Simple yet interesting love story
Their story starts with jealousy from one person and ends up being cathartic for both of them. Cha siwon's struggle and his childhood being the trigger for the initial interactions between the leads.The ost and cha siwon's bickering adds flavor to the slow burn emotional journey the characters go thru. The cinematography and shots are soo good . It's a kdrama so it's expected but some choices made for the visuals esp ep 9 and 10 reflect the characters emotions in the backdrop. (The shots feel like a jdrama and early k romcom movies)
It maybe confusing sometimes but it's the director's way of storytelling so I can't really put that as a negative remark.
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How did they do this?
The story is based on a manhwa but in the drama they followed an almost different storyline but not different at the same time. In the manhwa there were no filming scene, no telling Siwon's life through a movie, no Dawoon telling his parents to select the movie and Dawoon's mother was a sweetheart. In the manhwa Siwon was bit more of an a$$hole and Dawoon was a puppy running after him. In the drama Yoonjung never confessed to Siwon.The rumour on the internet and Siwon's childhood photo getting leaked was more intense in the manhwa. They handled the situation more savagely. In short the manhwa was more of a them being savage and the drama covers the same thing but a sweet way. That is why they get all the positive feedback from me. The drama and the manhwa both are 10 on 10 in their own way. The awkwardness you can see in Siwon sometimes is because he is awkward in general. They talk about his in the manhwa. It wasn't them being awkward while acting. When Dawoon dreamed about Siwon after their fight, you can clearly see Siwon being different, as in clingier. The actors did a great job here as well. 10 on 10 again. Also they didn't introduce two important characters which I assume leaves a door for second season. Or should I say one? The guy singing at the beach is one of them. Siwon and Dawoon's friend Bawoo (the guy with glasses who saved Yoonjung form the stalker) was an out gay in the manhwa and the singer is his love interest. The other one is Dawoon's cousin. They had a lot of history. I'm highly anticipating a second season. They need to cover Dawoon's struggle too. Overall hats off to the whole team.
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A beautiful and healing story
There's just something so beautiful about this series. I can't tell if it's the storyline on its own or the whole package along with OST which fits every single scene & the nostalgia contained in the way the scenes were directed and presented like.. it's just beautiful and I had so much inner peace while watching it.There's also something healing about Blueming - simple storyline yet still resonates with your soul, eye-catching and cosy atmosphere presented by great (in my opinion) camera work, so little things spoken yet so many words showed through the actors' emotions and acting overall.
It's one of those series that will leave you at peace and I absolutely love this feeling of "I'm just glad they found each other". No unnecessary drama and no random situations just to keep the plot running. Simply: real life examples and real life people who get to know both each other and most importantly themselves. Every character here learnt many things about themselves through the 11 episodes and you don't need anyone to say it straight, you can just see it. See their actions, the little yet so big changes, the way they look at their friends and family and how it goes from misunderstanding to understanding (not fully, but enough to find the bond they lost through the years of growing up).
It all sounds so complicated but it's so simply presented. Love it so much.
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Get anchored and captivated by this "fresh" and "passionate" BL series.
I'm hooked and can't get over to this "one of a kind, rare and flowing" A masterpiece! The cinematography is so good, I can't even think straight for what about to happen during my time watching the entire series! I did binge watch like 3 times in one straight night! The dialogue still glued in my mind and the actors were so good in portraying. This is deservingly worth of your time. Even though I keep on watching my fave part like EP __ , I did cry over and over again. This is not a your typical cliche BL series.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
A Relaxing, Heartfelt Drama
Thiz drama was so relaxing to watch, it was calm and healing. It honestly would make a nice movie. The filmography was beautiful, the style is very “indie” which fits right in with the theme of the story. The music was perfect too. I laughed, I cried, it moved me. The acting was fantastic too - the leads were NOT awkward at all which is unfortunately common with BL dramas. Their portrayal of the characters felt very genuine, the way they looked at each other was so romantic TT TT. Also, I wasn’t cringing during the skinship and kissing scenes - I was able to watch it like I would any other drama…so refreshing. I recommend watching it! I streamed it on iQIYI. (Sorry I’m not very good with describing things, hopefully you guys understand what I’m trying to convey TT.TT)Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Short, Simple & Sweet
I normally love hard-pacing series, even when this wasn't one, I really liked it.It's short, sweet, cute and in a way calming, like most soft-pacing Asian BLs are.
Things that I liked
* Actor's cuteness
* Calming nature of the series
* Background Music
* Story covered up nicely in the mini-series
* Realistic nature of the series in some places
Scope of Improvement
* Showing side characters' story
The best part about the series was that they released all the episodes in a single go.
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It was so cute
This is definitely the most beautiful bl I've ever seen, I thought it was good because it was very calm. In itself, the two had a very nice story, how the two dealt with each other was very touching. i liked cha si won's background story very much. Also i found da un's voice very deep and it suited his character and charisma very well. The scenes between the two were incredibly cute, I was blown away all the time.I think the story was a bit confused on the beginning but at the and I understood all and it becomes clear in my mind. The acting was pretty good and the music was perfect and fits too the scenes.
