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I caught Colony a while back and finally decided to drop a quick review here.

Going into it, I had pretty balanced expectations. It’s a Yeon Sang-ho film with an absolute stacked cast Jun ji- Hyun, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan so naturally, the potential was massive. The setup in the Dongwoori Building with the whole ant-like hive mind/collective intelligence concept sounded super cool on paper.

To give credit where it’s due the production values are really solid. The claustrophobic atmosphere of being trapped inside that high-rise works well, and the makeup, practical effects and stunt performers playing the infected are top tier. Gianna Jun carries a lot of the heavy lifting as the biotech professor and Ji Chang-wook has some great high-intensity action moments.

That being said the script really holds it back from being great. The writing gets pretty generic once the outbreak takes off falling into the usual zombie tropes we’ve seen dozens of times. The hive-mind concept is introduced with a lot of scientific jargon but the movie doesn't really do anything groundbreaking with it later on. Plus, a lot of the characters including the tactical units and authorities make incredibly questionable dumb decisions just to keep the plot moving.

Ji Chang-wook also felt pretty underutilized given how he was marketed basically ending up in a glorified side role.

At nearly two hours, it definitely drags in the second half and could’ve easily trimmed 20 to 30 minutes to make it punchier.

Overall, if you turn your brain off and just go in for the action, the claustrophobic setting, and the stunt work, it’s an entertaining enough ride. But if you’re expecting another Train to Busan or a deeply written survival thriller you’re going to be disappointed.

Giving it a solid 6/10. Worth a casual watch, but nothing extraordinary. What did you guys think?

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I caught Colony a while back and finally decided to drop a quick review here.

Going into it, I had pretty balanced expectations. It’s a Yeon Sang-ho film with an absolute stacked cast Jun ji- Hyun, Ji Chang-wook, Koo Kyo-hwan so naturally, the potential was massive. The setup in the Dongwoori Building with the whole ant-like hive mind/collective intelligence concept sounded super cool on paper.

To give credit where it’s due the production values are really solid. The claustrophobic atmosphere of being trapped inside that high-rise works well, and the makeup, practical effects and stunt performers playing the infected are top tier. Gianna Jun carries a lot of the heavy lifting as the biotech professor and Ji Chang-wook has some great high-intensity action moments.

That being said the script really holds it back from being great. The writing gets pretty generic once the outbreak takes off falling into the usual zombie tropes we’ve seen dozens of times. The hive-mind concept is introduced with a lot of scientific jargon but the movie doesn't really do anything groundbreaking with it later on. Plus, a lot of the characters including the tactical units and authorities make incredibly questionable dumb decisions just to keep the plot moving.

Ji Chang-wook also felt pretty underutilized given how he was marketed basically ending up in a glorified side role.

At nearly two hours, it definitely drags in the second half and could’ve easily trimmed 20 to 30 minutes to make it punchier.

Overall, if you turn your brain off and just go in for the action, the claustrophobic setting, and the stunt work, it’s an entertaining enough ride. But if you’re expecting another Train to Busan or a deeply written survival thriller you’re going to be disappointed.

Giving it a solid 6/10. Worth a casual watch, but nothing extraordinary. What did you guys think?

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​ I recently completed my very first purchase from u/i_like___space and I just had to pop in here to drop a quick appreciation post.

​ I bought a few books and the entire process was delightfully smooth as they were extremely cooperative, accommodating, and a total pleasure to deal with from start to finish!

​Everything arrived in fantastic condition, but what really blew me away were the extra personal touches. He included some super cute bookmarks and postcards, complete with a thoughtful handwritten note sharing his personal thoughts on the books.

​ Special shoutout to the yoga-stretching cat postcard ("Anantasana") - it absolutely cracked me up 🤣😂🤣

​10/10 experience! If you ever get the chance to buy from them, go for it without a second thought. Thanks again for such a wonderful haul! ❤️📖

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​Hey everyone! I actually just finished watching Pro Bono and wanted to pop in here to share my thoughts.

​I saw a lot of comments online where people were saying the show felt a bit slow or dragged in parts, but honestly, I completely disagree. I was hooked from start to finish. Sure, it had its natural ups and downs like any drama, but the overall execution was just excellent. What made it so engaging was how thoughtfully it handled its cases. It started off light with the stray dog case, built up real emotional weight with the disabled child case, and then pushed into those deeper, thought-provoking stories like Kaya's divorce case as an abused foreign bride, and Elijah's idol storyline. Every case felt like it actually meant something to the overall story.

​The acting across the entire cast was phenomenal, but Jung Kyung-ho as Kang Da-wit did an absolute amazing job. He was genuinely perfectly suited for this role he pulled off that transition from a selfish, status-driven judge to a dedicated public interest lawyer with so much charisma, depth, and charm.

​I also completely fell in love with the entire Pro Bono team and their bond. Park Gi-ppeum (So Joo-yeon), Jang Yeong-sil (Yoon Na-moo), Yoo Nan-hee (Seo Hye-won), and Hwang Jun-woo (Kang Hyung-seok) created such a wholesome, genuine group dynamic. Watching them lean on each other through every legal battle made the whole series feel so warm.

