A healing journey
I think I was not in the right mood when I've started the first episode because I felt, I was not really into the story until the next episode and somehow, I've found it pleasing to watch and to follow their healing journey (mainly Jae Won).It's more than a love story, it got unexpected real, relatable and touching. It seems somehow confusing like an art.
I really liked the cinematography, especially the intro that I think it was interesting and nicely done, simple yet in a stylistic way.
I don't know how to put in right words but I somehow understand the hype and that it was kind of different than I used to watch. I could give a higher rating but somehow, in my mind I feel like the way they execute the whole plot, it might not in my taste or what I've expected..? I'm confused lol
Anyway, I have posotive vibes towards this serie in general.
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changed my life
This show was so amazing. It really stands out from other shows I've watched within this drama and I loved how different it felt. Not only was the show angsty and painful, it held the most heartwarming, wholesome ending as well. The cinematography was also a wonderful bonus. I loved the way the entire show was set up, who the characters were and how they changed throughout the show. I truly appreciated the beauty behind the film, the actors, all of the characters personalities and the scrip. The entire show as a whole just felt so raw and beautiful. The actors didn't feel like actors, and it displayed the hardships the characters would face and there wasn't any fan service- type feel to it either. They were simply two guys in college. I truly recommend this show.Was this review helpful to you?
I am too old for a show like this
"If you dont heal what hurt you, you'll bleed on those who didn't cut you"
The above quote was all I could think of watching this show. I just wanted to take Jihun by the hand and tell him to leave these assholes to their misery because that's what happens in life. Learn to love from a far. You can be compassionate without sacrificing yourself and I couldnt help but feel that, that was the direction this was headed in. Love conquers all.
Unfortunately it doesn't. There is a 50/50 chance of a relationship like this turning emotionally abusive.
The character I understood the most was the therapist who, was seemingly bad at her job but no. She was tired of the same story, over and over and over. You can't save people from themselves. In fact, many people dont want to be saved because their misery is all they know, so they just live there, ghosting, lashing out, avoidance, self destructive behaviours, all while hurting the people who love them.
After a certain age, you start choosing yourself over loving people like this.
The other factor in my lack of compassion, is what a lot of other reviews have stated. The editing. The first 2 episodes were beautiful, and then it started getting choppy. We jumped straight from ghosting to holding hands on a date. They just looked into each other's eyes and all was forgiven. Instincts or infatuation here? And if this editing style is to continue it's just going to create a further divide between my own emotional reasoning and my empathy for the characters because I feel like i'm hopping from one scenario to the next rather than walking with them through their pain.
Perhaps a few years ago, I would have enjoyed this. I understand it. I get it. I've lived and watch others live it. Every single person on this planet is carrying something, but relationship is never a crutch for your healing. You do not heal each other. When it becomes about mental health and trauma, it is truly solidary journey because only you are experiencing what you are experiencing and I don't find it romantic that someone is waiting for me to see through my issues.
Overall, I can see the appeal of a story like this, and I can understand why it's so loved but at the end of the day, between the disorientating editing and being through too much in my own life to feel tolerant, this just feels draining to watch.
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It's a must watch!
I'm not the type to write reviews but this is soo good I feel like I need to give it a lot of support as a thanks for something this beautiful!The chemistry is amazing, it's giving me butterflies, the ost are amazing, thanks to this drama for introducing me to wetter!
The cinematography gives a unique calming vibe to it, it feels like the nightlife to me cause nights always makes me feel calm yet alive, and this gives me just that!
It feels raw, and it feels like you're watching a real human, with real emotions like everything feels so real, and it'll makes you wants to fall in love again, it's a must watch masterpiece!
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A MASTERPIECE!
