Kanda is wrong—that much is clear. There's no normalizing what he did. However, portraying his flaws in this drama is perfectly valid! This is a series, and like any film or show, it has every right to depict wrongdoers or even villains. What’s not okay is romanticizing those mistakes to make them seem right, and from what I’ve seen, this show doesn't do that. Therefore, the series hasn't crossed any lines. Feeling nauseous is a valid reaction, but that feeling doesn't mean a show shouldn't exist. Sometimes, that 'nausea' is necessary—it’s what keeps us aware that what we’re watching is wrong. Does Kanda deserve prison? Legally, yes. But films and series often show that mistakes and punishment aren't always linked. That’s a reflection of the real world: not every crime meets its justice. It’s a reality, and drama has every right to capture it.
There's a LOT of plotholes, i didn't really understand how "the future change" works in this series. They need more than 8 episode for this kind of story.
Woah, that's an amazing last episode!! I have no complain hahahaha. Such a great series that we get for the end of this year. JBL really cook this year!!
I mean, atleast theyre not blood related hahahaha. Jeonghan is also not a character that they are try to portray into a good heavenly guy anyway hahahaha.
This series has great chemistry and strong performances. My only issue is the pacing. Some scenes that should have been explored more deeply feel rushed, while others that didn’t need much focus were stretched out.
I also don’t really understand why they chose to end the series with those flashback scenes. I think it would have been much stronger if the final scene had been their reunion at the airport.
It would have made more sense if the series had started with their youth, instead of introducing it halfway through via flashbacks. That way, ending the story with an unrevealed moment from their younger days would have felt more earned.
Still, it was a really fun series to watch overall.
I feel like the younger actors who play their teenage versions don’t quite match their adult counterparts, haha. And honestly, in terms of looks and voice, it feels like they’re switched. The younger actor playing Il Jo should’ve been Jeong Han, and the younger actor playing Jeong Han should’ve been Il Jo.
Oh my god, this is very likely going to be the best Korean BL series of 2025! What an amazing way to end the year! The excitement I feel watching this is almost the same as when I watched Secret Relationship, and this one might even surpass it! Jisung is incredible—he’s so bold for taking on a role like this! Just look at episode 3, the scene is so hot! There are still four episodes left, so please let it be perfect!!
Am I missing something about Asian aesthetics? Why do they keep acting like the 4 kings are super-hot but Hioki…
No, it's just a simple plot hole in romance series, and it's very common. In the end, romance series are always filled with main actors who are good-looking, because the goal is to attract viewers. Rarely do people want to watch a romance series starring someone with an average face or, sorry to say, someone who looks unattractive.
But it always becomes a plot hole when the premise is about someone who’s supposedly unpopular at school, yet they insist on casting a very good-looking actor for the sake of viewership. Logically, if someone looked that good, why wouldn’t many people like them, or at the very least, stare at them? Since actors in romance series look far above the average real-life human, it becomes hard to make the premise believable—or any similar premise, really.
In the end, we all just silently agree to ignore it, hahaha.
When it comes to Japanese BL, one of its greatest strengths lies in its 'emotional impact'. Japanese BL often focuses on 'short yet deeply meaningful stories' that leave viewers with a lingering sense of emptiness or loss after watching. While Thai BL tends to emphasize fanservice and happy feelings, and Korean BL focuses on the joy of watching, Japanese BL has a soul of its own—it 'makes you think' once the story ends. It’s somewhat similar to Chinese BL, except that Chinese works often have a 'slow-paced narrative', whereas Japanese BL will cut out every unnecessary minute possible, haha.
Therefore, the series hasn't crossed any lines. Feeling nauseous is a valid reaction, but that feeling doesn't mean a show shouldn't exist. Sometimes, that 'nausea' is necessary—it’s what keeps us aware that what we’re watching is wrong. Does Kanda deserve prison? Legally, yes. But films and series often show that mistakes and punishment aren't always linked. That’s a reflection of the real world: not every crime meets its justice. It’s a reality, and drama has every right to capture it.
I also don’t really understand why they chose to end the series with those flashback scenes. I think it would have been much stronger if the final scene had been their reunion at the airport.
It would have made more sense if the series had started with their youth, instead of introducing it halfway through via flashbacks. That way, ending the story with an unrevealed moment from their younger days would have felt more earned.
Still, it was a really fun series to watch overall.
But it always becomes a plot hole when the premise is about someone who’s supposedly unpopular at school, yet they insist on casting a very good-looking actor for the sake of viewership. Logically, if someone looked that good, why wouldn’t many people like them, or at the very least, stare at them? Since actors in romance series look far above the average real-life human, it becomes hard to make the premise believable—or any similar premise, really.
In the end, we all just silently agree to ignore it, hahaha.