Yeah, No... Maybe

This drama really didn't hold my attention. I felt like I was wasting time while watching it.

0/5

To me, this feels like Lee Joon Gi in Lawless Attorney; while I really enjoyed that drama, this one hits far to close to make me feel like I'm watching something new. The plot just feels old and similar.

2.5/5

Park Min Young is who I aspire to be. Besides all the amazing actors that she has had some great chemistry, aka kiss scenes, she has this knack for picking great projects. Or so I thought when I started to watch this.  Minor personal issues with it are its main plot is a midlife crisis. I'm not there yet, so it won't feel as gripping to me as to someone else. Also, that shit is boring. 

4/5

This drama had a long exposition period that I wasn't interested in watching. I normally sit through shows with Xu Kai or Bai Lu but this drama was not it. 

1/5

Got really far in this drama however, I felt like it kept doubling back on itself. Making the plot harder to understand since I didn't really get a good feel for the timeline.

1.5/5

One of the reasons I started watching this show was because of the Youtube recommendation section. One of the many ways I get new dramas is by watching clips on Youtube and seeing if those clips interest me into sitting down for the whole thing. This one did but lost it simply because if you focus just on the main couple like all those Youtube clips, it's a rather well put together plot; however, once you start adding in everything, that makes it a drama, I someone become less interested. 

3/5

I've never been much into school dramas. Not to say I haven't watched them but I find them too full of youth, vigor, and backstabbing. I have definitely grown out of this genre.

0/5

I honestly got pretty far into this before I dropped. I liked a lot of the storyline and plot points. HOWEVER, one of the major turnoffs was all the lying that happened. I understand that each character has to find themselves especially because she is in a new place but she was so attached to playing a native and innocent fool that after a while I didn't want to continue on.

3/5

So much hype; turned me off. So much campy; made me cringe. All in all, if someone else was really interested in watching it with me I might give it a try but by myself, that's a hard nope.

.5/5

It was so campy. Now there have been times where I've sat through a whole script that was campy before, but it's usually for the actors, or some part of the plot has caught my attention, and I'm interested to see where it goes. But this was all camp, and so I'm not all about it.

1.5/5

I love Park Min Young and I've seen a lot of Lee Min Ho's works. But if you didn't notice that Lee Min Ho played almost the say character for several shows; Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, City Hunter. Then you'll understand that after a while it was just hard to watch.

2.5/5

I didn't care about these characters which makes it less likely I'll be able to finish it.

-2/5

I'm not much of a fantasy person. Especially if we got to do some real-world-building, it tends not to hold my attention or make me interested in continuing. 

1/5

Again real world building. But also had some interesting plot points. But again native fool as the female lead. 

2/5

The chemistry between the leading couple was awful. 1) Because of the 10 year age gap that you could feel no matter what. But also that same almost Lee Min Ho recycled character. 

0/5

Real world-building, which just made me lose all interest.

0/5

Is it just me, or is the male lead pursuing the female lead really hard. And I know some may say that is because he likes her. But to my eye, it feels like she told him, "No, I'm not interested," and he kept chasing after her. Like 1) she said no, so no. But more importantly, 2) the female lead is in a position of power, and he still is not respectful of her boundaries, and she doesn't even use her power to do anything about it. Like to me, this is sexual harassment textbook example. 

0/5

When he gave up his entire main goal for her, that was the moment I knew I would never finish this drama. Someone should help support you in something you have dedicated some much time not to become a distraction.

0/5

Trust me; this drama has an exciting plotline. It depicts a couple trying to be grateful for what they have now by going back into the past to change it. Yes, it's changing your point of view, but it won't help all of your problems like communication will.

2/5

I promise I will one day finish this. 

4/5

All about leaving before the waterworks happen.

3.5/5

I didn't give this show time to finish the exposition. I might come back; it does have some positive attributes like murder, romance, and an exciting storyline. Honestly, there isn't much I remember from watching it, so I'll have to start at the very beginning once I have time. 

