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ML's character is a super Jerk

I came into this show expecting nothing, but liking the clothing designer concept and the FL. I watched 10 episodes and even skipped to episode 14, but couldn't go further.

LIKES:
The FL's character and how the actress portrayed her.
The 2nd couple [FL's best friend and Glasses Boy (Allergic to cats guy)].
Cinematography was great and production was smooth.
OST was not over powering and I liked even the music used for the ring tones, but nothing stood out.
FX were minimal, but not overdone.

DISLIKES:
Male lead acted his part well, but I don't like how the writers made his character an over-the-top insufferable jerk. There was nothing charming about him. He deserves a woman like Luna to be his wife.
Also didn't like that they had the FL always walking in the middle of the road, like she's suicidal or just plain stupid.
Too many little side stories that weren't well written, which bogged down everything and no wonder it's 45 episodes long.
Too much product placement and some of it not even well done. (However a lot of dramas in China seem to have this issue too.)
The message of the show seemed to be more "don't try anything that you like, because you'll just fail."

OVERALL:
I don't know why everyone rated this so high, the ML's character has so many red flags! I wont watch this again and I don't recommend it at all. It was a waste of time. I kept hoping the ML's character would have some growth and not keep being such an @sshole, but he never changed.

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These are two of my favourite actors so I of course had to watch...I like the way each character is sassy and assertive not naive like I have seen in alot of kshows...

the struggle of losing weight dieting and a lifelong ilness have really touched home for me with Shin Minah's character because I myself have the same ilness and thus have a love/hate relationship with food...I love eating and I hate the idea of having a slow metabolism that prevents me from eating too much...

as i watch her grow and learn with it I feel like im watching my own life play out on screen so I hope she portrays it well and keeps up the good work...

As for So Ji Sub and the surrounding characters they are superb as always..especially mr 'ma'am'...he is adorable

the whole subplot involving the ex and old schoolfriend is unnecessary however and detracts from the overall story so I just skip those parts cause I think its unnecessary

this is one show I am confident I will watch till the very last episode which will be a while for me....:-)

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Is this a teen drama?

I tried so hard to watch this. However, it’s a teen drama and I don’t do HS dramas. If I wanted to watch a HS drama, I would watch a HS drama. Friends told me I have to wait until epi 9 before it gets good. It’s already epi 5 and no Zo In Sung.

Contrast this with the other superhero show broadcasting now, Uncanny Counter 2, which as been action from the get go. (That show suffers from other problems but action wasn’t one of them) No need for patience till almost midway through the season. And 20 episodes? Come on, do better with the editing seriously.

This is also a rip off Fantastic 4 and other broody teenage superhero movies trying to tame their super powers. Heroes, the American TV show, especially comes to mind. This is such a rip-off.

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Insanely Good and Sane...

I know people will say how can you judge the series based on first episode. But the truth is when it hits you right, you need to review anything.

First episode really hit me hard, it is a tale of bad-cop who is power hungry has hidden good hid in his heart, because of his poor background aiming to reach at top by kissing his higher-ups, however he ends up digging the very good buried in his heart to fight against the crimes of riches and real crazy people, but of-course with the help of someone that brought good him by showing the crazy side of himself.

RSY and K, I hope they are who I am think they are, and K is only the figment of his imagination and not real, otherwise it will be super boring, if he is just imagination then I am hooked, then I am really looking forward in the story, otherwise it is another Taxi Driver type story and other Devil Judge.

Our handsome Grim Reaper and Nine-Tailed Fix is same as ever, slim, long silky hair, and crazy... he hasn't changed a bit in last 5 years, since I get to know him. Wi Ha Joon on the other hand is a recent forced to be reckoned. He has been real good since his debut and step by step he is reaching where he used to be, I hope his success isn't overshadowed by the recent purge of Korean industry.

Really good first episodes, and as it is 12-episodic drama, it is definitely going to be good one.

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Great Potential, but it's Chinese Bromance more than anything

I'm not a big fan of Chinese films or series and I've only heard rumors about Chinese BLs, so I wasn't expecting too much. This was the first Chinese BL for me and the only Chinese film I've ever managed to completely finish that isn't some Kungfu film. I mainly watch Japanese, Korean, Taiwan, and Thai films, so if my review turns out to be a little biased because of my lack of understanding for Chinese films, I apologize.

