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This story moved me in many ways. I felt like crying at several points. It touches on very real topics such as: physical and emotional abuse from parents, teachers, and friends, as well as the pressures of life, like graduating from a prestigious university just to be valued ,that it’s heartbreaking to live in a society that becomes more demanding every day, where your worth is measured by your degrees and connections, and without them, you are seen as nothing and how people try to normalize physical abuse by disguising it as love, which is truly tragic.I also loved how the characters developed. Ju Yeong and Do Heo’s story has such a beautiful beginning—how little by little, Ju Yeong becomes the only happiness in Do Heo’s life, like a ray of sunshine in a dark room. It’s so touching how Ju Yeong expresses his love from the very start and how Do Heo slowly softens. And when they reunite, that love is still present, especially from Ju Yeong’s side, and despite all the hardships, they loved each other until the end.
I didn't dislike nothing at all the only thing Is that it can be a little dificult to understand well some points of the story so you would need to watch again those parts for a better understanding (in my case) but i felt that makes it more interesting so it was fine for me.
Oh and I also loved the actors, especially the two main leads (i love Ju Yeong, he Is so Lively). They did an amazing job—they made everything feel so real and heartfelt. I could talk endlessly about all the incredible details, but there are so many that I’m too tired to keep writing. I just wanted to share this because it was such a great story that i liked a lot—deep, with very real themes, incredible actors who make you feel a deep connection and love for them and their characters, and a well-crafted drama and romance.
In short—cinema.
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This is such an insightful series that I am really interested in.
I finished this film a long time ago, but only now do I have the time to write about it.The story takes place in a dark, heavy atmosphere, where the colors of sadness can almost be seen and felt. As for me, I’m not someone with a strong heart who can easily handle these kinds of intense emotions—but this film was an exception. It drew me into a world shaped by an old-fashioned lifestyle, where domestic violence seemed normal. Because of that, the main characters had to grow strong emotionally, and as a viewer, I felt like I had to prepare myself, too, just to keep watching.
From the storyline, I learned that easy challenges don’t teach us much. It’s the harder, more painful experiences that help us grow. If we can overcome them, we learn how to truly value our emotions and relationships. In the film, the characters were separated for many years because of misunderstandings. But behind that distance was something deeper—sacrifice, in silence. How painful. How heartbreaking. And yet, they held on until the very end. When the truth finally came out, they were able to live with more joy and gratitude.
And there’s one small spoiler I have to mention—the final scene, where one of them reads something on a laptop. It’s such a simple moment, but I couldn’t stop crying. I think it was because of the honesty, the innocence—the “green” in their hearts—that still remained, even after all those years.
I have no more words. I absolutely loved this film, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
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So Amazing!
This show was honestly just sooo good. Sadly towards the middle there is a timeskip that kinda puts a halt to a lot of information but they explain everything by the end and it all makes sense. Overall this show is probably one of the best Korean BL's i've seen. The acting and chemistry was perfect, yk a show is really good when you can't stop thinking about it after you finish. Overall it was a great watch, i binged the entire season in one night and i really hope there's a chance for a season 2!!Was this review helpful to you?
Loved loved loved
I loved this totally binged watched in a few hours, loved that they didnt drag out scenes and did loads of flash backs, this was just a great solid watch and i loved it, acting and casting was amazing KBL's have come a long way amazing chemistry between the two mains and they look good together, their acting was so natural with each other ......brilliant well done allWas this review helpful to you?
This show made me rethink my other BL scores...
It's 3am and I'm SOBBING.I've never had a BL make me so emotional before. I know there's a lot of sadder BLs out there but this one was just so well done.
The cinematography was beautiful.
The acting was incredible, the chemistry the lead actors had was top notch... just WOW.
I'm not a crier usually but this show had me bawling my eyes out. They really knew how to tug at heart strings.
It's heartbreaking but also so lovingly wholesome. I've had to knock off some ratings of past BLs I've watched because this one showed me what a 10 is.
Incredible. Loved it!
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Love and Joy against Fear and Regret
When I finished watching this show I had to go sit and stare at a wall for a bit to process everything that happened.It put my soul through the emotional meat grinder before slowly stitching it back together again.
