THIS IS PERFECT I LOVE IT. LETS JUST TRY
I didn’t expect that it will be good like this.The show is so fluffy but i also have tears in my heart. Their chemistry is fine. Their acting is not bad. Actually, I can say its pretty good. Especially, Hae-bom his acting got me everytime he appears on screen. The stories are good too. BGM and Supporting actors did a good job. They weren’t ruined series at all. I don’t know if it look like i’m over acting but i’ve watch so many bl (almost 30 drama or more that ) and i did’t like all of them. Cherryblossomsafterwinter gave me a nice vibe🤍 Everything is good for me!
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Wonderful fluffy story
I really enjoyed this title, it was an easy watch that I breezed through in about 2 days. you could probably watch it in one sitting if you had the whole day. My favorite part of the series had to be the two actors who played the main couple. they had a very sweet chemistry. I’m also a sucker for a good hight difference. The only reason I’m not giving it a perfect score is that there are times where the story feels a bit rushed. I wish we had some more time to sit with some of the feelings. Overall, I highly recommend!Was this review helpful to you?
gaps in the story
there are large gaps in the story. I think you can only understand it if you have read the manghwa. it kinda feels like a cute overview of the story than a drama by it self. it's watchable but only because I already knew the story. it's kind of a pity. Maybe if they have more time... it's a long mangwha it's sad they crammed it all in 8 eps. I was hoping for multiple seasons.still the characters are well played and it all very adorable. it's feel good fluff for a light afternoon pillow squeeling. I hope these become popular enough that we get more
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Cliche and Predictable
**Brief Synopsis**B (Student): Hae Bom
T (Student): Tae Seong
- Beginning: B and T grew up together with B being T’s adoptive brother. B and T are extremely different. B is shy, introvert and not very good with people. T is tall handsome and popular. Although their relationship in high school isn’t as close as before, T is always looking out for B and would defend him against people who wishes him harm.
- Middle: Because of circumstances, B and T start spending more time together both at home and at school. As a result, the feelings that T had tried to hide start to resurface. B on the other hand really likes T but simply thinks T is a good friend. That all changes then T confesses to him that he wants to be more than friends.
- End: Because the confession came out of the blue, B didn’t agree right away but instead spent some time thinking. But soon he realizes that their time apart was unbearable, and he goes back to find T and agrees to date him. They kiss and start spending time together as a couple. In the last episodes, they start living together and that would have been fine until T’s mother accidentally saw them kiss. At first, she wants them to break up but after T and B expresses their feelings for each other, she agrees to their relationship. The series ends with them happy together.
**My Opinion**
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT:
- Relatively small amount of angst. Because the show doesn’t really delve deep in to the characters’ emotional journey to get to where they are in the finale, the angst is pretty superficial. The only angst comes from B not knowing if he should accept T or not.
- They look really cute together and I like how much they care about each other and how happy they are to be in each other’s company.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT IT:
- The lack of build up for the relationship. For example, it was never clear why T liked B in the first place or whether B agreed to date T because he liked him or he was afraid to lose him.
- The predictable and cliche plot. There is absolutely no depth in this story. It’s a simple schoolyard romance between two adoptive brothers. The conflict come quick and is resolved quickly with no lasting consequences. Don’t try to apply logic to this tv show. Mindless watching is the best choice.
- Lack of sexual tension. Truth be told, T and B are adorable together but they look more like best friends than lovers. They are just so innocent and so happy just to be in each other’s presence. The affection is there for sure, but it’s less of an adult attraction. They don’t seem to be eager to do any more intimate stuff even when they are along.
- Lack of intimate scenes. Kissing scenes are really cute but would have liked more intimate scenes.
- Acting is a weakness here. This is an idol show and it shows. The lead actors do a good job at portraying emotion some of the time but other times, the acting just feel off. It’s also the case with some of the ensemble cast.
- The dialogues can get so cheesy it was almost painful. There is no depth in their words, just cliche dialogue we hear often in romantic movies.
**Conclusion**
This is a fluffy predictable rom com with no memorable moments.
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Really Cute
The beginning of the series is largely taken up with a bullying plotline that isn't very pleasant to watch, made worse by the implication that the main character's foster brother has not done anything about this for 3 years. The manhwa makes it clear that he didn't know about it, but that's not at all apparent in the series. The story builds up some dramatic tensions that are more or less handwaved away, so once the boys are together there's really nothing left to say, yet the series continues, leading to an underwhelming finale.So, All wrapped up,
It was a nice little try at the drama. It seems like something someone in school would make or would make for one of those "make in an X amount of time" events. Please no speed running, it needs more story/plot and not to be so rushed. The soundtrack probably needs to be less distracting and choppy. Also absolutely nothing against the actors, Maybe pick actors who are more comfortable with being cast or more experienced with BL? It could make things seem a little less awkward. I'm only saying that because they seemed awkward and stiff during the drama at times.
Overall: it is watchable and sort of cute in a very cringe sort of way, thankfully its a short so one sitting is good enough to watch it.
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Taeseong.. sculpted like a dream... everything else a nightmare
I am a bit exaggerating ofc. Nightmare is more extreme than this show was. This show was no curves or extremes. Blant and blah.Story is non existent. Acting was also mediocre.
