Short and sweet
It's a real shame that all BL dramas from S.Korea are so short. I would like to see a commitment to the genre, rather than feeling like it's slightly half hearted.This was a good watch. I like the characters and the actors seemed pretty comfortable together, making them quite natural. For short and few episodes, the story is also good and made me feel concern for Sang-ha; I also wanted to see them happy.
A sports setting for a change, with the unusual backdrop of marathon running. I do think they would have looked somewhat sweatier in 'real life' though! ? There were also good 'threat' elements, adding another feel to the drama.
It really was a story that could so easily have been further developed into a full 15/16-episode drama.
A compact and enjoyable series I'd happily watch again.
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SPORTS WITH LOVE!
It's a really nice series. Though it's short, they're still able to carry out a good storyline. It has a good drama and fluff, and just right amount of romance. The casts did well on their acting, the music is fine, each episode is really good. I loved this already when I watched this the first time few years ago and I'm happy that I'm able to remember it again. This is recommended for those who are looking for a chill, cute, fluffy, sporty and a good dose of sweet BL series. Gonna add this to my favorite list!Was this review helpful to you?
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Indifferent prince x adorable supportive bottom
*happy ending*What I liked about this:
Sang ha. Only Sang ha. He is such an adorable cutie. He is also very upfront about his feelings. I love how confident he is amidst his problems. Such a bundle of joy!
What I didnt like:
The debt part is such a weird addition. I was surprised when Sang ha just started to lay on his life to Jinwon when they've just known each other and it felt like he was needing a pity party. It was also weird how Jinwon keeps pushing his ideals even though Sang ha already told him his situation. For instance, he keeps telling Sang ha to buy new shoes as his current is not fit for running but he was already told that Sang ha is in debt and is an orphan. Talk about a weird plot.
What could've made it better:
I think, Sangha and Jinwon need a few more episodes to bud their love, especially Jin won's. I think he does not care much for Sang ha and he is sooo indifferent. I liked the running sports plot so I hoped they'd focused on that.
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Korejský seriál ze sportovního prostředí s výbornými sk tit od Škaredého Káčatka, který byl vyroben i jako celovečerní film (ten zde máme též s cz tit od monvi-ho), jistě každému divákovi vykouzlí dobrou náladu. Příběh byl pojat komediálně a Sang Ha se na můj vkus vnucoval a podlézal Jin Wonovi až moc a rušily mě v některých scénách ty příšerné řvavé klavíry. Naopak příjemné písně dobarvily jiné scény, vyzdvihnout je třeba to, že Hang bojoval s těžkým životním osudem (doslova bojoval o přežití), a přitom dokázal ještě i milovat a závěrečný polibek byl tak akorát (ani nedýchající štítivé ryby, ani nic přehnaného, čemu by zase divák nevěřil). Příjemné zpestření.
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It was so so... I can’t say I loved it!
I love Sejin alot! He's so so cute and a really good actor. But this drama did not do much for me. The best part about it was Sejin and his cuteness tbh.The other main actor seungho was very boring to watch, he did not make it at all like he loved Sejin’s Character. Thats what made this BL kinda weird for me, his weird attitude he had towards the other who was supposed to be his love interest. I don’t think I would ever want to rewatch this drama if i’m being honest. I was hoping it was alot better the way others went on about it being so good to me. There was a weird disconnect between the couple. And the whole storyline being about Running was a little uninteresting.
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I love this series so much
Ahhhhh everything about it is so magical, my heart can't handle this ahahahaha.Jiwon is so cringe ahahah, his existence makes me shiver but in a good way, he cares so much much but he's so bad at showing it.
Go Sangha is my baby, he's everything good, he's so tiny and cute that makes me want to put him in my pijamas pocket and give him all the love he deserves... he had such a hard childhood, the fact that he doesn't know anything about his father and he lost his mother when he was 16/17, he worked so hard for trying to figure out everything in his life in such young age... he's so strong and when he justifies this strenght with his feelings for Jiwon makes me wanna slap him, his strenght is only his maybe he found a reason to have it in Jiwon but the only source of it is himself.
