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Sad. Real Sad.
Unfortunately, after some tedious debating for weeks inside my head, I've decided to not continue on with Peach of Time. It's with a heavy heart that I say this, please believe me, but I can't continue on with this molasses-slow and uneventful BL. While I was first intrigued with this, mainly because of the very appealing synopsis, (and Jimmy of course) the further I got into it, the more tiresome I got. Peach of Time was full of potential but was sadly a letdown, one with beautiful cinematography and gorgeous actors, but sadly, that wasn't enough.Let's Dive In.
Like I've already stated, production was probably the best thing to come out of POT. I loved the lighting, the fluttery feelings it gave me, the way it was so aesthetically pleasing that it left me with a calming bliss -- one of the many reasons why I tried my best to continue. Another great aspect was the wardrobes. While nothing jaw-dropping, I think they matched perfectly with the personalities of the characters (It was comforting to see Jimmy in a scarf, for sure). I give the production a huge pat on the back, I loved almost everything about it.
Where this series fell for me were on multiple occasions. Let's talk about the first one, the language barrier. I guess not necessarily a barrier since both of them were able to still understand each other, but the use of Jimmy and Tommy speaking Thai while the rest of them spoke Korean was aggravating. I feel like the creator had good intentions with this choice, but it comes off pretty irritating. If Peach understood Korean, then why didn't he just speak Korean? If Yoon Oh understood Thai, then why didn't he just speak Thai? It was something I raveled over as scenes went on rather than paying attention to the series itself. It would've been more beneficial had they all just spoken one central language (Korean would've made more sense, since it takes place in Korea, and every now in then Jimmy could speak Thai to himself or to Tommy's character).
Another aspect that was pretty dull was the chemistry between our two main leads. I wanted to bask in their romance so bad, but it just wasn't there -- and it never was. Jimmy played a very child-like cutie with aspirations to help Yoon Oh with his familial matters, but he felt so one-dimensional. While I love Jimmy, I don't think this was the best role for him. Some of the heartfelt moments were hard to contrive when Jimmy just has this silly aspect about himself that is hard to pass on as anger or sadness. I think Jaehyun was really good, I felt that he played his character with great strength, but again, he needed a counterpart that worked for him, and as much as I love Jimmy, like literally to death, I just don't think this character was the one he was destined to play. If anything, they should've just had this been entirely a Korean Series, or just an entirely Thai series. I see what they were trying to do, but it was poorly executed.
The last aspect might be my own doing, but I don't like (SPOLIER!) sad endings. While I never made it there, I was spoiled plenty of times. Even with that, I tried to get through it, but it's just too sorrowful. My heart was heavy for the mom, her grief for her son, and the way she wished she would've loved him more. My heart broke when Yoon Oh just sat and listen -- sometimes listening to his mom spew on why she didn't like him (very odd, but very sad). The accident, Peach's hurt, everyone just being somber and moppy -- it was too much for my kindle spirit to handle. I think this was also POT's stronger features, just unfortunately not one that I cared to watch.
Ratings:
Story: 5 - Again, I think the concept of this series was neat. However, there had to be something more intriguing that the creator could've done to make this watch more enjoyable. I'll give 3 stars for the storytelling of Yoon Oh's death and the mom's grief. The other two stars go towards my sympathy for the series cause I would feel bad if it was lower than a five.
Acting: 7.5 - I think Jaehyun did a fantastic job, but most of this score goes for the mom. Some amazing acting, some that I haven't seen in a while from a parental character. I'll take two and a half stars off cause I don't think Jimmy was the right fit for this role, but I'll add another star cause I thought Tommy was pretty funny. So 7.5.
Music: 5 - I don't remember an ounce of the music, so in my book that's a good thing. It means it wasn't too much or not enough. Good for them.
Rewatch Value: 1 - I always give rewatch values a one, so this one is no different, but I seriously don't think I would ever pick up this series again unless someone convinced me that it was going to get better.
I really tried hard on finishing this. Literally forcing myself to watch, one cause I love Jimmy, and two, because I actually liked the concept, but I realized that I might as well drop this if I was already on episode 6 and forcing myself to watch. I don't recommend this to anyone unless they like sappy and somber. Then maybe I would push them to watch this series for me and tell me what they think.
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Sad Ending but a sweet story
This story was not what I had expected, and was shock to see that we were dealing a ghosts, although a sweet story but a sad and unclosed ending.I feel like the show tried to portray the subjects of loss, regret, miscommunication/lack of communication. How some people can be so focused on their own feelings, they can’t see other people and the truth that is there. Also the mum was for me way harsh but it did teach you be careful what you say, cuz it could be the last words you say to your loved ones, kind words and love should always be your final thoughts and what is to be said, as well for your loved one to hear. No matter how hard a situation is or how difficult times can get, especially for a singly MOM (like myself), never ever make them feel like they are a problem, and find in this case the mom did play a really bad role model, not only was she harsh but her career seemed to have taken preference and not taking into accountably for what transpired for the girl father that ended up in the coma. Now onto the real victim, I do get the fact and understand that we as humans feel it is always necessary for us to blame others for something going wrong, and such is the case with this, the girls father was extremely wrong to kill an innocent person for his daughter sickness, and then try to justify it after the child slips away. I was shocked to see that it was him though.