​What really stayed with me were the emotional touches throughout. The dynamic between Da-wit and his mom had so much heartbreak and warmth. And I especially loved Jang Yeong-sil’s character arc watching him overcome his deepest fears to finally confront his powerful father, Chairman Jang, took so much courage and was written so beautifully.

​And can we talk about that ending? It was so satisfying seeing Da-wit completely turn down Dr. Oh's bribe and expose the corruption in court. Sure, in true realistic fashion, Dr. Oh ended up getting off with basically a slap on the wrist because of how deeply entrenched his power was, which was frustrating to watch, but hey, something is always better than nothing! At least Da-wit dragged everything into the open so he couldn't hide anymore. Him quitting O&Partners to open his own independent law firm alongside the rest of the pro bono team was the absolute best payoff. That final shot of them walking into court together was so good.

​It’s easily a solid 9/10 for me. What did you guys think of the show, the cases, and how they wrapped everything up?

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​Hey everyone! I actually just finished watching Pro Bono and wanted to pop in here to share my thoughts.

​I saw a lot of comments online where people were saying the show felt a bit slow or dragged in parts, but honestly, I completely disagree. I was hooked from start to finish. Sure, it had its natural ups and downs like any drama, but the overall execution was just excellent. What made it so engaging was how thoughtfully it handled its cases. It started off light with the stray dog case, built up real emotional weight with the disabled child case, and then pushed into those deeper, thought-provoking stories like Kaya's divorce case as an abused foreign bride, and Elijah's idol storyline. Every case felt like it actually meant something to the overall story.

​The acting across the entire cast was phenomenal, but Jung Kyung-ho as Kang Da-wit did an absolute amazing job. He was genuinely perfectly suited for this role he pulled off that transition from a selfish, status-driven judge to a dedicated public interest lawyer with so much charisma, depth, and charm.

​I also completely fell in love with the entire Pro Bono team and their bond. Park Gi-ppeum (So Joo-yeon), Jang Yeong-sil (Yoon Na-moo), Yoo Nan-hee (Seo Hye-won), and Hwang Jun-woo (Kang Hyung-seok) created such a wholesome, genuine group dynamic. Watching them lean on each other through every legal battle made the whole series feel so warm.

​What really stayed with me were the emotional touches throughout. The dynamic between Da-wit and his mom had so much heartbreak and warmth. And I especially loved Jang Yeong-sil’s character arc watching him overcome his deepest fears to finally confront his powerful father, Chairman Jang, took so much courage and was written so beautifully.

​And can we talk about that ending? It was so satisfying seeing Da-wit completely turn down Dr. Oh's bribe and expose the corruption in court. Sure, in true realistic fashion, Dr. Oh ended up getting off with basically a slap on the wrist because of how deeply entrenched his power was, which was frustrating to watch, but hey, something is always better than nothing! At least Da-wit dragged everything into the open so he couldn't hide anymore. Him quitting O&Partners to open his own independent law firm alongside the rest of the pro bono team was the absolute best payoff. That final shot of them walking into court together was so good.

​It’s easily a solid 9/10 for me. What did you guys think of the show, the cases, and how they wrapped everything up?

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​Hey everyone! I actually just finished watching Pro Bono and wanted to pop in here to share my thoughts.

​I saw a lot of comments online where people were saying the show felt a bit slow or dragged in parts, but honestly, I completely disagree. I was hooked from start to finish. Sure, it had its natural ups and downs like any drama, but the overall execution was just excellent. What made it so engaging was how thoughtfully it handled its cases. It started off light with the stray dog case, built up real emotional weight with the disabled child case, and then pushed into those deeper, thought-provoking stories like Kaya's divorce case as an abused foreign bride, and Elijah's idol storyline. Every case felt like it actually meant something to the overall story.

​The acting across the entire cast was phenomenal, but Jung Kyung-ho as Kang Da-wit did an absolute amazing job. He was genuinely perfectly suited for this role he pulled off that transition from a selfish, status-driven judge to a dedicated public interest lawyer with so much charisma, depth, and charm.

​I also completely fell in love with the entire Pro Bono team and their bond. Park Gi-ppeum (So Joo-yeon), Jang Yeong-sil (Yoon Na-moo), Yoo Nan-hee (Seo Hye-won), and Hwang Jun-woo (Kang Hyung-seok) created such a wholesome, genuine group dynamic. Watching them lean on each other through every legal battle made the whole series feel so warm.

​What really stayed with me were the emotional touches throughout. The dynamic between Da-wit and his mom had so much heartbreak and warmth. And I especially loved Jang Yeong-sil’s character arc watching him overcome his deepest fears to finally confront his powerful father, Chairman Jang, took so much courage and was written so beautifully.

​And can we talk about that ending? It was so satisfying seeing Da-wit completely turn down Dr. Oh's bribe and expose the corruption in court. Sure, in true realistic fashion, Dr. Oh ended up getting off with basically a slap on the wrist because of how deeply entrenched his power was, which was frustrating to watch, but hey, something is always better than nothing! At least Da-wit dragged everything into the open so he couldn't hide anymore. Him quitting O&Partners to open his own independent law firm alongside the rest of the pro bono team was the absolute best payoff. That final shot of them walking into court together was so good.

​It’s easily a solid 9/10 for me. What did you guys think of the show, the cases, and how they wrapped everything up?

