Classic
Cute and romantic series, perhaps a little classic for my tastes. The main couple were adorable and the side couple too but very sidelined. There was a bit too much back and forth at the end which annoyed me a bit and...Not among my favorite Korean bl but still acceptable and enjoyable.
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Brotherly kisses and brotherly hugs but a fun heartwarming series to watch
This series really worked well with source material, several scenes from the manhwa were replicated on screen and it was beautiful to see. The actors had great chemistry and played their roles very well. The reason I rated the story a 9 is because they really didn't flesh out the second male leads story and this isn't entirely their fault because the manhwa barely does but I would have loved to see more of them. I'm hoping that we get a season 2 focused on them because their story is equally as interesting.Another thing I didn't like were the kiss/hug scenes between Taejoon and Wonyoung. Fish lips kissing and side of lip kissing genuinely make my blood boil because it is passionless. I'm not saying they should shove each other's tongues down their throats but at least suck on each other's lips a bit, like actually kiss. I get that they were trying to keep it PG 13 since it aired on a network but I really hated it. The hugs too irritated me, Taejoon always hugged Wonyoung like they were brothers and Wonyoung was always stiff during their hugs, that's not how people in love hug each other. The smallest example we see of a lovers' hug is in the last episode when Wonyoung initiates the hug before Taejoon quickly transitions it into a brotherly hug.
Overall the show is interesting and has a great rewatch value. As long as you don't expect hot passionate kisses, you'll love this show!
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typical romcom :)
ah, the age old grumpy x sunshine trope! you know em, you love em! this was actually one of my first watches and it also introduced me to now one of my fave kpop groups, namely The KingDom (formerly called KINGDOM) because they wrote one of the songs on the soundtrack (Traffic accident by DANN & MUJIN from TKD).but back to the actual series. this series was a great introduction to BL for me! it's cute and calm but also has it's obvious heart fluttering moments and made me root for the couple. the characters were endearing though a little predictable but then again the whole story setup is quite predictable: the mc meets the male lead and forcefully befriends him and then slowly falls in love whilst also trying to hide his ulterior motives and then comes at the point of where he needs to decide between his original goal or his new love. the story is enjoyable but not enjoyable enough for me to rewatch it if i'm honest because to me the acting, editing and pacing could've been better especially from the main couple. but for a beginning bl actor i think gongchan did pretty good! the second couple, dowoo and won tae min is is what really stole my heart. the tension and the drama between them was much more enjoyable to watch because of the comedy and the history of the characters (but the acting was also better).
the production value was great but i havent seen that many k-bls so i cant really compare. (edit: now i have and it's pretty good still so thats a win)
so would i recommend this series? yes, if you just started watching BLs and want something straight out of a romcom or just want to watch something that's light to digest :)
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If edging was a show…this would be it.
Someone said ‘if edging was a show…this would be it’ and I could not agree more. This was a good watch but it didn’t hit the spot for me. It had so much potential but I can’t help but feel like something was missing. I can’t put my finger on it but it felt very bland. Although the cast did a good job with what they had. And the production was good.Honestly do not know why, but I expected more.
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Sweet and heartwarming with one of the best BL scenes of all time (spoiler at the bottom!!)
I've probably rewatched Unintentional Love Story three times now. I just rewatched it again recently after watching The Time of Fever spin-off (and LOVING it).ULS is sweet and adorable. The acting might not be Oscar-worthy, but it's still so good and so heartwarming. I thought the casting was great—the main couple offers a great balance of the cold, stoic guy paired with the bright, naive guy. It's a light yet candid love story that won't break your heart. The music is also really pleasant and the B couple is super captivating (watch Time of Fever if you haven't yet).
