A NAIL BITING GRIPPING ACTION THRILLER WITH STELLAR PERFORMANCES...

Gangnam B Side is a nail-biting action thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat with its captivating casting, storytelling, impressive acting, and direction. While the plot starts out a bit slow, you might find yourself a bit confused around episode one. However, by episode two, it really settles in and becomes fast-paced, filled with action and thrills that get your adrenaline pumping.

The acting is, without a doubt, impressive. Ji Chang Wook, as always, embodies his role perfectly. I actually see a mixture of two of his previous roles in this one: first with his character in The Worst of Evil and then his role in Revolver. He has the aura and charisma that makes his character exciting to watch. His acting is nothing short of perfect, as expected from the king of action in K-drama land. Other actors and actresses, like Bibi, also deliver impressive performances that complement the already exciting plot.

The story does contain violent scenes that may be triggering for some viewers, but they are definitely interesting to watch and contribute to the overall excitement. Overall, so far, this is a nice crime thriller that is worth the watch for action fans.

Leia Mais

Lower your expectations....

I remember appreciating the unique execution and the plot I had seen but not seen before but then again in the latter episodes something felt lacking.....

So this is basically a drama about a female lead actress who gets into a wedding contract with her gay best friend as a way to help him....and mean while our male lead is like the blockage of their relationship who doesn't want them to get together so he keeps plotting and plotting to separate them even goes as far as trying to seduce her to steal her away but then ends up falling in love with her.

So I was excited to see how this was going to go I loved how our female lead was written to be witty smart and out spoken...and then I loved how our male lead was ambitious and came off rather as selfish well atleast he had personality and that's something that lacks in many romcom character and let's just say I was also happy that for once we get a romcom without including murder into the plot...all of this got me hyped for the chemistry and then the character development but now Iam not so sure how I feel any more.

The story was intruiging and exciting but it lost its charm along the way because some things started to drag out....the leads chemistry got lost and alot didn't sit right with me....the relationship between the leads that Iam supposed to believe is very deep wasn't even dived in properly so it feels non existent and not believable....the character development is all over the place in that the characters keep going back and forth and repeat.....it's kind of tiring to be honest.

Well despite this disappointing me towards the end I still have to appreciate the few good parts about it like the way the female lead and the second female lead are written...the subtle yet impactful acting by the entire cast and then the beautiful osts and the natural comedy......the drama lacked more in the writing department and even the good parts about it count save it for me....

The ending was okay either way I recommend this if you not going to be extra critical about the plot and you just want something to pass time with.

Leia Mais

Had potential but somehow lost its charm towards the end!

So I've been in a C drama slump for months now, I din't remember the last time a C drama made my heart race or had me hooked but I got to feel that atleast for the first half of this drama....but then later on it went back to being bluhhhh.

This drama started out great , I loved how the story sort of felt new get it wasn't and I must say the acting was amazing and so was the chemistry between the goods which I must say was the only thing that remained consistent throughout the entire show!

The story later on started to drag on I guess they needed something to fill the 28 episodes, they started including unnecessary conflicts and some motivationless characters that just weren't convincing or interesting at all......side this I loved how the leads relationship kept up and how their chemistry still kept me going through the series.

Either way this is cute watch that gets rather frustrating in the later episodes but aside from that the leads chemistry was amazing and sizzling and the osts are good and so are he kiss scenes.....but aside from that you need to brace your self for the latter bit of the drama that's feels off and could have been cut out.

So I recommend this?

Maybe if you want something cute to watch with amazing chemistry between the leads....

Leia Mais

I HAD MIXED EMOTIONS WITH THIS ONE ❤️?

The love you give me to me had it's amazing and frustrating moments..so my review of it is going to have mixed emotions.
What did I love and didn't love about it?

