Solid LGBTQ+ story about miscommunication and insecurity
I'm new to writing reviews so I'm going to miss breaking it down with that list of different categories. I noticed that this story has been getting trashed. I recommend giving it a shot if you like a story about two guys trying to connect with human flaws and weaknesses.
The only flaw that I found was that to set the backstory they have a scene that has one of the main characters say something that is never explained. It seems to have been put in there in order to create a reason for the misunderstanding and miscommunication. But it's never explained and it's either a mistranslation or the screenwriter needs a slap for a stupidly misleading plot device. In the end though, it doesn't take away from an engaging and kind of deep look at two people trying to connect and I think most people can relate to a lot of the things that the ML's are feeling. That's part of what drew me into the story.
The chemistry between the two ML's is solid. When they kiss, it's mostly low-key but both are completely participating and it's enjoyable to watch. I noticed people commenting on one of the ML's never smiling. Not true. But this character plays someone who is down on himself so he's not always smiling. I thought he played that character really well. Both actors seem genuine and performed very well.
Music, I get sick of these repetitive play one song over and over again in each episode, but I accept the generally the budget doesn't extend to a long playlist. I did like the song.
It's not heavy on sensuality/sexy times, so if that's your thing (and it is something that I generally enjoy) then you might find this a little too cerebral. In the end it's a kind of hopeful look at two people trying to love each other, despite the fear of getting hurt.
Thailand legalizing gay marriage is apparently creating ripples through Asian countries. Previously, I haven't seen Korean series except for the short web series that are coming out in droves: that are actually trying to show gay relationships as existing within society. There's hope for the human race to maybe finally connect with accepting and supporting diversity if the Koreans are starting to do it. Next stop, China. I think that one's going to be a long haul.
The only flaw that I found was that to set the backstory they have a scene that has one of the main characters say something that is never explained. It seems to have been put in there in order to create a reason for the misunderstanding and miscommunication. But it's never explained and it's either a mistranslation or the screenwriter needs a slap for a stupidly misleading plot device. In the end though, it doesn't take away from an engaging and kind of deep look at two people trying to connect and I think most people can relate to a lot of the things that the ML's are feeling. That's part of what drew me into the story.
The chemistry between the two ML's is solid. When they kiss, it's mostly low-key but both are completely participating and it's enjoyable to watch. I noticed people commenting on one of the ML's never smiling. Not true. But this character plays someone who is down on himself so he's not always smiling. I thought he played that character really well. Both actors seem genuine and performed very well.
Music, I get sick of these repetitive play one song over and over again in each episode, but I accept the generally the budget doesn't extend to a long playlist. I did like the song.
It's not heavy on sensuality/sexy times, so if that's your thing (and it is something that I generally enjoy) then you might find this a little too cerebral. In the end it's a kind of hopeful look at two people trying to love each other, despite the fear of getting hurt.
Thailand legalizing gay marriage is apparently creating ripples through Asian countries. Previously, I haven't seen Korean series except for the short web series that are coming out in droves: that are actually trying to show gay relationships as existing within society. There's hope for the human race to maybe finally connect with accepting and supporting diversity if the Koreans are starting to do it. Next stop, China. I think that one's going to be a long haul.
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