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Acting/Cast: Initially I decided to watch this because of the leads Ruco, Linda, Natalie and Raymond. I however, found their acting a bit mediocre. This could be because of the terrible story and scripting. At first I was very intrigued with Raymond's story development, but as it progressed I lost interest especially when Natalie was always around. I found her character very annoying that I couldn't find myself to like her scenes at all. The only pulling factor left now was Ruco and Linda, but I was overly disappointed as they barely had much screen time together nor any development until the very last episode. I was also pleasantly surprised to see Sammy in this though he played the villain and it made me hate seeing him on screen. This was rather different from swooning over him in Line Walker XD His character was just too despicable.The supporting characters didn't help with the story either - especially Pierre and Shirley were both equally annoying to watch. I did however like Jazz in this. He was a quirky little character.
Music: I guess the theme song sets the whole mood for the drama - slow and dull.
Rewatch Value: I actually regret picking this up in the first place.
Overall: As this was my first pre-modern drama I was very disappointed. I've never been interested in pre-modern and had hoped that this would change my mind. Unless you're a diehard fan of Linda and Ruco, I'd suggest giving this a pass. Even with the great casting, this wasn't enough to save a disaster of a drama when the script does not allow it to do anything. I found this drama very boring and non-progressive. I would have dropped this if I wasn't hoping for some miracle ending for Ruco and Linda and there wasn't. I felt like I wasted my time on this drama and do no recommend it at all. There are much better dramas out there.
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Acting/Cast: I love seeing Wallace and Tiffany on screen together! They made the most adorable couple ever! They were hilarious and had amazing chemistry. I enjoyed almost all their scenes together - from the hilarious bickering to the sweet lovey doveyness. Some parts were heartbreaking to watch though T_T But of course, we need all that drama - but sometimes I just can't understand how a guy can have the heart to act so cold and cruel to the girl he loves! *sigh* This couple and the way they acted kind of reminded me of Alec and Vicki in Princess Pearl - their personalities are actually both quite similar The second couple was actually a little boring for me to watch - again, very similar to Zhou Jie and Ruby in Princess Pearl. Even alot of the situations were very similar. I cringed though at Gong Mi's acting.. I'm not sure who she is but everytime she talks her eyebrows will move oddly O.o and that kind of bothered me. Thank god she wasn't on screen all that much!
Music:I loved the music in this drama. The opening theme was quite catchy and bubbly, whereas the ending theme was beautiful and and emotional. I loved the ending theme alot and I can still hear it playing in my head now. I also loved how they played the female version during the later episodes - it was a totally different feeling with the same emotions (don't really know how to explain XD) I remember a few other insert songs that were modernised with the oriental music. A type of genre I really enjoy actually. One particular song that cracks me up is the 'bouncy' background music that they play whenever they (I think it's mostly Tiffany) acts all goofy and stuff. It really adds on the comedic effect.
Rewatch Value: I don't usually have time to rewatch dramas but in this case, I would rewatch all the scenes between Wallace and Tiffany. It would be amazing if someone actually cut all their scenes and made it into one big video. I'm sure that video will bring a big smile to my face whenever I need that extra cheering up!
Overall: I know I mentioned love alot already, but I must admit, I LOVE this drama so much! I'm having some withdrawal symptoms already! The story wasn't anything spectacular, but I absolutely loved it from beginning to end. This was a very light and fluffy drama with lots of romance - and I loved that! From the very first episode I was quickly reminded of Princess Pearl and throughout the whole drama I could feel the same elements used. From the characters to the scenarios, I could see all the similarities... and since I loved Princess Pearl so SO much I couldn't help but adore this just as much - though the story was a lot weaker. Wallace and Tiffany are easily one of my biased couples now although Wallace and Joe are also my bias XD I'm torn!
