Who is Sarah Kim? Sarah Kim, a luxury brand manager who built a perfect life on a fake identity. Her world of lies begins to crumble when she becomes a suspect in a murder case and gets chased by Mu-gyeong, a detective who tries to find out who she really is. The drama largely follows Mu-gyeong's point of view, positioning him as the audience's eyes as Sarah's story shifts and refracts. Shin sinks her teeth into the many guises of Sarah Kim with relish through her brash, confident and versatile performance. If you're in the mood for a capricious story with sensational plot twists, lavish settings, and sinister schemes, The Art of Sarah is definitely worth your time..»
9/10 The KristSingto Reunion We Never Thought We'd Get I'll be honest - I've been excited about My Ex-Morning ever since GMMTV dropped the first teaser. The moment I saw Krist Perawat and Singto Prachaya back together, I knew we were in for something special. After years apart, this reunion feels like a long time coming, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Produced by GMMTV and VIU, and directed by Lit Phadung Samajarn, the 10-episode series (May 22 - July 24, 2025) tells a story that's both mature and deeply human. The plot follows Phi (Krist), a sharp-tongued TV reporter who loses everything after an on-air meltdown goes viral. To rebuild his career, he's assigned to work with a new producer - his ex-boyfriend Tam (Singto), who's as composed and guarded as Phi is fiery and impulsive. Forced to collaborate, they must navigate professional tensions and old emotions that never really faded. What hooked me right away is how My Ex-Morning moves beyond the typical BL tropes. It's not just about rekindled romance - it's about growth, accountability, and learning to communicate when pride gets in the way. Set against the backdrop of the broadcasting world, it gives us a smart and grounded take on modern relationships. Krist and Singto shine in every scene. Their chemistry has always been magnetic, but here it's evolved - more restrained, deeper, and layered with real-world maturity. You can feel the history between them in every glance, every hesitation. Krist brings emotional fire, while Singto anchors the story with quiet intensity. Together, they create something that feels honest and raw. The supporting cast also deserves praise, especially Godji Tachakorn as Rita - the meddling yet warm-hearted coworker who delivers both comic relief and unexpected wisdom. And yes, Sosay the cat steals every scene she's in - a soft spot in a show full of emotional weight. On a technical level, My Ex-Morning is gorgeous. The editing, especially in the flashbacks, is seamless - the muted grey tones beautifully contrast with the present-day warmth. The styling, lighting, and cinematography elevate the storytelling, making each frame feel intentional. The wedding finale, with both families coming together in a moment of cultural and emotional beauty, is nothing short of moving. Watching it all unfold, I couldn't help but feel proud - and a little nostalgic. This isn't just a reunion; it's a celebration of growth. Krist and Singto have matured as actors, and My Ex-Morning reflects that beautifully. Sure, there are a few pacing hiccups and side plots that feel slightly rushed, but the heart of the story never wavers. It's emotional, grown-up, and surprisingly introspective. Verdict: 9/10 - My Ex-Morning is a heartfelt reunion that balances nostalgia and maturity with grace. I've looked forward to this for months, and it didn't disappoint - proof that KristSingto's magic isn't just alive; it's evolved.
Dare you to death is the series I waited for year and now it's come so I didn't expect this series will be this great. The acting of actors and the way they the story of every character like in one episode we know every character, I love it !! And especially dunk's acting is now more good (I didn't mean his acting was not good before but he improve more ) and joong's is doing great as dunk Looking forward to it. It's really good the characters fits the description so well and the acting is incredible. Joongdunk really nailed their roles as jadekamin. The first episode did feel like it was moving fast but it captured all the right moments. I recommend it it to everyone its definitely worth the watch please give it a try!
10/10 Mature Audiences When I first started watching this I thought it was light comedy romance. But the intimate scenes are mature enough for my age but not too pornography... So there are scenes that are only for adults... I really enjoyed the main couple. And while I wanted to see more of the side couples relationships but that would have added more episodes which I would not have minded. This will be a series that I watch more than once or twice... The main Characters' chemistry is exceptional. I had to watch their interactions multiple times by rewinding the episodes... I have watched others BL series and I don't think I have seen a couple who really acted out the intimacy relationship between a real couple. The storyline was good but I won't get into details about it. You have to watch it yourself and decide if you like it. For me they're made for each other. I wanted this series to have more episodes so I could follow all the couples. I also wanted to know did Day finds love... The length of the episodes are perfect. I don't like when episodes are less than 30 minutes. These were perfect as you can get into the characters before the episode ends.