For me personal this drama showed all kind of wrong doing that humans do and experience or go through. It didn't portray and positive outcome from. The drama itself was good the acting was good, the music was okay.
Overall: It was good watch and short to binge watch, but keep an open mind and see where do we fear and fail as humas.
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In one word: wow.
To be very clear: I did not think I'd like this series when I started watching it. It just seemed a bit weird to me, since it's not usual to see a series made by two countries. I was not excited for it...but the more I watched, the more I started to like it. The story moved very pleasantly and it wasn't boring. It got me a little confused for like three episodes, because I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Then it hit me and I got so excited to see where it would lead. And it did not dissapoint.
The end absolutely destroyed me. I got very into the series and the ending was not something I expected to come, even though there were hints about it looking back. I cried so, so much when it ended! Honestly I'm pretty emotional, but I did not expect to cry that much :DD
I loved every single thing about this drama and I still do! I think that it's very well made, the actors did a very good job portraying their characters and the storyline was addicting. The cinematography is very good and I think it is well directed. The OST is also really good and it matches the whole vibe nicely. I especially liked the chemistry between the main characters - it didn't feel forced or fake and I adored them the whole time. Also the supporting characters were very good!
Literally a must watch in my opinion and I love this series with my heart. It remains one of my favourites
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Story (+Production) - It was an interesting concept/plot to have 2 characters (2 actors) from 2 different countries. However, i felt annoyed that the Production team decided to make the characters explained that both of them understands each other but not speaking each other's language. It really was super awkward. This is not realistic at all. Acting/Cast - The 2 lead actors definitely have acting skills but i don't feel the connection between the two, like a couple wanting each other kind of chemistry. I am not sure if is the character's characteristic problem or the actors bond outside the show is really bad.
Rewatch Value - I assume this falls under Korean BL more even with the two languages thing going on. There are so many Korean BL out there, this one just not great enough to entice me to watch it again.
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Sad but you know it’s coming…
I knew I shouldn’t have watched this so soon after this week’s episodes from Pit Babe, Last Twilight, and the Sign… seriously.It was good and the story and acting kept me watching, even though the ending was going to be bittersweet because it couldn’t last. Some people mention how some parts where the ghosts interacted with the real world didn’t make sense but I understand it as the focus being on the unfinished business and the relationships than the semantics of afterlife interactions with the living.
There was character development and growth, love and closure.
The only part that made me go huh is the very last part where Peach is standing in the closed cafe and Yoon Oh’s bracelet drops then the kettle steams… I thought he was supposed to have moved on. Was it one last message of comfort and goodbye from him to Peach?
In any event, I enjoyed it. It’s sad in many ways so the likelihood of me rewatching is low which is why I rated that part lower. Who wants to be purposefully sad?
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I have something to say
I really liked the show I liked the plot it was new, sad and unpredictablethere were six main issues here:
1- Jimmy's acting : I seen him on why r U and he was so much better I literally have no idea what happened. the other guy is just so much better and it gets obvious who's stealing the spotlight even though Jimmy is technically the lead.
2- the lack of details: the plot is good and I don't think I have seen a bl with the same topic before but that doesn't mean they can slack off on details and think the plot will make it up. the fact that he could hold stuff and play sometimes but other times he can't is questionable and the fact that when his bracelet fell as if he didn't have a whole outfit on. I'll keep an open mind with the last detail though because I feel like I'm nitpicking.
3- the mix of languages were really uncalled for it was interesting but really unnecessary they could have just brought a Thai actor who can speak both instead of Jimmy's broken Korean.
4- they could have used more screen time for him and his mother relationship instead of the joke called police investigation. it was really bad I get that this wasn't a crime show but please work alittle bit .
5- Jimmy's acting
6- what was the last scene supposed to be? I'm not think wowww SEASON two? im just thinking wtf are those writers f up again?
now that I said all of that I'm just being harsh, the show was nice and I cried. I don't normally cry in bls but this one had nice actors. I think it was overall cute and worth binging. it's so much better than some of the shows that everyone watched.
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I když se jedná o korejský projekt, tvůrci využili i dva Thajce - hvězdy seriálu SaifahZon a tuto mezinárodní spolupráci kvituji. Yoon a Peach k sobě něco cítí, ale dle mě to nebylo úplně hlavní a nosnou dějovou osou celého příběhu, protože je zde snaha dopátrat se, jak k tomu, co se stalo s Yoonem, vlastně došlo. Proto možná nevyzní tak silně vztah dvou hlavních aktérů, protože především postava, kterou hraje Jimmy, je napsána tak jak je. Obdivuji též, jak zvládli herci jazykovou bariéru a chtěl bych vyzdvihnout i dobře zahranou postavu "matky".
