Another Round?

/ Actual Rating: 5/10

/- Another round filled with a mid plot of trigger warnings and misconception of horror and thriller.
/- Another of those storylines where highschoolers/youngsters are better medium of getting killed off with gore and violence. Do KR writers really like to stay put in this trope of young people killing each other off? Can't they think of a better approach other than violence in the said age range? Bullying must have been a really big issue in KR, indeed.
/- Regardless, I still think I'm not yet ready for further school dramas since my Duty After School Part 2 experience happened.

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Nothing fancy about Fantasy but it has the right amount of plot filling in it

#MyRoommateisaGumiho (간 떨어지는 동거) Review:

/- Actual Rating: 8/10
/- I had a peculiar impression of the conflicts that happened here. The way it felt was like every twist in the story was structured and placed for it to look like an engagement of sorts to destiny and how we control our lives around it. To be honest, I was more inclined to Hye Sun's story/atmosphere. I liked her parts more than the actual leads here.
/- But, overall, I enjoyed most of the fun parts since the acting really looked natural and funny at the same time. Enjoyed much of the episodes!

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Connecting the trivial meaning of death in a new light

/- Actual Rating: 8.5/10
/- Finished this on All Saints Day to bring out a closing to another great series. Though, it was unsettling to think that you beautify the dead before their passing by talking to them one last time. I find it peaceful to imagine our loved ones carry on their final wish without remorse or regrets.
/- This series actively made me understand the comfort of each of us passing on and meeting again (just in another world). So I take it positively to see my still alive loved ones to pass on with lesser burden inside me. This has comforted me well enough that I'd get to see them again soon time and fate decides.
/- A belief-changing and perspective driving one.

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Not for Unkeen-to-details People. Good for those unique storyline enjoyers.

I had a brief moment thinking of words to describe my review. But, only these thoughts would better fit my watching experience.

/ Existential Paradox
/- Even though, confusion and questions tend to pop out during the whole series, I am glad this went into a well-structured time-fractured events that determine the connection of each timeline they went through with each POV remaining true and intact even until the ending "reset."

/ Resonated My Timeline = Reincarnation in the mix
/- In whole honesty, I choose to believe reincarnation is possibly real. I just haven't figured out the timeline where I would meet my late bestfriend again. Somewhat similar with that, I'm fascinated by the twists of this show given that it offered as much fiction and dream analysis that unfolded like a song looped into place.

/ Exciting Experimental Experience
/- As the last episode told us, people may not find it interesting at first to experiment with different genres of plots. But the way this show portrayed the different possibilities that a KDrama would go and evolve in many ways that they wouldn't drop a feeling of yearning. Moreover, it was really a good resting piece of a show that tackles not just finding someone over and over again but you will find it comforting to build peace for your own life as you go through with people who will be there for you—always.

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Karmic events will always lead to a mouthful of regrets?

/ Actual Rating: 7/10

/- I watched because of Ok Taec Yeon since the last show of him that I had was Bring It On, Ghost! which was before his military enlistment. He never fails to carry a drama.
/- This was not so bad. It had the action at the first phase of its episodes. But then, it came to me as the pace fell off and it was quite predictable to me. It is somewhat predictable in a way that I won't mind that it was necessary for a show to get read that way.
/- After all, good/bad karma begets the one who deserves to have it more. The message was clear in the ending of the show.

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Not just for Cat People but it is a tribute to pet owners alike

/ Actual Rating: Could be an 8/8.5/10

/- First of all, I have to praise the color grading they used for the skybox shading and the cinematography for some of the scenes that attract me as I appreciate this wonderful piece of a gem. It's just an eye candy and appealing to me.
/- I didn't know this was aired before Shin Ye Eun's More Than Friends, her role here seemed so free from the latter. I liked it a lot. However, the misunderstanding cloak to her character was evidently shown on both dramas. But this one's much better. Props to her!
/- I enjoyed it a lot knowing one of the directors was the one who directed Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol. It's highly an energetic, feel-good, and playful with my experience with 30-minute/24 part or more dramas. Loved it to bits!
/- Lastly, I enjoyed it more as a cat person.