THE CHEMISTRY
The chemistry between the leads was out of these world, I've seen both of them in once we get married and I absolutely love how they became much more closer and more natural there chemistry was definetly something that carried the show.
THE CAST
I'll start with my favourite the kid of course, Quanquan was a mood lifter, regardless of how frustrating the story could get with the misunderstandings, Quan Quan always made me forget it with his cuteness.
My second favourite character was sadly a person that only appeared in a few episodes but had my heart the entire time...Cindy the male leads sister..the way she kept talking and mixing Chinese and English was so funny and yes she was an ultimate mood lifter as well
Now I'll talk about the leads..I loved the female lead, she can act and I love how they made her independent and brave and strong as for the male lead he's character wasn't the typical cold ceo he had good Interactions with most of the cast especially Quanquan...but I hated how he was made so dormant as to continuously be the one to follow the female lead every time, like he's a CEO iam not saying most C drama male lead CEO's are always that active at work especially if they fall in love but man tone the chasing down a bit.
SIDE CHARACTERS
Iam a fan of multiple couples and I live seeing different story lines in one but in this I just wished they stuck to the main couple and the kid..among the side couples I'd say I liked the Bestie and swimmer couple but it did get unnessesary and annoying a little towards the end... though I love how baddas female leads bestie's character ❤️
Another story I think just wasted screen time had to be the female leads former boss and her mistress what value did they have except annoying the crap out of me with their actions.
THE PLOT
I love the lovers reuniting theme but it's been going wrong in many C dramas for many reasons but I'll say this was written well at first and then the continuous misunderstandings between the leads brushed me off, some were real and needed while some were stupid.
They wanted to fill 28 episodes but I would have been fine with 20 as long as the main focus was these two reuniting forming a stronger bond and being amazing parents to the kid..but no they had to add all this drama...and it ruined it for me.
THE OSTS AND CINEMATOGRAPHY
These were too good

RECOMMENDATION
I recommend this if you looking for a light watch..just something to pass time no need to be serious about the story like I was obviously...but I'll just say it here I thought this would break the perfect 10/10 I gave once we get married but it just failed too
Either way it's an easy watch which has its moments but still easy to watch.

Leia Mais

AN ENTERTAINING WATCH

Love of replica is a sequel to Mysterious love but the story is different just the leads and some support characters are similar.
It tells a story about this girl who loses her memory only to realise later that she isn't whom every one has been telling her she is and that she has some one identical to her( something like a twin)

So what did I think of love in the replica?

1. The amazing chemistry between the leads

Being their second project together, I must say their chemistry doubled and was quite sweeter and hotter than it was in mysterious love

2.THE CHARACTERS
Female lead won me over with how she could switch her attitude between the two identities as per the series it was some amazing acting displayed in her hand...
Male lead was amazing too,he wasn't the typical cold male lead type but had that charisma added to his character being a bodyguard
The supports did an amazing job with their characters as well

3.THE PLOT
Well I had my likes and dislikes about the plot...having watched mysterious love..I kinda expected this to be as thrilling as mysterious love was but it didn't quite meet the standards I sent on my side..it was a wonderful theme though..with a few plot twists that had me gasping and the way the story unfolded but it did have it's plot holes on my side and didn't quite keep me on my toes..but I managed to finish it so that proves that it was quite a good watch...at least I'd say I was entertained.
And I love how the epilogue hinted on there being an actual part two of MYSTERIOUS LOVE.

4.THE OSTS
The osts were beautiful and quite addictive

I repeat this was a sequel of mysterious love being that it was directed by the same person and had the same leads but the story was different so yes you can watch this without watching mysterious love first though I'd recommend you watch both since they are good

Leia Mais

AN EMOTIONAL AND CAPTIVATING DRAMA

Some dramas are just so beautiful and leave an ever lasting impact and this is that type of drama.

From the plot pacing and execution which was done beautifully and in an Intruiging manner, with a safe balance of comedy and thrill and also suspense...it was a beautiful heartwrenching and at the same time a healing story.

The acting was amazing from all the characters in the show from the kid actors who played the younger versions of the leads to the main leads and the supporting characters..every ones acting stood out in a unique and interesting manner...the emotions really got to me as a viewer and I must say the acting made the story execution even better.

The chemistry between the leads and the second lead couples were to die for..the tension and cuteness...the pairing of outspoken female leads and shy male leads really had that cite impact to the show.

The cinematography is something I don't worry about when I see studio dragon..I trust them so much and gladly they didn't disappoint yet again...most scenes were shot nicely and the sceneries were breath taking.

The osts were impactful to the show mixing up a calm and emotional osts to the cheerful and bubbly ones that have you dancing around.

In conclusion this drama was an absolute roller coaster of emotions, happiness, healing moments, love, friendship, sisterhood, suspense, thrill and comedy...all put together and execution in a flawless manner....this drama has a lingering effect to it...that will make me remember it for generations.

I highly recommend See you in my 19th life...for those looking for a good..no awesome drama to watch.

Leia Mais

AN ENTERTAINING WATCH

Just finished this and Iam not sure how I feel about the ending to be honest I love the whole idea but it could have been executed a little better otherwise it felt a little lazy and open.

