Reviews

I recommend everyone to see this.

Well, I initially picked and watched this drama because of Matsushita Kouhei + glasses combo.

As it is still currently airing (the final episode is in this Saturday) and I continued the watching of the drama (as it's airing each week), I will say the growth of the main character (Makino) from a very cold, weird doctor character (that's the reason why Makino was assigned to a school, as a replacement to the health room teacher at the school he is going to serve, that is going to have maternity leave, by the head of the pediatrics department, due to his often very weird and cold actions) - to a character that is still somehow cold and weird, but started to somehow care about the students/kids on the school he served.

There are many situations that are facing by the elementary school students (and even the teachers in the school) - and somehow the main character Makino was able to grasp and solve it.

The situations are, and can be sometimes sad, but it is just so heartwarming and fun to see this overall over the last few weeks and it is one of the better dramas in this season.
The story in the manga is fun and promising too, so be sure to check it out if you can!

Hoping for a second season soon - there are a lot of potential for further development!

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I went from disliking to loving this show

I went from disliking to loving this show. A common sentiment in reviews is that many viewers stopped watching because they felt embarrassed by Toh (Seng Wichai Saefant). I think this happens when you become too invested in a character, as many drama fans do. But this series isn't a drama; it's a pure romcom. The main character is simply a charming idiot. His behavior is so comical, almost to the point of absurdity, that some viewers can't handle it. However, those who stick with it through the first three episodes usually finish the series. In my opinion, Seng is even more charming here than in his other roles. His goofy smile is much more endearing than a serious expression. Overall, while it's a pretty typical romcom, it's definitely worth watching for Billy's fans.

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First of all, i agree with the previous review 'Actors lacked conviction of their characters', thus no chemistry between the couple. I started watching it purely bcs of CYF. I personally dont like FL appearance, character and acting (nothing to do with the actress).

It's a shame bcs they could've made something much more interesting with the plot. I think time-travelling plots are generally beneficial -- however they failed to execute it so things turned out ridiculous and boring. I dont even know when/why ML fell for FL.

Guess I have to try another new drama of CYF or go back to rewatching Enslaved by Love. Hope this man gets the project that matches his potential soon..

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Two words- beautiful and unforgettable! Ktrauma of the year!! Haha

I rarely write reviews, but for this show? I just had to!! It’s the kind of masterpiece that stays with you forever. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to forget about it—it’s that beautiful.

From start to finish, it’s a journey of emotions—one moment you’re laughing, the next you’re sobbing uncontrollably. The acting is absolutely phenomenal, especially Do Hwan’s. He didn’t just play his character, he became him. Every scene felt so raw and real that it was impossible not to get completely lost in it. There were times I wanted to jump into the screen, yell at him, punch him for his choices, and then wrap him in a big hug because I couldn’t stand the pain he was carrying. Lol

The chemistry between the leads? Pure magic. The writing, the music, the direction—it all comes together so flawlessly, it leaves you in awe. This isn’t just a show, it’s an emotional masterpiece that takes hold of your soul and refuses to let go.

Now, I just can’t stop listening to the OSTs and crying all over again. Honestly, I can't bring myself to watch any other drama because of this one. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re seriously missing out. Prepare yourself for something unforgettable.

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One Of The Best!

When I first started to watch this series, I frankly was perplexed by it. It certainly grabbed my attention and honestly, I did not identify the same actors playing different roles. Sincerely, I thought they were different actors as the roles, setup, and stories were so vastly distinctive. But as each of the storylines developed, I did observe that the essence was the same. It was well into the third storyline when I had my epiphany and realized the actors were the same but each of the stories was wildly different. Two young men find each other fall in love and form a nexus. However, not always with happy endings. Each character represented different personalities and certainly different outlooks on life. Yet, something always draws the two of them together. And that something of course is love. The outstanding quality of this series is that while there is no direct link between stories, it all still flows so naturally. It is an anthology that comes alive for you. There is nothing metaphysical, esoteric, or destined in the stars that fate the two protagonists to be together in each story. It all seems to flow so naturally and organically and without help from any high powers. And to be rewarded at the end with having a feeling of watching something that felt so alive happening, made it all the more special.

