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I’m intrigued and curious to what’s coming next!
I haven’t read the webtoon so this is solely from what we’re getting from the series. First of all the the synopsis on MDL is far from what the series is about, if you’re interested on the actual synopsis you can find it on iQYIY’s website, i’ll post a link in the comments.Only 2 episodes in and it caught my interest. I’m still a bit confused to what the storyline will be like, but from these two episodes it already seems like it will be a pretty interesting one! Can’t wait to see what’s coming next. I really liked the songs :)
It’s being released on iQIYI, and it will be a 10 episodes series with what seems like an average of 25min each episode.
I’ll leave my review like this for now and might update it later when the series drops more episodes, and if I end up adding some spoilers i’ll turn on the the notice.
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FIRST IMPRESSION: THE SOUND OF SUGAR CUBES
The Sound of Sugar Cubes is a revenge story about Hanyul (Yoo Do Hyun), who seeks revenge for his friend who was brutally beaten and murdered. The storytelling approach is incredibly creative and feels quite different from most Korean BLs I've watched. Although there are some parts make me question, "How this scene connect with this?" but overall first impression I will say the storyline as "interesting". At the end of Episode 4, we are hit with a shocking revelation: Lee Won is actually a psychopath, and we've known from the very beginning that he has an obsessive attachment to Hanyul. This immediately makes me curious about what will happen if Hanyul eventually discovers Lee Won's true personality. How will he react?However, despite having an interesting storyline and plot that managed to grab my attention, there are quite a few things I find lacking in this series.
First of all, Hanyul's acting (Yoo Do Hyun) feels rather stiff and expressionless to me. Yes, his voice is nice, but his acting is not. Whether it's a sad scene, a shocking revelation, or an intense moment, his facial expressions barely change. He seems to have the same expression throughout, which makes it quite difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story whenever he's on screen. Apart from that, there are also certain scenes where the dialogue feels a little awkward, and the delivery comes across as somewhat... weird.
Honestly, the actors' visuals are one of the smaller factors that initially drew me to this series. Their chemistry is also good, the kiss scene is nice. But another major highlight for me is Lee Won (Jo Chan Hyun). His aura and charisma are among the biggest reasons I've stayed interested in this drama. He somehow manages to make up for some of the weaknesses in other aspects of the series. At this point, he's the real MVP and the one who truly steals the spotlight whenever he appears on screen.
Overall, my first impression of The Sound of Sugar Cubes is rather lukewarm. The storyline has definitely caught my attention, but the execution still has some room for improvement. I'm hoping to see better performances and improvements in the upcoming episodes!
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all over the place
Overall: there are too many plot threads/characters that don't seem to connect well/I still don't understand things 8 episodes out of 10. Based on a webtoon that I haven't read and I review adaptations based on their own merits. 10 episodes about 22 minutes each. Airing on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/the-sound-of-sugar-cubes-episode-1-2b0ftinf328?lang=en_us ; GagaOOLala & WavveContent Warnings: past near murder and rape (stop episode 1 at 21:15 and start episode 2 at 15 seconds to skip though there were snippets shown again), blood, non con touching, non con kiss turned consensual, past attempted suicide?, past child trafficking
What I Liked
- hopefully there is adequate revenge
- no dead fish lip press
Room For Improvement
- stupid jerk approach and then suddenly they were in love
- I am somewhat confused of how everything is related
- not sure if that character is cultural appropriation or appreciation, but the comedy interjected with really serious things was tonal whiplash
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Rivals, Romance and Music! This Korean BL Has Me Hooked!
Another Korean BL, and this one is definitely worth watching! The visuals are stunning, the acting is impressive, and the storyline is quite unique compared to your typical Korean BL. So far, I am really enjoying it!Lee Han Yul is struggling to make ends meet, juggling multiple jobs just to survive. Then comes Lee Won, who tries to bring him back into the world of music. I absolutely loved the flashbacks to their high school days, as they helped us understand how these two first met and gave us a deeper insight into their complicated history. I always enjoy a good rivals to lovers storyline, especially when there is so much tension and unresolved emotion between the main leads.
Now, let's talk about the chemistry because WOW! Their first kiss on the couch was already amazing, but the scene where Lee Won uses his lips to pass a sugar cube into Lee Han Yul's mouth was seriously HOT! Now I finally understand why the series is called The Sound of Sugar Cubes! Their first kiss through a sugar cube was such a creative, intimate and unforgettable moment. And thank goodness, we finally have a Korean BL that knows how to deliver a proper kiss! No awkward dead fish kisses here. The chemistry feels natural, passionate and believable, which makes their romantic moments even more enjoyable.
Storywise, I have to admit I am still a little confused about certain parts of the plot. There are some things that have not been fully explained yet, but I am hoping everything will become clearer as more episodes are released. The mystery surrounding their past and their connection definitely keeps me interested.
What really stands out for me is the overall production quality. The beautiful cinematography, gorgeous scenery, music and strong performances all come together to create such an enjoyable viewing experience. The two leads are visually stunning, but more importantly, they can actually act and their chemistry is fantastic.
Overall, The Sound of Sugar Cubes is shaping up to be another excellent Korean BL. It has beautiful visuals, great acting, an interesting storyline and some seriously passionate kissing scenes. Despite being a little confused about the plot, I am thoroughly enjoying every episode. It is an easy series to binge, and I am already looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops and what secrets will be revealed.
8/10 so far! Hopefully, the remaining episodes will deliver because this series has so much potential!
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The comment section is lying. They're hating cz it's not their fav CP
I was literally gonna skip this series when people said it was just bad writing with random NCs without context. But then I gave it a go and ended up binge watching 6 episodes 🤣.The thing about bad writing is an absolute lie. Yes the description on MDL says it's supernatural (hopefully someone changes it) but the drama isn't, nor is the webtoon from which this was adapted. It's about a boy who's friend was murdered and he blames himself for it and his story about how he finds love, gets back into singing at what not. 0 supernatural theme. The drama is an adaptation of a really dark webtoon (from what I've read the webtoon was much more traumatizing and triggering) which they've toned down a notch. Which I think is a good thing. While they kept the original plot alive as it is.
Coming to random NCs another BS. 6 eps is like 2.5hrs where we get 1 kiss and 2 NC. The NCs barely lasted 10 mins IN TOTAL🙄 which are well done and at appropriate places. 1 thing i did feel they could work on was the buildup before NCs like few seconds to exchange glances. From how I see it these people solely came here for NCs and when they didn't get much they just bombarded hate comments. Also them not being from a big production and popular CP also kinda contributes. Like this year we had a lot of trashy dramas from popular CPs which are on a 8.5+ rating on MDL. That just shows the attitude of the viewers.
Anyways guys watch it. Don't listen to the comments. It is good
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