Cute high school love triangle, with beautiful character development
I usually hate love triangles as there is often lots of unnecessary drama, but this series was exceptional in the way of portraying the love triangle as a chance for them to grow and change for the better. Da-on with his pushover people-pleasing personality, learned to love himself first. Tae-Kyung learned what love is, and the importance of friends. And my baby Shiwoon learned to properly express his feelings and communicate with others.I love the side characters, Lee So-Hee (could be counted as the antagonist) is portrayed as someone who's arrogant yet extremely confident and brave in pursuing her love for Da-on. She made mistakes, but she learned from them and became a better person because of it. Namgung is that one friend we all need, always supportive care-free, yet gives the best advice and helps the most behind the scenes when it comes down to it. And their teacher is seriously such a ray of sunshine, and so supportive of his students too.
Would I say this series was perfect? Not exactly. But it is an amazing story of friends, love, and growth.
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A big break for Korean BL series.
At first, I actually do not want to watch it because it is a Korean Series. Normally, Korean BL series is very short and you could actually combine all the episodes and make it like a movie. But, it reached 16 episodes and longer minutes per episodes which good. This is actually your typical high school BL series. But I would like to commend the cast for doing a great job. They made the series still refreshing and wholesome. Though starting from episode 1, there were clues already who will end up with who, the build up of the story of da on and tae were most highlighted in the story. And I was a bit unsatisfied on how it roll down to the end. Also, there were scenes that were not taken though it was very small details, but for me it is very important. Overall, I am good with this series. But I do not think I will watch it again. Thank you.Was this review helpful to you?
A Perfect K-BL
What can I say?... It was brilliant! Awesome series!!! At first, I thought it was predictable but No. I like all the main and support roles! I don't wanna say a lot and I might reveal a spoiler for those who are abt to watch it. ?... The story is perfectly written... The actors perfectly fit! Gaon, Tagyeon, Shinwoo, Namgun, SoHee.. ooaaah.. and the teacher.. soo good.. I hope you will have a season 2... I guess you will... At least for the teachers's love interest and for Gaon. Justice for him.. hahaha.. but I am team Shinwoo Taegyeong... On point series! Comgratulation! 10⭐Was this review helpful to you?
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Good Series but a Bit too Long
This was a pretty good Korean BL. The acting wasn't as stiff as in some Korean BL, except for the intimate scenes. Except for the balcony scene, the intimate scenes were a little stiff and uncomfortable. Usually it could be overlooked, but this couple is bold enough to hold hands at their homophobic all boys school, so I would have expected less awkwardness with the kissing.I usually hate love triangles, but this worked because the person who isn't chosen needs to work on himself, so that when the right person comes, he won't hesitate again.
I really liked the lead character in this series. He is strange, but his charm is, he speaks what he believes. Also, he had feelings for Daon, but like most high school kids, he got over it fast and moved on to Shin Woo. I like that this was shown as many high school romances seems to be less realistic. Although he and Shin Woo stayed together after high school, he rebounded fast from Daon.
I thought this series was too long and it could have been done in 12 episodes. To be honest, I skipped Ep 15 and fast forwarded through much of Ep 13-14 because it those episodes where of Daon hiding from Tae Geong, and the TG x SW falling in love. Since TG and SW didn't really have that as much chemistry (to me) as TG and Daon, I found it a little boring. Still TG picked the right person, I just think the actors did not have the connection that the TG and Daon actors have.
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Realistic story and love triangle
Loved the storyline and the character development of all the characters honestly. The confusion about sexuality and the fear of displeasing the people around you are real problems that some people go through and it was beautifully portrayed. The actors did a fabulous job. It is definitely a shaking experience for some to get to learn your own sexuality is not as easily accepted by society so you try not to think about it but I am glad that all the characters accepted that and that the series ended with a happy friendship between all and the couple we all wanted to end up together.Was this review helpful to you?