Two and Wish /Yeah, characters names are changed The story line for Two and Wish was the most interesting in this ensemble of BL couples.But…. don't know why the characters names from original Love By Chance are changed, but leaving that behind, the story is quite funny and you will love it if you are rotting for the couple Can x Tim or Ae and Pete • by the way, Pete looks less fragile now.
A Deliciously Unhinged Family Feud That Never Stops Escalating Until I Destroy My Husband's Family starts off incredibly strong, instantly pulling you into its over-the-top emotional world. Matsumoto Marika is splendidly excessive from beginning to end and that's part of the fun. The entire cast leans into the melodrama, making it impossible to look away. I haven't read the manga, but the show absolutely captures the right tone and energy. The plot is engaging throughout, even if some twists are predictable for anyone familiar with similar Japanese dramas. The ending stumbles a bit writing-wise, but it still manages to wrap things up in a way that feels satisfying enough. Special mention to the music team - Galileo Galilei song really added texture and mood to the chaos. Narratively, the show loses a bit of steam toward the end the resolution doesn't quite live up to the explosive build-up but by that point, you've already been thoroughly entertained. It's less about realism and more about catharsis: watching people self-destruct in spectacular fashion.
10/10 Beautiful and awesome drama! Mind-blowing plot, superb acting, stunning visuals, heart-tugging soundtrack - this drama has it all and more. Lee Min Ho's depiction of a handsome, elegant, benevolent and scientific king is perfect, as is Kim Go Eun as a dedicated, no-nonsense, taekwondo-master detective who decided to be brave because not everyone can be. I love how their relationship and chemistry developed from her initially thinking he was a crazy deluded weirdo to that heart-stopping moment when she found out he was not. The drama gets better the more it is watched. It is filled with delightful nuggets, the humor of which I missed on my first viewing, such as when she told him to "park your horse on the side road to the right" or when she carelessly tossed away his watch after he told her to take good care of it or when she sneakily took his DNA sample while he was explaining the parallel universe theory or when she told him his eyes look like those of a criminal and he stopped his explanation about quantum mechanics to say, "I don't know about other things, but I know my eyes are charming. I was born with deep-set eyes." Ha ha ha, an honest king, too!
10/10 A Masterpiece! From the very first few minutes of The Crowned Clown 2019) I was hooked, and knew I was on rarefied ground in K-DramaLand: Masterpiece Level! Its fantasy story of a mere clown becoming an excellent King in the old Joseon era was electrifying, the cinematography amazingly beautiful (more like a first run theater film than a television drama), and the entire cast's acting performances were out of this world superb, remarkable, and perfect in every way. The developing love story was also beautiful to witness, and often I would find myself transfixed by the tentative, gentle, poetical, and sweet love scenes between the male lead Yeo Jin Goo (The Moon Embracing The Sun, I Miss You, and Lee Se Young (Trot Lovers, I Miss You), and I would re-watch their scenes together multiple times. The first time I had ever laid eyes on Yeo Jin Goo was when he was a little tyke in his first movie, 2005's Sad Movie, in which he played a schoolboy who grieved when his beloved mother (Jung Ah Yum, who played the wicked stepmother in A Tale of Two Sisters) died from ovarian cancer. I knew even back then watching him in that performance that I would see him again in future because he was simply unforgettable in that short role, and I've enjoyed watching him grow up on screen in the years since. That's one of the best perks of being along term K-drama fan: watching the child actors grow up to become stars in their own right. In the case of Yeo Jin Goo that success is richly deserved. I've always felt that many Korean historical dramas tend to be too long-winded, going on and on till they reach a cumbersome fifty to sixty episodes, but at only sixteen episodes The Crowned Clown is just perfect for those K-drama fans who have never watched an historical K-drama before and would like to sample a beautiful one for the first time. In fact, part of me would have loved to have seen this one go longer, at least to twenty episodes, just so that I wouldn't have to say goodbye to this wonderful cast so soon. I also loved the instrumental pieces on the OST, particularly the tension music with the wild violin, and the sad goodbye piece with the mournful cello playing, often bringing me to tears. This is a Korean drama that I plan on returning to and rewatching several times in the future, it was that splendid. It hit all the necessary high notes in its "song" to its viewers. As usual when a drama touches people's hearts this deeply people wonder if there will ever be a sequel, but sadly most K-dramas do not get them. It's just a fact of K-drama life. Enjoy this beautiful masterpiece as it is, like a magnificent ship passing in the dusky early night. And bring tissues!
