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ZHANG RUOYUN!!!!!!

Before I say anything I would love to know if Zhang Ruoyun is actually a genius in real life. This is the third drama am watching him (After 1. Joy of Life 2. Sparrow) and he's still not disappointing. And why is he always a genius when I meet him. It's too early to review after just 4 episodes but 4/14 is a percentage and with such a drama every moment is worth it.

1. STORY
I wont say much because I don't want to spoil for the ones that haven't started. So I'll generalize and say it's a wonderful story in a wonderful world about a mathematical genius in those historic times. And so far so good on that part, no disappointment in the scripts. I wonder how rich he would have been if it was actually someone living among us in our current world with these betting stuff and lotteries. It's a story worth your time, so if you haven't, then better go ahead.

2. CAST
This part they really got me. Ruoyun(ML also in Joy of Life and Sparrow), sentiments aside, was the only best person to take on this role. He does it so well and as I said, he actually looks like the genius he plays. I wouldn't imagine anyone else in this role but maybe Yang Yang (ML in Who Rules the World) would have given it a meaning but in this case he can't beat Ruoyun.
Next perfect placing was the second ML(Also second ML in Lost in the Kunlun Mountains). I watched him last just recently and he's a top notch actor. He's always beside top talents 1. Xu Kai in 2022's Lost in the Kunlun Mountains 2. Zhang Ruoyun in 2016's Joy of Life. and now once again with Ruoyun for the second time am watching them together. He should quit acting acting and become a head of police or a huge business person (Lol, just joking, he has that face).
Over to Wu Gang who also am watching second time together with Ruoyun after Joy of Life. This 'old' man is a talent and he does so great as a villain. I wonder what he would look like if we met on the road. Scary? He reminds of Jin Mu in 2022's KDrama Alchemy of souls.
**This casting was so good and having such three high profile actors would be beneficial to any set-piece.**

MUSIC
The OST is great, not too much noise with vocals and personally I like it that way. The OST carries you into the episode and prepares your brain on what you're about to watch and the world you're about to enter. I liked the same from Princess Silver, Sparrow, Royal Nirvana, Nirvana in Fire, Game of Thrones, Westworld, HOTD and a few more(On the Hollywood side, not Asian), Martial Universe, Legend of the Phoenix, …
Not too much of SFX and it's great where used.

REWATCH VALUE
So far so good, the 4 episodes are rewatchable but early to determine if the rest will be up to standard which I hope they will be.

OVERALL
A must watch if you love historical dramas. Good acting and production. Good story. Let's meet when it ends. Happy watching till then.

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Difficult to say good or bad

I was so hype for this series,first reason is taynew comeback and 2nd it's adaptation of my favourite japnese novel cherry magic... I have already watched japnese version live adaptation and it soon become my favourite bl of all time ... In Thai version it's really difficult to say, bcz sometimes it blew my mind sometimes it looks so cringe I can't help but skipping so many scenes ... In Thai version Karan looks like he fall in love with achi just 1 day ago but in japanese version KUROSAWA looks like he loves adachi for so many years .. there are so many green flags character in BL Industry but we all know why people call Kurosawa green forest bcz his serious and pure thoughts about adachi is what makes his character unique and iconic from other green flag character... But In Thai version Karan looks like he recently fall in love with achi and whenever achi and Karan touch each other and achi reading karan's inner thought that scene looks so fake and weird why the hell people will touch another person for so long while giving weird expression at the same time it's creepy and abnormal behaviour plus Karan looks like pervert which is hungry for sexual desire ....new is doing great job with acting and side characters are good ... But I don't know why they made Thai version fake and cringe

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Addictive and cute but..

Actually i wouldn't make any comment but i want to remember what i felt about certain dramas so i will tell about my opinions.So there will be spoilers.

