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Sweet

I loved everything about this sweet drama. Watching Folk cry so desperately was truly heartbreaking and showcased incredible emotional depth. Both lead actresses were wonderful, with great chemistry that made their bond feel genuine. I hope to see them work together again in the future. The entire cast was talented and brought charm and authenticity to their roles. The last episode was especially heartwarming; I’ve rewatched it many times and still find it moving every single time. It left a lasting impression and wrapped up the story beautifully. Great job to everyone involved in this touching production!

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Tune in, you won't regret it!

"When the Phone Rings" is an exceptional drama that weaves together a captivating storyline, powerful performances, and profound emotional resonance. It’s an absolute delight for enthusiasts of mystery and thriller genres, as well as for those who cherish narratives that delve into the intricacies of the human experience.

This thrilling romance centers on a married couple grappling with turmoil when the wife is abducted, leading to the revelation of hidden truths and deep-seated emotions within their relationship♥️

After indulging in Korean Dramas for over 10 years, I can wholeheartedly declare this drama a “Masterpiece!” It is simply “Perfection!” The electrifying chemistry between the lead actors, an outstanding supporting cast, a thoughtfully crafted plot, a fulfilling ending, and a fantastic soundtrack all come together beautifully. This drama has truly delivered what K-Drama fans have been yearning for, ensuring no one walks away disappointed. 😍

This is an absolute MUST-SEE for every K-Drama fan! 🥰

My Rating: 100/10 Perfect Drama 100% ♥️

Perfect for a binge-watching session!

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Literally Bawling... [FIRST PART NO SPOLIERS]

It’s literally 4am as I’m writing this.. First of all this is my first Chinese drama, and it was really good. I don’t normally like watching shows more than 16 eps since they tend to loose me and the plot typically gets boring. But honestly this one had me hooked. It was wholesome and heartbreaking at times. Literally went through the 5 stages of grief. This drama made me do a lot of self reflection.. how every day is to not be taken for granted. What if there is a day where I can’t sing, or do the things I love one day? It’s sad to think about, but it really rose that question for me. Sometimes life throws curve balls that just suck, but we should live each day to the fullest cause we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow. I loved this drama so much. And might I add ALS and all incurable diseases can actually suck my behind … because actually fuck off 😭😭😭 Definitely watch this if you are thinking otherwise!! I like to add my little thoughts that are technically spoilers, so don’t look below if you haven’t watched!!


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I’m glad the ending wasn’t depressingly tragic because I think I would’ve jumped out my window LOL. It’s technically open for interpretation tho which I thought was nice. I will say…. I was heated for a good 10 eps 💀💀💀 Lin Tuo spent such a long time not telling anyone about what was going on, and it lowkey had my blood boiling… I understand it was something hard to process for him, and that came with a lot of denial, but at the same time.. my boy is stubborn 😭

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Not worth watching

The drama started great and was kinda refreshing given the two leads were both from rich families, not poor girl meets rich man kind of, but the drama fell off especially with the last two episodes, what's wrong with karma, having a good beginning but a terrible ending. Their drama is also increasingly toxic, once someone is adopted into a rich family, it's impossible to find love because every rich parent and siblings in kdrama is horrible, while the only people capable of loving their family are the poor ones. I thought they had left this troupe behind in 2012, but here we are. Then the unnecessary plot twist at the end made me like the female lead when she was mute and not talking, I disliked the character so much in episode 12. Chinese drama are better with world building and telling wholesome stories, I hope Chinese pop culture catches on soon and they start taking themselves seriously to kick off kdrama off the global obsession. At least thankfully they didn't portray any African "Aprika" country as a worn torn zone that needed the generosity of South Korea yet again. I'm beginning to think these people are just really toxic in real life like their dramas.

