overated
I'm sorry for all the production team and actors... but it's quite a mild show.Since the intro they got me with all the AI visuals. I understand that maybe they were low on budget, but it was quite simple and it's adapted from a webcomic, like you already had a visual work already made.
Cheap thriller it never gets to really build, so you don't get the tension that you need to actually call it a thriller.
They do have some chemistry, I wouldn't say it's awesome, but it exists. But there's no time for the romance to properly build, so some reactions of the characters are quite out of line, they look placed to just make the story to move forward but they don't fit in with the relation of the characters.
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it keeps you on the edge of your seat
very beautiful, finally a bl series where the story is intriguing and particular and full of details to discover in each episode. The story that develops around the two main characters is beautiful, and until the very end you can't figure out who the spy was all that time, it makes you doubt everyone. They did a great job, despite the short length of the episodes, everything was developed very well. I hope they make more series like this. It was really entertaining. I started and finished it in one day.Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best K-BLs I have seen to date!
The acting, the plot, the production, even the OST were all good.Some plot points could have been developed further or given a clearer resolution, but considering how K-BLs have a shorter running time than average, they did well with the time allotted. It was refreshing how the show had an actual plot, other than the romance, and the romance itself did not disappoint.
Also, it was nice to see some recognizable faces, as there were actors from regular K-dramas in the support roles (notably Director Tak); it’s another subtle proof that LGBTQ+ dramas and stories are becoming slowly less and less taboo in Korean media.
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Great chemistry, yet leaves a lot to be desired
This is a great watch for the BL chemistry of the 2 leads. Kim Yoon-sik and Park Si-woo's scenes together were so, so good here. Screen was on fire 🔥In terms of BL coupling I couldn't praise it enough. Kim Yoon-sik and Park Si-woo were a wonderful together. They looked really good together onscreen. I loved that Kim Yunsik was able to pull off being the dominant/top partner who was also a tsundere. He was cold and heartless, yet also the type to only be caring towards the one he cares about. On the other hand Park Si-woo being this calm and collected guy perfectly fit the bill for Lee Chaeha. Visually and physically I also loved their size difference - Park Si-woo looked so small against Kim Yoon-sik, it made even their non-intimate scenes a treat to watch (size differences always a guilty pleasure 🤌)
Yet there's still disappointment with how this was executed in terms of the plot and overall story. The pace was just bad. This should have been a full 1 hour long, 12 episode drama in my opinion. There was too many holes, gaps and questions in the plot.
To begin with the plot was simply boring. It focused on Taeson and Chaeha's work setting, but it felt like it had nothing to do with them directly at all until episodes 7-8. The episodes were so short yet felt like it was becoming a chore to watch. I stuck it out because I knew I wanted to watch simply for the intense scenes between the main leads.
When the main plot does kick in, it also becomes very predictable. For example it was easy to figure out that their co-worker (Mr Song) was the 'secret son' around Episode 7, so the grand build up till the climax in Episode 10 didn't feel all that great IMO. There was no suspense or high stakes that kept you on the edge of the seat.
Even the main point of the drama, the relationship between the main leads, didn't feel fleshed out enough to leave any lasting impact. Infact it left me with so many questions:
- Taeson supposedly hated Chaeha for so long, yet we are supposed to believe he quickly falls for Chaeha within the first 3 or 4 short episodes? No build up at all.
- Taeson clearly said he wanted to keep a boundary of being sex partners, but then suddenly becomes jealous and possessive when Chaeha spends time with someone else? There's no explanation for why Taeson suddenly wants to be his romantic partner too.
- How does Chaeha ignore the idea of only being a sexual partner? I feel this was not brought up at all when it should have. Chaeha should have brought it up when Taeson was asking him for a date lol.
- Why and how does Chaeha get over Taeson lying to him about his identity? The big reveal happens at the end of Episode 8, yet it was all fine between them towards the end of Episode 9. A single big incident like Chaeha almost being strangled isn't enough to fix everything.
- Lastly, WHY do Taeson and Chaeha fall for each other? Besides having the great hots for one another, WHAT are the reasons they like each other? We don't know why Taeson likes Chaeha, and I certainly never got why Chaeha liked Taeson when the latter kept reminding him every 10 minutes about being the son of a murderer.
It felt like I was watching a short vertical drama, which this was probably close to anyway in terms of illogical plot and length. There's no development in terms of plot, character arcs and motivations, or even the love story.
