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Honestly, ignore the rating!
I’ve been awaiting this series since it was announce! I have no idea where that rating is coming from, but that first episode was perfection. It perfectly set up the dynamics between the characters as well as the plot. The acting was PHENOMENAL! War and Yin’s acting, chemistry, and passion are unmatched. The action sequences in the first website were wellplanned and actually looked like real action sequences. Each character has an awesome back story that I can’t wait to see how they’re developed. War is going to be so fantastic in this role since he has the emotional range to play this complex character. Yin is truly going to shine in this role as well, he is the perfect choice for a
character that wanted to be good but due to circumstances out of his control he can’t be. I cannot wait to see what is it come in the next episodes.
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Cute start, we’ll see what happens
Honestly, this show can go either way. The first episode was interesting enough and main leads obviously have that crazy eye contact chemistry that Japanese BL have. There’s going to be some sort of miscommunication or just lack of communication, again, that’s seen in most Japanese BLs. But a solid start nonetheless. I’m excited to see how their relationship plays out, even though I’m like pretty sure I know how it’s going to play out. I also feel that Takara is harboring a secret or something heavy, and I’m excited to see what it might be.Was this review helpful to you?
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I so enjoyed watching this show! The plot was fantastic and I was intrigued until the very end. The acting was pretty solid, especially the emotional scenes. The main leads had really great chemistry and I enjoyed the progression of their relationship. The fact that we didn't know how Phob died until later in the show was great because it allowed the watcher to try to figure out what happened to him and be suspicious towards a lot of the side characters. I was not expecting to cry, but cry I did. The play episode was really special and I really felt emotionally invested in Phob and Ben's relationship, which is a true testament to the script as well as the actors because I think they only had like two episodes together. The last episode was absolutely fantastic and had be BAWLING like the last 20 minutes. The ONLY reason this show wasn't a 10/10 was because of the whole unexplained mystery light thing. Was it aliens? Was it a spirit? I guess we'll never know. It was an interesting concept, just wished they had followed through.
I 100% recommend this drama!
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THE ANGST!!
The acting was great! The chemistry between the two actors as ridiculous and I wanted more! The title credits and song are probably the best I’ve seen in a KBL and perfectly capture the mood of the show. I was just a little confused. I don’t know if it was the translation or the script, but I feel like I missed a lot. Like I understood the conflict between the leads and both of their dads. I thought the one dad was in jail, but he sent the oranges (or apples) from not jail….? I also thought the abusive dad was going to show up again but he didn’t, and that was disappointing because I think there needed to be that closure, more than the phone call provided. Would watch again though!Was this review helpful to you?
PERFECT!!!
This is one of my favorite shows! It was the perfect mix of a cute and romantic coming of age story with like really serious issues. The acting was solid and when I tell you I cried because it was sad but also really freaking cute, I mean I CRIED! This is definitely a slept on one that I wish more people would watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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EarthMix giving EarthMix
Okay, so hear me out real quick! This was one of the first BLs I watched. EarthMix was all over BL TikTok and instagram understandably because they are incredibly talented actors with ridiculous chemistry off screen. So I went into it with super high expectations, but I feel like the chemistry wasn't 100% there as much as it should've been. I feel like the the love Mix has for Earth (and the character) throughout the show, was what carried it for me. NOW, with that being said, Earth brings the chemistry in Our Sky 2.Anyways, fantastic show and plot. Mix absolutely kills it, like the feeling of guilt that he portrays throughout the show is next level and so understated when it needed to be, but then also very clear when it needed to be. I love how Tian and Phupha's relationship builds throughout the show. Was surprised they did such a long time skip, felt that it was a little unnecessary and just a way to move the plot forward without really having the characters talk through their problems, but still cute ending.
Would 100% recommend this show, but be ready to cry!
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Should've kept it as a BL
FANTASTIC ACTING AND STORY! But honestly, would've been way or into it if it stayed as a BL. The chemistry between the two main leads was unreal, and I think the story as a whole would've had more of an impact if they had been together, The acting was so good though! I do feel that the abuse story line dropped off a little quickly, I think it should've followed the characters to the end of the show and something more should'v happened to the dad. Wouldn't re-watch, but would recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
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"Being with people is heavy"
Okay so, do I wish this was longer...? 100%! Do I wish there had been a couple more scenes where Nomura Kota could've shown what a fantastic actor he is? 1,000%! But I have rewatched this twice now (rewatched the last episode a bunch more) and really enjoy it! When I tell you I have replayed the second to last scene repeatedly in my head since I watched it would be an understatement. The emotion, line delivery, and passion are unmatched for me personally. I just wanted more, and I know that's not a valid reason since it's a BL and those are always short, but I still wanted more. Would 100% recommend to anyone, honestly, so good!Was this review helpful to you?