10/10 Hidden gem Don't let the title fool you, so far this one is a hidden gem. Like the story already. I wasn't expecting this show to be this good through the first two episodes. Strong female lead, longing and waiting for more to come!
10/10 Beautiful Historic Drama Based on Actual Fact love, love, love this drama. I rate it up there with Goblin and Eternal Love. It is a masterpiece and the cast is one of the best I've seen in a very long time. Everything about it is on point. The two talented leads set the pace and the supporting cast made it all credible. The storyline was accurate, the cinematography great, the writing is to be commended, the direction and production were good too. It is an emotional story so you may find yourself in tears at some juncture, and laughing at other times. The ending is almost sacred. I found myself crying uncontrollably at the finale. All in all, Red Sleeves is everything you could possibly hope for in a well-written, acted and produced drama. Kudos to all. Please watch this drama. It's really worth it!
10/10 Kim Hye-su absolutely impressive This series presents a good selection of cast acting individuals and their participation is making of this presentation a very interesting watch. The Queen is most endearingly portrayed by gorgeous Kim Hye-su and she certainly crowns this series as the most interesting character by far. The story lines bring many wonderful statement imbued of wisdom and that is reflected by the new Crown Prince. The dramas that are injected make it even more captivating as to how The Queen prevails beyond it all. Great acting by all. The antagonists in this series get you to really root for The Queen who certainly remains on top of all situations. That is a compliment for the writers who make sure that you get riveted for what is to happen.
10/10 The Japan Version Is Excellent! The male lead is absolutely gorgeous! I will watch anything he's in. By the way, he's an excellent actor. The Japanese version eliminated a lot of the unnecessary drama that was in the Korean drama. The writing is good and the pacing of the drama is quite excellent! The male lead totally put the backstabbing friend in her place! | laughed so hard when she became hysterical because he called her out on her scheming! People, this is a good one please give it a watch. My only critique is the lead comes across as quite naive and borderline stupid! The male clue dropped a clue that he's from the future too and the writer's didn't let her seize the moment! I was waiting for a aha moment! The aha moment didn't happen! Viewers will be pleased! Bravo!
10/10 Cinematography perfect Cinematography, soundtrack so good. The all casts doing great job here. Storyline really well it's not only a romantic drama but really intense of thrill, happy, sad and like an emotional roller coaster ride you don't know what will happen next it keeps the viewers excited. I truly recommend this. If you love romance related drama surely this is one of the best option to watch an intense love story. The plots are amazing. Mind blowing.
10/10 Make you feel good The show is very cute. It doesn't feel sleazy and gross like American/Western reality Love shows. It shows the other side of being gay outside of just sex and drugs. Sometimes gay men are misrepresented as just that. The plot and the cast feels genuine. Not just to keep the attention of the viewer. Also shows the dynamic of the cast and how it is when it comes to love or friends within the gay community. You also see the vulnerability of the cast about being accepted within society, family and even within their own LGBTQ community. Definitely a show I'd like to watch over and over again. Such a perfect and entertaining show to watch with friends.
