FrankIncese

First ep was not very interesting or engaging. I guess the whole, "everyone hooking up with everyone" is kinda unique, but none of the characters really grabbed me. Comedy was forced and not that funny. A couple of cuties, but they're in the minor roles and one of them seems to have a crush on a girl, so not enough to keep me coming back. DROPPED.

While this is super fluffy and over the top it's also got this deeper, emotional side that I find very realistic and natural. Getting their inner dialogue shows the vulnerabilities of both characters, which is what saves it, especially since Takara is outwardly so cold and emotionless. But we get to understand what's beating underneath that hard exterior from those monologues. I'm head over heels for this show and this odd couple.

A very typical BL. Decent, not great performances. Smart is so damn cute, although a lot of the times his eyes look so sleepy I kept waiting for him to nod off mid-scene. There were big plot holes that could have easily been fixed or explained and a major miss in Ep 5. He confesses in his song, and it's never addressed properly. No resolution. And the final scene just gets cut mid-smile. Very disappointing. I understand they may have run out of funding, but just one scene in an empty hallway where they say, "Congrats and BTW about that song..." and a hug "I like you too" and it would have been much better. Hoping this was like En of Love and may become a full series in the future.

Like many, I thought the movie version would clear up some things. A few. Mainly because I think this was a better sub. But still in the last half hour it falls apart and we're left to assume a bunch of things and believe that "all is forgiven" with one cup of coffee and gimbap. Eom Se Ung is incredible and I'll watch him in anything. Bum Jun comes off just as he is... an idol with limited acting ability. Part of that is the character and direction, I am sure. But he's like a zombie half the time, expressionless and and passionless. I like @Bearr's theory (below), but with just a few minor tweaks the writers could have conveyed all of that (or whatever their actual intention was), instead of choosing to make no sense at all. So close to good, but yet so far away. Eom Se Ung where are you now?

Are Boun's tattoos real or make-up?

These 20 minutes fly by faster than any other. At the end of each episode, I scream "That's it?!?!" I want more. Since Taiwan does not ship its couples the way Thailand does, chances are we won't get to see these two together after this. :-( I 'm already mourning the end of this fluff.

Not my cup of tea. DROPPED.

3 eps in and this is on the lighter/fluffier side, but I think the characters are intriguing. Amagi is such an awkward goofball, but Oriyama has found a way to play it subtly and naturally. Takara may be a bit too reserved, and I do think this is where Sato falls short. We should be able to see him processing and thinking, even if he doesn't react. However, at least he does finally give some sort of response that lets you know he has thought it through. And he's very thoughtful and kind in his responses. I loved the discussion about sex, how Amagi was brave enough to say he was embarrassed and how he was still willing to be "taught" and do his best. He didn't see Takara as a pervert (as in most BL with virgin MC) - and then how Takara was respectful enough to respond appropriately. Nothing groundbreaking here, but I'm a big fan of open communication in BL, so I'm here for it.

As in “actor”. He’s able to play a part convincingly. Unlike the performance he gives here.

Oh ok. I do remember that bathroom scene. I guess since I experienced far worse it didn’t really resonate as bullying, just a one time remark. And Ayan felt justified getting his mom involved? Hmm.

Perhaps I missed something, but I don't remember seeing Thua being bullied. When did that happen? He seems well adjusted, just nerdy and slightly introverted, so I was surprised Ayan felt the need to "help" him. And am I right assuming his help is to "out" him to his mother? Or is there a problem with the step dad? Or is it the bullying that I don't remember happening?

I think three episodes is more than enough time to judge a series. If you can't hook your audience by then, you're in trouble. Most people won't stick around after one episode unless they find something compelling.

There are ways to tell a story in a non-linear fashion and still give the audience all the clues it needs to follow along. It's just not done here, IMO.

I'm happy you're enjoying the show. I won't be joining you but have fun.

Ep 3 wasted a lot of time on things that didn't really propel the narrative, and a whole lot of time passed in the story. Smart has already passed his college exams, and it felt like Peach just got there 2 weeks before. Not the best story telling, but still enjoying the boys' performances. Writers, please come up with more conflicts than "unsuspecting girl wants lead for her own".

In 2 years they will be as old as the "characters" of Peach/Smart although it will probably be another 5 years before they're allowed to play high school students.

I enjoyed the first 2 eps. We've seen a lot of these elements before, but I found the characters engaging. It was fun to see the popular kid go through so many patches of bad luck and surprising to see the nerdy boy transform into a rock star. Personally, I thought the acting was fairly strong. Li Zhen Hao is stunning. Like, I want to put his posters up on my wall and stare at him all day. Looking forward to the rest.

Yes, I know exactly what it is. And when it's done well, I can appreciate it. Thanks for your condescension.

I'm not enjoying the style of storytelling. It feels as if no scene connects to another. I have zero idea if I'm in the present, past, limbo - so I don't know what characters are supposed to know /feel in any scene. Is that lovely scene AFTER he confessed or before? Is this BEFORE he revealed the duplicity or after? Is this the real world, where some of their dialogue would make sense or limbo where it would not? There are some interesting themes, although it feels a bit forced but I'm just not engaged. It's a shame, the leads are incredibly charismatic, but I don't care to stick around any longer. Dropped.

Cute and sweet. I didn't like the first ep, but things got progressively better as they went along. Nothing truly new or revelatory, but T does a great job as Q, and the other story lines were just a bit off the norm, so a tad refreshing and unique. As always, quick assumptions lead to forced conflict and it takes very little to resolve, but all in all a tender first love short series worthy a quick binge.

Darn it! Come back and try later!

I love the fact that the mystery, curse, protests, school problems are all taking precedence over the BL, although that part of the story is always getting its due, as well. This is a great balance and I think it evokes stronger performances since the cast has so many layers to play. Even though I don't buy Khaotung as a "rebel" type he's doing a great job. And First does subtle panic very well. Louis and Neo have really done great jobs as well, making totally different characters than we've seen for them in the past. I'm enjoying more and more with each episode. Looking forward to the shared shower scene next week!