Honestly I wasn't expecting a bed scene in the first episode because they haven't known each other long enough. Also I didn't enjoy the way they were lead to it.
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I can’t believe they actually did this thing that totally ruined the show for me: 1. Even if Leo has a valid reason, the character’s well-made characterization is lost. Leo is a «supportive character» because it was immediately understood that Fiat was at the centre of everything, the problems were his and they faced them together because Leo was always with him. Top almost perfect like P'Dean (UWMA). I’m sure there is an explanation but it won't be enough. 2. They are one of the very few, very rare couples that speak and communicate in a decent way and this thing is lost now. Explain to me why while when the problems are Fiat's Leo asked him to tell him everything while when they are his own's problems (he might be blackmailed by the girl) he does not say a word? Is he perhaps stupid?! Yes. I trusted Leo and so did Fiat of course. 3. Usually «episode 11» adds a little «drama» to the series but here, at least in my opinion, there was no need. Fiat literally cried all the time and you can’t make two episode without problems?! 4. Obviously Fiat will get wasted (teaser episode 11) and Leo will see him with King and obviously won't understand that he is drunk and doesn't understand anything. Anyway, it’s his fault. Do you know how your boyfriend is or not?! It seems no, while you should have known each other forever. Are we joking?! They ruined a character who was so well-maid (Leo). 5. However, the two questions I am now asking are: a. the reason why Leo fucked up (because it’s bullshit);b. what will happen to Fiat or, more frankly, if he will have a «thing» with King. I mean, maybe it’s just an act to drive Leo away, and they won't really do it. Obviously Leo is there to look at everything (all too predictable and trivial. On other things I was ready to forgive but not here). 6. Last, I assume, the sentence that Leo says to Fiat (teaser episode 11) that when they were friends he could bear it while now that they are engaged he can not see Fiat with others. But it’s your fault, idiot! Are you in or are you in?! First you kiss that girl and then you get mad because, as it is clear, Fiat was drunk and someone took advantage of him while you watched the scene helpless?! The fact is, and we knew from the beginning, that Leo is very insecure when it comes to Fiat and so he thinks he’s not enough but I don’t consider this a valid reason to simply watch your boyfriend being sexually abused by King. What are you doing?! It reminds me a lot of Tharn’s threat to Fiat (meaningless and resulting in the character's ruin). What are we talking about?!
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So... we get a five-minute sex scene here, no joking. It portraits both delicate love and hard passion. The direction is great, the movements feel natural and realistic. Kwon goes gently and slowly, with reassuring words (this is Jiwon's first time). The takes are impressive: horizontal, vertical, and also slanting (the dynamic is improved). Tons of kisses, staring at each other. The viewer is captured, the shots are so close that the sensorial experience feels their own. The music is calm, nice but also rhythmical, matching the atmosphere. My rating here is only destined to this specific scene, because it's absolutely marvellous.
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The final scene of episode eight frames the main couple's first kiss (Sa-Rang and Gu Won). Well, I loved it. The direction is fantastic, marvellous, just amazing. Every cut of this scene is perfect, mostly close-ups, which are my favourites. Every shot makes me feel emotionally and physically involved in the moment. The actors are excellent as well: their movements, their hands, their breaths feel so natural and romantic, delicate; his eyes full of desire. The take is intimate and sensual. The 'rain' is also a further poetic element. The position is extremely right (on the kitchen's counter) and adds dynamism to the whole scene. Pauses and slow motions are crucial elements: in particular, first they stare at each other, then, right before the kiss, there's the usual 'consent pause' (in this case, a close-up on Gu Won's face). They talk with their soft touches and their eyes. Eyes that she carefully closes, approving the action that is about to follow. There's a second important pause, before the second kiss: again, desire and love fill their eyes. About music, I would have preferred 'Confess to you' as the soundtrack, but it's just because I really like this song; I know the sound aspect is well looked after: the track that is actually used is nice, slow, sentimental and matches the vibe. My rating here is only destined for this astonishing and wonderful kiss. Pure magic, nothing further to add.
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