9/10 Very Different and Refreshing Reality Show Before giving my opinion, let me just state "I really don't like "reality" shows, and stopped watching them by 2004 (the only exception was "The Amazing Race" going 9 seasons) for various reasons. That being said: Season 1 - The ONLY reason we watched this show was because my husband wanted to see what it was like. And while my overall opinion of "reality shows" hasn't changed, I'm glad we watched this one. First, it featured 9 gay men put into a house who not only want to find a boyfriend or friend, but many genuinely wanted to grow in their personal lives. The first thing to strike us was how polite & respectful they all were to each other. Seconf, if they had an outside job or commitment, they can do that but on top of anything else they had going, they had to sustain their living expenses by operating a mobile coffee truck with a reasonable target for the day. In other words, " no free ride". Viewing this on Netflix U.S., I found it gave us a glimpse into real guys. And while the antics of one couple could drive you crazy, all of them (with the possible exception of 1 guy) are very nice. While we're viewing this in the U.S., it became clear that thanks to some meaningful 1 on 1 & group discussions the guys had, many of the issues these guys face in their private lives are the SAME issues gay people in the U.S. face. Finally, a reality show that didn't get "dumbed down" or go for the "shock factor" for their audience. Yes...we look forward to Season 2 with an all new house of guys.
10/10 Perfect teverything I've seen manhwa adoptions before (both with actors, as well as in animated form). Some better than others but when I stumbled over this one on my prime account, I dropped my viewing plans and cleared my schedule and watched the first 3 episodes (hours). I don't know if it's the score (music), the scrip (that looks like it holds hand in hand with its source (love that d) or if the actors, direction or lighting and stylist had a finger in making this magical. Perhaps all of the above because it just CLICKED for me. I got swept off into the story, it took me where I first went in the manhwa and I couldn't say any negatives about it, Sure, Su-min doesn't have her "pink'ish" hair, nor does a-hole of the year not his brown'ish hair but the actors ARE these characters. I have NO trouble believing them or notice who is who from a glance since the behavior (dirty or sweet) shines through everyone of the main cast. Deep respect for the actors here. Not sure if they read the manhwa and laughed, cried and raged at some characters and that's why they are so incredibly adjusted to just BE THEM! But everyone had me mimic their faces. I was so caught up in it! Sumin pouted and I wondered why my brows hurt: I was glaring at her while at the same time "mirrored" her pout because I was so deeply invested into it. When our heroine cried, feared or raged internally I "felt" all those emotions and was sobbing at several points, to the point that I had to apologize to the rest of the house that I just found a REALLY GOOD series, so that's why there is cheering, shouting and crying Needless to say, I cannot speak highly enough for this. I know some will take issue with the lack of hair color on a few character, however I understand and have to respect the different culture of "blending in" rather than looking like a peacock in between shoots (or have horribly wigs that fans would perhaps also fault them for).
Sarah Kim, a luxury brand manager who built a perfect life on a fake identity. Her world of lies begins to crumble when she becomes a suspect in a murder case and gets chased by Mu-gyeong, a detective who tries to find out who she really is. The drama largely follows Mu-gyeong's point of view, positioning him as the audience's eyes as Sarah's story shifts and refracts.
Shin sinks her teeth into the many guises of Sarah Kim with relish through her brash, confident and versatile performance.
If you're in the mood for a capricious story with sensational plot twists, lavish settings, and sinister schemes, The Art of Sarah is definitely worth your time..»
I'll be honest - I've been excited about My Ex-Morning ever since GMMTV dropped the first teaser. The moment I saw Krist Perawat and Singto Prachaya back together, I knew we were in for something special. After years apart, this reunion feels like a long time coming, and it was absolutely worth the wait.
Produced by GMMTV and VIU, and directed by Lit Phadung Samajarn, the 10-episode series (May 22 - July 24, 2025) tells a story that's both mature and deeply human.
The plot follows Phi (Krist), a sharp-tongued TV reporter who loses everything after an on-air meltdown goes viral. To rebuild his career, he's assigned to work with a new producer - his ex-boyfriend Tam (Singto), who's as composed and guarded as Phi is fiery and impulsive. Forced to collaborate, they must navigate professional tensions and old emotions that never really faded.
What hooked me right away is how My Ex-Morning moves beyond the typical BL tropes. It's not just about rekindled romance - it's about growth, accountability, and learning to communicate when pride gets in the way. Set against the backdrop of the broadcasting world, it gives us a smart and grounded take on modern relationships.
Krist and Singto shine in every scene. Their chemistry has always been magnetic, but here it's evolved - more restrained, deeper, and layered with real-world maturity. You can feel the history between them in every glance, every hesitation. Krist brings emotional fire, while Singto anchors the story with quiet intensity. Together, they create something that feels honest and raw.
