Boys Be Brave!

고백을 못하고 ‧ Drama ‧ 2024
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Jung Gi Seop is Kim Jin U's slacker friend - and secret crush. So when Gi Seop asks to crash at his place, his heart tingles to be near him every day. But as the short stay turns into permanent mooch, how long can Jin U keep his true feelings under wraps and hold back from confessing? (Source: tappytoon.com) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Can't Confess" (고백을 못하고) by Seok Young (석영). Edit Translation

  • English
  • Українська
  • Русский
  • Türkçe
  • Country: South Korea
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 8
  • Aired: Apr 25, 2024 - May 16, 2024
  • Aired On: Thursday
  • Duration: 28 min.
  • Score: 7.6 (scored by 10,237 users)
  • Ranked: #5091
  • Popularity: #1135
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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Completed
Mademoiselle Noir Flower Award1
32 people found this review helpful
May 16, 2024
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10

A drama sure to check off many people's boxes for their "ideal type" of drama

This was such a refreshing firework of a drama! The two leads, in particular, made it crazy fun to watch with their so-far-out-there-they-might-as-well-be-floating-in-space personalities that were only heightened when they shared the same air. And they were consistently predictable yet unpredictable, leaving me either correct in my predictions while also being pleasantly befuddled at the path taken or both puzzled beyond belief and amused. Meanwhile, the side couple offered something unique with the often overlooked issue of financial inequality in a relationship and the myriad of ways it can affect it, including self-inflicted shame, pressure, and guilt.

It was a true delight tuning into Boys Be Brave. I highly recommend giving it a go! Especially if you're into "quirky" characters and dramas.

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Completed
Kate
9 people found this review helpful
May 16, 2024
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5

Simplicity with a twist that will keep you engaged.

Technically speaking it’s a really simple story with a simplistic presentation of complex issues, and yet it works so well and it does not feel boring thanks to the refreshing and fun characters.

What you think you’ll get is a shy nerd who does not care for romance and a confident playboy who will try to win him over. What you get is a confident and at times sassy nerd and socially awkward “playboy” psycho who cannot say no. These two gave me some of the most enjoyable and unexpected chemistry.

Personally I loved Kim Jin Woo from the start, but Jung Ki Sub is a sneaky one, slowly making me fall for the character more and more. There was something irresistible about this character, it does not matter how annoying he might have felt, you kind of craved more of his screen time.

While I understand the appeal of the supporting couple (who does not like some angst in their lives?), I was not quite sold on their journey. I really like Balgeum, I did not care much about In Ho. That said, even if I was not that into them, the couple did deliver one of my favorite scenes in the whole show.

Plot wise - simple is the best. Were the issues at times presented in a comically simple way? Yes. The message was clear though, the story was not confusing and all the aspects got a closure. With short dramas like that, I could not ask for more. I appreciate the introduction of the topics like unintentional neglect, trying to please people and losing yourself in the process, being scared of your own feelings/not understanding your own feelings. The shame one can feel about their economic situation and how it can affect all aspects of a person's life.

The acting… I’m definitely a can of both Kim Sung Hyun and Nam Shi An now. Kim Sung Hyun did great with presenting both being rather cheeky and confident, and completely vulnerable with his feelings. Nam Shi An just… what an emotional journey we witnessed with the character he was presenting and how he slowly put away the positive mask and started to show more and more real emotions - that progression was perfect.

What’s more? The ost is just amazing. Silent goes straight to my playlist and I’m gonna play it on repeat for quite some time. Do It Over? Fun song perfect to start your day on a good note. I Will delivers great vocals and Isolation the best melancholic vibe.

Overall, I kind of want to rewatch it right away. It was sweet, fun and really entertaining. The characters were great and I would not mind either second season or a longer version (with the same cast, obviously).

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Details

  • Title: Boys Be Brave!
  • Type: Drama
  • Format: Standard Series
  • Country: South Korea
  • Episodes: 8
  • Aired: Apr 25, 2024 - May 16, 2024
  • Aired On: Thursday
  • Duration: 28 min.
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 7.6 (scored by 10,237 users)
  • Ranked: #5091
  • Popularity: #1135
  • Watchers: 19,366

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