Checkered Shirt Episode 5

am glad Jeong U apologized (as he was in the…

am glad Jeong U apologized (as he was in the wrong) & Han Gyeol didn't need to out him, like he tried to do - but he was angry & just wanted to hurt Jeong U. so am glad that after Jeong U calmed down & thought the whole situation through, he realized that wrong or right he needed to apologize for how he acted the day after... cause no one deserved to get treated like Han Gyeol got treated, just cause Jeong U wasn't ready to face the fact that he was attracted to a guy/man. *************************but him calling it a "mistake" again shooting himself in the foot - like say sorry & nothing more ugh. but it is what it is & Han Gyeol decided to accept it. now i just hope Jeong U doesn't keep deluding the girl.

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Sealed the deal

Wow! I didn't expect much from this mini series. But it's been getting really good those past two episodes. This one, the 5, just sealed the deal, I can't wait for the next episode. This mini-series should be consider as a pilot for a much bigger show of 8/10/12 episodes of at least 30 minutes. And an essential part of it, would be to keep the same cast. South-Korea have been launching a wave of mini-BL Kdrama. It seems like it's at least once or more per week. So they should really see those mini-BL as pilot with the final cast. They are so many treasure in the plenty of option.
Well I'm getting off topic.
To go back to this drama, I really like the cast, I like those subtle reaction, like they have such a strong connection in the main couple, that they don't need much movement, if that makes sense. That also go for the rest of the cast. There an ease to it, that make you focus more easily on all those little things and the dialogue a really good as well. And the soundtrack, just perfectly feating, that's said, if there is something that no other drama can beat is a Kdrama's soundtracks. So this mini is no different.


******** SPOILERS OF THE EPISODE 5 STARTS HERE ..........


For the episode, I'm specifically enjoying the feeling of natural development of the characters and their's relationship.
Was it petty of Han Gyeol to give back the wallet when Jeong U is obviously in a double date?
Yes, it was.
Did Jeong U deserved it?
Yes, he did.
Was he a jerk for how he act?
Yes, he was.
But, does that make him a bad guy?
He's not at all, just stupid.

Jeong U seems like a genuine nice guy who has, just, never been in a relationship. It seems like he had never questioned his sexual identity , not even once. So it's understandable that he freak out a bit. Not knowing how to act and doing dumb thing. The way Han Gyeol stayed so calm, speaking normally until the last minute of their "fight" was the absolute best way to tackle the situation. He didn't anything wrong, If Jeong U doesn't remember why should he have to give to him the wallet aside.

Little question though, who put that picture in the wallet? Because I don't seem to remember seeing it happen. Like if it Jeong U himself, ok. He was drunk, he could had take it but not knowing why. But if it is Han Gyeol himself, good move here. I respect that.( If it's was shown it episode 4, please refresh my memory. )

Luckily, Jeong U has a good friend or poor thing would have stayed stupid. I can't remember his name but I really like him. I enjoyed the conversation they had. The hypotheticals's questions round was nothing new but it works and was well done.

That poor girl though, she is the only victim in this situation. While the other two are "fighting", she is strung along. She seems nice, and I'm pretty certain she didn't get the brushing off of Jeong U. So she's gonna be hopping and she'd probably be the one to see Jeong U and Han Gyeol kissing first. Anyway, let's just forget about her now, like most BL do.

The romance is really starting now. Han Gyeol is clearly certain of his feeling for Jeong U. Just by seeing Han Gyeol's eyes watering when Jeong U ask him for dinner, it couldn't be more clear. The begging of the conversation got me worried a bit. Specially when Jeong U tells Han Gyeol that it was all a mistake. I though Han Gyeol would clap back, asking if he was the mistake. But luckily I was wrong. I was so happy that Jeong U talked about the military now. They can start with everything clear, the understanding of the time situation they're in.

Again, another special mention to the great soundtrack and in conclusion, Episode 5 got me real good. Now, I have expectations for the few episodes left.
Can't wait for the next Episode 6 !

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