Diva70

Thank you so much. I was hoping it would give us more happy moments with Sei and Kazu together. Now I see there is an ep 8 coming????

Why? Please spoil

Thanks

I really am loving this. I actually think it is underrated. I love the subtlety and the physical nuances. It reminds me so much of the ebbs and tides of growing up. There is an air of innocence and dare I say purity( I dont really hear that word anymore) that I find refreshing. Who are we? What are we? Who do we like? Will that person like me back? Years ago I found an old high school notebook stored away. In between my notes I had scribbled this one name. There were hearts next to the name. It made me smile and sigh. Oh the sweet pains of growing up. That is how this series makes me feel. Not quite as good as Jazz for Two but still a nice walk down memory lane for me.

I absolutely love this series. That first love is so special. I also like how the second couple is slowly progressing. I remember when my best friend passed away from cancer. She was still young. Her husband was so heartbroken. But he found love again. I was one of the first people he told. I was happy for him. Just like in the series before my friend passed away she told him she wanted him to find love again. Now those are the good things I have to say. Now for the bad and the ugly. Who in the hell stays by a man’s side for eight years and does not get the hint….gay or not the man is not into you. When will writers stop writing in these dizzy dense female characters. She pounced on the man from the beginning. Why would a female have to protect a guy from bullies! It didnt even seem that serious but that is all she could come up with. Then she suggests they go abroad but when he says no she changes her mind. She asks him to date and he does not answer. What more did he have to do? How loud does he have to shout I am not into you! Please writers….let’s do better. If I am being too harsh people please let me know but eight years!!!!

I am literally obsessed over this series. I am rewatching it for the second time. Friday cannot get here fast enough.

lol…We Americans put on a good act. I taught middle school and high school. There was a reason we did room checks on overnight field trips. There is nothing in this series that is not realistically portrayed. The high school student is a senior. The “teacher” is a college student. If anything can be construed as not realistic it is the friend girl “bestie”. Six years and the guy hasn’t made a move on you…. he is either gay or just not into you. Her outrage is over the top and the one thing that irritates me about some bls. When all else fails and you need to fill up space throw in the female foil.

LolI wish I could say my uncle was the only one I have come across in my life. That is probably what helped me identify and not get involved with these types. The odd thing is even the ones I knew personally would cower and retreat when confronted by a person with a strong personality like myself.

Thank you for this insightful analysis. I have often wondered what could cause such a hold on a person. The sentence “stifle a person’s will” hit the nail on the head. I never thought of my uncle as a narcissist but now I know he was one. I just thought he hated women although he appeared kind to my mother and myself. Like Fuji he could appear sincere and concerned but I see that was his way of getting and maintaining control. The women I saw him with seemed to be mesmerized by him. Like Sei their will had been completely stifled. Hopefully Sei will gather the will and the power to break off the relationship with Fuji.

I hate open endings. Realistically I would agree . Too bad this is only seven episodes. Even eight would have provided space for some personal healing and a time jump where they reconcile. Still in my fantasy world I want Sei to dump Kaz and run as fast as he can back to Hagi. They can heal each other hearts while going at it like rabbits.

Very disappointed! It started out cute and promising but turned into a total mess. I am not a prude but some scenes were just cringey and actually took away from the final reunion of Sangmin and Dinneaw. I dont usually drop my ratings but I had to in this case. Whoever is managing Petch needs to be replaced. He is too talented to be wasted on projects like this. I feel the same about the other young actors. In a way I feel they were all being used and exploited.

You are right but I also see a greater problem that should concern us. Somewhere along the line in the name of making more money the entertainment companies have helped create these monsters. By feeding into their fantasy world they have virtually endorsed this type of neurotic behavior. Maybe they felt a need to cater to these delusional fans but the audience for bls and idols is growing and is becoming more diverse. When they finally see the value in protecting the artist right to live his/her life as they see fit a change will occur. It will be a win win for all .

I agree. It really has me questioning what is it that makes a person remain in a relationship that is so cold and suffocating.

I just rewatched the first six episodes and I have to admit Japanese bls are in a
category all by themselves. They know how to bring out the very essence of a character. You feel how
desperately lonely Sei is and how conflicted he is. We watch Hagi and his desire for physical love and affection is heart wrenching. We see Kaori who wears a mask that can no longer hide her own inner truth and of course the narcissistic and controlling
Fugai. The contrast between he and Hagi was done in such a
truly masterful way. Hagi is warm and reassuring. Fugai is cold and
condescending. If this were a comedy I would say Fugai and Kaori would be the perfect match for one another. Hoping the finale brings our two love starved leads together. When they are together both seem to radiate warmth.

Thank you. I have been going back and forth on this one. I dont feel ready at this moment to deal with a sad ending especially if it includes suicide. I will wait until it is over and read how they handle the ending. Again, thank you.

Perfect Marriage Revenge and The Lion’s Secret

Wow! What a wonderful and really great series! I loved it from start to finish. I really appreciate how well the single parent scenario was handled. I kept wondering if at some point Byeol’s mother would suddenly appear as a temporary foil like in so many dramas. But no…we have a happy, bright child who has been nurtured and raised by a loving single parent. No rushed marriage proposals for any of our three couples. And how do you handle losing out to a vindictive opponent? You recognize your worth and walk out with your head held high. No groveling, no angry retorts. How
refreshing. This definitely
goes on my rewatch list.

Kudos to the writers, directors, actors and everyone involved in bringing us this entertainment gem. I have watched other series use this format to try to expose the issues idols deal with but in my opinion this series has taken the reality of what they face to a whole new level. It felt real and truly authentic. Nothing was exploited or glossed over. We got the good, the bad and the ugly. When the members of the group spoke I did not feel they were acting a role or just speaking lines from a script. This is the life they live. Actually, until I started watching bls and kdramas I had no idea how restrictive and emotionally and physically challenging the industry is and the impact fans have on the personal lives of these talented artists who just want to accomplish their dreams but also have a desire to love and be loved like any body else. I understand now why some choose to leave the industry and/or follow other paths. As fans we need to do more to support our idols and maintain healthy boundaries. They should not have to choose between having a fulfilling career and having a personal relationship with the male/female they choose. They should be able to enjoy both.

Thank you for saying what I have been struggling to say. This is one of the main reasons why victims, especially men, are so reluctant to come forth.

One down and one more to go! Lord have mercy! Give me a break girl….If you want to be celibate ok but dont try to make yourself out to be some kind of sexual martyr. And the only thing that really disturbed you was the fact that your boyfriend did it with a man! I wanted to slap her so bad! Sorry, I am really not the violent type but I hate it when someone tries to justify their own wrongdoing. She was cold and emotionally unattached. She even said it didnt matter who she dated the end result would be the same. She didnt even have enough empathy to quit him. She made him break up with her. What a sorry excuse of a human being. I am so proud of him. Now if only Sei can man up. Imagine still wavering after you have literally been raped. I just dont understand that type of psychological attachment. I have seen it in real life but I still cannot understand it. We learn it is not an issue of financial need and clearly there are no romantic feelings on either Fugi or Sei’s side so why the indifference toward the very person who truly likes you. Only one more episode. I feel most sorry for Kaz .