3.5/5

Really good background to sleep to. Cause the plot had more holes than swiss cheese. The characters were so flat I'm afraid they were see-through and the villain felt like the most normal and appropriately done character that I knew I had to get out.

1/5

One of my favorite actors to watch is Choi Jin Hyuk. But there was no justice for 'Justice.' The FL has played the character before in a completely different show, making it just seem like a lousy copy-paste job. I also had no sympathy for any of the characters and their situations.

0/5

I would normally like something like this, however, for whatever reason it was uninteresting. Had minor backstory between the lead couple but I felt like they really didn't allow for the lead female to grow and mature. Nor did they really date; they just happened.

2/5 

The setting looked fake.  The plot was there just hidden under layers of "Do I care to understand" & "Did I just fall asleep?" If this was a slow burn the barley even lit a fire. Also, I've heard it doesn't follow the book it was adapted from. If I ever do get the urge to redo this I'll just read it.

.5/5

A whole load of reasons sensed a bad ending and didn't want waterworks, real-world building. And the ever-present exposition that lasts 10 episodes.

1/5

I love interpreters; I was planning on being one, so I was really interested in this drama. However, this focused way more on the soap opera aspect than the interpreter aspect, which made me really upset. Like a good work-based drama with some spice was what I wanted. Not 42 episodes of family drama.

2.5/5

I started this back when I first started Kdramas, circa 2017. Dropped it. Picked it back up in 2020. Dropped it. I like almost all aspects of this drama, but it just doesn't sit right with me for some reason. And for that reason, I think I will continue to watch, drop and watch again 

5/5

I like the idea of criminal analysis having a history with a criminal. Like this case that ruined their life is what got them their career. But the romance that overtook this drama like mold was hard. It seemed to sour everything it touched because it was forced. 

0/5

When I stopped, the story started to drag. I'm sure it was trying to build the story into another adventure, but I am stuck at the bottom of the cresting story. 

2.5/5

For whatever reason, I started watching this. I stopped cause I'm all about romance and bromance. But to me, this felt like gay-bating. So I'll just let it sit here.

0/5

Was on a Yang Yang kick so I tried this. Promptly dropped it. World-building and boring.

0/5

All about L, Ki Myung Soo. But the chemistry was off and the push-pull between the love triangle was really not my cuppa.

4/5

The female lead feels like she is playing a child in love. I saw several of her other works and feel this is one of her worst jobs. But because I've seen her acting ability before, I feel like the fault is with the script this time. I think someone needs to compare her character to an actual adult female. 

I don't really remember why I dropped it. I know it was a recommendation from a friend but beyond that??? Maybe I'll try it again.

On further examination, it reminds of Lost (from American TV) and I really didn't like that either.

3.5/5

I love the first bit of this drama. The child actors are astonishing and really make you feel each of their emotions. This is the second time I've tried it and I've run into the same problem. I'm not too fond of the female actor's acting skills involving her character or some of the characters' choices. and if I'm only starting now how much will I hate it late. Plus I smell tragedy 

3/5

I'm not a war drama-type gal. But I do have to admit that this drama draws me in. It was written by a screenwriter I respect and like, Kim Eun Sook. I just can't sink my teeth in.

3.5/5

The female lead ruined this whole so. Also, the fact that we used to different actors who didn't know each other's language which was then dubbed completely over. The actors from different backgrounds and languages made the chemistry stunted. Like at least get actors who know each other languages; no this nonsense. 

0/5

Sometimes I can be convinced to start a school-aged drama. Like this one, I liked the first, to say the least; a bunch of teens moving into a house left to their own devices is fun. However, this second part was way more focused on the romance than I think the first one, which drove me crazy. I loved the interactions between friends more than lovers.

2/5

Talk about chaebols (except in China). Male Lead pushing himself into situations that don't need him. How did he get that job without bribery? He didn't have a degree or a clue. Female Lead needed to but in some boundaries. 

