Reviews

A fun, at times silly and at times a bit spicy harem drama

The fantasy drama consists of bite sized episodes of well worn tropes that doesn't break the mold, but is done in an entertaining way. The main character who has lived over 1000 loops of life has maxed out his skill tree and becomes the ultimate business strategist, suave fighter guy that women of all ages become attracted to despite his physical body still being a teenager. There is a fine line between confident and cool vs arrogant and annoying, and the actor manages to keep the show in the former which makes it a fun watch as he competence porns his way through most of the situations . The show actually manages some actual spicy chemistry moments certain female leads. The story ends very abruptly though like there would be a next episode even though all the listed episodes has been aired. I hope there is another season to continue and finish out the story.

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I can't believe this drama is made in 2020

I guess people were so bored during the pandemic that they made this drama. This is a 2012 type of Korean show. I can give you a lot of old kdramas that have exactly the same flow and plot. Yes, it has its own twists, but not exactly new either. 
 
The only thing worth watching in this show is the relationship of the older sister of Im Jukyung, which is Im Heekyung and Han Joonwoo. I like the character of Heekyung here, a strong and cool woman (I'm trying to be like her fr). And my baby Kang Soojin (Park Yoona) also did great. This is also the first drama of Kim Minki (who plays the younger brother of the female lead, Im Juyoung) where I saw him, and he did not disappoint.
 
I only give this a 5.5/10. Let's be real here: if the two male leads are not handsome, people won't love this drama that much.

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Not for Me

I watched three agonizing episodes, and I can no longer do it. Mind you, it took me four tries to get through episode 3 cause each time I kept falling asleep. Something about this felt completely off, and after skimming through a couple of reviews and comments, I've come to the conclusion that this isn't really a BL, and that was honestly all I needed to know.

Let's Dive In.

Can't believe that I'm even dropping an OffGun series, cause I will quite literally (or use to think at least) that I would watch any BL series with them in it, but I don't think I can do this. Already starting off in episode one, it was extremely slow-paced and just down-right boring. The build up of the characters felt entirely too dragged out, and I kept feeling like something was off, but I couldn't quite put it. Then I watched two more episodes and it was agonizing. I couldn't even try to continue watching this even if I didn't come to realize it's not (really) BL, cause the sneak peek of episode 4 looked extremely dull. I'm glad I'm going to end this here, because there's nothing pulling me to continue watching, and I mean nothing.

I've said in the past that I don't like side-BLs cause if they're not the majority of the storyline then I'm usually bored, and that's exactly what this is. The GL seemed promising, but not enough to keep watching. I liked Poon and Sea in this, and then of course there were my babies OffGun. But this is where my journey ends with them. Oh well, until Burnout Syndrome I guess.

Ratings:

Story: 4.5/10: I liked all the little definitions of film lingo at the bottom of the screen. The story was extremely tedious and agitating to get through. OffGun couldn't even save this for me.

Acting: 8/10 - Fine. Nothing bad, nothing overly amazing.

Music: 5/10 - didn't pay it any attention.

Recommendation Value: 2/10: Not (really) BL, but OffGun, so watch for them if you really want to.

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Worth the wait for S2!

Under the Skin is a gem, both S1 and S2. I'm really glad they kept the original cast and S2 opens up with all familiar faces. Seeing all the cases unfold before my eyes, it seems like the team has leveled up somehow.
The cases are complicated, intriguing and engaging multiple truths of life. I can't imagine anyone else playing Shen Yi except TCJ. He is amazing in every role and that deep voice really suits the character, he's calm, gentle and kind.
Just finished watching the 3-4 episode and omg I have no words for it. The case was good, nothing too complicated, but the FEELS! I was crying throughout the two episodes. Really beautifully done! The fact that just an episode before Shen Yi had told Du Cheng that he wants to draw what's in the hearts of people and not just their faces, this episode was proof of it! In such a short time he was able to understand the secrets between Yun Lei and the kid! Just this episode alone could win an award fr!
I still have to watch more episodes, but honestly this season 2 has been worth the wait! Tbh you don't have to watch S1 to understand what's going on here. I think even watching it as a stand alone works. S1 definitely had a underlying backstory for Shen Yi and Du Cheng, but S2 isn’t showing much as of now.
Overall for me it's a 10/10 !