Two brothers from different mothers fell in love. There is a hitch. But so mild that I was left in meh mode throughout.
But props to little emotion evoked by the adopted son. I felt that little inner child that wanted to satisfy the adoptive mother. It hurt a bit. Also fluffy and supportive friends were cute, also the friend with good English. I notice you, okay?
Also, the first lead, the real son, Taeseong. What in the sometimes Yibo - sometimes Win-win combination was that?? God bless, all I gotta say.. his looks got better and better from episode to episode.. cleansing my eyes and keeping my attention until the very end. Many things were cringe but kissing scenes were not. To be expected from older actors but I was expecting nothing really.
Very uncontroversial, low stakes and unmemorable watch.
However it is just fine, you will not feel particularly disappointed, going back to beginning of my review. Is it worth it cos of the super handsome lead? It is 8eps but for me -- Not really.
That is it! Let's move on... although Taeseong.
Enjoy your day!
And thanks for reading.
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Why is this series included in the Top BL in 2022??
The story didn't focus on the emotional aspect but what I love in this drama is that it stays on its lane. The story isn't forced. This is a typical love story but has done perfectly compared to other BL dramas. The actors did their respective roles. They acted as what their characters must be. The only problem I have in high school dramas is the bullying. Is bullying that harsh in Korea?Why is this series included in the Top BL in 2022??? It is because it deserves to be.
I'm not pushing you to watch this series, but if you don't have any kdramas to watch, watching Cherry Blossoms After Winter will not waste your time.
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BL high school romance, interesting content not developed enough because of time constraints
This drama is centred around the relationship of two high-schoolers that live together and develop feeling for each other.The biggest flaw of the show is its shortness: there were so many good elements to the story that I really wish that the drama would have been longer to develop them more. It would have made the romance more believable if the pacing had been more balanced. All the narrative arcs were interesting in a way but it missed the mark sometimes as their developments were a bit too rushed and superficial.
The two main leads did a convincing job and the growth of the relationship of their characters was cute to follow. Maybe there was not enough pining and tension but it is clearly because of the script rather than the actors' fault. The side characters were properly fleshed out, even with not a lot of screen time, I was interested in their interactions with the two main protagonists.
I love the soundtrack of this drama: the opening song was great and overall every piece of music in the story was really pleasant to listen to. Production-wise, the show was pretty with some iconic scenes (most of them being shown in the opening generic which was a bit of a spoiler but also was great to watch those moments again at the start of each episode).
I would recommend this to people looking for a BL high school romance with a cohabitation trope. It might not be that memorable, but it is a cute short watch.
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HAEBOM AND TAESUNG ACTING SO GOOD!!
series ini bagus banget serius, peran haebom yang polos dan pemalu disandingin sama taesung yang cool dan to the point bikin mereka makin serasi🥹 biasanya kalau nonton ep 1 kita belum dapet feel dan harus pengenalan dulu, tapi pas aku tonton baru ep 1 langsung kepincut 😭 akting sedihnya haebom dapet banget fell nya beneran bagus banget beliau akting, soft spoken mereka berdua juga lucu pol, lembut nya mereka berdua 🤯dan ini pasti relate sama kehidupan karena sebagai seorang ibu pastinya kaget ngeliat anak kita bisa jatuh cinta sama segender, tapi akhirnya ibunya bisa buka pikiran buat nerima. recommend banget serius ♥️
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friends to lovers ? amo
mais uma vez eu aqui defendendo o friends to lovers!!!eu não sei o que aconteceu pra eu ter largado esse daqui no passado mas estou feliz que colocaram ele na minha tl (em comemoração aos 2 anos de lançamento) e eu pude dá uma chance novamente. eu já disse em uma review aqui antes que como friends to lovers tem um ponto incrível que é a evolução de um amor que sempre foi genuíno e bonito. a relação entre o haebom e o taesung não é uma das melhores mas é possível se observar ali o carinho e a preocupação que eles tem entre si. quando o amor evolui para algo romântico é difícil não se pegar com borboletas na barriga enquanto se torce para os dois. a história tem uma passagem de tempo muito rápida mas eles conseguiram fazer algo coerente com isso, os personagens (quase todos) são um amor e a interação entre eles é algo divertido de ser ver. um ponto alto fora o romance é a relação de ambos meninos com a sra Ha, é uma relação de respeito, gratidão e amor materno. no geral é uma boa história de se acompanhar.
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super cute! feels like a fanfic come true
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to write and read fanfics about my favourite idols (don’t ask who, i die of embarrassment thinking about it now).this feels exactly like a fanfic come true and the entire filming and production was great. it constantly felt like there was a… sepia filter over, romantic constantly.
while there definitely are parts that are meh, like the weak ML being extremely weak (it really got quite annoying at times). but overall, I’d say this is a drama to watch curled up on your couch on a rainy day to just heal your heart and warm you up.
issues are quickly solved and every other moment is just candy like (ok one moment wasn’t).
it’s a really simple drama, 8 episodes revolving around the mains which is great in this situation, extremely easy watch, super cute.
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