It started really strong but at some point it keeps repeating itself and fl was always pushing ml and it kept being same so it was tiring for couple of episodes. It was nice that every episode was unpredictable. While watching kdramas most of us know this is too good to be true but this one was on another level for me. They are so cute together and i liked their chemistry. I couldn't stop watching it until it finished so now i have to start study for my exams. Dont start it if you have assignments 🥰

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MY MONDAY'S ARE GONNA BE BLUE AGAIN T-T

**IF UR CONTEMPLATING WHETHER TO WATCH THIS OR NOT- SAVE UR PRECIOUS SECONDS AND GO WATCH THIS RN (DOESN'T MATTER IF UR A 10 YR OLD MIDDLE SCHOOLER OR A 50 YR OLD AHJUSSI, GO FUCKING WATCH THIS)*
So as for the review: Every once in a while, there comes a drama or a movie that you get super attached to, something uknow will become your comfort place for the future. Lovely Runner was this for a lot of netizens out there. The amount of love it has received is totally justified by what it has provided to us.
LR has made my mondays worth waiting for for the last 2 months and as much i was anticipating the ending and couldn't wait to see it, i can't let it go. My Monday's will be blue again and my tuesday's will feel empty.
It has been a long time since I have obsessed over a drama like this. Even looking at all the bts and interviews.
Most dramas are a one time watch and over a few days we tend to forget them. But there's some, like this one, which we'll find ourselves coming backk to.
The focal point of this drama is the chemistry. If you're a hopeless romantic like me, u need to watch it. The romantic timing is so damn good in this and ur gonna be feeling all kinds of butterflies everywhere.
The main reason LR is loved by all is the family friendly storyline, the heartfluttering romance and the relatable characters. Watching this, there wasn't one second of "what is this scene" or "this scene is unnecessary".
I feel like no matter how good a story is, if u cannot present it properly to the world then it's useless. On the contrary, no matter how cliche the story is, if u add ur elements and enough spice the story will become a hit. That is what happens with any romcom. We all know what the end is gonna be but all we're watching for is the kisses (uknow it's true).
I would like to appreciate the hardwork of everyone behind this amazing kdrama, especially the directors and writers cuz they've done an amazing job here.
SO THE MAIN REASON TO WATCH THIS IS THE CHEMISTRY (BOTH ON AND OFF SCREEN)
GO WATCH THIS OR ELSE SUNJAE WONT COME IN UR DREAMS!!!
SOLSEON SUBEOM FRVR <3

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felt like it’s mocking me

The casting of Sangtae was poor.
Sangtae is supposed to be an Autistic character, but the actor who portray him is not. And as an autistic person, I didn’t like that…
as for autistic representation, its fine. ive seen way worse, but that doesnt change the fact that the actor is doing reverse masking.
The actor is ‘acting’ autistic, or reverse mansking, he can stop being autistic wheneber he wants, while I can’t. I live with struggling social cues, communicating my feelings, masking, getting tired easily of social interactions and trying my hardest to fit in, but the he doesnt have to deal with that doesn’t.
He ‘acts’ autistic and gets priced for a good performance, but I am autistic and gets bullied for it.

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A sweet story to watch on a rainy day

Okay so this drama literally made me fall in love with Riley Wang and Wan Peng. What an acting!!! Let me tell you what I liked the most about this drama.
1. No bitchy SFL: Tang Tang(SFL) is very nice. She might seem to be a bitch at the beginning, but she is a really really great person throughout the drama.
2. Great friendship: The friendship between Xiao Xiong, Ding Ming and Qi Xiao Song is so good. I really wish to have such supportive peeps:)
3. Nice ML(and also handsome XD).
4. A very commendable chemistry among the Leads.
5. Great OST: Almost every ost is great. Very catchy music and also peaceful to ears.
6. Many side couples: We live for side couples:D

Overall I would say this show is something which will make you nostalgic. It will make you squeal like crazy. It is not very long so its great for a day when you want to relax a bit. I think its a very great drama for beginners. Give it a try, you won't regret.

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College Romance

First romance is very simply story, no high tension. You can binge watch in your home. You can fell the romance between the leads they are experiencing first time.

I wanted FL to be more tomboy. Sometimes they showed her weak that no one can agree with the fact she was once tomboy.

I like chemistry between leads. Only fact i don't understand how ML realised the boy in his memory is none other than our FL. That part is still confusing to me.

