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Seo jun knew ha rin came from future

I just can't wait to know
Who killed ji seo jun or what was the reason he suicide??
Does cha eun seong has crush for oh ha rin if yes then when will Cha eun seong propose oh ha rin??
Who was the one who by mistakenly heard that oh ha rin was came from future??
Will oh ha rin able to save ji seo jun??
I have so many questions!!
I just can't wait to see next episode
But still i loved this drama this drama has cute romance between ji seo jun and oh ha rin and cute relationship between her friends
As always there is a second lead cha eun seong who has crush on oh ha rin (as i think, actually i am not sure) sometimes i doubt eun seong will be the one to kill ji seo jun...and sometimes i think..No how can he kill his own friend...aaahhhhhh i don't know
I have to wait for the upcoming episodes to know what will happen
To all the viewers please do watch drama..

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I really like the drama the plot is good and not so common. It's a comedy with teen romance, a fair share of competition and has some serious matters too. The cast is good I like the side characters and I like a lot the Male Lead but the Female Lead it's a big NO for me I think that her acting is really stiff for what this character needs, she's just ruining it for me. Anyhow you should give this drama a try because it's quite good and you will like it. Especially if you like this kind of dramas and if you don't find any problems with the FL like I did then you might love it too ...

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Squandered potential

I've always thought the life story of Genghis Khan deserves a good cinematic adaptation, but it always fails to get one. Ask yourself: what is the one thing that Genghis Khan is known for? Yes, conquering more land than any other single ruler in history. And yet every movie adaptation that I've seen would show his origin story and then end before the most interesting part starts: the actual conquests outside of Mongolia. I ventured into this TV show, thinking that maybe this time things will be different, because while it is difficult to fit all these conquests into a movie, it shouldn't be a problem with a TV series, right? Not to mention you have all this space to explore the complexities of characters and really flesh them out.

Well, this show was disappointing in almost every regard. I watched 11 episodes, and within all that time we're still in Mongolia, dealing with local tribes. Why? China had already made a movie about Genghis Khan (called, you guessed it, Genghis Khan) in 1998. It manages to tell the same story within 2 hours and make it more exciting and emotional. Why do we have to spend 11 episodes (or roughly 8 hours) on it?

But you know what? That wouldn't be the problem, if the story was interesting. And there's a lot of potential for that. Such a fragmented and tribal environment must contain a lot of diplomacy, scheming, betrayals, wars, etc. The story of one clan taking over every other clan can be done at the level of The Godfather. With such a controversial figure as Genghis Khan, you can make a show rivaling The Sopranos in terms of character depth. Instead this series isn't even worth mentioning in the same sentence as those masterpieces.

Characters have no complexity whatsoever. I remember Alan Moore making fun of Stan Lee's early characters, saying they would only have one character trait, something like a bad leg. Guess what? There isn't a single character in this show with a bad leg. What I mean by that is they have no traits whatsoever. They're usually characterized by either being good or bad. Sometimes they change from good to bad, or from bad to good. Genghis Khan is especially glorified. In history he was a cruel leader, who nevertheless achieved a lot of great feats. Here he's not cruel at all. In fact, he might just be the most level-headed character. Not any different from any other generic ruler you've seen a thousand times in every other show.

The way the show is filmed is also a huge problem. It honestly looks very cheap, like it was made with very little budget. Perhaps it was. And the continent-spanning adventure of Genghis Khan is really the last story you should skimp out on. But even with little budget, you can make it work. For example, if you don't have good costumes or sets, try to use lighting and shadows to your advantage. Obscure the details you don't want people to see, and show those you do want them to see. Plant the seeds in the minds of the audience, that their imagination will help to grow. This show doesn't do that. Also, there's the right way and the wrong way of filming the steppes. The right way is to take a lot of static and wide shots, showing the expanse of the grassland under the heaven. I've seen beautiful steppes. I've also seen beautiful movies about the steppes (including about Mongolia). This can be done. Well, the wrong way to film the steppes is the way it's done in this show. To summarize my thoughts on how this show looks: it resembles a LARP filmed in a back yard or at a golf club, thus completely failing to recreate the feel of the setting.

If I had to describe this show with one word, it would be: boring. Unlike the issues I had with Queen Dugu, which was annoying to watch, this show doesn't really generate much of any emotion. Which is the lesser of two evils, as far as I'm concerned. But I really can find no compelling reason to keep watching it. Such a shame, because this series clearly had a lot of potential.

The music was great though! It's a shame it's wasted on such a mediocre show. If anyone knows where I can get the soundtrack, please DM me.

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Characters that Break Stereotypes

Besides what's already been said, I'd like to center this review on the characters themselves.

I hated My Weatherman and My Beautiful Man, and I've seen some comments comparing Takara No Vidro with these bls. Maybe it's because, on the surface, the relationship seems like a one-sided crush between a kind airhead and a stoic cool guy. But this can't be further from the truth in this case.

Takara is a relatable guy who isn't cold but instead straightforwardly speaks his mind. I thought he'd fall into the bully popular guy trope. But Takara is kind and isn't afraid to smile, laugh, and tell Taishin exactly what's on his mind. Credit to the actor because his subtle eye movement shows exactly what he's feeling.