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​Hey everyone, I actually finished watching Study Group a while back, like a week ago, but I ended up rewatching parts of it yesterday and finally sat down to put my thoughts into words. I might have made some minor mistakes in this review since it’s been a week, so do excuse me .

​Overall, I’d give it a solid 8 out of 10. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-paced action-comedy, it’s such a refreshing watch.

​Honestly, every single actor in this show did an incredible job. Hwang Min-hyun was fantastic as Yoon Ga-min, hitting the perfect balance between being a nerdy guy who just wants to study and turning into an absolute beast when he fights. His background with his taekwondo mom and intense workout routine actually makes his martial arts skills believable.

Then you have Han Ji-eun as the teacher, Lee Han-Kyung, who brought so much heart to the role. The chemistry between Ga-min, the students, and Teacher Lee felt so genuine. The emotional scenes especially everything tied to the past teacher hit surprisingly hard and gave the show real depth amidst all the action.

​And can we talk about the rest of the cast? Cha Woo-min as the villain, Pi Han-wool, was insanely good and played that menacing, calculating role so well. Meanwhile, Ga-min's entire study group circle Kim Se-hyun (Lee Jong-hyun), Lee Ji-woo (Shin Su-hyun), Choi Hee-won (Yoon Sang-jeong), and Lee Jun (Gong Do-yu) - had such fun, natural chemistry together. Watching that group come together and protect each other made the whole series so endearing to follow.

​The overall energy, the soundtrack, and the fast pacing kept me super entertained from start to finish.It leans into that webtoon/anime style with great action, good humor, and sweet themes of true friendship and redemption that made me absolutely love it.

Sure, some of the scenes are over-the-top and exaggerated, but that totally makes sense given its webtoon origins, and the humor and character arcs completely make up for it.

​I’m so looking forward to Season 2! Definitely recommend giving it a shot if you haven't yet. What did you guys think of the adaptation?

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​Hey everyone, I actually finished watching Study Group a while back, like a week ago, but I ended up rewatching parts of it yesterday and finally sat down to put my thoughts into words. I might have made some minor mistakes in this review since it’s been a week, so do excuse me .

​Overall, I’d give it a solid 8 out of 10. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-paced action-comedy, it’s such a refreshing watch.

​Honestly, every single actor in this show did an incredible job. Hwang Min-hyun was fantastic as Yoon Ga-min, hitting the perfect balance between being a nerdy guy who just wants to study and turning into an absolute beast when he fights. His background with his taekwondo mom and intense workout routine actually makes his martial arts skills believable.

Then you have Han Ji-eun as the teacher, Lee Han-Kyung, who brought so much heart to the role. The chemistry between Ga-min, the students, and Teacher Lee felt so genuine. The emotional scenes especially everything tied to the past teacher hit surprisingly hard and gave the show real depth amidst all the action.

​And can we talk about the rest of the cast? Cha Woo-min as the villain, Pi Han-wool, was insanely good and played that menacing, calculating role so well. Meanwhile, Ga-min's entire study group circle Kim Se-hyun (Lee Jong-hyun), Lee Ji-woo (Shin Su-hyun), Choi Hee-won (Yoon Sang-jeong), and Lee Jun (Gong Do-yu) - had such fun, natural chemistry together. Watching that group come together and protect each other made the whole series so endearing to follow.

​The overall energy, the soundtrack, and the fast pacing kept me super entertained from start to finish.It leans into that webtoon/anime style with great action, good humor, and sweet themes of true friendship and redemption that made me absolutely love it.

Sure, some of the scenes are over-the-top and exaggerated, but that totally makes sense given its webtoon origins, and the humor and character arcs completely make up for it.

​I’m so looking forward to Season 2! Definitely recommend giving it a shot if you haven't yet. What did you guys think of the adaptation?

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​Hey everyone, I actually finished watching Study Group a while back, like a week ago, but I ended up rewatching parts of it yesterday and finally sat down to put my thoughts into words. I might have made some minor mistakes in this review since it’s been a week, so do excuse me .

​Overall, I’d give it a solid 8 out of 10. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-paced action-comedy, it’s such a refreshing watch.

​Honestly, every single actor in this show did an incredible job. Hwang Min-hyun was fantastic as Yoon Ga-min, hitting the perfect balance between being a nerdy guy who just wants to study and turning into an absolute beast when he fights. His background with his taekwondo mom and intense workout routine actually makes his martial arts skills believable.

Then you have Han Ji-eun as the teacher, Lee Han-Kyung, who brought so much heart to the role. The chemistry between Ga-min, the students, and Teacher Lee felt so genuine. The emotional scenes especially everything tied to the past teacher hit surprisingly hard and gave the show real depth amidst all the action.

​And can we talk about the rest of the cast? Cha Woo-min as the villain, Pi Han-wool, was insanely good and played that menacing, calculating role so well. Meanwhile, Ga-min's entire study group circle Kim Se-hyun (Lee Jong-hyun), Lee Ji-woo (Shin Su-hyun), Choi Hee-won (Yoon Sang-jeong), and Lee Jun (Gong Do-yu)—had such fun, natural chemistry together. Watching that group come together and protect each other made the whole series so endearing to follow.

​The overall energy, the soundtrack, and the fast pacing kept me super entertained from start to finish.It leans into that webtoon/anime style with great action, good humor, and sweet themes of true friendship and redemption that made me absolutely love it.

