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Two young men with opposite personalities sparked love and growth in each other’s lives.
STORYComing from Korea, I already expected it to have a seemingly interesting and unique plot. The story beautifully portrays a growing relationship between two young men with completely different careers. Their opposite personalities added depth to their characters, and I love how they helped each other develop. I would also mention how I really liked that they added a character that depicts a “confident gay” as I may say without hesitations or whatsoever when it comes to what he truly likes (no more “I do not like men, I only like him” lines which irritate me, I guess haha). It felt like they were existing in a world where homophobia does not exist, and they just took everything casually.
The story also shows a glimpse of the entertainment/showbiz industry. The struggles of living a normal life as an actor and the realities of the controversies they get involved in. Also shows how media can be deceiving, and how it affects the lives of celebrities.
I really find the story cute and full of fluff with the continuous engagement of the couple. Their interactions made me want to fall in love again, and how they managed to make each other a better person. The pacing is beautifully done, and I love how things are not rushed nor too slow for this drama. They are taking their time and there is something within the story that makes it feel comforting.
The ending was great and sweet I really wish there was more. And what I think the edge of this drama compared to other recent Korean ones was the pacing, I do not feel that the ending was rushed. Everything was explained correctly and most of the things were settled at the end.
Their story makes me want to watch more episodes but sadly, it’s only 9 episodes that are roughly 10-15 minutes long.
ACTING
In terms of acting, I would say that they really act natural around each other. I love their chemistry and the cast did a great job portraying their own characters. It does not feel forced and awkward at all. They’ve done it well especially the main couple because every time they have cute little interactions, I would quickly smile knowing how comfortable they are with each other.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Since this is from Korea, I do not have issues with the cinematography as it is a lot better than the ones I previously watched from Thailand. In comparison, the production value of this drama is good and met the standards of the recent Korean BL dramas I’ve seen before.
MUSIC
The music is okay for me, I wish there were more songs in the drama but the ones used really suit the atmosphere of the scene.
Overall, this drama is very good in my opinion and probably my favourite among the recent ones that Korea has produced (Color Rush, WYEL, Mr Heart, Wish You). I fell in love with the cuteness of the plot and I really wish it was longer. Nonetheless, this is good and it made it into my favourites.
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Korea once again delivered.
The poster captivated me into watching this and I couldn’t find the right words to describe the series as a whole – it was not perfect but far from bad. I do not know why but it feels like something is missing throughout watching. I wasn't that hooked up, unlike the other ones that I've watched. One thing is for sure, Korea served us one great plot.For the story, I do not have anything much to say. It was cute and somehow fluffy. Once again, I like to point how most Korean BLs including this one stays away from a school setting. I love how each series produced by Korea explores or tackles a unique plotline. Far from cliches and third parties whatsoever. And given that Korea or most Koreans are conservative, I loved how they didn’t incorporate the idea of homophobia throughout the series, it felt like they were in a world without judgement. The story is cohesive.
I like how they incorporated dancing into the story. The character’s lives were completely opposite but they found the right spot to meet in the middle and change each other. The pacing was quite good given that the length of the whole series is just like a movie. They didn’t put unnecessary scenes as fillers to make it longer and they maximized the time they have to deliver a considerably good series.
The actors fit their roles, not to mention their visuals. But in terms of skills, they were able to portray their character nicely, I am satisfied with how they executed emotional scenes, it didn’t feel awkward at all. It seemed natural.
I do not have any comments about cinematography, camera angles, OSTs, and other technical aspects, they were okay to me.
Overall, this is a good watch if you do not have anything much to do. Korea once again delivered a good one. The title really fits the story because they do make each other’s heart dance.
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Well, without giving any spoiler, I do believe that the overall plot of this drama is well presented, and I enjoyed it so much. I just wish that it would be a bit longer because there are things that need to be explained or tackled and not just left in the dark. The plot is well-paced, and I really liked the ending, teary-eyed. The series is cute and fluffy but there are some dark themes in it during the later episodes (the reason for R18) but nonetheless, I got hooked up with the story as it is my first time watching this kind (Mono and Probe thing) of drama. Overall, the story is very good, and I liked how entertaining it was.