Second male lead syndrome rarely happens in c drama. You can taste it in this drama. When i was watching i badly wanted SML to end up with FL. This is ken wu first drama. His acting is real(I mean better than riley wang). It's not like riley wang's acting is poor he is fit for this role.

Other thing i want to compliant is I wanted more scenes for second couple. They don't have much romantic scenes.

OST is good. Chance song which is sung by riley wang caught my attention.

Overall i will give 9/10. You can enjoy first romance if you don't want much drama.

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Worse spinoff ever

This is by far the worse spinoff ever. Either they should have made it good, in par with GGS1 or never would have made it at all. I dropped it but gave it many chances. I watched till ep 4 -5, then jumped to ep 12 because read somewhere here or on viki comments maybe that GGS1 will align from there...well, it did not and this drama is _______. Sorry, don't wanna say more bad words. Well, in tradition of me saying what I want to say, and I will not be a fake about it: GGS1 is one of my fave C dramas, considering its 41 eps and I hate dramas that long, but it held my attention that long because it was cute and entertaining.

Then this DT Appledog's Time came, well, it definitely flunked in comparison to GGS1. Like read: Do not waste your time. I surely wasted mine.

Sorry to Hu Yi Tian because they botched up your drama...I know that is the reason why you stuck being the "extra" in GGS1 despite you being a leading man material because it was promised to you that you will have your own drama too...

P.S.: Why did they have to change the actors of the main players like Appledog, Solo, Ou Qiang, Grunt, Su Cheng...etc...that actually made it messed up that it already is...ugh

PPS: No bashers please, I am just telling the truth. I just don't want to mislead my fellow drama lovers that is the reason I joined this website or community in the first place, to contribute and may we have the best viewing experience ever! I, thank you!

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Mediocre Plot, Mediocre Chemistry Acting

Summary: I’ve seen the main actors in Military Arsenal and I know how they act. If you haven’t watched many costume fantasy story, then you will like it. It’s a spin off of the same old plot from Fuyao, othe school academy theme and hidden identities.
I’m giving up because the main girl cannot project well on screen. No wonder the cover photo shoot for this drama looks odd as well.
Pro:
- the graphics is way better now that in the early 2010-2018.
- story is predictable and ok

Cons:
- if you have seen the cover for the drama, then it does show the non-existent chemistry between the main characters.
- I don’t know if the main girl wants to be like the Sweet Liar drama type of girl or Fuyao/Peach Blossom type. Her facial expression is just so-so. It is not convincing at all. She did project well as a sophisticated rich girl at the Arsenal drama. With this drama, there is just that blank emotion. She was trying though.
- main actor is good.
- supporting roles were mediocre as well. Who casted these?

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Highly disappointed in the storyline and female lead character

I was anticipating this show because I loved the season one. But I am highly disappointed 😢. I have watched 3 episodes hoping it would get better as I watch but it was just 🦀. The relationship between to main leads is still stagnant and female lead role is still playing hard to get at this stage of their relationship which is sad which was what season one was all about. I loved the actors but the storyline is just too clique. If I can give this drama 0 star I would. Why would hua rong still be playing hard to get at this stage I was expecting episode one to start with them either getting married or already married and starting a family. Considering they have had enough courtship in season one. I don’t know what angle the writer is trying to get at but it is not it for me. They actually did well for season one but season 2 is just too clique.

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I can't!

I like the idea but the execution is really bad. I am real lenient when it comes to acting. I understand BL usually has rookie but this show is really hard to watch. I must say some of the fetish are quite interesting, quite refreshing concept but i feel NOTHING.

The execution of the scenes, the acting or expression or emotions are really bad. Plus, I am so confused with who is who and what's happening even after 2 episodes lol

Also, the guys aren't all that cute or hot for a show called Playboy...

Maybe its just me, but boy...I guess show like KP or only friends have set the standard too high lol

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It's not even complete, but I need to praise it!