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WHEN YOU FIND YOUR TRUE LOVE, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
I am really a fond of dramas with stories that can bring emotions out of me. I also find this very special because of the use of two different languages (Thai and Korean). This is a story of two young friends, Peach who is a Thai and Yoon Oh who is a Korean.I'm not used to watch Thai dramas before because I found myself uncomfortable from their way of speaking (I am apologizing to all Thai who reads this review). Sorry, I still needed to adjust with the language barrier. But after watching the entire series, I'm glad that I can now be able to watch Thai dramas that what my friends recommend. I can now focus to their stories and emotions without being bothered by unnecessary factors.
The actors really did a fantastic job. The two main leads have good chemistry.
I also feel full of emotions everytime they added the background music. They knew when to bring out the emotions of the viewers. I cried. I laughed. I got angry. I felt loved and cherished.
I may not give it a 100% rewatch value due to my own preference. I only give high ratings for rewatch value to dramas that can give me life lessons in my normal life.
Overall, this is a must-watch drama. I hope you have time watching this beautiful piece. This is in my top 10 for me out of 20+ BL dramas I have watched so far.
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spoilersss
this drama..mann at the beginning i had so mamy unanswered questions..i was completely surprised upon knowing that yoon oh was a ghost..when i came to know that ,i had so many questions like how in the first episode the three of em were talking but yoon oh was dead?? at the beginning it seemed like mom could see yoon oh..and then suddenly after the revealation she couldnt see him...maybe i was wrong..maybe the mom couldnt see yoon from the beginning and i just didnt realise it?honestly i was kinda bored in the first 3 episodes...but then i watched it anyway and i dont regret that i did
the series was quite good after ep 3 or smthin and i pretty much liked it all over...i cried like a baby at the end...but i dont like the open ending...
and also the second couple(not sure if i can call them couple but anyway) i loved their story more compared the our mcs..honestly the 2nd couple and the last 2 episodes (eslecially the singing scene with mom and the ending scene with yoon and peach) thats what made me love the series...even after ep 3 i was still confused abt many things and the questions were never answered..i saw the comments woth people saying not to use logic here which i guess id agree...like in the scene of the mom and yoon which i absolutely loved..how did the mom touch yoon?? like wth..but its okay...now as for the rating idk what to rate i did like it but not to the point that id give it a 9 or 10 but its way too good to be rated anything below 8 HELPPP??
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Not as Morbid
Finally got around to watching this series, August 2022 to be exact and pleasantly surprised that the story as not as morbid as I had feared.The story is about two boys from two different countries coming together for final goodbyes. Its short, its bitter sweet and pleasant to watch. At the bottom of it all, it is indeed about loss and the process of grief after sudden and unexpected passing. So leaning towards the sad, and if you are so inclined, you may shed one or two tears. But if you are looking for something with a simple storyline, beautiful people who are easy on the eye, then this is your BL.
Speaking of BL, the lost story is story with heavy subtleness. Perhaps this is where we see strng conservatism towards the subject of sexual minorities. There are NO strong sexual themes, hardly any kissing and the romance is mild at best. With some imagination, its possible to see some chemistry, but not strong at all. The boys have expressive faces and able to communicate some affection but that is where that ends.
I would recommend the series for some lazy watching, but not if you’re looking for some strong passion.
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Hallow and Empty like Yoon Oh's body
Honestly this show falls completely flat for me. It had me hooked in the first couple of episodes when we realize that the MC Peach's friend had passed shortly before he came to visit said friend. It was completely unexpected and had the potential to develop a really unique and heartfelt story. But unlike Ghost House, Ghost House, this show really tries to come for the gut way too early. If I remember correctly it's not even the third episode and we already have a scene of the mother crying and somber music starts to play. In universe, I understand that we are viewing a grieving mother whose just recently lost her child. But as a viewer it felt as if the show was trying so hard to make us cry alongside her ourselves. Which for me at least, was basically impossible since we had only know Yoon Oh for ten to twenty minutes at least. And half of his scenes were of him fighting with his mother.Which he was somehow able to do despite being dead and his mother being unable to see him? Which brings me to my next point. Jimmy's character, Peach despite being the only character to be able to see and interact with Yoon Oh directly. Has absolutely no chemistry with him. Just another aspect of the show that falls flat on its face.
I honestly wanted to drop this show so bad because of its boring story and uninteresting romance, but because I try to complete every BL I see I struggled through it. And now that I have I could honestly say I wouldn't recommend this show to anyone. The only real positive I can say about this show is its production value. So if your in the mood to look at something cinematic and pretty, and completely turn off your brain so that way you have zero expectations walking in, then yeah. You might like Peach of Time.
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How this going
I really recomended this one for you who want ask.But you will really need a tissue. The story was good, and loved it. The cinematografy was great too, but they take that like a spring movie, and really light warm. If you said this drama light, i said yes and not.
Yes cause they try to not make a problem to big,
Not, cause there dark side too, but i think not really dark,
The act, really good. But maybe kinda confusing and weird to hear 2 languange here. You will still hear the 2 main lead speak with diffrent languange, but i think that not a problem cause i think the both of language kinda suitable and not destroy your mood to watch, but make you thibk that cute.
The music, was good. But idk why still can't give 10.
HIGHLY RECOMENDED "TISSUE" FOR WATCH THIS.
This just ep 3, and i already cry for few times. TTvTT
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