Story - 7.5/10: Overall, the plot was a letdown from what I had expected. There was so much talk about this drama even before it got released so it got me hyped up. I know that this is suppose to be a romantic comedy series but it focuses so much on it that it didn't give justice to the other elements. At the end, I even had to skip scenes because I wanted to watch the romance of the second leads rather than the main characters. However, I have to say that the beginning was really good but it fell flat near the middle.

Acting/Cast - 9/10: I do believe the individual actors and actresses were really good and I love them individually but the fluttering and happy I feel during kiss scenes and other romantic scenes were just not there. I feel like the chemistry with one another wasn't that strong. I love them as people but I didn't enjoy them much in this series. The side characters were amazing though!

Music - 9/10: I love the music in the series! I feel like this was one of the best parts of this entire drama. I was hooked on with the music. They did a nice job with insertion.

Rewatch Value - 6/10: It was just so boring, I don't think I could watch this again...

My final words are to give it a try. Although the majority of this review is bad, don't skip over this just because the rating isn't good. Others have very positive reviews of this and I just happen to have a different opinion.

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Story - 10/10: It is super interesting, to say the least. I had a lot of fun watching this. This series taught me so much and I think it's so cool seeing the tricks behind all the games they play. A lot of games are very unexpected and this series was the starting point of me watching other psychology dramas like this. I do understand that many people dislike the main girl's personality and her naiveness. However, I got over it because I think the main part which is the games/gambling they had won me over and made me forget her naiveness.

Acting/Cast - 8/10: I believe that the cast do work pretty well together. Matsuda Shota played his part very well. He is the cold-hearted main guy lead and I think he is the main reason why I kept watching this. I've seen others say that the acting is terrible but keep in mind that this was shot in 2007 and it is pretty old. The production isn't the best quality and I'm sure that if this was produced in 2020, they would have much better acting skills.

Music - 6.5/10: I'm not sure if the music would suit everyone's taste. I don't particularly have an opinion on this... It is also quite dramatic in the climax scenes though.

Rewatch Value - 10/10: I've rewatched this series multiple times and I have to say, every time I watch this, I learn something new and it's interesting to see the tricks behind everything. I wish there were more series like this so I don't have to watch it every time I want to watch these kinds of dramas.

Overall, I totally recommend this to anyone who is able to look past the poor acting and bad quality of production. Keep in mind that it was done in 2007 and this was probably how the Japanese would've liked their production back then. It is a very interesting concept that more series should consider going into.

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Story - 10/10: The plot might be confusing in the beginning but I promise you, it gets so much more clearer. I've watched this when it just came out but it always comes into my mind when someone asks for a drama recommendation. It's a great drama to get someone new hooked. All my guy friends had a prejudice against dramas so I told them to watch this and they thanked me afterwards. The thrill that it gave me was amazing. To be honest, it was a little scary for me but it's definitely worth the while.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: I don't have much to say about this because I feel like every character was just meant to be there. It's incredible how each actor/actress embodied their character. The father (artist/drawer) was amazing at his role!

Music - 10/10: The music in the drama gave me chills. Each ost was great. I personally liked the osts they put in during emotional scenes. It really added and gives the audiences the emotion. During the scary parts, they also had sounds in for that. There's really no words to describe how good it was.

Rewatch Value - 7/10: The only reason that this is pretty low is because I feel like if I watch this a second time, the same feelings I felt when I watched it the first time will not be the same. The excitement won't be there since I already know what's going to happen. I feel like if people do watch this though, they might be able to discover things they haven't seen in the first time but I'm the type to focus more on the emotions.

I would recommend this drama to literally everyone I know. It's the type that everyone would enjoy no matter what kind of genre you would like!

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Story - 10/10: The plot revolves around 3 couples but the main one with Se Hee and Ji Ho had such an impact on me. Although the other couples were amazing, they truly blew my mind away. Usually, I don't like the fact that there are multiple main couples because I feel like they aren't expressed well enough and divide up my attention. However, the director did a fantastic job with all of them.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: Incredible chemistry between all of them. The way they interact with each other doesn't feel fake in any way. There are so many moments that made my heart melt.

Music - 10/10: The OSTs are incredible. I didn't pay attention to the music much in the drama but I feel like it indirectly influenced my emotions as well.

Rewatch Value - 10/10: Writing this review actually makes me want to rewatch the drama even though I'm currently watching a different one right now. I don't usually like to rewatch dramas so giving this such a high rating really means something.