In the end, we also only get a single romantic scene between them on the beach in front of a visually lovely sunset. But it's not enough. If it was a longer drama we could have seen them being in love and dating. It doesn't have any arc where it gives you more of them being together, hence feels fleeting and non-impactful. There is still 1 or 2 lovely lines and scenes between them until then, my favorite was at the end of Episode 9, when Taeson apologises and Chaeha says "Instead of being happy alone, I would rather be miserable with you." ❤️ This is the kind of thing we needed more of. More angst, more romance, more love..... And more visually appealing and heart-eyed Kim Yoon-sik if you ask me 😍. Instead I think it's better to watch for their intense intimate scenes in context of a BL.
Overall a 6/10. This is a good rating considering the leads chemistry was by far the best part.
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A good enough crime genre of BL with a mix of freakiness
I’ll be honest off the bat, I don’t know why many people who watched this show describe it as the best piece of BL media they’ve watched. It wasn’t bad don’t get me wrong but it also wasn’t THAT good…The premise is pretty typical and it reminded of a fanfiction you could easily find on Wattpad or AO3 with this same exact storyline and trope. It’s nothing crazy never done before, and actually quite a lot of things were easily predictable and every plotwist they saved for shock value wasn’t shocking at all to the point where it’s making me think maybe they didn’t really pay attention to that and purposely made it obvious?
The audio quality and the way this show was filmed (angles and camera movement as well as editing) it was all so low quality. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a BL that looked high quality during promotions actually have this low quality of a production. The one thing that mostly bothered me was the audio cuts that would often happen during the show. Sometimes the camera would capture another character sighing in the background and then abruptly cut to a new scene where the characters sigh was cut short, as if watching a Youtube video lol.
There were also many awkward cuts in scenes but if you have low audio quality I wasn’t expecting the cinematography to be any better either so I guess they match each other lol.
Other than that, I liked the characters, they were a bit corny and spoke like a 13 year old girl writing a fanfiction wrote the script but it was bearable because the acting wasn’t that bad. I’m assuming the actors (both MLs) are rookies so they did pretty well for their first role.
But don’t get fooled by my previous complaints, this is just something that personally bothered me because the show actually keeps your attention somehow. The tension between the MLs was quite something. I’m not a strong lover of a ML who lowkey forces the other into a kiss and I didn’t like how the bottom kept acting like a damsel in distress all the time. The only time he ever showed any type of personality was the last episode where he defended himself. It feels like the top is the only one who changed.
But regardless they had a lot of chemistry atleast in my eyes they did. Their kissing scenes actually had me gasping, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone that hungry to kiss👀.
Their ‘spicy’ scenes were also insane, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a korean BL this bold with their love making scenes before!!! It was quite the experience.
So really on the BL part I have no complaints, they delivered what they offered but outside of that I found quite a bit of things that bothered me and made me confused why so many people compliment it as if it’s the best piece of BL media they’ve watched 😂
All in all, it’s not a bad BL by any means but it does have its flaws and in my opinion it had quite a bit of flaws. The scenes albeit serious made me laugh sometimes but that’s alright, I was entertained and that’s what we’re all hoping to be when getting into it!
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Good Story but Felt Rushed
The story was quite nice. I appreciated the crime and mystery elements incorporated into a BL series, and I for one am a sucker for complex issues unfolding behind what initially appears to be a typical romance. The combination of romance, family history, unresolved cases, and professional conflicts gave the story more substance than a straightforward love story.The sexual tension between the main leads was PHENOMENAL, and I commend the two actors for this. I have seen my fair share of South Korean and Japanese BL series, and their chemistry is definitely among my top favorites.
Although the acting was quite good overall, I had some issues with the pacing and storytelling structure.
First of all, what ticked me off the most was the transition between Ep3 and Ep4. Ep3 ended on a particularly tense cliffhanger, leaving me expecting an immediate continuation of the emotional and narrative tension. However, Ep4 suddenly shifted into a much more romantic atmosphere. I genuinely had to rewatch Episode 3 to make sure I hadn't missed an important scene.
Second, some parts of the story seemed a little rushed. I would have liked to see more of the tension and gradual development between the two main leads before they started becoming romantic with each other. Their chemistry was already strong enough to carry a slower progression, and I think allowing their relationship to develop over more episodes would have made the romance feel more natural and emotionally satisfying. The story had so much potential for a slow-burn romance, especially considering the complicated circumstances surrounding the characters. If the writers had taken more time to explore their internal conflicts, misunderstandings, and growing attraction, the eventual progression of their relationship could have had an even greater impact.
Lastly, the ending was quite confusing. Without going into major spoilers, the final scenes left me with more questions than answers. The drama did not clearly establish how much time had passed or what exactly happened between the events leading up to the ending. Considering that the scene immediately before it involved such high emotional and physical stakes, the transition felt particularly jarring.