*SPOILER COMING! Stop reading here if you haven't seen the drama yet*
***SPOILER: One of the best scenes I have ever seen in a BL is this soft moment between Wonyoung and Taejoon: TJ asks WY to use him as much as possible, and WY responds "I'm not gonna use you. I'm gonna love you instead." Every single time I rewatch that scene, I cry. It's so authentic and tender! There are very few moments of true love in current KBL drama canon that make me stop in my tracks like that moment. ***
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not a bit boring
Despite the slow pace and plain action, this drama is not boring at all, being so beautifully filmed. The actors are handsome and the acting is flawless, no more no less than it should be. Though nothing spectacular happens here, its quite pleasant to watch. This drama falls under a tag that must be created asap, that is "falling in love after approaching someone with ulterior motive and repenting".My only objection is that the last episodes took the quarrel too far... Why take it to a point of no return?
I might rewatch this sunny story one day.
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A true gem of a romcom
This one became an instant classic for me, it's just that good.To me this show is everything a romcom could and should be - the characters are believable and likable, the plot is compelling but does not take away from the romance, the pacing is well thought-out, and the romantic tension builds at a perfect speed.
But more than that this story has a deep understanding of not just its characters, but what being human means at large.
The characters are all vastly different personalities with their own unique charms and dynamics, but also each with their own unique set of flaws. They feel like real, actual people, and it is in that grounding connection to reality that the show really shines.
It makes the audience question things like "How do you deal with your life suddenly changing and starting down a path you never expected?", "What does loving someone really mean?", "How much are you letting the past control your current life?", and "What does forgiveness mean and whom exactly does it benefit?"
The show tells its story perfectly beat for beat and pulls the audience along on a ride that is in turns fun, emotional, captivating, and absolutely joyous. Add to that the lovely visuals, solid editing, and good music and you get a romantic drama par excellence.
I honestly can't think of any reason not to watch this show, I genuinely and wholeheartedly recommend it to any- and everyone. Go watch it already.
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O romance que muitos tentam, mas poucos conseguem criar.
Definitivamente um dos meus BLs coreanos favoritos. Do começo ao fim: espetacular. É basicamente impossível não se ver totalmente envolvido com essas personagens e suas lutas. Além disso, a química do casal é incrível.Mais feliz ainda fico em saber que o casal secundário terá um Spin-Off em breve.
Do roteiro ao elenc, à trilha sonora, à fotografia, ao desenvolvimento e ao desfecho: obra de arte.
Não é livre de falhas, claro. Acredito que nenhum BL seja, mas este aqui consegue compensar tudo e, no geral, é um dos melhor BLs que já saíram da Coreia do Sul.
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new review
I wrote a review before finishing and now need to change my voting and thoughts. I still have a problem with the lead character's mercenary and and opportunitisic bent as written. But the cast is good and eventually I fell for the couple and although no writing that really makes it okay or even sensible, the story is a nice journey.Production values are top notch and its a nice ride. Wish I could buy that pottery!Was this review helpful to you?
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Une pépite ! Un trésor caché !
Ce drama place la barre très haut. J'ai été surprise de la moyenne générale qu'il a reçu car il mérite mieux.Premièrement, la bande originale de ce BL est extraordinaire ! Dès l'instant où je l'ai entendue, j'ai commencé à l'écouter en boucle (Traffic Accident de Dann et MUJIN).
Deuxièmement, l'histoire est très bien écrite et parfaitement interprétée par les acteurs. Comparée aux autres BL existants, je l'ai trouvée différente et rafraîchissante, notamment par rapport aux décisions prises par Wonyoung ainsi que leurs conséquences dans leur futur. Rien n'est enfantin, mais au contraire, très mature, réfléchi et pensé. Les deux protagonistes sont deux adultes qui agissent comme tels et qui font face à leurs sentiments de manière différente. L'intrigue est parfaite et au fil du drama, on s'attache très vite aux personnages et on assiste le cœur battant à l'évolution de la nature des sentiments de Wonyoung envers Taejun.
Je sais que certaines personnes ne sont pas fan des "fake kiss" (faux baisers) et ont donc été frustrées par certaines scènes dans ce drama, mais je vous rassure, cela n'enlève en rien la qualité de l'histoire et de l'intrigue.
Ce drama fait sans aucun doute partie de mon Top5 de BL coréens de par la maturité des personnages et de l'intrigue, mais aussi de sa simplicité.
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