Not to be overthought!
Ok.. so your dog and cat come back to life as humans.. don't over think this bit.. but if you do, it is a bit weird to have any romantic elements between a dog and its owner.. if I kept thinking about this the story wouldn't have worked for me. So just imagine it's boy meets boy and falls in love :-)Loved the cute puppy eyes and cat.. 'uh.. you're so disgusting' stares.. actors played their parts very well. Definitely time to see all these young actors in more films,. especially the gorgeous feline Kim Seong Hyuk... let's get him in some major films. (He certainly got my heart racing in this production - the cat that got the cream :-)
Good series to binge watch.
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A rollercoaster that you want to write again and again
This is my first review of a drama I've seen. I have tbh, I'm usually too busy/lazy to take the time to do it. BUT... I'll make an exception for this one. Because the actors, producers and screenwriters should get some credits for this too.Vibe:
I "briefly" dipped into the first episode and, after five hours of binge-watching, found myself completely emotionally overwhelmed on the couch with tissues and a glass of wine. And a big smile on my face.
This drama is a roller coaster of emotions. The episodes are quite short (around 15 minutes) and I cried, laughed, cringed, and felt second hand embarrassed in EVERY episode.
The chemistry between the actors was great (all four of them).
Actors:
It's a mystery to me how to "play" a cat and a dog, but if two can pull it off then definitely Seonghyuk (Milk) and Jaebin (Choco). Jaebin was such an adorable "doghuman", he played it very well and made me feel that he actually was a dog but in human form. Seonghyuk (despite being incredibly handsome *sigh*) managed to show a "typical" cat behavior without being weird.
Kudos to both.
Hojung (Jungwoo, the owner) was also very good. He embodied the character very pleasantly and managed to give the viewer the feeling that he treasured both of them equally. Seungbin (his boss) played his part of a cafe owner that is struggling but does not try to show it very well.
Plot:
I thought the idea was really good, so I started the drama. I found episodes 10 + 11 a bit rushed but that's unfortunately often the case in KDramas (BL) since you would have much more plot for a full drama but the production is usually shortened to a few.
But beware: Episode 10 you will only survive with at least three packs of tissues.
Entertainment value:
Fantastic. As I said I binged the drama straight away and loved every minute of it. I miss the four already (and it's not 24h ago that I finished it). Some reviews say that the audience cried endlessly in the drama.
YES, that is true. But somehow the balance was right. I did ball my eyes out every episode, but a minute later I smiled like an idiot. It never felt incredibly sad, it had sad moments that fit at that point but not ten episodes of despair ;-)
Rewatch?
YES. Even though you know the end of the drama now, it's just nice to see the story over and over again.
Notes:
For a Korean BL, the actors are VERY relaxed with each other during the kissing scenes. Not just one little kiss, but two uncharacteristically intimate kisses.
I hope this helped a little. I highly recommend everyone to see it. It was truly one of the best BL's I've seen in years!
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One of My Favorites!!
Story: This became one of my favorite bls and dramas in general! Even though it was short, I thought each episode was well done with plenty of romance and comedy.Acting/Cast: The casting was perfect! Both Choco and Milk perfectly embodied a dog and cat and all four actors did their parts justice. It’s also surprising that this is the first acting experience for all of them, besides Go Hojung being in one other series prior.
Music: I loved the music in each episode, including the cutest song at the end with each actor singing. :)
Rewatch Value: 10/10 will watch this again and again!!!
Overall: I looooved it and thought it was super adorable! I’m hoping there is a second season and/or even movie!
