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Highly recommended

I wasn’t sure what to expect but after reading some raving reviews about it, I decided to give a try. And it’s a pleasant surprise. It’s a refreshing blend of mystery, fantasy, romance, etc. I certainly didn’t expect to laugh aloud at Hyeri’s comedic antics and gestures at episode 2. Almost had me in tears. Yes, indeed Jang Ki Yong is not your average gumiho. He is polite, composed, poised and charming. Wait till he meets Lee Hyeri, goofy, unrefined, unpolished with a heart of gold. Both of them shine in their roles. Bae In Hyuk is wow. Where did he come from? And all other supporting casts are equally good. Tune in for more!

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Before watching this I saw some people
say Ep1 was Meh and not that wow But
I'm already Sold off just when l'm done
with ep1 because AHH this is actually the
first Kdrama I've seen this year that
actually making me stay. I like The First
EP 1which is A SOLID start to building
the internal conflict and The Hook of a
show. makes a viewer wants to
know...what happens next. Pretty good
writing there tbh. that's what's needed in
a good 1st EP.
Impress me how they still Look good and
Young in Highschool! (Not Young as
realistic high schooler) BUT how are they
still so young omg. it's been years.
Acting wise l'm not worried AT ALL.
PARK shin Hye is serving and l'm glad she
is as always
Hyunsik wow. His facial expressions are
literally my fav type of things.
Effortlessly funny. me getting flashback
of MinMin
Excited for more. With 16 eps please
don't let me down!!

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Thread of scenes and how the FL's character was made drive me off

Fair to say this drama indeed has an interesting storyline but watching it did not make me feel good. The following are my reasons why I ought to drop it.

1. The mother of the young boy (this child at a young age already identified himself as a girl) embraced her son's true personality and let him show himself to everyone as a girl which naturally was disapproved by the people around them. She should have protected her son by keeping it secret in the meantime and should have known that he was too young to handle society's mockery.

2. This Uncle Chat (not blood-related to the young boy but bonded through family relations) was deeply attached to the young boy until his teenage years. His scenes of recalling their memories together were like he was missing his lover and preempting the story that they will be lovers in the future.

3. Nira (the adult female transformation of the young boy) kept on telling lies to those people who were sincerely helping her to start a new life as a woman just so she can indulge in a romantic relationship with her Uncle Chat who was still married without love to her Aunt and carry on her revenge plans. Her thoughtlessness, selfishness, and unmindfulness always create scandals that jeopardized the situations of those people whose after her welfare.

4. The object of Nira's revenge was to destroy her father and yet. he would allow him to touch and caress her maliciously when she could have instantly repelled it.

5. The onset of Nira and Uncle Chat's romance was displeasing because it was an illicit affair and Nira was deceiving him for not telling who she really was.

The above conflicts may appear agreeable to many but certainly not to my standards of how I gauge a prime drama to watch.

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Watch for the romance, try to ignore the rest

Mediocre show with some intereseting moments, overabundance of sweetness and domestic bliss as well as suprising amount of brutality.

Storyline and characters are mostly mediocre, the level of intrigues by various baddies far from intelectual masterminds. This doesnt have to be a bad thing - a charming proof of their inteligence. Sometimes they felt like a necessary trope to add - e.g. evil concubine. Othertimes, the capricious nature of the bad guys was almost refreshing or on occasion even felt realistic (man in high position who are not eveil mastermind but rather short-sighted scared fools making lot of emotional decisions).

Unfortunately, the shows starts quickly favouring telling and not showing, which leads to tiresome amount of expository monologues or various repetitive dialogues used as characterisation tool (not always supported by the actions of said characters).

And then there is the blasted ep 17 that made me furious by its sheer idiocy. Well, if it was to be a proof of their youthful ignorance, I apologise.


