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There's something about Daon
Jung Daon has a quality that makes the men who fall for him go mad, Ju Seonghyeon being the only exception; This man is too pure and precious to corrupt.The thing with this adaptation is that it seems to have been made for people that have read the source material as I am not one of them I am left a bit confused, despite the confusion I was able to fully enjoy it though; It is beautiful, fluffy cuteness yet dark and scary at times.
Jaemin's obsession with Daon intrigues me He claims to love him yet avoids a romantic relationship due to the probability that it would end He settles for friendship that way they can be together forever which would be great if not fornthe fact that he doesn't want Daon to be with anyone else He has lied and schemed for 10 years to prevent anyone other than him to come close to Daon and when he's rejected tries to commit murder suicide just so they can be together forever a total wacko, but why exactly what trauma caused this behavior is he just insane for no reason? The last thing he said to Suhyeon is " You don't know why I made that deal with you" Now I couldn't care less if he knows or not because He is just as crazy as Jaemin but I want to know, What was it? was there a time in which Daon had feelings for Suhyeon? Is that why? I woul've liked to see more of Suhyeon and Daon in the past and maybe more on why Jaemin was the way he was.
This 8 episode series was adapted form a 124 Chapter Manhwa, I have seen longer series adapted from far shorter material so I guess that's where the problem lies, it should've been longer explained better the situation in the past. I didn't want to read it because I heard it includes r*pe scenes but I am intrigued.
I still loved it, would watch again and would recommend.
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Not just one, but two!!!
Falling for two insane people is so wild. Daon does deserve a Ju Sunghyun lol but seriously tho, I was kind of shocked how far they took it with those two. And there I was at the beginning thinking, it's gonna be one of those where you struggle who's to ship, you end up rooting for a poly 😂. This was wild. Those two are wild. I wish the writing was better for sure. I do relate with Daon in some ways aka falling for people who are kind to me lol but I really wanted more from his character in the end there. I want him to be mad. HE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE MAD. I wanted a big monologue or big confrontation where he calls out how physically abusive and violent those two have been to him. And I never got it. I wasn't satisfied with that.The romance was alright. I think Daon and Sunghyun are cute but I wish they developed their story better. Just a little more scenes here and there to make me believe they have this really strong connection. I mean, with all the wild things happening outside of their storyline, I feel like the romance should have matched that energy. It also kind of got irritating at the end there when they had a bit of miscommunication. I'm used to the miscommunication trope but if it was like that where one person just simply didn't let the other talk, I'm like????? Nevertheless, I bought the chemistry between the two actors, it's fine.
The acting was just okay from everybody. No one really stood out to me. A little awkward and very deer in the headlights vibes at times but not the worst I've seen.
Yeah, this was very different from the other korean BLs I've seen but that's just it, the shock factor. Just a little different as there's not just one but two questionable crazy characters. Didn't really blow me away but it did make me curious every episode where they'd take it so it was engaging in that sense.
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PURE FUJOSHI FETISH!
The amount of unnecessary toxicity and angst just for the sake of plot armor is beyond ridiculous. There very little clarity on who likes whom, why certain characters behave in a certain manner. Contract relationships? Seriously? That too in a gay relationship? For what? Daon already liked Jae Min, and Jae Min liked him back, just go ahead with the relationship, but no! We need drama so we make Jae Min a psychopath hiding under the guise of Suhyeon! And what makes Suhyeon think that abusing his love interest is going to keep him close? The greenest green flag has no role to play except calm the uke. This is pure fujoshi fetish!Was this review helpful to you?
Secret Relationship: short review
“Secret Relationships” was a solid series. The pacing was great, and the cast delivered superb performances. While the villain’s motive felt weak and questionable, the rest of the characters were well-developed. The series finale wrapped things up perfectly, with justice served and a satisfying romance. 8/10.Was this review helpful to you?
