Realistic consequences: This is NOT your typical High school BL Drama.
The only regret that I have is I started watching when only 6 episodes are aired. I should have waited for the whole series to be released. The story telling drives me crazy because it will leave out some details that you can only see in to the next episode. I liked how the characters developed and the outcomes of their lives because of their past trauma. The story reveals 2 realistic outcomes of what will happen to you living in those situations at home. I love that the director sets an accountability for the characters' actions. Bullying is never glorified. Lying will do no good either.For the overall rating, I had to deduct points because of the technical aspects. The wardrobe and makeup team should have changed their hairstyle for the highschool years. The makeup should be more on the fresh eyes, more yellows and reds. It should be far from what they look when they became adults.
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Boa construção
eu me questionei muito sobre o plot ao passar do meio da história pro final, mas o autor conseguiu administrar bem os conflitos e trazer um final mais que satisfátorio, ainda fico meio duvidoso sobre algumas tomadas de iniciativa e motivações dos personagens, alem de escolhas estranhas para desenvolver alguns conflitos, mas tudo se encaixou, mesmo que fique confuso a narrativa em muitos momentos kkkk Mas é uma boa hiostória, te prende bem e muito original, gostaria de mais ep para desenvolver esse plot, eu vejo facilmente ele como um drama longo que requer mais tempo para conseguir contar o andar, mas ja surpreende com o pouco que teve, muito bom ver como os Bl´s coreanos vem ganhando mais carinho e espaço, um dos melhores do ano.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Good show
I like it. I do say that i hate time skips so much,so that was annoying. And a huge time skip too. Other than nice pretty nice bl. Good plot,good acting,nice chemistry, didn't feel rush at all and managed to handle the time constraints,good kissing scenes and overall it is really good. KBL keeps exceeding my expectations these days and I am hopeful that it would continue doing so.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Finally a Korean Adult BL
Wow, Korea has stepped up the game. Although it starts in high school it quickly becomes an adult BL. I love that it doesn't shy away from skinship, whether it be kissing , or just an open knowledge that these characters are having sex. It is real Finally, it showcases the complexity of not only being gay but how to navigate life with dealing with pretty much abuse from all angles. Not only does it show how different each character deals with abuse, it also shows how you can adjust and overcome just about anything. Lee Soon s character upbeat, fun but emotionally available & willing to accept people for who they are no matter the circumstances. Jang Yeon Woo beautiful to look at but played such a flawed character. Kim Nu Rim the centre figure of the drama , was just beautifully played in every aspect. It really showed how a child is affected by continued abuse . He was such closed off character. This will not be a forgotten Drama. Beautiful written directed with the correct actors able to convey the amazing range of emotion in the drama A must see for sureVond je deze recentie nuttig?
the one who loved more..
love is a weird thing.. its never equal and there is the one who loved more.. i think that its well needed requirement for a balanced relationship.. there must be the one who fight ,the one to give comfort to the hurt ,and give love a lot a lot of it. if anyone asked me for a drama recommendation this will be it .. it gives that beautiful feel of drowning, of anger ,and the involvement in a well earned happiness.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Pain! Pain! Pain!
This is a story of pain. Sometime unimaginable and incalculable pain. Pain that for both these protagonists centered and defined their lives. Additionally, it presents, whether we like it or not, the ugly side of culture. The side of culture we accept as parenting, even though it is abusive, reprehensible, and evil. No one starts out to be such but acceptance of the nonsensical notion of making your children fit to some type of conformity is so strong that reasoning and common sense and standards of decency are thrown out the window. All to make your kid stronger; only in the end to make them weaker internally and vulnerable to doubt as to who they are. This is a story of lost souls. Astonishingly sad and told in muted tones filmed in dark hues as if to signify the total depression of the two of them. There are magical scenes in this series that will make you weep. Not from sadness but from remembrance. Remembrances of the happier times they had together.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Does anybody know what's going on?
Has anybody been able to figure out what's happening in this series I'm at the end of 6:00 and I'm just as clueless as can be.. the subtitles are in English but it's just random words put together that don't mean anything and he she I them you all mean the same thing and what they're saying I can't figure out what the translator is trying to do is just nonsensical is all I can get out of it so it's hard to figure out what's happening in the series without knowing what the words mean cuz there sure is not what they're putting down.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
chemestry on spot
Cinematografia molto bella, soprattutto quella ambientata nella campagna coreana. Gli attori impeccabili, hanno saputo trasmettere molto accuratamente le emozioni dei personaggi. Con il salto temporale di 12 anni sono arrivati anche i problemi e un'atmosfera in generale più malinconica, ma che si è conclusa con quella iniziale. In conclusione penso che sia un capolavoro e che i coreani stiano sempre migliorando.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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A Gay Love Story Treated with Respect
Intro:I'm so glad I gave this a try. I honestly didn't care for the premise, but when I saw the first half of the first episode, I got hooked. It's been many lists of dropped BL's till I was actually compelled to finish something.
Story:
The thing I like about it is it's story-centric. As much as I like cuteness and comedy, I'd love to see BL's treated with as much respect as straight love stories as realistically as they can. By that I mean that it feels natural how the MC's ended up liking each other and not feel forced like a lot of others. Also, they're treated as human beings with their own issues that isn't always connected to their sexuality.
