I felt like Sang Woo was heavily coded to be on the autistic spectrum and I thought it was pretty well done. I especially found the fact that Sang Woo asks him to not touch him without warning him ahead of time and the fact that Jae Young does this with no problem or questions from then on especially sweet. This is particularly poignant in that even when the scene isn't overly tense he does this (when Jae Young is pulling him by his bookbag strap rather than his hand).
The production of this is very good; what I've come to expect from Korean BL. The music was great (Romantic Devil is on my spotify now because I couldn't get it out of my head). And while the story is one used often (enemies to lovers in a school setting), it was told in a more fun way.
I have just rewatched this in the last few days and found it just as easy to watch again as the first time. Highly recommend.
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Very enjoyable
Semantic Error is a well produced KBL with sweetness and humor. Plot is a little bit questionable at some point and I do believe the ending (which is different from the original material) was written a bit poorly, but I would love to see improving in a season 2.Acting was alright, nothing world changing, sometimes a bit stiff but not bothersome.
The leads seem to have good chemistry, though from what I've seen, their chemistry off screen is even better. Would love to see that as well in a s2.
Overall enjoyable, fun watch that I would recommend.
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Great short story!
Great short story,If you need a fast recharge of AWW… This is one of them. The best part is the story is not messy and didn’t leave holes allover the place like other short stories (it only has 8 episodes).The production was well made with (I’m sure) low budget.
The characters are so cute, but their acting was incredible. They really made their characters as innocent and pure heart as they could. But I guess what it brought everything all together was the back characters as well. They were incredibly good that they glued everything.
I’m glad I stumble this K-Drama on TikTok🤣.
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Very well-made enemies to lovers
I really liked this series! The romance was really good and well-developed.You could really feel the chemistry between the leads and they were so cute together. I really like their development. At first I felt unsure if they were good together, but there more I watch the more I thought that they were a great fit. Both Sangwoo and Jaeyoung have their own character development, especially Jaeyoung. I think he develops a lot throughout the show. I love how he respects Sangwoo's bounderies later on. Sangwoo mentioned that he was uncomfortable with being touched and the following scenes Jaeyoung actually refrain from touching him. He touched Sangwoo's backpack instead and I just really liked that detail. Jaeyoung also becomes mature while still having his charm. Sangwoo becomes more relaxed and let himself feel things. They do really work together and helps eachother grow as people.
The show has some really nice small details to show how Jaeyoung and Sangwoo's relationship develops. Like the detail with Jaeyoung touching Sangwoo's backpack after Sangwoo said he was uncomfortable with touch. There are other details like this. Like how Sangwoo started wearing his cap less after Jaeyoung said that he was more handsome without it. I also like that Jaeyoung started wearing less and less red the more he got to know Sangwoo. These details are a really nice touch and makes the relationship and their feelings appear more alive and real.
Altough the series is quite short I think they did a great job in catching the development and romance between the leads. I still wish the series were longer tho! I would love to see more about their relationship!
I also liked the side characters. Also that Jeayoung's female friend is queer? Like it's so uncommon for that kind of representation.
The story by itself is quite simple, but it works great. I don't think it needs to be complicated. It's easy to follow along and it has a good pace.
For a BL series the production is great. I really liked the acting too. The main leads felt natural in their acting and the side characters did a great job aswell. The main leads did a great job. I also liked the soundtrack. "Romantic Devil" is such a good track. I also think there were some nice shots here and there. I like how they filmed many of the scenes.
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So Sweet!
Nice Bingewatchable BL. Finished it in 1 morning., just because it was so sweet and cute. Its not really anything special, and there are no attempts made to avoid typical tropes, but the acting and chemistry is amazing. Butterfly rating 7/10. The 2 leads are stunningly handsome and can act the characters they are portraying quite well and subtle. I liked the lack of overacting that you see a lot in BL dramas. What i liked less: the support cast dont get nearly enough story. I would have liked to know more about them. S2 doesnt seem likely though, so were stuck wondering :).Was this review helpful to you?
