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Haepiniseu (2021)
A Slow-Burn Romance, Thriller, and Horror All-in-One!
Two friends from high school end up living together in a highrise apartment while fighting off a new disease that causes people to bite one another. This includes an amazing soundtrack, fantastic tension between characters, and builds fantastic storylines of people coming together and coming apart in a post-COVID world. Also, if you're looking for a slow-burn romance, this is it!
The whole cast was amazing, but seeing Park Hyung-Sik in a truly serious role and as a true lead for the first time really knocked me off my feet. Albeit I would say "Our Blooming Youth" was a serious role, this just felt more grown-up and serious to me. Han Hyo-joo was amazing and I loved her as well. This was the first show I've seen her in, whereas I've seen Park Hyung-Sik in so many things. The soundtrack was ASTOUNDING, and the way other characters worked together and built up interwoven stories was amazing. I truly loved this show and it was tragic, hilarious, and so well-paced. I was hooked from the first episode and hope to see more amazing shows like this.
The Forbidden Marriage (2022)
Funny, and Fun to Watch
The camera angles in the beginning are just mind-blowing. I've never seen anything aside from a music video filmed like that. The introduction to the show had me hooked immediately. A spunky female street-rat lead with her stand-in father-like figure who can often see the future are where this story starts. Alongside it is a king who cannot sleep or eat well after the death of his first and only wife. As others are known to say, 'misery enjoys company' and within this time an marriage ban is enacted. No physical contact, no flirting, no love letters, nothing to do with love is permitted. The people of this Joseon romp are in a quiet uproar, holding hands in secret, and asking for compatibility tests is hugely against the law.
However, not for the female lead, So Rang. After being thrown in prison for being an underground matchmaker, she pretends to be able to conjure up spirits of those passed away. The King keeps her by his side due to wanting to stay close to his deceased bride, but soon after -- love sparks between the two of them.
With hilarious AND serious side stories, and your typical second male lead falling head over heels for the female lead -- the comedic timing and filming are to be enjoyed. Think of it like the MacDonald's of kdramas. It may not be particularly healthy to binge watch an entire 12+ hour show, but I guarantee it's filling, enjoyable, and you may only feel a little sick afterward. Lol
The actors are great -- I truly think that the head eunuch, the old man psychic, and the lead bad guy stole the show at points, but the chemistry between the king and So Rang was good. The sets are stunning and the rooms, WOW, just beautiful. I loved the costuming, and it was the perfect length. Not too long, and just long enough to get the story out without ruining it.
I enjoyed the whole show and definitely would suggest it to anyone looking for a fun, not accurate-at-all kind of historical drama. Enjoy it for the modern speech, the jokes, the romance, the serious storyline that is easy to handle because it's obvious, and hilarious awkward moments. It has a happily ever after -- so enjoy to your hearts content.
Yeonmo (2021)
I loved it until about half-way through
I loved it until about episode ten-eleven. I was completely with it, loved the pacing, the sets, the storyline, the acting, and the costumes. And then I got about half-way and my brain just got completely derailed by the plot.
So here's a guy who spends about 4-5 hour long episodes coming to terms with the fact that he loves a man, and may not even be hetero, willing to endure that conclusion in a time that no one accepts that kind of thing and BAM!
"This is my secret!" I have breasts! Lmfao I'm sorry, but that just annoyed me so much because they made such a big deal of him coming to terms with everything, and then WHAM! I've got lady parts! Do you know how upsetting that would be? I mean, sure, bend the gender normative stereotypes -- but dang, that would be a REALLY uncomfortable turnaround for SO many people.
Also -- why doesn't she tell him that she's the court maiden he's been looking for RIGHT THEN? Like, BAM, I'm a woman, AND I'm Dam-yi! It's ONE sentence. Just Darth Vader it.
"No, _I_ am Dam-yi!"
Also, he recognized the Crown Prince AS A WOMAN the VERY next time he meets her/him -- and YET, for some reason just nixes that entire idea with the slightest nudge, even though he SAW her.
No? No. Okay, anywaaaay...
The bodyguard, who is the strong, silent type (and takes his job VERY seriously -- seriously, that scene where the four of them sit down for drinks together and he chases Ji-un around the danged table - HILARIOUS) -- is the only man in the entire kingdom, the entire palace, no, the entire danged SHOW with bangs/fringe in his hair or a memorable talisman on the sheath of his sword -- and yet, he wears a mask while trying to hold up the king at sword-point. All I kept thinking was, "Dude, I don't think your mask is going to do much." Albeit, let's face it, the bodyguard's lack of talking really made some points truly hilarious. Funny.
I truly loved the Crown Princess' eunuch. He was hilarious and adorable all in one. The cast made everything enjoyable even though I lost my mind arguing with my danged television at some points at the stupidity of some moments. It actually annoyed me so much I didn't think I could continue. However, I _am_ on episode 14 (only six episodes/hours left) -- so I'm trying to stick in there. Will update when I finally finish it, if I can.