STORY:

It's pretty much as the synopsis says, however I wouldn't call Chenghan girly. I would say he's a romantic that wears his heard on his sleeve, while Yuwei is stoic and doesn't really express himself well. That being said, Yuwei is a popular romance novelist online, but his pen name makes it seem like he is a woman, which of course he doesn't confirm or deny. Chenghan is a fan of his novels, although he doesn't know that Yuwei is the author and believes that "she" is his ideal wife and is a beautiful woman. When Yuwei transfers into Chenghan's class they are seated next to each other. Yuwei initially finds Chenghan to be lazy and annoying, but they soon become friends. Yuwei tutors Chenghan in Chinese, while Chenghan tutors Yuwei in Math. As they become closer they find themselves slowly attracted to each other.

Personally I found this story to be innocent and cute at first. I was very interested in seeing them fall in love, but alas, this is a Chinese BL. There is no real kissing or hugging, just lots of Bromance. There are a lot of things that are implied via visuals, but are not really spoken. Even the ending isn't clear.

The first half of the film is great with lots of potential. Yuwei and Chenghan have lots of attraction towards each other and it feels like a genuine BL. However, the moment Yuwei's mother is introduced everything goes downhill. She forbids him from seeing Chenghan and Yuwei obediently agrees. She then tells him to meet his female cousin(?). Chenghan sees them together, gets jealous, but forgets about it later because he is preoccupied with Yuwei ignoring him. Suddenly out of nowhere Chenghan's grades drop. His teacher calls his mom. His mom calls Yuwei's mom. Chenghan's mom gets all preachy to Yuwei's mom about not controlling their kids and let kids be kids. Yuwei's mom, who was so against Chenghan, suddenly tells Yuwei they can be friends again. Yuwei and Chenghan make up, only to be separated again because they are going to different colleges....

Are you lost? I am. It's a rollercoster.

Anyways, the ending is so annoying. It's just your typical Chinese Bromance BL. There is no clear answer for the future of these two. Clearly Chenghan is in love with Yuwei, but we don't know if Yuwei is 100% on the same page. He gives hints, but there is no definite answer. (I'm sorry, but if my boyfriend doesn't confirm or deny is love for me that is a big red flag!) This is annoying because the first half of the film had so much potential!

Acting:

I really enjoyed the acting of both Yuwei and Chenghan. It wasn't Oscar worthy, but it was decent. You could see and feel what the characters were feeling. I especially liked Chenghan's acting.

The only issue I had with the acting is BAD DUBBING! I understand sometimes dubbing is necessary, but do you need to dub the whole film? The dubbing had practically no emotions, not to mention that the dub was so clear and sometimes didn't match their lips it was obvious that they were in a studio to do it.

(On a side note: If you watch Give Me to the Wolf Director which has the same actors as a couple again, I think their voice dubs/pitch switch. Chen Henry who plays Yuwei has a lower pitched voice here, but is higher pitched in the other. Tan Jun Ho, Chenghan, has a high pitch here and lower voice there. Why? Is it signaling who is more dominant than the other? Now I'm wondering if these dubs are even their real voice!)

Overall:

It's a nice film to watch if you like Bromance, but if you like to watch Thai, Korean, Taiwan, or even Japanese BLs with characters actually getting together and sharing a kiss (or even a hug would be nice!), than this might not be for you.

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Intense Drama with Sharp Insights

Queen of Tears was an emotional rollercoaster that thoroughly captivated me from start to finish. Kim Soo-hyun, starring as the male lead (ML), delivers yet another stellar performance, consistently proving why he's one of the top actors in the industry. His ability to convey deep emotions and bring his character to life is nothing short of remarkable, making every scene he's in a highlight.

The drama itself keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with each episode, thanks to a series of unexpected plot twists that expertly showcase the disparities between different social classes. The attention to detail is impeccable, and the epilogues at the end of each episode add a satisfying depth to the overall storytelling. This drama excels in blending intense drama with critical social commentary, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate intricate narratives and powerful performances.

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It ran with my heart. UwU

I can't stop fangirling over this show. I loved it so much! When I say it was quick and sweet, I'm not taking away from the heart clench that happens, lemme tell ya, I thought my heart dropped completely out of my butt with what happened. Lemme just say, the average length of these episodes is 11 minutes and there are 8 episodes. I felt every single one and I'm sure you will to. That's a fact. I don't think they could have casted any better actors. From start to finish you are instantly hooked and in love with the characters. Yes, every single one of them. Even the coach who reminds me of J-Hope. Lol Don't @ me. Totally gave me Hobi vives by how he acted and was just adorable. Lol I really wish this show was longer. I didn't want to see it end. I feel like I just said goodbye to some of my close friends. I HAVE A VOID, DANGIT!! How did this happen?! I really wish I could write a never ending review about this show but my brain is stuck in fangirl mode where every thought is consumed with this show and the need to either rewatch it or find another one to lose more of my life to. Lol
I highly recommend Mr. Heart!
definitely a top 5 favorite BL for me.

