Did anyone else get a kind of "Bad Buddy Lite" vibe from the first episode? It's cute so far but at this point I have to say that's about it. Not a very original story but certainly pleasant enough and, yes, I know it's early, so I'll keep watching and keep an open mind. In a way, though, I have to say I'm okay if it won't have me thirsting for each new episode. There's something to be said for a series that's a nice place to stop by every week while I get more obsessed over others.
And I have to say I know that based on Lovesick I know these guys can really act, so I'm going to assume the cringy performances (Progress's especially) are the director's fault.
The start of an actual Augar-Achi second couple is a welcome development but their intro was pretty dry too. Ken and Paul were my favorite thing in Boys In Love and I'm excited to see them paired up again, but I sure hope there will be a real romantic spark to their storyline this time.
Omg, for the finale every song was pre-recorded and lip-synched. I'm so disappointed. In the first season there was so much electricity in the finale because everything was done live -- dialog, singing, and dancing. Here, the dialog was delivered live but not the singing. During the dialog you could clearly hear them breathing -- the mikes picked up everything. But when the music started it was like everyone had perfect breath control. Patji floated those high notes like Mariah Carey. Nobody faltered even when dancing and jumping around on props.
I bet everything was autotuned as well.
Just compare the Thomas-Kong or Keng-Namping performances from Season One to the dull as dishwater fakery we were given here. Domundi must think we're really stupid.
As it happens, a long time ago I posted a kind of summary of the novel:https://kisskh.at/discussions/my-gear-and-your-gown/56983-link-to-a-decent-english-translation-of-the-novelUnfortunately…
I think you're remembering the "2Moons" series? The first adaptation is from the dawn of the BL genre so compared to today's series it's lacking.
They could not have picked a worse scene from Your Sky for the acting challenge. Fah's character has, what, one line?
And it seems clear to me that Patji is not considering Ryujin as a first choice to be his partner, and Ryujin just embarrasses himself with his endless campaign to make that happen. Does he even spend any time getting to know the other guys? He's much too invested. If Patji does end up choosing him it will be out of pity or just the fear of causing an emotional issue.
Rewatching this now. Could be GMMTV's best ever. No silly sound effects, tasteful use of soundtrack music, and of course a great story with performances to match.
Such a phenomenal series! With 2025 coming to an end this will be one of my Top 5 for sure.
One thing I hope for is some sort of explanation as to what happened between Iljo and Jeonghan to make them go from being so close as teenagers to becoming estranged as adults. (For sure, though, the actor cast as the young Jeonghan did a bang-up job showing the beginnings of the older actor's blustery personality.)
Jeonghan turned out so hostile and disparaging towards Iljo after showing him so much enthusiasm and affection when they were kids. I would love to know what caused that.
I am smitten with Ga Se Jin. From his very first appearance all I could think of was Nam Joo Hyuk in "Weightlifting Fairy". Very similar appearance, very similar character.
For me this was the next best thing to seeing Nam Joo Hyuk in a BL, so despite its drawbacks I enjoyed the series a lot.
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And I have to say I know that based on Lovesick I know these guys can really act, so I'm going to assume the cringy performances (Progress's especially) are the director's fault.
The start of an actual Augar-Achi second couple is a welcome development but their intro was pretty dry too. Ken and Paul were my favorite thing in Boys In Love and I'm excited to see them paired up again, but I sure hope there will be a real romantic spark to their storyline this time.
I bet everything was autotuned as well.
Just compare the Thomas-Kong or Keng-Namping performances from Season One to the dull as dishwater fakery we were given here. Domundi must think we're really stupid.
https://kisskh.at/discussions/my-gear-and-your-gown/56983-link-to-a-decent-english-translation-of-the-novel
Unfortunately the novel is no longer on Wattpad (long gone!) but hopefully my post will give you a sense of how the book differs from the series.
And it seems clear to me that Patji is not considering Ryujin as a first choice to be his partner, and Ryujin just embarrasses himself with his endless campaign to make that happen. Does he even spend any time getting to know the other guys? He's much too invested. If Patji does end up choosing him it will be out of pity or just the fear of causing an emotional issue.
One thing I hope for is some sort of explanation as to what happened between Iljo and Jeonghan to make them go from being so close as teenagers to becoming estranged as adults. (For sure, though, the actor cast as the young Jeonghan did a bang-up job showing the beginnings of the older actor's blustery personality.)
Jeonghan turned out so hostile and disparaging towards Iljo after showing him so much enthusiasm and affection when they were kids. I would love to know what caused that.
I hope Tae will get another series but with a different partner.
For me this was the next best thing to seeing Nam Joo Hyuk in a BL, so despite its drawbacks I enjoyed the series a lot.