ladyZ
Europe
Realistic drama
I decided to write a review after reading contradictory comments and reviews about this show.First of all, I don't think young people - let's say younger than 25 - would really appreciate this drama at its full value.
Of course, we are all entitled to an opinion, but one shouldn't judge life situations one couldn't have lived.
(And yes, I'm over 30, been there, done that, I know what I'm talking about. ;) Or?...)
I think this drama is about couples and growth and it has a very original take on it.
We have the cute couple, the bickering on/off couple, the shy one, the gay couple and the complicated one. We also have couples where one is more into it than the other, "friends with benefits" etc.
If you had several relationships in your life, you'll probably recognize some of the situations: being intimate with someone you like but not love, having someone nice liking/loving you but you can't reciprocate, not knowing how to go from friends to lovers or the opposite.
Relationships may evolve, if you started with a carefree spending time together you may want more - or not.
And this is all this drama is about. Young people living their experiences, more or less mature, growing in a little better person after this.
I don't think any of them is good or bad or stupid like I saw in some comments. Just normal, perhaps with flaws but also good parts.
BTW, a special mention for the same sex couple (for once they are girls) - it was integrated so seamlessly in the story, so natural that I'd give a special point only for this.
I also appreciated the normal, natural behaviour of young people in this drama - PDA like holding hands, hugging etc. weren't made to seem inappropriate like they are in most kdramas. It has a "western" and modern vibe.
I found the actors were good in expressing the different emotions they went through.
OST is nice, I even added the main song to one of my playlists.
Rewatch value - I gave it a 9, I definitely watch it again after some time.
In conclusion, definitely go for it but, if you're young, instead of judging it harshly, tell yourself that perhaps you haven't experienced some of the situations they go through.
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Korean high school life...
For me, the BL aspect is not what's the most important in this film, even if it's in the center of the action.What I appreciated is the realistic depiction of the highschool life. In an all boys school, the violence is omnipresent between students but also from the teachers. Bulling is simply ignored so one has to do with it or find something to divert the attention to something else.
Actors are not polished at all, at times the environment / ambiance is shady, almost sordid.
This is not your fluffy BL drama but rather a slice of real life (almost like a slap for me) and it basically shows what a gay person may have to endure in the Korean society. This was filmed in 2014 so I jus hope society evolved since then.
But - it's rather well executed, the young actors played wl and were credible. I would probably have appreciated a glimpse of their future. The ending imo doesn't give real closure to the story.
If you hesitate and are not afraid of some violence, go for it.
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You may feel frustrated if you like a coherent storyline
I've became interested in this drama after seeing some scenes but with no idea about the whole story.The story is completely not credible.
First, it spans over 5 to 7 years (it starts when they are in high school and at the end they are working professionals, who have completed their studies in engineering and medical school).
They are about 18yo when it starts and let's say 23-25 at the end.
The main couple interaction stays at high school level almost till the end... their characters don't really change over this period of time. I mean, I can accept she's shy at 18 but not at 25, it's just ridiculous...
The ML liked her since he was a kid but he only confesses when he's 20 something... And the FL takes all this as granted.
But then, that's Chinese drama !?
Also, the FL is supposed to be very good at what she does professionally but she's just stupid when she's shown some evidence about what happened to her parents/foster parents in the past - she takes it all as it is shown, never questions, even if it comes from her enemy. It takes some episodes for her to start thinking there's something fishy...
The antagonist also behaves as a stupid brat, "I've always had everything I wanted so I'll have you". It goes like this for years and in the end, 180° turn - after throwing a tantrum like a 3yo she suddenly realizes it can't be...
The other aspects, like their professional lives, are more or less credible... you go through medical school and training for years (I assume it's not easier in China than in western countries) then you end making cakes? I respect all professions but they could have given her a research position (which was said she was good at) if she can't stand losing patients.
The ML wins a prize for his robot and transforms the award ceremony in proposal?
What I liked - ML and some of the scenes with FL. Some said he was too cold - I see his character rather as someone who doesn't know how to behave and for this I found him touching. He always had one thing in his mind, since he was a kid - and that was the FL (which I find spoiled and immature in this relationship). He completely lacks any sense of humor. He shows some changes in the end, he becomes more careful for other's feelings. There were also some funny moments (ML dancing...).
Also, 2nd couple seems more natural - I won't point what I found not so credible.
That's all I've had to say, I would recommend it if you have time to spare. I generally watch dramas at 1.5 speed so I can't really appreciate the OST.
As for re-watching, perhaps some cute scenes, but definitely not all of it.
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