Sure, some of the scenes are over-the-top and exaggerated, but that totally makes sense given its webtoon origins, and the humor and character arcs completely make up for it.

​I’m so looking forward to Season 2! Definitely recommend giving it a shot if you haven't yet. What did you guys think of the adaptation?

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What the actual fuck is NTA doing? Is the government literally playing with our sanity?

​They said the results would come out on the 20th, but of course, they had to drop it on the 16th late at night. I am not complaining about early results, but please yaar, stop releasing results at midnight for God’s sake! What is your problem? Do you get some sick joy out of giving us midnight panic attacks?

​Upar se what is with the cutoff this year, man? WTF. 213?! Whyyyyyy?

Usually, the qualifying cutoff is around 100-140 at most. But seedha 213? Does that even make sense?

​I scored 165 and my heart is completely broken. I’m not justifying it, okay? I know 165 is crap marks. But TBH, I had my reasons. The main NEET in May actually went okay, I was expecting around 510–520. But Re-NEET? Don’t even ask. Man I fucked up.

​First of all, I didn't study for Re-NEET. I admit that. I was just so pissed off and burnt out. On the day of the exam, my center was 2 hours away from my home 3 hours with traffic. I’m not complaining ,I know some people had it worse, but it set the mood. Since that morning, I had a massive migraine, stomach aches, and just felt awful. The day before, I was fine and slept well, so I thought maybe it was just exam tension.

​But TF man, I got my periods right in the middle of the exam just as I completed Bio.

​Severe cramps, blinding headache, extreme dizziness, and heavy bleeding. I have irregular periods, so I absolutely did not expect it to hit so randomly and suddenly. And guess what? The school had no nursing staff, no medicine, no one to help. Nothing.

​I literally begged the invigilator to let me go to the washroom just so I could at least wash the blood away with water and feel a little clean. But gosh, they didn't allow it, saying "Exam hai, rules hain, bla bla bla."

​Girl, I was about to pass out, who tf cares about the exam at that point?!

​So I just sat there in agonizing pain, feeling dizzy, with severe cramps, constantly bleeding. I was sitting on a wooden bench and by the end of the exam, it was literally soaked in blood. God I was so incredibly embarrassed. Don’t even ask me. Thank God I wore black pants. 😭😭

​I was so dizzy and out of it that I don't even remember what I marked on the OMR.

​I was just hoping ki at least pass ho jaungi so I could try for a private seat. When the OMR was released, I checked and... God, I had marked almost everything wrong. Physics and Chem, don't even ask. I completely fucked it up. This was the worst NEET I have ever given, and this was my 4th drop year.

​But fuck no, NTA had to play games. Now, with 165 marks against a 213 cutoff I am completely ruined. My hopes went up in flames. I don't know what to do. I haven't even told my parents about my marks yet. They were actually ready to try for a private MBBS seat for me this time. But ab mein kya karu?

​Why, NTA, why???? If possible, please decrease the qualifying marks. Please, at least 150 kar do 😭😭😭😭😭

​Upar se, I haven’t even received my refund yet, whereas some people have somehow received it twice or thrice.

​I am just numb. I feel so defeated. How is any of this fair?

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Hey everyone, I actually watched this a while back, like a week ago or so, but I honestly just didn't know what to write in a review lol. I finally sat down to put my thoughts into words yesterday. I might have made some mistakes in the review as I watched it a while back, so do excuse that if some of my details or memory of the scenes are a bit off!

​So yeah, The Call. I’m kind of right in the middle on this one. I didn't love it, but I definitely don't hate it either. I guess I really expected more from it, especially with how much hype it gets, but it’s still a pretty solid 7/10 for me. It was definitely a fresh take on the whole time-travel/butterfly-effect thriller genre.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job. Both of the leads, Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo, did a great job, but especially Jeon Jong-seo she completely steals the show. Her shift from this seemingly helpless girl into a bitter, cold, and downright disturbing villain is wild.

I actually found the whole backstory with her stepmother really bleak and interesting. When you think about it, Young-sook is kind of the tragic result of extreme mental health stigma and superstition. She was kept locked up, horribly abused, and completely unsocialized by her shaman stepmother for almost 28 years. The stepmother's "premonition" was technically real, but the way she treated Young-sook basically created the monster she was trying to prevent. It’s super dark.

​But where the movie lost me, and why I can't give it higher than a 7, is how messy the logic gets, especially towards the end. There are so many head-scratching plot holes and timeline issues. For one did anyone else notice the massive error on the father's gravestone? It literally says he died on December 11th, but all the actual fire and killings in 1999 happen on December 31st! How does a movie overlook a detail like that? ( I might be wrong,I don't remember much)

​And honestly, the logistics of the thriller part get kind of ridiculous. How does Young-sook manage to kill four people including a police officer and hide her mom’s body in an unsupervised fridge for 20 years without ever getting caught? The cops in this movie are embarrassingly useless. If five people suddenly go missing after visiting one house there is absolutely no way she wouldn't be thoroughly investigated and charged even if they couldn't find the bodies immediately.

