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I enjoyed it
I like how Chu Sangwoo starts coming out of his shell for Jang Jaeyong, and Jang Jaeyong changes for him too. I don’t like the lack of communication, something between them would have been better if they would just say what they want to (mostly with Chu Sangwoo). I’m glad he finally opened up at the end and revealed how he really felt. I’m also happy the girl who like Chu Sangwoo finally understood and gave in. overall it was a nice story and well put together, It was funny and made me laugh a lot.Was this review helpful to you?
Perfectly done!
I don't watch a lot of Korean BLs since they tend to be so short, but after all the hype over Semantic Error, I had to check it out. I gotta say, it lived up to expectations.Sangwoo is planning on making a video game and he's got all the skills to code it. Unfortunately, he doesn't have the graphic design talent to make it happen. He decides to work with Jaeyoung, a talented artist, to get this game developed. Sangwoo is annoyed by Jaeyoung to no end and tries to fire him, but Jaeyoung is persistent in his pursuit of Sangwoo, and not just because he wants to make a video game with him.
I loved both of these characters. They're both so different and so perfectly portrayed by the actors. The whole plot is done so well and I don't think there's anything I could comment on to change besides the fact that I wish the series was longer. Even though it was so short, they managed to pack in character development that was perfectly placed within the storyline. Overall a fantastic watch with a lovely relationship.
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Maybe its a me thing but...
I seem to be in the minority on this one but I actually didn't really personally care for this series. The acting was great and you could really tell that everyone gave it their all while behind the camera. I also enjoyed the unique story/plot that was presented within this series. But for some reason I just couldn't really get into it. It could be because I personally didn't find either of the leads likeable, or just wasn't that interested in seeing their relationship develop when it was already so much of a struggle for it to start.Was this review helpful to you?
The series haven't got any twists and turns
I loved the series and watched it four times.The first male protagonist(Park Jae-Chan) was very good because he really seemed like a computer man and how he changed emotionally thanks to the meeting of the second protagonist.
The second protagonis (Park Seoham), however, showed me the change in the boy's maturity.
When he fell in love and realized he was truly in love, he transformed her into an adult.
It's very difficult to make the audience understand these changes so the two actors were excellent.
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it's pure and easy
sometimes when i see a bl series i feel a bit scared the story will just be made for the sake of fan service and the acting becoming cringe and lowkey disrespectful to either of the man character. like forcing them to fit the heteronormative stereotype. but this series isn't like that. its easy, its cute. and its refreshing, just simply two guys in love. just like what i've always wanted to see. im glad i watched this. kinda wish it was a bit longer.they said it needed to be atleast 500 characters idk what else to write 😭 i just simply love this series so much and just wanna say it why they make it hard. anyway. i will highly recommend this series. best bl series ever period.
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One of the best Korean BL so far!!
Amazing! I was hesitant to start this because all Korean BL is so short and often not substantial enough for all the plot they want to include. I loved the charters and the tropes - some might say are overused, but I enjoyed them and thought they worked well! That second to last kiss was so not scripted and for the better! I appreciated that Jae-young's hands didn't seem awkward or frozen when they were hugging. This was the first time in a long time I've felt genuinely excited and interested in a couple's development. I'm probably gonna watch this again and again!Was this review helpful to you?
WOW! What A Complete Surprise Well Done
What a Complete Surprise Semantic Error Was to me! What a great eight part series. Truly amazing writing, acting and production value.Semantic Error Truly Works, because the two leads..Park Seo Ham and Park Jae Chan are so damn perfect together. They have 100% Chemistry and it truly does show! Lovely Couple. They make me believe in what they are doing. The screenplay also is truly damn good ..not like them kiddie overly cutesy messes from Thailand!!! This is real MEN who truly deep down from day one Love One Another!
Great Directing By…Kim Soo Jung ..on target and truly knows how to get the best of our two leads. Great camera work and truly amazing production value. Well Done By All…Highly Recommended!
Thomas
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if it's wrong why does it feel so right to rewatch it 4 times?
This series has absolutely become my comfort series.I have watched the series twice and the movie (which is just the series pasted together) also twice and then i watched some of the anime episodes.
Why? Maybe that's a little bit part of the tism but iin all seriousness: why is it so addictive?
Semantic error shouldn't be addictive tbh: it uses the almost all the age-old BL drama tropes such as enemies-to-lovers, colege romance, grumpy x sunshine, straight guy falling in love with a guy etc. etc.
And yet! Though it uses these tropes - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it manages to captivate the audience (me). I think that's due to the script: the script is really good in terms of drama and comedy. there wasn't a single moment where i felt like the dialogue was bad/cringey/lacking/out of character. The script made sense! Which is something that is often lacking in college romance enemies to lovers BL (2gether, fish upon the sky for example) And i think that's what made it so refreshing and addictive.
On top of that, the cinematography was really pretty and the acting and chemistry between the two leads was also very good.
All in all, this is a very fun watch and definitely needs to be on your list if you like romcom series with the grumpy x sunshine trope!
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SO GOOD!!
Tbh, after reading Cherry blossoms manhwa and then seeing the drama, I thought I'll be disappointed but hell no. Both, manhwa and drama were very attractive and the actors played their roles really well. They were hot, funny, loving, just everything I want to see in couple. I loved how Sangwoo is not the typical bottom but he's bossing Jaeyoung around and he'll do it. As soon as he knew he has wrapped Jaeyoung around his finger, he really took advantage of it but felt the same way as him. It was really hilarious how jealous but cool Jaeyoung was and what I liked here which was different from manhwa that Sangwoo did not care about genders and traditions. In manhwa they are still just bed friends while here they started as boyfriends which is great because Sangwoo knew what he wanted and didn't think much about his prejudices and lived in the moment. Really great K-drama and want to rewatchWas this review helpful to you?
Almost as good as the webtoon
It's so hard sometimes with the dramas based on webtoons, because they almost never live up to the original. Semantic Error is held back by some of the restrictions of the genre -- short and few episodes, hesitance around physical contact -- but of all the dramas I've watched it comes the closest to the original content. The acting works, you believe their chemistry, the pacing also works and there's a decent payoff at the end. It's a bummer that they didn't (couldn't) put in a lot of physical contact because that's a key part of the webtoon and basically the genesis of their relationship. But overall, a really pleasant surprise!Was this review helpful to you?
Lives Up To The Hype
I do think this series lives up to the hype. Although a lot of it is cliche, it doesn’t spoil the show. Like others have pointed out, the couple sell the show. Their characters complement each other almost to a tee. Their chemistry works and the acting is good. It’s light and funny where it needs to be and angsty and serious when it calls for it. A very enjoyable watch for me. Like most KBLs, the production is high quality. The visuals are polished and edited to a high degree. It’s definitely one of the better BLs.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun to Watch
This drama was so much better than I imagined it would be. The acting was really well done by two handsome and talented protagonists. The storyline was humorous to the point you just can't get bored. There is no lull in the action. I will probably watch this a few times before I move on. The soundtrack was a good match for the drama. I wish it had been a little longer. This is the first time being introduced to the term "Freeloader", but we all know they're out there. This is a fun drama to watch so I recommend it.Was this review helpful to you?
