Even "After Sundown" ....... Saeng Rawee is there for Phloeng

Even though the duration of this movie is only about 100 minutes they tried to cover each and every aspect. If only they could have increased the runtime and showed us some character development, then it would have felt way more content while watching the movie.

Even though the story is something common - Arranged marriage to drive away misfortune, leads already met when they are kids, and the horror part is also something kind of similar plot which we are already familiar with(I don't want to spoil it). Everything was extremely supernatural and way beyond science(Well what else can we expect when the story was set in 1960s hahaha). Like I said they could have made the whole plot in a more detailed manner(Not saying it is not detailed enough LOL).

Acting wise, the actors did a really good job. The music is also pleasing and suited the movie and the situation really well. Like we already know NuNew is a great singer right!! My only complaints are regarding the story elaboration, other than that it's a good movie.

[Ahem...the headline is a hint regarding climax]

P.S. - I have not read the novel. But the movie's a solid one time watch. Go Watch it!!

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Made it to look Funny........But felt Cringe.......

I watched it(Marry Go Round) because I really liked "Destiny Seeker"(with same leads). Considering the runtime and the episodes it just felt like a movie with a routine Thai drama story and nothing new. According to me, the entire team tried to make us laugh but it did not work out.

One thing I would like to address is that visuals are good, but the acting felt so cringe and a bit exaggerating. Except for Earth, I think his character is somewhat okay(bearable). But the climax where the parents accept their relationship is somewhat emotional and felt worth watching the climax.

After watching it I only wanted to say to the cast in the drama that "Communication is the key to every relationship". If only they talked to each other this whole story would have ended in 40 mins of runtime. One misunderstanding lead to the whole fake marriage thing.

One commendable thing is that even though it is a two episode drama they tried to make it look lavish and did not compromise on the budget. The leads are really great actors. Hope to see them in a drama with a strong story instead of a drama special. Wishing them the best for their future endeavours.

P.S. - Watch it at your own risk!!! Cause this is not everyone's cup of tea.

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Feels like we've seen something like this before???

Coming directly to the point, the gist of the PLOT we've already seen or heard of before. While the plot may seem familiar, the way it's portrayed is fresh and captivating. The magical spells and the intense battles between Demon Catchers and Demons are particularly engaging. The performances, especially by Ding Yu Xi and Esther Yu, really stand out. Their acting is one of the main reasons I kept watching the drama, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Though I initially wished they had used the actors' original voices, I eventually got used to it and still found the experience enjoyable.

Esther Yu’s portrayal of "cute" moments doesn’t always align with the situation, but she somehow manages to make it work in a way that only she can. Her ability to balance light-heartedness with intense emotional scenes is truly impressive. She continues to surprise me, especially with the heart-wrenching ending of Episode 7. Both Ding Yu Xi and Esther Yu completely stole my heart with their performances in that episode.

At first, I wasn’t fond of the second couple, but once their backstory unfolded, I grew to like them a lot. Ah Jie, in particular, left a lasting impression—especially the scene where she protects Ah Sheng from Fu Yi’s master’s sword. The fight scenes and visuals were well-executed, and I was hooked. Initially, I thought this would just be another typical drama, but it was the "Moonlight Couple" (Ding Yu Xi and Esther Yu) that kept me watching. As the story progressed, I found myself more and more invested.

One character that truly stood out to me was Roushi. Despite his limited screen time, he brought a sense of charm and sincerity that was hard to ignore. His unwavering determination, honesty, and innocence made him a standout character. It’s a shame that neither the princess nor Miaomiao could end up with him—I really hope he finds happiness in the future.

Ratings:

Story: 9.5/10 (The plot isn’t entirely unique, hence the slight deduction)
Acting: 9.5/10 (The score goes entirely to Ding Yu Xi and Esther Yu; the supporting cast could’ve done more)
Music: 9/10 (The OST fits the drama well, but it hasn’t stuck with me enough)
Rewatch Value: 9/10 (Not a drama I’d rewatch on repeat, but still highly enjoyable)

PS - This is not your average wuxia drama—it has a solid and engaging storyline that’s worth watching!

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While focusing on the bad don't forget to focus on the GOOD!!!