Any ways the story was intriguing and captivating, it has a way of keeping you on your toes as you watched and those little cliff hangers at the end of the episodes always got be excited to watch more...the acting was good from every one but I mainly want to show appreciation to Ahn Jiho ( Da bum) Choi yebin ( Jung Woo) and Choi woomin( Kyung Jun) (They weren't even the first main characters of the show but they did steal the spotlight with their immerse acting, it was crazy yet really impactful...

I just feel like the main roles could have been written a little better the male lead and female leads characters felt a bit bland and boring and to be honest the characters played by the bullies and the so called villains of the show had more complexity and layers and their characters just felt really entertaining to the point that they carried most of the episodes for me.

I also feel like they would have made it a bit longer for proper execution and also to allow us get connected to the characters otherwise some times it felt fast and most characters didn't really leave an impact....or room to connect with the viewers.

Overall if you want something short thrilling and scary( not so much) with nice twists and amazing acting then try this out and decide if the ending is what you wanted or not....

Leia Mais

BEST YOUTH SERIES FOR ME THIS YEAR!!!

I usually tend to be quite picky with highschool or youth themed dramas because I tend to find them a bit repetitive but this was everything I wished and hoped for...having watched two favourite youth series from the same director I definitely had my hopes high and guess what!Each and every one of them was met🤗

The plot was light yet had such depth to it, the story was nostalgic and emotional but at the same time funny and the Dialogue was literally everything...the youth and friendship moments were highlighted perfectly and most of the times relatable, I cried, laughed and giggled with them..it was a consistent plot which didn't include any unnecessary plots but just centred around the main characters, growth character development,relationships, friendship, emotions and life.

The characters were so good each one of them fit their role, I loved the female lead and how gutsy and brave she could be most of the times, I admired how her character was written..Male lead was shy and an introvert for a change most are but he won me over without even saying much,the other characters were amazing too..my fav support role was Guan Feng I loved how he stood out despite only appearing a few times on screen...the cast did an amazing job in potraying their characters.

The chemistry between the leads and our second couple..the leads had that cite type of chemistry that had me giggling and kicking my feet most of the times and most of the times I would complain about extra couples but our second couple in this was everything..they had chemistry, I didn't cringe one bit and their story line had an actual impact to the story...loved both our couples.

The osts and cinematography was everything, her recording their moments with a cam corder was nostalgic and the cinematography was dreamy like..the osts were amazing..each one of them tbh...❤️

I can't find actual complaints about this series, except say that I loved each and every episode and how it just kept getting better and better...loved the story flow to the characters to the osts and cinematography I loved everything.

If you looking for a nice light hearted fun youth series then this is it...🤍

Leia Mais

A DRAMA TO LIVE IN MY MIND FOR DECADES ❤️

This has been an easy 10/10 from me..I don't know how to start this review because I have alot to applaud but I'll break it down

This drama was like a mixture of different genres done in an amazing and smart way

The story has been an emotional roller coaster, I've cried each and every episode but I absolutely appreciate how it remained consistent and how it got better every episode, every single reveal had perfect timing and it was well explained and ellaborated with absolutely no drags..or fillers just amazing story telling from the first to last episode.

The characters, I admire when K dramas make imperfect and relatable characters, characters you can try to empathise with or root for and all characters in this series felt human, they had flaws and problems and made wrong decisions and also had regrets, they just felt relatable and it made viewers like me connect to them and feel for them easily..that's one aspect I admired about all the good bad mother characters.

The acting was AMAZING or can I have another worf better than amazing..I've seen lee do Hyun act before and I admire how his acting reflects his feelings and longing..iam proud to see him pull off all the challenging characters and I can absolutely say he nailed the KANG HO role..he potrayed over three different characters and each with a unique touch..I absolutely iam going to fight if he doesn't win some award for his role

Ra mi ran as Youngsoon was the right choice, I had never seen her before but she won me over with her acting, I got angry with her and sympathised with her and cried with her..that's the power her acting held throughout the entire series

Both lee do Hyun and Ra mi rans scenes had this impact and so much power and emotion..I was impressed.

The rest of the cast did an amazing job too, Mijoo has to be my best written female lead of all time, natural and absolutely lovable, the twins were the light of the series and Samsik was the comedic relief...the rest of the villagers did an amazing job too so I'd saw overall the acting from everyone was AMAZING.

