Zhan, I don't remember seeing him smile without any restraint or whether I missed it, I am not sure.

Overall, this series deserves all the popularity. I am sure I will watch it again someday!

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This was nothing short of perfect!!

This season was more like an adventure and everything fell perfectly in its place to create an entertaining drama.
Storyline : 10/10
Character built-up : 1000/10
Comic Timing : 100/10
Villains : 10/10
Action : 11/10
Music : 10/10
They gave a fascinating twist to the fight for independence and bringing in Japanese gods was also fun to watch. Also, the fact that all main cast and supporting roles got proper screen time, depth, and character development was flawless. I have nothing but only good to say for Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938.
Everyone did a great job in this series. ❤️?
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Now the question is, will there be a season 3 because the Original Mountain God is still on the loose? ???

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Felt like home. Go watch it!!

This series has my whole heart and some more.

While the series begins in the year 1988, it still felt more like how I have experienced my childhood as a South Asian. It could be more personal because I am currently in a transition phase at the age of nearly 26. My life changed upside down nearly 2 years back when I left home to work in another city, leaving behind friends and family. The fact that I lived a similar childhood as shown in the series makes me feel proud even though my teenage years were in late 2000 and early 2010. Maybe my parents would relate more to this drama than I did; I should make them watch it.

The whole cast did a commendable job in making this drama so heartfelt and real. And every time Taek smiled in this series, it brought the biggest smile to my face as well. Hats off to that guy for showing what love should look like. My expectations from a guy were already sky-high, now after watching Bo-gum's character, my expectations have entered outer space. These kdramas are going to ensure I stay single forever!!!

Enough for the rant and TMI.

To everyone who read this review, go watch the series. You won't regret it, I promise.

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Painfully Realistic!!!

I know a lot of people didn't like the story due to toxic characters, but I will try to explain why I liked every damn thing about this series.

Let's begin with the CAST. I don't think anyone could have played the roles better than the way they were portrayed. From the very first look at Park Jae Eon, I knew he was going to break everyone's heart, yet he justified his role and made us fall for him to the point that every time he would hurt Na-Bi, I would feel similar pain. I would say that's an ace in acting. Na Bi also played her part well; being soft and confused in places but also being firm when she understood she couldn't handle the complicated relationship anymore. As for Do Hyuk, he was the cute and the most uncomplicated green flag in the show. He was the true Angel but unfortunately, the Devil will always be too tempting!!!

OSTs: They were good, too good to say the least. Every composition was kind of made to amplify the emotional depth of the scene. That made the show a lot more heart-touching.

STORY: It was realistic to the point where at times it left me with a dreadful feeling. The attraction between Jae Eon and Na Bi basically begins with sexual tension, which is more relatable to our generation. They then decide to keep it simple by not defining their relationship in any terms; another relatable situation. But what made me feel awfully familiar with the situation was Na Bi's conflict over why she's torturing herself knowing things will only get worse and Jae Eon pulling back when the things matter the most. These two situations I have experienced a lot in my dating life. Being afraid of getting hurt or not letting your feelings show because you are internally conflicted are the most common reasons why compatible people can't stay together. Some may say these are toxic traits but if you think, you can't really avoid it because these insecurities stem from the past and you can't change that. I would also like to focus on the fact that both, Jae Eon and Na Bi never saw a successful romantic relationship of their single parents. That will leave some mental scars that were bound to affect their own dating life. It's easy for us to categorise red and green flags but in the end, when you are in a relationship, things are not that simple.

But their sexual tension was off the chart; half the time, I had to stop the scene inbetween cause I was fucking breathless. Song Kang is a pure representation of sex (I know it's sexualizing comment but it's also true)!! If I would have been in Na Bi's place, I would have also given in just for the whole sexual chemistry, consequences be damned!!

Side Note: I loved how they represented art and butterflies in the series. I am an Architecture graduate, so art holds a high place in my life. In this series, art played a huge role in reciprocating feelings between Na Bi and Jae Eon, which were open to interpretation by viewers. Example - Jae Eon making Butterfly Suncatcher and Bracelet for Na Bi might not mean anything to others but for me it was admirable. A guy putting effort into making something himself is a huge plus point. It made my heart beat a little fast and my brain fuzzy. I also think creative guys are hotter than nerdy smart ones!!!

Lastly, I have rated Rewatch Value at 8 because I don't think my heart could bear to go through the emotional torture twice. But I might watch Nevertheless again, maybe after a few years when I am romantically at a good place...

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Complete entertainment.