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can fridays just be everyday plz

williamest chemistry is so phenomenal literally have me giggling kicking my feet and all theyve done is breathe next to each other i need the next eps like a DRUG😫😫😫😫

from the acting, plot, pace, cinematography, production, bgm etc i am thoroughly enjoying watching every episode as it comes out. i love how the background music is used to elevate scenes instead of being added just for the sake of being added. also mentioned this before but i am just love love loving the chemistry between thame & po as well as the rest of the character dynamics aswell.

really looking forward to seeing what the next episodes have in store for us !!!!

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This season was better than the first season

Maybe it's an unpopular opinion but I liked this season more than the first season.

In this season I liked the characters more and I also felt a lot more connected to them than in the first season. The games were also better and for me this season was more exciting to watch.

I really loved cho hyeon jus character and thought that she was such a badass.
I also liked seong gi huns character more in this season than in the first season.

What I also liked is the fact that some of the players finally fought back the masked people and that they nearly got to the control center.

One thing that pissed me off was that seong gi hun didn't figure out that the front man was player 001 and that they didn't figure out that the captain of the ship is also a traitor.

All in all, I was really satisfied with this season because for me it was an interesting, exciting and good watch.

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has its moments

I Feel You Linger in the Air has a visually appealing setting and a promising premise of romance intertwined with time travel. The historical backdrop of 1920s Siam is beautifully portrayed, and the leads deliver good performances.

However, the series struggles with pacing, making it feel overly drawn out at times. While the uncut version provides additional depth, some scenes fail to contribute meaningfully to the story, leaving it uneven.

Though it has its moments, the series falls short of its potential, earning a 6.5/10 for its blend of charm and flaws.

Things I didn't like:
Jom's Lack of Communication: While it's understandable that Jom has endured significant trauma, his continued inability to communicate effectively, even in calmer moments, comes across as uncharacteristically unresponsive and diminishes his depth as a character.
Handling of Sensitive Topics: A series that includes depictions of sexual assault (SA) and rape will never achieve a perfect rating from me. These issues are deeply serious and are never justifiable, regardless of the narrative context.
Jom's Unmerited Privilege: Despite knowing little about him, other characters inexplicably grant Jom exceptional treatment, seemingly without justification. This creates an imbalance in the story that undermines realism and character development.

I liked:
Outstanding Music: A beautifully crafted soundtrack that perfectly enhanced the emotional depth of the series.
Unique Plot: A fresh and intriguing story blending traditional and modern elements.
Sweet Chemistry: The leads shared a heartfelt, genuine bond that felt truly authentic.
Story Depth: A narrative rich with meaning, offering both entertainment and reflection.

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LOVED LOVED LOVED IT !!!!

ok this was such a refreshing unique plot i enjoyed it sooo much. the characters were so fun & like each of them had a personality to them which made me love them all for their unique charms. i loved the twins especially jiwoo my baby hes so pookie coded i love him sm.

each eps kept me engaged and stuck to the screen like these are the sort of dramas i just wish bad more episodes cause theyre so good and the plot deserves to be delved into more!!!! i know its really underrated & the chances are slim but i would LOVE a season 2.

*SPOILER AHEAD*
but i will say that ending was INSANE i need someone to explain it cause i have so many thoughts in my head & idk whats right or not like wdym this mightve all been in yonghee’s imagination?? is this family even REAL. like whats going awn i need answers & i need them NOW 😭😭

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I really tried to push through this

Usually when a show has a huge fan base and high ratings. I've learned to exit stage left because I'm not about to argue with nobody about why they like the show or what makes it so special especially if I think it sucks. After all, I have several times in histrionics defended a lot of terrible shows due to my questionable but superior tastes and have fought for my life in those comment sections.

This show is awfully unwatchable.
Its not like it has a ghastly terrible plot. Afterall I've seen worse. I just finished a drama about a penguin and panther ffs. its not like it needs to be the matrix before i can enjoy it, and its not like this is not manageable. It has an easy enough plot, a good chunk of attractive actors and some noticeable names...err mike. But it had such a huge glaring problem I couldn't ignore. The acting is useless, nonsense and very rubbish. Plus the characters are quite boring.

