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A Beautiful Love Story with a Bittersweet Cost
Review of Kiseki: Dear to Me
A beautifully emotional Taiwanese BL drama that carries both romantic warmth and emotional wisdom. The cinematography and directing were soft and pleasing to the eye, and the music was calming—never a distraction. The pacing and flow of events were smooth and coherent, and I never once felt confused or lost while watching.
The cast had amazing chemistry. I truly felt every emotion alongside them. Each character was well-written, showing how they fought for their love in their own way. The lead couple’s journey was especially touching—the way they overcame obstacles and supported each other was heartwarming.
But I was deeply moved, even hurt, when they separated. It was heartbreaking to see the main lead suffer—he was so diligent in his studies and had a dream of becoming a doctor for his father, but due to a violent incident, he lost part of his memory and abandoned his dream to open a bakery in hopes of finding the one he loved. That point in particular felt frustrating to me. No matter how much you want to protect someone, you shouldn’t end up causing them permanent damage because of your own recklessness.
The secondary couple’s relationship was also complex, but over time I could feel the deep emotions behind their actions. I appreciated how one of them realized what he had lost, and learned how to win his partner back again.
I love how Taiwanese dramas always dive deep into emotions and deliver stories with real meaning. The actors made me feel like I was living every moment with them. I truly recommend this drama—it's worth watching.
However, there were a few things that bothered me:
•The permanent memory damage caused to the main lead by someone who loved him.
•The loss of his lifelong dream to become a doctor due to manipulations meant to “protect” him.
•One part that disturbed me was the intimacy between the main couple—earlier in the series, it was mentioned that one of them was 17, which makes the situation problematic. How can a character tell someone "you're just 17 and don't understand love" but then sleep with them anyway?
Despite these concerns, I still found the drama powerful and meaningful, but with certain moral and emotional elements that left me conflicted.
A beautifully emotional Taiwanese BL drama that carries both romantic warmth and emotional wisdom. The cinematography and directing were soft and pleasing to the eye, and the music was calming—never a distraction. The pacing and flow of events were smooth and coherent, and I never once felt confused or lost while watching.
The cast had amazing chemistry. I truly felt every emotion alongside them. Each character was well-written, showing how they fought for their love in their own way. The lead couple’s journey was especially touching—the way they overcame obstacles and supported each other was heartwarming.
But I was deeply moved, even hurt, when they separated. It was heartbreaking to see the main lead suffer—he was so diligent in his studies and had a dream of becoming a doctor for his father, but due to a violent incident, he lost part of his memory and abandoned his dream to open a bakery in hopes of finding the one he loved. That point in particular felt frustrating to me. No matter how much you want to protect someone, you shouldn’t end up causing them permanent damage because of your own recklessness.
The secondary couple’s relationship was also complex, but over time I could feel the deep emotions behind their actions. I appreciated how one of them realized what he had lost, and learned how to win his partner back again.
I love how Taiwanese dramas always dive deep into emotions and deliver stories with real meaning. The actors made me feel like I was living every moment with them. I truly recommend this drama—it's worth watching.
However, there were a few things that bothered me:
•The permanent memory damage caused to the main lead by someone who loved him.
•The loss of his lifelong dream to become a doctor due to manipulations meant to “protect” him.
•One part that disturbed me was the intimacy between the main couple—earlier in the series, it was mentioned that one of them was 17, which makes the situation problematic. How can a character tell someone "you're just 17 and don't understand love" but then sleep with them anyway?
Despite these concerns, I still found the drama powerful and meaningful, but with certain moral and emotional elements that left me conflicted.
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