The cinematography and osts were amazing..and I absolutely loved the ending..it's all I wanted to see after how thrilling hectic and emotional the series was..that kind of happiness was absolutely well deserved

I want to say more seriously I could go the entire night..but one thing is for sure this is one of those really amazing and we'll written MASTERPIECES

I have no complaints except recommend this to all who want a family drama with a splash of revenge and comedy and emotions

Leia Mais

GIVE ME HER NOVEL " CEOS MENU " because I was a little too invested in those 18 minutes of it.....

I'll start by saying..if watch an entire drama of just her actual novel plot... nutritionist and CEO romance like hell yah Iam so in...but in just 18 minutes I was so invested in the plot and storyline I sort of wished it lasted longer....the FL and real hajun had amazing chemistry....hope to see them in something else in the future!!!

Then onto the rest of the series..it's no doubt Lee Sang Yi and Han juhyun have amazing chemistry so I enjoyed watching them in addition to the comedy scenes that were actually funny and we'll written..it was overall a great watch..light funny cute and then really funny.

all that being said I'd like to express my interest in watching an adaptation of her actual novel starting her and the actor who plays real hajun....please🤭

Leia Mais

JUST GO AND WATCH IT ALREADY!!!

Deaths game was a thrilling drama about a man who commits suicide and so death punishes him by making him live twelve more different lives and dying in each one of them.

But this drama was more than a fantasy about reincarnation..it was a thrilling and exciting yet emotional journey filled with lots of heartwrenching and heart warming moments.

The cast was the reason why I anticipated this drama and I don't regret doing so because they all devoured in their specific characters...the characterisation was spot on and even those with the least screen time managed to live an impact regardless...

The acting was insane the rage each one of the characters had was an absolute delight and it was a strong factor that added to the beauty of the series.

The story was exciting intense but emotional and also a bit funny ( but not so funny) it was mostly an emotional roller coaster but I loved the dialogue and the life lessons the drama was trying to put across.

What more have I not said, I highly recommend this if you are looking for a short yet satisfying drama to watch!!!

You should go in with a box of tissues though because you'll need it other than that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY BIT OF THIS DRAMA.

Leia Mais

DESERVED MORE RECOGNITION!!!!

I just recently found out about this drama and since Iam a huge fan of the genre I decided to give it a chance and so far it's amazing.

Yes I have seen this concept many times before but I love how the drama still managed to be consistent in their story telling to the point that the drama feels engaging and thrilling as the episodes go by....the acting is so far good and the characters are pretty much diverse which adds to the fun.

Iam only 10 episodes in and so far it's going well ....can't wait for more episodes.

I need more people to talk about this because I badly need someone to discuss this drama with....and share theories with but Iam not seeing more people talking about it and it hurts because it's good.

Leia Mais

A CAPTIVATING BLEND OF ROMANCE AND MYSTERY!

"When the Phone Rings" is a captivating drama that intertwines romance, suspense, and mystery in a uniquely compelling narrative. The story revolves around a presidential spokesperson and a sign language interpreter who enter a marriage based on family connections rather than love. Three years into their relationship, they find themselves as strangers, with no real communication or understanding of each other. Their marriage, shrouded in secrecy, is anything but ordinary.

The plot thickens when the wife is kidnapped, and her husband dismisses the ransom call as a prank, putting her life at risk. In a desperate bid for freedom, she turns the tables on her captors..and then starts using their phone to reach out to him with threats of divorce... This twist not only heightens the tension but also reveals the cracks in their relationship, forcing them to confront their feelings and the reality of their marriage.

The male lead gives off the aura of a classic Wattpad character, embodying a cold yet charming persona. The female lead is beautifully written as soft-spoken, vulnerable, and calm, yet smart and brave. The chemistry between the two is nothing short of amazing; their scenes together are sensual and delightful, often leaving viewers giggling. The acting is commendable, particularly how the male lead uses his eyes and body language to convey emotions, given his cold exterior. The female lead also shines in her role, showcasing impressive acting skills and even learning sign language, which is crucial to her character's communication throughout the series.

Overall, "When the Phone Rings" is interesting, engaging, and fun to watch, even though the arranged marriage or love-after-marriage theme is familiar. It feels refreshingly different, thanks to the well-developed characters and their dynamic. The original soundtrack is another highlight, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. This drama definitely keeps viewers yearning for more!

