One of the worst dramas of 2021

Stay away from this one guys, it's horrible. Really, I can't find one single reason to watch this. I finished it with the strength of hate and lots os fast-fowarding.

There is nothing redeeming about this drama. The script is bad, the scenarios are boring, the characters are dumb, even the plot twists are awful.

It was supposed to be all fluffy, and teen, but iended up being 24 episodes of nothing. Really, they start with a plot, but they don't finish it. Then start another one, and guess what? They don't properly give it closure. I have the feeling that they got a drama that had 50 episodes, badly chopped it and then stitched it all in one that has 24 episodes of bad editing. There're so many loose ends that it almost makes no sense a lot of times.

Just save your time and put this one aside.

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An explosion of freaking cuteness

OMG I freaking LOVED this drama.
It was sooooo cute. Like, for real, it was super awesome.

I laughed so much watching this! There were a lot of unexpected scenes (specially when Adachi read Kurosawa's mind).

Adachi had so many interesting responses due to his newfound magic that I totally related with them. I got myself thinking:
- What if I, suddenly, had this power and found out that a colleague had a crush on me, what would I do?

Kurosawa's mind was such a delight, I mean they could have gone through the "manly" route, however, he has the stereotype mind of a "girl in love", that plans the couples future before they are even a couple. And that is unexpectedly funny, and catches you out of guard every single time.

I watched all the episodes in one sitting (the episodes are roughly 20 minutes long) and it was really enjoyable.

This is a gem, ladies and gentlemen.

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Be aware of Triggers

Okay, this drama has gone from cute to trigger warning real quick.

I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum but I think people should be warned before starting this drama thinking it'll be fluffy (like I did).

So this drama is about a man/boy, who is in college, who falls for an slightly older woman, a dancer who gave up being a dancer, who is now a coffee shop owner.

For him is love at first sight, for her it's love at his, annoying, persistence. Till here it's all fun and games, until you meet his mom.
The women is nuts. If you look up the word controlling at the dictionary, you'll find her name (she became one os my most hated characters).

She's so unbelievable toxic that she acts like a crazy tug, not like a ceo/company owner. It's bizarre and 110% unhealthy.

Then you have the male lead, who becomes extremely aggressive/possessive and thinks the only way to solve problems is by violence.
(A positive thing about the drama is that they touch on the mental health conversation, however it's extremely superficial and dumb, but, well better than nothing).

So here I am, with a crazy ML, thinking:
- Girl (FL), run for the hills. Seriously, dump him and his bad behavior and move on. This is toxic and you need help. (And in RL you'd probably end up dead).

She supposedly has 2 BFF but they are like:
- Oh Hun, he is immature...
Me watching the drama unfold:
- For the love of god... -_-' this is dangerous!

Since I love angst, I'm finishing this thing and then closing this review.

I just finished and it's bad. I actually like the main actors but the drama is rubbish. The psychological aspects of the drama, as excuses for crazy behavior is awful.

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I'm so intrigued

I'm loving this drama. It has such a unique plot!

It's not everyday that you see a plot centered in a person that has especial needs, like the visually impaired ML.
I have never seen anything with Evan Lin, but he is great! I'm impressed with him and he has such a nice tone to his voice!

The chemistry between the leads is really good, and the way the relationship is portrayed is relatable (even if they add some angst/childish behavior to spice it up, I mean, it's a drama).

I'm liking everything about this drama, the actors (Wan Peng is a great actress), the music (it has classical music mixed in), the plot is really nice.. well let's hope for a great ending too!

Okay I loved it! I finished this drama and while there were a few moments I was like:

- hmmm Why? Is this really necessary? (But they were few and sparse).

I felt like it was a good love story. It has so many great moments that the weird/bad ones are forgotten. I also think it could've been a tad longer, I mean there were a few loose ends that could've been tied, but nothing that would change the drama/plot/ending.

It's definitely worth the watch, specially for those who enjoy a love story with HEA.

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I wanted to like this so bad

I'm currently watching this drama, but dude it got so boring.

