My expectations going in were that I was going to like Jiwon more than Jeongwoo, but it turned out to be the complete opposite. I think Jiwon was actually kind of a jerk to Jeongwoo for much of their budding relationship. Jiwon's fears and feelings are totally valid, but he never thought to consider what Jeongwoo was going through. All those times he denied their relationship and kept saying over and over how he wants to keep them a secret, probably really hurt Jeongwoo. Sure Jiwon has never been in a relationship before, but Jeongwoo has never been in a relationship with a man, and they could have discussed this as a bonding moment. They are both navigating new territory, and I just think Jiwon should have been more considerate with Jeongwoo's effort. On another note, the other two in their quartet are fantastic and I love them! I would love to see a spin-off series with those two as the focus. Even just a few episodes would be enough. Eunho is the absolute MVP!
This is the funniest rom-com I have seen in a long while! You have many of the usual tropes, but they somehow work in this series. I love all the characters. The only thing that brings my rating down just a bit were the main couple's romance scenes. They were definitely adorable, and a lot of the humor came from Seo JiHwan doing the absolute most around her, but their kissing scenes were just kind of meh. Which is interesting because the second lead couple showed some pretty steamy scenes that were hot. So I don't know why they didn't. I guess it's because the ML has never dated before or been intimate with anyone before, so I guess it's good they didn't force it. But still, a bit more tension would have been nice.
I thought this was going to be melodramatic, but was pleasantly surprised at the comedy and light feel for most of it. I don't like really heavy dramas, so this was great for me. Also, the empathic male lead is new for me and I think it complimented the female lead well. I gave it an 8.5, but I think it's at least a solid 8. I also have never seen Lee Jong Won in anything before and I adore him now!
The production is AMAZING! Like the camera work is so beautiful. The scene on the train took my breath away. That being said, it's a very subtle drama that you have to really read their facial expressions to get the whole story. And even then it feels some parts are missing. Their chemistry is ELECTRIFYING though! It's so palpable that I wish there was more romance.
Buckle up for this roller coaster! A lot is thrown at you for this season, and some good, some not so good. I didn't like the endings for some of the characters, and it wasn't until the end that I finally understood who the main characters were supposed to be. I was really rooting for two characters in particular and that went up in flames (not literally). I really wish they had better.
I've been looking for a saeguk bl, and I finally found one! It's really cute, but goes by so fast! It doesn't have a lot of substance, but the actors just make it work.
It was cute. There were some moments that I thought he was a bit too pushy, but overall I can see why people like it. For those that are used to modern dramas, the editing is going to be a bit jarring, but you get used to it. I love that in this drama, the couple has so many kiss scenes, as I think couples should. Rather than seeing one or two at the most. Worth a watch if you want something quick and light.
We all wish the best for him! I wasn't around back when he went on hiatus, but even so, I am mad it got that far. The stigma has slightly changed now and I hope this means good things in the future.
I was so excited for this series that I had to keep myself busy in order to wait until all the episodes were out in case I wanted to binge. However, the series I was hoping for was barely there. It's GORGEOUS to look at, and the actors and costumes are all pretty, but the story is really clunky. The tone is all over the place. Sometimes the music is mismatched with what the character's mood is supposed to be. There are also weird cuts and edits that are really jarring. I did get invested a few times in the series, but the end was a bit of a struggle to get through.
Loved it! Would have liked to see more romantic moments, but the flirtatious banter was so fun to watch. I also really enjoyed the friend group and never get tired of those tropes. Myungjin and Garam had some of the most enjoyable parts of the series as well.
What I loved: -The opening theme (and the ost in general) are practically perfect! The images and song choice perfectly capture the vibe of the series and give it more grounding. -The cast choices are impeccable! I wasn't sure how well they would do, but each one captured their character amazingly well. I especially love Eugene and Ben's portrayals. Ben's entrance into the show was a 10/10 perfect fit. And Eugene was an absolute sweetheart and just right. Alex, Donald, and Wolf were also well done. -Seeing Gray's mental struggle after what happened to Suho and there being more focus on it. -The friendship bonding, just like in the webtoon, was great to see.
