Are you ready to time travel and be the Queen?

It's been awhile since I watched historical dramas because it's mostly all about political power play and it's usually long and boring for the most parts so when I heard about Mr. Queen (belatedly because I don't really watch on-going dramas) the plot immediately got me interested. I was never disappointed. It was very interesting and fun and the story is not that complicated, it's straightforward and linear. There were some twists every now and then that will surprise you and I loved the story from start to finish.

Shin HyeSun might look like she's overreacting but for me I felt like her portrayal as the Queen with Jang BongHwan inside is pretty much incredible. Even without Choi JinHyuk's over voice I can still feel his character as a man trapped in the Queens body. Her portrayal of BongHwan and SoYoung is distinct that you'll know exactly who is who. Thumbs up for the great acting. It goes the same for most of the characters, their chemistry is exceptional. They are fun and bubbly. They really made me enjoy the show from start to finish.

Overall, the plot is very reasonable. I didn't feel bothered by how it ended unlike most dramas do and I really love the OST too. If you haven't seen a historical drama in a while, I really recommend this. It's a relaxing ride of fun, tears and many more.

**changed my rating from 9 to 10. After the 2nd watch, it is much much better than I used to think

Leia Mais

Robot-human romance drama that will give you the feels and chills

Sci-fi romance drama that earned lot of internal screams from me. I love how exciting the story was made and it was very consistent from beginning to end unlike other dramas that will catch your interest in the first few episodes and fails you towards the end.

I wasn't really expecting anything much on this drama since everything seems normal, even the female lead is a new face to me. I was just really hooked with the plot premise of an AI and human love story and I keep getting anxious on what kind of ending this drama will give me. Thankfully, it didn't disappoint me at all.

If there's something that I really loved on this drama, it was Kang SeoJoon's praise-worthy portrayal of jerk NamShin and NamShin3. There was this look on this face that I didn't confuse the two of them. As soon as I saw his expression on the screen, I know for sure if he's jerk NamShin or the robot NamShin3 which is not an easy feat for any actors/actresses. The female lead is kinda so-so for me. The first few episodes gave a bad impression of her for me. The other supporting leads actually made the plot more interesting making you wonder on which side are they leaning.

The first few episodes setting is so picturesque. I'm not sure though if they really did the shoot on Czech Republic. I just love the ambience I guess. Even the houses featured emit different attitudes.

Overall, this drama is pretty much average but the consistency made me love this drama. It keeps my interest going without failing me. I didn't need to binge-watch the drama to appreciate it because it's easy to pick up where the episode ended. This is definitely a recommended drama for me.

P.S: I edited the rating because I realized how much I loved this drama because I kept thinking about it even if it's been months since I watched it. I keep singing it's OST as well.

Leia Mais

One of the best comedic sitcoms you'll ever watch

This is a wholesome drama from comedy to romance to melodrama to thriller. Name a genre and it will appear on one of the episodes.

It is one of the best comedy drama I've watched because everything is natural. The jokes doesn't seem too forceful either. Every episode is like a story within a story. What I loved about it the most is that it doesn't require you to binge-watch it to appreciate it. You can watch an episode with a light heart and a good laugh then be productive and watch another episode at a later time because each episode is already a complete story. Every episode together creates a wonderful big picture but it lets you appreciate
and savor each detail of it. It's not all laugh and fun because there were lots of touching and romantic episode as well among the characters. The nonsensical events adds to the comedic atmosphere but if you really analyze it, the plot is quite simple and can be seen on most dramas but how it was presented is so unique and refreshing.

The characters on the story are all insane and having these unique kind of people on one place creates the funny vibe of the whole drama. Their relationship with one another is just unbelievable but at the same time you'll find yourself wanting to have a group of friends like them. Always loud and outgoing through ups and downs.

The casts were equally good for me because all of them made their characters come to life. It was as if I was with them in Waikiki all the time. Although the situations are ridiculously absurd, it really feels real. Although, I must admit that YiKyung's acting shined in this drama since he actually made most of the funny scenes and there were lots of side stories coming from his character.

If you just want to cheer up and watch a light drama, this is actually the best. An episode a day will keep your worries away.

Leia Mais

Bite-size story of school life, bullying and a pinch of romance on one roller coaster of emotions

I really love this drama special for various reasons. The story line is very simple and that's the beauty of it. The message here is direct and that's why the simple plot made it more effective and relatable. It tackles school bullying and the pressure of students towards their grades and ranking. Obsession about numbers forced upon by the adults that takes the fun of being a student and a youth.