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Dolce e Carino come un pasticcino
Questo drama brevissimo e a basso budget è estremamernte carino. Sia visivamente che a livello di trama e storia. Quasi fiabesco il modo in cui inizia e viaggia liscio fino alla fine. Il finale poteva essere migliore, indubbiamente, ma non è comunque abbastanza triste da rovinare ciò che viene prima. Forse avrebbe meritato una lunghzza maggiore ma anche così mi ha allietato come pochi drama ultimamente sanno fare. E' dolce e mai troppo lento. Sì forse una vena malinconica c'è a cercarla, ma la cuteness che contiene batte qualsiasi altra caratteristica.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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my heart
Look at me actually doing a review. This show really pulled on a lot of heartstrings, and it almost got me in the last two episodes. But it didn't, and I am still stronger than a Korean drama. Was I confused? Yes, very, but I came around. I found this on YouTube on my recommendation, and I saw three men in bed together, so I was like, "Why not?" READ THE DESCRIPTION. I was thrown for so many loops, but they were mostly good ones. The story was interesting; it had a lot of deeper meanings and lessons, but some of it was actually so confusing. It was not even funny. The acting was actually so good. Especially the people who played milk and choco, they gave what needed to be given. I loved this a lot. The music, besides the sad parts, wasn't that good and gave me a headache. I would definitely rewatch this for the smiles and laughs. It was good; I liked it. I feel like Jung Woo learned that it's okay to let go, even when they are close to you. So that was deep. Choco has my heart with that puppy dog face; oh my god, it was so cute. banger. Okay, let me see what the overall is. It got an 8.75. really great one.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Fluffy and Cute
The series is funny and cute. It does have a good cast with some good chemistry and a nice story to tell. The cast is good at playing around as their counterpart a dog and cat. There are some sweet tender moments and a few funny moments that you find yourself laughing or thinking it sweet. The down part of the series is the short time of 15 min each episode which does not allow to help develop a storyline to answer a lot of the unanswered questions. The ending was very confusing and left you trying to figure out the real back story as to how they keep coming back and why did the cat and dog got to be human for that time period. I needed more explanation. I did enjoy the cute two pairings.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Interesting general plot but Lacking in Execution
I like the general premise of “Choco Milk Shake”. A cat and a dog came back as humans to help their former owner heal from loneliness, have closure and pursue happiness. However, the execution is a little lacking. The pacing of this very short drama is slow, and I am not sure if it’s because I watch this after a long day of work. But I fell asleep watching the first half because there’s a lot of silence and pauses. If the director is aiming for beautiful aesthetics and setting a mood, then they forget about adding some substance to the scenes. What is up with the empty Royal Saloon until the last couple episodes?The overall acting is pretty good especially since this is the first drama for 3 out of the 4 main leads. Choco and Milk portray the mannerisms of a dog and cat well. Jung Woo and Uncle are OK as well. If I have to pick, I believe Milk might be the better of the bunch (I also think he’s the cutest one).
I am not a pet owner, so I have some trouble believing in the main romance between Choco and Jung Woo. I am under the impression that Choco loves Jung Woo unconditionally as a pet towards its owner. Is that love between two adult humans? I am not sure. I have an especially hard time believing Jung Woo would fall in love with his pet dog which he has raised from young. Is he in love with Choco as two adults, or as a pet owner? The drama does try to show us some cute scenes, some petting and Choco following Jung Woo around (like a puppy). But their interaction is not enough for me to believe in this romance.
On the other hand, it’s easier to root for Uncle and Milk. They do seem like two adults liking each other. The chemistry is a lot better despite not having better romance plot development. I would have liked to see more interaction between the two before they get drunk together. Nevertheless, I enjoy seeing Milk fighting the attraction and yet couldn’t help himself with the look Uncle gives him. If there’s a side story, I want one for Milk and Uncle.
Completed: 1/11/2023
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Tive preconceito, mas acabei quebrando a cara
Preciso confessar que comecei a ver com um certo receio, essa história de bicho virando gente sempre me cheira a final triste, principalmente por saber que quem abriu as portas pra esse plot foi "The miracle Teddy bear". Uma história assim, pra ser boa tem que ter um excelente roteiro e direção, e apesar de saber que a Coréia geralmente não decepciona, o fato dele ter poucos e curtos eps dá um certo receio de que a história não se desenvolva bem.Enfim, quebrei a cara e amei a série! Primeiro, pq afora o cuidado que eles tiveram, de ir além dos 8 eps tradicionais (foram 10 eps, 1 ep especial com um final feliz, e o melhor de todos, um ep curtinho explicando o motivo pq eles vieram encarnados como humanos, esse último eu achei o máximo, pois acabou com todos os possíveis questionamentos, totalizando 12 eps)
O plot apesar de diferente é super leve. Tem um certo drama, mas nada que nos leve às lágrimas, e também tem um dose moderada de humor.
Os atores realmente combinam com os personagens e o ep 11 é de cortar o coração, pois até então não sabíamos que teria um especial com final feliz. Os aspectos técnicos estão todos perfeitos, atuação excelente, ost, fotografia, cenários, tudo se encaixa dentro da temática e eles conseguiram de fato emocionar! Com certeza recomendo!
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weird but still fluffy and fun
This was the first BL i watched from strongberry and it was a lot of fun!Sure the premise of the story is strange at first, but it's also very funny and i liked the acting the most! the chemistry was great, and i think for such a short run time for each episode, the series did great in trying to convey the main message and develop its characters!
i loved uncle and milk's story but also jung woo and choco were adorable! i think if the company was able to produce longer videos, the series would have been even better but i'm still very satisfied with this watch.
it's heart fluttering and super cute so go watch it if you have some short time to spare!
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This mini drama surprised me and held me with iron bonds
NOTE: I always do a short summary and then I put everything I think, for you who are too lazy to read very long reviews hahaha.
So short, but so impactful. I think this is the phrase that most defines CMS in my opinion.