I've watched it last night, all four available episodes once and I'm craving for more. Made a game design isn't such a new thing, we had it in another Korean BL before, the main this is, it still catchy, warm and emotional. I can't really describe how powerful it feels, when the main character loves he knows he do, and don't deny it, but the sweetness of discovering love isn't gone because of his assurance. The guy-who-he-fell-in-love is so adorable, they made it naive, they play hide and seek every episode like two teenagers starting to love.

I'm in love with this work, I'm seeing grief and preassure in a mood I've never did before, thank you Cha Yeonwoo <3
ALSO I'm showing here my support to the whole cast, they're amazing actors, last but not least all my love for Woongi, waiting for his character to appear a little more, because he's lovely!!!

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I'm not a fan of Supernatural, Curse, Reincarnation, Flashback To Past, Past And Present, Karma... basically all the motives listed as Tags here are those I avoid, by now. And Nychaa Nuttanicha in the main role? Not that she is not pretty, but problem with her was that most of her dramas she came across as immature. Young and looking even younger than her age, her kiss scenes were always too careful and awkward. Will she get better now she's now 25, and was already paired with Tono Pakin once previously?

This lakorn, I skipped all the other people. Like Lorena Schuett (I always skip her), Peter Corp Dyrendal (too old now), New Chaiyapol Poupart (also too old now, lol) and Prang Kannarun (unlucky to get paired with Peter Corp Dyrendal here). I watched this for Tono Phakin, really. He is hot, he even has attractive voice. There are only 3 other shows with him left that I still haven't watched, one is crime, one is another supernatural and one is about flash marriage, neither of which is my favourite so the options to enjoy him as a pra'ek are getting slim. That's why I did not drop this after first 3 episodes.

The story plays on the thai very popular buddhist theme of reincarnation. You can see it in any similar series. The characters are always binded to each other due some shared ancient fate, which repeats over and over. Personally, I find it rather boring that just because in one lifetime the character happened to do this or that due to some circumstance, the character then wows to do that (or be that) again in all their next lifetimes for eternity. But, thai seem to love it, so never mind.

But, by episode 5, I had enough of more and more past lives flashbacks. I started to skip those entirely. Some episodes, the rest of the runtime I got to watch was just a few minutes:) They might as well saved it and this didn't need sixteen of them (episodes). I was getting impatient when the guy will learn which girl of the past the main girl actually was. I always like when things are addressed quick. I don't like things to drag. Not that it mattered that much to me, lol... With 2022 year's end nearing, I happily resolved since 2023 to not watch any Supernatural. Which was so long due, should have done it ages ago;)) So, let's hope I'll be able to wrap this up soon.

Ugh... 1st kiss is epi 7 and it's not a good kiss.
So no, Nychaa didn't get better.
If this is what I am skipping though all the stupid "historical" flashbacks FOR, then I'll probably drop it after new year lol;-))

Episode 8: Okay, it's after new year's, now. Looks like I didn't manage all 16 episodes and it's 2023, and my "no Supernatural" rule is already in place. So, I'm wrapping this up early:) In the past, I did not care about the whatever stupid "magic" plot, as long as there was good romantic tension, this lakorn, we get to the bedscene in episode 8 (it's hospital bed, lol) with TonoNychaa kiss, which is cute, but save it for some drama where you're playing uncle & niece, please and good luck next time:)

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Dando 8 apenas pela Eunbin, mas o roteiro não tem um toque especial, não era pra ser uma história comum mas se tornou tão básico, ela passou 15 anos em uma ilha deserta, a tecnologia avançou muito, foram anos perdido e ainda assim falta alguma coisa, em still17 a protagonista fica 13 anos em coma e msm sem ter amadurecido a história corre de forma emocionante com ela lutando pelos seus sonhos, acho que faltou isso, talvez a introdução com os abusos como motivo dificultou essa linha mais sensível. Honestamente eu não sei nem a qual gênero pertence, pq não parece um slic of life, nem um romance, nem melodrama, nem roncom. A parkeunbin carrega toda a emoção nas costas com sua interpretação e sua voz linda cantando. Mas não me frustrei, pois não estava com altas expectativas, apenas queria ver pois é a atriz que tenho mais apreço.

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