All the praise this series has earned due to its script, cinematography, and performances are more than deserved, it truly is a masterpiece. A deeply thoughtful exploration of fear, grief, and how those things can make people curl in on themselves, to deaden themselves to the world and stop reaching for hope. An incisive look into how finding joy and love in the small aspects of life can help people break out of that shell and move on. It's all perfectly realised and I truly have nothing negative to say about it whatsoever.
My only wish would have been to see more of Juyeon's joy and exuberance from the first half carry over to the second half to balance out the heavier moments a bit more; however I fully understand why they didn't and still think the story is perfectly executed.
If you haven't watched it already, what are you waiting for? You do not want to miss out on this one, trust me!
Do be aware though, that it's not a particularly light or fluffy story. It does have many incredibly sweet and fun moments, but its main topic are abuse and the psychological impact it has on those who experience, so make sure you're in a healthy head space to engage with such themes and take care of yourselves <3
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Impressed!
A great emotional and beautiful story about two boys, one withdrawn into himself because of trauma and the other very bright and cheerful. It's so good to slowly see Do Hoe open up thanx to Ju Yeong. Ju Yeong's funny/happy actions had me grinning like crazy several times during this drama.I really loved the part when they were looking for a place to kiss for the first time, and that awkward first kiss was the best!!
The time after their years apart was so well done. Do Hoe putting up walls and Ju Yeong slowly breaking them down with patience.
I was really impressed with how well this story was put together, props to the production team and the actors.
The mains had great dynamics and chemistry, the kisses were good.
This is really a masterpiece, i definitely recommend watching it!
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Sweet dramatic drama
I would literally say after a long time I found a bl drama with such a good new kind story with such great acting felt so connected with them.Story felt so real and you would feel so connected with character because I think the actor playing the also get connected with their character in ending of ep 7 so will get to hear main lead sing drama ost which definitely not only make special place in your heart but you will also find it very healing.
And what should I say about the chemistry literally I think it hold best and one favourite chemistries the kissing scenes, bed scenes, teasing scenes or arguing scenes are of top notch level.
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Painful Insights
This drama series is unmistakably written and directed by Hwang da Seul. First of all, I have to say, da Seul is brilliant and she is much smarter than anyone in the room. This drama has a lot in common with To My Star 1 & 2. There is a similar time gap in TMS 2 although not as long as in Curse. It is only 2 years i think, but that is still a significant amount of time. Also the two stories appear to take place in the same Korean village or town. The character of the mayor is the same actor. The time lapses in both are shrouded in mystery and there is real pain involved for the characters. Painful mysteries that are not resolved until the end. As much as I wish she would not put her characters/audience through so much pain, her writing is very insightful.
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Absolutely one of the best BL dramas I have ever watched
As soon as I finished it I immediately watched it again. It was so moving and real, and the acting so fine. The chemistry between the two actors was gripping.. The real life themes of authenticity and artifice and redemption coming through the love given by another person and his refusal to give up were masterfully portrayed. This series is a masterpiece. Both actors were great. Lee Seon lit up the screen. He was mesmerizing with his smile and buoyant presence.Was this review helpful to you?
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Beyond excellent
This story was magnificent! The acting was superb!The two ML's had so much chemistry.
This was not a fluff filled story. It was complex and presented some serious societal issues. Being from an abusive home I emphasized with Dohoe. He did some things that were over the line, but growing up he lived in daily fear. Some of his choices reflected his turmoil and lack of acceptance and esteem growing up. The second ML was delightful. He loved without reservation. The entire production has relationship building moments. This is a classic. I will watch it as well as "I Feel You Linger in the Air" numerous times.
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Overcoming Intergenerational Traum
what a heartbreaking, bittersweet, human story of the long reach childhood abuse and neglect can have. Like Love in the Big City, I don’t feel this romance is center stage- the human pain and drama will sear into your memory.The acting is stellar. Tje awkwardness of first physical love is handled with honesty and dignity, all while forcing the viewer to remember their own unsure first steps into a romantic relationship.
Tjere is a significant time jump that is jarring, but by the end, I truly understood why the writers made this choice.
Solidly number one in my favorite BLs of the year.
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