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its not going too far to say this show is perfect in every single way.
oh. my. god. i have watched this show probably around 127 times and i'll still go back and watch it again. its. just. that. good. no seriously, it is very very close to being one of my favorite bls of all time. the story is a little basic, yes, but its just so damn cute i literally want to cry. THESE ACTORS HAVE SO MUCH CHEMISTRY BRO. the connection felt so real. i loved how green flag everyone was (except for that one scene.. y'all know which one i'm talking about). it was such a fluff-fest, i was having a good time for pretty much the whole show. i really enjoyed how the characters weren't literal dumbasses. the arguments felt real and not forced, and the whole thing with coming out to taeseong's mom was handled so well. all in all, this show is fantastic. one of the easiest bls to rewatch since theres no stupid characters ragebaiting the whole time.Was this review helpful to you?
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Why have story's who romanticise this kind of relationship?
I watched it in reverse. And the whole "brother but not" wasn't as weird as it felt when I watched the first ep. However I still think its unnecessary to have that as a storyline and romanticize it. The actors had chemistry, but the force scene was sheeesh. However it was a quick return from that (Eventhough it was only the forcer who saw something wrong, since the forcee didn’t say anything about it. we do not like unwanted kabedon!!). That being said, it's not the worst "brothers, but not, to lovers" I've seen.Was this review helpful to you?
con"gay"tulations, it was a show
it is i, the niel.this show had warm, feel-good vibes. it was a chill watch. unfortunately, it was nothing. there was nothing stand-out bad about it but there was also nothing stand-out good about it...because it was nothing. if this is your favorite bl, i can respect that. i can truly understand why people would like this and find it comforting.
i, on the other hand, want a more robust plot. i need a little more than will they won't they will they kiss? also, i need the mc to stop being useless and stand his ground instead of being such a pushover. it is frustrating when haebom starts off so much more independent than he is after the relationship with taeseong is established. there is only one instance where haebom stands up for himself, and that's simply when he screams "stop!" at the school bully. even in that moment, taeseong still steps in.
i also appreciate that they try and address some amount of prejudice that queer couples face, but it's a pretty brief conflict and ultimately unnecessarily extends the storyline without really addressing the reality of bias against the queer community. i don't think all shows *need* to live in a reality where homophobia exists, but if the show is establishing the presence of homophobia, including it so briefly undermines/minimizes the reality of it. it almost felt like generic filler.
it's not outright bad, but it's not for me. hooray!!
best,
the niel.
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Back to Basics. Simple and sweet with a little cheese.
ᴍʏ ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ ꜱʏꜱᴛᴇᴍ: 9.5 = [ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ ɪᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪᴛ ᴀ ʟᴏᴛ, ɢᴏᴏᴅ ꜱʜᴏᴡ]It's really simple and straightforward, without any unrealistically convoluted story lines of revenge or dangerous people lurking around doing weird things. Also, there are no toxic story lines of backstabbing or blackmail or devious characters and there are no non-con elements either.
It's very, very normal really. Not much drama of any kind and the characters are ordinary, everyday sorts of people with normal feelings, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. If you like something with more action or drama, this will not satisfy you. The two ML's have over all good communication, there wasn't too much delay or hemming and hawing about their feelings and there were some valid reasons for their hesitations, like emotional, social and family considerations.
Aside from that it's very soft and fluffy and sweet, also very bright (I had to dim my screen in some scenes because of the lighting) and there are many softness effects.
I don't mind this kind of show at all, and I might have given it a 10, but I don't like the 'simp' vibe they gave Tae Sung, it annoyed me. I don't enjoy the 'give up one's whole life' for a lover/partner idea. It's too desperate for my tastes.
That's my only complaint.
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Not the best adaptation, but a wonderful drama!
I was a huge fan of the webtoon so when I saw it was getting an adaptation I was over the moon. With that in mind, I obviously had a lot of expectations and couldn't stop comparing it to the source material which doesn't do this justice. There were a lot of differences and I realized if I didn't just think of it as a separate entity then I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. With all that said, that's why I found it way more enjoyable on my second watch, because I just watched it as a cute drama and not an adaptation.The actor playing Haebom is SO adorable, it's honestly devastating.