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Just your average rom-com.

What this drama has :-

✅️ Past connection
✅️ ML fall in love first
✅️ Green flag ML
✅️ Introvert ,feminine, shy ML + masculine,strong FL
✅️ Good chemistry between leads
✅️ Sweet, adorable romance
☑️ Okay plot/OST . Nothing really stood out.

My thoughts :

🔸️The whole concept about process of selling beer , as a person who don't consume it , it does not appeal to me much.
🔸️Slow & boring first half , story only get interesting in 2nd half. Watched mostly in 1.5x speed and by skipping scene.
🔸️ Kim Se Jeong being typecasted into these kind of roles. I feel like her acting always looked the same since Business Proposal. I like her & I think her acting is quite good. In the future, I wish to see her in a different role like in a thriller or melodrama .
🔸️My second drama of Lee Jong Won and I liked him more here. He looked so charming in glasses 😍.
🔸️This drama definitely had its moments, I cried at some scenes and main leads romantic scene had me grinning & squealing hard lol.
🔸️Their first kiss scene was kinda awkward & random to me because at that moment, FL did not yet realized her true feeling towards ML. The way she still committed to the act without knowing she likes him/not kinda funny also lol. It was a perfect scene for a hug not a kiss imo 😂.

My verdict :

If you're looking for something new you won't find it here. Only watch this if you're in mood of light and casual drama, rom-com is your genre and you're a fan of Kim Se Jeong and Lee Jong Won. Also, don't forget to low your expectation.

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"I'm surrounded by enemies"

I recently watched The Throne, a film about King Young Jo and Crown Prince Sado’s unhealthy relationship. The Fatal Encounter told the story of Sado’s son, Jung Jo, who inherited the throne when Young Jo died. “I’m surrounded by enemies.” That was a gross understatement. Jung Jo suffered numerous assassination attempts, including the one this film covered.

King Jung Jo has only one person in the world that he trusts, his clerk Gap Soo. The Queen Dowager is seeking to kill him along with the Noron party and their many tentacles. His enemies have hired an assassin, #220/Eul Soo as well as enlisting the powerful military leader, General Goo Sun Bok. Over the period of a day, alliances are tested as Jung Jo is set up to be murdered. So much for the heavenly mandate and divine right to rule.

The film started at the end and then traveled back almost 21 hours in time. The power alliances were revealed as well as the shady group that imprisoned and trained children to be assassins. Several of the children had been imbedded within the palace as sleepers and informants.

Hyun Bin gave a strong performance as the entangled king seeking to find a way to stay alive and to protect his people. Jung Jae Young played eunuch and clerk Gap Soo in an understated manner befitting a king’s servant. Jo Jung Suk took a nuanced approach to his assassin #220. Eul Soo wanted to quit and run off with the woman he loved but the king of the assassins wasn’t ready to let him go. The other performances were all a pleasure to watch as well.

The sets and cinematography all helped to pull me into King Jung Jo’s world. The fight choreography was among the best I’ve seen in Korean cinema. Though the king needed to have better trained guards. Eul Soo cut through them like warm butter. Something I learned, it’s best to bring archers during a rainstorm, old style guns were all but useless. #2-Hyun Bin had some marvelous abs showcased in an early scene. Thank you director-nim.

The Fatal Encounter had flashbacks within flashbacks but was still easy to follow. The pacing kept the story moving, never slowing down or dragging. Starring some of the most famous Korean actors and actresses, the performances were a treat to watch. I enjoyed the deadly triangle, square, pentagon…let’s just say deadly polygon that played out over 135 minutes.

“Do your utmost in trivial things. From that you can attain sincerity…It is only those with complete sincerity who can transform everything.”