I already watched this drama 5x and it feels always the same, it's with no doubts my confort series.
Maybe the show was too rushed, 8 episodes with 12 minutes each is too short to do an amazing history development, but I also think that, maybe, if this had a "long version" it would ruin all te experience, I think this show tries to express the message of a true love between teen and/or young adults in the most honest way possible, not every person of "this generation" just mind their business and are rude with everyone else, it also exist people like Sangha and Jiwon that are true to theirselves and the others, it shows how fast two people, regardless their gender, can fell in love with all their hearts...
This is why every single minute of this show makes it unique and magical <3
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mr heart: an overdose on fluff
i think one thing that K-dramas get right is the heartfluttering moments and the tooth rotting fluff, and 'Mr. Heart' wasn't an exception! It's your typical college romance BL with not too deep of a storyline tbh which did eventually make the finale less satisfying for me. Also because each episodes is only 10-15 mins. long and the series only has 8 episodes the writers really had to make sure thye used each minute well to showcase the main couple. This was well done imo, but i would've loved to see more of Sangha's own life (his family, friends etc.) besides Just Jin Won TM. Especially the loanshark storyline could've been fleshed out better and more cohesive because it kind of came out of nowhere.Overall, I really liked the production of the series and the small cast was great! There were a lot of cute moments between the two leads and the side characters were very funny! I do think they overused the weird 'French' (?) music. Sometimes i think it wasn't necessary to use so much background music, or at least if they had to use background music use a different tune? maybe some peaceful piano?
Anyway, it was a fun low-stakes watch and i would recommend it as a beginner BL series :)
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Dont bother it's a waste of time!
Uuh, this was bad. On surfice it's had a cutesy vibe but it's seriously lacking and undeveloped. There were very few things I liked. The story could have had potential, but in the end, it was just disappointing and a bit cliché.The one thing I liked was when the rich main intrest said love should be on equal footing that the other guy can't live for his dream that he need to find his own and that the other guy loving him so much made him so uncomfortable. I didn't think they would acknowledge it, but I am glad they did.
The curly guy made me uncomfortable too; his entire personality was liking this guy, and they gave him this tragic backstory (as a sympathy card? like the guy would pity him or something? To be clear I have noting against sad backstories or childhoods as long as it one more think that will make us understand this character more not when it's his only personality trait or when it done to not make him "boring" or whatever or even worser to excuse the actions of the present ugh)
They made him so pitiful and sad but even worse is that he took so many liberties by pushing his feelings on the rich guy (I don't remember their names). The show portrayed it as cute and cheeky, but it really wasn't why you would want somebody you don't like to constantly try to kiss you and touch you (hold your hand or caress your back while you are bathing, etc.); it would make me super uncomfortable.Also, the story had some major plot holes, like how he was able to earn money for living alone and going to high school and college by just delivering milk? He gets smacked around so much by the mob on the face and doesn't come to school all swollen and bruised up. Coome on
I won't even talk about the rich main lead his personality is non existant all we know is that he is rich, rude as fuck, and that he is some bugs hot runner that has a problem with pacing lol.
The romance was just awkward, and let's not mention the rich guy was angry this dude left how does he deal with it? He fucking hits him like, what the absolute fuck? That is not how you deal with problems or your emotions. Who thought that was an okay action, especially in 2020? I can't even
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Drive and Courageous, mixed a determination
Once again this was a really short and sweet drama, it showed drive and determination in order to get what you what you need to focus and go for it, it also showed how tough it is being a single independent child who is trying to pay off pay debts that were left behind and the extend he had to go through in order to pay it off.The plot of the drama was really basic, nothing to wrap your head around, the characters were matched and did have some chemistry the running well that just made me tired (lol), but all in all it was a drama that could be watched when you literally have nothing else to do.
With “Where Your Eyes Linger” still fresh in my mind I was so ready for another amazing Korean bl, and “Mr. Heart” didn’t disappoint. I feel like they could’ve had a better name though, maybe something do with running...but that’s besides the point. I just finished this drama, and let me tell you, I’m still recovering from the huge amount of adorableness in this drama.