I say if you have some time and you wanna watch a good bl watch this
It’s was really sweet and good I just feel like there wasn’t enough with the finish and I’d like to see more intamacy in the relationships but I would say if was a nice short bl and I don’t regret watching it as I enjoyed it all the friendship and chemistry was great also the fact it kept me hooked and you were always on the edge made you excited to watch it only the end disappointed me and there definitely could have been more to satisfy the viewers a bit more but overall pretty good I don’t see why you wouldn’t enjoy it as I liked the plotWas this review helpful to you?
Love this show
This is one of my comfort show. I’ve watched it at least 10 times. The characters all are portrayed well and I like the humor and the moments of light hearted fun. It gets serious at points but it’s such a good story about finding yourself, high school life and love and friends. I REALLY wish there was a season 2 going into their college years. I will always have a special spot in my heart for this series. Not to even mention the soundtrack. The music is great in it too! I do wish we got to see the couple together longer because we don’t see much for “happy couple” moments. I would recommend this show to anyone.Was this review helpful to you?
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Namguung is the best side character!
was NOT expecting a dildo in the first episode! For which there is no explanation!Anyway, it's a very well made precision engineered little show. I did just want the 3 of them to be together but I guess monogamy has to win.
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Even though I don't know anything about makeup, (in some scenes) the neck and face foundation color difference bothers me. I like the teacher most of the time but its funny that he just told shinwoo to just be manipulative (by waiting for when the other parties relationship is vulnerable to swoop in)
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ONE OF MY FAVORITE!
It's a really good BL series, well done from the first episode to the last! I love all of the casts... they perfectly portrayed their roles. I also love the chemistry of the male leads. My gosh, absolutely recommended to anyone who's looking for a well-done BL series. I just love everything, from the handsome casts, acting, wardrobe, to their interactions, delivery of lines, and the whole storyline... I'm really going to add this to my favorite list. I'm so happy I discovered this. Gonna rewatch again over and over.... My gosh, they just give me butterflies. Again, I love this so much!Was this review helpful to you?
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Pefection but a little flawed just like Daon
I initially did not watch this because I never am a fan of love triangles and I was conflicted because I thought I would prefer Daon so I was pissed he ended up with Shin Woo based on spoilers that I saw online.. but after watching the show.. I was never really rooting for Daon... I feel like he is too much of a people pleaser and he has too much issues and baggage that he has to deal with first before he gets into a relationship.. he is perfection personified.. but something about Shin Woo makes me want to root for him because he reminds me so much of myself. He's flawed but he's just who Tae KYUNG needs in his life at the moment.Also did Daon feelings just disappear in the last episode ? no way could he just move on so quickly and be happy for them... it didn't make sense to me
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Simple, sweet, lighthearted and cuteness not overloaded instead exploded
If anyone would ask, which character did u like the most- noh shin woo deserves whole world, literally he was a king in whole series and what should i say for namgung ,no better companion ever existed.Reasons to watch
1. Lighthearted, no fancy exaggerated dialogues
2. Tae gyoung was tooo honest, nd that i liked the most. In ur typical bl the actors would hv been done it all before even confessing, but tae gyoung has my heart for coming out straight to the point
3. Not ur typical flirtatious and romantic bl. It proved that no skinship and no flirtatious teasing required to prove ur love. Their eyes and expressions were enough to get u butterflies
4. Felt bad for da-won, he literally represents much of us lgbtq peeps, it’s a sad truth but yes it is true. We still give more preference to society than our sexuality
5. Character development of noh sin woo is a treat to watch
6. Above all i m so so in love with the ending, noh sin woo deserved the world, he is so precious in the series, an embodiment of selfless love, and he deserved woo tae gyueng.
7. Happy ending with those all 5 staying friends
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Great awesome BL
This is a great awesome series. It was done very well. I love all of the characters and they played their part very well. It shows many emotional situations that teenagers go thru and shows how to resolve them in the proper way. Maybe idealistic but I think there should be BL's that are displaying life as this is the way we hope things should be. I'm so glad the ending was good and the correct couple got together. For sure both main characters get best actor awards. Woo Tay and Noe Shin. Nam is honorable mention too. Cinematography and Music all very well done. A good watch.Was this review helpful to you?
