Perfect
This was the shortest story I have ever seen that was still captivating. The plot isn't new to the industry but the acting and pacing were very well done. This made me want to watch it, this made me wonder about my own friends... They have been best friends for years, everything they did for each other was born out of this love for each other, their friendship is what makes this work so well, the tension kept the episodes coming. The acting kept me believing and the music honestly wasn't amazing but it did it's job to set or add to the mood. Also, it actually didn't have any tropes, which had me smiling at how genuine their entire relationship felt.This was a perfect series that despite being so short left me perfectly satisfied at the ending.
Wouldn't mind a season 2 though.
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The feeling of longing is purely felt
*happy ending*This story is a breath of fresh air. I like how it shows the difficulties between choosing the person you like and your own responsibilities. Han tae joo took too long to notice his feelings and Hye mi became the 'mating horse' for our couple.
I feel that this series could have benefit from more episodes. The ending is too rushed, too short, and some of the conflict raised is still not solved. They just met in japan and then it ended like that with a kiss.
I guess its up to our imagination how they really ended. Still the cinematography of this series and the acting are top notch. This is a must watched for those looking for some lighthhearted angst of a love story.
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the acting is great but...
this is the first time i watched drama with having headache, seriously this could be better. the cringey-ness are too much than the soap opera. the story are too rush but the acting is good although there's a bit awkwardness between them I can feel the tension* in it. the bgm are too much, y'know when they talk (like a pov) then the bgm sounds. it's almost every episode like that kind of cheesy ngl. overall it's worth to watch if you love angsty+master;servant relationships.7/10 (if you want to watch this then watch :) this merely opinion doesn't need to be the reason you shouldn't watch it/drop it. )Was this review helpful to you?
Eh
Story: It was really kind of boring. Some things just didn't connect or make sense and I'm not sure if it was the translation or the show itself. I found parts engaging and interesting, but overall I wanted more from this show.Acting/Casting: Despite the plot lacking the acting and casting were fine. The actor's talent is probably what saved this for me. The only thing I didn't like was the kiss. Some BL shows do a barely touching kiss on the lips, this was one of those shows.
Music: Suitable and enjoyable for the scenes.
Rewatch value: It's worth checking out once since it's so short, but I don't feel I will come back to rewatch it.
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Your typical but sweet romantic drama
I liked the plot, I watched it aaaaand...well, it was nice.I don't think it deserves more than an 8/10, because it's your typical and average romantic drama, and since it's kind of short (when it comes to the number of episodes and the duration of these), there's no exploration of the characters in depth.
I wanted to know more about the circumstances that brought them together, what made Kang Gook become Tae Joo's bodyguard, etc... in fact, they only state facts, and you have to accept them as they are. No backstory. Just focus on their relationship.
As for their relationship, it's full of that lovely angst we nurtured ourselves through fanfics, and made us love it so much. But sometimes, you end up not understanding their feelings (or was it only me haha)
anyway, it was a nice web series, maybe I'm asking too much (maybe cause I'm used to more "complete" stories ? or maybe cause I grew tired of the romance genre ?). I'd would honestly recommend it, especially for first time BL watchers, but I wouldn't expect a lot from it
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Short but impactful
This was another drama that I started when it first aired in 2020, but did not finish along with Color Rush and Oxygen.I thought this was going to be a sweet story between a bodyguard and the male he was protecting but it was a bit more than that. The emotions I had while watching was unexpected.
I went into thinking that bodyguard, Kang Gook, would be the one to find his feelings changing for his friend, but it turned out to be the other way around. With Kang Gook, seeming to be finding someone who liked him, instead of Han Tae Joo, the guy most people are attracted to, Han Tae Joo finds himself upset. Though he comes to terms with his feelings a lot quicker than expected. Even to the point, where he confirms it with his father. Knowing that he will be sent to England.
Kang Gook telling Han Tae Joo that the week he spent in Japan was the happiest because he was free of him and looking after him, was so heartbreaking. You can tell it was not true, but it left the mark he wanted it to.
The time lapse was nice. With the episodes being so short, it is hard to tie everything together. I don't know if the movie will add extra scenes to help it flow better. I keep saying I am going to start Kinnporsche but I keep trying to finish series that I have yet to complete or ones that are short.