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What exactly is this??????

The only word that comes to mind whenever I watch an episode is CRINGE...….The casting is so wrong on all LEVELS, the only cast I would keep is Arashi and maybe Fuma, as for the other two leads, the acting lives so much to be desired. All the couples don't have any chemistry and Rei needs serious kissing lessons because, WOW just WOW. I understand that its a Japanese remake and that the "sexual" scenes must be censored but at least the characters SHOULD AND MUST have some sort of chemistry. Kai tries but is just to "stiff", I understand that the Thai version of Kai was also "stiff" but at least he was lively.

They really wasted time and resources on this, sorry not sorry but I will continue to watch just to kill time I guess.

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SPOILER ALERT!!!! Read it at ur own risk

Watch this for Leon Zhang & Ireine Song. Quite enjoyable until the last episode. I want hang the director!!!! ( ｡ •̀ ᴖ •́ ｡)💢. So fair warning, this review will fill with a lot of rampage!!!

But first thing first. Story...

Story about a girl name Hao Liang (HL) who has double life as a live stream singer named A Dai. HL is an ordinary girl, shy and a little coward. But when she become A Dai, she's like having different personality, A Dai is a brave girl.

One day HL met Gu Jiu Li (JL), a programmer with straight face & personality. HL fall in love at the first sight with him. JL has a little 'disease', he can't different girl when they put on make up, in the drama this disease called can't recognized different race or something along that way. Almost like blind face, but not quite the same. So yeah, JL can't recognize HL when she dress as A Dai. And that's really funny to watch.

Short story, HL got accepted into JL company as a intern. And the more they spend time together, JL feel more attractive to HL. And vice versa with HL, she also feel more and more like JL. So, yeah finally in the end they had a relationship. But still HL feel A Dai identity is a little gravel in their relationship. She's just affraid what's JL reaction when he know A Dai is HL....

That's one problem this story had. The other problem is about HL's mother. HL also hide her identity as A Dai from her mother. And that's because her mother always thought that entertainment industry is a bad world, it's the world where the 'bad woman' works. So yeah... The problem raise when HL's mother come to town close to the time when A Dai had to do performance. So... How's HL tell her mom about it, how HL can make her mom understand & accepted the world she like...?

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ The cute relationship between HL & JL. I really like how their relationship grow, how JL & HL accepted the shortage of the other person & how in their way their support each other.
+ The relationship between Han Yi Jie (YJ) & Chen Yi Bai (YB). I really love how YJ really show his support for YB, how he show that he really accepted all the strong and week side of YB.
+ Han Yi Jie (YJ) himself. He's sometimes is just like a young man, we thought he's quite immature. But I really impressed by how he show his maturity when he have to face YB ex-boyfriend when he offer business proposal. And how YJ show that he's really one amazing friend for JL.

What I don't like.:
- The stupid fast forward relationship between Zhu Yi & Yang Pan Pan. I know I know their relationship is only like decoration on a cake, not important. So why the heck u even make this relationship be fruitful... Go watch it urself, I'm lazy to write in here because how not important this is.

Overall another drama that's pissed me off for the ending. Without the ending I'll gonna rate it between 7-8 actually. Such unfortunate...

Below I'll write the rampage and that's also mean SPOILER ALERT!!! Read it with ur own risk.












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What the heck with the ending!!! I need 1 more episodes to make this become satisfactory drama.

Why end it just until HL's mother accepted A Dai. I need this drama to close with A Dai performance on the stage. Or if you don't want to make the stage and all the performances, u can make it like they already finished it & HL send her mother to airport or station for her to go home.

Oh My GOD I'm so pissed!!!!

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Recycled and used

Okay hear me out. I have a good eye for dramas and this one just wasn't it.

Have we ever seen Gu won like ACTUALLY working?
Gu won does absolutely nothing about real work and is extremely one sided with his ways of pursuing a girl.

Even Park soejun was rich and kinda the nepo kid in what's wrong with secretary Kim. (Which is supposed to be the worst character traits out there. In kdramas especially). But did he have a life outside his love life? Yes. Did he build his empire? Yes. Did he also have trauma ? Yes.

