You know whats the most frustrating thing about this show.....the makers were able to nail female lead's personality evolution....but somehow the way they handled her external evolution was simply unsettling. The whole makeover business DID NOT GO WELL WITH ME. I understand dental treatments or eye surgery.....what I don't understand is how she "changed her complexion". Apart from how bizarre that is....its downright wrong and madly upsetting considering the time and era we live in. These kind of plot lines and practices are abundant in Asian entertainment industry. Honestly....this whole obsession with fairness needs to stop.....it left a bitter taste for me because otherwise the show is great. As the episodes progressed and her complexion changed....she looked like a human color palette.....which made me so uncomfortable to watch. Anyway keeping this fact aside, they were able to give excellent character arcs. The story is not exceptional.....standard Chinese youth coming of age show. However, awesome writing, good direction and promising acting by the whole cast. I would've given 9 but still its solid 8.5.
With the risk of my opinion sticking out like a sore thumb....I think people are unnecessarily harsh on this version. Two key difference between the Chinese and the Korean version are the feel of the show and the interpretation of the male lead. The original was slightly more on the intense side. It not only had depth but also a sense of seriousness while narrating this coming of age romance story. The makers of the Korean version clearly did not go for this feel. Their focus was more on the fluff, cutesy and light side of the story. So I think it was a conscious artistic decision....which of course boils down to one's preference. The other HUGE difference (according to me) was the male lead. I will be honest....the male lead in this version looked more human to me. He was so freaking sweet and earnest. His emotions easily reached to the audience even when he wasn't making any loud gestures. I think it was due to the actor's interpretation and the direction he got from the makers. The character was not only believable but also seemed genuine. In the Chinese version the male lead was waayyyy beyond cold and aloof. I don't know which one I like more.....but I clearly do not dislike this one. People who haven't watched the original story....I suggest you think about what you're looking for. Passionate, intense version= Chinese drama.......marshmallow fluff version= Korean drama.
P.S: Kim Yo Han is madly adorable. He radiates happy Labrador puppy energy.....check out the behind the scenes!
This...was...exquisite! The beauty of this show was its direction and superb acting. It had an indie movie vibe because of the stillness, the silence, aesthetic cinematography, the awkwardness and interesting character graph. What I absolutely loved about this series was that they showed "REAL PEOPLE" having a gay relationship....and not some caricature version of what gay men are imagined to be..... found in abundance in the BL universe. Of course they did take some creative liberty for the sake of the story line but all in all this was excellent. The acting was seamless and so incredibly believable. And honesty this is one of the joys of watching anything Korean....you just know their acting will be impeccable (whether its a big budget series, indie movie or a low budget web series).....no compromises whatsoever. The ability of Korean filmmakers and artists to squeeze out the best content....best performance.....best product from whatever little budget they have is a masterclass in itself. They are elevating their game in terms of LGBTQ content.....and I'm here for it. Rock solid 9 :)
This is a prime example of everything wrong with the BL shows. Disastrous writing, inconsistent character development, steamy scenes purely to grab eyeballs, annoying side characters distracting the story narration, utter lack of motivation in the plot and uninspiring direction. Cringe fest galore! I am someone who hates dropping shows (as I feel every show should be given a chance and viewed with an open mind considering tons of people have worked hard on it). But I could not complete this one....and I know I wouldn't revisit this either.
What a fascinating concept !! This show is the ultimate example of why Korean dramas have taken the world by storm. Korean film making is all about PLOT and CHARACTERS!!! Of course they also give plenty attention to acting, music, aesthetics and superior cinematography.....but all these factors are deeply associated with the script. Writing is the boss. These 8 episodes of 15 minutes gave an abundance of plot and story which so many other so called "popular" BL shows have colossally failed to do so. Yes Thai BL industry I'm talking to you! (JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION) This was downright refreshing storytelling... narrated with a modern sensibility. Even though the actors were not as polished as I'm used to witness from the Korean industry....it was still miles better from what we see in an average BL show. This is a must watch.
i loved this so much! wasn't expecting much at all, but it surprised me. their acting was great, the cast was…
On POINT! Taiwanese and Korean BL shows are superior from technical standpoint (acting, script, direction).....if they get better funding they can truly rule this genre. The other interesting player who has emerged is Philippines....surprised so many people. Definitely has mad potential.
Such a refreshing show! The writing was extremely in touch with youth centric issues. No story element seemed forced or pretentious. And most of all.....the characters were well fleshed out. Woman characters were bad asses, unapologetic, determined yet vulnerable, sensitive and insightful. The male lead character was the ultimate antithesis of toxic hyper masculine male characters..... found abundantly in the drama world (so props to progressive writing). The writers nailed the script....the actors executed it well and the ending was wholesome. A well deserved 8.5 !
Excellent, excellent, excellent! If you haven't watched it yet then stop scrolling and do yourself a favor. I've said this before and I will say this again TAIWANESE PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO MAKE BL SHOWS. Period. End of discussion. Ciao
One word to describe this show....blah ! It started ok....had mad potential....and then somehow all logic and writing went downhill. Also....I somehow did not feel the chemistry between the leads. It’s a ridiculously average show. If people have time then they can give it a shot....otherwise there are many kdramas available to watch which are 10 times better than this one. A very generous 7.5 from me.
Am I the only one who does not find any similarity between him and Nam Joo Hyuk ??!! Both faces are so distinct...feature wise. One can differentiate between them so easily.
just finished watching this and I feel so complete but im praying for a season 3 where everyone returns and we…
I’m sure there will be part 3 as they have let the trauma centre angle open.....but the tricky part would be deciding the cast. So I’m not expecting any announcement anytime soon.
do I need to watch the prequel or can I watch this as a stand alone?
Honestly...it would be better if you watch the first part cos the second part does have some ongoing context....even though it doesn’t heavily rely on it for the overall plot (especially because the main cast differs). But purely from the point of viewership...you’ll enjoy part two better if you know how/when this whole Dr Romantic saga initiated. This series’ focal point is Dr Kim and the Doldam hospital, so you’ll get better grip over the context of part 2 if you are aware of part 1.
P.S: Kim Yo Han is madly adorable. He radiates happy Labrador puppy energy.....check out the behind the scenes!
P.S: Best confession scene evaaaaarrrrrr