Spicy Topokki
Endearing romance
This show was everything I expected it to be. I liked the concept( childhood friends to lovers) and the chemistry of the couple the most. You will appreciate the more heartfelt moments as they give a deeper depth to the story. In the beginning there are a lot of good comedic scenes, but then the show focuses on more the reality of life and love. It wasn't a 10/10 show for me, but I get why it was talked about so much.Was this review helpful to you?
Choppy
The first few episodes are the best from the series, then it kinda goes "meh" with some highlight moments in between. The story overall is intriguing enough. But the script and editing feels choppy, with no easy flow. The last 2 episodes also, it feels there is a rush to wrap things up with ultimately a predictable lukewarm ending. Maybe my expectations were too high because of the hype for the series. Lastly, I was surprised from the Spice up our Love crossover.Was this review helpful to you?
Pass
You will not miss anything if you don't watch it. The actress is good, but that is the only thing that stands out. Cute light story of childhood friends/first love and the misunderstandings that come with it. Script and overall vibes very mediocre. Cast other than the fl was also just ok. The FL is a variety show pd, a job that it seems to me kinda overplayed in kdramas. The ML in the other hand a poor turned rich cliche. It's not bad, but don't have high expectations watching this.Was this review helpful to you?
True comedy
Another favourite. The fml actress is hilarious in her role. The second lead was a heartthrob and a half. The overall concept and story felt original to me. The song though.. that damn song that plays in almost every episode? It got to my damn nerves. I don't want to hear it ever again! It wan not that good either. At last, the drama shows a lot of important societal issues.Was this review helpful to you?
Exceptional!
If you watch only ONE romantic series in your life, this should be it! The story, the actors, the chemistry of the couple, everything was just right. I have read some things, but I hope we will get to see the actors in another series again. This show has everything a romantic heart wants and desires. I was not fond of cdramas before I watched it.Was this review helpful to you?
Surprisingly better than what I was expecting!
A lot better than what I was expecting! The actors did a good job. It was funny and lighthearted, but at the same time it is conveying serious societal issues. I wished only the romance element in it to have been more mature and intense. The ost very fitting to the show. Good chemistry between all actors.Was this review helpful to you?
Just ok
The writer gave a good effort with the twist in the story I guess, but this drama could have been way better. The last 4 episodes seemed unnecessary and had serious lack of excitement. The couple's chemistry was either frosty or cringey at times. The secondary characters were simply put, background noise to fill space. What I liked the most were the ost and the ML's acting.Was this review helpful to you?
Close to perfection
A drama that will make your heart race for sure. A thrilling rollercoaster that it's about a second chance romance of the highest degree, interwoven with a twisted villainous plot. The villains in this show are simply put, deranged. The script is very good and the acting even better. I enjoyed the comedy in it as much as the complexity of the script. The story is predictable and yet it catches you off guard at times. Good chemistry between the couple. Overall a drama very close to perfection and YET, it feels like I am not completely satisfied as a viewer. Worth the hype nevertheless.Was this review helpful to you?
A tridute to Jeju Island
Even if you've never visited Jeju, after this drama you will feel like you know everything about it. A story with the feel of a small community in the country, very similar to other dramas of that type. Childhood friends to lovers that broke up and give a second chance to their relationship. Interesting aspect were the haenyeo "gang". Drama with a lot of emotional and sometime funny moments. The chemistry of the couple felt extremely natural, so I won't be surprised if in the future there are news about a real life romance between two actors.Was this review helpful to you?
Cute with a little depth
Cute romance with a little depth surprisingly. Which was much appreciated, even though it was personally triggering. I liked the couple, but their chemistry was just ok. The funniest part/character was by far ML's brother. The actor hit it out of the park. So, I found to the secondary couple more the main one. Production was good as expected and the ost was nice. Overall good, but something I will watch once and be done with.Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting subject
Short drama(only 6 episodes), with an interesting contemporary story. Was it one the best dramas i've watched so far? No, just good enough to keep watching. The acting was good and I believe the director and the production team did a very good job. I feel it could have been more funny in the beginning, but.. The script was just ok. Also, I found the ending to be appropriate for the couple.Was this review helpful to you?
Better for an older audience.
Mature viewers will appreciate this drama more. Unexpectedly very good. The actors were right fit for their roles. Smart script. Contemporary romance of two couples. It gives a slight "S$x and the city" vibe overall. I liked the two fmls, its one with her own personality and issues. Yin and yang friendship.Was this review helpful to you?
Could have been better.
I think the story had potential to be way better. It felt like the script was struggling to make sense. I was hoping for a strong comedy with a side of romance. But it was more emotional and almost depressing. The actors were not bad in their roles. Maybe my expectations were high or this drama sure fall flat.Was this review helpful to you?
Another favourite.
Very funny and endearing kdrama. Loved the couple and their dynamic. The actors were a right fit for their roles. The ties everything together beautifully. It has a very satisfying ending. The only thing is, that towards the end it feels rushed. And also, I wanted the fml to have even more badass heroine moments. The mld's disguise is quite fitting the overall production was very good.Was this review helpful to you?
A favourite for sure.
I have watched this show multiple times already. Hyeri is the best in it! She was my favourite character. Amazing and underrated actress. One of the funniest kdramas out there, in my opinion. Also, the nostalgia factor of the show is strong and quite endearing. The best "Reply" out of the three. I wished there were more romantic scenes for the endgame couple though.Was this review helpful to you?