P. S. I'm still giving it a seven, because even if I ended it right then (which really, you COULD do) -- hey, dethroned, left the palace, managed to connect with Ji-un again, and BAM - happily ever after, free to live her life with the man she loves, show OVER. Honestly, I could walk away right now and just pretend the rest didn't happen and be content.
Our Blooming Youth (2023)
Tae-sun Lee Steals the Show
I loved this show so much. The storyline, the twists, the chemistry between the characters -- everything was fabulous. The romance was there, the action was there, the drama was there, and it was beautifully done as a historic piece. However, the one person who stood out to me was Kim Myung-jin played by Tae-sun Lee. I genuinely loved it.
I was conflicted, moved, and whereas some are not a fan of the historic dramas having women dressing up as men, I am a fan. It negates the need for a heavy presence of romance while still having it for the protagonists who either knowingly or unknowingly find themselves attracted to a somewhat adrogynous character in men's clothing.
I will definitely rewatch it should the occasion arise in the future as it was worth watching once and will be worth watching in the future. :)
Hilleo (2014)
Superman as a Korean Drama - Definitely Worth Watching
A man who is basically a hidden superhero (albeit they refer to him so much less as an 'errand boy') in the community who comes to help people in their darkest moments. The descriptor is a somewhat misleading. I would honestly say that where there are multiple leads -- that Healer and Chae Young Shin are the main leaders in this, but there are some amazing side stories which make others into leads as well. So many different stories, interwoven -- it was fantastic to watch and wonderful to experience. I was more than a little lost at the beginning because it kind of throws you into the middle of a story without explaining what the heck is going on -- but I loved it nonetheless. If you find yourself lost during the first episode -- PLEASE -- push to the 2nd, 3rd, and yes, even 4th episode -- you will find yourself so involved, you won't be able to let go.
The whole "The Boat That Rocked" (2009) concept, where people had to keep moving in order to record the news without being apprehended for speaking a) the truth, and b) their minds -- it was a wonderful concept. I am a fan of how korean dramas tend to have the fate concept written in. As in, something happened when they were children, or they knew each other as children, and later on in life found one another. I haven't finished watching yet, but I would definitely say that this is not just action, comedy, thriller, but also romance. It's well written, and there is great chemistry between the characters and actors.
I am a huge fan of Ahjumma's (Kim Mi-Kyung) character, and have watched her in countless shows. Such as 'Crash Course for Romance', 'Heirs', and 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'. Ji Chang-Wook in both this an 'Melting Me Softly'. I've also seen Yoo Ji-tae in 'The House That Jack Built', and 'Old Boy' (2003). They are all wonderfully beautiful and attractive people, no matter what role they are playing. There are many great actors and actresses in this series, and I would suggest to anyone willing to read subtitles if you don't speak the language. I am definitely a fan, and will update my review as soon as I finish the series.
KinnPorsche the Series La 'forte (2022)
Officially the Best BL
I was beyond thrilled watching this show. I wish that all other shows and movies had this kind of funding and quality of actors. I've been a fan of BL/GL stuff for a long time and it's very hard to find quality shows or movies that accurately portray the characters or express a storyline that I'm personally interested in.
The thing that I'm most fascinated with is not only the filming quality, the director's ability to angle specifics and film a certain way -- but also the fact that the actors' chemistry is so amazing.
Miles and Apo's chemistry is beautiful and astounding. Seeing them off screen as well later on is adorable and I am a fan now thanks to the sho.
Thw quality of the filming, the actors, the chemistry of not just Kinn and Porsche but also Vegas with ANYONE he gets near, is a fire worth bearing. If you're looking for a quality BL/GL show -- this is going to be it for you.
I wish I hadn't started with this, as it raised my expectations of BL/GL dramas to extremely high, and now I'm disappointed in most everything I watch! Lol So be aware of the fact that watching this may raise your expectations that you didn't even know you had.
Cutie Pie (2022)
No Idea Why This is Trending
As a part of the LGBT community, I'm annoyed more than anything by this drama. I wasted time watching it, and hated the storyline. Everyone kept saying it was amazing.
Things are unique in "our" world, but aside from so brief "NC" moments, there is nothing good about this show.
There's a boring plot, boring 'sex' scenes, and a boring storylines aside from the back up characters who had the most interesting storyline of all of them -- and was immediately disbanded. Waste of time.
It was disfactory in every way.
I'll openly admit that I hated this entire show.
I genuinely wasted my time on it.
Don't waste yours.
Cheolinwanghoo (2020)
Black Knight Meets the Joseon Era
I have never watched a K-drama with so much love and intent before. I loved this so much. Top notch acting,amd while being hilarious, it still had a serious plot to follow.0
It was beautifully created and was a wonderful show to watch. I'm particularly fond of the beauty and style of the show. It was beautiful, funny, and touching all at the same time.
I am beyond glad that I had the opportunity to watch this show and I would suggest that others who don't speak the language -- please watch this. It's a show worth watching, It was worth every moment I spent watching it.
Everything within it is worthy of a watch. I guarantee it.