​Then there's the mid-credit scene with Seo-yeon (Park Shin-hye's character) tied to the chair. That last-minute twist just felt like they were trying way too hard to shock the audience and ended up completely breaking their own time-travel rules. In a butterfly-effect timeline, if Seo-yeon was kidnapped and tortured for 20 years, she wouldn't have just ended up peacefully walking through the cemetery with her mom before randomly replacing herself in the chair. It makes zero sense. I honestly prefer to pretend those last few seconds didn't happen and that it just ended with them walking away from the graveyard.

​ Overall, it's a creative movie with top-tier acting from the leads, but the sloppy writing and glaring logic flaws kept it from being a masterpiece for me.

​What did you guys think? Did the plot holes bother you as much as they did me, or did you just turn your brain off and enjoy the ride?

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Hey everyone, I actually watched this a while back, like a week ago or so, but I honestly just didn't know what to write in a review lol. I finally sat down to put my thoughts into words yesterday. I might have made some mistakes in the review as I watched it a while back, so do excuse that if some of my details or memory of the scenes are a bit off!

​So yeah, The Call. I’m kind of right in the middle on this one. I didn't love it, but I definitely don't hate it either. I guess I really expected more from it, especially with how much hype it gets, but it’s still a pretty solid 7/10 for me. It was definitely a fresh take on the whole time-travel/butterfly-effect thriller genre.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job. Both of the leads, Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo, did a great job, but especially Jeon Jong-seo she completely steals the show. Her shift from this seemingly helpless girl into a bitter, cold, and downright disturbing villain is wild.

I actually found the whole backstory with her stepmother really bleak and interesting. When you think about it, Young-sook is kind of the tragic result of extreme mental health stigma and superstition. She was kept locked up, horribly abused, and completely unsocialized by her shaman stepmother for almost 28 years. The stepmother's "premonition" was technically real, but the way she treated Young-sook basically created the monster she was trying to prevent. It’s super dark.

​But where the movie lost me, and why I can't give it higher than a 7, is how messy the logic gets, especially towards the end. There are so many head-scratching plot holes and timeline issues. For one did anyone else notice the massive error on the father's gravestone? It literally says he died on December 11th, but all the actual fire and killings in 1999 happen on December 31st! How does a movie overlook a detail like that? ( I might be wrong,I don't remember much)

​And honestly, the logistics of the thriller part get kind of ridiculous. How does Young-sook manage to kill four people including a police officer and hide her mom’s body in an unsupervised fridge for 20 years without ever getting caught? The cops in this movie are embarrassingly useless. If five people suddenly go missing after visiting one house there is absolutely no way she wouldn't be thoroughly investigated and charged even if they couldn't find the bodies immediately.

​Then there's the mid-credit scene with Seo-yeon (Park Shin-hye's character) tied to the chair. That last-minute twist just felt like they were trying way too hard to shock the audience and ended up completely breaking their own time-travel rules. In a butterfly-effect timeline, if Seo-yeon was kidnapped and tortured for 20 years, she wouldn't have just ended up peacefully walking through the cemetery with her mom before randomly replacing herself in the chair. It makes zero sense. I honestly prefer to pretend those last few seconds didn't happen and that it just ended with them walking away from the graveyard.

​ Overall, it's a creative movie with top-tier acting from the leads, but the sloppy writing and glaring logic flaws kept it from being a masterpiece for me.

​What did you guys think? Did the plot holes bother you as much as they did me, or did you just turn your brain off and enjoy the ride?

Hey everyone, I actually watched this a while back, like a week ago or so, but I honestly just didn't know what to write in a review lol. I finally sat down to put my thoughts into words yesterday. I might have made some mistakes in the review as I watched it a while back, so do excuse that if some of my details or memory of the scenes are a bit off!

​So yeah, The Call. I’m kind of right in the middle on this one. I didn't love it, but I definitely don't hate it either. I guess I really expected more from it, especially with how much hype it gets, but it’s still a pretty solid 7/10 for me. It was definitely a fresh take on the whole time-travel/butterfly-effect thriller genre.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job. Both of the leads, Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo, did a great job, but especially Jeon Jong-seo she completely steals the show. Her shift from this seemingly helpless girl into a bitter, cold, and downright disturbing villain is wild.

I actually found the whole backstory with her stepmother really bleak and interesting. When you think about it, Young-sook is kind of the tragic result of extreme mental health stigma and superstition. She was kept locked up, horribly abused, and completely unsocialized by her shaman stepmother for almost 28 years. The stepmother's "premonition" was technically real, but the way she treated Young-sook basically created the monster she was trying to prevent. It’s super dark.

​But where the movie lost me, and why I can't give it higher than a 7, is how messy the logic gets, especially towards the end. There are so many head-scratching plot holes and timeline issues. For one did anyone else notice the massive error on the father's gravestone? It literally says he died on December 11th, but all the actual fire and killings in 1999 happen on December 31st! How does a movie overlook a detail like that? ( I might be wrong,I don't remember much)

​And honestly, the logistics of the thriller part get kind of ridiculous. How does Young-sook manage to kill four people including a police officer and hide her mom’s body in an unsupervised fridge for 20 years without ever getting caught? The cops in this movie are embarrassingly useless. If five people suddenly go missing after visiting one house there is absolutely no way she wouldn't be thoroughly investigated and charged even if they couldn't find the bodies immediately.