I had high expectations from this one, but seriously it's like a teen drama with labs, and science.

The plot is kind of interesting but after 25 episodes nothing much has changed. There are some really annoying characters that get too much screen time.

Honestly I have not dropped this drama (yet) because I like de lead actors and still have hope for a more exciting second half, but seriously, right now, the fast-foward button is my BFF.

Just finished and I regret so much that I have spent even one minute watching this. Seriously, the plot has more holes than a sieve.

For, supposedly, smart leads they are SO DUMB and clueless!!

The best "romance" scene with a Lead Actor isn't even between them, it's between the ML and an ex-girlfriend, so even if you are in for the chemistry (no pun intended) you'll get close to zero.
Don't waste your time, this drama is bad.

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Nothing new, and way too cliché

I'm dropping this drama because it's too brong.

The FL is nice, and she is really expressive and kinda cute/fun, but the ML is boring and his face doesn't move it's so weird, like he has botox or something. He does the "stone faced" male protagonist all the time.

The plot is non-existent, I mean, the FL goes back to past in the way of a game to find love (I know you have probably seen this before many times). There she goes through lots of clichés (which I usually enjoy, but here they don't do a good job using them to forward the plot) and find love.

I usually like the bubbly, and not to much to think about, type of drama, but this one is really bad. I caught myself checking out my instagram, and fast-fowarding the heck of this drama.

This one was not for me. So save you time.

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Enjoyed it way more than I should

So there is nothing new in this drama... same tropes and troubles.
BUT I really liked it!

The ML is really cold to everyone but the FL, which is actually really nice, because he just shutdowns the competition like a pro!

The FL is so good! She has this fussy bossy vibe, but she stands her ground, doesn't let people walk all over, but at the same time she is a really nice person.

The secondary couple was bad, I mean the girl has just so much baggage and inferiority complex that you just end up disliking her. The SLM could do so much better, but its a drama right?!

I absolutely, freaking LOVED the OST!! It was really nice, and the instrumental versions were also good! (The songs she plays on the piano are also nice).

It was a worth watch (but right now the subtitles are machine done, so expect frustration while reading them...)

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Fluffy mindless watch

This is a super cute and fluffy type of drama.
There is nothing new here, but the actors do a great job!

Something to be appreciated is that the problems are solved really quickly, and there is always something new, so you don't get bored.

The FL is the happy/reckless type, however she does get your heart because she is kind, funny and always up to some shenanigans.

The ML is really nice too. When he fell in love that was it, he was super cool and "efficient". I mean, the guy could solve all the problems without looking like a know it all, he just did it because it was going to help the FL.

In all it was a quick watch to pass time and by the end I was looking forward for the ML's next project.

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An extremely satisfying watch

This one was pure cuteness with a dash sexiness.
The main couple was on fire, so there are lots of PDA, kisses and love quotes.

The dialogs were super funny and the story doesn't go on the angst route, so the obstacles the couple go through are no the typical ones like miscommunication os a crazy ex.

I really liked the FL, she was super down to earth and a totally go-getter, which is cool to watch. She is no damsel in distress, but the ML still is a knight in shining armor, so it's interesting to see them finding a balance in their relationship.

You kind of get the mature side of a couple, so it's a bit different from the "after they get together it's boring " kinda of drama. You stay because the script is nice and their acting is great.

I enjoyed it very much and it's definitely a fluffy romantic watch!

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Freaking masterpiece!

Guys this is a hidden gem! OMG!!!
I marathoned this one, (yep 40 episodes and I didn't even see where my weekend went...) and it was SO WORTH IT!

Ok, just let me say that the actors were great, be it the main or the rest of the cast. They portrayed all the emotions so well. All characters have motives, backgrounds and feelings (you can even the sympathize with villains) they are very well written.

This is a story with many shades of gray, no one is perfect, and that kind of makes it better, because you can find traces on them that are similar to ours.

Of course nothing is perfect, there are WAY too many twists and at some point you kinda just want for things to run smoothly (for once), but at the same time, you also get excited over the new discoveries and clues you get, so the more twists the more immersed in the plot you get.

