A Girl & Three Sweethearts/ Sukina Hito ga iru koto (Japan) (2016) - I really like that what I root for to be with the female lead is the one she chose in the end.

With not just one but three guys for a girl, I really, really felt good that the female chose his male lead. I felt the second male lead vibes with the guy but I was so wrong because he was really the main lead, I'm so happy.

Japanese dramas portrayal is really different that is why I find it both fun and hard at the same time. I have fond memories of this drama and I also like the ending of this.

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Fake Couple (Japan) (2015) - I like this drama though I did not watch this in one sitting. It has the Japanese vibes unto it as well, weird but an okay weird for me. Japanese dramas are totally different and I like that. With this one, they incorporate the humor that is japanese style.

I like the female lead character Hiro, and her character development in the drama. Japanese dramas for me have an impact though they are only a few episodes. I also like the editing of the drama, and the mini narration in the first part per episode to make me as a viewer remember what happened in the previous episodes. I cried as well, eventually there are sensitive topics that is tackled and it’s another brave move from a drama. Significant in the way of showing sensitive topics in the society which makes me feel different usually. My heart was moved. Fun drama with a lot of twists, especially near the ending episodes.

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Full House (Thailand) (2014) - this remake of the Korean version is very nicely done. Both characters portraying the main lead are good at their crafts, although I did feel that they are too young for the roles/characters. I got the aura of the leads more on the teenager rather than mature vibe that I would want since they are both in the working age in the drama though I don't really know the age of the actors and actress. I think that was a drawback for me while watching this.

Still, I'm glad that they showcased the drama really well for a remake, the fun parts are there which was also highlighted in the OG drama.

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Save The Last Dance For Me (2004) - one of the dramas that had a great impact in my life. One of the reasons why I started watching korean dramas is because of this drama. I did watch few clips on the local television back in the day with dubbed as Tagalog. I didn't watched the whole drama with the tagalog dubbed and so I made the effort to download and watch this drama first hand with english subtitles.

All the main leads are good here, acting wise. It really is a makjang drama so there are a lot of scenes that is really frustrating. Scenes of heartbreak is also emphasized in this drama and some scenes that I find questionable but while I was watching this, I felt nostalgic.

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Find Me In Your Memory (2020) - I watch the drama for 4 episodes in then stopped since I can't find the reason or excitement watching it and I don't know where the story would eventually go to and I don't find the drama interesting.

I then eventually knew that it is suppose to be slow paced, so when I came to rewatch it, I realized what the story is all about and little by little they did show the sense of the story.

I really really like Jeong Hoon portrayed by Kim Dong Wook and he is so handsome and he is really great in acting out his role in the series. The one thing that I find disappointing is that I like the second couple more than the main leads romance.

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Break Up Probation, A Week (2020) - It was so hard looking for english subtitles for this drama. I did find one that is why I'm happy that this drama is just short.

Both male and female leads are so awkward in acting that I had a hard time watching it. I did feel the intense part and also the story is really great. You could really see how much love they have for each other through their relationship, which was the way really long. But there were "off-putting" parts for me especially if it really is about "true love"

The ending is not what I expected but it's fine.

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Kingdom 2 (2020) - the second season didn't disappoint. The story did gradually reveal some answers to the questions from the previous season and that is a plus for me as watcher, I like it.

The effects, the overall vibe of the drama speaks money and I could really see how much money was poured into the drama because it's so "rich-looking". The computer effects, make up and the scenes of the drama is so amazing as well. I was heartbroken with the plot twist in the drama, I cried.

I love the actors the same as the first season, great acting.

Looking forward to the next season.

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Penthouse: War in Life Season 2 (2021) - I felt relieve this time around since I already know how penthouse is done with it's makjang style/genre and what happened with the drama is over the top.

What I like about the season 2 is that the good side has been emphasized compared to the season 1 which just hurts my emotions because of all the bad things that is happening with the main leads.

Though this time around my excitement or to look forward to in season 3 is quite low. Season 2 came by so fast and I was not ready that it was just 13 episodes. Of course every episode there are revelations and Logan's scenes really lessened making me sad since his one of my favorite characters in the drama.

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Penthouse: War in Life (2020) - I find the drama really ridiculous, I guess it gives out a makjang drama aura too much which was not what I am expecting. The drama has it’s own ups and downs, and I am hooked with how the drama turned out especially in the ending parts. I did got bored in the middle part, I think because the beginning was so intense that it looks like a joke to me as a watcher. I don’t really like the ending as well, and I guess they did it to look forward to the season 2.

The actors are really brilliant, but I’m not particularly impressed with Eun Byeul, I find her too much in the acting field but I think they did over emphasized her character. I find the drama messy as well in terms of pacing and all.

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Not Yet Thirty (2021) - It’s real life and it's okay! I'm pretty okay with the drama overall. The main leads are quite known to me as a korean drama watcher through the years but the other side characters are a new addition and I like that.

I believe the narrative progressed smoothly, providing us with the details needed to bridge the gaps. The ending for me was, at the very least, intriguing, straightforward, and authentic. In brief, this Korean drama is mature, true to life, and even uncomplicated. I found its episode distribution to be well-balanced, maintaining a high level of consistency.

I suggest it for those who aren't seeking a drama with a complex plot but rather a simple and light form of entertainment to enjoy.

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Taxi Driver (2021) - Watched this one on-going. Never thought I would finish it today and enjoyed mostly all the episodes. It’s not completely a new drama for me as it talks about revenge to criminals but there is something different with this drama comparing to other revenge type dramas I have seen. There are sensitive topics, from bullying, pornography and even organ trafficking and even social work alongside persons with disabilities, best part it's seen in one drama, indeed it was a good drama journey for me. I don’t think I could see a second season with this one but if there is, it's fine with me. They really did wrapped up the drama so fast, I was not aware it finished. Great drama. Recommended.

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