FrankIncese

I almost dropped this in Ep 5. Just not enough story going on and 5 episodes of basically the same emotional level as the start. Thankfully, there was a small shift, so I stuck it out and will finish - but this is not my kind of storytelling. Not enough insight into the characters, not enough actual movement to the story. An unlikeable lead. A somewhat annoying love interest. And not the best storytelling overall. Glad there's only 30 minutes more to go before I can take this one off the list.

I liked this one for its unique setting and for every moment Ji Yong smiled. It had issues, for sure, but I still enjoyed it because I felt every emotion he displayed. I'll watch portions of this again, just to see him looking all giddy. I'm very interested to see him in other (non-BL) roles to see his range.

I AM remembered as the boy who showed his butt. Yeah... I was that kid. LOL

This was average at best. I liked them so much more as actors and as a couple in UWMA. Doesn't feel like the same characters at all. They really dragged this out. I couldn't believe we had to wait til Ep 12 for the graveside "forgiveness" moment. It felt like we'd been over that territory so many times already. Took them far too long to work out their relationship issues as well. Most of the series felt like "cute moments" strung together with very little REAL plotting. This could have been a decent 6 episode series, but 12 is far too long. Of course, that would require dropping all the secondary relationships - and in all honesty I would be fine with that.

Dean and Pharm, we know their story and if they were to be included here, they should have at least given us SOME of the feels we got from UWMA. Preuk & Manow (as much as I love Sammy) barely had enough screen time to really have insight into their characters or relationship. Tul & Waan COULD have been interesting, but were basically reduced to a one-issue couple. Bee and Prince... who cares about NEW side characters. Didn't need them in this at all. Bee is so adorable, but probably the weakest actor of the bunch - and yet he got a LOT of screen time. But all that said, I would have given anything for one moment where Win & Waan's little brother caught the eye of some hot young guy and we knew all 3 brothers were destined for love.

I watched because I loved these two in UWMA, but I won't watch again.

This was average at best. I liked them so much more as actors and as a couple in UWMA. Doesn't feel like the same characters at all. They really dragged this out. I couldn't believe we had to wait til Ep 12 for the graveside "forgiveness" moment. It felt like we'd been over that territory so many times already. Took them far too long to work out their relationship issues as well. Most of the series felt like "cute moments" strung together with very little REAL plotting. This could have been a decent 6 episode series, but 12 is far too long. Of course, that would require dropping all the secondary relationships - and in all honesty I would be fine with that.

Dean and Pharm, we know their story and if they were to be included here, they should have at least given us SOME of the feels we got from UWMA. Preuk & Manow (as much as I love Sammy) barely had enough screen time to really have insight into their characters or relationship. Tul & Waan COULD have been interesting, but were basically reduced to a one-issue couple. Bee and Prince... who cares about NEW side characters. Didn't need them in this at all. Bee is so adorable, but probably the weakest actor of the bunch - and yet he got a LOT of screen time. But all that said, I would have given anything for one moment where Win & Waan's little brother caught the eye of some hot young guy and we knew all 3 brothers were destined for love.

I watched because I loved these two in UWMA, but I won't watch again.

Apparently the sniff kisses are quite popular in Asia. They are being true to themselves, even if it's weird for the rest of us.

Had to drop. This was just painful. I mostly blame the writing and directing. The actors are okay. But it takes people 60 seconds to reply to questions, with interminable cuts to their uncomfortable reactions. The whole BDSM thing is so out of place it's ridiculous.

Also, Im really getting tired of this.. is it a trope... boys drooling over another boy, but then seeming to be clueless about the fact that they like/are attracted to that boy. You don't ogle someone like that if you're not interested. I know they're playing the "i'm straight and don't like boys, just you" card, but... Just one simple line, writers... "why am i thinking about THAT?" and your character is so much more clearly defined.

To all of you enjoying this... have fun.

I'm not feeling this one. I love a leisurely pace, but I want things to happen. This has been the same for 4 episodes. The writer is another unsympathetic character. I don't care what happened to him or what WILL happen to him. I'll stick it out, cuz it's only 8 short eps and i'm already halfway through - but I've started watching at 1.5x

I guess the publishing industry is VERY different in Asia. I have several friends who are published authors - and none of them has ever had a manager who comes to their house and acts like a slave/personal assistant (but I've seen that in several BLs). None of them has ever had the Editor in Chief come to their house and offer to take care of personal issues, like someone trespassing. They would actually stay away and just advise them to call the police. If this is the way publishing works there, then I'm moving and starting a new career.

I LOVED this. The two leads are outstanding. Such strong actors. So likable and charismatic and natural, both of them. And so beautiful. Lee Hong Nae is a great cryer. And my second favorite innocent/embarrassed smile in the biz (after Moon Ji Yong). Liked the secondary players just as much. Felt so current in its attitude and style. It's very simple, small. Two young men facing their inner problems and subsequent relationship issues and overcoming them. The problems are all so easily solved, that the story isn't what makes this movie memorable. But the acting does. The weight of these problems on these two men, they way they suffer, was beautiful and definitely brought tears to my eyes. I doubt they are in other BL content, but I will look for their other projects just to see their performances. I'd watch this again.

You're welcome. Haha.

Once again, Moon Ji Yong's "I'm happy, but so embarrassed at the same time" grin is the most adorable thing in any BL ever. He's going to be playing innocent naifs for a long time.

He's doing a horrible job of hiding his feelings.

A good movie. Not sure I followed EVERYTHING (did Gong Gil sleep with the emperor? why did he want to stay behind? who wrote the critique of the king?), but enjoyed the intrigue and all the risque bits of humor. Lee Joon Gi is stunning. Looks more like a woman than a lot of women. Kam Woo Sung was mesmerizing. He reminds me of another actor, but I can't place it right now. I found him riveting. Jung Jin Young handled this difficult role with mastery. A nice tale of two souls connected by something intangible and unspeakable.

Oh I know mooning, just surprised to see it in an Asian teen show. But this is a "racier" show than many.

I do feel sorry for that poor actor, who will forever be remembered as the boy who showed his butt.

I agree. I think the series was lightning in a bottle. The casting was so important, the direction key. I'll watch this remake, but I'm not expecting to feel the same.

I have always hated sentiments like this as well... there are no guarantees for hetero couples either - but you don't hear this when they bring someone home.

I delayed watching this, because I thought it was just a re-edited version of the series. Didn't realize it was a continuation. Not as sweet and endearing and hysterical as the series, but so happy to see these two together again and their relationship progressing. It was a little slow, not a lot really happened. The whole "moving away" plotline was truncated so much that I didn't really feel the effect it was having on either of the leads. And the family conflicts were resolved very easily. On one hand, glad to see the acceptance but from a story perspective could have used a bit more conflict. Missed the other characters, who did not get as much screen time as I would have liked, but happy to see them all again - supporting our lovers. Still one of my favorite series of all time and Akaso Eiji has a place in my heart for eternity.

Could not stomach it. DROPPED

Is this the first BL where you can see someone's naked butt in the poster?

"Be aware that the parents can sue. But worse than that you might be condemned on social media". So.... being sued by someone is BETTER than being condemned on social media? Oh the world we live in.

Not really feeling this one. I'll give it one more ep, but pretty sure this will be dropped as quickly as the shirts were for that basketball game.