It really does not resemble SR. Not even a little bit. Both are different stories, different vibes, no copy, no…
ohh wait .. yeah right, the same director !! Then it all makes sense, if you feel similarities, though I do not. Maybe it's the director's own thing then, def not copying.
And Yoonsik's acting is what made me rate it this high. I want to see him again someday. He's totally fire.
Season 2 when broo !? We need to know what will happen with Xie Jiahua and Lu Guangmin next. We need to see mastermind He Chusan. We need our pookie gangster Xia Luiyi back !! Please πππ»
Why original KB went to hell in the first place ? Is there any explanation of what did she do wrong ? Also Gabriel said he was visiting hell on god's commands then he was there to escort the body he was in after death. Right ? If so then why did the granny went to hell ?
"Demons do not feel emotions" BS. Demons are the ones here feeling vast variety of emotions and keep interfering in the mortal world because they have a sense of justice probably and they need to punish sinners. Gabriel said, the God only help faithful, good and unfortunate and that's true, they believe in self reflection and liberation, staying true to their nature unlike demons.
They're even more emotional than Humans. Is fear (of Bael, God and Lucifer), Anger/ satisfaction (before and after k!lling and harming someone), greed (of Kylum and seat) not an emotion ?? Who are you gaslighting bro ? Bael be like "emotions are forbidden" and you will d!e if you dare defy my commands. Also Bael being kinda upset when Paimon died and later telling Justitia to come back because she is now his sole heir. Help, you have got to be kidding me !! π€£π€£
Remove the romance part, then it's all good. Honestly, I shipped KB with everyone except Han Daon lol. I shipped her with Bael and even Jeong Taegyu (before knowing his true colours).
Next season i wanna see Lucifer for sure. I also want to see Bael and Justitia fighting atleast for once, please. π
It really does not resemble SR. Not even a little bit. Both are different stories, different vibes, no copy, no…
I didn't feel like it. Maybe they were inspired by SR and tried being bold as well. Can we call it copying ? Idk. If SR started it all then it's the standard now and upcoming ones will obviously take notes from it's success for improvement. We can call it a trend not copying.
I also love Cherry Magic but you do realize that not every drama can be like Cherry Magic. Right ?? Every story has it's uniqueness. Do not compare them.
Btw i did agree with you about no feelings being involved in this one lol or maybe they couldn't represent the love between them properly. Especially Chaeha actor guy, he didn't even try bro. The difference between his and Kim Yoon-sik's acting skills is insane. Kim Yoon-sik did everything on his part and the Chaeha actor did nothing. That is probably why we felt like this. π
Anyways, even though I tried reasoning with you still opinions are opinions. I can't do anything about it.
My first ever Korean BL, loved it !! Any suggestions of recommendations for dramas like this? any country is okay
I can recall only one good name in this category and it's from Japan. It's called "Love is a poison". It's hella funny and very good. I think it's still on Netflix.
Moreover, I can tell you some masterpieces of BL industry - Bad Buddy, Cherry Magic, Old fashioned cupcake, Sammy's Children's day, The On1y one and Semantic error.
Why is no one talking about how much this series resembles Secret Relationships (SR)? So many scenes feel copied…
It really does not resemble SR. Not even a little bit. Both are different stories, different vibes, no copy, no repetition. It would be better if you let us know what it copied from SR to support your claims !! (No pressure)
Though I agree with some of your opinions like AI usage (honestly i was shocked when I saw AI being used, i knew nobody would let this go lol) and lost emotional intimacy. They tried to be bold and went straight to the point that was my first take from the drama. No time pass, no story dragging. As some people said, It's really good considering it's short runtime. It's not surpassing SR in suspense and storytelling but I think it's still better than most of the KBLs out there for trying a new concept, crime and investigation, that has probably never been used in the industry before (i hope I'm correct). I really liked it.
I remember members of Seventeen cringing and teasing Jun when they saw the trailer lol. I still haven't made my mind, I really want to see Jun's acting but at the same time I'm not into such type of stories.
I do agree with you about the chaeha part, considering heβs a former cop a lot of the decision he makes when…
I was so confused when he got a call to visit the office at such an odd time, to interrogate a newly appeared informant for an old closed case. Were they not working on those old cases secretly and didn't even want Song Hanuel to know about it ? So It was not even out and about that they have re-opened the Park Granny case so how can an informant appear out of nowhere ?? Is Lee Chaeha too inexperienced to look over these facts or am I missing something ?!
Why Lee Chaeha keeps throwing himself in front of knives broo ? Who can say he was a former cop ? Just push your boyfie and stall time in front of an emotionally weak criminal until you get help bro !! Doesn't know where danger persists. Keeps falling in traps. Doesn't know when to inform Ju Taeseon. Is he naive or just foolish ?