Leia Mais

THE PERFECT BLEND!!! ( of romance, fantasy, emotions, comedy, suspense and thrill)

Lovely runner is a coming of age drama that managed to blend together different aspects and actually made it work some how, lovely runner covers the emotional aspects through its plot and then it goes ahead and adds romance which is heartfluttering and heart warming and then goes ahead and adds in a little comedy to balance out the heaviness of the plot and then it continues to add in many other different aspects such as time travel which is done in a way I found interesting and Intruiging...it then goes ahead and adds suspense and thrill...all of this mixed up together to give as a memorable story....now it isn't easy to balance all of this together without giving much priority to one affecting the other but somehow lovely runner makes it work till the end.

lovely runner tells the story of a fan who loses her idol and during her time of desparation finds her self travelling back in time to the time when her idol was in his highschool days....hence she takes it upon her self to protect him from harm....and make sure she lives to see the future.

I loved the build up of the idol and fan relationship, i loved how the idol was shown as some one who was their for the fan during her tough times and that added a specific emotion towards her bond with him.

We explore the story more and find out that there is more to these two's relationship than just then being fan and idol and that's when the fun begins.....

There are plenty of things I loved about this drama and I'll try to summarise them into five respectively....

THE PLOT : Any one would say that this story has been seen before and yes maybe it has but I loved how it was executed in a way that made it feel fresh to me as a watcher...like I said I love how they blended various aspects together to create something rather memorable.

THE ACTING : The acting was nothing short of being phenomenominal...every one gave their best and I love how they acted with passion, it was the kind of acting that draws you in as a viewer because you get to feel every little bit of emotion through these characters and it was really amazing....

THE CHARACTERISATION: The characters in this drama were made for the actors and actresses that took them on......my only flaw was that I wished that they fleshed out some of the characters a bit more for example I wanted to see the second male lead as more than just this cool guy but rather a glimpse of his personal life and his family something to get me connected to him as a person not that I wasn't but I needed a bit more...a other interesting character that felt wasted was lnyuk, his passion for music alone could have been a build up for his own story he would have shined.. because best believe he knows how to act but it felt like he was a guest role that only showed up when they needed some comedic reactions from him...I also kind of wished that his friendship with the male lead was fleshed out a bit...it would have been heartwarming to see their bromance...that felt lacking other than that the leads were written perfectly each felt complex and each felt like they had personality...the male lead being showed as this golden retriever and a string willed and headed female lead whose hate O wont entertain btw considering her actions and reactions to things were nothing short of how any human being would react......the characters were written well enough...

THE COMEDIC TIMING: This dramas strongest weapon was the spot on comedy..nothing felt un natural or forced..the characters them selves had amazing comedy timing..their reactions to things felt real to the point that some situations couldn't have really called for laughing but I did because the characters sold it...hearts off to the direction of the comedy scenes they added a charm to the story....

THE ROMANCE: what makes a good romance, the answer is being well written in a way that it doesn't cringe but rather gives you flutters and leaves you feeling single...and then the chemistry.. chemistry is such an important factor for me when it comes to romance having no CHEMISTRY ruins everything for me and thank God the leads had song chemistry..they had the tension, they had the cute interactions that felt natural it all felt right so I have to say in addition to the way their there romance was built I appreciated the chemistry that sold that romance to me...I also loved how their love story was a mixture of different genres...we had first love, live at first sight, he fell first and harder, unrequited love, friends to lovers, highschool sweethearts, college romance, adult romance, meet against, and many more....

THE OSTS: “ cause Iam falling slowly in love with you.." I have this on repeat....the osts were absolutely amazing.

This drama was the perfect blend...the romance was done well and so was the thrill and suspense in addition to the time travel and fantasy in addition to the comedy it was the perfect blend!!!

I'll wait to conclude my review before I watch the final episode.....

Leia Mais

A beautiful and emotional journey of healing and friendship

"Our Beautiful Summer is a captivating two-episode drama that beautifully explores the lives of three brothers who encounter a mysterious girl during a challenging period in their lives. The narrative unfolds in a way that highlights their healing journey and the unique bond of friendship they form. The storytelling evokes a warm, nostalgic feeling while also tugging at the heartstrings, making it an emotional rollercoaster filled with poignant moments.

The acting and character development are commendable, allowing viewers to connect deeply with each character's journey. The flow of the story is engaging, keeping me hooked from start to finish. Overall, it’s a touching exploration of healing and emotional growth, making it a memorable viewing experience."

Leia Mais