1/5

I started this show for the ML and honestly was super excited about the plot. HOWEVER!!! The FL needs to be rewritten entirely, and I don't see the allure of her character in anything. The romance part of this story is the ugly icing topping a very nicely flavored cake.

2/5

Several things made me stop; as stated before, exposition I'm not a good person to world build with. But overall, the drama felt heavy. I'm not talking just about difficult plot points. But serious in the sense that if you didn't understand one minor interaction between characters, you would be stuck later down the line. 

0/5

I got really far. However, I'm not that much into crying and tragedy dramas. So when I feel that plot gearing up to give me the best cry I'll have all year I'm out. The hype around this drama also makes me not want to pick it up again. 

3.5/5

While I love me a good Park Bo Young drama, this drama was not it. Also, I feel like this drama tells any woman who has a crush on a guy who seems uninterested. Change everything about yourself, and he'll love you, which isn't something I want to support. 

0/0

I loved the fact that the FML is all about doing her own thing. Getting involved with a goodish guy who has baggage. The usual, same old thing. What hooked me on this show was also the thing that drove me absolutely up the wall. The FML, like don't get me wrong, I love a strong woman; however, I'm not too fond of stupid ones. She NEVER asks for help from anyone. Even the ML who should be there for anyway. Maybe she will get it together when I eventually try to sit through it again.

2/5

I'm not a big fan of Park Shin Hye, though I have started many dramas, and most seem to end up in this list unfinished. What turned me off from this was the whole exposition, especially the part of the story where both ML & FL grow up with one another. While my recent watch list has changed and incorporated more of these types of dramas, I don't think I'll be coming back.

.5/5

Another unfortunate drama that had to start in a school plot.  I admit my prejudice to most school dramas. Just cause I am too old for that, give me a workplace romance any day or if it's all in part to the fact that I myself wish to have a school-age romance this cute. We will never know cause I refuse to watch it.

2/5

Great concept, but shakey execution. I was on a contract romance kick for whatever reason. And this apparently failed me. 

0/5

Found this on one of my many Park Seo Joon hunts and thought that a fashion industry-based drama would be entertaining. No world-building skills were needed, however, the romance between leads was so bad it made me sad.

0/5

Definitely, a coming-of-age drama that I hoped to be full of character growth that just fell flat on its face.

0/5

It was definitely a new and refreshing start. But after a while, I felt the story wasn't really moving. This made sticking to and watching the show was hard. I felt the need to have more, something that was missing. I do like the idea and plot, and if I eventually start watching it again, I'm sure I'll like it, but... Also, the FML aesthetic was beautiful, and I enjoyed the entire costume department and scenic locations. 

2.5/5

The lead actress's skill level didn't match the lead actors. I also dislike almost all storylines that have to do with women masquerading as men. I am well aware that this happened many times in history due to the fact so many things stood in a woman's way however in this situation especially, it seems odd for her to hide her gender when she could have been a palace maid since no one knew what she looked like. 

1/5

I liked the FML & ML actors. That's the sole reason I started it. But otherwise, it's not usually what I'm after in a drama.

0/5

Was interested in this for 3 reasons. 1) ML lead. 2) Horoscopes to signs. I'm astrometry-nut, so finding a show that was similar to my own ideas was super cool. 3) I am totally into the idea of a parallel world. One singular event was changed or multiple depending on the show; however, this wasn't what I wanted mainly because it wasn't written with true astrometry behind it.

1/5

Originally I love the main synopsis of this show, which reads, "One day, she and Bo Hai participate in a public experiment that a dream technology company is organizing. The device that they're trying malfunctions suddenly, causing the records of Ling Ling Qi's brainwaves to be accidentally transferred into Bo Hai's dream sequence.". Honestly, my existence was peaked, and I wanted to know. That's probably why I got so far into it. However, they don't tell you that the creative, innovative, uniquely interesting thing is mentioned for less than half the show. 

