Watered down tea...
Tea that look like cocktails brighten up this otherwise bland, and I mean really bland Altdif commercial, yes I checked there is such a brand and they have a tea house you can visit and probably try all the tea you see in this show if you ever go to Seoul.The tea house is as sterile as sterile gets feeling more like a lab than a cozy place to drink tea.
However being completely starved by lack of GL it is nice to see girls interact, and slightly awkwardly flirt in what I would not go as far as call enemies to lovers as it is more of a slightly disagreement to flirt kind of deal.
The 3 characters seem to do what they are supposed to do without much drama, as the supporting character truly is there to support the leads to get closer and does not really do much more.
There are no annoying elements here, but then again there is not much of anything here... having the highlight of the show include some foam on the lips and an indirect kiss...
It is not bad, it is not good, it truly just is a cup of water someone dipped a tea bag in for like 2 seconds leaving some colour but not much taste...
Still since it takes about 30 minutes to complete this, I will say go watch it support the little GL we get, as there is nothing wrong with it, nothing annoying and it is a pretty smooth watch. Just do not expect much of anything and all will be fine!
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It Does Its Job
Reason for watching:I decided to watch this show because it was a miniseries about a wlw relationship, and there aren't enough of those.
Reason for finishing:
Because there were no other Korean wlw dramas at the time that I could find.
Characters:
They don't have much personality, but they are very likable.
Overall opinion:
It does it's job well. For an advertisement that is also attempting to portray an honest wlw relationship.
Reason for rating:
Not amazing, not bad. It's fun, and for it's run time and it's (presumably low) budget, it was at the very least, memorable.
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Lesbian Fluff, Fancy Tea, and Gorgeous Aesthetics
Honestly, this might be my favorite lesbian story out right now.It almost didn't feel like a mini-series because of how well it was constructed. And since the story took place within a span of 2-3 days, the pacing felt organic and natural. I didn't feel like I was missing something.
And the characters were really well-established. I really felt like I knew them. Tea Master Hong is stubborn and proud, but passionate. Marketer Cha is a knowledgeable professional, realistic in business but romantic at heart. And Lee Dan's teasing dramatics and straight-to-the-point approach to life made her my favorite character in the story. You could tell that the tea shop workers are really close with each other from their silent communication. And the two female leads had good chemistry (for the timeframe they had anyway).
It was well-constructed pure fluff. And a very effective advertisement if I do say so myself - I am definitely going to have to stop by Altdif if I ever wind up in South Korea. That is the most fanciest tea I've ever seen in my life.
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Not my cup of tea
Ironically considering the theme and "plot" - if there's barely one - this one wasn't exactly my cup of tea. It's a cute little series/short film with barely any depth to the characters and the story itself, but with some wholesome, adorable, soft sapphic moments that make you continue watching and it served its purpose. You can tell it's a low budget project meant to be a short film and considering all of that I feel like they did what they could and the results were good considering how little they had to make it happen. Overall, I don't regret watching it, even though it's definitely not getting in my list of favorite GLs.Was this review helpful to you?
Wholesome
This had a really pure, aesthetic ASMR-ambience kind of vibe — the kind that makes me want to sit in a tea shop for an entire afternoon. I appreciate the communication between the leads and the lack of ridiculous drama tropes, and just overall the simplicity of everything.Ultimately — this is an ad for a tea shop in Korea (which I will look for for sure if I ever visit, so it accomplished its goal) but there's really not much plot at all (and honestly it's not very heavy on the romance aside from implications) but the vibe of the show is really enjoyable.
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Simple and effective !!
I was really happy to watch a korean GL even if this drama is really short and simple. The story is very innocent and there is not much going on but it's still worth watching. Also, the atmosphere was very pleasant and cute. I almost wanted to go there and drink tea !! Actresses were adorable and the way they looked at each other was wonderful, they did a really great job. It's really easy and quick to watch and I recommend it even if it's not the most original series. You won't waste your time !!Sorry if I made mistakes in english , this is not my native language :)
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I recently watched it fully??
the little small gl series we got...no dirty scenes no nthng, just pure love and smooth storyline in a very short length of time ?? shows the real love in between two female lead and the supporting character played really big role here even tho she didn't get to have many lines, i really liked her too. the overall series was so calming,healing and smooth to watch...also the soft gl storyline behind all these...highly recommended to all the gl lovers out there. i wish they made the last episode abit longer like 10mins and show them having quality time and being so much in love and one proposing other and staying together happily with a healing ending ??Was this review helpful to you?
Lukewarm, but enjoyable
If you're looking for anything but vibes you won't find it here, but if it's atmosphere you're after, this show's got it in spades.The story has absolutely no substance to it whatsoever, but there's something so pleasant and calming about the energy that radiates from every single shot that I just couldn't bring myself to mind.
If you take the show for what it is - a lovely advertisement featuring queer women (a bold choice even in the increasingly progressive social climate of modern South Korea) - and don't expect anything else, you'll definitely enjoy this little sapphic slice of life.
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Romance or seduction?
Usually i do not see LGBTQ+ dramas because i want dramas were i can relate and feel. That is why i only see happy dramas, at least for now. I considered myself a biological male and with male mentality, whatever that means. I am atracted only to women. But i think gender should be defined by the people who live it... i think people love or cares for the other(s) the same way i do, but maybe expressing in other forms.I think, independent of that, this drama is short and more on the side of seduction.
STORY - The head of the marketing team, Cha Song Joo comes at Altdif to collaborate with Tea master Hong. Moreover, they made (invented i guess) and served teas and drinks.
Cha Song knows Hong from a previous moment, where Hong breaks up with her gf and toss her couple ring. It seems that Cha is interested in Hong, tries to find her and finally does that!
They are always teasing with each other (i think they are both interested, maybe, knowing that it is reciprocal.
And... That is it!
ACTING - well, i think they are sweet, but there is not much character development.
MUSIC - did not like it, but that does not mean that is bad.
REWATCH - Do not think so, only if they produce some more episodes, maybe the budget is low, but they could build better the story.
OVERALL - i like the relation between both and the drinks they share. Maybe they talked more with the teas and the names they give to each one, than with words. Nevertheless, I enjoy! Should be longer…
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Nada interessante
Tenho pouco ou quase nada para falar sobre essa minissérie. Na verdade, o plot dela só tem sentido pra quem é coreano ou tenha um conhecimento aprofundado sobre a cultura do chá em toda a sua amplitude, coisa que aqui no Brasil é tratada de forma diferente. Alguns conceitos são completamente estranhos para mim, como um concurso de chás, "um chá que se aproxima da perfeição", as misturas necessárias na busca do chá perfeito etc.Em relação ao GL, a história é bem sem sentido. e pareceu que a chefe de marketing sentiu amor à primeira vista um ano antes (e tome clichê), e se aproveitou da situação em questão (a vitória da outra no concurso) como desculpa para se aproximar, não faz sentido o setor de marketing ficar contra o sabor que venceu o concurso. Enfim, 5 eps curtos e enfadonhos, poucos atores e apenas a história central, que é chatinha, uma atuação mediana, ambientação fraca, enfim, eu não veria de novo.
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