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I will add "Love in the Big City" definitely into my top Korean drama list. I saw some comments that it is inappropriate for young gay men. I think it is exactly the opposite because it brings visibility to a lot of vulnerable topics like HIV infection because unfaithful partners, societal stigma, discrimination and prejudice, leading to increased susceptibility to health issues, violence and deep depression resulting to suicide. Man suffer more from loneliness, finding soul mate is even harder for gay men.All actors did amazing job, I can't believe Nam Yoon Su got homophobic comments for portraying gay man, he is simply doing his job. Usually this type of gay dramas feel cringe and flat , I didn't expect such level of complexity.
What I didn't like was the ending or the lack of any ending.
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I expect more, tbh...
The story was good... and also bad, there were some dull moments or should I say nonsense(?) Idk, It could have been better. I'm still trying to understand the story, from my own observation, every man he dated was slowly becoming him, unconciously. I was shocked when the first man died because that was too early. For the second guy, the pacing was so fast, no story happens between them. I thought the third guy will be his partner until the end, their story was by far the most interesting. As for the last guy(I think it's safe to say that he is the last guy because he thinks of him until the end) their love story deserved a sequel, atleast. I was kinda sad that he ended up single until the end, it was like an open ending and I hope they give a continuation.I was just amazed that they included the important thing in this series, they show how HIV/AIDS can be not transmitted through using condoms and taking antiviral drugs. I just wish they emphasized it more so that more people can be knowledgable about this. A person with HIV also deserve a happy life, noo matter what they did in the past, they also didn't want to have that, unfortunately, things happen and we cannot reverse it.
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Beautifully so true
A bittersweet rollercoaster through life messy and bumpy road of not conforming to society's unrealistic love for people who are smooth, well-integrated, and conform to the mold.Following Ko Yeong from university along his asocial best friend and roomie, up to entering the world of work, facing love, loss, sickness, pain and happiness with his group of best buddies.
A emotional journey through all life can throw at you, the good and the bad, the pain and the joy ... and hope ?
Defintely a must see. Cast is perfectly interpreting all those human portraits.
I have a special fondness for Ji Ho Heun ... probably not the only one.
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Heartbreaking fr
So, the second I opened the first episode I knew it’s gonna be sad. I have this feeling for Korean bls. But I would say this was a real bl, more like a drama with gay people, can’t really explain. The first boy,the second one and the last one they all made me feel „he’s the right one“ but my opinions changed every time. I cried when die first one died, I was mad at the second one. And I miss the last one, I feel like it was the right person but wrong time. I hate the ending. I really wished for an happy ending couple, he deserved it, he will miss the last guy for probably forever.I wouldn’t rewatch cause It’s to sad for me.
This drama was very different to other bls, it gave me another vibe, but I knew since the beginning I will cry and k will hate the ending. That’s why im always scared of Korean bls. It’s a must see show, it really touched me
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Loved It Really
I really loved it. Was I angry multiple times? Absolutely. Did I cry? Yes. Did I want to scream at the main characters? Yes. But I think that's the charm of this series. It feels more real. Similar to how people might approach some topics/situations. Rather than running for love, some people might not be emotionally available for it yet, or don't think they can change themselves to fit a relationship.Was this review helpful to you?
Touching sad love story without an definite ending
First of all: I´m done watching this drama now for the second time. I´ve watched it first, when it was released, and came now back at it after a year had passed. Nonetheless was I emotional touched by this sad love story again. I cried many times while emphasising with the main character. We get to experience the story of him being in varous relationships.Me being a straight woman, I have no prejudice against gay stories. But honestly I think love is a theme that everyone can emphasise with. The main actor himself said in an interview, that it´s ultimatly a story of a human in the search of love.
I like it very much, because it´s not like the typical KDrama Love romance, but it´s also not a raunchy gay film with to much intimicy only for shock value. While it´s gay themed, it thouches also some theames of the gay comunity. But not to heavily, for not scaring the casuel audience away.
Story: Not many dramas for this kind of journey to love story in a straight context, so it´s kinda refreshing and you can hardly compare it to other korean dramas. It was very well depicted, and I didn´t mind the overlaping timelines in the last episodes. 10/10
Acting/Cast: The main actor is a very good one. He played very well. Some other actors played their roles stiff or overacted sometimes. All in all, a good cast. 8/10
Music: Good acustical music well suited for each scene. No outstandig pop titles or balads. Good choice! 8/10
Rewatch Value: I did rewatch it and would even recomend the title. 10/10
Their is no real ending for this drama, it´s open. I would love to see a season 2. But some stories are best left in the open. Maybe the story is fine as it is. And after the backlash the main actor Nam Yoon-su has been given, I highly doubt a second season. But I love his unapologetic attitute!
