Name: Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsWriter/director: Yuan Zi Dan / Ringo YuDate: August 2021Number of episodes: 50Genre: Wuxia, Historical, Romance, Adventure, Friendship, RomanceBased on book/manga?: Yes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong Why did I press play? Since this is a classic story, I wanted to watch it. I couldn't get into the 2003 - the old school production … Continue reading Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils – Review
Name: F4 Thailand: Boys Over FlowersWriter/director: O Patha Thongpan, Mai Aticha Tanthanawigrai / Manow Waneepan Ounphoklang, Jarinee Thanomyat, PingPong Suwanun PohgudsaiDate: December 2021Number of episodes: 16Genre: Manga, School Bullying, Rich guy/ poor girl, romance. Based on book/manga?: Yes, based on the manga, “Hana Yori Dango” by Kamio Yoko. ThoughtsIt is simply irresistible checking out any adaptation of “Boys of Flowers”. … Continue reading F4 Thailand: Boys over Flowers – First Impression
Name: Ending AgainWriter/director: Jung Soo Yoon / Park Dhan Hee Date: February 2020Number of episodes: 12 (min episodes)Genre: Web Series, Contract Marriage, Love TriangleBased on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? Browsing for a drama to watch and the synopsis tickled my fancy. A few thoughts and observations: This is contract marriage with no bells or whistles. Suppose you entered … Continue reading Ending Again – Mini review
Name: Qing Qin Zi JinWriter/director: Date: August 2020Number of episodes: 40Genre: Historical Fiction, Love, Friendship, schoolBased on book/manga?: Yes, Gong Xue Has Bandits by Wu Yu Why did I press play? The promotional art work and the an untranslated title intrigued me. Thoughts and observations: This drama that I started watching spontaneously and it's a total … Continue reading Qing Qing Zi Jin – mini first impression
Name: XX Writer/director: Date: January 2020 Number of episodes: 5 Genre: Work, Cheating, Friendship Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? No real reason, just wanted to see what it was about. Thoughts and observations: It draws you in immediately. It is of a mature drama, but this is more in terms of … Continue reading XX – Mini Review
Name: Ming Dynasty Writer/director: An Jian, Dai Jin / Zhang Ting Date: November 2019 Number of episodes: 62 Genre: Ming Dynasty / revenge / love / historic Based on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? While running out of shows to watch and waiting for new Joy of Life episodes, I gave this one … Continue reading Ming Dynasty – thoughts + dropped
Name: Your Fukubukuro Writer/director: Mei Qiongyu / Huang Yingxiang Date: July 2019 Number of episodes: 12 (40min each) Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Slice of Life Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? This drama was highly praised by another drama blogger. Thoughts and observations: Its heartwarming and story that can resonate with people form all … Continue reading Your Fukubukuro – Mini Review
Name: Some Day or One Day (Taiwan) Writer/director: Hsin Hui Kin, Chi Feng Chien / Tien Jen Huang Date: November 2019 Number of episodes: 13 Genre: Supernatural, Romance, work, school Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? I really enjoy the acting in many Taiwan dramas and wanted to check this one out. Thoughts … Continue reading Some Day or One Day – First Thoughts
Name: No Time For Love 연애는 무슨 연애 Writer/director: Date: August 2018 Number of episodes: 8 (9 minute each) Genre: Friendship, Romance, Life, Work, College Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The name and promotional art seemed fluffy and relaxing. Thoughts and observations This is a delightful little drama. Everything works well together, the team … Continue reading No Time For Love – Quick Review
Name: Melo is My Nature / Be Melodramatic Writer/director: Lee Byung Hun & Kim Young Young / Lee Byung Hun & Kim Hye Young Date: August 2019 Number of episodes: 16 Genre: Comedy, Melodrama, Friendship, Romance Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The characters' descriptions sounded interesting. Initial Thoughts: I was quickly bored. But it does pick … Continue reading Be Melodramatic – Thoughts
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