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Keep in mind that following the opening scene of the first episode the entire series has been a 2-year flashback. So if they are too young to kiss in high school they won't be too young to kiss in the timeframe of the story's beginning, which we'll return to by the end of the series.

This also confirms for me that he is endgame. Some might say they're setting us up to be super disappointed that Shinwoo doesn't end up with TK, but I think they're taking the time to establish him as someone who only wins by playing fair and caring about everyone's feelings.

(This is what I think that line in the preview is about: "No matter what I do, he is still thinking of you." ... or whatever it was ... By the end of the series it will be clear to everyone that Shinwoo won fair and square, and was open and honest even when he sensed he was at a disadvantage.)

For TK to end up with Daon would excite many people but to me Daon needs to work through that "love yourself" phase before he could truly love TK. Shinwoo on the other hand has gone through those trials of facing himself and knowing who he himself really is. He is ready to show sincere love for another person.

This is such a terrific comment. I think you speak for all of us! :)

In Asian drama I get the sense that skinship is a matter of degree. One guy putting his arm around the shoulder of another is fine but if they hold hands then that's too intimate.

Another thing I've noticed is that there's a lot of holding onto the wrist as opposed to clasping of hands, and it's treated just as scandalously.

The only thing lacking in this episode was Tae Kyung outright asking Shin Woo why he had treated him so hostilely in the beginning. For a second it looked like their conversation was going there.

Otherwise this was an episode packed with excitement and romance. They're still keeping us guessing on the endgame but after today I am firmly in Shin Woo's camp and hope they'll be able to create a relationship between him and Tae Kyung that isn't based on rebound.

For once I need to see a selfish character like her end up facing consequences. This director's prior two series (the "Best Mistakes") both feature conniving characters who get their own little redemption arc at the end. So I won't be surprised if So Hee has a miraculous personality change in the final episodes.

It's frustrating but I'm willing to accept it if Tae Kyung and Shin Woo end up together.

Gives off the vibe of a "Reply" Kdrama series. This one could turn out to be a classic.

I've thought about that, and since the series is essentially a flashback of two years after the very first scene at the beach I've wondered if this was a way to assure us that Shinwoo would be more than just a rebound.

Now on iQIYI International with English subs and viewable in the USA!

LOL, no, the writing is really that bad.

I can answer the question about the original beef.

Nut sat at a table where Satha and his friends usually sit. He had no way of knowing it was their usual table, of course, but Satha confronted him angrily anyway. Later, Satha also made a stink about Nut joining the Photography Club.

I don't think there will ever again be anything to watch that's as bad as this. I've actually dropped series that were better, but this is so terrible that I need to see how it ends.

My last hope is that somehow they'll develop Jedi and Nanon as a side couple.

My point is: making a personal attack on someone who disagrees with you is immature, and not everyone commenting here is a member of the cult.

LOL just because someone isn't bonkers for Gameboys you think they're insecure?

I won't bore you with my analysis of the lazy writing of the original series and it's glaring continuity errors, but you should be sure that not everybody is delulu over this franchise. For me the gimmicky Saran Wrap kiss is right up there with the 2gether high-five for cringe effect.

I'll probably watch the movie when they offer it for free (if they ever do) and I'll give it a fair airing. I'm not expecting a masterpiece and I'm not expecting trash. I have a feeling they put a lot more thought into the movie than they did the series.

LOL

You have a point. The production values over at, say, GMMTV are much better, so it might be a question of funding.

"Top Secret" was produced by Star Bangkok, which is the talent studio that has signed all these boys, so I think it's intended mainly as a showcase for them (for better or worse). Line TV might have been able to pick up the series at a low cost.

Regarding the reviews, I always think it's best to sample every series that interests you whether the reviews make it sound good or bad. I've truly enjoyed series that have been very poorly reviewed on here, such as "Brothers" and "Cupid Coach", and I've strongly disliked some that have gotten mostly rave reviews, such as "Gameboys" and "Theory of Love".

Many of the m/f dramas I've watched use jealousy as the engine for the plot, and almost all of the time I think it's just lazy writing. One person sees their bf or gf merely talking to someone else and they don't bother to ask about it, they just assume they're cheating and the conflict begins. There's no attempt at communication whatsoever.

(I think the striving to do something different is one of the things that makes "Given" so exciting to watch.)

I'm curious if the beach scenes were filmed more recently. To me the guys seemed more mature and Copy looked like he'd put on some weight.

And whatever Eak's personality issues he sure looked dynamite in that sleeveless tee and swim trunks!

Both and Newyear are the least essential to the series. I prefer even the shorty basketball player and his bf to those two. And you're right, it's pretty stupid for them to be depicted as wise elders and then have this misunderstanding over Night. (I skipped those scenes but it was pretty clear what was going on as I bypassed them.)

While Eak looked exceptionally good this episode, his behavior was exceptionally bad. You pretty much lay it out as to why.

Damn the missing subs, does anyone know what Eak said to himself after Phob walked away from him on the beach??

The most adorable "bully" I've seen in any series. Omg he's so cute and funny. He can bully me anytime.