​Then there's the mid-credit scene with Seo-yeon (Park Shin-hye's character) tied to the chair. That last-minute twist just felt like they were trying way too hard to shock the audience and ended up completely breaking their own time-travel rules. In a butterfly-effect timeline, if Seo-yeon was kidnapped and tortured for 20 years, she wouldn't have just ended up peacefully walking through the cemetery with her mom before randomly replacing herself in the chair. It makes zero sense. I honestly prefer to pretend those last few seconds didn't happen and that it just ended with them walking away from the graveyard.

​ Overall, it's a creative movie with top-tier acting from the leads, but the sloppy writing and glaring logic flaws kept it from being a masterpiece for me.

​What did you guys think? Did the plot holes bother you as much as they did me, or did you just turn your brain off and enjoy the ride?

Bro, is there anyone who provided their bank details to PNB (Punjab National Bank) and actually got the refund?

Bro, how is everyone getting refunded twice? I haven't even gotten a single one here.

WTF 😭😭😭😭

NTA, please just give it already in the name of God 🙏

Don't cheat this time

Now that you've said you'll give the refund, just do it 😭

Edit: Just saw a post ki someone got triple refund God 😭😭😭mera toh eak baar bhi nahi aaya and ppl are getting twice and thrice 😭 Bhai NTA tuh kar kya raha hei Neet kei baad bhi jenei nahi dega kay 😑🥲

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Hey guys!

I literally just finished bingeing Teach You A Lesson yesterday, and I'm still processing everything. I needed a place to share my thoughts because this show completely blew me away. I’m giving it a solid 8 out of 10.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job across the board. The main character looks completely unhinged at points, and you can totally feel the weight of the trauma and everything that happened to his life. Even the supporting cast brought so much raw intensity to the screen. The acting is really what sells the gritty tone of the series and keeps you hooked from episode to episode.

I know this show has sparked a ton of debate online because of how brutal it gets, but to me, it felt like a powerful mirror reflecting the real-life flaws and dark realities of today's education system. It captures how highly competitive, status-obsessed, and corrupt the environment can be, where bullies aren't even strong on their own but usually have powerful parents backing and enabling them.

The episode with the parent harassing the teacher felt so close to home, especially since it reminds you of those recent, tragic real-life stories where teachers unfortunately ended up taking their own lives because of that kind of pressure.

It really highlights how much the hierarchy has broken down. Teachers used to be held in such high esteem, but nowadays society just views them as mere employees or tutors you hire to elevate your child rather than people who deserve utmost respect. When a teacher who actually stands up to protect students becomes a "rare species," you know the system is broken and functioning more like a business for money than a place for learners.

That’s why this show is just so incredibly satisfying to watch. If you're sick of watching standard bullying dramas where the kids rely on their parents forever and the ending takes ages to process, this show gives you immediate relief. You get to see the bullies' lives completely crumble in a single episode. It reminds people that consequences actually exist for bad behavior, and that bullies and bad adults deserve exactly what's coming to them.

The show quite exaggerated the bullying acts at some points, so it's definitely not for the weak of heart. If you can’t stand seeing harsh discipline, you might have mixed feelings.The students in this drama aren't just your standard "Imma hit you" type of bullies, they are next-level terrifying, getting involved in kidnapping, illegal online gambling, and even forcing drugs on people.

The whole drug storyline with Jung Hyun-min the school's top student who completely falls victim to narcotics disguised as smart drugs or medicine was genuinely heartbreaking to watch. Seeing his own mother value medical college admissions more than her son's actual well-being by pushing those illegal pills on him just shows how sick the pressure can get. It honestly mirrors that crazy real-life phenomenon happening right now with the misuse of ADHD medication as "study pills" in highly competitive schools.

I also loved the complexity of the characters, like Kim Hyeon-Ju and Deputy Bong. When they meet again in episode 4, they acknowledge that the fighting still goes on, but they leave the students who want to study alone.

I absolutely loved how the teachers finally came together to help in the end! After seeing educators treated with so little respect throughout the series, watching them take a stand by collecting the drugs and secretly handing them over to the ERPB was such an incredible, powerful moment. It felt like the ultimate team effort to back up the bureau's mission.

But what completely broke me toward the end was the reveal about his fiancée. Finding out how his fiancée died because of this toxic system added such a massive, devastating layer of emotional depth to his character's trauma. The killer was completely unhinged, showing absolutely zero remorse for taking her life, and the fact that he was still walking free and actively selling drugs to students is what makes your blood absolutely boil.

Realistically speaking, an education minister and a special forces guy would have been taken out by the chaebols, politicians, and moms . You usually can't go after silver-spoon kids and live to tell the tale! But it's fiction, and while it's not meant to be perfect, it does a fine job of making us think and reflect while being wildly entertaining.

It's a bold, transparent, emotional, and deeply impactful watch. You won't just watch it; you'll be thinking about it long after the credits roll.

Did anyone else finish it recently? How do you guys feel about the way they handled the message compared to the webtoon controversy?

NOTE: lot of people were initially confused or worried about it because the original webtoon it’s based on had some seriously problematic elements like anti-black racism (which got it removed from North American platforms), misogyny, and far-right messaging. But I was so relieved to see that the drama version completely removed those toxic aspects. Instead, it focuses heavily on exposing systemic flaws, the intense pressures faced by students, the struggles of teachers, and the insane expectations of parents.

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Hey guys!