First of all, I would like to say that I watched this drama without having any expectations. But surprisingly just after watching the first episode I started to have high expectations for this drama. It is actually going at a fast pace(Maybe bcoz it has only 8 eps) and there is also a bit of suspense if you dig deeper into the story.

This drama has its own advantages - It is an 8 episode drama, story is unveiling in a required pace, and the acting is also good(I would not say it is great tho). Whereas it has its disadvantages as well, it has the most stupid misunderstanding b/w leads and also few elements of the story are very common.

But what makes it unique is the portrayal and the effort the team and the actors have put into. So, you will get to watch Why Yi and Khondiao have not married yet, the marriage life of Lian and Kuea(not in a detailed manner tho), and 1 or 2 scenes of Syn and Nuer(Yim x Tutor). The story is entertaining enough and worth your time.

And yeah I agree with few people saying that the timeline of them getting engaged and trying to get married in the first episode is portrayed very confusingly. Even I felt the same at first but after the episodes kept on progressing the confusion disappeared. Now coming to the chemistry b/w the leads, their chemistry improved a lot than in cutie pie. They started to communicated ad expressing their love for each other which is a huge improvement in their relationship.

And the most important thing I liked in both Cutie Pie and Naughty Babe is that the parents(of lian and yi) are so open minded and are so modern and really love and respect their son-in-law. Now Lian and Yi can skip the step of convincing their parents from getting married to a person of same gender and in fact they are the ones who have arranged this marriage, whereas few other dramas take up the half of the story to show how they convince their parents.

One thing that I would like to clarify here is that it is better to watch Cutie Pie series and Cutie Pie 2 You(sequel of Cutie Pie) before watching Naughty Babe because it explains the relationship development of Yi and Khondiao. But its okay if you haven't watched any of the two as this story explains those things as well.

You might or might not like this drama. It is totally up to you whether or not to watch this drama. I just want to say that it has a story not just some stupid plot(not talking about climax hahahaha), it is just only 8 episodes so according to me is a fast paced drama, and I am not saying this is a great drama, it just has its flaws but it is enjoyable. All you have to do is shut your mind and watch this for fun and the greatest chemistry of the leads!!

PS - Just Give it a try!! You might like it :)

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Gets better and better BUT..........

The first thing that I want to say about this drama is do not judge/drop this drama just by watching the first two episodes. Only in episode 3 or episode 4 you will get a better understanding of the drama and you will start to like it. I think few people will agree with me regarding this matter. If you feel that the first two episodes are great and did not get bored while watching the first two episodes then you might even give this drama a 10 on 10.

Then again the story isn't anything new, we have seen this kind of "rich ML" and "hardworking FL". But the actors tried to make up for it. Well, yes! even though the story is something that is very common there are few elements in the drama that are quite refreshing like the ML's mother's character and the SML's character. But this drama is not boring at all. It is such an enjoyable drama even though there are minor flaws.

The acting is good and yes, we all agree Miles Wei is an amazing actor and he nailed it in this drama as well. I am not a big fan of FL character acting immature and being all cute(except for Esther Yu LOL). So I just can;t say that I liked Xu Lu's acting. But I respect people who think differently, well end of the day it is just a matter of interest. But I felt that except for Miles Wei and SML everyone else could have done better. The leads have great chemistry!! And one thing i can't stop talking about is the healthiest relationship b/w the leads. A big thumps up to the team for the relationship portrayal.

And here we enter to the most commonest and cringe part of the story ML's friend who tries to intrude into the leads relationship. But who can do anything when our leads have the strongest bond hahahaha. So yeah, I would like to say that even if you don't watch this drama it's not like you are missing out on something but if you:

->are a fan of Miles Wei
->are a fan of Rich and Smart ML and Cute FML
->are a fan of good chemistry b/w the leads
->have nothing new to watch
->want to watch something that is not complicated.

Then yes this drama is for you...GO WATCH IT :)

PS - Nothing new but Enjoyable.

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A GAME with a PERFECT Ending???

A great start in the year 2024 I would say…. Ah…the first two episodes itself got me hooked. The story, the acting, the actors, the portrayal…..everything is exceptionally good.