ACTING
The visuals of the main leads are oozing with handsomeness. I AM OBSESSED. But to get into acting, I do believe that they gave justice to their characters and played it very well. Yeon Woo (Yoo Jun) already played in other dramas before and I liked the way he acts. Same with the Heo Hyun Jun. There are like around just 5 characters in the series and I think that they did a good job.
MUSIC
I love the OST and I barely download songs from series. I always play it while I am doing my skincare haha but true, I liked the OST so much. It fits the vibe of the series.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Coming from a country that is well-known for producing top tier dramas, I think that this has good production quality compared to existing BL dramas (Thai to be exact, but no hate tho) The editing could be a bit more polished, but I understand how hard it is to add effects during Color Rush scenes, so I love it as it is.
Overall, this drama is very good, and I loved it from the start till the end, I just wish that it was longer so that it can explain some parts that I think are important for the plot. Between WYEL, Mr Heart, and Wish You, this is my favourite. Also, this has a possibility to have a SEASON 2 (I heard from some ppl)
PS. I cried a bit during the ending.
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THIS SERIES IS WORTH THE WATCH! (PREPARE TISSUES)
To start this off, this series was produced by Nadao and as we know, Nadao delivers great series. The cinematography of this show is on another level. Compared to other BL series, its cinematography is at the top. This was filmed in Phuket and it kinda gives the vibes of the 80s and 90s but it is set in the present time which is amazing.Next are the actors. BKPP already starred in a My Ambulance and their chemistry is really excellent. The acting is so natural. I am glad that the characters are not that many and no other side couples since it is only a 5-episode long series. Personally, I believe that the actors are doing an excellent job portraying their characters and giving it life. A job well done on that.
And about the plot. Just reading the title gives me sad vibes already. Watching the first 3 episodes, this series is unlike other BL series. It is not cliche and tackles the adolescence of two young boys. I am happy that this is more realistic and focuses on real-life situations. The story so far is GREAT! I cried during these 3 episodes and judging on where this is going, I suggest that we should prepare tissues. The foreshadowing and hints in each episode really made me predict that this is not going to end happily. (I feel like Teh is still hesitant and in-denial with his sexuality. His character is really complex and I can't really predict what's in his mind rn) There's a lot of emotion in each episode. It really is a roller coaster ride.
The music is just <3333, it made it into my playlist even though I don't understand anything.
And the incorporation of Chinese is really good that added depth to the series.
In conclusion, this series is WORTH THE WATCH, and I would never regret it. All of these aspects combined together to make this MASTERPIECE. Kudos to the team, Nadao, and the actors for doing a great job. Personally, this is on the top of my all-time favorites and probably one of the best BL series in 2020.
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WISH YOU : Your Melody In My Heart
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Cute and fun! I loved it
(SPOILERS INCLUDED)STORY
To start off, I am happy that SKorea is starting to produce and be open to BL genre this year giving us Where Your Eyes Linger and Mr Heart. Similarities among those are the short runtime per episodes, the whole length of the series is as long as a movie so some were cut short but still has good storylines.
The storyline is common but not common (haha I'm so confusing). But tbh, I really like the overall plot of this series, I liked how BL drama produced in Korea has its own unique plotline that differentiates from one another unlike some in Thai where stories get too repetitive. The production and cinematography of this are good, given the fact that it came from a country where a lot of good and top tier series are produced.
My only issue here is pacing and the length. If I were to make changes, I would like to see more of their relationship development because 2 episodes (Ep5-6) with only 20 minutes is too fast on how they became that close which eventually led to their kiss. If the series was longer, it would have also explained the issues of In Su with regards to his family. I would like to know deeper about their character and development. It just seems so short to me to the point that I want more
Other than that, this series has a typical good cute storyline with the incorporation of music and I am glad that the characters are not students and we left the school setting. The story is really good and full of fluff. It somehow shows passion and how music should be taken. I just wish it would have been longer to explain more of their character backgrounds.