Taishin is also a game-changer in that he speaks his mind right away and owns up to his feelings. This is refreshing considering that a frustrating pattern in BLs to keep the "suspense" going is to wait until the last second for MLs to communicate their true emotions. I just wish we could've seen more of his past and things that make him more personable.

This is an overall well-put-together bl. Takara and Taishin have worthwhile chemistry, great acting, and a comforting atmosphere.

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Japanese stories continue to amaze

This drama was very funny. I kept laughing and watching, it was hilarious. Fl trying to be thoughtful and forcing her ideals, fighting with a doll, when michiho overcomes something, ml getting shock. You dhould watch it. Japanese direstors script writers continue ro come up with unthinkable scenarios.

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This drama was very funny. I kept laughing and watching, it was hilarious. Fl trying to be thoughtful and forcing her ideals, fighting with a doll, when michiho overcomes something, ml getting shock. You dhould watch it. Japanese direstors script writers continue ro come up with unthinkable scenarios.

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May not be for everyone - everyone has different taste.

All i can say is - watch it for yourself and then decide if you like it or not. Everyone's preferences are different.

It's clearly not for someone who doesn't watch the serious in depth dramas with lots of twists and turns and I admit if you're new to this genre you might want to watch something else first to see if you like the genre in question or not.

But if you enjoy such dramas with seriousness and twists and turns, may make you absolutely hate a certain character then I can say that it will suck you in and you will be extremely curious about every single thing and want answers for every thing decisions or actions.

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Too Juvenile to my taste...

Alright, I don't think this drama worth my time. But if I am on my teen, I would probably like it. It's too juvenile...you don't want to watch someone play games all the time and get credits for it. The guy has obvious nose...that can't help but noticing..sorry. The girl looks much older than the boys and apparent. I dropped it because nothing interest me that will get me to sit down and enjoy the drama. If the idea of playing games all the time will get you a girl and fame, that is lame, so I moved on seeking other dramas that worth my appreciation, the promotion picture looks favorable though. Note: Damn....I felt bad because my favorite guy Liu YuNing sang one of the OST 'You have me'...

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Boys Over Flowers but make it a BL

Boys Over Flowers but make it a BL....Is it self-aware?

"They threw water at you from up high? Damn that sounds like a bully scene from a Japanese drama."

I mean that line could mean anything. But, the premise seems familiar. A scholarship student takes on part-time jobs to make ends meet. He stands up for his friends against a bully whose family rules over the elite school. Also, the similarities of the pranks and the student body as observers watching from their makeshift bullying ring. In addition to the similar sets....I point this out because I very much appreciate the homage while also departing from it and doing its own thing.

I think we all knew what was going to happen in the last minutes of episode 1 because Sailom is thinking strategy. He is trying to one up the bully by trying to anticipate or think through situations to find an outcome that weighs more towards his favor. His cunning shows and its a mind game.

So far, Im intrigued and will continue the series to see how it develops.

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Director

given him such a nice acting personality. He is a good actor too. And is handsome. My rating describes it all. But oow they keptadvertising studying hard. Nationality glory and so on ..

given him such a nice acting personality. He is a good actor too. And is handsome. My rating describes it all. But oow they keptadvertising studying hard. Nationality glory and so on ..

given him such a nice acting personality. He is a good actor too. And is handsome. My rating describes it all. But oow they keptadvertising studying hard. Nationality glory and so on ..

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I have to confess that I have never been as thrown off by a drama than last friends.

I started to watch as a fan of Nishikido Ryo. i love dark story and I thought that a drama about DV could be really interesting so I starting watching it. However, I can't stand the main charcter. I understand why people go back to abusive boyfriend but I don't knoz, something in Michiru annoyed me. I have seen other fiction about DV where the victim was believable but Michiru is not for me, as is Ruka. I hop that if you really love someone, you will do everything to protect her or him. Though Ruka never really protect Michiru for me, she just stand idle. She says to SOusuku that she doesn't believe that his love is true love but I don't believe her is better. I know people would deisagree with me, but I don't think her love is better than is. Not in the same way of course, but passivity is still a crime for me and according to the law. Contrary to another bad review, I don't think Sousuke is purely evil. Is he right? Certainly not but I don't think he is either purely bad which is why I both hated and liked the ending. I liked it because I do think that pureli evil people doesn't really exist and that in his crazy way, he did like her so the ending makes sense but at the same time I felt bad because I felt sorrier for the abuser than the victim at the end. This is the reason of the bad grade I gave, which is the story.

As for the music, I agree with everybody, the main theme fit the story completly. Evey character is prisoner of his/her for of love, bad or good so this song is perfect.

I also agree about the cast performances. I do not really like the charcaters but it's more a proplem of writing than acting. And as a lot of people said before me, Nishikido's acting was incredible. I wouldn't say he was scarry but the double perosnality and the faces he puts on are quite incredible. I think it was one of his greatest performances, even if it was one for a crazy character. The others actors too were quite good.

Overall, I didn't like the drama even if both the music and the acting was good. All of that is due for what is for me a really bad writing of the character's personality. If you have the oppurtunity, whatch the drama and make your own opinion because this drama has been both really liked and disliked. Watch it and see for yourself, if not because of the story, at least for the music and the performances of the cast

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