Again while some stuff was left out of the manhwa there was one thing I loved about every adaptation, and that was the chemistry between the two main characters. It had been such a long time since I had watched or read anything without too many make out scenes, or high sexual tension. It was a nice breath of fresh air with very wholesome moments that were earned between the two characters. Especially the actors for the two main characters did an amazing job between each other. Another great factor for me was the music, it always started at the right moment and wasn't overplayed too much. At any given moment I had those nice feelings in my stomach because of how cute everything was, and even the amount of sad scenes/angst scenes weren't so focused on either. Again I would for sure rewatch this with myself or with my friends and would highly suggest the kdrama or the manhwa for anyone who wants a breath of fresh air from all the sad or high sexual tension bls out there because this one takes the CAKE for being one of the softest and sweetest bls I have ever watched and read in awhile now.
Forgive me as this is my first review on this website and it is currently 3:21 AM, let's see if I can go to bed after this but my next reviews will be there on hopefully!! Have an amazing day, afternoon or night!!!
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I loveeeed both ML's; they were so opposite of each other but the difference was so cute. I like the battles they both faced and I liked the trials they went through plus the supportive friends was amazing as well.
The music was fantastic!
Overall, I hope a 2nd season does come out because it's amazing, definitely worth the watch. :D
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K-BL Done Right
Enemies to lovers stans, gather around, Semantic Error is for us, haha! I’ve always had a soft spot for this trope, and this series just delivered it perfectly. From their constant bickering to the slow build-up of feelings, I loved every second.I've watched a bunch of Korean series before, and one thing I always appreciate is how light and easy they are to watch. Semantic Error follows that same vibe, no overly dramatic twists, no exhausting plot points, just a simple, sweet, and satisfying story. Honestly, compared to Filipino dramas that stress me out (in the best and worst ways, haha), this was a breath of fresh air.
The chemistry between the leads? Undeniable. Add in that adorable height difference and you’ve got a recipe for peak BL cuteness. There’s not a ton of heavy conflict in the story, which makes it a super chill binge if you’re just looking for something enjoyable with feels and fluff.
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Park Seoham and Park Jaechan were destined to be casted in this bl thats for sure. Their chemistry is one of the major working gears of this series. Not only is the story one to be remembered but so is the acting. They did such an amazing job, I'm not going to spoil anything, just trust me and watch it, you won't regret it.
I have to add also that it led me to DKZ (Jaechan's kpop group) and KNK (Seoham's former kpop group) and theyre definitely worth listening too. There's a cameo in the 5th episode I believe of the DKZ members including the new members which were revealed on the series before they were actually revealed to fans
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Cute and fun.
This was a very well done story. The acting is good. The story is cute and well done. The main couple had good chemistry. I admit that I don't pay much attention to the music unless it really touches me, but it seemed good. I was interested from the very first scene all the way to the last. Enjoyable and has high rewatch value.Apparently you have to have 500 characters to write a review, which seems silly when I said everything I wanted to say already, but here we are. I could probably give a blow by blow account of the entire series in 500 characters, the whole series wasn't that long!
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It's a TEN from me.
ᴍʏ ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ ꜱʏꜱᴛᴇᴍ: 10 = [ʟᴏᴠᴇᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ɪᴛ, ɴᴏ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴀɪɴᴛꜱ, ɪɴ ᴍʏ ᴏᴘɪɴɪᴏɴ ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ 'ᴘᴇʀꜰᴇᴄᴛ', ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ʀᴇᴄᴄ ɪᴛ]I gave this a straight up 10 across the board because I have zero complaints.
The actors were all enjoyable in their roles and the characters were all likeable. The music wasn't overpowering. The build up was paced evenly considering the short length of the show and episodes. The story and dialogue were good, simple, but was executed well and the scenes weren't trying too hard, the scenario wasn't exaggerated and the production value is easy on the eyes. Over all, really very pleasant to watch.
Moreover, the pairing have actors who were comfortable with each other, seemed natural and had good chemistry and the pairing's dynamic was quirky, awkward, playful, teasing and funny, yet healthy (nice for change, these BL series often have very unhealthy dynamics) and it was sweet. I appreciated the simple communication between the pairing and I think a season 2 would be great, but even as it is, it was very enjoyable.
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Enojoyable Mindless Watch
Short review:This series is enjoyable if you like heart thumping moments and the feeling of uncertainty in first loves. The enemies to lovers trope is enjoyable, but for me personally I've always been an enemies to friends to lovers person. I found the transition between dislike to romance a bit too jarring for my personal taste. I found that they did not get the chance to master communication and I just can't give a higher rating for a story when I don't think the couple is going to last more than three months max.
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