MikuHyaku

Fun and entertaining watch

This show is a romcom about 2 hitmen brothers with 2 guys that are trying to gain information on them with one being a police informant, by making them fall in love with them. It is based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew (and the movie 10 Things I Hate About You). The aesthetic is very typical of Jojo's (the director) works with a strong 1980s retro American influence in music, decor and fashion.

Is the story realistic of how hitmen and police informants work? No. But it is a very fun story with the 2 main couples KantBison and FadelStyle going through a cycle of betrayal, forgiveness and the ups and downs in their relationships. Both sets of actors FirstKhao & JoongDunk are skilled in their portrayals of their distinctive characters and have strong chemistry. FadelStyle's story arc is especially beautiful about accepting oneself and letting go of the past.

In the end, this is a romcom that doesn't take itself too seriously that teaches valuable life lessons along the way and can be watched in a lighthearted manner.

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Poignant reflection of life's struggles

This is more of a LGBTQ drama than a BL. The main character Go Yeoung goes through a string of boyfriends/relationships every 2 episodes that he is unable to maintain due to various reasons. It also touches on issues such as found family/friendships, self-acceptance, social pressure, internalised homophobia and HIV discrimination.

In episodes 1-2, Go Yeoung is a young and energetic university student that feels unsatisfied with his boyfriend that he felt is too boring and weighing him down. In episodes 3-4, he encounters a highly self-hating gay due to religion. In episodes 5-6, although he has found a person that accepts his HIV-positive status, they slowly drift apart. And in epsiodes 7-8, he unknowingly has an affair with a married man while reminiscing about the previous guy.

As the drama progresses, Go Yeoung learns new things about himself and learns to accept the world as it is, rather than adhering to a vision of an idealistic relationship/boyfriend while having a supportive group of gay friends.

I think that this drama is able to resonate with everyone that matures throughout life, to accept onself and appreciate both the good and bad sides of life. It covers some heavy subject matter and does not cover the MC's flaws, instead presenting his life as it is.

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