This show gathered so many 10 stars only after 2 episodes that its almost impossible to believe, but it's with very good reason trust me! After these so amazing 4 episodes it just can't go wrong anymore, hence the reason I jumped here so early, when I am one to wait until it ends to write(or not) a review.This is a MASTERPIECE! It's so beautifully done, flows so natural and with no forced clichés. The tension between ML is so raw and palpable that makes you hold your breath each time the get close and the side characters each has a defined place in the story. Cinematically, it's a work of art. each movement of the camera is intentional and creates the momentum, showing exactly what needs to be shown without any clumsiness. The OST is another masterfully done thing in this series and suits so well the drama you can't help but feel entranced!
There are some hiccups here and there, because nothing is perfect... but it gets shadowed by all the amazing characteristics.
I am so addicted to it and I am in so deep at this point I am basically drowning!
South Korea, you did it again! Applause!
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Therapy
this has been my comfort zone an therapy since it was released it's been 3 years now I still can get over it I really hope for special season or s2 or another story this the same actors 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺this Bl was really good the acting the music everything was perfect an this like teaching people who think the aren't worth loving that the are worth an sometimes learn to forgive yourself even if people don't your sanity is all that really matters
I really love this series an I will continue rewatching it no matter how many times
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:)
i don’t even know where to start with this series.before i’ve watched this, my all time favorite korean bl was to my star 1&2. but once the trailer dropped for this series, something clicked in my brain. i knew this series was going to be the best kbl i’ve ever seen. and i was right.
theres many good things i can say about this show. for one, the directing was amazing. and the cinematography was amazing as well. just based on the teaser, the eighth sense was giving me some sort of “indie-college-film-project” vibe, and i was 100% there for it.
i absolutely loved the plot. it was executed perfectly too. nothing was going too fast or two slow— the pacing was perfect. to me, this series had more of a slowburn feel, which i loved. it was filled with much angst, and i love angsty shows, so that’s another reason why i loved this so much.
the acting was incredible. jisub and juntaek had immaculate chemistry.
i really really loved jaewon. i tend to drift more towards characters that have a troubling past/present. mental health being portrayed in media, especially korean, is really important to many people who struggle as well. and i think this show executed it very well. it didn’t villanize him, but it also didn’t make it to be jaewon’s entire personality. it was vague, but enough to understand what he was going through. plus, on the extra scenes on youtube, you can see his mental illness more in depth.
this was such a beautiful series. with the pining, the angst, the cinematography, the music, everything was perfect. but to me, this series was painful to watch. but i love painful and angsty series.
i rated the rewatch value lower than 10, just because i know it would kill me if i did. rewatch it. i totally would though, if i wanted to be in pain again.
there’s so many more things i could say about this series, but my mind is drawing blank and it’s been a while since i’ve watched it, since i was watching it while it was airing.
i have no complaints at all. so amazing and beautiful.
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This Was Brilliant
I am still trying to wrap my head around how good this was. And deal with being REALLY ANNOYED that there were not 10 more episodes. Half the dramas I watch are 20 eps that should have been 12, and this one I was begging for more.There were no misses here. Brilliant writing, unbelievable acting, beautiful cinematography. The only thing it suffered from was not enough time to explore the character stories more deeply--there were clearly back stories and trauma influences and such that could have been part of the story without dragging or changing the through line at all.
I cannot say enough about Lim Ji-sub. He gives an acting masterclass here--his microexpressions, his body language, what he says without speaking is breathtaking at times. Both ML commit to the characters, commit to the truth of the love story, and don't shy from the tough parts of the story. The chemistry is fantastic, and the romance scenes deliver truth and are shot using light, music, shadow....just gorgeous.
It is a shame that stories like this aren't more mainstream. This was a showpiece for every actor involved--the secondary characters were built as real people, none of them were caricatures or just trope fodder, they struck me as real people dealing with life at this age, and I ended up caring about all of them by the end.
Absolute kudos to the writers, to the actors for taking on a role that always runs the risk of typecasting, and for making someone almost 3 times their age alternately sob, laugh and hold her breath.
Watch it. You'll love Ji-sub, you'll love the story, you'll wish there was more.