I literally just finished bingeing Teach You A Lesson yesterday, and I'm still processing everything. I needed a place to share my thoughts because this show completely blew me away. I’m giving it a solid 8 out of 10.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job across the board. The main character looks completely unhinged at points, and you can totally feel the weight of the trauma and everything that happened to his life. Even the supporting cast brought so much raw intensity to the screen. The acting is really what sells the gritty tone of the series and keeps you hooked from episode to episode.

I know this show has sparked a ton of debate online because of how brutal it gets, but to me, it felt like a powerful mirror reflecting the real-life flaws and dark realities of today's education system. It captures how highly competitive, status-obsessed, and corrupt the environment can be, where bullies aren't even strong on their own but usually have powerful parents backing and enabling them.

The episode with the parent harassing the teacher felt so close to home, especially since it reminds you of those recent, tragic real-life stories where teachers unfortunately ended up taking their own lives because of that kind of pressure.

It really highlights how much the hierarchy has broken down. Teachers used to be held in such high esteem, but nowadays society just views them as mere employees or tutors you hire to elevate your child rather than people who deserve utmost respect. When a teacher who actually stands up to protect students becomes a "rare species," you know the system is broken and functioning more like a business for money than a place for learners.

That’s why this show is just so incredibly satisfying to watch. If you're sick of watching standard bullying dramas where the kids rely on their parents forever and the ending takes ages to process, this show gives you immediate relief. You get to see the bullies' lives completely crumble in a single episode. It reminds people that consequences actually exist for bad behavior, and that bullies and bad adults deserve exactly what's coming to them.

The show quite exaggerated the bullying acts at some points, so it's definitely not for the weak of heart. If you can’t stand seeing harsh discipline, you might have mixed feelings.The students in this drama aren't just your standard "Imma hit you" type of bullies, they are next-level terrifying, getting involved in kidnapping, illegal online gambling, and even forcing drugs on people.

The whole drug storyline with Jung Hyun-min the school's top student who completely falls victim to narcotics disguised as smart drugs or medicine was genuinely heartbreaking to watch. Seeing his own mother value medical college admissions more than her son's actual well-being by pushing those illegal pills on him just shows how sick the pressure can get. It honestly mirrors that crazy real-life phenomenon happening right now with the misuse of ADHD medication as "study pills" in highly competitive schools.

I also loved the complexity of the characters, like Kim Hyeon-Ju and Deputy Bong. When they meet again in episode 4, they acknowledge that the fighting still goes on, but they leave the students who want to study alone.

I absolutely loved how the teachers finally came together to help in the end! After seeing educators treated with so little respect throughout the series, watching them take a stand by collecting the drugs and secretly handing them over to the ERPB was such an incredible, powerful moment. It felt like the ultimate team effort to back up the bureau's mission.

But what completely broke me toward the end was the reveal about his fiancée. Finding out how his fiancée died because of this toxic system added such a massive, devastating layer of emotional depth to his character's trauma. The killer was completely unhinged, showing absolutely zero remorse for taking her life, and the fact that he was still walking free and actively selling drugs to students is what makes your blood absolutely boil.

Realistically speaking, an education minister and a

special forces guy would have been taken out by the chaebols, politicians, and moms . You usually can't go after silver-spoon kids and live to tell the tale! But it's fiction, and while it's not meant to be perfect, it does a fine job of making us think and reflect while being wildly entertaining.

It's a bold, transparent, emotional, and deeply impactful watch. You won't just watch it; you'll be thinking about it long after the credits roll.

Did anyone else finish it recently? How do you guys feel about the way they handled the message compared to the webtoon controversy?

NOTE: lot of people were initially confused or worried about it because the original webtoon it’s based on had some seriously problematic elements like anti-black racism (which got it removed from North American platforms), misogyny, and far-right messaging. But I was so relieved to see that the drama version completely removed those toxic aspects. Instead, it focuses heavily on exposing systemic flaws, the intense pressures faced by students, the struggles of teachers, and the insane expectations of parents.

Hey guys!

I literally just finished bingeing Teach You A Lesson yesterday, and I'm still processing everything. I needed a place to share my thoughts because this show completely blew me away. I’m giving it a solid 8 out of 10.

​First off, the actors did an amazing job across the board. The main character looks completely unhinged at points, and you can totally feel the weight of the trauma and everything that happened to his life. Even the supporting cast brought so much raw intensity to the screen. The acting is really what sells the gritty tone of the series and keeps you hooked from episode to episode.

I know this show has sparked a ton of debate online because of how brutal it gets, but to me, it felt like a powerful mirror reflecting the real-life flaws and dark realities of today's education system. It captures how highly competitive, status-obsessed, and corrupt the environment can be, where bullies aren't even strong on their own but usually have powerful parents backing and enabling them.

The episode with the parent harassing the teacher felt so close to home, especially since it reminds you of those recent, tragic real-life stories where teachers unfortunately ended up taking their own lives because of that kind of pressure.

It really highlights how much the hierarchy has broken down. Teachers used to be held in such high esteem, but nowadays society just views them as mere employees or tutors you hire to elevate your child rather than people who deserve utmost respect. When a teacher who actually stands up to protect students becomes a "rare species," you know the system is broken and functioning more like a business for money than a place for learners.