I'm not much into crime/mystery dramas but this one is legit awesome. Seriously, I don't remember watching something from this genre and enjoying it so much (well with the exception of "When a Snail Falls in Love" but they are not similar in the romance category).

*(If you hate spoilers, or like to find things for yourself, avoid the comment sections like the plague!!)*

I'm definitely gonna check out some more dramas with this cast, it was splendid, from beginning to ending.

This one is definitely a must watch.

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So refreshing!

I don't usually watch BL, but the premise of this drama called to me.

They created a whole world where Monos (people who can only see shades of gray) and probes (people who can see all colors as well as able monos to see colors too) are an ordinary thing.

It was a super interesting watch, and I would love for it to be longer (each episode has between 15 to 20 min)! I'm still hoping for spin-offs in this world, I think there's so much more to explore and there were also some ends that should've been tied.

The actors were great! The actor who portrayed Choi Yeon Woo was really good, he did a great range of emotions so quickly that amazed me.
The other ML, Go Yoo Han, had such a sexy voice and was really good at being "fresh" and "outgoing".

I definitely recommend this one, it's super short (you'll definitely want more) and the whole concept was really good.

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This one was bad

Ok, this drama is so confusing!
You think you are in for a nice rom-com but it's full off angst and weird plots.

The plot is all-over the place, I mean the thing she needs the most is to find her true love, but what does she do? Turn into an actress, the worst way to find a lover (at least by asian entertainment standards).

What I liked:
-The music was nice.
-The actors/actresses (especially the main couple) were good.

What I did not like:
-So she is a popular actress, but they show almost zero things related to this.
- He is a rich (???), petshop(???)/coffeeshop (???) owner (????)
- No background about anyone.
-The villain's motives are dumb.
- Too many loose ends.
- Confusing plot.
- Many plot holes.

Well just don't waste your time (like I did) on this one.

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Must watch for music/dance lovers

OMG I freaking loved this movie!

The actors nailed every scene, be it by dancing or acting, it was awesomely done.

I already knew the actors from other dramas ( I'm a fan of Park Hyn Soo she's a great actress with such a soulful voice and even Do Kyung Soo from EXO), but they all exceeded my expectations.

The dance scenes were breathtaking, the whole vibe of the movie of fake peace in the middle of a war, prejudice, anger, resistance, resignation, the desire for something more, it was all in there and so much more.

This is definitely a must watch!!
Don't pass this one by!

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Cute with small doses of reality

This drama was super cute! The actors were on fire, the chemistry between the cast was really awsome and you get lots of eye candy.

The story was really interesting, and it made me ask a few questions like:
- How do you live without a dream?
- Are you just passing by in your own life?
- Would you fight for what you want?
- How far would you go to make your dreams come true?

I fell in love with the characters. Their struggles and their desire to do better were realistic and they make you root for them.

There are a few unanswered questions regarding the support cast, but it's nothing that could ruin your viewing of the drama.

I definitely recommend this rom-com full of both ROMance and COMedy, I marathoned it and was worth!

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My guilty pleasure of 2020

OMG I loved and hated this drama so much!

The story is pretty great, and shows how simple actions have big impacts on life.

This drama is about family. The dynamics, the relationships between parents and children, brother and sisters, and even in-laws.

It was a crazy ride, and the FL is such a strong woman, so compassionate and forgiving (a bit too much forgiving, if I may say ... I got really angry about how mistreated she was by her family).

The main couple was super cute and mature. After they fell in love, there was no going back, no stupid break up, just a pure and strong bond. So cool and refreshing to watch!

There are a lot of other side stories that are really good too, and they are responsible for the different perspectivesyou get in the drama. There is always a story that makes you sympathize with a character. They are about redemption, about being too proud, and even blind to the reality. All characters have such a nice growth throughout the drama, it's really nice and it did not get boring. The plot doesn't drag at all.

I definitely recommend it! (I don't remember commenting so much on the comment sections... hahahahah)

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