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Che drama bellissimo!

Vincenzo è un drama spettacolare con una sceneggiatura e un cast fantastici.
È un mix perfetto di molto generi che si amalgamano alla perfezione. La trama è stravagante e divertente, ma anche molto seria quando si parla di crimine, corruzione, vendetta e giustizia. La parte romance è quasi inesistente ma credo che sia giusto per il tipo di storia che si racconta.
Song Joong Ki è perfetto nel ruolo di Vincenzo; il suo personaggio è coerente dall’inizio alla fine e forse è proprio per questo che piace tanto. Bravissima Jeon Yeo Bin che come coprotagonista mi è piaciuta tantissimo. Oh Taec Yeon è stato fenomenale nella sua interpretazione. Ma devo dire che mi sono piaciuti tutti gli attori, ognuno perfetto nella sua parte.
Vi consiglio assolutamente la visione di questo drama e sono sicura che non ne rimarrete delusi.

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Let me start by saying that Alex and Benny are extremely cute together. I feel their chemistry. And Sky Li is super cute. I honestly watched this film simply because I find Sky Li to be mega handsome. I think it has a cute plot, but maybe I'm just not feeling the characters that are fused to live with Benny and Alex. Sometimes I feel that there are scenes that are forced, some acting are extremely rehearsed that they look very unnatural. I don't wanna explore more about why I'm not feelin' this movie. But I do want to give credit to Sky Li, as he's really very cute. I think given a more challenging and interesting script and role, Sky Li will definitely shine, I mean he's a cute actor, and his facial expressions are really so charming. With that said, this film scores 6.5 on my review. But please do watch this film, you will find many funny and cute scenes.

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A confused happy heart

The gradual unfolding of the love story of the 2 leads provided time for character development. The pace was slow but the beautiful ost filled in any gaps and kept the story moving.

The ending was ambiguous. I choose to be positive. Xiao Han was willing to wait how ever long He Ran needed. So many things pointed to a possible good outcome. The symbolism with the two fish and the special plant opening and the 2 cups with toothbrushes implied waiting and then that they would be together. The abundant fields of pink flowers implied that when all other blooms were dormant, these would bloom late. Xiao Han was pensive but then again he had a quiet considering personality.

Others may see the ending in a sadder perspective. I, however, choose to see that year separation as a time of healing. The slow smile and the embrace in the fields of flowers indicates that their love was meant to last.

There is a mention of a season 2. Frankly, I would prefer it be more focused on He Ran's mother and Zhang's relationship. This romantic melodrama didn't really strike me as "a slice of life" genre. But, their relationship seems to be conflicted yet passionate. It has room for development.

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In the beginning I did not want to watch this drama. I m not really a fan of ghosts or fantasy ish dramas but since I was bored, I watched the first episode and kinda liked it. The first reason was the male lead, whom I ve been waiting for to grow up ever since I miss you. Anyway, I ended up waiting for the episodes weekly so I can say it s a drama I actually like. Even so, it s not the best drama ever. why?

1. The story. Even though I was excited to hear more about Man Wol s past, I can say it was not constructed really well. I think it needed more details and I find it that I still have some unanswered questions. Also, the daily ghost situation: at first it was ok, they were interesting but It got boring. Watching the same thing over and over again (new ghost, idk Chan Sung is in danger, Man wol saves him etc etc). The love story was slightly covered ( I find that their love didn t really have a point where it started--- which I should like, because technically the love grew bigger and bigger---but I saw no starting point)
What I mean is that I think the drama had no focus: it wasn t really the love story, but it wasn t the ghosts either. Lets say it was her past. Was it really? The past doesn t cover much.

2. The acting was ok. As expected form IU (obviously). The others acted well but there werent that many scenes where they could have shown really cool acting skills either. That s why I gave it a 9. The cast was really well chosen tho.

3. The music was on point. It made sad scenes even more heart breaking.

4. Hmm. Rewatch.. I would rewatch this but only in a few years maybe, after I forget what it is about. To be honest, I m pretty sure I won t. When I rewatch dramas I pick a random episode, because I know that every episode has something good going on. But here, I don t really know, there s a boring vibe it gives me.

*IMPORTANT* even though from this review it sounds like I kinda hated it, it s not true. I enjoyed every episode and when I had to be excited or shocked I was. The review compares it to my expectations of a really really good drama (also I ve just finished another one and it really blew my mind. So i might be comparing to it as well).
For a first watch, it is a cute drama that IS WORTH WATCHING.

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