SLIGHT SPOILER - mostly angry rant about the level of idiocy this show can try to present as sound economical thinking

Family moves to a different region for various reasons with the intention to reestablish their business and redevelop the region in very modern sustianable manner - crating a proper infrastructure that would make trading easier, creating various job opportunities in this new underdeveloped region etc etc etc. Yay.
There is lots and lots of talks how thousands of people depend on their business. This relocation is done not just by the main family, but the branches and all their affiliates. Then, suddenly, the main couple gets possesed by the spirit of student communists from the early 20th century and decide to give their wealth away to the governemnt (and you know the government is good because the local homeless community doesnt complain about them - naturally, why would they complain about governemnt that cannot provide them with shelter and food despite their refugee status) as a pennance for their sins of being evil burgoise merchants. This action is framed as something to help the region. Because, naturally, one-time donation accomapnied by aforementioned thousans of people who followed the main family to this new region with promise of jobs and home and are now without said jobs and home (their employer deciding to quit) is the way to go when one tries to improve underdeveloped region.

end of spoiler rant


Acting - nothing to keep you glued to the seat but not bad. Just be prepared for endless talks. Romance between the main couple - tooth-rotting sweetness, be ready for the most pleasant of diabetes.

And to cleanse your palate, you have the cruelty of the bad guys and rather brutal depiction of war and its consequences (at least in contrast to the harmonoius romance strylines) - which is a refreshing alterantive to the usual heroism. Given the drama´s tendency to grand motivational speeches, one tries to see some idea behind this and for the sake of my nerves, i decided to go with pacifism (a good thing). or maybe it´s just a tool to up the drama and hardships of the good guys. Most likely both are correct, even though not both delivered with the same strenght.

Overall, it´s not a bad show, if you concentrate on the romance and the domestic bliss and dont bother to think too much about the grand narrative and economical or societal theories presented here. :) and are fine with charming amount of ageism (mother-in-law is fortyfive and can´t stop whining about being old and useless. Well, at least she is not in her thirties, so some progress has been made!

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Unicorn Episode 1 is a hoot!

This show is excellent. I had no idea what to expect but it's very funny and I love Shin Ha-Kyun as the CEO Steve of the weird and mysterious Macom company. Many funny moments. The dialogue was quick and sharp and I'd watch it again to catch some of the jokes I missed.
"Jay" starts a new job at a startup company but Steve, the CEO who recruited him online is eccentric and childish at times. Jay worries he made a mistake. Steve is a little nuts. He calls for "scrums" constantly which involves the staff standing the entire time. Jay's feet are aching and he welcomes his friends' invitation for a quick meal after work. However, they take him to a crazy place where everyone is eating standing!
Steve's an interesting character hiding deep insecurities and dark fears. The scene with Steve and his useless therapist made me laugh out loud. This show pokes fun at Instagram, the Internet, the wannabes and therapy. And everything we consider so important these days, Can't wait for episode two!

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From Budgets to Bickering: The Delectable Dance of 'Kinou Nani Tabeta?’

Ever tired of the same old high school BL tales or fantasies dreamt up by fervent fangirls? Dive into the mature, warm embrace of 'Kinou Nani Tabeta?' – a refreshing blend of love and reality. Season Two delves into a global conundrum – inflation – and our hero Shiro's meticulous budgeting is not just about money. It's his silent declaration of love, offering a safety net for their retirement and ensuring Kenji's health. Speaking of Kenji, his flamboyantly expressive demeanor adds the right pinch of humor. Their playful bickering? It'll remind you of that aunt and uncle squabbling at every Thanksgiving dinner. A treat for those who cherish the subtle intimacies of life. And if you're game for some unique Japanese recipes, Shiro's got you covered – just be prepared to Google a few ingredients if you're from the West! Delightfully relatable and humorously heartfelt – a comedic gem for the sincere soul.

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Off to a good start

Let me say right off the bat that it's been awhile since I've watched an asian drama, but this one looked so visually appealing that I thought I'd give it a chance.

So far visually for cinematography it's good. It has some good long shots, panorama, and a good sense of space. The filters I usually saw in these shows where there were so much blurring of details and making things just shiny is absent here. There is texture which makes it more comfortable to watch.