17 December 2024

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10/10 RECOMMEND!!!!!!

OMG! I didn't have that high of hopes to this drama because I thought it was gonna be a typical fighting for power but completely different in the best way possible. So many sweet moments, not only from the main leads but the bond between all the girls was heartwarming. <3

Story :
The story was amazing, I love the way the producers did this drama. This drama focuses on the female stereotype back then where they cannot work, cannot interfer with politics basically any job a man can do women were banned from it. The way this drama helped to break the stereotype by not only having each female character to be badass but also working together to make the 9 states a better place for females was amazing. The fact that these females proved that females can do what males can do, maybe even better really made this drama so much more worth watching. Of course there was some fight for power between the male actors but most of them got along well and didn't try to sabotage each other was so different to see. This was a drama done right. A lot of dramas now wants to impose a strong female lead but end up making them weak towards the end which is so irritating, but this drama brought together all the women working together with their own strengths and skills.

CGI:
The wasn't much CGI from what I can tell but the costumes and the backgrounds were gorgeous. I love how each character has outfits that fit their personalities and how they act. Shyer characters were lighter clothing while more outgoing characters were more bright clothes.

Music :
The music was great! Wasn't anything that epic but also provided a sense of comfort while being soothing to the ear. The OST was good given that there were no words but still sounded amazing none the less.

Acting:
The acting was really good by the cast. I haven't seen many of the male or female leads other dramas, but they did great for this one. I heard of the male lead a couple times and he did a really great job performing his role. I love how he embodied his character. The seemingly "weak" prince actually being strong and smart was very well done by his part. The female lead's acting was ok. I liked her acting and she is really cute. Given the fact that she is a newer actress she did amazing. I love all the actors and actresses, especially the third princes wives. They were so funny and they all disliked their husband and wanted to get away from him as much as possible which was really funny to see. Overall, everybody did a great job in embodying their roles. #impressed lol :p

Ending:
The ending was amazing. The fact that the women were able to transform the way people viewed females were amazing. The ending where all the new people came in to interview for jobs(remind you they are all girls) applying for official positions which is normally jobs held by guys and each girl coming from one of the 9 states standing in front of the other girl who came before, emotional. The real definition of feminism and fighting for equality. Which was achieved at the end of the drama and for 40 episodes, nothing felt rushed and it was just perfect!

Amazing drama!! Loved it, will definitely rewatch. The 7th prince and his wife were soo cute. They are the textbook definition of introvert couple.

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It feels like they didn't expect to do a second season and used everything on the first

I think they gave everything interesting they could think of in the first season, that everything they were left with is a bit dry in comparison.

Script: It's not that it's bad, it's just that S1 was filled with explanation of how Shenyi does what he does, that in this S it's not that special or unique. He draws from blurry images or a covered face caught in security cameras and skulls but it doesn't feel as good as it felt in the S1.

I personally think they didn't do themselves justice with putting the first case as the first case. It's so beautifully written and done on the psychology of the characters and it's so complicated that you don't know who to root for. Even when you tell yourself the law is the law you keep wondering if it's fair. Also the murder method was so interesting and difficult to figure out. Everything after that falls short because of how good it was.

It feels a bit random at times even tho the cases are interesting. Like Li Han's story is so real and well written on the psychological part. I could see myself in her, being lost and afraid, but it felt out of place. We didn't get to see her a lot before so we didn't see any signs that her character is going through some things.

I'm wondering what they're gonna do with the girl in the red dress part of the plot and the weird stranger (Fang Kai Yi). If it gets messed up then I'll be disappointed cause Tan Jian Ci is a great actor and can deliver, guilt, losing oneself to ego and playing g0d, so well. We already saw a glimpse of it in one of his conversations with Du Cheng.

Acting is good:
I think Tan Jian Ci is a great actor. Really good in emotional scenes but just as good with sassy moments.