Also Rushed ending !! Why did they make us feel like Yoon Gyuho was upto something ? They made him look suspicious for no reason.
Two reasons as to why I'll give it 8.5/10 -
1 - Kim Yoon-sik (yk why !!) (actually him alone makes me want to give it a 10/10 but sadly we need to rate the story and not just the actor) 2 - Having good balance of romance and the main story. This isn't dragging which i like but it could've been more detailed.
So I loved this butβ¦.Iβm confused, what did the twin have to do with it? (Sister)
The Twin sister was working on some parts of this case too and was probably murdered so that she won't uncover the truth. Taeson always wanted to get revenge on behalf of her and he knew that her death has something to do with the case and it was not a mere suic!de.
I saw his profile. Role so insignificant that I can't even recall him being in 25-21. I hope he gets new offers soon, he's really excellent. Top Notch actor + Hot af.
HE NEEDS TO GO VIRAL. HE'S A SUPER TALENTED, SOLID ACTOR. I'm so moved by his skills. Directors, what is stopping you from casting him ?? Atp he's better and far more deserving of good roles than so many well known actors out there. No cap.
I really do not remember many KBLs leaving a long lasting impression on me. Alongside Secret Relationships and…
Yes I have. It's decent and realistic but it did not have an exciting story/ drama for me to remember. I watch dramas to escape reality, so I barely like realistic dramas.
maybe romance ? maybe the way KB handles things before sending a sinner to hell ?
That's the life of an actor lol. She's married but she still needs to her job. We can't do anything about it and that doesn't bother me either. But the way she kills people does. That's so unsatisfactory and kinda unfair to victim's families.
(Missed him so much)
And Yoonsik's acting is what made me rate it this high. I want to see him again someday. He's totally fire.
"Demons do not feel emotions" BS. Demons are the ones here feeling vast variety of emotions and keep interfering in the mortal world because they have a sense of justice probably and they need to punish sinners. Gabriel said, the God only help faithful, good and unfortunate and that's true, they believe in self reflection and liberation, staying true to their nature unlike demons.
They're even more emotional than Humans. Is fear (of Bael, God and Lucifer), Anger/ satisfaction (before and after k!lling and harming someone), greed (of Kylum and seat) not an emotion ?? Who are you gaslighting bro ? Bael be like "emotions are forbidden" and you will d!e if you dare defy my commands. Also Bael being kinda upset when Paimon died and later telling Justitia to come back because she is now his sole heir. Help, you have got to be kidding me !! π€£π€£
Remove the romance part, then it's all good. Honestly, I shipped KB with everyone except Han Daon lol. I shipped her with Bael and even Jeong Taegyu (before knowing his true colours).
Next season i wanna see Lucifer for sure. I also want to see Bael and Justitia fighting atleast for once, please. π
I also love Cherry Magic but you do realize that not every drama can be like Cherry Magic. Right ?? Every story has it's uniqueness. Do not compare them.
Btw i did agree with you about no feelings being involved in this one lol or maybe they couldn't represent the love between them properly. Especially Chaeha actor guy, he didn't even try bro. The difference between his and Kim Yoon-sik's acting skills is insane. Kim Yoon-sik did everything on his part and the Chaeha actor did nothing. That is probably why we felt like this. π
Anyways, even though I tried reasoning with you still opinions are opinions. I can't do anything about it.
Moreover, I can tell you some masterpieces of BL industry - Bad Buddy, Cherry Magic, Old fashioned cupcake, Sammy's Children's day, The On1y one and Semantic error.
Try watching these, if you're interested.
Though I agree with some of your opinions like AI usage (honestly i was shocked when I saw AI being used, i knew nobody would let this go lol) and lost emotional intimacy. They tried to be bold and went straight to the point that was my first take from the drama. No time pass, no story dragging. As some people said, It's really good considering it's short runtime. It's not surpassing SR in suspense and storytelling but I think it's still better than most of the KBLs out there for trying a new concept, crime and investigation, that has probably never been used in the industry before (i hope I'm correct). I really liked it.
Also Rushed ending !! Why did they make us feel like Yoon Gyuho was upto something ? They made him look suspicious for no reason.
Two reasons as to why I'll give it 8.5/10 -
1 - Kim Yoon-sik (yk why !!) (actually him alone makes me want to give it a 10/10 but sadly we need to rate the story and not just the actor)
2 - Having good balance of romance and the main story. This isn't dragging which i like but it could've been more detailed.
HE NEEDS TO GO VIRAL. HE'S A SUPER TALENTED, SOLID ACTOR. I'm so moved by his skills. Directors, what is stopping you from casting him ?? Atp he's better and far more deserving of good roles than so many well known actors out there. No cap.