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Love can bloom even amidst the most turbulent of times
Blueming is definitely one of the better South Korean BLs I’ve seen.The beauty of Blueming is in how it offers astute observations on the relationship between identity and insecurity. It is an honest glimpse into how someone hopes to be seen, liked and validated by revealing the inner workings of an overthinker’s mind – every interaction and conversation stripped down, replayed and analysed.
Si-Won, as someone who cares way too much about what other people think, is a highly relatable character.
Then there’s Da-Woon, the “perfect” kid who is far more self-assured in comparison. With Da-Woon, Si-Won learns that he does not need to be somebody else. He is loved for who he is. Warts and all.
A tender and heartwarming look into how intimacy is built, Blueming shows how love can bloom even amidst the most turbulent of times. It explores the delicate interplay of friendship, romance, family and personal achievement, without trying to cram too much into 10 episodes.
Read my full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/blueming-2022-review-tender-honest-affecting/
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Deeper than it looks
I binge watched this beautiful drama in one day. It absorbed me very easily. The directing was amazing (what to expect from the same person that was behind "Where your eyes linger" and "To my star"? Nothing but great results. If you haven't watched these two titles, well, do it!)The mood was always accompanied by great music, which helped me immerse emotionally. This last thing was what probably stunned me most. Music and framing are just so good, I can't stress this enough with words. Coming myself from cinema studies I can't help but notice such technical details and I think everyone can feel it anyway. The use of lights and the way it's shot is just very good too and somehow adds a personal point of view in each scene. Like the use of close-ups in the most intimate scenes or the most touching ones.
Anyway, I was just very into the story and the mood in general, like I was totally pulled into their world. And that's great because, honestly, I don't see many dramas/series that are capable of doing this. This is just my personal opinion, of course, but I think that they were able to show us how to give a short series the right feeling and how it's possible to follow the right pacing of a story. It was insane to me how they managed to not rush it at all, even though each episode was quite short (but full of events and emotions). The managing of time and narration was very good.
Another great thing about Blueming is the depth of the characters. From my point of view even the most secondary character, even the ones we see interact with the main leads like only twice, have some sort of aura. You just can tell they are something more, that they're not "empty" and part of the environment, but just by a few interactions and details (even aesthetical) you can clearly feel they're people. They feel real. I also noticed throughout the viewing that, especially the main characters (so the mother and sister too) give the feeling of having a rich personality, of not showing us their whole selves. Especially Da Un: he doesn't speak much, but everything he says has depth and that gives us the feeling that there would be so much more to know about him.
The story was great, finally a serious story that can concentrare both on young love and family issues or traumas, bullying and more. The part where Si Won cries with the mother was just wonderful.
So, finally, my point is that this drama deserves attention. It's very good, maybe even something a bit new that can give us a point of view that, in my opinion, can stand out in the whole drama panorama. I think we all can easily empathize with Si Won and each worry that young people might face.
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It's such a short story but nothing really falls short
I have to say that I was skeptical at first when I watched the first episode, since it was just about 11 minute long. But turns out that 11 minute was worth every second and I was immediately glued to the series. It was short, but satisfyingly sufficient. Nothing really feels off, although it was not a huge blockbuster.The plot was simple yet complete. The story was there although it didn't even have to dwell so much in the lqbtq+ world. It was just telling a story of how two person eventually fall in love with each other. Unlike other bl series I have seen, this series focuses more in depth on the back story of the main character and the complexity of his family. It didn't really focus on explicit intimacy but oddly enough, I find it very adequate.
The chemistry between the actors, including the supporting actors, were splendid too. Not only Si-Won fell hard for Da-Won's innocent acting, but I too, found that I was caught in the same situation. It feels realistic to the point that I feel like this series must have adapted from a true story (yes, It's that good!).Supporting actors played their roles perfectly without making us viewers feel annoyed; it instead adds more value to the series. The things that were going on in the family feel real, the issues were well addressed too.
All in all, I enjoyed the series in every aspect; it's simplicity, great acting, back story and everything. I'd definitely recommend watching it as I too, would probably rewatch it soon :>
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Best BL Hands Down
I thought Semantic Error wouldn't get any competition for my favorite BL, but Blueming has come as an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I loved the pacing of the drama, first time a short 11 episode drama feels complete and like the story was fleshed out in such little time. The ending wasn't rushed as it tends to happen for shorted bls, and the conflict resolution was incredible.I loved the heart of this drama. The main characters come from similar broken homes and find empathy and love in one another, which is rare when most dramas will use people's childhoods for why they act so horrible as adults. But this drama shows accountability, open communication and gives both parties the space to show their humanity. I absolutely love how this drama dealt with these two falling in love, so natural and beautiful.
If you're looking for something wholesome that feels like falling in love for the first time, I recommend this beautiful and heart-warming drama.
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Blueming is a such an underated masterpiece
Just finished watching the drama. This drama is definitely going to my Comfort shows list. The actors are phenomenal, the story line is so beautiful and the the cinematography? The cinematography is out if this world. I felt so sad after finishing such a masterpiece that it had no good promotion, releasing all the episodes at once without proper exposure to the public was a big mistake. I wish they can save the last hope of it going viral as it deserves by promoting it so big and releasing it combined as a movie. It's the best KBL until now along with semantic error. I highly recommend it 💙Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