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Acting/Cast: If you were a crazy fan of CHARRAY... you would love this - their chemistry is amazing! Honestly, I never followed TVB dramas in their earlier days so the first time I saw them was in My Sister of Eternal Flower and that drama was a total flop for me. But this... this was amazing! They were amazing... I now understand why everyone was crazy about them! Adding Oscar into the picture, I actually really enjoyed the friendship of the 3 of them together - it felt really natural. The more lovey-dovey couple would be Sammy and Sharon. I loved watching Sammy in this - he was so cool especially when he was not lovesick. What really bugged me was when the drama focused on their relationship a little too much - they really had no chemistry but IMO it was probably due to Sharon, her acting really has not improved much and she seems too stiff and unnatural in their scenes together (thinks back to The Ultimate Addiction - shudders!) Another that surprised me was Benz! I am so used to seeing him in more simple and comedic roles and his character here was great - he does that evil smile really well that you really can't tell what he's thinking... you are kinda left thinking is he good or is he bad? We actually don't know until the VERY end. Michael and Elena also deserves a mention - as they are veterans they were pretty much perfect in their roles.
Music: Again, I'm not too familiar with HK music, but I really liked the choices in songs for this, as well as the background music. Everything was really fitting.
Rewatch Value: Hmm.. there really is no point rewatching this as all the suspense is gone now since I know what happens. There will no longer be the feeling of wanting to know whats gonna happen next.. no more guessing who the undercovers could be.. no more guessing who is good and who is bad... no more of that.. BUT I will definitely sit through this again especially for the charray moments!
Overall: This drama was brilliantly written with a solid plot which was played out nicely. I loved how they consistently kept the suspense throughout with a handful of comedic and dramatic moments thrown in here and there. Props to Charmaine and Raymond! If you love this genre of dramas, I highly recommend this one! It will definitely keep you on edge, but be sure to have a tissue box nearby as they will be needed - nah not really.. but it definitely goes darker and heavier towards the later episodes. I believe this was one of the best - maybe even the best TVB drama I have seen.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Story: The story revolves around a young boy who was 'cursed' with a mysterious aura suppressed within him. Because of this curse, he secludes himself from others and yearns to be normal. After he is accused of murder due to his 'curse', he runs away in an attempt to discover the truth behind the murder, and along the way he finds love, friendship and family. In his journey to find the truth, he uncovers more than he has ever imagined - his 'curse'.Acting/Cast: I literally fell in love with every character in this - from the main characters to even the minor supporting characters. Yang Mi and Li Yi Feng were a very sweet couple but a little dull at times. But I can't help but love them. They have a very rather bitter sweet relationship. Not sure why, but it did get a little annoying hearing her call "Su Su" all the time.. XD My favourite 'couple' were probably Zheng Shuang and Ma Tian Yu... their cute bickering was adorable. I love how naturally they appeared with one another that I always looked forward to watching their scenes the most. Who impressed me the most in this was probably Qiao Zhen Yu - I have never seen him nor heard of him before but his portrayal of his character was brilliant. *SPOILER* He played one of the best villians I've seen IMO. It doesn't hurt that he's quite good looking too!
Music: I actually loved both the opening and ending songs - they were beautiful. Though I don't really know who the singers are as I'm not very familiar with Chinese music. I love the sound of chinese oriental music so much! Even the background music that was played during any battles was rather upbeat and 'exciting'.
Rewatch Value: I don't rewatch shows much because I don't have time to and there's always so many new dramas coming out. But, I would be willing to sit through this again with english subs as I'm sure I must of missed something because I'm not 100% fluent with chinese especially when modern speech isn't used.
Overall: I highly recommend this drama especially if you like the ancient fantasy type dramas (aka wuxia). The story was wonderfully written and the actors did an amazing job with giving us this drama. Like any other wuxia dramas, the costumes are beautiful! I guess the only drawback is the 'awesome' CGI effects that they used - very typical CGI in these dramas. I know some people who cannnot stand the CGI, but to me they were beautifully created so I don't mind too much.
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Acting/Cast: Mike oh Mikee! I've always loved him since Devil Beside You.. but I've noticed that he does pick some pretty bad dramas - but not this one! I felt that his character had a a little bit of 'Jiang Meng' feel to him and I loved it! There was one particular scene where Mike pinned Ady against the wall and said "..you have to stay by my side.. and be my girl" which was totally Mike from DBY.. hehe LOVED IT XD This is his first collaboration with Ady and I think they acted really well together, but IMO they lacked chemistry. They did feel very natural together but nothing like the chemistry he had with Rainie - I think that will always be his best! I personally didn't really enjoy this coupling much. Ady is a really great actress though! It was also nice to see Shone as the dorky assistant - great to see another Comic Boyz member in the drama world.