ACTING
The cast was okay to me, this is the first time I've seen these actors because I rarely watch KDrama but I know that they produce such good series and I'm thinking of watching one while I'm on break. I find Sang Yi really cute and he fits the role perfectly. Both leads can act and give life to their characters. Their chemistry is okay for me, I would like to see more emotion between them but nonetheless, the actors are great.
MUSIC
I love the OSTs of this series. The English songs played is my go-to vibe when I am stressed and I actually want to know the title of the songs used and include it in my playlist. I am in love with the songs presented here, it gave the scenes a great atmosphere which fits perfectly to the emotion they want to portray. The OST (for me) is the best asset of this series and they did great
OVERALL
This series is good and overall I enjoyed it. There are certain things I would change, not gonna lie, but it was really cute and fun to watch. The cinematography, acting, and the storyline was good since it was produced in Korea. I love the OST and it is my vibe.
If you are hesitant about this, give it a try. Cuteness overload and I loved it.
I wish for you <3
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We Best Love: Forever the First
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Romantically pleasing with bits of comedy - Very Well Done!
Knowing that it is from Taiwan, I was already expecting a lot from this series and it did not disappoint. It beautifully portrayed the "enemies to lover" trope which is, I would say, common in BL genre but it is a lot better compared to those who proceeded with this kind of storyline. The series started with a glimpse of their past and as the episodes progress, then things got more interesting and the romance made me feel single af.I loved the pacing of the drama, nothing was too slow nor too fast for this. The characters are wonderfully created and had their own purpose. The main couple is well casted and had pretty huge chemistry, not to mention that they are both good looking.
I would also like to mention how beautiful and comforting it was when dramas put unproblematic and accepting parents for the couple. I loved how there weren't any antagonists here but themselves and their inner conflicts. I liked how relatable this drama is because of its humour, "unrequited love" story, and the romance that sparked a great relationship between the couple.
This drama successfully ignited my heart and I am in awe watching from the start till the end. Everything fell in its right place and I would also vote this as one of the best kissing scenes I've watched with such passion. Nothing was awkward and the story progressed well. This proves that a drama does not need hour-long episodes to be considered good. Along with To My Star, this is a great start for the BL Industry for 2021, I hope that everyone follows.
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A bit of a let down
To begin with, I knew that a lot of fans had been excited for the premiere of this sequel, even I was counting down and cannot contain the excitement as the first season was captivating and good. But to be honest, I got so disappointed with this one.STORY
The story continues when they are already seniors and the Gifted program was brought back after a year of disappearance introducing new set of gifted students mainly Grace, Time, and Third. At first, I was actually a bit scared because I thought that the old characters were getting to be overshadowed by the new ones but gladly not. However when the story started, I was compelled and kinda liked the series but of course comparisons were made in Season 2. I would not want to dive deeper into the plot itself but on the later episodes, it got really confusing and overwhelming. I know that they had the capability to turn things around as potentials can be unexpected but then it was all over the place. Their mission of bringing the Gifted program down was still there but they provided way too much plot twists that I do not know where the story is going. But I would understand that some fans wanted it this way as it excites them to tune into the next episode but it was not doing it for me.
Proceeding, the ending for me was kinda disappointing and a bit rushed as well I think. First of all, the series was planned to be 18 episodes long but it was shortened to 13 eps and I do not know the reason why. I think that with that 5 episodes, there were a lot of things that can be discussed because tbh, a lot can still happen. The ending they provided has massive conflicts attached to it, making the country filled with Gifted Students. I know that a lot would happen with the change provided and even though they achieved their mission which is to bring down the director and gain equality for all, the ending they provided can lead to deeper and severe consequences.
I actually thought that this might lead to a potential season 3 but I am not gonna be a big fan of that tbh.
CASTS
TBH, the story was like 80% Pang. I haven't been able to see the full potentials of the other characters and I would really want them to see in a big last fight altogether. There were a lot of moments that the old gifted students were just sitting in the corner, smiling, and chilling down.