I truly think that anybody can enjoy this drama, but especially romcom genre lovers. There are so many sweet moments in this. I was actually hesitant on watching this in the beginning but now, I am so glad that I did not skip it. It definitely became one of my favorites. I definitely recommend it!

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I think what caught a lot of people off guard is that they thought this drama was suppose to be dark and eery. However, it's a very dense drama, mostly focusing on the romance aspect. It's completely different from how I expected it but I don't think it is as bad as others might say it is.

Story - 8.5/10: The start between Shi Hyun and Tae Hee was quite cute. How their relationship and feelings develop for one another is satisfying but I was always worried how Tae Hee's feelings was going to be hurt after he reveals the fact everything was for a bet. It's a cliche of a plot but they developed it pretty well. I feel like it gets overwhelming at some points and that's what made it bad to others.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: I watched a ton of behind the scenes videos of the main leads and their chemistry was incredible together. AfterJoy's last drama, she indeed improved a lot on her acting and I hope she acts in another one as soon as possible. During the award ceremony, their interactions with one another is adorable!

Music - 9/10: I don't have specific comments about the music and since I've watched it quite a while ago, I don't have exact memories on how it sounded like but I don't remember it sounding bad!

Rewatch Value - 10/10: Writing this review makes me want to go rewatch it right now so that's what I'm going to do :)

I've heard more negative opinions on this than positive ones but I encourage you to at least give this a chance and whenever it starts getting frustrating, you can choose whether or not to drop the series.

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Totally Recommend for Everyone!

Story - 9/10: I thought it was paced pretty well, slow at times but bearable. Thought the drama, I loved to see how the main guy lead slowly let down his guard and let a bright girl in his life. I think both of the character's personalities fit really well together. I think the girl lead is too naive and innocent at times so I guess it sometimes made me frustrated. I feel like with this type of series, you shouldn't binge the whole thing through. I had a hard time trying to fit multiple episodes a day because it was long and dense. Instead, I took many breaks and slowed down my pace and it really helped me enjoy this drama.

Acting/Cast - 9/10: This is my first time watching a drama that these actors had play in. I am incredibly in love with the person that played Demo. He became my favorite character and I applaud him for winning so many people's heart <3 I couldn't get over the drama after I finished so I ended up watching the behind the scenes videos and all the casts were having fun with each other and they displayed great chemistry off camera as well.

Music - 10/10: The music was great. I feel like it might've been the best part. It really provided a great experience with watching the series. My favorite has to be the opening song. It was completely captivating. When I went onto Youtube, the song popped up on my recommended with the main guys from the CTF K&K team. They all sang the opening song and I got goosebumps all over.

Rewatch - 7.5/10: It is too long to rewatch the whole thing again. I feel like if I watched it a second time, the same feelings that I watched it the first time would be gone. I don't want to get sick of this so I'll just leave it sweetly in my memories. If I miss this a lot then I'd just watch clips or I'd skip a lot of scenes.

It was exceptionally well done and it was my first Chinese e-sport drama. I know there are many others and I'm looking forward to watching more within this category. Lastly, there is one thing that I absolutely have to complain about. The main female lead's clothing is horrendous. I understand that she had to wear bright colored clothing to contrast with the black color clothing for the main guy lead but the style is NOT it. The stylist did a terrible job. I cringed every time I saw her outfit. If you could ignore that part, it would be a good watching experience for you.

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Story - 9/10: I really love how it progresses throughout all 16 episodes. It has a really good balance between the romantic side and the strive for your dreams side. When I watched it, there was no scenes that were skippable and it was enjoyable throughout the whole drama. It was also interesting because it shows a career (weightlifting) that is not often shown, especially for girls. You'll see a whole new side of a world you wouldn't have known. It's refreshing to see the main girl lead being tough and strong.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: The main leads are super fitting. Sung Kyung's hair is suitable for the role she's playing and I am now convinced that she can play any role given to her. I really hated her character in Cheese in the Trap so it's so nice so see her play this kind of role. Moving on, I am very impressed by the side characters. I admire Nan Hee's passion to put on weight so her appearance would fit with her character. I'm impressed how she played Hye Jung! I've watched some videos of her during interviews and she is a whole different person! Also, this is the first drama I've seen from Joo Young and I am can say I fell for her charm. The people casted are amazing and I've started watching other series they've been on.