Music: I can't say I'm thrilled with the opening song by Shin.. I much prefered the one he sang for Rock N Road! First song though that caught my attention in this drama was the incredibly cute and sweet song 'Melted' by Popu Lady. Every time this song started playing in the background I couldn't help but smile.. I really liked the beginning melody to the song... it's really nice. But I swear this song was part of the OST for another drama.. which I think was actually Fall in Love With Me? Then we reached the end of the first epi and I was in for a pleasant surprise - a beautiful song by none other than my absolute favourite singer.. Hebe! Bonus points scored for this drama! Yes I'm biased XD
Rewatch Value: This was a really entertaining drama. Story was great and the cast was great... but it lacked 'something' that would make me come back to it for a round 2.
Overall: I enjoyed this drama alot from the start to the end though I did lose a bit of interest towards the end. If you're a fan of Mike, I highly recommend this as it was definitely one of his better dramas. I did feel that the drama was kinda unbalanced in terms of story as it followed the two main characters a bit too much and that the rest of the characters were pushed aside when they were no longer linked to them even though they could have a side story of their own.
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Story: A women has a 'test tube' child and she happens to meet two guys who donated... wow what a small world this is! Straight from the start I knew that one of the guys will be the father and the other will be the one she ends up with and my guess with who is who was correct! But.. I totally ship Kingone and Nylon bromance all the way!Acting/Cast: Initially the only reason I started watching this was because I wanted to see Kingone in another drama, but I was a little disappointed when he didn't show up til around episode 8. Have been a fan of his since his early Comic Boyz days - was crazy over him and Figaro XD I loved his role in this! Cheryl was also perfect in this role! She is a really versatile actor and I really enjoy watching her on screen. I'm so glad she had this more elegant role as compared to her previous ones.. I much prefer her in roles like these. Loved her in My Queen as well! Nylon was pretty new to me and I didn't like watching his scenes at first... the first 8 episodes were a little slow and boring but he did slowly grow on me after Kingone made his appearance. I guess he must of felt more comfortable and his acting improved overtime. I also enjoyed all the other characters in this drama.. especially enjoyed watching Steven and Mandy's relationship. One particular actor I want to point out is Irene.. she was too adorable in this! At first I was a bit annoyed with her getting the role as I thought her performance in Love Me or Leave Me was beyond terrible but she was way way way way way too adorable in this.
Music: What really got me hooked to this drama was the opening song by Rainie and Wilber... I haven't heard anything from them in a while so I was pleasantly surprised to hear this. It is such a cute and upbeat song that it actually encouraged me to continue watching this. Then I heard one of the sub songs by Cyndi "zhe li pong pong.. na li pong pong" OMG that song is so cute! My tummy was in butterflies from my excitement... three of my favourite singers are singing the OST for this - I've been sold!
Rewatch Value: A little long so I would probably not watch it again... but if I ever happen to have satellite TV and this was playing... I'm pretty sure I'll be glued to the seat watching again...
Overall: I never intended to watch this and the beginning was a little slow.. but as soon as Kingone made his appearance I was instantly hooked to this. I loved the whole bromance between Kingone and Nylon... they were too adorkable! I really enjoyed the pacing of this drama and all the side stories. Each character shines in their role and made the drama as awesome as it is. There wasn't a moment.. well after the first bunch of episodes.. where I felt bored. What made this even more memorable was that the drama ended on one of the most perfect notes. This was a really happy go lucky, sweet and funny family drama with all the love and friendship that we all love. I do recommend giving this a chance especially if you don't mind the length of it. PS. This drama could easily have been called Two Fathers too XD hehe
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Acting/Cast: I didn't know most of the actors in this and only watched it for Emma.. love Gui Gui she's too adorable! But this drama really introduced me to a bunch of cuties XD Alen.. Leon.. Edwin.. I hope to see them in more dramas soon! It's great to see Zhang Han again but I really don't see what the fascination with this guy is.. why is he like everywhere?
