Too much miscommunication
To be honest, I think the drama is enjoyable. The plot isn’t particularly original – it's about two actors who are paired together in a BL series and end up falling in love. The storyline surrounding their attempts to navigate the acting world isn’t innovative either. However, I felt that the execution of this cliché plot was well done, for the most part.
Here’s the issue: it could have been exceptional if the characters had focused on their communication. While many of us claim to love pining and yearning in stories, the truth is that it doesn’t resonate well with most people in reality!
Shirasaki and Hayama had great chemistry. They start off shy with each other, gradually building their relationship under the premise that they are "learning" how to act together. It was frustrating to see them ignore their connection in favour of remaining quiet, leading to misunderstandings. They had all the makings of a solid couple, but as the story progressed, it became clear they had completely different thoughts about each other, despite their actions contradicting their internal monologues. (Urgh!)
The setting of the characters filming a series was interesting, but it felt too much in the background. We had almost no insight into what the other characters were doing outside of the scenes where they interacted with the main leads, which was a bit disappointing.
As for the ending, it is the main reason I rated this drama higher. There’s some character development in the last episode. While there’s an honestly unnecessary hiccup, Hayama ultimately saves the metaphorical day, and the conclusion ends on a satisfying note.
Overall, I think it’s worth watching – just be prepared for some hair-pulling moments!
Here’s the issue: it could have been exceptional if the characters had focused on their communication. While many of us claim to love pining and yearning in stories, the truth is that it doesn’t resonate well with most people in reality!
Shirasaki and Hayama had great chemistry. They start off shy with each other, gradually building their relationship under the premise that they are "learning" how to act together. It was frustrating to see them ignore their connection in favour of remaining quiet, leading to misunderstandings. They had all the makings of a solid couple, but as the story progressed, it became clear they had completely different thoughts about each other, despite their actions contradicting their internal monologues. (Urgh!)
The setting of the characters filming a series was interesting, but it felt too much in the background. We had almost no insight into what the other characters were doing outside of the scenes where they interacted with the main leads, which was a bit disappointing.
As for the ending, it is the main reason I rated this drama higher. There’s some character development in the last episode. While there’s an honestly unnecessary hiccup, Hayama ultimately saves the metaphorical day, and the conclusion ends on a satisfying note.
Overall, I think it’s worth watching – just be prepared for some hair-pulling moments!
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