short and sweet

my opinion on the series (written at 2am)

overall it was nice even though it has a lot of room for improvement.

first of all i will rightfully be side eyeing everyone who's calling this a bromance and different weird stuff just because there wasn't a kiss scene like, just because it has romance and because it's a bl series doesn't mean it has to include a kiss for it to be properly done (this goes to all of you being mad esp on twt because it doesn't have a kiss like bffr).

imo it's a short but sweet series and it touches on some more serious topics such as sh, childhood trauma, lack of emotional support etc.. and I've seen people complaining on how the series started after completely ignoring the psychological tag. taehyun has sustained psychological damage and trauma as a child and it followed him through the teenage years which is definitely to be taken into consideration as we can see he has trouble expressing himself because of what had happened with his parents and aunt.

i specifically like this drama also because it shows that you do not need kissing and cuddling scenes for it to be romantic. their relationship is understandable when you look at how they started off and when you take into consideration their personalities and other stuff. it's a slow developing relationship built on trying to understand each other, giving each other space until both of them are completely comfortable and sure of what they want, you can't just expect them to completely be all over each other in a span of a week.

the drama did follow the manhwa up until some point and yes the ending was way different with the ep7 but to me it was a great ending. it might be confusing because of time skips but it's good to end it on a sweet ending, because even though it feels like it lacks something (with it going too fast with so many time skips which confused the viewers), we're assured that both characters are on good terms/in a relationship.

good job to both yechan and jaehan <3

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A must watch

Before I started watching the series, I didn't really know what to think. Every review I've seen by far was that it was supposedly "the best kbl so far" so I decided to give it a try, and I can most definitely tell you I wasn't disappointed at all, it stood up to the reviews and even surpassed my expectations. I'd definitely recommend it.

I don't have much experience with reviewing so I'll just divide it into two categories, what I absolutely liked and what I found odd.

WHAT I LIKED:
- The production was really good, in comparison to most small series, it's most definitely outstanding. I like the way it doesn't feel that rushed at all, and it's noticable if you compare it to other kbl series. Bonus points go to episodes actually being 20+ minutes and not barely 8-10.
- The acting was, in my opinion, amazing. It made the series more enjoyabe.
- I like the set of boundaries between characters such as when to touch and kiss, as well as Jaeyoung actually giving Sangwoo time to think and not forcing him and saying he must be with him.
- Side characters not being completely ignored, love the way it isn't focused on the main characters 24/7 and that we can actually see the friendships more than just a few seconds of screentime - I loved every scene where Yuna would talk to Jaeyoung and Sangwoo + being pretty much straightforward. It's also quite new to me to see a sapphic character and I love it!
- Absolutely loved the way Jaeyoung adjusted to Sangwoo's way of thinking and finding a way to communicate with him, specifically all the 2 week trial scenes.
- I like the way plot wasn't ignored. The main idea of Sangwoo looking for a designer, making a game and fixing errors was present throughout all episodes.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
- The stalker-like behaviour from Jaeyoung at the beginning of the series, just because he had to retake the semester? I get that he was mad at Sangwoo for not being able to go abroad (which was his own fault) but going out of your way to find out what Sangwoo likes, doesn't like and all the info about him is beyond weird. As well as constantly sticking around Sangwoo even though he stated that he wasn't too comfortable with him being around almost all the time.
- The kiss while Jaeyoung was sleeping. Even though we later find out that Jaeyoung wasn't completely asleep later, you don't go around kissing people who are, especially without clear mutual liking towards one another, it's creepy.

Overall, definitely an improvement in the bl industry, I wish to see more series as well done as this one.

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