In a nutshell I can say that I liked the performances, especially Milk's, - who masterfully showed every behavior of a cat, I loved it too much - I liked the soundtrack, which fits well with the scenes and the characters, I liked the chemistry, I liked the aesthetics and about the script.... well then the thing gets more complex - if you want to know more read the review until the end - but as it is a summary I can say that it is totally acceptable if you get into the wave of the series and understand the genre of the program you are watching, along with what the series wants to deliver. Because in the end it is not about what you want to see, but what the series has always been willing to deliver and in this regard Choco Milk Shake does not fail. I RECOMMEND watching for those who like the genre.
Now the full review:
1 ° we start with the script. I saw many people criticizing the novel, that it was okay for Milk to fall in love with Jung Woo's uncle, but that it was terrible for Choco and him to fall in love. Come on, for me any romantic interaction between humans or guardians and animals is a problem, but here in this series we have a break of worlds. They are no longer just a cat and a dog but two human beings who in a past life were animals and therefore, now in human bodies, still have old ways and customs. They return with the purpose of cheering up their former guardian, since he is lonely and obviously Choco feels this connection more because he has always been devoted to Jung Woo. Now as a HUMAN he has sensations and thoughts that before as a dog he didn't have and his devotion has turned into love. Is this fanciful and unlikely? OBVIOUS, but it is the genre you chose to watch. Many are saying, "It would be better if it didn't have the romance", but you chose a romance series, that's what it proposed. You knew about the theme and you knew about the romance. The series is not bad just because of that.
The script is complete and manages to develop the characters - as far as possible, because of the time limit - in a way that we start to care about them and instigate us to want to know how they will solve the problems and what they are feeling in the process.
2° Some pertinent points:
The characterization of the animal-human transition is very well done and so is the whole dramatic story about losing a pet. Anyone who didn't cry at the end or at least feel their chest tighten is a psychopath, honestly. Because the build up of Jung Woo's pain and the way they portray the bond Choco and Milk still feel, is heartbreaking. Especially when they have a time limit to stay on earth.
I don't agree with most and I like Choco with Jung Woo because I can separate Choco who was an animal and Choco who came back with human thoughts and sensations - it allows him to have feelings that a dog wouldn't have. But I have to agree that Milk and Uncle make a much better couple. Not only better constructed, but also because they are comical and just fit together. Even their ending is cuter. I'm Milk's little dog, so I'm easily influenced.
3rd and last. I liked the ending, I think the 10th episode exposes reality and makes us think about thousands of sad things about overcoming and understanding that limits exist. That things end and that everyone is gone, that we have an "expiration date" and the like. But we are seeing a work of romance and fiction, which still touches on fantasy, so the 11th episode was a more than welcome addition. I like this overlap that dramas do. To bring the worst to the end to give a happy ending and if you believe that the ending should be in episode 10, fine, pretend that the last one didn't exist. Like the last season of GOT hahaha. When Choco left it touched parts of my heart that I wasn't prepared for, I can't imagine losing my dogs and it brought up a very real fear in my daily life. That's why I cried a lot. But the series shows another side too, it shows that they were always there, that they were fine despite having passed away, always by Jung Woo's side, listening to him and trying to know if he was okay. Aff, I'm crying just remembering to write this hahaha.
I appreciate that they let Choco come back because Jung Woo needed his buddy back and vice versa. As for Milk... The world needed him back, because he's too perfect and Uncle needed him too, because let's agree that he was a pretty lonely man too, who didn't seem to care about almost anything besides his nephew and the restaurant. At least with Milk he got a love and a private taster for the rest of his days on earth.
Could you tell I loved the mini drama? Well, it was very obvious right. I understand who has criticisms, but I don't agree with any of them, as a good lunatic fan. I recommend the series a million times and prepare your tissues - I'm serious.
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I thank you for reading this far <3
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This could have been so much better
This show must be really glad for the hype, because if it wasn’t there then it would easily flop. The story has a good base/foundation but was ruined by the lack of building and a step in the wrong direction. The main issue is the fact of adding a romance between the dog and the owner, that was in no way, shape or form necessary and in result ruined the potential this type of story has. The depiction of the likeness of a dog and a cat well done though I must say, especially the cat. While watching I tried my best to give a benefit of the doubt each time I was the story heading in a wrong direction. What made this show even 100x worse is that they missed the opportunity of doing some damage control in the ending like adding a crazy plot twist that was explain all the weirdness, but instead they dived in the romances and even made them come back in the end?? the only thing worse than the entire show is the ending by itself.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
LOOOVE ITTT!!!
THE DRAMA IS LITERALLY SOOOO CUUUUUTEEEE!!! I need to rewatch it someday... The story is actually interesting. The only minus is that the drama is so short and fast. Still good, tho!! The acting was great. The cast was great. JUST PURRRFECT!!! I am like literally going to explode from the cuteness in this bl. By the way, I didn’t really plan to watch this, it just appeared on my screen when I was watching some weird gay animatios from 2018 LOL. Anyways, the review literally hasn’t got any sense…Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
