Miss KOREA ALWAYS DOES RIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO BL. THIS ONE IS NO EXCEPTION
I mean, c'mon now. We all know that miss Korea is trying slowly to produce some BL series and it might take some time till we see full length episodes but for now let's just enjoy these awesome and refreshing BLs. For short eight episodes you get an amazing development that shows how our leads go from "enemies" to lovers. The production is amazing and the story too, refreshing and cute.The leads have an amazing chemistry and they look so good together. Ain't gonna spoil anything about the story or anything else. Give this one a try and I am sure that you are going to enjoy it.
Wondering if they are going to produce season 2, but they sure need to do something about it.
Was this review helpful to you?
this is a movie not a tv show
Eight fifteen minute long episodes strung together would be a movie. I love bl and I like watching dancers as I am disabled and don't have full range of movement so I gave this a chance. I think it would have been wonderful if they had done a more in depth story. But for the time frame they had it was complete. This is a simple drama that was done well. Though there isn't much character development you get enough to determine why the main characters makes the choices they do. I would recommend watching it.Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting but underdeveloped
I'm a sucker for dance stories. There, I said it.So yeah, I was definitely biased going into this series. I wanted to love it, and I did – for the most part. But let's start with the things that didn't click for me personally:
The “villains”. The story is rushed and the villains and obstacles our protagonists have to face seem lackluster at best and forced at worst. But to be fair: A runtime of 110 minutes simply isn't enough time to develop more than the bare minimum.
The pacing. Again, the story is rushed and yet there are some scenes that dragged on too long for my taste. It didn't feel like they made the most of the eight episodes.
But there's also a lot to like or maybe even love: Personally, I really like the chemistry of the lead actors. The premise of their meet- and team-up is a bit weird in general, but I think they worked well together. But then again, maybe I'm just weak for “the cute one and the grumpy one” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There were some really cute scenes and the dance scenes were beautifully done. I also adored the music. And even though the runtime of 110 minutes left much to be desired, like better character development and story flow, and I wish the series would've been longer, it actually makes for a quick rewatch. So if you're looking for a short BL to spend a cozy evening with, I'd definitely recommend this. Just don't set your expectations too high, because the series – like it's characters – is not without flaw.
So, overall 6/10. Plus another 0.5 because of turtleneck sweaters. Lots of turtleneck sweaters.
Was this review helpful to you?
Nice series with some great value
Dance an debt what an odd combination but it worked. Same for both actors. An odd combination but it worked. The story also portrayed the differences in culture Asian and the modern/western issues of life well. There are many issues of modern life and also some old time Asian issues in the relationship. I guess it's compliment when the reviewer wants short series to be longer. Bravo to all. The actors the writers producers. Why was it cold inside? Is that something that is supposed to be normal. ? I was not sure.Was this review helpful to you?
Every second isn't wasted.
I watched many BL kdramas in the past few weeks and I got very disappointed in the execution of the storyline of most of them. This kind of genre is very limited in time and the storyline must be kept solid.This drama is my top 3 among the 10+ BL kdramas I have watched. This is also one of my top favorites among all dramas (all genres) based on how the story is fitted in the whole series. Every second isn't wasted. Every scene isn't rushed and prolonged. I also like that the story focuses on the relationship between 2 main leads. The director and other important personnel perfectly did their job on what is necessary within the 8 episodes.
Must watch!
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
The Red Thread of Fate
This was kind of an interesting approach to two people destined to be together. In the beginning, both Si On & Hong Seok really didn't deem like the likely pair to become a couple. Totally didn't worlds for each of them, but as Si On states at the end, "People who are really meant to be together are connected by a red thread between their little fingers"The story itself seemed original, one character trying to live a very innocent life and establish a career, one living a bit of a darker side of life. Yet, both people holding pain inside from their youth.
The story seemed to work, although it seemed a bit rushed to get to the finish line. Normally these kind of stories take too long, but I think this could have been extended a bit to make a longer journey to get to the end.
Both Young Woo & Tae Min definitely matched up well together, making for a realistic relationship.
Overall very enjoyable.
Was this review helpful to you?
The butterflies in my stomach are happily dancing as well
Among the several short Korean BLs that I’ve watched, this one definitely stood as one of the top. I am amazed to see a concept of a debtor and collector that can be turned into such romantic storytelling. In the span of eight mini-episodes, I am totally satisfied and enjoyed it a lot.The red thread of fate, their home, the feeling of being alone, the podcast, and the things that connect them have executed cleverly. These elements make the drama emphasize that little things can be someone’s big part of life. Both of them are used to being alone but didn’t admit feeling lonely not until they hit them one day. I just wished that the story may also look why Mr. Loan Shark didn’t finish college. Although, the show gives us a hint regarding him used to play piano in the past.