The casts were really effective. They breathed the youth on their character and it's just awesome. This 1-hour episode made me feel the emotions along with the characters like the romance, the pressure, the pain also the loneliness of the leads. If you wanna find out more, check it out. It's really worth the time.

I hope you enjoy watching this as much as I do because I might really watch it again since it's really daeeebaaaak!!!

Leia Mais

If a Tree Falls in the Forest, Does It Make a Sound, or Is There Only Silence?

The Frog is one of those rare, mind-bending shows that lingers with you. It’s complex, layered, and constantly challenges your perceptions. From the start, I had no idea what to expect—even after reading the synopsis! Frequent time skips shift the plot between past and present, creating a puzzle that keeps you questioning until you piece it all together.

The show is built on a fascinating metaphor: it challenges viewers to imagine themselves as a frog struck randomly by a stone at the side of the road. Here, the serial killer represents that sudden, unpredictable “stone,” while the vacation house owner is the “frog,” forced to endure the consequences of something utterly out of their control. Through this setup, The Frog explores humanity’s instinct to rationalize why things happen. We’re conditioned to believe, “This happened to me because of something I did,” but the randomness in this story dismantles that logic. The unsettling truth becomes clear: some things just happen, regardless of our actions, and sometimes even the smallest bit of control is just an illusion.

The background music played a crucial role, adding suspense to every scene and amplifying the tension. The cast truly brought their characters to life. Go MinSi is unforgettable as the psychopath killer; she balances fragility and toughness in a way that sends chills down your spine. It was my first time seeing Kim Yoon Seok, and he brought a compelling mix of kindness, mystery, and a protective edge—he’s the type of character who seems okay with being messed with, but don’t even think about going near his friends and family. Lee Jung Eun stepped away from her usual warm-hearted mother roles, shining as a cool, badass cop. Although I wished she had more screen time, she made every moment count.

I ended up binge-watching the entire series in one day—it’s that gripping. This type of drama is definitely best experienced the first time, and while I may not re-watch it, the entire series was truly an intense journey worth taking and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who loves psychological thrillers.

Leia Mais

Mystery x History but in a more fun way

Watching Apartment 404 is a journey -- I love it better and better as it progresses. At the beginning, I feel like on the same level as the casts are just trying to figure things out and it shows that even the staff members are also just figuring things out as they go which is the beauty of it. It can't be as genuine as it is. This is a new style of variety show where it's scripted and non-scripted at the same time and I am all for it.

The show kinda feels like a Running Man sub-show because the format has similarities, with the games and stuff but it also differs because this one is also trying to narrate a story. I really love that I get to know more different eras in Korea and the different social issues and histories they had to go through all these years. This format of story-telling is risky and it can easily be boring but they really got my full interest and it kept me wanting to know more about the stories. While some stories are more interesting than others, I think the chemistry of the cast made it a lot more fun. The dynamics of them being clumsy, funny, and competitive all at the same time made a lot of difference. A minor issue that I have is the BGM and the way things are being presented. For some reason, it sounds more horror-y and scary than the story actually is.

All in all, I had fun watching this and I really hope they renew for 2nd season. I'd definitely love to watch it.

Leia Mais

A classic K-Drama from 2014

This one has always been recommended to me by a lot of friends who watch K-Dramas (plus D.O is here sooo...) but I put this on my watch list long long time ago that happened to resurface after I watched a clip of it and I am not disappointed. This a pretty good drama, and one of the classics, too.

The storyline is unique than most I've seen. I actually thought the format would be like 1 mini story per episode and a 1 overall big story but it wasn't like that at all. It's mostly just us watching these different characters living in one house and their relationship with the people around them and their traumas and mental health struggles. It's pretty cozy but at the same time it sends my emotions into a roller coaster ride. One time I was laughing, next, I was crying, then I was cringing and then I literally stood up from my seat. I enjoyed it very much. Jo InSung and Gong HyoJin is great actors and actresses but I don't see much chemistry on them. They did great justice for their roles here though. For some reason, KwangSoo looks dumb and a jerk (plus cringe) here but maybe I've watched too many Running Man episodes that I can no longer unsee his foolish side in RM.

One icky thing that I cannot overlook is the depiction of mental health disorders -- Tourette's syndrome and schizophrenia don't sit well with me. I just feel like this is not the best depiction or representation of the disorders but it was 2014, and maybe mental health wasn't a trend back then. Other than that, everything is great for me. Also, loved the concept of self-love and self-appreciation and seeking help when needed.

