Semantic Error

Refreshing, simple and cute

From the moment I started watching the first episode, I knew this would be another one of those BLs with the little scenes worth repeating over and over again. Though the storyline is nothing new, I absolutely loved the polar-opposite characters of Jae Young and Sang Woo - seeing their interactions made me laugh, smile and die every single time.

Definitely a step-up from the previous Korean BLs I've seen, probably even surpassing To My Star in my opinion. It doesn't help that Jae Young is so charismatic in all areas, and Sang Woo is adorable even when he tries to act mad or grumpy. Just the perfect dose of cuteness and fangirling moments that every BL watcher could hope for.

If you're still reading this, don't know why you're still here - go watch it now!

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Love on the Spectrum

I have a huge soft spot for this series. Maybe it's because I'm an autistic adult but it makes me squee that Jaeyoung respects that Sangwoo doesn't like to be touched unexpectedly and warns that he's about to kiss.

Sangwoo is absolutely coded autistic. He needs routine to thrive, has a strong sense of justice, sensory issues, can fixate on one thing, etc. It's a relatively stereotypical autistic depiction, and yet it's not stereotypical to the point of getting it wrong.

Sangwoo is thrown by Jaeyoung but also adapts. He has fixed views, but is more flexible than he allows himself to be. He grows over the story and yet is still himself.

Jaeyoung was a complete dick to start with, but he realised he was a complete dick and tries to reverse this.

Jaeyoung and Sangwoo seem like an odd couple, but that's true of many real life couples. Perhaps I'm being too biased because I love this series, but it feels believable that they would grow close despite their differences. They complement each other.

Sangwoo's confession to Jaeyoung ("You're like an error. Bad personality and have no sense of time. You're also capricious and irrational.") is the sweetest and most romantic moment in any BL I've watched.

This gets 10/10 overall and especially for the three most standout scenes:
The drunk kiss
Sangwoo's confession
The end post credit scene

The post credit scene is the most realistic depiction of two people in a relationship. They are comfortable in each other's presence. Jaeyoung just leans against Sangwoo as the latter works. They're supportive of each other, even with disagreements. They sense each other ("We won't finish today if you keep looking at me like that.") The scene shows what a real non toxic relationship should feel like.

Semantic Error is my comfort watch series.

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Since I've read the manhwa I wasn't looking forward to the drama at all because lets be honest most of the time dramas absolutely butcher the manhwa's especially the bl ones because they have to fit the entire plot in usually 8 episodes (same as semantic error). But although the approach they took was different I absolutely hooked within the first two minutes. I probably couldn't even count how many times I squealed while watching this drama. And I'm so glad they didn't ruin the much awaited kiss scenes, in fact I think they made it so much better because the chemistry between the two actors is unmatched. And both Park Seo Ham and Park Jae Chan suit their roles really well to the point I can't even differentiate between them and their characters anymore.

Overall I absolutely enjoyed it and though there are some parts of the manhwa I wish they had added like the detail that Jaeyeong is in fact bi and not just some straight dude and also that he has a twin it was still a great watch and I totally plan on
rewatching it again.

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Korean BL is a gift that keeps on giving.

Even though it is a cliched enemy-lover story but we all know how exciting those kinds of storylines are and Semantic Error reaffirmed that with its delivery. Having a bisexual lead fall in love with a robotic and stuck up maybe-straight man was thrilling and the visuals of both actors was enchanting. I was stuck on it and I have rewatched it, you should see it. The kisses were not the 'chu' kind, you can feel the chemistry and the passionate atmosphere between the leads. No toxic person here just two smart and handsome boys in love and selfless about it with an interesting support cast as well. Go ahead and binge, you won't regret it!

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Impressive Story Progression.— The drama who broke the Long-Standing-Prejudice against BL in KR~!

Above everything else lemme include here my favorite scene and line of all. ~^^~

CSW: Can I still give my answer to your Proposal?
JJY: No! It has ended... But, I have a new one for you... Let's be a couple, this time not as a Free Trial but as a Lover.

GOSHHH~!! That scene got me squealing so HARDD. HAHAHA~

Anyways, Wow! This drama felt so short yet well-packed and complete. I never felt this satisfied over a short drama EVERR.— Surprisingly, they were able to push it all through without sacrificing the story and putting any necessary parts at stake. A truly impressive and brilliant series overall.

I also wanna highligh how this BL Series changed the game in KR BL as a whole. They basically did what other BLs failed to do and they bravely succeeded at it. This piece will remain iconic for being that 'Wrecking-Ball' who managed to break that sturdy-concrete-prejudiced wall that was almost impossible to be broken until they came out.

Well, after all these, one thing is for sure and that's how they massively contributed in opening the biggest road to KR BL and to present this genre as a whole into a more main stream platform that will certainly open more doors to not just one but probably countless of projects to be release in the future. REMARKABLE indeed.

Story - 10, Do I even have to explain? Lol~ This production just created a flawless, time-worthy and completely satisfying series without falling short in any categories. IF that's not enough then I don't know anymore.

