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Romance not found
At the beginning I was hopeful for this story, but multiple elements that I don't like just kept accumulating.First of all, the story is very weak. I don't want to spoil anything, but the motivations behind the characters' behavior and actions in the story lacked substance. I found myself wondering why did a certain character act a certain way multiple times as I watched. I got to the end of the story as I was still trying to figure out how did it all work.
Secondly, the dynamic between the two main characters. This is usually something that can easily compensate a bad plot in my eyes: if I think that the couple is very cute and I'm invested in how their relationship develops/plays out, I tend to grow attached to it enough to let some other flaws slide. I'm sorry to admit that this wasn't the case here, because the dynamic was sad more than anything. Woo Jae was unnecessarily harsh and cruel with everyone, while Yeon Woo's golden retriever-like personality (?) looked like an act at all times. There are very few moments between the two that I could find sweet or romantic, and none of them got quite there. It felt more like watching two old friends becoming friends again, rather than two people who are in love with each other. The multiple kisses only helped to solidify my opinion on this: if anything, I wish they didn't kiss at all.
This series overall lasts a little less than two hours and half, so if you're really curious and you have the time you can give it a try, but other than that I really can't recommend it.
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BEAUTIFUL DRAMATIC STORY THAT JUST ENOUGH
Okay okay, I know ! I know ! that most of us here is complaining what kind of kissing scene was that ? Like we all know that the kissing scene is the main fruit we want to get whenever we watch BL but here , well we can really tell that it is what maybe where they should have done better, but hey isn't this have a nice story too?Thats what I can say to this drama, as we watch every episode the how's and why's is little by little unfold, and everything made sense!
I personally like this drama because the story is just fitted to the run time l, nothing is rushed, i understood the story althroughout and hello ! They gave the feeling of the story, and it is just enought, just right no great expectation, it is what it is supposed to be
I acting is just enough of what is necessary, the music is good. I like it
If anyone here asks me, I would definetely recommend it, not a waste of time.
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No chemistry.
What i missed most about this drama is the lack of chemistry between the leads, such a shame. Their acting was good, but chemistry is so important in a love story. And then that just press on lips kiss, i'd rather see no kiss than a "dead" kiss.The story was good, though they could have gone deeper in their previous relationship. They made it seem that the gift of the hoody was one of the most importants things about their "break-up" but i missed something about that story, they should have shown more.
The music is extremely beautifull. The visuals of this drama were also very beautifull.
Watching it one time was enough for me.
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LOVED THE STORY (but did had few not so good scenes)
PEOPLE ALL NEED EXTREME HOT KISSES NOWADAYS, IT WAS AWKWARD AND WIERD BUT DON'T RATE THIS STORY LOW JUST BECAUSE OF THAT. THAT'S SO LAME,I know people hates these silly misunderstanding plots. And they all need something that perfectly moulded. but from my pov, the story was good (but did have few disconnected scenes, made it weird)
∆ the story was totally was about the reality. People just seeing things from their own perspective.
∆ but the sudden death and so on issues about mother made it awkward, eventhough it can really happen.
as it is created as a story they could've find a better reason for Yeon woo(?).
Writer guy's feelings were maded mostly clear in the series and i loved his pov.it was rushed even though.
people who r into total fiction a Mafia, death, school days, friendship or so so.... it's definitely not for them.
but it's just about a part of life of some people, and people could say it's lame misunderstandings. but it wasn't, we can say they could've just communicate from the beginning and would've made it through, they were friends in the end. That might be one biggest fear in that writer guy.and him Running away from it is also understandable.
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It's... mid?
I went into this with no expectations, as I just randomly clicked a show on viki, but I have to be honest, kinda disappointing?The story progressed really weirdly, and I feel like they just spent 5 episodes on him camping outside (great and seamless productplacement w the car btw/j)
We didn't get much story on when he left and how it was for him, or any resolution around that, the only thing we got to know was that he left because of his feelings, and that they're now reunited.