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An Apt Title For An Apt Drama
literally perfect. the best friends to lovers pipeline with the yearning and the angst the grief and the longing and the eventual hard-earned, happy conclusion. it tackled some heavy themes like power dynamics and feeling of constantly wondering if someone likes you for you or for what you can do for them. of course there's miscommunication in the sense that sometimes, when you're gay and afraid of losing the one person in the world you care about, who cares about you... rejection from them can cause your whole world to colapse. it's about forcing yourself to maintain the status quo when you already know things are in motion and you can't help it. it's a lot about tackling that self-recognition head on. it's about knowing, in earnest, that trust more difficult to give than love is. and then giving both. the actors had immense good chemistry and they really sold the story. this drama isn't sixteen eps long and it didn't need to be. YET it keeps you wanting to know more and never storp watching.They really weren't messing around with the title of the drama, they really nailed it. literally 80 minutes of an emotional roller coaster ride that packs so much intensity into it the gays really felt that and by the gays i mean me. an all time fave <3
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Wish it could have been longer
We are aware from the beginning that Kang Gook has feelings for Han Tae Joo, so I was confused when when he told Han Tae Joo that his happiest time in his life was the week Han Tae Joo went to Japan. I felt how gutted Han Tae Joo was at that statement. I guess Kang Gook had conflicting feelings and the fear for Han Tae Joo afterward is what brought him to his senses and the realization he couldn't be without HTJ either. I just can't help thinking how much better it would have been if it had longer and more fleshed out. Still, an entertaining and sweet story.Was this review helpful to you?
Great Drama
One of the best dramas I've watched. The acting was great due to the chemistry between the protagonists. The storyline kept me anticipating what would happen next. The soundtrack was really well chosen for this drama. There is variety in this drama, e.g. comedy, romance, heartbreak. I don't think anyone would be disappointed but that's just my opinion. I, myself, don't read reviews until I've watched the drama myself and formed an independent opinion. If I enjoy something, what someone writes or doesn't write is not going to make a difference to me.Was this review helpful to you?
It WORKS
Yup this show absolutely is a winner. It's everything I enjoy in a BL honestly.Characters: FUNNY! The comedic lines had me dying and everyone delivered where they needed to. Stand out favs were the hyemi and her mom, taejoo, and the dorky guy who's name I forgot. They felt real yet exaggerated in a good way.
Plot: this was the perfect level of drama and light heartedness for me. It felt real, but didn't take itself too seriously. The story unfolded exactly how I wanted it to (well, up until the end).
Music: I don't pay much attention to it, but I enjoyed it when I noticed it.
Cute factor: ALL THE WAY THERE. I was so giddy, I tell you.
Alright here are some critiques:
The story and logic does start to break down toward the end as far as character's motivations and how things unfold, particularly with kang gook. He said some pretty crazy stuff in his argument which, okay, but the 180 in behavior after felt a bit weird. Taejoo had a point, I'm not sure why he acted that extreme given what he did a few scenes after that.
Also, the time skip, I don't know, it didn't work for me. It was cliché which was fine, but I kinda feel like there was a better way to end story. Again, it just feels inconsistent with the way the story was going up until that point for me.
My final criticism is that we definitely got robbed with the steamy scenes. I think this pairing could've REALLY been electric to see getting hot and heavy but sadly none of that. Also easily one of the worst kisses I've seen yet.
But anyway those are just little nitpicks. Overall I really enjoyed it!! It's a very quick watch and probably my favorite BL series so far because the characters seem the most real.
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Heartwarming Story with a tad of Teen Drama Elements
Really sweet and enjoyable. The only problem is every episode is too short. They need time for story elements to breathe and develop. Even merging them into a singular movie doesn’t really solve the problem. The chemistry between the actors is solid.But this is a sweet little BL. I am starting to like the trope of falling in love with one's bodyguard. However, when that bodyguard is also the same age of you in high school that is a little bit of a stretch. Then again the fight scene to go see his love is kind of exciting.
Again the main weakness of this series is that each episode is too short so all its strengths don't have time to sit with the audience. It just breezes past major plot points because each episode is 10-12 minutes in length.
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SO close
This show was SO close to being a hidden gem among the short BL format, but that ending....The overall story was nice, the chemistry was amazing and the actors were good. But the "someone is going abroad for some time" is such a bad plot device, specially in a short show like this one. I understand the need to drive the couple apart as a way of making them prove how strong their love is. But, it's the 21st century, how can people stay 3 years without having any form of contact?!
It's impossible that Tae Joo's father could prevent all forms of communications (text messages, emails, phone calls, video calls...) for years. The last episode felt extremely rushed, and wastes a large portion of the time with the restaurant scene, which literally adds nothing to the series. The lake scene is sweet and has a nice callback to the promise between them. Overall the show is strong, but they really dropped the ball at the end. Maybe 1 extra episode could have helped.
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