Coming to the story one thing I would like to appreciate is it is exactly the kind of ending that I wanted. Basically these kind of story tropes would end either as an open ending or a sad ending. So, I really really appreciate the author and the team of LFLS regarding the ending. At first, I thought the story is kind of familiar but as the story progressed it became very interesting and I felt that I misunderstood it for being a similar kind of story. There are many surprises and twists in the game…hahaha. Even though I felt that ep 3 &. 4 were a bit rushed, and few scenes were incomplete for me, the finale made it up for me.


Coming to the acting, the actors did a phenomenal job. I really liked myungha and sang won’s acting. Yeo woon’s acting was really good when he was being tough with myungha but when he was being flirtatious and acting cute it felt like cringe to me. The same cringe I felt with kyunghoon’s acting as well. But I have no complaints though LOL. Maybe it is only me who felt this way cause it is just an opinion or preference of mine, so you might like it if you are okay with people acting cute.

Hence I would say this drama is really good, the story is great and the portrayal of the story is amazing. It’s been a long time since I have watched a drama like this. So….GO WATCH IT!!!!!

PS - IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME :)

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This drama will definitely grown on you so...don't come to conclusions just by watching 1st ep..

Directly going into the details........This drama is written in such a modern way, a non offensive way and the way the sibling trio talk about sex like it's nothing is very funny and insightful I should say. At first I only rated it an 8.5 but after watching half the drama my expectations are increasing and I am liking this drama even more.

The plot is quite unique. The first four episodes effectively cover the synopsis on MDL , and I’m eager to see how the story unfolds and how the leads come together.

The portrayal of FL's character, her relationships, and the reasons behind her breakups - all these things are portrayed very well. Even the reasons(for breakups) and justifications give by the FL seem so relatable and you can't find any flaws even if you want to. The office rules portrayed in the drama seem reasonable given the explanations provided. I have no issues with the actors and the acting. Initially, Ji-Uk’s wig and glasses were a bit distracting, but from ep 5 I have no complaints regarding this.

Now coming to SML with whom most people are concerned about.....trust me he is also one of the most likeable characters in this drama. And I feel that he is not as dumb as he seems to be in the drama. At first I felt that his character could have been improvised a little bit and they could have made a competition b/w ML and SML but yeah I totally trust the writers in this and I am more eager to know how their relation unfolds.

Now I am pretty sure that the SECOND LEADS are growing on me so much. I thought it was very cringey when they first met, but after episode 5, I no longer feel that way..............and I am more than looking forward to "The CEO's Menu" their exclusive drama <3 3

Last but not the least, a standing ovation to the production and the writing team and the actors. I definitely (really) needed this kind of k-drama after all these years of watching asian dramas.

Overall, I would like to say that just by watching the first episode if you feel like this drama is not for you or you're not interested in watching the further episodes - I will definitely say you really are missing out on such a wonderful drama.

PS: I don't see any reason why someone shouldn't watch this drama.!!!

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A Unique Fantasy Drama

There are many Fantasy dramas out there but what makes this unique is its introduction. Where Tai Says "I don't know what kind of world you live in. But in the world I live in............". As though the screenwriter is telling us that this drama is shot in an entirely different world and they are not trying to show some cringey stuff as shown in few dramas.

I may be a bit prejudiced about this drama as the first episode itself got me hooked and I have never felt like that for any of the BL's I have watched. I totally liked this drama and the actors conveyed the story really well. Although I had few complaints with Saengtai where he tried to act childish sometimes when with Phat especially in the cafe and the hospital. But in the end all my complaints disappeared.

The first part of the drama is really really interesting and the second half is all about how their relationship goes how are they going to tackle their issues it might seem boring but it was worth the watch. I think the highlight was Ep10 where leads try to figure out their relationship. I especially liked Phat's acting at the end of Ep10. I can justify that Phat was worried about their relationship if only Saengtai instead of remaining silent assure his feelings for Phat just like Phat did for Saengtai(In Ep8).

I really didn't like Lomfon's character (Not the actor lol). I wonder if people like him even exist. But then again thanks to him that our leads fought which made their relation even more stronger. I really liked Tien's Character always stable and likeable.

Kudos to the actors and the team for making this drama. If you want a good story with constant character development then this drama is for you. Go watch it!!

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