Why R U? (2023)

Simple Korean BL.

I think it's a cute romance, I enjoyed following the two couples. The plot is rather simple, it's boys trying to conquer their crush. The acting is good but nothing incredible either, the Korean actors have difficulty getting above awkwardness when it comes to physical touches while they excel in emotional delivery (I hope the Korean BL industry will continue to grow until we can have full fledged series). I would have liked it to explore more in length if only the episodes were allocated 10 minutes more, without a lengthy intro and epilogue.

I think that to pass the time without hassle, it's ideal.

Small downside, the editing of certain scenes are confusing, sometimes I was wondering if it was a scene imagined by our protagonists, dreams or simply reality because certain characters switch behaviors very quickly.

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THE REMAKE IS ACTUALLY GOOD

- I LIKED this remake so far because it's actually quite different from the original version. Although it's the same plot but they changed it and made it more Korean. I didn't like the first couple on the original but I love them here on the remake. Their bickering is actually funny instead of being annoying. About the second couple, they are the best in both versions. Lastly, I like the production and visuals of this series more than the original, this one is more like classic and I absolutely love old/darker effects on the drama.
- What I DISLIKE about are the editing and facing of the scenes, sometimes I feel like it some scenes was rushed.
- OVERALL, this is pretty good when you think they only have small budget for this series.

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Why is this show so fun

The original because it was campy and fun. I expected a more mellow tone only because the Thai drama add the sound effects and have this feel that is super over the top. I was surprised to see that the tone is just as hilarious and even got moments for me to laugh out loud. This drama is just as fun as the original for me and maybe it’s my deep love for the original but it could go both ways.

I was happy hearing about this remake but can understand the comparisons. Since I have seen the original series a million times I can’t help but compare. So far that double edged sword it a good thing. I am comparing how they are adapting rather than being a word for word remake. It’s a given it would be different because of the length being much shorter. With that I was worried about the chemistry and how some story beats might class. My only issue is the pacing, but they have title cards come up to break up the awkwardness.

Moving onto the chemistry I can already see it happening. I love the look of the couples. The sister is killing her role, and they cut characters who aren’t needed. I do hope they keep Sun Woo’s (Tutor’s) sister as she really helped with his character ark. I also am interested to see how Yoo Kyeom (Fighter) character will be. They are very similar to the originals and of course I have no problem with that.

Lee Won (Zon) is played wonderfully as someone who antigonizes Ji Oh (Saifah) to no end. Their dynamic might just be my favorite which I thought would be hard since I really really loved Fighter/Tutor in the original. Here Lee Won and Ji Oh are stealing the show, but I could see Sun Woo and Yoo Kyeoms story coming in and grounding this show down with a bit more emotional scenes because of their circumstances.

The freshman orientation scene was amazing and I especially loved to see Max and Nat. They weren’t in the original but they are a very famous BL couple from Thailand. It’s fun to see where they fit in and how it sort of ties this show back to the original. It’s a completely separate story with changes so far that work.

The switch from them being actors instead of in the music department is golden. Sun Woo still works his part time jobs and Yoo Kyeom still is clearly so interested in him. Here Lee Won and Ji Oh have more of a focus than their original counterparts. The original aired during COVID so they had little time together, here it’s just nice to see how that couple is working out. Their misunderstandings are hilarious and I’ll say it again, this show is hilarious

My complaints are going to be the short length and that it cuts a lot from the original that made me love it so much. The heart is gone in some areas, but it compensates with the amazing chemistry.

I could hate it as a WhyRU apologist. I could want them to keep the original untoutched. I see this remake as more of an adaptation and it’s done so well. I am having fun and reccommend.

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A cute and VERY loose adaptation of the Thai original

You have to watch this with a different lens

The storyline is loosely the same but the plot, characters and scenarios are quite different.

I'm enjoying it so far but it takes a few minutes to forget JimmyTommy SaintZee and just accept these characters as they are without comparing it with the Thai version.

The episodes are short and there are 2 a week so it will be done really shortly but it's nice to see KBLs doing more than one couple dramas and giving us 'more' on the intimacy scale.

Here's hoping the ending is just as satisfying.

Just finished and yes, whilst it felt rushed we got the ending we hoped for I guess. Would have liked this to be 10 or 12 episodes to give us more couple time?

Enjoy

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1000/10⭐️ WHY R U such a perfect BL

I have seen many BL dramas but none of them were THIS GOOD… The chemistry between them, the kissing scenes ahhh.., the romance was romancing and the comedy was funny every single time.. I loved Jung Lee Won’s sister (Jung Lee Jin) she made me laugh every second of her screen time her acting is amazing.
The couples fitted perfectly into their roles and I didn’t have a preference on which couple I liked more because their were evenly good at it so I enjoyed it 100% of the time, not a single boring or cringe moment.
I really hope for season 2 because this now my #1 BL. 1000/10⭐️

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Cute and sweetest drama ever

I really recommend everyone to watch this cute drama of 2 couples I enjoyed from beginning till end I understand we have very short duration may be that is why we couldn’t able to see more scenes and slow version of developing feelings but I think for main couple I could Abel to see starts from fighting then friendship then confused feelings finally they were together I think that was great script for them I enjoyed watching their story as for other couple it was cute but unfortunately a kind of silent relationship was between them kinda boring but last episode was good between them I’m not sure when they started to fell for each other it doesn’t even make sense too anyway I hope atleast we get some special episodes of this couple but I can’t give less ratings just because of this reason because I was fond of other couple already anyway hope to see them together again

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Absolutely worth watching

The first episode in my opinion was a bit rushed and I was there contemplating if I should continue watching it. But trust that you shouldn't judge a series by it's first episode because afterwards it turned into one of the most amazing kbl series out there. I just want to acknowledge the fact that Korea has come so far with BL since their first series in 2020.
This series was amazingly portrayed, the acting was great, the actors are adorable/handsome and the storyline of both couples were amazing. I totally recommend watching this series because it gives off such a soft heartwarming and also a bit of twist and feeling of sadness towards the end which is something I always enjoy especially when there's a happy ending in the end.
Both couples were amazing and it didn't seem like either couple was the second couple, more like both were the main couples beacuse of equal screentime.
I 100% recommend watching this especially since you can watch it in one day and just set your mood in a positive way since it's a fun and entertaining series that makes your heart flutter, gives you utter shock because of how good the kisses are(lol) and because of the twist of sadness that turns out to be ok in the end.