I would like to see equal screen time for all.
BUT WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE SERIES is the relatable situation that can be connected to government given the state in Thailand. I actually gained numerous amounts of lessons that can be useful in real life.
ALTOGETHER
I was disappointed I might say with the series in overall aspect. Of course, the producers thought of this out but still, it kinda went downhill and all over the place. It was just like watching plot twists after plot twists then a single episode of solving all the problems.
I would still like to say that I liked the Season1 better than the Sequel
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Could've offered more, but failed to deliver
First of all, this mini-series was made because SaifahZon did not have enough screentime and wasn't able to shoot their scenes for WhyRU due to COVID-19 so I was expecting something more and it was kind of disappointing. Watch out, this is going to have some spoilers.Story
They've released the trailer and all of the fans thought that Saifah and Zon was not really true but in Zon's imagination so viewers thought that they would reconcile or start over again and that was a complete lie. In the beginning, Zon was hesitant and didn't want to get together with Saifah then things became the opposite and Saifah was avoiding Zon making him think that it was all his imagination which was shown in the trailer. Later on, they admitted feelings for each other and boom, ending. I like how they've included Zol in this and gave her a bit more screentime but I wish that they could have also shown Saifah's parents and their opinions regarding the relationship because we all know that in WhyRU, Zon's parents approved.
As a fan of Mii2, I was expecting a lot more from them given that they were really interesting in WhyRU and this mini-series took place after ep8 which is their performance right? So I thought I was going to get to know them more and see them progress in their relationship but what I got was fluff. I love cuteness but it doesn't satisfy me as much. I want more dramatic scenes, I want them to show their deep love for each other, how they overcome problems that come their way. Because in reality, none or very few of that happens. And that is my problem with some BL Series today, it lacks in delivering and portraying real-life problems of LGBTQ+ community. I love their cuteness here but I really thought that this was just fanservice and compiled cute moments of Jimmy and Tommy.
Music
Didn't hear a lot and most of their songs were from Season 1.
Acting
Jimmy and Tommy can act. And they really portrayed Saifah and Zon really well. For their acting range, I want to see varieties of emotions in their faces. I want them to act in something dramatic because. to be honest, I am not a big fan of their crying scenes in this mini-series.
Their chemistry is good and they are cute together so I would love to see them in other beautiful future projects. And Tommy is a great singer too.
Overall
This series was a bit of a disappointment for me because I was just expecting more due to the fact that their screentime was short in WhyRU. There's a lot more that would have been good to the plot and even though I haven't read the novel, I believe that this series still has a lot to offer but they failed to deliver it in this mini-series. I view this as fanservice for since it is full of fluff and cuteness. I love MII2 but I generally did not like this. The trailer hyped me but it was so far from the real story. So it is up to you if you want to give it a try.
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Realistic
TBH, BL series had been quite popular during this year and a lot of countries had joined in producing their own stories but one thing I noticed in those are the unrealistic portrayal of LGBT members. Do not get me wrong, I like fluff and cute story lines but some of them just get a little bit repetitive and just fetishizations.GSP is a whole new storyline which is relatable and very realistic specially for LGBTQ+ members. It portrays what people actually goes through and the painful reality of being in the closet. The characters are well thought out and I know that some of you might hate some characters in the series but that is what makes it realistic. In terms of real life situations, we have those kinds of people that would pressure you into coming out which is not a great experience. There would come your family that wants you to follow their desires and not care of what you really want. Then there's these great friends who you rely on when you feel the lowest.
The story introduces us into a story line that probably most of the LGBTQ+ members can relate to and describe realistic problems and portrays the difficulty of coming into terms with yourself and accepting who you are. This tells you that it is okay if you're not ready to let the world know who you are because you are afraid of judgement but it should not let us stop our living the best moments of our lives.
About the acting, Vlad really plays the character well and it looks so natural. For other characters, the acting skills could do some improvement.
I love the OST of this series a lot.