That’s why this show is just so incredibly satisfying to watch. If you're sick of watching standard bullying dramas where the kids rely on their parents forever and the ending takes ages to process, this show gives you immediate relief. You get to see the bullies' lives completely crumble in a single episode. It reminds people that consequences actually exist for bad behavior, and that bullies and bad adults deserve exactly what's coming to them.

The show quite exaggerated the bullying acts at some points, so it's definitely not for the weak of heart. If you can’t stand seeing harsh discipline, you might have mixed feelings.The students in this drama aren't just your standard "Imma hit you" type of bullies, they are next-level terrifying, getting involved in kidnapping, illegal online gambling, and even forcing drugs on people.

The whole drug storyline with Jung Hyun-min the school's top student who completely falls victim to narcotics disguised as smart drugs or medicine was genuinely heartbreaking to watch. Seeing his own mother value medical college admissions more than her son's actual well-being by pushing those illegal pills on him just shows how sick the pressure can get. It honestly mirrors that crazy real-life phenomenon happening right now with the misuse of ADHD medication as "study pills" in highly competitive schools.

I also loved the complexity of the characters, like Kim Hyeon-Ju and Deputy Bong. When they meet again in episode 4, they acknowledge that the fighting still goes on, but they leave the students who want to study alone.

I absolutely loved how the teachers finally came together to help in the end! After seeing educators treated with so little respect throughout the series, watching them take a stand by collecting the drugs and secretly handing them over to the ERPB was such an incredible, powerful moment. It felt like the ultimate team effort to back up the bureau's mission.

But what completely broke me toward the end was the reveal about his fiancée. Finding out how his fiancée died because of this toxic system added such a massive, devastating layer of emotional depth to his character's trauma. The killer was completely unhinged, showing absolutely zero remorse for taking her life, and the fact that he was still walking free and actively selling drugs to students is what makes your blood absolutely boil.

Realistically speaking, an education minister and a

special forces guy would have been taken out by the chaebols, politicians, and moms . You usually can't go after silver-spoon kids and live to tell the tale! But it's fiction, and while it's not meant to be perfect, it does a fine job of making us think and reflect while being wildly entertaining.

It's a bold, transparent, emotional, and deeply impactful watch. You won't just watch it; you'll be thinking about it long after the credits roll.

Did anyone else finish it recently? How do you guys feel about the way they handled the message compared to the webtoon controversy?

NOTE: lot of people were initially confused or worried about it because the original webtoon it’s based on had some seriously problematic elements like anti-black racism (which got it removed from North American platforms), misogyny, and far-right messaging. But I was so relieved to see that the drama version completely removed those toxic aspects. Instead, it focuses heavily on exposing systemic flaws, the intense pressures faced by students, the struggles of teachers, and the insane expectations of parents.

​

​Hey guys, quick update on my last post!

​The Aakash and Sri Chaitanya books are officially sold out.

​ However, I still have a bunch of Gurukripa (GCI) study materials left + Aakash nMindmaps . These are all 2022–2024 editions and are amazing for extra question drilling.

​I'm attaching the pictures of the exact books available right now along with their prices in this post.

1st slide - Aakash mindmaps 400+$

2nd slide - Bio mcqs 350+$

3rd slide - Che mcqs 280+$

4th slide - Phy mcqs 280+$

5th slide - Chemistry modules - 900+$

6th slide - Physics modules -900+$

7th slide - Biology modules - 1000+$

​Everything is priced to clear. Drop me a DM or comment below if you want to grab anything.

Shipping From: Hyderabad

​🤝 F2F Deals: If you are local to the city and prefer a face-to-face hand-off, you are more than welcome to meet up to inspect the books and save on shipping costs.

I prefer if one person takes it all

₹4500 including shipping for The whole bundle + freebie ( periodic table chart 🙌🏼)

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​Hey guys, quick update on my last post!

​The Aakash and Sri Chaitanya books are officially sold out.

​ However, I still have a bunch of Gurukripa (GCI) study materials left + Aakash nMindmaps . These are all 2022–2024 editions and are amazing for extra question drilling.

​I'm attaching the pictures of the exact books available right now along with their prices in this post.

1st slide - Aakash mindmaps 400+$

2nd slide - Bio mcqs 350+$

3rd slide - Che mcqs 280+$

4th slide - Phy mcqs 280+$

5th slide - Chemistry modules - 900+$

6th slide - Physics modules -900+$

7th slide - Biology modules - 1000+$

​Everything is priced to clear. Drop me a DM or comment below if you want to grab anything.

Shipping From: Hyderabad

​🤝 F2F Deals: If you are local to the city and prefer a face-to-face hand-off, you are more than welcome to meet up to inspect the books and save on shipping costs.

Hey everyone,

​I just wanted to drop a quick review and a massive thank you to u/Separate-Doubt-9635 !!

​I recently purchased some books from them, and the entire experience was absolutely flawless. The packaging was incredible meticulously wrapped so that everything arrived in pristine condition without a single dent or damage. Every book was exactly as described and shown in the pictures.

​To top it all off, they included the sweetest freebies! I was so thrilled to find chocolates, beautiful bookmarks, and sticky notes for tabbing my new reads. It really made unboxing it such a joyful experience.

​If you are ever hesitant about buying from them, consider this a glowing recommendation. 10/10, would absolutely buy from them again! 😆❤️