The elder sister decides to be a real bitch in her mind 40s? Are you kidding me? Tho it had me in the first 2 episodes. But Ms Noona kept getting repetitive. The entire "The hotel is mine and you have no right to it" was getting boring and annoying. She had good potential but alas.

All the characters were cardboard cut out. None of them had a proper story. Cliche and recycled cheese. Nothing I haven't seen. Nothing original. Would have been gold in 2013 tho. Will give them that.

If you want eye candies, sure go ahead. Give this drama a try. Both of them are idols and know how to look good on camera, no complaints there.
But disappointing plot for all the right reasons.

If you have got nothing new to show, get lost because there are more of those good kdramas out there that need attention.

When you have watched enough dramas, you just know these things. Any seasoned watcher will have similar opinions.

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A SLICE OF LIFE WRITTEN FOR ADULTS WITH REDIATING CHEMISTRY

Just finished re-watching this master piece and the special episodes,I had to find the writer and give her a bow.
What an excellent writting.This is my second time and it felt like it was the first time i was watching it and the
smile that stuck on my face from episode 1 to the last bonus episode will be hard to erase it.
I hope she keeps putting out script for adults and real slices of life.

Elvis Han who plays Xu Zi Quan brought his natural talent to this drama and watching him leaves you in awe of
how much flow of words,actions and mannerfisms he brings to the table.He was paired by another veteran of the
industry Elvira Cai who portrays Tang Ying character and their on and off chemistry was worth of an oscar.
It was my first time watching her but just from this drama I knw she knew what she was doing.These two really
need to be cast in another project..It was like watching two friends going head to head non stop,even after they got
together,the banter didnt stop.They portrayed complex characters that can be easlily misjudged but the way they
navigated the growth from "play boy" to responsible monogamous fiance on his side and from a woman obssessed
with work to her realisation that its not about working hard to reach the top but enjoying the moment.

This is the realest drama I have ever watched and trust me I have watched quite few in the 3 digts and I can tell
you for free that this was a portray of everyday's challenges,negative and positive.The stories were real,the victories
and failures we also real.This was really a slice of life.

I dont know who came up with the OST but wow..Again never in my history of watching dramas have I ever downloaded
a full album of the music accompanying the drama.90% of the songs were in english,From all gengre including country music.

Planning to rewatch a gain in a year or so,this is not something you want to forget.

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Not Bad, But It's The Same Thing Every Time

I've noticed a pattern between all SUKFILM BL's, like Blue Boys, Bad Guy and now Seoul Blues, they all have a very similar plot and it doesn't help that the actors are always the same, now no hate towards the fact that the actors are always the same like I have watched many BL's with the same actors as other BL's but the problem I have with this is how similar the plot is and how nothing seems to change, it's always the same with the girl liking the main couple and getting hurt and then is never seen again for the rest of the show, or the ex coming back to stir some drama into the newly happy relationship, and they are always in the same places too, the cafes, the apartments, I guess with budget things are limited but once again no hate towards things that can't be preventable, I just need more creativity towards the story and characters personalities. I will admit this one was slightly better than Blue Boys and Bad Guy for some reason, I didn't get as bored or annoyed as the other 2 but I will still not rate this any higher than I rated the other 2 because it still lacks, and regardless of being able to see the effort they put in a lot of things and seeing the quality it has in the sense of cinematography, I will still have to give this a 7/10 for the listed things they lack. Regardless I'm hoping for improvement from them, and I hope the upcoming projects are better.

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Captivating show ! I am watching it on loop ?

I must say this show has exceeded my all the expectations. From the very first episode, I got butterflies and this feeling is still there.
The drama is so good. As everyone is saying even first episode is addictive. The director and screen writer have done great work i think. They have worked hard on this, and it can be shown right away. To talk about expressions and acting of actors, they should receive awards. Yoo yeon seok must be really good actor. I appreciate his skills and talent, as well as chae soobin. Both actors have worked hard on it. The show is going to hit and everyone's hard work is going pay off. God bless.

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