Kdrama Review: Liar and His Lover

Lately, I've been running out of kdramas to watch (if you can recommend some, please!) until I came across The Liar and His Lover starring Red Velvet's Joy and Lee Hyun Woo.The Liar and His Lover is a tVN kdrama based on a Japanese manga which revolves around the romance of Kang Han Gyeol, a genius composer/producer of the band Crude Play and Yoon Soo Rim, a highschool student who dreams of becoming a singer. My thoughts on this kdrama? 🤔

A meh story.

The story of this kdrama is a bit weak. The narration is just steady and meh; there's nothing that kept me on the edge of my seat. If there's one thing that is unique about The Liar and His Lover's storyline is the part wherein it tackles Crude Play's issue as a band (I won't spoil you). It made me wonder if there is really something like that happening in Korean entertainment industry. Well, who knows?

Unconvincing main lead romance.

It's always cute to see young love but this kdrama did not deliver that kilig feels that I'm expecting. I think the main couple Kang Han Gyeol and Yoon Soo Rim lacked connection and chemistry. Their love story didn't feel romantic to me; it feels more like a friendly interaction. 💔

Lovable Second Couple.

Thanks to the secondary couple - Yoo Si Hyun and Soo Yeon's lovely romance that saved the kilig drought. LOL! This couple's short scenes are honestly more memorable than the main couple, well atleast for me. Unlike the main couple, these couple has a more convincing and well-developed love story which dates back to their highschool days. 

On point OSTs.

I've always loved musical kdramas or kdramas with musical theme such as Dream High 1&2, Monstar, Heartstrings, You're Beautiful and Shut Up Flower Boyband because of their catchy songs and The Liar and His Lover is no exception. The songs played by Crude Play are on point and will definitely leave you with last song syndrome. Some of the songs that I particularly love are I'm okay and Peterpan. Gwaenchanha, yeogie seo isseulge... Na..Na..Na..Naa... How I wish Crude Play was real.

Prepare your heart for the Second and Third Male Lead.

I was always persuaded by my friend to watch Uncontrollably Fond because of Lee Seo Won who portrayed as Suzy's brother but i refused many times. But after watching The Liar and His Lover, I got to understand her. His character was a bit immature and has kontrabida feels but even with that character, I ended liking him over Kang Han Gyeol.

 Gone are the days when kdramas have the main and second lead; having the third or even fourth male lead is now the new trend. And in The Liar and His Lover, I suppose Baek Jin Woo is the third male lead. Its cute how he gets jealous of the guys that surrounds So Rim. I honestly liked him more than Han Gyeol.

Final Verdict.

As I watched more kdramas, I learned that you need to find good things in it; something that will keep you on your seat, watching. And you really need to find that good thing in this kdrama. As for me, I find Crude Play's music and the secondary couple - Yoo Si Hyun and Soo Yeon and the secondary leads as reasons to keep watching. Honestly, if there are other kdramas that's in my list in the time I'm watching The Liar and His Lover, I will delay watching this kdrama. You know, priorities. LOL!

If you're a kdrama veteran, I think this isn't for you but if you have spare time and want something to watch, then you can go ahead and watch this kdrama. Let me know once you've watched this drama. 안녕!!

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Peripera Airy Ink Velvet Review

I am one of the girls who's in search of a long-lasting lip tint that will save me from all the hassle of constantly checking the mirror for touch-ups. So when I heard of Peripera Airy Ink Velvet's amazing staying power, I eagerly went for the hunt.

The Hits

Peripera Airy Ink Velvet comes in a very cute packaging. What I noticed with Korean makeup and skincare products is that they really pay attention to their packaging and Peripera is no exception. The product is in a cute sturdy plastic bottle which is very handy and easy to carry anywhere.

 

I have not tried other shades so I can only speak for #3 Sold Out Red - this shade is very pigmented. I suggest you swipe off product in the applicator first as this shade can be very vibrant but it is still wearable and can be used everyday; just make sure to apply it lightly and thinly. A little amount really goes a long way.

 

The product has a siliconey consistency and gives out a velvety finish. You can get the color you want with just a swipe; it very easy to work with.

As for it's promised staying power, yes, it does stay for a while. However, it tends to rub off easily if you eat oily food. But if you'll just eat non-oily food, then you're good; it leaves stain after eating or drinking unlike other lip tints that I've tried.

 Just last week, I tested this out in water and I was amazed that even after staying in the water for almost 3 hours in water (beach and pool) it still leave a light tint which was not bad. It was even complimented by my friend.

I bought my Peripera Airy Ink Velvet at Stylekorean for $6.72 or Php 330. I know that this is still quite expensive for a liptint as there are other liptints that are comparatively cheaper but considering its staying power and pigmentation, I can say the price is still a HIT!

The Miss

I love makeup and skincare products with scent however I didn't like Peripera Airy Ink Velvet's strong scent that I can almost taste it after application. Its not that I tried tasting it but the scent is just too strong. But it do fades after a while.

Final Verdict. I love everything about Peripera Airy Ink Velvet except for its strong scent. This is the best, long-lasting lip tint that I've tried so far. Will continue to search for the best lip tint out there! 🙊