Music: I'm not too sure what the songs are because the version I watched had the opening and ending cut off.. so I can't really comment much here.
Rewatch Value: I probably won't watch this again as re-watching will lack all the suspense and anticipation that it had as I already know the story now.
Overall: This was a fun ride. It was actually I think my first drama with magical powers that isn't a historial/fantasy drama so it was very interesting for me. I was quite impressed with the CGI effects, unlike in those fantasy dramas XD If you want to watch a pretty boy drama but sick of all those high school/college love dramas then totally give this a go! The romance and drama is still there but with the addition of a bit of excitement.. which let's be honest... most of those other dramas lack.
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*CONTAINS SERIOUS SPOILERS*Story: This is a story of how a promising lawyer went down the wrong path because of an accident. His desire to walk again leads him to make many wrong choices - using all those around him and hurting the one he loves. This drama touches on the issue that any good person can actually be a bad person and any bad person can actually be a good person.
Acting/Cast: What really stood out for me in this drama was Roger! I never particularly enjoyed watching him as he's always taking on comedy roles and I cannot stand watching him do comedy. For some reason whenever I pick up a drama and he's in it, I end up dropping it... he's comedic acting just puts me off so much. But he was amazing in this! He conveys all his feelings so well with his facial expressions which is really impressive. His relationship with Kristal was quite sweet as well that I was actually hoping that they could stay together. What I absolutely hated in this was Lisa... her acting was terrible! I wonder how she managed to land herself such a big role for a complete newbie. As for Ron, I found him somewhat mediocre in this and hope to see him in a better role soon. I was secretly rooting for him and Vivien XD
Music: That one love song between Louis and Leanne was actually quite nice. I believe Louis sang it himself which was a pleasant surprise because I didn't know he was a singer too?
Rewatch Value: Probably will not be touching this one again.
Overall: I found this drama very interesting actually. I enjoyed the story from beginning to the end and I really liked how it was just one big storyline with all the sub stories actually connecting to the larger story as a whole. For me this was a really strong point, as I'm not a big fan of all those other TVB crime dramas with lots of random small cases, then a sudden 'big' case at the end. I loved how everything intertwined with one another in this one. But as interesting as this drama was, there was something about it that made me not enjoy it as much as I could have. For the first time, I actually did not like any particular character in this drama and this may be why I couldn't find myself enjoying this one to its fullest.
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Acting/Cast: I originally watched this for Xiao Zhu (aka Show) and Gui Gui (aka Emma)! Was really excited that Show was finally acting in a new drama. However, I was disappointed that it was a Chinese production though as I don't generally enjoy them as much as Taiwanese dramas. TT I usually cannot stand all the dubbing. I was glad that they didn't dub them, I'm not sure about the other Chinese actors though XD Usually I love watching Emma in dramas because she is so adorable, but I really disliked her character in this. She was a bit unbalanced - perhaps due to poor writing. I also absolutely hated the main female lead in this too! She was beyond annoying - I especially dislike girls like her in reality!
Music: It was quite nice hearing Show with another song although I've never really been a huge fan of his singing. I do like some of his slow ballad songs though.
Rewatch Value: Probably won't be touching this one again. I actually ended up skipping through the last 10 episodes or so as I can easily understand what's going on with the story. I didn't care about the details anymore.
Overall: It got off to a nice start, but then the story went no where. The story had no originality and I felt like I have seen everything in it before. Every bit was predictable and expected with no surprises at all. It was fun at first but then got really tedious to sit through.. of course there are some really cute parts which I enjoyed. I also didn't feel like there was much development with the relationships - how did everyone end up liking each other? Couples were just suddenly into each other and in love O.O Only reason I watched this is for Show! So if you are a die hard fan of his, go ahead and watch this, otherwise I advise to stay away as there are much better dramas out there..