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If conforming to madness is a way to achieve happiness, you can give this a try.

/ Actual Rating: 7.5/10

/- I find it a long drag determining the turn of events between the chaos and the development of the characters during their lockdown. The writers probably cannot figure out where they will put the plot twists especially with the "psychopath stereotype" fiasco it had at the latter part of the show. I seemingly thought I will have the suspense of what I had with Money Heist Korea (might just be the intro similarities).
/- Nevertheless, they missed the opportunity to develop Kim Se Hoon's character. Poor guy.
/- Lastly, Lee Bo Ram had the chillest role on the rooftop.

P. S. Commendable if this was filmed at the height of the emerging CoVID-19. They did a great job with the normalcy of the setting.

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Ended in Marriage, Ending in Marriage

#18Again (18 어게인) Review:

/- Actual Rating: 9/10
/- As far as all those second chance/lifetime-themed plots I've watched is present in this local adaptation of the Western movie, 17 Again, the KDrama quality and respect to the references were inevitably up to its standard. With all the events that took part in the lives around Hong Dae Young and Jung Da Jung's family, I can say that this became a mild and warm embrace to a show I've been meaning to find for a breather (after all the PTSD that Duty After School Part 2 gave me).
/- It is well-built. But not well-written. Had they put a more intense conflict(s) in the series (build-up of the stalker character, issues, the twins finding out the truth in a way, etc.), I may have rated this with a perfect 10. But then, I've enjoyed the mildness and warmth of this drama—everything falls into their rightful places if you live past your regrets in life to the fullest.
/- Because of this, I'm pretty much convinced I won't need another show to watch for a while. Happy I picked this one up. 좋다!

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// #BreakupProbationAWeek (이별유예일주일) Review:

/- Actual Rating: 8.5/10
/- Plot-wise, I like how it started in the middle of it where it tackled the misses of their relationship; taking into account the backstories of how the present came to be was shown; cherishing moments passed by with all of your time without regrets and filled with hope to live fully. Well, except, I wished the writers should've taken a glance on how the antagonist was driven to his own pathway in seeking his own clarity. I guess, that's just a "love skill issue" or just an unfortunate fate for him.
/- The emotion they put into this drama was quite fascinating. It was delivered the way I would expect it with such occurring passion.
/- This kind of drama proved me that you don't need 16/32-episode format to satisfy the experience of it all.
/- I never knew that the lead actress was Kwon Yuri. She looked so different here. Might just be me.
/- Any SNSD member can ACT.

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One to serve my Comfort Pick days

/ I watched this bit by bit. It was much better that way.
/ On a certain level of reality, I, for one, would definitely relate to what Yeo Reum did from the demands of the society. I'm just amazed by her bravery to give it all up and live on the countryside alone (which I didn't have the means because of economic reasons lmao). It is quite impressive enough.
/ Loved the atmosphere that this show made me feel.
/ This is a piece of gem to pick up on idle days and moment of blues.

P. S. Wished it was longer so we can tackle on the developments of other stories behind the characters.

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Original Review from Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatsingleR/status/1349059518383104000?s=20

// #FindMeInYourMemory (그 남자의 기억법) Review:

/- Actual Rating: 8.5/10
/- This felt like it was a sequel of its own drama that didn't exist in the first place but it is still good anyway.
/- I love that every episode have smashing truths that will surely satisfy your expectations.
/- This drama had been very feisty with its storyline. I can't believe there were 3 antagonists in this show. 와~ 대박!
/- And lastly, Mun Ka Young! My respect is all yours. The emotional stress she'd been putting in all of her roles. May it be on being an antagonist or protagonist, she's literally giving it all. You're a true professional in your own craft, Mun Ka Young. ✨✨✨

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