Acting/Cast - 10, I was about to give a 0.5 lower rating but No! Scrap that. Although I admit that the acting was a bit awkward and weak for some of the Minor Actors during the first 2-3 episodes of the series; I would still love to commend how they all evolved into a more focused actors/actresses as the story progresses. Not to mention the 'Great' list of cast who portrayed all those adorable characters. I'm just overly satisfied to all of them after completing the show.

Music - 10, K-Productions and their ever perfect choice of BGMs. They just never go wrong don't they? One of the things I was amazed at is their accuracy and timing in playing those Songs. The Music Team in this prod is truly one of a kind.

Rewatch Value - 10, As IF I would give it any lower than a Perfect Score. Hahaha~ I'm always ready to re-watch this just tell me and I would, without any hesitation.

Overall - 10, Not even a question at this point. This drama only showed and presented the best all throughout and I can never go against it in any possible way. A Series that will remain remarkable and memorable as it paved for the BL Genre to it's more open and better position now.

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Stop this was so cute!

This was an adorable, bite-size drama.

Story: This was a fun watch. Cool concept and overall entertaining. I did want more from this, I felt like it ended right when it got good. I wish we had an epilogue episode or something.

Acting/Casting: Perfect. I loved everyone! They all played their parts well and I could really feel the chemistry between the main characters!

Music/Visual: This part was well executed. I loved the special effects in each episode. They were such a nice touch!

Re-watch value: I can definitely see myself coming back to watch this one day!

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The CHEMISTRY!

Why have we not seen more of the hunky ML in dramas?!?!? He's one of the best-looking kdrama guys I've ever seen, AND he can put on an incredibly emotional performance. He's great with the cute little moody ML too. Hunky ML's adorableness kept me watching, and he had a cool work space set up and good pals. ...Then, when the leads got closer! 😱 🥵 I really felt like they were HOT for each other! ...Especially from when the smaller ML got drunk and spilled the beans.

As much as I love the hunky ML and the chemistry, I only rate it an 8.5 because I didnt love moody ML, and not much happens in the show. It even felt unfinished, especially when the chemistry was top tier and they had only just gotten together.

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Work of ART!

First of all...i want to take a moment of silence for the people that didn't discover this gem yet! 🙏
I keep coming back to it for the Nth time, and each time i discover new things I haven't seen before and enjoy it even more than the last time. i have no idea how it is possible. Seriously, this one is THE Korean BL genre work of art. I mean, "To my star" will always have a special place in my heart, ngl... But this one is right there, a small step higher on the ladder. And i wish so badly for a second season, but I swear "To my star" makes me fear it though :)) Everyone in this drama created such a great environment, everyone had their place and purpose, no one gave the filler feeling or anything like that. The chemistry of the characters was beautiful... Not only the MLs but everyone. So yeah... I doubt there's gonna be other drama to surpass this one. Chef's kiss👏🏻

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僕らはきっと
そこらにある物じゃ
足りなかった

僕らはずっと
近くの愛をそっと
拾いあってた

凛として何もないアルバムを覗いた
笑ったふりして

帰ろうか
思い出も全部ここに置いて
ここで泣けるシーンが来た数だけ
ほら
忘れ物してんだって

僕らはきっと
涙をそっと拾う、余暇はなかった

だから

僕らはずっと
互いの幸福を、睨みあっている

Es mi primer bl coreano or at least el primero despues de ver un monton de tailandeses y me shockeo todo un poco las dinamicas. Y kinda llegue a conclusiones como que los coreanos son todos re molestos y se hablan con desprecio, sea entre amigos o un superior se tratan mal porque si y un poco me rompe las pelotas aunque es algo comun en todo lo coreano. Y me hizo pensar que los tailandeses son lo mas latino dentro de asia porque por lo menos en los bls nignuno es vergonzoso se tratan todos como familia y son mas mandados, literalmente todo lo contrario a corea que me aburren y molestan en partes igual.
Bueno igual me parecio cute la serie en cuanto a que fue igual que un straight kdrama pero gay,,, o sea no es que crearon todo un estilo nuevo de dramas coreanos sino que es la misma formula solo que con una pareja de chicos pero a la vez eso tambien me molesto kjjj porque I dont even enjoy kdramas that much.... La forma en que el tipo trataba re mal al otro gay nivel acoso HASTA QUE se dio cuenta de que le gustaba y ahi si fue un antes y un despues lo cual esta re mal aidjsakl como vas a torturar a alguien a ese nivel y solo dejar de hacerlo porque lo queres ??
Algo que me gusto creo es que el tipo parecia un actor de straight kdrama no se me hizo acordar al de strong woman do bong soon ?
No tengo muchos comentarios aber me gustaron los dos chicos aunque bueno el otro tipo era un acosador un poco pude ignorar ese hecho para disfrutar de la pareja,,,,, yehhh no se literal escribiendo esto me doy cuenta de que no hay mucho para decir pero tambien puede ser porque son 8 caps de 20 min lo cual tambien es re distinto a los bl tailandeses que duran 5 veces mas, aca ni pudieron profundizar en la pareja ni hubo un conflicto real ni tampoco vemos mucho del post ponerse de novios
En conclusion: HAGAN MEJORES BLS COREA QUE TE CUESTA ACASO SOS HOMOFOBICO (SI)

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