My first love in 5th grade was the same. I was terribly terrified of my feelings that I pushed my friend away as a result. The overwhelming emotions were too much for me to handle as a teenager, especially in a society where two men falling in love wasn't accepted at all. I, too, was annoyed at Do Ba Woo, but how could I? I was totally the same back then: naive, foolish, and incapacitated by first love. The negative commenters here will never understand being in a gay guy's shoes. I just wish there were more dates between the main couple in the last episode. It was frustrating but fluffly and entertaining. I liked it.
Episode 4's ending was a tearjerker with Si Eun passing out while imagining Su Ho and saying sorry. Then a new…
S2's theme focused on dealing with guilt for the two leads. Fortunately for Si Eun, Su Ho woke up; it was predictable but very welcome! Sadly for Baku, Baek Jin died as warned by Choi Chang Hui (the syndicate leader).
S2 lacked in providing more background for Baek Jin and how he turned bad, his motivations, his falling out with Baku, etc. But I'm just glad Su Ho is alive! S3 let's go!
Episode 4's ending was a tearjerker with Si Eun passing out while imagining Su Ho and saying sorry. Then a new version of the "Homesick" song from S1 played for the credits.
Watched it tonight as it was released on April 23, this very day. I saw a glimpse of how shame plays out in Asian culture, and how there's always hope for everybody, even the most unlikely ones. 10/10
I'm so glad I didn't trust the low rating. The leads and supports are all so good-looking! I like the characters, cinematography, and music. The story is short and simple; it felt like a few scenes were skipped, but it's easy to understand. The conflicts are mainly caused by personal family issues but not too heavy. There are no kiss/sexy scenes, but just looking at the cute main couple is enough for me. It's not perfect, so keep your expectations at a manageable level. Overall, it was worth it and enjoyable for a two-hour relaxing movie/drama night. Easy on the eyes!
It's funny how people complain about Elyes being a red flag like duh it's literally in the title guys. The plot is about a bad playboy gradually changing into a good lover (even if it takes 12 episodes). In real life, people don't instantly change, but they do change, even if it takes a long time. That's the main point here. No matter how shitty and hopeless a person is, LOVE can change them, albeit slowly. If you want fluff, just watch Cherry Magic. But if you want a hot tsundere learning how to truly love, then join this (long) journey and find satisfaction in the end.
If you thought Bokurano was explicit, you should see The Pornographer series, or films such as Dangerous Drugs…
"right time"--yes I think it depends on the viewer's state of mind or mood at times. Just like listening to different genres of music.
Miseinen and its leads remind me so much of SKAM France S03, which I love. So I might be biased hehe. I think I'm getting into stories with complex/troubled characters.
Don't you dare badmouth my "Hidamari" babies lol! They're literal babies in the kissing department :'D
If you thought Bokurano was explicit, you should see The Pornographer series, or films such as Dangerous Drugs…
Oh I love those dramas you mentioned! When I saw that Muto Jun is actually an idol, I also thought about your point #2. Your point #1 really makes sense if we want to have more JBLs with good quality in the future. I just wish they would stay true to the theme of the source material by depicting scenese that I believe are essential to storytelling (and to servicing fujoshis' fantasies lol). Even Miseinen did better!
I agree with you. The scenes in "Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu" were quick but intense. In the novel for this drama,…
I actually really love "Hidamari ga Kikoeru" and that drama left me feeling satisfied even without a proper kiss scene because I knew it was supposed to focus on how the relationship will bloom despite disabilities and challenges.
So I'm disappointed with how "Futtara Doshaburi" sexually teased us yet wasn't able deliver. I wish I didn't expect too much. Maybe I should just order the book and translate it myself like you did. So I can picture the "wild nights" (not just one) that you mentioned :'D
But I still appreciate the show. Even the transitions and camera angles were perfect. Hagiwara looked so handsome. And his kindness and loyalty as you mentioned really moved the hearts of Sei and Kaori (and mine). He even respected his first-time partner by not divulging information.
Hagiwara got what he wished for in the first episode regarding Kaori becoming jealous and checking his phone. Little did Kaori know that the "man" she didn't worry about would be her undoing, while treating Hagiwara as a pet instead of a man/lover.
In the end, I'm just glad how this drama showed the two leads turning from strangers to friends then to lovers, being each other's shelter in the midst of the storms (literally and figuratively).
For a drama that kept talking about sex, I felt unsatisfied with the sex scenes. Maybe I just got spoiled by how "Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu" showed sexual thirst and consummation. Also, I heard that the novel detailed the sex scenes quite well. And the show kept promoting how sex is a good thing, so my expectations weren't met. But I enjoyed the rest of the show, like the cinematography, music, acting (even down to the subtle facial/vocal expressions). It's now one of my faves, even if it feels rushed and squeezed into 7 episodes. Now I feel sexually frustrated like the characters lol!
Is there a tag for cheating? Because Eiji and Mei obviously kept doing "it" behind Makki's back. She was pregnant…
Setting aside my hatred toward Eiji and Mei, this film is actually well done. Intriguing story, beautiful cinematography, catchy music; even the silent parts and credits scenes were worth watching. I hope that someday I can be strong enough like Makki, to move forward and forgive the old friends who betrayed me.
S2 lacked in providing more background for Baek Jin and how he turned bad, his motivations, his falling out with Baku, etc. But I'm just glad Su Ho is alive! S3 let's go!
P.S. I'll check those recos, thanks!
Miseinen and its leads remind me so much of SKAM France S03, which I love. So I might be biased hehe. I think I'm getting into stories with complex/troubled characters.
Don't you dare badmouth my "Hidamari" babies lol! They're literal babies in the kissing department :'D
So I'm disappointed with how "Futtara Doshaburi" sexually teased us yet wasn't able deliver. I wish I didn't expect too much. Maybe I should just order the book and translate it myself like you did. So I can picture the "wild nights" (not just one) that you mentioned :'D
But I still appreciate the show. Even the transitions and camera angles were perfect. Hagiwara looked so handsome. And his kindness and loyalty as you mentioned really moved the hearts of Sei and Kaori (and mine). He even respected his first-time partner by not divulging information.
Hagiwara got what he wished for in the first episode regarding Kaori becoming jealous and checking his phone. Little did Kaori know that the "man" she didn't worry about would be her undoing, while treating Hagiwara as a pet instead of a man/lover.
In the end, I'm just glad how this drama showed the two leads turning from strangers to friends then to lovers, being each other's shelter in the midst of the storms (literally and figuratively).