I hoped Jin Shi Jia will change a bit and have more charisma. He is good with the emotional parts but when it comes to giving orders or just standing there, he looks like a child that doesn't know what to do with his hands.

Zhu Jia Qi is great. All the product placements fell on his shoulders and he was so natural. He is so good in that role it feels like he is Jiang Feng.

Lu Yan Qi did so well with her story. Better than I expected.

Overall the acting is good. All supporting actors did well. All the guest ones did well.

Directing and Fight choreography is good.

Editing is a bit harsh on the eyes. Color grading-color correction is too bright when you look at windows at day time.

Overall, I'm satisfied with it. I didn't expect anything more cause I felt like it'll be hard to match S1. I might add to my review when the show is finished (English isn't my first language so sorry for any typos or grammar mistakes)

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Murder mystery with a side of revenge

It was so good, the plot was had me on the edge of my seat. We follow Ok Chanmi as she tries to solve the mystery behind her twin brother's death. She transfers high schools from Busan to Seoul to investigate. On the other hand, you have a boy, having given up on his life due to unfortunate circumstances, who decide to help her while leading a secret double life at night as one who avenges those who are wronged by the powerful at their school. It was kind of violent at times, but super satisfying at the time. I really was loving this drama, but the ending really ruined it for me. I can't say too much without spoiling, but I didn't like how they chose to explain the motive behind the brother's death and how they managed to conceal everything for the duration of the show. Even tho I didn't like that, I still think its a good drama and one that I have re-watched bits of several times.

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BE PREPARED

I watched Moonlovers in 2018 and when I reopened my dramatist account I realized it's also my profile pic, so given the fact that I also did a rewatch I need to review this drama.

Also I was very not surprised by seeing that the reviews for Moon Lovers are either a 10/10 or a 4/10, cause this drama is a all in or not, I recommend to not drop it after the few first episodes cause the drama hits in the middle in my opinion.

So Moon Lovers is on my top five of fav dramas and that because it was a really heart wrenching story that literally made me binge watch the whole thing in two days and i could rewatch it again till 6 year later this year, if you don't like historical dramas try it, if you like enemies to lovers try it, if you like obsessed kind of love try it, however if you are not ready to suffer don't do that.
chemistry 10/10, I do believed they loved each other in real life.
music is still engraved in my memory.
The cast is sooo rich and on point.
i recommend this drama I need to share this suffering with more people!

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why yall dissing this so much?

i finally got around to watching this series n I remember people on tumblr/x/reddit and here bashing this.

but I gotta say this aint as bad as yall are making it out to be imo.

the acting was great. They're renditions of the og characters were good. it was entertaining and has some really good songs in there.

sure, the product placements were every 10 minutes, but hey, it's what helps them makes these shows, so I aint complaining.

my only tiff is with the mothers but I always feel indifferent when it comes to moms on thaibls so it's not rly a drawback either.

yall complaining about lack of plot. does every bl need some big plot to be enjoyable? I don't think so. this series is great just the way it is.

also I loved mudmee's father. dudes manic giggle when he was threatening half was the highlight of the series for me.


my last 2 cents: give it chance before u judge it based on others reviews.

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This made me start watching k-dramas again after a 4 years hiatus!

(this review could be biased by the fact that I actually imagined myself having children with that Man)
let's start by the most important factor that made this drama that good, THE ACTING, Woo Do Whan was too good I was feeling all the distress he was feeling, he is such a great actor that many times is judged only by his (EXTREMELY) good looks but he was outstanding and he should get more reconignotion for that, also the chemistry between the main couple was such a different vibe from the one they usually deliver in K-dramas, it was like they actually were a couple that were in love but then broke up but still love each other, and it's shown in the way they are not embarrassed and they feel very comfortable with each other.
The plot was cool but very tragic and made me stare at the wall thinking about how I am wasting my life not making the right choices.
The music choice was unexpected in the most positive way, California dreaming is stuck in my head rent free.
I would recommend this drama 100000/10 cause it's also the reason I am now starting watching dramas again. <3

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