Overall: , this is a fluffy drama that could've done well without the gangsters debt plot that didn't do anything to the relationship between the main leads.
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To the point!
If you are looking to kill a Saturday and or a full weekend, this is the BL you need to watch. Short but lovely stories. I was looking to kill my Sunday with a nice and warming feeling when I cam cross to this BL. It’s clean BL with a lovely story. The production is very small, so don’t expect big money on this one. The music as well is ok. No major songs and different songs, it basically plays the same one. But it’s expect since it has only 8 episodes and they are about 10 min each. If you are wondering were you can see it, here is a good place to watch a your BL drama: dramacool.vcWas this review helpful to you?
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Delightful romp
RATING: B+GENERAL
These 8-episodes are not really a “series”, but feel more like a short movie. Perhaps a student film, at that. But only because it’s a very simple, straightforward story with one minor subplot. However, it’s all done so well that it is wholly satisfying and I truly wished there was more going on, so I could spend more time with these characters and watch them navigate the typical conflicts of a BL series.
The love story is sweet, their growing friendship and attraction was believable and grew naturally. The loan shark subplot, while contrived, also worked fairly well and made sense in this fantasy world. The silly comedy sprinkled throughout was actually quite charming. It set the tone for the whole series and let you know what to expect til the end. When Sang Ha repositions the two snowmen so they are kissing it was such a cute moment, I couldn’t help by smile. The milk gifts, Sang Ha’s sparkly shirt encouraging Jin Won, the goofy coach, even the villain’s henchman crying when the debt is repaid, were all moments that added to the overall charm of the series.
There are a few deeper moments, where we get more insight into the characters. Not enough time was given to really delve deep, but that was clearly not the intent here, so it’s easy to overlook the limitations. However, those moments are still handled fairly well.
ACTING AND DIRECTION
Neither actor is asked to do much here, but they both do it all quite well. Sang Ha’s quirky grin really sold his character’s personality, with little need for more. Cheong Seung Ho managed to make Jin Won’s slow transformation entirely believable. When Sang Ha explains his history, you could truly get a sense that Jin Won’s spoiled rich kid started to understand and appreciate him, and even a sense that it made his feelings of attraction grow. As an aside, Cheong Seung Ho’s lips may be the most perfect lips I have ever seen. So kissable!
The direction delivered all that was required to make the elements come together well, especially those comedic moments mentioned above.
KISSING/INTIMACY
There are a few chaste kisses, but that’s all the story requires. Since we don’t delve into a real BL relationship, but only the beginnings of their story together, it was entirely appropriate. The first kiss was so spontaneous that it felt entirely natural. I will admit, the glimpses of skin in the shower and sauna were a nice bonus.
THE DOWNSIDE
My only real complaint was the first time the boys wind up in bed together. I bought into the whole “shared password”, but no matter how tired you are, when you go to bed and there is another person there, you would know it.
There was one other moment I did not understand. At the celebration dinner, when Jin Won pays the bill, he shares a glance with another “blonde” runner. I didn’t know if that was meant to imply a past relationship, a rivalry, something about money and status? This may be a recall from the prequel “Where Your Eyes Linger”, which I have not yet viewed.
What’s with Jin Won’s “Mr. Spock” haircut?
SUMMARY
A delightful little romp. The only reason my rating is not higher is due to the brevity and surface level of the story. Well worth a quick binge. Enjoy!
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I was hoping for something more on this show, but I love how they executed it though. I enjoyed watching it because it has freshness and it was warm to the heart to take. it was cute and very pleasant. i just wish that the story could have been more emphasized because I wanted to go in depths of their story that is related to their plot which is running a marathon. Their are some points in some scenes that had holes that beeded to be stitched up.
For the acting part, they could have been more into it if only they did more workshop but theg did well though. I like theor acting but I was hoping for more. I love Se-jin’s acting a lot though because he was portraying an optimistic guy in a world where it may crumble at any period of time. I like how he handled everything with optimism with less drama.
Overall, I gues i did enjoy watching this show and I hope you will too if you want something warm and a mellow romantic story with not much drama on it.
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