The CG starts off with a bang with a sand monster. Comparative wise with most cdrama CGs I've seen of these things, this should be at the top. I guess cdramas have progressed a lot in that field.

So far we're at the stage of the FL and ML getting to know each other and I look forward to how this relationship with end up. I feel the beginning episodes have laid a good groundwork for the logic and reason for why they like each other.

I don't know the replay value since it's just starting but there is a good dose of humor and some scenes with the character interactions are charming enough.

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Didn’t finish but has to comment on the toxicity

So tired of the fetishist, rapey junk that is bl. You can tell interesting and dark stories without featuring assault. And the humor was in true poor taste considering some of the story beats. People can not consent under the influence of drugs or alcohol. I shouldn’t have to type that out. The relationship is toxic and the whole thing was treated as a joke which is just so gross.

The constant hype of this show already had me stressed and I couldn’t even bear a single episode. Even checking in later, it was still the romanticized toxicity hidden under slapstick comedy. There was no cohesive tone in writing, and frankly I don’t care how “sensual” the show was, it was still poorly done.

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MAKE ENGLISH SUBSTILEZ!!

I like it a lot!! It is a good show with all of my favourite contestants it makes me happy when my favourite contestants get higher at high level BUT I CAN NOT WATCH EP 4 BC I CANT GET ANY access RIGHT NOW PLEASE MAKE IT ACCESABLE THAT IS WHY I HAVE DOWNLOADED THIS APP I HOPE IT WILL NOT DISSAPINT ME!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASW PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please

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How did I find this cdrama? Wt....?!

This is my 5th or 6th cdrama and although I do prefer other titles that come to my mind....for some reason I am still watching this. It is more humorous and bizarre than I expected...bordering on the subliminally unhinged, but in a good entertaining way. The acting is good enough to keep me coming back for the next episode.....but I am tempted to skip to the last few episodes.....😳

Other reviews mentioned how they didn't always like the FL. It won't be fair for me to comment on the actress's looks or features playing the role, but the fact that I personally find the FL character (not actress) annoying and unscrupulous could mean she may have succeeded in conveying this to the audience. Bring in the ML, Xu Kai, and you have an annoying, unscrupulous ( yet cunning, very capable and witty) match made in Xianxia heaven. The 2 leads do compliment each other, and there are scenes where you start to see how dynamic and layered both characters are ( especially the FL who may be putting on this 'annoying' front to hide away the pain and trauma she feels from a previous love she lost in a past battle)

***Update****

I got to 20 something episodes, couldn't handle the weird humour, and there is even a scene where the ML casually asks the FL...who would she prefer to be 'violated by' - Prince Charming or the Evil demon? - and her response was going to be Prin....but then caught herself. I've learnt not to take many things in life too seriously, especially from media and entertainment....but 'joking about violation' is very bad taste 😤

Again, the drama is not bad, but if are you looking for a more 'sophisticated' storyline with some serious elements, you can skip to the last episode, which is what I did ( I lost patience😳😲😵) or skip the whole drama. But the choice is yours.

Oh yeah...there's a much weirder, random dance scene at the end.....like W......T..........FFFFFF!?!?!? 😳😢😡

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Great concept

I started watching this program because I think the concept of elite athletes from different sports joining together to play a different sport they love is so interesting. Once you get into it you're hooked! This could never happen in the USA because the coaches of these athlete's and their sponsors would never allow it. They would be so afraid they might get hurt. This fact alone makes this series really interesting. The fact that these guys are willing to risk getting hurt to play a sport they really want to play. On the down side, the head coaches, while famous in their own right, are not entertaining nor do they seem to be really working to improve the individuals on the team. The end result is they are getting their butts and their egos kicked by better organized teams. I would love to see episodes where the coaches actually train the players in need of improvement on a one on one basis. Start with the goalies. These guys have no experience in this sport and to see them struggle week in and week out without improvement. It's as frustrating for the viewer as it is for the player. Coaches need to take responsibility for improving these great athletes. I'll keep watching and hoping that happens!

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