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the beauty in simplicity
I had to write something about this after watching it—it completely changed the way I was seeing things. Even though it’s fictional, the way everything is portrayed feels incredibly real. Jae Won’s mental health and the way Ji Hyun perceives things and matures throughout the 10 episodes really stood out to me.The highlight is the way they connect. They don’t need words, gestures, or actions to understand each other. So much happens in the last four episodes, and even though I felt irritated at times (because the drama does cause that), Ji Hyun always understood everything Jae Won was feeling or going through without needing much explanation. If I were in his place, I would’ve given up for much less.
My favorite episode was episode 9—it gave a whole new meaning to the Conan Gray song for me.
Despite some frustrating moments, I would watch it again and again. I didn’t understand when people used to talk about this BL, but now everything makes total sense.
It’s not just a drama, it’s a feeling. I wish I could forget it just to watch it again and feel everything all over.
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Skam but make it Korean (and make it THAT GOOD)
As someone who has watched most of the SKAM remakes, the OG version, and over 100 BL series, I can confidently say that this is the best show of its kind. It feels like a fusion of those two worlds—and please tell me I’m not the only one who noticed! I’m not usually a huge fan of Korean BLs, but this one absolutely blows something like Semantic Error out of the water.While watching, I kept wondering if the creator was inspired by SKAM. It wasn't a frame-by-frame copy, but the overall concept and the story felt like a constant nod to it. Does that bother me? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I’ve already watched it four times (maybe five?), and I feel like I’ll never get bored of it. Every single time, I experience it as if I’m seeing it for the first time.
Let’s be real—Lim Ji Sub’s acting does an incredible job here. However, I feel like every character and every actor complemented each other to create one cohesive picture. Despite that, Kim Ji Hyeon’s transformation was the most visible, even though Seo Jae Won’s backstory was more detailed and developed, which really helped in understanding his character.
I’ve seen some reviews complaining about the editing and "messy" cinematography. Personally, I love that atmosphere. The use of color was great—it started off all warm, and then the tones became cooler depending on the situation (even the characters' clothes!). The transitions also gave off that SKAM vibe, which only made me like it more. Amd maybe it's only me but it is worth to notice because it helps with understanding the storyline and emotions behind it.
The Music – I’m so glad there was no music in the pivotal moments, like that scene on the beach. In other dramas, I often have to mute the sound during intense scenes because the music ruins the tension, but here? When there was music, it couldn't have been a better fit.
I don’t know what else to say. I am absolutely in love, and I’m writing this review after multiple rewatches. It’s a total must-watch for all fans of K-dramas and BL. I’ll definitely be coming back to it.
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IT'S THE BEST K-BL EVER
I am in love with this k-bl ♡.♡I already watched this 5 times and I still love it.
It literally gave me butterflies.
Only the music could be better, but it's still 10 stars for me.
EVERYONE should watch this, it's the best k-bl I've watched in my whole life and I've watched ALL k-bl's in the whole world.♡
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worth every second to watch
I’ve reached a point where I’ve watched enough BL that finishing a series now requires something more, something meaningful. Not just chemistry, not just fan service, but a reason to invest my time.The Eighth Sense is one of those rare shows that understands relationships beyond labels. Whether straight or gay, it explores how people grow into each other, how timing, emotional baggage, and self-awareness shape connection. It reminds us that relationships aren’t just about romance; they’re about helping each other carry the weight we bring with us.
This isn’t a show driven by “shipping” or exaggerated chemistry. It simply is. And if you know, you know.
Beautifully written and acted, it avoids unnecessary hype and instead leans into quiet authenticity. There’s restraint here—less about tension, more about truth. It’s about finding the right person at the right time and having the courage to hold on.
At its core, it’s about shedding the masks we wear…peeling back the layers to reveal who we really are. And in that process, discovering ourselves through someone else.
I’ve grown a bit weary of many Thai BLs lately, searching for stories with depth. I’ve started finding that in Korean, Japanese, and some Taiwanese series and I’m glad this search led me here.
I may be late to The Eighth Sense, but in my search for something real, I’m grateful I found it.
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