The big reason why I am head over heels from this drama is simply because of how fascinating the main leads are; both in their visual physique and their excellent acting performances. Choo Young Woo playing the role of the debtor Song Shi On has explicit the quality of being a fully prepared actor. His dancing skill was really great and helps the show to be uplifted since the title itself talks about dancing. He was also cute in expressing his facial gestures when having a moment with his love partner.
On the other hand, I fell in love with Won Hyun Hoong’s role as Jin Hong Seok -the handsome debt collector. He is so sexy! The way he acts as a cold and stiff guy is so manly but it will make you scream every single time you see him smiling and being fluffy. His face totally wins it but becomes more excitingly attractive the moment he showcases his physical build, I lose it and Oh My Goodness! In short, he captured my heart.
Both of them have a strong chemistry that made them such a perfect couple. I don’t feel any kind of cringe moments or awkwardness from their romantic scenes, unlike how I usually feel from some Korean BLs. The characteristics of the role they portray really fits like it was their own. Indeed, an ultimate act from two gorgeous boys.
And yes, they’re kissed several times! Probably beat some on-screen kisses from various famous Korean shows in history hahaha. I am exaggerating this because THEY ARE REALLY GREAT. Those intimate, arousing, inviting, gratifying, and full of hotness kissing scenes. The bed scene they did was short but intense, I repeated it several times. Till now, I keep replaying it from my mind hahahaha.
My only regret from watching this show is me deciding to watch it too late. I hated myself for ignoring it before but am still grateful that I managed to binge-watch the whole episodes in one sitting. You Make Me Dance is the short Korean BL that makes me feel well-pleased for a show once again.
Highly Recommended for someone who is looking for a light yet meaningful romantic love story.
Was this review helpful to you?
Dance away
This drama was okay, I liked that it was mature. However it a slow start and it feel like it was dragging out.The story was not well excuted, i just feel that the story line should have been a bit balanced out, and made more interesting, the actors were not bad, but they lack chemistry. Its one of those drama you could watch if have a couple of hours of bordem, and need to pass time.
The one good thing about this drama was the music, it was really good, and often came in atbthr right time.
Also I didn't get to see thatb much dancing, from the name inwas really expecting some footloose or flash dance, but instead we got snapshots of a made routine that didn't seem to go with the story line, also who on earth runs through snow barefoot, and not get frost bite? Or get cold period, his feet must have made of ice or something. Why did the mother abandoned him, it just felt like they are more question than answers.
Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful dance
I loved this series it was entertaining and well acted except for the deadfish kiss scenes The acting was good enough that the actors conveyed their characters so well there was no need for the kiss scenes especially since Choo young woo apparently had a problem doing a bl and If this is true it just lessens him as an actor, all acting in any genre when recognized above others is an achievement it is his job & when you are representing any love story do honor to the role, if not you cheapen your work and make it personal after all isn't it acting Don't reap the benefit and smear the project just speaks to his character if this is trueWas this review helpful to you?
+ The acting: It's not phenomenal, but especially Choo Young Woo did a great job imho. The emotional scenes were great. Won Hyung Hoon is a bit stiff sometimes, but (!) I think that's also part of the character he plays. So overall it was totally fine.
+ the music: nice to hear. Doesn't get annoying. Lyrics are beautiful and matching to the story.
+ the humour: not a lot of scenes to laugh, but here and there the little nagging is amusing.
+ short intro.
+ Some dramas repeat a lot of the previous episode in the beginning of the next episode. Here they just repeat a small bit of the scene, that's nice.
What I don't like/Room for improvement:
- the plot has a lot of room to improve. I feel like a lot of KDrama with 8 episodes around 10-15 minutes just lack good writing. The ideas are always great, but the writing is so bad. It doesn't explain the whole story and I am always left with some open questions. It wouldn't take much to just explain this few things! u.u
- the kisses were not that bad. Not totally deadfish. But could be better. Still enjoyable.
I wouldn't rewatch the show, but it's fine for watching it one time. I wasn't bored at all, although I wasn't fully invested in the story either. But if you are through almost every really good KDrama and don't have anything else top tier to watch, it's totally okay go watch this. :D
Was this review helpful to you?
Was this review helpful to you?
#1 Korean BL Drama
I just hope I can also find my little finger someday in a bus or a train station. I hope we will be enemies so he can fall in love with me too. Hong Seok and Shi On inspire me to wait and let the world make the person whose at the end of my redstring to find me. But I'm sure in one thing, HE CAN'T NEVER MAKE ME DANCE because my feet are both left. You will never regret to give up your time watching it because I just realized that this drama series are WORTH FOR MY TIME than worrying about my GPA. I really want to live in rooftop because maybe I can also find my person.Was this review helpful to you?