The OST for this drama is on my playlist years before I watched it which only means I love it way way before. I probably won't re-watch this on the foreseeable future but I am glad I watched it. It's one of the classics that you should watch at least once.

Leia Mais

This turned out better than I anticipated

I expected this to be subpar, another Busted copycat -- and in a lot of things, it may be but this is actually a good watch. It's been a while since I've seen something that I watched in one sitting and this is one of those rare occasions. I know half of the cast from a previous show and the other half I just knew them from this show which made me a bit worried because I'm unsure how the dynamic will be.

There are just 2 storylines across almost 6-hour watch but it definitely put me on the edge of my seat (or in my case, my bed). I am amazed at how they made the story complex without making it too complicated. Both stories are not connected but in each storyline, from the time they enter 'the transporter,' everything is interconnected and they made so it thrilling that I was so invested in knowing the secrets of these 2 mysteries. I honestly wanted more, I'd probably watch it if they'd release a 2nd season.

The overall feeling is similar to Busted but Agent of Mystery is a bit more serious and they're freaking good at solving the hints which made it kinda boring. (I'd probably fail the missions if I was there, I'm just a bit jealous they're all good. I'd love to be the dumb one in the group haha.)

Anyway, if you're into this mystery/detective genre, I'll definitely recommend it. There's some comedy in between, too (maybe around 15%) but the storyline is well-thought-out. It took me on a journey that I did really enjoy a lot.

Leia Mais

The simplicity of the plot makes it for me

I was delighted to watch this movie. Aside from seeing familiar faces, I just really loved the simplicity of the plot itself. Most of the North Korean-themed movies I've watched are too complicated or too heavy to understand adding the fact that it's just a movie so usually I just end up confused but this one is so simple, you know what's going to happen, what's happening, and stuff. I kinda wanted to know more about the nomads in the story rather than them just being a device plot. Some might say it is predictable, but it definitely is but I guess this is my cup of tea.

Leia Mais

Interesting plot but the overall impact falls short

This is one of the rare shows I occasionally watch impulsively after seeing a short-form video highlighting Suzy and Park BoGum's story. At first, I actually thought it was a series and thought that the main story was about Suzy and BoGum but as it turns out, their story is just one of the mini-stories within the bigger picture of the movie.

Personally, I think the premise is really interesting and I do love sci-fi. I've watched a couple of K-movies that made me change my mind positively towards their films (like Space Sweeper, etc.), but this one falls short for me. The plot seems to be underdeveloped. I didn't feel as immersed as usual because I think the key with the sci-fi genre is the storytelling that makes you believe it can be a reality -- in the not-so-far future or even if it can't be, it's at least emotionally relatable. I feel like I needed a lot more context to feel the characters fully.

It was kind of disappointing specially seeing some star-studded Halyu star faces. I felt like their potential was not maximized more than how we usually see them on other shows. Still I feel like it's a decent watch. The CGI is definitely high quality -- not the best but better than most.

This still could be a good weekend watch. Might be something you would enjoy. Personally, after watching a lot of shows, I felt like being a critic that minor details feels off for me.

Leia Mais

This series is a roller coaster of events, people and genre

I have encountered another crime-thriller series even though I tried to avoid it as much as possible and I loved it?!? I do love the crime genre but it has been too heavy for me to watch it back-to-back so I'm trying to cleanse with some light-hearted series and this came up on my radar. The plot premise is interesting because it is mixed with comedy and supernatural. It's a risky combination and mostly doesn't end well but this one works. I love the mind games of me trying to guess who is the killer with the right amount of cheesiness here and there (where cringe is just funny enough). I encountered questionable moments/characters where I was like, ' Why the hell did XXXX do this or that?' but other than those, I really loved watching this series.

It's also nice to see Lee MinKi on a series again. The last drama I saw with him was on Flower Band (which is also a good one -- I remember having a crush on him while watching that series as well) And also the reason, why I watched this -- Han JiMin. I was still hooked with The Familiar Wife then saw JiMin on this series. The female and male lead had some questionable choices on the series but I just accepted as part of the story and kept past it.

The rap opening song was quite catchy and also the playful background music throughout the series. While not that memorable, I feel like it set the mood for the scenes on the series effectively.

I personally recommend this one with a light-crime plot while also having comedic relief and an interesting supernatural aspect of it. Plus the ending was reasonable. I was able to wrap it up in my head.

