FrankIncese

I like a sports BL, and it looks like they've done some great training. I know there was editing involved, but they had some impressive moves on the courts. These two fit their roles well, so the acting was strong, Meen especially. Add a mob boss who ain't afraid to show us his butt and I am in.
All the quick-cut flashbacks were intriguing, and made me want to know more about this couple and their backstories. All in all a good intro.

Well produced. Strong actors. Natural performances. Love the LGBTQIA+ messages... but I know a lot of smart high school students and none of them speak like this. Feels like a 40 year old man in a teenager's body. A bit too preachy but overall strong.

Zzzzzz

"Did you have someone write this for you, because it's really well written." - WHAT? You just meet a guy, you know nothing about him, and the first thing you do is insult him by saying he obviously did not write something well written. I sure hope this guy turns out to be a villain.

Despite the slowest burn and nothing but unexpressed feelings - I really enjoyed this one. Loved that Shirasaki-kun put so much into his acting, doing everything he could to understand his character. He was such a sweet innocent young man, but oh so willing to do whatever he could for his craft. I also liked that the couple did NOT get together until after filming ended, so there could be no confusion about why they were together. This was not Taisuke's strongest episode but all in all I was satisfied with the ending.

I watch this show on 2x and it's still the slowest burn ever. The MC have been flirting for 11 eps, kissed multiple times, but he's still "surprised" when he says he likes him.

Just how many levels of "asking someone out" are there? First I need to pursue you, then win you over, then ask you to go out, then declare we're a couple, then call ourselves boyfriends. Then, then, then. It's the same with Toey/Q. They declared their interest and EVERYONE knows they're dating, but now they have to declare they are boyfriends? What? What were you, if not boyfriends? I don't understand this dating "logic"

What was the point of the "i don't eat seafood" scene? What was the point of the horse riding scene? Thai BL has become nothing but cutesy fluff filler and very little character development. Q has changed from this stoic non-verbal non-emotive character to one who is all sniff-kisses and clingy hugs. These writers need to go back to school.

And Phuwin is the worst kisser. Don't get me wrong, he's one of the reasons I watch BL, but dang he looks so uncomfortable. You can see him pulling his head away in the middle of their kisses. Sad.

They really need to let them get out of college and into adult life.

There was NO romance. Why are you arguing?

Didn't want to watch. Didn't want to like. But I did. And I DID!
Great acting across the boards. All 3 main boys YH, SK, JM were fantastic. Yoon Chan Young playing both roles side by side in the last ep showed his range.
The ending was not what I wanted, but that's true for 95% of supernatural shows for me, anyway.
Bong Jae Hyun... I'll be watching everything you do from here on.

I love Fourth. He's a very talented actor.
DROPPED.
Just does not have the charm of the JBL.

Not for me. Dropped. Enjoy

I think Fourth is a very good actor, so I'm always happy to watch him. The original JBL is a fav, and so far this pales in comparison. But I'll watch for Fourth.

And there were still 40 people watching them a every moment. Would you get aroused with 40 people watching?

hair and makeup are actually the very last people to interact with them before they begin filing any scene. it's called "last looks" before a scene film.

The vibe of this episode was so reserved very cool. Following Hayama around gave me a sweet, melancholy mixed with nostalgia vibes. Watching him watch himself and critique his performance (the same performance that made Shirasaki admire him) made him so sympathetic. We spent half the episode watching him remember why he fell in love with acting... NOT why he fell in love with Shirasaki. Interesting choice. The atmosphere at the two different bars was also funky and cool. And then BANG... that drunken request!

Are we going to get yet another misunderstanding though?
"I can't go after Hayama because somebody else said they liked him."

They are surrounded by 40 people aiming lights at them, doing their hair, make up, rehearsing their lines, getting direction.... every touch and kiss is choreographed. Bite his lip, turn to camera, tilt your head back, look into his eyes. Kinda ruins the b*ner-vibes - but I'm sure it still happens.

Low budget but well done.
An interesting take on a familiar existential question.
Sweet despite the tragedy elements.
Open ended, since they're in what appears to be a loop (until they both learn to communicate better?) but still hopeful with that last smile.

I enjoyed this one.

Pedophilia would require the older actor to actually WANT to have sex with the younger actor. Acting with an underage person cannot in itself be called pedophilia. If he was kissing a white guy, it wouldn't mean he was into white guys. It would mean he was acting.

These men are surrounded by 40 people at all times when they are "performing" their scenes. While they may look naked, they are always wearing clothing that is hidden from view. No sex is involved. So no pedophilia.

Could they have cast better.... sure.

Ugh. I hate a flashback episode. And one that ends 10 seconds after the last episode is entirely useless. We all knew Asami liked Yuki. I didn't need 22 minutes retreading something I already knew.

Just curious... how many people here (in MDL) fell in love with their fist crush and NEVER got over it? I know it's a "trope", but you would think this is a worldwide phenomenon considering how often it is used in BL. I remember my first crush. If I saw him again today, I doubt I would think twice about him.

I'm fascinated by how many people disliked this series. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Was it perfect? No. Few BL are. Was it repetitive? Yes. all BL are. Did it fizzle out? Yes, most BL do. They could have finished this in 5 or 6 eps with the same result. Delete all the cooking scenes and it's only 5 eps anyway

Were the kisses horrible. Absolutely. I prefer the "hidden by the back of his head" kiss to the fish lips - but that doesn't make or break a series for me. I would have been fine if they never kissed in this series.

But I enjoyed the acting and loved these characters, so ultimately I was satisfied. I'd watch again. However, I am dreading Episode 9. I fear all fluff/montage and no real reason for the episode.