Joongdunk deserved better than this…

Warning this review is a little brutal but that’s only because I think joongdunk could’ve been given so much better.

I’m watching all of the GMMTV couple’s shows that are in ourskky2, so I can watch the whole series. I finished SIMM around a month ago, and now that I’m done with the rest of the shows (exception of ABAAB cuz its still running) and I can with full confidence say this is the weakest show out of all of them: which is a shame because joong dunk have such good chemistry that was wasted on an awfully bland show like this.

The plot is what really makes this show unredeemable. It’s the basic, “they knew each other in highschool and had an unrequired love but now they meet when they’re older and pretend to hate each other but they actually have been in love with each other the whole time” and like… that’s all I can tell you about this show- I barely remember the “plot” at all. The main character is so oblivious that it’s unrealistic, and pairing him up with the usual cold and unsympathetic on the outside character was utterly painful and troupey. Don’t get me wrong, these common plots and troupes can be extremely entertaining when mixed with knew and unique elements, (bad buddy, our dating sim, ) but this show? Nah. Let’s add nothing. YESS!! GIVE US NOTHING!!! literally that meme.

I don’t know when joongdunk joined GMMTV, but the fact that they’re advertising them as a main couple, but giving them a shorter and arguably weaker show than the rest of the 7 in the lineup, is just kinda disappointing when so much could’ve been done. It really feels like they have a specific show planned for them in their minds and like, pulled SIMM out of their chamber of discarded or drafted shows that they may or may not release. And if not… I think they thought people would enjoy the basic and sweet college romance. Which we would! If the show was actually interesting on top of it being sweet and romantic which GMMTV has already proved they’re good at.

I’m conclusion, the show is not awful. It’s just disappointing. I mean, I could get through it with only skipping a few scenes, the length of the show helped with that for sure. Watch this if you’re a GMMTV fan like me, and want to know all the lore and couples. But if not, seriously don’t waste your time on this show unless you’re a fan of the basic college troupe. If you are then hey, no judgment. That’s just my take but I can totally see how people enjoyed this show as well!! No hate at all to any of the actors or crew! Making a show is hard and GMMTV has proved to produce quality things, not everything can be a hit though.

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People are too harsh on this show/ stop comparing it to kinnporsche!!!

Ok so I’m not gonna sit here and say that Never let me go is an amazing show that you need to watch. But the reviews are not doing the show the Justice that I think it deserves so let me share a pretty neutral take. Not to harsh but not sugar coated.

Let’s start with the good:
-pondphuwin chemistry never feels forced, very good.
-the times in the show where it’s supposed to be emotional, really does a good evoking it.
-palm and nueng’s relationship is not perfect and is even problematic at the beginning, but the way it progresses later on is very natural and doesn’t feel rushed or sudden.
-basically the whole island arc deepened the characters which makes you feel more connected with them when the conflicts happen near the end.
-episode 9 is amazing and single-handedly brings this show up one rating
-side couple is very cute and loveable

Ok now what makes this show not the best:
-plot holes: why is palm like freakishly strong and can fight and shoot a gun if he’s a fisherman living away from the city??
-nuengs uncle could’ve been caught and stopped so easily even though they were tryna pretend he was rlly powerful
-weak and predictable antagonist (I thought maybe there’d be a twist cuz it was laughably predictable.. but no)
-nueng and palm are both annoying sometimes and don’t get each other. When palm pulled that running away stunt after nueng did it it just felt so out of place and unnecessary. (Unlike when nueng did it)
-Ben and chopper relationship rushed and not enough screen time.
-ending was very very predictable

Btw: GUYS!! palm being a body guard for nueng makes sense.. he needs someone his own age to actually attend the school plus palm kinda owes his family his life. Also, I think palms mom wanted nueng to have a friend more than anything and that’s kinda apparent when she’s pushing for palm to joint nueng with his activities: him being a bodyguard is just a perk. (But I do agree that nueng being so badly bullied in that school is incredibly unrealistic)

Also sorry but I have to give a little section to episode 9: because the emotions in that episode felt so real and were so realistic and it actually made me tear up a little. I was surprised because the acting throughout the show was very average but it was like all of a sudden they bumped it up for this one episode. So yeah that’s all I have to say on that.

SO:

Never let me go is a good show. Not amazing, but certainly not bad at all. They successfully created an entertaining and emotional show, that fell flat due to plot holes and rushed story telling. I wholeheartedly believe that if the writers had more run time, and more time to improve the script, the show would be amazing.

Please don’t be to harsh on it, all the actors did amazing and the show was a genuinely entertaining watch!!! Unnecessary hate in these reviews!

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One of the most refreshing BL of all time

Honestly, I don’t know where to start , but if you have doubts about this BL please read this.

I’ve been watching BL since around mid 2020, and have seen all types of BLs from every region, and every troupe. It only took 4 episodes of My School President to completely over take my top 5.

It’s impossible not to fall in love with Gemini and fourth as they put on a hell of a show in their first lead acting roles. The two young actors manage to perfectly capture the essence of young love, school days, and friendship. You really are put into their world as all the characters feel so real and dynamic despite the fact that they don’t all necessarily have a lot of screen time, and this is what really sets apart MSP from the rest.

I usually am so uninterested in side characters/ couples because the writers never take enough time to really round them out and make them they’re own unique person, but MSP completely breaks this troupe and every character is lovable and fun. The show also breaks the horrid curse in every BL where the two main leads are always having misunderstandings which leads to frustrating plots and miss communication. Tinn and Gun always communicate and work out the kinks before they even turn into huge fights. Their relationship is extremely healthy and mature which is something BLs aren’t seen doing often as the directors always feel the need to add more drama.

Though the plot isn’t anything we haven’t seen, and is a pretty basic premise, god it works so well with the tone and genre of this show. A PERFECT rom com… seriously.

Also, every musical performance and song since episode 1 has been AMAZING!! All of the cast are amazing singers, and are actually very musically talented. (Also breaking the curse of horrifically cringey songs and guitar scenes in BLs.. you know the ones….)

I have sooooo much more I could say, but the show hasn’t even ended yet!! Who knows, maybe the end will change how I feel about this show, but for now: please watch this cute, squeal worthy, hilarious show that has brought so many BL fans together.

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Amazing, well acted, soft but angsty drama

Not much that I can rave about without spoiling but if you’re a fan of Korean BL you really need to watch this as in my opinion it really tops a lot of them and stands up there with all the best. The acting and writing is natural and real, and the scenes come across emotional and not flat. You feel for every character and what they’re going through. The plot is also very unique and not something you usually see. Since the main character is in a “video game” all of his actions might have consequences or are done to avoid a certain consequence which was a unique element that added urgency. Anyways, the main couple also has amazing chemistry which is also important so you don’t need to worry about that. Just watch Love for Love’s sake you will NOT regret!! It’s super short and gets interesting near the end!!

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