The supporting cast also deserves praise, especially Godji Tachakorn as Rita - the meddling yet warm-hearted coworker who delivers both comic relief and unexpected wisdom. And yes, Sosay the cat steals every scene she's in - a soft spot in a show full of emotional weight.
On a technical level, My Ex-Morning is gorgeous. The editing, especially in the flashbacks, is seamless - the muted grey tones beautifully contrast with the present-day warmth. The styling, lighting, and cinematography elevate the storytelling, making each frame feel intentional. The wedding finale, with both families coming together in a moment of cultural and emotional beauty, is nothing short of moving.
Watching it all unfold, I couldn't help but feel proud - and a little nostalgic. This isn't just a reunion; it's a celebration of growth. Krist and Singto have matured as actors, and My Ex-Morning reflects that beautifully.
Sure, there are a few pacing hiccups and side plots that feel slightly rushed, but the heart of the story never wavers. It's emotional, grown-up, and surprisingly introspective.
Verdict: 9/10 - My Ex-Morning is a heartfelt reunion that balances nostalgia and maturity with grace. I've looked forward to this for months, and it didn't disappoint - proof that KristSingto's magic isn't just alive; it's evolved.
The acting of actors and the way they the story of every character like in one episode we know every character, I love it !! And especially dunk's acting is now more good (I didn't mean his acting was not good before but he improve more ) and joong's is doing great as dunk
Looking forward to it.
It's really good the characters fits the description so well and the acting is incredible. Joongdunk really nailed their roles as jadekamin. The first episode did feel like it was moving fast but it captured all the right moments. I recommend it it to everyone its definitely worth the watch please give it a try!
And since I can't post in less than 50 characters, I'Il say it again: don't waste your time watching this.
When I first started watching this I thought it was light comedy romance. But the intimate scenes are mature enough for my age but not too pornography... So there are scenes that are only for adults... I really enjoyed the main couple. And while I wanted to see more of the side couples relationships but that would have added more episodes which I would not have minded. This will be a series that I watch more than once or twice...
The main Characters' chemistry is exceptional. I had to watch their interactions multiple times by rewinding the episodes... I have watched others BL series and I don't think I have seen a couple who really acted out the intimacy relationship between a real couple.
The storyline was good but I won't get into details about it.
You have to watch it yourself and decide if you like it. For me they're made for each other.
I wanted this series to have more episodes so I could follow all the couples. I also wanted to know did Day finds love...
The length of the episodes are perfect. I don't like when episodes are less than 30 minutes. These were perfect as you can get into the characters before the episode ends.
The story line for Two and Wish was the most interesting in this ensemble of BL couples.But….
don't know why the characters names from original Love By Chance are changed, but leaving that behind, the story is quite funny and you will love it if you are rotting for the couple Can x Tim or Ae and Pete • by the way, Pete looks less fragile now.
Until I Destroy My Husband's Family starts off incredibly strong, instantly pulling you into its over-the-top emotional world. Matsumoto Marika is splendidly excessive from beginning to end and that's part of the fun. The entire cast leans into the melodrama, making it impossible to look away.
I haven't read the manga, but the show absolutely captures the right tone and energy.
The plot is engaging throughout, even if some twists are predictable for anyone familiar with similar Japanese dramas. The ending stumbles a bit writing-wise, but it still manages to wrap things up in a way that feels satisfying enough. Special mention to the music team - Galileo Galilei song really added texture and mood to the chaos.
Narratively, the show loses a bit of steam toward the end the resolution doesn't quite live up to the explosive build-up but by that point, you've already been thoroughly entertained.
It's less about realism and more about catharsis: watching people self-destruct in spectacular fashion.