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Ko Yeong's heartbreaking journey
,,Wth or without it, you are still you "This sentence is painful memorie stuck in my mind after finishing this series. So let's start from the beginning, Ko Yeong is a gay who's trying to hides this from people on campus and family, but he has his three AMAZING gay friends with whom he likes to party at a gay club. And in this series main lead will go though few relationships, we will see his strugles, happy moment and of course we'll see character personality development and journey with all the adversities.
There is also his female friend Mi Ae and i personalny like her very much she is spontaneous, confindent , funny, but she got's her demons two . When the two characters had their scenes while living together i loved their chemistry and how this friendship grew. But the series is not all sugar coated so both of them also have their ups and downs together.
SO this is the part that I can't stop thinking [spoiler]
When Yeong met Gyu Ho , you could feel the chemistry from the beginning and i was soooo happy he finally found someone who will love him and wont be embarrassed to go out and let him be Simple himself. The where made for each other. They had their problems especially Yeong was feeling guilty bc of Keylie. But overall their relationship was finally getting better, they where supossed to go to China together but Keylie messed that up. I am just angory why wouldn't they try long distance relationship but okey When Yeong drops Gyu Ho at the airport he stupidly didin't say anything and i cried as i saw Gyu Ho's heart was broken intro pieces, he cut all ties with him.y
So again my herbat was broken their hearts were broken but i had Hope he'll be back and at the end both of them will have a happy ending but no.
And i kinda think the producer made an OPEN ENDING for us because last episode is full of their memories from their trip to Bangkok, and when after Yeong's mother funreal he and his friends went to the club the bartender told him that Gyu Ho asked him to give drink to Yeong every time he showed up, Gyu could call that bartender friend anytime and tell him to stop but he didin't he still cared for his ex-lover. And we knows from bartender that Gyu will be back soon in Korea for some buisness at the end of last episode we know Yeong still is in love with him so maybe there is a chance they'll met again and work this out.
I think it might be true. When you have the open ending you can create your own ending.
And honestly the ending for may was unacceptable bc majority of us wanted them to be together at the end (and i was hopping Gyu will show up at the end ), but in my opinion it was good ending afterall, we got the unbreakable friendship and open ending for Yeong and GyuHo's love.
I can't find any other words to explain it, yea ,,Love in the big city'' was heartbreaking, realistic masterpiece and i love it. It kills me but this is not a typical romantic comedy this series show us real life strugles and afterall life is not always as we planned and the series is showing all of the aspects of real life.
If you liked this series i can recommend ,,the director who buys me dinner'' it's also heartbreaking but i think is worth watching
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Not just a BL drama
I m not trying upset people with my headline but really the drama is the lifestory of Ko Yeong ( Nam YoonSu ) more than just a love story. It is no doubt that love played a big part on his life but the actions he took and the way he internalized his thoughts and actions made the story so interesting yet beautiful and realistic. His relationship with his mother and friends made the drama more relatable, people grow apart and changes even if we never felt like they would. But fr this is just a love story, I m not avid BL drama watcher because I prefer reading manhwa than watching. I was just bored when starting this not really having any expectation but it really will be on my list for my fav dramas I watched for this year. Def gon’ recommend to watch this to everyone!Was this review helpful to you?
The haters are crying hehe!
I like how it had lots of representation as well as diverse gay men (some stereotypical and non-stereotypical portrayals). The story was really well paced, I was surprised by good character growth in just 2 episodes, and the cinematography + lighting was just MAGICAL. All the actors did so well, I was fully immersed in every scene. Even the balance between comedy, happiness, cutesy and sadness was so good. Everyone should give this a chance.Was this review helpful to you?
ONE OF THE BEST KDRAMAS IN 2024. YALL THIS IS CINEMA!
I'm speechless at how amazing this drama is --the story, cinematography, casting, acting, music, art direction wow everything was perfect. I rarely finish kdramas without skipping cos I get bored easily but this drama got my full attention from beginning to end. It's that good! No unnecessary fillers and the acting never felt fake (some BL dramas out there turn out cringe) --I even fell in love with the main character's best friends.I hope more ppl would recognize and acknowledge this drama and casts especially after the hate it got from koreans. This drama deserves every good thing! I have lots of queer friends (i LOOOOVE them) and it perfectly showed their reality & struggles (i'm crying)
Just start watching this, give it a chance. You'll be surprised
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It was worth every fvckin minute of my life
I loved this masterpiece, everything was perfect, their acting omfg, it was AMAZING!!! THE BEST BL THAT I EVER WATCHED!!!!!!!I loved this masterpiece, everything was perfect, their acting omfg, it was AMAZING!!! THE BEST BL THAT I EVER WATCHED!!!!!!!
I loved this masterpiece, everything was perfect, their acting omfg, it was AMAZING!!! THE BEST BL THAT I EVER WATCHED!!!!!!!
I loved this masterpiece, everything was perfect, their acting omfg, it was AMAZING!!! THE BEST BL THAT I EVER WATCHED!!!!!!!
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