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Acting/Cast: Initially I watched this for Kenneth and Selena as they are one of my favourite actors in HK right now. This was actually my first time seeing them play a couple and OMG their chemistry is off the charts! I will always ship this couple from now on and hope to see them together in more dramas. I've always had a little crush on Kenneth ever since seeing him in "To Grow With Love" but he always played the minor roles. I am so happy that he finally has his and TVB are now promoting him like crazy. I've also always liked Selena and hope to see her in more dramas... she isn't in much compared to others which is a pity T_T Another character that really stood out to me was Raymond... this was the first time I ever took notice of him in dramas as I think he played his role really well. The rest of the cast did a great job too! I was actually really pleased with the casting of this drama. I think the cast really brought out the best in this drama...
Music: I guess the theme song was quite fitting... although I usually just skipped through it because I hate how they put prominent scenes in there which ruins the show because you know what will happen...
Rewatch Value: I really enjoyed watching the scenes between Kenneth and Selena. I love how sweet and supportive Selena is to him, and how loving and caring Kenneth is to her. Their trust i each other is everything and every time I see them on screen together I can't help but smile. They are truly too adorable! I wouldn't mind watching their scenes over and over - creepy much? XD
Overall: I really enjoyed this drama mostly because of Kenneth and Selena <3 There was nothing special with the story but I did like how the cases were all solved fairly quickly and not dragged on and on. I also liked how it was more comical then serious even though it wasn't a comedy and more of a drama. I actually liked the overall story and thought the pacing was really well done. I don't feel like there was any drag during the beginning or any rushing towards the end like usual TVB dramas. I also loved the ending.
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Story: So we have two people that look identical even though there is no blood relation at all. One is rich and one is poor. Usually in these stories, we find out that they are somehow related down the line.. like a long lost twin brother or what not.. but not here. They are not related at all. Obviously something happens to the rich guy and the poor guy is hired to take his place. Initially I thought it would just be a reversed version of King Flower, but it grew to be a story more of it's own! [Spoiler coming up!] What weird-ed me out the most was the sister falling for the guy that looks like her brother. I can never imagine that happening in reality XD unless.. incest? No!Acting/Cast: Having seen Ken in alot of dramas lately, he's become one of my favourite actors. His acting in this was absolutely superb! It is not easy playing two roles in one drama and he played them both very well and believable. He is such a versatile actor! If you like Ken.. then this is a must watch! Paul made a really adorable assistant and he's quirky character was quite like-able. Enjoyed his moments with Ken alot.. him being the scared little boy with the rich Ken... and him being the cheeky little boy with the poor Ken <3 Loved it! As for the main lead Andrea, I'm not really familiar with her but I think her acting was the weakest in this but she does have alot of room for improvement.
Music: The opening song was quite catchy actually, so were alot of the sub-songs. I think this drama had a really nice soundtrack.
Rewatch Value: As good as Ken's acting was in this I probably wouldn't watch it again. I liked the pacing of this drama and how everything was not predictable. So since I know exactly what happens.. I have no reason to watch again. Although I would love to see Ken lead in another drama soon.
Overall: I didn't quite like the drama at first.. but by I think the 3rd or 4th episode I started slowly getting hooked! I was always looking forward to each week for the new episode to come out XD I felt it just kept getting better and better and better. I actually gave this a 6 originally and was about to drop it but am so glad that I watched it til the end. I loved the development of the story and the way it was wrapped up. The pacing was great and I didn't feel like it was dragged or rushed at any point. Of course Ken was perfect in this. As I compared this to King Flower at first, I could say this drama had a much more solid storyline... but who could resist Chris AKA Terry in that one <3
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Acting/Cast: The last time I saw Bosco and Kate together in a drama together, I think was Lives of Omission, and I enjoyed that drama alot. It was actually one of the first TVB action dramas I watched and it got me interested in the genre a little more. Naturally when I first heard this I was excited! Bosco played his role exceptionally well alongside Nancy who was brilliant in this! Actually loved her relationship with Bosco - real cute! Was also surprised to see Sharon in a main role, but was rather disappointed with her acting in this as it was pretty mediocre... expected much more from her since seeing her awesome performance in Ghetto Justice. It was also great to see Jin in this! I really enjoy watching him and hope to see him in much more juicier roles! Jazz would be my favourite character in this. Loved his loyalty and sincere friendship and care towards the people around him.