Mind-blowing plot, superb acting, stunning visuals, heart-tugging soundtrack - this drama has it all and more. Lee Min Ho's depiction of a handsome, elegant, benevolent and scientific king is perfect, as is Kim Go Eun as a dedicated, no-nonsense, taekwondo-master detective who decided to be brave because not everyone can be. I love how their relationship and chemistry developed from her initially thinking he was a crazy deluded weirdo to that heart-stopping moment when she found out he was not. The drama gets better the more it is watched. It is filled with delightful nuggets, the humor of which I missed on my first viewing, such as when she told him to "park your horse on the side road to the right" or when she carelessly tossed away his watch after he told her to take good care of it or when she sneakily took his DNA sample while he was explaining the parallel universe theory or when she told him his eyes look like those of a criminal and he stopped his explanation about quantum mechanics to say, "I don't know about other things, but I know my eyes are charming. I was born with deep-set eyes." Ha ha ha, an honest king, too!
From the very first few minutes of The Crowned Clown
2019) I was hooked, and knew I was on rarefied ground in K-DramaLand: Masterpiece Level! Its fantasy story of a mere clown becoming an excellent King in the old Joseon era was electrifying, the cinematography amazingly beautiful (more like a first run theater film than a television drama), and the entire cast's acting performances were out of this world superb, remarkable, and perfect in every way. The developing love story was also beautiful to witness, and often I would find myself transfixed by the tentative, gentle, poetical, and sweet love scenes between the male lead Yeo Jin Goo (The Moon Embracing The Sun, I Miss You, and Lee Se Young (Trot Lovers, I Miss You), and I would re-watch their scenes together multiple times.
The first time I had ever laid eyes on Yeo Jin Goo was when he was a little tyke in his first movie, 2005's Sad Movie, in which he played a schoolboy who grieved when his beloved mother (Jung Ah Yum, who played the wicked stepmother in A Tale of Two Sisters) died from ovarian cancer. I knew even back then watching him in that performance that I would see him again in future because he was simply unforgettable in that short role, and I've enjoyed watching him grow up on screen in the years since. That's one of the best perks of being along term K-drama fan: watching the child actors grow up to become stars in their own right. In the case of Yeo Jin Goo that success is richly deserved.
I've always felt that many Korean historical dramas tend to be too long-winded, going on and on till they reach a cumbersome fifty to sixty episodes, but at only sixteen episodes The Crowned Clown is just perfect for those K-drama fans who have never watched an historical K-drama before and would like to sample a beautiful one for the first time. In fact, part of me would have loved to have seen this one go longer, at least to twenty episodes, just so that I wouldn't have to say goodbye to this wonderful cast so soon.
I also loved the instrumental pieces on the OST, particularly the tension music with the wild violin, and the sad goodbye piece with the mournful cello playing, often bringing me to tears.
This is a Korean drama that I plan on returning to and rewatching several times in the future, it was that splendid. It hit all the necessary high notes in its "song" to its viewers.
As usual when a drama touches people's hearts this deeply people wonder if there will ever be a sequel, but sadly most K-dramas do not get them. It's just a fact of K-drama life.
Enjoy this beautiful masterpiece as it is, like a magnificent ship passing in the dusky early night. And bring tissues!
Don't let the title fool you, so far this one is a hidden gem.
Like the story already. I wasn't expecting this show to be this good through the first two episodes. Strong female lead, longing and waiting for more to come!
love, love, love this drama. I rate it up there with Goblin and Eternal Love. It is a masterpiece and the cast is one of the best I've seen in a very long time. Everything about it is on point. The two talented leads set the pace and the supporting cast made it all credible. The storyline was accurate, the cinematography great, the writing is to be commended, the direction and production were good too.
It is an emotional story so you may find yourself in tears at some juncture, and laughing at other times. The ending is almost sacred. I found myself crying uncontrollably at the finale. All in all, Red Sleeves is everything you could possibly hope for in a well-written, acted and produced drama. Kudos to all. Please watch this drama. It's really worth it!
This series presents a good selection of cast acting individuals and their participation is making of this presentation a very interesting watch. The Queen is most endearingly portrayed by gorgeous Kim Hye-su and she certainly crowns this series as the most interesting character by far. The story lines bring many wonderful statement imbued of wisdom and that is reflected by the new Crown Prince. The dramas that are injected make it even more captivating as to how The Queen prevails beyond it all. Great acting by all.
The antagonists in this series get you to really root for The Queen who certainly remains on top of all situations. That is a compliment for the writers who make sure that you get riveted for what is to happen.
