Short but sweet and poetically beautiful...
This is a 20 min short film produced by strong berry...one of the best bl creators...I love strong berry creations because they always focus more on the feelings and emotions of characters more than the storyline....the stories are straight to the point and simple but the characters are relatable and lovable...So, I was first confused by how they split it into 3 ep which are 7 min each...Idk the reason they did it but Imo it would've worked a lot better if they'd release the full 20 min at once...but it's not a huge issue...
This isn't anything groundbreaking but this Sure is unforgettable one...
Pros:
-the characters are simple and relatable without any drama...
-the writing (dialogues) is immaculate...the way story is told through the perspective of Hyun..and how every emotion is delivered through poetic words from his diary...it's so interesting and beautiful...
-it looks rich and well made with sincerity even though the budget is obviously not high...
Cons:
There are no major cons... everything's great...
I just wish this was more longer...I wanted to see more of them...
Overall a excellent watch, very short and sweet...
This is going into my quick re-watch playlist...
I'll keep rewatching this once in a while...
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A series with loads of fun moments, a unique premise, with a deep theme hidden in it.
So, I went into this series without any clue...I haven't read webtoon...I directly started watching the series and my god I was invested like crazy since the first ep...The game setting is very interesting and most importantly, it is well executed...given it's budget, series surprisingly executed almost every aspect flawlessly...for me, the series is 9.5/10 overall but...I added 0.5 because they deserve the praise for making such a beautiful series within limited budget...
Pros:
-there is no toxicity: every character is lovable and understanding...the love triangle situation is handled in a very mature way...
-acting: Lee taevin gives a standout performance here, he needs more work ASAP...
Other actors also did so well...it's very believable...
-story: the storyline is a rollercoaster ride... continuously oscillating between darker and deeper and themes lovey dovey elements...last two ep will make you cry...and all the cute moments will make you blush hard...also, the final takeaway of self love is unexpected but worth it...
-music: the music choices are well thought and elevate the overall feel...
-production and cinematography: the series looks high budget...the frames capture it's youthful nature perfectly...
Cons:
-screenplay: it could've been better.. if this had atleast 10 ep, the game and system error elements could've been explained in a better way...I wouldn't say it is bad...but it does confuse you frequently because the cuts are abrupt without any explanation...but maybe it can make sense if you consider it's game premise, thinking it might be because of glitches...
Overall, it's a must watch, not just as a bl but even as a general kdramas...This is a classic that will be remembered in years to come...
Definitely in my top three kBLs...(along with the eighth sense and to my star 2)
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If you open the door, I'll be right outside.
So where do i start ?The perfectly written storyline ? Loveable characters ? Solid acting? Unforgettable dialogues? And so on...
This drama has everything of top tier quality.
(And Don't wanna compare, but imo this drama is just as good as WLGYT if not better...these both dramas have become benchmark for slice of dramas...)
So here's my review:)
Storyline:
Absolutely great with focused themes of depression and overcoming trauma...
The swap between twins part is presented with sense of realism to it. And, almost all parts of storyline have realistic and sincere portrayal. The main character's conflict as well as side character's conflict are all resloved gracefully in the end. And honestly, its just a healing story of people.
Acting:
The cast for this is absolutely stacked. Every performance here is so well done. And of course, park boyoung is star of the show with her effortless portrayal of two twins, the way she managed to present different natures of twins is so incredible and dare i say, its her best performance in her career so far. Park jinyoung gives grounded performance as Lee Ho su. Another highlight would be kim sunyoung with her wholesome performance as hosu's mother, she'll make you fall in love with the character. Also, shout out to lee jae in and park yoon so for their portrayal of teenage miji-mirae and hosu, they did awesome job.
Music:
I don't give much attention to music so I'm not really sure about this one. The opening song is cute. And i didn't feel there was any moment where i thought that the music was misplaced or unfitting so i guess it was good overall.
Key highlights:
-Slow buildup of relationships with natural chemistry. Its fresh to see such slow burn romance done right.
-DIALOGUES. You have to pay attention at dialogues here because they're the backbone of this slice of life story. There are so many quotes to take away and learn from.
-there's no villain, just real people with flaws and imperfections.
-Satisfying resolutions to conflicts.
Overall a must watch if you enjoy slice of life, romance dramas. (I'd suggest this to anyone though, its overall mustwatch) and when I'm saying must watch, it genuinely is.
Also, keep tissues close by cause almost each episode has few heart melting, heartbreaking, bittersweet moments.
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