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disappointed

I dropped this show like a hot potato!
I didn't even think I'd be able to even make it through the two episodes that I managed to watch.
It was just bad.
I mean beyond awful. I thought maybe I was looking at it and comparing it to the original which I absolutely love and still rewatching that one. I guess it was about 2 weeks after I dropped it I went back and tried to rewatch those first two eps again with fresh eyes. I did try to give it a chance but just rewatching those two episodes think they would've been better if the show was written differently. Since it is a bl I'll probably go ahead and watch it from start to finish and get through it some time next year.

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Pour les fossettes de Lee Sang Min (et quelques autres trucs aussi)

Je ne vais pas comparer avec la version thaïlandaise simplement parce que les deux histoires sont diamétralement opposées. La version thaï était torride et brute contrairement à la version coréenne qui se révèle fraîche et douce.

Je sais que pour certains 4.5/10 c'est bas, mais c'est plutôt représentatif de l'ensemble. Que ce soit les intrigues, le jeu d'acteur, la musique ou encore la possibilité que je puisse le revoir.

L'histoire est courte au point de ne pas trouver de fil rouge - ce qui me fait dire qu'il s'agit plus d'un tranche de vie. On suit l'évolution de certains personnages sur un temps défini, c'est tout. Petite mention aux baisers qui sont bons. Mais une question me hante toujours : qui peut bien écrire une fanfic sur son frère ? Brrr.

En réalité, ma motivation est apparue lorsque j'ai vu Lee Sang Min (Woo Seon Woo) sourire. Ses fossettes sont la raison pour laquelle je suis restée puis pour Park Chang Hoon (Go Yoo Gyeom) aussi. Ils ont volé la vedette à mes yeux. Je ne sais pas si on peut parler de couple secondaire parce qu'ils ont autant de présence que Lee Jung Min (Jeong Lee Won) et Lee Ye Hwan (Kim Ji Oh), donc ! Jeong Lee Won et Kim Ji Oh semblaient un peu capricieux dans l'ensemble. Tandis que l'autre couple plus mature, bien que jouant un peu de la girouette.

Les acteurs sont tous sympathiques. Parfois c'est un peu plat, mais au-dessus de certains KBL (je tente encore de me remettre de l'horrible et embarrassante scène de larmes de Jeon Chang Ha dans First Love Again (et ça fait plus d'un an)).

En revanche, la technique n'est pas à la hauteur.
L'audio est mauvais. Pendant un moment, j'ai eu un doute sur le doublage, mais plus on avance plus c'est flagrant. Parfois, ça donne l'impression d'être doublé et le plan suivant, les grillons font leur retour en premier plan. Voir ne rien entendre du tout (la fin de l'épisode 5 avec Do Yeon). L'ajout des grillons comblent un dialogue enregistré en studio, mais c'est sans âme.
Le son devait être mauvais dès le départ. Par conséquent, peu importe les efforts, c'était un ratage assuré sur ce point.
Il y a souvent un fond sonore quand il n'y en a pas besoin. A contrario, plus d'une fois, il manque une ambiance pour certaines scènes. Les musiques ne sont pas mémorables, mais sympa.
Côté image, les filtres sont (encore une fois) trop forts ce qui la rend peu agréable. Cela se répercute aussi sur les visages beaucoup trop lisses (c'est mon obsession du moment).
Bref, la technique n'est pas folle, mais j'imagine qu'elle est assez représentative du budget alloué.

Malgré les défauts, ça reste un webdrama mignon si on ne le compare pas à la version thaï qui est très différente. Je pense même que les deux n'ont rien en commun, pas même l'apparition (inutile) de Nat et Max.

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Sendo generosa? Abaixo da média.

Eu dei uma nota generosa, devo admitir.
Não é exatamente o que eu definiria como bom, a Coreia já fez coisa bem melhor mesmo com o tempo corrido e como conheço o original, sei que tinha muito mais potencial do que o atingido aqui...
As atuações são okay, o enredo a gente conhece, mas a produção e a execução foram pavorosas! O audio é muito ruim, a ponto de me incomodar e o desenvolvimento (se é que podemos chamar assim) é intrincado, picotado e corrido.

Eu vi gente falando que tava mais parecido com a novel que a versão tailandesa, mas meu deus como foi ruinzinha, essa produtora já não faz das melhores coisas, mas sempre deu pra levar, só que agora se superou em piorar!
A versão tailandesa tem problemas, mas foram mais pela pandemia que a alcançou, aqui não havia esse problema e eles tinham tudo pra dar certo, não deu.
O que eu gostei realmente gostei foi: Por gostar da original e o toque de ser de cinema, só. Um pena, porque tinha MUITO POTENCIAL...

Se você se deixar levar e não se apegar a detalhes ou requerer muito, vai valer a pena ao menos, não foi tempo perdido, mas não vou ficar reassistindo.

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