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A little confusing, but the chemistry was unreal
Took me a second to understand the subplots and I don't 100% understand all of it, but the chemistry between the two main leads was so amazing and it was nice to see "kissing" in a Japanese BL where it just a lot of pecking. I wished there were like two more episodes, or the episodes were a little longer to really flesh out and understand Takashi's backstory and family plot.Was this review helpful to you?
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Took a rewatch, but this one grew on me
The first time I watched this show, I liked it but didn't like looove it, but I kept thinking about it and gave it a second shot. For whatever reason, I absolutely loved it!The chemistry between the two main leads was really awesome, love an angsty friends to lover trope. The music was really great, and I liked that it took an espied or two for Im Han Tae to be like yeah okay, I like Han Ba Ram even though you could see it in his eyes like the whole show. I was honestly a little surprised that Im Han Tae wasn't the one to confess, cause man was in love.
My biggest complaint with this show though is that the "bad guy," Sangin, just like disappears. I really liked the conflict with him stealing Han Ba Ram's song and just being a total creep, but when he shows up drunk and is all gross with Han Ba Ram, and then disappears. I just feel that there should've been more of a resolution there or he should've shown up at least one more time. Also, the weird make-out cut scene was a little random in the last episode; like I get the idea, it just felt really random and just like oh okay they're making out now.
But I really liked it and will probably watch again!
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A little heavy handed with the trauma, but worth the watch
A solid show but has a rushed ending. I know that we shouldn't complain about the endings of BLs, but like I'm going to anyways. Don't mind a time skip, when it makes sense, and it really did in this show because Jo Tae Hyun needed to heal and grow independently before being in a committed relationship and we love characters that are self-aware, I just felt the chemistry was a little lacking when they actually "got together". The hotel...? scene was cute but I wished there had just been a little more. Don't mind that they didn't kiss, and it makes sense since the two main leads are in the same group, but I don't know how else to explain it, just wanted a little more from the ending.Would 100% recommend though, especially to those who are new to BL or just Korean dramas in general. Solid acting, chemistry, and sad backstories (which we love and appreciate).
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But like, why couldn't he sleep?
I really enjoyed the acting and the chemistry between the two actors. The overall conflict was really intriguing I just kept waiting and waiting for them to explain why this dude couldn't sleep any they never did. Like I get that some people just have insomnia, but I jus really wish there had been a reason. I love Korean BLs, like they are literally my favorite, so I get that the episodes are short and there are only six to eight episodes, ten if they're being generous, but this was one that I feel really needed more episodes to really flush out the story.I personally wouldn't re-watch, but it is one I would recommend just because the chemistry between the two leads was giving.
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BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
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But like why didn't they kiss for real?
Absolutely loved this show! The was so cute and goofy but did really well at incorporating serious sub plots. The acting was fantastic, really wished there was more episodes not because they needed more I just wanted to see more of the actors. Honestly, the only reason it wasn't a 10 star show was because the main leads don't really kiss as themselves and I feel like they really needed to in order to solidify some of the major plot points.Was this review helpful to you?
The drama that started it all
It all started with an edit of Kim Min Gue taking off his glass, and the rest is history. This is the first Korean drama I ever watched and when I tell you I was flabbergasted, awestruck, blown-away, etc... is an understatement. The cliches and tropes were so perfect! The chemistry was chemistrying! Just so in love with this show.Was this review helpful to you?
It’s giving budget and I’m here for it
Always here for a good basket ball story, especially when the main characters can actually play basketball. Was super impressed, one with the music, but also just the quality of the film direction, sound editing, and acting. I’ve watched Meen and Ping’s other shows and honestly wasn’t all that impressed. Meen and Ping obviously have the chemistry and their acting has improved significantly, but everything else with the shows it really solid. Especially loved the title sequence. I’m excited to discover the secrets and see how everything plays out.Was this review helpful to you?