Twisting love and hate
Secret Relationships was honestly such a fun and engaging watch. With twists I never saw coming and jaw-dropping moments every episode, I would highly recommend it if you like a show filled with lying, betrayal, and lots and lots of drama.Da-on, an assistant manager at a construction consulting firm, finally decides to confess to his crush of eleven years , Jaemin, whom he met in college. As he goes to achieve this, he gets off on the wrong foot with his new coworker Seong-hyeon. At his dinner with Jaemin, the confession gets delayed when Jaemin mentions the return of his ex-boyfriend Suhyeon. Da-on, still determined to win Jaemin's heart, also starts becoming closer with Seong-hyeon. Plus, his past with Suhyeon continues to be brought up upon his return. While attempting to find love, Da-on instead finds liars, manipulators, and frankly psychopaths.
What an intense watch! Every episode was packed full of twists, and it was so fun to watch. The actors did a GREAT job at portraying these characters. It was honestly super well done and super interesting. While portions of the show felt a little over the top and unrealistic, it was worth it for how juicy the drama is.
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A big step in the Korean BL industry
As the title says, for me this drama is a big step forward in the Korean BL industry. It feels so, so good to see something that escapes the "romance" cliché and, unlike many other works that have tried to invest in the psychological genre, actually gets most of the points right. Great cinematography, well-constructed characters, tense scenes that really create tension, and a sweet romance that develops in the middle of it all. If you're not sure whether to watch it or not, oh boy... you should definitely give it a try. It will make you feel a lot of things throughout the episodes — or at least it made me feel — and in particular, I lost count of how many times I had to pause to process some information that was thrown at the audience in a way that no one was expecting, and that's exactly the point of why I'm writing this review: this drama kept my attention throughout every episode. With luck, more dramas like this will be released in the future!Was this review helpful to you?
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Must Watch
Doa-on is so gorgeous no wonder all 3 men were head over heels for him in this series.Though the series character all looks like the one escaped from psychic ward. Its a must watch series. Its no less than watching a psycho thriller movie. Highly recommended one, you just need to take care of your EARS while watching. Thats it.
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One of the best dramas, BL or not
Oh Daon, my sweet fella. You finally got what you deserve. This series was just really great. I feel like this set a new standard for South Korean dramas, especially KBLs. It's hands down one of the best dramas I've seen. I might have taken off a half point for the rushed ending, but I couldn't because it was seriously too good to give it any less than a 10.The story really kept you engaged and kept you guessing. I'm not going to go into all the details of why it was amazing because I'd end up spoiling everything, but if you like suspense and plot-twists, I highly suggest giving this a watch. There are some nice kisses in it too.
Thank you to all the cast and crew who worked so hard on this drama! It was a wonderful experience. Good luck to you all in the future.
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More of a (wacky) thriller than a romance
This drama is perfect as a Kdrama but not as perfect as a romance/Bl. It’s practically a soft dramatic thriller, with great acting and a lot of twists and turns that kept us on our toes . Unfortunately , because of this…rectangle I was unable to root for anybody because I didn’t even like Daon that much. The only innocent person whom I might have had some kind of feelings for was Seon Hyeon but he was boring and bland. It was exciting to watch though and the actors did a great job. I wouldn’t rewatch it because knowing the end makes it lose its appeal and it was a tad too dramatic (and ridiculous) but I had fun with it these past weeks .Was this review helpful to you?
PEAK FICTION
OK FIRST I WAS LIKEYEA GOOD YEA
THEN I WAS LIKE HWWWAATTT
THEN I WAS LIKE OH MY GOSH
THEN BAMM WHAMM SLAMM
.. THEN BOOOOM PLOT TWIST
THEN GRAND SLAM 🗣️🗣️🗣️
BRO DID YALL SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LAST MINUTE.. CHANGED THE GAME!
WOW.. I LOVED THAT SHOW
DEFINITELY MAKING ALL MY FRIENDS BALL OVER THIS SHOW
TY WRITERS FOR MAKING THIS, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL TOO MUCH— LIKE. WOW
if you are wondering if you should watch this.. it’s YES
#ILOVEJUSEONGHYEON ❤️❤️❤️
10/10 would recommend this show 😆😆😆
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