I just wish the drama had taken more time to develop its story and relationships, because with a few adjustments, it could have been significantly better.
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I liked the premise of the story and the OST
This is my first Korean BL. I liked the premise of the story and the OST - toxic and dark. I liked the opening sequence and let it play through in all 10 episodes because it really fit the theme of the show. I liked that each episode was between 20 to 30 minutes, so it moved along fairly quickly (although there were a couple of places I thought about fast forwarding). For a BL, the acting was pretty good and there were some outstanding moments. I thought Kim Yoon Sik was good most of the time and would be interested in watching him in the future. Also, I thought Seo Han Gyeol did an outstanding job at the end of episode 8 in her shocking reveal. There were two detractors: First, I did not find the character, Lee Chae Ha, appealing in anyway. I think it was his hairstyle because it made him look like a gawky 12 year old boy. Second, the male leads didn't look like they enjoyed kissing each other, so it was hard to stay in the story when that happened. Compared to other BLs I've watched recently, it was good.Was this review helpful to you?
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I was prepared to give this a 10 but wasn't prepared to be given a 7
I was expecting sooo much more from this. It's a great concept that requires several episodes and not just 10 but since this is a BL, they're allergic to that but somehow won't mind a 50-episode Kdrama.What really ruined this drama was the length. They've shortened and cut A LOT from the novel that it literally shows you how rushed it is. They did not even properly show how they proved the innocence of Chaeha's father by interviewing Pro Joo's brother. They didn't even show Chaeha and Pro Joo's date! I am so mad that they had a good material but didn't utilized it better.
As for the acting, they're fine. But I feel like Chaeha's actor could be better. He is very stiff.
Also, the reason why I don’t like watching kdramas or KBL is their cinematography. Like is Korea allergic to textured skin? Why do Korean dramas like to make the people poreless? It's giving 360 beauty filter.
I'm torn to say if this is a step up for a KBL or another let-down disguised as a step-up. Because yes, the kissing scenes here definitely on another level compared to other KBLs but on the other hand, the plot, the cinematography, the acting, and everything else are not.
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Not Perfect, But Definitely Enjoyable
I honestly didn't expect much from Prosecutor's Proposal, especially since it's a low-budget BL K-drama, but it was actually pretty good. Sure, the plot was kind of predictable, and I could see most of the twists coming, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. There were quite a few scenes that were genuinely interesting and kept me invested, and the chemistry between the leads was nice to watch.One thing that really stood out to me was the acting. I thought the cast did a really good job and made the characters feel believable, which definitely made the drama more enjoyable. My only complaint is that I wish the episodes had been a bit longer because I wanted more time with the characters and their story.
It's not a groundbreaking drama, but for what it is, it delivers a fun and enjoyable experience. If you go into it without expecting anything too complex, it's definitely worth watching. Overall, it was a good watch, and I don't regret giving it a chance.
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The Thriller K-BL We’ve Been Manifesting
This feels like the true entrance of a thriller-crime mystery K-BL—something many of us have been yearning for, or maybe even manifesting. It strikes a perfect balance between plot and chemistry, which makes it even more engaging.The story beautifully weaves a redemption arc with gradually unfolding truths, while also giving the characters space to become each other’s comfort zone. That emotional depth adds so much more weight to the narrative.
For me personally, one of the strongest points is that there isn’t a single unnecessary scene. Every moment feels purposeful, which helps the drama capture the audience’s attention almost instantly.
And maybe this is an unpopular opinion—but I can’t help it—they have that iconic “Holy Yaoi height difference,” and yes, I absolutely love it.
At the end of the day, I always stand by this: if a series is able to hold your attention and keep you entertained, then just enjoy it for what it is.
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Omg this series gagged me
The Prosecutor Proposal is honestly one of the best K-dramas I’ve watched this year and soemthing that i have enjoyed 😭❤️❤️The story is so engaging, with the perfect mix of romance, drama, suspense, and emotional moments. The acting is absolutely amazing, and the chemistry between the leads is everything, Their interactions feel so natural and convincing that you can’t help but get completely invested in their relationship.
Wished it would have even more episodes...I can't stop watching them on the screen ,they are so so cute together omgggggggh😭😭
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NEVER EVER NORMALISE AI
Please stop with the AI cinematography.The cinema industry will dieeeee if we continue using AI!!
I am still trying to finish but it is so hard because the acting are so dull and hard. I feel no emotion at all 😭
The script is just too straightforward, felt that it was written by AI too.
Please stop.
Yours sincerely,
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