They're a bit (extremely) stiff and awkward at first, but in the second half of the drama they get over that and loosen up a lot. I suppose they were supposed to be uncomfortable together, so it makes sense, but with the way it was done it just seemed like the actors themselves were rigid.
I love the dynamic switch up after they officially begin dating though, because Taesung becomes such a brat in the most unexpected and cute way, and I think it was done very well! Plus Haebom gets more confident in their interactions, so we get to see a lot of sweet moments. There were a couple questionable things on Taesung's part, but he addressed that he was in the wrong so I guess that's good?
The music is alright, nothing too memorable. Production wise, there are a couple shots that don't look great, but nothing too egregious.
I can't really seem to give a full on proper review of this since I'm mostly just gushing, but it's just that sweet! When you're in the mood for a lighthearted, adorable, easy watch that's guaranteed to have lots of wholesome moments, this is perfect for that.
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Soft, sweet
I am a huge fan of Bls (obviously) and KBLs never fail to impress me. CBAW was definitely in 'I love it' category.Story : Taesung and Haebom have known each other since they were children. For Taesung, Haebom is his everything, even though he is in a lot of denial. But while he does fall first, Haebom does fall harder. TS allows HB to grow, to become stronger, to become his own person, all the while taking care of him and loving him unconditionally. Which is exactly what HB needed. He is not weak, just a bit soft because he has always felt indebted to TS's family. However in no way does that step back when he realises that he could lose TS. He comes beautifully into his own when he takes a stand for their love. And that is something I just loved in this story. It was never about not liking TS, it was just about disappointing TS's mom. And the lack of toxicity in this drama between the two leads just floored me.
Cast : I can't say enough about the cast. Both Jin-Uk and Kang Hui are superb. Their chemistry is off the charts. I love the characters of Ji-a and Yong-hee. Friendships should be like that, completely supportive. For a moment, in the initial episodes, I got the feeling that Yong-hee likes TS, but it was just jealousy over a friend a guess. I loved the fact that Jin-Uk and Kang Hui are really cute and pleasant in real life as well.
Chemistry : The chemistry of the lead pair is off the charts. And that is an understatement. HB is the softness to TS's rough edges. They just fit so well. The kisses are not ridiculous or unwanted and desire is an always burning lamp between them, which is something rare in a KBL. HB is always blushing when it comes to TS, and TS is always possessive of his love. The dream sequence is the sweetest. I wish they had done a longer love making session, but whatever was presented was adorable.
Music : The music is not very memorable, but it didn't detract from the story or the plot, so I guess it was okay in its own way.
Things I would want to change : Some story strings were not tied up to my liking. For ex, HB's bully suddenly disappeared, the girl who like TS in college disappeared, YH and Ji-a's story.. I felt that quite a few things were left hanging.
But all in all... I loved this drama and will recommend it all and sundry!
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Shaky start but blossoms sweetly
I enjoy how HaeBom grew and changed as a characters, starting with a doormat personality, but grew to stand up for himself and take the initiative to do things that will make himself happy rather than defer to other people's will. I really like how the costume department very subtly changed up his styling and wardrobe as he matured and got more confident.I feel the worst for HaeBom who lost his family and was so thoroughly rejected and given a cold shoulder by his only friend for 12 years while living in the same house. TaeSung is partly to blame for HaeBom becoming like this although he rejected HaeBom becoming his brother because he already knew he loved him in a different way even as a child, 12 years of not being friends with him left HaeBom isolated.
Even though HaeBom is the one with the most changes, kudos to TaeSung's steadfast love and support once he snaps out of his 12 years of frosty coldness when he realizes he may forever separate from HaeBom once they go into university. He really is the one that loves HaeBom the most in this world. He did learn that he enjoy baking too, good for him.
EunSun is a single mom who works hard and loves both her kids and even though she had a hard time accepting them as a couple immediately, it came from fearing that they will have a hard time in society rather from hatred within herself. TaeSung's besties are great, it's nice to see his guy friend YoungHee so accepting and encouraging.
I was happy to see HaeBom be the one proposing even though TaeSung was the first to say he would later, there is no binary separation of roles for them. It's also sweet that this couple gets that far whereas most k bl/lgbt dramas are loves pretty much end the story of when the couple has just gotten together.