I also liked that it did not lean too heavily on usual tropes like forced misunderstandings (e.g. overhearing a conversation). Although there are misunderstandings, it still fits into the character of Do Hoe who is deeply self-loathing. They weren't at a point where they trust each other so much then one misheard convo ruins everything just for drama. The actions they took, though not wise or rational, made sense for who they were as people. Though tbf only Do Hoe's background was actually delved into. Even Ju Yeong was barely scratched. Still how they acted didn't seem plot for plot's sake, at least as opposed to some other BL's.
I liked how they made use of the little run time they had with the show to focus on what was actually important to show us. In relation to time, I loved the bold move of 12 years time skip. Usually, it's usually 1-5 yrs. Even though they were young (19 yrs old) at the start, 12 years was still a big amount of time to be a part, to not move on. And they actually, somewhat, dove into Ju Yeong not moving on. Even I, who is highly empathetic and clingy, found 12 years to be quite long to still be hung up on someone you probably knew for a month to idk maybe 2 months. Do Hoe confronted him about that. Still weird why it wasn't given much of a justification. That's a part I will admit to be forced to an extent. It doesn't feel as forced as others I will say. Or maybe he felt sorry for him, I'm realizing right now that he knew that Do Hoe kept failing.
I really wasn't completely appalled by how Doe Hoe acted when things finally came to light. Sure I was annoyed with how he was and how Ju Yeong was still pursuing him (being treated poorly and all), but it actually made sense. He hated his past and he wanted to distance himself from it as much as he could, so even if his new lifestyle wasn't exactly who he was, he forced himself into it just to escape his pain. It made sense when you look at it in a storytelling way even it (as an outsider) it seemed silly or stupid.
Ultimately, I think the main point of the story was said outright: you can try again. The time skip really helps with this because when you think about it they could have done more in 12 yrs according to their high standards. Tbh, it really hits home and although I wish nobody can relate to this story of being unloved (by family), self-loathing and insecurities, and mistakes because it is a painful experience. Still, I wish people gain strength to try again despite the odds.
Also, to add to the main point, this story is an illustration of how abuse and neglect can have a carry-over effect on even someone as promising as Do Hoe. This effect lasting years.
Acting:
Simply superb. Idk why but Koreans tend to be such good actors. They really get into the character not matter how serious or absurd the story is and this time it's no different. One is a rookie and the other with fee experiences, yet they were able to convey a plethora of emotions excellently. Do Hoe's actor was able to convey the effect the 12 years had on him quite well as well as the effect of Ju Yeong coming to his life.
All the actors were cast quite well. They really fit their roles, even the supportiny characters. Do Hoe being timid yet cold, Ju Yeong being the doe-eyed golden retriever he is.
Music:
It was good. It fit the mood well.
Rewatch Value:
Not very high I'd say. While it is a good show, it can be very stressful. There were cute and wholesome moments but their in the very beginning (ep 2 and 3) and even then it was mixed in with all the stressful parts. Still, those parts are what I consider essential for telling a human story.
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Hwang Da Seul does it again...
Oh the intricacies of life that are brought so achingly to the screen in such a brilliant way. This was masterfully executed, as expected from Hwang Da Seul. She continues to provide us with compelling and beautifully acted stories and she definitely didn't fail us here.Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo is a series of growing up and fighting with the expectations that are set forth and how we can break from those cursed chains that try to destroy us down to the bones. Or, what one is pushed to do just to survive, even if it means leaving everything and everyone you know behind. Not only does this story pull us in and keep us invested, but it gives us flawed characters and challenges us to understand (and still love) them.
All in all, this series was a solid work of art that deserves the high praise and a rewatch or two.
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в любимые и на пересмотр
В этот раз буду очень кратка: В Любимые.Очень мудрая и тяжелая дорама. Наревелась, пол дорамы злилась на гг, в конце в нем увидела себя. хорошо, что и у гг и у меня ХЭ. Только Корея может делать такие уникальные мудрые вещи, где все гармонично и прекрасно.
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Refreshing plot twist and some suprisingly good acting
The story is believable for the most part. The character development for the mains was solid; and for 8 episodes, I was also happy with development of the side antagonist. I find his story quite appealing and refreshing. Also the twist was quite unexpected. This drama has a lot going for it. And in 2024, I cannot say it is just enjoyable, it actually has something to add in the oversaturated field of bl dramas.I did learn to appreciate when a relationship has a consistent character whose actions make sense on a larger scale.
We have Ju Yeong who is consistent and stable in his beliefs and truly, as Do Hoe points out, he indeed remains same after all the timetime. Then we have Do Hoe who is volatile and influenced by his upbringing.
I have to say it was an enjoyable watch. The actors were confident when the scenes demanded it and awkward when it was necessary, but their acting itself was never awkward or rookie-like. I think that made for the overall enjoyment and my forgetting of the plot holes.
The issues of the drama in regards to violence in family, the hardship as prerequisite for the success, betraying the ones you love in order to escape it -- these all are important topics and interesting questions to be raised to a viewer. And while I cannot say the drama went too deep to explore or justify them, it also did not do it injustice in sense they made it feel irrelevant. I think what saved them was clear focus on the relationship between Ju Yeong and Do Hoe. I was relieved by the confirmation that what they choose is each other at all times.
Twisty with a happy ending.
You should def watch it.
Thank you for reading,
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