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Artistic/weird style of storytelling that some might enjoy. The MC is awkward and unlikable but perhaps relatable. He feels like he doesn't deserve his tall, handsome boyfriend. He had to learn to love himself. Good message but poorly executed.

Happy ending! Both literally and figuratively. For both couples!

I like the redemption part for one of the characters.

The "short film" genre/format is really like this, so I have no complaints. This story shows us a face of love and how it supports the beloved, making the heart burn even stronger in the midst of storms.

He looks like Antony Chen (@antonychenn)

The confession scene was so sudden and unfounded. They suddenly jumped into a relationship out of nowhere without proper development. Still, I enjoyed it. Park Jin U was really cute. It's tame compared to Flying Penguin's other works. It focused on issues like homophobia and bullying. But the post-credits scene was confusing.

In part 1, the client felt reluctant at first but got attached in the end. In part 2, another client has started stalking/hunting the guru. In part 3 onwards, oh gosh, there are so many possibilities! Personally, I want the series to end where "the student becomes the master" and teaches the guru to fall in love <3

All 3 shorts have unhappy endings. The couples didn't end up together. Still, interesting concept. Perhaps too realistic; reflecting what happens in real life, not what's ideal in our fantasies.

I loved watching the Thai version in August (also) last year! So I didn't expect much from a Japanese remake. But man! This exceeded my expectations! They respected the original and didn't tone down the passion! No more fish kisses! We're humans with fiery emotions! Go Japan! I hope they continue this trend (except for differently themed or cute fluffy BLs, of course).

I'm looking forward to seeing more depth in the characters and the storytelling. Ai, which means love, has been traumatized by supposed "love" growing up. I want to see him find healing through real love. Also, we'll get to see the polar opposites in both Ai and Kaishin, and enjoy the beauty of both rural and urban settings in Japan. I'm excited for more!

PS: I like the music when Kaishin's kiss saved Ai underwater <3
PPS: Stay tuned for the post-credits scenes in every episode!

Short but good. It didn't waste time on fillers. It just went straight for the plot.

I can relate to Seop being traumatized by love. But the kindness of both characters connected them to each other and healed their broken hearts. <3

His smile makes him 2-3x more handsome. You can see the difference.

So far so good!

In my country, homeroom teachers won't care about your personal life. But in Japan, it's normal for homeroom teachers to have the role as guardians, which is wrong in my opinion. They're overworked to the bone.

I agree with you, thank you. It’s a new month and I’m expecting good things, including the release of this drama. :)

True! Japanese productions are always a pleasant surprise, especially with the unique stories. Though looking at the face cards of Soul Mate’s leads, they’re leaning towards cute, not sexy. But let’s see! I feel like this is gonna be an emotional roller coaster ride and I can’t wait!

No problem. I forgave them easily because I enjoyed the fantasy-action scenes so much. Of course, the story was good too, and the characters were pretty. It catapulted the careers of the leads in China. But it makes you wonder what it could have been if it was more accurately adapted. Would it have been as successful? It was released before the pandemic. And BLs only became a hit during the lockdowns.

Another one that I’m still thinking of watching is “High School Return of a Gangster.” I stayed away because of its queer-baiting. But maybe I should try at least one episode to judge it for myself.

I still enjoyed "The Untamed" (2019) even if they made it "tame" (lol) compared to the source material. Can you give me an example of queerbaiting that left a bad taste for you?

Yoo Jung Hoo looks like a younger/prettier version of Kim Jung Hyun. My eyes are glued when he's on screen. Even the other characters become gentle toward him. He's too cute lol.

Yes, I Hear The Sunspot was a perfect 10/10 to me. Just thinking about the drama (and the theme song!) makes my heart feel vulnerable. They're like cute innocent babies that I want to protect.

KissxKissxKiss shows the Japanese actors who are better at kissing. But it's still nothing compared to western kissing that openly expresses powerful emotions and desire.

Thanks for sharing the same thoughts! Have a great week ahead!

Yes, I wish all fujoshis/fudanshis in the world would have unity. We're all in the same boat after all. No need to feel morally superior or act holier-than-thou toward others. Thanks for your input.

Yes, I just wanted to share my recent discovery/observations from other JBLs/KBLs with idols as cast members. I didn't expect to be harshly criticized for it. Thanks for your input.