The male lead is absolutely gorgeous! I will watch anything he's in. By the way, he's an excellent actor. The Japanese version eliminated a lot of the unnecessary drama that was in the Korean drama. The writing is good and the pacing of the drama is quite excellent! The male lead totally put the backstabbing friend in her place! | laughed so hard when she became hysterical because he called her out on her scheming! People, this is a good one please give it a watch.
My only critique is the lead comes across as quite naive and borderline stupid! The male clue dropped a clue that he's from the future too and the writer's didn't let her seize the moment! I was waiting for a aha moment! The aha moment didn't happen! Viewers will be pleased! Bravo!
Cinematography, soundtrack so good. The all casts doing great job here. Storyline really well it's not only a romantic drama but really intense of thrill, happy, sad and like an emotional roller coaster ride you don't know what will happen next it keeps the viewers excited. I truly recommend this. If you love romance related drama surely this is one of the best option to watch an intense love story. The plots are amazing. Mind blowing.
The show is very cute. It doesn't feel sleazy and gross like American/Western reality Love shows. It shows the other side of being gay outside of just sex and drugs. Sometimes gay men are misrepresented as just that. The plot and the cast feels genuine. Not just to keep the attention of the viewer. Also shows the dynamic of the cast and how it is when it comes to love or friends within the gay community.
You also see the vulnerability of the cast about being accepted within society, family and even within their own LGBTQ community. Definitely a show I'd like to watch over and over again. Such a perfect and entertaining show to watch with friends.
Before giving my opinion, let me just state "I really don't like
"reality" shows, and stopped watching them by 2004 (the only exception was "The Amazing Race" going 9 seasons) for various reasons. That being said: Season 1 - The ONLY reason we watched this show was because my husband wanted to see what it was like. And while my overall opinion of "reality shows" hasn't changed, I'm glad we watched this one.
First, it featured 9 gay men put into a house who not only want to find a boyfriend or friend, but many genuinely wanted to grow in their personal lives. The first thing to strike us was how polite & respectful they all were to each other. Seconf, if they had an outside job or commitment, they can do that but on top of anything else they had going, they had to sustain their living expenses by operating a mobile coffee truck with a reasonable target for the day. In other words, " no free ride".
Viewing this on Netflix U.S., I found it gave us a glimpse into real guys. And while the antics of one couple could drive you crazy, all of them (with the possible exception of 1 guy) are very nice. While we're viewing this in the U.S., it became clear that thanks to some meaningful 1 on 1 & group discussions the guys had, many of the issues these guys face in their private lives are the SAME issues gay people in the U.S. face.
Finally, a reality show that didn't get "dumbed down" or go for the "shock factor" for their audience. Yes...we look forward to Season 2 with an all new house of guys.
I've seen manhwa adoptions before (both with actors, as well as in animated form). Some better than others but when I stumbled over this one on my prime account, I dropped my viewing plans and cleared my schedule and watched the first 3 episodes (hours).
I don't know if it's the score (music), the scrip (that looks like it holds hand in hand with its source (love that d) or if the actors, direction or lighting and stylist had a finger in making this magical. Perhaps all of the above because it just CLICKED for me. I got swept off into the story, it took me where I first went in the manhwa and I couldn't say any negatives about it,
Sure, Su-min doesn't have her "pink'ish" hair, nor does a-hole of the year not his brown'ish hair but the actors ARE these characters. I have NO trouble believing them or notice who is who from a glance since the behavior (dirty or sweet) shines through everyone of the main cast.
Deep respect for the actors here. Not sure if they read the manhwa and laughed, cried and raged at some characters and that's why they are so incredibly adjusted to just BE THEM! But everyone had me mimic their faces. I was so caught up in it! Sumin pouted and I wondered why my brows hurt: I was glaring at her while at the same time "mirrored" her pout because I was so deeply invested into it.
When our heroine cried, feared or raged internally I "felt" all those emotions and was sobbing at several points, to the point that I had to apologize to the rest of the house that I just found a REALLY GOOD series, so that's why there is cheering, shouting and crying
Needless to say, I cannot speak highly enough for this.
I know some will take issue with the lack of hair color on a few character, however I understand and have to respect the different culture of "blending in" rather than looking like a peacock in between shoots (or have horribly wigs that fans would perhaps also fault them for).