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A feel good series with no angst and drama
For no reason that I can think of I have been ignoring this series but finally I decided to give it a watch and I am glad that I did. This series is kind of different from many other BL series that I have watched. So what makes this one differentStory: In simple terms it's about two boys that live under the same roof, stay aloof from one another but certain circumstances brings them together and love blossoms. Since it is an 8 episode series things move at a faster pace. Limitedtime is being spent to show the backstories of the 2 main characters and in more ways than one their personalities are relatable. The story could have been fleshed out but due to lack of time they decided to cut to the chase and just show the bare minimum. Like there being a bully in school tormenting one of the leads and you feel you have your antagonist but then he is no where to be found after a couple of episodes
No 3rd Act break-up: Every love story usually goes through the 3rd act break-up. Misunderstanding, family or society pressure, conflict between the leads and many other reasons are shown almost close to the ending for the 2 leads to break-up and then they get together in the final episode. There is no problem in showing that, its just that with limited episodes it always seems rushed. In this series we feel that we are nearing the third act break-up thanks to the mom but then no such thing occurs. The 2 leads always remain together. It was new and refreshing and I was happy about that but also it made me feel that the idea was to not show any drama. So I was glad but not content with this
In conclusion, the 2 actors did a fabulous job and showed great chemistry together. The story could have been managed well with certain parts fleshed out like the bully and the flower shop owner. But if you are looking for a no non-sense, less drama show that do give this one a chance. You will come out feeling good
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Need more episodes
This got me invested right away from the episode but unfortunately I started feeling disconnected midway as they just jump from one thing to another and by the end, I just finished watching it because the acting was still good and I do not like leaving series midway.The episodes and scenes end abruptly leaving you confused and the supporting characters seem to know everything about the leads without a single conversation. This made me completely disconnect from the story. This has so much potential and the actors were good too, if only they had more episodes
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want cute actors and sweet story - perfect series
I just love this series from episode first episode to last. One of the best series in my list.The story is perfect.Its short and sweet. It is also the perfect series for beginners. You will understand the meaning of shoes and sweet by watching this series. It's not much emotional but a bit emotional. But there is 10000% sweetness.
The actors are the best. Bottom is cute , innocent, sweet💫💗. Top is hot, aggressive and protective🍀🌼. As every series their acting is also damn good.
10000001% worth to watch it . Trust me you will not waste your time .
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"Love comes in many forms and is different for everyone"
I think this was my second or third time watching this BL but my opinion didn't change... and if it did, it only got better 'cause I think this series is one of that type of show that grows in us.This series is so cute and easy to watch, I love the chemistry between the actors and the way that the history flows is amazing.
TaeSung is really something, he's so hard to read I think that if it didn't had some TaeSung "povs" I would keep living my life without knowing what he was really thinking about. Even though he was this way, his love for HaeBom was always so honest that it hurted sometimes seeing him "admire" HaeBom from afar. Something that I don't understand and didn't enjoyed on the series was the way he changed after he started dating HaeBom... like, I know love change us but that was a bit too much, hide your feelings for someone is hard but that justifies why he was so cold for everyone all the time, after he confessed his feelings for HaeBom we saw a different face of TaeSung, not only towards his boyfriend but with everyone, including his mom with whom he didn't had a great relationship.
HaeBom, just like Troye Sivan says "Baby, you're my angel", this is exactly what I feel about him, he's so precious but he's kinda dumb and slow hahahhaha, he's a softie baby if I could keep him in my pijama's pocket I would do it, he deserves being protected at all costs and no one is better to do that than his hottie boyfie ahahhh
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I really like this series, it makes me feel confortable and loved at some point I don't know how to explain it, it kinda feels like home...
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The series is worth watching again and again ...
I have watched this series for almost 5 times ....even then I m not bored ....this story is not just a school love story .the love Tae song have for hae bom is out of the world....he love him so much .....they both have great chemistry and the height difference is ♥️.....the drama is well directed that no one will get bored in any scenes.....haebom also collected courage to accept his love for Tae song...even...i have doubt that if TS Mom say haebom to break up then he will...but I m glad the writers did not this time......I love both Tae song and Haebom....as well as Tae song friend....Was this review helpful to you?
