Bromance in 14 century

The greed of the powerful is insatiable. Amidst the political treachery and historical legends, the plot revolves around fictional characters who try to break their unbreakable bonds resulting in more bloodshed and mess. Each one is searching for recognition or revenge and all succumb in the end to emotion and loyalty. A wonderful drama which had me shipping all the male leads. When they look into each others eyes you can sense their bromance and camaraderie, but I just want them to hug and kiss and say saranhaeyo! This is the 1st time I am watching Yang Se Jong drama and I can’t wait to see more of his other works. He used his real long hair too and he looks so fine in this historical drama.

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Sleeper Hit for 2024 (comedy, suspense, action)

Sometimes I feel jaded by Kdrama Shows. It becomes formulaic after a while. Then along comes Seoul Busters. It literally busted my jaded attitude and now I am searching for similar new shows to watch.
Like with others have written, I too had little expectation for this show. Most of the main cast members are new to me. I have fallen very hard for Lee Seung Woo. For this reason I am writing this review.
How can a man be so charming, so goofy, so clumsy, and so sexy?!!
He has very little presence on social media. His own IG has very few followers. I think less than 40k. Please go and support him! He really stole the show for me. A close second will be the badass action sequences by Lieutenant Moo. I am so impressed by the fight sequences. And the loud voiced female Corporal was such a riot!!
Lee Seung Woo has mostly been in supporting roles. I hope this time he will be given more main roles. He is so versatile. And in episode 20 we see him bare chested. Oh my heart doctor will not be happy.
The show is fast paced, with good plot twists and great wrap up. Usually by the last episode when all the loose ends are tied up, I can’t wait to fast forward to the end. But with this drama I relished every second. I really hope there will be a season 2 and that everyone comes back to reprise their role. How will grandma Jang react when her grandson did not fulfill his promise? We need answers!!!

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Riveting, refreshing, must watch

A drama spanning over 20 years, a riveting tale of a humble fishmonger, who at first was driven by desperation to save his livelihood, succumbs to a beating from lowly market hooligans, but by a twist of fate gets entangled in a brilliant web of deceit, honor and treachery. He befriends a strait laced policeman, and they get off on a good start.

However, as the tale unfolds, the fishmonger becomes enticed by both fate and temptation. At first his priority was to his family, for survival, and to do the right honorable thing.

A masterpiece by the scriptwriter, the fishmonger gets into more trouble and eventually capitulates and walks to the dark side. I am now on episode 14 and every so often I hold my breath, marveling how the script is so precisely worded and how it makes a dramatic turn when you least expect it.

Definitely a must watch, no wonder it has such high rating on douban.

The cast is stellar, the 2 male leads are exceptional. They bring me to stages of bromance, kinship and loyalty that is rare for any drama.

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What is the last image you want to see?

Thai Boy Love drama has amassed a sizeable local and international fanbase, built largely on a repertoire of fluffy storylines and served by a coterie of good looking male actors.

However, a main critique is that many Thai BLs have weak plots and are full of loopholes. They often require viewers to suspend disbelief.

Over time, BL fans are exposed to quality international entertainment such as "Dear Ex (2014)", "Call Me By Your Name (2017)", "Night Flight (2018)", and "Your Heart Engraved Herein (2022)". So it is understandable that fans' expectations for Thai Bus have also increased.

Thankfully, once in a blue moon, a gem emerges from the Thai BL industry.

"I Told Sunset About You (2020) ", "Bad Buddy (2021)" & "KinnPorsche (2022)" are widely regarded memorable works in recent years.

Amongst the creative teams behind some of these titles are independent screenwriter Bee Pongsate Lucksameepong and GMMTV's senior director / producer / screenwriter Aof Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon.

Last Twilight (2023) is their most recent collab, and has garnered an impressive 8.5 on MDL. It is a showdown with iQiYi's "I Feel You Linger In The Air (2023)" which as 8.4 on MDL.

1. Main character Mhok is a 20 plus year old mechanic. He was recently released from prison for battery and assault charges. His only remaining relative (elder sister Rung) took her own life after a failed nail salon business, mounting debt and depression. Mhok has had several ex-es (whom we assume were all female) and his most recent ex is Porjai, a waitress who is now single and pregnant by a philandering guy. Mhok is a rough and tough bad boy who smokes, drinks, gambles and fights. The kind your mother warned you about. But Mhok has a gentle soul and can be the sweetest, most caring and self-sacrificing person.

2. Day is a college sophomore (around 19 years old) and a rising national badminton doubles player. He is spoilt by his doting single mom who is a successful chef. She buys him a BMW! Day self-professes he is vain, foul mouthed and arrogant. Hence he does not have that many friends in the badminton club. His best friend is a female badminton player called Gee. Day is a closeted straight acting gay and he has had a long time secret crush on his badminton doubles partner August. We assume he has never dated before. Day got into a car accident when he had to fetch his drunk older brother Night home from a club. This caused Day to lose 80% of his vision and he blamed Night for this accident.

Due to twists of fate, Mhok ended up working as caretaker for Day. The pair starts their platonic employer-employee relationship addressing each other with the distant and polite Khun.

Mhok is grateful for having a much higher income as caretaker compared to his car mechanic income, and takes his job seriously. During this employment, Mhok encourages Day to stop staying inside his room and go out and reintegrate with society. Slowly but surely, Mhok realises his feelings for Day is more than that of a caretaker. Mhok confesses to his ex Porjai he likes Day. Porjai is not surprised because Mhok has unconsciously been talking about Day all the time.

However, this is one of the biggest loopholes in the series. If Mhok has always dated females in the past, then his acceptance of his bisexuality seems too simple / unrealistic. However, if Mhok has always been bisexual, then the show should have made this more apparent. As such this was never fully or properly addressed.

Jimmy plays Mhok. He has a really handsome side profile, with rich black eye lashes, sharp nose and wonderful skin.

Sea plays Day. He has full thick eyebrows and a very beautiful advertisement worthy smile. Both of them take care of their physiques well by frequent exercise.

I am very very glad they did not use excessive makeup or hair product for both main characters, allowing them to celebrate their natural beauty. I am quite upset why this poster is selected for the MDL library. It does not do them any justice.

Jimmy and Sea are relatively new actors. Prior to Last Twilight, they were cast for the 1st time as main roles in "Vice Versa". They have both improved tremendously in Last Twilight. Both are serious actors who give 10003%.

My favourite episode is Ep6. This is such a heart wrenching yet full of love scene with twists and turns. You will fall so deep in love with characters Mhok and Day, and Jimmy and Sea.

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