When beginning the show, I tried to keep my expectations to the minimum considering the hype. But it lived up to what everyone was talking about and I am glad I decided to give it a chance. Story, not perfect but still was well written. At places, I thought why is only Young-Woo's life so fucked up. I guess it's still acceptable as long as they kept me hooked on the plot. Now I am desperately waiting for the Season 2.

What I loved:
1. Park Eun Bin's acting as Young Woo. She aced the role and made me like her weirdest and stupidest of actions. Within a few minutes of getting into the show, I was already rooting for her.
2. Lee Jong Ho: These types of fictional characters are the reason why I am still single at the age of 25. He was the sweetest and most understanding character. I just loved him! (gonna manifest a lover like him ??)
3. Choi Soo Yeon: In the beginning, I thought she is gonna be a negative character, considering how she would taunt Young Woo but she also always stood for Young Woo.
4. Kwon Min Woo: I know many will disagree but I found his jealous behaviour to be more realistic. I totally understood where he was coming from trying to pull down Young Woo. Personally, I won't do it but I get it and like his character for being brutally honest about his intentions.
5. Young Woo's team: From the very beginning, Young Woo got great support from her team. In my personal experience, even I have never got such kind of support when joining a new company. Sometimes, it takes months to prove your value and worth to your colleagues. She got nice people to work with from the start.
6. Choi Sang Hyeon, Young Woo's brother: I am glad he got a good progressive character. I believe Young Woo deserves at least one family member that is nice, respectful and has a conscience.

Things I hated:
1. Young Woo's dad: that guy is the stupidest person I have ever seen. I want to believe whatever he did was for Young Woo but it was so stupid that I can't get over it. I mean he got his daughter a job by making a deal to reveal who her mother is knowing that the mom is damn famous. I mean I can see how it's gonna end by just thinking about it. Stupid characters doing stupid things.
2. Attorney Jang: A few more episodes and I would have punched my laptop seeing that guy behave like an asshole with a pea-sized brain. He was giving full on Dolores Umbridge vibes. He was in the show for like 3 episodes yet I hated him the most. I hope he's not in the next season or else I might actually break my laptop...?

That's it guys. I am going to stop now. I just hope they do justice with the next season and give a little more romance between Young Woo -Joon Ho and Soo Yeon-Min Woo....

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Unbelievably beautiful and heartbreaking!!

I knew what I was getting into when beginning the series, yet I wasn't prepared for it mentally. Every episode broke my heart and stitched it together. I finished the series yesterday, and couldn't sleep last night because everything was going crazy in my head. You know how it feels like you experienced everything by being there in the show, that's how I felt.

Overall, the plot, cast, acting, everything was spot on. Every character ate their role and did their best. For some, this series might feel more personal, like it did to me, but I hope you all can gain new hope of living a better life after watching Tomorrow.

In real life, no Grim Reaper is coming to save someone, so help each other, be polite and kind to everyone, and please get professional help when needed. Don't suffer alone, coz you are not alone.

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Strong beginning but slowly lost its touch

The story started well with both Cher and Gun having depth to their character with a sad and messed up past. Along the way, things got out of hand when they didn't give enough focus to side characters.

Thyme/Time and Thoop were 2 neglected pieces in this story. Till the end, they never showed what went wrong between Gun and Thyme, which means it was a lost friendship that could have actually made the story more interesting. As for Thoop, we don't know what happened with the drug charges, and neither do we know what happened to his stepfather.

The biggest plot hole was when they showed Thoop reconciling with his mother who knew all along that Tian was getting raped by her stepfather. That's a very insensitive way of showing forgiveness. As far as I know, legally, the mother should also go to jail as an accomplice since she never intervened even though she knew that a minor was getting assaulted.

We also don't know why Thi was so hell-bent to win the gaming competition. I mean I understand that he wanted to win but his reaction when they all won't have time to practice made us think there is some backstory or maybe a dream. Instead of focusing on that, the series only showed the cheezy romantic part of Thi and Zo's relationship.

So, overall a good one-time watch if you want to enjoy a light-hearted romance and have a laugh.

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Not just a steamy romance

Reviewed after completing EP. 3
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I started watching this series coz I wanted to watch something lighthearted and maybe sizzling romance. But after 3 episodes, I am sure Bed Friend is going to demand much more emotional involvement than I thought. It's kinda like an emotional rollercoaster...

Though I am seeing a pretty consistent theme with Uea here. It's like he has got all the problems in his life and others lives are seemingly perfect. I hope King also has some story and depth to his character.

Finger crossed?for future development in the story....

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