Leia Mais

Decisions = Consequences whether you like it or not

I have a mixed feeling for this series. I was avoiding it for the longest time but then when I watched it, it's actually better than I imagined. Storyline-wise, I had a gist of what would happen and when I started to watch it, it was still kind of unexpected -- so there's an element of it being unpredictably predictable. At first, I just hate the male lead for being an ass and then gradually his character started to develop and I love how his character development went. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for the other characters because there was no continuity to their life, they just became an entirely new person after a minor change in the past that ultimately caused a butterfly effect. That's kind of where I am kind of disappointed because I can't really tell if the female lead on the 1st version, is the same as the 2nd version. They almost felt different. There were lots of questions in my mind as to whether if the time travel element wasn't present, would they improve the same way? What would've happened? I just felt like the female lead was completely deleted after all the time warp, but that's just my thought. This series also reminds me of a couple of other dramas like Go Back Couple and Emergency Couple.

JiSung and Han JiMin did a great job portraying their character though. I have watched tons of JiSung's dramas and he always delivers so it's nothing new to me. He has a wide spectrum of characters he can portray (the most iconic one for me is on Kill Me, Heal Me). For some reason, WooJin's mother is an iconic character in this series, too. I felt like she did a lot of roles to make the whole series make sense but I also love the mystery that surrounds her.

Overall, I did enjoy the time watching this. There were lots of cringe-y moments that kind of felt good. I watched this with my partner and we were having long discussions about making relationships healthier so that's a plus for me. This series kind of give you an idea what to do and what not to do in a relationship so I definitely recommend this. It's such a good show to watch with your partner.

Leia Mais

Predictable plot with almost no character development

Just saw this randomly on Netflix and thought I can give this a try and oh boy was I disappointed. This was really hyped up when it was screening at the cinema (which is not surprising because Marian and DingDong is like 'The Real Life Couple' that can be considered as success and also they are really known as King and Queen of Filipino series)

Plot wise, I just find it really predictable. It's just as I imagined when I watched the trailer. The plot summary basically says it all. I was really preparing myself to cry but no need. I laughed hard instead. From what I know this is heartwarming or a touching story which it is by the way, it's just not impactful as I imagined. The best scene I like from the movie is the scene with Lodz which is not the main point of this movie at all. I also didn't see any character development from the leads, specially the male lead. I thought I'd be super sad and will think that they deserve better but honestly when I saw it I just thought, 'Yup, best outcome indeed. Nothing to cry for, it's just them living their best life.' I can't see any good outcome of the male lead to live continuously, everyone's just better without him.

Anyway, I still think that everyone acted well. Not the best that I've seen but not an eyesore either. Great OST choice 'Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay', I loved this song since it was released and I think it fit perfectly on the theme of the movie.

Overall, not the kind of movie I'd recommend.

Leia Mais

I am lucky to watch this

After seeing a trailer with the legendary Gwaenchana YiKyung, I just can't pass watching the movie because I knew it would be fun.

The story premise is kind of unique because for once we have North Koreans portrayed lighter than the usual -- didn't even imagine NoKor to be associated with Comedy.

Most of the casts are familiar faces I have seen from other KDramas or KMovies and to be honest they look really fun together. The story itself is not realistic however the character portrayal is just top notch. Wait until you see the Rollin' Rollin' scene that made me literally roll from laughing.

Overall, this was a light watch. It's not the best I've seen but this is definitely worth a watch when you're feeling down or if you just want to relax and have some fun.

Leia Mais

That's unexpected but this movie is a win for me

Honestly, went in for IU and Park SeoJoon but this was an unexpected delight. As much as I love Korean dramas, I have a pretty traumatizing experience with Korean movies where I always end up feeling, 'what the hell did I just watch for 2 hours?' So if a Korean movie makes sense to me, I am easily satisfied. With that being said, is this movie perfect? Far from it. But did I enjoy watching it? Hell yeah.

The plot is kind of straight to the point. It's exactly as described but what made it fun for me is the journey of watching the characters grow. It didn't exactly start with a noble intention but they didn't know that they'll find meaning in creating the team, training with the team, and playing with the team. And with those little backstories from everyone, a perfect recipe to make someone cry. It just really felt natural to me like I was part of them so this is really heartwarming to me.

Other people say this movie was overrated. I'm not too sure about the technicalities of the elements of a movie but as an audience, if you're able to capture my emotions -- make me feel excited, cry and laugh then it's a damn great movie and I'm giving credit to it definitely. Plus the iconic 'fck u' scene of IU and Park SeoJoon. I can't get enough really.

I definitely recommend this movie if you just want something lighthearted that will warm your heart as well. This is definitely one of the best Korean movies I've seen.

Leia Mais