The script feels... forced and patchy like a Wattpad fanfiction, and they could've managed to fill a lot of holes and make the whole story more consistent if the episodes were 20min, or if they replaced some scenes where he's just sitting outside grilling. The story progressed, yes, but not like a red thread, more like a pogostick, if that makes sense?
The actors are great but lack chemistry. If you know that the script is gonna make you kiss another man, why say yes when you can't do it properly?! I'm tired of tenth grade theater show kisses...
Best part is the ost, AMAZING! On my playlist rn!
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A simple love story that tackles the different perspectives that makes them fall apart. It's all about how misinterpretation creates a wall between two people.In these 8 episodes, the story is interesting although the development of the relationship between the characters is slow. The good thing about this series is that they didn't try so hard to create sweet scenes, it's not forced. To be honest the chemistry is not strong maybe because that's how the story was. the actors did well in portraying the characters, they also relayed the emotions very well.
The last 2 episodes explain and showed how the characters really felt about what happened in the past. I actually wanted to know or watch their story in the past.
This could be a great series but I think they're not yet pushing it to the extent maybe because Korea is not yet widely open about this genre
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Too simple
I think actors were good and script was also simple and good but somewhere it was too simple and no much complicate past not even a misunderstanding just some random stupid stuff he disappeared anyway I know korean bl has to improve a lot unlike thai and I hate freezing kiss scene if not they shudnt do it we have seen stay with me Chinese bromance it was so good and both were expressing love thru action rather than words hope korean bl has to get idea fans don’t watch all the bl like idiots please do some good scripts and actors were good unfortunately script didn’t go well with themWas this review helpful to you?
the first love is way far to be beautiful
After a 1000 misunderstanding the story come closer to a good ending, well I want to start saying that we have points that I'm in to discuss about, maybe the story is not bat they just don't explore in a good way, and I kinda like the acting they are pretty good and they need more bls together because they have chemistry, that chemistry that makes you watch 1000 eps, I do not love the soundtrack, I don't know why. The rewatch value I give 10 because you can't deny that you watch well and can rewatch well easily, so in general is like the story say, the first love is waaaaaay far to be beautiful we have a lot of situations that we have to deal with.Was this review helpful to you?
I thought that the title was weird but the final plots proved me wrong.
I'm glad that the episodes are less than 20 minutes long each. An exceed of a minute or two could've made this in my Dropped Lists. Honestly speaking, episodes 1-3 can be shortened to a single episode. There is too much airtime for unnecessary scenes in the initial episodes. I take the risk just to finish this series. Well, I'm glad that I did it.I find the title weird because every action in the beginning until episode 6 that Woo Jae has made is too much unjustifiable for me to understand his own circumstances. Literally, he's the very existence of selfish and inconsiderate. In comparison to the other main character, Yeon Woo's actions are reasonably valid.
But no, no, no, I was mistaken! As the plots are approaching to the end of the storyline, everything gets clearer and better. I thought this was poorly written. The misunderstandings concluded in a pretty good note. 'Individual Circumstances' is the perfect title of this series.
This is plain in all aspects but the perfect balance made this worth the risk. The matching beautiful soundtrack and fantastic cinematography blend to give off the best emotional scenes I've ever watched. Simplicity wins. I like how they end this in a mellow yet lovely tone.
Overall, I am very satisfied watching this. Watchable. Decent. Mellow.
(Does touching lips give love affection? They could have just fake-kissed to be more romantic.)
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Give it a watch despite the dead fish kiss
I was on the fence on whether to give this series a 7.5 or an 8. Ultimately I chose 8 because the acting and visuals were well done. I can’t see myself rewatching this series, but it was an enjoyable watch nonetheless. There were too many parts of the story that were left to the viewer’s imagination. A lot of fill in the gaps on your own moments. It would have been nice if the past story line had been flushed out a little more. Treat this series like an easy watch and binge watch it in a day like I did.Was this review helpful to you?