Acting/Characters
My main problem with this show is everyone in this show. The acting is extremely stiff and for some reason there are a lot of closeups of actors that dont move their faces or always look mildly concerned whenever they try to convey emotions. I swear muenfah has had the same expressions on his face since this show started. Happy, sad, excited, angry...he looks the same. Teerak is supposed to be cute but it feels forced, like maybe its the height or how everytime he speaks it feels like there's cotton in his mouth.
Then there's this one Hia. I don't even know what he's been doing....I cant quite unpack exactly what kind of facial expressions I've seen him pull off in his attempt to act.

The show has a talent problem. It feels like an advertisement for new pretty actors for the company, rather than a show with a plot, storyline, and a villian. Even the issues with Oh felt like some caricature. I wasn't amused because the teerak I've been watching is not worth that kind of effort. Sorry.

Aggrieved Thoughts
The show just feels glittery fake handbag. Its good to look at subjectively. Its very pretty, bright and shiny after all. But the closer you look the beads and sequences are falling off, it has a lot of bald spots and its not worth the price. . and definitely not worth the hype.

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If Pirates of the Caribbean had a baby with a C-drama. One of the best drama's of 2024!

The Story of Pearl Girl had me hooked from the first episode. I give a lot of credit to Zhao Lusi for learning to swim for this role because the under water shots were amazing. I'm not going to rip apart the CGI because I could really care less how the waves look or how realistic the sharks looked. The budget was used in the right places. Everything looked stunning and I give credit to all the set and costume designers for making this a truly beautiful drama to watch.

The story: ... This drama took risks! So a lot of people are hating on it. But I personally loved it. Duanwu's story grabbed me instantly but her tenacity and sincerity is what really made her character so likeable. Then the romance between her and Yan Zijing was a sweet addition. The show was definitely dark and did not sugarcoat anything but I found it refreshing. But it also wasn't so dark that it made me depressed and the characters still showed so much relatable emotions that kept it interesting. I think it was a good balance. Sometimes when dramas are too serious the characters are too cold and emotionless, but all the characters here did amazing at showing all sides of the human heart. I'll admit that I almost quit watching midway after what I like to call the "red wedding" episode. And it's because of this episode where we lost Shrimp that this drama doesn't get a 10/10. I'm still grieving! But I'm glad I came back and finished this drama because it was truly a great watch.

Lead characters: Duanwu started out as my favorite but YZ took that spot once their romance started. He was one of those male leads that is obviously pleasant looking but his looks didn't really strike me at first. But by the end of the drama I found him to be one of the most handsome and charming male leads. I give credit to the actor for that. I'm familiar with Liu Yuning's songs but his acting here was top notch. He gave life to this character. I particularly love YZ because although he is cold-hearted in his decision making and hell bent on revenge, he is not the typical robotic tsundere. He has a cheeky/playful side from the beginning which makes him more human and likeable.

Supporting characters: I didn't love Cu Shiju. She is beautiful but her acting was just okay, she wasn't evil enough to be a memorable antagonist so I didn't hate her either. Her ending was lackluster for all her efforts throughout the show. I actually loved the second male lead, which I usually don't care for. He was just adorable, sweet and earnest without being too pushy or annoying. Shrimp and the others grabbed my heart in the first half but Lady Shi Qui and the others in the second half took over that spot by the end.

The ending: I also did not mind the ending. They set the precedence from the very beginning that this story world was cruel and no one was getting free lunch. Also, we knew early on that YZ was sick. I think that if they had showed him as a domesticated man in the end it would discredit his character. He was never going to be a loving husband and father. He was lucky enough to have found love in an unexpected place. And I'm glad they didn't show his death either because I didn't need to see it. The only alternate ending I would have liked to see was if DW had a baby with him and that baby could grow up and carry on the Yan family name and business as well.

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Cherry Magic Thailand: A Dash of Thai Spice with a Whole Lot of Charm

When GMMTV announced a Thai adaptation of Cherry Magic starring Tay Tawan and New Thitipoom, my excitement shot through the roof. Having seen them in more dramatic and intense roles, I was thrilled to watch them step into a lighter, magical romance. And let me tell you, they didn’t disappoint.