Music: The only song I really liked was the ending song sung by Kate and Hubert.
Rewatch Value: I would never watch this again.
Overall: I went into this drama without any expectations because to be honest I had no idea what it was about, only who was in it. But I found this drama extremely disappointing. The story was weak and the character development was even weaker. There were many things that bugged me about this drama, especially at how ridiculously easy people just conveniently die O.o I feel like characters were all poorly written, and that they were all brainless - they jump to silly conclusions and make absurd decisions, and their emotions are kinda all over the place. The writers really need to focus on better character and story development. This drama could of probably deserved a 4/10 if it wasn't for the actors.
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Acting/Cast: Again, I loved the cast! I love Chris, he has recently become one of my favourite actors from King Flowers. He was amazing! And he was amazing in this too! *little fan girl squeal* Was a bit iffy that they had their singing dubbed though. I also used to really like Kimi back when she debuted but was disappointed when she didn't appear in much dramas anymore until the recent years. So yes, I was thrilled to see her in this! She was a little too animated and bubbly in this, but by the end you could see her growth and maturity which is great! I was also quite surprised to hear her sing! She wasn't dubbed. However, in the last episode, they dubbed her with Jia Jia's singing - which was actually meant to be the singing voice for Nita. To me that was a fail. XD Also worth mentioning was Mami, she was so adorable and her singing was so sweet and innocent. Love her voice.
Music: The opening song by Ah Shin was amazing! I got chills every time I listen to it! I usually skip the opening and straight to the drama, but for this I listened to it every time! Love it! Also was never a big fan of Mayday but I've heard so much good songs from them! Really talented and awesome music!
Rewatch Value: I would skip through the episodes just to watch Chris!
Overall: Although this drama was not perfect it was still a great drama. Great start! Great end! Great acting! Great music! Great story! Best of all, there wasn't much dragging at all. I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to everyone!
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Acting/Cast: Was not a fan of particularly anyone in this, but now I absolutely loved the cast of this drama! It was perfect! I loved how natural everyone's acting is! It was brilliant! Now for the pairings, I know alot of people liked Danson and Albee the most, but for me I preferred Darren and Vivi. I loved the development of their relationship - it was so natural and something I really admire. Darren really stood out for me in this! I absolutely adored his goofy role and loved the way his character grew as the story progressed.
Music: "Love You... Love You... Love Yoouu.." That's all I remember.. XD I noticed these long dramas never really seem to have any songs that stick to me. I guess since they're long and quite low budget, they don't really concern themselves with the songs too much?
Rewatch Value: Although this drama was very enjoyable, I probably wouldn't want to watch it again. I loved the overall story and development and wish that it could continue. I would totally continue watching more of it.
Overall: This was a great family drama filled with lots of friendship and love. I loved the pacing of the drama and how each characters stories compliments each other and the overall drama itself. I loved how natural everyone was which made the watching experience all the better.
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Acting/Cast: When I saw the cast I was thrilled! I use to have the hugest fan girl crush on Kenny back when he debuted as the duo Boy'z. <3 Then he disappeared for the longest time. It's good to see him finally making it now in China! As for Zanilia, she caught my eye in the New My Fair Princess. Her acting is very similar to my favourite korean actress Jang Nara, so of course I took a liking to her. She was adorable in this but sometimes a bit too silly and gullible. I loved her red dragon look towards the end.
Music: This drama was very instrumental and oriental sounding and I love that style. It's beautiful. The songs in this were all very, very emotional. It really is beautiful the songs. Though the music they had when they used magic bugged me quite a bit, it was a bit ridiculous..
Rewatch Value: It was cute. I really enjoyed watching the moments between the secondary leads. They were hilarious and the comedic relief in this drama. So I wouldn't mind rewatching some of those bits.
Overall: I haven't seen any mermaid dramas yet so this was a must watch for me and I loved it alot. Story wasn't the best, but the romance was definitely the strong point - and I'm a sucker for romance and of course a bit of comedy XD
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