Music - 9.5/10: Most of the music are bright and happy! I really enjoyed listening to the music and I've even added them to my playlist :) I can say that it will definitely add to your enjoyment while watching as it evokes more emotion.

Rewatch Value - 8/10: I wouldn't rewatch it as I feel like it should be a one time enjoyment thing for me. It's a little heavy in some section and I only like to rewatch something light. I think that if you do rewatch it, there will be moments that you would look forward to!

I definitely recommend this to everyone. I watched this a few years ago and I probably forgot a lot of things but I have not forgotten how much I've like it while watching. The ending is also satisfying; it closes up very nicely!

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This is actually my one of the first dramas I've ever watched. It has opened a gateway for me to watch more dramas and that is why I give this such a high rating.

Story - 10/10: These days, romcoms focus more on the romantic side of the genre but Just You has a perfect balance of both. It has filled me with emotions; I have laughed and cried. Every element is perfect. Although the first few episodes might be overbearing because of the main Qi Yi's attitude but it's worth it to push through. I've also suffered a lot from second hand embarrassment but that is also Liang Liang's charm. The pace at which they fall in love with each other is also steady, not too fast nor too slow. If you like those cold-hearted (at first) CEO falling in love with a bright girl, you should definitely watch this. The only part that I was frustrated about is right when feel good between the two main leads, the antagonist comes in. But like they say, if you genuinely feel angry at a villain, they did their job right.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: Aaron and Puff Guo acted their roles really well. Aaron has acted in many CEO dramas and he suits them very well. After watching this drama in 2013, I've kept my eyes on other dramas they starred in. (This is irrelevant to the drama but they shot a dance/music video together and I thought it was great. You should go check that out.)

Music - 10/10: Honestly, when I first heard the music (especially the theme song), I thought it was weird but after a while, it really gets stuck in your head. It's very nostalgic for me when these songs come up.

Rewatch Value - 10/10: I do not rewatch dramas often but like I said, as this was one of my first dramas, I like to revisit this a lot. I notice a lot of new things as I rewatch it as well but I often skip the parts where Jia Yu pops up.

I have noticed that many who have tried watching Just You gives up because of Liang Liang's overbearing attitude as the bright and loud girl but trust me, it gets better. Everything gets less irritating once the two main leads get to know one another. The tension between them melts and everything is settled in place. You should give this drama a chance especially if you are just beginning to watch Taiwanese dramas!

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I've dropped this series but despite that, I encourage you to give this series a chance!

Story - 8/10: I feel like the summary provided is a little misleading. Xiao Nuan did not get hired to pretend to like Mo Fei. It's a little more complicated than that so you should watch it yourself to see what happens; I don't want to spoil it for you :) The story is a little like that cliche of rich man, poor woman so if you like those kinds of plots, it's definitely recommended. There's a lot of components in here that is not typical in regular dramas. For example, there's no love triangle and the rich mom does not go against the poor girl. The reason I dropped this series is because the pacing of the "getting to know each other" is too slow for my liking. Even after 15 episodes, Mo Fei is still mean to Xiao Nuan, even if he didn't mean it. It just feels frustrating that he can't express his feelings in a nicer way even after watching 15 episodes. If you can be tolerant to that, I definitely encourage you to watch!

Acting/Cast - 10/10: I feel like Lawrence Wong was fit for his role. He does look really cold and has this stern expression on his face but he is indeed warm-hearted. As for Xu Has, she is cute and lovable. I have heard everyone in the comments saying how she is perfect, unlike really skinny girl leads that other series have (which I totally agree with). I also have to point out that her outfits are always beautiful. It's so stylish that I have to applaud the stylist for doing such a good job. Although, the drama portrays her a poor but she tends to dress a lot better than average people...

Music - 10/10: When I first heard the music, I was in love. The theme song played and the first impression I got was that the drama was going to be sweet and refreshing. If you watch it on Youtube, some bits of the audio is cut off in every episode and I believe that is because they want to avoid copyright reasons. That is why I have not heard all of the OSTs but the ones that are still played are very beautiful.

Rewatch Value - 7/10: This section is probably explanatory. I dropped it and it is unlikely that I'll watch it again but if I do feel like it, I will definitely give it another chance.

The series didn't grab my attention enough. I didn't stay for the whole ride but I am sure that there are people who would enjoy it! (I've also heard that things get a lot worse near the end but you should read other reviews from people who have watched the whole thing!)

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