Based on Toyota Yuu's manga Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, this adaptation follows Achi (New), a thirty-year-old virgin who discovers the quirky ability to read minds through physical contact. Things take a turn when Achi accidentally uncovers his charming and flawless coworker Karan’s (Tay) secret: Karan has a major crush on him. What ensues is a heartfelt and whimsical journey as Achi learns to navigate his powers, his feelings, and the magic of love.

- A Thai Twist on a Beloved Tale
What makes this adaptation shine is its seamless integration of Thai culture. From the bustling cityscapes to the subtle nuances of workplace relationships, the writers smartly localised the story while staying true to the manga’s heart. These changes weren’t just for show—they added depth, making the story feel fresh and uniquely Thai.

The chemistry between Tay and New is undeniable. Tay, as Karan, is a revelation with his playful inner monologues and pitch-perfect comedic timing. New, as the reserved and awkward Achi, brings just the right mix of campy charm and emotional vulnerability. Together, they create a relationship that’s both hilarious and deeply touching.

The supporting cast also deserves a round of applause. Junior and Mark, as the secondary couple Jinta and Min, were a delightful addition, and their expanded storyline added layers to the narrative. Even Sing and Jan, as Rock and Pai, offered an intriguing subplot that left me wanting more.

- Visuals and Vibes
From the vibrant cityscapes to the meticulous attention to detail in the workplace setting, the series is a visual treat. The soundtrack is the cherry on top, perfectly capturing the whimsical yet emotional tone of the story.

- Heartfelt Themes, Relatable Magic
At its core, Cherry Magic Thailand is about personal growth, empathy, and the beauty of connection. Achi’s journey of self-discovery and Karan’s unwavering support are beautifully portrayed, showing how love can flourish even in the most unexpected circumstances.

- A Few Quirks but Loads of Heart
While the series is impressive, it’s not without its hiccups. Minor continuity issues—like Mark’s hair color changes—could distract eagle-eyed viewers, and some moments felt a bit rushed. Still, these quirks are overshadowed by the heartfelt storytelling and stellar performances.

Final Thoughts
Cherry Magic Thailand is a standout adaptation that blends magical realism with authentic cultural flair. Whether you’re a fan of the original or new to the world of Cherry Magic, this series will leave you smiling, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two.

It’s more than just a rom-com—it’s a testament to the transformative power of love, friendship, and a little magic. So, grab your popcorn and let Tay and New whisk you away into a world where even the ordinary can become extraordinary.

And with that, may we all find a little magic in the everyday.

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Não é pra todos!!

Perdeu pontos comigo pela raiva que eu passei e pela brutalidade da série (se você não está acostumado com esse gênero de drama, é melhor começar com suspenses mais leves, não com esse aqui). Tive essa experiência de assistir algo que não é a minha praia porque gosto muito do Im Si Wan, acho ele um ótimo ator e acho ele engraçadíssimo e foi isso que me salvou enquanto assistia, pq a história é muito boa mas as cenas não são pra qualquer um, chega passo mal se assistir de novo. Os personagens muito atenciosos me fizeram gritar com o celular pq é cada escolha ruim que eles tomaram que eu quase chorei de raiva, mas depois eu lembrei que o ser humano é assim mesmo. A série é bem curta então não dá pra ficar entendiado assistindo e sobre a história, mostra como tem gente ruim por aí afora. Eu só conseguia pensar na mãe do protagonista pq ela meio que avisou várias vezes pra ele, enfim, muito bem escrita e performada, ainda que perturbadora. Não foi perda de tempo pq me lembrou que na vida não podemos abaixar a guarda hora nenhuma, mas jamais assistirei de novo. Se você é uma pessoa sensível demais NÃO ASSISTA! E por último, pra quem gosta, a série tem um ótimo plot twist, um dos poucos pontos positivos, mas pra quem assiste esse gênero deve ter sido um drama 10/10!

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