What I didn't like: -One of the big complaints people had with the webtoon was "where are all the adults?" and this series proves that they would have been too much. No hate to the actors, but the parents were really unnecessary to the overall story. -I'm not a fan to the change in the conflict between Donald/Ben/and Gray. Donald and Ben were not childhood friends and their rivalry stems from Donald beating both Alex and Ben in middle school and Ben's story is him overcoming that trauma to fight him in the end. -Throughout the series, they made Gray seem like a one-trick pony with his pen and only remembered in the last quarter that he knows how to fight in other ways. Gray is a genius who calculates his best moves far in advance before his opponent knows what hits them. He's known as a "dirty fighter" because he uses anything to help him win in a fight. Nothing is off limits. This leads to some pretty interesting and entertaining fights in the webtoon and to reduce him down to just grabbing a pen like a crutch seems wasteful. -They kind of molded Wolf into several different characters, when his character alone would have been enough. Wolf hates the Union and Donald Na from the beginning, so to see him defend it was kind of weird. -While I'm glad we got the characters we did, I miss my full Eunjang Gang: Gray, Ben, Alex, Eugene, Gerard, Teddy, and Rowan. - They changed so much about the story, so WHY DID THEY KEEP HIS DEATH?! I didn't like it in the webtoon and I hate it here too.
It's a good quick binge watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but it's not boring either. Starts off really well, and the cast is a lot of fun. I think it could have done with a couple more episodes, or maybe switched out one plot for more character development, but as is, it's still good. The main couple is cute, and I loved the reference to Weak Hero.
Something I've wondered; instead of making Dusik's hangup and hiccup with Hye Jin be about not wanting to share…
Upon re-watching it, I felt like his issue was still with his fear of losing those around him. In a drunken state, he even pleaded with her not to leave him. In the last episode, it shows how he was finally able to grieve those that he lost because he was too overwhelmed by guilt before, to the point he felt like he didn't deserve to mourn. Him finally being able to grieve is him working through that fear. Even if it wasn't his fault, he felt like it was, and that was enough. It doesn't have to be rational, it just is. I felt like it was all there in the subtext and his actions.
On another note, the other two in their quartet are fantastic and I love them! I would love to see a spin-off series with those two as the focus. Even just a few episodes would be enough. Eunho is the absolute MVP!
Their chemistry is ELECTRIFYING though! It's so palpable that I wish there was more romance.
I did get invested a few times in the series, but the end was a bit of a struggle to get through.
-The opening theme (and the ost in general) are practically perfect! The images and song choice perfectly capture the vibe of the series and give it more grounding.
-The cast choices are impeccable! I wasn't sure how well they would do, but each one captured their character amazingly well. I especially love Eugene and Ben's portrayals. Ben's entrance into the show was a 10/10 perfect fit. And Eugene was an absolute sweetheart and just right. Alex, Donald, and Wolf were also well done.
-Seeing Gray's mental struggle after what happened to Suho and there being more focus on it.
-The friendship bonding, just like in the webtoon, was great to see.
What I didn't like:
-One of the big complaints people had with the webtoon was "where are all the adults?" and this series proves that they would have been too much. No hate to the actors, but the parents were really unnecessary to the overall story.
-I'm not a fan to the change in the conflict between Donald/Ben/and Gray. Donald and Ben were not childhood friends and their rivalry stems from Donald beating both Alex and Ben in middle school and Ben's story is him overcoming that trauma to fight him in the end.
-Throughout the series, they made Gray seem like a one-trick pony with his pen and only remembered in the last quarter that he knows how to fight in other ways. Gray is a genius who calculates his best moves far in advance before his opponent knows what hits them. He's known as a "dirty fighter" because he uses anything to help him win in a fight. Nothing is off limits. This leads to some pretty interesting and entertaining fights in the webtoon and to reduce him down to just grabbing a pen like a crutch seems wasteful.
-They kind of molded Wolf into several different characters, when his character alone would have been enough. Wolf hates the Union and Donald Na from the beginning, so to see him defend it was kind of weird.
-While I'm glad we got the characters we did, I miss my full Eunjang Gang: Gray, Ben, Alex, Eugene, Gerard, Teddy, and Rowan.
- They changed so much about the story, so WHY DID THEY KEEP HIS DEATH?! I didn't like it in the webtoon and I hate it here too.
Even if it wasn't his fault, he felt like it was, and that was enough. It doesn't have to be rational, it just is. I felt like it was all there in the subtext and his actions.