OVERALL, I recommend watching it and it is probably one of the best portrayal of LGBTQ+ society in real life and what we actually go through. One of the outstanding BL series this year and it levels along ITSAY. Not regret watching it.
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I was expecting so much but ended up disappointed
Okay let's start with the fact that BL Series had gain popularity and different ones pop up with almost always the same storyline and this was no exception. But there are some points I want to discussSTORY
Ok, since I've watched numerous BL Series and I have something to compare on, I would say that this is the typical cliche love story between two students who ended up in the Medical and Engineering faculty. The story started as Pai who is an introvert was saved by Itt and as the story progress, they became enemies to friends to enemies to friends. It is a roller coaster ride. I was a bit interested at the start but it got worse towards the end. Personally, I think Itt's action were incorrect even though his reasons were good. I was kinda hating him at the end and wanted them to not be together.
On the other hand, I personally liked how they got close tho HSHAHHAHA because I somehow relate to the tutoring thing and it brought back many memories of mine. I also liked the addition of STDs and providing information with these kinds of things to raise awareness which other series doesn't.
The parent issue of Pai could have been portrayed better if they have given it a few more episodes to elaborate more on the issue.
Folk and Pure's story could have started earlier. I was expecting more of them but it ended up being only on the few lasts episodes of the series. And a lot has been talking about how the flashback or highschool time of them had been way too long because the book shows more on their college life which is I agree with.
ACTING
The acting could also have some improvement but this is the first time I've seen Pawin and Marc act so I understand these. Others is just right, not good but not bad as well
All in all, I would say that this is an OKAY, not good but not that bad either. There are numerous flaws and a lot of things can be improved. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting more and excited when I found out about this.
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Not good but not that bad
First of all, I found out this show by March through Wattpad. My journey here started out when I read the first book. There are 5 Novels in the series; Oxygen (SoloGui) , Nitrogen (PhuKao), Anakin (ParmJedi), Aftermoon (Nong Moon), The Air (Special Chapters).STORY
The story in the novel is great. It features each and every character greatly and it showcases how Solo and Gui's relationship is healthy. Aside from DeanParm in UWMA, i'll label SoloGui's relationship as the 2nd healthies I've ever encountered.
I was so excited when I found out that the Novel was getting a series adaptation but unfortunately it was a little bit of a disappointment for me. Phu and Kao's story comes after Solo and Gui's story and when the team decided to combine it into one, the timeline messed up the storyline. Personally, I do not like the addition of Linda because I had enough with demonizing women and always making them the villain in the story. The couple's conflict in the book is related more on family and maturity where they are challenged, not by certain third parties, but their own family.
PhuKao story is what I am living for especially in the books. Their story here is a bit the same but it is only half-way. Their story continues when Kao went to England with Phu and met Parm (Phu's brother) and that part is what I liked the most about the novel. It made it much deeper and much enjoyable and I'm kinda disappointed not seeing that part in the series.
Solo's dad and Jay's story could have been portrayed so well but it is disappointing to be seen in the series.
Probably the biggest confusion that happened in the series was the timeline as the story kinda went all over the place.
The doctor's story can be taken out from the series. I skipped all of their parts
ACTORS
The acting could do some work and this is the first time I've seen them on screen so I understand when there are certain parts when their acting isn't that great. I would like to see more from Phubeth(Phu) because idk, something in him feels a bit wrong.
Boss(Kao) did a great job portraying his character and I am actually in love with him right now.
As for the others, they are still a lot of improvements.
Should you watch it? It depends on you. It is not good but not bad.
But I would recommend reading the Novel because there's a lot missing in the series. And the third novel which is Parm and Jedi's story was my favorite. The second part of the PhuKao's story is actually better than the first part. It has something to do with depression and mental health of Phu's brother, you would know a lot about their family as well as Kao's father finding out their relationship. Some parts with his father is hilarous and I really recommend reading it. I would not rewatch it though.
Overall, this series is okay for me. But not as good as other series. Actually, there are a lot of series that came up this year due to popularity but most of them kinda disappoints. The only good BL I've watched so far was ITSAY.
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