-5/5

I honestly don't remember watching this drama. It defiantly isn't what I usually go for,  I'm mainly basing that off how the trailer felt, and it just didn't feel right.

3.5/5

Vastly different from the first. So much in fact that it makes me question why I like the first, to begin with. The male character seems unlike himself and vastly opposite his original character arc. While the plot struggles to accept its own limitations. 

2/5

The camp was strong with this one. I mean the masters who she meets while traveling (or am I remembering wrong). And the chemistry was so bad I was sad. Like I wanted it to be better than it wanted.

0/5

This drama personally hits close to home for me. My grandmother had dementia, so watching a drama from that character's supposed perspective is hard. Plus the fact I could sense that it wasn't going to have a happy, let alone pleasant ending. I did end up spoiling the show for myself by reading a summary of the entire thing. I think the screenwriter, directors, and actors did a phenomenal job; I just don't think I'll be able to watch it.

0/5

I like the FML. I am fascinated by all things to do with ghosts, spirits, and anything else spooky. Not quite sure why I let this go but I'm up for another go... I am now a captive audience member because of Seo In Guk.

3/5

I have no clue what interested me to pull me in for 17 episodes. This seems like something I would watch but a lot more political, usually a hit or miss. Not sure why I stopped watching either.

3/5

All about the vampire dramas; I was a Twi-Hard fan, after all. (Don't judge me for my past bad choices.) And I can say that what I did see of this drama had more plot than most Twilight movies. However, I must have aged or fallen out of the vampire dramas cause I'm not that interested anymore.

1/5

As I said before, I'm not much for world-building. However, I did put in loads of effort to be curious about this drama. I mean, the beginning ideas and plot points had me absorbed, but then either I wasn't able to keep up, or they slowed down to make the build a bit better, and it felt too slow for the story. 

3/5

Started out really strong; I like this, however... the level of common sense I currently have is too much. This drama is meant to be watched when you're sick because otherwise, you just won't enjoy it.

3/5

Politics and slow burn are the things holding this back for me. As the central couple slowly circle each other, the 2nd male lead throws himself at the female lead like his prostrating at her feet will make him a suitable suitor. The second couple had a rough start, but I see potential in them. I think the main thing that is destressing me the most about this story is male lead starts as a very vicious, cunning, almost killer investigator who might have been able to be bought, and once he meets the female lead, it feels like she wasn't his match but just this odd extra in his life.

4/5

Campy. Bubble pop. By far the iffiest plot I've ever watched. I don't know how anyone watched this and liked it.

1/5

I was interested in this drama for the FML. I could find something better to watch. Reminds me too much of 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?'. 

2/5

The concept is strong, and I like the idea. I don't see the loving portrayal anywhere. Both actors seem stiff when interacting to an almost unnatural level. 

1/5

Comedy as the central aspect of a drama isn't my thing. It doesn't mean I won't watch. It just means other parts of the drama like romance, plot, and character development have got to be past excellent for me to stay. This drama did not achieve excellence in those areas, so it was dropped.

0/5

I like the beginning of this show, with the mystery starting right at the start. However, what is making me question ever starting it is the FL. She is constantly talking about saving her brother. (As an only child...???) I completely understand how it becomes her motivation to know why her brother is locked up. But she completely ignores a more seasoned detective in favor of her bludgeoning people with her in-your-face personality and wants justice;

3/5

While this drama is a classic, and I know the plot through other dramas and other drama folks. I'm not in love with the idea of an FL being that obnoxious. That may charm other people, but I want to straight-up scream.

-1/5 

The concept of this show is similar to the movie Inside Out, which was why I was drawn into it. However, the story in the first of two episodes had me hoping for more. Partially because I felt that if we wanted to do two separate storylines, it wasn't off to a good start. Though interestingly enough, it has been an earworm. I feel like this will be a trainwreck that I can't take my eyes off. 

2/5